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Session A: September 12 - October 14 Session B: October 17 - November 18
Fall 2016 Program Guide
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Lifelong Learning Institute
Fall 2016 Program Guide
Session A: September 12 – October 14
Session B: October 17 - November 18
As we enter our 20th year of providing non-credit learning opportunities, the staff, advisory board, and
committees of the James Madison University-Lifelong Learning Institute (JMU-LLI) are pleased to present
the Fall 2016 LLI Program Guide. As an integral part of James Madison University, the member-driven
Lifelong Learning Institute promotes and provides affordable intellectual, cultural, and social experiences to
enrich the lives of adults in the central Shenandoah Valley. The semester features two five-week sessions,
with a variety of classes in each session. Classes are led by various faculty and community persons who are
experts in their field. There are also trips, social events, and brown bag learning lunches. There are no exams
or grades, just a sharing with others in the interest of learning.
LLI will continue to offer a free membership through June 30, 2017 to individuals who have never before
been a member of LLI. The new member agrees to receive all LLI correspondence by email.
This correspondence includes program guides, newsletters, and confirmation letters. This membership,
valued at $20.00, is required before one can register for courses or events. If you have not been a member
of LLI before, take advantage of this opportunity by calling the office at 540-568-2923 or email lli@jmu.edu
Think of giving a gift certificate for a course to someone new to LLI this year.
Lifelong Learning Institute
20 Anniversary Preview and Reception
Wednesday, August 10
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Festival Conference and Student Center Ballroom
1301 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Lifelong Learning Institute
Third Floor, Ice House
127 W. Bruce St.
Harrisonburg, VA
(540) 568-2923
Directions to the Ice House From 81
Take exit 247B Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way and
follow down to S. High St. Turn Right onto S. High St. Turn
Right onto W. Bruce St. The Ice House is the first building on
the right after the train tracks.
The Ice House
127 W. Bruce St.
LLI offices are located on the third floor.
Parking for the Ice House
The Water St. parking deck and the Municipal parking lot are
Harrisonburg City property and are not patrolled by or subject
to the authority of JMU Parking Services. LLI members can
park there, but will need to abide by the city's rules. The LLI
office and JMU Parking Services will be unable to address
any parking citations issued on city property. For brief office
visits, there is limited
on-street
parking
available on Bruce St.,
visitor spaces in the
JMU lot and several
spaces beside the Ice
House.
Types of Parking Downtown
Public parking downtown is free, with time limits. On-street parking is
two hour, surface lots are two and ten hour, and downtown's two
parking decks are three and ten hour. In addition, Harrisonburg
Downtown Parking Services provides free parking in the Municipal
Parking Lot up to 24 hours. All parking spaces have designated signs
that state the time limit.
Parking passes for LLI classes
Parking passes will be issued for LLI classes held at the Ice
Ice
House. These are for the JMU parking lot across the street.
House
If you have a parking pass, please do not park in the
home
visitor spaces. During brown bag lunches, parking services
of LLI
has agreed not to ticket in the parking lot, as we do not know
who is attending.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Bad Weather Policy:
If JMU is delayed, closed, or closes early due to bad weather, then LLI classes will be
cancelled.
Please tune into WSVA 550 AM radio or WHSV TV. We will make every effort to reschedule cancelled
classes.
Guest Policy: A member of LLI enrolled in a class may invite a non-member to one session of that class, with
the instructor’s prior permission. The intent of the invitation is to encourage new membership.
Responsibility on Tours and Class Trips: The tours and class-associated field trips of the JMU-LLI require
walking and the physical capability to access sites that may have structural obstacles. By participating,
members understand that should they require personal assistance to participate in tours/field trips, they are
responsible for securing such assistance. That responsibility includes registering a person with LLI who can
and will be totally responsible for providing all assistance. That person must register as a member and pay the
cost of the tour/trip. A LLI member requiring assistance in order to attend class shall be allowed to attend class
with an aide at no extra fee.
A reminder --- please either turn off or silence all cell phones and other devices. These have become quite a
disruption in classes.
Directions to classes: Will be included in your class confirmation letter.
To encourage intergenerational co-learning, some courses may include JMU undergraduate students as
participants. We welcome the opportunity to connect with these students and hope you will too.
LLI has purchased “clip on” name badges. One badge will be distributed at your first course. Please wear
your badge to each course or LLI function to assist staff, and new and returning members, in becoming familiar
with your name. Then return them to the class assistant of your last course at the end of each five-week session.
Refunds/Cancellations: As approved by the Administration/Finance Committee and the Advisory Board, full
refunds (except membership fees) will be issued up to the beginning of courses. Please allow 30 days for
refunds. No refunds will be issued after the first class meets. Please see specific trip for
refund/cancellation policy.
LLI courses held on the JMU campus require parking permits. Permits will be mailed to course members
prior to the beginning of class. Parking permits should be placed on the front dash of your vehicle so they can
be seen clearly through the windshield. Parking Permits do not allow parking in specialty spaces such as
service vehicle spaces, visitor spaces, handicap spaces without proper permit, or expired meters. An online
parking map may be found at http://web.jmu.edu/parking/parkingmap.pdf. If you do not receive a parking pass,
please contact the office at (540) 568-2923.
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Registration
Please read this information!
Course and Trip Registrations - will not be accepted by telephone or email. A completed registration form,
accompanied by the course or trip fee, and membership fee, if applicable, must be received in the LLI office
before your name will be added to the course or trip roster. You may register online at www.jmu.edu/lli or by
USPS. We accept credit cards (plus $5 convenience fee).
All courses require a minimum of eight participants, and have a maximum number of participants, based on
location space, so get your registration for all sessions in early! To insure proper registration and allow
adequate time to prepare class materials, please register no later than one week before classes begin.
Fee Structure for Fall 2016 Courses
The annual membership fee to LLI is $20.00. Courses in all sessions will be $35.00 each, unless otherwise
noted. Please make checks payable to JMU-LLI. If you need further information, please contact us.
The James Madison University-Lifelong Learning Institute
127 W. Bruce St.
MSC 9006
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Tel: (540) 568-2923
Fax: (540) 568-4252
E-mail address for questions: lli@jmu.edu
Web site: www.jmu.edu/lli
LLI Scholarships
The JMU-LLI is pleased to be able to offer class scholarships. Please encourage individuals who may
otherwise hesitate to join us to inquire about a scholarship by calling the LLI office.
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Online Registration
How do I create a new user account?
If you have never participated in LLI before, you can go to our Sign up page to create a new
account: https://aceware.jmu.edu/wconnect/PersonalData.awp?~~:SIGNUP
 You must have an email address to set up an account with us.
 The email address cannot be assigned to another user in our system. If the email
address is assigned to another user, you will be notified and given the opportunity to enter a
new email address. Most email services allow several at no additional charge.
 Each member must have a unique email address to register online.
What courses do you currently offer?
To find our current offerings go to: http://www.jmu.edu/outreach/lli.
***Important note for those paying by credit card***
Please have cookies enabled and private browsing disabled when paying by credit card. Once you click submit
for credit card payment, you are redirected to the credit card payment processor.
Which methods of payment do you accept online?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. There is a $5 processing fee to pay by credit
card.
What do I do if I've lost my password?
You can send a request for a new password on our Lookup Password page.
How can I find out what courses I'm registered in?
