Learning for the Time of Your Life

The Lake Eustis Institute is a not-for-profit organization, designated as a 501(c)(3) agency by the IRS, with bylaws and a board of directors.

The institute was formed at the same time as the Lake Eustis Foundation (January 2004) in order to create the organization that Florida Hospital Waterman designated to receive revenues from the property the hospital donated to the foundation. In November 2006 the foundation's name was changed to the Lake Community Foundation to better reflect its role in the community.

The institute’s mission is to provide a lifelong learning center that encourages creative thought in arts, culture, humanities and science.

It is hoped that the institute will help preserve the legacy left to Eustis by the founding families. The institute plans to preserve that legacy by:

Preserving and maintaining the natural resources that drew and sustained the pioneers.

Recreating the sense of community that allowed those pioneers to thrive and enjoy this beautiful place.

The institute believes that learning should be entertaining as well as informative. Classes, seminars, forums, and events are offered in a variety of areas to satisfy almost every interest. The institute also believes that lifelong learning should be about the whole person, not simply the mind. Therefore, recreation, spirituality, and physical, emotional and mental wellbeing are included as subjects for education and entertainment.

Institute functions are offered from January –April and September – November. A light schedule of classes is offered from June to September.

Schedules are available at: www.events.htm