Events

These five sessions, facilitated by Alice Mergler and Dottie Ward-Wimmer, will take us into poetic foundations: the ABCs of what poetry is and how to begin planting your words like seeds that grow into rhythms, rhymes, stories, and wisdom. We will write and then read each other’s work, sometimes silently, sometimes aloud, before discussing it. […]

Books, both fiction and non-fiction, are selected by the members. They choose books from a list of suggestions for September through June. Members are encouraged to lead a discussion. The discussions are educational, interesting, and fun for all, including those who may not have finished reading the book. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI Coordinator: Lianetta Ruettgers

Since 2015 Don McAndrews has traveled to Ireland every year, sometimes twice a year, except for the two COVID years. The countryside is truly beautiful and the terrain is diverse and spectacular. Dublin is a wonderful city offering something for everyone. The Irish Sea (the water between England and Ireland) provides lovely beaches and beautiful […]

In the summer of 1861, both North and South brimmed with confidence that a single, glorious victory would end the conflict before it truly began. That decisive clash, everyone believed, would unfold at Manassas. As a result, every soldier worth his salt—and one remarkable woman—rushed to take part in what they imagined would be the […]

Retired Washington Post journalist Bob Levey will tell all about being the first reporter hired by the legendary editor, Ben Bradlee. Then about sitting between Woodward and Bernstein during Watergate. Then about his first-name-basis friendship with Katharine Graham. Then about the turmoil at today’s Post, and finally, a bit about his book, Larry Felder, Candidate. […]

Join UVA Health’s Katie Riley, PA for an informative session on important urologic health topics that impact older adults. This talk will cover common concerns and practical strategies to maintain […]