To see a list of courses in which you are enrolled, visit the Registration History page then click the appropriate
button:
 Upcoming Courses - view a list of your upcoming courses with dates and location
 Completed Courses - view a list of completed courses
The JMU-Lifelong Learning Institute would like to greatfully acknowledge
these donors.
Mrs. Sandra Armentrout
William Ney
Mary Lou McMillin
Patsy Shreckhise
Elizabeth Ihle
Clarence & Deane Geier
Jonathan Meyers
Phyllis Coulter
Mrs. Bonnie Paul
Linda Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kitzmann
Knute Leidal
Stuart & Judy Liss
Andrew & Megan Saladino
Dr. Beverly Silver
Mrs. Eileen Nelson
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Fall 2016 At-A-Glance
Session A: September 12 – October 14
Monday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Eat Like a Goddess - Part 2 (A1) Trinity Presbyterian Church
The Russian Silver Age 1890-1920 (A2) Ice House
Tudor England - An Historic Period That's Larger Than Life (A3) American National
University
Fascism in Europe (A4) American National University
Creative Writing (A5) Bridgewater Retirement Community
Five Operas and the Times that Made Them (A6) American National University
The Secret Life of Your Brain (A7) Ice House
Learn to Make Botanical Drawings (A8) Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
The Viking (Vikingr) World (A9) American National University
Rug Hooking for Beginning and Intermediate Hookers (A10) Broadway
New Horizons Band (NHB) Trinity Presbyterian Church
Your Public Servants Speak Out! (A11) Ice House
Zentangle: Create, Relax, and Have Fun (A12) Ice House
A "Run" Through the Bible (A13) American National University
Fall 2016 At-A-Glance
Session B: October 17 – November 18
Monday
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
9:30 - 12:00 noon
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Meteorology (B1) Ice House
Adventures in Needle and Wet Felting (B2) Ice House
Music In Eden: A Survey of Cuban Music (B3) American National University
Physics and Philosophy (B4) American National University
Eat Like a Goddess - Part 2 (B5) Trinity Presbyterian Church
New Testament Epistles (B6) Ice House
The Constitution and the 2016 Presidential Election (B7) Bridgewater Retirement
Community
Agritouring: Finding the Sources of Our Food (B8) American National University
The Many Voices of Harrisonburg (B9) Islamic Center of Shenandoah Valley
Happy 100th! The National Parks and the American People (B10) Sunnyside Retirement
Community
Be Yourself: Journey to Wholeness, Guided by C. G. Jung (B11) American National
University
A Taste of Torah: Nibbling the Hidden Gems (B12) Beth El Congregation
New Horizons Band (NHB) Trinity Presbyterian Church
Love and Fantasy in Piano Music (B13) Trinity Presbyterian Church
Why Study Genealogy? (B14) Ice House
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Course Descriptions
Session A
September 12 – October 14
Bad Weather Policy:
If JMU is delayed, closed, or closes early due to bad weather, then LLI classes will be
cancelled.
Please tune into WSVA 550 AM radio or WHSV TV. We will make every effort to reschedule cancelled
classes.
A1 Eat Like a God or Goddess - Part 2
Mondays, 9:30-11:30am, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 725 S. High St., Harrisonburg
Description: We learned how to Eat Like a Goddess in the Spring class. Now it is time to inspire the cooking
divas within us all. Participants in this class will learn to prepare and will taste other treats from the
Mediterranean, including the superfoods fava beans and labneh, moussaka, baba ghanoush, and baklava.
Participants need not have been enrolled in Eat Like a Goddess Part 1. Join us and learn how to make these
healthy and tasty treats from the Mediterranean.
Instructor: Claudia Hanna earned a BA in Economics and Foreign Affairs from UVA and an MBA in
Corporate Finance from Emory University. She was a management consultant for years before slipping off the
power suits and donning flip flops and beach sarongs for a simpler, healthier life in Cyprus. She now publishes
her own blog, writes for Women Who Live on Rocks, and is working on her book, Live Like a Goddess:
Discover your Inner Aphrodite. Follow her @AphroditesPath and visit www.livelikeagoddess.com.
Additional Fees: $10 per person to cover food expenses and tastings. Payable to the instructor at the first
class.
A2 The Russian Silver Age 1890-1920
Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: Described as a Russian Renaissance, the Russian Silver Age, from the early 1890's until the
1920's, witnessed an explosion of creativity in literature, theater, painting, music, and dance. Artists from many
disciplines, including Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Diaghilev, Nijinsky, Balanchine, Akhmatova, Kandinsky,
Stanislavsky and Mayakovsky, challenged the traditional rules for their art. They would thrill, shock, and
outrage the cultural elite of Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as Paris, London, and New York. Russia
experienced war and revolutions during these years, which led many artists to emigrate and take their creative
talents to Europe and the United States where they have had lasting influences. We will discuss the Silver Age
writers, artists, and musicians as well as their collaboration and their impact on modern art. We will also view
photos of their paintings and videos of the dances created by The Ballets Russes.
Instructor: Professor Emerita Louise Loe has taught in the JMU History Department for over 40 years. Her
areas of specialty include Russian History, European History, and Modern Human Rights.
Suggested Reading: Moscow and St. Petersburg 1900-1920: Art, Literature & Culture of the Russian Silver
Age, John Bowlt, (Vendome Press, 2008).
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A3 Tudor England - An Historic Period That Is Larger Than Life
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 111
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: Both the Tudor era and the Tudor rulers were larger than life. The course will consider both the
era and the rulers -- focusing on such questions as how they complemented one another and which rulers made
the most significant contributions (both positive and negative) to the long-term course of English history.
Instructor: Dorothy A. Boyd-Bragg is Emerita Professor of History, at James Madison University. She
received her PhD from Temple University, the MA from Ohio State University, and the MAT and BA from
Temple University. She is the author of fourteen books and numerous articles and reviews.
A4 Fascism in Europe
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: This course offers a comparative understanding of fascism in Europe with a focus on Nazi
Germany, Fascist Italy, and Francoist Spain. It will uncover the origins of fascism and the rise of the fascist
party. We will explore the hyper-nationalist aims of the movements, as well as their women’s branches. The
course will also examine the xenophobic platforms and programs of the groups as well as the problems they
encountered in their quest for homogeneity.
Instructor: Jessica Davidson is Associate Professor of History at JMU. She received her PhD at Brandeis
University and wrote her dissertation on women and fascism in Franco's Spain.
Suggested Reading: Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany: The "Fascist" Style of Rule, Alexander De Grand
(Routledge, 1995). Amazon has inexpensive copies of this short book.
A5 Creative Writing
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
Location: Mack B room, Houff Community Building, Bridgewater Retirement Community, 302 N. 2nd
St, Bridgewater302 N 2nd St302 N 2nd St
Description: As prospective writers, we will begin by asking what makes us want to write and what excuses
we cultivate for not writing. We will share topics that serve as natural subjects, and consider things that might
serve as unexpected triggers. We will practice habits such as scribbling down notes during the course of the day.
But most of all, we will write. While my own experience has emphasized fiction, poetry and drama are also fair
game. We will share at least parts of our projects with the intention of giving and receiving constructive
feedback. Our goal is to have, by the end of the course, a promising work in progress and the momentum to
continue working on it afterward.
Instructor: Robert Goebel holds degrees in Spanish and German from the University of Arizona. His PhD in
German is from Rutgers. If forced to name a specialty, he chooses the Age of Goethe, but his interests are
eclectic. He has been teaching at JMU since 1988. He dabbled in poetry from the mid-70s to the mid-80s, but
always fantasized about writing fiction. He finally began doing so on 1 December 2006--and has not stopped.
