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 COLUMBUS ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (CALL)                           has something for everyone:

Stay social with Board Games, Mahjong, In-town and Out-of-town Trips. 

Stay active with "Line Dancing," and "Walk in the Park."

Stay sharp with classes like "Ancient Egypt," "Turning Points in World History,"  "Why Evil Exists," "Gourmet Cooking," and "Colonial Latin America."


Spring Term

The Spring Registration will take place at Elizabeth Bradley Continuing Education Center on the CSU campus Wednesday March 5th.  A social period starts at 1:30 pm and registration starts at 2 pm.  2025-26 officers will be elected.  

If you cannot be present you can leave the registration form and check (if needed) at the front desk in an envelope you provide marked CALL.  You can also mail the information to the PO Box.  The forms must be received by March 6th for your name to appear on the class rosters.


​Spring Classes are listed on the Classes tab. 
The Synopsis can be viewed and downloaded from this link.
The Registration form can be viewed and downloaded from this link.
The CSU Waiver form can be viewed and downloaded from this link.
If you filled out the waiver in the Fall, you do not need to fill one out again.



Spring Classes will start on Monday March 17th and conclude on Thursday April 24th.   



2024-2025 CALL Calendar

To help you plan for the coming CALL events, a calendar of proposed dates (as of  9/6/2024) for the 2024-2025 year can be found here.

Your CALL Organization

Our Mission: to offer learning enrichment for mature adults by providing exceptional experiences at minimal cost.
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CALL is affiliated with Columbus State University, but is a peer-led organization with all activities, including classes, developed and facilitated by members.         

The curriculum is varied evolving from the interests of the members and includes intellectual, artistic, social, technical, and physical activities. 

Most members are retired seniors, but CALL is open to all and you can take one or all of the courses for the membership fee.  See the membership page for more information on joining.

Please take a few minutes to learn more about CALL by clicking on each page in this website.






                                            CALL LEADERSHIP
                                                           2024-2025 OFFICERS                                            
                               President                                    Dixie Turman                             
                               Vice-President                            Rick Dukes              
                               Secretary                                    Sandra Mack
                               Treasurer                                    Paul DeCurtis 



Become involved (we need your involvement):             
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​lead a class or recommend course topics​
     join a committee - membership, travel, social, curriculum, banquet
​     run for office or volunteer for committee chair positions

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We have a large selection of Great Courses DVDs that just need someone as facilitator.  

Check the attached link and see if there is a class you would like to lead.   
CALL DVD Library


CALL started at CSU in 1994.
​Your participation will  keep CALL going, and you'll have fun.




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​NEWSLETTERS:  2024 April  May  June/July  Aug  Sept  Oct   Nov  Dec  2025  Jan  Feb  Mar

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​Don't miss our Photo Gallery of albums on Flickr, Field Trips and Events by Date and Title.
  Click here for Flickr Album.   


Below are some pictures from our Holiday Luncheon.
Updated Feb 27, 2025