Lifelong Learning at Bucks (LLB) offers engaging programs, inspiring events, and a welcoming community for adults of all ages in Bucks County. Explore new interests, join meaningful conversations, meet new people, and stay connected through lifelong learning at Bucks County Community College.
Programs are offered throughout the year at our campuses in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, with a variety of opportunities designed to make lifelong learning accessible and enjoyable.
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Please note: Enrollment is reviewed five business days before each program's start date. Programs that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be canceled.
Discover what's happening at Lifelong Learning at Bucks. From history, arts and culture to technology, wellness, films, social gatherings, and thought-provoking discussions, there's always something new to explore.
Friday, November 20 | 10:30 a.m. to noon
The Orangery, Newtown Campus
Instructor: Jack Hobe
Cost: $15
Learn to capture the power and personality of Tyler State Park's hawks on paper. Local ornithologist and artist Jack Hobe will share loose sketching techniques for drawing raptors both perched and in flight, including tips for capturing their distinctive features and fierce expressions. Participants will practice using photographs of local hawks. No art or drawing experience required—all skill levels are welcome!
Friday, December 4 | 10:30 a.m. to noon
The Orangery, Newtown Campus
Instructor: Jack Hobe
Cost: $15
The holiday season is associated with a variety of well-loved plants, including pines, firs, spruces, holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia. Learn how to draw these fascinating plants in this beginner-friendly botanical illustration program taught by Bucks County wildlife artist, biologist and educator Jack Hobe! In this relaxed and welcoming Lifelong Learning at Bucks program, participants will use simple sketching and observational techniques to explore the colors, textures, and structures of popular seasonal plants. Designed for lifelong learners of all artistic backgrounds and interests, this creative morning encourages participants to slow down, notice the details of the natural world, and create their own botanical studies in a peaceful setting.
Thursday, February 18, 2027 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TBA, Newtown Campus
Presenter: Herb Kaufman, M.Ed., Historian
Cost: $20
Discover the remarkable people, secret missions, and personal stories that shaped World War II. From American pilots who joined Britain's Royal Air Force before Pearl Harbor to little-known military operations, historian Herb Kaufman brings fascinating chapters of wartime history to life. Featuring original historical memorabilia and the compelling story of an American soldier, Corporal Herman D. Schechtman, this presentation offers a unique look at the courage, sacrifice, and experiences of those who served.
Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TBA, Newtown Campus
Presenter: Herb Kaufman, M.Ed., Historian
Cost: $20
Discover the extraordinary women who risked their lives as spies during World War I and World War II. Working undercover, these courageous women gathered intelligence, organized resistance movements, and carried out dangerous missions behind enemy lines. From the infamous Mata Hari to legendary operatives known as the "Limping Lady" and the "White Rabbit," explore the remarkable stories of espionage, deception, and bravery that helped shape the course of history.
Wednesday, April 14 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
We're living longer—but what does research tell us about aging well? Inspired by the Stanford Center on Longevity's New Map of Life, this interactive session challenges common myths about aging and explores the difference between chronological and biological age. Learn how genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence the aging process and consider evidence-based strategies for living better, longer.
Led by Kim Martin Korda, founder of Aging Made Interesting and doctoral student in gerontology at USC.
Register for How Old Are You, Really?
Thursday, April 15, 2027 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TBA, Newtown Campus
Presenter: Herb Kaufman, M.Ed., Historian
Cost: $20
From colonial rebellion against the Stamp Act to the creation of the federal income tax, discover the fascinating history of money and taxation in America. Explore how financial policies helped shape the nation through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Great Depression. Featuring influential figures such as Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, this engaging presentation reveals the surprising stories behind the dollars and taxes that remain part of our lives today.
Wednesday, May 5 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
Longer lives are changing the traditional “learn, earn, retire” path. Explore how retirement, changing family roles, relationships, and other transitions can reshape our sense of identity and purpose. Through research, reflection, and conversation, we'll consider how purpose, mindset, and a sense of possibility can help create a meaningful and fulfilling next chapter.
Wednesday, May 26 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Rollins Center – Gallagher Room, Newtown Campus
Cost: $15
We plan for our financial future—but what about our social future? Explore why relationships, friendship, and community are important to well-being and healthy aging, along with the barriers that can make connection more difficult as life changes. We'll discuss practical ways to build and maintain a strong “social portfolio” at any age and share ideas and local opportunities for staying connected.
Led by Kim Martin Korda, founder of Aging Made Interesting and doctoral student in gerontology at USC.
Membership in Lifelong Learning at Bucks is free and open to adult learners of all ages.
As a member, you'll receive updates about upcoming programs and events, discover free and low-cost learning opportunities, and stay connected to what's happening at Bucks.
Have knowledge, experience, a skill, or an interest you'd enjoy sharing with others? Lifelong Learning at Bucks welcomes community members who would like to contribute to programs, assist with events, or help us develop new ideas.
We're especially interested in continuing to expand opportunities at our Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie campuses.
LLB is growing with input from the people who participate in it. Tell us what you'd like to learn, experience, and explore, and help us develop future programs that reflect the interests of our community.