A6 Five Operas and the Times that Made Them
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: This class will focus on five operas that influenced historical and social developments in the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. I will use audio-visual opera material as well as powerpoint presentations
related to historical, artistic, literary, and social movements. Among the operas discussed will be The Marriage
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of Figaro, The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Traviata and possibly La
Boheme.
Instructor: Don Rierson received his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, followed by an MM in
Opera Production and the PhD from Florida State University. He currently serves as Director of Opera in the
JMU School of Music. As Director of Opera and Music Theater at The University of Northern Iowa, he
received state recognition for his 1997 production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro as well as acclaim for
the 2001 production of The Magic Flute.
Suggested Reading: Hand-out to be provided.
Additional Fees: Optional tickets to the opera scheduled at the Forbes Center in November.
A7 The Secret Life of Your Brain
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: 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, and the neurobiology of love. We will discuss common brain
diseases and abnormal conditions (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, addiction, and depression), how various drugs
work in the brain, and how your brain creates a "percept" from your five senses. We will watch videos, color
pictures, and do interesting experiments to learn how your unique brain makes you who you are.
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. She received a PhD in chemical physics from UVA
and an MBA in management science from the University of New Mexico. She has spent the last six years
studying neuroscience, neuropharmacology, genomics, and bioinformatics. Her personal interest is
understanding the important role of sex steroid hormones in the brain during all stages of life.
A8 Learn to Make Botanical Drawings
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13
Location: Village Hall, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Description: The first few sessions will be basic drawing classes that use botanical materials for subject
matter. They will cover topics including value, proportion, composition, perspective, and basic color theory.
Participants will learn how to use various media: pen and ink, microfine pens, colored pencils, and water color
pencils. Students will then create drawings from live plant materials using colored pencils, watercolor, and ink
media. Each class period will include instruction time, with a demonstration by the instructor, and then time to
work independently under the instructor's guidance.
Instructor: Wendy Lam is a local artist and member of Co-Art Gallery on Beverley Street in Staunton. She
exhibits in juried and non-juried shows throughout the state and exhibits in local restaurants, including
Clementine's and Cross Keys. After several years of art instruction at the Beverley Street Studio School, she
paints in oils, and water colors and does pen and ink drawings.
Suggested Reading: I will bring books for students to peruse, such as Wendy Hollender's Botanical Drawing
in Color and Ann Swan's Botanical Portraits.
Additional Fees: Students will need to purchase art supplies, and the costs vary. Drawing paper, watercolor
paper, drawing pencils, watercolor pencils, and a microfine pen (about $2-$3) are recommended purchases.
Students will spend approximately $20-$40 or more, depending on the quality of the items they select.
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A9 The Viking (Vikingr) World
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: This course will survey Viking culture as it developed in Europe and across the North Atlantic.
Day 1: Introductory film on the Vikings and discussion on geography of Scandinavia; Day 2: Who they were:
Danes, Swedes, Norwegians; material culture and lifestyle; Day 3: Viking raiding and trading; Day 4: Viking
settlement in England (Danelaw), Ireland, and France (Normans); Day 5: the North Atlantic, Norway in the
Shetlands, Iceland, Greenland and North America, and the end of the Viking era.
Instructor: Clarence Geier is a retired Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at JMU. A historical
archaeologist, he and his students have worked at numerous Civil War battlefields in Virginia. Dr. Geier is the
senior editor of five books on the archaeology of military sites and the historical archaeology of the American
Civil War.
Suggested Reading: The Viking World, James Graham-Campbell.
A10 Rug Hooking for Beginning and Intermediate Hookers
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13
Location: The instructor’s home in Broadway. Participants will be given the address.
Description: Both beginning and intermediate rug hooking techniques will be taught, including how to use a
frame and hook, how to manipulate the wool strips through a linen backing, and how to complete the pattern.
The instructor will show class members how to use unusual fibers and new ideas concerning design. One
session will be a hands-on dyeing of wool.
Instructor: Nancy Slye has been in the fiber-related field for many years. She has raised sheep, angora goats,
and rabbits. She likes to incorporate a mixed media look into her rugs.
Suggested Reading: Books will be available to read in the studio.
Additional Fees: A $20 dollar fee for materials includes a white piece for dyeing. Payable to the instructor at
the first class.
NHB New Horizons Band
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Dates: September 1 – December 15 excluding November 24
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 725 S. High St., Harrisonburg
Cost: $130 for the entire 15 weeks or pro-rated per semester
Description: New Horizons Music programs provide entry points to music-making for adults, including those
with no musical experience at all and those who have been inactive for a long time. Small group instruction and
practice allow members to develop or redevelop their skills and to play band arrangements. The cost of
instruments varies and rent-to-own programs are available at stores around town. The New Horizons concept of
making music provides a non-intimidating environment for you to begin or to 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 (M.M., 2000, Ph.D. 2007). He served as an instructor and
conductor of the New Horizons program at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, which was the first
such program in the country. He currently teaches at JMU.
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A11 Your Public Servants Speak Out!
Fridays, 9:30-11:30am, September 16, 19, 30, October 7, 14 (Sept. 19 is a Monday. On that date we will
meet at the Public Safety Building, 5th floor, 101 North Main Street)
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: This is a great opportunity to hear from various city and county representatives about the services
they provide to you, the taxpayer.
Sept. 16: The Harrisonburg Police Department and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office provide police
services to the City of Harrisonburg and the incorporated towns of Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, Elkton,
Grottoes, Mt. Crawford, and Timberville. You will hear about geographic policing, restorative justice, and gang
and drug activity in the area.
Monday, Sept. 19, Public Safety Building: Emergency Communications/9-1-1 is the critical link between a
citizen reporting an emergency and public safety responders. You will learn how technology and humans
seamlessly interact to create an efficient and effective emergency response "system of systems" to save lives
and protect property. The Harrisonburg Fire Department serves members of the public by protecting them
from loss of life and damage to property through fire prevention and fire suppression activities. There will be a
short presentation on the organization and operations of the department and then a tour of the Harrisonburg Fire
Department Museum, which features a rich display of historic fire memorabilia such as uniforms, medals,
equipment, old fire alarms, and photographs.
Sept. 30: Marsha Garst, Commonwealth's Attorney for Rockingham County and the city of Harrisonburg,
was first elected to the position in 1999. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office is responsible for the
prosecution of crimes in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. In addition the office represents the
Commonwealth on numerous civil issues, ranging from civil forfeiture to license restoration. It also advises law
enforcement on legal issues twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Chaz W. Haywood has served as the
Clerk of Court since being sworn into office in 2008. The Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
serves both Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg. The Clerk’s Office is responsible for filing of all
civil suits and criminal actions, recording real estate records, probating wills, and more.
Oct. 7: Peirce Macgill, Assistant Director of Economic Development, will provide an update on economic
activity in Harrisonburg and the business assistance programs offered by local and state government.
Kurt Hodgen was named City Manager in July of 2007 after serving as Assistant Manager for six years. The
city manager attends to the administrative needs of the City of Harrisonburg.
Oct. 14: Harsit Patel from the Department of Public Works discusses single stream recycling. David
Wigginton from the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Department will discuss the comprehensive master
plan for parks and recreation, accomplishments over the years, and current facilities and activities of which you
may not be aware.
