MESA, Arizona — September 4, 2026 — New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL), a Mesa Community College (MCC) program for active adult learners, invites the public to its Open House on Friday, September 11, from 1–3 p.m. at MCC’s Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E. McKellips Road in Mesa. The open house will take place in the Mesquite Building, in room M200. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current members, explore fall class offerings and register for the upcoming semester. The event is free and open to the public.
With over 200 active participants, NFLL is dedicated to providing learning activities that encourage intellectual growth, promote social interaction and enhance wellness and health. Volunteers from the community provide classes, discussion groups, social outings and field trips. Interest groups such as book clubs, hiking and biking groups are also offered. Classes are available online, at MCC campuses and a variety of East Valley locations.
“I’ve been a New Frontiers member since 2016 and it has brought so much to my life,” said Terri Pokosh, a New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning member from Gilbert. “I’ve made wonderful new friends, attended intriguing lectures and enjoyed group outings to MCC performances and other destinations throughout the community. There’s always something new to learn, experience or explore — and someone to enjoy it with. I highly value my New Frontiers membership.”
Fall classes start September 14, 2026, and a new members’ event is set for Friday, September 25, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the lobby at Red Mountain’s Mesquite Building.
Annual membership dues are $75 for individuals. Semester fees of $20 each for fall and spring, and $10 for summer, allow members to register and participate as their schedules allow. New this year are three other membership types: for social activities only, for couples residing at the same address and for institutions such as assisted living facilities. Visit newfrontiers.mesacc.edu/join for details.
Learn more about NFLL and view the fall schedule at newfrontiers.mesacc.edu.
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Media contact: Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, [email protected]
Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.
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