Academy of Lifelong Learning Annual Kickoff previews coming year

Vol. 18 – No. 50
Academy of Lifelong
Learning Annual Kickoff
previews coming year
Come join us at the
Annual Kickoff on Thurs.,
July 30, to learn what ALL
activities and events are
scheduled for the coming
year. The event will be
held in the Trutter Center
on the LLCC Springfield
campus.
The Kickoff is open to the public, so invite your
family, friends, and neighbors who are 50 or older
and are interested in continuing learning. This is an
ideal time for potential new members to catch a
glimpse of ALL.
The ALL committees and group displays will be
available to offer information, meet the chairs and
answer any questions. You may also bring books
you want to donate to the book exchange sponsored
by the Book Lovers.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.; a brief meeting
including special introductions and announcements
starts at 10 a.m. followed by light refreshments.
Afterwards members and guests can take time to
visit the displays, participate in door prize drawings
and possibly encounter some surprises.
I hope to see you there. Please register with
LLCC Enrollment Services.
Betty Workman
679-1699
[email protected]
July, 2015
Membership in action
Patty Mees and Connie Lynn had the opportunity
to be interviewed on the Sam Madonia radio show,
WFMB 104.5, while he was broadcasting at
Brookhills Golf Club on Wed., May 27. They
talked about the Swinging Seniors Golf League and
other ALL activities that senior listeners might be
encouraged to attend.
Way to go gals! Using an unplanned moment to
promote ALL!
The deadline submission for
Update articles for the August
issue is due no later than July 1
to [email protected].
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From the Prez. . . .
Happy New Year!! Yes, I know it is July, but this
month begins our Academy’s year for 2015-16.
Since it is our new year, my new year’s resolution is
to learn a minimum of two new offerings each
month! Then by this time next year, I will be at
least 24 times richer in life’s learning experiences.
What is your resolution?
The best place to find out what topics will be
available is at the Annual Kickoff on Thurs, July
30. With announcements, handouts, and some
surprises, the Kickoff will preview the upcoming,
exciting events and activities scheduled by the
committees and interest groups (at least, we
consider them exciting for us seniors.)
The new Board has already met, and another
successful year is anticipated for ALL members.
The dues have remained the same as the past two
years, and with 13 learning activity groups offering
multiple events that are interesting and fun, the $5 a
month is a super bargain! However, we realize that
with the economy continuing to increase, we need a
means to increase our revenue.
Increasing the number of ALL members will help,
thus the membership drive starts again this month.
Also, you will receive information soon about the
ALL chilli supper fundraiser that is scheduled in
September. For the event to be financially
successful, we need the participation and support of
ALL members.
Enjoy your multiple opportunities in ALL to learn
and to meet new friends this year.
“When the past calls, let it go to voice mail. It
has nothing new to say.” ---unknown
Betty Workman
679-1699
[email protected]
Notice: renew your
membership in
ALL for the coming
year by July 1!
Natural Health Care for
mind and body
The use of natural products and techniques for
“natural health care” will be presented on Tues.,
July 14, at 10 a.m., in the Robert H. Stephens
Room in Menard Hall on the LLCC Springfield
campus.
Kimberly Luz, Director of Community Outreach
at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, will explain the
technique for Mindfulness. According to research,
practicing Mindfulness can play an important
role in strengthening the immune system,
alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety,
increasing productivity at work, managing
chronic pain and generally decreasing the
harmful effects of stress on an individual’s
overall health and well-being.
Kim has been a part of the St. John’s Outreach
Team since 2007.
To further enhance the presentation, Jen
Williamson will be discussing the value of essential
oils, and how they can affect your body energy. As
a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, she teaches
classes, presents workshops, and offers
consultations and energy healing sessions on
essential oils.
Please register for the Today’s Topic with the
LLCC Enrollment Services.
Beverly Waldrop
546-593
[email protected]
Betty Workman
679-1699
[email protected]
Active space missions today
Look up and beyond to explore the Today’s Topic
on Tues., Aug. 11, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the
Robert H. Stephens Room in Menard Hall on the
LLCC Springfield campus, when Dr. John
Martin will present “Active Space Missions.” Dr.
