LIRA

The Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA) invites all retirees to join their Spring semester classes (some live, Zoom or hybrid.)

A sample of Spring classes.

1. The US Constitution, based on material from the National Constitution Center. 2. Our Immune System & how it works. 3. Groton Hill Music Center, tour this new incredible teaching and performance facility. 4. Police Reform, presented by Ed Cronin - Former MA Police Chief & International Police advisor & author. 5. What, Why & How of EV’s; benefits, brands, selection resources and rebates/incentives. 6. Waste Management Recycling Center tour, 2 billion pounds in, sorted & sold. 7. Heroes & Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature 8. The Peloponnesian War, UML Assistant Professor Jane Sancinito covers the lead up to the messy end. 9. The Old Manse Tour, built 1770 overlooking the North Bridge. 10. Critical Issues in K-12 Public Schools. Curriculum, national models of school effectiveness & more. 11. That THINK You Do, Author Joseph Carrabis shares 60 ways to be happy. 12. Exploring the Universe, an overview of the Universe, Our Solar System, Stars & Citizen science projects. 13. The Politics of the United Kingdom, UML Emeritus Professor John Wooding; politics, history, culture, parties & the UK constitution. 14. A Greek Odyssey, historical & current context of its history, photos & experiences as a Fulbright Fellow. 15. A Three-Week Course on Frankenstein by UML Professor Bridget Marshall 16. Searching the Exoplanetary Atmospheres for Clues by UML Professor Emeritus Bob Gamache 15. Great Decisions discussion group topics; Energy Geopolitics, War Crimes, China & the US, Economic Warfare. 16. Book discussion group; The Age of Innocence, The Revolutionary, Clara, and the Sun. 17. Film discussion group; Dances with Wolves, Chariots of Fire, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. 18. 150 years of Bridal Fashion – tour at the Nashua Historical Society. 19. UML South Campus Art tour; paintings, sculpture, mosaics & the artist who made them.

Detailed descriptions, schedules, and information to join LIRA www.UML.edu/LIRA/ Some classes begin March 6th. Half year membership fee is only $$75 or $125/couple. You can take as many classes as you wish. For questions email [email protected] (LIRA members will receive the zoom links via email.)

Learning in Retirement Association LIRA is a multi-faceted educational program for the retired and semi-retired, for which there are neither educational nor age requirements. LIRA's philosophy is to provide, at a modest cost, college-level learning experiences for all its members, regardless of previous educational background.

The Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA) invites all retirees to join their Spring semester classes (via Zoom).

A quick sample of the Spring classes; 1. The Irish Identity: Independence, History and Literature. 2. Introducing the James Webb Space Telescope. 3. Beauport: A Dream Realized. 4. The Pandemic Global Economy: Supply Chains, Inflation and Politics. 5. The Sum of us – the social & economic impact of racism. 6. Memory? What memory! 7. The Business of Sports. 8. Great Decisions - America's largest discussion program on world affairs. 9. Perennial Gardening. 10. The Walls Trembled – the worst industrial accident in Massachusetts history. 11. A Central Banker talks about inflation and answers your questions. 12. Snapshots of Ancient Rome. 13. Getting Started with Your Family Story. 14. The history of the English Music Hall. Also, Book and Movie discussion groups.

Additional classes, detailed descriptions, schedules, and information to join LIRA - www.UML.edu/LIRA/ Classes begin March 7th.

If you are not a member, half year membership fee is only $75 or $125/couple and you can take as many classes as you wish. For questions email [email protected]

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Join LIRA for a free presentation during our Winter Intersession. The topic: the British painter JWM Turner and the Boston MFA exhibition coming this Spring and Summer. LIRA member Bruce Magnuson will examine Turner's career that spanned a tumultuous time in European history. His art captured its many facets, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution. Enjoy the presentation and whet your appetite for the MFA exhibition.

Wednesday, Feb 16th at 10am

Guests, to receive the link for the free Zoom class, email your full name with code FB2 to [email protected] (LIRA members will receive the links by email). Feel free to share this post with others.