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January LLI Forum
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 10 a.m.NOTE: Tuesday
(Social Time at 9:30 a.m.)
What Can Snowball Earth Teach Us AboutModern Climate Change? A Distinguished
Science Educator Speaks About theDynamic, Dramatic Planet We Live On.
How do scientistsknow what theEarth’s climate was millions of years
ago? Why has the Earthalternated between extremesof a “hot house” and an “icehouse”, and how have theseclimate changes influencedthe plants and animals onour planet? Our speaker,Professor Callan Bentley, is a structural geologist,specializing in the evolution of mountain belts,paleontology, and climate science. His presentationwill include the extended periods of “SnowballEarth,” when glaciers covered much of the Earth’ssurface. Learning about Snowball Earth and theother climatic periods gives insight into the fragilityof our planet and its adaptability.
Professor Bentley has been teaching at the NOVAAnnandale campus since 2005. In 2012, he receivedthe Virginia Community College Chancellor’sAward for Teaching Excellence, which is quite anhonor because each year only one college teacher isselected out of the 23 community college campusesthroughout Virginia. Then in 2015, he wasrecognized as an outstanding college teacher by thecouncil that coordinates all higher education inVirginia. Professor Bentley’s studies have taken himto 30 countries and all 50 states, and he leadssummer field courses in areas such as Montana,Texas, the Canadian Rockies, and California.
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Callan Bentley
Honor Circle: Ed McKnight
After joining LLI inAugust 2004 and takingclasses for several years, Ed McKnight realized
he was just taking and not giving back. Among his impressive listof accomplishments sincebecoming an active LLIvolunteer, Ed:
ã was on the CurriculumCommittee for more than fiveyears, has taught classes, andstill recommends and coordinates classes.
ã served on the Nominating Committee for twoyears.
ã joined the Scholarship Committee in 2008 and isstill a committee member.
ã served as Scholarship Committee Chairman for one year when the chairman had to quit because ofillness.
ã was elected to the Board of Directors and servedsix years. While on the Board he:© served two years as the SIG representative.© chaired the Budget and Finance Committee for
two years.© served two years as Vice President.© served two years as President.
ã currently is serving a seventh year on the Board asImmediate Past President.
ã is tasked with developing an updated LLI Strategic Plan.
Ed is one of LLI’s best recruiters of new members,many of whom he met at the gym. LLI memberswho have worked with him appreciate his sense ofhumor, making it easier to deal with “trying”situations.
When asked what LLI means to him, Ed said, “LLIaddresses many of the things I find important for aquality life: mental activity and challenge, socialinteraction, travel, and an opportunity to give backto my community in a meaningful way.”
Any project he was asked to lead had results thatwere both thorough and substantive. We applaudand thank Ed for the many contributions he hasmade, and continues to make, to LLI.
Ed McKnight
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MembersLouise Blakely 703-451-2084
Welcome, New Members! We hope youwill participate in our classes and
volunteer your time and talent.
New Members
Suzanne Adato, 4421 Park Road, Alexandria, VA, 22312, 703354-2540, [email protected]
Noralea Dalkin, 13113 Melrae Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, 703631-8879, [email protected]
Lyn Frew, 7408 Spring Village Drive, Apt. 305, Springfield,22150, 703 852-1885, [email protected]
Michael Gorman, 8305 Briar Creek Drive, Annandale, VA22003, 703 978-5594, [email protected]
Jerome Liess, 8702 Queen Elizabeth Blvd, Annandale, VA22003, 703 978-5168, [email protected]
Bonnie Nelson, 5725 Waters Edge Landing Court, Burke, VA22015, [email protected]
Sally Roth, 8618 Kenilworth Drive, Springfield, VA 22151, 703978-8167, [email protected]
Jim Winn, 8280 Private Lane, Annandale, VA 22003, 703426-9696
Update
Marie Baglio, (h) 703 532-4285, (c) 703 639-7605
Yolanda, DuBois, [email protected]
Michael Hardin, [email protected]
Robert & Margaret Miniter, 401 Holland Lane Apt 1020,Alexandria, VA 22314
LLI Board of Directors
President: George ChalouVice President: Scott PinckneySecretary: Susan AlexanderTreasurer: Charles HulickPast President: Ed McKnight
Members: Phil Centini 18 *, AnnaDixon 17, Delsa Hildebrandt 17,Robert Huley 18, Nancy Jerdan 16, Sheri Masek 18, HB ‘Buck’ Myers 17, Phil Myers 16, Kathryn O’Toole 17,Arline Sachs 16, Karren Scott 16
Administrator: Janice Viola
Newsletter Staff
Newsletter Co-Editors: Peg McCall, 703-532-1405, [email protected] Bev Portman, 703-560-6740, [email protected]
Graphic Design/Desktop Publisher: Alfred BrothersMailing Coordinators: Bob and Merry Huley
© Lifetime Learning Institute 2015
* year term ends
IMPORTANT: ReportAddress / E-Mail / Phone
Number ChangesTo be assured of receiving important noticesconcerning classes and trips, please remember tonotify the LLI office as soon as possible of a newemail address or a change in mailing address and/or telephone number. Notify the office by phone at703-503-0600, or e-mail at [email protected].
