The Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach hosted the 31st Lifelong Learning Conference on October 18th on the Canton Campus, welcoming attendees, speakers, and resource fair vendors.
“It’s always wonderful to welcome this group of enthusiastic learners!” said Andrea Barbknecht Director of the SRC Canton Outreach Center. “It’s nice seeing old and new friends!”
Rick Klinedinst started off the day with the keynote address: “The Pursuit of Lincoln’s Assassin.” Other educational sessions included The American Banker in Paris by Bill and Helen Engelbrecht, The Magic of Reindeer by Jason Parsons, Two Presidents Who were Better than their Reputations by Stan Ransom, Can “Blue Zones” Increase Quality? by Jeanine Standard, Fall Garden Harvest Arrangements by Christine Wright, Take a Trip to Jordan by Mike Delligatti, and President Truman by Kevin Meade.
“This event is a collaboration between our Community Leadership Academy graduates and many local experts and enthusiasts. We have a lot of talent right in our back yard!” Barbknecht said.
The event was co-sponsored by MidAmerica National Bank. Other sponsors included Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine, the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development, Helping Hands Resale, Serenity Point Hospice, Spoon River Home Health, The Clayberg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, and Western Illinois Home Health Care.
Attendees enjoyed morning refreshments and a soup and sandwich buffet that was catered by the SRC River Roast Café.
The next Lifelong Learning Conference is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, and a Community Leadership Academy is scheduled for late summer of 2025..
Photos of the event can be viewed on the Spoon River College Community Outreach Facebook page. For more information about the classes and events offered through the Office of Community Outreach, visit https://src.augusoft.net, their Facebook page, or call (309)649-6260.