Martin, Associate Professor of Astronomy-Physics
is the director of the UIS Henry R. Barber Research
Observatory and the host of the popular UIS Friday
Night Star Parties. More information about this
presentation will be in the August newsletter.
Ed Gaffney, Jr.
628-3697
[email protected]
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Breakfast Roundtables
Book Lovers
Breakfast Roundtable (BRT) meets the first Thursday of
the month at 8:30 a.m. at the MCL Cafeteria (northeast
corner of the intersection of Wabash and Montvale,
Springfield.) Cost is $12.25 for a member and $16.25 for
an invited guest. Thanks. Please register by contacting
LLCC Enrollment Services.
Book Lovers will have a
book exchange table at the
Annual Kickoff on Thurs.,
July 30. Please bring your
donated books and exchange
them for some you have not read. ALL members
and guests are welcome to participate in the
exchange.
Pat Veseling
546-2032
[email protected]
Mary Emerick 732-1854
[email protected]
July 2 BRT: Jennifer
Phillips, Illinois Senior
Olympics
Let the games begin! Learn all about these games
at this BRT, then save the date for the Illinois 2015
events, September 16-27. The Illinois Senior
Olympics based in Springfield began in 1977,
making it the oldest state games in the United
States.
Springfield’s first Senior Olympics hosted 122
athletes. Today the Illinois games hosts up to 1,400
male and female athletes with an age range of 50-95
years. The Illinois Senior Olympics include more
than 20 events and three team sports.
Springfield is the only qualifying site in Illinois
for athletes who wish to participate in the National
Senior Games in Minneapolis where three ALL
members will be participating in July. Volunteer
and sponsorship opportunities are also available at
ilsenoly.org.
Please register with LLCC Enrollment Services
by Mon., June 29, for this BRT.
John Sanford
698-0840
[email protected]
August 6 BRT: Angie
Muhs: State JournalRegister
Angie Muhs was named executive editor/vice
president of editorial content for the State JournalRegister in June 2014. She is a native of Olney, IL,
and is a graduate of Northwestern University in
Evanston. Angie will talk to us about what it's like
to put together a newspaper day after day, and what
future we can expect.
Please register for this event by Mon., Aug. 3.
Dick McLane
546-5021
[email protected]
Meet, Greet & Eat
Meet, Greet and Eat will gather at Engrained
Microbrewery on Mon., July 27, at 5:30 p.m.
Engrained is located just to the south of Scheels on
MacArthur Blvd.
Those of us who attended last year enjoyed an
impromptu tour of the brewery. I will contact them
about doing a tour again this year.
Please register with LLCC Enrollment Services. If
you plan to bring a guest, contact me so I can
include them in the count, Hope to see you there.
Karen Fifer
523-3302
[email protected]
Games
Games will meet on Thurs., July 23, at 1 p.m.
by remembering the past. The Reminiscing Game
encourages players to recall memories from the past
which is the key to winning. This is definitely a
game for the “more mature” individual since it
covers the years 1939-1979.
Games meets the fourth Thursday of every month
at the Millennium Center, room 1104 on the
LLCC campus. We hope you will join us as we
travel down Memory Lane.
Judy Mohler
744-6977
[email protected]
Wander On Wednesday
Wander on Wednesday takes a vacation during
July! See you in August!
Karen Willard
971-3940
[email protected]
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Swinging Seniors
The golf season is now well
underway. Our roster boasts 30
players, and we encourage everyone to
play often as the season progresses. When more
players participate, we all have more chances to
play with a greater variety of partners or teams.
Kiev Nelson, Director of Instruction, is offering
two clinics for July:
Wed., July 8, 8 a.m.
Chipping
Wed., July 29, 8 a.m.
Mid-level irons
Members can register before the clinic dates
Reminder: July and August start time is 8a.m.
and tee time is 8:30 a.m.
Swinging Seniors play at Brookhills Golf Club
every Wednesday. Keep your drives long and
straight, your short shots out of the water and sand
traps, and your putts truly aimed to the hole on
every green. Let’s keep having fun enjoying the
outdoors and good fellowship.
