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About ASPEC

The Academy is founded on the principle that it is important for
adults to remain involved and active. Our 300+ members, whether in
transition from one career to another or “retired,” are most
challenged when they share a community of interests with others who
believe that every stage of life can be a time of rejuvenation,
enrichment, accomplishment and meaningful productivity.
Academy members achieve this through activities focused in four
areas:
Working and learning within the community
ASPEC's Interest Groups offer opportunities for mental and
physical stimulation, exploration and relaxation, with topics in
the arts, politics, science and philosophy, as well as
boat-building and Tai Chi. Most Interest Groups meet at Lewis House
on the Eckerd College waterfront.
Working with the faculty and students at Eckerd College
Our members work with faculty and students in a variety of ways,
collaborating on diverse projects in and out of the classroom.
Students find Lewis House (ASPEC's home) a comfortable place to
meet with ASPEC members where they can regularly be seen working
together on academic endeavors.
Working with the community in which we live
Many ASPEC members devote time and resources to numerous
community service organizations, enriching the lives of others as
well as their own.
Having fun!
We never forget to have fun. Our social events provide the
collegiality and camaraderie necessary to a successful organization
such as ours.
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