Next up in our Webinar Lecture Series: Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence featuring international performer Sylvia Ann Soares
- Sylvia Ann Soares, Actress, Educator, and International Performer, "Silvy Tory: A Declaration of Independence" (Oct 19)
- Bill Harley, Storyteller and Two-Time Grammy Winner, "A Life in Song and Story" (Oct 22)
- Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator from Rhode Island (New date: Oct 28)
- C. Evan Stewart, Author, Retired Law Partner, Professor, "William Henry Seward’s Quest to Save the Nation During the Secession Winter (Nov 1860-Apr 1861)" (Nov 5)
- Sheida Soleimani, Federally Licensed Migratory Bird Rehabilitator, "The World of Wild Bird Rehabilitation" (Nov 10)
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Latest News
A two-for-one museum tour in Attleboro, MA
Join us for a two-for-one trip to the Attleboro Arts Museum and the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum on Friday, October 30 from10 AM-Noon(ish). Includes a self-guided tour of the Attleboro Arts Museum and a docent guided tour of the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum. $16 per person, LLC members only.
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Inside the latest issue of The Lark
Tanker by LLC member Carole Marshall
Click on the links to jump to the article or read the entire issue here.
- INTERVIEW WITH LLC MEMBER INTERVIEW WITH RICK WATROUS, AUTHOR OF RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK’S VOLUNTEERED SLAVERY
- ARE YOU READY FOR SOME... MUSIC? See several community events happening this fall
- TEMPLE BETH-EL ARTISAN MARKETPLACE (Nov 8)
- READ BOOKS ABOUT BANNED BOOKS! BANNED BOOKS WEEK IS OCT 4-10
- RHODE ISLAND'S FAVORITE PLACES by LLC member Matt Hodge
See the entire archive of The Lark
LLC visits a private art gallery in Wakefield, RI
Twenty LLC members toured a private art gallery in Wakefield on Friday, October 9. The gallery features over 50 pieces of contemporary art, ceramics, wood and textile objects on display in a converted church. The owner was on hand to explain her eclectic collection and how she discovers artists and acquires their work.
Watch LLC's "PowerPoint Basics" Webinar
Member feedback from recent surveys suggests that our members would like to enhance their presentation skills. We listened. On September 28, 2026, LLC offered members a free PowerPoint Basics Webinar session featuring expert Janel Twogood. It was designed for participants with little or no experience with PowerPoint and focused on the technical aspects of acquiring, downloading, and using PowerPoint for class presentations.
Watch it here | Presentation (PDF) | Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
The Webinar was designed in conjunction with our Fall 2026 "Building Presentation Skills" course. Coordinated by Olin Thompson, the five-week course will focus on how to make interesting and effective use of PowerPoint (or equivalent) software, how to organize a presentation, and how to gain confidence in public speaking. This is a hands-on practice class useful for members at every skill level, designed for participants who already know how to create slides but want to become better at the overall process of making a presentation. Click to register by October 5.
Announcing LLC's Plein Air Virtual Art Gallery Show
Each summer, LLC members convene to paint "en plein air" with a group of fellow artists in scenic outdoor locations throughout RI and nearby MA. This year's class was led by Susan Van Horne and Molly Lee.
View the entire gallery.
"Estuary, Barrington" by LLC member and Plein Air co-coordinator Molly Lee
LLC's NeedleCraft 'N Coffee
On September 15, several LLC members met with craft projects in hand for our second NeedleCraft ’N Coffee meetup. If you are a member of LLC and have a needle craft project that fits in your lap that you would enjoy working on while chatting with other members, watch for future emails.
An update on our newly-formed Engagement Committee
With three well-attended events under their belts, LLC’s community service team is declaring the recently formed initiative a success. The initiative, started in April 2026 with a litter cleanup in India Point Park, was followed in July by two days of sorting at the Clothing Collective operated by Dorcas International. Twenty-one LLC members worked with enthusiastic efficiency to sort hundreds of pounds of donated clothing, socks, and underwear, and label and pair scores of shoes in an astonishing array of styles. Emily Crandall, Donor Relations and Volunteer Services Manager, provided volunteers with an introduction to the work of nonprofit Dorcas International, which offers adult education, language learning, job training, citizenship and immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation, and household goods, in addition to the clothing available through the collective in South Providence. Sarah Antaya, Clothing Collaborative Manager, answered all questions and a lively ‘80s playlist kept the energy high.
The Owl has landed! Inside the August 2026 issue
Cathy Hurst
Donna Kerner
The Owl is LLC's quarterly newsletter where members stay in touch and informed about LLC's upcoming events and volunteers. Want to know more about LLC? Read the August issue of The Owl.
- Not to be missed! LLC's Fall Convocation: An impressive lineup featuring orchestra conductor Ruth Reinhardt, the first woman Music Director in the 81-year history of the RI Philharmonic
- In the Spotlight: LLC’s Membership Committee
- You Asked, Elsie Answers: Elsie answers four questions about LLC classes and events
- LLC's New News: A Thank You to Former Curriculum Committee Chairs Mike & Kathy Webster; Meet LLC’s New Chairs
- Important Notices
- Classified Ads
- Bonus: The Owl has six clues...
LLC's New Member Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’ve never been a member of LLC before, give us a try! Pay the membership dues ($40), sign up for one of our terrific courses, and enjoy stimulating learning, discussion, and socializing. We are sure you will be pleased, but if you're not, we will refund your membership dues. Here's how it works.
- Pay the $40 annual membership dues to join LLC.
- Select a course from the catalog, pay the course fee and take the course.
- Shortly after the end of the course, we will send you a brief survey asking for your opinions on several aspects of your experience.
- At the end of the survey, you’ll have the opportunity to request a refund of your membership dues by simply checking Yes, I want to continue as an LLC member, or No, please cancel my membership and refund my dues.
- If you choose to request a refund, we will send you a check for the dues amount you paid and your membership in LLC will be cancelled.
- If at any time in the future you wish to rejoin LLC, you will be asked to pay the annual membership dues in effect at that time and the fees and expenses for any course(s) or events you wish to attend.
- The dues refund offer can only be used once.
GET THE BEST CHANCE TO GET INTO THE COURSE(S) YOU WANT! Many LLC classes fill up very quickly on the first day of registration. We therefore advise you to join LLC before the semester registration opens. This will save you time when you actually register for a class.
Key dates for upcoming semesters
Fall 2026
Classes in session
Wintersession 2027
Catalog Nov 23 | Registration opens Nov 30 @ 9 AM | Classes start January 4, 2027