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. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI Coordinator: Lianetta […]
The American Civil War is generally accepted as heralding a new dawn of warfare and is frequently referred to as the first “modern war.” To this end, if one takes the time to diligently examine the totality of the conflict, it quickly becomes apparent that the American Civil War indeed spawned an incredible array of […]
Steve Abramowitz's presentation will delve into the early life of Cole Porter, his entrance into the world of Broadway Musicals, what made his music so great, and why Hollywood ultimately produced two movies about his life. Along the way, we will also look at the stars and singers who appeared in his many plays and […]
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. For more information, email the LLI Coordinator: Mary Foster. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI Coordinator: Mary Foster
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. For more information, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Tuesday afternoon, we meet for fun, laughter, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome, from beginners through master players. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler
Ross Berkoff delivers a firsthand look into the raw early years of America's conflict in Afghanistan. Through a chronological journey of maps, photos, and personal stories, he places you on the front lines of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division's fight against a rising Taliban insurgency. This presentation goes far beyond strategy to reveal the […]
The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1731 to provide law enforcement and jailers for the county and towns. Today, the sheriff’s office provides services to Prince William County, and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Sheriff Glendell Hill is a constitutional officer who was first elected as sheriff in 2004. Sheriff […]
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 […]
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 […]