The classes, held on the Rivier College campus, are designed for people age 55 and older. The RISE program, now in its fourth year, has won several awards, including an Outstanding New Program Award from the American Council on Higher Education and recently, an honorable mention from the National Council on Aging and MetLife's MindAlert program. RISE is affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network. The new session of five-week courses will run April 23 through May 25.
Classes meet mornings or afternoons, generally for no longer than two hours.
In addition, members can use the College's Regina Library and Health and Fitness Center free of charge.