ASPEC 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 engaged when they participate in lifelong learning and 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.
Our activities are focused in four areas, which we refer to as our four pillars:
ASPEC in the news
- ASPEC member, John Curtis, sketches portraits of homeless people and tells their stories
May 12, 2023 - Retired U.S. Army colonel opens conference at Eckerd College with a hard look at U.S. military power
March 8, 2023 - Literature Day returns to Eckerd College with noted authors and a nod to ASPEC’s 40th anniversary
Feb. 16, 2023 - Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd celebrates 40 years of resilience
Nov. 17, 2022 - A lifesaver’: US seniors turn to Zoom to connect with friends and family
Sept. 18, 2020 - Tampa Bay senior citizens turn to Zoom video chat for coronavirus company
March 25, 2020