While LLI strives to create a thriving community full of activities open to the larger community, some of our events are exclusive to our members!
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JMU LLI Fall 2025 Semester!
Welcome back to LLI for the Fall 2025! We have so many great opportunities for our members this semester. We hope you take advantage of all these opportunities to socialize, get active and continue the journey of Lifelong Learning!
Coffee, Wine or events to keep you active – we’ve got you covered!
Join fellow LLI Members for these member exclusive events. Visit someplace new! Try a new experience all while knowing you’ll be surrounded by folks just like you. We curated these events to be minimal time commitment but packed with fun. It is a great chance to catch up with friends, make new ones and stay connected with JMU LLI all semester long!
Coffee & Company
Dates:
- September 30
- October 7
- October 21
- November 11
- December 2
- December 16
Time: 11:30 - 12:30pm
Venue: Drifters Cafe
Address: 217 S. Liberty St. Suite 104, Harrisonburg, VA
Parking is available in the Municipal lot on Liberty Street and the Water Street deck.
Wine Down Wednesday
Dates:
- October 22
- November 12
- December 10
Time: 4 - 6pm
Venue: Hotel Madison Lobby Bar
Address: 701 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Parking is available in the parking deck adjacent to the hotel.
Lifelong Striders
Dates and Venues:
- Monday: JMU Arboretum
- Tuesday - Thursday: Hillandale Park
- Friday: Purcell Park
Time: 9am April - November
The Generational Exchange
This FREE two session event will focus on "Conversations with JMU's Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue".
Venue: Festival, Conference Room 7
Session 1: Thursday, October 9 | 12:45 - 2pm | Topic: Technology
Session 2: Thursday, October 16 | 12:45 - 2pm | Topic: Success and Fulfillment
The Generational Exchange is a unique series of intergenerational dialogues bringing together JMU students and JMU LLI memebers for mutual learning, shared storytellin, and intergenerational connection.
Bedford D-Day Memorial & Natural Bridge
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 8am - 5pm
Format: Bus Trip
Cost: $75
Address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523
This trip consists of a 90 minute walking tour around the D-Day Memorial.
Clubs
Can't get enough of LLI?
Join one of our engaging clubs and the fun never has to end! Sign up for Yoga and Chess Club TODAY!
Guest Lectures
Are you interested in a topic but dont necessarily need a full class series on it? Check out our guest lecture series. You'll be sure to find ssomething that interests you!
Do you have a topic of interest and want a guest lecture or possibly a whole class series on it? Help us improve and cater to the interests of our memeber by filling out the form below.
Gardening Connection
The Gardening Connection is a collaborative group of seven local gardeners dedicated to their love of gardening and horticulture practices through hands-on workshops. In the past, members have been able to create a meriade of gardening projects such as wreaths and terrariums.
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