Lifelong Learning Institute

 

Weekly Updates and Announcements:  April 6 - 10, 2026 

Classes starting soon.

Mennonites in the Valley- Starts April 6

Herbal Medicine and Relaxation Techniques for Modern Life- Starts April 6

You, Your Stuff, and Your Future! The “Art” of Downsizing- Starts April 6

Exploring the Body/Mind Connection Through Meditation, Hypnosis and Intuition- Starts April 7

Mixology- Starts April 7

Take Heart: Kundalini Yoga for Courage and Uplift- Starts April 10 

 

Pop-up Class- Using your iPhone to Improve Photography

April 20-May 18th, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Want to learn how to capture stunning images with your iPhone? Take our pop-up iPhone photography course ; no prior experience is needed! The course will include classroom instruction on using the many functions of an iPhone to take all kinds of pictures in many different situations. This course is only going to be helpful to individuals who have at least an Apple iPhone 11 and are using iOS 18. We will have two field trips to some of the most beautiful places in our Valley. We will also learn how to share our photos with friends and family, as well as within the class. We will have several feedback sessions during the class so people can get useful guidance on improving their photos. Our feedback tends to be very gentle.

Events
James Madison's Montpelier: Home of James and Dolly Madison- April 6th | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Coffee & Company- April 7, 11:30-12:30- Drifters Cafe 217 S. Liberty St. Suite 104 Harrisonburg, VA
Seats to Fill:

Sign up with a friend, get $5 off your next class!

We have some classes starting soon that are on the verge of having too few seats to run. If you are actively enrolled in, or you sign up for any classes below, and refer a friend to sign up with you, you and your friend both get $5 off the next class you sign up for! 

Please email lli@jmu.edu your name, and your friend's name that signed up for the class. When you intend to use this offer, email us again and let us know which class you'd like to use it for. 

Harmony and Verse - Bus Trip to Staunton for two custom lectures and two performances by Staunton Music Festival and American Shakespeare Center!

Invasive Imposters: Native and Invasive Look-alikes- Starts April 22

A Financial Workshop- Starts April 27

Low Impact Aerobic Dancing- Starts April 28

Haiku: Creative Windows amid Strict Guidelines- Starts April 29

Reminders:
Trips:

 

 

Community, Groups, Notices:

Introducing LLI Photography Group

Do you enjoy taking photos — or wish you felt more confident using your camera or phone? The LLI Photography Group is forming to bring together members of all skill levels who want to learn, share, and explore photography in a friendly, relaxed setting.

We plan monthly gatherings that include practical tips, photo sharing, constructive feedback, discussions on topics such as composition, lighting, editing, and storytelling through images. At times we’ll take what we learn into the field to try out new techniques and challenges. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced photographer, you are welcome.

There is no class fee. The only requirement is that you hold a current LLI membership.

If you’re interested, please take a moment to click this link and complete our short interest survey. Your input will help shape the group!

New Class Offering! Instructional Art: Resin

Learn how to properly mix and use epoxy resin while creating beautiful art on a cutting board using geodes, stones, and glass. The resulting piece will be as pretty to look at as it is to use!

April 9, 10-12pm. 3295 Spaders Church Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22801

This class had been cancelled last fall. Please note, this section will take place at the instructor's home! Register here!

Be sure to follow JMU Lifelong Learning on Facebook!

While we'll still use email as our primary communication tool, Facebook will also be a fun and interactive way to learn more about what is going at LLI! Announcements, events, throw back photos - you won't want to miss it! We just updated some of our photos so check it out.

To ensure you see our posts both "Like" and "Follow" LLI. The more you interact with our posts (likes, comments, shares) the more you'll see on your feed (instead of annoying ads!)

Excited to see you online!

We look forward to seeing you! 

The LLI Team

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