BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lifelong Learning Institute- Manassas - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lifelong Learning Institute- Manassas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lli-manassas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lifelong Learning Institute- Manassas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000850Z CREATED:20260623T234741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000850Z UID:10003229-1792071000-1792076400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-DANCE\, Line Dancing Club DESCRIPTION:The Line Dancing Club will meet once per month on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.\nIf you attended any of the 3 previous line dance classes\, you should be able to join in the fun. We will review all the dances learned and take requests for your favorites. New dances will be taught as time allows. Newbies are welcome. \nPresenter: Ann Komelasky\nAnn Komelasky has been a member of LLI for over 15 years and is currently a member of the LLI Board of Directors and the Tech-Media committee. Prior to retirement\, she worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the NOVA area. Her hobbies are golf\, quilting\, reading\, gardening and line dancing. She is the mother of 3 and grandmothfer o 7. Ann and her husband Mike have been line dancing for almost 20 years. She has always loved music and dance and finds this form of exercise to be great fun\, while stimulating the mind\, improving balance and heightening mood. \nLLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-dance-line-dancing-club-3/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, Gymnasium \n8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000904Z CREATED:20260623T234756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000904Z UID:10003230-1792146600-1792152000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1016A\, Call 911! A Behind-the-Scenes Look DESCRIPTION:What really happens after you dial 911? Who is on the other end of the line? This presentation will introduce you to the Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) and the trained operators who answer the call. The Community Outreach Team will discuss its function and relationship to the PW County fire and police departments\, the fire departments of Manassas City and Manassas Park\, and the towns of Haymarket\, Occoquan\, Dumfries\, and Quantico. You will learn what is involved in the hiring and training of the tele-communicators that staff the department\, the shifts and hours they work\, and typical situations they encounter on a daily basis. They will also discuss when it is appropriate to call 911 and the “SMART911” program that is available free of charge to county residents. \nPresenter: Community Outreach Team\, PWC Dept of Public Safety Communications\nThe Community Outreach Team (part of the PWC Department of Public Safety Communications) is comprised of the department’s Training Unit and Operations Public Safety Tele-communicators. This experienced and enthusiastic team provides community education to citizen groups throughout the county. \nLLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1016a-call-911-a-behind-the-scenes-look/ LOCATION:Manassas Park Community Center\, 99 Adams St.\, Manassas Park\, VA 20111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211036Z CREATED:20260623T234634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211036Z UID:10003388-1792157400-1792164600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-GAMES\, Game Day Club DESCRIPTION:If you like to play games\, please join us for a variety of card and board games every Friday afternoon for two hours of fun\, a monthly birthday party\, laughter and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome.\nFor more information\, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Hernandez URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-games-game-day-club/2026-10-16/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000904Z CREATED:20260623T234756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000904Z UID:10003231-1792405800-1792411200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1005A\, In Search of the Smallest Thing DESCRIPTION:In the final section of “The Search for the Smallest Thing”\, we’ll get heavily into subatomic particles. It turns out there are a lot of them\, and a lot of them are made of even smaller particles like “quarks”. We’ll talk about particle accelerators and how they contribute to new discoveries. We’ll talk about the Four Fundamental forces that are the foundation of Physics. We’ll talk about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and how it complicates things. And finally we’ll talk about the Higgs Boson\, which is responsible for all the mass in the Universe. \nPresenter: Mark Dodge\nMark Dodge received his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California Berkeley and earned his master’s degree in engineering physics from the University of Virginia. He worked as an engineering scientist at IBM and then became a high school physics teacher\, teaching for 24 years. He has been educating LLI members on various scientific subjects for the past six years. \nLLI Coordinator: Jo Anne Renton URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1005a-in-search-of-the-smallest-thing-3/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000904Z CREATED:20260623T234756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000904Z UID:10003232-1792492200-1792497600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-0922A\, Women in the New Testament DESCRIPTION:Having completed the classes on women in the Old Testament\, Father Hughes will now cover the historical\, theological and archeological components of women in the New Testament.