A12 Zentangle®: Create, Relax, and Have Fun
Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: 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. Although each student will follow the same basic
Zentangle® instructions, the resulting artworks will be unique. 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!
Additional Fees: $15.00 supply kit. Payable to the instructor at the first class.
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Instructor: An arts-and-crafts lover from early childhood, Jennifer Cottrell recently discovered Zentangle®,
and in October 2013 became a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. She offers instruction in this wonderfully
meditative practice through JMU Lifelong Learning Institute and Rockingham County Parks and Recreation.
Jennifer is always seeking opportunities to expand her teaching of holistic wellness.
A13 A "Run" Through the Bible
Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: Join in an informative and enjoyable “run” through the entire Bible, including the Apocrypha, as
we explore the uniqueness and messages of each book. We will begin with how the Bible came to be and then
consider the context, themes, highlights, stories and issues of each book. We will identify persons you want to
know and some that you may wish that you did not! If you have read and studied portions of the Bible, this
course will help you see how it all fits together and perhaps whet your appetite to read even more. If you do not
know much about the Bible, this course will help you see what all the fuss is about. This will be a fast-moving,
“hit the highlights”, and “help me make sense of it” run through this amazing book, which is important to
people of faith as well as to any literate person in our society.
Suggested Reading: Participants will need to bring to class a Bible or two, including one with an Apocrypha, if
possible. Various translations will enhance our discussion.
Instructor: LLI member Mary Cline Detrick is a semi-retired ordained minister in the Church of the
Brethren. She has developed and led eight-hour “Bible Marathons” for the past six years. She offers a relaxed
yet scholarly approach to the Bible with humor and insights growing out of her 49 years of continuing Bible
studies, which include graduating from Bethany Theological Seminary with Master’s of Religious Education
and Master of Divinity degrees.
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Course Descriptions
Session B
October 17 – November 18
Bad Weather Policy:
If JMU is delayed, closed, or closes early due to bad weather, then LLI classes will be
cancelled.
Please tune into WSVA 550 AM radio or WHSV TV. We will make every effort to reschedule cancelled
classes.
B1 Shenandoah Valley Meteorology
Mondays, 12:00-2:00pm, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 (Note different time)
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: Do you love the weather and want to know more about it? Are you fascinated by nature and want
to understand more? This is the course for you. Throughout the five week course, we will discuss meteorology
basics including fronts, terminology, and atmospheric processes. We'll also discuss severe weather, tropical
weather, snow, and some Shenandoah Valley weather history.
Instructor: Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz has been in the Shenandoah Valley for nearly 6 years
forecasting for WHSV-TV3. She hold a Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association, and a B.S. in
Geosciences from Mississippi State University. Aubrey is an award winning Meteorologist and has covered
local weather events from tornadoes, to flooding, and snowstorms.
B2 Adventures in Needle and Wet Felting
Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14
Location: Ice House, Room 117, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: In this class we will explore how to use a sharp barb to needle felt wool. We will needle felt a
wearable pumpkin pin and a wall hanging both of wool. In addition, we will wet felt a small vessel, create
felted soap, and add finishing touches to the wall hanging.
Instructor: Karen Shapcott has been needle and wet felting for over 20 years. She specializes in adding
faces to her needle-felted sculptures. The wet felting techniques she usually employs are known as nuno
felting, and she primarily wet felts wearable art and wall hangings. She was the only Virginia representative
selected to place needle-felted ornaments on the National Christmas Tree in 2015.
Additional Fees: $20.00 for supplies. Payable to the instructor at the first class.
B3 Music In Eden: A Survey Of Cuban Music
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: There is a legend that when God created the world, it included a beautiful island (i.e., Cuba)
surrounded by warm clear waters, populated by beautiful people, and filled with music everywhere. My
experiences in Cuba have led me to believe that at least the last part -- music everywhere -- is true. This course
will trace the history of music in Cuba: its roots, its practices, and its musicians. With the assistance of Youtube
videos, recordings, film, and a visiting Cuban musician friend, classes will involve listening and watching and
participating in interactive discussions. If the stars align properly, learning a Cuban dance or two might happen
as well, since music and dance are closely linked in Cuban traditions.
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Instructor: Ken Nafziger is professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University and artistic director and
conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. He was named winner of the prestigious 2015 Circle of
Excellence in the Arts Award. He has made numerous trips to Cuba, become friends of many Cuban musicians,
conducted several of Cuba's top orchestras and choirs, taken choirs to Cuba, and hosted a Cuban choir in
Harrisonburg. Nafziger's undergraduate degree in music is from Goshen (Indiana) College, and his DMA is
from the University of Oregon. In addition, he spent a post-doctoral year in Germany, where he studied
conducting with the noted Bach scholar, Helmuth Rilling.
B4 Physics and Philosophy
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: Prior to Descartes, philosophy was seamless. After Descartes, natural philosophy (science)
became an independent discipline. Still, the two domains of inquiry -- science and philosophy -- are closely
intertwined, so much so that the quantum physicist Werner Heisenberg wrote a classic treatise that provides the
title of this course: Physics & Philosophy. Specifically, revolutions in science often have profound implications
for human self-perceptions and for our perceptions and understanding of reality. Among these are the
Copernican Revolution, Einstein's relativity theory, Big Bang cosmology, and quantum mechanics. This course
will discuss (in lay-person's terms) the aforementioned theories, the scientists who developed them, and the
impact of those theories on how we perceive ourselves and our place in the cosmos.
Instructor: Dave Pruett is a Professor Emeritus of applied mathematics at JMU, a former NASA researcher,
and author of Reason and Wonder: A Copernican Revolution in Science and Spirit (HB 2012, PB 2015).
Suggested Reading: Helpful but not required, any of the following: Werner Heisenberg, Physics and
Philosophy (Harper Torchbooks, 1958); Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics (1975); Gary Zukav, The Dancing
Wu Li Masters (1979); Michael Talbot, Mysticism and the New Physics (1981); Ken Wilber, ed., Quantum
Questions, (Shambhala, 1985); Walter Isaacson, Einstein (2007); Alan Lightman, Einstein's Dreams (Warner
Books, 1994). The course will cover roughly Chapters 2, 5-8, and 11 of the instructor’s book: Dave Pruett,
Reason and Wonder (inexpensive paperback and ebook, 2015).
B5 Eat Like a God or Goddess - Part 2
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 725 S. High St., Harrisonburg
Description: We learned how to Eat Like a Goddess in the Spring class. Now it is time to inspire the cooking
divas within us all. Participants in this class will learn to prepare and will taste other treats from the
Mediterranean, including the superfoods fava beans and labneh, moussaka, baba ghanoush, and baklava.
Participants need not have been enrolled in Eat Like a Goddess Part 1. Join us and learn how to make these
healthy and tasty treats from the Mediterranean.
Instructor: Claudia Hanna earned a BA in Economics and Foreign Affairs from UVA and an MBA in
Corporate Finance from Emory University. She was a management consultant for years before slipping off the
power suits and donning flip flops and beach sarongs for a simpler, healthier life in Cyprus. She now publishes
her own blog, writes for Women Who Live on Rocks, and is working on her book, Live Like a Goddess:
Discover your Inner Aphrodite. Follow her @AphroditesPath and visit www.livelikeagoddess.com.
Additional Fees: $10 per person to cover food expenses and tastings. Payable to the instructor at the first class.
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B6 New Testament Epistles
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: We will look at principles for interpreting epistle genre and spend a day each on Galatians,
Ephesians, I Peter, James, and I John. We will look together at the structure and content of each of these New
Testament epistles, paying close attention to the historical context, authorship, basic outline, and content of each
letter.
