Events for October 2017

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October 2017

Women in Stem and KidsWork are partnering up for Parent/Tot classes!

 Ages 18 months up to 4 years old welcome.  Parents will participate alongside their toddlers the entire class to encourage and assist them.  Join us to meet other parents while helping your tots to interact with others, increase their confidence and have fun and learn!

Enroll now!  http://efkstem.com/2vBahcS

OPIATE RECOVERY GROUP
An Opiate recovery Group meets at Peace  Lutheran Church each Tuesday night from 7:00 ? 8:30 p.m. Are you or a loved one struggling with heroin or opiate dependence? This support group meeting is for those struggling, those who love someone struggling, or those who just want to learn about the epidemic of heroin and prescription pain medications in our community. Addiction is a family disease, because everyone in the family suffers if someone is addicted to or abusing drugs. Too many people lost in addiction feel hopeless. The good news is people can and do recover, and lead happy and productive lives. Please join us! For more information please contact Tom Moore at (815) 354-3195.

The American Legion Post 19797 presents Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!
Wednesdays @ 6pm
Cash jackpot between $3000 & $10,000 and great nightly prizes!!
And it?s FREE to play!

* Food and all drinks will be available at the bar.
 

Join Town Center Bank for a FREE identity theft and shredding event. Learn how to avoid identity theft, scams, and what to do if your identity is stolen. Seminar Presented by: Officer LeAnne Bender of the Frankfort Police Department.

Bring all your items that need to be shredded. Shred X will be there from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Max. 5 boxes)

Please RSVP by Monday October 2nd 2017. Please call 815-463-7002 or 815-806-7001 for more information and to reserve your seat for he seminar.

October 5th 
New Lenox Area Historical Society
Monthly Meeting
Township Hall- 1100 S. Cedar Road 
7:00pm

Join the New Lenox Area Historical Society as Dave Rubner speaks about the Regional Geology of New Lenox.  Meeting is followed by refreshments.  Guests welcome! 

Women in Stem and KidsWork are partnering up for Parent/Tot classes!

 Ages 18 months up to 4 years old welcome.  Parents will participate alongside their toddlers the entire class to encourage and assist them.  Join us to meet other parents while helping your tots to interact with others, increase their confidence and have fun and learn!

Enroll now!  http://efkstem.com/2vBahcS

WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10
WHERE: Dancing Marlin • 20590 S. Lagrange Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
RSVP Online or Call 815-463-0705
 
 
Enjoy a delicious FREE Dinner & learn more about how you can live healthy & lose weight. Our speaker for the evening will be Davis Jaspers. 4 years ago Davis lost 30 pounds and this changed his life forever. He is working on his masters in Human Nutrition and is thrilled to share his journey & expertise with you at this workshop!

*Current/former clients you are invited as well! However, if you come you need to bring a guest that would be a potential client, as this is an overview of the program that you have already done.

Register Now before all the spots are filled! Seating is limited!

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Do you care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer?s disease or a related dementia? Are you looking for information and support? You are not alone.

There is a new Alzheimer's Association Support Group meeting at Peace the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome! If you would like more information, please contact Karin Knutson at karinknutson@hotmail.com.

OPIATE RECOVERY GROUP
An Opiate recovery Group meets at Peace  Lutheran Church each Tuesday night from 7:00 ? 8:30 p.m. Are you or a loved one struggling with heroin or opiate dependence? This support group meeting is for those struggling, those who love someone struggling, or those who just want to learn about the epidemic of heroin and prescription pain medications in our community. Addiction is a family disease, because everyone in the family suffers if someone is addicted to or abusing drugs. Too many people lost in addiction feel hopeless. The good news is people can and do recover, and lead happy and productive lives. Please join us! For more information please contact Tom Moore at (815) 354-3195.

Wednesday, October 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. the New Lenox Area Historical Society will host Oktoberfest “All You Can Eat” German dinner at the Harry Andersen VFW Hall, 323 Old Hickory Road.  

There will be a silent auction of various items donated by local businesses and friends of the society.  

Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 and under and free for children under 3 years. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 815-485-5576.  Carryouts available.

The American Legion Post 19797 presents Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!
Wednesdays @ 6pm
Cash jackpot between $3000 & $10,000 and great nightly prizes!!
And it?s FREE to play!

* Food and all drinks will be available at the bar.
 

Join us for Documentary Night "What's with Wheat?"

This documentary investigates the growing epidemic of wheat intolerance, and why after eating wheat for thousands of years, it has been linked to so many health problems.

Pull up a chair at our office, and join your Vitality team to watch this educational film.

When
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT

 

Where
Vitality New Lenox
352 W Maple St.
Suite B
New Lenox, IL 60451

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Author, Speaker, and Comedienne Tracy DeGraaf will talk about her battle against breast cancer, and how she encourages women over 40 to get those mammograms! 

Enjoy an evening of laughter, shopping with several I Matter business partners, and tasty treats! There will be door prizes and the opportunity to schedule an appointment for a screening mammogram. Those who do will receive an autographed gift from Tracy DeGraaf. Space is limited so register now! Register at imatter.silvercross.org

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
WHERE: Primal Cut Steakhouse • 17344 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
RSVP Online or Call 815-463-0705
 
 
Enjoy a delicious FREE Dinner & learn more about how you can live healthy & lose weight. Our speaker for the evening will be Davis Jaspers. 4 years ago Davis lost 30 pounds and this changed his life forever. He is working on his masters in Human Nutrition and is thrilled to share his journey & expertise with you at this workshop!

*Current/former clients you are invited as well! However, if you come you need to bring a guest that would be a potential client, as this is an overview of the program that you have already done.

Register Now before all the spots are filled! Seating is limited!

Join the New Lenox Fire Protection District Foundation at their annual pancake breakfasts on the 2nd Saturday of each month October 2017 - March 2018 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. 


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Come experience what school was like in a one-room school in the 1930s at the Schmuhl School Open House. This free event is fun for all ages!!

At New Lenox Area Historical Society, history is fun!
For more information contact us at the office at 815.485.5576 or check out the NLAHS website at www.newlenoxhistory.org. 

Pant For The Pantry 5k Run is being held on Sunday, October 15, 2017!
Pant for the pantry is a 5K run/walk that helps to support our local food pantry.  For the past six years we have donated over $60,000 or $10,000 a year to the New Lenox food pantry, along with thousands of food items. Our food drive coupled with the two non-perishable food items donated per runner assist us in supporting food pantries in surrounding bank areas. We look forward to continuing this effort for years to come.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank is proud to announce the 7th Annual Pant for the Pantry 5K, to be held on October 15, 2017. The race will be held in midtown New Lenox with the start and finish lines at Old Plank Trail Community Bank, located at 280 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox.
KIDS RACE! The half mile fun run is for our young runners age 10 and under. The Kids Race begins at 9:30 am. We hope you’ll join us for this fun-filled day!

KIDS RACE! The half mile fun run is for our young runners age 10 and under. The Kids Race begins at 9:30 am. We hope you’ll join us for this fun-filled day!

For more information, click here!

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

Guest Speaker:  Pastor Troester, St. Paul Lutheran Evangelical Church                                                                  
 Topic:  “Surviving the Holidays” DVD with Questions & Answers

Questions or to RSVP:  Please contact Dan Martin, Public Safety Division Chief dmartin@newlenox.net  or 815 462-6128 or Healing Hearts Facilitator HealingHeartssssg@gmail.com
 

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women Organization is a non-profit club established in 1971 to support the interests and networking of the business women in the workplace as well as to extend opportunities to local business women through education. LWABWO includes women from all walks of life, from entrepreneurs to employees, working together for the betterment of the community. LWABWO's main focus is to provide scholarship funds to graduating female high school seniors and adult women for the purpose of continuing education.

MEETINGS:
Monthly meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday from September - June at:
Gatto's Restaurant & Bar
1938 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451

​Check-in @ 5:30 pm. 
Dinner Cost: $17.00. 

