Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK)

What is TALK?

Are you over 50 and want to keep your brain and social connections active? TALK offers a variety of stimulating learning opportunities for adults over 50. Each TALK course is a short, informative, participatory session, led by an expert. No quizzes, grades or prerequisites. TALK has been providing lifelong learning for over 25 years.

Note: You must be a member of TALK to register for courses. The yearly (Sept 1 – Aug 31) membership fee is only $10 (TALK is cheap!), and a membership can be purchased at the same time as registering for courses. You can also purchase TALK gift cards to give the gift of lifelong learning to friends.

TALK is more than just courses!

We also host lively Philosophers’ Corners in Richmond, Surrey, and Langley, which are open to the public, and you don’t have to be a TALK member or over 50 to attend. Each semester also has special events. TALK sessions are full of discussion, controversy, humour, and insights. There are also many opportunities to volunteer with TALK. See details on our Become a Volunteer page.

What to expect from TALK this Fall 2026?

TALK prides itself on offering courses across a variety of areas, including technology, history, science, health & wellness, arts & culture, travel, and more. Something for everyone! Most TALK courses meet for one 90-minute session (online) or two hours (on-campus); a few meet for two or more sessions, usually a week apart. Some courses are offered in-person on a KPU campus; some are online via Zoom; some are off-site. The registration fee for most one-session courses is $20 and slightly higher for multiple-session courses. 

Registration for our Fall 2026 TALK courses will be available online commencing Wednesday, September 9, at 9:00 am.

If you need help registering for courses: 
Read the Registration Guide on the Courses page or call us at 604.599.3077.

Would you be interested in presenting a TALK course yourself? Is there a topic you’d like to see a TALK course on? Or can you suggest a presenter you’d like to see leading a TALK course? Email us at talk@kpu.ca. 

TALK's Annual General Meeting and Presentation

On Monday, October 26th at 10:30 am at KPU’s Richmond campus, TALK will feature Acting KPU President Dr. Diane Purvey on The Future of Post-Secondary Education. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. See further details in our brochure and online commencing September 9, 2026. 

We are all lifelong learners. 

Here is a history of TALK's 25 years.
TALK Celebrates 25 years
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/talk/TALK_Celebrates_25_years.pdf

Please tell your friends about TALK! 

KPU campuses are located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlen peoples. This acknowledgement reminds us of our responsibility to our relationships and the ancestral lands on which we learn, share and live.