2025 Lessons for Living Webinar Series

No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons and get relevant, easy-to-understand tips for living an inspiring, healthy, and enriching life in this free webinar series.

For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Samantha McLain at (217) 300-2525 or slangley@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances
April 8 at 2 p.m. or September 11 at 10 a.m.
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork? During this program, we will explore reasons for clutter and how it makes you feel, understand what financial documents need to be kept while discussing options to discard sensitive documents, learn the benefits of decluttering and minimizing, and identify strategies to create a plan to clear your clutter.

Honey and Health: Nature's Sweet Treat
May 15 at 10 a.m. or October 14 at 2 p.m.
Honey is nature's perfect gift, produced from the nectar of flowers. There are 320 varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor, and flavor depending on local flowers. The popularity of honey has continued to grow over the past decade due in part to its nutritional and therapeutic uses. We will discuss the basics of honey and its nutritional and therapeutic uses and share delicious recipes to try at home.

Wellness in Nature
June 10 at 10 a.m. or November 13 at 2 p.m.
Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden to hiking and exploring a forest preserve, even a short amount of time spent in nature can improve overall health. Explore the health benefits of being present in nature and discover simple activities to foster experiences in the natural world.