Welcome to LifeLong Learning

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek, a volunteer organization, provides opportunities to expand the knowledge and horizons of the community’s residents. Our goal is to provide programs to entice you to explore new subjects and discover new places in the Metro Phoenix area. Our devoted volunteers offer quality programs to keep your mind active and engaged.

Browse the website. Click on the white menu headings above to review event category summaries. To review individual event pages, click on the down arrow for the drop down menu, and select the event you are interested in.

Be prepared to register for LLL events:

LLL events require advance online registration and payment, except for the Weekday Speaker Series. Registrations open on specified dates; the registration open time is 8:00 a.m.

To create a LLL new user account, use the Create Account link on the right side of this page and follow the directions. If you have questions or need help, send an email to: info@lifelonglearningatpc.org

Check the LLL website during the 2025 season for new event additions.

Trips:

Trips include a comfortable ride on a climate-controlled motor coach, admission fees, lunch (unless noted otherwise), all gratuities, as well as two knowledgeable, fun LLL escorts.

Up to two registrations can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account.

March 25: Queen Creek Olive Mill & Botanical Garden

We explore the Queen Creek Botanical Garden and Queen Creek Olive Mill. The Queen Creek Olive Mill is a family-owned company that grows and presses olives for the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from blossom to bottle. Enjoy lunch in the garden and afterwards we will have time to purchase many of the locally produced products.

March 13: Rae-Dawn Arabian Stables  - Event sold out - waitlist registration is open

Premier Speaker Series:

The goal of the Premier Speaker Series is to provide you with an evening to enjoy yourself while learning something new. The programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Tuscany Falls Renaissance Theater. Admission to all Premier Speaker Series events is $15 per person and advance registration online is required.

Up to four admissions can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account. An LLL account is required to purchase tickets and you can create an account on the right side of any web page. If tickets are available on the evening of the event, they can be purchased for cash in the theater lobby.

March 21: Spacewalker - My Journey as a NASA Astronaut

On March 21, 2025 at 7 p.m., enjoy an inspiring presentation by Colonel Jerry Ross, NASA Astronaut, and record-setting Space Shuttle veteran. 

Classes:

Classes are at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107, except for most cooking classes. Registration is required.

One registration can be purchased per LLL user account. If event is full, waitlist is open.

Feb. 26: Looking at Art: Exploring "isms"

Weekday Speaker Series:

Weekday Speaker Series are at the Tuscany Falls Renaissance Theater. Presentations begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Event fee is $5 at the door. No registration required. Open seating. Tickets will be available in the lobby of the Renaissance Theater beginning at 9:30 a.m.

March 10: Africa Through a PebbleCreeker's Eyes

Pebblecreek resident Gary Luders will present his adventures in Africa through amazing stories and incredible photos. 

Great Decisions 2025

Registration is open

If you have not experienced Great Decisions classes before, this is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and discuss world affairs. Click on the Great Decisions 2025 link for more information about the 2025 world affairs discussion topics. We have no experts, only eager learners. Please join us!  Up to two registrations can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account. 

All PC Reads and PC Reads Nonfiction book discussions are free events. Registration is required. Registration is limited to one person for each LLL user account.

PC Reads:

Book discussions are the 1st Thursday of each month, 4 p.m., at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107. This book discussion group gives you an opportunity to discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books with others who also like to read.

Registration is open:
March 6:  Heard There was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine by Daniel Levitin 

PC Reads Nonfiction:

Book discussions are the 3rd Thursday of each month, 4 p.m., at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107. This nonfiction discussion group is for readers of history, military history, sports and other topics that the group decides to pursue.

For technical assistance or questions about LifeLong Learning send an email anytime to info@lifelonglearningatpc.org  A LLL volunteer will be happy to assist you.

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