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Building Adult Connections

This instructor-led course explores how shared activities create opportunities to connect and stay involved over time. Developing friendships as an adult can be harder than expected, especially when routines are more screen-based and independent, so this course focuses on how in-person connections begin and grow. Through structured discussion and guided planning activities, participants practice starting conversations, noticing everyday social cues, and taking part in group experiences. The course also looks at how people find group opportunities and what supports ongoing involvement. Offered in a group format and time-limited by semester.

Category: Full Life Academy (18+), Lifelong Learning, Social Skills & Opportunities
Ages: 18+
Criteria: Participants of all abilities, Open to the public
Goals: Strengthen communication, self-awareness, social understanding, improve confidence, community readiness
Outcome: Increased ability to initiate and sustain social interactions, navigate group settings and build meaningful relationships

Program

  • Building Adult Connections I
  • Building Adult Connections II
  • Building Adult Connections III

Date & Time

  • 12:45 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 2:00 pm

Location

  • AU/Community
  • AU/Community
  • AU/Community

Cost

  • 900
  • 900
  • 900
Building Adult Connections I
Building Adult Connections I
Date:   Tuesday
09/15/2026
  –  12/15/2026
Time:   12:45 pm
  –  2:45 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900
Building Adult Connections II
Building Adult Connections II
Date:   Friday
09/11/2026
  –  12/18/2026
Time:   1:00 pm
  –  3:00 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900
Building Adult Connections III
Building Adult Connections III
Date:   Saturday
09/12/2026
  –  12/19/2026
Time:   12:00 pm
  –  2:00 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900

Building Adult Connections

This instructor-led course explores how shared activities create opportunities to connect and stay involved over time. Developing friendships as an adult can be harder than expected, especially when routines are more screen-based and independent, so this course focuses on how in-person connections begin and grow. Through structured discussion and guided planning activities, participants practice starting conversations, noticing everyday social cues, and taking part in group experiences. The course also looks at how people find group opportunities and what supports ongoing involvement. Offered in a group format and time-limited by semester.

Category: Full Life Academy (18+), Lifelong Learning, Social Skills & Opportunities
Ages: 18+
Criteria: Participants of all abilities, Open to the public
Goals: Strengthen communication, self-awareness, social understanding, improve confidence, community readiness
Outcome: Increased ability to initiate and sustain social interactions, navigate group settings and build meaningful relationships
Building Adult Connections I
Building Adult Connections I
Date:   Tuesday
09/15/2026
  –  12/15/2026
Time:   12:45 pm
  –  2:45 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900
Building Adult Connections II
Building Adult Connections II
Date:   Friday
09/11/2026
  –  12/18/2026
Time:   1:00 pm
  –  3:00 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900
Building Adult Connections III
Building Adult Connections III
Date:   Saturday
09/12/2026
  –  12/19/2026
Time:   12:00 pm
  –  2:00 pm
Location:   AU/Community
Cost:   $900
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