“Once I retired, I was looking for ways to broaden my horizons.
LINEC absolutely accomplished that and continues to.”
Andres Institute of Art-Brookline, NH
“There are always such
an interesting variety of courses with
knowledgeable instructors.
I’m never disappointed with LINEC classes.”
Henniker, New Hampshire
Rock of Ages Quarry Trip
LINEC, the Learning Institute of New England College, is a program created to educate, entertain, and enhance life. It offers non-credit, peer-led, peer-taught courses to retired and working adults – all for the sheer pleasure of learning.
LINEC classes are sponsored in conjunction with New England College.
LINEC offers four to six week courses in the fall, spring and summer.
- Fall Term is in October and November.
- Spring Term is in April and May.
- Summer Term is in July.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all courses are currently held on Zoom.
New LINEC Fee Structure Began Fall 2021
Details: Click Here
LINEC Introduction Movie
Membership Benefits
How to Become a LINEC Member
- The pleasure of learning with peers, from peers
- Reasonably priced classes
- Many opportunities to volunteer
- Course catalogs
- Invitation to LINEC’s Annual Meeting
- Invitation to special New England College (NEC) events*
- Free loan of LINEC course videos stored in NEC’s Danforth Library*
- Use of Danforth Library*
- Reduced fee for per-credit NEC courses*
- Opportunity to audit one NEC course per semester on a space-available basis at no cost *
*This benefit is not available at this time due to New England College COVID-19 protocols.
Sign Up for Your LINEC Membership
Click here to start your exciting journey with other LINEC members.- Membership in LINEC is required to take fall and spring courses.
- If you are curious about LINEC, but are not yet ready to become a member, you can enroll in as many summer courses as you wish for $25. Membership is not required for Summer Term. If LINEC is a good fit for you, you can become a member in the fall.
- Membership is $40 per person each academic year (October through July).
- Please add LINEC Membership by clicking the blue button next to course selections. To begin the process, click the button below.
Upcoming
LINEC Summer Courses
Year-round continuing courses:
American Poetry, American Novel Reading Group, and Film Seminar
New this Summer:
Amy Beach, “Let’s Plan a LINEC Travel Course”, Introduction to the American Presidency, the Andres Institute of Art . . . and more!
Arts at New England College
NEC Theatre:
Putnam Center for the Performing Arts
10 Weare Road, Henniker
All performances are open to the public.
Reservations & Information: 603-428-2382
and for upcoming performances visit nectheatre.com
or email nectheatre@nec.edu
Gallery locations
French Hall Gallery, 148 Concord St. Manchester
Roger Williams Gallery, 77 Amherst St., Manchester
Chester Gallery, 39 Main St., Henniker
Gallery hours
Tuesday and Thursday 12-6, Friday 12-7, Saturday 1-3
Tuesday-Friday 12-5
Course List
To read more about a class please click on “Register” next to each class listing.
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Spring Term is almost complete. We had a wonderful time together. Summer Term will be July 5 through July 29.
Continuing Courses:
American Poetry,
American Novel Reading Group,
Film Seminar
New: Amy Beach, "Let’s Plan a LINEC Travel Course",
Introduction to the American Presidency,
the Andres Institute of Art . . . and more! 😎
We'll let you know when we have them up on the website to read more about them and to register.
Who from LINEC will be going? Please share on your page.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield April 7 &8 at 7:30pm April 9 at 3:00pm Putnam Center for the Performing Arts All 37 plays in 97 minut...Thank you for sharing!
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Bridge to Knowledge,
Continuing the Journey!