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F26-0915A, Staying Strong and Independent: What the Science Shows (And What to Do About It)
September 15, 2026, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: ZOOM
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Eric Levitan
Description: This session explores the growing body of research on strength training and its role in supporting healthy aging. Participants will learn how strength impacts mobility, balance, metabolic health, and overall independence, along with practical ways to incorporate it into daily life.
We will also examine what happens to the body as we age, including the natural loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and discuss simple, research-backed strategies to address it—particularly through strength training and nutrition.
Additional benefits, including the connection between strength training and cognitive health, will be introduced to provide a more complete picture of how movement supports overall well-being.
The session includes a brief, guided class demonstration to help participants experience how strength training can be adapted for different levels and abilities, followed by time for questions and discussion.
Special Note: This presentation serves as both a standalone educational opportunity for anyone interested in understanding what happens to our bodies as we age—and what we can do about it—as well as an informational session for an upcoming multi-week Vivo program offered to LLI Manassas members at a special rate. Participation in the multi-week program is optional and requires a fee separate from LLI membership.
Biography: Eric Levitan & Kevin Snodgrass – All Vivo trainers are certified and guided by the Head Trainer Kevin Snodgrass, who leads program development and trainer oversight. Kevin has over 10 years of experience and holds multiple advanced certifications, specializing in strength and functional training.
Note the DATE of the ZOOM call – It is September 15, the day after LLI registration begins. This will give you time to consider a ZOOM exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks. You can pick which days and times work best for you.
LLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy
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F26-0916P, Fall Kick-Off Social
September 16, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 125
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: LLI Members
Description: Come out to meet other LLI members, both NEW and returning.
Special Area for new members to learn about LLI.
Get help with the LLI website and/or registration.
Enjoy some light refreshments.
Hear about some of the classes offered this Spring.
Chat with the coordinators for the 5 Clubs.
Book Club, Mah Jongg, Lunch Club, Game Day, Line Dancing
Members-please register as usual.
GUESTS ARE WELCOME! Just attend.
Biography: n/a
LLI Coordinator: Karla Anzzolin
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F26-0921A, Prince William Before, During & After the American Revolution
September 21, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Union Church
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
1229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136
Park in the lot and then there is a short walk to the church. (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 50
Fee: $3 paid in cash at the door
Speaker/Host: Bill Backus, Preservationist/Curator
Description: Although no major battles were fought in Prince William County during the American Revolution, the war still hit home. In 1777 German prisoners of war were housed in Dumfries. Many residents joined militia companies or Continental units while others worked in important industries like the Neabsco Iron Works. Some remained loyal to Great Britain. From 1775 through 1783 Prince William County was consumed by this war, an event that still impacts us today. In his presentation, preservationist Bill Backus will bring these events to life.
Biography: A native of Connecticut, Bill Backus graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a degree in Historic Preservation. Prior to his service with Prince William County, Bill has worked with the National Park Service at Vicksburg National Military Park and Petersburg National Battlefield. Starting with the county as a historic interpreter, Bill has served as the Historic Site Manager for Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park before assuming his current role as Preservationist/Curator.
LLI Coordinator: Desiree Wolfe
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F26-0922A, Women in the New Testament
September 22, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Additional dates: 10/20, 11/17, 12/15.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West St., Manassas, 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 80
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: The Rev. James Hughes
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.
The 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.
Biography: The 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.
LLI Coordinator: Nancy Osborne
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F26-0923A, Mr. and Mrs. Citizen General of the Civil War
September 23, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Gene Schmiel
Description: Gene Schmiel will introduce us to Citizen General Jacob D. Cox, who had no formal military training, yet experienced more facets of the Civil War than most officers: by land and sea, in both Western and Eastern Theaters, and among the inner political circles of Ohio and Washington, DC. Cox later capitalized on his experiences by penning a two-volume Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, one of the war’s finest memoirs. During the war, he wrote extensively to his wife, Helen, a mother of six and the daughter of Oberlin College president Charles Finney. These intimate and insightful wartime letters were an important basis of much of his memoir, as well as his monograph, The Battle of Franklin, which was the definitive history of that battle for many years. The letters showed both the fondness Cox had for his spouse and his respect for her as an intellectual equal. To Helen, he revealed—as he did to no one else—his inner thoughts and concerns, presenting observant, lucid, and informative reports and analyses of the war, his changing life, and his ambitions as he made the transition from untested soldier to respected general and statesman.
