Center for Life and Learning

For men and women 60 and more

The Center for Life and Learning (CLL) was founded in 1965 on a commitment to intellectual and creative challenges for its patrons. Each year more than 250 active men and women 60 years and more take advantage of daily opportunities to explore new interests, strengthen friendships, and continue to shape their lives and communities. Our participants represent a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds. All are welcome!

Our spring Your Time newsletter is available here.

Holiday Closings

Fourth Presbyterian Church and the CLL will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. The CLL will be closed July 1–5 for its summer break.

Our Members

CLL participants come from across Chicago, from Hyde Park to Edgewater. They are men and women who seek out new challenges and relationships in a community of peers. A variety of professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds are represented, creating a rich and dynamic flow of ideas. Each individual participates as much as his or her time and interest allow. Everyone 60 years and more are welcome to attend.

Learn about registration information and how to participate here!

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Our Programs

Arts and the Humanities
Exercise and Fitness Classes
Gatherings and Excursions
Men’s Discussion Group
Minicourses
Tuesday Noonday Programs
Wellness Education and Support

View the Center for Life and Learning calendar here.

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Our Location

Our programs take place at Fourth Presbyterian Church in the Gratz Center, located at 126 E. Chestnut St., just west of Michigan Avenue.

For more information, call the CLL front desk (312.981.3387) to confirm program location.

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Traveling to the CLL

Via car: When traveling south on Lake Shore Drive, take the Michigan Avenue exit. When traveling north on Lake Shore Drive, take the Chicago Avenue exit to Michigan Avenue.

Via the “El”: Take the north-south Howard Red Line to the Chicago Avenue stop (at State Street).

CTA Bus Information
Southbound Michigan Ave. buses stopping at Pearson: 10, 33, 125, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151

Southbound Michigan Ave. buses stopping at Superior: 3, 10, 26, 33, 125, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151

Northbound Michigan Ave. buses stopping at Walgreens corner: 3, 10, 26, 125

Northbound Michigan Ave. buses stopping at Water Tower Place: 33, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151

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Contact Us

We invite your comments and questions about our programs!

Patty Jenkins, Director
312.981.3385
pjenkins@fourthchurch.org

Ashley Elskus, Special Events Coordinator
312.981.3387
aelskus@fourthchurch.org

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Join our email newsletter list by sending a request to CLL@fourthchurch.org.

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CLL Photos

Valentine’s Treats with the CLL | February 13, 2013

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