Thursday, 1/17, 1-3 p.m. This class is part of the Illinois Press Association’s News Literacy/ Civic Engagement project which began in 2015. With the term “fake news” so prevalent, how can we determine what is reliable? With “posttruth” and “truthiness” in our vocabulary, is truth relevant in the news? Learn the secrets to unlocking the…
Category: Lifelong Learning Class
The News Panel Lunch Club – Spring 2019
Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., 1/24, 2/21, 3/14, and 4/11 Fact or fake? In today’s expanding media landscape, it can be hard to tell. Join this monthly discussion group to examine current news stories and determine their reliability. Prior to each meeting, a list of news topics will be sent to you to vote on. Based on…
Cozy Mysteries Book Club – Spring 2019
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1/31, 2/28, 3/21 and 4/18 Cozy Mysteries are to die for! Maybe not literally, but cozy fans are some of the most devoted readers in fiction. Join this book club to explore the charming elements of this beloved genre, including an amateur sleuth, quirky characters, quaint village, red herrings and justice served….
Art Inspired Writing: Impressionism and Munch – Spring 2019
Tuesday, 3/5, 6-8 p.m. Look at art through a writer’s eye and discover an amazing new source of creativity to spark your writing. Starting with an overview of the era of Impressionism, you will look at the period’s effects in the art, music and literary worlds. Learn how these artists looked at the familiar and…
Art Inspired Writing: Monet and Pissarro – Spring 2019
Tuesday, 3/12, 6-8 p.m. Monet and Pissaro, former # LLI6080) Look at art through a writer’s eye and discover an amazing new source of creativity to spark your writing. This class studies the art of Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, focusing on their mastery of manipulating light, shadow and atmosphere. “Happy are those who see…
Telling My Story – Spring 2019
Thursdays, 4/25-5/9, 1:30-3:30 p.m., LLI0149 Create a legacy for future generations by writing your life stories. You don’t need to be a writer to record your experiences, just bring your memories. A list of questions and prompts will get you started, and you will learn tips to tell your tales in full detail. After class,…
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