What We Do
The purpose of the ILR is to provide a broad range of educational opportunities for the residents of SaddleBrooke. No tests, no grades, no papers - just a group of people getting together to learn something new. ILR course leaders are SaddleBrooke residents who have knowledge or expertise in certain areas and a desire to share that knowledge with others. The ILR is member-driven and is dedicated to providing an environment that leads to lively discussion and interaction on topics of interest to its members.
The ILR offers two sessions of courses each year: one in the fall, and one in winter/spring. Courses usually last 5 or 6 weeks, depending on the topic, and meet once a week for 2 hours. This allows ample opportunity for discussion and interaction among the participants. The quality, scope and presentation of each course are directed by the ILR Board of Directors. A wide variety of topics is presented in an attempt to cover many areas of interest to residents.
After paying a one-time membership fee of $25, members can enroll in as many individual courses as are offered, for a very modest fee per course (typically $15) to cover the cost of materials and audio-visual aids.
Next Session - Fall 2012
ILR will be offering 11 courses in the fall, with subjects including Comparative Religion, Works of James Joyce, Famous Lawmen and Outlaws of Arizona, Human Evolution, an Overview of the American Revolution, Revisiting Ancient Egypt, Great American Poets, A History of Impressionism, Women of the Civil War Era, Maya-Olmec Civilizations, and Quantum Physics. Something for everyone!
Any individual registering for two classes will again receive a third class of his or her choice, if available, for free. This may prove to be not only financially attractive, but will allow residents to select a class in some subject area that they have never chosen previously. Registration and payment may be made directly from the ILR website starting in early August.
All current members will receive early program announcements and registration material in early August via e-mail. Program announcements and registration forms will also appear in all of SaddleBrooke's publications, and more details will appear on the ILR website.