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Anti-War Activist Woman - Medea Benjamin

$10

with Carolyn Hopkins

Calendar Apr 16, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Facilitator: Carl Hays

Medea Banjamin protests often and is arrested often. When protesting an Obama speech, Barack stopped, saying: "The voice of this woman is worth listening to— obviously I do not agree with much of what she said—these are tough issues." She heckled Donald Trump's acceptance speech with a sign saying "Build Bridges Not Walls." In addition to Madea Benjamin, the course content will focus on Enis Kanter Freedom.  He came from Turkey to play in the NBA and is known for his stance on human rights.  He wore his cause on his basketball shoes painted with protest messages.

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Exclusive Guided Tour: New Technical Education Center at Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove Campus - Repeat

Free

with Jerry King

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

This is a repeat of a previous tour.

Waubonsee Community college is proud to celebrate the grand opening of its state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot Technical Education Center (TEC) at the Sugar Grove Campus. 

As the largest building on campus, the TEC is home to premier programs in Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology, Automotive Service Technology, and Welding Technology. These programs are designed to meet the growing regional demand for skilled professionals in diesel technology, electric vehicles, welding fabrication, and robotic welding. 

We are pleased to invite Lifelong Learning Institute members to an exclusive guided tour of this impressive new facility. The tour will be led by Dr. Jeanine McMillen, Assistant Dean for Industry/Technology. Join us to explore the innovative spaces, advanced equipment, and hands-on learning environments that are preparing students for today's evolving workforce. 

Please meet in the TEC Lobby.

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Free Speech in An Age of Rage

$10

with Carolyn Hopkins

Calendar May 4, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Facilitator: Carl Hays

Free speech is a human right. Free thought is the essence of being human. America was founded on free speech. The First Amendment of The Constitution is the greatest commitment to free speech in history, yet many oppose it.

BOOK NOT REQUIRED: The Indispensable Right: Free Speech In An Age of Rage by Jonathon Turley

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Arsenic and Old Lace, A Readers' Theatre

$10

with Ceil Carey

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

Co-Facilitator: Jo Ann Gryder

Join us as we read the play Arsenic and Old Lace , a play written in 1939 by American playwright Joseph Kesselring. It has become best known through the 1944 film adaptation starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra. The play is a farcical dark comedy revolving around the Brewster family, who were descended from Mayflower settlers. Arsenic and Old Lace has also had many revivals and television productions over the years.

Scripts by Joseph Kessiring shall be provided. 

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