As appeared in Fall 2008 VISITORS GUIDE - KERRVILLE DAILY TIMES Contact: Phil Houseal, 257-2218, phil.houseal@kerrvilleisd.net
There is a place in Kerrville where people are kayaking down rivers, playing guitar, traveling to the Renaissance, planting native gardens, programming computers, and learning to tango.
That place is Club Ed - the community education program of the Kerrville Independent School District.
This award-winning and nationally recognized program is the place for learners of all ages Every spring and fall, Club Ed offers more than 150 local classes in the areas of computers, art, fitness, language, music, recreation, travel, and self-improvement. Students can go online to sign up for 400 more classes open year round from the convenience of home.
Club Ed is also the area's leading training center. Professional instructors lead custom training on computers, software, web site design, customer service, grantwriting, and other skills for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Besides being fun, Club Ed helps keep the mind sharp. Scientific research uncovered 10 benefits that come from lifelong learning:
1. leads to an enriching life of self-fulfillment
2. helps make new friends and establish valuable relationships
3. keeps one involved as active contributors to society
4. helps find meaning in our lives
5. helps adapt to change
6. makes the world a better place
7. increases wisdom
8. creates a curious, hungry mind
9. opens the mind
10. helps fully develop natural abilities
To enjoy these benefits is easy, according to Phil Houseal, Director. Catalogs are mailed to all hill country residents twice a year. Anyone interested in teaching or taking a class can visit www.clubed.net, call 830-895-4386, send an email to club.ed@kerrvilleisd.net, or stop by the Auld Center, 1121 Second Street, Kerrville TX 78028.
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