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Open Registration for the Summer Session will be available online starting Thursday, May 2, 2024. Open Registration will occur onsite Monday, May 6 - Tuesday, May 7, 9:00AM - 3:00PM each day. Any courses that have more registrations received than available seats during the Open Registration period will use a lottery system to determine registration. All registrations received (online, in person or via US mail) follow the Open Registration procedure. After the close of Open Registration on May 7 at 3:00PM, registrations revert to a first-come,
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AD242045
Beginner Tap Dancing
Tuesday
9:00-9:45
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Karyn Carpenter and Julie Van Buskirk
Please register for only one session (Beginner or Intermediate) to allow all students a chance to participate. Students will learn basic tap dance steps and dance routines.
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Intermediate Tap Dancing
Tuesday
10:00-11:00
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Beth Mercer and Jennifer DeRusha
Please register for only one session (Beginner or Intermediate) to allow all students a chance to participate. Tap dancing is good for the body and the brain. This course is designed for intermediate-level students who desire to refresh learned skills using old and new choreography.
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Pigments That Color the World: From Burnt Sticks to Paint Tubes
Tuesday
10:30-12:00
May 14, 21, 28
Instructor(s): Poly Cline and Dr. John Partridge
This course will move at warp speed exploring the mysterious backstories of everyday colors. Can rocks really be used as paint? Was Napoleon assassinated by his wallpaper? Did an alchemist define the colors of the rainbow? From cave paintings to Van Gogh and beyond, this will be a color-filled adventure!
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Country Line Dancing
Tuesday
11:30-12:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Mary Bradstock
This course uses line dancing for fun and exercise. Knowledge of basic line dance steps is preferable. New dances are taught and older ones are reviewed.
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Woodcarving: Open Carve
Wednesday
9:00-11:00
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Instructor(s): Bill Good and Bev Davidson
LLI woodcarvers are invited to gather around the tables for open carving this session. The idea is to bring carving enthusiasts together for a fun, social opportunity to work on an old project or start something new. No formal instruction will be provided, but Bill and Bev will act as co-coordinators. Carvers are invited to bring along a favorite carving or tool of choice to share, an album of work or a book to inspire, and a hunk of wood to whittle. Happy carving!
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Open Sketching Studio
Wednesday
10:00-11:30
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26
Instructor(s): Hal and Marlene Cauthen
Artists and sketchers are invited to gather around the tables for an open sketching and drawing studio. The idea is to bring enthusiasts together for a fun, social opportunity to work on their own project. No formal instruction will be provided, but Hal and Marlene will act as co-coordinators. Students should bring along a favorite reference to work on and all their own supplies. Happy sketching!
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Introduction to Brazilian and Cuban Percussion
Wednesday
1:00-2:00
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Instructor(s): Damir Strmel
Drumming and Percussion are FUN! Students are invited to experience the hip-shakin' rhythms of Brazil and Cuba. No experience is necessary, and the instruments are provided by the instructor. Learning to play the music provides an opportunity to learn about the cultures, both secular and religious, that created the music.
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Introduction to Line Dancing
Thursday
9:00-10:00
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Sharon Macauley
Join this course to learn the basic steps and patterns used in line dancing. Students will also become familiar with the language used to “call” the dances. Learning some simple line dances will be a real confidence booster. This course is tailored to first-time line dancers, but everyone is welcome!
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Line Dance Practice
Thursday
10:15-11:15
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Mary Bradstock
This is a continuation of the Tuesday Country Line Dancing course allowing students to practice dances previously taught.
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AD242141
Lifelong Musicians Instrumentalists
Thursday
12:00-1:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Randall Kaker
Down on the Corner…All My Loving…Crazy…Folsom Prison Blues…Proud Mary…King of the Road…Under the Boardwalk…Five Foot Two…Blue Moon…Mr. Bojangles…City of New Orleans…Love Potion #9…Margaritaville…Bad Moon Rising…Let It Be…Happy Together…Kansas City…The MTA…and many other songs from the 50s to the 70s are examples of the music in this course. Students who enjoy and can play the above and similar songs are welcome to participate. Lyrics and Chords will be provided for the songs, and all selections are played as a group. For those who do not play an instrument but would like to sing, there is a separate Lifelong Musicians Vocalists (AD240) course which will be held at the same time in the same classroom. Please note the following: there is little to no instruction in this course, but everyone will learn. Talent is not a requirement; only a desire to have some musical fun. This is a performance-based course, and good attendance is encouraged.
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AD242240
Lifelong Musicians Vocalists
Thursday
12:00-1:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Randall Kaker
Down on the Corner…All My Loving…Crazy…Folsom Prison Blues…Proud Mary…King of the Road…Under the Boardwalk…Five Foot Two…Blue Moon…Mr. Bojangles…City of New Orleans…Love Potion #9…Margaritaville…Bad Moon Rising…Let It Be…Happy Together…Kansas City…The MTA…and many other songs from the 50s to the 70s are examples of the music in this course. Students who enjoy singing the above and similar songs are welcome to participate. Lyrics and Chords will be provided for the songs, and all selections are played as a group. For those who would like to play, there is a separate Lifelong Musicians Instrumentalists (AD141) course which will be held at the same time in the same classroom. Please note the following: there is little to no instruction in this course, but everyone will learn. Talent is not a requirement; only a desire to have some musical fun. This is a performance-based course, and good attendance is encouraged.
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AD242167
Instructional Oil Painting Studio
Friday
10:00-12:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2
Instructor(s): Wanda Cutchins, Susan Davies, and Susan Coffey
This course will provide a classroom environment where each student will bring their own supplies and choose a subject for each painting. It includes instructor support as well as mini class lessons. Students should bring a drop cloth to protect the table and odorless thinner. All levels of oil painters are welcome.
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AD242197
Ballroom Dance Practice for Partners
Friday
12:00-1:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Hal and Marlene Cauthen
This course will be an opportunity to review and practice the steps and patterns of ballroom dances with a focus on Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Waltz, and the occasional Swing or Cha Cha thrown in for good measure. Please note that students must pre-arrange a dance partner who is also an LLI member in order to register and participate. If students are looking for a dance partner, they can see the signup sheet on the shelf in the hallway outside the LLI office.
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AD242192
Super Senior Storytelling Slam
Thursday
10:30-12:30
May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22
Instructor(s): Judith Onesty and Les Schaffer
Story Slams continue to grow in worldwide popularity. Similar to popular radio shows like NPR's "The Moth" or "This American Life," story slams are festivals for the spoken word. LLI story-slammers can sign up to tell a short story on the month's theme. Stories should be no longer than eight minutes. Up to seven story-slammers will be selected from those registered for each starting line-up. At the live shows, as time permits, procrastinators or late starters may put their names in a hat to be selected to tell. The themes for this session's Slams will be sent out in advance, and slammers may broadly define each topic with the caveat that it must be mostly true, at least in the teller's mind. No notes or cheat sheets are allowed during the live performance. The audience will be expecting real-life stories, the best of which have a beginning, middle, and end. They have a point and should be clear about why telling it is important. Students will have an opportunity to tell their stories to a friendly audience of fellow LLI members. Les Schaffer and Judith Onesty will serve as MC's and be available for consultation or coaching as stories are developed and polished. The first story theme will be "Hot Water - in or out - Literally or Figuratively." Students who plan to slam and students who just want to listen to a good story should both register and plan to attend.
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AD242015
Advanced Readers Theater
Thursday
1:30-3:00
May 23, 30, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
Instructor(s): Donna Tolliver
This course will explore the fun of acting in a supportive, encouraging setting. This session will focus on dramatic and comedic exercises, monologues, scenes, and play readings. No memorization is required! Students should come ready to have a great time finding or sharpening up their inner thespian! Plenty of laughs will be shared, too. All are welcome to give acting a try. No performances are planned for this session.
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Summer of Joy Documentary by Cortona Studies Abroad Program
Thursday
1:00-2:30
May 30
Instructor(s): Ann-Marie Walsh
This course will share a documentary film created by Georgia Public Broadcasting during the summer of 1978, when the instructor was a student at the University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art. It is about their Italy Studies Abroad Program and is narrated by the clothing designer Marchese Emilio Pucci, and there is a story there. It is an in-depth view into a demanding art study program that immerses the students in the history of Italy and its associations with its people. It is a story of travel, too, and one of life-changing experiences for those involved. Students were selected by competitive portfolio. Their ages ranged from 19 to 73, as some students were faculty and artists on sabbatical, including Lamar Dodd’s own daughter.
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A Little Watercolor Fun A
Tuesday
10:00-12:00
June 4
Instructor(s): Darnell Hoose
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will be just a little lighthearted fun playing around loose and free with abstract watercolor. Students will need to bring all the items shown on the supply list which will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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Crayons and Crustaceans A
Wednesday
1:00-3:30
June 5
Instructor(s): Sarah Matthews
This course is for students who have little or no art training. Please register for only one session (A, B, or C) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will briefly explore these bizarre and delicious creatures. Then, students will sketch them using step-by-step guidance before finishing them off with simple wax crayons or colored pencils. Students will use a variety of techniques and perhaps some melted butter!? The supplies and paper will be provided. Students should bring colored pencils or crayons.
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A Little Watercolor Fun B
Tuesday
1:00-3:00
June 11
Instructor(s): Darnell Hoose
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will be just a little lighthearted fun playing around loose and free with abstract watercolor. Students will need to bring all the items shown on the supply list which will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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AD242012
Advanced Watercolor
Thursday
10:30-12:30
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25
Instructor(s): Marti Franks
Please register for either Intermediate or Advanced Watercolor (only one) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course is not intended for students who have no experience in watercolor. Some experience in painting through previous class instructions is important with some basic skills in handling a brush and paint. A basic understanding of composition and value is also very helpful. This course will expose and strengthen the fundamentals of composition, value, use of shapes, negative painting, and use of texture. Students will need to bring eight colors of paint, three brushes, a pallet, a board, a canvas, tape, and art erasers. The instructor asks that students please purchase high-quality supplies; there will be a difference in the final result if lower-quality items are used. Student-grade paints such as Windsor, Newton-Cotman, or Academy should not be used. Students are welcome to call Marti at 804-794-2497 if they would like help ordering supplies. Students should bring their own supplies to each class, and a supply list will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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AD242111
Intermediate Watercolor with Marti
Thursday
2:00-3:45
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25
Instructor(s): Marti Franks
Please register for either Intermediate or Advanced Watercolor (only one) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course is not intended for students who have no experience in watercolor. Some experience in painting through previous class instructions is important with some basic skills in handling a brush and paint. A basic understanding of composition and value is also very helpful. This course will expose and strengthen the fundamentals of composition, value, use of shapes, negative painting, and use of texture. Students will need to bring eight colors of paint, three brushes, a pallet, a board, a canvas, tape, and art erasers. The instructor asks that students please purchase high-quality supplies; there will be a difference in the final result if lower-quality items are used. Student-grade paints such as Windsor, Newton-Cotman, or Academy should not be used. Students are welcome to call Marti at 804-794-2497 if they would like help ordering supplies. Students should bring their own supplies to each class, and a supply list will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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Readers Theater
Tuesday
9:30-10:30
June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Ken Carlson
This will be an introductory level Readers Theater course that will allow students to investigate and participate in a type of theater that became very popular during World War II. The course will explore different flavors of Readers Theater and make use of a few relevant acting techniques such as voice inflection, facial expression, and active listening. All reading levels are welcome, and standing is not required. As a group, this class may work together to decide which material to work with, so the subject matter is open at various times throughout the course. All participation will be within the classroom; no outside performances are expected. Readers Theater is a great way to keep reading, comprehension, vocabulary, language, creativity, and teamwork skills sharp!
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Pencils, Stencils, and Pens A
Tuesday
1:00-3:30
June 25
Instructor(s): Sarah Matthews
This course is for students who have little or no art training. Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Inspired by the work of artist Jasper Johns, students will learn basic shading and blending techniques with markers, pens, and colored pencils and will use a variety of stencils to create an abstract design that can be filled in using the colors and techniques of their choice. The supplies and paper will be provided. Students can bring colored pencils and fine-line markers. Super fine-line black markers are optional but not required. Everyone will leave with a completed work and some new art skills!
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AD242219
Basic Blues and Boogie-Woogie Piano
Tuesday
2:00-2:45
June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
|------Online------|
Instructor(s): Anne McAneny
This will be an online course. Students will enjoy it more if they have a piano handy during each class because the instructor's hands will be on the piano on screen and students may want to play along. Basic piano knowledge and some experience playing will be necessary to take full advantage of the lessons, but all students are welcome. The course will cover the six-note blues scale, several "left-hand engine" options, hand independence, a few chords, a few riffs, and how to sit down and improvise boogie-woogie at any piano. There won't be music or handouts, but students can refer anytime to the instructor's YouTube channel or any number of other YouTube channels for refreshers on each concept.
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Ukulele Introduction and Jam
Wednesday
11:00-12:00
June 26, July 17, August 21
Instructor(s): Rick Kaerwer
The ukulele is one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. With just four strings, chords are simpler, and the size of a ukulele offers a very portable stringed instrument. Even the first chord played brings feelings of success. These monthly jam sessions over the summer will serve as fun get-togethers to socialize and keep students practicing. Perfect attendance is not required, but students are encouraged to attend as often as they are available. Additionally, students are welcome to visit the Lounge about 30 minutes before class starts for a quick beginner-level lesson. Several loaner ukuleles will be available for use during the classes, so no uke is required. The instructor guarantees plenty of smiles, fun, and strumming!
