Glenridge Academy
The Glenridge Academy
Intellectual and Creative Expression
According to research studies over the past decade, lifelong learning activities can help older adults maintain mental acuity, enjoy better emotional health and live longer. At The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, we’ve always believed in the power of brain health — and it remains at the core of the Glenridge Academy and our stimulating educational programs that help members flourish intellectually.
A Community of people who love to learn
At The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, it’s never too late to learn. Through the Glenridge Academy — which has been part of our community since its inception — more than 200 members actively pursue their passion for knowledge through numerous courses ranging from all-media painting and World War II history to digital photography and mastering an iPad. Members are not only students; they’re instructors, too — enriching the Academy’s faculty with their diverse expertise, talent, and academic and professional backgrounds. A partnership with Sarasota’s Adult Community Enrichment program also provides qualified instructors from the Sarasota area.
Ways to Get Involved
Take a lifelong learning class through the Glenridge Academy. A wide variety of courses are available on topics that include:
- Art
- Acting
- Civil War history
- Music and Jazz
- Digital devices
- Ethics, morals and society
- Foreign affairs
- World War II history
- Reading
- Japanese culture
- Magic
- Jewelry