Michael Alexander, Chancellor | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Michael Alexander, Chancellor | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, Wis. — According to a recent article in Scientific American, there is no longer a question of whether older adults should pursue learning to stay sharp and connected to others. The question today centers around how society can optimize the environment to maximize opportunities. The partnership between Rennes Group and UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) exemplifies how such occasions can be energized by aligned organizations.
LLI and Rennes Group have formed an innovative learning partnership to engage 60+ year-olds in Northeast Wisconsin. Together, they will serve this growing demographic with opportunities to be curious about new ideas and learning, creating friendships and unique experiences while improving mental health and overall well-being.
“Rennes Group’s guiding promises center upon our residents, employees and the community. Our core resident promise is to promote their dignity and respect, as well as create meaningful experiences,” said Nikki Schingick, president of Rennes Group. “Our partnership with UW-Green Bay further advances our mission of community and resident engagement and provides our residents with more opportunities to learn, explore and engage.”
The unique partnership between Rennes Group and UW-Green Bay will advance the mental and social health benefits for the region’s population who are 60 years old and older by providing necessary funding that allows the university to continue offering its popular catalog of courses. At the same time, this partnership will pilot new modernizations for accessibility, such as live-streaming and on-site programming for members of LLI and Rennes Group assisted living residents.
“Our collaboration helps the aging population stay curious and mentally active through all seasons of life. Together, we are creating a vibrant, inclusive community where we are accessible to all who have the desire to learn, no matter their age,” said Jess Lambrecht, executive officer of the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training at UW-Green Bay. “This is a very exciting and forward-thinking opportunity for older learners.”
All courses are led by faculty or community experts. The diverse course content reflects each community’s unique attractions and encompasses intellectual, social, and cultural enrichment that caters to varied interests of members. Classes include history, arts, nature, music, cooking, local tours, among others. Rennes Group and UW-Green Bay hope to instill vibrancy at any age while honoring a mutual commitment to healthy aging.
Twenty-one percent of the population in Northeast Wisconsin is aged 60 or above. As this population grows, LLI and Rennes Group aim to build membership efforts and accessibility options enhancing seniors' quality of life while mitigating social isolation's negative effects.
UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) has gained momentum in the last year serving 665 members across all four campus locations: Green Bay; Manitowoc; Marinette; Sheboygan—offering approximately 200 courses each spring and fall on various topics in both in-person virtual formats.
To learn more about Lifelong Learning Institute visit their website or call Heidi Jahnke at 920-465-2356.
About Rennes Group
In 1973 Rennes began a family-owned company shifting how seniors were cared for as needs changed believing everyone desires respect serving senior populations with utmost respect delivering highly-qualified compassionate care across its thirteen Northeast North Central Wisconsin locations from skilled nursing services rehabilitative therapies assisted living memory care dedicated extraordinary lives more information visit www.RennesGroup.com
About Lifelong Learning Institute
Lifelong Learning Institute volunteer-led program sponsored by UW-Green Bay Division Continuing Education Workforce Training adults interested learning offers various lengths wide variety topics semester tests papers credits classrooms instructors lots opportunities questions comments discussion
About UW-Green Bay
University Wisconsin-Green Bay school resilient problem solvers dare reach higher power education ignites growth answers biggest challenges serving undergraduate graduate doctoral students continuing education learners annually offering academic degrees programs certificates four campus locations Northeast Wisconsin University access mission welcomes students every corner world championing bold thinking opening doors university rise fastest-growing information visit www.UWGB.edu
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