Welcome Back to PORA!

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.

February 2023 Classes and Seminars

DateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Wednesday1What is Pora?9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA STAFF
Thursday2Self Defense for Seniors Class - 2 of 512:30 PM2:30 PMMark Schwartz
Thursday2Find-A-Grave - Navigating their website9:30 AM11:30 AMTammie Cochran
Tuesday7Gun Safety for Women9:30 AM11:30 AMJerry Cummings
Wednesday8Adult CPR/AED9:30 AM11:30 AMJerry Cummings
Monday13How to Outsmart an Investment Swindler - Know the Red Flags of Investment Fraud1:00 PM2:30 PMTerri Alexon, Securities Division - AZ Corp Comm
Tuesday14Cut the Cord - Fire Your Cable Company12:30 PM2:30 PMEd Madden
Wednesday15The New Reverse Mortgage9:30 AM11:30 AMBill Cave
Wednesday15Dr Wong -Create a Family Legacy by doing ROTH IRA conversions without having to pay federal income tax12:30 PM2:30 PMDr Wong
Thursday16Medicare 101 - All about Medicare and your Options1:00 AM2:30 AMLarry Rubens
Thursday16Self Defense for Seniors Class - 3 of 5
12:30 PM2:30 PMMark Schwartz
Tuesday21Reverse Mortgage9:30 AM11:30 AMJason Parker
Tuesday21Gelli Printing - Class on How to9:30 AM11:30 AMGayle Larsen
Tuesday21Gelli Printing - Class on How to12:30 PM2:30 PMGayle Larsen
Tuesday21Cooking with Ancient Grains1:00 PM3:00 PMJeannete Vaupel
Thursday23Self Defense for Seniors Class - 4 of 512:30 PM2:30 PMMark Schwartz
Monday27Health Care Decisions - Advance Care Planning1:00 PM2:30 PMHospice of the Valley
Tuesday28Trust vs Will Q & A9:30 AM11:30 AMYour Sure Foundation - Mark Savage
Tuesday28Cut the Cord - Fire Your Cable Company9:30 AM11:30 AMEd Madden
Tuesday28The Science Behind .... Alien Encounters12:30 PM2:30 PMDr Robert Farrell

March 2023 Classes and Seminars

DateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Wednesday1What is PORA9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA STAFF
Wednesday1Strategies to Prevent Cancer1:00 PM3:00 PMJeannette Vaupel
Thursday2BCBS - Medicare that works for you9:30 AM11:30 AMAdrian McClellan
Saturday4TRIP TO BARLEENS10:00 AM5:00 PM
Monday6AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS10:00 AM2:00 PMAARP
Monday6CBD Oils: Fraudulent or Trustworthy?1:00 PM3:00 PMJeannette Vaupel
Tuesday7Understanding Annuities9:30 AM11:30 AM Chad Manberg
Wednesday8Documenting Your Personal, Legal and Estate Records9:30 AM11:30 AMLouis Sather
Thursday9Hospice and Supportive Care10:00 AM11:30 AMHospice of the Valley
Saturday11Couples Gun Class9:30 AM2:30 PMJerry Cummings
Tuesday14Cut the Cord - Fire your Cable Company12:30 PM2:30 PMEd Madden
Wednesday15Anti Aging Skin Care & Natural Hair Care1:00 PM3:00 PMJeannette Vaupel
Thursday16The New Reverse Mortgage9:30 AM11:30 AMBill Cave
Thursday16What is Medicare Advantage and how will it work for you10:00 AM11:30 AMLarry Rubens
Tuesday21Care for the Care Giver10:00 AM11:30 AMHospice of the Valley
Wednesday22BCBS - Medicare that works for you9:30 AM11:30 AMAdrian McClellan
Thursday23Food Myths & Misconceptions1:00 PM3:00 PMJeannette Vaupel
Tuesday28The Three Main Risks to Retirees9:30 AM11:30 AMChad Manberg
Tuesday28Cut the Cord - Fire your Cable Company9:30 AM11:30 PMEd Madden

April 2023 Classes and Seminars

DayDateClass TitleStart TimeEnd TimePresented by:
Tues4Do Your Hands Hurt?10:00 AM11:30 AMFitzmaurice Hand Institute
Tues4The Science Behind .... the Mysterious Mummies of Nazca Peru12:30 PM2:30 PMDr Robert Farrell
Weds5What Is Pora? And what do they do for me? FREE COFFEE & DONUTS9:30 AM11:00 AMPORA STAFF
Weds5Travel to Innsbruck without leaving SCW12:30 PM2:30 PMWendy Farrell
Thurs6What Happens to my Estate when I die?9:30 AM11:30 AMDavid Eastman/Eastman Trusts
Tues11The Science Behind .... Noah's Flood12:30 PM2:30 PMDr Robert Farrell
Weds12BARELEENS BUS TRIP4:00 PM11:00 PMPark in PORA Lot
Tues18The Science Behind .... An Alternative View of the Creation of the Universe12:30 PM2:30 PMDr Robert Farrell

May 2023 Classes and Seminars

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July 2023 Classes and Seminars

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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 in April
Do Your Hands Hurt? Presented by Fitzmaurice Hand Institute
CCW Class for men and women – presented by Jerry Cummings
2 day class – Get to know your gun & Gun Safety for Women – presented by Jerry Cummings

April 12 — Bus Trip To Barleens Dinner Theatre for their “Best in Season” Show $85.00 for PORA members; $95.00 for non-PORA members
Call 623-398-7879 to Reserve your seat.

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.