\nThe information Father Hughes told of the Women of the Old Testament was filled with fascinating details\, humor and the history of the times. You may want to register for this class whether you attended the other classes or not. \nPresenter: The Rev. James Hughes\nThe Rev. James Hughes holds bachelor’s degrees in both philosophy and the classics from St. Charles Seminary\, Philadelphia. He holds master’s degrees in both biblical studies and systematic theology from Catholic University in Washington\, D.C. He was ordained a priest in the Roman Catholic Church in 1982. More recently he studied at the Virginia Theological Seminary which led to being received as an Episcopal Priest in December of 2016. Father Hughes worked for the Library of Congress for 23 years in the Visitor Services Office. During this fall session he will be teaching his 20th class for LLI-Manassas. \nLLI Coordinator: Nancy Osborne URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-0922a-women-in-the-new-testament-3/ LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 9325 West St.\, Manassas\, 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T210757Z CREATED:20260623T234633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T210757Z UID:10003373-1792503000-1792510200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-MHJNG\, Mah Jongg Club DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday afternoon\, we meet for fun\, laughter\, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome\, from beginners through master players. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-mhjng-mah-jongg-club/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Juke Box Diner\, 8637 Sudley Road\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T170604Z CREATED:20260428T170604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170604Z UID:10003177-1792578600-1792584000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:LLI Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/lli-board-meeting-36/2026-10-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000904Z CREATED:20260623T234757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000904Z UID:10003233-1792589400-1792594800@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1021P\, Celebrating Marilyn at 100: The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe DESCRIPTION:Screen goddess Marilyn Monroe was born 100 years ago\, yet she continues to fascinate audiences today. If anything\, her talent and charisma are more appreciated now than during her heyday in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her extraordinary career and the challenges of her unhappy personal life have been the subject of dozens of biographies as well as plays\, movies\, television series\, even operas. Presenter Eileen Roach will discuss Marilyn’s remarkable rise from a sad\, difficult childhood to the very peak of American success and pay tribute to her enduring talent through film clips and photographs\, some familiar and some not. Please join us for a presentation about this great star\, whose magic still endures. \nPresenter: Eileen Roach\nEileen Roach is a lifelong classic movie fan whose favorite category of non-fiction is Hollywood’s Golden Age. She presented numerous programs about the great stars of the studio Hollywood era at the Manlius Senior Centre in Central New York\, where she was assistant director for many years. Today Eileen serves on the board of LLI-Manassas\, and on the Program and Outreach Committees. \nLLI Coordinator: Eileen Roach URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1021p-celebrating-marilyn-at-100-the-life-and-career-of-marilyn-monroe/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, Sanctuary\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000904Z CREATED:20260623T234757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000904Z UID:10003234-1792665000-1792670400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1022A\, Puppetry 101 DESCRIPTION:Join artist Heidi Rugg and the Barefoot Puppet Theatre for a deep dive into the art of puppetry. You will learn the five basic types of puppets (hand\, rod\, shadow\, marionette\, and object) in this interactive demonstration. There will be a dash of history\, a handful of contemporary examples in how puppetry works in movies and television\, plus a pinch of geography to round out this interactive experience. \nPresenter: Heidi Rugg\nHeidi Rugg is an interdisciplinary artist with her feet firmly planted in the worlds of both performance and visual arts. As a builder\, Heidi has a passion for eco-friendly processes in puppet-making. In her creative practice\, she is on a quest to create biodegradable puppets and works primarily with wool\, handmade papers\, and recycled materials. Sometimes she even knows the name of the sheep who provided the wool! \nHeidi founded Barefoot Puppet Theatre in 1997\, a company born of her desire to share story-driven\, timely works to uplift young audiences. As a performer\, builder\, writer\, and designer\, Heidi has her hand in every aspect of production while inviting collaborators into her process. In 2005\, Barefoot Puppet Theatre was awarded an