Welcome to LifeLong Learning

LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek, a volunteer organization, provides opportunities to expand the knowledge and horizons of the community’s residents. Our goal is to provide programs to entice you to explore new subjects and discover new places in the Metro Phoenix area. Our devoted volunteers offer quality programs to keep your mind active and engaged: Monday Speaker Series, Premier Speaker Series, Trips, Classes, Great Decisions and PC Reads.

Browse the website. Click on the white lettered menu headings above to review event category summaries. To review individual event pages, click on the white down arrow for the drop down menu, and select the event you are interested in.

Be prepared to register for LLL events:

LLL events require advance online registration and payment, except for the Monday Speaker Series. Registrations open on specified dates; the registration open time is 8:00 a.m.

To create a LLL new user account, use the Create Account link on the right side of this page and follow the directions. If you have questions or need help, send an email to: info@lifelonglearningatpc.org

Check the LLL website during the 2025 season for new event additions.

All PC Reads and PC Reads Nonfiction book discussions are free events. Registration is required. Registration is limited to one person for each LLL user account.

PC Reads:

Book discussions are the 1st Thursday of each month, 4 p.m., at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107. This book discussion group gives you an opportunity to discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books with others who also like to read.

June 5: 11-22-63 A Novel by Steven King

PC Reads Nonfiction:

Book discussions are the 3rd Thursday of each month, 4 p.m., at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107. This nonfiction discussion group is for readers of history, military history, sports and other topics that the group decides to pursue.

Registration opens August 1:

Sept. 18: Genesis, by Henry A. Kissinger, Craig Mundie and Eric Schmidt

On Thursday, Sept. 18, PC Reads Nonfiction book discussion group opens the new season with Genesis, about artificial intelligence, hope and the human spirit. The book represents a profound collaboration between Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Craig Mundie, combining the analytical rigor of a diplomat-statesman, a tech entrepreneur, and an innovation strategist.

Classes:

The 2024-25 season has ended for class events. The team is researching and preparing for a new schedule of events for the 2025/2026 season.

Classes are at the LifeLong Learning Center, Room 107, except for most cooking classes. Registration is required.

One registration can be purchased per LLL user account. If event is full, waitlist is open.

Monday Speaker Series:

The 2024-25 season has ended for Monday Speaker Series events. The team is researching and preparing for a new schedule of events for the 2025/2026 season.

Monday Speaker Series are at the Tuscany Falls Renaissance Theater. Presentations begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Event fee is $5 at the door. No registration required. Open seating. Tickets will be available in the lobby of the Renaissance Theater beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Trips:

Thank you to the LLL trip attendees who made the 2024-2025 season a big success. LLL works diligently on your behalf to arrange enjoyable trips at reasonable costs. LLL Trips seasons could not happen without the hard work of an amazing Trips Team. Trip team members give of their time to research, vet trips, plan, organize, and escort the trips. The trip time is busy planning for the new season 2025-2026! Stay tuned.

Trips include a comfortable ride on a climate-controlled motor coach, admission fees, lunch (unless noted otherwise), all gratuities, as well as two knowledgeable, fun LLL escorts.

Registration is required. Up to two registrations can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account.

A few Trips planned for 2025-2026:

Nov. 13: Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) Citizens Academy

Dec.. 3: Barleen's Home for the Holidays

March: Rae-Dawn Arabian Stables

Date TBD - Dolly Steam Boat Tour

Premier Speaker Series:

The 2024-25 season has ended for Premier Speaker Series events. The team is researching and preparing for a new schedule of events for the 2025/2026 season.

The goal of the Premier Speaker Series is to provide you with an evening to enjoy yourself while learning something new. The programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Tuscany Falls Renaissance Theater. Admission to all Premier Speaker Series events is $15 per person and advance registration online is required.

Up to four admissions can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account. An LLL account is required to purchase tickets and you can create an account on the right side of any web page.

If tickets are available on the evening of the event, they can be purchased for $15 each, cash sale in the Renaissance Theater lobby.

Great Decisions 2025

Great Decisions is an 8-week curriculum ending in mid-March. Registration for Great Decisions 2026 will open about September 2025.

If you have not experienced Great Decisions classes before, it is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and discuss world affairs. Great Decisions 2026 will be offered again. Click on the Great Decisions 2025 link for more information about the 2025 world affairs discussion topics. We have no experts, only eager learners.

Please join us for Great Decisions 2026!  Registration is required. Up to two registrations can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account. 

For technical assistance or questions about LifeLong Learning send an email anytime to info@lifelonglearningatpc.org  A LLL volunteer will be happy to assist you.

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