Members have a thirst for learning and intellectual stimulation and we provide that through courses, lectures, trips and more. There are no tests or grades. Trips to places of cultural interest are planned for each semester. Membership is open to all persons of retirement age. Fall and spring sessions are each eight weeks long, with classes meeting off-campus on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on the Iona campus on Fridays.
LIRIC accepts new members at any time, but does not prorate fees. You may join for the full year or for the second half only. One fee entitles members to attend all courses, with the exception of Tai Chi. Join By Credit Card. Request Catalog OR pay by check. LIRIC is run by a group of dedicated, creative volunteers. We govern ourselves through an executive board and formulate our own by-laws, policies and procedures.
Our curriculum committee designs our programs and arranges for presenters from among our members, Iona faculty and the community at large. All members of LIRIC are encouraged to suggest courses, speakers and presenters and to assist in arranging for them. Our Hospitality committee provides us with daily coffee and cookies, and arranges several luncheons each year, some of which are free.
Other volunteers edit or write articles for our newsletter, collect membership checks, arrange trips and special events, even stuff envelopes for mailings. Great Decisions is a course sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association that encourages people to learn about and discuss U. Copies may be ordered directly from The Foreign Policy Association by calling between a.
Monday through Friday, or online at www. She took a refresher course two years ago and discovered that not only did she still love it, but she made new friends with whom she continues to play weekly. This course is designed for anyone who would like a better appreciation of wine.
