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	<title>55Places.com Blog &#187; Continuing Education &amp; Lifelong Learning</title>
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	<description>Find 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities</description>
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		<title>5 Steps for Starting a Second Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are approaching retirement or have already retired, you may be considering starting a second career. Many Americans in their 40s, 50s, or even their 60s, reach a point in their lives where they feel like it is time to take on a new challenge. However, the idea of starting at the beginning all over again can be intimidating. Consider the following steps when exploring a second career. ]]></description>
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		<title>8 Steps Towards Lifelong Learning for the Active Adult</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lifelong learning encompasses more than classroom education. Life experiences, formal education, and recreational pursuits all lead to new ideas. Yet there are times when life seems to be stuck in the same old day-to-day pattern. Read on for some suggestions of ways to challenge yourself and explore new ideas.  All of these suggestions are great for everyone, especially active adults.]]></description>
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		<title>Continuing Education in Active Adult Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Active adults know that learning does not end after high school or college graduation. Learning is a lifelong process that brings texture and color to an otherwise beige existence. Adults often have interests they would like to explore, but the responsibilities of career and raising families keep them from having the time or ability to follow these pursuits.

Many active adult communities understand their residents’ desire to learn, and partner with local colleges to provide easily accessible education opportunities.  Several colleges across the country have lifelong learning programs which offer continuing education for those not seeking a college degree.]]></description>
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		<title>Elderhostels: A New Adventure Awaits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the term elder hostel brings to mind a bunch of gray-haired hippies wandering around Europe, sleeping in questionable accommodations and lugging a backpack, you are behind the times. Today's elder hostels are well-planned, well-organized educational and cultural opportunities especially developed to appeal to the 55+ crowd. 

There are thousands of choices for active adults available in hundreds of places. You might choose to visit Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, South America, or places you have always wanted to explore right here in the USA. 
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