UNIMA Citation of Excellence for their original work\, Galapagos George. Barefoot Puppet Theatre continues to tour works to theatres\, schools\, museums\, festivals\, libraries and community centers. People always need a good story. \nHeidi maintains a studio practice from her home on the edge of a swamp in Richmond’s Northside where she lives with her husband (and fellow company member)\, Sam Rugg\, an immortal gecko\, a rescue pup\, and a host of puppets. \nLLI Coordinator: Valerie Kenyon Gaffney URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1022a-puppetry-101/ LOCATION:Hylton Performing Arts Ctr\, 10960 George Mason Circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211036Z CREATED:20260623T234634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211036Z UID:10003389-1792762200-1792769400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-GAMES\, Game Day Club DESCRIPTION:If you like to play games\, please join us for a variety of card and board games every Friday afternoon for two hours of fun\, a monthly birthday party\, laughter and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome.\nFor more information\, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Hernandez URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-games-game-day-club/2026-10-23/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000918Z CREATED:20260623T234811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000918Z UID:10003235-1792762200-1792769400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1023P\, Judge Jarvis Returns DESCRIPTION:Judge William Jarvis returns to continue his always popular discussions of topics currently at the forefront of the judicial system. High profile trials\, policing practices\, and other legal issues are always in the news. How should we look at these headlines? What do we need to know to understand them? Judge Jarvis answers these questions for us\, speaking about what he thinks are the important issues\, as well as those which you would like to know more about. \nPresenter: Judge William Jarvis\nHonorable William Jarvis\, Judge of the Circuit Court as of December 1\, 2025\, graduated from Old Dominion University in 1985 with bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and criminal justice. After graduate work at the University of Virginia\, he attended George Mason University School of Law\, graduating in 1991. He served as a prosecutor in Pittsylvania County\, Virginia\, from 1992 to 1998\, and in Marion County\, Florida\, from 1998 to 2002. Upon returning to Virginia in 2002\, he served as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Prince William County until 2012\, when he was elected to the General District Court bench. Throughout his career\, he has taught search and seizure law as well as other topics to police\, attorneys\, and other judges. \nLLI Coordinator: Craig Johnston URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1023p-judge-jarvis-returns/ LOCATION:Prince William County Courthouse\, 9311 Lee Avenue\, Manassas\, Circuit Court (Third Floor) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000919Z CREATED:20260623T234812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000919Z UID:10003237-1793010600-1793016000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1005A\, In Search of the Smallest Thing DESCRIPTION:In the final section of “The Search for the Smallest Thing”\, we’ll get heavily into subatomic particles. It turns out there are a lot of them\, and a lot of them are made of even smaller particles like “quarks”. We’ll talk about particle accelerators and how they contribute to new discoveries. We’ll talk about the Four Fundamental forces that are the foundation of Physics. We’ll talk about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and how it complicates things. And finally we’ll talk about the Higgs Boson\, which is responsible for all the mass in the Universe. \nPresenter: Mark Dodge\nMark Dodge received his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California Berkeley and earned his master’s degree in engineering physics from the University of Virginia. He worked as an engineering scientist at IBM and then became a high school physics teacher\, teaching for 24 years. He has been educating LLI members on various scientific subjects for the past six years. \nLLI Coordinator: Jo Anne Renton URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1005a-in-search-of-the-smallest-thing-4/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000919Z CREATED:20260623T234811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000919Z UID:10003236-1793021400-1793028600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-0928P\, Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:A rotation of seasoned writers will lead the weekly sessions. Participants will receive inspiration\, ideas\, examples\, and prompts from various sources and will have in-class time to write and share their writing. Each class will include time to learn from\, write with\, and listen to fellow writers. Our guide for the fall semester will be Inventing the Truth\, a collection of excerpts from famous memoir writers edited by William Zinsser. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Elizabeth Crawford URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-0928p-writing-workshop-4/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T210757Z CREATED:20260623T234633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T210757Z UID:10003374-1793107800-1793115000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-MHJNG\, Mah Jongg Club DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday afternoon\, we meet for fun\, laughter\, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome\, from beginners through master players. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-mhjng-mah-jongg-club/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Juke Box Diner\, 8637 Sudley Road\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000919Z CREATED:20260623T234812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000919Z UID:10003238-1793183400-1793188800@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1028A\, The Science of Learning DESCRIPTION:Recent advancements in our understanding of how the brain learns have transformed the way we design and support effective instruction. These insights are especially powerful in adult learning\, where research now shows that the brain continues to adapt and reorganize throughout life\, a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. As we age\, the brain retains a remarkable capacity for growth\, change\, and new learning.\nIn this session\, Dr. Frank explores how short term and long term memories are formed\, what differentiates them\, and how these processes influence learning outcomes. Participants will examine key factors that shape effective learning—such as attention\, personal habits\, prior knowledge\, and relevancy. Participants will leave with practical\, evidence-based strategies they can start using immediately to strengthen their learning.\nGrounded in Mind\, Brain\, and Education (MBE) Science\, an interdisciplinary field that integrates psychology\, neuroscience\, and educational research\, this presentation translates cutting edge findings into accessible\, actionable guidance. Through MBE principles\, participants will engage with innovative research on adult learning and connect it to real world strategies. \nPresenter: Dr. Christine Frank\nDr. Christine Frank earned her undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Old Dominion University and a master’s in education from Wayland Baptist University. She obtained her doctoral degree from Drexel University in leadership and education\, focusing on mind\, brain\, and education neuroscience. She is a retired 20 year law enforcement veteran of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD)\, where she held numerous positions while serving as the program manager for the Drug Recognition Expert Program for the state of New Mexico. \nLLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1028a-the-science-of-learning/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000919Z CREATED:20260623T234812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000919Z UID:10003239-1793194200-1793199600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-BOOK\, Book Club DESCRIPTION:Books\, both fiction and non-fiction\, are selected by the members\, and the suggested books are assigned to a month from 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. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Lianetta Ruettgers URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-book-book-club-4/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000933Z CREATED:20260623T234825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000933Z UID:10003240-1793269800-1793275200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1029A\, History of the English Language DESCRIPTION:This class will be a chronological journey backwards and forwards in time to examine the development of English from its prehistoric origins\, through Old and Middle English\, and finally to Modern English and its many dialects. Dr. Wulf will explore ways in which English as a language has developed\, including in its phonology\, morphology\, syntax\, and semantics. We all know how to speak English–come hear him explain the history of what we say every day! \nPresenter: Dr. Douglas Wulf\nDr. Douglas Wulf is associate professor of linguistics at George Mason University. He earned his Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Washington and worked previously as a computational semanticist at a computer firm. His research interests include the application of linguistics to TESOL\, formal semantics and the semantics-pragmatics interface\, and historical linguistics. He has been a popular speaker for LLI in the past\, and we are happy to have him back. \nLLI Coordinator: Craig Johnston URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1029a-history-of-the-english-language/ LOCATION:Manassas Park Community Center\, 99 Adams St.\, Manassas Park\, VA 20111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211036Z CREATED:20260623T234634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211036Z UID:10003390-1793367000-1793374200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-GAMES\, Game Day Club DESCRIPTION:If you like to play games\, please join us for a variety of card and board games every Friday afternoon for two hours of fun\, a monthly birthday party\, laughter and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome.