Welcome!
The adult learning program is a dynamic learning environment that provides a variety of classes and tours for ongoing learning. The curriculum spans social and cultural topics. This adult learning program benefits the whole community and offers an amazing catalog of classes. These sessions occur at PORA and they are a great way to glean knowledge on topics you might not have considered.
PORA also offers FREE Presentations to those residents interested in learning and engaging in discussions for a variety of subjects. Presentations allow the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals with similar interests. PORA will continue to add to our calendar of classed and seminars. Check our calendar for the most up to date information. Click here to view the calendar
Our Amazing Instructors
Dr. Robert Farrell
Dr. Robert E. Farrell received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, his MBA from Western New England College, and his Doctor of Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He is now retired from Penn State University as Associate Professor Emeritus.
His present list of available lectures includes: The Science Behind Alien Encounters; The Science Behind the Mysterious Mummies of Nazca, Peru; The Science Behind Noah’s Flood; and The Science Behind Creation of OUR Universe WITHOUT a Big Bang.
Ed Madden
Ed Madden is retired Network Engineer Poly One Corp. Ed is a U.S. Army Veteran, married to Ester and lives in Sun City West. Ed serves the community as a member of the SCW Posse and SCW Prides. Additional Information: CUTTING THE CORD COURSE OUTLINE Equipment and Services needed for successful cord cutting. Say goodbye to your cable subscriptions and bundles. What do you really watch? What you really need from them? Instead, customize your TV experience and save money.
Jan Stittleburg
Jan Stittleburg has taught various forms of Tai Chi and Qigong at fitness centers and senior centers for over 15 years, introducing the slow moving martial art to hundreds of beginners. She enjoys the looks on their faces as they realize the benefits of slow, thoughtful movement, and the amazement as they realize the hour of Tai Chi actually produced a sweat! Students range in age from 8 – 97! Classes include seated classes, gentle stretching for those with limited movement, standing Qigong and more advanced Tai Chi formsets.
Jim Bish
Jim Bish is a Nebraska native and a Sun City West, Arizona snowbird from Virginia after retiring in 2015 after a thirty+ years teaching career in Prince William County, Virginia and working at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Jim currently volunteers with many Virginia and Arizona museums including the Museum of the Sun Cities in Sun City. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for both, Historic Prince William Virginia and the Museum of Culpeper Virginia History.
Lou Annacone
Certified and Appointed for over 30 years. Lou has been Licensed by many states and providers. An entertaining and engaging speaker, he has spoken at dozens of venues including American Association of Individual Investors Chapters, Military and Service Organizations, Humana service centers and hospitals. He is a decorated Air Force Officer with Vietnam service. Past President of AAII and MOAA local chapters, both national organizations. He and his wife, Donna have been married over 50 years with 2 kids and 3 grandkids.
David Eastman
For fifteen years David has served residents of Arizona in all their estate planning needs. His passion to safeguard the temporal heritage built by small business owners, non-profit organizations, industry professionals, and every day families has only intensified during that time.
September 2024 Adult Learning Classes and Presentations
| Day | Date | Class Title | Start Time | End Time | Cost | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | September 10th | Cut The Cord | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | Call PORA | Ed Madden |
| Tuesday | September 10th | AARP Safe Driving | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | ||
| Monday | September 23rd | West Valley Genealogy | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | Lou McLain | |
| Tuesday | September 24th | Cut The Cord | 12:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Call PORA | Ed Madden |
| Thursday | September 26th | Reverse Mortgage | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | Bill Cave | |
| Thursday | September 26th | Trusts vs. Wills | 12:00pm | 2:30 pm | Jackie Jointer |
October 2024 Adult Learning Classes and Presentations
| Day | Date | Class Title | Start Time | End Time | Cost | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | October 2nd | AFMA Candidate Forum | 11:00am | 1:00pm | Richard Bookie | |
| Thursday | October 3rd | Essential Tremors | 1:00pm | 2:30pm | Abbott | |
| Friday | October 4th | Science Behind Alien Encounters | 9:30am | 12:00pm | $10 PORA members $20 non-PORA members | Dr. Robert Farrell |
| Tuesday | October 8th | Cut the Cord | 9:30am | 11:30am | Ed Madden | |
| Friday | October 11th | Science Behind Mummies of Nazca, Peru | 9:30am | 12:00pm | $10 PORA members $20 non-PORA members | Dr. Robert Farrell |
| Thursday | October 17th | Trusts vs Wills | 12:00pm | 2:30pm | Jackie Jointer | |
| Friday | October 18th | Science Behind Noah's Flood | 9:30am | 12:00pm | $10 PORA members $20 non-PORA members | Dr. Robert Farrell |
| Monday | October 21st | Medicare-Perfect Choice Insurance | 10:00am | 11:30am | Adrienne McClellan | |
| Tuesday | October 22nd | Cut the Cord | 12:30pm | 2:00pm | Ed Madden | |
| Friday | October 25th | Science Behind The creation of our universe without the Big Bang | 9:30am | 12:00pm | $10 PORA members $20 non-PORA members | Dr. Robert Farrell |
| Monday | October 28th | Medicare-Perfect Choice Insurance | 10:00am | 11:30am | Adrienne McClellan |
November 2024 Adult Learning Classes and Presentations
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December 2024 Adult Learning Classes and Presentations
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To check on additional classes not listed in this calendar, call the Adult Education Department
at 623-398-7879.
Registration is required.
Classes have varying fees and some are free. This is listed next to the times on the class. All classes are CASH or CHECK only, no credit cards accepted for classes.
How to Register for Classes and Presentations
Policies & Procedures
PORA Membership
Membership is open to anyone (not just Sun City West residents) for $15/single or $25 household annually.
No Refunds
No credit or refund will be granted after the start of a class. Refunds may be granted only for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of PORA. Should a credit be extended it must be used within one year of issue and is not transferable to any other semester.