Connie Lynn
546-2970
[email protected]
Patty Mees
652-4829
[email protected]
Pedal Pushers
Plan to meet at 9 a.m. on Mon.,
July 20, at the Lost Bridge Trail
Head at the South Parking Lot of
the Illinois Department of
Transportation Hanley Building at 2300 South
Dirksen Parkway. We will ride the shady 5.6 mile
Lost Bridge Trail to Rochester for fresh apple
dumplings, pie or cake at the family operated
Lighthouse Restaurant to discuss future rides. Rain
date: Mon., July 27.
John Sanford
698-0840
[email protected]
Patty Mees
652-4829
[email protected]
Letter from the Liaison
Welcome to the 2015-1016 year for the Academy
of Lifelong Learning. As the Academy of Lifelong
Learning kicks off a new year, I have a few
challenges for you.
ALL has so many choices that you simply can’t
participate in all of them. But today I challenge you
to experiment with a new group. I bet you will meet
a new friend. Do something you thought
impossible. Learn something new that you thought
would never interest you. Will you bike with pedal
pushers? Would you attend a Scribes session?
Check out the latest Flicks on Friday? Or hop on a
bus and Wander on a Wednesday?
My second challenge is to bring a friend. If we all
just brought one friend and they joined, our
membership would be over 600!!! Let’s do this.
What a powerful number that would be. Call your
neighbor and bring them along to the Kickoff this
month. This is a great introduction to the many
programs of ALL.
ALL values your time and dedication to
continued lifelong learning. I challenge you to make
this the year that you branch out and volunteer on a
committee. When you volunteer for a committee,
you help to design the programming and ensure that
ALL thrives and offers diversity.
We need your help! Pick your favorite group and
meet with the chair to help plan future events or
step up to chair events on your own. If you are
interested in other positions, contact Betty
Workman, ALL President.
Thank you for renewing your ALL membership
and reinvesting in your continued education. I hope
that you will consider these challenges and seek
new opportunities to grow.
Jamie Stout
786-2430
Director of Community Education
[email protected]
Tell of ALL and they will come!
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NEW MEMBERS
ALL IN ACTION
Linda Alderson
703 Timberhill Dr
Chatham IL 62629
(217) 483-4467
Email: [email protected]
LuAnn Atkins
3308 W Washinton
Springfield IL 62711
Sally Schaefer
3140 Huntington Dr Apt B
Springfield IL 62704
Phone: (217) 726-5296
Cell: (217) 816-7053
Email: [email protected]
The ever popular cinnamon rolls featured at
our May breakfast at the MCL
Nancy Shaver
1605 Cressa Ct
Springfield IL 62704
Phone: (217) 787-4975
Email: [email protected]
Ron Willey
471 S Durkin Dr
Springfield IL 62704
Swinging Seniors begin new season. Left
picture: Sheila Mesinger and Sheila Nation
and right picture: PattiMees
Attendees at the May Chautauqua on
Springfield’s long time businesses.
Large crowd learning about genealogy at
May’s Today’s Topic.
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LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) Calendar of Learning Opportunities
Call to register: 217-786-2292 or 1-800-727-4161, ext 62292
COURSE CODE
DAY
DATE
WED 07/01/15 N/A
JULY 2015
Swinging Seniors: Tee to Green (subtract
putts from score)
LOCATION
Brookhills Golf Course
THU 07/02/15 LLL 101-X02A
BRT (member): "Illinois Senior Olympics"
Jennifer Phillips REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Mon., 6/29
BRT (guest): "Illinois Senior Olympics"
Jennifer Phillips REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Mon., 6/29
Swinging Seniors: Mystery Partner (names
drawn at end; combined score)
MCL Cafeteria,
2151 W. Wabash
8:30 am $12.25
MCL Cafeteria,
2151 W. Wabash
8:30 am $16.25
THU 07/02/15 LLL 101-X02B
WED 07/08/15 N/A
Brookhills Golf Course
TIME
8 am start time
8:30 am tee time
FEE
OYO
8 am start time
8:30 am tee time
OYO
10 am
$0
8 am start time
8:30 am tee time
OYO
9 am
$0
8 am start time
8:30 am tee time
OYO
1 pm
$0
5:30 p.m.