Biography: Gene Schmiel is a retired U.S. Department of State foreign service officer, who also was an assistant professor of history at St. Francis University (PA). He holds a Ph.D. in history from The Ohio State University. Gene has written over 30 books about the Civil War and co-authored the first biography of General Irvin McDowell, Searching for Irvin McDowell: The Civil War’s Forgotten General, published by Savas-Beatie in 2023. Gene is a docent at the Manassas battlefield and is currently working on a new book, tentatively to be published by the University of Tennessee Press, entitled, The Civil War in Statuary Hall.
LLI Coordinator: David Pace
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F26-0923P, The Life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh
September 23, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Kathryn Schmiel
Description: These days Anne Morrow Lindbergh is often remembered more for her well-known last name than for her multifaceted talents in writing and aviation. Her marriage to Charles A. Lindbergh, hero of the skies, aviation pioneer, and later controversial political activist prior to World War II, brought worldwide attention to a reserved, intellectual young woman. Raised in a world of books, poetry, and culture in a close, loving, and private family, Anne was plunged into the role of a loyal, devoted, supportive wife dealing with the hordes of people who wanted a part of “Lucky Lindy.” Presenter Kathryn Schmiel will discuss how Anne’s life took a 180-degree turn as she studied aviation, became a radio operator, and lived in primitive settings as the couple flew around the world. A tragedy of unspeakable magnitude struck when her 2-year-old son was kidnapped and died. You will learn how she coped with the events of her life, eventually establishing a highly regarded career as a writer, raising five children, and discovering her own personal peace.
Biography: Kathryn graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and received a master’s in education from George Mason University. She taught at schools in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as overseas in Djibouti and Iceland while her husband was posted to American embassies and consulates. She has written several articles about living abroad, three plays, and fiction. Her interest in Anne Morrow Lindbergh as a writer, flyer, wife, and mother began many years ago when Kathryn was in high school and read Dearly Beloved.
LLI Coordinator: David Pace
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F26-0924A, Historical Clifton Walking Tour
September 24, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Maximum class size: 25 people
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Mr. Charles Rusnak
Description: Join us for a guided exploration of Historic Clifton, Virginia, as Charles Rusnak leads us through the town’s evolution from its beginnings as a humble farming village and plantation, through the turbulence of the Civil War, and onward to its present role as a peaceful oasis within the metropolitan Washington area.
Our journey continues with a walking tour of Clifton, where we will visit several original homes and businesses that are integral to the community’s history and development. Each of these sites will feature a sign detailing key events in its past. The walking route covers approximately one mile and includes frequent stops to allow for immersive learning and reflection.
To conclude the experience, guests are invited to enjoy lunch at one of Clifton’s diverse local eateries.
Biography: Presenter: Mr. Charles Rusnak
After retiring from the Air Force, Charles Rusnak and his wife were looking for a quaint, quiet place to settle down and raise their two growing boys. They settled in Clifton, where he has lived for 40+ years and enjoyed the old town feel of a place where people can still walk to the post office to pick up their mail and yet enjoy a French pastry in the morning sun. Clifton has often been referred to as “Brigadoon in Virginia,” also the title of a book describing the essence of life in a small Virginia town.
Through the years Charles has served on the Town Council, the Clifton Betterment Association and, since its inception in 2018, as president of the Art Guild Of Clifton. He is also a trustee for the restoration of the historical Primitive Baptist Church, established by freed black slaves after the Civil War. He is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and the history of the town as the class explores some of the oldest homes and buildings, telling their story.
LLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy
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F26-0924P, Basic Poetry Class
September 24, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Additional dates: Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 10
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 25
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Alice Mergler, Dottie Ward-Wimmer and Tim Riegner
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.
Biography: Alice 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.
Dottie 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.
Yes, 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.
