JANUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Recycle Christmas Lights at United Methodist
339 W. Haven S.E.Corner of parking lot
Ongoing thru Jan. 20.
New for Veterans -- VAC
Veterans Assistance Commission
3rd Wednesdays, Monthly: Noon - 7 pm
Opening Day: January 16, 2019
All types of assistance available
@ 440 Quadrangle Dr. Suite C, Bolingbrook
815-740-8389
Free Smoke Alarms:
NL Fire District will install free for Village & Township Residents
Schedule appointment: 815-463-4500 or email info@nlFire.com
JOB SEEKERS: Weekly Job Fair (day & time vary)
@ Workforce Center, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100
http://www.jobs4people.org/job-seekers/job-fairs.aspx
815-727-4444 www.will.works
Mobile Workforce Center -- wwwjobs4people.org
POLICE CADETS: --- Age 14 - 21 --- Explore the field of law enforcement.
Contact: Detective Etchison: eetchison@newlenox.net or 815-462-6171
HELP Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Health Center offers Medically-assisted help at
Riverside Community Health Center at (815) 476-5210
Help: For those whose loved ones struggle with addiction.
Tuesdays 7pm: "HERO" FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
@ Lincolnway Christian, 690 E. Illinois Hwy. 7-8:30
Child care available. jDombrowski@lincolnway.org
Help: OPIATE Recovery Group
Tuesdays 7 pm @ Peace Lutheran, 1900 E. Lincoln Hwy.
@ http://www.amirf.org
Help: For those who lost a loved one due to substance overdose
Grief Support Group - 1st & 3rd Tuesday Monthly 7pm-8:30pm
@ Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave. Orland Park
JANUARY 2019
TUESDAY JANUARY 8
1/8 Adults: Genealogy Club @ Library
6-7:30pm Meets 2nd Tues. Monthly (next:FEB.12)
1/8 DIVORCE CARE GROUP 13 Week Series
6 pm Tuesdays at United Methodist, 339 W. Haven
Community Welcome. Info: 815-485-8271
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9
1/9 Electronic Waste Recycle @ NL Township Bldg.
1100 S. Cedar. Drop 2nd or 4th Wednesdays 5pm-7pm only
(Next: 1/23)
1/9 Caregiver Coping - Ongoing Support Group
Meets 2nd Wed. Monthly 1-2:30 pm
@ Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle
Info: 815-740-4104 (next: Feb.13)
1/9 Adult Book Club @ Library 6:30 pm
Meets 2nd Wednesday, monthly. (next Feb.13)
FRIDAY JANUARY 11
1/11 Adult Grief: Ongoing Grief Support Group
Meets 2nd Fri. Monthly 1:30 - 3 pm
@ Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle
Info: 815-740-4104 (next: Feb.8)
SATURDAY JANUARY 12
1/12 New Lenox Toastmaster Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays
8:30 am - 10 am @ New Life Church, 500 S. Gougar
Walk-ins welcome! (next: 2/9 & 23)
MONDAY JANUARY 14
1/14 Cancer Support Group 6:30pm @ United Methodist
339 W. Haven, meets 2nd Monday, monthly
815-485-8271 (next Feb.11)
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16
1/16 Adult Writers Group @ Library
1st & 3rd Wednesday, Monthly 6-7:45 pm
(next FEB. 6 & 20)
THURSDAY JANUARY 17
1/17 Fiber Arts @ NL Library 6-7:30 pm
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays Monthly
(next: Feb. 7 & 21)
1/17 Adult Grief: Ongoing Grief Support Group
Meets 3rd Thurs. Monthly 6-7:30 pm
@ Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle
Info: 815-740-4104 (next: Feb. 21)
SUNDAY JANUARY 20
1/20 NAMI Support Groups 6 pm @ St. Joe's
Hospital, Joliet. Meets monthly, 1st & 3rd Sunday.
NAMI = National Alliance for Mental Illness
Group 1: for adults with mental illness
Group 2: for family, caregivers & friends
815-409-7917 (next: 2/3; 2/17)
MONDAY JANUARY 21
1/21 "Healing Hearts" Support Group
Survivors of Suicide 7 - 8:30 pm @ Village Hall
Meets 3rd Mon. monthly (next: 2/18)
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23
1/23 Electronic Waste Recycle @ NL Township Bldg.
1100 S. Cedar. Drop 2nd or 4th Wednesdays 5pm-7pm only
(Next: 2/13; 2/27)
SATURDAY JANUARY 26
1/26 New Lenox Toastmaster Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays
8:30 am - 10 am @ New Life Church, 500 S. Gougar
Walk-ins welcome! (Feb. 9 & 23)
FEBRUARY 2019
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2
2/2 Big Run Wolf Ranch, Family Day/Open House $6
10-4 pm Park at SWCorner of Lockport WalMart & take
suttle bus to ranch. Handicapped park at ranch.
Special Guests 11 - 3 pm The Z Team
Dog Sledding Demos
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3
2/3 NAMI Support Groups 6 pm @ St. Joe's
Hospital, Joliet. Meets monthly, 1st & 3rd Sunday.
NAMI = National Alliance for Mental Illness
Group 1: for adults with mental illness
Group 2: for family, caregivers & friends
815-409-7917 (next:2/17)
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7
2/7 Adults 55+ Senior Center Coffee & Treats
@ Library 1st Thurs. Monthly 10:30- 11:30 am
(next: 3/7/19)
2/7 Spousal Loss Ongoing Grief Support Group
Meets 1st Thurs. Monthly 6-7:30 pm
@ Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle
Info: 815-740-4104 (next: 3/7/19)
2/7 Fiber Arts @ NL Library 6-7:30 pm
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays Monthly
(next: Feb.21)
Announcements
9-1-1 Text Messages now accepted in Will County.
