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 Seminars to those residents interested in learning and engaging in discussions for a variety of subjects. Seminars 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

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.

July 2023 Classes and Seminars

DayDateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:

August 2023 Classes and Seminars

DayDateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Wednesday8/9/23Will vs Trust10:00 AM11:30 AMYour Sure Foundation
Thursday8/24/23The Power of Plants10:00 AM11:30 AMSun Health
Friday8/25/23Qigong Info Seminar10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg

September 2023 Classes and Seminars

DayDateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Friday9/1/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Wednesday9/6/23What is PORA?9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA Staff
Thursday9/7/23Reverse Mortgage Information9:30 AM11:00 AMBill Cave
Friday9/8/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Tuesday9/12/23Cut the Cord-Fire your Cable/Satellite TV company9:30 AM11:30 AMEd Madden
Tuesday9/12/23AARP - Safe Driving Course10:00 AM2:00 PMAARP
Friday9/15/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Monday9/13/23Is Solar for you?10:00 AM11:30 AMSun Power Solar
Thursday9/14/23Medicare Info-PRE AEP9:30 AM11:00 AMLarry Rubens
Wednesday9/20/23
Solar Seminar12:30 PM2:00 PMGreen Muscle Solar
Friday9/22/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Tuesday9/26/23Cut the Cord-Fire your Cable/Satellite TV company12:30 PM2:00 PMEd Madden
Thursday9/28/23What is Senior Services of the Area Agency on Aging?10:00 AM11:30 AMSun Health
Friday9/29/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg

October 2023 Classes and Seminars

DayDateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Tuesday10/3/23The Science Behind....Alien Encounters12:30 PM2:00 PMDr Robert Farrell
Wednesday10/4/23What is PORA?9:30 AM11:30 AMPORA Staff
Wednesday10/4/23AHA Friends & Family Adult CPT and AED Class10:00 AM1:00 PMJerry Cummings
Thursday10/5/23Medicare -- PRE AEP12:30 PM2:00 PMLarry Rubens
Friday10/6/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Tuesday10/10/23Cut the Cord--Fire you Cable or Satellite TV Provider9:30 AM11:00 PMEd Madden
Tuesday10/10/23The Unquiet Shades of the Little Big Horn1:00 PM2:30 PMJohn Lemma
Tuesday10/10/23The Science Behind... The Mummies of Nazca Peru12:30 PM2:00 PMDr Robert Farrell
Tuesday10/10/23Water Conservation10:00 AM11:30 AMDeer Valley Plumbing
Tuesday10/10/236 Myths of Estate Planning10:00 AM11:30 AMDarren Richardson, Attorney
Friday10/13/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Tuesday10/17/23World War II - The European Theatre1:00 PM2:30 PMJohn Lemma
Tuesday10/17/23The Science Behind...Noah's Flood12:30 PM2:00 PMDr Robert Farrell
Wednesday10/18/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMAdrianne McClellan
Wednesday10/18/23Info on Medicare1:00 PM2:30 PMAdrianne McClellan
Wednesday10/18/13Watercolor for Beginners #1 of 412:00 PM2:30 PMDeborah Lazear
Thursday10/19/23Info on Medicare9:30 AM11:00 AMLarry Rubens
Friday10/20/23Beginners Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Monday10/23/23Aging Care Planning and Sources of Advice and Local Help10:00 AM11:30 AMLou Annacone
Tuesday10/24/23World War II - The Pacific Theater1:00 PM2:30 PMJohn Lemma
Tuesday10/24/23Cut the Cord--Fire your Cable or Satellite TV Provider12:30 PM2:00 PMEd Madden
Tuesday10/24/23The Science Behind...The creation of the universe without a Big Bang12:30 PM2:00 PMDr Robert Farrell
Wednesday10/25/23Watercolor for Beginners #2 of 412:00 PM2:30 PMDeborah Lazear
Wednesday10/25/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMAdrienne McClellen
Wednesday10/25/23Info on Medicare1:00 PM2:30 PMAdrienne McClellen
Thursday10/26/23Del Webb and the History of Sun City1:00 PM2:30 PMAlan Schlemmer
Friday10/27/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg

