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… For Road Scholars to learn

Cloud Forest in Costa Rica

Jungle Eyes: Amazing Wildlife in Costa Rica on a Road Scholar Learning Adventure

Costa Rica's diverse wildlife is fascinating to behold. Learn how a participant found her "jungle eyes" on a Road Scholar learning adventure.

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Perspective. An African American Woman Preparing to Take the Civil Rights Historic Journey

Christie Hardwick shares a profound personal account of why enrolling in Road Scholar’s upcoming conference in Alabama on Civil Rights is a momentous occasion in her life.

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Together, We’ll Bend the Moral Arc of the Universe Toward Justice

Christie Hardwick describes how Road Scholar’s upcoming conference on civil rights in Montgomery, Alabama is an opportunity to discuss and reflect upon how racism affects each of us.

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    Adventures Afloat: Alaska’s Inside Passage Up Close
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    The Galápagos: Natural and Cultural History
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    Winter in Southern Europe With Road Scholar
PEAR Scholarship Fact Sheet

Learn why we created a “Professional Educator’s Assistance and Recognition”  Scholarship — or “PEAR” for short — a special kind of financial assistance specifically to help active and retired educators turn the dream of experiencing one of our educational adventures into a reality.

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Enriching the Lives of Educators in Need

 

 

Unique Adventures
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STEM Adventures for Grandchildren

Science, tech, engineering and math (known collectively as “STEM”) provide the perfect opportunities for learning and fun. Learn through hands-on activities with your grandchild on these educational adventures.

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Our Changing Planet

Communities across the United States are working to find solutions to the impact climate change is having on their local environments. Learn about their extraordinary efforts — and take part yourself — on these educational adventures.

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Discover Black History

In order to understand the complete history of a place, we must study the stories of prominent figures and ordinary citizens alike from every background. Each of these programs includes distinctive lectures, historical sites or museums that focus on black history.

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… For Road Scholars to find community

9 Top Tips for Staying Healthy in Retirement (I’m Trying Tip #7 Myself!)

From diet ideas to exercise tips, retired Road Scholars share their wellness advice on how to stay healthy in retirement. Read their retirement health tips here!

 

“Activity is the fountain of youth.”

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Women-Only Adventures

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    Women-Only Adventures
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    Sedona’s Healing Arts For Women: Yoga, Qi Gong, Ayurveda and More
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    Women at the Fire: An Art Introduction to Glass, Clay and Steel
Road Scholar Alumni Magazines
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Road Scholar Alumni Magazine: Fall 2019

In this issue: The Need for Bridges in Our Lives (p. 2); Oaxaca & Poughkeepsie: Sister Cities United (p. 8); An African-American Woman Preparing to Take the Civil Rights Historic Journey (p.18)

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Road Scholar Alumni Magazine: Spring 2019

In this issue: The Galápagos & Machu Picchu: What I Saw, Learned & Brought Back as Gifts to My Life (p. 4); How Newswoman, Mother and Road Scholar Faith Levitt Created a Legacy (p. 11); Lending a Hand at the Rose Parade (p.15)

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Road Scholar Alumni Magazine: Fall 2018

In this issue: 9 Ways a Road Scholar Adventure Can Change Your Grandchild’s Life (p. 6); Grand Canyon: For the Adventurer in All of Us (p. 12); What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? (p. 21)

 

 

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… For Road Scholars to make memories that last a lifetime

A Road Scholar Romance: Island Magic for Nancy and Al

When Nancy Binder and Al Berens ventured off to Hawaii for a Road Scholar program in 2001, they didn’t expect to fall in love. But they shared passions for learning, travel and whales.

“Never in a hundred years did I expect this trip to Hawaii to be such a life-changing experience.”

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    A Journey to Normandy: How One Man Follows His Father’s Footsteps On D-Day
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    Creating Lasting Memories With Your Grandchild, With Mike Zoob
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    Thanks, Grandparents, for the best summer ever!
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… For Road Scholars to find respite and relief

A Thank-You Note That Will Make Your Day

It is always heartening when we hear directly from someone whose life has been deeply changed by a Road Scholar experience — and of the enormous difference our generous donors are making by supporting Road Scholar.

“This experience helped me restore my sense of well-being and helped keep my mind and spirit open. During this trip, I was able to ‘just be.’”

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    Learn How Road Scholar’s Caregiver Grants Can Make a Difference in Your Life
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    Thank you for supporting Road Scholar in 2019.
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    Meet Collette, a 2019 Caregiver Grant Recipient
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    Meet Ann, a 2018 Caregiver Grant Recipient
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    Meet Linda, a 2016 Caregiver Grant Recipient
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    Meet Tina, a 2017 Caregiver Grant Recipient
Caregiver Grant Fact Sheet
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Road Scholar grants provide educational travel opportunities for family caregivers.
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… For Road Scholars to continue creating enriching educational experiences

Meet Road Scholar: University of the World
 
How Donations Impact Road Scholar
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6 Ways Your Donation Will Change Lives

By donating to not-for-profit Road Scholar, you’ll support a vital part of our educational mission as a university of the world.

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Road Scholar’s Road to Technology

For more than 40 years, Road Scholar has strived to offer educational experiences that meet the needs of older adults. To continue to do this effectively and efficiently, one of our most important initiatives is replacing the technology we use to operate our programs and serve our participants. We call this project our Core Systems Replacement.

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A Gift That Gives Back

A charitable gift annuity is a great way to add to your income, reduce taxes and help secure the future of Road Scholar

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… For Road Scholars to change the world

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Now, more than ever ... the world needs you and Road Scholar

Making connections. Bridging cultures. Sharing ideas. Understanding differences. Developing friendships. Now, more than ever, the world needs you and Road Scholar.

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The Difference Road Scholars Make on Communities Worldwide

When a Road Scholar participant attends a learning adventure, it is obvious how they deepen and enrich their own lives through the experience. But have you ever considered the impact he or she makes on individuals and communities around the world?

How Road Scholars are Impacting the People of Cuba — One Person at a Time

I get a little teary-eyed and emotional when I talk about Road Scholar and Cuba, because I have seen the changes and improvements in individual lives, who — for us here at Road Scholar and for the thousands of Road Scholar participants who have traveled to Cuba — have faces and names and their own stories to tell.