Elmhurst Lifelong Learning

07/23/2026

More images from our evening last night 🌳

07/23/2026

Last night was Elmhurst Lifelong Learning’s summer session at Elmhurst University, featuring a presentation about trees from Jim Kleinwachter of The Conservation Foundationalong with a guided tour of the arboretum campus led by both Ken Bartels and Scott LaMorte. 🌳

Thanks to everyone who attended!

06/30/2026

A former Elmhurst Lifelong Learning presenter, Chris Johnson. Very interesting tour of Classic Cinemas - York Theatre.

a 101-year-old single-screen theater. now 10 screens hidden behind ...

06/17/2026

This year’s Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute will be held on one night, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Elmhurst University, Frick Center, Prospect Room. This year’s program on tree identification will be presented by Jim Kleinwachter of The Conservation Foundation and include a tour of the University’s arboretum. A Fall Institute will also be held later this year. We hope you will consider joining us for this fun and educational evening!

07/17/2025

We wrapped up our 3rd Annual Summer Institute in style last night with an inspiring evening led by Brook McDonald, President & CEO of The Conservation Foundation. Brook took us on a lively journey through “The Best Dam Story in Eastern DuPage County: Conservation in Our Communities” — and yes, it was as fun as it sounds! 🌿

The event took place in the beautiful George F. Hammersmith, Sr. Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst, and we were honored to have George Hammersmith, CBE Board Chairman, and Sara Hammersmith Peaslee join us for the evening — pictured here with Brook McDonald.

Also featured: a peek at the stunning Darrell Whistler Memorial Prairie Garden, tucked behind our Butterfield bank location — just one example of the 36,000 acres of open land Brook has worked to protect. Nature, community, and a good story — it doesn’t get better than that! 🌸

07/16/2025

Last night, we had the pleasure of joining Dr. Susan Hudec—Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism extraordinaire—at Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital for a lively and timely chat: “Today’s Popular Weight-loss Drugs: The ‘Skinny’ on Their Effectiveness and Long-term Considerations.”

It was a fascinating (and much-needed) deep dive into one of today’s hottest health topics! 💉

Big thanks to Community Bank of Elmhurst for making this enlightening evening possible.

07/15/2025

Big thanks to Dave Oberg, Executive Director of the Elmhurst History Museum, for serving up a truly delicious discussion last night! From Naples to New York...and Beyond: The Thick and Thin of Pizza was both informative and entertaining — a perfect blend of history and flavor. 🍕

Thanks to Community Bank of Elmhurst for funding this tasty evening.

07/02/2025

🍕Who doesn't love pizza🍕

Our Community Bank of Elmhurst Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute is coming up Mon-Wed, July 14-16 in the evening. One night will feature Dave Oberg of the Elmhurst History Museum presenting the history of pizza (with pizzas afterwards!), and it includes a chance to walk through the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook (formerly located at Wilder Park).

Registration extended until July 8 via email [email protected]

06/24/2025

Be sure to purchased your ticket for the 3rd Annual Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute by July 1.

Full details attached, including our amazing speakers:

-Dave Oberg , Executive Director Elmhurst History Museum
-Dr. Susan Hudec Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
-Brook Donald, President & C.E.O. The Conservation Foundation

06/18/2025

We're back!!!!

The 3rd Annual Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute is back Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 16 with an impressive lineup of speakers:

-Dave Oberg , Executive Director Elmhurst History Museum

-Dr. Susan Hudec Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital

-Brook McDonald, President & C.E.O. The Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL

❗️Email [email protected] for more info. Register by July 1.❗️
Program funding provided by Community Bank of Elmhurst