November 2023 Classes and Seminars

Wednesday11/1/23What is PORA?9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA Staff
Wednesday11/1/23Watercolor for Beginners #3 of 412:00 PM2:30 PMDeborah Lazear
Thursday11/2/23The History of Sun City West1:00 PM2:30 PMAlan Schlemmer
Thursday11/2/23Info on Medicare1:00 PM2:30 PMLarry Rubens
Friday11/3/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Monday11/6/23Aging Care Planning and Sources of Advice and Local Help10:00 AM11:30 AMLou Annacone
Wednesday11/8/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMAdrienne McClellan
Wednesday11/8/23Info on Medicare1:00 PM2:30 PMAdrienne McClellan
Wednesday11/8/23Watercolor for Beginners #4 of 412:00 PM2:30 PMDeborah Lazear
Thursday11/9/23Who are John Meeker, R H Johnson and Fred Kuntz and why are they important to Sun City West1:00 PM2:30 PMAlan Schlemmer
Monday11/13/23AARP Safe Driving Class10:00 AM2:00 PMAARP Instructor
Tuesday11/14/23Trusts10:00 AM11:30 AMDavid Eastman
Tuesday11/14/23Cut the Cord-- Fire your Cable or Satellite TV Provider9:30 AM11:00 AMEd Madden
Tuesday11/14/23New Elder Care Realities, Take Control of Your Concerns10:00 AM11:30 AMLou Annacone
Wednesday11/15/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMAdrienne McClellan
Wednesday11/15/23Info on Medicare1:00 PM2:30 PMAdrienne McClellan
Thursday11/16/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMLarry Rubens
Thursday11/16/23Astronomy 20112:30 PM2:00 PMJoseph Abinder
Friday11/
17/23		Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Monday11/20/23So Many Ways to pay for Elder Care1:00 PM2:30 PMLou Annacone
Tuesday11/28/23Cut the Cord--Fire your Cable or Satellite TV Provider12:30 PM2:00 PMEd Madden
Thursday11/30/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMLarry Rubens

December 2023 Classes and Seminars

Friday12/1/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Monday12/4/23Financial Cautions for Elders10:00 AM11:30 AMLou Annacone
Tuesday12/5/23Info on Medicare10:00 AM11:30 AMLarry Rubens
Wednesday12/6/23What is PORA?9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA Staff
Friday12/8/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Tuesday12/12/23Cut the Cord--Fire your Cable or Satellite Provider9:30 AM11:00 AMEd Madden
Thursday12/14/23Are your beneficiaries a mess1:00 PM2:30 PMLou Annacone
Friday12/15/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg
Friday12/22/23Intermediate Qigong10:00 AM11:00 AMJan Stittleberg

More classes are being added all the time. To check on additional classes not listed in this flyer, call the Adult Education Department

at 623-398-7879.

Pre-Registration is requested.

Classes have varying fees, please ask when you register how much the class fee is. All classes are CASH or CHECK only, no credit cards accepted for classes.

Coming this Fall

Active Shooter Awareness presented by Lt Ken Silvia of the  Maricopa County Attorney’s office, this was standing room only in the spring when we offered it.  Don’t miss this encore presentation.

Ed Madden will be returning with his popular “Cut the Cord-Fire your Cable.Satellite TV Provider” class

Our Thanksgiving Barleens trip is over-subscribed, but it’s not too late to get on the wait list.

We have 2 Barleens Holiday show dates reserved, one for a matinee on Saturday December 16, and an evening show on Wednesday, December 6th and there is plenty of room for both of those shows.

We are waiting to hear from Luke Air Force Base if we will be approved for a tour of the base.  Again we have more names on our interest list than we are able to take, and as soon as we get a date (if we get a date) we will be reaching out to those on our interest list.

How to Register for Classes

  • By Phone

    Contact PORA 623-398-7879.

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.