LLI Coordinator: Eileen Roach
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F26-0928A, Mars 1001: Hylton Planetarium
September 28, 2026, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Irene V. Hylton Planetarium, inside C.D. Hylton High School, 14051 Spriggs Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 75
Fee: $10 paid in cash at the door
Speaker/Host: Anthony C. Kilgore, Planetarium Director
Description: MARS One Thousand One begins with a retrospective by veteran space reporter Miles O’Brien. He’s familiar to Americans as the reporter who covered so many missions for CNN and has gone on to serve as an independent science correspondent for PBS NewsHour. In this show, he plays himself from a future perspective. He introduces us to the concepts of the Mars IRIS 1 mission and its 1001-day voyage. Director Robin Sip and his team have painstakingly recreated a mission control, complete with launch team, and Miles reports on the mission’s progress from his anchor desk throughout the trip. MARS One Thousand One is a visually beautiful show that brings the reality of Mars exploration to audiences. It’s set just far enough in the future to seem real while telling a story that we all hope to see and hear in our lifetimes: a trip to the Red Planet. Planetarium director Tony Kilgore will introduce the video and answer questions.
Biography: Anthony C. Kilgore is in his 17th year as planetarium director of the Irene V. Hylton Planetarium, located inside C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge. He currently serves as president for the Mid-Atlantic Planetarium Society, the association which represents all planetariums (high school, college, and science centers) in the middle Atlantic region.
LLI Coordinator: Desiree Wolfe
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F26-0928P, Writing Workshop
September 28, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Additional dates: 10/5, 10/12 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 20
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: n/a
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.
Biography: n/a
LLI Coordinator: Elizabeth Crawford
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F26-1001A, The American Civil War: A War of “Firsts”
October 1, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Paul Severance
Description: 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 innovations, changes in warfare, and advancements in a number of military-related domains. This presentation will focus on a number of unique “Firsts” that the American Civil War introduced to the American military landscape.
Biography: Dr. Paul Severance is a distinguished historian and educator with a career spanning more than three decades. Dr. Severance served as Professor of Strategy and Professor of Military Science at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at Fort Lesley J. McNair from 1993 until his retirement in 2018.
Since 2013, Dr. Severance has devoted his expertise to public history, serving as a volunteer historian at Gettysburg and at Fort McNair, where he has guided more than five hundred tours, seminars, and lectures in the historic courtroom of the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators Trial. His work has focused on Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, the pursuit and capture of the conspirators, their trial and verdicts, and the evolution of conspiracy theories that followed.
Dr. Severance is also a faculty member of the Blue-Gray Education Society and is widely recognized as an authority on the American Civil War, with particular expertise in the campaigns of Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, the Peninsula, and the Seven Days. He holds degrees from Northeastern University, the Florida Institute of Technology, and Virginia Tech, where he earned his doctorate.
Currently, Dr. Severance continues to share his scholarship as an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the College of William & Mary and the Lifelong Learning Society at Christopher Newport University, lecturing on the nature of war, forms of warfare, military history, and military geography.
LLI Coordinator: David Pace
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F26-1001P, Composer & Songwriter: Cole Porter
October 1, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Steven Abramowitz
Description: 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 movies. In addition to success, we will examine a life that was based on secrecy and tragedy. Filled with great film clips and songs from a number of his plays and movies, this will be an informative and highly entertaining presentation. So join us as we learn about another musical legend.
Biography: Steve Abramowitz grew up in Queens, New York, and graduated from C.W Post College of Long Island University. For four years he served as an officer in the United States Navy on aircraft carriers and on a destroyer escort, where he was a navigator and intelligence officer. Following his time in the Navy, Steve and his wife settled in New York, where he worked in advertising and marketing for advertising agencies. For the last 16 years of his career, he worked in advertising sales for USA Today. Upon retiring in 2013, Steve found time to explore his love of musical theatre. Coupled with his love of history and writing, he began to develop presentations on the lives of many of Broadway’s greatest contributors including Cole Porter.
LLI Coordinator: Jo Anne Renton
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F26-1005A, In Search of the Smallest Thing
October 5, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Additional dates: Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 70
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Mark Dodge
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.
Biography: Mark 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.
LLI Coordinator: Jo Anne Renton
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F26-1007P, Beyond the Outpost-on the Frontlines of Afghanistan, 2003-2007
October 7, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church Sanctuary, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 125
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Ross Berkoff
Description: 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 profound human impact of a turbulent war on both American soldiers and local Afghan tribes.