Calendar of Events
January 2016
5 Forum6 February newsletter
deadline8 Board Meeting
19 February newslettermailing
February 2016
3 Forum10 March newsletter
deadline12 Board Meeting22 March newsletter
mailing
March 2016
2 Forum9 April newsletter
deadline11 Board meeting21 April newsletter
mailing
April 2016
6 Forum6 May Newsletter
deadline8 Board meeting
18 May newslettermailing
January LLI ForumContinued from page 1
Professor Bentley loves teaching and sees himself as“a catalyst for students’ personal voyage ofdiscovery.” Bring your curiosity and your questionsto the January Forum.
Please Note: Parking is free on the campus for theJanuary 5th Forum. If space is available, you may parkfree in the visitors’ garage or, without a permit, anywhere in student lots B. Please come early if a close in parkingspace is important to you as NOVA students chose thesefree garage spaces, requiring LLI members to park fartheraway. Paid parking will resume January 29.
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President’s Message
As we begin 2016, I look back on a turbulentbut successful 2015. As president of LLI, Ibegan the year with open heart surgery.The operation was a blip in my life, as I
recovered quickly and feel better than ever. LLI’sadministrator of many years, Laura Charron,resigned in June, which meant a search for someoneto take her place. In September, we hired JaniceViola to be our new administrator and feel lucky tofind someone with her competence.
Our new Trip Committee has done an outstandingjob and we have been fortunate to have five tripssince September: Nationals Park, Fallingwater,Library of Congress, Congressional Cemetery, andHolidays in Baltimore.
We concluded the year with another wonderfulHoliday Party and I thank Bonnie Hopler and hercommittee. The theme was “The Warmth of theHolidays Begins in the Kitchen” and we hope yourholidays are filled with warmth.
I thank Joseph Pincus for finding quality speakersfor the Forum meetings. And thanks, also, to all theboard members, the different committees and oureditors for their many volunteer hours. LLI is thesuccessful organization it is because of their hardwork.
We begin 2016 trying to recover money spent on anautomation contract. The company has not fulfilledits obligation to LLI and we will go to small claimscourt on January 8. The LLI Board has fullysupported this decision. Whatever the outcome, weare fighting for winning back your hard earnedmembership dollars.
George Chalou, President
Community Outreach
Carol Weber, [email protected] Moerman, [email protected]
Ecumenical Community HelpingOthers (ECHO) will receive ourJanuary food donations. ECHO isan all-volunteer organizationserving those in need in Burkeand Springfield. They providefood and financial help topeople with short-termemergencies and give clothes andhousehold items to people with low incomes.Formed in 1968, ECHO today is supported by27 member congregations of all faiths, as wellas by individuals and organizations in thecommunity who are aware of ECHO’sactivities. Last year, ECHO volunteers served5,120 family members, disbursed more than$250,000 in direct client financial assistance forcritical needs, and distributed nearly 212,000pounds of food and 4,500 bags of clothing andhousehold items. These were the highestnumbers ever recorded in ECHO’s statisticalsummaries and reflect an overwhelming needfor basic services in our community.
ECHO’s food pantry is especially in need ofcanned meats and tuna, pancake mix andsyrup, flour, sugar, powdered milk, vegetableoil, tea and coffee, and juice (large bottles orindividual boxes). They would also begrateful for donations of personal care itemssuch as shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant,toothpaste, and laundry detergent. AnnaDixon will deliver our donations.
According to Bread for the World (Nov. 2015),the latest government report on food insecurityshows that childhood hunger in the U.S. hasnot changed, with one in five children stillliving in a family that struggles to get enoughto eat. Our donations to local food pantriescontinue to be an important lifeline for manyfamilies.
Thank you for caring and sharing!
Cancellations Due toInclement Weather
If the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) cancelschool for the day due to inclement weather, all LLIclasses, special interest groups (SIGs), and Forumsare cancelled regardless of location. LLI morningactivities are cancelled if the FCPS announces a2-hour delay in class openings; LLI afternoonactivities are cancelled if the FCPS announces earlydismissal. Trips and social events will take placeunless cancelled at the leaders’ directions.
