Mary Washington ElderStudy

Mary Washington ElderStudy ElderStudy is a life-long learning institute in Fredericksburg, Virginia providing "Learning in Retirement" to its members. See www.ElderStudy.com.

Mailing address: ElderStudy UMW, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg VA 22401-5358. ElderStudy is a membership organization of retirement-aged people who share a love of learning regardless of their previous educational background. ElderStudy is designed by the members to suit their interests. About 40 sessions (2 hours each) are offered each semester on diverse subjects. Most classes are held on

the University of Mary Washington Stafford campus, Route 17 North. Class topics vary from history, politics, theatre, science, the arts, literature, music, etc. A Book Group, semi-annual luncheons and occasional field trips are also part of our program. Members may attend as many sessions or as few as they wish. Sessions usually do not require previous sign-up. Most sessions are two hours long and begin at either 10am or 1pm, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Membership fees for the academic year (September through May) are $72 per person. See the membership form for other options. This program serves Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties. Please contact us for additional information. For more information and membership forms, visit www.ElderStudy.com

The Lifelong Learning Center on the UMW Stafford Campus is handicap accessible.

Information about the Covid vaccination from the Free Lance Star.
01/11/2021

Information about the Covid vaccination from the Free Lance Star.

What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations in the Fredericksburg area.

Not sponsored by ElderStudy but a favorite our members adapting to the pandemic by going virtual and using UMW speakers.
01/11/2021

Not sponsored by ElderStudy but a favorite our members adapting to the pandemic by going virtual and using UMW speakers.

Our 2021 schedule is live and lectures start in just a few weeks! Stay tuned for more details regarding viewing the lectures and submitting Q&A questions.

Which lectures are you looking forward to?

From the Free Lance Star...
11/25/2020

From the Free Lance Star...

ElderStudy can help seniors stay socially connected, keep their minds sharp and adapt positively to adversity.

I’m sure our members will identify with and maybe inspired by this article.
10/25/2020

I’m sure our members will identify with and maybe inspired by this article.

Bucket-list plans for travel to exotic lands are on hold, while socializing and volunteering have gone virtual.

In case you missed it in the Free Lance Star...Here are our members enjoying the first two presentations of the new seme...
08/28/2020

In case you missed it in the Free Lance Star...Here are our members enjoying the first two presentations of the new semester via Zoom. “Clara Barton in Fredericksburg“ and “Do or Dare: Women Lead the Way to the 19th Amendment” were each attended virtually by 90 or more people! It’s not to late to renew your membership or become a new member. Check out out our wide array of classes for the Fall semester at ElderStudy.com or contact us at membership@ ElderStudy.com.

08/10/2020

Mary Washington Elder Study has gone virtual via Zoom for the Fall 2020 Semester. Returning members can renew their memberships for free online. A sign up is now required for each session you want to attend. In order to sign up for seesions you must renew your membership first. Go to our new website mwes.clubexpress.com for details. New members are always welcome!

ElderStudy’s first ever virtual cooking lesson! Danilo Orafino showed us how to prepare shrimp salad with arugula, goat ...
06/14/2020

ElderStudy’s first ever virtual cooking lesson! Danilo Orafino showed us how to prepare shrimp salad with arugula, goat cheese, and a strawberry vinaigrette. The meal was topped off by a refreshing strawberry Prosecco drink.😊

Images from our first virtual board meeting...
06/06/2020

Images from our first virtual board meeting...

ElderStudy friends meeting on Zoom. Stay home, stay safe, but don’t isolate!
05/01/2020

ElderStudy friends meeting on Zoom. Stay home, stay safe, but don’t isolate!

History for ElderStudy, our first event on Zoom...our virtual Book Group!
04/09/2020

History for ElderStudy, our first event on Zoom...our virtual Book Group!

03/19/2020

Due to the current Coronavirus crisis all of our remaining Spring Semester classes and tours are canceled. Please stay healthy and safe by adhering to social distancing and other CDC guidelines. We look forward to seeing all our members soon. We will get through this together!

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Fredericksburg, VA
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