Biography: Ross Berkoff, a former Captain, served in the US army from 2002 to 2009, including 25 months in Afghanistan’s most austere combat outposts. With a master’s degree in public policy and national security and a Top-Secret security clearance, Ross has worked in the Intelligence community and defense Industry in northern Virginia since 2007. He is currently the president of the Herndon-based defense contracting company, RiverTech, LLC, managing a workforce that supports defense and homeland security missions around the world.
LLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman
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F26-1008A, Sheriff’s Office Presentation & Tour of the Adult Detention Center
October 8, 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: The Adult Detention Center, 9320 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 50
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Sheriff Glen Hill
Description: 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 Hill will provide an overview of the sheriff’s office mission and the important role the office plays in public safety. In addition, he will discuss the programs and services they provide to the community including special programs for children and seniors. Following the presentation, there will be a guided tour of the Adult Detention Center (ADC), a fascinating place and not at all like what you see on television. This is a special opportunity to learn more about our ADC.
Biography: After serving in the Army, Sheriff Glendell Hill was the first African American to join the Manassas Police Department and the first African American employed in Manassas. In 1982 he was appointed as the Human Resources Director for the ADC. In 1993 he became Superintendent of the ADC, followed by being elected as Sheriff of Prince William County in 2023. After 56 years of law enforcement experience, he was re-elected to serve has sixth term in 2023. Sheriff Hill and his wife Carolyn have three children, ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
LLI Coordinator: Desiree Wolfe
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F26-1014P, Do I Need a Trust or a Will?
October 14, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 100
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Rory Clark
Description: Why do some seniors opt for a will when planning their estate, while some choose a trust and others decide they need both? When might a trust serve your own unique situation better than a will? Please join us for an informative class on the differences between these important legal instruments and information on the optimal ways to set up your estate so that your choices are honored.
Biography: Gorham “Rory” Clark is managing partner and founder of the Legacy Elder Law Center, which serves Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has practiced elder law for nearly 40 years and is currently President of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the author of “The Family Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide.”
LLI Coordinator: Eileen Roach
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F26-1016A, Call 911! A Behind-the-Scenes Look
October 16, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 75
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Community Outreach Team, PWC Dept of Public Safety Communications
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.
Biography: The 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.
LLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern
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F26-1021P, Celebrating Marilyn at 100: The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe
October 21, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, Sanctuary, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 125
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Eileen Roach
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.
Biography: Eileen 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.
LLI Coordinator: Eileen Roach
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F26-1022A, Puppetry 101
October 22, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Ctr, 10960 George Mason Circle (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Heidi Rugg
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.
Biography: Heidi 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!
Heidi 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.
Heidi 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.
LLI Coordinator: Valerie Kenyon Gaffney
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F26-1023P, Judge Jarvis Returns
October 23, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Location: Prince William County Courthouse, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Circuit Court (Third Floor) (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 100
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Judge William Jarvis
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.
Biography: Honorable 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.
LLI Coordinator: Craig Johnston
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F26-1028A, The Science of Learning
October 28, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 70
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Dr. Christine Frank
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.
In 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.
Grounded 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.
Biography: Dr. 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.
LLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy
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F26-1029A, History of the English Language
October 29, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 100
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Dr. Douglas Wulf
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!
Biography: Dr. 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.
LLI Coordinator: Craig Johnston
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F26-1103A, Books and So Much More
November 3, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 70
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Matt McCleland, MLIS
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.
Biography: Matt 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.
LLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy
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F26-1104A, Benedict Arnold: A Tragic Hero
November 4, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Blane Ampthor
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.
Biography: Blane 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.
Blane 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.
LLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman
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F26-1104P, Making Artful Connections Across the Smithsonian
November 4, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Sara Shoob
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.
Biography: Sara 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.
LLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern
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F26-1110A, Advances and Treatments for Breast Cancer
November 10, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 70
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: UVA Physicians, Dr. Ian Greenwalt, MD and Dr. Olivia Ford MD
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.
Biography: Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.
LLI Coordinator: Kelly Espy
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F26-1111A, To Swing Through the Sky: Innovation, Freedom, Risk, and Discovery
November 11, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Paul Glenshaw, Rick Davis, and Jim Carroll
Description: What do jazz and flight have in common? More than you might imagine.
