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Spring 2018 Featuring: New Horizons Band | Brown Bag Lunches | Trips | and MORE! outr each & engaGement

Our History Outreach & Engagement’s LLI was originally established in 1996 within the Department of Social Work to provide non-credit leisure learning opportunities for adults. In 2014, the program was transitioned into James Madison University Outreach & Engagement (O&E) to be housed within a department which oversees all non-credit programming, and whose mission of providing access to those seeking educational or personal growth more purposefully aligned with that of the LLI. With full university support, the LLI is wholly integrated within O&E - dedicated to continuing education, community engagement and partnerships. As such, O&E is committed to the success of the LLI and has invested significant resources in order for it to flourish under this new leadership.

Outreach & Engagement’s

Lifelong Learning Institute Spring 2018 Course Catalog Session A: January 29 - March 2 Session B: March 12 - April 13 Session C: April 16 - May 18

LLI Preview of Spring Classes and Events Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. (Snow Date: January 11)

Lucy Simms Educational Center 620 Simms Ave, Harrisonburg,VA 22802

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Become a Member Join our members in their effort to live life to the fullest! Free one year membership for all new members $20 annual membership fee for returning members You must be a member of the JMU-LLI in order to register for courses and trips. Upon receipt of membership, members agree to receive all LLI correspondence via email. Become a member today by calling us at (540) 568-2923 or email us at [email protected]

Register Register for courses and trips online at www.jmu.edu/lli $35/course unless noted otherwise OR Mail the inserted registration form accompanied by the course or trip fee and membership fee, if applicable, to: James Madison University Lifelong Learning Institute 127 West Bruce Street MSC-9006 Harrisonburg,VA 22807

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Courses

The Vikings: Out of the Mist

Courses Session A: January 29 - March 2 Day Mondays

Tuesdays

Time

JMU Ice House

12:30 - 3:50 p.m.

Woodland Design: Naturalistic Botanical Arrangements

Sunnyside Retirement Community

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Tai Chi: Staying Healthy

JMU Ice House

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Human Harmony: A Choral Sampler

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Your Story, Your Legacy

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rolling in Dough: Artisan Bread Baking

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Water and the Human Narrative: A Journey of Discovery Practicing Sustainability: With Benefits Now and For Future Generations The Fifties and Sixties in Science Fiction Film

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. English Paper Piecing: Portable Quilting 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

A Deep Psychological Look at the Statue of Liberty

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

New Horizons Band

Literary Cafe: Dramatic Interpretation for Performance and Fun From Cathedrals to YouTube: The Sounds of Western 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Civilization 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Fridays

Location

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Vikings: Out of the Mist

Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays

Course

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zentangle®: Create, Relax, and Have Fun

Asbury United Methodist Church American National University

Understanding the impact of the Vikings in shaping western culture is increasing. As the first Europeans to visit and settle in North America, who were they? This class first looks at the Vikings in their Scandinavian homeland, and then discusses their impact in shaping the history of Europe and, in particular, France (Normandy), England, Ireland and western Russia. Instructor: Clarence Geier was a professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at JMU for nearly 40 years, where he taught courses on Native Americans, Celts, and Vikings, among others. He has conducted research in the historical and prehistoric archaeology of Virginia, with six edited books to his credit. Suggested Reading: The World of the Vikings by Richard Hall Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m., January 29 - February 26

Woodland Design: Naturalistic Botanical Arrangements

American National University

Participants will learn how to modify, treat, and use woodland materials (logs, branches, roots) as a unique foundation for botanical and floral arrangements through demonstration and hands-on activities. Learning how to use mosses, lichen, mushrooms, seedpods, and other “woodland finds,” participants will create two living botanical arrangements with texture, drawing inspiration from nature. Instructor: Tamara Gibson is a botanical and floral designer and landscape design consultant. She is the co-founder and director of the Artisans of Port Republic, and a member of the Artisan Trail Network - Harrisonburg-Rockingham and the Arts Council of the Valley Additional Fee: $35 to course assistant for materials Mondays 12:30-3:50 p.m., January 29 - February 19

JMU Ice House

Tai Chi: Staying Healthy

JMU Ice House JMU Ice House Ragtime Fabrics American National University Trinity Presbyterian Church JMU Ice House

Falls threaten the safety and independence of older adults. There is research that tai chi has health benefits including reduction in falls, improvements in strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, bone density, sleep problems, hypertension, and depression. Students will be introduced to the basic principals of tai chi. Instructor: Dr. Helmut Hirsch is a retired professor of Biology at State University of New York at Albany, and studied tai chi for many years at the Asian Arts Group. Mondays 1:30-3:00 p.m., January 29 - February 26

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Human Harmony: A Choral Sampler

Learn about the history of choral music, hear recordings, and participate in a singalong! Each session delves into a different aspect of choral music, including English Cathedral music, works by Johann Sebastian Bach, and more! Instructor: Kimberlea Daggy hosts All Things Considered on WMRA and Airplay on WEMC. She has given scores of pre-performance lectures for various organizations in the country, including the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Additional Fee: $5 to course assistant for music Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., January 30 - February 27

Your Story,Your Legacy

Everyone has a story to tell.Through instruction on life story work, exercises, and themes, participants will organize and write life stories from the heart. The group will learn from and inspire each other while sharing stories and recalling memories. Sharing your legacy one story at a time can be easy and rewarding. No writing experience necessary. Instructor: Teresa Townsend is a personal historian and photo organizer. She has her certification in Reminiscence and Life Story Work from the University of Wisconsin - Superior, is a certified Guided Autobiography instructor, and a member of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers. Additional Fee: $10 to course assistant Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., January 30 - February 27

