Who we are

Who

Door County Learning in Retirement (DCLIR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization, established in partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and currently partnering with NWTC and UW-Green Bay. Retired and semi-retired people who desire to explore new and exciting ideas, as well as enjoy being with others to share experiences, knowledge and wisdom.

What

The Lifelong Learning programs throughout the country are established, planned, and maintained by volunteers. We choose topics of interest to our members and welcome   the members assistance in the planning and implementation of the programs.  The Board of Directors is composed of the elected president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and five members at large.

Where

Most DCLIR classes are held at NWTC - Sturgeon Bay Campus at 229 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Phone (920) 256-5505. The DCLIR office, Room SC111, is open Monday-Thursday, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. (Summer hours may differ.) Our e-mail address is: office@dclir.org.

Other classes are held in venues across Northeast Wisconsin. See the catalog for the address of off-site classes.

When

DCLIR offers a year of programming for the $105 annual membership fee. The year begins September 1 and ends June 30. This includes the Fall and Spring semesters of programming.  If you join in December, the Spring semester membership fee is $85.  There is no limit to the number of courses/activities in which you may participate.

Why

DCLIR is dedicated to facilitating quality lifelong learning in an open, ongoing forum for older adults in Northeastern Wisconsin. Door County has a  population which values and supports such a program. This has been the case since DCLIR was established in 2005 with 135 charter members and now has an enrollment in excess of 400.