The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports lifelong learning by offering a diverse array of online and in-person enrichment classes for adults. ALI’s fall 2026 catalogs have been mailed and are also available at various sites in the 5 Healthy Towns area. Following a series of classes in September and October, the fall 2026 term concludes with three classes in November. Look for ALI again in the spring, when classes will be held in March, April, and May 2027.
Educator Wendy Zeilen is back at ALI with another of her mind-provoking studies, How Leonardo da Vinci Changed the World. Through stories and visuals, she will show how Leonardo’s ideas inspired later pioneers in aviation, engineering, art, medicine, and technology. This class will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at Chelsea State Bank’s downtown office, both in person and via Zoom.
What island has been called “America’s Best National Park” by the Wall Street Journal? On Monday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior Center, John Daly will present Isle Royale: Michigan’s Little-Known Treasure. He will discuss what the island offers visitors and how it became part of the U.S. and Michigan. This is an in-person class.
Why do we frame a picture or other art object rather than just tack it up on a wall? For answers, come to Picture Framing: A History and Practical Advice on How to Give the Best Results. Join Ann Courtney, former art teacher and framing store owner, on Monday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior Center. Ann will discuss the purpose and history of picture framing, as well as share practical considerations when framing artwork. This class is both in person and via Zoom.
At ALI’s website, alimichigan.org, you will find more detailed information about each class, and you can register online or download mail-in registration forms. For more information, email [email protected] or write to ALI Michigan, P.O. Box 134, Chelsea, MI 48118.
