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LLI Scholarship Winners: Creative, Resourceful, and Enthusiastic

by Deborah Lanser
Student Photos by Charles Hobson
Introduction

Nine impressive students described their senior projects and future plans to an engrossed audience of LLI members, Bard faculty, and students at the annual Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine Seniors-to-Seniors tea on April 17. Each student had a compelling story to tell.

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Spring Zooming From Afar

by Barb Renfro
Introduction

Barb Renfro, reporting to you remotely from an undisclosed location (in the Pacific NW). I must admit I was disappointed that I would not be able to be there to take in-person classes, but I forged ahead with the wonderful alternative offered.


Opera at Dawn

So from my perspective,

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SummerFest and the Learning Is Easy

by Deborah Lanser
Introduction

The four-week SummerFest session will begin on June 5, with a wonderful variety of interesting options. Most classes will be held on Fridays, while a few off-campus classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can check out the offerings on May 21 when the ProClass catalog arrives.

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April Blooms at Bard

by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction

For a few years it seemed that Hudson Valley winters had become shorter and milder…until this winter season, to which we are bidding farewell, finally, we hope. The cold came early and lasted a long time. Snow also arrived promptly. Other winters we might welcome fresh snowfalls that whitened and brightened the landscape,

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Meet the Candidates

by Collin Lovas
Introduction

March marks the Council election period for Bard LLI members. Voting will start on March 8 and will end on March 15, at the end of day. The term of office for each position will commence on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30,

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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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Funny Bones: Time to Let My Grandson Do the Writing

by Alan Katz
Introduction

Maureen Dowd, celebrated columnist for The New York Times, each year lets her more conservative brother Kevin provide an annual letter from “the right — but not always correct — side.” In that spirit, I am opening the floor to my grandson, who turned two years old in December.

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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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