Who
Door County Learning in Retirement (DCLIR) is a membership organization, non-profit, established and sponsored in partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Sturgeon Bay Campus. We have over 400 members, retired and semi-retired people who desire to explore new and exciting ideas, enjoy being with others to share experiences, knowledge and wisdom, and like making new friends.
What
DCLIR is the twelfth Learning in Retirement Program in the state of Wisconsin. We are affiliated with Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN) and enjoy a mutual relationship of sharing information in the form of e-mails, conference mailing, etc. To access the EIN web site, visit the Elderhostel web site at www.elderhostel.org and click on the “my community” tab at the top of the page and scroll down to the EIN link. The Learning in Retirement programs throughout the country are established, planned, and maintained by volunteers. We choose topics of interest to our members and expect that the members assist in the planning and execution of the programs. There are four standing committees: Finance, Curriculum, Social, and Promotions/Membership, which are overseen by the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is comprised of the elected president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two elected members at large. The chairs of the standing committees and the dean of NWTC – Sturgeon Bay Campus are also members by virtue of their position.
Where
DCLIR classes are located at NWTC – Sturgeon Bay Campus at 229 North 14 th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Phone (920) 746-4947. We are fortunate to have been provided office space and phone by NWTC, but do not have anyone to be in the office on a set basis. You may leave a message and someone will get back to you. Our e-mail address is: dclir@nwtc.edu.
When
DCLIR offers a year of programming for the $50.00 annual membership fee. The year begins September 1 and ends August 31. This includes the Fall and Spring semesters of programming, summer activities plus other social functions planned throughout the year. There is no limit to the number of courses/activities in which you may participate.
Why
DCLIR is dedicated to facilitating quality lifelong learning in an open, ongoing forum for older adults in Northeastern Wisconsin. The demographics of our geographical area indicate that we have a population that would value and support such a program. This seems to be the case, as we were newly established in 2005 and are proud to have 135 charter members.