Cowles Active Learning Program
Get ready to participate in interactive and innovative experiences that connect you with a community of like-minded, intellectually curious peers.
Exploring, Creating, and Connecting
The Cowles Active Learning Program presents a dynamic array of activities designed to spark creativity, promote learning, and cultivate meaningful connections. From immersive travel experiences to hands-on artistic workshops, this diverse collection provides enriching opportunities to explore and grow.
Exciting new offerings are on the horizon, including thought-provoking speakers, writing workshops, storytelling sessions, and captivating live performances. Stay tuned for more!
Our Offerings
Livingstreaming Travel Tours
Explore the world without leaving Marin! Vivalon has partnered with Wowzitude to offer virtual, interactive travel experiences designed for the culturally curious. No passport, no plane ticket, no luggage required—just your sense of adventure!
Join us at Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus for these exclusive tours, where expert guides lead live, walking explorations of iconic sites, events, and hidden gems from cities around the globe. Offered exclusively in Marin County, this one-of-a-kind experience lets you connect, learn, and “travel” the world—all from the comfort of your local community.
Details coming soon!
Details coming soon!
Details coming soon!
Details coming soon!
The city of Ohrid has quite a long history to
offer. Located next to one of the oldest and deepest
lakes in Europe, known as “The pearl of the Balkan”. Throughout the centuries, Ohrid has witnessed the taste of
Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine culture, the Ottoman Empire, but most of all, the influence of the Slavic migration, which is still present today.
Details coming soon!
Tours are offered as a monthly package. Each package includes the following:
- Live tours hosted at Vivalon every Tuesday.
- Recording of Tuesday tours as well as additional tours on Thursdays that can be viewed at home at your convenience.
- Trip Kits for every tour that feature information on each destination.
Monthly Package Cost: $10 for members, and $15 for non-members
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 to register.
An offering of Vivalon’s Cowles Active Learning Program
Four-Week Storytelling Series
Weekly on Tuesdays, January 7-28, 2:30 – 5:30pm
Corey Rosen is back for another round of his hit storytelling series! Hone your storytelling skills by crafting diverse tales and employing strategic editing elements. At the end of this four-week series, showcase your refined narratives with family, friends, and peers at an engaging storytelling event.
Cost: $40 for members, $60 for non-members
Registration and payment are required.
Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Contact Christy Birch, cbirch@vivalon.org, to register.
Arts
Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
Financial Literacy Workshops
How to Thrive in Retirement: Lessons from Practice and Science
Wednesday | October 23 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
This interactive workshop will explore the non-financial challenges that adults often face when they retire. We’ll discuss The Three Pillars of Happiness – factors that research finds are strong predictors of retirement happiness – and how you can apply these in your life. The workshop will include real-life retirement case studies and a collaborative roundtable on retirement tips and practical wisdom.
Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 to register.
Preventing Financial Scams
Friday | October 25 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
In today’s digital age, financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Join this engaging and interactive workshop led by Community Action Marin where you’ll learn to identify different types of scams, including online, phone, and in-person fraud. We’ll discuss common tactics used by scammers, red flags to watch for, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to confidently spot a scam and know exactly what to do if you encounter one.
Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 to register.
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Meet Phoebe Cowles
Phoebe is a visionary with a passion for learning. Thanks to her generosity, Marin’s older adults have access to the Active Learning Program’s innovative and unique educational experiences at Vivalon.
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