Tour the home of the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. The tour of the building and operations is 60 minutes with a 30 minute minute video presentation before the tour. These are amazing people who have brought a wonderful organization to people needing a bit of help. It's a story that's a long time coming to what it is today. Director Eileen Pasero will be our host. Activity Level: On Your Feet     LOCATION: 916 First Street, Batavia, Il. 27 parking spaces in the lot plus street parking.

Co-facilitator: Lynn Diviak

Participants will discuss the mental benefit derived from facilitating an LLI class. They will look at games for improving mental acuity and other ways of maintaining memory. Participants will take away skills they can use at home for improving their memory.

Breath is a vital part of our life, but we often overlook its importance. When we pay attention to the breath, it can be a significant tool aiding healthy overall wellbeing. In this class we will explore seated breath and gentle movement exercises from a variety of backgrounds. Dress comfortably. Optional - Bring a lumbar pillow for back support.

Do you look in the mirror every morning and say, "Wow! You look great?" We spend our lives and our money making serious efforts to look better. Walt Whitman (who cared little about his public appearance} had the right idea. It's not what's on the "outside;" it's what's on the inside. "The Body Electric" is an opportunity for us to practice discovering the "inside job" that deserves celebration. This program is for people who already look good on the inside. That's what a lifelong learner is: Learning energizes, encourages smiles and helps with all-around good feelings. Using the first two verses of this poem (found on-line or in the library) together, we will discover and uncover what Whitman has to teach us 125 years later.

Leaves of Grass, verses 1 & 2. By Walt Whitman (REQUIRED)

Co-facilitator: Carl Hayes

Join us to watch a video of Tom Skilling and Bill Kurtis as they explore the science and stories behind our most unforgettable blizzards. Learn why these powerful storms strike Chicago. Hear firsthand accounts of those who could have been stranded by snow. Could such blizzards happen again?

For many decades Norman Rockwell's work was widely dismissed as "Kitch" in the fine arts community. The controversy still reigns. Was he a serious artist or just a very good illustrator? After examining his background, history, and works we will come to our own conclusions.