The Conversation and Coffee Program lets you spend two hours in an informal setting, learning about everything from Chinese art to cleaning up your mess. At each session, a Schoolcraft faculty member or guest lecturers share their expertise on a single topic for an afternoon.

Come with your friends, ask questions, stretch your mind and try something new. This summer, there are sessions, scheduled for May 11, June 1 and June 15. You can learn about Michigan Shadow Towns with Gene Scott, author of the book with the same title; Savoring Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice, which would be a good refresher before attending the play at Stratford; and World Religions; The Window into our Lives, examining the diversity of religious beliefs.

To register for one or the series of three sessions, contact Continuing Education and Professional Development at (734) 462-4448 or through this Web site. The fee for the series is $37, or $14 for individuals. Seniors registered with the college have a discount.