Tag: Encore Years

byki – powerful online language-learning system – Thanks JMRL!

Have you ever wished for an easy way to learn a foreign language? —and would you like it to be free and available 24/7 in your own home? Well, if you have internet access and a library card for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, then you have it! This year I am a volunteer tutor for…

November 15, 2010
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…

November 5, 2010
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…

November 5, 2010
We should be the experts – why are YOU a lifelong learner?

I read this post this morning with a link through Twitter. We who are still lifelong learners in our retirement years should be the experts here! Here is your chance to let teachers know why lifelong learning is important to YOU: Today I got to thinking….We encourage our kids to be life-long learners. And when…

October 27, 2010
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…

October 25, 2010
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…

October 21, 2010