LLI Weekly Updates and Announcements:   

October 26 - October 30, 2026

Online Catalog

Due to the widespread inaccuracies in the printed fall 2026 catalog. LLI Staff strongly recommend the membership avoid referencing anything other than the online catalog. Furthermore, we urge the membership to cross reference any course, trips, lectures, or social events you’ve already committed to attend.

Please help LLI Staff to pass this message along to any members not receiving emails.

Membership Dues Reminder

LLI membership dues are now being collected. Members may renew online through the LLI Membership 2026 - 2027 Course or contact the LLI office to make a payment over the phone. Reminder emails and phone calls are currently being sent to members with outstanding renewals. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your continued support of LLI!

Featured Classes

Building Bridges of Care and Delight - with Kathy Guisewite
October 27| 12:00-1:15 p.m. | Ice House 117

Learn about Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the Caregivers Community Network partnership with JMU, and the resources available to support individuals and families living with dementia.

Inside Local Journalism: How Public Radio Tells Your Community’s Story With Matt Bingay
October 29–November 19 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Ice House 104

Upcoming Social Events

Nov. 11 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Hotel Madison Lobby Bar, 701 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Nov. 3| 11:30 - 12:30 pm

Location: Drifters Cafe, 217 S. Liberty St. Suite 104, Harrisonburg, VA

Exciting New Opportunities

Share your experience, knowledge, and love of learning with JMU Youth Programs as an Instructor!
JMU's Youth Programs department is looking for instructors to teach exciting, educational courses for our winter "College for Kids" program (K - 8th grades)! This program is scheduled to run every Saturday in February (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with an inclement weather date of Saturday, March 6th if needed. 

The hourly rate is $16/hour (with a higher rate for those who are CPR certified and/or have experience working with children with disabilities). Instructors are responsible for coming up with their own course content and will be paid for up to 12 hours of course planning (please see examples of past courses in the link below). 

College for Kids Instructor Duties and Responsibilities:
Create engaging, age appropriate lesson plans/activities.
Lead a classroom of 6-10 children.
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of participants. 
Foster a positve and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and  exploration. 
Serve as a reliable, supportive adult presence whom participants feel comfortable approaching for guidance, help, or conflict resolution. 
If you are interested in teaching for the winter "College for Kids" program, please complete this form by Monday, November 2nd- JMU Youth Programs- "College for Kids" Instructor Interest Form (Winter 2027)
Dr. Drinks: Taste Wine Like a PhD. 
Join Dr. Amanda Kellogg, PhD in English and WSET Level 2, for a series of engaging wine-tasting events exploring the science, history, and culture behind what's in your glass. Each session focuses on a specific wine-tasting skill and includes insights from JMU faculty experts in biology and chemistry. Whether you're looking to refine your palate or feel more confident ordering wine, come curious, have fun, and enjoy four exceptional wines. 

Upcoming Tasting Events:
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Tasting for Tannins | November 4, 2026 | $60 - Register

​​​​​​​Champagne | December 16, 2026 | $60 - Register

Chocolate | February 11, 2027 | $60 - Register

Acid | March 9, 2027 | $60 - Register

We are excited to have you join the fun! 


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