Instructor: Duane Yoder is in his 14th year as Lead Pastor of Lindale Mennonite Church. He pastored
churches in Kansas and Florida before moving to Virginia. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at
Eastern Mennonite University.
B7 The Constitution and the 2016 Presidential Election
Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:00noon, October 26, November 2, 9, 16
(Note time and date changes)
Location: Mack A room, Houff Community Building, Bridgewater Retirement Community, 302 N. 2nd St,
Bridgewater
Description: Constitutional interpretation has always been contentious throughout American history and the
2016 Presidential election cycle is no exception. Questions pertaining to "original" intent and powers conferred
upon participants and institutions within the body politic remain controversial and are often beset by
expressions of ideological dissonance and confrontational partisanship. "Freedom," "Liberty," the rule of law,
governmental limits, and the Bill of Rights represent just some of the issues being debated. With America
experiencing significant political, economic, social, and cultural challenges, it is not surprising that these issues
have crystallized during the current campaign. Given that, this course proposes to explore the potential impact
of the 2016 election on future constitutional understanding. Course format is discussion in which civil
discourse is expected.
Instructor: David K. McQuilkin taught history and political science in various colleges and universities for
more than 41 years. He is currently a Bridgewater College emeritus professor, having chaired the Department of
History and Political Science for 13 years and served as a faculty member for 24 years. In retirement, he
remains active through presentation of Lifelong Learning courses, writing book reviews, and periodically
serving as a political analyst for WHSV.
Suggested Reading: All materials (journals and newspapers) for the course are readily available and can be
obtained at no expense from any local, college, or university library. Some may have personal subscriptions to
the publications intended for course use. A complete list for both will be available at the initial class meeting.
B8 Agritouring: Finding the Sources of Our Food
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: In this course we will learn about the sources of our food and the processes involved in getting
the food from the farm to our tables. There will be many opportunities to sample products. Our class will likely
visit Polyface Farms in Swoope, White Oak Lavender Farm in Cross Keys, Project Grows in Verona,
Showalter's Orchard in Broadway, and Swover Creek Farms in Woodstock. We will meet at a central meeting
place and carpool to the various locations.
Instructor: Nate Miller is a professor of horticulture at Piedmont Virginia Community College. He is a
landscape designer who is authoring his own book on sustainable landscaping. He has a BA in Art with a
concentration in Environmental Science from Bridgewater College and a master’s degree in Landscape
Architecture from Clemson University.
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B9 The Many Voices of Harrisonburg
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
Location: Islamic Center of Shenandoah Valley, 1330 Country Club Rd, Harrisonburg
Description: The Many Voices of Harrisonburg course will focus on the power of personal narratives by
highlighting the lives of immigrants in Harrisonburg/Rockingham County. This course will utilize the recent
film production, The Many Voices of Harrisonburg as its foundation and will offer the opportunity to engage in
meaningful discussions/activities with community members who have immigrated to the Valley from around
the world. The intention of this course and The Many Voices of Harrisonburg film is to strengthen intercultural
understanding and community ties.
B10 Happy 100th! The National Parks and the American People
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Location: Sunnyside Room, Sunnyside Retirement Community, 3935 Sunnyside Dr.
Description: 2016 marks the Centennial of the National Park Service. In honor of its anniversary, this class
will explore the history and role of the NPS and examine its relationship with the American people. Sometimes
called the “best idea we ever had,” the Park System has almost 300 million visits a year, making it a major
cultural force.
Instructor: Carole Nash, who has 36 years of experience studying the archaeology of the Middle Atlantic
region, is a specialist in the archaeology of the Appalachians. She has taught at James Madison University for
27 years, where she is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology
and an award-winning teacher and scholar. The author of over 150 technical reports, scholarly papers, and
publications, she has directed archaeological research in Shenandoah National Park (SNP) since 1999. She is
currently serving as President of the Archeological Society of Virginia.
Suggested Reading: Students will be given a list of URLs.
B11 Be Yourself: Journey to Wholeness, Guided by C. G. Jung
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Location: American National University, 1515 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: Carl Jung wrote extensively about the psyche's striving for individuation and wholeness. Our
exploration together will seek to understand what he meant by these terms. We will review Jung's life history
and his psychology and relate it to our own history. What were your childhood dreams and the dreams of each
phase of your life? What did Jung mean by “finding the great man within?” We will also explore archetypal
influences on our actions and identify ways of accessing the unconscious in order to follow the direction of
Psyche.
Instructor: Pamela Beverage, Ed. D., LPC has completed more than 10 years of post-doctoral studies in
Jungian psychology. Currently she is a senior analytic candidate in Switzerland at the Centre for Research and
Study in Depth Psychology According to C. G. Jung and Marie Louise VonFranz. She has facilitated group
discussions for more than 35 years.
Suggested Reading: Optional readings: Memories, Dreams, Reflections by C. G. Jung, ed. Aniela Jeffe (1963).
Man and His Symbols, C. G. Jung and others, (1964), especially chapter 5.
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NHB New Horizons Band
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Dates: September 1 – December 15 excluding November 24
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 725 S. High St., Harrisonburg
Cost: $130 for the entire 15 weeks or pro-rated per semester
Description: See description in Session A
B12 A Taste of Torah: Nibbling the Hidden Gems
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Location: Beth El Congregation, 830 Old Furnace Rd., Harrisonburg
Description: Join in as we look at a few of the often overlooked snippets in the Tanakh (the Hebrew
Scriptures). We will search out and look at these little gems tucked into the folds of the overall narrative. These
are stories that range from one sentence to a few verses: they are easy to ignore, but rich and evocative and ripe
for discussion! Come with your curiosity intact, ready to talk about what we read. This class is intended to be a
seminar or conversation, not a lecture.
Instructor: Rabbi Joe Blair has served as the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth El in Harrisonburg and
Temple House of Israel in Staunton for more than twelve years. He has served as an adjunct faculty member
and instructor at various local colleges and universities. He is also a faculty member and Administrative Dean
at the Gamliel Institute, where he teaches adult education classes.
Suggested Reading: No books are required, but a study bible may be helpful. Any will do, but I suggest The
Jewish Study Bible, Adele Berlin, ed. (Oxford Press).
B13 Love and Fantasy in Piano Music
Fridays, 9:30-11:30am, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 725 S. High St., Harrisonburg
Description: This course will focus on the main characteristics of four Romantic composers: Chopin,
Schumann, Brahms, and Liszt. A different composer will be discussed each week, using a variety of formats.
By the end of the course, attendees will have a collection of tools that will enable them to identify and
appreciate musical styles and piano compositions from the Romantic Period.
Instructor: Paulo Steinberg has performed as a soloist and a collaborative pianist in Brazil, Canada, Iceland,
and the U.S., including venues such as the Theatro Municipal de Sao Paulo in Brazil and the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Steinberg holds a bachelor’s degree in piano from
Universidade de São Paulo, a master’s degree from Arizona State University, and a Doctor of Music degree
from Indiana University. He often serves as an adjudicator in competitions and offers master classes, lectures,
workshops, and performances in the USA and abroad. Dr. Steinberg currently teaches piano at JMU.
B14 Why Study Genealogy?
Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
Location: Ice House, Room 104, 127 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg
Description: Genealogy is currently one of the most popular pastimes or hobbies. Why are people so
interested in their forebears? To seek a connection to a royal figure? To join a heritage society? To use their
discoveries in collaboration with DNA analysis? To answer adoption questions? We will cover these topics, as
well as the meaning of surnames, the use of on-line websites, the need for documentation of sources, and the
migration patterns of our ancestors.
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Instructor: Michele Hensley, a native of Rockingham County, graduated from Madison College (JMU).
After retiring from her work at Bank of America in Richmond, she returned to her Valley roots with the
intention of spending most of her retirement years in researching genealogy. She will be joined by other
members of the LLI common interest group the "Diggers" (a genealogy group) who will also share their
expertise in and knowledge of the subject.
A Special Thanks to the Curriculum and Events & Lectures Committee members for their hard work and
dedication. With their help and suggestions, members of the JMU-LLI continue to enjoy a variety of classes, brown
bag lunch sessions, and trips, which contribute to the joy of living and learning.
Curriculum Committee
Mary Cline Detrick, Chairperson
Jennifer Cottrell
Kay Arthur
Jayne Rynar
Betsy Eggleston
Jan Lorette
Dorothy Boyd-Bragg
Deane Geier
Mary Louise Loe
Nancy Owens
Events & Lectures Committee
Sandy Conrad, Co-chairperson
Anna Rose Geary, Co-chairperson
Archie Turner
Cindy Turner
Elaine Harlow
Lynn Martin
Roberta Patterson
Kris Stern
Nancy Owens
The JMU-Lifelong Leaning Institute gives many a great new meaning in life. You can give back to your JMU-LLI
program in a number of ways:
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Become a committee volunteer: Whether it’s making suggestions, finding instructors, making follow up calls,
planning a trip or a Forbes and dinner event, these things just don’t happen. It takes the work of volunteers to pull
together a great semester.
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Teach something: The curriculum and social committees are always looking for new instructors and topics.
Whether it’s you or someone you know who is an expert in their field and has a passion to share.
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Catalog Distribution: Help to distribute catalogs to various locations.
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Writers: Our publications need writers and editors for the newsletters and program guides.
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Class Assistants: Greet class members, check attendance, make announcements, and assist in the distribution of
handouts and evaluations.
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Make a donation: Your donation will provide the needed resources to carry out an ambitious membership and
publicity program designed to expand our outreach and attract new members. Donations to the JMU-LLI are taxdeductible. Please make a separate check out to James Madison Foundation Inc. Include on the memo line of
your check: Fund # 1002239. Mail your check to: Gifts and Records, JMU Advancement Gifts and Records, 220
University Blvd., MSC 3603, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or to give online, go to
www.jmu.edu/outreach/programs/all/lli/give.shtml
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Special Offerings!
Common Interest Groups
Genealogy – The Diggers – second Fridays of each month, 10:00am-12 noon, American National
University. Contact: Michele Hensley michelehensley50@yahoo.com
Art Interests – The Dabblers - first Wednesday of each month, 10:00am-12 noon,
Beth El Congregation, 840 Old Furnace Road, Harrisonburg Contact: Judy Liss, 289-9409
Classic Book Group - second Fridays, 10:00 am – noon,
Contact: Alice Krech, 432-2309 – This group is full; would you like to start another?
Jazz Band – meets Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm, Wilbur Pence Middle School, Dayton
Contact: Keith Hoodock 703-819-6270 or khoodock@gmail.com
There is an additional fee for this group.
New Special Interest Group
Writers Group - We meet the first Tuesday of the month, Room 201, American National
University, 10:00 a.m. - noon. We are setting a limit of 10 participants. Contact person if any are
interested in joining us: Anne Ross at amross0611@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities with Valley Program for Aging Services
Harrisonburg - Rockingham
Meals on Wheels (MOWs):
 Kitchen Helpers: help package meals for delivery and/or help clean up kitchen. Hrs: Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
 Delivery Drivers: Deliver meals to homebound older adults. Hot meal routes run Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday in Elkton. Frozen meal routes run monthly. Senior Center
Participate in programs for Center members such as:
o Yoga or light exercise instructors
o Musical entertainers
o Book group leaders
o Special skill or hobby instructors (languages, painting, etc.)
o Crafts
o Special Presentations
Local Council Members
Join other community members in working with VPAS to and guide the direction of services for adults 60 years
and older living in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Senior Transportation
Drivers are needed to transport older adults to medical and other health related appointments. Use your car or a
VPAS vehicle.
Fundraisers
Help raise money for VPAS operations through special event fundraisers.
Want to help? Contact Dawn Shull at 540-383-6855 or dawn@vpas.info for more information on how you
can share your time and talents with others.
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Lifelong Learning Institute
Social and Cultural Activities
Fall 2016
Brown Bag Lunches are held at the Ice House on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 12 noon – 1:15pm and are open
to the public as a way to get to know LLI. There is no registration required, nor any fee. Bring your lunch!
Come and enjoy fun and fellowship while having the opportunity to enhance your knowledge. Parking is
available in the JMU lot, without a parking pass, during Brown Bag Lunches. For further information, contact
the JMU-LLI (540) 568-2923.
Tuesday
9/20/2016
Brown Bag Lunch
The Mystery of Virginia’s Volcanoes
Ice House, 127 W. Bruce St.
Thursday
9/29/2016
Trip
Fall Season at Montpelier
Tuesday
10/4/2016
Brown Bag Lunch
Ice House, 127 W. Bruce St.
The Conversation: Talking About End-of-Life Wishes
Tuesday
10/18/2016
Brown Bag Lunch
Ice House, 127 W. Bruce St.
Does James Madison Really Matter in Today’s World?
Saturday
10/29/2016
Trip
Art in the District
Tuesday
11/1/2016
Brown Bag Lunch
In Search of Bigfoot
Thursday
11/3/2016
Ed-Venture
R. R. Smith Center, 20 S. New St.
Staunton – One of the Best Small Towns in America
Tuesday
11/15/2016
Brown Bag Lunch
Ice House, 127 W. Bruce St.
Fair Trade and You: Making an Impact Across the Globe
Wednesday
11/9/2016
Ed-Venture
Ice House, 217 S. Liberty St.
The Museum of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Municipal parking lot on Liberty St.
JMU Parking Lot on Bruce St.
Ice House, 127 W. Bruce St.
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Brown Bag Lunch Series
Fall 2016
12 noon-1:15pm
Be a friend…
Bring a friend!
Registration is not required and BBLs are free of charge.
Parking is available in the JMU lot, without a parking pass,
during Brown Bag Lunches.
September 20
The Mystery of Virginia’s Volcanoes
Today Mole Hill is a small knob a few miles west of Harrisonburg. Forty-eight million years ago during the
Eocene Epoch it was an actively erupting volcano! This talk will describe the locations and rocks of Mole Hill
and other local volcanic features including Trimble Knob in Highland County which formed during the Eocene
in the Shenandoah Valley. We will also discuss how these volcanic rocks fit into the geologic history of
Virginia. Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental
Science at JMU. She previously taught at UCLA and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Institution.
She and her students use geochemical techniques to learn about the timescales and dynamic of volcanic
eruptions as well as to determine the depth and temperature at which rocks form.