We are always looking for new members - You are welcome at any time.  

OPIATE RECOVERY GROUP
An Opiate recovery Group meets at Peace  Lutheran Church each Tuesday night from 7:00 ? 8:30 p.m. Are you or a loved one struggling with heroin or opiate dependence? This support group meeting is for those struggling, those who love someone struggling, or those who just want to learn about the epidemic of heroin and prescription pain medications in our community. Addiction is a family disease, because everyone in the family suffers if someone is addicted to or abusing drugs. Too many people lost in addiction feel hopeless. The good news is people can and do recover, and lead happy and productive lives. Please join us! For more information please contact Tom Moore at (815) 354-3195.

Is your small business ready for Small Business Saturday? If not, you could be missing out on one of the biggest shopping days of the year – and that revenue can go far to kick off your holiday season! Small Business Saturday has a major impact, with more than 88 million consumers participating last year, and some 77 percent of consumers reporting that Small Business Saturday inspires them to “Shop Small” through the year and not just for the holidays. Chambers, small businesses, and shop owners, join our free webinar to learn about SBA services and resources to maximize this opportunity and reach more customers. Tune in at a date and time that works for you. 

Register: SmallBizSaturdayWebinar.eventbrite.com
  
Questions? Contact Lead Economic Development Specialist Carole Harris at carole.harris@sba.gov

KidsWork and Women in Stem are partnering up for another session of Parent/Tot classes!  Toddlers naturally approach the world with the same curiosity needed to learn and explore the foundations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  

Parents will participate alongside their toddlers throughout this class, to encourage and assist them.  Join us to meet other parents while helping your tots to interact with others, increase their confidence, have fun and learn!

Enroll now!  http://efkstem.com/2xzs7fG

The American Legion Post 19797 presents Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!
Wednesdays @ 6pm
Cash jackpot between $3000 & $10,000 and great nightly prizes!!
And it?s FREE to play!

* Food and all drinks will be available at the bar.
 

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.
 

NamAHHHste!!!
Join us Thursday, Oct. 19th at 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm for Beer Yoga! Flow with Yoga poses incorporating a bottle of beer...but try not to spill your yummy suds! Pumpkin Beer & Ciders will be served! After Beer Yoga Flow.....join us for a small bonfire, s'mores, and cider! You will also be entered to win our Beer Gift Basket!

Investment $25.00
Sign up on the MINDBODY App or at yogafacespa.com!

Register at
                 lwsra.org/5k
                or in person registration also accepted at the Lincolnway Special                 Recreation Center until race day registration 

This event is being hosted by the Heather Glen Home Owners Association in conjunction with the LincolnWay Special Recreation Association (LWSRA). The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Community Inclusive playground that will be used by LWSRA participants and the community. LWSRA provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities 

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Join us for a night of beer tasting, Halloween costume contests, hayrides, games & more! The first 200 to purchase tickets for Boo & Brew will receive a commemorative beer glass! Joey's Red Hots Food Truck will be on site for food purchases. 

Tickets on sale NOW! Purchase tickets at Administration Building - 701 W. Haven, New Lenox or Lions Community Center - 1 Manor Drive, New Lenox

• $30 Advnaced Ticket - Purchase through October 16
• $40 Ticket - After October 16 - night of event
• $1 Additional Beer Tickets also available night of event

For registration information and details, please visit www.newlenosparks.org or call 815-485-3584.

OPIATE RECOVERY GROUP
An Opiate recovery Group meets at Peace  Lutheran Church each Tuesday night from 7:00 ? 8:30 p.m. Are you or a loved one struggling with heroin or opiate dependence? This support group meeting is for those struggling, those who love someone struggling, or those who just want to learn about the epidemic of heroin and prescription pain medications in our community. Addiction is a family disease, because everyone in the family suffers if someone is addicted to or abusing drugs. Too many people lost in addiction feel hopeless. The good news is people can and do recover, and lead happy and productive lives. Please join us! For more information please contact Tom Moore at (815) 354-3195.

