A Lifetime of Learning

What is the ELO?

The ELO (“Extended Learning Opportunities”) is an organization that holds weekly lectures on a variety of subjects in October to December and February to April each year. Its members are mostly from Erin, Ontario but also come from surrounding communities such as Georgetown, Belfountain, and Caledon.  Most ELO members are of retirement age.

ELO History:

In May of 1981, a steering committee met at Erin District High School to discuss how to set up a program for continuing education for seniors in Erin.  Jack Dyce of Ninth line, Erin initiated this committee, having researched programs in Etobicoke called “Learning Unlimited” and “Third Age Learning” out of York University.  It was determined that funds to start up the Erin program could be available through a one- time grant from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.  In subsequent committee meetings possible lecture topics and a program schedule was discussed and the name (ELO,) logo, constitution were approved.
In October, 1981 the first lecture of the ELO was delivered at the Erin Legion. Twenty-five new members were in attendance. Click here to open a PDF about the history of ELO.

NAME TAGS:   

Those who register for IN PERSON will be issued name tags.  Please wear your name tag at each session.  Only those with name tags may attend the lectures in person.

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The Zoom link for the Fall lectures will not be sent out until we have received your membership payment.  So, if you want to watch the lecture via Zoom, please make sure you have sent us your payment well before the first lecture.

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The list of lectures for the Fall 2026 series was shared in late September via the "Invitation to Register" email. You can also find them posted under "Lecture Schedule" of this website.  If the speaker is able to share their presentation, it will be posted under "PDFs and Documents" a day or two after the lecture. If you don’t receive the email with the lectures, notify us at contact@erinelo.ca.