Events for October 2014

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., offers a great opportunity to exercise and keep in shape. As a member of our Cardio Pulmonary Fitness Center?s you can enjoy working out in the gym or join our Strong & Sturdy Exercise Class. Strong & Sturdy incorporates a variety of movement exercises, along with the use of exercise bands, balls and light hand held weights. Classes are held 2x week. Call 815.725.7133 x3090, option 4.

The Fitness Center gym has a variety of exercise equipment, locker rooms and showers. The gym is staffed by a professional staff of exercise physiologists, cardiac nurses, and dietician.

Membership to the Fitness Center Four membership options are available:
+ Gold: $46/month, unlimited sessions up to 5x week
+ Silver: $35/month, up to 9 sessions per month
+ Bronze: $7 per session on a pay as you go basis
+ Family: $29/month ? family add on to primary Gold or Silver member
 

Presence Immediate Care in New Lenox is making it easier than ever to get your flu shot this year. On Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, you can drive through and get your flu shot for $25 cash only. There?s no need to get out of the car! This is a one-day event only. Then, any time after Sept. 21, you can walk in the New Lenox location and get your flu shot before flu season is in full swing; no appointment is necessary! Price is $25 cash; or Medicare or most major insurance is accepted. In addition, for people over 65, Medicare also covers pneumonia vaccines. Presence Immediate Care is located at the Presence Healing Arts Pavilion in New Lenox, 410 East Lincoln Highway.

Charter Fitness of New Lenox presents its monthly Get Fit Newsletter!
October Edition

The Dollar Stop, Inc. is celebrating 10 years of business in New Lenox! Join the Chamber as we celebrate with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 9:00 a.m.

To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, the Dollar Stop will have a Time Warp - everything in the store will be $1.00. (no pre-orders accepted)

Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m.                       Ribbon Cutting
10:00 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m.    Balloon Animals & Face Painting
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.     Popcorn & Hotdogs
 

Calling all Bears Fans!!

Every Regular Season Bears Game Tom Kellys will be offering FREE HALFTIME BUFFET!!

Bucket specials, 14 plasmas & Free food?! Dont miss out!

Everyone is invited to join us for the Big Bad Pumpkin Party. There will be a  wide variety of fun activities.  Parents must stay!  Concessions will be available for purchase.  Hayrides are on a first come, first served basis.  Final hayride wll be held at 11:45 a.m.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  For registration information and details, please visit www.newlenoxparks.org or call 815.485.1737.

October Business on the Move
Program:  "Digital Media Lab"

Want to do more to promote your business, but just don't know how?  Come and learn about how the New Lenox Public Library's Digital Media Lab can help you better market your business.  You will learn about all the services available for free to businesses through the Lab as well as how you can use them (either on your own or with help) to make your business shine.  From making short videos to designing a website or taking an online class about any number of business, creative and computer related topics, the Digital Media Lab has something in it that can help any business, large or small.  Ashley Middleton, Digital Services Assistant, will talk about all that the Lab has to offer local businesses and how you can use it to grow your business today!  

The majority of people may feel depressed at times. Losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, and other challenging situations can lead a person to feel sad, lonely, scared, nervous, or anxious. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, these feelings are normal reactions to life's stressors. However, when changes in mood and behavior interfere with one’s ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy fun activities, it could be a sign of depression.  
On Tuesday, October 7, Silver Cross Hospital Behavioral Health Services will offer a free, anonymous questionnaire assessing risk for mood and anxiety disorders and a confidential meeting with a behavioral health professional. These Depression Screenings will occur in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center from 3 to 7 p.m.  Family members are welcome.  For more information, or to register to attend the program, call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org.

Come learn about smart IRA solutions and how to put your retirement plan to work!

Michael Sak of Edward Jones Investments to host this event.  Guest speaker: Christian Haymond of MFS

RSVP by October 3, 2014
 

Come out for Bow Wow Bingo on Friday, October 10!
Sponsored by Tucker's Doggie Delights & Trader Magazines

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Bingo at 7:00 p.m.
$20/person (available in advance at TLC & remaining at the door)
Tickets sell out quickly!! Info at www.tlcanimalshelter.org.
Includes pizza & pop buffet, 10 games of bingo with fabulous prizes, plus free door prizes, and 50/50 split the pot.

