Murder on the Links at Purple Rose Theatre

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:45 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration deadline is March 15, 2026

Pricing: $179 for LLL members, $191 for non-members

Bus trips typically take 1-2 hours to reach our destination. All leave from Lourdes Parking Lot M and include lunch. Start times indicate when the bus departs from Lourdes – be sure to arrive early. More details are emailed to registrants a week prior to the trip. Please Note: If you have special dietary considerations, you must notify Lifelong Learning at the time of registration.

Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer, namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunnits. Of course, there are the Host of usual—and unusual—suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody a myriad of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this comic mystery. Notes: This show contains adult language and subject matter. The estimated runtime is 90-120 minutes. Therefore, we expect to return to Lourdes between 6 and 6:30. We are sorry, but no ADA seating is available. Attendees should be prepared to climb 1-6 steps to seats.

Our day will begin with a tasty lunch and shopping at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, so bring your shopping bags if you’d like to stock up! Attendees are also encouraged to bring a cooler to stock perishables, though we’ll have a backup cooler on the bus. Please choose your lunch upon registering: Turkey Reuben; Chicken Salad Sandwich; Cobb Salad (GF); Soy BBQ Sandwich (Vegan). All will be served with chips, pickle, and a canned soda or sparkling water.

Registration deadline is March 15, 2026

Unholy Toledo Tour

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration deadline is April 8, 2026
** Trip fills quickly! **

Pricing: $112 for LLL members, $124 for non-members 

Bus trips typically take 1-2 hours to reach our destination. All leave from Lourdes Parking Lot M and include lunch. Start times indicate when the bus departs from Lourdes – be sure to arrive early. More details are emailed to registrants a week prior to the trip. Please Note: If you have special dietary considerations, you must notify Lifelong Learning at the time of registration.

Step into the shadowy world of 1930s Toledo, a time of G-Men, speakeasies, and infamous gangsters like Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly. Brace yourself for the gripping tale of Thomas Yonnie Licavoli and his Detroit mob, who descended upon Toledo in 1931, leaving a trail of violence unlike anything the city had seen before—14 murders in just 36 months.

Historian Tedd Long will take us on a journey back in time to Toledo’s darkest days, when the Tenderloin district rivaled the city’s gambling halls in notoriety. Find the former illicit hotspots and hangouts of the Licavoli Gang, the enigmatic club owner Jack Kennedy, kingpin Jimmy Hayes, and a colorful cast of characters— each meticulously researched and historically accurate.

The tour’s climax centers around the most sensational crime of the era: the July 1933 assassination of Jack Kennedy, a young club owner and bootlegger, in Point Place. Experience Jack’s gripping story firsthand during this two- hour driving tour, spanning downtown Toledo and the city’s northern reaches.

At the end of the tour, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at Angelo’s Northwood Villa, once a haven for alcohol, gambling & other organized crime activities. Operated by the gambling kingpin Jimmy Hayes, its location was perfect for smuggling whiskey from Canada, into Detroit, and throughout Michigan and Ohio. Please choose your lunch upon registering: Chopped sirloin; Baked mostaccioli; Vegetarian Villa Salad; Perch Sandwich; or Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich. All will include Angelo’s own tiramisu for dessert!

Registration deadline is April 8, 2026

Shipshewana Amish Country

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration deadline is May 15, 2026

Pricing: $160 for LLL members, $172 for non-members

Bus trips typically take 1-2 hours to reach our destination. All leave from Lourdes Parking Lot M and include lunch. Start times indicate when the bus departs from Lourdes – be sure to arrive early. More details are emailed to registrants a week prior to the trip. Please Note: If you have special dietary considerations, you must notify Lifelong Learning at the time of registration.

Join us for a day of exploration in Shipshewana, Indiana’s Amish Country! We’ll start our day with a guided tour at the Menno-Hof cultural center, which teaches visitors about the faith and life of Amish and Mennonites. Their multi-image presentations, historical environments, and colorful displays will take us on a fascinating journey inside their unique world.

Next, we’ll head to an Amish home for a traditional haystack meal, a build-your-own layered dish. It starts off with a base layer of crackers or rice, followed by your choice of meat, beans, vegetables, cheese and/or sauces. You’ll also have your choice of apple, blueberry, or butterscotch cream pie for dessert.

We’ll then head back into town to enjoy the gigantic outdoor Shipshewana Flea Market, stopping to see a Quilt Garden or two along the Heritage Trail on our way. Be sure to bring your shopping bags, as you’ll find bargains on home decor, clothing, produce, plants, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, accessories, handmade items, vintage items and everything imaginable! Bring cash if you’d like to rent a scooter– rentals are $25 cash for 2 hours.

Registration deadline is May 15, 2026

Zekelman Holocaust Center

Now Wednesday, August 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration deadline is July 26, 2026

Pricing: $125 for LLL members, $137 for non-members

Founded in 1984, The Zekelman Holocaust Center is a dynamic institution in Farmington Hills, Michigan, that features a newly renovated museum, research and library archive, special exhibit galleries, educational workshops, and public programming. With a mission to engage, educate, and empower, the center aims to combat rising antisemitism by presenting content that focuses on Holocaust victims’ and survivors’ personal stories to help visitors understand how the Holocaust could have happened. The museum aims to provide visitors with tools to stand up to hatred and antisemitism wherever they arise, with the ultimate goal of creating a more tolerant and empathetic society.

Our special program for Lifelong Learners will include a museum tour, next generation speaker, a catered lunch, and an educational program. The latter will discuss antisemitism in the United States with a focus on understanding the impact of antisemitism on individuals and institutions. Attendees will be encouraged to think critically about the U.S. response to Nazi ideology and make connections to ongoing antisemitism at home. We will also discuss tools and approaches to contemporary genocide prevention, looking at the United States’ responses to the genocides in Rwanda, Bosnia, and Guatemala. By deepening understanding of the Holocaust and its broader lessons, attendees will be empowered to counter hatred and prejudice today.

Our catered hot Kosher lunch will feature an Israeli buffet of falafel, herb tomato salmon, grilled vegetables, salad, hummus, dessert, and more. Vegan & gluten-free options are included.

Registration deadline is July 26, 2026