Join 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.
This 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?
NOTE: 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).
They are also offering the usual LLI 20% discount.
Biography: Paul Glenshaw is an artist, writer, filmmaker, and aviation historian whose work explores technology, history, and human imagination.
Rick 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.
Jim Carroll is a professor of music at George Mason University, director of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, and a longtime jazz educator and performer.
LLI Coordinator: Valerie Kenyon Gaffney
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F26-1111P, The Eyes of Buddha: Trekking in Nepal
November 11, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 150
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Marshall Wilson
Description: Nepal is more than visiting Everest Base Camp. Join LLI member and avid outdoorsman Marshall Wilson as he takes us on the Manaslu Circuit Trek through the Himalayas, including areas considered to be the heart of Himalayan Buddhism and culture. But the trip is more than a trek through majestic mountains. You will also see Kathmandu markets, the hustle and bustle of the city and UNESCO world heritage sites. And beyond Kathmandu is the magical Chitwan National Park teeming with birds, rhinos, tigers, crocodiles, elephants, leopards and bears.. A wonderful country with a rich history and friendly people. Even if you have previously trekked in Nepal the diversity in terrain and culture may surprise you. You may even want to plan a trip there on your own!
Biography: Marshall Wilson is an LLI member and avid outdoorsman. He has backpacked over 400 miles of the Continental Divide Trail, all 550 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia and explored sections of Grand Canyon NP, the Wind River Range in Wyoming and Sequoia-Kings Canyon NP among many other American wonderlands. He is a past Vice President of the Georgia Native Plant Society with a keen interest in native plant propagation and gardening as well as native plants and habitats of places he travels through. He has also been an avid whitewater kayak paddler paddling rivers including the Chattooga, Gauley, Salmon, Russell Fork and Ocoee. This experience led to positions on the board of directors for the US Canoe/Kayak team, and an official in Canoe/Kayak for the 1996 Olympic games, and whitewater race organizer.
Marshall has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from NC State University, and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Georgia Tech. He founded, owned and managed an architectural, engineering and planning company for 20 years, which he sold in 2006. He then held roles as assistant director of design and construction for the University of Maryland and George Mason University, and as the Director of Facilities design, construction, maintenance and real estate for the Virginia Mental Health Hospital System, retiring in 2019.
With his outdoor experience and his background in architecture, planning and construction he brings together the training, curiosity and ability to share with LLI a wonderful trip through Nepal.
LLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern
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F26-1112P, LLI Stalks the Big Five in Africa
November 12, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 100
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: David and Mary Pace
Description: This class will discuss David and Mary Pace’s visit to Africa in search of the “Big Five” safari animals: lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalo, and rhinos. Their quest will take them to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, with a stop at Victoria Falls. The climax will be a close-up view of a confrontation between a pride of lions and a herd of elephants protecting their young. Come see how it ended. Note: no animals were harmed in the making of this presentation. Full discloser: This class was presented to LLI in the Fall of 2019.
Biography: David and Mary Pace are avid world travelers, having explored 83 countries and every continent except Antarctica. Their passion for travel was sparked during David’s three-year assignment in Germany with the U.S. Air Force.
Mary holds a bachelor’s degree in art from San Diego State University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia. David earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in astronomy from San Diego State University.
A retired U.S. Air Force officer and meteorologist, David is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. His career has included roles in the private sector and at the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to their professional accomplishments, both David and Mary have appeared as advertising models for Richfield Living. David has also worked as a background extra in various films and television shows.
David served for several years as the webmaster for LLI-Manassas and currently manages the organization’s website.
LLI Coordinator: David Pace
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F26-1202A, LLI Manassas Holiday Luncheon
December 2, 2026, 11:15 am to 01:30 pm
Location: Regency Clubhouse, 15351 Championship Dr., Haymarket, 20169 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 125
Fee: LLI Members pay $25 at time of class registration; guests pay $35 with LLI Member’s registration.
Speaker/Host: LLI Members
Description: Come for the delicious food, friendships, and holiday spirit, as well as door prizes, and the popular “12 Days of Christmas.” There will be a credit card only bar, and we will again ask for donations for the Santa to a Senior program.
