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.

TALK Special Event: AI and ChatGPT for Seniors

Learn how these new technologies can help make your life easier at a special event hosted in partnership with Semiahmoo Seniors Network Monday September 26 at 1 pm at White Rock Community Centre. See more information in our brochure on the Courses & Registration page. To register, email semi.seniors@gmail.com and let them know if you are a TALK member.

What to expect from TALK this Fall?

TALK prides itself on providing courses in a variety of areas such as technology, history, science, health & wellness, arts & culture, travel and more. Something for everyone! Most TALK courses meet for one session of 90 minutes (online) or two hours (on-campus); a few TALK courses 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 offsite. The registration fee for most one-session courses is $15 and slightly higher for multiple-session courses. 

Registration for Fall 2025 TALK courses will open September 8, 2025, online

On September 8, 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 Compelling Conversations

Futurist Jim Bottomley entertained and challenged us March 1 at KPU Richmond campus on the topic of How Can We Make YOUR Future Better? It was a very stimulating conversation, especially in light of the current geo-political situation! If you missed it, you can see the recording and his slides by clicking here. 

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.