Lifelong Learning in Retirement at the Highlands in Dove Mountain
The Board and Curriculum Committee of LLRH (llrhdm.com) is ready to welcome you back! Our 4 weeks of classes will begin Monday, February 10 with classes running Monday through Wednesday until March 5. You are welcome to attend any or all classes for a small membership fee of $40/semester. Each semester we try to bring you a variety of topics covering arts, science, history and foreign policy aimed to stretch your minds and keep you thinking.
We will begin with a crowd-pleaser session led by John Abeln on Katharine Hepburn, her life and her films. Then we’ll get a bit more serious as we learn about Space Travel – Then and Now- from a former astronaut, Charlie
Walker.
Other series include:
4-part Great Decisions Series created by the Foreign Policy Administration– Topics this spring include American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads, US Changing Leadership of World Economy, U.S. – China Relations, and India:
Between China, West and the Global South. The 2025 Book covers both Spring and Fall semesters. Contact Prudy Abeln prudy_abeln@hotmail.com 575-613-3337 to purchase.
Stars + Star Party taught by Dr. Bryan Shumaker. This will be an afternoon class followed by Star viewing that evening. (More details to follow)
AI – The Art of Image Creation and the Power of Text Creation (2-part series) brought to us by our own Bob Hudson
The Evolution of Ragtime (2-part series) led by Caleb Deupree
We will learn more about George Washington when John Lenzi explains how Washington invented the Presidency.
Then we have two tours this semester, 1) a docent-led tour of the Tree Ring Research Laboratory at the U of A and (2) Early Morning Bird Watching in Sweetwater Wetlands led by Cynthia Pruett.
Become a member of our Lifelong Learning Community. You can always be guaranteed that the time you spend in Lifelong Learning classes will expand your mind and leave you with more topics you’ll want to explore! Registration for classes can be found on our website llrhdm.com
Volunteer to teach or recruit others to teach. All are welcome. Be part of this learning community!
Prudy Abeln, President
Other Board Members; John Abeln, Sus Baker, Buzz Boren, Maureen Conroyd
PRUDY ABELN, 575-613-3337,
PRUDY_ABELN@HOTMAIL.COM;
CLARK “BUZZ” BOREN, 608-577-2185,
CLARKBOREN@GMAIL.COM ;
JOHN ABELN, 575-613-3312,
JOHN_ABELN@HOTMAIL.COM ;
SUSMARBAKER@GMAIL.COM ;
MAUREEN CONROYD, 206-919-6260,
MOCONROYD@COMCAST.NET
Lifelong Learning In Retirement at The Highlands (LLRH)
Discover new friends and develop a network of gifted people who live in Arizona. Our mission is to offer classes to enrich the lives of all the Highlands’ residents. LLRH recognizes that you may be retired, but your quest for learning, inquiry, and curiosity is active.
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LLRH MEMBERS MUST REGISTER AT LLRHDM.COM.
PRESENTERS ARE COMFORTABLE AND SO IS THE LLRH BOD WITH ZOOM, WHICH IS EASY AND HIGHLY RELIABLE TO USE. AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO ALL REGISTERED LLRH MEMBERS, WITH DIRECTIONS AND PASSWORDS.
Upcoming Courses
SPRING 2025 COURSES RUN FROM FEBRUARY 10 THRU MARCH 5. ALL CLASSES THIS SPRING WILL MEET IN PERSON IN THE CATALINA II ROOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
2025 Great Decisions Of The Foreign Policy Association
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS THROUGH OPEN DISCUSSION WITH ATTENDEES. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, THE FPA HAS PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS. WE WILL MEET 4 TIMES IN SPRING 2025 IN CATALINA II. EACH SESSION BEGINS WITH A 20 – 30-MINUTE VIDEO FOLLOWED BY A FACILITATED DISCUSSION.
ATTENDEES SHOULD ALSO READ THE RELEVANT CHAPTER IN THE GREAT DECISIONS BRIEFING BOOK BEFOREHAND. TO BUY THE BOOK CONTACT PRUDY ABELN WHO HAS PRE-ORDERED 15 COPIES. $38/BOOK WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN IN FEBRUARY.
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The normal membership fee is $40 for Highland residents and $50 for non-Highlands residents. Please register each member of the household separately.
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