Biography: n/a
LLI Coordinator: Karla Anzzolin
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F26-1203P, The Benson Rice Storytellers
December 3, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Sudley United Methodist Church, 5308 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 100
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: The Benson Rice Storytellers
Description: This class is a dramatization of a true story of good will among men and women. While battles between North and South raged over our area, three men’s lives became intertwined ending in actions that showed the best of humanity. In July 21, 1861, Private John L Rice with the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, was wounded and left by his comrades for dead near Sudley Methodist Church hospital. As the Union troops retreated across Sudley Ford on The Bull Run. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Benson, Sudley Church members living across The Bull Run in Fairfax County, found the young Private Rice and nursed him back to health. The Benson-Rice Storytellers will retell their recollections during a time when our nation was horribly divided. The story is how a simple deed of human compassion brought together Col. John Rice, Corporal Amos Benson and Major General John Newton, and reconciled these former enemies, healing a community and the country. They will tell us the story in Sudley Methodist Church, where the events actually occurred.
Biography: The Storytellers:
Fred Eckstein as Amos Benson, a Confederate corporal in the 4th VA Cavalry. Fred is a native of Indiana. He is retired from Dominion Electric after a 30 year career in western Fairfax. He is a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He lives in Manassas, and is a Member of Sudley UMC.
John Myers as John Rice, a Union private left for dead at Sudley Church hospital. John has lived in Virginia all his life. He is retired from the Federal Government, thankfully, after 36 years. He lives in Manassas, and is a member of Sudley UMC.
Kevin Garrahan as John Newton, a Union Major General. Kevin is a native of San Diego, CA. He is now a retired educator with over 25 years teaching in Fairfax County. He is, as well, a devoted father, and a new grandfather. He lives in Manassas, and is a former member of Sudley UMC.
LLI Coordinator: David Pace
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F26-1217A, Holiday Flower Arranging Class
December 17, 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Flower Gallery of Manassas
10816 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas 20109 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 20. Wait List will be available.
Fee: $50
Speaker/Host: Doug Borroughs
Description: Doug Borroughs will demonstrate how to choose flowers, greenery and other materials for a holiday floral arrangement. He will supply each student with the necessary flowers and materials to make an arrangement to take home and enjoy.
Note: December 4 is the last day to register or cancel.
Wait Listed? Often someone on the list of 20 has to cancel, so go ahead and sign up on the Wait List if you can take an open spot.
The cost of the flowers, greenery, container and other materials will be $50. Pay with cash, check or credit card as you arrive.
Biography: Doug Borroughs and the wonderful staff at the Flower Gallery celebrated their 50th Anniversary in April 2026. Doug was in the hospital some of that time, but now he is back at the Flower Gallery and doing fine.
LLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman
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F26-BOOK, Book Club
September 30, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Additional dates: 10/28, 11/18, 12/16
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 50
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: n/a
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.
Biography: n/a
LLI Coordinator: Lianetta Ruettgers
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F26-DANCE, Line Dancing Club
September 17, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
Additional dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, Gymnasium
8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 40
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: Ann Komelasky
Description: The Line Dancing Club will meet once per month on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
If you attended any of the three 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.
Biography: Ann 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 three and grandmother of seven. 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.
LLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman
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F26-GAMES, Game Day Club
September 18, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Additional dates: Every Friday afternoon
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 45
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: n/a
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.
For more information, email LLI Coordinators: Kathy Hernandez or Julia Martin.
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LLI Coordinator: Kathy Hernandez
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F26-LUNCH, Lunch Club
October 2, 2026, 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
Additional dates: Nov. 6, Dec. 4.
Location: Juke Box Diner, 8637 Sudley Road, Manassas (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 40
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: n/a
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.
For more information, email the LLI Coordinator: Mary Foster.
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LLI Coordinator: Mary Foster
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F26-MHJNG, Mah Jongg Club
September 15, 2026, 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Additional dates: Every Tuesday afternoon.
Location: Juke Box Diner, 8637 Sudley Road, Manassas 20110 (Google Maps link)
Maximum class size: 40
Fee: None
Speaker/Host: n/a
Description: Every Tuesday afternoon, we meet for fun, laughter, and a good time. All levels of experience are welcome, from beginners through master players.
Biography: n/a
LLI Coordinator: Kathy Fowler