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Introduction to Oil Painting
Monday
10:30-12:00
July 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Wanda Cutchins
This course will be for anyone who would like to try oil painting. Students will paint a simple picture of a lemon. The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. No drawing experience is necessary. Students will enjoy creating their own painting with other beginners! Students should bring a drop cloth to protect the table and odorless thinner as well as all the other items on the supply list which will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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Colorist Open Studio
Monday
1:00-3:00
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
Instructor(s): Diana Hinman and Karen Masley
This course will provide an open studio for colorists who want to get together to explore new techniques and share ideas. With the help of the mentors, students will rely on one another to improve skills through interactions with each other. Formal instruction may be provided based on what students want to learn. Students should have experience in the use of colored pencils and/or watercolors and must bring their own supplies to each class prepared to work on a project of their own choosing. A suggested supply list will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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Pencils, Stencils, and Pens B
Wednesday
10:00-12:30
July 24
Instructor(s): Sarah Matthews
This course is for students who have little or no art training. Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Inspired by the work of artist Jasper Johns, students will learn basic shading and blending techniques with markers, pens, and colored pencils and will use a variety of stencils to create an abstract design that can be filled in using the colors and techniques of their choice. The supplies and paper will be provided. Students can bring colored pencils and fine-line markers. Super fine-line black markers are optional but not required. Everyone will leave with a completed work and some new art skills!
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Crayons and Crustaceans B
Tuesday
10:00-12:30
August 6
Instructor(s): Sarah Matthews
This course is for students who have little or no art training. Please register for only one session (A, B, or C) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will briefly explore these bizarre and delicious creatures. Then, students will sketch them using step-by-step guidance before finishing them off with simple wax crayons or colored pencils. Students will use a variety of techniques and perhaps some melted butter!? The supplies and paper will be provided. Students should bring colored pencils or crayons.
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Crayons and Crustaceans C
Thursday
10:00-12:30
August 8
Instructor(s): Sarah Matthews
This course is for students who have little or no art training. Please register for only one session (A, B, or C) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will briefly explore these bizarre and delicious creatures. Then, students will sketch them using step-by-step guidance before finishing them off with simple wax crayons or colored pencils. Students will use a variety of techniques and perhaps some melted butter!? The supplies and paper will be provided. Students should bring colored pencils or crayons.
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
Friday
9:30-11:00
August 16, 23
Instructor(s): Juana Levi
In 1508, Pope Julius II commissioned the 33-year-old Michelangelo Buonarroti to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. It took Michelangelo four years to complete this extraordinary masterpiece. In 1536, Pope Paul III commissioned Michelangelo, now 61 years old, to come back to the Sistine Chapel and paint the incredible Last Judgment on the wall behind the altar. This masterpiece took him more than four years to complete. Students will learn about both of these commissions and the interesting stories that surround them.
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CO242209
Artificial Intelligence A: History, Promises, Fears, and the Future
Monday
2:00-3:30
May 13, 20
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. It is reported that half of all Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers believe there is at least a 10 percent chance of AI causing human extinction, with many warning that robots could be capable of human-like goals such as attaining high political office, starting new religions, or even playing God. In March 2023, major tech names including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, signed an open letter urging a halt to generative AI development over a profound risk to humanity. In this course, students will learn the definition of AI, along with its history, promises, fears, and futures. Each student will have the opportunity to form an opinion on the role this technology's future could play in their life.
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CO242128
Geological Wonders
Tuesday
12:15-1:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 9, 16
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson
This course will be a continuation from the spring session, but all are welcome. Each class will have an introduction and two videos about different geological wonders from a Great Courses series. There will be lots of spectacular geological features to view, each with an interesting story. This is not a real geology course, but students will learn about many aspects of geology through the lectures and discussions. Everyone will get a renewed wonder of the amazing planet Earth.
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CO242199
Nearpeer Tutorial and Tips A
Wednesday
1:30-3:00
May 15
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez
Nearpeer is the peer-to-peer networking platform for LLI Chesterfield members. Nearpeer gives members a way to find, meet, and connect with others in the LLI community who have similar interests or live nearby. There are also groups where members can engage in group chats, ask questions, and share information. This course will provide answers to any questions about Nearpeer and hands-on help to create or edit a profile. Students should bring a smartphone, mobile device, or laptop if they wish to create or log in to their Nearpeer profile. There will be plenty of time to practice, ask questions, make group suggestions, and have fun!
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CO242129
Geological Wonders
Thursday
9:15-10:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 27, July 11, 18
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Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson
This course will be a continuation from the spring session, but all are welcome. Each class will have an introduction and two videos about different geological wonders from a Great Courses series. There will be lots of spectacular geological features to view, each with an interesting story. This is not a real geology course, but students will learn about many aspects of geology through the lectures and discussions. Everyone will get a renewed wonder of the amazing planet Earth.
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CO242175
Google Photos A: Managing Thousands of Photos in a Phone
Thursday
2:00-3:30
May 16, 23, 30
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course is for anyone who is overwhelmed with the number of photos stored in their phone. Helpful tips for organizing and managing them with Google Photos will be shared as well as instructions on how to sync and access them in the Google Cloud. Everyone who takes photos on a mobile device could benefit from this course. It’s possible to get the monster under control!
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CO242046
iPad Basics
Friday
1:00-2:30
May 24, June 7, 21
Instructor(s): Mark Grubbs
This interactive course will be for students who are just beginning to use an iPad or want to brush up on the basic use of it. Students will need a fully-charged Apple iPad (no more than six years old) and will learn about the iPad machine, the Cloud and iCloud, and some basic setup of the iPad. There will also be time to practice making a contact, writing and sending a text message, and, if time allows, writing and sending an email. This interactive, beginner’s learning experience with the iPad will be fun! Students are encouraged to attend with lots of questions and curiosity!
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CO242076
Cable TV Alternatives A: Cutting the Cord
Thursday
10:30-12:00
May 30, June 6
Instructor(s): Mel Kauffman
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Cable TV bills have a tendency to increase every year, and people often wonder what they're really paying for. This course will cover a cable bill in detail and explain all the charges. Additionally, alternatives to regular cable TV will be explored and explained. Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their cable bill to class along with a listing of the TV channels they normally view. The course will be casual with lots of time for questions.
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CO242169
Automotive Basics
Monday
9:30-11:00
June 3, 10, 17
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Instructor(s): B. Ellen Johnson, PhD
This course will help students learn about their cars. Topics will include helpful information about tires, how both internal combustion engines and electric engines operate, the many different computers that keep a car performing well, and the safety components of the car. There will be plenty of time for questions.
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CO242217
Statistics: A Brief Introduction
Monday
1:00-2:30
June 3, 10, 17
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Instructor(s): B. Ellen Johnson, PhD
This course will provide a brief introduction to statistics. Students will learn how statistical analysis is used to interpret all the data being constantly collected. Gaussian curves, probability, hypothesis testing, and Big Data will be explained.
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CO242203
Tips and Tricks in Google Apps: Calendar, Mail, Chrome, Notes
Monday
2:00-3:30
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
This course will help students learn some basic skills along with tips and tricks involved with maximizing the use of four selected Google Apps: Google Calendar, Google Mail (Gmail), Google Chrome, and Google Keep. Each week a new app will be introduced and explored. Both veteran and new users are guaranteed to walk away with new ideas for staying ahead.
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CO242218
Microbiome: News from the Gut
Wednesday
9:30-11:00
June 5, 12
Instructor(s): Patricia Ryther
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about half of adult Americans have at least one chronic disease, and those numbers are rising. Does the modern way of life affect health by changing the microbiome? Can simple measures provide protection? Scientists are researching the human gut in new ways and making some important discoveries. Microbes may carry powerful weapons that fight chronic disease, and they can be allies in the search for better health. This course will explore how the microbiome works and cover a few recent research developments. Students will discuss the use of probiotics and other ways to protect the microbiome and improve well-being.
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CO242207
Cyber Threats and Information Security Awareness A
Thursday
2:00-3:30
June 20, 27
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will discuss the importance of being able to spot and respond to fake package delivery notices, bogus voicemail notifications, and email and text message scams. Students will learn some ways to identify what is real and not real before sharing sensitive information or access to their online identity and accounts. Increasing awareness of cyber threats like phishing, compromised emails, SPAM, and false online communications can be a real safeguard. Students may feel better about being online after gaining this valuable knowledge.
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CO242200
Nearpeer Tutorial and Tips B
Monday
10:30-12:00
June 24
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez
Nearpeer is the peer-to-peer networking platform for LLI Chesterfield members. Nearpeer gives members a way to find, meet, and connect with others in the LLI community who have similar interests or live nearby. There are also groups where members can engage in group chats, ask questions, and share information. This course will provide answers to any questions about Nearpeer and hands-on help to create or edit a profile. Students should bring a smartphone, mobile device, or laptop if they wish to create or log in to their Nearpeer profile. There will be plenty of time to practice, ask questions, make group suggestions, and have fun!
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CO242092
Intermediate iPhone and iPad: Part 1
Wednesday
1:00-2:30
July 3, 17, 31, August 7
Instructor(s): Mark Grubbs
This course is the third of a five-part series of classes for iPhone and iPad (two Basics and three Intermediates). Students will need a fully-charged iPhone with iOS 17 or iPad with iPadOS 17. The Cloud and iCloud will be reviewed followed by the “to the max” use of the Contacts and Messages apps. If time allows, an additional app may be explored. There will be time for questions!
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CO242176
Google Photos B: Managing Thousands of Photos in a Phone
Monday
2:00-3:30
July 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Are you overwhelmed with the number of photos stored in your phone? Want help organizing and managing them with Google Photos? Do you understand what syncing and accessing them in the Google Cloud means? Everyone who takes photos on a mobile device needs this course to help get the monster under control.
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CO242208
Cyber Threats and Information Security Awareness B
Monday
2:00-3:30
July 29, August 5
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course will discuss the importance of being able to spot and respond to fake package delivery notices, bogus voicemail notifications, and email and text message scams. Students will learn some ways to identify what is real and not real before sharing sensitive information or access to their online identity and accounts. Increasing awareness of cyber threats like phishing, compromised emails, SPAM, and false online communications can be a real safeguard. Students may feel better about being online after gaining this valuable knowledge.
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CO242077
Cable TV Alternatives B: Cutting the Cord
Thursday
10:30-12:00
August 8, 15
Instructor(s): Mel Kauffman
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Cable TV bills have a tendency to increase every year, and people often wonder what they're really paying for. This course will cover a cable bill in detail and explain all the charges. Additionally, alternatives to regular cable TV will be explored and explained. Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their cable bill to class along with a listing of the TV channels they normally view. The course will be casual with lots of time for questions.
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CO242210
Artificial Intelligence B: History, Promises, Fears, and the Future
Monday
2:00-3:30
August 12, 19
Instructor(s): Danny Arkin
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. It is reported that half of all Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers believe there is at least a 10 percent chance of AI causing human extinction, with many warning that robots could be capable of human-like goals such as attaining high political office, starting new religions, or even playing God. In March 2023, major tech names including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, signed an open letter urging a halt to generative AI development over a profound risk to humanity. In this course, students will learn the definition of AI, along with its history, promises, fears, and futures. Each student will have the opportunity to form an opinion on the role this technology's future could play in their life.
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DE242007
Understanding Gender Identity and Expression
Friday
1:00-3:00
May 31
Instructor(s): Ted Heck
This course will present basic concepts related to gender identity and gender expression and how they are related to sexual orientation, gender roles, and other aspects of gender as they tie into society and relationships. There will be opportunities to discuss and ask questions about all of these concepts and related topics. Students will learn the basic components of gender and some gender-related terms, how names and pronouns make a difference for people’s lives, and how to be an ally to trans and non-binary people.
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DE242005
LGBTQ+ Basics
Thursday
1:00-3:00
June 6
Instructor(s): Michael Recant
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the concepts and terminology associated with non-traditional sexuality in US society. There is a lot in the media about people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, etc., with little information about what any of that means. This course is intended to provide factual information in a non-judgmental fashion about the diverse approaches to sexuality in current society. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the discrimination that LGBTQ+ individuals experience and how they can be supported by their straight allies.
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DE242004
The Upswing: A Book Review
Thursday
10:30-12:00
June 20
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson
An unusual book by Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Garrett "The Upswing" was published in 2020. It attempts to understand the mood and behaviors of Americans over the last 125 years. It was written in a textbook style and is not very readable, but it has an abundance of information about how America started as an "I" society at the end of the 1800s, moved toward a "we" social structure by the middle of the last century, and have been moving back to an "I" society in recent years. The book posits that America is out of balance, and it is affecting the political system, civil rights, economic fairness, and much more. A video is available where the authors present their evidence and conclusions. There will be time for students to consider the authors’ views and offer their own insights.
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EF242165
An Introduction to the Equities Markets: Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Stocks, Oh My!
Thursday
2:00-3:30
May 16
Instructor(s): Liz Brown
The world of equities has many factors that one could consider when investing. Diversification is important, but how can investors build diversification while staying true to their individual risk tolerances? This course will break down various components of equity securities and review the ways one can invest in them.
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EF242101
Annuities
Monday
12:30-2:00
May 20
Instructor(s): James E. Davidson, Jr., CFP®
What are annuities? How do they work? What do all these fancy words mean? This course will provide insight into the world of annuities, and there will be plenty of time for questions.
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EF242169
Smart Saving for Higher Education
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
May 29
Instructor(s): Ryan Poland
This course will be for anyone interested in helping kids and grandkids save for higher education. According to Benjamin Franklin, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Students will learn about the 529 College Savings Plans and the many benefits they might provide.
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EF242115
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Thursday
10:30-12:00
May 30
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Instructor(s): Paula Peaden
This course will be all about planning for the future. Can anyone be sure their estate plans will be carried out properly? Topics will include medical directives, powers of attorney, wills, and trusts. Elder Law will also be discussed. Questions will be welcome!
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EF242171
Income Planning and Strategies: The Art and Science
Friday
11:00-12:00
June 7
Instructor(s): Shawn Doran
This course will discuss an overview of retirement income planning, risks in retirement income planning, and retirement income strategies.
