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Welcome to Ridgefield Adult / Continuing Education

Winter and Spring Classes - Start in January, February, March, April . . . and on through Summer. More Every Week!

Registration Open!

 The Course Index to the right is currently being updated; it will have the most up to date schedule and often has lengthier course descriptions, materials / equipment lists, teacher bios, new sections, location . . . . for now, pleasse download the latest (12-29-2025) Brochure at a Glance in PDF (also to the right).

Experience Ridgefield Continuing Education and meet people with similar interests

Join an In Person Class!

or Meet Us in Your Home or at the Office via Zoom!

call (203) 431-2812
email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com
or click Sign Me Up!


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 nearby communities. We currently provide several hundred courses (new courses and continuing favorites) per year that have helped many people achieve success and/or relaxation, whether it be employment or language skills, fitness and wellness, bridge, history, genealogy, knitting, crochet, arts and crafts, gardening, guitar, or a new hobby.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - You can Register Now - the sooner the better! Classes start at various times year round. Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 or click Sign Me Up! for registration information.

Ridgefield Continuing Education follows the health, safety, mask, and social distancing policies currently in effect for Ridgefield Public Schools. These policies are subject to change as directives and advice change from the State of Connecticut. Wearing a mask indoors is optional at present, but anyone who chooses to wear a mask under any circumstance should feel comfortable doing so!

Class sizes whether on Zoom or in person are limited in order to provide Q & A and a personalized experience.

Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812 to:

* register for a class or click Sign Me Up!
* ask questions about classes.
* ask about teaching a class.

Online Courses with ed2go are another option. Read more about ed2go at ed2go/Ridgefield Online Instruction Center.


To Reach Us

eMail: ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com

Phone: (203) 431-2812 (if no one answers, please leave a message. The message goes to my email address and I will contact you as soon as possible).

In Person / Drop Off - PLEASE NOTE - this is not the Mail Address.

The Ridgefield Continuing Education office is located on the 1st floor of the Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect Street - 1st floor. Click here for directions to the Town Hall Annex - Continuing Education Office and Computer/Technology Lab and Day and Summer classrooms.

Postal / Mailing Address - PLEASE NOTE - the OFFICE IS NOT AT THIS LOCATION (see In Person / Drop Off Office Location above).

MAILING ADDRESS - USE THE ADDRESS BELOW TO MAIL REGISTRATIONS:

Ridgefield Public Schools - Continuing Education
Attn: Peggy Bruno
90 East Ridge Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation and consideration.

Peggy Bruno
Director of Adult / Continuing Education


WEATHER AND LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Zoom classes continue as scheduled unless there are power issues. Some in person classes (and all hybrid classes) will be held on Zoom in inclement weather and a Zoom link will be sent to participants.

Whenever possible, we will email you if an early closure is announced (assuming we have power), so check your email before going to class. Please provide your best email when you register.

If the weather is bad, ridgefield.org will have a "pop up" notice if school is closed or closing early. If the weather gets bad after the close of school, check your email or (203) 431-2812 for a message. Thank you.

Click here for Updated Weather Policy Details.


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Course Index

Winter / Spring 2026
(January through June 2026)
Download the Brochure / Flyer

Click here to download the Winter to Spring 2026 Course Brochure / Flyer (updated December 29, 2025) at a Glance in PDF

Or browse the Course Index below, which is now PARTLY UPDATED with the January through Summer 2026 classes. Once done, it will have additional text and course supply and course description information and a more updated schedule. The downloadable Winter / Spring brochure is also available on the link above. However, you can CLICK on the topics in the Index below and find MANY OF (a work in progress) the latest updates AND in some cases lengthier course descriptions, instructor bios, and more details on text and material/supply lists.

Browse the Course Index below for the latest updates (as of December 29, 2025) and more detailed information such as instructor bios, texts and materials lists.

Additionally, you may click New Courses for classes that have been added "post printing".
ONLINE COURSES