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Senior Adventures In Learning (SAIL) of
Melbourne is an interfaith, not-for-profit organization that serves senior adults (50+)
throughout Brevard County. Local churches and synagogues sponsor this organization. Participants have fun learning foreign languages, studying history, painting in art
class, discussing current events and foreign affairs, writing their memoirs,exercising, learning how to use a computer and
much more! The people planning and directing all of these activities and classes are seniors themselves,
using the valuable skills that they have cultivated throughout their lifetime. The genius of the program is that it
is a ministry by and with older adults rather than just a ministry to them. The participants feel a sense of ownership as
they set their own course. SAIL rejects the myth that senior citizens
are frail, lonely and dependent, sliding down the hill to the end of life. People of all faiths work together in SAIL to help older adults sustain and celebrate life. The primary purpose of SAIL is to enrich the later years with
opportunities for service to others, self-expression, meaningful work, and close friendships. An equally important goal is
to help older adults remain independent in their own living situation as long as they choose. There are four terms each year (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall). Programs
are conducted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and run for seven to eight consecutive weeks. To download or print the current term's
brochure detailing class descriptions, times and location(s) as well as a registration form just go to our Senior
Adventures In Learning menu to the left or click the link
below.
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