Open House Set for January 16 at MCC Red Mountain Campus

MESA, Arizona — January 13, 2026 — New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL), a Mesa Community College (MCC) program for active adult learners, invites the public to its Open House on Friday, January 16, from 1–3 p.m. at MCC’s Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E. McKellips Road in Mesa. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current members, explore spring class offerings and register for the upcoming semester. The event is free and open to the public.

With over 200 active participants, NFLL is dedicated to providing learning activities that encourage intellectual growth, promote social interaction and enhance wellness and health. Volunteers from the community provide classes, discussion groups, social outings and field trips. Interest groups such as book clubs, hiking, biking and walking groups are also offered. Classes are available online, at MCC campuses and a variety of East Valley locations. Spring classes start February 2, 2026. 

A single annual membership fee of $80 provides access to all NFLL offerings for a full year, August through July. In addition to intellectual engagement, members often report improved social connection, increased well-being, and new friendships formed through shared interests.

For more information about NFLL and to view the spring schedule, visit newfrontiers.mesacc.edu.

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Media contact: Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. MCCCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.