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 Required)

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.

Co-facilitator:  Roger Breisch

What types of experiences provoke us emotionally, are mysterious, and difficult to put into words? Such experiences cause us to wonder, remind us that life is expansive, hold promise that the passing of years notwithstanding, there is always a "child within", a possibility of being ever young. We will meet for five sessions. The first session will be dedicated to an overview of the discussion process, and to getting acquainted. Each of the following four sessions will be dedicated to exploring two categories of the Wonders of Life. Participants will be encouraged to bring personal stories and examples to show/share the experiences that delight them, provoking wonder.

Book:  AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder by Dacher Ketner (not required)

Participate in a lively discussion led by local Medicare specialist Mary Hansen. Mary returns to LLI this year in order to inform us as to how Medicare is changing for 2027 with the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period from October 15-December 7. It is not one size fits all-whether you're turning 65 or if you have been enrolled for a while. If you are turning 65 soon, what steps do you need to take? Seems like there are a lot of rules-how do you know which ones are important? What if you are not healthy-what concerns should you have?

Determining the best method to fund Long-Term care is the challenge. We will talk about the different options available and how to evaluate them.

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

In this course you will learn about how to be a part in creating the concept by Martin Luther King Jr. termed the ‘beloved community’– “a society built on boundless love and respect for the interconnectedness of all of life, by first loving ourselves.” You will develop your own legacy by working through the Workbook for 'What is My Legacy – the Guide for Connection, Love and Fulfillment' by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Marc and Craig Kielburger

What is My Legacy – the Guide for Connection, Love and Fulfillment by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Marc and Craig Kielburger (NOT REQUIRED)