Peer Learning Collaborative
Join our Peer Learning Collaborative Group for a dynamic and interactive educational experience. Collaborate with like-minded individuals, share knowledge, and engage in active discussions on topics of mutual interest. Enhance your learning through peer-led activities, diverse perspectives, and a supportive community. Together, we'll foster a rich and collaborative learning environment that empowers all participants to grow, develop, and achieve their goals.
What
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Short courses on subjects of substance available Winter, Spring, and Fall
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Developed and facilitated by peers
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Any substantive top is open for "discussion"
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Refreshments served
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When
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See below for upcoming programs
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Topics, dates, and times available below
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Courses will be 3-5 weeks, 60-75 minutes each session
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Talks are followed by refreshments
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How
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Open to La Jolla Community Center Members: FREE, Non-Members: $35 per series (whether you attend one session or all)
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Sign up below
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Everyone is invited to propose topics to facilitate
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2025 SCHEDULE​​
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November: End-of-life Issues
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Thursday, November 6: End of Life Options.
What is required to access them, how to prepare yourself and loved ones, and how to make a Plan B. Presenter: Melissa McClave, San Diego death doula.
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Thursday, November 13: The Paperwork of Dying.
​Advance Directives, POLST, Dementia Directives and other materials. Presenter: Mitsuo Tomita, M.D., retired family physician.
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​Thursdays, November 6 & 13. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.
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2026 SCHEDULE​​
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January: Movies
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Lori Homes returns to continue or movie education. This year, Lori focuses on Musicals through the Decades.
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Thursday, January 8: We’ll start with TOP HAT to look at the early days of musicals. (Amazon)
Thursday, January 15: SINGING IN THE RAIN focuses us on the MGM era of musicals. (Amazon, HBO)
Thursday, January 22: Next, we examine Broadway to Hollywood with WEST SIDE STORY. (Disney, HBO)
Thursday, January 29: The new musical is represented by THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. (Disney, fuboTV) ​
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​Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
February: Buddhism
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Dr. Ron Davidson brings us his deep expertise on Buddhism.
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Thursday, February 5: Who was Buddha?
Thursday, February 12: Dharma: What is the message of Buddha?
Thursday, February 19: What is the Buddhist community? ​
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​Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
March: Balboa Park
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John Vanekamp, president of Forever Balboa Park has organized three conversations about the park.
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Thursday, March 12: Past
Thursday, March 19: Present
Thursday, March 26: Future​
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​Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
April: Jazz
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Featuring three sessions on jazz by Matt Silver, writer, journalist and on-air personality at Jazz88. More details to follow.
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​Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
May: Criminal Justice
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More details to follow.
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​Tuesday May 5 & Thursdays, May 7, 14. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
June: Reframing After Midlife
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Gail Braverman works with adults on reframing and reimagining their personal narratives. More details to follow.
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Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18. 3-4 pm.
Free/M, $35/NM for the full series. Registration required.​​​​​​​​​
