Join us for these free lecture programs to get a taste of what Learning in Retirement (LIR) has to offer! LIR offers a variety of courses both in person and online for retirees, taught by experts and former teachers who love to share their passions.

Journey through the social media landscape with a look at the history of the internet, how networking started, and the ways social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Break through the confusion of the myriad of apps that populate our screens and explore some of the benefits of joining an online community while learning a few tricks to avoid the downsides.

Barbara A. Mudge began her adult life teaching high school then segued to a 40+ year career in motion picture sales and marketing. Her expertise has been called upon instructing film students in movie distribution at both Loyola University - Los Angeles and for the American Film Institute; she’s moderated and sat on panels at multiple international film festivals; and led industry groups on copyright and IP protections. An experienced copywriter and decades-long dog rescuer, Mudge’s devotion led to her recently published memoir, entitled MY HOOMAN AND ME. She is an avid user of social media and keeps a keen eye on the pros and cons of these ever-growing platforms as she prepares for and teachers her popular LIR class on the subject.