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NEW! Inflammation Revealed: Disruption of the Mind-Body-Gut Synergy and Its Impact on Your Health

Instructor: P.J. Rooney

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Day of the Week: M

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   

Dates: 4/6/2026 - 5/4/2026 

Number of class sessions in this course: 5  

Fee: $55.00

Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room

Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Limit: 25

Course Description:

"Mind-Body-Gut Synergy" refers to the harmonious interaction and interconnectedness between the mental / emotional mind, the physiological body, and the gastrointestinal system (gut). When this synchronized system is affected by inflammation, it can have a major impact on our overall health and well-being. Join us on this journey of discovery to uncover the hidden effects of inflammation on this Synergy and empower yourself with the knowledge to foster a healthier mindbody-gut connection. This interactive course is designed for those seeking to increase their understanding of the multifaceted role of inflammation in the intricate collaboration between the mind, body, and gut.

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Monticello During the Civil War and Researching the Free and Enslaved People at Monticello During the Levy Ownership

Instructor: Sam Towler

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Day of the Week: M

Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   

Dates: 4/13/2026 - 5/11/2026 

Number of class sessions in this course: 5  

Fee: $55.00

Course Location: VPAS-Valley Program for Aging Services. -

Location Address: 325 Pine Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980

Limit: 15

Course Description:

Explore original research on topics such as the development from Rockfish Gap to Waynesboro, the role of surveyors in Augusta County, and Albemarle’s intriguing mysteries— including the lost town of New York, missing Civil War gold, and Swiss artist Frank Buchser’s visit. Learn about Monticello during the Civil War, the Levy family’s ownership, and the lives of free and enslaved people. The series concludes with the ten largest emancipations in Albemarle. This course offers a rare opportunity to uncover stories that shaped our region between 1790 and 1900.

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NEW! Preserving Memory at the Internet Archive

Instructor: Mark Edwin Peterson

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Day of the Week: W

Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   

Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/29/2026 

Number of class sessions in this course: 4  

Fee: $44.00

Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room

Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Limit: 10

Course Description:

A great deal of the material available at the Internet Archive (archive.org) has been assembled by people with an interest in a certain topic. So, UFO records and community television can be found, along with institutional files. This class shows how to establish a presence at the Internet Archive and create a digital collection of materials significant for a particular group. This could be the Red Wing Music Festival or a Staunton Knitting Club. We will discuss how all communities deserve to be remembered and how adding material to the Internet Archive can be part of making that happen.

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There’s No Fool Like an Old Fool: Three Old Men in Shakespeare

Instructor: Shelley Bryant

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Day of the Week: Th

Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM   

Dates: 3/19/2026 - 4/23/2026 

*SCHEDULE HAS BEEN UPDATED

Number of class sessions in this course: 6  

Fee: $66.00

Course Location: VPAS-Valley Program for Aging Services. -

Location Address: 325 Pine Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980

Limit: 25

Course Description:

As a citizen of the Renaissance Shakespeare copies Aristotle in the belief that humans fulfill their potential only within a civilized society. With this, human error often results from an excess in either eros—the sensual appetites—or thumos, the noble anger that manifests as arrogance. Within this worldview, Shakespeare likes to remind us that age and wisdom are often not the best of friends. We will examine this idea with three older characters: Sir John Falstaff (from Henry IV Parts One and Two), King Lear, and Prospero (from The Tempest). Though reading the plays will enhance understanding and discussion, it is not required, as the instructor will provide thorough background and many excerpts during class time.

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Thanks for your interest in Constitutional Conversations: Should We Change the Founding Document? with Margaret Heubeck!

This opportunity begins 2/17/2026.

Online registration for this program is currently closed.

  • Online registration closes one week before the start date to allow time for preparation, and/or
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Call the OLLI Office at 434‑923‑3600 to register. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There are 16 seats available.

  • Dates: 2/17/2026 - 3/24/2026 
  • Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Days: Tu 
  • Fee: $55.00
  • Course Location: VPAS-Valley Program for Aging Services. - Conference Room
  • Location Address: 325 Pine Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • *SCHEDULE UPDATE: NO CLASS SESSION ON 2/24, CLASS SESSION ADDED ON 3/24.

Description: 

This course will look at the Constitutional Convention and the issues facing the Founders in drafting the document and the extent to which discussion, debate and consensus were used to complete the document. We will follow the Constitution through history and discuss the amendments, the amendment process, and the possibility of holding another Constitutional Convention as Jefferson suggested. We will analyze current Constitutional challenges and look for possible solutions.
 

Thanks for your interest in Re-Thinking the 20th Century with Tony Judt with John Mason!

This opportunity begins 2/11/2026.

Online registration for this program is currently closed.

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Call the OLLI Office at 434‑923‑3600 to register. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There are 8 seats available.

  • Dates: 2/11/2026 - 3/18/2026 
  • Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Days: W 
  • Fee: $66.00
  • Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
  • Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Description: 

Tony Judt, born in 1948, was one of the world's leading historians of late 20th century Europe until his untimely death in 2010. This course will focus on key essays written by Judt on topics such as the fragility of the revolt of Eastern Europe against communism, the role of intellectuals in politics and the fragility of social democracy. The best introduction to the life and work of Tony Judt is his extraordinary memoir, 'The Memory Chalet' (2010). It is highly recommended that you read this book which will be discussed in the early sessions of the course.
 

Thanks for your interest in The Common Good with Michael Stahl!

This opportunity begins 2/25/2026.

Online registration for this program is currently closed.

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Call the OLLI Office at 434‑923‑3600 to register. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There are 9 seats available.

  • Dates: 2/25/2026 - 3/25/2026 
  • Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Days: W 
  • Fee: $55.00
  • Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
  • Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Description: 

This course will rely on group discussions of the following questions:: What is the definition and what are the origins of the concept of the common good?; What is the current state of the common good?; How can the common good be enhanced or restored? Each of the five class sessions will begin with short introductory presentations followed by group exercises focused on the above questions. A summary document addressing the questions will be produced at the end of the class.
 

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