ALIR Mission Statement
Academy of Learning in Retirement is an all-volunteer organization which provides opportunities for lifelong
learning with social and community engagement.
2025 Fall Classes September 8 - December 5
Academy of Learning in Retirement (ALIR) is located On-Campus at the NEISD
Community Education Building, 8750 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217
and On-Line using ZOOM (click for map)
For brochures or questions, please call or email Willson Donovan, ALIR Facilitator
210-407-0167 alir@neisd.net
Community Outreach
ALIR receives the NEISD Superintendent's Award for the Montgomery Elementary Backpack Project.
ALIR representatives, Steve, Linda, Willson, and NEISD staff, celebrate at the NEISD Retiree event.
ALIRians putting school supplies
into backpacks for Montgomery Elementary.
ALIR documentary class "Remembering Anarcha," leaders Linda Comeaux and Nurse Practitioner, Crystal Chatman-Brown, attend the Black Healthcare event at Skybridge Community Church presenting J. C. Hallman discussing his book, "Say Anarcha."
ALIRians tour the Institute of the CyberSecurity and Innovation High School in NEISD.
Linda Comeaux presented the ALIR Story to part of the "Senior Singles" Group at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. Jane Cavazos, ALIRian is on the left.
ALIRians collected used books for the NEISD Council of PTAs Annual Used Book Sale.
ALIRians visit with prospective ALIRians at the Wonderland Mall Senior Fair.
ALIRians collect and donate to the diaper drive sponsored by The San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Latched Support.