Course Catalog
Get more information on the types of courses
offered through the Virtual Senior Academy

The Virtual Senior Academy is proud to offer a wide variety of classes, with topics to appeal to a broad range of interests including:

Health and Wellness
History and Music
Arts and Culture
Book Clubs
Music
Current Events
Fitness

And so much more!

Sneak Peek of Upcoming Classes

The Page Turners Book ClubSeptember 28, 2026 • 11:00AM - 12:00PM

The Wonderful World of PeppersSeptember 29, 2026 • 01:00PM - 02:00PM

Legislative Update with Senator Roy C. Afflerbach, Ret.September 30, 2026 • 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Coffee ConnectOctober 01, 2026 • 10:00AM - 10:40AM

Pitt Cyber's Digital Survival Skills: Avoiding Frauds and ScamsOctober 01, 2026 • 01:15PM - 02:30PM

Past Classes have included:

Monthly book club with the Carnegie Library
Culinary tour of Italy
Introduction to art history with Pitt Osher
How to manage your COPD with Breathe PA
Virtual tour of the latest exhibit at the Andy Warhol Museum
How to create a blown glass vase with the Pittsburgh Glass Center
Manage your blood pressure with the American Heart Association
Watercolor painting for beginners
Introduction to the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh

Hi, I’m Mark and I lead “Let’s Chat,” a weekly discussion based class on current events, books, movies, and anything else of interest to the seniors who attend. You never know what kinds of lively discussion we will get into. I hope you will join one of my classes soon!

Do you ever think of teaching a class?
Click here to find out more about becoming a facilitator for the
Virtual Senior Academy!

Past Classes have included:

Do you ever think of teaching a class? Click here to find out more about becoming a facilitator for theVirtual Senior Academy!

Do you ever think of teaching a class?
Click here to find out more about becoming a facilitator for the
Virtual Senior Academy!