Vendors include: Scentsy, Tucker's Doggie Delights, Covered in Chocolate and IN.PURSEinators Travling Boutique.

Bear Home Improvements is holding an event, The Bear Down Home Fest, on October 11, 2014 at our main office showroom at 18700 Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL in the Old Mill Pond Plaza. This county themed event will include country music, line dancing, southern style bbq, drinks, and activities for the youngsters. We are offering other chamber members an opportunity to promote their business at event with an available booth space. There is no charge to participate, all we ask is a $50 raffle prize that the event promoter, WCCQ's Bossman, will raffle off to the guests during the event. If you are not interested in having a booth space, we can still promote your business with business cards, flyers, or promo cards. More information available at www.bear-home.net.

If you are interested in promoting your business, please contact us at 708-478-4301 or email us at bearhomeimprovements@yahoo.com.
 

 

 Murder is coming to New Lenox and you'll want to be a part of it!

 

 

The New Lenox Republicans are sponsoring "A Party to Die For" on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Gatto's Restaurant in New Lenox.  It will be a fun-filled, entertaining evening complete with food, music, dancing and, of course, a murder.

 

Please join us in this fun packed evening.  We are offering signage along with an early event introduction and mention for any business that purchases a table of 8.  See below for further event details.

 

Don?t delay as tables are filling quickly. Come on out and have fun all while displaying your signage.

 

Reservations through - http://www.newlenoxrepublicans.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=53253&PG=Events&LID=&CID=1469042

 

Join us for some fun and who knows, you can be part of a murder!

 

Very truly yours,

 

David Smith Chairman of New Lenox Republicans

Sally Van Cura Kathy Hilton Sue Smith Event Coordinators

 

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New Lenox Republicans ~ 2328 E Lincoln Highway ~ New Lenox, IL 60451

 

 

Calling all Bears Fans!!

Every Regular Season Bears Game Tom Kellys will be offering FREE HALFTIME BUFFET!!

Bucket specials, 14 plasmas & Free food?! Dont miss out!

Please join us for a Business After Hours hosted by Marquette Bank.

Refreshments will be served and don't forget to bring your business cards to enter the raffle (and pass out to your new connections).
 

First ever - Trivia Night!  21 and over.  Grab a team of 4 and let's see which team has a lot of knowledge.  Open bar and food. The first place team will receive  a cash prize.  Pick a team captain and come in to register!  For registration information and details, please visit www.newlenoxparks.org or call 815.485.1737.

Registration deadline:  Friday, October 10, 2014

Calling all Bears Fans!!

Every Regular Season Bears Game Tom Kellys will be offering FREE HALFTIME BUFFET!!

Bucket specials, 14 plasmas & Free food?! Dont miss out!

The Monster Who Ate My Peas, a new musical based on Danny Schnitzlein's multi-award winning book, tells the poignant story of a young boy who doesn't want to eat his peas.  Children and adults alike will be entertained and engaged by this wonderfully written tale about the value of will power.

Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapels present Lunch & Learn.  Learn about the critical benefits of Advanced Funeral Planning, followed by information, questions and answers. 

 

Harvest Luncheon & Craft Show
Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women

Thursday, October 23, 2014
Craft Show: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for Great Fun and Raffle Prizes!

Where:    
St. Jude's - Franciscan Hall
240 W 2nd Ave, New Lenox IL

Cost:
$10 for adult plate
Advance tickets only! Call 815.485.9098 or stop by the Parish Office

BrightStar Care of Orland Park/Will County is sponsoring a continuing education event Pain Management in Hospice and Palliative Care on Thursday, October 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Al's Steak House, 1990 W. Jefferson St., in Joliet. Learn and discover the contemporary and effective pain management strategies for the hospice patient. Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Nursing Home Administrators receive one Educational Credit for attending. Dinner and refreshments are included. RSVP to Bryan at 708.226.5100 or email bryan.brinkmeyer@brightstarcare.com .