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EF242163
Money Mindset Makeover: Ignite a Love Affair with Money
Monday
12:30-1:30
June 10, 17
*$13
Instructor(s): Sorana Blackfoot
The secret to escaping the money mindset minefield lives between the ears. Everyone has a relationship with money, and many describe it as love-hate. This course was born from the desire to help people ignite a love affair with their money. The course will teach students how to build a better relationship with their money by discussing the mindset challenges most people face and beliefs people have adopted or developed throughout their lives. Practical steps to overcome these challenges and beliefs will also be shared. The importance of the mindset in a relationship with money will be covered as well as strategies for increasing financial IQ and the confidence to take charge of one’s finances. The information shared in the course is a combination of practical strategies and methods that can lead to a better understanding of not only the financial system but an individual’s place in it. The author's book by the same title as the course can optionally be purchased through LLI during Open Registration only, and payment is due at registration.
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EF242167
Financial Stability
Tuesday
1:00-2:30
June 25
Instructor(s): Richard Commander
This course will share an easy way to manage personal monthly expenses. Students will learn about their stability number, handling cash flow, and the value of the word “No.” The goal is to stay off the financial slippery slope. This valuable knowledge can reduce financial anxiety and enhance daily life.
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EF242164
Pharmaceutical Product Pricing
Monday
2:00-3:30
July 1
Instructor(s): Herbert Loveless
This course will explain why products in the US cost two to three times more than they do in Canada and Europe. It will also explain why Medicare's ability to negotiate prices is extremely limited.
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EF242157
Financial Modeling Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Methodologies: Part 2
Thursday
1:30-3:30
July 11, 25
Instructor(s): Damir Strmel
This course will be a continuation of last session’s dive into developing quantitative strategies using AI techniques. Students will learn about developing a strategy to determine when they should take on risk in their investment portfolio and when they should protect their assets.
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EF242170
Social Security and Medicare: The Basics and a Deeper Dive
Tuesday
11:00-12:00
July 23
Instructor(s): Ryan Poland
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of Social Security and Medicare benefits. Regarding Social Security, strategies for maximizing benefits and things to consider when claiming will be covered. Regarding Medicare, the different parts and what they do and don't cover will be discussed. This course will be an overview but will also provide a deep dive into how to get the most out of both systems.
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EF242166
An Insurance Overview: Which Risks to Transfer and Which to Retain?
Wednesday
2:00-3:30
July 24
Instructor(s): Liz Brown
Life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance all have nuanced and complex components. The hope is also to never need any of the three. This course will provide an overview of the insurance landscape for retired (or soon-to-be-retired) individuals who are contemplating how to handle the possible risks associated with later life.
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EF242168
Financial Stability
Thursday
1:00-2:30
August 1
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Instructor(s): Richard Commander
This course will share an easy way to manage personal monthly expenses. Students will learn about their stability number, handling cash flow, and the value of the word “No.” The goal is to stay off the financial slippery slope. This valuable knowledge can reduce financial anxiety and enhance daily life.
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EF242113
Medicare 101: Making Sense of Medicare
Wednesday
10:00-12:00
August 7
Instructor(s): Kendalle Stock
This course will provide information on the following topics: a high-level overview of Medicare, how and when to enroll in Medicare, understanding the “lingo,” Medicare options, what Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policies cover, the gaps that exist in Medicare, and how to cover those gaps. Students who have been enrolled for only one day or for 40 years as well as students who haven’t yet received that lovely red, white, and blue card in the mail will all gain valuable information. Paper and a pen are suggested for taking notes!
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EL242100
LLI Literary Society Orientation
Monday
1:00-2:00
May 13
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson, Martha Frickert, and Anita H. Prince
Inspired by the historic Chautauquas, the Literary Society will offer another themed selection of books for the summer session. Participants will select four of ten titles to read between May and August 2024. Books of more than 700 pages will be counted as two books. Unlike a book club, which typically focuses on one title and meets periodically in a relatively short period of time, this structure will allow independent reading time of the selected titles with a focus on the theme rather than a single book. A culminating celebration is scheduled at the end of the Summer 2024 session to recognize participation and commemorate the theme. The theme for this session is “Bio Picks.” The theme reflects participants' suggestions of biographies and autobiographies and reflects their personal recommendations for titles to include. Selected titles and suggested opportunities for no- or low-cost ways to obtain copies of the titles will be provided at this brief orientation, along with information on participation and a review of this session’s selected titles. Attendance at orientation is not required but is strongly encouraged.
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EL242101
LLI Literary Society Orientation
Tuesday
10:00-11:00
May 14
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Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson, Martha Frickert, and Anita H. Prince
Inspired by the historic Chautauquas, the Literary Society will offer another themed selection of books for the summer session. Participants will select four of ten titles to read between May and August 2024. Books of more than 700 pages will be counted as two books. Unlike a book club, which typically focuses on one title and meets periodically in a relatively short period of time, this structure will allow independent reading time of the selected titles with a focus on the theme rather than a single book. A culminating celebration is scheduled at the end of the Summer 2024 session to recognize participation and commemorate the theme. The theme for this session is “Bio Picks.” The theme reflects participants' suggestions of biographies and autobiographies and reflects their personal recommendations for titles to include. Selected titles and suggested opportunities for no- or low-cost ways to obtain copies of the titles will be provided at this brief orientation, along with information on participation and a review of this session’s selected titles. Attendance at orientation is not required but is strongly encouraged.
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EL242119
Introduction to Writing Poetry
Tuesday
10:30-11:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Mary Jane Tolly
In a workshop setting, this course will explore the process of writing poetry using methods studied in class to produce clear, fresh, creative poems. A demonstration of various types of traditional and contemporary poems will be presented to add strength and innovation. Students will learn essential tightening techniques to structure their thoughts for clearer communication and become helpful critics of each other's writing by sharing their original poems and examining models written by other poets. Students may want to bring a pencil or a pen and paper or a notebook to each class.
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EL242118
Dilemma Tales That Teach Safe, Ethical Discourse in Troubled Times
Tuesday
11:00-12:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25
Instructor(s): Les Schaffer
This course will delve into the rich tapestry of African storytelling through the vibrant cultures and traditions of Africa by exploring the profound narratives embedded within these timeless tales. Guided by an experienced storyteller and instructor, students will unlock the secrets of dilemma tales, a genre renowned for its thought-provoking moral dilemmas and captivating narratives. Through a blend of lectures, discussions, and interactive activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts that underpin these stories. Diverse themes such as morality, justice, resilience, and the human condition will be explored. Classic tales from the many varied regions of Africa will offer unique perspectives and insights. Students will have the opportunity to improve their critical thinking skills as they analyze the complexities of the dilemmas presented in these narratives. By examining characters' decisions and their consequences, students will uncover profound lessons applicable to a fractured and polarized contemporary society. This course will offer a transformative journey for those who are seeking to incorporate diverse narratives into daily life, for storytellers looking to enrich their repertoires, and for lovers of literature eager to explore new horizons. Students will take a voyage of discovery into the heart of African storytelling where ancient wisdom will meet modern interpretation and the power of storytelling will know no bounds.
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EL242043
Enjoy Poetry
Wednesday
11:00-12:00
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson and Timothy Pace
Summertime and the livin' is easy. Tim and Bob want to watch those catfish jumpin' high as the sky, but this class will meet most of the summer session. This course will continue as usual with a wide range of poets and poetry along with some videos and song lyrics and even bring-a-poem days. Students will tell you it is always an enjoyable time. Returning and new students are always welcome!
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EL242015
Aspiring Writers' Critique
Friday
1:00-3:00
May 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23
Instructor(s): Dorothy Moses
This course will be for students who are writing short stories, novels, memoirs, skits, and more. Students will give and receive gentle, constructive feedback on each other’s writing. For the best use of everyone’s time, students should email their writing (10 pages max) to the LLI office by Monday before each class. The LLI office will combine all submissions into one email and send it to all registered students for review during the week. Students can learn to be better writers by giving and receiving constructive feedback.
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EL242120
Banned Books, a Movie, and Popcorn
Wednesday
1:30-3:00
May 22
Instructor(s): Deb Hood and Linda Kerman
This course will present The ABCs of Book Banning, one of this year’s Oscar-nominated short film documentaries which explores restricted, challenged, and banned books in the nation’s schools. Its unique approach has students reading material which has been deemed inappropriate for them and then discussing it. In 2023 when the film was made, 38 states had banned 2,000 books; today, 41 states are banning 6,000 books. Students will have a chance to watch, eat popcorn together, and discuss this documentary together.
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EL242115
Baby X Discussion: Combining Thriller Writing and Cutting-Edge Science
Wednesday
2:00-3:00
May 22
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Instructor(s): Kira Peikoff
Science journalist and author Kira Peikoff is known for her incredible thrillers that incorporate mind-blowing high-tech, cutting-edge science related to DNA, life sciences, and bioethics. She has authored books including Mother Knows Best and No Time to Die. This course will be an author-led discussion of her new book: Baby X: A Thriller! When any biological matter can be used to create life, stolen celebrity DNA sells to the highest bidder–or the craziest stalker–in this propulsive thriller. In the near-future United States, where advanced technology can create egg or sperm from any person’s cells, celebrities face the alarming potential of meeting biological children they never conceived. Brilliantly plotted and terrifyingly prescient, Baby X is an unpredictable and relentless speculative thriller.
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EL242117
The Great Mr. Smith
Monday
11:00-12:00
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1
Instructor(s): Edward Blackwell
Lewis Foster's novel "The Gentleman from Montana" was never published. Frank Capra did not convince Gary Cooper to star in the novel's 1939 film adaptation, and the U.S. government desired to ban a movie that mentioned "political machines." Ironically, Foster's novel became "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," according to CNN, "the greatest political movie of all time." The National Film Registry tapped "Mr. Smith" in its first year of eligibility! It highlights the inner workings of government, American ideals, patriotism, outstanding literary conventions, love, loyalty, conscience, and human nature. It is, arguably, Stewart's finest work. Stewart, a real-life hero as well, is supported by an outstanding cast. Although the film is currently available online for no charge, this course will break the film into five segments in class to allow for discussion.
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EL242048
Memoir Writing
Tuesday
9:00-10:30
June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Suzanne Kelly and Tom Seaborn
Webster's Dictionary defines a memoir as "a narrative composed from personal experience” or “a written account of one's memory of certain events and people." In this course, students will record their memories focused on different topics and share their writing each week. Many times, a shared memory from one student brings back a long-forgotten memory for another student. Students who are interested in writing and the camaraderie of a small group will enjoy this course and can record memories for children, grandchildren, and friends to enjoy.
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EL242090
Obituary Writing Workshop
Tuesday
2:00-3:00
June 4
Instructor(s): Jennifer S. Moss
Transforming a solemn topic into an engaging experience, this course will focus on personal storytelling. Students will craft narratives about their lives, exploring life legacies and techniques to present these details effectively. Discussions will cover the significance and origins of obituaries, emphasizing what holds personal importance to each individual.
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EL242104
Mystery Novels Discussion: Whodunnit?
Wednesday
2:30-3:30
June 5, July 10, August 7
Instructor(s): Linda Kerman and Deb Hood
Reading an exciting mystery novel is the perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon. Students can try to outsmart the detectives as they read each novel prior to class and will discuss the suspects and their motives, as well as the actual clues and the ever-present “red herrings.” The first novel will be The Face of a Stranger, the first William Monk mystery by Anne Perry. Monk, a Victorian police detective hides the fact that he has lost his memory and his entire past as he works to solve a brutal murder. That he has forgotten his professional skills makes Monk’s efforts doubly difficult.
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EL242114
LLI Literary Society Feedback and Book Swap
Wednesday
1:00-2:00
June 26
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson, Martha Frickert, and Anita H. Prince
At the suggestion of participants, the Literacy Society is holding another in-person event mid-session to provide an opportunity for participants to share feedback with each other and the course instructors as well as to swap books if they choose.
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EL242121
The History of the Mystery: Mystery and Detective Fiction Through the Years
Friday
11:00-12:00
July 26
Instructor(s): Heather Weidner
Mystery and Who Dunnits have been popular since storytelling began. This course will discuss the history of the genre, its popularity, and its influences.
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FI242001
Low Impact Monday
Monday
9:00-10:00
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
$20
Instructor(s): Sherella Brown
Fitness that's not intimidating…just invigorating! This 60-minute class pairs moderate aerobics with exercises that are designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility using easy-to-follow movements. Classes combine seated exercises using weights to increase muscle strength with stylized walking patterns to boost cardiovascular endurance. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle and towel!
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FI242004
Sit and Be Fit Monday
Monday
10:00-10:45
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
$20
Instructor(s): Sherella Brown
This class is designed for individuals with restricted movement, difficulty standing, breathing, or other health issues but who still need to or want to exercise. Individuals exercise from a seated position, using weights and playground balls to help build strength and increase cardiovascular endurance. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle and towel!
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FI242030
Strength and Stretch Online
Monday
10:00-10:45
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
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$20
Instructor(s): Nicole Thomas-Jackson
This online fitness course will focus on strengthening muscles using hand weights, bands, and body weight. Over the course of 45 minutes, students will work their arms and legs and strengthen their core. Exercises will be both standing and sitting, so please have a chair available. Each class will end with an overall stretch to relax those hard-worked muscles. Be ready to strengthen and stretch in 45! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, appropriate shoes, and have a water bottle and towel handy. This is an online fitness course.
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FI242028
Gentle Yoga Monday
Monday
11:00-12:00
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
Stretch, strengthen, enliven, relax! This gentle yoga class offers students the opportunity to experience all of these. Focusing on gentle movement and breathwork, a greater sense of ease for body, mind and spirit is the intention. This class requires the ability to get up and down on the floor. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class.
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FI242006
Chair Yoga Tuesday
Tuesday
1:00-2:00
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
We live our lives within a familiar but limited comfort zone by staying away from both our physical and our mental edges. This would be fine, except that as we age these edges can close in considerably. Bodies can tighten. Strength and stamina can diminish. But by consciously bringing the body to its limits and holding it there gently, nudging it toward more openness, with awareness and sensitivity, the long slow process of closing in begins to reverse itself. The range expands as the edges move. Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient eastern healing art, this gentle yoga practice taps the simple power of breath and movement to ease pain and renew posture. It also rekindles the natural sense of well-being and joy of our youth. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class. Chair yoga is open to all.