Rolling in Dough: Artisan Bread Baking

Participants will explore methods and techniques of bread baking using starters, poolish, bigas, and enriched doughs. All classes will be hands-on and teach kneading, stretch and fold, shaping, scoring techniques, and baking with steam. Participants will receive their own starter with instructions in feeding, plus recipes to make wonderful sourdough boules, baguettes, foccacia, and ciabatta at home. Instructors: Carolyn Frank, Kay Acker, and Sarah Jones have been baking bread of all kinds for their families and friends for years. They attended baking and cooking classes at Wade’s Mill in Raphine for many years until the miller and chef retired. Additional Fee: $20 to course assistant for ingredients Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., January 30 - February 27

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Courses

Water and the Human Narrative: A Journey of Discovery

The Fifties and Sixties in Science Fiction Film

Practicing Sustainability: With Benefits Now and For Future Generations

English Paper Piecing: Portable Quilting

Recognition of the importance of water and human evolution, by necessity, involves an extended voyage of discovery that begins with early human activity and extends to modern times. Along the way, we will examine the roles of the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans, as well as the rivers of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and America. When finished, a new dimension of the human experience will lay before us. Instructor: David K. McQuilkin taught history and political science at various colleges and universities for more than 41 years. He was a faculty member at Bridgewater College for 24 years and is now a faculty emeritus. Suggested Reading: Oceans in World History (Explorations in World History Series) by Rainier F. Buschmann Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., January 31 - February 28

Sustainability is discussed with urgency in the news today, but these reports are confusing and difficult to translate into daily life. This course will show specific practices that support household and community sustainability in an urban/suburban setting. We will discuss what “sustainability” actually means and how non-sustainable suburban status symbols can be a problem. Instructor: Dr. Donna Armstrong was a professor of Public Health for 16 years, with a focus on community and environmental sustainability. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., January 31 - February 28

The 1950s and 1960s are sometimes seen as polar opposite decades; the first as buttoned-down, smooth, corporate, and quiet; the second as wildly hedonistic and out of control. Popular films suggest something else: continuing disquiet, multiple trains of thought, subtle analysis of a difficult period when man stared into the abyss. This course will use four science fiction films, which were box-office successes, as tools to probe the popular culture of these two decades, during which many of the sensibilities of the modern era were formed. Instructor: Morgan Liddick is an archivist at the Augusta Military Academy Museum. A graduate of the University of Washington and the University of California, he has been a U.S. Foreign Service officer in various countries and has taught U.S. History and Western Civilization in Texas and Colorado. Wednesdays 1:30-4:00 p.m., January 31 - February 21 Join us in learning the art of English Paper Piecing. This form of quilt piecing uses paper shapes covered in fabric to form the designs. We will talk about using hexagons, diamonds, triangles, and other shapes to form different designs. We will explore the traditional thread basting and the modern glue basting. This type of quilt piecing is great to work on at home or on the go. Instructor: Shellie Gum leans toward modern quilting, using jewel tones and batiks, and can’t seem to get enough. She owns a long-arm quilting machine, the Baby Lock Crown Jewel on a Momentum frame, and loves using it! Additional Fee: $35-45 supply list from Ragtime Fabrics Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., February 1 - March 1

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Courses

A Deep Psychological Look at the Statue of Liberty

Discussion topics will include the history of the Statue of Liberty and her Egyptian roots; the archetypal goddess energy of this particular statue; the psychological meaning of Liberty; the meaning of statues to the alchemists and in the collective unconscious; the feminine principle and its presence/absence in the collective; and the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty in the United States today. The course is approached from the point of view of Jungian psychology. Instructor: Pamela Beverage, Ed.D., LPC has completed more than ten years of post-doctoral studies in Jungian psychology and has a Jungian psychotherapy practice in Harrisonburg. Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., February 1 - March 1

New Horizons Band

The New Horizons concept of making music provides a non-intimidating environment for you to begin or resume playing an instrument. It offers you the chance to play the instrument you have always dreamed about and to progress at your own rate. You can even practice with the band for a couple of weeks free before you commit! Instructor: Dr. Will Dabback holds degrees in Music Education from West Chester University and the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. He served as an instructor and conductor of first the New Horizons program at the Eastma School of Music in Rochester, NY. Thursdays 3:50-5:30 p.m., January 18 - April 26 Fee: $100 for the entire semester or pro-rated per semester. First semester free for new band members.

Literary Cafe: Dramatic Interpretation for Performance and Fun

Participants will workshop dramatic readings of poetic and dramatic selections of their choice, or by selecting material provided by the instructor. Over a few weeks, we will work as a collaborative group to share, critique, and polish our readings with different exercises on articulation, diction, and interpretation. Our final class will be a celebration of our work with our invited guests at a local cafe or restaurant for dramatic reading and coffee and dessert. Instructor: Pam Yates is an Associate Professor of English at Blue Ridge Community College, and teaches ESL, Composition, and World Literature. Thursdays 4:00-6:00 p.m., February 1 - March 1 Additional Fee: $5-10 for final class outing

From Cathedrals to YouTube: The Sounds of Western Civilization

We will look into a series of representative works from the art-music tradition beginning in the late renaissance. We will connect the sounds with the context of ideas and human development shaping those compositions. The class will examine the works of Josquin’s Ave Maria, Palestrina’s Pope Marcellus Mass, J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, and Tan Dun’s Internet Symphony N. 1. Instructor: Pedro Aponte is an Associate Professor of Musicology at James Madison University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, his areas of research including Nationalism and Music, Theology Aesthetics, and Music and Religion. Fridays 9:30-11:30 p.m., February 2 - March 2

Zentangle®: Create, Relax, and Have Fun

Zentangle® is a meditative art form in which participants create beautiful images from repetitive patterns called tangles. There is no right or wrong in Zentangle®, just beauty. Students are encouraged to discover, explore, and embrace their individual styles. The individual “artist” in each student is encouraged and given an opportunity for expression. In this class, students will learn new Zentangle® patterns, tangles, and the 11-step method behind Zentangle®. No special artistic ability is needed. It’s fun, creative, and relaxing! Instructor: Jennifer Cottrell is a certified Zentangle® teacher. Additional Fee: $15 to course assistant for supplies Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m., February 2 - March 2

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Courses

Session B: March 12 - April 13 Day Mondays

Tuesdays

Time

Fridays

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Russian Silver Age: 1890-1920

JMU Ice House

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Avenue of Invasion: The March to Antietam, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C.

