The annual membership fee of $25.00 covers 9/1/23 - 8/31/24.

Membership is open to adults ages 50 and older who are actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. Your membership provides the opportunity to register for courses, trips, and social events.

The membership fee ($25) and individual course fees ($10) are nonrefundable except in the case of a course cancellation. (Payments by check cannot be refunded) Outing and trip fees (priced individually) are refundable if cancellation occurs by the stated deadline.

Luncheon fees are nonrefundable except in the event that LLI cancels the luncheon, in which case, all registrations will be refunded.

One of the most common traits of human behavior and effective communication is sharing values.  Nowhere is that more evident than in the skill of offering advice to others.  Unsolicited advice is a form of control, literature tells us.  When is advice solicited, inferred or critically important?  Who needs to offer it?  Who needs to hear it?  Who needs to let others figure out their own best wisdom?  In this class, we will explore these questions together.  There are no sure answers, but as life-long learners, we can be sure there is great wisdom in learning possible answers together.

Co-Facilitator: Ann Hastert

Tataki-zome, the art of pounding flowers, is an ancient Japanese art form that uses the flowers and leaves provided by nature to make beautiful, inspired pictures on various mediums, such as cloth or art papers.  Using hammers, the natural dyes from the flowers and leaves transfer to the cloth or papers.  The process is amazingly simple with lovely results.  All supplies will be provided at no cost to the participants.

Balloons are not only for parties.  Come and discover the fascinating history of balloons and the practical purposes that they play in our everyday lives.  We will discuss the wide range of balloons' applications; they are used in meterology, medical treatment, military defense, and transportation.  Course participants will have the opportunity to meet the owner and operator of a local hot air balloon business and experience what an actual hot air balloon looks and feels like.

As we celebrate V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) participants will look back to the last months of WWII and the significant events that lead to that date. We will also ask the question, "Could the outcome have been different and how would that have changed the world?"

Co-Facilitator: Carl Hays

Why are Americans born in different decades so different from each other?  How do these differences change America and our lives?  What is the true cause of cultural change?  Is it true that the young are now less interested in democracy and more interested in working less?  Hear from an author whose new book puts American generations in perspective.

Optional Book: Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millenials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents and What They Mean for America's Future By: Jean M. Twenge

Mr. Ranganthan Hemmige, temple volunteer guide, will provide an introduction, a tour of the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple, and will finish with a question and answer session.  The tour will involve some walking, and there is an interior elevator if needed.  Participants will be asked to remove shoes for the tour. 

Participants will drive on their own and meet at the SVS Balaji Temple at Randall & Sullivan Roads in Aurora. Entrance is at 1145 Sullivan Road.

Deadline to register is May 9, 2024.