To read and discuss a sampling of Poe's work, particularly the tales of psychological terror and his creation of the modern detective in literature.

This LLI Fitness Center Usage class provides participants with structured access to the Fitness Center in a supportive and welcoming environment. Designed to promote strength, mobility, and overall wellness, the class allows members to work at their own pace, explore the equipment available, and enhance their personal wellness -- while receiving guidance as needed from Waubonsee's Fitness Center staff. Class participants may use the Fitness Center on Wednesdays and have free access to on-site staff Melissa and Lauren, who are available to assist with equipment use, exercise modifications, and general fitness support. This class is ideal for individuals looking to maintain or improve fitness while enjoying the motivation and community of an LLI group setting.

Required:  All students will have a waiver and health history form on file.

NOTE:  There will be no class on 11/25, the day before Thanksgiving.

Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going

The Registration DEADLINE is 10/1/2026. (No Exceptions)

Co-facilitator:  Carl Hays

Has Donald Trump's second term broken free of the limits that constrained the first? Explore his expanded claims of presidential power, confrontations with the courts and Congress, military actions and the questions these new developments raise about American democracy and constitutional government.

Book:  Regime Change by Maggie Habberman and Jonathan Swan (Not required)

Co-facilitator:  Priscilla Gruber

Since 1893, the U.S. Senate has read George Washington’s Farewell Address aloud every year as part of our Washington’s birthday observance. Establishing the peaceful transfer of power, his address set the tone for our nation. The document teaches us a great deal about our history as well as setting out warnings for our fledgling government. Through lecture and class discussion explore this great historical document and how it still resonates today.

An installation of the work of Jaclyn Jacunski will be exhibited from 10/12- 12/4 in the Dickson Center Window Art Project Space. Join Jaclyn in an Artist Talk on 10/15 at 2 PM to learn how she draws on notions of public life, private ownership, communal living, and social transformation as she explores how land, class, and collective life leave their marks in the physical world. Her practice includes printmaking, sculpture, and participatory installation.

Join LLI members attending the talk at a self-paid lunch at Burnt Barrel restaurant prior to the talk at noon on 10/15.

Speaker:  Jaclyn Jacunski

This LLI Fitness Center Usage class provides participants with structured access to the Fitness Center in a supportive and welcoming environment. Designed to promote strength, mobility, and overall wellness, the class allows members to work at their own pace, explore the equipment available, and enhance their personal wellness -- while receiving guidance as needed from Waubonsee's Fitness Center staff. Class participants may use the Fitness Center on Fridays and have free access to on-site staff Melissa and Lauren, who are available to assist with equipment use, exercise modifications, and general fitness support. This class is ideal for individuals looking to maintain or improve fitness while enjoying the motivation and community of an LLI group setting.

Required:  All students will have a waiver and health history form on file.

NOTE:  No class on 11/27, the center will be closed.

This is a repeat of the 10/14/26 class.

Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going The Registration DEADLINE is 10/7/2026. (No Exceptions)