Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield
The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is sponsored by VCU, Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools, and is a member-supported nonprofit 501c3 organization with a mission to provide lifelong learning opportunities for midlife and older adults through education, fitness, and social activities. An LLI membership is $150 and provides access to unlimited courses for one full year. LLI is currently offering 170 in-person and 40 online courses in the Spring 2022 session.
Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield
13801 Westfield Rd | P.O. Box 1090 | Midlothian, VA 23113
804-347-5096 | info@llichesterfield.org | www.llichesterfield.org
• The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield (LLI) is a member-supported, nonprofit 501c3
organization with a mission to provide lifelong learning opportunities for midlife and older
adults through education, fitness, and social activities.
• LLI is sponsored by VCU, Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools.
• LLI has been accomplishing their mission since March 2004 in the Village of Midlothian.
• An LLI membership is $150 and provides access to unlimited courses for one full year.
• Scholarships are available to those with a financial need.
• LLI is currently offering 170 in-person and 40 online courses in the Spring 2022 session.
• LLI currently has over 970 members with over 730 members registered for courses.
• LLI currently has members from 47 zip codes in the region and 8 out-of-state zip codes.
• All LLI courses are taught by volunteer instructors with the exception of Fitness courses.
• All LLI courses are organized into the following 14 categories:
o Art, Music, Drama and Dance
o Computers, Technology, Math and
Science
o Economics and Finance
o Fitness
o Health and Wellness
o History, Humanities, and
International Studies
o Inside LLI Activities
o Languages
o Leisure Activities
o Literature, Poetry and Film
o Life Services
o Philosophy and Religious Studies
o Special Events
o Weekly Group Activities
• Examples of courses include:
o Advanced Color Pencil Drawing with Brian Austin, PhD
o Audible Books and Podcasts with Danny Arkin
o Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft with Sylvia Watford
o Aging into Elderhood with Dr. Tracey Gendron (2021)
o Remember Pearl Harbor with Shep Smith
o Amendments to the Constitution with Dr. John Lemza
o Our Rich History with Audrey M. Ross
o Tarzan in Books and Movies with Vic Thompson
o Basic Conversational Spanish with Nena Woods
o CLICK HERE to view all current courses!
• LLI courses and community provide:
o Thought-provoking lectures
o Lively discussions
o Social connections
o Learning for the love of learning
o Improving physical and mental health
• Donations can be sent to PO Box 1090, Midlothian, VA 2313) or online by CLICKING HERE.
• For more information, visit www.LLIChesterfield.org, email info@LLIChesterfield.org or
call 804-378-2527.