Forever Learning Institute

10/23/2026

🍂 New season, new ways to show your Forever Learning pride!

We’ve added several new items for fall and winter! Explore sweatshirts, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, and cozy blankets—perfect for chilly days or a gift for your favorite lifelong learner.

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10/21/2026

Great games, friendly competition, and minds in motion!

Forever Learning Institute’s chess tournament brought together 11 players—and everyone earned at least one point! Congratulations to our champion, Alan Gunn, who finished with 4 points! 🏆 Congratulations also to Scott Russell, who placed second, and John Kucela, who took third.

Thank you to John Pletcher for organizing a wonderful tournament and to everyone who participated!

We’re planning another tournament and a chess class this spring. Spread the word to family and friends—chess is a wonderful way to challenge your mind, build skills, and connect with others at any age.

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10/19/2026

What a wild way to wrap up a great class!

We had an amazing visit from the Potawatomi Zoo for the final session of “Go Wild: An Insider’s Guide to the Potawatomi Zoo” at Forever Learning Institute!

A big thank-you to the zoo team for bringing learning to life and introducing us to some fascinating animal ambassadors. Check out these great photos of a few of the zoo’s inhabitants! 📸🦉

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10/15/2026

🎈 Welcome home, Forever Travel adventurers!

We’re delighted to welcome back our travelers from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! We hope you’ve returned with wonderful memories, new friendships, and plenty of photos from your New Mexico adventure.

Thank you for exploring with Forever Learning Institute and Mayflower Cruises & Tours. We can’t wait to hear your favorite moments! Share a photo or memory in the comments below. 📸✨

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10/12/2026

🌎✈️ Missed the Forever Travel Show?

Check out the great adventures we have in store! Watch our YouTube video to explore upcoming travel opportunities with Forever Learning Institute.

Discover new places, make wonderful memories, and enjoy the journey with friends! 🧳

▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/_co-Bwh56uo

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/09/2026

💙 Come for the class. Stay for the connections.

At Forever Learning Institute, learning something new is just the beginning. A shared interest can spark a conversation, a familiar face can become a friend, and a weekly class can become something you look forward to.

As we wrap up another week of fall classes, we’d love to hear from you: What’s one thing you’ve learned—or one connection you’ve made—at FLI this semester?

Share in the comments! 👇

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10/07/2026

Take a walk on the wild side!

FLI friends are invited to Potawatomi Zoo’s Senior Stroll on Wednesday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m.!

Designed for adults 55 and older, this program includes a guided, half-mile stroll through the zoo, followed by an animal encounter. It’s a fun opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends, and keep learning!

🎟️ Cost: $10; zoo members receive 10% off.
📝 Advance registration is required, and spaces are limited.
🌦️ The stroll takes place rain or shine.

You don’t need to be enrolled in the FLI class to join—all interested FLI community members ages 55+ are welcome!

Learn more and register:

Senior Stroll Put on your walking shoes as we stroll through the Zoo. This special class is designed for seniors 55+. Senior Strolls are a fun and safe way to exercise and make new friends while you visit animal exhibits, and meet an animal ambassador! We will begin with

10/06/2026

🏈🍂 Join FLI at the First Annual Senior Resource Tailgate!

Forever Learning Institute is excited to participate in this community event! Enjoy food, music, resources, vaccinations, and prizes while connecting with local organizations ready to help you thrive.

📅 Friday, October 9
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Portage Commons parking lot
133 N. William Street, South Bend, IN 46601

The St. Joseph County Health Department will offer COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccinations.

Stop by to learn more about FLI and discover opportunities to learn, connect, and stay engaged. Bring a friend and kick off fall with a fun-filled afternoon!

Thank you to sponsors Portage Commons and SouthernCare Hospice Services!

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10/05/2026

🎉 The Pokagon Fund Awards $4,000 Grant to FLI!

We’re thrilled to share that Forever Learning Institute has received a generous $4,000 grant from The Pokagon Fund to support our Enhancing Classroom Instruction and Expanding Accessibility for Senior Learners initiative!

This funding will help us purchase instructor laptops, Smart TVs, webcams, and microphones—equipping our classrooms with technology to enhance instruction, improve accessibility, and support remote participation in FLI classes. 💻📺

Thank you, The Pokagon Fund, for investing in our students and helping make lifelong learning more welcoming and accessible!

Together, we’re continuing to add years to your life and life to your years. 💙

10/01/2026

Forever Learning Institute Named South Bend’s #1 Choice!

We are thrilled to announce that Forever Learning Institute has been named the #1 Best Learning/Tutoring Center in the 2026 South Bend Community’s Choice Awards!

This incredible recognition belongs to our entire FLI community. Because of your support, your votes, and your belief in our mission, Forever Learning Institute has been named South Bend’s number one choice!

For more than 50 years, FLI has brought adults 50 and older together to learn, connect, grow, and build community. This honor is a wonderful reflection of the extraordinary instructors, volunteers, students, staff, partners, and supporters who make Forever Learning Institute such a special place.

Thank you for choosing FLI, supporting our mission, and helping us continue to add years to life and life to years. We couldn’t have achieved this without you!