Ages 4-6.  Put on your favorite Halloween costume and strut on down to the New Lenox Community Park District for this SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!  We will play Candy Corn Bingo, Monster Bozo Buckets, Monster Freeze Tag and listen to a Halloween story and spooky  monster music.  A light dinner will be provided. 

For registration information and details, please visit www.newlenoxparks.org or call 815.485.1737.

Download Your Game Sheet Here!
Click here for a list of participating businesses and their hours.

Organize your financial life by shredding unneeded documents.
BMO Harris Bank is hosting a shred event on Saturday, October 25 from 9 AM - 12 PM to help you securely dispose of those documents.

Stop by your local branch so you can:

• Securely shred and dispose of documents
• Reduce clutter in your home
• Enjoy refreshments
• Speak to a BMO Harris Banker about staying organized online with online banking

Join hundreds of area children and their families for the 47th Annual Chamber Halloween Fest!

Spooktacular Events include:
- Costume Contest - download the entry form here!
- Pumpkin Painting Party
- Trunk-or-Treat
- Touch-A-Truck
- And More!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Click Here to see how you can get your business involved!

Spooktacular Sponsors:
  
Coloring Contest Sponsor:


Costume Contest Sponsors:
     

Pumpkin Painting Party Sponsors:
Climate Control Systems
Dragon Fire Karate
Town Center Bank
Trinity Services, Inc.

Trunk-or-Treat Sponsors:
Chiro One Wellness Centers
FnA Bicycles
JBMA Training Grounds
KinderCare Learning Center
LincolnWay Community Bank
M & M Custom Flooring
New Lenox Police Department
New Lenox Public Library
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Pride Martial Arts
Suburban Bank & Trust
The Country's Best Yogurt (TCBY)
The Friends of the Library
Town Center Bank

21 and over! 
You are cordially invited to the first ever beer tasting, Halloween style!  Different Craft Beers will be available to taste and you will receive a "Commemorative" beer glass.  To add to the night, there will be a vaqriety of "adult" games and you can go on a hayride for a hoot of a good time.  Don't forget to come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume to participate in the contest!  Food and additional beer tickets will be available for purchase, as well as a cash bar.  

For registration information and details, please visit www.newlenosparks.org or call 815.485.1737.

Calling all Bears Fans!!

Every Regular Season Bears Game Tom Kellys will be offering FREE HALFTIME BUFFET!!

Bucket specials, 14 plasmas & Free food?! Dont miss out!

Join us for some four-legged fun! Featuring a Doggie Costume Contest, Bobbing for Bones and Trick-for-Treat!

Expand your business acumen while networking with other area business leaders!
Each month, business leaders are invited to come to the library for a discussion on different business books. Books will be available for check-out at the Library. Bring your lunch and prepare to talk about great business books.  The Library will provide drinks and dessert. Register Online Today!

October's Book:
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Sponsored by the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce and the New Lenox Public Library.

Silver Cross Hospital’s resale shop—the Encore Shop, will host its annual Christmas Opening Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Items available for purchase include seasonal decorations and ornaments, holiday gifts, pottery, ceramics,dishes, clothing, books & more. All proceeds benefit services at Silver Cross Hospital, a not-for-profit health care provider.

The Encore Shop is located in the Hershman Building, 1301 Copperfield Ave., Joliet—on the former Silver Cross Hospital campus.  The newly expanded store is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Donations can be dropped off at the new Encore Shop in Joliet or in the collection bin outside Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.  For more information, call either the Encore Shop at (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117. 

For over 50 years the Encore Shop has been operated by a volunteer group of women called the Silver Cross Advisory Board.  In the past 11 years, the Advisory Board has donated more than $935,000 to Silver Cross for the purchase of a variety of medical equipment.  The group recently completed a $75,000 pledge to purchase the water feature in the Dralle Serenity Garden outside the new Silver Cross Hospital at I-355 and Route 6 in New Lenox.