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Shenandoah Memories: The History of a Special Place JMU Ice House The Way of the World: Short Stories of Initiation, Growth, and Apprenticeship

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Women Who Made (Biblical) History

VMRC Retirement Community

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Brazilian Culture

JMU Ice House

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Row By Row: An Underground Railroad Quilt Sampler

Ragtime Fabrics

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Secret Life of Your Brain

JMU Ice House

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ingredients for a Piano Sonata: How Composers Follow the Recipe (or Not)

Trinity Presbyterian Church

Zentangle®: An Exploration of Color

JMU Ice House

Senior Singers

TBD

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga

Elkton Recreation Center

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

So You Think You Can’t Draw

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

A Songbag Folk Music Primer: Chapters 5-9

9:30 - 12:00 p.m. 10:20 - 11:45 a.m.

Saturdays

Location

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Beyond Wool: Needlepoint Today

Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays

Course

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 Learn Duplicate Bridge p.m.

Sunnyside Retirement Community Simms Educational Center

Beyond Wool: Needlepoint Today

Needlepoint has evolved beyond your grandmother’s footstool. Come learn a variety of stitches using different threads, including cottons, metallic, rayon, silks, and overdyed threads. Complete “Patriot’s Star,” a fun piece just in time for summer celebrations. Needlework experience (any medium) is preferred. We will be stitching on canvas that is 18 stitches per inch, magnifiers are welcome. Instructor: Beth Nelsen has been stitching for over 40 years. She finds joy in holding a needle and creating fun projects.Through her membership with the Needlepoint Guild, she has stitched way beyond traditional needlepoint. Additional Fee: $35 to course assistant for supplies Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 12 - April 9

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Courses

The Russian Silver Age: 1890-1920

Described as a Russian Renaissance, the Russian Silver Age witnessed an explosion of creativity in literature, theater, painting, music, and dance. Artists from many disciplines challenged all the traditional rules for music, poetry, art, theater, and dance. They would thrill, shock, and outrage the cultural elite of Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as Paris, London, and New York. We will discuss the writers, artists, and musicians, as well as their collaboration and impact on modern art. Instructor: Mary Louise Loe, Professor Emerita at JMU, has taught in the History Department for over 40 years. Her fields of specialty are Russian History, European History, and Human Rights. Suggested Reading: Moscow and St. Petersburg 19001920: Art, Literature & Culture of the Russian Silver Age by John Bowlt Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 12 - April 9

Avenue of Invasion: The March to Antietam, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C. During the Civil War, the Confederacy often used the Shenandoah Valley as a highway into the soft underbelly of the North. This course will look back at the reasons why the Valley was so fought over; the Valley’s role in the historic invasions, as well as battles such as Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Monocacy; the region’s role in caring for the wounded; and the effect this relentless activity had on the civilians who lived here. Instructor: Keven M. Walker, Chief Executive Officer of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. Terry Heder, Director of Interpretation, Education, and History for the National Historic District. Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 13 - April 10

Courses

Shenandoah Memories: The History of a Special Place

It was America’s first melting pot and a gateway to the West. In fact, early on, the Shenandoah Valley was America’s Wild West. Meet the people who settled the land between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains ,and discover the way of life that they created. ScotchIrish, Germans, English, African Americans, and others all contributed to the unique agriculture, food, housing, and lifestyles that shaped the Shenandoah Valley culture. Learn about the importance of distilling to the Valley, discover holiday traditions such as belsnickling, and learn about the great cattle drives that sometimes went awry. Instructor: Nancy Sorrells is a historian specializing in local history, especially agricultural and social history of the Shenandoah Valley. Suggested Reading: Portals to Shenandoah Valley Folkways by Dorothy Boyd-Bragg and John Heatwole Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 13 - April 10

The Way of the World: Short Stories of Initiation, Growth, and Apprenticeship

This class will explore the theme of initiation in short fiction by writers from around the world. Broadly understood, an initiation tale centers on a character’s passage from an innocent stage of understanding to one that is more complex – richer, deeper, or more troubling. The course will involve guided discussion of the literature and opportunities for participants to share their own stories, either orally or in writing. Instructor: Annette Federico has been teaching in the English Department at JMU for over 25 years. She has published four academic books on Victorian literature, and a book for students on close reading. Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 14 - April 11

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Women Who Made (Biblical) History

The Jewish and Christian Bibles emerged in patriarchal societies, yet stories of women throughout this literature challenge the status quo. Step into the lives and cultures of Hagar, Tamar, Mary, Rhoda, Lydia, Phoebe, and more. Class sessions will include storytelling, artwork, presentations, and discussion. Whether you are a man or a woman, a person of a particular faith tradition or no faith, this class is an opportunity to learn about and evaluate the contributions these women’s stories have made to ancient people and how these women’s lives and voices echo in today’s world. Instructor: Rev. Jennifer Davis Sensenig is a teacher and storyteller. She teaches occasional Bible course for Eastern Mennonite University and has served as a congregational pastor for 19 years. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 14 - April 11

Brazilian Culture

This class will explore the discovery and development of Brazil in comparison with other countries in the Americas. We will examine Brazil’s history, music, arts, literature, racial diversity, and folklore; its current national, regional, and global trends; and its growing role in international political and cultural organizations. Instructor: Valnora Leister is an adjunct professor within JMU’s Department of Foreign Languages. Dr. Leister had a career in international development at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C. before joining JMU. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 14 - April 11

