Category: Lifelong Learning

  • Just in time for summer – enjoy the new JMRL blog for library folks everywhere

    I am so excited to see the new blog from the friendly folks at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library. For anyone who loves books and reading and information, etc. etc., this is such a wonderful resource for lifelong learning, entertainment — again etc., etc.! And, believe it or not, you can also chat with a…

  • The iPad and Seniors (via OLLI, OLLI, Oxen Free!)

    Oh-Oh! – sounds like another tech toy for me to fall in love with. How long can I resist? The great new things just keep on coming – what fun! Maybe you’ve already heard about the new iPad that Apple is currently selling and maybe you haven’t, but it is a great new tool you…

  • Lifelong Learning – usually a joy and now filled with sadness

    We are all learning so much these days – about oil drilling, mistakes, accidents, ocean currents, wildlife, ecology, remedies, etc., etc.  But how very sad it all is! For many years Orange Beach, Alabama, has been a favorite vacation spot for our family. We are hoping for the best, but fearing the worst, in this…

  • A lot of summer learning at a great price – A Plate of Shmoop with a Side of Mash-Up, Please

    I love tech toys, but my favorite so far is my Kindle!  I have spent so much time with it that reading a paperback seems cumbersome to me.  I now have the Kindle software installed on my netbook, so for traveling I just need the netbook for web, email, and light reading. Perfect! Read below…

  • Get involved for a healthier, happier life!

    Call JABA today and volunteer. I’m sure glad that I did! Volunteer Satisfaction Abounds at JABA May 21, 2010 JABA volunteers are the heart of JABA so recently we surveyed 600 volunteers to evaluate how pleased they are with their experience. The results were extraordinary! 92.8% of those surveyed are satisfied or very satisfied with…

  • Mid-May JABA Volunteer Opportunities

    Good day everyone.  May showers bring….May flowers?  We sure hope so. Here at JABA, we have some great volunteer opportunities this month.  We have need for administrative help here at our Hillsdale Offices – a variety of experiences. You don’t need a good phone voice or computer skills, but if you do, that will work…