Join Our Community
What is a supporter?
A supporter is a member of our community. As a supporter of the Wonder Community, you can take advantage of all the lifelong learning and networking opportunities during your annual membership. We understand that both your time and your “treasure” are valuable, so as part of this unique program, you can pay with either. Each level of support has a monetary value (“treasure”) along with a dedicated number of workshops you can commit to leading. If you choose to participate as a presenter and give of your time, workshop proposals will be reviewed through our onboarding process. Workshops need to be presented during our fall, winter, or spring terms. See “Become a Presenter” for more details and to apply. Please do not complete the supporter application if you would like to become a presenter and give your time.
Why Join?
We believe anyone of any age can learn as well as inspire. Individuals who join our community will have access to great benefits including professional development and brand marketing. Supporters will also have exclusive access to an online member portal to register for workshops, browse the community directory, and manage account information. Each level of support also offers unique benefits and advantages.
Learning Diverse Topics
The Wonder Community crosses multiple generations and unites people with unique interests and talents. This innovative platform allows for a diverse portfolio of workshops and activities.
Past workshops have included:
Fishing expeditions and tutorials
Group cooking experiences
Computer workshops to learn programs like Canva and Microsoft Excel
Painting and craft workshops
Cultural appreciation lessons
A three-part series on how to build a musical instrument
Lessons on topics like how to utilize artificial intelligence technologies
Cricut design workshops
Our Computer Training Workshops allow participants to learn computer skills on a variety of platforms at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Previous workshops have covered Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Canva and other programs.
Become a member
Join our community of learning by either paying the amount listed, or become a presenter and recieve a one-year annual membership for free. This is our “pay or present to join” option! Eligible individuals can apply for a waived membership fee and reduced workshop costs to ensure accessibility for all.
| Standard Workshops | Specialized Workshops | Computer Classes | Annual Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Member Pricing |
$10 |
$15-40 (depending on complexity and materials) |
$45 per person; $40 for seniors, veterans or educators |
$30 |
|
Non-Member Pricing |
$20 |
$25-$50 (depending on complexity and materials) |
$50 per person; $45 for seniors, veterans or educators |
$0 |
|
Student Pricing (K-12 & College) |
$5 |
$15-40 (depending on complexity and materials) |
$35 |
$10 |
Member benefits include:
- Access to an exclusive online community portal
- A quarterly newsletter with updates, learning resources, early workshop announcements, welcome box, custom name badges
- An invitation to the annual member luncheon
Become a Patron
If you have finally found your people and want to do more, consider becoming a patron! Donations go directly toward helping members of our community learn more, do more, and be more. Each donation, no matter the amount, is vital to the “life” portion of lifelong learning to help sustain and enhance this platform.
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for membership if individuals have financial need. Please complete our scholarship application and share as much information as you can. A staff member will contact you if you are awarded. Funds for these scholarships have been generously donated by other community members or from grant funding.