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FI242009
Gentle Yoga Tuesday
Tuesday
2:30-3:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
We live our lives within a familiar but limited comfort zone by staying away from both our physical and our mental edges. This would be fine, except that as we age these edges can close in considerably. Bodies can tighten. Strength and stamina can diminish. But by consciously bringing the body to its limits and holding it there gently, nudging it toward more openness, with awareness and sensitivity, the long slow process of closing in begins to reverse itself. The range expands as the edges move. Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient eastern healing art, this gentle yoga practice taps the simple power of breath and movement to ease pain and renew posture. It also rekindles the natural sense of well-being and joy of our youth. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class. Gentle yoga requires the ability to get down on the floor.
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FI242017
Wednesday Fun Fitness
Wednesday
9:45-10:45
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
$20
Instructor(s): Nicole Thomas-Jackson
This course will be fun while students move, strengthen, and stretch while getting their heart rate up moving to music. This course will be appropriate for anyone who wants to move, strengthen their bodies, protect their joints, and HAVE FUN! A variety of cardio and strength work will be included as well as stretching, balance, and core. Weights, balls, and bands may be incorporated into the strength work. Modifications are always shared in class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear (workout sneakers - walking, running or cross trainer shoes - sturdy and supportive!), and bring a water bottle!
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FI242018
Sit and Be Fit Wednesday
Wednesday
11:00-11:45
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
$20
Instructor(s): Nicole Thomas-Jackson
This course will be for individuals with restricted movement, difficulty standing, or other health issues that make it difficult to engage in traditional aerobic activity but who still need to or want to exercise. Students will exercise from a seated position. The first 30 minutes are devoted to increasing the heart rate and developing cardiovascular endurance by moving to music. Weights, balls, or resistance bands will be used to build and maintain muscle strength. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle!
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FI242031
Chair Yoga Online
Wednesday
11:00-12:00
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
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$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient eastern healing art, this gentle and supportive class guides students through a series of flowing postures to improve strength, flexibility, breath and posture, creating greater ease in both body and mind. Chair yoga is open to all. This is an online fitness course.
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FI242015
Pilates, Sculpt, and Barre
Wednesday
2:30-3:30
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
This course combines several fitness components to help condition the body, build flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, and balance. Pilates emphasizes correct spinal alignment and breathing as well as strengthening the core muscle groups. Barre focuses on the lower body and core, developing strength and flexibility from the ankles up though the calves, knees, thighs, glutes, and abdominals. The Sculpting portion will address any muscle groups not covered by Pilates and Barre. Students should be prepared for moderate to occasionally intense exercise utilizing a small ball, hand weights, and exercise bands. Some time will be spent down on the mat and some standing. Students will need to bring their own yoga or Pilates mat to each class.
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FI242020
Zumba Gold Online
Thursday
8:30-9:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
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$20
Instructor(s): Tracey Brooks
The design of this course introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. This course is perfect for active older adults who are new to Zumba or looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Be ready to sweat and prepare to feel empowered and strong by the end of each class. This course focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and appropriate shoes. Also, have a water bottle and towel handy! This is an online fitness course.
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FI242005
Sit and Be Fit Thursday
Thursday
11:30-12:15
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
$20
Instructor(s): Sherella Brown
This course is designed for individuals with restricted movement, difficulty standing, breathing, or other health issues but who still need to or want to exercise. Individuals exercise from a seated position, using weights and playground balls to help build strength and increase cardiovascular endurance. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle and towel!
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FI242010
Chair Yoga Thursday
Thursday
1:00-2:00
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
$20
Instructor(s): Dorota Kawka
We live our lives within a familiar but limited comfort zone by staying away from both our physical and our mental edges. This would be fine, except that as we age these edges can close in considerably. Bodies can tighten. Strength and stamina can diminish. But by consciously bringing the body to its limits and holding it there gently, nudging it toward more openness, with awareness and sensitivity, the long slow process of closing in begins to reverse itself. The range expands as the edges move. Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient eastern healing art, this gentle yoga practice taps the simple power of breath and movement to ease pain and renew posture. It also rekindles the natural sense of well-being and joy of our youth. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class. Chair yoga is open to all.
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FI242034
Fun Cardio Fitness Online
Thursday
1:30-2:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
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$20
Instructor(s): Nicole Thomas-Jackson
This online fitness course will be a fun and convenient way to move, strengthen, and stretch. Students will learn WHY they should do certain moves or stretches as well as HOW to do them. This course will be appropriate for anyone who wants to move, strengthen their bodies, protect their joints, and HAVE FUN! It will include a variety of cardio and strength work, as well as stretching, balance, and core. Modifications will be shared with the class. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear (workout sneakers - walking, running or cross trainer shoes - sturdy and supportive!), and have water handy! This is an online fitness course.
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FI242007
Gentle Yoga Thursday
Thursday
2:30-3:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
$20
Instructor(s): Dorota Kawka
We live our lives within a familiar but limited comfort zone by staying away from both our physical and our mental edges. This would be fine, except that as we age these edges can close in considerably. Bodies can tighten. Strength and stamina can diminish. But by consciously bringing the body to its limits and holding it there gently, nudging it toward more openness, with awareness and sensitivity, the long slow process of closing in begins to reverse itself. The range expands as the edges move. Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient eastern healing art, this gentle yoga practice taps the simple power of breath and movement to ease pain and renew posture. It also rekindles the natural sense of well-being and joy of our youth. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class. Gentle yoga requires the ability to get down on the floor.
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FI242003
Low Impact Friday
Friday
8:30-9:30
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
Come join us for a true variety of fitness! Half of the class will be low impact cardio movement, followed by a little stretching, balance, and toning, using hand-weights and bands. This fusion will send you into the rest of your day feeling refreshed, energized and renewed. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear (workout sneakers – walking, running or cross trainer shoes – that are sturdy and supportive!), and bring a water bottle and towel.
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FI242029
Chair Yoga Friday
Friday
9:45-10:45
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
$20
Instructor(s): Linda McDorman
Rooted in the transformational power of this ancient Eastern healing art, this gentle and supportive course guides students through a series of flowing postures to improve strength, flexibility, breath, and posture, creating greater ease in both body and mind. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat to each class. Chair yoga is open to all.
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HS242003
Current Events Discussion
Wednesday
1:30-3:00
May 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 14
Instructor(s): Roy Dahlquist and Lee Winne
This course will encourage discussions of current events of international, national, state, and local importance. Instructors will provide an agenda of suggested topics that will be emailed to attendees by noon on Tuesday prior to class or may be picked up in the office. Students will be encouraged to introduce topics in class that they would like to add to the discussions. Instructors will conduct the course in the role of moderator rather than in the traditional role of an instructor. They will open each class with a short introduction of topics and then step into the role of moderator, sometimes taking a contrary view in order to stimulate thought and discussion among students. Differing opinions during the discussions will be respected.
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HS242641
The Guide to Essential Italy
Friday
9:30-11:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 9
Instructor(s): Timothy Pace
This course will continue featuring the epic travel adventure from The Great Courses and Smithsonian’s travel arm, Smithsonian Journeys, which will deliver a feast of cultural and historical riches. Students will explore Florence, Venice, the peninsulas, and various sites of historical and artistic significance in Italy.
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HS242671
The Son of an Underputter
Monday
11:00-12:00
May 20
Instructor(s): Bernie Henderson
This course will include vignettes from the instructor about growing up as the son of a rural funeral director, living in the funeral home as a child, and then returning to the funeral profession after a career in government.
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HS242292
Monuments Men
Tuesday
10:30-12:00
May 21, 28
Instructor(s): Kenneth D. Alford
Van Eyck's "Ghent Altarpiece," Michelangelo’s "Statue of Madonna and Child," and Vermeer's "The Artist in His Studio"; what happened to these celebrated artworks and other treasures procured by the Third Reich during the thirties and forties? This course will answer that question while telling a remarkable story of greed and avarice with war-torn Europe as its backdrop. More than fifty years of research and documentation have revealed the extent to which the German Forces stole from the land they occupied and portrays the American military as both liberators and plunderers themselves. Van Eyck's "Ghent Altarpiece" and Michelangelo’s "Statue of Madonna and Child" were featured in the movie "Monuments Men." The course will start by revealing fact verses fiction in this excellent movie.
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HS242660
The Causes of the Holocaust: Could They Have Been Altered?
Tuesday
1:00-3:00
May 21
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Instructor(s): Dr. Alan A. Winter
Historians bring biases to their work. What they include or exclude colors history as it happened, to the point that critical events may be trivialized or completely ignored, leading to incorrect interpretations and disastrous consequences. While “Wolf” and “Sins of the Fathers” are historical fiction, their accuracies contribute to the historiography of what is known about Adolf Hitler’s years from the time he was gassed during the Great War through Kristallnacht. This course will explore the events that led the Germans to the inconceivable and incomprehensible solution of how to deal with enemies of the state: exterminate them. George Santayana’s famous quote in 1905, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” is perhaps more valid today than any other time in recent memory. What lessons were learned from the rise of Naziism that can be applied to the Russian-Ukrainian War? What takeaways are our leaders ignoring that may edge us to the brink of an expanded war? And is genocide and the Holocaust the same thing?
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HS242089
Great Decisions
Tuesday
2:00-3:30
May 21, June 11, July 9
*$40
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson
This course will give students the opportunity to learn about and discuss topics related to important issues in world relations. A few examples of issues are relations with China, the Middle East, climate change, migration, the UN, and many others. Eight topics are provided annually by the Foreign Policy Association which are included in the newest edition of their Great Decisions book. The 2024 book may be optionally purchased through the office, and payment is due at the time of registration. The book is not required, and the instructor will supply each student with information on the topic for discussion. There is usually a video presentation followed by a group discussion of the topic. The topics for this term are as follows: May – Technology Denial and China-America Relations, June - NATO's Future, and July - Understanding Indonesia. Please note that this class will not meet in August.
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HS242667
The Lusitania and the Coming of WWI: When Visions Collide
Tuesday
2:00-3:30
May 21
Instructor(s): James Triesler
One hundred and nine years ago the Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine, and America was one step closer to war. Through the years, the facts have gradually been made public. Was the Lusitania a victim of war or was it sacrificed for something greater? This course will explore the way the sinking was presented in the newspapers, the manner it is taught in classrooms, and the modern interpretation of this catastrophic event.
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HS242002
Cultural Anthropology: American Vikings
Wednesday
9:00-10:30
May 22, June 5, 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21
Instructor(s): Annebel Lewis
This course will separate fact from fiction, evidence from "fake news", and myth from mischief. It will involve claims regarding the furthest and most controversial of the Vikings’ adventures to North America and after that into the North American imagination. Students will take a journey from the high seas of a millennia ago to the swirling waters and dark currents of the online world of today. In short, this course will explore how the Norse sailed into the lands and imagination of America.
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HS242368
Local Government in Chesterfield County
Friday
1:00-2:00
May 24
Instructor(s): Dr. Joseph P. Casey
This course will share how the local government is working in Chesterfield County. Students will learn from the Chesterfield County Administrator about what the focuses are for this year, what is new, and what is planned for the future. There will be time for questions.
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HS242668
Remembering D-Day
Monday
2:00-3:30
June 3
Instructor(s): James Triesler
Eighty years have passed since the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy. This course will discuss the planning, logistics, and individuals involved in the greatest amphibious assault in the history of modern warfare.
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HS242481
Amendments to the United States Constitution
Tuesday
9:30-11:00
June 4, 11, 25, July 2
Instructor(s): Dr. John Lemza
Since the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788, there have been 27 amendments to the basic document. These began as safeguards for individual liberties and expanded as American society evolved over time to ensure that the form of government reflected the American way of life. Together they describe a dynamic people, and individually they serve as milestones along the road of liberty and equality. This course will examine the background of each amendment, unpacking its origin, intent, and its relationship to the Constitution. As Americans move through a new century and American society and culture continue to change, can the 28th be far away?
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HS242605
Introduction to US Air Force History: Part 1
Tuesday
1:30-3:30
June 4, 11, 25, July 2
Instructor(s): Randall L. Lanning, Colonel, USAF (Retired)
This two-part series will survey the history of the US Air Force from the earliest beginnings of flight through the end of the Cold War as well as the First Gulf War. The course will progress chronologically, and include an overview of evolving technological aviation advancements, organizational changes, aircraft roles and missions, major air-related military operations, and famous personalities associated with Air Force history. This course (Part 1) will cover material through the end of World War II and Air Force independence, and Part 2 is planned for the fall session. Each class will be supported by related slides and videos. A general knowledge of 20th Century world history will be useful for students.
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HS242657
Intro to the United States Constitution
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
June 5
Instructor(s): Dr. John Lemza
This course will focus on the structure of the Constitution and highlight the content of the founding document and amendments. This will be a unique intergenerational and interactive opportunity, as elementary-age students from the Classical Conversations Charter Colony community will be invited to attend and participate.
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HS242673
Chimborazo Hospital and Chimborazo Hill
Thursday
9:30-10:30
June 13
Instructor(s): Waite Rawls
The huge Civil War hospital on Chimborazo Hill was famous enough to deserve its National Park Service site and museum. Why? This course will present the hospital, its size, description, and service, as well as touch on some of the other Civil War hospitals in Richmond. A whole lot of other things which are important in Richmond history happened at Chimborazo or nearby, so these events will also be discussed.
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HS242617
No Time to Grieve Documentary
Monday
10:00-12:00
June 17
Instructor(s): Peppy Jones
This course will present and discuss No Time to Grieve, a new documentary on coal mining in Midlothian. The triumphant and tragic story of the first commercial coal mines in America is told through the experiences of the nation's first coal barons and the hundreds of slaves who built their mines and later risked their lives alongside poor whites and immigrants in a dangerous and deadly search for an oily, black rock. Students will see how the coal mines of Chesterfield County Virginia transformed the railroads and industries of a young nation, helping it spread its wings in westward expansion. A small train stop named Midlothian (formerly Coalfield, Virginia) was turned into a thriving community. That progress came at a steep price, in both blood and dollars. More than 500 men, many of them African American slaves, died harvesting coal from the county's mines turning the dark shafts and passageways into open grave sites and creating a modern-day mystery when a local developer in 1986 stumbled upon the shallow graves of 226 skeletons adjacent to two of the oldest coal mine sites.
