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Lifelong Learning is proven to keep your mind sharp.
It’s good for your health!

Welcome to
Mary Washington ElderStudy, providing over

30 Years of Lifelong Learning
in Fredericksburg


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  • We have closed membership for the academic year. Check back on or after August 1st for Fall enrollment

  • ElderStudy welcomes retirement-aged people who share a love of learning and community

  • Classes, offered on a variety of subjects, are all stand-alone lectures (not continuing courses)

  • Two-hour courses are held during the day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

  • Classes are offered in person at an Accessible Class­room, or on Zoom, or both (“Hybrid”) 

  • Our Book Group meets both in person and in separate Zoom sessions — it’s your choice!  Check out this year’s Book Group Selections

  • Your annual membership includes all classes

  • Tours and Social Events are often offered at no (or minimal) additional charge

  • Virtual Wine and Cheese zoom sessions provide another opportunity to get to know other members as we have a lively discussion on a preselected topic

  • Click on the Calendar button (on the left menu) to see our upcoming schedule

  • ElderStudy keeps its members well informed via member-only features on our website, newsletters and emails

  • Have a question? Just email us at membership@elderstudy.com

 


Current and former Presidents celebrate the holidays

Our classroom is in the Gates Hudson Building at 125 University Parkway

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Members examine a full-scale replica of Samuel P. Langley's steam powered drone on display at the Stafford airport.

Questions?  Send an email to: info@elderstudy.com