Row By Row: An Underground Railroad Quilt Sampler

Join Shellie Gum as she guides each student in creating an Underground Railroad quilt sampler we call “The Journey.” You may use your row as the foundation of your very own Underground Railroad quilt to make pillows, a wall hanging, or table runner. Instructor: Shellie Gum discovered quilting in the 1990’s and has been quilting ever since! Suggested Reading: Quilt In A Day - Underground Railroad Sampler by Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard Additional Fee: Please visit Ragtime Fabrics for supplies prior to class. Approximately $40. Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 15 - April 12

The Secret Life of Your Brain

If you want to learn about what actually goes on in your brain, this course will help you understand how your brain works at both the systems and the molecular levels. We will cover anatomy of the brain; the neuron and how it works; the fact that neuroglia are not just packing peanuts; the neurobiology of sex and gender; the role of sex hormones in the brain; the aging brain, exercise and your brain, the neurobiology of love, and much more. Instructor: Anne Henriksen is Faculty Emerita at JMU, where she was a professor in the Integrated Science and Technology Department for 19 years. Dr. Henriksen came to JMU from the Los Alamos National Laboratory where she was a staff scientist for ten years. Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 15 - April 12

Ingredients for a Piano Sonata: How Composers Follow the Recipe (or Not)

This course will trace the development of the sonatas from the Baroque to the modern era, and how composers such as Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Ravel, and others used this genre and added their personal touch. No previous knowledge of music is required. Instructor: Dr. Paulo Steinberg is Associate Professor of Piano and teaches piano literature for undergraduate and graduate-level students at JMU. Suggested Reading: Masters of the Keyboard by Willi Apel Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 16 - April 13

Zentangle®: An Exploration of Color

This is an advanced Zentangle® class - working with color. We will create Zentangle® inspired art using white, black, and tan tiles, and a variety of pens, markers, and chalk pencils. Participants must have taken a beginner Zentangle® class previously. Instructor: Jennifer Cottrell is a certified Zentangle® teacher. She offers instruction in this wonderfully meditative practice through Outreach & Engagement’s LLI and Rockingham County Parks and Recreation. Additional Fee: $15 to course assistant for supplies Fridays 9:30-12:00 p.m., March 16 - April 13

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Courses

Senior Singers

This opportunity is designed to provide a safe, productive, and rewarding environment for growth and development in a singing ensemble. Both experienced singers and beginners will appreciate singing songs they know and enjoy as well as learning a few new ones. Meeting once a week for 10 weeks and culminating with a short presentation in a local venue, come and be a part of this offering through the Lifelong Learning Institute. Instructor: Denise Schulz is a graduate students in the JMU School of Music. After many years as a Minister of Music, she has come back to concentrate her study on the senior voice and life enrichment for senior adults through choral music. Fee: $50 to LLI for 10 week course Additional Fee: $10 to instructor for music Fridays 10:20-11:45 a.m., March 16 - May 18

Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga with intentions of limbering the body, opening the mind and connecting with one’s own spirit. Principles: Order, patience, balance, peacefulness. In each class, one short reference will be made to a spiritual principle. Instructor: Mary-Liz Humphrey is a 1990 graduate of the Integral Yoga Teachers’ Training Program in Buckingham, Virginia. She has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years. Required Supplies:Yoga mat and towel Fridays 1:30-3:00 p.m., March 16 - April 13

Session C: April 16 - May 18

A Songbag Folk Music Primer: Chapters 5-9

The class will focus on several types of American traditional music in individual sessions. Cowboy songs, train songs, sea songs and chanteys, old-time string band music, and the American Folk Revival will be featured topics. Unlike the previous Folk Music Primer class, these sessions will feature a team of instructors. The instructors will individually and collectively conduct “informances” and will provide opportunities for group participation. Instructors: Mel Lee, Oakley Pearson, Bill Harouff, Jim and Phyllis Gaskins Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 16 - April 13

Day Mondays

Tuesdays

So You Think You Can’t Draw

Can’t draw a straight line but you’re interested in learning to draw? This is the class for you! We will learn the basics of drawing, including one and two point perspective, shading, and composition. Drawing sharpens your mind. Bring a #2 pencil to class. Paper will be provided. There will be an optional supply list. Instructor: Ann Terrell Baker taught high school art in Greensboro, NC for 20 years. She has degrees from Greensboro College and UNC-G. Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 16 - April 13

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Time

Beginning Finger Style Guitar

JMU Ice House

4:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Beginning Birding

JMU Ice House

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Heart Quake: American Writers Witness the Civil War

JMU Ice House

Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Fridays

Tuesdays/ Thursdays

Location Park View Mennonite Church

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays

Course

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mennonites in the Valley

12:30 - 3:50 p.m.

Learn Duplicate Bridge

Learn to play Duplicate Bridge! This course is for the bridge player who wants to compete on a level playing field. In Duplicate, everyone plays the same hands, so the luck of the deal is eliminated. Win playing defense! You will learn how to handle the cards at the table, score on wireless equipment, fill out convention cards, and learn basic laws of the American Contract Bridge League. Instructor: Gretchen Blakey is a lifelong bridge player with ten years of duplicate play at the local, state, and national level. She is a Bronze Life Member with 640 masterpoints and attends many tournaments each year. Saturdays 9:30-12:00 p.m., March 10 - March 31

Courses

Exploring Ecosystems of the Valley

American National University

From the Rhine to the Shenandoah

JMU Ice House

Selected TEDtalks: Ideas Worth Sharing

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

They Said WHAT? How the Commentators Read the Beth El Congregation Text for Meaning(s)

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Shroud of Turin

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Creating Fish Drawings with Ink, Watercolor, and Pencils