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HS242672
The Civil War on the James River
Monday
1:00-2:30
June 24
Instructor(s): Scott Williams
This course will highlight actions on the James River from 1862 to 1865. Among the topics covered will be the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, the Appomattox River Raid, The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, and ironclads on the James at the Battle of Trent's Reach. Students will learn about some of the lesser-known actions of the war that occurred near Richmond.
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HS242670
The Naranjo Wars
Tuesday
12:00-1:00
July 2
Instructor(s): Rick Kinnaird
It wasn’t until the 1980s that the Mayan glyphs were deciphered that archaeologists began to understand the history of the city states that made up the ancient Maya. One such set of conflicts known as The Naranjo Wars will be the subject of this course with recent photos from the principal cities involved: Naranjo, Holmul, and Tikal.
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HS242492
Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring
Tuesday
10:30-12:00
July 9
Instructor(s): Kenneth D. Alford
Hermann Göring was the second most powerful figure in the Nazi Party which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. This course will give students glimpses into the lifetime of this greedy, art-loving Nazi leader who accumulated a vast and dazingly array of paintings, precious jewels, and many other object’s d’art – four trainloads worth. At war’s end the much-decorated U.S. 101st Airborne Infantry converged on this dazzling treasure trove. Following the age-old adage of “to the victor belong the spoils of war” the rendezvousing American soldiers helped themselves to the crème de la crème of the dazzling collection. The remainder of this collection was gathered by the American Army and dispersed, some as far away as the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
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HS242659
Archaeological Discoveries: Return to Luxor and The Valley of the Kings
Tuesday
2:30-3:30
July 16, 30
Instructor(s): Rick Kinnaird
This course will be a journey through a few archeological discoveries. KV5, the resting place of the sons of Ramses II, is the largest tomb in the Valley of The Kings. It was rediscovered and its true size learned in 1995. Its fragile condition has kept it closed to the public for decades. The instructor and a small group were granted special access to see the 150 known chambers, and students will have a chance to see photos and hear firsthand stories. Secondly, the magnificent Tomb of Horemheb (KV57), general to Tutankamun and later pharaoh, will be shared as well as Horemheb’s temple at Saqqara. Both are well preserved and provide insight into religious beliefs in the New Kingdom.
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HS242661
The Crucible: WWI and the Making of WWII Leaders
Wednesday
10:00-11:00
July 17
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Instructor(s): Amanda Williams
World War I was a crucible for the future political and military leaders of World War II. For men like Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Erwin Rommel – and many more – their personal experience of World War I shaped their leadership styles and strategic vision during World War II. Love them or hate them, it is impossible to truly understand them without understanding their pasts.
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HS242663
The First Battle of Bull Run: All Green Alike
Monday
1:00-2:30
July 22
Instructor(s): Gerry Germond
On July 16, 1861, the Union 90-day volunteer army under Major General Irvin McDowell set out from Washington, D.C. The army was made up of around 35,000 troops with great enthusiasm and little training. The Confederates under General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, equally green, were positioned behind Bull Run Creek west of Centreville. President Abraham Lincoln had told McDowell, “You are green, it is true: but they are green also. You are all green alike." The President's supposition was tested in the First Battle of Bull Run.
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HS242496
A Rich History: A Journey into the Education of the Coloreds in Midlothian
Tuesday
9:30-11:00
July 23
Instructor(s): Audrey M. Ross
This course will take students on a journey into the education of the Coloreds during the first 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was passed, 1865-1965.
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HS242381
Adventures of Hiking the Camino in Europe
Tuesday
1:00-3:00
July 30
Instructor(s): Robert Abbott
The Camino is a series of paths and trails in Europe that all converge in the city of Santiago in northwest Spain, the resting spot for the bones of St. James. Since the 11th century, pilgrims have hiked the Camino to cleanse their souls. In more recent times the hike has changed from purely religious reasons to more spiritual and social reasons. This course will be great for students who are interested in hiking the Camino as well as those just interested in learning more about the history and background of the Camino. There will be time for questions at the end!
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HS242662
The Indochina Wars and Vietnam, 1945-75
Tuesday
1:00-2:15
July 30
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Instructor(s): Christopher L. Kolakowski
American involvement in Vietnam was part of a series of wars that emerged in Indochina after World War II. This course will explore those conflicts, which lasted for 30 years from Japan's surrender through the Fall of Saigon in 1975.
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HS242664
Picturing the Civil War
Monday
9:30-11:00
August 5
Instructor(s): Dr. James Brookes
Civil War soldiers did not only fight, march, and camp. They also entered a creative struggle to represent and record the conflict often relying upon visual culture as an effective means by which to convey the experiences of war. Some, in line with popular depiction of warfare, created romantic illustrations to justify their cause. Others abandoned these strategies in search of new ways to communicate war’s violence.
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HS242665
Virginia Museum of History and Culture Library Orientation
Tuesday
2:00-3:30
August 13
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Instructor(s): Dr. James Brookes and Matthew Guillen
This course will orient students to the history, scope, and use of the research library collection at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC). Comprised of over nine million items including rare books, diaries, correspondence, newspapers, and more, the collection can be used to tell stories spanning thousands of years of Virginia history, from the perspectives of a range of communities and persons. From the skilled genealogist to the amateur historian to the curious visitor, the VMHC library is open to all, those researching family history or a historic home, writing a history blog or a piece of historical fiction, and anyone who would simply like to read the mail of Virginians past. There is a separate in-person tour of the VMHC library in the Special Events category. Students are invited to enjoy the online orientation course first, but it’s not required to attend the tour.
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HS242669
America in 1876: Election in Peril, Culture in Tumult, Wild and Scary Times
Tuesday
9:30-11:00
August 20
Instructor(s): Dr. John Partridge
This course will present America’s Centennial Year of 1876, a year with bizarre combinations of a roiling and fiercely challenged national election joined by the second Industrial Revolution, Western Indian wars, and cultural upheaval.
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HW242406
Low Back Pain
Monday
10:00-11:30
May 13
*$15
Instructor(s): Thomas Neviaser, MD
This course will present the basis for low back pain, a review of the anatomy, mechanisms that cause pain, diagnosing the pain, tests to confirm the diagnosis, and treatments available. There will be time for questions! The instructor’s book: “The Way I See It: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Common Orthopedic Conditions” is available for students through an optional course fee at the time of registration. The book includes 90 orthopedic conditions and is written solely for the layperson. It is a very helpful guide to educate people not only for their own interests but preparing them to speak to their doctors intelligently about their aches and pains.
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HW242342
Beginning Tai Chi A
Monday
12:30-1:15
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Damir Strmel
Please Register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course is for any students who are having issues with balance, cognitive health, stress levels, chronic pain, elevated blood pressure, and/or the ability to fall asleep at night. Tai Chi may be right for their health, equilibrium, and vitality. Students will engage body and mind in this interactive and instructive course. Tai Chi can be many things. It is a walking meditation; a means to understanding the range and limits of the body; an activity for the improvement of balance, mental focus, and breathing; a stress reducer; and a beautiful art form. In essence, it is the energetic expression of the mind's intent through the body. Classes will explore all these aspects, encouraging students to find their own path through "playing" Tai Chi. The Yang Style Simplified 24 Form will be used to explore Tai Chi principles and provide a framework for a range of movements in this course. All are invited to breathe, learn, and play while creating a personal journey through Tai Chi.
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HW242355
Beginning Tai Chi B
Monday
1:30-2:15
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Mary E. Gutberlet, M.Ed.
Please Register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. This course is for any students who are having issues with balance, cognitive health, stress levels, chronic pain, elevated blood pressure, and/or the ability to fall asleep at night. Tai Chi may be right for their health, equilibrium, and vitality. Students will engage body and mind in this interactive and instructive course. Tai Chi can be many things. It is a walking meditation; a means to understanding the range and limits of the body; an activity for the improvement of balance, mental focus, and breathing; a stress reducer; and a beautiful art form. In essence, it is the energetic expression of the mind's intent through the body. Classes will explore all these aspects, encouraging students to find their own path through "playing" Tai Chi. The Yang Style Simplified 24 Form will be used to explore Tai Chi principles and provide a framework for a range of movements in this course. All are invited to breathe, learn, and play while creating a personal journey through Tai Chi.
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HW242426
Basic Qigong
Monday
2:30-3:30
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Walter and Patricia Jackson
This course will provide an introduction to Qigong (Chi Kung). Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of self-massage, meditation, and meditative exercise. It is a lot like yoga which strengthens, adds flexibility, enhances the nervous system, and reduces stress. A very long time ago Chinese scholars and priests were studying every aspect of the mind and body. They used this knowledge combined with the arts of acupressure and acupuncture to create Qigong.
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HW242382
Music and Dementia: Power of Communication
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
May 15
Instructor(s): Rachel Lawson
Music can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease, allowing for self-expression and engagement, even after dementia has progressed. Music can be powerful. Studies have shown music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle stages of the disease. Even in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may be able to tap a beat or sing lyrics to a song from childhood. Music provides a way to connect, even after verbal communication has become difficult. This course will provide an engaging presentation on dementia and music.
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HW242386
Intermediate Tai Chi: Yang Style 24 Form
Wednesday
12:00-12:45
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Instructor(s): Mary E. Gutberlet, M.Ed.
This course is not for beginning Tai Chi students. It is for students who have previously received instruction in the entire Yang Style 24 Form either at LLI or elsewhere. It is for students who have mastered the basic body, foot, and hand/arm movements and are comfortable doing the 24 Form. The focus of this course is to explore the nuances of graceful, fluid, coordinated, and seamless movement through Tai Chi play. Students will continue to focus on balance, range of motion, stress reduction, and breathing. Particular attention will be paid to mindfulness and expression of energy. Qi Gong will also be a part of the continued Tai Chi Journey.
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HW242352
Beginning Tai Chi Review and Practice
Friday
11:00-11:45
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Mary E. Gutberlet, M.Ed.
This course is a supplement to Beginning Tai Chi A (taught by Damir Strmel) and Beginning Tai Chi B (taught by Mary Gutberlet). It is an opportunity to work with Mary Gutberlet to review and practice what is covered during the Beginning Tai Chi courses. The focus will be on basic body, foot, and hand/arm movements of the 24 Form. Breathing and flow of energy will also be emphasized. Continued review and practice will add to the flow, grace, and seamless movement of the execution of the 24 Form.
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HW242343
Intermediate Tai Chi: 42 Form and Sword Form
Friday
1:30-2:30
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Damir Strmel
This course is for students who have had at least one session of Beginning Tai Chi, or the equivalent, and would like to delve deeper into the exploration of chi (a.k.a. Qi), the bioelectrical energy that animates the human form. The Mixed-Style 42 Competition form will be used to expand the students’ vocabulary. The final 15 minutes of the class are optional and are dedicated to learning a short 16-movement Sword Form.
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HW242340
Hands Only CPR A
Tuesday
12:00-1:30
May 21
Instructor(s): Kimberly Rideout
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Hands-Only Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. The American Heart Association estimates that every year 475,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Hands-Only CPR is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (at home, at work, or in a park). Hands-Only CPR can save lives. The Fire and Life Safety Educator with Chesterfield Fire and EMS will teach students this life-saving skill. There will be time for questions!
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HW242341
Hands Only CPR B
Tuesday
2:00-3:30
May 21
Instructor(s): Kimberly Rideout
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. Hands-Only Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. The American Heart Association estimates that every year 475,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Hands-Only CPR is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (at home, at work, or in a park). Hands-Only CPR can save lives. The Fire and Life Safety Educator with Chesterfield Fire and EMS will teach students this life-saving skill. There will be time for questions!
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HW242445
Staying Safe at Home
Wednesday
11:00-12:00
May 22
Instructor(s): Jaime Smiley, MS, OTR/L, CAPS
A majority of seniors wish to age in place in their homes. This course will review a variety of strategies and modifications to help seniors stay safe and independent in their homes as long as possible. From very simple, low-cost options to more extensive and expensive options, this course will have a little something for everyone!
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HW242262
Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
Thursday
11:00-12:00
May 30
Instructor(s): Kim Fisher and Dr. Tara Ruth, Audiologists
This course will present the basics of hearing loss and strategies for managing tinnitus. The causes of tinnitus and how it affects people differently will also be discussed. Students will learn about various treatment options including the new Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device.
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HW242381
Guided Meditation: Confidence Booster
Friday
10:30-11:15
May 31
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Instructor(s): Pamela Biasca Losada
The focus of this course will be an immersive guided meditation to boost confidence. After a brief introduction to the topic, students will be guided through a guided meditation to help strengthen confidence and show up as their most ideal self. Students should be sure to have a quiet environment with no distractions. A journal and pen as well as the use of headphones or earphones are highly recommended. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
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HW242393
Aging and Ageism in Society and Self
Thursday
10:30-12:00
June 6, 13
Instructor(s): Wayne Swatlowski
This discussion-based course will involve students listening to and sharing personal wisdom and insights as aging persons. The first class will focus on the importance and benefits of a positive attitude toward aging. The second class will highlight the presence of ageism in society and the negative effects this ‘ism’ can have on our aging process. The content presented will be taken from the writings of experts in the field and based on scientific studies conducted with older persons. Students who have access to Netflix are encouraged to watch the documentary series, “Live to 100: Secrets from the Blue Zones.”
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HW242429
End of Life Decision Making
Thursday
12:00-1:00
June 6
Instructor(s): Jeffrey Litt, DO
Dr. Litt will outline decision-making processes that often arise during end-of-life circumstances, as well as ethical issues when more than one party is involved. Ethical dilemmas approaching the end of life commonly revolve around decisions to withhold or withdraw interventions or treatment. By exploring the dilemmas surrounding these conditions, students may come to a better understanding of the conflicting issues.