OYO
8 am start time
8:30 am tee time
OYO
TUE 07/14/15 LLL 113-03
Today's Topic: "Natural Healthcare for Mind Robert H. Stephens room,
and Body" Kimberly Luz and Jen Williamson Menard Hall
WED 07/15/15 N/A
Swinging Seniors: Two-Person Scramble
Brookhills Golf Course
MON 07/20/15 N/A
WED 07/22/15 N/A
Pedal Pushers: Lost Bridge Trail Head to
Lighthouse Restaurant, Rochester RAIN DATE
Mon., July 27
Swinging Seniors: Player with Most 6's Wins
meet at south parking lot of
the IDOT Hanley Building,
2300 S Dirksen Parkway
Brookhills Golf Course
THUR 07/23/15 N/A
Games: The Reminiscing Game
Room 1104, Millennium
Center
MON 07/27/15 LLL 103-X02
Meet, Greet & Eat: Engrained Microbrewery located south of Scheels on
MacArthur Blvd.
WED 07/29/15 N/A
Swinging Seniors: Regular Golf
Brookhills Golf Course
THU 07/30/15 LLL 103-01A
ALL Annual Kickoff MEMBER
Trutter Center
9:30 am doors open
10 am program begins
$0
THU 07/30/15 LLL 103-01B
ALL Annual Kickoff GUEST
Trutter Center
9:30 am doors open
10 am program begins
$0
COURSE CODE
DAY
DATE
THU 08/06/15 LLL 101-X01A
AUGUST 2015
BRT (member): "State Journal Register"
Angie Muhs REGISTRATION DEADLINE Mon.,
8/3
BRT (guest): "State Journal Register" Angie
Muhs REGISTRATION DEADLINE Mon., 8/3
LOCATION
MCL Cafeteria,
2151 W. Wabash
Today's Topic: "Active Space Missions" Dr.
John Martin
Robert H. Stephens room,
Menard Hall
THU 08/06/15 LLL 101-X01B
TUE 08/11/15 LLL 113-01
MCL Cafeteria,
2151 W. Wabash
Call to register: 217-786-2292 or 1-800-727-4161, ext 62292
http://www.llcc.edu/community-education/academy-lifelong-learning/
TIME
FEE
8:30 am $12.25
8:30 am $16.25
10 am
$0
The Academy of Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.)
at Lincoln Land Community College
NEW MEMBER 2015–2016
If you do not already have a LLCC student account on file, Registration Services will generate a Student ID number through this
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2015-2016
ALL Executive Board
Betty Workman, President
679-1699
Kathy Ransom, First President Elect
685-8575
Len Lieberman, Second President Elect
553-7926
Carol Weir, Secretary
824-7847
Karen Willard, Treasurer
971-3940
Board Members at Large
Sydney Kling
Nancy Hall
Joe Selvaggio
787-3581
698-9025
787-0906
Committees
Finance – Karen Willard
Membership/Marketing – Tom Bolinger, Judy Kohlrus
Learning Council – Karen Willard
Learning Activity Leaders
Around Town Judy Wagenblast, Diana Weller
Book Lovers Pat Veseling, Mary Emerick
Bowling League Karen Willard, Susan Moore
Breakfast Roundtable Dick McLane
Chautauqua Elizabeth Simpson
Flicks on Fridays Stephanie Thomas
Games Cheryl Bushnell, Alice Steljes
Meet-Greet-Eat Karen Fifer
Pedal Pushers John Sanford, Patty Mees
Scribes Nancy Hall
Swinging Seniors Connie Lynn, Patty Mees
Today’s Topic Sydney Kling
Wander on Wednesday (WOW) Trips - Karen Willard
ALL Special Assignments
Historian – Dick McLane
Newsletter – Andrea Berryman
Web site: http://www.llcc.edu/community-education/academy-lifelong-learning/
217-786-2432 (Community Education/ALL Office) 217-786-2292 (LLCC Enrollment/Registration)