The City of Tallahassee

Keep Learning

Interested in the pursuit of knowledge?

A variety of Lifelong Learning classes are held at the Tallahassee Senior Center and neighborhood sites and generally cost is $7.

Lifelong Learning Classes are being offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom, view listings or register here.

In addition to classes throughout the year, the Tallahassee Senior Center holds an Annual Lifelong Learning Extravaganza (L3X) during the month of September! Information for L3X classes can be found here.

For more information on LifeLong Learning or L3X: email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com or call 850-891-4033.

Creative Writing

Poetry for the Love of It
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Group activities include discussions of notable poets and their work; learning about poetic formats; reading original poems by members and more. Annual membership in the certified chapter of the Florida State Poets Association (FSPA) is open to anyone interested in reading and/or writing poetry and annual dues are $20.

Writers Workshop
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
An informal group where each member reads their work to the group to obtain feedback and suggestions. Our writers range from poets to non-fiction to all types of fiction. We welcome writers from all levels of experience.

Foreign Languages

The Tallahassee Senior Center offers language classes for a variety of skill levels. Classes are $3. Call 850-891-4000 for information.

French Classes:

Intermediate, Monday, 9:30 a.m.
Advanced, Monday, 11:00 a.m.
Beginners, Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Advanced (on Zoom), Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Study Group (on Zoom), Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

German

Intermediate Study Group, Monday, 5:45 p.m.

English as a Second Language

Virtual, Friday, 9:00 a.m.

Tallahassee Stamp and Cover Club

2nd Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
From world albums to topical collections, this group talks about and trades stamps. Whatever your collecting needs, the club can help. Free appraisals and estate advice for collections you wish to sell. There are also special programs throughout the year. $5 annually.