For older adults interested in staying mentally engaged and socially connected, New Horizons offers a structured program centered on lifelong learning. The group meets three mornings a week during two 12-week semesters each year and welcomes members from a wide range of backgrounds, including education, medicine, the arts, engineering and public service.
Meetings include guest speakers on topics such as the arts, science, history, current events and health. Recent sessions have covered subjects ranging from the Mediterranean diet to the life of Claude Monet, with upcoming talks scheduled on Birmingham landmarks, China and animal welfare.
New Horizons is based at Valley Christian Church and operates independently, though many members have past ties to UAB or other academic institutions. Activities extend beyond lectures and may include film outings, holiday celebrations and occasional field trips…