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Check out this fascinating article about one of Forever Learning Institute’s own instructors, Bill Stockton! Learn how Bill and fellow collectors are preserving the legacy of the historic South Bend Watch Company — once a major American pocket watch manufacturer right here in our community.

With the holidays here and New Years around the corner, we're reflecting on how thankful we are. Thankful for you being a part of this community. 2025 saw a 63% increase in our enrollment to a record 4,346 class seats, through over 320 classes. Thank you to our teachers, students, donors, and sponsors, and may 2026 be even brighter!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we've been reflecting on how blessed we are. Not all families in Michiana are as fortunate. Consider helping by donating any amount you can to our food drive to support both St. Vincent De Paul and The Little Flower Food Pantries. The last day to donate is November 21st!

Forever Learning will be closed on Monday November 10th, 2025 due to winter weather. We will reopen on November 11th.

One of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County's Leighton Award winners Reins of Life and FLI Instructor Dorota Janik.

That's to Home Town Living for having us! Always fun!

The FLI main campus on Ironwood will be closed during the week of Sept 22nd - 26th due to parking lot renovations. This effects both classes and office hours at our main campus but DOES NOT effect any off campus classes.

Please check out this great site by one of our own instructors, Aaron Helman!

Thanks to WSBT for having us on the Saturday morning news to help spread the word about this Fall semester registration!

Tom Peterson, a recent addition to the Forever Learning Institute instructors, quickly captured the hearts and minds of his students. Drawing on a lifetime of experience in counseling, Tom combined deep compassion with a wealth of knowledge, encouraging students to explore themselves in ways they never imagined possible. His presence was both grounding and inspiring, and he will be remembered as a pillar of strength, wisdom, and understanding within our community.

Check out the front page and page 11!

We had a lot of fun again with HomeTown Living. Thanks Melanie, Kim, and the HTL Team!

Raymond J. Camosy, long time board member and lover of Forever Learning Institute, sadly passed away on July 31st, 2025. Ray served as Board President from 2020-2022, helping shepherd the organization through deeply challenging times. His leadership helped ensure the strength of the organization, and will always be remembered.

Board President Leighton Schmitt and student Maggie Morris share about summer fun at Forever Learning

Marjorie A. Bowles will always be remembered for her radiant positivity and genuinely caring spirit. A longtime student at the Forever Learning Institute, Marjorie brought her uplifting energy into the classroom as an instructor during the Spring 2025 semester, where she taught The Power of Positivity. Her students deeply valued the wisdom she shared and the warmth she brought to every session. Her presence and impact made her one of our most memorable and beloved instructors.

This is a great article about our juggling instructor and the benefits of juggling!

Thanks to Hometown Living for having us again!

FLI's Executive Director, George Azar and Board President, Leighton Schmitt on the show!

Forever Learning Institute offering Notre Dame Baseball Course

George Azar is a lifelong educator. Check out this article featured in the January 2025 Senior Life news paper.