AARP Virginia & LLI/NOVA Lecture Series

Join AARP Virginia for a complimentary class offered by the
Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI/NOVA).
LLI/NOVA, affiliated with the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), is a non-profit, member-run organization offering stimulating educational and cultural pursuits to adults age 50 and over.

AARP Virginia is excited to collaborate with them to provide a sampling of their summer lectures! Sign up for one, two, or all complimentary classes.


Keeping Your Brain Healthy
Monday, January 15 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Join speech-language pathologist Dr. Mary Ann Keatley Ph.D, CCC and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Joanne E. Cohen M.A. CBIS, Co-Founder and Vice-President , respectively, of the Brain Injury Hope Foundation in Colorado for another LLI program. They will engage in an enlightening conversation about the aging brain and ways to develop tools and techniques to keep your memory and brain young and flexible. They will also address the impact, future disABILITIES, and interventions for folks facing brain injury challenges.

Artists Depict the American West
Tuesday, February 27 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum has many works depicting narratives of the American West. Historical works have often been based on romanticized myths and have failed to consider actual events. In a new collection “Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea,” modern and contemporary artists offer a broader and more inclusive view. Smithsonian docent and popular LLI instructor Sara Shoob returns to compare works that have been in the collection for years to works in the new exhibition. Be prepared to challenge your ideas of the American West!

Media Literacy for Older Adults
Friday, April 5 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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In this class, Professor Carol Quade will address the growing importance of media literacy - the ability to critically analyze for accuracy and credibility or evidence of bias in various media. This is crucial in today’s digital age for individuals of all ages including older adults who often face unique challenges in navigating the ever-changing media landscape. Carol Quade, an adjunct faculty member at NOVA-Annandale and popular LLI presenter, will explore these challenges and provide practical strategies to enhance digital skills, critical thinking, and online safety. She holds a doctorate in communications and media studies and has taught for 26 years.
          
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