Living U is the Living Branches lifelong learning institute. Online registration for the spring 2025 session will open on Tuesday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. Registration can be completed on this webpage or several on-campus registration events.
Living U—Lifelong Learning
Spring 2025
Starting in mid January, you may pick up a printed course brochure in the lobbies of The Willows of Living Branches, Souderton Mennonite Homes, or Dock Woods.
What is Living U?
Recognizing the many benefits of lifelong learning, Living Branches established Living U to provide older adults with opportunities to broaden their knowledge and learn new things. The best part is there are no grades! Living U is for your pure learning enjoyment. Residents and adults ages 62 years of age and older are welcome to participate.
Living U provides occasions for teachers and students to learn from each other’s stories, knowledge, and perspectives. Course content and discussion are offered for discovery, enrichment, and educational purposes and do not necessarily represent Living U or Living Branches.
Spring Session Kickoff
You are invited to a kickoff presentation on Tuesday, January 21, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. in the Summit View Auditorium at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Living U coordinator Maribeth Benner will moderate as many of our instructors share very brief introductions to their spring session courses. In-person class registration will take place immediately following the presentation.
- Immediately after the Kickoff, team members will be available to help you register in-person for spring classes.
- Online registration will open at 2:30 p.m.
- Shuttle service will be provided to the Kickoff. Please call or email Maribeth Benner to schedule a ride.
- Light refreshments will be served.
On-Campus Registration Times
Souderton Mennonite Homes Front Lobby
- Tuesday, January 21, after the 1:00 p.m. Kickoff until 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 23, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, January 30, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Hearthside Bistro at Dock Woods
- Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, January 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 30, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Cost and Payment
Living Branches residents may pay with a credit card or their Living Branches account. All other students may pay by credit card. Registration costs are non-refundable. Costs are:
- 1-5 courses – $30.00
- 6-10 courses – $50.00
- 11 or more courses – $70.00
Certain classes and field trips have extra costs. Please note these in the course descriptions.
Unless the course has an extra fee, Personal Care and Health Care residents at Living Branches may participate in Living U courses free of charge. Please contact your life enrichment coordinator or Maribeth Benner to register.
Start Times and Transportation
All classes are held in person. Doors open 30 minutes before each class.
When registering for classes, Living Branches residents may sign up for shuttle service across each of our communities. If you opt for the shuttle, a team member from Dock Woods will call you the day before class to confirm your pick-up time and location.
Need to change your shuttle plans? Please call the Dock Woods office team at 215-368-4438.
Have questions? Need help with registration? Have an idea for a class?
Contact Maribeth Benner, Living U coordinator, at 215-368-4438 ext. 44204 or email Maribeth.Benner@LivingBranches.org.