Please join us in welcoming Austin Shank, our new Lifelong Learning Institute Director! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Austin, connect with fellow LLI members, and enjoy conversation and refreshments.

Meet & Greet with Austin Shank
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
Location: Ice House Room 117,
127 West Bruce Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 

Austin will offer brief remarks at 4:15 PM, followed by time to mingle and enjoy catered refreshments.

RSVP by September 1, 2026

Thank you again for your patience during the recent registration process. Refunds are being issued to members who were overcharged during registration. If you have questions about your refund status, please contact the LLI office at jefferdm@jmu.edu or 540-568-2806.

Sept. 8: Noontime Knowledge - Seeing the World on a Residence Ship (Elayne Smith)
Sept. 16: Wine and Wisdom - A Republic If You Can Keep It (George Gunner)
Sept. 22: Noontime Knowledge - Creating the Perfect Pair (Tassie Pippert)
Oct. 13: Noontime Knowledge - 50 and Wiser: Fun with Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation (Lynn Hoy)
Oct. 21: Wine and Wisdom - Senior Fitness (Andrew Kipps)

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For 30 years, LLI has offered courses, trips, events, and a multitude of other experiences to folks in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area. All that we do could not be done without the support and efforts of our members, instructors, and volunteers. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we once again look to you for support. Your investments in LLI have already made the program strong, and your continued contribution can elevate LLI for decades to come.

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