Adult Learner’s Institute

The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI) supports life-long learning through a diverse array of classes for adults. Come to ALI’s Fall 2025 Kick-off on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 10:30 am to noon at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) While sleet slithers down the window panes and your arthritis wreaks havoc on your joints, Tamara Ekhatib’s second In-Person Winter Cooking class on March 4 will … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) Yes, there will be an election on Nov. 5. And yes, there will be Thanksgiving. But in between, ALI will close out its Fall 2024 semester … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) In addition to the five classes featured in the Aug. 27 issue of the Chelsea Update, ALI’s September menu includes these classes: With his class, Their … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) For almost two decades, Grace Shackman’s classes have explored the history of Washtenaw County’s cities and small towns using the houses, libraries, schools, hospitals, banks and … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) At its March 25 meeting, the Adult Learners Institute Board voted unanimously to hire Crystal Cabose as its new office manager replacing Carolyn Smith, who is … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.)              April showers bring…more exciting ALI classes. During the pandemic, three talented musicians, Catherine Ellis, Bob Elkins and Alma Muxlow, came together to explore music that … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joan Gaughan for the information in this story.) In addition to St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring, the month of March also provides the following intellectual stimulation, courtesy of ALI. Walking … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Peter Van Hoek for the information in this story.) Starting in the Winter/Spring 2024 term, the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) has a new fee structure. All registration fees are being eliminated. The fee structure … Read more