Rivier's 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. A new session of five-week courses is set to run March 14 through April 20, with a second session scheduled April 23 through May 25. Popular repeat topics range from creative writing, to mindful meditation, opera, bird watching, and films of the 20th century, among others.
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.