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Program Guide Fall 2020

The Lifelong Learning Institute of Manassas is a community of adults age 50 years and older. Our mission is to provide our members with affordable educational and social opportunities in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Organized in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, we are hosted by Northern Virginia Community College (Manassas campus), and maintain partnerships with other community organizations. We offer two programs each year – fall and spring – consisting of classes, discussion forums, social events, clubs, and occasional bus trips. A self-governing organization, we rely entirely upon the volunteer efforts of our members for our governance and operations.

Volunteer Opportunities

In order to continue to sustain and grow, LLI-Manassas depends upon members to volunteer their time and skills in a variety of ways. Our current volunteer needs are listed on the website homepage. Please use the Contact Us link to express your interest and offer your particular skills and experience.

LLI-Manassas is Grateful To
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and NOVEC-Helps for grants which assist in funding our technology and website operations.
In Memoriam

Carol Ann Shields Riley
October 20, 1938 – March 15, 2020

Virginia A. Schumacher
October 9, 1940 – May 26, 2020

    1. GENERAL. Our program guide for the Fall 2020 semester is published as an online version only. We have attempted to include all the information previously provided in our paper booklet.  It also includes links to pdf files that you can download and print as desired.  Major sections include:
  • Class Descriptions webpage in class number order
  • At-a-Glance webpage showing classes in date sequence
  • Registration Worksheet: Link to a printable worksheet to assist your online registration or for mail-ins.
  • Membership Application (for new members): Link to a printable form for mailing.
  • Contact a Class Coordinator link.

    2. MEMBERSHIP. You must be a member of LLI-Manassas to register for classes.   Membership is open to anyone age 50 or older.
  • Continuing Members: If you were a paid member for 2019-20, your membership has been extended to 31 December 2020, and you may register for Fall 2020 classes with no further fees.
  • New members, or former members who did not renew in 2019-20, must first purchase an annual membership for 2020-21. The annual membership fee is $125, and runs from 1 September 2020 through 31 August 2021.
  • Join online by clicking the Join/Renew link at the top of the webpage or by CLICKING HERE. Your initial  username and password will be emailed to you, and the membership fee will be charged to your credit card.
  • Alternatively, you may print off and mail the Membership Application, enclosing a check for the membership fee. Mail to:  LLI-Manassas, PO Box 284, Haymarket VA 20168.
  • LLI-Manassas may from time to time award an individual scholarship consisting of a dues-paid full or half-year membership.  Requests for scholarships may be submitted by members on behalf of themselves or a prospective member. Submit written requests, including justification, to the Secretary, LLI-Manassas.
  • LLI provides each new member a one-time complimentary nametag.  You may order a replacement nametag ($9.00) directly by contacting Weisco Printing in Manassas, VA.  (703-368-7810; signsbyweisco@aol.com). 

    3. CLASS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FALL 2020 SEMESTER.
  • ONLINE REGISTRATON FOR MEMBERS WILL OPEN ON MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER. Use the Class Registration link on the website to login to your LLI account, and select the Fall 2020 semester.   Once registration opens, a “Register” box will display for each class — click the box for your desired classes.   Before beginning online registration, we recommend you print off and annotate the Registration Worksheet to use as a reference during this process.  During online registration, any class fees must be paid by credit card.   Upon completion, you will receive an automatic email confirming your registrations.
  • MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED BEGINNING ON MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, in the order in which they were received. Print off the Registration Worksheet, (and the Membership Application if applicable), and mail with a check for any membership or class fees.    If you mail-in your registrations, you will NOT receive a confirmation email.  Mail to:  LLI-Manassas, PO Box 284, Haymarket VA 20168.

