Cofacilitator: Dana Wagner

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.

Meets every Monday 9:00am-11:00am June 1 - July 27

Cofacilitator: Dana Wagner

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.

Meets every Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am June 3 - July 29

Cofacilitator: Dana Wagner

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.

Meets every Friday 9:00am-11:00am June 5 - July 31 NOTE: No class will be held on June 19th or July 3rd as the College is closed for the holidays.

A.B.L.E. -Line dancing is more than exercise. It is a full brain and body workout. Learning and recalling rhythmic, sequenced movement supports memory, attention, and executive functioning. It also improves coordination, balance, and overall fitness. Join Ann Butcher—who truly loves line dancing—for a fun, beginner-friendly class designed especially for newcomers! You’ll learn basic steps and movements first, then sequence them together to create easy-to-follow dances. No experience needed—just a willingness to move and have fun. Beyond the health benefits, line dancing boosts mood and builds social connection in a welcoming, encouraging environment. Come move, learn, laugh—and give your brain and body a joyful workout!

Co-facilitators: Andi Danis and Kent Hayward

Life is better lived for adults 50 and older with curiosity and companionship. Ongoing learning is a recognized indicator of healthy living; in addition, socialization is essential to all of us. LLI encourages both. Learn more about this consequential organization as we review the history of LLI at Waubonsee, the organizational structure, and the unique aspects of our local LLI found in our guiding documents.

Cofacilitator: Carl Hayes

Compassionate psychologist Michael Maniocci leads a class to explore changes in health, shifts in identity, loss of loved ones, and moments when hope feels distant. Ever-popular Dr. Maniocci will offer tools for understanding grief, building resilience, and reconnecting with meaning.

Waubonsee Community College librarian Nate Wagner will lead us in a discussion of the book There, There by Tommy Orange. Copies of this book can be found at local libraries and online at https://libbyapp.com with your library card.

There, There by Tommy Orange (REQUIRED)

Jenny Bergold will facilitate a class on sound healing. The focus will be on the mind and meditation, healing body through asana, and uplifting the spirit through inspiration. This will be a one hour session on vibrational sound healing. First a 10 minute explanation, 45 minutes playing instrumentals while participants relax in chairs or on the floor or mat. A short question session will complete the session.