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Rivier Institute for Senior Education

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Are you at least 55 years of age? Do you enjoy learning? The Rivier Institute for Senior Education, No traditional college credits!

Membership Benefits (Fee: $100 per semester)

• No need to live on campus! No tests!

• No learning prerequisites, except a curious and investigative mind!

• Experts and enthusiasts lead a variety of courses both on and off campus.

• Field trips and interest groups available outside of classes.

• Rivier's Regina Library, Dion Dining Center, and Muldoon Fitness Center are available to RISE members.

• Rivier University events and activities are available to RISE members.

• Free ID card and parking decal.

• The social experience is the greatest benefit!

• DAWN, the RISE Literary Journal, is written, edited, and published by RISE members.

10/05/2026

Did you know RISE members get a discount at Haywards ice cream? Simply present your RISE ID card and you’ll be able to enjoy your discounted ice cream. Try Rivier’s exclusive new flavor Raiders, Blueberry Blitz. Available while supplies last.

09/14/2026

Welcome Back RISE members returning and new. Classes began today and we are excited to once again engage in a lively community with friends and meaningful discussions.

08/06/2026

RISE Fall Information Session is quickly approaching. You don’t want to miss out.

📣 RISE 2026 Fall Information Session
All who are 55+ are welcome to join us to learn more about the RISE 2026 program!
🗓 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location:
Rivier University – Dion Center
16 Clement Street
Nashua, NH
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the RISE 2026 program, connect with the team, and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/22/2026

🎉🍦 Celebrate 30 Years of RISE!

RISE's 30th Anniversary Kickoff with an Ice Cream Social

RISE is inviting YOU to celebrate this special milestone with us! Join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and of course ice cream.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026

🕐 1:00–3:00 PM

📍 Rivier University – Dion Center
16 Clement Street
Nashua, NH

🎉 Everyone age 55+ is welcome.

🍨 Complimentary ice cream will be served.

📝 Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.rivier.edu/academics/rise/register-for-rise-notes/ for RISE NOTES, our bi-weekly newsletter, to receive the registration link.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

07/15/2026

📣 RISE 2026 Fall Information Session
All who are 55+ are welcome to join us to learn more about the RISE 2026 program!
🗓 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location:
Rivier University – Dion Center
16 Clement Street
Nashua, NH
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the RISE 2026 program, connect with the team, and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/30/2026

Join your RISE friends as we celebrate the end of another successful year!
We’ll gather on Friday, June 5, 2026, at noon in the Dion Center Reception Room (16 Clement Street, Nashua, NH). Register to attend: https://shorturl.at/PlxaP

Bring a brown bag lunch—RISE will provide beverages and dessert.
You’re also invited to bring up to five books to swap and stock up on some “new‑to‑you” summer reads!

Plus, don’t miss our fun “guess how many jelly beans” contest! 🍬

05/29/2026

Styrofoam Collection Day is around the corner! Please review the flyer below and prepare any Styrofoam items you'd like to have collected!

04/16/2026

We are very excited to announce that our brand-new MEMBER HANDBOOK has been released and is available here. Written by the Executive Committee, and sanctioned by Rivier University, this document is an interactive resource covering every aspect of the RISE program. It is designed to meet the overdue need for a practical guidebook as well as to officially document RISE policies, protocols and structure, all in one easy to access handbook. It was approved on April 7, 2026, by a unanimous vote of the RISE Council. Check it out now and refer to it often!
https://www.rivier.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/04/20260413_RISE-Member-Handbook.pdf

04/10/2026

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FACILITOR(S)
Do you or someone you know speak fluently in a secondary language (i.e. Spanish, Italian, German...)? Would you consider facilitating for RISE and sharing your knowledge with our members? If so, please email the office at [email protected].

03/30/2026

We’re offering new courses every semester - and we want to know, what skills are You most interested in learning? Checkout our current course offerings here:https://www.rivier.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/01/20260108_RISE-Spring-2026-Course-Descriptions.pdf

Address

Nashua, NH
03060

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
Tuesday	8am - 1pm
Wednesday	8am - 1pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Website

http://www.rivier.edu/RISE

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