at Robert Post Memorial Park, Kingston, NY
No equipment or experience needed
Come play and socialize!
All walks are now on THURSDAYS at 10:30 a.m.
and will be posted below for all LLI members.
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 10:30 a.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. Upcoming locations are below:
May 2 – Bard to Tivoli Bays meet at the last Fisher Center parking lot
May 9 – Walkway over the Hudson – 61 Parker Ave Poughkeepsie NY
May 16 – Poets Walk – 776 River Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571
May 23 – Sojourner Truth Park – 100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY
May 30 – Montgomery Place – 26 Gardener Way, River Rd, Red Hook NY 12571
June 6 – Rhinebeck Library/Thompson Trail
Come join the gang for fun, exercise, and conversation!!
COVID Vaccination Policy:
LLI’s policy regarding COVID-19 is aligned with Bard’s. The requirement that all members, presenters, and guests be fully vaccinated and boosted remains in place. Our plan is to continue with the “mask- friendly” policy that Bard follows as well. Anyone who wants to wear a mask on campus is welcome to do so, and presenters can set a mask policy 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 of 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 or other easily communicable virus.
Members will not be able to register on ProClass for any in-person class or event until they have presented proof of vaccination, including at least one booster. Vaccinations are not required for classes presented on Zoom only or for the Zoom section of hybrid courses.
If you have not already done so, please email your proof of vaccination, including at least one booster, to [email protected]. You may email a photo or screenshot of either your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card or digital NYS Excelsior Pass. Members are reminded to wear their lanyard at all times while on Bard’s campus or at an LLI event 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
Meet the 2024 Recipients of the Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship
by Susan Phillips
Introduction
On the afternoon of Friday, April 5th, this year’s recipients of the Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine Seniors-to-Seniors Scholarship shared information and answered questions about their senior projects in front of a small, but enthusiastic audience of LLI members.
Here Comes SummerFest
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
The four-week SummerFest session will begin June 7, with a wonderful variety of interesting courses. Most classes will be held in person on Fridays, while one off-campus course will be held on a Monday.
Backstage at the Fisher Center
by Gary Miller
Introduction
We are fortunate to have Bard College as our home. There are bucolic gardens and pathways, gently rolling hills, and stately trees. At the north end of the campus, amidst yet more of nature’s offerings,
Funny Bones: Bard LLI to Host 2024 Presidential Debate
by Alan Katz
Introduction
The Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have announced that Bard LLI will host one 2024 Presidential Debate on the Bard College Campus this autumn. Tickets will be available exclusively on ProClass.
April Blooms at Bard
by Gretchen Lytle
Introduction
Winters have become milder and a bit shorter in the Hudson Valley. But winter is winter, and we all seem to long for spring’s arrival. Come early March at Bard, we look for signs of spring awakenings by the south sides of buildings,
2024 Evaluations and Surveys; a Bard LLI Odyssey
by Alan Katz
Introduction
It has not even taken over the world yet and I am already tired of A.I. Almost every newspaper and internet article tells us of the inevitable rise of artificial intelligence. Perhaps worst of all,
Meet the 2024 Candidates for Council
by Mary McClellan
Introduction
As you know, Council is the governing body of LLI, and its members are elected for two-year terms. This year, LLI members will be choosing the president, first vice president, treasurer, and two members at large.
Reviewing WinterFest
by Deborah Lanser
Introduction
This year’s WinterFest presentations were generally a hit, with members commonly giving them the top ratings of 4 or 5 on the evaluation form. A few expressed some reservations, however, providing ratings between 1 and 3.
LLI Nurtures Bard Students
by Felice Gelman
Introduction
Each year Bard LLI signals its appreciation of Bard’s unstinting support of our programs with donations supporting students. Our aim is to make it possible for students to pursue their interests, further their skills,
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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