October 4
The Conversation: Talking About End-Of-Life Wishes
Talking about our own end-of-life medical care takes courage and insight. The simplest, but not always the
easiest, way is to talk about end-of-life care before an illness. Discussing your thoughts, values, and desires will
help people who are close to you to know what end-of-life care you want. For example, you could discuss how
you feel about using life-prolonging measures or where you would like to be cared for. For some people, it
makes sense to bring this up at a small family gathering. Others may find that telling their family they have
made a Living Will (or updated an existing one) provides an opportunity to bring up this subject. Doctors
should be told about these wishes as well. As hard as it might be to talk about your end-of-life wishes, knowing
your preferences ahead of time can make decision making easier for your family. You also may have comfort
knowing those persons closest to you can express your values and desires if they need to speak on your behalf.
Robin Martin, Manager of Chaplaincy Services at Sentara RMH Medical Center since 1994, assists both
patients and their families considering those personal values and wishes. She will help us begin or continue our
own conversation about end-of-life values, wishes, and preferences, pointing us toward additional resources
useful to that conversation. This conversation, program, and group discussion could help you find a way to get
started thinking about what matters most to you.
October 18
Does James Madison Really Matter in Today's World?
Today many people argue that James Madison, like the other Founders, was a product of the 18th century and
that his ideas and beliefs are both antiquated and unadaptable to modern times. They believe that the
Constitution should be interpreted loosely to reflect contemporary realities and modern sensibilities. Is that
true? Is Madison still worthy of study and discussion? Do his ideas, philosophies, and beliefs transcend time
and hold meaning for modern Americans? Philip Bigler is the author of nine books and holds a Bachelor’s
degree in history from James Madison University and advanced degrees in Secondary Education and in
American Studies from the College of William and Mary. In 1998, Mr. Bigler was named the National Teacher
of the Year. He has received numerous additional honors and recognition for his classroom instruction and
innovative teaching methods. In 2001, Philip Bigler was appointed as the Director of the James Madison
Center and he held this position through his retirement in 2010. He has taught numerous courses at the
collegiate level in history, education, American Studies, and Political Science.
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November 1
In Search of Bigfoot
Hear the story of the adventures of two people who volunteered for the Smithsonian Institute's mammal study.
This study was conducted in the George Washington National Forest in Bath County, VA, and in the
Shenandoah National Park's Wilderness Area of Rappahannock County, VA. This research used motion sensor
cameras to record important data on the movement of wildlife. You will learn how the cameras were placed
and what was involved in maintaining them and how some cameras were destroyed by a mysterious being.
Learn how the two encounter the wild places most likely frequented by a Bigfoot and the program's results.
Examine the role played by the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the unlikely role played by Helen Thomas,
a member of the White House press corps. On the last day of the study, did one of these cameras capture a
picture of Bigfoot in the Hazel Mountain area of Shenandoah National Park? Jerry Hopkins is an active hiker
throughout the year and a member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club [PATC]. Also, he jointly maintains a
three mile portion of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park as part of the PATC's trail
maintenance program. Jerry recently spent two years volunteering for the Smithsonian Institution's wildlife
camera monitoring program in George Washington National Forest and the Shenandoah National Park. Jerry
has served as president of the Headwaters (Augusta and Rockingham) Master Naturalist chapter.
November 15
Fair Trade and You: Making an Impact Across the Globe
Are you ready to hear about the economic revolution in international trade? Ten Thousand Villages will present
an introduction to fair trade practices and the beneficial effects this business model has on communities all over
the world. Ten Thousand Villages' mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn
income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships. Every
handcrafted product we sell in the store has a story of hope behind it. The incredible skill of our craftsmen
comes through in every handmade item. Come join us on this international journey to see how fair trade works
for underprivileged families and how your buying choices have an impact across the globe! The presenter will
be one of our highly trained local staff or a member of our speakers’ bureau. Every product we sell makes a
difference for people across the globe who would normally go underpaid or unemployed. We love sharing our
artisans’ stories and why fair trade works!
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ED-Venture
“Staunton – One of the Best Small
Towns in America”
…The Smithsonian Magazine
Thursday, November 3, 2016
A Guided Walking History Tour
Limited to 15 participants
Many articles and features in several respected books and magazines,
including Fodor’s, Travel and Leisure, and Southern Living, have been written about historic Staunton, Virginia. Join
Anna Rose Geary and Sandra Conrad to FIND OUT WHY!
9:30 – 10:50 a.m.
Begin the day at the Augusta County Historic Society in the R.R. Smith Center located at 20 S.
New Street. A tour will be led by ACHS presenter Nancy Sorrells of the exhibition area showing presidential voting
machines and ballot boxes of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Here we will view maps of Augusta County dating back to
the 18th century. Walk two blocks to the Augusta County Courthouse. This tour offers a special opportunity to view
maps showing Augusta County’s most western boundary at the Mississippi River.
11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
We will continue our walking tour with a guide from the Historic Staunton Foundation at the
Courthouse. View the architecture of the Wharf area and the downtown district.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Break for lunch on your own at one of the many delightful restaurants along Beverley Street.
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Camera Heritage Museum located on W. Beverley Street corner of S. Augusta Street.
Owner David Schwartz and his knowledgeable staff will conduct a privately guided tour of this amazing collection
consisting of over 6,000 objects of all things photographic. This is the largest and most extensive camera museum on the
East Coast. Its mission is to share with the public the fascinating story of the evolution of the camera and the history of
photography.
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
A short walk brings us to Trinity Episcopal Church. A visit to
Staunton would not be complete without touring this historic building and one of the
Valley’s most beautiful churches. There has been a church of worship here since 1746.
The current building, Early Gothic Revival 1855, is a gem, with 12 Tiffany windows and
other famous examples of the art of stained glass. We will enjoy a docent-guided tour,
then a brief history of stained glass through the ages and a short biography of Louis
Comfort Tiffany presented by Sandra Conrad. Sandra is a retired ASID (designer) with
a decorative arts background.
3:15 – 3:40 p.m.
A brief walk down W. Beverley Street brings us to the City Hall.
We will view the collection of photographs of old Staunton “Then ‘Til Now” while we
wait for the trolley (25₵ correct change required, please) back to our beginning or walk
back at your leisure.
Cost: $7 to LLI at registration and $15 (cash - correct change, please) at the
beginning of the tour to be collected by your hosts for donations to the venues visited.
Total cost $22. Deadline for registration October 28, noon. No cancellations after
noon October 28.
No time limit, paid parking is available in the New Street Parking Garage across from the R. R. Smith Center at $1 per
hour. (This is an active tour with standing, walking and some stairs.)
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ED-Venture
The Museum of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Factory Tour: The Ice House retail store
127 W. Bruce St.
Harrisonburg
Park in JMU parking lot on W. Bruce Street across from the Ice House
Tour: 11:00 a.m. - Noon
This is a one hour standing tour.
Meet in the JMU Ice House main lobby at 10:50 a.m. Limited to 15 participants.
Before the mid-1940’s, a master engraver would create jewelry by
carving each design into a steel block by hand, resulting in what’s called
a “hub.” The Museum of American Jewelry Design and
Manufacturing houses the largest collection of jewelry hubs, 3,000, in
America—from filigree rings, pendants and earrings to cufflinks,
lockets and wedding bands – from every design period.
Take a factory tour led by owner and goldsmith Hugo Kohl and watch
goldsmiths practice the fine art of jewelry making. Visit the gallery to
see the designs pulled from the hub vault and the jewelry manufactured
on-site in the working factory-museum. Hear the fascinating story of
jewelry-making and collecting.
Cost: $7.00 payable to LLI at registration
Deadline for registration with payment is November 4.
No cancellations after noon on November 4.