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HW242407
Knee Conditions
Monday
10:00-11:30
June 10
*$15
Instructor(s): Thomas Neviaser, MD
This course will present the basis for knee problems and pain, a review of the anatomy, mechanisms that cause pain, tests to confirm the diagnosis, treatments (i.e., arthroscopy and total knee replacements), and complications. There will be time for questions! The instructor’s book: “The Way I See It: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Common Orthopedic Conditions” is available for students through an optional course fee at the time of registration. The book includes 90 orthopedic conditions and is written solely for the layperson. It is a very helpful guide to educate people not only for their own interests but preparing them to speak to their doctors intelligently about their aches and pains.
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HW242365
Healthy Habits for the Brain and Brain Games
Tuesday
10:00-11:00
June 11
Instructor(s): Rachel Lawson
For centuries, it has been known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize physical and cognitive health throughout life. This course will share how research is showing the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices. Students will also have fun engaging in brain games to help challenge their brains.
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HW242436
Senior Living Continuum
Tuesday
1:00-2:00
June 11
Instructor(s): Jaime Smiley, MS, OTR/L, CAPS
This course will examine options for health services and senior living. Types of services available at different healthcare and senior living communities will be reviewed. This information will then be connected to insurance and payment options. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of the options that are available in the greater Richmond area as well as be prepared with questions to ask providers as they navigate the healthcare continuum.
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HW242435
Strength Training Significance in Aging
Friday
1:00-2:00
June 21
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Instructor(s): Eric Levitan and Dr. Katie Starr
Muscle mass begins declining from age 30, accelerating after 60. This reduction in muscle and strength contributes to issues like falls, age-related ailments such as type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis, diminished quality of life, and independence loss. Nevertheless, solutions exist! Involvement in strength training can enhance balance, mobility, and bone density, counteracting the progression of diseases. It also boosts mood, sleep, and brain health. Research shows that strength training is one of the most significant factors in maintaining a high quality of life and independence. In this course, students will discover ways to foster behavioral change and make exercise a habit, even in a virtual world.
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HW242444
Better Hearing Boosts Memory and Improves Relationships!
Thursday
1:30-2:30
June 27
Instructor(s): Debra Ogilvie, Au.D.
Memory and cognitive processing are intertwined with the brain's ability to listen, and there are disparities in auditory perception between men and women. This course will discuss all the challenges associated with untreated hearing loss, age-related processing issues, and the obstacles created when men and women interpret speech and sound differently. Students will learn how to improve their hearing, boost their memory and improve their relationships!
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HW242389
Understanding Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Monday
10:30-12:00
July 1
Instructor(s): Kimberly Felder
How are health and hearing related? This course will help students understand hearing loss, over-the-counter aids, and the connection to overall health. What will happen if hearing loss is left untreated? Why do some people hear but not understand? These questions will be discussed in this course.
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HW242446
Stress Management Bingo
Wednesday
11:30-12:30
July 3
Instructor(s): Valerie Fowlkes
This course will be for anyone who wants to be a stress buster! Stress Management Bingo will offer insights as well as the opportunity to take a break. Every bingo square represents a typical stressor, “pending deadlines,” or a coping technique such as “deep breaths.” This game will help identify irritants while checking off squares to alleviate frustration. Students may find their zen here!
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HW242408
Shoulder Conditions
Monday
10:00-11:30
July 8
*$15
Instructor(s): Thomas Neviaser, MD
This course will present the basis for shoulder pain, a review of the anatomy, tests to confirm the diagnosis, complications, and treatments for rotator cuff disease, dislocations, arthritis, and other conditions. There will be time for questions! The instructor’s book: “The Way I See It: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Common Orthopedic Conditions” is available for students through an optional course fee at the time of registration. The book includes 90 orthopedic conditions and is written solely for the layperson. It is a very helpful guide to educate people not only for their own interests but preparing them to speak to their doctors intelligently about their aches and pains.
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HW242366
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday
10:00-11:00
July 16
Instructor(s): Rachel Lawson
In the United States alone, more than six million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and 11 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in the community; however, no one has to face this disease alone or without information. Students will learn about the basics of Alzheimer's Disease and what the journey may look like for someone living with the disease.
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HW242392
Suicide Prevention: Raise Your Voice
Thursday
10:00-11:30
July 18
Instructor(s): Melissa Ackley and Kevin Skellett
It is more probable to encounter someone in an emotional or mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. This course will present the facts about suicide, help students learn how to identify someone in crisis, and how to connect them with the help they need.
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HW242380
What Comes After Menopause?
Friday
12:30-1:30
July 26
Instructor(s): Lauren Cook, NP
Health concerns among senior women commonly include osteoporosis, breast cancer, diabetes, and hypertension, but there is so much more than that. This course will cover many of the gynecological problems senior women experience that do not often come up in conversation.
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HW242443
Disability and Ableism from the Middle Ages to the Present
Thursday
10:30-12:00
August 1, 8
Instructor(s): Wayne Swatlowski
People with disabilities have endured a long history of persecution from trauma including therapies, sexual violence, and forced sterilization (eugenics) to medical experimentation and extermination. In the first class, students will learn about the early attitudes toward people with disabilities and the inhumane treatment they experienced; the many forms of disabilities; and some helpful suggestions for communicating with disabled people. The second class will focus on the different expressions of ableism in our society or discrimination against persons with disabilities; written reflections from the disabled community regarding their experiences of ableism and how to avoid contributing to this “ism”; and the do’s and don’ts of becoming an ally. Prior to the course, students may want to watch the Netflix series, "Special" starring Ryan O'Connell who wrote and starred in this movie about his own experience of navigating life with cerebral palsy.
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HW242440
Aging and Dementia
Tuesday
10:00-12:00
August 6
Instructor(s): Sabrina Cohen
This course will cover cognitive and language changes normal for aging vs. changes with the onset of dementia. Students will also learn dementia prevention tips, types of dementia, dementia stages, how to deal with dementia behaviors, improving functional independence and quality of life for persons with dementia, tips to reduce caregiver burden and burnout, and an introduction to the Montessori Method for Dementia Care.
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HW242409
Dry Needling: What It Is and How It Works
Thursday
2:30-3:30
August 8
Instructor(s): David Reynolds, PT, DPT
Dry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. This course will go over how the procedure is performed, who and what ailments are appropriate for it, and how it can be a game changer in reducing pain and improving overall function in some individuals.
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HW242437
Dementia Stages and Strategies
Tuesday
1:00-2:30
August 13
Instructor(s): Jaime Smiley, MS, OTR/L, CAPS
Navigating dementia is difficult. The intricacies of such a complex diagnosis may seem overwhelming. This course will examine the stages of dementia, explore the clinical features of each stage, and identify practical strategies that families and caregivers can use to continue to connect with loved ones.
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HW242367
Warning Signs of Dementia
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
August 14
Instructor(s): Rachel Lawson
This course will give students an in-depth look into the warning signs of dementia diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease specifically, and when a person should consider a medical evaluation. During the course, students will hear from experts and persons living with dementia and gain a better understanding of what are typical age-related changes vs. common warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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IA242999
Orientation for New Members
Monday
10:30-12:00
May 13
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez
This course is for new members who want to know some inside tips on how to make the most of LLI membership. Current members who have never attended an orientation are also welcome! This New Member Orientation will conclude with a tour of the building. Any members who cannot make it to Orientation should just stop in the office anytime for answers to any questions!
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IA242100
Monthly Member Birthday Celebration
Tuesday
12:00-12:30
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13
Instructor(s): LLI Social Committee
The monthly member birthday celebrations are designed to CELEBRATE the life of each member. Members are encouraged to attend during their birth month and invite family and friends to share in the birthday celebration. All members are welcome to celebrate each month with the LLI family! Cake and smiles will be provided. No need to register. Just put it on the calendar!
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IA242077
Workshop for LLI Instructors
Tuesday
2:00-3:30
May 14
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez
This workshop will have two primary objectives: 1) To increase the connectivity and collegiality among LLI faculty, and 2) to share ideas about ways to improve the LLI experience for both faculty and students. First-time and experienced faculty members will find something of value in this workshop. Members who are instructing this session or plan to in a future session are invited and welcome!
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IA242997
Q&A for Current Members
Thursday
11:00-12:00
May 16
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez
This course is for members who have questions or just want a better understanding of how things work at LLI. Join this question-and-answer session to get the latest update on the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield. A demonstration of the chair lift will also be provided with step-by-step instructions and even a chance to take a ride!
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IA242005
May Luncheon
Thursday
12:00-1:30
May 23
$5
Instructor(s): LLI Social Committee
This month’s luncheon will celebrate Memorial Day! Entertainment will be provided by the YAHA Players with a performance of The Adventures of Bat Guy. Be sure to sign up in the office to participate. Sponsored by Always Best Care and Prudential.
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IA242006
June Luncheon
Thursday
12:00-1:30
June 27
$5
Instructor(s): LLI Social Committee
This month's luncheon will celebrate Juneteenth! Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to sign up in the office to participate.
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IA242007
July Luncheon
Thursday
12:00-1:30
July 25
$5
Instructor(s): LLI Social Committee
This month's luncheon will celebrate summertime! Entertainment will be provided by LLI's very own Smothered Brothers, Ken Carlson and Tim Kisner. Be sure to sign up in the office to participate. Sponsored by the Spring Arbor Senior Living.
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IA242110
10-year Member Celebration
Friday
12:00-1:30
August 9
Instructor(s): Rachel Ramirez and LLI Board of Directors
This will be a wonderful celebration for all members who have been with LLI for ten years or more! The Class of 2014 will be honored this year with a brief presentation. Members who have been with LLI for ten years or more should register if they can attend.
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IA242008
August Luncheon
Thursday
12:00-1:30
August 22
$5
Instructor(s): LLI Social Committee
This month's luncheon will celebrate the end of summer! Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to sign up in the office to participate. Sponsored by Chesterfield Heights.
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LA242015
Conversational German
Monday
2:00-3:30
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 8, 15, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Alan McCrea
Students will have an opportunity to read and converse in German. Some knowledge of the language will be helpful; however, all levels of expertise are welcome. Time will be spent on pronunciation, building vocabulary, forming sentences, and some useful grammar. In the earlier sessions, fifteen minutes to a half hour at the start of each session will be devoted to beginning concepts as necessary. No textbook is required.
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LA242022
Reading Arabic Script Words: An Easier Way
Tuesday
11:00-12:30
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
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Instructor(s): Charles Barron
This course is designed for students who do not speak or understand Arabic. It is also for students who already have introductory Arabic listening skills. The goal for students will be to translate Arabic Script words and sentences into English. Please note that this process will enhance learning Arabic if/when students use applications such as Duolingo.
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LE242178
Continuing Genealogy: Beyond the Basics
Monday
10:30-12:00
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Bette Kot
This course will help students add biographical material that will not only please the reader but increase research skills and appreciate life in other times. Newspapers and military records will be investigated, and students can consider producing gifts for the holidays or any special occasion.
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LE242236
Easy Appliqué Pillow
Monday
1:30-3:00
May 13, 20, June 3
Instructor(s): Anne Moderegger
During this course, students will design and create a pillow using appliqué. The base material is cotton. Simple forms will be used to attach pictures (which will be transferred to attachable material by the instructor), ornaments from fabric, or whatever is possible. The instructor will provide the materials to make the pillows, but students will need to bring some supplies. Students will attach the appliqué using needle and yarn, and each pillow will be unique and special. A supply list will be available at registration and outside the office before class.
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LE242294
Bridge Basics
Wednesday
9:30-10:30
May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 26, July 3
Instructor(s): Randall Kaker
This course will present the basics of playing bridge including the rules, scoring, evaluating a hand, bidding, and play strategies. This course is for students who have never played bridge and for those who have learned and forgotten what they once knew. No conventions will be taught. Experienced players can register for the weekly group activity to play bridge together. After attending this course, new students may be ready to join the weekly group as well!
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LE242032
Needleworkers United
Wednesday
1:30-3:30
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Instructor(s): Shelvey Smith
This will be an opportunity for students to learn to knit or crochet with needleworkers of all ability levels! Those who need help getting started, those who are looking to develop knitting or crocheting skills, and those who just like to work in the company of others are all welcome to join this enjoyable and close-knit group.
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LE242295
Crafting PhD: Project Half Done
Thursday
11:00-12:30
May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15
Instructor(s): Mary Kay Anderson
This will be a monthly opportunity for students who enjoy making craft projects to work on something new or their projects that are half done. Students will be invited to bring their projects to each class and work on them together while making new friends.
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LE242143
Beaded Lanyard for LLI Name Tag
Monday
12:30-3:30
May 20
$5
Instructor(s): Donna Whitfield
This course will present the basics of stringing a necklace while making a beaded lanyard for an LLI name tag. Each student should bring their name tag to this class (and all other classes). The course fee will cover all materials, including a wide variety of bead color options. Detailed instructions will be given at the beginning, so punctuality is preferred.
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LE242298
Honeybee 101
Wednesday
10:30-12:00
May 22
Instructor(s): Conner Parrish
In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn about the vast complex social world of the honeybee and become educated about how they impact our environment.
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LE242252
Genealogy Discussions
Wednesday
2:00-3:30
May 22, 29, June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 24, 31, August 7, 14
Instructor(s): Steve Kunnmann
This course will provide an open-forum opportunity to discuss each student's genealogy progress. Students will share successes, problems, methods, suggestions, and more.
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LE242297
Fun With Chair Volleyball
Tuesday
1:00-2:30
May 28
Instructor(s): Barbara Clinedinst
This course will be an introduction to the fun that can be had playing Chair Volleyball. A few main rules will be shared along with a few demonstrations for serving and passing. Students will learn how and where they can play this fun sport locally!
