Jolene Lamb new director of community education

Jolene LambJolene Lamb begins her new role at the college today as director of LLCC Community Education. She started as a culinary student at LLCC in 2009, graduated from the program and worked in the culinary program part time. In 2015 she became the Community Education culinary coordinator. Jolene is currently working on an undergraduate degree in workforce education and development from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She can be reached at 217-786-2355 or jolene.lamb@llcc.edu.

Congratulations, Jolene!

ALL to hold annual Chilli Event Sunday, Oct. 29

Open to the public; features Springfield chilli chef and cook-off judge Les Eastep

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) will hold its annual Chilli Event Sunday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Temple B’rith Sholom Social Hall, 1004 S. 4th St., Springfield. The public is invited to attend. The cost is $9 per person and free for youth ages 8 and under.

The event will feature chilli made by Les Eastep, nationally recognized chilli expert and ALL member. Also on the menu are hot dogs and desserts, with carryout available.

For more information, contact LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning is a membership group of adults 50 and greater devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. With 12 to 15 opportunities available each month, the Academy provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships.

Midday Yoga begins Oct. 16

Use your lunch hour as a time to unwind and reset your mind with Midday Yoga! Yoga is proven to benefit mental and physical health. Midday Yoga is a course designed to accommodate the needs of beginning yoga students as well as experienced practitioners. Participants will practice physical postures that stretch and open the body. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Register today! Call 217-786-2432.

Instructor: Nancy Ryan
Date: Mon., Oct. 16-Dec. 11, 2023
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Trutter Center
Ages: 19 and over
Cost: $75
Course code: CEW 107-24

“A Violin’s Journey” this morning at 10 in Trutter Center

Violins of Hope. Celebration of Survival.
You’re invited to join LLCC Community Education and the Academy of Lifelong Learning for “A Violin’s Journey,” an educational recital, this morning at 10 in the Trutter Center. Dr. Yona Stamatis, associate professor of music at UIS and violinist, will share her family violin story and discuss the role of arts and music in remembering the Holocaust. Dr. Stamatis will perform with a violin from the “Violins of Hope” collection, and  the lecture/recital will center around the Auschwitz Violin from the Violins of Hope collection.

With the extraordinary story of this violin as a springboard, she will examine the subject of music and the Holocaust: What was the role of the music during the Holocaust? How does music contribute to acts of remembrance and commemoration? And what should be done with the musical instruments that survived the Holocaust?

This recital is part of a “Celebration of Survival” Sept. 7-13 presented by the Jewish Federation of Springfield. The Federation is bringing 12 of the 70 violins in the “Violins of Hope” collection to Springfield. These instruments, whether played or hidden, survived the Holocaust. They have been lovingly restored and have traveled the world to give voice to the victims and reinforce messages of hope, harmony and survival. For additional opportunities to listen to or view the violins visit www.shalomspringfield.org.

The recital is open to the campus community and guests. If you would like to attend or bring a guest, please email community.education@llcc.edu to add your name(s) to the list.

“A Violin’s Journey” Sept. 12, 10 a.m.

Violins of Hope. Celebration of Survival.
You’re invited to join LLCC Community Education and the Academy of Lifelong Learning for “A Violin’s Journey,” an educational recital, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. in the Trutter Center. Dr. Yona Stamatis, associate professor of music at UIS and violinist, will share her family violin story and discuss the role of arts and music in remembering the Holocaust. Dr. Stamatis will perform with a violin from the “Violins of Hope” collection, and  the lecture/recital will center around the Auschwitz Violin from the Violins of Hope collection.

With the extraordinary story of this violin as a springboard, she will examine the subject of music and the Holocaust: What was the role of the music during the Holocaust? How does music contribute to acts of remembrance and commemoration? And what should be done with the musical instruments that survived the Holocaust?

This recital is part of a “Celebration of Survival” Sept. 7-13 presented by the Jewish Federation of Springfield. The Federation is bringing 12 of the 70 violins in the “Violins of Hope” collection to Springfield. These instruments, whether played or hidden, survived the Holocaust. They have been lovingly restored and have traveled the world to give voice to the victims and reinforce messages of hope, harmony and survival. For additional opportunities to listen to or view the violins visit www.shalomspringfield.org.

The recital is open to the campus community and guests. If you would like to attend or bring a guest, please email community.education@llcc.edu to add your name(s) to the list.

LLCC-Taylorville hosting Christian County CEO

LLCC-Taylorville is hosting a Christian County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Etiquette Lunch tomorrow. Christian County CEO is similar to the Sangamon County CEO program and is comprised of high school seniors who are learning the basics of business. One of the goals is to prepare them for a business lunch and the proper way to deal with all the forks and spoons. They will also get tips on starting a conversation with strangers seated at the same table. Lesa Schaive, LLCC Community Education instructor, will be the leader for the lunch and program.