\nFor more information\, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Hernandez URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-games-game-day-club/2026-10-30/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000934Z CREATED:20260623T234826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000934Z UID:10003241-1793626200-1793633400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-0928P\, Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:A rotation of seasoned writers will lead the weekly sessions. Participants will receive inspiration\, ideas\, examples\, and prompts from various sources and will have in-class time to write and share their writing. Each class will include time to learn from\, write with\, and listen to fellow writers. Our guide for the fall semester will be Inventing the Truth\, a collection of excerpts from famous memoir writers edited by William Zinsser. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Elizabeth Crawford URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-0928p-writing-workshop-5/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000934Z CREATED:20260623T234826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000934Z UID:10003242-1793701800-1793707200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1103A\, Books and So Much More DESCRIPTION:Matt McCleland\, from Haymarket Gainesville Library will discuss many of the digital resources available from Prince William County Libraries. You can expect to receive information on a variety of subjects — from websites that offer eBooks and audiobooks\, to digital versions of your favorite magazines\, to informational databases\, and beyond. Please join us for this very special class and bring any questions you have with you. \nPresenter: Matt McCleland\, MLIS\nMatt McCleland is a public librarian from Haymarket Gainesville Library in Haymarket\, Virginia. He has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs\, and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Arizona. Matt has worked for Prince William County for seven years in a wide variety of roles including adult programming\, outreach coordination\, and passport execution. He also has a continuing passion for education and literacy and a devotion to the mission of the library. \nLLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1103a-books-and-so-much-more/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T210757Z CREATED:20260623T234633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T210757Z UID:10003375-1793712600-1793719800@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-MHJNG\, Mah Jongg Club DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday afternoon\, we meet for fun\, laughter\, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome\, from beginners through master players. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-mhjng-mah-jongg-club/2026-11-03/ LOCATION:Juke Box Diner\, 8637 Sudley Road\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000934Z CREATED:20260623T234826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000934Z UID:10003243-1793788200-1793793600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1104A\, Benedict Arnold: A Tragic Hero DESCRIPTION:Most people know Benedict Arnold as the person who betrayed America during the Revolutionary War. More than being a traitor\, Arnold was regarded as the best soldier in America. He achieved astounding successes on land and sea\, with a naval battle being perhaps his finest performance. Understanding this complex person within the context of the American Revolution is essential to forming an opinion of him and knowing how he changed the course of the Revolutionary War. \nPresenter: Blane Ampthor\nBlane Ampthor is a retired federal employee with more that 36 years of service. He has had a lifelong interest in history and has read extensively on World War II\, the American Revolution and ocean liners. He has taught with several Lifelong Institutes and has instructed with various organizations such as the Loudoun County Public system in Virginia\, AARP and seniors’ communities. He enjoys visiting sites related to his interests so he can gain a full understanding of events.\nBlane has presented classes for LLI Manassas on the American Revolution (Parts 1 and 2)\, the Indianapolis 500 race\, noteworthy but not well-known people buried at Arlington National Cemetery\, the Titanic tragedy\, and the Great Atlantic Speed Chase of the Grand Ocean Liners. \nLLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1104a-benedict-arnold-a-tragic-hero/ LOCATION:Hylton Performing Arts Center\, 10960 George Mason Circle\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000934Z CREATED:20260623T234826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000934Z UID:10003244-1793799000-1793804400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1104P\, Making Artful Connections Across the Smithsonian DESCRIPTION:At a recent visit to the National Zoo to see the baby elephant\, presenter Sara Shoob thought about a work of art in the Renwick Gallery’s contemporary craft collection. She will guide us through the many connections between artworks in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and draw parallels with works and knowledge from other museums\, including artifacts at the National Museum of African History and Culture\, a flag from the American History Museum\, rocks from the National Museum of Natural History\, phenomena from the Air and Space Museum\, regalia from the National Museum of the American Indian\, and more. \nPresenter: Sara Shoob\nSara Shoob is a graduate of Boston University and has an extensive background in teaching and educational administration with an emphasis on history\, social studies\, and the arts. Sara currently works as a docent at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery. She