JMU Ice House

Zentangle®: Dingbatz, TranZending, Tangle in a Tangle

JMU Ice House

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga

12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Elkton Recreation Center

Folk Ways and Lore of the Shenandoah

TBD

9:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Mennonites in the Valley

Mennonites are a nearly 500-year-old Christian group with origins in 16th-century Europe, and were among the earliest settlers in the Shenandoah Valley. Historically, they were an agrarian society with deeply religious communal commitments and practices. Today, their descendants consist of a number of separate and distinct Mennonite groups in and around Harrisonburg. This course will focus on up-close-and-personal interaction with Mennonites from across this spectrum, and will include local trips to visit Mennonite institutions, churches, schools, businesses, and homes. Instructor: Phil Kniss grew up in a Mennonite family in Florida, but has spent 33 years in the Mennonite community in Harrisonburg, most of that time being in church leadership. Additional Fee: $30 to course assistant for lunch Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., April 16 - May 14

Beginning Finger Style Guitar

This course is designed for those who wish to play the guitar as accompaniment to their singing, or playing in jams with others. Various right-hand rhythm styles will be explored and practiced. If you currently play the guitar and use strumming techniques, this course will enhance your sound patterns. While not required, if you know a few chords and a few keys, this would be a plus. However, if you can bring a guitar to class and don’t know much about it, we can begin from scratch. Instructor: Jack Presbury is a professor emeritus from JMU who retired after 37 years of training counselors. He has written several hundred songs, some of which can be found on YouTube. Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 16 - May 14

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Courses

Beginning Birding

This introduction to birding, one of the fastest-growing hobbies, will explore our local birds: year-round, winter, and summer residents, along with migrants that briefly pass through. Learn how to recognize birds by shape, size, behavior, plumage, and habitat. Topics will include how to observe birds, birding etiquette, and use of equipment such as binoculars, cameras, and field guides. We will explore backyard birding, attracting birds, and birding afield. This course will include both classroom sessions and field birding. Instructor: Diane Lepkowski has used her photography to share her passion for enjoying, studying, and protecting birds. She has offered presentation for the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Massanutten Regional Library, and Rockingham Birding Club. Mondays 4:45-6:45 p.m., April 16 - April 23

Heart Quake: American Writers Witness the Civil War

The course will examine responses to the Civil War by the period’s notable writers. These responses were passionate, conflicted, and varied; the authors themselves sometimes conflicted. Authors covered will include Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson. Although written after 1865, Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage” and Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” will also be discussed. John Huston’s 1951 film version of “Badge” will be shown, along with Bierce’s “Occurrence.” Instructor: Robin McNallie grew up in Buffalo, NY and received an undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University and a graduate degree from Princeton in the field of English. For 33 years, he taught courses in literature, film, and writing at JMU. Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 17 - May 15

Exploring Ecosystems of the Valley

This three-day course will visit three different types of ecosystems typical of the Shenandoah Valley. This will include the Cowbane Prairie of Stuarts Draft, Maple Flats Swamp near Lyndhurst, and the forests of the G.R. Thompson Wildlife Refuge. We will be on the lookout for any native plants or animals known to occur in these places, and Nate will discuss the importance of their roles in the ecosystem. We will also discuss the characteristics and history behind each ecosystem. Instructor: Nate Miller is a professor of Horticulture at Piedmont Virginia Community College and the owner of Simply Sustainable Landscapes, LLC. Tuesdays 12:30-3:50 p.m., May 1 - May 15

From the Rhine to the Shenandoah

In the Shenandoah Valley, many settlers in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries were German-speaking immigrants from various political entities of the Rhineland, especially Alsace, the Palatinate, and several Swiss cantons. They brought with them a unique culture that left a permanent imprint on the Shenandoah and made major contributions to the development of a new “American” culture. This course will explore several basic questions about these people: who were they, and why did they leave their European homelands? Instructor: Daniel Bly has published several books on the European origins of many of the early Valley settlers and most recently published an article in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Strasburg, VA. Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 17 - May 15

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Selected TEDtalks: Ideas Worth Sharing

This course is for curious souls who desire to engage with others about provocative, powerful, and promising prototypes, processes, procedures, and practices that will shape the future. We will view and discuss 20-minute curated presentations recorded at Technology, Entertainment, and Design TED conferences held at international and local venues over the past 30 years. Topics include: climate change, the emotional impact of architecture, the power of film, being a conversationalist, and documenting your life. Instructor: Lew White is a retired Air Force officer and ex-IBMer who has lived in Staunton since 2000. He has MS and BS engineering degrees and has completed many military and technical professional courses. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 18 - May 16

They Said WHAT? How the Commentators Read the Text for Meaning(s)

This will be a focused exploration of selected sections from the Torah (5 books of Moses) using commentary of classical sages, including the Sefat Emet and Rashi. We will identify five weekly sedrah (portions) and hone in on the story as written, and what the commentators found in their intensive, often hyperliteral reading of it. It is fascinating to see how they thought, what questions troubled them, what they could derive from the material, and what meaning they made of it. Instructor: Rabbi Joe Blair has been the spiritual leader of Beth El Congregation in Harrisonburg for fifteen years. He has taught for Outreach & Engagement’s LLI multiple times, offering a variety of courses focusing on Judaism. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 18 - May 16

The Shroud of Turin: An Enduring Mystery

This course will explore the object known as the shroud of Turin - believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The course is divided into five sessions: 1) Introduction to the shroud of Turin and some of the prominent researchers, 2) Science encounters the shroud, initial findings deepen the mystery, 3) History of the shroud, analyzing the gaps and conjectures, 4) Skeptics and Image Formation, and 5) Conclusions and Future Studies. Instructor: Ray Schneider is a moderator and member of the Shroud Science Group, which is an online international community of scientists, historians, archaeologists, and other serious investigators who research the shroud. Suggested Reading: Report on the Shroud of Turin by John H. Heller; The Shroud of Turin: The Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ? by Ian Wilson; and The Shroud of Turin: First Century after Christ! by Giulio Fanti and Pierandrea Malfi Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 19 - May 17

Creating Fish Drawings with Ink, Watercolor, and Pencils Participants will create drawings of various fish species in pen and ink on watercolor paper. We will enhance the drawings with watercolor and colored pencils. We will create both lake and ocean fish portraits. Participants should have some drawing experience. Instructor: Wendy Lam is a local artist working in oils, watercolors, and pen and ink. She exhibits at CoArt Gallery in Staunt as well as other regional shows. Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m., April 19 - May 17

