Greetings, The Schedule of Classes for the Spring 2022 offers interesting, timely and enjoyable presentations. There are 30 classes we can choose to attend — two are in-person tours of a sustainable forest. The 31 classes that were presented during the Winter 2022 term gave us opportunities to open our minds for learning and for enjoyment. The classes are possible thanks to our guest presenters and the dedicated ALL volunteers that serve in different roles. Not all our pre-pandemic members have renewed. ALL has contingency funds to cover this unusual lack of renewed memberships. During Fall 2021, Winter 2022 and so far, this year six former members have rejoined, and 23 people have become new members. We thank each of you for joining ALL during the COVID pandemic. John Ringle, Chair of the Summer 2022 class schedule, says that ALL plans to offer five or six summer field trips, beginning after July 4 th , assuming these will be allowed under the COVID rules in effect at the time. Members of the Board of Directors are planning conversations with the proper people at the First Congregational United Church of Christ on West Hills Road and other possible sites for future in-person classes when that becomes possible for the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Nonmembers are encouraged to attend a couple of classes to determine if they would like to become a member. Just go to the AcademyforLifelongLearning website. Click on “Join ALL” to be guided through the steps to become a member. The annual dues are currently $85 per person. Clearly, we need our dues-paying members. We appreciate each of you who have stuck with us via Zoom Webinar classes. As soon as there are any new developments, you will be informed. Meanwhile, thank you so much for your support of our excellent organization. Be well and stay safe. Janet Wolf-Eshe Board Chair, Academy for Lifelong Learning