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Bucks County Community College
  Personal Enrichment  —  Empowering Minds

Empowering Minds: Continuing Education for 45+



Community+ Lifelong Learning

Join a community of curious minds with Community+ Lifelong Learning! Designed for adults 50+, our membership program offers enriching courses, lively discussions, and engaging events. Discover new interests in the arts, history, wellness, and beyond while making meaningful connections with fellow lifelong learners.
Annual membership is $499 and is valid for one year from your enrollment date.

Benefits of membership

Senior Planning Series at the Upper Bucks Campus or Newtown Campus- FREE!

Free Senior Planning Series at the Upper Bucks Campus
The Senior Planning Series is free! Sessions will be held at the Upper Bucks Campus in Perkasie, PA or the Newtown Campus.

UPPER BUCKS: Wills with John Benson RCEGN 9052 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: John Benson
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 1/13 6–7:30pm

We will discuss the importance and benefits of having a will and the difference between a trust and a will.

Register for UPPER BUCKS: Wills with John Benson

UPPER UCKS: Senior Move Manager with Darla Pompilio RCEGN 8915 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Darla Pompilio
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 2/10 6–7:30pm

Make downsizing a little easier. Learn tips that will help you decide what items are best to keep, sell, donate, and give away to family members.

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UPPER BUCKS:Senior Care with Matt Ushler RCEGN 8957 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Matt Ushler
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 3/10, 6–7:30pm

A deep dive into Senior Home Care and Senior Health Care for those that want to age in place or stay in your home as long as possible. Navigating how to pay for the care and special programs to assist will also be discussed.

Register for UPPER BUCKS:Senior Care with Matt Ushler

UPPER BUCKS: Senior Financing with Brad Knecht RCEGN 9054 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Brad Knecht
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 4/7, 6–7:30pm

Learn how to create a comprehensive strategy by accessing your financial situation. Learn how to manage healthcare cost and arrange estate plans for older adults.

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UPPER BUCKS: There was a Death in the Family, Now What? With Lauren Cronmiller RCEGN 8917 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Lauren Cronmiller
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 5/12, 6–7:30pm

Navigate the journey after there is a death in the family whether it is expected or unexpected. Understand how to have hard conversations with family members so everyone’s final wishes are fulfilled.

Register for UPPER BUCKS: There was a Death in the Family, Now What? With Lauren Cronmiller

NEWTOWN: Senior Fraud with Chris Poli RCEGN 8948 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Chris Poli
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 1/20, 6–7:30pm

A brief overview, important settings, and tips for home network and device security/privacy (cable modem/router, phone, computer, other devices). We will also provide the bare minimum actions to help you and your family avoid identity theft, credit/debit theft, and online scams.

Register for NEWTOWN: Senior Fraud with Chris Poli

NEWTOWN: Reverse Mortgages with Sue Meitner RCEGN 8928 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Sue Meitner
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 2/17 6–7:30pm

Removing the stigma associated with reverse mortgages and how it may be an option in your senior years.

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NEWTOWN: Medicare with Brad Davis RCEGN 8914 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Brad Davis
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 3/17 6–7:30pm

An in-depth look at obtaining Medicare and what it covers.

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NEWTOWN: Social Security RCEGN 9055 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor:
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 4/14 6–7:30pm

Maximizing social security benefits, how to apply for social security, when you should apply and other FAQ/ mistakes regarding social security will be discussed.

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NEWTOWN: There was a Death in the Family, Now What? With Lauren Cronmiller RCEGN 8917 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Lauren Cronmiller
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 5/19, 6–7:30pm

Navigate the journey after there is a death in the family whether it is expected or unexpected. Understand how to have hard conversations with family members so everyone’s final wishes are fulfilled.

Register for NEWTOWN: There was a Death in the Family, Now What? With Lauren Cronmiller

AARP Smart Driver™

This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

Open to PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order). No cash will be accepted.

Note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted into class.

For more information, visit the AARP Smart Driver™ Course Locator.

AARP Smart Driver™ RCEGN 8050 C50 & C51

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: James Bodnar
Where & When: Lower Bucks Campus C50/ Wed & Thu, 3/18 & 3/19 1-5pm C51/ Wed & Thu, 4/22 & 4/23, 1-5pm

This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. This is a full eight-hour course, with two four-hour sessions. Both sessions are required for certification. Certificates will be distributed at the end of the second day. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and AARP Membership card. This class covers normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

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AARP Smart Driver™ RCEGN 8050 C52

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: James Bodnar
Where & When: Lower Bucks Campus C52/ Wed & Thu, 5/20 & 5/21 1-5pm

This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. This is a full eight-hour course, with two four-hour sessions. Both sessions are required for certification. Certificates will be distributed at the end of the second day. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and AARP Membership card. This class covers normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for AARP Smart Driver™ 

AARP Smart Driver™ Refresher Class - Newtown Campus RCEGN 8052 C01-C02

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Atty Van Hamel
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Sat, 3/14, 9am - 1pm C02/ Sat, 4/11 9am - 1pm

This is a four-hour refresher course for those who have taken this course within the last 3 years. You must provide a certificate from previous class or a letter from insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety program deduction. If you are unsure if a refresher certificate is what you need, please contact your insurance agent to determine if they will accept this 4-hour course or require you to attend the full 8-hour course. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and your AARP Membership card.

Certificates will be distributed at the end of the 4-hour class.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from
your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for  Refresher Class

AARP Smart Driver™ Refresher Class - Newtown Campus RCEGN 8052 C03

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Atty Van Hamel
Where & When: Newtown Campus C03/ Sat, 5/9, 9am - 1pm

This is a four-hour refresher course for those who have taken this course within the last 3 years. You must provide a certificate from previous class or a letter from insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety program deduction. If you are unsure if a refresher certificate is what you need, please contact your insurance agent to determine if they will accept this 4-hour course or require you to attend the full 8-hour course. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and your AARP Membership card.

Certificates will be distributed at the end of the 4-hour class.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from
your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for  Refresher Class

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