Welcome to the Fall Term! Can you believe that this is the beginning of SOAR’s 23rd academic year?
It will be no surprise to our members that our Curriculum, Special Events, and Field Trip committees have done a spectacular job in curating this term. There is a mix of new and seasoned instructors, in-person, Zoom, and hybrid classes, and wonderful Special Events and Field Trips.
New this term, we have pre-term Special Events and Field Trips for our members..
On Friday, October 2nd, SOAR is privileged to have an opportunity for a special session with violinist Kerson Leong before his concert with Chamber Soloists of Detroit. This special afternoon is a member’s only event.
The Fall Term will host another installment in our Harry Cook Social Justice Series: A Mock Senate Hearing. This year SOAR will examine the question, “Should the Electoral College be Abolished?” Instead of our usual format, of a judge, attorneys, and jurists, this trial will take the form of a Senate hearing and attendees will act as members of the full Senate. As always, the Mock Trial is free and open to the public. We hope you will invite your friends and neighbors.
As SOAR continues to grow, we hope that you will continue to help us spread the word about what we have to offer. Friends telling friends is still the number one way that new people hear about SOAR. Do you have a group that would like to learn more about what we offer? Our marketing team is available for presentations. Please contact the office if this is something that would appeal to your group.
As always, the vast number of volunteers that power SOAR are due a big THANK YOU! SOAR could simply not exist without them. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please reach out to the office.
Whether you are new to SOAR or you have been here since the beginning, please join us for our Welcome Back session on Thursday, October 8th in the classroom. We’ll answer questions, tour the website, and have a chance to get to know each other. We hope you’ll join us.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone this Fall and learning together.
-Deb
Fall 2025 Registration begins September 14th and classes begin on October 12th.
SOAR’s Shared Interest Groups bring together SOAR members for conversation, discovery, connection.
SOAR members hail from across the country, each person bringing their own diverse background, experiences and perspectives.