Zentangle®: Dingbatz, TranZending, Tangle in Tangle

In this advanced class we will explore taking Zentangle® to the next level with a variety of new techniques. Participants must have taken a beginner Zentangle® class previously. Instructor: Jennifer Cottrell is a certified Zentangle® teacher and offers instruction in this wonderfully meditative practice through Outreach & Engagement’s LLI and Rockingham County Parks and Recreation. Additional Fee: $15 to instructor for supplies Fridays 9:30-12:00 p.m., April 20 - May 18

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Courses

Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga with intentions of limbering the body, opening the mind, and connecting with one’s own spirit. Principles: Order, patience, balance, peacefulness. In each class one short reference will be made to a principle written by Iyanla Vanzant in One Day My Soul Just Opened Up. Instructor: Mary-Liz Humphrey is a 1990 graduate of the Integral Yoga Teachers’ Training Program in Buckingham, VA and has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years. Suggested Reading: One Day My Soul Just Opened Up by Iyanla Vanzant Required Supplies: Yoga mat and beach towel Fridays 1:30-3:00 p.m., April 20 - May 18

Folk Ways and Lore of the Shenandoah Valley

Venture into the gaps and hollows and along the river Native Americans called “Daughter of the Stars.” Follow in the footsteps of the first explorers and homesteaders west of the Blue Ridge and visit sites of historic events while learning some of the legends and stories. Who is really buried in Adam Miller’s tomb? We will investigate facts about the “Hessian and the Continental.” What is the “mystery” at Cedar Cliff Falls? Do you believe in ghosts? Visit 200-year-old log cabins and homesteads and enjoy a horse drawn wagon tour through Elkton. Experience a lesson in learning dynamics at a historic one-room schoolhouse and visit an eastern ghost town. Explore historic cemeteries and dowse for unmarked graves. And so much more! Instructors: Sandra Conrad is a retired decorative arts professional and former restaurateur and Jim Lawson is a retired statistician from USDA. Additional Fee: $50 to LLI at time of registration and $35 to Sandra Conrad at first class for site visits and guest speakers Tuesdays/Thrusdays 12:30-4:30 p.m., June 12 -June 28

Trips Outreach & Engagement’s LLI Spring Break 2018 March 4 - March 9, 2018 | Kill Devil Hills, NC Need an escape from the cold weather? Looking for a relaxing getaway? Join us at the Sea Ranch Resort in North Carolina for LLI’s annual Spring Break! Program Highlights • James Charlet, a local historian also known as “Keeper James,” will present the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, which was founded in 1871. During its 44 year history, over 176,000 lives were saved by these heroes! Dramatic stories of courageous rescues will be a highlight of the program. • In Wanchese, we will visit the Coastal Studies Institute, a branch of UNC whose research and education programs center around issues such as water quality, fisheries, renewable energy, maritime heritage, and coastal economics. Here we will enjoy a lecture and tour of the facility, which has won several international awards in architecture. • In Corolla, our trip to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund will include a lecture and two-hour tour regarding the care and management of the wild horse herd living on the dunes and in danger of extinction (additional $45/per person fee). We will also visit the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education for a lecture by its curator, Sharon Meade. On site is the Currituck lighthouse and Whalebone Club. • At the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, we will learn of the land management practices to enhance bird migration. Bring your binoculars! We will also learn of the large bear and wolf populations at Alligator River Wildlife Refuge. • An all-day bus tour with Danny Couch, a local historian and storyteller, will be available for those who choose this option ($60). Visit three lighthouses, take the ferry to Ocracoke Island, and delight in his entertaining stories. • Enjoy plenty of free time as well! Book your reservation now through February 5th! Use code “JMULLI” or call (252) 441-7126 Itinerary March 4 - Travel independently to Sea Ranch Resort March 5-8 - Scheduled events and free time March 9 - Checkout by 11:00 a.m. Price per person: $50 to LLI + room reservation Oceanside: $69/night + tax Oceanfront: $89/night + tax 2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo w/ Kitchen: $109/night + tax Maximum 36 participants. Reservations are booked individually.

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Trips

Coach Tour: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China

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Ed-Venture: Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center March, 29 2018 | Harrisonburg,VA

February 7, 2018 | Richmond,VA First discovered in 1974 by Chinese farmers, this underground army of nearly 8,000 life-size terracotta figures is known as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered one mile east of the known burial site of the First Emperor of China (r. 221–210 BC), or Qin Shihuang, the terracotta army was created to accompany the emperor to the afterlife. This exhibition features ten majestic terracotta figures, including a cavalry horse, among 130 works that tell the story of China’s birth and one man’s lasting imprint on a nation. The exhibition also features arms and armor, horse and chariot fittings, ritual bronze vessels, works in gold and silver, jade ornaments, precious jewelry, and ceramics. Excavated from the First Emperor’s mausoleum complex, as well as aristocratic and nomadic tombs, the objects date from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC) through the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and represent the complex history, myths, and burial customs of ancient China. Terracotta Army is the first exhibition the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has presented in its 80-year history that is devoted to the art and archaeology of ancient China. Itinerary 8:00 a.m. - Depart from Municipal parking lot 10:00 a.m. - Arrive on site 1:00 p.m. - Entry to exhibit 3:30 p.m. - Depart for Harrisonburg

Take a guided tour of the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, scheduled to open May 1, 2018. Get a first-hand look at the 230 upscale guest rooms, over 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space, farm-totable restaurant, and amenities including the impressive lobby and indoor pool. Itinerary 3:45 p.m. - Arrive at hotel lobby 4:00 p.m. - Tour begins Price per person: Free

Price per person: $43.00

This package includes round trip motor coach transportation and a ticket to the special exhibition.

Ed-Venture: Shenandoah Growers

Maximum 40 participants. Registration required.

