Events for December 2016

Town Center Bank Toy Drive

Everyone should have a holly jolly holiday
When you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by donating a toy or game at Town Center Bank, you’re helping your struggling neighbors who could really use a cup of cheer.
Please donate toys, games, or funds in our lobbies by December 16th
Please bring your donation of a new unwrapped board game, toy, book, food or gift card to either Town Center Bank location. Warm clothing, a pantry of food and a special gift or two helps ensure that children, teens, and at-risk families in our neighborhood have a merry holiday, and gives you that holly jolly feeling too!

DECEMBER TOY DRIVE
Every year, the New Lenox Food Pantry relies on the kindness and generosity of our community to not only help feed families in need but to make sure their children don't go without during the Christmas season. That's why Re|Claim Fitness would like to invite everyone to donate a new, unwrapped toy to help our New Lenox residents have a wonderful Christmas.

Donations will be accepted at Re|Claim Fitness until 12/19/16 and will go toward the New Lenox Food Pantry. Thank you for helping us support our local community! We hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Re|Claim Fitness
1325 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
815-463-8500

Re|Claim Fitness presents its monthly Get Fit Newsletter!
December 2016

Dr. Robert Daley, orthopedic surgeon, will talk about What’s New in Knee Replacement Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.  He will discuss the latest minimally invasive knee replacement techniques including Mako™ robotic-arm assisted surgery allowing for a precise fit of the custom implant, increased bone preservation, added stability, and reduced pain.  Register to attend at www.midwestroboticsurgery.org.
 
 

This festive evening is a great way to kick off the holidays. Cocktail hour features guitarist Stephanie Tonnemacher of Church of Christ in Oak Brook and pianist Pauline Angelini. The Allegro!!! Violin Ensemble of the Western Springs School of Music Education will provide dinner music, and the Hinsdale Central Chamber Choir will close the evening with a cheerful performance of holiday songs. Proceeds support Trinity Services' mission to help people with disabilities and mental illness so that they may flourish and live full and abundant lives.

The Rotary Club of New Lenox is proud to sponsor the second annual performance of A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley.

Looking for some family fun this Christmas? Look no further than CASA of Will County’s Annual Christmas Express. The popular train ride goes from Joliet Union Station to Tinley Park's Oak Park Avenue Station (round trip). The Christmas Express trains will run on both Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4 where your family will get to enjoy a fun filled day of activities, food, and more!

DETAILS: PICTURES WITH SANTA TO BENEFIT TLC ANIMAL SHELTER!

Bring your entire family (yes, both two and four-legged family members are welcome!) for some holiday fun at our annual "Pet Photos with Santa" fundraiser on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. 

We ask for a minimum $10.00 cash donation this year or a new/unopened item from the TLC Wish List. All proceeds will benefit the TLC Animal Shelter in Homer Glen. Our professional photographers Christine and Jody from Christine Navarre Photography in New Lenox will be here to photograph, so be sure that your pets and family are looking their holiday best!

If you can't make it to the event but still want to give back to homeless pets in need, we will be accepting donations at our hospital from December 1-31, 2016.

The New Lenox Township Board takes great pleasure in announcing that our new community Food Pantry building is operating. Located at 1080 S. Cedar Road, the new building began officially serving residents of New Lenox Township on Thursday, November 17, 2016. 

We invite you to join us at our Open House to celebrate New Lenox Township's newest community asset on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

New Lenox Township
Food Pantry Open House
Saturday, December 3, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1080 S. Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 6051

The Rotary Club of New Lenox is proud to sponsor the second annual performance of A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley.

The Christmas in the Commons Kick-off Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 4 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Village Hall and in the Village Commons.

Entertainment Schedule

Free horse-drawn wagon rides	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Visit from Santa's reindeer	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's coloring contest	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Visit frm Santa and Mrs. Claus	1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Liberty Junior High Madrigals performance	1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Martino Junior High Treble Madrigals performance	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lincoln-Way West Madrigals performance	2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Official lighting of Village holiday display	5:00 PM

    
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa will be available in the concession stand, and don't forget to enjoy the new ice skating rink on its opening day!  As a special treat, skate rentals will be complimentary during this event, though we still encourage guests to bring their own skates due to our limited supply.

The Rotary Club of New Lenox is proud to sponsor the second annual performance of A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Atrium at Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar
1938 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451

$25 Per Guest
RSVPs Requested by December 1, 2016.

