Featured Courses Different Viewpoints - A Monthly Current Events Discussion Group 01/08/25 - 07/09/25 At KCC's North Campus in Bradley, we will come together in a relaxed setting to gain a better understanding of both sides of the topic at hand. We will hear a programmed talk and then share our thoughts and opinions and work towards strengthening our community. This program is designed for individuals over 50, but we welcome all college-aged and older individuals to join in on the conversation. See you there! Creating Long-Term Income from Dividend Stock 03/25/25 - 03/25/25 During this session, we will learn how investing in companies that pay a dividend per share can create a income check that can potentially increase every year. AVSDA Service Dog Awareness and Training 04/07/25 - 04/23/25 05/05/25 - 05/21/25 This series of courses is offered in collaboration with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA). These courses provide valuable knowledge for those partnered with or seeking a service dog, as well as interested community members, business owners, and professionals, covering essential topics on public access rights, ADA compliance, and best practices for interacting with service dog teams. Join us to gain practical skills and insights that enhance inclusivity and understanding. Service Dog Awareness and Training Workshop 04/12/25 - 04/12/25 05/10/25 - 05/10/25 This workshop is offered in collaboration with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA). This workshop provides valuable knowledge for those partnered with or seeking a service dog, and interested community members, business owners, and professionals, covering essential topics on public access rights, ADA compliance, and best practices for interacting with service dog teams. Join us to gain practical skills and insights that enhance inclusivity and understanding. Students, do not bring your dogs to this workshop. Movie Music Memories III - Luncheon 04/11/25 - 04/11/25 Join us for "Movie Music Memories 3," a carefully crafted collection of historic film clips spanning the past 80 years, featuring the best that entertainment has to offer since the inception of motion pictures with sound in 1927 ("talkies"). As he's been doing for the past seven years, film history aficionado John LeGear will set the scenes while guiding you through some of the best song and dance performances ever created. The stars shine in this briskly-paced parade of brilliance, among them Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Whitney Houston, Anya Taylor-Joy, Lily James, Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Help us celebrate Life Long Learning's (LLI) 10th Anniversary. Festivities begin at 10 am with lunch around 11:30 am and the presentation at 12:30 pm. Become a Dementia Friend 04/17/25 - 04/17/25 A global movement developed by he Alzheimer's Society in the United Kingdom and is now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people living with the disease. Learn how you can support and engage your neighbor, family member and members in your church congregation living with dementia. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. How Are My Investments Taxed? 04/22/25 - 04/22/25 During this session, we will learn how different kinds of accounts and investments are taxed. We will also explore how to invest tax efficiently. Art Tour - Kankakee Community College 04/30/25 - 04/30/25 Join Chelise Slowik, art professor at Kankakee Community College (KCC), as she leads an engaging tour through the art wing of KCC. This experience is designed for all, whether you're a passionate art enthusiast or just curious. This tour will provide a deeper appreciation for the artistry and creativity within the college community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the world of art through the eyes of an expert! Healthy Living for Your Brain: Tips from the Latest Research 05/01/25 - 05/01/25 Join us for a free education program entitled: Healthy Living for Your Brain: Tips from the Latest Research. For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Preventing Scams 05/08/25 - 05/08/25 05/13/25 - 05/13/25 Every year, older adults lose billions of dollars due to financial fraud and abuse. Scams, fraud, theft, fake deals, and bad investments are just some of the ways people, especially seniors, can become victims. These crimes can occur through mobile devices, at the front door, or even within our own families. However, there is help available! Attend this course to learn about safer financial practices that will help protect your assets and identity. Share a Book, Share an Author 05/15/25 - 05/15/25 Welcome all readers! Please join fellow bookworms to share some of your favorite books and authors. Come to enjoy the discussion and go home with a new "must read" list. Gut Health: Why Is It Important? 05/20/25 - 05/20/25 This course explores the crucial role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in overall health. You will learn about the connection between gut health and various body systems, including the impact of gut bacteria on inflammation and the Gut-Brain Axis. Learn how diet, exercise, and self-care can influence the GI tract and contribute to achieving optimal well-being. Understanding Identity Theft 06/03/25 - 06/03/25 06/17/25 - 06/17/25 Identity theft is a growing concern for all Americans. Join this course to learn how to: understand what identity theft is, minimize the risk of becoming a victim, recognize the signs that identity theft has occurred, respond effectively to a compromised identity, and discover how your financial institution can assist you. The Role of Adult Day Care in Senior Well-Being and Community Health 06/12/25 - 06/12/25 As the aging population grows, adult day care centers are becoming a vital resource for seniors and their families. This course explores what adult day care is, how it supports aging individuals, and the impact it has on caregivers and communities. Participants will gain insights into the services provided, the benefits for seniors' mental, physical, and social well-being, and how adult day care helps reduce hospitalizations and long-term care placements. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or community advocate, this class will provide valuable knowledge on how adult day care enhances quality of life for seniors while strengthening community support systems.

