Now at Bard LLI
Join the LLI Walking Group! Are you an LLI member? Do you like to walk and socialize? If your answer is yes, then you should check out our LLI walking group. We meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. unless it’s raining. No sign-up is required. Just show up at the parking lot and get some fresh air and gentle exercise with other LLI members. DATES AND LOCATIONS BELOW.
January 2, 1:00 pm: Montgomery Place, 26 Gardener Way, River Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571
January 9, 1:00 pm: Poets’ Walk Park, 776 River Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571
January 16, 1:00 pm: Cookingham Farm Trails at Abram’s Park 25 Park Ave. Red Hook NY
January 23, 1:00 pm: Mills Mansion, 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Staatsburg, NY 12580
January 30, 1:00 pm: Thompson Mazzarella Park Trail behind Starr Library 42 Traver Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
February 6, 1:00 pm: Bard Fisher Center (last parking lot) to Tivoli Bays Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504
JUNE, 2024: Updated COVID Vaccination Policy:
LLI’s policy regarding COVID-19 is aligned with Bard’s. In accordance with CDC recommendations and the evolving public health situation, LLI is strongly encouraging our members and guests to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations. However, LLI will no longer require new members and guests to submit COVID-19 vaccination data in order to become a member, register for a class, or attend an LLI event.
Our plan is to continue with the “mask-friendly” policy that Bard follows as well. Masks are not required, but anyone who wants to wear a mask on campus is welcome to do so. Individual presenters may ask class members to wear a mask in their own classrooms. It is important for members to remember to carry a mask with you in case you need one.
Moreover, out of consideration for others, we ask that no one attend class or any other LLI event if you are feeling unwell, including dealing with a persistent cough or the sniffles.
Members are reminded to wear their lanyard at all times while on Bard’s campus or at LLI events off campus.
Looking Ahead:
LLI is always looking for volunteers to serve as Session Managers for our Thursday virtual classes and Class Managers for our Friday in-person classes. Click here to learn about being a Session Manager. We provide training and guarantee you will love the new friends you gain and the new skills you learn. Information on all current volunteer opportunities at LLI is here.
Need tech help as an LLI member? Email [email protected] for help (including getting LLI.bard.edu email addresses). DO NOT contact the Bard help desk, which is only for Bard students and faculty.
News + Notes
LLI’s Contribution Supports Student Programs
by Deidre d’Albertis
Introduction
Deirdre d’Albertis, Dean of the College, offered the following report on the use of the funds donated by LLI to the Inclusion Challenge Program at Bard in 2023-24. You will see that these are wide-ranging programs across the disciplines at Bard,
Teaching From Time to Time
by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
LLI presenters come from a wide variety of work backgrounds. They might be performing or visual artists, scientists, lawyers, tech people, doctors, journalists, business people, or teachers. Some of the LLI teachers are former teachers of undergraduates,
Fall Semester Offers Three Ways to Look at Immigration
by Susan Manuel
Introduction
Fall 2024 promises to be convulsive for the country, with immigration one of the most volcanic issues in the Presidential election. LLI’s 2024 fall session will feature three ways to learn more.
Fall’s Coming Attractions
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
When the fall catalog arrives on August 22, many of us will find so many interesting classes that we will feel spoiled for choice. This is why we joined LLI. Are you interested in medicine and navigating the healthcare system?
Annual Survey Results
by Mary McClellan
Introduction
This year’s survey focused primarily on opinions regarding LLI’s programming. Therefore, the results are presented in a narrative format, reflecting the narrative nature of the responses.
The Positives and Negatives
The consensus seems to be that LLI is offering a wide variety of quality classes.
Thoughts About SummerFest
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
SummerFest was generally a hit. Of the 82 members who answered the survey, 90% rated the course content as good or excellent and 94% had a favorable impression of the presenter. Of course,
Tech Corner: You’ve Got Questions? ProClass Has Answers!
by Carmela Gersbeck and Felice Gelman
Introduction
Every Bard LLI member has an account in ProClass. It is the program LLI uses for membership payments, class registrations, and event RSVPs. Your ProClass account is available 24/7, whenever you have a question.
Curriculum: Where the Magic Happens
by Deborah Lanser and Margaret Shuhala
Introduction
The Curriculum Committee provides us with the main reason we joined LLI: courses on a wide range of engaging subjects taught by presenters who are knowledgeable and passionate about their interests.
Bard’s Young Composers on the Radio
by Rob Saffer
Rob Saffer is the host of Overlooked, a radio show that focuses on overlooked and under-heard jazz, improvisational, and other fringe music, from early roots to contemporary experiments. As an LLI member,
Upcoming Events
Our current 2024 calendar is now available here. You can also find it from the top navigation bar under News + Events and then select Annual Calendar on the left side of the wide, dropdown menu.
Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter
If you are not already receiving our monthly newsletter, you can subscribe by filling out the form below. Current LLI members and presenters are already on our list.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you use the form and receive a Confirmation in your email, you MUST click on the Confirmation link in the email to complete the subscription process. Thanks for signing up!
In case of emergency on campus
Should there be a serious emergency – medical, fire, etc. – call TWO numbers in the order below.
First call: 9-1-1
For Dutchess County Emergency Services. It is available 24/7.
Second call: (845) 758-7777 or from emergency call boxes: 7777
For Bard College Emergency Medical Services (a trained campus emergency response team).
Bard EMS is always to be called second. While the service provides the fastest response, it follows the college academic schedule and is therefore not always available.
Welcome to Bard LLI
This site will show you what is going on at Bard LLI. This site changes often, so we hope you will visit regularly.
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