Connect, Discuss, Explore

VISTAS LIFELONG LEARNING, INC. has been providing thought-provoking lectures and seminars on a wide variety of topics to the Santa Barbara community for more than twenty years. Many of our courses are created and presented by our own members, while others feature guest speakers. Our annual calendar also includes social events designed to connect our members, promote discussion, and nourish our curiosity.

Our courses are geared toward intellectually curious adults who like to think creatively, want to seek knowledge for its own sake, and enjoy meeting like-minded people. We meet during daytime hours in various Santa Barbara-area locations.

Please refer back to the Course Schedule page for location and schedule updates.

Join us for our Annual Winter Social!

Please join us at the beautiful Music Academy of the West to enjoy a delightful afternoon with your VISTAS friends and guests—who are welcome to attend at the same cost as VISTAS members. As a special treat, our guest speaker will be local historian Neal Graffy, whose talk will focus on “Montecito’s Hilltop Barons.” Afterwards, our caterers will provide a variety of refreshments, including assorted hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.

As always, complimentary beverages, including wine, will also be provided. Both indoor and outdoor seating will be available. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends to VISTAS!

You may reserve space at the Winter Social by mailing in the registration form on p. 15 of this catalog; or by sending in the form at the bottom of the flyer that will be sent to all VISTAS members and posted online; or by registering on our website, with payment by credit card or PayPal. Advance payment of $35 should reach us by January 28, or you can pay $40 at the door.

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Become a member!

If you find you’re enjoying our classes, consider joining VISTAS. Members enjoy several benefits, including reduced course fees, advance course notices and priority booking, and invitations to members-only lectures and special events.

Click here to view the Winter/Spring 2026 Catalog