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 Through lecture and class discussion explore this great historical document and how it still resonates today.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.

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

The Schingoethe Center at Aurora University will feature a Guided tour of the exhibition “Here, There: New Perspectives from the Illinois State Museum Collection” for Fall 2026. The exhibit focuses on modern and contemporary artworks exploring themes of nostalgia, home, belonging, and American sites of history. Easy Going

Registration DEADLINE October 22

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

This tour of the art installations on the campus of the Aurora University with a guided walk covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures, and installations that sprinkle the campus. There are a few places to sit and rest.

This is a repeat of the campus art tour held last Spring. 

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

We will continue our tour of the Art installations on the campus of Aurora University with a guided Walking Tour that covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures and installations that sprinkle the campus.  This tour will feature art not seen in Part 1 of last spring.

 You do not need to have taken Part 1 to enroll.