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Welcome to the CLL
Founded in 1965, the Center for Life and Learning (CLL) annually welcomes more than 400 active men and women 60 years and older to explore new interests, strengthen friendships, and continue to shape their lives and communities. Classes and events are held both in-person and online.

Whether you stumbled upon our website by accident or you were specifically seeking information about the Center for Life and Learning (CLL) at Fourth Presbyterian Church, welcome!

We invite you to take a few minutes to view these videos, which will give you a glimpse into the CLL, our mission, and our members.

About the Center for Life and Learning

Aging across Generations

We are a community program open to all people, and even if you don’t fall into our age demographic of 60+, you may want to join us for a class or two, because there are amazing things happening at the CLL! (plus, we don’t check IDs)

Convenient Location and Schedule
CLL programming takes place during the daytime on weekdays in state-of-the art facilities at Fourth Presbyterian Church on North Michigan Avenue, across from the John Hancock. Entry is at 126 E. Chestnut, 200 feet west of Michigan Avenue. Map and directions

Easy-to-Use Membership
Members pay a single fee for each of three 12-week sessions (autumn, winter, spring) and then have access to all CLL programming offered during that session. More about the benefits of membership

Available to Members

Overview: The weekly schedule of classes

• Arts and Humanities Classes

• Fitness Classes

Available to All

Community Classes
(includes all listings of what were formerly called Events, Special-Topics, and Member-Led classes)

The CLL e-newsletter
. . . is the best way to learn about what’s happening; sign up here.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the CLL

Staff/Hours
In the office from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, the friendly CLL staff welcomes your comments and questions about the programs!

Annette Mileski, Director
amileski@fourthchurch.org | 312.981.3386

Dave Dalton, Program Manager
ddalton@fourthchurch.org | 312.981.3391

Linda Daly, Program Assistant
ldaly@fourthchurch.org | 312.981.3389

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