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Special Interest GroupsLLI Bridge Group
Bob or Merry Huley, 703-534-4819 or703-489-9045 [email protected]
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mason District Governmental Center,6507 Columbia Pike
In January, we plan to play on Thursday, January14, and Wednesday, January 20. In February, wewill play on Wednesday, February 10, andThursday, February 25. Bring a bag lunch.
You do not need a partner because we rotatepartners so you will play with everyone. We arealways looking for new players, and all levels ofplayers are welcome in this very friendly game.Please call 703-534-4819, or email me([email protected]), if you would like to attend (or for more information) so that we can providesufficient card tables.
Recent Results
Let’s do a little catch up on results. The top fourplayers at the October 14 game were JessicaBurmester, Mary Ann Craft, Nate Rosenbaum,and Bob Huley; for our game on October 28, the top four were Connie Fullerton, Raymond Burmester,Jessica Burmester, and Arline Sachs; for ourgame on November 12, the top four finishers wereConnie Fullerton, Nate Rosenbaum, JessicaBurmester, and Lynda Brittain; and finally for ourgame on November 18, the top four were NateRosenbaum, Connie Fullerton, Joyce Moncrieff,and Carole Compton. Congratulations to all andHappy Holidays and Happy New Year.
LLI Current EventsDiscussion Group
Peter Schwarzkopf [email protected]
Date/Time: Fridays, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1 and May 6, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Location: Small Conference Room, Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike
The Current Events Discussion Group meets the first Friday of each month for interesting and educationaldiscussions. Topics reflect the current social,political and worldly events surrounding the time ofthe meeting. Please join us to share your ideasand/or learn more about current events — whateveris your pleasure.
LLI Favorite Books ClubLynne Smaldone, 703-525-9623
Date/Time: Thursday, January 21,11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location: Braddock District Governmental Center, 9002 Burke Lake Road (Supervisor’s Meeting Room, on the backside of King’s Park Library)
Our selection this month is Anthony Doerr’s All TheLight We Cannot See, a novel that won the PulitzerPrize for Fiction in 2014. The story is about a blindFrench girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive thedevastation of World War II. Deftly interweaving thelives of Marie Laurent and Werner, it illuminates theways in which, against all odds, people try to begood to one another.
Come join us!
Financial DiscussionGroup
Doug Johnson, [email protected]
Date/Time: Fridays in 2016, January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, and May 13, 1:30 — 3:00p.m.
Location: Braddock District Governmental Center, 9002 Burke Lake Road (in back of the King’s ParkLibrary)
Come join your fellow LLIers as we try to figure outthe market’s financial matters and discuss ouroptions. Hope to see you there.
LLI French ConversationGroup
Patty & Richard Steelman,(703)504-6866
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 19,10:00 a.m. — noon
Class is cancelled on Jan. 5, 2016due to conflict with the Forum on the
same date.
Location: Top of the West at the Goodwin HouseBaileys, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church
Under the expert guidance of Al Brothers, we willcontinue to increase our French language skills andalso our appreciation of French culture with theprogram French in Action, Leçon #40.
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LLI GourmandsLinda Cyr 703-750-1257,
[email protected] Volz, 703-892-6124,
GIN HAI A-ROI! The Gourmands are headed toAsia January 15 at 12:00 for a luncheon atDuangrat’s, one of the area’s most venerable andbest Thai restaurants. Please join us and enjoy afamily style feast that will include a selection ofappetizers and entrees in a timelessly elegantsetting with the wait staff adorned in colorful silkgowns. For this event, we will not be ordering fromthe menu. Instead there will be a fixed price of $14per person (not including drinks) and individualchecks will be provided. This promises to be a greatintroduction to Thai food for those who are notfamiliar with the cuisine. Duangrat’s is located at5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22041 andparking is plentiful. Its website is www.duangrats.com.Patti Volz is hosting this event. Please RSVPdirectly to [email protected], or (703)892-6124 no later than January 11. As always,should you have any questions regarding the SIG,please contact your co chairs; [email protected] or [email protected].
LLI Photography GroupBuck Myers, 703-532-3726
Date/Time: Friday, January 15,10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Location: Braddock District Governmental Center(Braddock Hall Meeting Room), 9002 Burke LakeRoad (on right hand side of the King’s Park Library)
Members have a wide range of photographicabilities and interests and share a common desire to hone existing skills or learn new ones. Meetingscenter on a specific topic or area of interest decidedby the group and include display and discussion ofphotos taken by members based on a monthlytheme. Recent meetings have focused on gettingthe most out of your camera, editing and organizingtechniques for digital pictures, and photographicthemes such as Creative Cropping, Patterns,Autumn Leaves and Faces. Come join the group ifyou have an interest in photography. New membersare always welcome.