    4. CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
  • A Class Coordinator is assigned for every LLI class, club or event. The Coordinator is your point-of-contact for all information and questions concerning the class.
  • YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN A CLASS TO ATTEND. If you are not registered, you may contact the Class Coordinator to see if space is available. Similarly, if you ARE registered but cannot attend, please also inform the coordinator so that your seat might be made available to someone else.
  • CLASS AND E-MAIL REMINDERS. Approximately one week prior to the class, the coordinator will email a reminder to all registered students.   The email will also include log-in information if the class is to held online (e.g., via Zoom or some other media).
  • WAIT-LISTS. Some classes may have wait-lists.  The coordinator will contact wait-listed students (in date order), by email, if seats open up.
  • Class, event and bus trip fees must be paid at the time of registration; you will not be registered unless the fee is paid.  If you register online, the fee will not be charged to your credit card if you are wait-listed for a class.  If you register by mail or in person and paid a fee by check and are subsequently wait-listed and unable to attend, a refund check for that fee will automatically be mailed to you.
  • Venues
    • Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110.
    • Dar al-Noor Islamic Community Center, 5404 Hoadly Rd., Manassas 20112.
    • Grace Life Community Church, 9560 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow 20136.
    • Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas 20110.
    • Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111.
    • NOVA-Manassas, Parrish Hall, 9601 Sudley Rd., Manassas 20190. After turning into campus, proceed to the traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around the circle to continue on Campus Dr. After exiting the circle, Parrish Hall will be on your right. Turn right and park in lot B2.
    • Quarry Station Senior Apartments, 8750 Quarry Rd., Manassas 20110.
    • Regency Clubhouse, 15351 Championship Dr., Haymarket, 20169.
    • Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West St., Manassas, 20110.
  • BRING A GUEST. Members may bring a guest/potential LLI member to one class meeting each semester (space permitting, and any fees paid).  Please contact the coordinator in advance if you wish to bring a guest.

    5. FEE REFUND POLICIES.
  • Some fees will be non-refundable because they are paid in advance to vendors or to purchase supplies in anticipation of the class. Specific refund procedures applicable to each class or bus trip can be found in the description for that class/trip.
  • Class/event fees of $15 or less will not be refunded unless the class or event itself is cancelled, in which case refund checks will be automatically mailed to all registered students.
  • Class/event fees greater than $15: If you notify the class coordinator of a cancellation by the date stated in the class description, you may request a refund.  If you cancel after the cutoff date, no refund will be issued.
  • Refund request procedure. You can submit a refund request online by CLICKING HERE and filling in the online form. Alternatively, you may CLICK HERE, print, fill out and mail a Request for Refund form.

    6. BUS TRIP POLICIES
  • To participate in an LLI bus trip activity, you must be registered for the trip and ride on the bus. For contractual and liability reasons, you cannot travel independently and then join the group at the destination.
  • After the specified cut-off date in the program guide, the bus trip fee is non-refundable unless a wait-listed person registers in your place, or if you find a replacement.
  • In addition to trip registration and fee, each person must complete an Acknowledgement, Release and Waiver Form, with the Emergency Contact Information. Your registration is not complete unless this form is submitted, using one of the methods below:
      1. Online: On the LLI website, go to the Member Area and click the Trip Acknowledgement and Waiver form from the left column or CLICK HERE. Fill in the information for the trip, and then click “Submit” at the bottom. The form will be sent directly to the Trip Coordinator.
      2. By mail: Print out the Acknowledgement, Release and Waiver form found at this link  and include it with your registration form and check for fees.
7.  USING THE LLI WEBSITE
The LLI website is our primary means of communication for getting information out to members.   Using the links at the top of the page, you may renew your membership, register for classes, view your current registrations, and edit your personal information. Announcements of class changes and other time-sensitive information will be posted as Alerts at the top of the page.   Additionally, we try to keep the Calendar of Events updated with the most current information.
  • Access Your Personal Account. Click the Class Registration link at the top of the page.   Existing members: enter your personal LLI username and password to log into your account.   At the next screen, you can renew your membership and register for classes.  Click the My Account tab to view your class registrations and edit your personal information.  You can also edit your account information and see your registrations by CLICKING HERE.
  • Forgot Your Password?  If you forget your username or password, click the Forget Password link at the top of the Class Registration page. Enter your email address, and an email will be sent to you showing your username and instructions for re-setting a new password. Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t find this email in your inbox.
  • Join LLI (New Member). CLICK HERE TO JOIN LLI.  Or click the Join/Renew link at the top of the LLI webpage. At the next screen, click the New User Start Here
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