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Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is a member-directed learning group affiliated with Salem State University, one of more than 400 such organizations in the United States and Canada affiliated with the Road Scholar Institute Network (formerly Elderhostel) and local colleges or universities. Explorers was founded in 1992 and currently has over 300 lively members, mostly retirees with diverse backgrounds. All are passionate learners. Membership is open to anyone fifty years of age or older.

Recent News

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Intersessions

The 2025 Winter Intersessions Program is available.  It starts in January and goes until early February.   Please join us for these interesting topics.

Link to intersessions scheduled

Previously recorded sessions are also available via this link.

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Explorers Compass Newsletter

The latest Compass Newsletter is ready.

November 2024 Compass Newsletter

Earlier versions

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Facebook

Did you know that explorers is on Facebook (Meta)?  Please a look, hope you like it:

Explorers Life Long Learning on Facebook

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Semester Courses

The Fall 2024 semester is complete.

Courses are scheduled in the Fall and Spring.  Courses are available for members only.  To become a member, please register for classes via the form below:

Online Registration form

Fall 2024 Catalog

Course Calendar 



Special Announcements

FALL SEMESTER 2024

Fall semester is up and running thanks to our presenters, tech assistants and members. When I take time to think about all that Explorers is and all that it does for us, what I find most astonishing is that we are an all-volunteer organization. That is what distinguishes us from other similar programs. Our volunteers and members are the heart and soul of Explorers.

I often speak about how, when meeting someone who would be a great presenter, I twist their arms until they finally agree to sign on. Over time, we’ve seen a vastly diverse selection of course offerings: literature, foreign language, politics, antiquities, music, poetry, travel, wines, a book club, a writers’ group, current events and much more. 

As Explorers, as well as participating in classes, we are also socializing, sharing ideas and experiences and communicating with our peers both in person and remotely. We, individually and collectively, represent the adage that you’re never too old to learn. 

To all of our presenters, tech assistants, directors, members and of course, Dawn, our office administrator, thank you for taking such good care of Explorers!

Gay Porter

President

November, 2024