Featured Courses

Different Viewpoints - A Monthly Current Events Discussion Group 01/08/25 - 07/09/25 At KCC's North Campus in Bradley, we will come together in a relaxed setting to gain a better understanding of both sides of the topic at hand. We will hear a programmed talk and then share our thoughts and opinions and work towards strengthening our community. This program is designed for individuals over 50, but we welcome all college-aged and older individuals to join in on the conversation. See you there!

Creating Long-Term Income from Dividend Stock 03/25/25 - 03/25/25 During this session, we will learn how investing in companies that pay a dividend per share can create a income check that can potentially increase every year.

AVSDA Service Dog Awareness and Training 04/07/25 - 04/23/25 05/05/25 - 05/21/25 This series of courses is offered in collaboration with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA). These courses provide valuable knowledge for those partnered with or seeking a service dog, as well as interested community members, business owners, and professionals, covering essential topics on public access rights, ADA compliance, and best practices for interacting with service dog teams. Join us to gain practical skills and insights that enhance inclusivity and understanding.

Service Dog Awareness and Training Workshop 04/12/25 - 04/12/25 05/10/25 - 05/10/25 This workshop is offered in collaboration with the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (AVSDA). This workshop provides valuable knowledge for those partnered with or seeking a service dog, and interested community members, business owners, and professionals, covering essential topics on public access rights, ADA compliance, and best practices for interacting with service dog teams. Join us to gain practical skills and insights that enhance inclusivity and understanding. Students, do not bring your dogs to this workshop.

Movie Music Memories III - Luncheon 04/11/25 - 04/11/25 Join us for "Movie Music Memories 3," a carefully crafted collection of historic film clips spanning the past 80 years, featuring the best that entertainment has to offer since the inception of motion pictures with sound in 1927 ("talkies"). As he's been doing for the past seven years, film history aficionado John LeGear will set the scenes while guiding you through some of the best song and dance performances ever created. The stars shine in this briskly-paced parade of brilliance, among them Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Whitney Houston, Anya Taylor-Joy, Lily James, Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Help us celebrate Life Long Learning's (LLI) 10th Anniversary. Festivities begin at 10 am with lunch around 11:30 am and the presentation at 12:30 pm.

Become a Dementia Friend 04/17/25 - 04/17/25 A global movement developed by he Alzheimer's Society in the United Kingdom and is now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people living with the disease. Learn how you can support and engage your neighbor, family member and members in your church congregation living with dementia. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend.

How Are My Investments Taxed? 04/22/25 - 04/22/25 During this session, we will learn how different kinds of accounts and investments are taxed. We will also explore how to invest tax efficiently.

Art Tour - Kankakee Community College 04/30/25 - 04/30/25 Join Chelise Slowik, art professor at Kankakee Community College (KCC), as she leads an engaging tour through the art wing of KCC. This experience is designed for all, whether you're a passionate art enthusiast or just curious. This tour will provide a deeper appreciation for the artistry and creativity within the college community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the world of art through the eyes of an expert!

Healthy Living for Your Brain: Tips from the Latest Research 05/01/25 - 05/01/25 Join us for a free education program entitled: Healthy Living for Your Brain: Tips from the Latest Research. For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.

Preventing Scams 05/08/25 - 05/08/25 05/13/25 - 05/13/25 Every year, older adults lose billions of dollars due to financial fraud and abuse. Scams, fraud, theft, fake deals, and bad investments are just some of the ways people, especially seniors, can become victims. These crimes can occur through mobile devices, at the front door, or even within our own families. However, there is help available! Attend this course to learn about safer financial practices that will help protect your assets and identity.

Share a Book, Share an Author 05/15/25 - 05/15/25 Welcome all readers! Please join fellow bookworms to share some of your favorite books and authors. Come to enjoy the discussion and go home with a new "must read" list.

Gut Health: Why Is It Important? 05/20/25 - 05/20/25 This course explores the crucial role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in overall health. You will learn about the connection between gut health and various body systems, including the impact of gut bacteria on inflammation and the Gut-Brain Axis. Learn how diet, exercise, and self-care can influence the GI tract and contribute to achieving optimal well-being.

Understanding Identity Theft 06/03/25 - 06/03/25 06/17/25 - 06/17/25 Identity theft is a growing concern for all Americans. Join this course to learn how to: understand what identity theft is, minimize the risk of becoming a victim, recognize the signs that identity theft has occurred, respond effectively to a compromised identity, and discover how your financial institution can assist you.

The Role of Adult Day Care in Senior Well-Being and Community Health 06/12/25 - 06/12/25 As the aging population grows, adult day care centers are becoming a vital resource for seniors and their families. This course explores what adult day care is, how it supports aging individuals, and the impact it has on caregivers and communities. Participants will gain insights into the services provided, the benefits for seniors' mental, physical, and social well-being, and how adult day care helps reduce hospitalizations and long-term care placements. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or community advocate, this class will provide valuable knowledge on how adult day care enhances quality of life for seniors while strengthening community support systems.