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 Inaugural RCC Preakness Party Outruns Expectations; Don't Miss 2nd Year Event set for Saturday, May 20, 2006
"A marvelous time!" was the consensus among the 250 guests attending the Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation's Preakness Party on May 21. Garden-party finery, festive spirits, and the lovely backdrop of historic Mount Airy combined to ensure that this event, whose primary purpose was to provide funding for scholarships and other projects of the Educational Foundation, would also provide an afternoon of unbridled enjoyment.
Seven well-known area restaurants donated the talents of their chefs who contributed their finest gourmet creations to the success of the event.
To complement the exceptional cuisine, three nearby Virginia vintnors sent their finest wines. Live music from a jazz trio and solo guitarist added another classy touch.
In all, nearly $50,000 net proceeds were realized from ticket sales, sponsorship donations, live and silent auction purchases, and a Preakness horse race raffle. Many area businesses and individuals donated items for the auctions. From these funds the RCC Educational Foundation was able to make a $10,000 contribution to RCC faculty/staff development, donate $2000 to create a new student/athlete scholarship, and provide $1000 to the RCC Gullwing baseball program.
This stellar event could not have been put together without the drive and enthusiasm of the RCC/EFI Preakness Committee, under the expert and enthusiastic leadership of co-chairs Steve and Martha Tallent, who will again head the committee for the 2006 event.
Attendees agreed that the Preakness Party was the social event of the season and are eagerly anticipating the second annual gala.
SAVE THE DATE! - The 2006 Preakness Party is set for Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Piankatank River Golf Club in Middlesex County. This event is by invitation only. To become involved as a sponsor, donor, or to receive an invitation to be a guest, please contact the RCC/EFI offices at 804 333- 6707.
 It's Time to Think Again - Now in its second year of existence, RILL is a program of the RCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Planned and operated by a committee of volunteers capably headed by Jane Towner and Libby Singleton, it is designed to be a stimulating and life-enriching learning experience for inquisitive adults of all ages. Each semester a new series of topics is offered, allowing for continual intellectual and social exchange.
"RILL has been well received, widely attended, and positively evaluated. A lifelong learning program is a needed and welcome additional to the community. The RCC Educational Foundation is happy to announce another semester, with new courses offered for spring 2006. Please join this successful venture for a course or two. Bring a friend, and come prepared to meet new friends. Enjoy lifelong learning, and add knowledge to your life!"
----------Dr. Elizabeth Crowther, President of RCC
Mission
Recognizing that a vigorous mind is as necessary to a full life as are physical exercise and social relationships, the Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) offers educational opportunities and intellectual enrichment primarily for the mature adult population. The institute is organized by volunteers with the support of the Educational Foundation, Inc. of the Rappahannock Community College. In a stimulating classroom study environment, participants may acquire new knowledge, explore ideas, and share interests and expertise with others in this community.
Course Offerings
RILL will hold its fourth term of college-level, non-credit classes in spring, 2006. Classes will be held in three convenient locations: Heathsville, Kilmarnock and the RCC Warsaw Campus, and will take place during daytime hours, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. for three consecutive weeks in February, March, and April. A "single-session" offering is being considered, also. Topics under consideration for spring 2006 include Renaissance Period Art, Literature and Wit of Mark Twain, Music of Bach and Beethoven, Economics of Africa, Symposium on Memoirs Writing, Psychology of Advertising.
Registration
Advance registration and tuition of $30 per course is required prior to each class. Class size is limited so early registration is important. Brochures containing tear-off registration forms for Spring 2006 course offerings will be available beginning in January, 2006 at area libraries and other public locations. Checks are made payable to Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. (RCC/EFI). Tuition is not tax-deductible. No tuition refunds will be made should a participant need to cancel. Specific reading material may be suggested by an instructor, allowing students greater in-depth education. This information will be sent to those registered. There are no prerequisites or tests expected of students; no CEUs will be awarded.
Comments from Attendees Here are just a few of the remarks from attendees of recent RILL offerings:
- A very fine initiative of RCC/EFI
- Excellent presentation from a different perspective, unlike that I had in the past
- Presenters knowledge and enthusiasm a great strength
- Liked outlines, maps, date lines
- Animated, lively presentation
- Very fine teacher, well-prepared!
For more information on the Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL), call the RCC Educational Foundation Offices at 804 333-6707.
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