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A Biblical Scholar with a Lot to Offer
One of LLI’s most popular instructors is Julie Black Harder, MD, MA. Julie presents biblical studies classes through the eyes of a biblical scholar. Her LLI students study what the original authors were saying to their original audiences. Julie was raised Roman Catholic and earned a biology degree at the University of Notre Dame, where…
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Is Art Bootcamp for You?
Interested in art? Working on a creative project but would like some input from someone else? How about talking with others about their projects, techniques or a great place to find supplies? Art Bootcamp may be just the class for you! Starting with a small group, Art Bootcamp has met for several semesters, and each…
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Ellen Framness in Her Own Words
During the COVID pandemic, as a full-time caregiver for my husband, I was desperate for some outside diversion. My cousin convinced me to join LLI. She had been an enthusiastic member for years. The online classes during the shutdown were just perfect for me, connecting me to the outside world. After my husband passed away,…
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Mike DeGrand in His Own Words
As I looked forward to retiring, I was clear on one thing: I didn’t want to simply waste away on a recliner. I’d worked in manufacturing and banking all my life. Before that, I’d worked at a motel and grocery store. Every job had involved working with people. That was a very important part of…
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Steve Lenz Plots the Course
Have you ever wondered where the ideas for all our LLI courses come from or how the course schedule comes together? A great deal of this work is accomplished by the Curriculum Committee, and Steve Lenz, as co-chair, plays a big role. Steve, who joined LLI in 2018, the year he retired, has served all…
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Let’s Go Places!
LLI has some really fun trips planned for this summer, including theatre, music and sports. Would you like an evening of dinner and theater but don’t want to drive? Join your friends in LLI (or make new friends on the trip) in June for a trip to the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson and…
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Annual State of LLI Report
One of my duties as your president is to present an Annual State of LLI Report at the annual meeting. Because not all LLI members were able to attend the Spring Fling/Annual Meeting, I will provide the main points from the report here. Our LLI is in good shape when it comes to member satisfaction.…
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Thanks for Your Generosity!
A great big THANK YOU to all who donated to the LLI Future Fund. Approximately $45,000 was raised, and we appreciate your generosity. We know there are a lot of outstretched hands, and that you chose to support our beloved LLI! We value your faith in us. Why did we need the Future Fund? In…
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Mobile Phone Video Guidelines
Technical Tips Audio is Key: If you have a microphone (for instance, an earbud with attached microphone), use it. If you don’t have a microphone, make sure you aren’t covering the built-in mic as you record. Having a reasonably quiet space will help the sound a lot. Light the Face: Backlit video will make you…
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Come Knit with Us
Have you ever thought about learning to knit? Or do you have years of knitting experience under your belt but want to learn new skills? Would you like to spend some time socializing with fellow knitters? Whether you’re a novice, an experienced knitter or just want to meet other people who have a passion for…