Senior Bears


Senior Bears connects community members to the academic and cultural opportunities at Lenoir-Rhyne.

It’s open to all adults 55 and older and is a great way to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities at LR. Annual membership costs $100. Purchase your membership today to start taking advantage of this program.

Purchase a Senior Bears Membership

Membership Benefits


  • Memberships are offered on a running 12-month schedule from date of purchase
  • Senior Bears ID Card
  • LR parking sticker
  • Access to and check-out privileges at the Rudisill Library
  • Use of LR pool during open swim hours (a $200 value). As of June 1, 2024, open lap swim is available Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Complimentary copies of Profile magazine and other mailings
  • Option to audit one undergraduate course per academic year (a $690 value)*
  • Four meals per year in the dining hall (a $40 value)

*Excludes applied music courses and specialized lab courses.