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LE242296
Explore More in Shenandoah National Park
Monday
11:00-12:00
June 3, 17, July 1, 15, 29, August 12
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Instructor(s): Shenandoah National Park Rangers
In this online course, many different topics relating to Shenandoah National Park will be presented. The education team in Shenandoah will take turns presenting, and they will each present on a topic of their choice relating to Shenandoah National Park. Students will learn something new about the park’s flora, fauna, history, and more. Each week will be a different topic on Virginia's only National Park, and students can plan to enjoy as few or as many as will fit into their schedule this summer.
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LE242299
Rediscovering the Vast World of Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
June 12
Instructor(s): Conner Parrish
In this course, students will learn about the vast world of pollinators and other beneficial insects that keep ecosystems in balance. A hands-on workshop (LE242300) will proceed after the lecture where students will be able to make their very own native pollinator hive to attract beneficial native bees to a garden plot at home! Students can register for either or both courses.
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LE242300
Native Pollinator Hives
Wednesday
12:00-1:00
June 12
$20
Instructor(s): Conner Parrish
In this course, students will make their very own native pollinator hive to attract beneficial native bees to a garden plot at home! Students can also register and attend the lecture portion of this course (LE242299). The course fee will provide all the supplies.
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LE242276
Balloon Twisting 101
Monday
1:00-2:30
June 24
$8
Instructor(s): Wayne Swatlowski (a.k.a Basa the clown)
This fun, hands-on course is a must to round out lifelong learning! Students will learn from Basa, a Summa cum Laude graduate from Clown College, how to twist balloons into funny hats, dogs, cats, swords, flowers, bunnies, and much more. This new talent will surely dazzle grandchildren, family, and friends. It is a skill that is not even taught in Ivy League schools. The balloons and foam clown noses will be provided. The course fee will provide the pump. Students are asked to choose a clown name to be used in the class. Come, twist and shout, and have some fun!
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LE242284
Macrame for All: Beginner and Intermediate
Tuesday
9:30-11:30
July 16, 23, 30
$12
Instructor(s): Shawn Hicks
This course will be for new and returning macrame students. The first class will cover the Square Knot and Larks Head Knot. The second class will cover the Clove Hitch Knot. During the third class, new students will continue to practice or begin a small wall-hanging project that can be continued at home for additional practice. During all three classes, return students will spend time completing a macrame project of their choice, such as a plant hanger, dreamcatcher, or wall hanging using previously learned knots and pattern methods. The course fee will cover all materials needed for the project.
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LE242301
The Art and History of Pressed Flowers A
Wednesday
10:30-12:00
July 17
$25
Instructor(s): Conner Parrish
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. In this hands-on course, students will have the opportunity to learn and create with pressed flowers. The lecture will cover the history of this ancient art form followed by a step-by-step demonstration on how to professionally press flowers like a pro. Each student will receive their very own flower press to take home and will get to create one handcrafted pressed flower notecard as well. The course fee will provide all the supplies.
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LE242302
The Art and History of Pressed Flowers B
Thursday
10:30-12:00
August 1
$25
Instructor(s): Conner Parrish
Please register for only one session (A or B) to allow all students a chance to participate. In this hands-on course, students will have the opportunity to learn and create with pressed flowers. The lecture will cover the history of this ancient art form followed by a step-by-step demonstration on how to professionally press flowers like a pro. Each student will receive their very own flower press to take home and will get to create one handcrafted pressed flower notecard as well. The course fee will provide all the supplies.
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LS242147
Crafts for Community
Wednesday
1:30-3:00
May 15, June 26, July 17, August 21
Instructor(s): Mary Jane Murphy
This will be an opportunity to join other LLI members in making craft items to be given to the local community. All craft supplies are provided by LLI members, and the finished products will be donated to various local organizations and communities. The project ideas and supplies will be prepared in advance for the students, so students can just register and attend to join in the fun of this enjoyable service opportunity. Making people smile and feel loved is always the goal!
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LS242145
Mobility Transportation Services in Chesterfield County
Thursday
9:30-10:30
May 16
Instructor(s): Billie Darlington
Mobility Services in the Community Engagement and Resources department is focused on improving existing transportation options and coordinating a community-wide transportation service network comprised of transportation providers to meet the community needs of Chesterfield County. Persons in need may include older adults (60+), people with disabilities, and low-income individuals without personal vehicles. This course will provide an overview of the services available including how to register and use the Access on Demand and Access Chesterfield transportation programs.
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LS242169
Chesterfield Council on Aging
Thursday
9:00-10:30
May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22
Instructor(s): Chesterfield Council on Aging Leadership Team
The Chesterfield Council on Aging seeks to enhance the quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities through education, advocacy, and community service. The Council is comprised of county residents and professionals from all industries who are dedicated to actively supporting the mission. Most meetings include a guest speaker on topics relevant to older adults, updates from council committees, and a time of informal networking. The Chesterfield Council on Aging also publishes a Resource Directory of Services for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities in Chesterfield County. The directory is intended for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families, caregivers, professionals, and providers of services. The directory contains contact information and websites of Chesterfield County Human Service Departments, agencies, and organizations (both for-profit and nonprofit) that provide services and resources for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. The directory is available in the LLI hallway outside the office and in Spanish upon request. Register for this course to attend the monthly meetings and meet some amazing people!
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LS242160
Selling a Home: Tricks of the Trade
Thursday
1:00-2:30
May 23
Instructor(s): Diane Andrews
Home sellers have only one chance to make a great impression with potential buyers when selling a home. A few easy ideas, in advance, can make the process much smoother and relieve the stress of last-minute changes. This course will share some of these "Tricks of the Trade" ideas to help students keep track of what can be done in advance of selling a home.
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LS242196
Senior Living Solutions and the Senior Playbook
Friday
10:00-11:00
May 31
Instructor(s): John Krug and Brandi Friday
This course will provide knowledge gained through extensive experience observing the common frustrations and distractions that often accompany the search for senior living solutions. Recognizing the stress this process can place on families, the instructors have developed a comprehensive resource called the "Senior Playbook." This invaluable guide is designed to empower both sons and daughters who find themselves at the crossroads of making decisions about their senior parents' living arrangements.
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LS242095
The Subconscious Mind
Monday
10:00-11:30
June 3, 10
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael J. Wriston
This course will provide students with an overview of the nature of the subconscious mind and provide suggestions, techniques, and other ways to enlist its positive support and quell or even eliminate its sometimes negative and disruptive chatter.
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LS242192
Introduction to End-of-Life Planning
Thursday
9:30-11:30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Instructor(s): Reamey Belski
This course will be an introductory conversation on a range of topics related to adequately preparing for the final stage of life. Students will engage in meaningful discussions and practical exercises to address key components of end-of-life planning. Topics will include legal considerations such as estate planning, wills, advance directives, and power of attorney. Additionally, students will explore legacy projects, funeral planning, home funeral planning, green burial, and grief support. These discussions can empower individuals to create a unique plan that resonates with their values. The goal is that everyone will emerge better prepared to face the inevitable with grace, ensuring their preferences, instructions, and legacy endure in a manner reflective of their unique life’s journey.
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LS242172
Mercy Mall Emergency Food Bags
Thursday
1:30-2:30
June 6, August 22
Instructor(s): Beckey Huddleston
Mercy Mall may be the first place a case manager stops to help a homeless individual or family, and it lessens the burden on them when an emergency snack pack is provided. As a group, the students in this course will assemble non-perishable snack packs in gallon-size Ziploc bags. Those bags can include the following: a small water bottle, granola bars, flat tuna packs, raisins, cracker packs, individually wrapped fork and napkin sets, and a kind, encouraging note. Students are welcome, but not obligated, to bring any of the items that are listed here. LLI may have a collection drive leading up to the classes.
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LS242178
Chesterfield Fire and EMS: An Overview of Your Fire and EMS Department
Thursday
1:00-3:00
June 13
Instructor(s): Keith Chambers
In this course, students will get an overview of the operations of Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Chesterfield Fire and EMS is not all about fires or EMS incidents. They are an "all hazards" organization that provides many facets of emergency response. Students will learn exactly what hazards the men and women of CFEMS are trained to perform, where fire stations are located, why they are there, and where in the future they may go. Learn how they use data, metrics, and history to view county call load growth and assist with future growth. See how a top-notch, professional fire and EMS department of over 600 employees and over 55,000 calls per year maintains a solid reputation and a respected culture throughout the region and state.
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LS242197
Disability Law Center of Virginia: Advocacy and Multicultural Access Services
Friday
10:00-11:30
June 14
Instructor(s): Lydia English
This course will introduce the Disability Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) which is the designated protection and advocacy agency for individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students will learn how they raise awareness about legal rights through education, outreach, and training. Additionally, dLCV provides individualized technical assistance, advocacy services, information, referrals, and sometimes legal representation in selected situations. For more information about their services, the website is www.dLCV.org.
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LS242085
Becoming an Optimist
Monday
10:00-12:00
June 24
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael J. Wriston
This course will provide students with an overview of optimism, and its benefits, as well as a plethora of practical techniques for nurturing or expanding it.
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LS242069
VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites: A Guide to Aging Well
Tuesday
10:00-11:00
June 25
Instructor(s): Bonnie Scimone
Finding local support services for seniors and caregivers is as simple as the click of a mouse! This course will share information and demonstrate how to use SeniorNavigator, an online directory that lists 26,000+ resources that help older adults remain independent and support family caregivers. Students will learn how to find information about health and aging issues, financial concerns, legal questions, caregiver support, housing and assisted living communities, and much more. Additionally, specific information on Chesterfield County's partnership with SeniorNavigator will be shared.
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LS242157
Planning Final Arrangements
Wednesday
1:00-2:30
June 26
Instructor(s): Susan Campbell
Along with financial and estate planning, one of the best gifts that can be given to loved ones is pre-planning for final arrangements. Losing a loved one is a difficult time. Prearranging the funeral eases the stress and guesswork for families and ensures that final wishes are honored. Students will learn about the important steps to provide this gift for their loved ones through an overview of the information and concerns when planning. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
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LS242090
Life-Changing Habits
Monday
10:00-11:30
July 1, 8
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael J. Wriston
This course will provide students with an overview of the power of habits and examples of 13 life-changing habits, as well as practical techniques for developing good habits and getting rid of bad ones.
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LS242194
Chesterfield County Public Library Librarians with Resources
Wednesday
10:00-12:00
July 10
Instructor(s): Cindy Arnold
Librarians from Chesterfield County Public Library will be available during this course to assist with any library-related needs. Students who need a library card will be able to have one issued during the class. Students who need help with Libby will be able to find that in this class. The Librarians will also be able to help with questions about other library resources. This will be a drop-in format and not a formal lecture or discussion. Students will be encouraged to come anytime during the class and stay as long as they like.
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LS242195
Supporting Loved Ones in Grief: A Compassionate Guide
Tuesday
1:00-2:00
July 16
Instructor(s): Jennifer S. Moss
This course will be an interactive presentation on how to support a friend in grief or caring for a loved one. Preparing for and losing a loved one can be overwhelming and knowing how to provide meaningful support to those experiencing grief is invaluable. Students will explore practical strategies and heartfelt approaches to offering comfort and assistance during difficult times. Key topics will include understanding the grieving process, effective communication and active listening, practical ways to offer support, navigating sensitive conversations, and self-care for caregivers and supporters.
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LS242191
Compassion and Choices: Care and Choice at the End of Life
Thursday
1:00-2:30
July 18
Instructor(s): Wayne Swatlowski, Cryst'l Scheer, Fred Soltow, and Dr. Robert Perkins, MD
Compassion and Choices is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most active nonprofit working to improve the healthcare system so as to avoid needless pain and suffering by expanding options and empowering people to be in charge of their own end-of-life care which reflects their values, priorities, and beliefs. This course will explore the current end-of-life options available for terminally ill patients and focus on defining Medical Aid in Dying (M.A.I.D.) and the status of this compassionate option in Virginia.
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LS242091
Overcoming Impatience: What Causes Impatience and How to Overcome It
Monday
10:00-12:00
July 22
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael J. Wriston
This course will provide students with an overview of the nature of impatience and a wide array of techniques, habits, and other ways to diminish, control, or even eliminate it and perhaps become notoriously patient.
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LS242158
Planning Final Arrangements
Thursday
1:00-2:30
August 8
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Instructor(s): Susan Campbell
Along with financial and estate planning, one of the best gifts that can be given to loved ones is pre-planning for final arrangements. Losing a loved one is a difficult time. Prearranging the funeral eases the stress and guesswork for families and ensures that final wishes are honored. Students will learn about the important steps to provide this gift for their loved ones through an overview of the information and concerns when planning. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
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LS242084
Deepening Relationships
Monday
10:00-11:30
August 12, 19
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael J. Wriston
This course will provide students with the opportunity to review, discuss, and even practice some of the practical ways to deepen relationships.
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PR242099
Science and Theology
Thursday
9:30-11:00
May 16, 23, June 6, 27, July 11, 18, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Timothy Pace
This course will coordinate science with cherished beliefs in religion and philosophy. Students will study artificial intelligence and paranormal activities, both from a scientific point of view and a religious point of view. There is always time at the end for questions and discussion.
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PR242002
Bible Discussion of the Psalms
Thursday
2:00-3:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Mike Pagel and Mark Grubbs
This non-denominational Bible course will focus this summer on a verse-by-verse discussion of a variety of Psalms that will be selected by the students. One of the ancient church fathers, Athanasius of Alexandria (c. 300), wrote, “Whatever your particular need or trouble, from the book of Psalms you can select a form of words to fit it, so that you...learn the way to remedy your ill.” Dr. Timothy Keller in his introduction to his devotional on the Psalms says, “Every situation in life is represented in the book of Psalms. Psalms anticipate and train you for every possible spiritual, social, and emotional condition – they show you what dangers are, what you should keep in mind, what your attitudes should be, how to talk to God about it, and how to get from God the help you need. They put their undeviating understanding of the greatness of the Lord alongside our situations, so that we may have a due sense of the correct proportion of things.” Newcomers are always welcome. No prior knowledge of the Bible is required. Students should bring a Bible in printed or digital form to each class.
