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Fitness Center-Mondays-Session 1-Free

Free

with Emily Rollins

Calendar Aug 17, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

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 Mondays 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 9/7 (Labor Day).

Fitness Center-Wednesdays-Session 1-Free

Free

with Emily Rollins

Calendar Aug 19, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

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.

Fitness Center-Fridays-Session 1-Free

Free

with Emily Rollins

Calendar Aug 21, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 8 weeks

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.

Tai Chi Fundamentals

$10

with Diane Joyce

Calendar Sep 29, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course

Ms. Jana's Candy - An Outing

$41

with Kim Carew

Calendar Sep 30, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Enjoy Ms. Jana's Candy: Chocolate, nuts and caramel! Our host will introduce us to the science and techniques of this craft; contests, candy making and wrapping with lots of tasting and treats to take home! Fun never tasted this good! (Includes fruit and cheese snack/non-alcohol beverage and chocolate!) Activity Level: Easy Going                                         Registration Deadline:  September 18

Full Course

Community, Culture & Conversation: Freedom to Read with Sonido Reyes-Free

Free

with Emily Rollins

Calendar Oct 2, 2026 at 10:15 am, runs for 1 week

Join award-winning Sonido Reyes for a thought-provoking presentation exploring the importance of the freedom to read, the power of diverse stories, and why inclusive literature matters. Through personal stories, lived experiences, and reflections on writing queer and Latinx characters, Reyes will examine how books foster empathy, build understanding, and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue across communities. This presentation will also explore the growing conversation surrounding book challenges and censorship, highlighting why access to diverse voices is essential in education, libraries, and our communities. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation for literature as a tool for connection, representation, and civic engagement.

Whether you are an educator, librarian, student, parent, or community member who values lifelong learning, this session offers an opportunity to engage in an important conversation about intellectual freedom, belonging, and the stories that shape our world.This complimentary presentation is open to the public and is presented as part of Waubonsee Community College's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and our commitment to supporting the freedom to read. October 2, 2026 | Waubonsee Community College – Sugar Grove Campus, Bodie 150

Speaker:  Sonido Reyes

Will run

Medicare and Long-Term Care-It's What All the Cool Kids are Doing...or Are They?

$10

with Gary Krueger

Calendar Oct 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

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.

Will run

Fitness Center-Mondays-Session 2-Free

Free

with Emily Rollins

Calendar Oct 12, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 9 weeks

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 Mondays 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.





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