Coach Tour: Museum of the Shenandoah Valley & Belle Grove Plantation

February 22, 2018 | Harrisonburg,VA

May 22, 2018 | Winchester,VA

Founded in 1989, Shenandoah Growers is a family-owned herb farm nestled in Virginia’s verdant Shenandoah Valley. Twenty-five years later, the farm has grown into one of the leading providers of fresh herbs in the United States. While the community has grown, their dedication to nourishing customers, supporting business partners, and turning out the highest quality product remains the same. Shenandoah Growers’ organic herb products have been raised in accordance with US National Organic Program requirements - meaning no dangerous fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms interfere at any point in the growing process. Come and enjoy a tour of the Packaging Warehouse and Greenhouses to get a glimpse into the farm’s everyday processes.

Enjoy tours of two Shenandoah Valley landmarks. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley offers lots of history, featured art exhibits such as Under the Appalachian Sky: Paintings of Barry Vance, and lovely gardens.Tour at your leisure and then enjoy lunch in the garden area or indoors at the Learning Center. We will then travel south to Belle Grove Plantation, an authentic 1797 Manor House, built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. We will view a short film about the history of Belle Grove followed by a guided tour through the historic home. After the tour, you will have time to visit the outbuildings and grounds.

Itinerary 12:15 p.m. - Meet at Ice House parking lot for carpools 12:30 p.m. - Depart from Harrisonburg 3:30 p.m. - Return to Harrisonburg

Itinerary 8:30 a.m. - Depart from Turner Pavilion parking lot 9:30 a.m. - Arrive at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley 12:00 p.m. - Boxed lunch at the museum 1:30 p.m. - Arrive at Belle Grove Plantation 4:00 p.m. - Depart for Harrisonburg

Price per person: Free

Price per person: $51.00

Maximum 40 participants. Registration required.

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Package includes round trip motor coach transportation, boxed lunch from Panera Bread, and admittance to both locations.

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Tour of Italy

Ed-Venture: Birdsong Pleasure Garden

Trips

June 5, 2018 | Luray,VA

June 22 - July 7, 2018

At Birdsong Pleasure Garden, landscaped areas, mountain vistas, and unique plantings are woven together over three acres of gentle grass or mulched path terrains. Among the favorite garden areas are the perennial gardens, veggie garden, and orchards. Enjoy the herb garden, an allee’, a bonsai and shade garden, a unique evergreen tree display, hemerocallis gardens, outdoor structures and cooling water features. It is a garden of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home. On the way back, we will stop at the Massanutten Story Book Trail, which goes to one of the nicer viewpoints in the Shenandoah Valley. To get to the view, just stroll down the level pathway for a quarter mile. An observation platform can be found at the end of the paved trail. The trail also works as an interpretive trail, with many plaques to read along the way that give a great description of the geologic forces that have created the mountains in this area.

Viva L’Italia: Catch a gondola in Venice; follow the paths of Dante, Michelangelo, and Donatello in Florence; marvel at the grandeur of Rome; and savor the delights of Sorrento and Capri. While the tour will emphasize artistic, archaeological, and historical significance, we will also explore markets, contemporary cuisine, and the wines of Italy. Price per person: $3,900 (double occupancy)

Includes accommodations in superior hotels, all breakfasts and several dinners, all transportation, all entrance fees, and all gratuities. Airfare not included.

Contact Michael L. Allain for more information Email: [email protected]

Itinerary 9:15 a.m. - Meet at Ice House parking lot for carpools 9:30 a.m. - Depart from Harrisonburg 10:15 a.m. - Arrive at Birdsong 1:00 p.m. - Depart for Massanutten Story Book Trail 2:00 p.m. - Depart for Harrisonburg Price per person: $5/person payable to our hosts No meals will be provided. Registration required.

Cyprus: The Island of Aphrodite Coach Tour - Garth Newel Music Center July 15, 2018 | Hot Springs,VA

Known for its breathtaking scenery, world-class performances, and sumptuous meals, Garth Newel is truly a one-ofa-kind experience. Garth Newel Music Center is a year-round chamber music venue situated in the heart of Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains; presenting concerts performed by the Garth Newel Piano Quartet and other renowned guest musicians. Concerts are paired with gourmet meals created by Resident Chef Josh Elliot. The Garth Newel Piano Quartet is known for their spirited and impassioned performances that offer an enlivened interpretation of both standard and new repertoire. They program and perform over 50 concerts each year, engaging with audiences through conversational and interactive programs. Itinerary 12:00 p.m. - Depart from Ice House parking lot 1:30 p.m. - Arrive at Garth Newel Music Center 1:45 p.m. - Pre-concert presentation 2:30 p.m. - Cash cocktail bar 3:00 p.m. - Concert 5:00 p.m. - Gourmet picnic 6:00 p.m. - Depart from Garth Newel Music Center

November 1 - November 10, 2018 | Cyprus

Mystical and rich in history, Cyprus is at the crossroads of East and West. It is the furthermost point of the European Union. This modern island is steeped in culture and history. We will spend 10 days exploring the very best of the island with island-knowledgeable Claudia Hanna, who grew up in Harrisonburg, but spent eight years in Cyprus with her family. Trek through amphitheaters of the biblical Roman city of Salamis; pick olives from the organic olive groves and tour a working olive press; sail on a sunset cruise on the Mediterranean; learn to make your own yogurt, cheese and village bread; amble through the stalls of a true farmer’s market; enjoy fresh fish cooked in front of you; and detox in a traditional Turkish bath. All of this is set in a 5-star, luxury hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with private van service to take us from destination to destination as we unlock the mysteries of healthy Mediterranean living and learn how to adopt these simple life tricks in the West. Price per person: $2,100 Airfare not included.

Contact Claudia Hanna for more information Phone: (540) 383-0663 Email: [email protected]

Price per person: $66.00

Maximum 30 participants. Package includes round trip motor coach transportation, pre-concert presentation, concert, and a gourmet picnic.