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PR242100
The Chosen
Wednesday
10:30-12:00
June 26
Instructor(s): Rachel and Lucas Ramirez
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. The first three seasons have been released and are available to watch for free at https://watch.thechosen.tv/. This course will introduce students to The Chosen by watching and discussing the first episode of season one.
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PR242096
Power of Myth and Aesthetics
Monday
10:00-11:30
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
Instructor(s): Jim Knego
Joseph Campbell called mythology the "song of the universe" put into tune by a thousand different cultures and peoples. With myth, all experiences can be empowering. Without it, life can seem just a meaningless series of ups and downs. Aesthetics is a branch of Philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and its importance in the development of the world. This course will explore both!
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PR242087
The Roman Catholic Mass and Scripture
Monday
10:30-12:00
August 5, 12
Instructor(s): Joanna Lurie, MS, MT(ASCP)
Why do Catholics say what they say and do what they do at Mass? Almost everything said and done in the Roman Catholic Mass comes from Scripture. Students will be invited to take a walk through the Mass and see for themselves.
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SE242186
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ (VMFA) Elegance and Wonder Tour
Friday
2:00-3:00
May 17
$10
Instructor(s): Kathy Parrish
This guided tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ (VMFA) Elegance and Wonder Exhibition will be a real treat. Members will explore Masterpieces of European Art from the Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III Collection, one of the most revered private collections in America, now on loan at VMFA! This vast display of art includes rich oil paintings by preeminent 17th- and 18th-century European artists such as the Brueghel family, Canaletto, Franz Hals, Peter Paul Rubens, and more. This installation invites the viewers to experience the work of art in the manner they would have been displayed in an 18th-century palace. Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 1:00PM. Members can choose to drive directly to 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220. The tour will start promptly at 2:00PM and last approximately one hour. Food will not be included in the trip fee but will be available for purchase in the VMFA Best Café for anyone who wants to go early or stay after the tour. Carpools could arrive back at LLI by 4:00PM. The trip fee will cover the cost of the guided tour and must be paid at the time of registration.
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SE242189
Virginia Museum of History and Culture Julia Child Tour
Wednesday
10:00-11:30
May 22
$17
Instructor(s): Maggie Creech
Julia Child is best known as a transformative American chef who brought French food to the masses, but her story goes far beyond that. Students on this tour will experience the "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and take a journey through her life, touching on her childhood in California and her service in the Office of Strategic Services, as well as exploring her relationship with Paul Child and the moments, recipes, and hurdles that shaped her later career and celebrity. In addition, this guided tour will include some Virginia connections to Julia’s story, interactive smelling stations, and photo opportunities in a recreation of her iconic “The French Chef” television show set. Finally, the tour guide will expand the story into a “sampler platter” of their favorite Virginia food items on display in other galleries which should whet the appetite for a return visit! Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 9:00AM. Members can choose to drive directly to 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220. There is paid parking available in the deck (not included), and there is ample free street parking around the museum. Tour will start promptly at 10:00AM and will last approximately one and a half hours. Carpools could arrive back to LLI by 12:00PM unless they choose to have lunch downtown. The trip fee will cover admission into the museum and guided tour of the exhibit.
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SE242191
Walden 3 Performance by the YAHA Players
Monday
1:00-2:00
June 10
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson
Two friends have been working at boring, meaningless, low-paying jobs and in desperation come up with a plan to make their lives much happier. They remember reading Thoreau's Walden in college and deciding that the solution to their problem is to imitate Thoreau, they become farmers. They buy the cheapest farm they can afford, an abandoned 120-acre farm in northern Maine for $15,000, and hope to overcome a few minor obstacles. They have to convince their big-spending families to become Maine farmers; they have more debt than income; and they know nothing about farming. Can this crazy idealistic plan bring them happiness or total disaster? This play by Vic Thompson will reveal the answers!
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SE242156
John Marshall House Decorative Arts Tour: Isn't It Lovely!
Friday
10:00-11:00
June 14
$10
Instructor(s): John Marshall House Museum Educator
Preservation Virginia began stewarding the John Marshall House in the early 20th century and opened it as a public museum in 1913. Across the decades, objects and furnishings once belonging to the Chief Justice and his family found their way back to the 1790 home. Today, Preservation Virginia is proud to own and care for approximately 50% original collections items in the John Marshall House. This tour will explore primary source documentation that illustrates how Marshall’s tastes changed over time, the international and cultural influences reflected in his furnishings and objects, and the significance of the fluid use of domestic spaces in the early years of the new nation. While these items traveled near and far to line the halls and walls of the Marshall House and demonstrated the wealth of their owner, each plate, sofa, and crystal was meticulously cared for by the enslaved workforce in the home. How do the decorative arts of the John Marshall House reflect cultural and design norms and aesthetics of the period, while also exhibiting the inequities of the institution of slavery? This tour will last approximately 50 minutes and will require full mobility from all students due to the staircases, though chairs can be stationed throughout the home for those who need to sit. The trip fee covers admission. Members can choose to drive directly to 818 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23219. Metered street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A public parking lot is also available two blocks away on 9th and Clay Streets. The main entrance into the John Marshall House is in the back via the garden. Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 9:00AM. Tour starts at 10AM and will conclude around 11AM unless there is a need to split the group up, which will be communicated accordingly to stagger by 30 minutes. Carpools could arrive back to LLI by 12PM or choose to grab lunch together somewhere in the city or on the way home.
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SE242113
VA Holocaust Museum Guided Tour
Friday
10:00-12:00
June 28
Instructor(s): Matthew Simpson
A trained docent will take participants on a guided tour of the Virginia Holocaust Museum’s (VHM) permanent exhibits. Located on the first floor of the museum, the core exhibits narrate the complex and sobering history of the Holocaust. The VHM tells the story of the Nazi genocide of Europe's Jews, with a focus on survivors who became Virginians in the aftermath of the Second World War. Students will be encouraged to participate by asking questions and offering their own personal stories and insights. Benches are available throughout the tour. Walking shoes are suggested. The museum is accessible. Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 9:00AM. Members can choose to drive directly to 2000 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223. Tour will start promptly at 10:00AM and will last approximately two hours. Carpools could arrive back to LLI by 1:00PM unless they choose to have lunch downtown.
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SE242164
Company's Coming Band Concert
Monday
2:30-3:30
July 8
Instructor(s): Kate Conn
This will be a special concert of Old Time Appalachian and Americana music and songs from the Company's Coming Band. This trio of musicians is sure to entertain with banjo, mandolin, guitar, autoharp, banjo uke, and harmonica. A wooden "Limberjack" will even make an appearance and dance to the music. All three band members sing, and two- and three-part harmonies are their joy! They'll put a smile on every face and get every foot tapping!
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SE242126
Agecroft Hall and Gardens Tour: Myths, Legends, and Folktales
Wednesday
10:30-11:30
July 17
$12
Instructor(s): Katie Reynolds
This will be a guided tour with Matt Roulett in character as a member of the Dauntesey family for a lively retelling of English and Celtic tales. Members will experience storytelling as guests in the house during the mid-17th century. Some standing and walking will be required on this tour. The trip fee will cover a guided tour and must be paid at the time of registration. Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 9:45AM. Members can choose to drive directly to 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA 23221. The tour will start promptly at 10:30AM in the museum lobby and last approximately one hour. After the presentation, there will be plenty of time to explore the museum exhibit, and gardens independently. Carpools could arrive back at LLI by 12:30PM.
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SE242193
Annapolis Tour: Anchors Aweigh!
Friday
7:00-7:00
August 2
$180
Instructor(s): SignaTours
Annapolis is one of America’s most historic cities. Many of its houses and public buildings are more than two hundred years old. In fact, Annapolis has more surviving Colonial buildings than anywhere in the country. Many exciting discoveries will be made in this historic seaport community. This tour will start off with a visit to the United States Naval Academy for their “Anchors Aweigh” Tour that focuses on the history of the USNA’s beloved song, Anchors Aweigh. Students will learn the fascinating history of Charles Zimmerman, the Navy’s beloved Music Director, who composed the song. The tour will begin with a discussion in the Visitor Center, a walking tour that highlights the buildings on the Yard, and end with a musical recital by the Naval Choir or Naval Academy Band! Please make sure to bring a Photo I.D. Lunch will be included at the Naval Academy Officers’ Club. In the afternoon, it’ll back on board the coach for a Guided, Riding Tour that will highlight the Grand Georgian Mansions of Annapolis, St. Johns College, and the City Dock area. A stop will be made at the World War II Memorial which encompasses 48 granite pillars and 22 panels that are etched with the 6,454 Marylanders killed in the war. Time and weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to explore the quaint downtown shopping area along the water. The Trip Fee will include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, “Anchors Aweigh Tour of the US Naval Academy, lunch at the Officers’ Club, guided riding tour of Annapolis, tax and gratuity for meal, refreshments aboard the motorcoach, and driver and guide gratuity.
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SE242154
The 16 Valves Tuba-Euphonium Quartet Concert: Movies and TV Shows
Wednesday
12:00-1:00
August 7
Instructor(s): Ken Carlson
Yes, four low brass instruments can provide beautiful music in four-part harmonies!! This popular group will return to the LLI stage to play theme songs and tunes from movies and television. This will be a name-that-tune format, and students will hear it and guess what show it's from. As the music progresses, the name of the show will be revealed. Everyone is sure to be reminded of several pieces of fun music from earlier days.
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SE242190
Virginia Museum of History and Culture Library Tour
Thursday
10:30-12:00
August 15
Instructor(s): Dr. James Brookes and Matthew Guillen
This tour will orient students to the history, scope, and use of the research library collection at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC). Comprised of over nine million items including rare books, diaries, correspondence, newspapers, and more, the collection can be used to tell stories spanning thousands of years of Virginia history, from the perspectives of a range of communities and persons. From the skilled genealogist to the amateur historian to the curious visitor, the VMHC library is open to all, those researching family history or a historic home, writing a history blog or a piece of historical fiction, and anyone who would simply like to read the mail of Virginians past. There is a separate online orientation of the VMHC library in the History category. Students are invited to enjoy the online orientation course first, but it’s not required to attend the tour. Members who wish to carpool should meet inside LLI at 9:30AM. Members can choose to drive directly to 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220. Tour will start promptly at 10:30AM and will last approximately one and a half hours. Carpools could arrive back to LLI by 12:30PM unless they choose to have lunch downtown. The museum does not charge admission for the library.
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SE242192
Midlothian Library Tour
Wednesday
2:00-3:00
August 21
Instructor(s): Jess Harshbarger
Midlothian Library is located in the historic, unincorporated Village of Midlothian. The library is adjacent to the Millworks at the Green Complex, which provides a unique village atmosphere rarely found in a suburban setting. The library serves a thriving residential community and is within walking distance of several county schools, a branch of Brightpoint Community College, and the YMCA. It’s also right around the corner from LLI! This walking tour of the new Midlothian Library by branch manager Jess Harshbarger will include a behind-the-scenes look at Chesterfield County Public Library’s first automated materials handling machine.
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SE242171
Literary Society Celebration
Friday
1:00-2:30
August 23
Instructor(s): Bob Ferguson, Martha Frickert, and Anita H. Prince
This will be the culminating event and celebration of the Summer 2024 Literary Society. The event is planned to both recognize Literary Society participants as well as to include other LLI members by showcasing this session's theme: "Bio Picks." Current participants, future participants, and anyone with an interest in the theme are welcome to register and attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
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WG242004
Cards and Games Monday
Monday
1:00-3:00
May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
Instructor(s): Fran Judd and Carolyn Goble
This is an opportunity to exercise the mind and make new friends while playing a variety of games such as Rummikub, Triple Play, Skip-Bo, Five Crowns, Pinochle, Mexican Train Dominoes, and Bunco. Students who are unfamiliar with a game will be welcomed and taught the rules.
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WG242013
Spades
Tuesday
11:00-1:00
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Anne Clendenin and Bev Davidson
Spades is an enjoyable card game! The spades card game is similar to bridge but much easier to learn and play. This group makes the game enjoyable while learning and continuing to play together each week. All levels of experience are welcome, even those who have never played before. Players are expected to be on time and to not leave early.
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WG242001
Social Bingo Tuesday
Tuesday
1:00-3:00
May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Instructor(s): Fran Judd and Arthur Goldberg
This is not typical BINGO! It's so much more than diagonal, straight across, and four corners. This group plays with over 200 different patterns, which can be challenging and is lots of fun! Students bring their own markers and dimes. Cards are provided.
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WG242006
Cards and Games Wednesday
Wednesday
1:00-3:00
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Instructor(s): Carolyn Goble and Virginia Maloney
Keep your mind alert and make new friends while playing a variety of games such as Rummikub, Triple Play, Skip-Bo, Five Crowns, and Mexican Train Dominoes. If you don't know how to play, no problem. We'll teach you!
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WG242009
Mah Jongg
Thursday
9:30-11:30
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Instructor(s): Marilyn Mare and Mary Jane Murphy
Players should be experienced in playing the American version of the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg. This game of skill, strategy, and calculation also has a certain degree of chance.
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WG242010
Bridge
Friday
9:00-12:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Diane Carter and Randall Kaker
Players should be experienced in basic contract Bridge. The rules of play will be determined by the group in the first class. Players are expected to be on time and not leave early.
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WG242007
Hand and Foot and Triple Play
Friday
10:00-12:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Mary Jane Murphy
Hand and Foot and Triple Play are forms of Canasta. Hand and Foot is a card game for four players, two sets of partners to a table. A Hand is 11 cards, and a Foot is 11 cards. Each player must play their Hand before they can play their Foot. The game is won by the partners who have both played their foot and agree to go out. Triple Play uses three hands and requires formation of additional Canastas. Come learn and play!
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WG242002
Social Bingo Friday
Friday
1:00-3:00
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor(s): Donna Whitfield and Arthur Goldberg
This is not typical BINGO! It's so much more than diagonal, straight across, and four corners. This group plays with over 200 different patterns, which can be challenging and is lots of fun! Students bring their own markers and dimes. Cards are provided.
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