by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
On the northern edge of Bard’s campus lies a 1.24-acre farm that harvests more than 20,000 pounds of organic produce for the Bard community every year. Some of that produce is sold at its farm stand for reasonable prices. The stand is well worth a visit for anyone who relishes local foods.
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by Mary McClellan
Introduction
As we begin Bard LLI SummerFest and our new member application and current member renewal period (June 1 to June 21), the Curriculum Committee continues to present additional offerings and prepare for our fall semester. Here’s a preview of what’s being planned.
Creating a Hudson Valley Home
On June 22,
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by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
Blithewood Garden is a handsome, classical Italianate formal garden that overlooks the Hudson River with the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Francis L. V. Hoppin designed both the current mansion and its formal garden set on the hillside,
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by L. Walker
Engaging with the Exhibition
On May 14, LLI hosted its fourth and final interactive art tour at the Hessel Museum. Designed to help members feel comfortable “talking about art,” the event brought together 34 attendees. Members broke into small groups to explore the Everything That Happens Will Happen Today exhibition,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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