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Brown Bag Lunches

Brown Bag Lunches February 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

Simplifying the Sale of Your Real Estate

Make a Difference: Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

It’s simple: real estate auctions get results. Find out how to sell a home, a farm, land, or commercial property in 60 days by auction - no contingencies, no excuses. Cottonwood Auctions was formed in 2012 by Tim Peters and Keith May who have backgrounds in commercial brokerage. Presenter: Megan Ruckman is the Director of Operations for the company, while Michelle Scafidi acts as the Director of Senior Transition Services program. February 20, 2018

Mongolia: A Felt Journey

Come and hear about the events that led to the Mongolian government asking Jim and Lisa Jacenich to help their people mechanize the traditional felt making processes. In this presentation, Lisa and Jim will take you to the high desert plains of Central Asia where you will experience all facets of nomadic and city life in a place half a world away. Presenters: Jim served as a career Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard and later as an award winning journalist and editor. Following her service as Lieutenant in the Army, Lisa worked as a consultant and adjunct faculty member for George Washington University specializing in government contracting and project management. They took an interest in the abundant, sustainable, and underutilized resource of wool and their study of fibers has taken them around the world.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County operates seven clubs in our community, directly impacting the lives of youth ages 5-18 through our before school, after school, and summer camp programs. Whether you have a hobby to share, enjoy helping with homework, or reading with a child, there may be an opportunity for you. Volunteers can sign up to help at a particular club near their home and can come as often as weekly or whenever it fits into their schedule. Our clubs are open Monday-Friday, 3:006:00pm during the school year. Presenter: Lori Kizner, BSW, MA, Med, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has more than 30 years of experience as a special education teacher and school counselor. After serving as a board member, she became the executive director in 2015.

April 3, 2018

April 17, 2018

What’s Normal and When Should I Be Worried About Dementia?

Nuns Had All the Fun: Women’s Lives, Art, and Sainthood in Renaissance Italy

Every 66 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s in America. Although Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, people often assume it is. Learn the difference between warning signs for dementia and concerns you have that may be typical for everyone. Presenter: Lauren Blackshaw is the Family Services Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter. Lauren oversees the chapter’s programs in Early Stage Education and Social Engagement.

This talk takes an irreverent, but truthful, look at women’s lives in fifteenth-century Italy. Sharing research from my new book on a Franciscan convent in northern Italy, we ask why women became nuns. Scandals at Renaissance courts, small dowries, and gender stereotypes led intelligent women of all ages to take refuge behind cloister walls, whatever their religious vocation. Within fifty years, the convent of Corpus Domini grew from 13 to 142 nuns, achieving a reputation for Observant religious piety. One reason was their charismatic leader, Caterina Vigri--a teacher, artist, writer, mystic, and later Saint Catherine of Bologna. We will look at some of her illuminated manuscripts. Presenter: Kay Arthur is a Professor Emeritus in Italian Renaissance Art.

March 20, 2018

Gemeinschaft Home:The Journey from Incarceration to Living in Society

Established in 1985, Gemeinschaft Home promotes restorative justice practices through residential and non-residential programs. Gemeinschaft Home offers individuals who have just been released or diverted from incarceration an environment to restore a sense of wholeness in their lives, and we support them with quality shelter, food, counseling, and a curriculum that provides valuable tools for productive living. We reject the term “half-way house” to describe what we do - we offer much more than a bed, meal, and a curfew - which truly distinguishes us from other service providers. Presenter: Sharon Ringgold grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and has worked with various nonprofits and organizations before joining Gemeinschaft Home in 2009.

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Brown Bag Lunches May 1, 2018

May 15, 2018

Blacks Run and Cooks Creek - Are We Meeting Our “Pollution Budget”?

Virginia Poultry - More than Chicken Feed!

Blacks Run and Cooks Creek are located in the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The creeks were placed on Virginia’s list of impaired waters in 1998. In 2002, the Department of Environmental Quality set a pollution budget for each stream. Progress has been made; however, land use in the watersheds has changed and we are re-visiting the study in order to reflect existing conditions. We will identify the current conditions and the necessary reductions in sediment and phosphorous needed to restore the biological community in these streams. Presenter: Nesha McRae works with communities throughout the Shenandoah and Upper James River watersheds to develop water quality studies to address water quality impairments on Virginia’s streams.

Acknowledgments

Poultry is Virginia’s largest agricultural sector, employing thousands and generating billions in economic impact. The Shenandoah Valley is where it all started and now one of the biggest poultry regions in the nation. Come learn more about poultry’s rich history and today’s industry. Presenter: Hobey Bauhan resides in Harrisonburg and graduated from Washington and Lee University.

Outreach & Engagement’s Lifelong Learning Institute would like to gratefully thank these donors... Sandra Armentrout William and Judy Dent Jess’ Lunch - C. Flores Diana Freeman Peggy and Bill Fridley Adam Geier Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Geier Lisa Hubbard

Knute and Betty Leidal Robert Parrott Joe Showker Elizabeth Scialli Dr. Beverly Silver Herbert Slade Rosalyn Sloan Tessa Turner





Melissa Lubin, Ph.D.

Dean, Outreach & Engagement (540) 568-5532 [email protected]

Carol Fleming

Assistant Dean, Outreach & Engagement (540) 568-8987 [email protected]

Nancy Owens



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Administrative Assistant, Lifelong Learning Institute (540) 568-2923 [email protected]

Director, Lifelong Learning Institute (540) 568-2333 [email protected]

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Lifelong Learning Institute - JMU

Outreach & Engagement’s Lifelong Learning Institute is the perfect opportunity to keep your brain healthy and engaged, offering a wide variety of personal enrichment courses, brown bag learning lunches, special events, and trips. From history and literature to current events and the arts, there is always something for everyone - and with no tests or grades, members can feel comfortable delving into new and exciting topics!

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