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Marion County Life Long Learners
Never Stop Learning Because Life Never Stops Teaching
About Us
Marion County Lifelong Learners is a member run organization for individuals 50 years of age and older that provides non-credit continuing educational, recreational, and social opportunities. Courses and activities are offered by volunteer lecturers in two semesters: Fall (September, October, and November) and Spring (March, April, May, and June).
Courses and activities are suggested by members and organized by a volunteer committee. Each are two-hours, one day per week, and meet from one to six times depending on the presenter and topic. Day field trips are also offered.
Join Us
Yearly dues
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$65 per individual or $110 per couple payable at the August Open House.
Member Benefits: As a member of Lifelong Learners, you are entitled to the following benefits:
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Lifelong Learners courses -- there is no limit to the number of courses you may take each semester. We do everything possible to keep extra fees (books, special equipment, etc.) to a minimum, we try not to overlap any activities so that everything offered is available to all.
Events
Annual Activities:
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February – Spring Luncheon for our members to socialize.
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August – Open House
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November –Ring the bells for a day at the Salvation Army kettles prior to Christmas
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November – A ‘float’ in the Fairmont Veterans’ Day parade to honor our veterans.
Calendar and Course Descriptions
Spring 2025
Weather Policy
Lifelong learner classes will be canceled when Marion County Schools are delayed or closed due to weather
Volunteers present our courses Monday through Friday at either 10:00 am or 1:00 pm with occasional weekend adventures. Each course is one to two hours long.
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History of Life Long Learners
In the spring 1996, two Appalachian Lifelong Learners (ALL) of WVU, Morgantown, WV, same to Fairmont State College to help organize an "Institute for Learning in Retirement."
Kerry Marbury, a teacher at the Fairmont State College, worked with Regina A. Mayolo, Coordinator of Community Services at WVU and Carol S. Wolfe, Administrative Assistant of Community Service at WVU. They held a public meeting at the Fairmont Senior Center and a large turnout of interested people attended.
The two ALL advisors informed and assisted the new Fairmont officers in preparing and setting up the new organization. Fairmont State instructors (current and retired) were encouraged to volunteer to teach classes. The purpose of the new organization was to provide education, recreation, and social opportunities for older adults.
Fairmont State Lifelong Learners officially opened its doors to students in September, 1996 at the Middletown Mall classroom. In 2002, Fairmont State LLL moved into the Fairmont State Merchant Street Center. In 2018, LLL moved into Pierpont Community and Technical College's Advanced Technology Center.
May of 2022 we became Marion County Lifelong Learners, an independent organization no longer affiliated with Fairmont State University or Pierpont Community & Technical College. MCLLL classes are now held at the Marion County YWCA located at 2019 Pleasant Valley Road, Fairmont, West Virginia.
As of May, 2024, we are approved by the IRS for Non-profit 501 (c)(3) status.
Our Leadership
These are the member-elected officers of the Marion County Life Long Learners. Officers are elected to serve two-year terms, beginning with our Annual Member Meeting in July of each year. Many have volunteered to serve multiple terms.
Board of Directors
Marianne Moran, President
Carla Wood, Vice President
Joy Macaulay, Treasurer
Rose Lester, Secretary
Juanita Edge, Curriculum Coordinator
Margie Jarrett, Administrative Assistant (non-voting)
Advisory Committee
Linda Maffioli
Gary Maffioli
Sue Montgomery
Ron Shackelford
Donna Merrifield
Karen Snider
​Karen Richman
Committee Chairs
Carla Wood - Class Assistants
Juanita Edge - Curriculum
Juanita Edge - Reminders
Joy Macaulay - Finance
Marianne Moran - Communication
Phil Reed - Technology
Charles Moran - Website
Ron Shackelford - Nominating
Ron Shackelford - Trip Events
Nellie Orsburn - Social Events
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Fun Times
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