S.O.A.L. (St. James Older Adult Learning)
St. James Older Adult Learning program, also known as SOAL. SOAL classes provide adults (ages 55 and older) a great opportunity to socialize and learn new skills. Participants enjoy 3 one-hour sessions each Friday on topics such as spirituality, arts and crafts, health, contemporary issues and travel. This program is offered twice a year to the community, and all are welcome to attend. Volunteer instructors set the tone for fun and interesting classes.
2025 Fall SOAL Registration Packet
Haven’t been to SOAL and want to get on our email list use this link to sign up.
| St. James Older Adult Learning (SOAL) Email List
Please complete this form to be added to the SOAL email list to receive information about upcoming events. |
St. James Older Adult Learning begins SOON! Here’s what you need to know!
We will start our fall session with a SOAL Registration Kickoff Event.
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- Join us in the St. James Community Center on Friday, October 3rd from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.
- Registration opens at this event! Fall registration packets will be available for you to pick up. Register on the spot!
- Staff will be present to register you and answer questions about the program.
- Open house style gathering. Learn what SOAL is all about! We’ll have pictures and projects from past sessions on display.
- Socialize with SOAL participants and teachers over coffee and donuts!
- Bring a friend! It’s a great way to introduce your friends to the SOAL program.
- Can’t make this event? Following the SOAL Kickoff, you can drop off your registration in person at the Christian Formation Office, Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, or mail it to:
St. James Catholic Church
W220N6588 Town Line Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Attn: SOAL
Fall PROGRAM DETAILS:
Class Dates: 10/24/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 11/7/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 11/21/2025
Class Times:
Session 1: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session 2: 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Session 3: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
*Some classes have additional fees for materials. Additional fees will be noted in the registration packets.
Have questions? Please reach out to Sue Devine-Simon at 262-253-2904 or Kristen Winter at 262-250-2663. We look forward to seeing you at the fall SOAL events!
Scripture Reflections
Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. via ZOOM
Take an hour out of your week to discuss the readings for the upcoming weekend masses. Reflecting on the readings is a good way to prepare to celebrate our Sunday liturgical celebrations. Call or e-mail Sue at 262-253-2904 or sdevine-simon@stjames-parish.com for the ZOOM link to participate.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
- This process is for adults who have not been baptized and want to explore learning more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic church; or for adults baptized in another Christian denomination, but who may now be interested in being accepted and confirmed into the Catholic church; or
- Adults who are baptized Catholics, but have not completed their full initiation into the Catholic church and still need to celebrate the sacraments of 1st Eucharist and Confirmation.
- Please call Sue Devine-Simon, Adult & Family Minister, at 262-253-2904, for more details. This process begins in mid-September.