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=UCSC-LLL eBulletin No. 1 (3/20/2007)=

Hi Lifelong Learners,

This is our first eBulletin. There are several things to tell you about. I'm sure you know about some of it, but there are some more details here than we have gotten out before.

Here's the list of topics. Details below the list.

1. The University is seeking housing for international students and is looking for help from people who would like to serve as host families. 2. A new interest group on Book Reading is being organized 3. A new section of the Literature Group (formerly Poetry Reading) is being formed. 4. A new interest group on Digital Photography is being organized. 5. Summer Party -- details and registration form.

1. Seeking Housing / Hosts for UCSC International Students

The following was received from Vallery Way, who is UCSC's host coordinator for student placements.

Dear Lifelong Learners

UCSC's ELI program is seeking hosts to provide housing for international students enrolling this summer.

ELI is the English Language and International Programs of UC Santa Cruz Extension.

These students are very unique and interesting individuals who are leaders in their countries. Many are top journalists, judges, lawyers, doctors, etc. and would have much in common with members of Lifelong Learners. It would be an incredible experience for anyone to host one of these students.

Support for expenses of $800 a month is provided.

Please call host coordinator, Vallarie Way at (831) 359-9331 for more detailed information.

Vallarie Way International Student Placements Santa Cruz, California (831)359-9331 [|www.isphomestays.com] vallarie@isphomestays.com

2. New "Book Reading" interest group

The following was received from Irene Lennox:

The first meeting of the book group will be on Monday 26 March at 2pm at my place. [Please contact Irene for details].

The main topic at the first meeting will be creating a calendar of future meetings and selecting books for discussion. I am suggesting that we may also like to discuss the topic 'The Bible - fact or fiction' at this first meeting on the basis that most people already have some familiarity with this book.

Thank you. Irene Lennox scotirene@yahoo.com

3. New section of the Literature Group (formerly Poetry Reading)

Literature Group/Aptos: Virginia Law's Literature Group is branching out. Joan Rose is forming a discussion group (fiction, non-fiction, poetry from recent New Yorker magazines) to meet in Aptos. Please contact her if you're interested. 477-0360 or ramblingroses@yahoo.com

Series of 4-6 meetings beginning in late April - day and time to be determined by group. (No need to be a New Yorker subscriber; you can download pieces from the New Yorker website or copy from library issues.)

4. New interest group on Digital Photography

There will be an organizational meeting for a new interest group on Digital Photography at the home of Robert Franson on Friday, March 30th, at 10:00 a.m. Contact rfranson@cruzio.com

5. Summer Party -- Details and Registration

Summer Party — Saturday, June 2, 2007, 2 – 4 pm. UCSC Arboretum

It is hard to imagine a more spectacular setting for a party than the UCSC Arboretum [|]. We will have wine and soft drinks, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a great time. The party will be catered and includes an open wine bar. The UCSC String Quartet will play for us.

The cost is $15/person. To reserve a place at the party, click here [|], print and mail the coupon, or use the coupon on page 3 of the current LLL Newsletter. Phone Florence Orenstein (427-2380) or Inga Hoffman (457-8824) for further information.

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