.... is affiliated with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University. LIFE offers the opportunity to participate in lifelong learning programs for adults 50+ who are retired or preparing for retirement. Mature adults who are interested in continuing education courses can attend stimulating daytime classes and participate in creative learning at Ryerson or at off-campus locations. All members have full access to Ryerson facilities—the library, audiovisual materials, bookstore, cafeteria, the International Conference Centre, and the Ryerson Athletic Centre.

offers a wide variety of study groups and lecture courses in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences,Technology, and Contemporary Issues. Computer classes,Theatre outings,Travel and Learn, and Creative Writing classes are just some of the many programs offered in daytime classes throughout the Fall,Winter, and Spring semesters.The Course Calendars are mailed to all members for these sessions as part of the LIFE membership.

is a non-profit organization managed by a Board of Directors elected annually by members of LIFE. Members are encouraged to participate in the many facets of the Board’s activities in furthering new concepts in lifelong learning programs. The annual membership fee entitles you to participate in any of the following:

Peer-led (Moderator) courses with an enrolment of about 10 - 15 and each class led by a skillful volunteer moderator. The courses run for 10 weeks and offer you a chance to be an active participant in the preparation and discussion of the topic. These courses are offered in the Fall and the Winter terms.

Instructor-led (Lecture) courses with an enrolment of 20 or more taught by a Ryerson Faculty or graduates, who are subject specialists and who offer a wide variety of specialized topics. These courses run for eight weeks. They are lecture format with opportunity for questions and answers, and are offered in the Fall and Winter terms.

Your Membership benefits include the following FREE activities focussed on cultural and intellectual development in a social atmosphere:

1. FORUMS/LECTURES. They are Brown Bag lunch affairs. Members are encouraged to bring a friend since these lectures are free to the public. Guest lecturers from the University provide up-to-date developments and theories about Community and historical issues.

2. LIFELINES, the member newsletter published quarterly which reports on our members' activities and LIFE's upcoming events.

3. CURRICULUM - featuring annual Colloquium and/or Round Table Discussions centred around a theme, to which we invite special speakers. As well we offer a series of free cultural and historical Spring walks.

Office:
Heaslip House,
297 Victoria Street, 3rd Floor. Room 306

Mailing address:
LIFE Institute,
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education,
Ryerson University,
350 Victoria Street,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
M5B 2K3
Phone: (416) 979-5000 ext. 6989
Fax: (416) 979-5286

EMail: lifeinst@ryerson.ca

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LIFE Board of Directors
  • Martha Wall (President)
  • Marcel Deurvorst
  • Geoffrey Kemp
  • Pam Hitchcock
  • Judith Levkoe
  • Jennifer McDonnell
  • Ellen McLean
  • Jean Paton
  • Simon Pearson
  • Bob Radcliffe
  • Leslie Rae
  • Sharon Roebuck
  • Paul Rook
  • Fran Smookler
  • Leonie Thelwell
  • Marilyn Wright
  • Louise Brousseau (ex officio)
  • Sandra Kerr (ex officio)
  • Rosanne Bernard LIFE Office Administrator
  • Consuelo Castillo Assistant Office Administrator
  • Jean Paton LifeLines Editor
  • Patrick Bloomfield Lifelines Production Editor
  • Rosina Daillie Calendar Editor
  • Ron McKee WebMaster
  • Registered Members: 700+
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LIFE Institute
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Our annual membership fee is $80.00. It offers you the opportunity to take an active part in your personal pursuit of learning. You can influence future topics/subjects for all of our activities.

Special Events such as theatre parties, museum visits with lectures, and our Luncheon Celebrations are included with your L I F E registration.

L I F E Institute is a time to renew former interests, discover untapped creative and intellectual abilities and stretch one's boundaries - in short, to learn.

L I F E Institute welcomes you whether your formal education ended early in life or whether you have acquired advanced degrees. Generally our group attracts members 50 years old and over, but we welcome anyone sincerely interested in lifelong learning and who is available to attend classes and participate in our group during the day.