Fall & Winter Program Offerings
CLE is excited to offer a handful of one-off programs this Fall and Winter, separate from the main curriculum! Check out the offerings below to learn more and sign up for these classes and workshops as they become available!
November 2025 - April 2026
OLLI’s Online Learning Series
Through a special partnership between the Center for Life Enrichment (CLE) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College, you’re invited to participate in OLLI’s Online Learning Series—a six-month membership offering unlimited access to a vibrant lineup of live, interactive, and recorded online programs from November 2025 through April 2026. Your one-time membership purchase includes:
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Unlimited access to 60–90 online lectures and presentations curated by OLLI at Eckerd College faculty and community experts.
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Live participation via Zoom from the comfort of home—or wherever you travel this winter.
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On-demand viewing of recorded sessions—available anytime from November 2025 through April 2026, so you can watch (or rewatch) programs at your convenience.
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Exclusive invitations to participate in Osher Online—a national series of multi-session courses hosted by the Osher National Resource Center. (These specialized courses require separate registration and a small additional fee.)
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December
Wednesday, December 3 1:00-4:00
Drop-In Decoupage: Holiday Ornaments
Come get crafty with the CLE team during our "Drop-In Decoupage" hours! Stop by the CLE lecture hall any time from 1-4pm on Wednesday, December 3rd and create some beautiful new ornaments to keep or gift this holiday season. Choose from seashell ornaments, round wooden ornaments, or small wooden gift tags that will add a unique and personal touch to any gift packaging! All necessary materials will be provided by CLE, however please feel free to bring any additional supplies you wish to use. No experience is required - our staff will teach you everything you need to know! Great for all ages and skill levels.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall​​
Wednesday, December 10 1:00-4:00
Mahjong Basics for Beginners
Interested in learning how to play the Chinese, tile-based game of Mahjong? Now is your chance! Join us for this intimate beginners class (limited to 8 participants) to learn the basics. No experience needed and all materials provided - just show up ready to learn and have fun!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall​​
Wednesday, December 17 10:00-12:00
CLE's Holiday Cookie Exchange!
Do you love holiday baking? If so, we invite you to participate in CLE’s FREE cookie exchange on Wednesday, December 17th from 10am to noon!
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How it works: Sign up by December 10th, and our team will reach out to notify you how many cookies to bring for sharing. Each participant will leave with a variety of delicious treats made by the other participants to take home and enjoy! CLE will provide coffee and hot coco, and holiday attire is strongly encouraged!
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Things to bring:
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Cookies (CLE staff will notify you on December 10th how many to bake)
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A large cookie tin/container to transport all your new delicious treats home in
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If you would like to share your recipe, please bring copies or email it to office@clehighlands.com and we can make copies to share!
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall​​
January
Wednesday, January 21 1:00-3:00
CLE January Book Club: The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer
Join CLE's book club! For our second selection, we will be reading The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer. Join us on January 21st from 1-3pm in the CLE lecture hall for light bites, discussion, and a shared love of literature! All are welcome!
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Please note: CLE does not provide copies of the book, and participants are responsible for acquiring and reading the book prior to the meeting date.
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Each session costs $20 per person. This small fee helps us cover the minimal cost of supplies, snacks, etc. for our participants.
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Location: CLE Lecture Hall​​