What the Center for Creative Retirement Is All About

A Vibrant Alternative 

Self-directed learning centers for retirees have proved successful on scores of major university campuses around the country.  CCR at Long Island University at Riverhead was one of the first such facilities in Suffolk County. 

If you are a retired person who seeks intellectual stimulation, meeting new people, and active involvement, CCR is for you!  

Entering Our Fourth Decade  

Founded in 1981, CCR capitalizes on the variety of skills and life experiences of its members.  Members act together to design their own programs, and contribute as presenters and discussion participants.  CCR is educational and entertaining—stimulating and fun.

CCR Curriculum 

CCR employs a we-run-it-ourselves way of doing things.  Members share responsibility in curriculum planning, subject selection, and program development. 

Since each semester’s curriculum consists of whatever subjects the members choose, it changes from semester to semester.  The subjects cover a wide variety of topics.  Classes have included subjects such as The Art of Film, Old Masters of Painting, Play Reading, the History and Culture of Australia, short stories, Broadway musicals, Ethics, and Great Battles of the U.S. Civil War.

CCR Offerings 

As a CCR member, you are involved in a variety of activities: 

      -Presentations and discussions covering a wide variety of interesting subjects 

      -Roundtable discussions on current events 

      -Lectures by guest speakers 

      -Day trips to museums, art galleries, and historical sites 

      -Summer recess get-togethers at CCR member residences 

      -Mid-term and end-of-term luncheons

Membership Information 

All participation is voluntary.  Enrollees may attend all or selected classes as they wish.  There are no exams or homework—classes are to be enjoyed! 

Annual and semester memberships are available, and membership fees remain extremely reasonable.  CCR sessions are scheduled three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) from September to May with a winter recess in January.  The morning sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The afternoon sessions run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 

CCR is administered through the Office of Continuing Education of Long Island University located on the campus of Suffolk Community College in Riverhead.  The phone number is (631) 287-8010. 

Email is contstudiesw@southampton.liu.edu. 

Courses for the Fall 2013 Semester

Based on the votes of all CCR members, here are the courses for next semester. 

Comedians

Cinema Series Current Events Roundtable

Consumerism and Advertising in the USA

Play Reading

National Monuments and National Parks

The History and Progression or Non-Progression of Women's Rights throughout the World

Popular Historian Barbara Tuchman--Her Life and Works

The History and Songs of Rock Music

The History and Culture of Ireland

“Potpourri topics” (one class session each) and guest speakers will be included in the program, as well.  

CCR Dates—2013  

Wednesday September 4--CCR Open House for potential members. 10 A.M.  

Monday September 9--CCR classes begin. 

Monday October 14—Columbus Day—No classes.  

Week of October 21--Recess week.  

Week of November 25--Recess week. Thanksgiving holiday. 

Wednesday December 11--End-of-term luncheon at noon.