Festive Night of Networking - Food & Beverages - 50/50 Merry Money Raffle
2016 Award Announcements:
Business of the Year | Partner of the Year | Citizen of the Year

JINGLE ALL THE WAY TOY DRIVE
The New Lenox Chamber will partner again with the New Lenox Township to provide local children with a toy-filled holiday. The Township Food Pantry is serving a growing population of local families who are in need this season. Many of these families have children who can benefit from your generosity. Donations will be accepted at the Jingle & Mingle event and at Chamber office through Tuesday, December 6.
 

Join our roundtable discussion on marketing tactics to discuss with your peers what is working in their marketing efforts.

This session will be lead by Liz Wetmore, Marketing Manager of the New Lenox Library. With over 10 years marketing experience, Liz will supply you with insider marketing tips and ideas to help build and grow your business through different marketing initiatives. Registration required.


The New Lenox Library will be holding quarterly roundtables where local businesses can learn about marketing trends while networking with peers. Space is limited so make sure to reserve your seat today. If the session is full upon registration, please contact Liz Wetmore at lwetmore@newlenoxlibrary.org and we will put you on a waiting list should we get a cancellation.

Dr. Tom Antkowiak, orthopedic surgeon, will talk about Modern Advancements in the Treatment of Hip Pain on Thursday, Dec. 8. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. He will discuss how an innovative robotic arm can be a solution for those suffering and in need of a total hip replacement to restore mobility and help you get back to an active lifestyle. The free program will be held in the Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.  Register to attend at www.midwestroboticsurgery.org.
 

The New Lenox Fire Foundation pancake breakfasts are held at the New Lenox Fire Protection District’s Station 1, located at 261 E. Maple Street from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

The breakfasts are free to the public; however those who attend are encouraged to bring canned goods and other food items for the local food pantry.

Panckake breakfast dates are: November 12th, December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, and March 11th.

For more information on the New Lenox Fire Foundation or their programs, please contact Tim Hartnell, 815-462-0023, or visit www.nlfdfoundation.org.
 
 

The New Lenox Area Historical Society will be having a Holiday Open House at Schmuhl School on December 10th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come see what school was like in the 1930's in a one-room school house.  The Historical Society will have on display and for purchase all of their New Lenox Landmark, Limited Edition and New Lenox Schools ornaments.  These ornaments are currently on display at the New Lenox Village Hall and the New Lenox Library.  You can also view them on Facebook.  For more information, Message NLAHS on Facebook or call the office at 815-485-5576.  Come see how we make history fun!!

Mission: To provide a safe place where family & friends who lost loved ones can share their stories, experiences & work through their grief. (Not counseling or therapy)

Topic: Open Forum - If you have “Surviving A Suicide Loss Booklet”, please bring it.

Questions or RSVP Requested: Please contact Dan Martin Public Safety Division Chief dmartin@newlenox.net or (8150462-6128 or Healing Hearts Facilitator HealingHeartssssg@gmail.com

Join us as we host our first ever "Lunch wut the Grinch" to get you into the Holiday Spirit. The event includes a pizza lunch, jumpy, DJ dance party and a visit/photo opportunity with our very own Grinch.

This is a public event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. LWSRA staff will not be available to supervise participants.

Tickets availabel at lwsra.org/grinch or at the Rec Center through December 14th

For more information contact Karyn at LWSRA (815)320-3507 or kreczek@lwsra.org

Attendees may utilize the free valet service at the Madison St. entrance #2.  Wheelchairs will be provided along with walking assistance to the Auditorium as needed.  AFTERGLOW provides support to stroke survivors and their caregivers.  The group is survivor driven, facilitated by professionals, offering support, education, and resources to transition into a new normal. 
 
The group meets every third Wednesday of each month from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at PSJMC.  For more information, please call Sheryl Burcenski, FNP-C, at 815.725.7133 extension 3163, or Stephanie Gulas MS, CCC-SLP 815-725-7133 extension 3152.
 

The Parkinson?s Support Group was established for those with Parkinson?s disease and their families as a place to learn and share. During support group meetings, participants will have an opportunity to listen to speakers address topics of particular interest to individuals who have Parkinson?s disease, as well as their family members. Future topics of discussion include diet, speech and swallowing, sleep problems, family member involvement, stress management, and handwriting. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their experiences and learn from the experiences? of others.
 
The support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (No meetings in July or December.) For more information, call 815.741.7562.