About Us

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is a group of approximately 200 members that plans and offers informal educational programs and activities—mini-courses, one-time programs, outdoor activities and social events of local interest. Member-directed, self-supporting and nonprofit, it is affiliated with Northern Michigan University and the Elderhostel Institute Network.

A 14-member board of directors coordinates NCLL's activities with four standing committees: curriculum, membership, publicity and finance.

The group meets as a whole annually in the spring, and gathers informally in the fall and winter at its kickoff events prior to the start of fall and winter classes. Then throughout the year participants simply see one another at various classes.

The complete schedule of classes is announced to members only about two weeks prior to each quarter through the newsletter. Individual classes are then announced to the public just ahead of the class dates through the Marquette Mining Journal, Marquette Monthly, this website, and on local radio stations including WNMU-FM.

In addition to the early announcement of the complete schedule, members enjoy reduced rates for class participation. Membership information

The NCLL curriculum is diverse. Its classes are designed to meet the needs and interests of the local community. About 20 classes are offered each fall, winter, and spring quarter with a lighter schedule for the summer.