Forever Learning Institute

09/04/2026

🍕🎶 Slice, Sides & Song was a HUGE success! 🎶🍕

What a wonderful Wednesday filled with great food, music, laughter, and community as we kick off another exciting fall semester at Forever Learning Institute!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this event so special—our students, instructors, volunteers, board members, community members, staff, and all of the incredible helpers who gave their time and energy to make the day possible.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our Forever Learning community and get ready for another wonderful semester together! ❤️

09/03/2026

🚍 Another great Forever Travel adventure! 🚗✨

Yesterday, our Forever Travel group hit the road for a fun-filled visit to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, exploring its incredible collection of more than 400 vintage and classic automobiles!

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful partners at Signal Travel & Tours, Inc. for helping make another memorable adventure possible—and to all of our travelers who joined us! We love exploring, learning, and making memories together. ❤️

Here’s to many more adventures with Forever Travel! 🚌🌎

09/02/2026

Slice, Sides and Song
About 160 joined us for Costco Pizza, Sides and Desserts brought in by attendees.
Songs were lead by Michael Snyder and all attendees.

09/02/2026

Love hearing so many singing together. Successful event.

08/31/2026

📚 THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN US THIS FALL! 🍂

Check out these great Forever Learning Institute classes that still have space available! Whether you’re interested in technology, music, spirituality, health, or simply trying something new, there’s something for you.

👂 MON15 – Living Well with Hearing Loss
Learn practical strategies for living well with hearing loss, improving communication, using assistive technology, and making the most of hearing healthcare.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/mon15-living-well-with-hearing-loss

🏥 MON25 – Understanding Medicare and Medicaid
Learn the essentials of Medicare and Medicaid, including eligibility, coverage, advantages and disadvantages, and the appeals process.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/mon25-understanding-medicare-and-medicaid?page=2

🎶 MON42 – Song Circle
Enjoy a weekly sing-along featuring favorite songs, poems, hymns, and popular classics—with opportunities to share selections and make music together!
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/wed28-song-circle?page=2

💻 TUE34 – The Monk Knew First: Thomas Merton, World Religions, and the Wisdom AI Cannot Download – ZOOM
Explore Thomas Merton’s study of world religions while considering AI, religious experience, and the parts of genuine human and spiritual encounters that simply cannot be automated.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/tue34-the-monk-knew-first-thomas-merton-world-religions-and-the-wisdom-ai-cannot-download-zoom?page=7

📱 WED10 – Apple Social Media Apps with an AI Twist
Discover how Google Gemini integrates with Apple’s latest AI features and explore practical ways emerging AI tools are changing the Apple experience.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/wed10-apple-social-media-apps-with-an-ai-twist?page=7

🤹 THU12 – Juggling without Drops
Try a unique approach to juggling using a Juggle Board while improving hand-eye coordination and learning fun patterns that can be performed seated or standing.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/thu12-juggling-without-drops?page=12

🎼 THU31 – Music Basics
Learn the fundamentals of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form while developing listening skills that can deepen your appreciation of many musical styles.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/thu31-music-basics?page=13

🌿 THU38 – Spirituality, Salient and Seductive
Explore the meaning and importance of spirituality through thoughtful discussions of secular and religious perspectives, personal experiences, mental health, addiction, and contemporary life issues.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/thu38-spirituality-salient-and-seductive

🗣️ THU42 – English As A New Language for Beginners
A welcoming course for adults who speak little or no English, designed to build foundational English-language skills using the included Ventures Basic coursebook.
👉 https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/thu42-english-as-a-new-language-for-beginners?page=15

🍁 Our fall semester begins soon, so don’t wait to save your spot!

Come learn something new, meet new people, and be part of the Forever Learning community. ❤️

08/28/2026

FLI CHESS TOURNAMENT — FREE TO PARTICIPATE! ♟️

Ready to make your move? Join us for a FREE friendly afternoon of competition, strategy, and fun at the FLI Chess Tournament!

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 12:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Little Flower Parish Center – Room 4
💲 FREE to participate!

Players will compete in 3–4 rounds, with each player receiving 25 minutes on the chess clock.

♟️ FLI has chess sets and clocks for up to 12 players. If possible, bring your own set and clock—or download a free chess clock app on your phone.

🏆 GRAND PRIZE: One FREE FLI Class!

📌 Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 13

👉 Register online:
https://fli.coursestorm.com/course/fli-annual-chess-tournament?page=3

☎️ Or call the FLI office at 574-282-1901.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or simply enjoy a good game of chess, come join the fun. Make your move and register today! ♟️

Date/Time:  Friday, 16 Oct, 12 to 4 pm Location:  Little Flower Parish Center, Room  4 Time Control:  Each player has 25 minutes on a chess clock – if your clock expires, you lose. Rounds:  3 or 4 depending...

08/26/2026

🍕🎶 There’s Still Time to Register! 🎶🍕

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us for our fall event, Slice, Sides & Songs!

Come enjoy an evening filled with great food, fellowship, and song as we celebrate the Forever Learning Institute community. We’d love to see you there!

👉 Register here:
https://foreverlearninginstitute.org/slices-sides-songs

We hope you can join us! 🍕🎵❤️

08/24/2026

🎉 WOW—what an incredible Registration Day! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to the many wonderful volunteers who helped make our Fall 2026 Registration Day such a success! We truly could not have done it without your time, energy, and dedication. ❤️

📚 More than 1,800 registrations today—and counting!

And the good news is, there are still plenty of great classes available! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to find something that interests you.

👉 Check out all of our Fall 2026 classes and register at fli.coursestorm.com

Thank you to everyone who registered, volunteered, and helped us kick off another exciting semester at Forever Learning Institute! 🍂📚

08/21/2026

📚 Registration Opens Monday!

Registration for Forever Learning Institute’s fall semester opens Monday, August 24 at 9:00 AM.

Register online at fli.coursestorm.com.

Please note: If the days or times listed in CourseStorm differ from the printed course guide, the information in CourseStorm is the most up-to-date and should be followed.

We can’t wait to start learning with you! Our fall semester begins Monday, September 14. 🎉

See you in class!

08/18/2026

📣 CourseStorm Registration Help!

Registration is less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉 Registration opens Monday, August 24 at 9:00 AM.

Would you like to register online but have questions about CourseStorm? Not sure if you already have an account? We’re here to help!

Stop by the Forever Learning Institute office for drop-in CourseStorm registration assistance:

📅 Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
📍 54191 Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN 46635

We’ll help make sure you’re set up and ready to register online when registration opens!

No appointment necessary—just stop by. Please spread the word and share this post with friends who may need a little help getting ready to register! 💻📚