We are an all-volunteer organization, offering continuing liberal arts education to adults in Pasadena and surrounding areas.  If you enjoy the excitement and stimulation of discussing ideas you will love PALAC!

Some topics for discussion groups are fiction and nonfiction books (current and classic authors), science books, current geopolitical and hot button topics, articles from The Economist, short stories, movies, music, photography and more.  There are field trips, armchair travelogs, and social events.  We publish a quarterly brochure with about 25 new entries each time.

Small discussion groups are facilitated by trained PALAC members and hosted in volunteer homes. Most of the groups are four to six sessions, once per week, during the day with some in the evening.

Annual membership dues are $30 for individuals or $50 for couples.  Group fees are $5 to $10, not counting a book or entrance fee.

Here are links to …

The current Program Brochure

The on-line form to register for groups and then email to PALAC

The registration form to print out and fill in by hand and then mail to PALAC