About Us

The Continuing Education program provides illuminating, invigorating, and enjoyable courses, taught by experienced instructors, both in person (indoors and outdoors) and using live, interactive, online platforms (Zoom . . .). The Zoom classes allow you to attend in the safety and convenience of your own home or office.

Please call (203) 431-2812 if you need information about Zoom.

Classes are held indoors, on Zoom and occasionally some courses will be held OUTDOORS when weather permits. Zoom or an indoor location will be a backup for most of these classes. If a particular course does not use Zoom, a makeup will be added to the end of the session.

For nearly 50 years, Ridgefield Continuing Education, a self-sustaining program of Ridgefield Public Schools, has provided enriching courses to participants, age 18 and older, from Ridgefield and the surrounding communities. We currently provide over 100 courses (new courses and continuing favorites) each tri - mester that have helped many people achieve success and/or relaxation, whether it be employment or language skills, healthy cooking, fitness, bridge, mah jongg, arts and crafts, gardening, guitar, or a new hobby.

Please set aside time each week to explore something you are interested in, connect with other people and participate in an in-person, educational, self-improvement experience and then share your viewpoints with others at a coffee shop or restaurant before or after class.

The Continuing Education Center is in the Town Hall Annex. This location houses the office, day classes, the computer/technology lab and classes, and day and evening Summer classes.

Thank you to the Ridgefield Public Schools and the Town of Ridgefield for providing our facility space and working with us.

Special thanks for the cover photos shared by Sylvia Sturges (front) and Tom Bruno (back). The brochure cover photo is in memory of Sylvia Pinchbeck Sturges who shared this and many other photos with Ridgefield Continuing Education over the years.

Please keep in mind:
* Register early to increase your course choices.
* We appreciate it when you pay by check and help us keep costs down.
* Please don't bring food, particularly peanuts or products including nuts to in person classes.
* Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on school or municipal property.
* Please mark dates, time, and location on your calendar. Date and location changes will be updated on the web site and students who have provided us with legibly written phone and/or email will be notified.

Thank you for your participation.

Peggy Bruno
Director of Adult Education
(203) 431-2812

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