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Twelve Day Tour: Scotland/ Ireland May 2-13, 2017
Journey with us and experience the
beauty of the Scottish Highlands, seeing
its battlefields, castles and abbeys, as
well as ancient and modern life in
Scotland and Ireland. We will begin our
tour in beautiful Edinburgh, then
proceed through the Balmoral Castle
area to Inverness. We will continue on
to Loch Ness, with a boat tour on the
lake and a visit to the Culloden
Battlefield. From there we will travel to
the Isle of Mull and the holy isle of Iona, the foundation place of Celtic Christianity. Following
a ferry ride across the Irish Sea, we will visit Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, the Londonderry
area, Sligo, the Shrine of Knock, Croagh Patrick, Galway city, the Cliffs of Moher and the
Folkpark at Bunratty Castle. Departure will be through Shannon International Airport. (Please
note: some changes may be made before publication of the itinerary)
The approximate cost of $4700 is all inclusive, except for lunches. The price includes a $300
deduction per person if the tour is booked no later than September 30, 2016.
Anna Rose Geary, a retired history teacher from Staunton City Public Schools, has led
international and national tours for 28 years, which include 5 tours with LLI participants.
Contact her at 540-434-8592 home or 540-746-7711 cell or email robtgeary@aol.com
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Coach Tour: Fall
Season at
Montpelier
The lifelong home of James
Madison
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Orange County, lies the Madisons’ plantation. Dolley
defined the role of First Lady. She was politically and socially savvy, a consummate mover and shaker of her times. Her
husband James, a statesman, Father of the United States Constitution, and fourth President lived, entertained, and worked
at Montpelier. Doug Smith, the Vice President and overseer of the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution, has
graciously offered to welcome us to Montpelier and describe how the James Madison’s thinking and writing continue to
impact the 21st century. The Center for the Constitution is America’s premier constitutional training center, a world-class
teaching academy replete with seminars, on-line courses, and exploration of significant documents. Over 35,000 people
from all 50 states and over 80 countries around the world have participated in the Center for the Constitution’s programs.
The tour package includes the following:
 Round-trip motor coach transportation
 Docent guided tours
 Exclusive lecture presented by Doug Smith
This trip involves walking, standing and stairs.
Itinerary:
Please bring your cell phone
7:45 a.m.
Depart promptly from Harrisonburg Farmer’s
Market/Turner Pavilion. Be sure to park in the 10 hour parking area.
9:00 a.m.
Arrive at Montpelier – rest stop available
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Doug Smith: Welcome to Montpelier
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Docent guided archaeology site/lab tour
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Docent guided Signature Tour of the Manse
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch and time on your own to explore galleries and gardens (see lunch details below)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Docent guided Enslaved Community Tour free and open to the public or more time on your own
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Rest stop and re-board bus
3:20 – 4:00 p.m.
Self-guided tour of the Gilmore Freedman’s Farm
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Depart for Harrisonburg
Note: One month prior to the tour, participants will be given the opportunity to pre-order and pay for a boxed lunch
specially prepared for us by the Exchange Café. This is the only on-site food service available and is offered at the Cafe’s
cost to facilitate fast service. You have 3 options for lunch:
1. pre-paid and pre-ordered box lunch (4 choices and cost to be announced)
2. order A la carte at the café (first come first served basis)
3. pack and carry a picnic lunch; there are picnic tables available to all
Price per person is $58.00 with a maximum of 27 persons. A suggested $2.00
gratuity will be collected by your tour hosts for the bus driver.
Reservation with payment is due by September 20, 2016. No Cancellations after
September 21, 2016 noon.
As approved by the Advisory Board, if space is available 21 days before a trip, Lifelong Learning Institute
members may bring one non-member guest at the cost of the trip plus an additional $5.00. This additional
$5.00 check should be made payable to James Madison University. Non-member guests can pay a oneyear membership for $20.00, plus the cost of the trip, and not have to wait until 21 days before a trip.
Responsibility on Tours and Class Trips: The tours and class-associated field trips of the JMU-LLI require
walking and the physical capability to access sites that may have structural obstacles. By participating, members understand that should they
require personal assistance to participate in tours/field trips, they are responsible for securing such assistance. That responsibility includes
registering a person with the Lifelong Learning Institute who can and will be totally responsible for providing all assistance. That person must
register as a member and pay the cost of the tour/trip.
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Coach Tour: Art in the District – Let’s Wander
Off the Mall
Featuring Three Iconic, Intimate Smithsonian Museums:
The newly renovated and re-opened Renwick Gallery, the National
Portrait Gallery, and the American Art Museum
Saturday, October 29, 2016
The tour package includes the following:
 Round-trip motor coach transportation
 Docent Guided tours
This tour involves standing and walking.
Itinerary:
Please bring your cell phone.
7:15 a.m.
Depart promptly from JMU Ice House parking lot on W. Bruce St. (NO parking pass
required) We will stop for a rest break.
10:00
Arrive Renwick Gallery
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Docent guided tour of Renwick Gallery
11:45 – 12:00 p.m. Bus transport to National Portrait Gallery & the American Art Museum
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own at the Court Yard Cafe
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Docent guided tour of the National Portrait Gallery
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Docent guided tour of the American Art Museum
4:15 p.m.
Depart National Portrait Gallery for home.
6:15 p.m.
Approximate arrival in Harrisonburg
Price per person is $55.00 with a maximum of 27 persons. A
suggested $2.00 gratuity will be collected by your hosts for the
bus driver. Reservation with payment is due by October 20,
2016. No cancellations after 12 noon on October 21, 2016.
As approved by the Advisory Board, if space is available 21 days before a trip, Lifelong
Learning Institute members may bring one non-member guest at the cost of the trip plus
an additional $5.00. This additional $5.00 check should be made payable to James
Madison University. Non-member guests can pay a one-year membership for
$20.00, plus the cost of the trip, and not have to wait until 21 days before a trip.
Responsibility on Tours and Class Trips: The tours and class-associated field trips of the
JMU-LLI require walking and the physical capability to access sites that may have
structural obstacles. By participating, members understand that should they require personal assistance to participate in tours/field trips, they are
responsible for securing such assistance. That responsibility includes registering a person with Lifelong Learning Institute who can and will be
totally responsible for providing all assistance. That person must register as a member and pay the cost of the tour/trip.
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ADVISORY BOARD
2016-2017
Past President – Linda Bradley
President – Archie Turner
President Elect – Bradley Chewning
Secretary – Mary Ellen Chewning
Membership Chairperson – Bill Ingham
Nominations Chairperson – Beverly Silver
Finance & Administration Chairperson – Joe Laughland
Social Chairperson – Brian & Mary Alice Robertson
Curriculum Chairperson – Deane Geier
Publicity Chairperson – Anne Kendrick
Member at Large - Mark Keeler
Member at Large – Damian Dirscherl
Member at Large – Lynn Riner
Newsletter – Betty Hoskins
EX OFFICIO
Director, Lifelong Learning Institute - Nancy Owens, M.A.Ed.
STAFF
Director, Lifelong Learning Institute - Nancy Owens, M.A.Ed.
Administrative Assistant, Lifelong Learning Institute - Sue Gee
Lifelong Learning Institute
127 W. Bruce St.
MSC 9006
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Tel: (540) 568-2923
Fax: (540) 568-4252
E-mail address: lli@jmu.edu
Website: www.jmu.edu/lli
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127 W. Bruce St.