has made many presentations for LLI Manassas and other local organizations; she loves sharing her passion for art. \nLLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1104p-making-artful-connections-across-the-smithsonian/ LOCATION:Hylton Performing Arts Center\, 10960 George Mason Circle\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000949Z CREATED:20260623T234840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000949Z UID:10003245-1793885400-1793892600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-0924P\, Basic Poetry Class DESCRIPTION:These four sessions are facilitated by Alice Mergler\, Dottie Ward-Wimmer\, and Tim Riegner. They 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. Often hearing their work read aloud helps writers to understand and enhance their own unique style. Please bring writing materials and join us to meet your inner poet. Newcomers are most welcome. \nPresenter: Alice Mergler\, Dottie Ward-Wimmer and Tim Riegner\nAlice Mergler has enjoyed a rewarding teaching career\, 24 years of it spent teaching English\, history\, and drama in Prince William County. She has also enjoyed a lifetime of wonderful accomplishments in her eighty-five years\, including rearing six sons with her beloved husband. She now enjoys being retired\, advising the Poet Laureate Circle\, marketing The Prince William County Arts Council\, and teaching two LLI classes\, Memoir Writing\, and Poetry. Alice also enjoys keeping up with her many grandchildren\, getting 10\,000 steps a day\, and being a Spilled Inker\, a Poetry Open Mic organization for which she just published a second poetry book. \nDottie Ward-Wimmer is a mom\, grandmother\, retired nurse and child therapist\, who writes to celebrate life and the human spirit. At 84\, she still treasures the wisdom of children and silence and the beauty of ordinary things. So far\, she’s had ten poems and one short story published. She won the first prize for poetry in the 2025 Virginia Writers’ Club Golden Nib contest. \nYes\, Tim Riegner is a tall and handsome veteran teacher. Thirty years of teaching experience divided between Elementary\, where he taught everything\, and Middle School\, where he taught math and environmental science to gifted students. He is also a former Writing Fellow with the National Writing Project at George Mason and teacher trainer with the National Science Foundation. He and his wife\, who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year\, have a son\, a daughter\, and one grandson. Tim’s interests include piano\, ballroom dancing\, arts and crafts\, quilting\, reading\, writing poetry and his memoirs of teaching\, and any form of exercise compatible with his current medical needs. Currently he is learning to write sonnets and the ins-n-outs of GLP-1. \nLLI Coordinator: Eileen Roach URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-0924p-basic-poetry-class-3/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T133000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000949Z CREATED:20260623T234841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000949Z UID:10003246-1793966400-1793971800@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-LUNCH\, Lunch Club DESCRIPTION:The Lunch Club invites LLI members to enjoy a meal together and become better acquainted with each other. There is no planned program. Wear your nametag and learn the names of your tablemates. Participants pay for their own lunch.\nFor more information\, email the LLI Coordinator: Mary Foster. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Mary Foster URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-lunch-lunch-club-2/ LOCATION:Juke Box Diner\, 8637 Sudley Road\, Manassas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211036Z CREATED:20260623T234634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211036Z UID:10003391-1793971800-1793979000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-GAMES\, Game Day Club DESCRIPTION:If you like to play games\, please join us for a variety of card and board games every Friday afternoon for two hours of fun\, a monthly birthday party\, laughter and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome.\nFor more information\, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Hernandez URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-games-game-day-club/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Lane\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000949Z CREATED:20260623T234841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000949Z UID:10003247-1794231000-1794238200@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-0928P\, Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:A rotation of seasoned writers will lead the weekly sessions. Participants will receive inspiration\, ideas\, examples\, and prompts from various sources and will have in-class time to write and share their writing. Each class will include time to learn from\, write with\, and listen to fellow writers. Our guide for the fall semester will be Inventing the Truth\, a collection of excerpts from famous memoir writers edited by William Zinsser. