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- A (long) walk in the woods: Hiking an Upstate trail
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Leader/Host: Gerald Thurmond, GR Davis
Event Fee: $25.00
Day of Week: F Date: 10/23/2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Off Campus
In this special one time event, we will spend the day hiking through the lovely colors of fall in Caesar's Head State Park and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Our likely destination is an approximately five to ten-mile round trip hike from the park's parking lot on highway 276 to the suspension bridge over the top of the dramatic Raven Cliff Falls. Those joining us should be physically fit, be provisioned with good hiking shoes, water, lunch, clothing appropriate for the weather, and have a love of hiking, yet students should be flexible regarding length, speed, and destination of the hike. Students must provide their own transportation to the hike. There is a small admission fee for the state park. The exact length of the event is unknown, but please plan on at least 7 hours in additon to your commute time. Please allow enough time for the commute and arrive promptly by or before 9:00 am. The make-up date for weather-related issues will be October 30th; if you cannot attend this date, a refund will not be provided.
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- Local Trip/Tour: Behind the Amazon experience: A warehouse walking tour
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Trip/Tour Fee: $10.00
Day of Week: W Date: 9/23/2026
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Off Campus
Have you ever wondered what happens after you click “Buy Now” on Amazon? Join us for a walking tour of an Amazon fulfillment center and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how innovative technology and dedicated teams work together to deliver millions of customer orders every day. Explore the journey of a package from arrival to shipment, discover cutting-edge robotics in action, and see firsthand how Amazon brings convenience and speed to life. Students must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to Amazon, located at 8000 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte. Note: Two weeks prior to the event, we will email you a link to complete a required form (if you don't have access to technology, please come in the office to complete the form).
This is a 60 to 90-minute tour held in Charlotte. Allow plenty of travel time.
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- This offering is full. Click the add to waitlist button below.
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Days: F Date: 10/23/2026 - 10/23/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Off Campus
- Have brunch with fellow Lifelong Learners on Blue Moon Bodega's patio. We'll enjoy quiche, a seasonal side, bacon, and a variety of baked goods followed by a game of Halloween trivia. Space is limited so sign up quickly! A $20 food fee will be added to your registration to cover the cost of brunch. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Website Tip! There is no charge to add yourself to the waitlist. Adding yourself helps us know the interest for the offering and in many cases we can add more seats or schedule another section and it is free to do so.
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- Cat's Paw Winery--Boutique tasting
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Leader/Host: Barbara Barnes
Event Fee: $8.00
Day of Week: F Date: 10/30/2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Off Campus
Wine lovers beware and be there! Join us for a unique experience to a new winery in Blacksburg, SC. Enjoy tasting 5 wines, lunch if you choose, and a fun adventure unlike any we've done before. Students are responsible for their own transportation and the cost of lunch. A $22 fee will be added to your cart to cover the cost of the tasting.
The tasting and lunch will last approximately two hours. Please allow plenty of travel time.
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- Local Trip/Tour: Tour a Spartanburg drinking water treatment plant
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Trip/Tour Fee: $10.00
Day of Week: F Date: 9/25/2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Off Campus
Students will have the opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the drinking water treatment process at Spartanburg Water's R.B. Simms Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Students will learn about the history of the plant celebrating its centennial in 2026, and the process that helps ensure clean, safe and reliable drinking water services reach the Spartanburg community. Watershed team members will also be on hand to share how Spartanburg Water protects our natural resources. Tour Leaders: Merced Ramirez—Water Programs Specialist, Joey Wolfe—Lead Drinking Water Treatment Operator, Meagan Roy—Watershed Management Coordinator, and Jon Morgan—Chief Lake Warden. The plant is not disability-accessible. Tour participants should be able to walk at least a mile unassisted, navigate stairs, and will need to wear closed-toe shoes. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the plant.
The tour will last approximately two hours.
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- Local Trip/Tour: Tour of Spartanburg's largest wastewater treatment plant
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Trip/Tour Fee: $10.00
Day of Week: F Date: 10/2/2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Off Campus
Tour the largest of Spartanburg Water's nine wastewater treatment plants, the A. Manning Lynch Wastewater Treatment Plant on this fantastic special event. Attendees will get an in-depth look at how the wastewater treatment process works, and how protecting public health and the environment go hand-in-hand with the treatment process for our Spartanburg community's ongoing growth and success. Tour participants should be able to walk at least a mile unassisted and will need to wear closed-toe shoes. Tour Leaders will be Alex Grubbs, Compliance Manager and John Harris, Wastewater Treatment Manager. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the plant.
The tour will last approximately two hours.
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- Wine and cheese social The Terrace at the Marriott
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Event Fee: $15.00
Day of Week: W Date: 9/30/2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Off Campus
Join us for happy hour at the Marriott. Enjoy time to mingle, have light appetizers, and hear a brief introduction about the hotel and the updates they are making as well as upcoming events for the community. Your ticket price will include up to two beers or glasses of wine along with some munchies. Afterward, continue the evening by connecting with new and familiar faces in their delicious restaurants, The Terrace or Sparks Bistro. With Lifelong Learning, it's always happy hour!
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