Janet Peterson Smith has spent the last 42 years of her career traveling on the "reservation roads" learning from the artists who created the treasures she sells. Recognized nationwide as an expert in Native American Arts, she has judged in the famed Santa Fe Indian Market and sat on the original advisory board that established the Schingoethe Center for NA American studies in Aurora. Please join us for an amazing fact filled presentation on Native American jewelry and arts!

Speaker:  Janet Peterson-Smith

Create a beautiful book vase using materials that Bri from Forget Me Not by Bri will supply. Using a hot glue gun, participants will turn a book into a vase with lovely wooden flowers and greenery. Simple yet elegant! The class fee includes supplies

Presenter:  Sabrina Kettley

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

Multiple studies have shown that healthy lifestyle habits can improve brain health and significantly reduce your chance of developing dementia. Using information from the Alzheimer's Association and "The Alzheimer's Solution" book and related podcast, we will learn more about the brain and specific, simple actions we can take to invest in our brain health. We will also discuss ways to turn this knowledge into daily habits, as a structured lifestyle program has been shown to give the most benefit.

Book:  The Alzheimer's Solution by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD (Not Requiired)

Tim Shriver's nonprofit, Project Unite, Inc., was founded with the goal of easing divisions in the country. In searching for the source of this divisiveness his team discovered that it is not disagreements that cause our divisions; it is treating people with contempt when we disagree. This realization led to the development of the Dignity Index, an 8-point scale that measures how we talk to each other when we disagree. This interactive course is based on this scale, which shows the degree of dignity or contempt in speech and how this affects our relationships. Participants will leave with tools and insights needed to ease divisions, prevent violence, solve problems and create a culture built on dignity.

Speaker:  AAUW Batavia/Geneva/St. Charles

In this course we will explore the foundational elements of the 24-form Tai Chi. This class includes gentle standing movements. We will begin to string the pieces into the 24-form. Through breath and fluid movement we will learn Tai Chi components such as Parting the Wild Horses Mane, Brush Knee and Repel the Monkey. Wear comfortable clothing and soft soled shoes.

Class at WCC-Sugar Grove Campus-Dance Studio FLD 254.

Enjoy Ms. Jana's Candy: Chocolate, nuts and caramel! Our host will introduce us to the science and techniques of this craft; contests, candy making and wrapping with lots of tasting and treats to take home! Fun never tasted this good! (Includes fruit and cheese snack/non-alcohol beverage and chocolate!) Activity Level: Easy Going                                         Registration Deadline:  September 18

The works of Carina Vargas-Nunez will be exhibited from 9/28-10/30 in Waubonsee’s Arrowhead Gallery in Dickson Center. Join Carina in an Artist Talk on 10/1 at 2PM to learn how they blend paint, textile, and sculpture to explore how world building and archiving can be used as tools of resistance in imagining a better future. Their work is an amalgamation of memory, family stories, folklore, and history pieced together to shape fantastical scenes influenced by elements of symbolism and magical realism.

Join LLI members attending the talk at a self-paid lunch at Burnt Barrel restaurant prior to the talk at noon on 10/1.

Speaker:  Carina Vargas-Nuñez 

Join award-winning Sonido Reyes for a thought-provoking presentation exploring the importance of the freedom to read, the power of diverse stories, and why inclusive literature matters. Through personal stories, lived experiences, and reflections on writing queer and Latinx characters, Reyes will examine how books foster empathy, build understanding, and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue across communities. This presentation will also explore the growing conversation surrounding book challenges and censorship, highlighting why access to diverse voices is essential in education, libraries, and our communities. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation for literature as a tool for connection, representation, and civic engagement.

Whether you are an educator, librarian, student, parent, or community member who values lifelong learning, this session offers an opportunity to engage in an important conversation about intellectual freedom, belonging, and the stories that shape our world.This complimentary presentation is open to the public and is presented as part of Waubonsee Community College's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and our commitment to supporting the freedom to read. October 2, 2026 | Waubonsee Community College – Sugar Grove Campus, Bodie 150

Speaker:  Sonido Reyes