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What’s Up in Spring ’26? Olin Elevator Repair, New Course Formats, Pilot Hybrid, and More

by Mary McClellan
Introduction

Although we are currently in the depths of winter, spring is not far behind. And the Bard LLI spring semester will arrive even earlier.

Course Formats

In fact our first Zoom class is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4. Barbara Danish and Laura Brown are returning with a new format.

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Spring Classes

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

What a remarkable lineup of classes we have for spring. As you’ll see when the catalog is released on February 19, we are once again spoiled for choice. History buffs, art and music lovers, hikers, and gardeners will all have wonderful choices. Dance, literature,

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Creating Classes

by Barbara Danish and Laura Brown
Introduction

How do we create our classes? Here is a brief look at the development of our two courses for this semester.

Then racism changed our path.

We’ve taught courses at Bard LLI for more than 15 years.

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Jon Bowermaster: LLI Presenter and Adventurer

by Felice Gelman
Introduction

LLI has been fortunate to have several courses from filmmaker Jon Bowermaster in recent years: Around the World by Sea Kayak, Sail Freight on the Hudson, Environmental Hopes and Risks, Jon Bowermaster Presents.

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Looking Forward to WinterFest

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

Mark your calendar for December 21, the day when the WinterFest catalog will be published, so you can start planning your January schedule. As usual, the talks will be held on consecutive Wednesday mornings, starting January 7. No sign-up is required. Just log into Zoom using the link that will be sent to each LLI member and enjoy the class.

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Lesser-Known Perks of Bard LLI Membership

by Felice Gelman
Introduction

You probably joined Bard LLI for the wide variety of courses and the unique opportunity to meet accomplished and interesting people in your age group. Because Bard LLI is part of the Bard College community, there’s a lot more on offer. Did you know…?

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Thank You Notes from BHSEC Recipients

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

For years, LLI has provided financial help for students in the Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) in Manhattan for expenses incurred during summer internships. This year, four students in BHSEC’s New York City schools each received a $500 scholarship LLI grant. The thank you letters they wrote to President Robert Beaury show they took full advantage of the learning opportunities the grants afforded.

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Sawkill Trail at Montgomery Place

by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction

Bard College has many walking paths and trails, around cultivated gardens and landscapes, as well as through woodlands and along waterways. Montgomery Place alone offers several areas for walking and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. If you park in the Visitor Center lot,

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Anticipating Fall Classes

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

Mark your calendar for August 19, when the fall course catalog will be released. That will give you a week to select your courses before preregistration on August 27 and registration on August 28. Zoom classes begin on September 4, and in-person classes start on September 5.

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LLI Gives Grants to BHSEC Students’ 2025 Summer Work

by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction

Each year LLI provides grants to students in Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) to support them during the summer between their junior and senior years of high school when they volunteer to work and learn in specific areas of interest. There was a bumper crop of applicants this year.

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