Is your small business ready for Small Business Saturday? If not, you could be missing out on one of the biggest shopping days of the year – and that revenue can go far to kick off your holiday season! Small Business Saturday has a major impact, with more than 88 million consumers participating last year, and some 77 percent of consumers reporting that Small Business Saturday inspires them to “Shop Small” through the year and not just for the holidays. Chambers, small businesses, and shop owners, join our free webinar to learn about SBA services and resources to maximize this opportunity and reach more customers. Tune in at a date and time that works for you. 

Register: SmallBizSaturdayWebinar.eventbrite.com
  
Questions? Contact Lead Economic Development Specialist Carole Harris at carole.harris@sba.gov

Join us for a Wild Wednesday with Flying Fox Conservation Fund.  Learn about and interact with a variety of animals including a civet, opossum, armadillo, sloth, fruit bat, boa, chinchilla, kinkajou and fox!

Sponsored by Karen & Jerry Vrshek

KidsWork and Women in Stem are partnering up for another session of Parent/Tot classes!  Toddlers naturally approach the world with the same curiosity needed to learn and explore the foundations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  

Parents will participate alongside their toddlers throughout this class, to encourage and assist them.  Join us to meet other parents while helping your tots to interact with others, increase their confidence, have fun and learn!

Enroll now!  http://efkstem.com/2xzs7fG

The American Legion Post 19797 presents Free N' Fun Bar Bingo!
Wednesdays @ 6pm
Cash jackpot between $3000 & $10,000 and great nightly prizes!!
And it?s FREE to play!

* Food and all drinks will be available at the bar.
 

Harry Potter Yoga!! 
Join Jessie for a *magical* yoga sequence for muggles and wizards alike!'

Investment $17.00
Sign up on the MINDBODY App or at yogafacespa.com!

KidsWork is partnering with EFK and offering STEM classes for kids ages 4-7 for a 4-week session on Friday nights during the month of September.  

"Coding for Kids" is the theme and will introduce the youngest of engineers to fundamental concepts of coding without the use of a computer.  Through fun activities kids will learn logical thinking and basic programming steps.

Enroll Now at http://efkstem.com/2jv0bTt

​KWCM is partnering back up with EFK for more Friday night sessions for kids ages 8-12.  This session's theme is "Industrial Engineering."  

Students will explore foundational concepts of industrial engineering such as:  assembly lines, safety, stamping, sorting and distributing materials.  They will also create their very own ice cream factory!

Enroll Now at http://efkstem.com/2jv0bTt

SPOOKtacular Events:
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Performance by the New Lenox District 122 Junior High Bands

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Trunk-or-Treat
Pumpkin Decorating Party
Halloween Haunted Egg Hunt
And More!

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Costume Contest
Contest Categories: Birth-2, Ages 3-4, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Family/Group, and Overall Best

Silver Cross Senior Advantage will hold a Senior Health Fair on Monday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.  Complimentary valet parking available.

Maggie DelReal, Senior Vice President of United Healthcare, will present a free lecture –Medicare Made Clear, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Attendees can also take advantage of free health screenings including:

• Blood Pressure
• Blood Glucose (non-fasting)
• Colon Cancer Screening Kits provided by The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital
• Fall and Balance performed by The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross‘ Brain & Balance Clinic
• Pulse Oximetry

OPIATE RECOVERY GROUP
An Opiate recovery Group meets at Peace  Lutheran Church each Tuesday night from 7:00 ? 8:30 p.m. Are you or a loved one struggling with heroin or opiate dependence? This support group meeting is for those struggling, those who love someone struggling, or those who just want to learn about the epidemic of heroin and prescription pain medications in our community. Addiction is a family disease, because everyone in the family suffers if someone is addicted to or abusing drugs. Too many people lost in addiction feel hopeless. The good news is people can and do recover, and lead happy and productive lives. Please join us! For more information please contact Tom Moore at (815) 354-3195.