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.

Not sure if you're ready to commit? Don't worry! Membership is FREE for your first year! Stay tuned for registration information and updates! 

Spring 2026 Semester

Welcome back to LLI for the Spring 2026! 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:

  • February 12 & 17
  • March 3 & 19
  • April 7 & 23
  • May 7 & 19
  • June 4 & 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:

  • January 21
  • February 18
  • March 18
  • April 22
  • May 13
  • June 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

A fun and friendly walking group. Join us daily!

Dates and Venues:

  • Monday: JMU Arboretum
  • Tuesday - Thursday: Hillandale Park 
  • Friday: Purcell Park

Time:

  • 9:30am December - March
  • 9:00am April - November

For more information contacy Vince and Tricia Tully (tullyclan@gmail.com) or 410-322-1463.

Start times are subject to change. Text or email the contact above to confirm.

Travel with LLI

JMU LLI is thrilled to offer two over-night trips for our members in 2026. Please consider reserving your spot SOON, as space is limited for both trips! Learn more:

We will also be offering two, one-day bus trips. 

  •  James Madison's Montpelier - Home of James and Dolly Madison - April 6, 2026, 8:00am-5:00pm
Local EdVentures

John C. Well Planetarium Tour

March 16th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Limit: 35 | Cost: FREE

Visit JMU’s John C. Wells Planetarium for an LLI-only experience. Enjoy a full-dome, 30-minute film of your choice, then explore Harrisonburg’s night sky with a live star talk. See real star colors, sizes, and brightness using the unique starball projector. Bring questions—and your curiosity.

The John C. Wells Planetarium is located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The planetarium first opened at JMU in 1956 under the direction of Dr. John C. Wells, head of the Physics Department.

From Warehouse to Your Door

March 31st | 1:30-3pm | Limit: 15 | Cost: FREE

Curious about those big warehouses along I-81? Meet at InterChange’s main office, then drive to 5915 Crowe Drive, Mt. Crawford, for a guided tour of their state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled centers. Dress warm for cold storage.

InterChange is a full‑service warehousing and logistics partner offering storage, transport, and land development from our Harrisonburg hub and terminals in Portsmouth and Front Royal.

A Visit to Norsk Mountain Farm & Mill

May 5 | Session 1: 10:15am | Session 2: 11:00am

Limit: 15 per session | Cost: $10

Visit a small, family-run fiber farm, mill, and yarn shop. Meet the sheep and Angora goats, see fresh fleeces, and learn how we turn them into fiber and yarn. Sample our maple syrup and honey, and enjoy free tea or coffee. 

Lorre and Emily, a mother–daughter team, started Norsk Mountain Farm in 2020.

JMU Athletic Performance Center and Bridgeforth Stadium

May 7th | 2:00-3:00 pm | Limit: 25 | Cost: FREE

In this tour of the JMU Athletic Performance Center and Bridgeforth Stadium, patrons will have the opportunity to see many different areas between the two facilities. On the APC tour, you will get to see the weight room, locker room, and multiple athletic trophies that JMU Athletics has won over the years. During the Bridgeforth Stadium portion of the tour, you will get to see every level of the stadium, including the club and suite levels for our Duke Club members.

Guest Lectures

Are you interested in a topic but don't necessarily need a full class series on it? Check out our guest lecture series. You'll be sure to find something that interests you!

Coming Soon!

 

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. 

Stay tuned!

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