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Educational Opportunities- Trips |
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March 12 A Bit O' the Irish – Day Trip to St. Louis - Full
As we learn about Irish immigration in the St. Louis area,
we will experience Irish churches, pubs, shops and dancers.
Linda Koenig will join us, once again, as our step-on tour
guide.
April 17 “We’re Off to See the Wizard” – Day Trip to Springfield
Hammond Hall will be the venue for the theatrical performance
of “The Wizard of Oz” along with a meal at Miller’s Turn of the
Century Café.
May 4-6 Experience IOWA: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library; the
Amana Colonies and Kalona’s Amish Countryside – 3-day trip - Full
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library / Museum and National
Historic Site will be the first stop on our three-day Iowa trip. A day-
long tour of the villages in Amana that were founded by German
immigrants as a religious communal society will give participants
a good overview of what life was like in the 1850’s. Then it’s on to
Kalona, where we will receive an inside view of the Amish lifestyle.
June 8 Historic Charm; Riverfront Beauty with Midwestern Charisma – Day
trip to Louisiana, Missouri - Full
A full day is planned so that participants can be immersed in the history,
culture and aesthetic beauty of this community along the Mississippi
River. Plans include a guided tour of the city and museum; lunch at the
Eagles Nest; a visit to the Henry Lay Sculpture Park and a stop at Starks
Nursery plus a couple of other city attractions.
July 22 Experience Belleville (Illinois) Where History Meets Heritage – Day Trip -
Full
The day will begin with a visit to Eckert’s Country Store & Farms with a
wagon tour and “pick your own” peaches (possibly blackberries too)
that should work up our appetite for a family style lunch in their famous
restaurant. Next will be a step on guided tour of Belleville; a visit to the
Cathedral of St. Peter that was modeled after the cathedral of Exeter in
England; a tour of the Labor and Industry Museum and time to browse the
historical district and downtown shops.
The Travel Registration Form is available in the January - June, 2010 "The Learning Times" and on this website. If trips fill up, LIR maintains a waiting list for all trips, so please consider being a substitute.
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Educational Opportunities – Courses |
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March 1, 8, 15, 22 A Medley of Presidents, a continuation. . . March 2, 9, 16, 23 Scots-Irish, Who Were They? March 3, 10, 17, 24 World War II: The European Front March 4, 11, 18, 25 Women's Roles in History Through Films Complete course information is available in the January-June, 2010 issue of The Learning Times now available. Course forms may be found within The Learning Times newsletter or on the LIR website: www.lincolnu.edu/pages/799.asp |
Newsletter |
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The LIR January - June 2010 Newsletter, The Learning Times, was mailed to all members at the end of December. The LIR July - December 2010 Newsletter will be mailed to all members at the end of June.
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Membership Dues |
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Annual membership dues of $40.00 are due in January with your course and trip registration forms. These forms may be found within The Learning Times – the 2010 winter-spring newsletter or on the LIR website: www.lincolnu.edu/pages/799.asp |
Membership Meeting |
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July 28, 2010 Membership Meeting
Capital Mall
Membership information available on this web site and within the January - June 2010 newsletter, The Learning Times. |
Media Coverage |
News Tribune's "Active Times"
Be on the lookout for Learning in Retirement, Inc. information and activities in The Jefferson City News Tribune's monthly supplement "Active Times".