Affordable, intellectually stimulating learning geared to those 50+ in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada and surrounding communities.
A Fond Farewell from Thornhill Lifelong Learning
Thornhill Lifelong Learning began nearly 10 years ago, when a group of ten women who had
recently retired saw a gap in the market for high quality lecture series offered in Thornhill. Some
of that small group has remained with TLL, and luckily other capable and enthusiastic women
joined us over the years.
We began offering in-person sessions in April 2017, hoping for 120 participants, just enough to
cover costs. Thanks to excellent presenters and a loyal following we surpassed our initial goal.
As they say “the only constant in life is change,” and in 2020 we were faced with the challenges
brought by COVID-19. In-person lectures quickly gave way to online lectures on Zoom. But our
commitment to providing excellent speakers never wavered and we worked hard to ensure a
high-quality product. That huge pivot allowed us to reach an audience outside York Region and
to engage speakers across the world. We now could offer live sessions from across Canada,
Hong Kong, Italy, Great Britain and the US.
It’s been a fantastic ride. But now, those of us who have been working to bring you the best in
speakers and topics have decided to retire, and say goodbye to Thornhill Lifelong Learning.
We want to thank you for joining with us on this journey of continuing education. We hope it has
informed, entertained, and inspired you. But we know it’s not the end of that journey and we
encourage you to seek out other groups offering lectures and events. The Third Age Network
(TAN) lists other groups in Ontario you might wish to consider.
Here’s to you. Here’s to TLL. Here’s to embracing the world and its wonders.