LLI WalkaboutsMerry Macke, 703-451-3248, cell phone:703-987-7751, [email protected]
Date/Time: Fridays at noon.
January 8: Burke Lake, 7315 OxRoad — From Braddock Rd. west, take
Burke Lake Rd. south until Rt. 123 (Ox Rd). Turn left and 2nd left is the park entrance. Stay to the rightand park in the parking lot closest to the lake. Wecan meet at the restrooms close by. We can decidewhich way we want to walk around the lake. We willnot be able to complete the circuit unless peoplewant to walk more than an hour.
January 22: Lake Barcroft — Walk around LakeBarcroft. Neighborhood is not friendly to visitors, sowe stick to the road. Take Columbia Pike to SleepyHollow Rd. Take a left on Fern Lane and park there.Meet at the corner of Sleepy Hollow and Fern.
I believe that the Christmas spirit will still be goingon, and it would be nice to walk through the snow!
Happy Hiking!
Please remember to wear your name badge as this is
now a requirement for many facilities where classes
are scheduled. It is also the best way for new members
to get to know others and a way for established
members to welcome new members. If you have lost
your badge, just contact the LLI office and they
will send you a new one; a replacement lanyard
has a fee of $1.00.
Forum RefreshmentsIf you are unable to deliver refreshments on the day forwhich you have volunteered, please notify NancyJerdan, (703) 455-2699, or Phil Centini, (703)658-1545, as soon as possible so they may make otherarrangements.
Deadline for the
February newsletter
is January 6.
Keep Your MembershipDirectory Current
Please remember to retain your LLI Handbook and MembershipDirectory and note in it the Members information that is providedeach month on Page 2 of the newsletter. This will help keep your directory up to date with changes that occur between the annualdirectory issuance dates.
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Scholarship Committee
Because we continue to makeprogress in collecting funds for thescholarship program, this will be the last request for donations for this
year. If you have not yet contributedto this worthwhile cause, please consider
doing so now. Scholarship awards will bepresented at the May Forum. There will be atleast one award for a minimum of $2,000 for
leadership and another $2,000 for academicachievement. While the academic achievementaward is need-based, the leadership award is basedon outstanding leadership, plus scholarship, butdoes not require showing a financial need.Donations already exceed the amounts indicatedabove, so we will either award additionalscholarships or increase the amounts for these two.Tuition is quite high, even in a community college,so every donation helps.
If you have any questions or would like to serve onthe committee to help select the deserving students,please contact Arline Sachs, [email protected], or703-646-5606.
Congressional Cemetery, November 3, 2015.
Congressional Cemetery Trip
Course Catalog Changes
16W43A — What Does It Mean to be “Good”?Practicing Individual Ethics Today will now meet:
Thursday, March 31, 2016, instead of Friday, April22. The location and time remain the same: ErnstCultural Center (CE) (Seminar Rooms), NOVAAnnandale from 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Study Travel
If you are interested in an exciting traveladventure in 2017, please join the Study/Travel group immediately following the January 5thForum as we review the initial analysis of the
top destinations nominated by members at theNovember meeting. Will we travel to Scotland,France, Cuba, or one of the other top candidates?The choice is yours. Before the meeting, we hope tosend a copy of the analysis to those on theStudy/Travel email list.
For anyone interested in joining our 2016 trips,Switzerland/Austria or Iceland, please contact BobHuley, as indicated below, to be placed on theinformal wait-list. You will be notified if spacebecomes available. For more information regardingthese trips, go to the LLI website or contact Bob.
To join the Study Travel email list and get advancenotification of Study Travel activities, please contact Bob at 703-534-4819, or [email protected]. If youwould like to join the Study Travel Committee andhelp analyze destinations and available tours forfuture trips, please let Bob know.
Happy Traveling!
MembershipRenewal Reminder
The mailing label on each newsletter includes yourmembership renewal date. You must renewand be a member in good standing in orderto register for courses and to participate inLLI’s many other activities. Completethe membership form (last page inthe current course catalog), check“renewal,” indicate any newinformation, and mail it to the LLIoffice with a check in the amountof $110 for each person wishing tocontinue membership with LLI.Please print clearly to help ensure that yourinformation is entered correctly. It is important toinclude the form with your check, for ease increditing your membership renewal in ourdatabase.
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From the LLI Scrapbook
Fallingwater Apple, Kentuck KnobFallingwater
LLI Trips
LLI Holiday Party Collage
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Life time Learn ing In sti tute of North ern Vir giniac/o Provost Office CG 2028333 Lit tle River TurnpikeAnnandale, Vir ginia 22003-3743Phone / FAX (703) 503-0600E-Mail: [email protected] — Website: http://lli.nova.org
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