Scarsdale Adult School (SAS) at the Center of Your Lifelong Learning Universe

"Back to School" is not just for your children. SAS has a fabulous fall semester starting right after Labor Day with in-person and Zoom-based humanities, skill enhancement, recreation, and personal growth courses for all adults, regardless of residency.

Learn the best uses for Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, explore world-class art, architecture, and gastronomy on SAS's one-of-a-kind walking tours in NYC, and delve into hot topics in the news such as why school boards matter and bioethics in the pharmaceutical industry. Discuss top-notch literature and films, indulge your creativity in one of the dozens of arts & crafts classes, and stay in shape all year round through fitness sessions.

This semester includes plenty of walking tours in NYC. Guided art excursions explore the Met, the Frick Collection, the Guggenheim, the Whitney, and art galleries throughout New York City. Culinary trips venture to Arthur Avenue, Astoria, Bushwick, Chinatown, Industry City, Little Arabia, the Lower East Side, and Williamsburg. Historic architectural tours take in the beauty of Brooklyn, the Botanical Garden, Grand Central Terminal, Midtown during the Holidays, and the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.

Among the many topics debuting this term are a new series on artistic rivalries, beginning with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, a deep dive into the Declaration of Independence in anticipation of its 250th anniversary, and a lecture on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Special events include a visit from Rumaan Alam, author of Entitlement (2024), with others to be added to the catalog soon.

Literature and film discussion classes cover the classics to contemporary selections across the centuries, including ancient Mesopotamian literature, Shakespeare's tyrants, Toni Morrison, bestselling debut novel The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, and several themed combination book and film discussion classes.

Arts & crafts offerings include a variety of drawing, pastels, painting, knitting, basket weaving, and other media for enrichment and enjoyment. Digital photography is also in the rotation. Performing arts lessons in piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, and voice begin in September with acting and improv starting in October. Fun continues with fitness classes for those seeking to get in shape or stay in shape, as well as games instruction in bridge, canasta, and mah jongg. Hone your skills in world language classes (Spanish, French, and German) and refine your storytelling abilities in writing workshops.

Registration is open 24/7. Visit www.ScarsdaleAdultSchool.org to register, to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, or to search the catalog. With an unparalleled breadth of course offerings, SAS has something for everyone!