Another semester is beginning soon for all lifelong learners out there, with more than 60 new courses being offered by Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL).  This smorgasbord of learning opportunities for WILL members is one of the jewels in the Silver City crown, and many of the courses are quite sought after, hence the early bird idea.

You can attend the traditional pre-semester gathering, called the Sign-Up Social on September 5 to purchase a $75 annual membership, meet the course facilitators, and decide which courses you want to take.  But it may happen that the course you want most of all is already full.  What to do?

Easy! Join WILL before August 22 and you can sign up for as many as five courses beginning at 8am on August 22.  For complete information about joining WILL and to view the entire roster of 62 Fall courses visit  www.will-learning.com  or call 575-538-6835.

Early bird registration is done online or over the phone and is limited to five courses in order to make more courses available to everyone.  Later, at the Sign-Up Social, members can sign up for as many of the still open courses as they wish    To register early, simply send an email to info@will-learning.com with your name, phone, courses you wish to take, and note that you are a WILL member.

A word to the wise:  Don’t try to sign up before 8am on August 22 because it just won’t work. Visit the WILL website now to decide on your five courses, and then enroll as a member right away by printing the website membership form and mailing it in with your check.  That way, you’ll be all set for the early bird registration!

WILL offers a lifetime adventure for continued intellectual discovery in a supportive,
expansive, and informal learning environment - for eager learners of any age.
WILL is a grass-roots organization created by Grant County residents and is a
 partner of Western New Mexico University in Silver City.
 

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