Our Waubonsee community once again showed remarkable generosity.
Thanks to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, we provided holiday gifts for 50 children and siblings of Waubonsee students, along with $320 in grocery gift cards. Your support brightened the season and offered meaningful help during a busy time.
What is LLI?
Where learning never ends!
At Waubonsee, we believe learning is a lifelong process, so we proudly support the Lifelong Learning Institute, an open membership organization for adults age 50 and older who are actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. In our stimulating peer-learning environments, members plan, lead and participate in courses, course-related trips and social events. LLI members are encouraged to volunteer in some capacity in support of the organization. It's easy to join and only $25 per year – click here to become a member and/or register for classes.
Mission
To provide our membership with a defined and member-generated framework for life-enriching, dynamic educational experiences through lifelong learning programs.
Vision
To be a self-sustaining and self-governing community of active, mature adults offering a diverse and intellectually stimulating array of noncredit educational offerings in a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Values
- Continued learning
- Intellectual inquiry
- Social interaction
- Active member participation in lifelong learning.
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Route 66 Centennial and American Dreamers and Doers
Tour Dates: April 19-26, 2026
Travel back in time on Mayflower Cruises & Tours’ Route 66 Centennial journey, celebrating America’s most iconic highway! With historic bridges, neon signs, vintage cars, and hearty regional cuisine, this 8-day adventure brings Route 66’s spirit and stories to life in unforgettable style.
LLI is going to Italy!
Join us on a 9-day tour of Northern Italy, featuring Venice, the surrounding area, and The Dolomites! Your home base for the entire trip is the Hotel Carlton in Treviso; daily excursions and experiences include:
• The lively center of hilltop Asolo, awarded the title of Italy’s Most Beautiful Village
• A demonstration of skill by the glassblowing artists in Venice
• The local life in Bassano, the hometown of Italy’s renowned schnapps – known as grappa
• A walking tour of the romantic city of Romeo & Juliet – Verona.
• The incomparable Dolomites, named one of the world’s most beautiful mountain chains by UNESCO
Limited seats remain; Deadline to reserve is April 23, 2026 or until available spots are taken.
We'd love to hear from you
Call us directly at (630) 466-2593; we're always happy to talk!
We'd love to hear your feedback about LLI, including positive and negative comments regarding the courses that you have taken, as well as how we might improve our programs. We do share your thoughts with our facilitators who definitely want to hear honest evaluations. Let us know what you think by completing the form below.
All submissions will go directly to the Curriculum Council chairperson and will be shared with Lifelong learning Curriculum Council leadership as deemed appropriate.
All submissions will go directly to the Curriculum Council chairperson and will be shared with Lifelong learning Curriculum Council leadership as deemed appropriate.
