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Learn more about our community | Neighborhood Leadership Institute
One of the best ways to learn about Charlottesville is to get involved. Many seniors find that civic engagement adds another educational dimension to retired life: The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for the 4th annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute. The program is a way to educate citizens about how to interact with city government.Charlottesville…
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Combine learning with travel – educational travel opportunities from UVa
If you are looking for educational travel opportunities, be sure to check out Travel & Learn from the University of Virginia! WE OFFER YOU A WORLD OF IDEAS Historic Settings – Special Tours – Intellectual Engagement Expert Faculty and Interesting Company From Around The Nation and Around The World UPCOMING PROGRAMS – EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES…
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2020 Plan: Aging in Community – JABA again leading the way!
The year 2020 (when the first wave of “Baby Boomers” born in 1946 will be approaching 75) is fast approaching! It will be here before we know it, and our community is laying the groundwork now for a wonderful future for citizens of all ages. I am particulary excited to read about JABA’s plans for…
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Thanks to JABA – our local “myth-busters” – for leading the way!
How exciting to see our own JABA rewarded with a grant and praised on the USDA blog! JABA is truly leading the way in many different areas. I have mentioned before that my favorite volunteer program is JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH). Helping students learn is a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp…
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Don’t retire your memory – Lots of opportunities for learning – Try Adobe Fireworks
Do you prefer hands-on learning to the more traditional courses and lectures? I was a college webmaster and instructor of web development for ten years, and one of the things that attracted me to the field in 1995 was the rapid pace of new software development, which meant that I had to run just to…
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“Music in McIntire Park” features the Astronomers this Sunday, September 12
It’s fun and it’s free! Come out and join us for Second Sundays. Bring a picnic, a blanket and enjoy an evening of music and friends. The Astronomers, a 4-person group playing indie/dance rock, will entertain McIntire Park visitors on Sunday, September 12th from 5 to 7 pm sponsored by the McIntire Botanical Garden. Free…