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.
April 17: Ballet Arizona - registration is open
Come join us for a special behind-the-scenes experience at Ballet Arizona! We’ll take you on an exclusive tour, visiting the costume shop, production areas, and even enjoying a movement experience. Then, you’ll have the unique opportunity to watch a class demonstration and rehearsal with the talented company dancers in the Dorrance Theatre. Lunch included.
Events sold out - waitlist registration is open:
March 20: Rae-Dawn Arabian Stables
This is no ordinary Mare Motel! LLL takes you up close to a 5-star Arabian horse facility in Scottsdale!
Due to Mother Nature’s “reiny” weather, the trip to Rae-Dawn was rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. We have space for more registrations; unfortunately some of our original registered guests are unable to attend on the new date.
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.
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 $15 each, cash sale in the Renaissance Theater lobby.
Tickets will be available for $15 each, cash sale, after 6 p.m., on March 21, in the Renaissance 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. Tickets will also be available for cash sale, $15 per ticket, after 6 p.m., on March 21.
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.
March 20: Unraveling the Secrets of Monarch Butterflies
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 24: Goodyear's Blockbuster Year
Great Decisions 2025
If you have not experienced Great Decisions classes before, it is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and discuss world affairs. Great Decisions 2026 will be offered again. 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 for Great Decisions 2026! Up to two registrations can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account.
Great Decisions is an 8-week curriculum ending in mid-March. Registration for Great Decisions 2026 will open about September 2025.
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.
April 3: The Cloisters by Katy Hayes
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.
March 20: Junk Science and the American Justice System by M. Chris Fabricant
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.
For weekly updates about LifeLong Learning events, be sure to subscribe to the LifeLine e-newsletter. Subscribe at the boxed link on the upper right side of the page.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, call or email Pam O'Shea or Jill Burnham and discuss what you are interested in doing. You'll be happy you did!