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Elizabeth Crawford URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-0928p-writing-workshop-6/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000949Z CREATED:20260623T234841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000949Z UID:10003248-1794306600-1794312000@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1110A\, Advances and Treatments for Breast Cancer DESCRIPTION:In this class\, UVA physicians Dr. Greenwalt and Dr. Olivia Ford will focus on educating the community about breast cancer treatment pathways and reconstruction options\, emphasizing empowerment through knowledge. The talk will cover a brief overview of breast cancer and treatment options\, the importance of early detection and regular screenings\, and breast reconstruction options and advancements\, including timing\, types and how treatment is customized to each individual. It will also cover available resources and support systems involved in emotional and physical recovery. \nPresenter: UVA Physicians\, Dr. Ian Greenwalt\, MD and Dr. Olivia Ford MD\nDr. Ian Greeenwalt is a board-certified breast surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is committed to a multidisciplinary\, patient centered approach to treating breast disease. \nDr. Olivia Abbate Ford grew up in New York with a strong passion for science and art. She was recruited to Harvard University to run NCAA Division I Track and Field\, where she served as team captain. At Harvard she earned her A.B. in neurobiology and then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine for her Medical Degree\, graduating Cum Laude and Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her residency in the integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program at Harvard Mass General Brigham in Boston. During her residency\, she served as chief resident and resident representative and was elected chair of the national American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Resident Council. In addition to her clinical work\, Dr. Abbate Ford is deeply committed to advancing the field of plastic surgery through research. Her studies have spanned breast reconstruction\, domestic violence\, and surgical outcomes\, leading to extensive publications and presentations at major national conferences. \nLLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1110a-advances-and-treatments-for-breast-cancer/ LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 8712 Plantation Ln.\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T210757Z CREATED:20260623T234633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T210757Z UID:10003376-1794317400-1794324600@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-MHJNG\, Mah Jongg Club DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday afternoon\, we meet for fun\, laughter\, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome\, from beginners through master players. \nPresenter: n/a\nn/a \nLLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-mhjng-mah-jongg-club/2026-11-10/ LOCATION:Juke Box Diner\, 8637 Sudley Road\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T000949Z CREATED:20260623T234842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000949Z UID:10003249-1794393000-1794398400@lli-manassas.org SUMMARY:F26-1111A\, To Swing Through the Sky: Innovation\, Freedom\, Risk\, and Discovery DESCRIPTION:What do jazz and flight have in common? More than you might imagine.\nJoin Paul Glenshaw\, Rick Davis\, and Jim Carroll for a behind-the-scenes conversation exploring To Swing Through the Sky \, a multimedia presentation connecting the invention of jazz and the invention of human flight. Through music\, storytelling\, projected imagery\, and live performance\, the work traces how curiosity\, courage\, teamwork\, and creativity transformed both American music and aviation at the dawn of the twentieth century.\nThis special Lifelong Learning class will feature excerpts\, discussion\, and reflections from the creators behind the Saturday\, November 14 performance. Topics include the origins of jazz in New Orleans\, the Wright Brothers and early aviation pioneers\, Louis Armstrong and Charles Lindbergh\, improvisation\, risk-taking\, and how innovation emerges when people dare to imagine something entirely new. The presentation will also explore larger questions for lifelong learners: How does creativity change society? What role does curiosity play in a meaningful life? Why do art\, discovery\, and collaboration matter across generations?\nNOTE: This class serves as an introduction to the Hylton performance by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra on the evening of November 14th. The George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is proud to provide free tickets for Veterans and service members to the Nov 14th performance. The free tickets are available in person at the Hylton enter Ticket Office with ID (up to two tickets each).\nThey are also offering the usual LLI 20% discount. \nPresenter: Paul Glenshaw\, Rick Davis\, and Jim Carroll\nPaul Glenshaw is an artist\, writer\, filmmaker\, and aviation historian whose work explores technology\, history\, and human imagination.\nRick Davis is the dean of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts\, and an acclaimed theater director\, writer\, educator\, and private pilot.\nJim Carroll is a professor of music at George Mason University\, director of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra\, and a longtime jazz educator and performer. \nLLI Coordinator: Valerie Kenyon Gaffney URL:https://lli-manassas.org/event/f26-1111a-to-swing-through-the-sky-innovation-freedom-risk-and-discovery/ LOCATION:Hylton Performing Arts Center\, 10960 George Mason Circle\, Manassas 20110 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR