[graciegirl]

I had always been able to draw, all of my life, but had never learned to add color to my sketches. Thank you to Nan Klein, Frank Zimbardi, Jan Ramsey and other fine folks who taught me how to paint with colored pencil, water color and acrylics and who refined my skills in shadowing and depth and balance and style.

These amazing people opened a world I had not had time for and made true artists of many who took their classes. I am so sad that opportunity is gone now for many. For $81 dollars I went to the High School Art Room after hours and learned how to guide my pencil and brush with other grown up students for six sessions each about two hours or more. No grades. No fear of failing, and much great effort with some satisfying rewards.


I invite others to share their efforts.

[tkret]

GG,
great job. Your work looks beautiful. Now, don't go "tagging" the public buildings throughout The Villages or we'l'l be seeing you on Judge Miller's Court TV.

[villagetinker]

While I do not know the names of the instructors for the art classes my wife went to, I know she really enjoyed the classes, and made some really nice cards, plaques and paintings. We are going to use her artwork for our Christmas cards this year. I am very sorry to hear about the closing of the Life Long College, but a BIG thank you to the instructors and staff.

[Bonnevie]

So many people attend the yoga classes run by a lovely couple with a real passion for yoga. Pilates with Donna helped so many of us with back problems. I'm so very sad right now.

[JohnN]

The yoga classes are by Coran and Jack Krier, thanks so much to them. This is so very sad for so many folks.

[Sable99]

Lexi and I have been taking dog obedience classes with Chris and I'm taking a dog grooming class with Jill. Both have been very good instructors. I have three more classes in each class. Guess not. I also just signed up for a decorating class that was scheduled for December. So disappointed.

[Reezie]

I have taken three classes and was looking for what to take next. Sad how so few (32) can spoil it for so many.

[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by Reezie

I have taken three classes and was looking for what to take next. Sad how so few (32) can spoil it for so many.

I fully agree. My wife and I were each signed up for two next semester.

[Railcruiser]

Ironic that I was signed up for sign language 😔 No joke I play water volleyball with some hearing impaired residents and have been looking forward to better communication

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Railcruiser

Ironic that I was signed up for sign language 😔 No joke I play water volleyball with some hearing impaired residents and have been looking forward to better communication

I had hoped to take French at some time again in the future at the Lifelong Learning College. I have about 2.5 years of it but it has been thirty years or so since I have taken a French class.

It would be kind of hard though to find a translator that speaks French and sign language for such a class.

[kchadwick]

Sad and very angry. I just cannot shake these feelings. I have also had wonderful, helpful teachers in the LLLC and I thank each and every one of them. The volunteers that gave so much, I thank them also.
I am amazed at this man's response asking for understanding for the Deaf Community. Really? What about the rights of the 18,000 people in your community? So now we all suffer because you sued! I have never thought of the deaf community as a selfish organization. I look around at the villages and see all sorts of disabilities from the obvious to those that you cannot see. How many of those sued for their benefits alone at the detriment of their neighbors?
So, now where do we go? You have managed to destroy a wonderful activity that was available for all (yes even you!) to partake. Did you think this thru? What was your end game? Happy?

[Sable99]

I had my first class after this announcement today. The instructor was devastated.

[MMMark]

I've taken several courses there during my 3 1/2 years as a Villager, but none more compelling than "How to Survive a Nazi Concentration Camp" by Gene Klein. Gene's a Villager who, as a teen, was sent off to Auschwitz with his mother, father, and 2 sisters. I cannot fathom what dark forces are afoot to silence the likes of this fine man at the LLLC. We've let the inmates take control of the asylum, and I'm fed up with it! We've got to reverse course on some of this PC madness, and soon.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by MMMark

I've taken several courses there during my 3 1/2 years as a Villager, but none more compelling than "How to Survive a Nazi Concentration Camp" by Gene Klein. Gene's a Villager who, as a teen, was sent off to Auschwitz with his mother, father, and 2 sisters. I cannot fathom what dark forces are afoot to silence the likes of this fine man at the LLLC. We've let the inmates take control of the asylum, and I'm fed up with it! We've got to reverse course on some of this PC madness, and soon.

The silencing of Mr Klein is abominable, and an attack on our humanity. It reminds me of those who claim the holocaust did not happen. I will never understand the mindset of those plaintiffs who signed on to this suit. Do they have the heart to understand the implication of their actions?


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[dbussone]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I had always been able to draw, all of my life, but had never learned to add color to my sketches. Thank you to Nan Klein, Frank Zimbardi, Jan Ramsey and other fine folks who taught me how to paint with colored pencil, water color and acrylics and who refined my skills in shadowing and depth and balance and style.

These amazing people opened a world I had not had time for and made true artists of many who took their classes. I am so sad that opportunity is gone now for many. For $81 dollars I went to the High School Art Room after hours and learned how to guide my pencil and brush with other grown up students for six sessions each about two hours or more. No grades. No fear of failing, and much great effort with some satisfying rewards.


I invite others to share their efforts.

GG - I love what you have learned and advanced through your participation in the LLLC. I envy your manual and visual ability to create, along with your daughter Helene. You speak volumes, along with the many others, who document the benefits received from their participation in the LLLC. I don't have your talent, but I feel your pain nonetheless.




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