Celebration of the 25 Year Anniversary of the Sunshine Coast ElderCollege
On June 6, 2026 over 100 present and former members as well as many of the volunteer presenters gathered at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre to celebrate our 25 Year Anniversary.
In addition, many of our partners and event sponsors attended.
We are proud to have been able to present $1,000.00 cheques to the four Food Banks operating on the Sunshine Coast along with a $1,000.00 donation to the Affordable Lunch Program at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre.
In addition, we announced that we have established an annual bursary program whereby a graduating student from each of the Sunshine Coast's four high schools will receive a $1,000.00 bursary from the Sunshine Coast ElderCollege to support their pursuit of post secondary education or training.
To celebrate the occasion we have produced a Volume II as a follow up to the Challenge of Change.
To read the The Challenge of Change Volume II click the button on this Web Page on the right.
In 2020, Sunshine Coast ElderCollege became 20 years old. Unfortunately, with COVID, it was not a year to celebrate.
In honour of the anniversary, we published The Challenge of Change, which tells the story of the evolution of ElderCollege over two decades.
At the turn of the century, a group of trailblazing volunteers set out to create an organization to bring third age education to the coast. As it confronted and overcame many challenges, ElderCollege evolved. The history concludes with the impact of COVID and the transition to online program delivery in Fall 2020.
ElderCollege has grown significantly over time and continues to be a self-funded, volunteer-driven organization.
To read The Challenge of Change, click the button on this web page on the right.
The Challenge of Change, Volume II (2020 - 2025)
The Challenge of Change, Our first 20 Years