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Resources: Continuing Education

Retirement for Two

In Retirement for Two, psychologist Maryanne Vandervelde, author of the breakthrough book The Changing Life of the Corporate Wife, and human resources consultant, picks up where the standard retirement guides leave off. Vandervelde helps spouses-- nearing or already in retirement--confront, with honesty, respect, and humour, the conflicts and adjustments unique at this stage of life.

http://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Two-Maryanne-Vandervelde/dp/0553382756/ref=sr_1...

Too Young to Retire: 101 Ways To Start The Rest of Your Life

Too Young to Retire offers inventive and exciting retirement alternatives to help readers find their labors of love, inner activists, or how to make a home away from home. Enlightening exercises and workbook pages as well as a comprehensive list of publications, home exchange organizations, and websites are included to assist readers in making meaningful choices. For those who aren’t ready to throw in the towel, Too Young to Retire is the essential resource for discovering what comes next.

http://www.amazon.com/Too-Young-Retire-Ways-Start/dp/0452285577/ref=sr_1_1?s=boo...

AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

AccreditedOnlineColleges.org -- is a comprehensive college directory with many resources useful to prospective students (adults returning to school for a degree) and parents interested in advancing their education. AccreditedOnlineColleges.org, enables individuals to search for an institution by a number of criteria including location, subject, size, and graduation rates and is a valuable resource to anyone pursuing a college degree.

http://AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

Temple Senior Scholars

Through Senior Scholars, Temple alumni, spouses, and partners age 50 and older can return to the university and audit selected regularly scheduled undergraduate courses, with participation at the discretion of the professor.
Phone: 215-204-2167

Register online at myowlspace.com/seniorscholars

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Widener University

Osher provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, and social interaction.

Phone: 484-713-0088

http://www.widener.edu/OLLI

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

This organization offers Professional Development Seminars and a searchable job bank
Phone: 215-557-7823
http://www.philaculture.org/

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center offers a wealth of experiences aimed at deepening an understanding of our nation’s history.
Phone: 215-409-6600
http://constitutioncenter.org

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The museum offers adult education programs including Art History courses, Adult Art classes, special lectures, workshops, and much more.
Phone: 215-684-7580
http://www.philamuseum.org/education/370-197.html

Free Library of Philadelphia

The library holds lectures, workshops, adult education classes, and more.
Phone: 215-686-5322
http://www.library.phila.gov/libserv/adultindex.htm

Community College of Philadelphia

This college offers 70 associate's degree and certificate programs, as well as certification testing.
Phone: 215-751-8010.
http://www.ccp.edu/