"9-1-1: Call if you can, text if you can't"
TEEN CLINIC, Age 12-21 - Free & Confidential Services, Mondays, 3 pm - 6 pm
@ Will Co. Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet 815-685-2178
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS -- Planning to travel out of the country?
Call Will County Health Dept. for immunizations at 815-740-8143
Village Hall Hours, M - F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Crime Tip Hotline: 815-462-6111
Phone solicitations:
The NL Police Dept. does not solicit monetary donations.
Any donations made will not benefit the operations of the New Lenox Police Dept.
Food Pantry Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 11:30 and 1:30 - 3:30
Recycle: Traditional Items Only @ 1100 S. Cedar
M-F 1:00 - 3:30 pm & 4th Sat. monthly, 8 am-12 pm
Traditional items only: paper, plastic, glass, aluminum,
tin, cardboard. Hazardous waste: used motor oil,
anti-freeze, car batteries, and BBQ grill type
propane tanks w/cylinders. (No Electronic Waste)
Electronic Waste Recycle: 2nd & 4th Wed. Monthly
5 pm - 7 pm @ NL Township Building, 1100 S. Cedar
New Lenox Fire Protection District http://nlfire.com
Authorized American Heart Association Training Center
Providing courses: Heartsaver CPR with AED
Recycle: used motor oil @ All Four Fire Stations
Fire Dept. Monthly Pancake Breakfast @ Station One, 261 E. Maple St.
Watch for the return of breakfast in the fall each.
New Lenox Public Library NewLenoxLibrary.org 815-485-2605
Recycle: Drop off used eyeglasses, cell phones, rechargeable batteries.
Drop donations in the collection boxes located on the library upper level.
Watch. Listen. Practice. Learn at Lynda.com through Library.
FREE 3,000 online tutorials. Pay no more monthly charges.
You can access Lynda.com at the Library or at your home.
Need assistance on technology topic? A sewing machine?
Knit or crochet? Schedule a one-on-one appointment.
eReaders available to check out at the library.
Download Digital Books, Audiobooks, Music & Magazines onto your
mobile device for free. www.NewLenoxLibrary.org/books-and-more/downloadables
Facility Rentals Available at the Park Dist. Lions Community Center.
Banquet Rooms and a Meeting Room: newlenoxparks.org/?page_id=694
(501©(3) non-profit, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife.
Big Run is seeking donations for a new tiger enclosure for
"Shere Khan." Please make donations at GoFundMe.com/scn9hzw
Come see "Shere Khan" the Siberian tiger, "Kuma" the black bear,
Cougar "Charlie," 10 wolves, coyotes, raccoons, porcupines,
horses, and many other wild & domestic animals.
Yearly season passes & adoptions available.
Schedule Camping, Birthday Parties, Field Trips
United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven www.UMCnl.com
UMC "Kids & Company Preschool" Information: 815-485-9504
Now accepting 2018/19 registrations for 2 yr. thru 5 yr. olds.
Share Your Talents Adults, Teens, & Children @ UMC
Vocal & Bell Choirs: contact Musical47@hotmail.com
Praise Team: Contemporary musicians and vocalists:
T.Burns1952@me.com or 815-485-8271
Silver Cross Hospital
Encore Resale Shop @ Silver Cross
Tu, W, F & first Sat. of month 10 am - 3 pm
The Shop has been operated by a volunteer group
of women for 50 yrs. Donations can be dropped off
at the Shop or in the collection bin on the south side of the hospital.
VFW Program
D.A.V. Service Officer at VFW - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Monthly, 8:30 - 11:30 am.
Need to process a claim? No Appointment Needed
Banquet Hall Rental - Large or Small Hall
http://vfwpost9545.org/hall-rental
American Legion Program
Banguet Hall Rental - Seats 250
http://www.legion.topqualitytestserver.com/friday-menu/
Providence Catholic High School and Children's Academy
Providence Children's Academy Accepting Registrations
Four Programs for Age 30 months thru 5 years.
Full Details providencecatholic.org 815-485-7129
2018 Volunteer Training, 6 Sessions, watch for the 2018 training dates.
Recurring Programs
County Wide Help Programs
CASA = Court Appointed Special Advocate http://casaofwillcounty.org
2018 Volunteer Training, 6 Sessions, watch for the 2018 training dates.
G.R.A.S.P. = Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing
There is no longer a Joliet Chapter. See GRASP Facebook page for
other chapter locations: Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Crete, Chicago.
N.A.M.I. = National Alliance for Mental Illness
Support groups: 1) family & caregivers 2) adults with mental illness
Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly at St. Joe's Hospital 333 N. Madison, Joliet
Details: FB / 815-731-9103 / NAMIwillgrundy.org
NAMI offers: "NAMI Basics" free classes
Register: Marketing@namiwillgrundy.org
NAMI offers: Free 12-Week Education for Family & Friends of People
Living With Mental Illness - to improve coping & problem-solving.
Info / registration email: info@namiWillGrundy.org or 815-731-9103
"Healing Hearts" Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Meets monthly, 3rd Monday 7 - 8:30 pm @ NL Village Hall
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Alzheimer's General Caregiving
24/7 HELPLINE - 1-800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Monthly Support Groups in Joliet
• 3rd Tuesday 10:30am, St. Edwards Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland Ave
• 3rd Saturday 11am, Victory Centre, 29 N. Broadway St.
Opiate Recovery Group, "From Dope to Hope"
Tuesday nights, 7-8:30 pm For both users & their loved ones
@ Peace Lutheran Church, 1900 Lincoln Hwy, NL
AMIRF.org / tryan@armirf.org / 844-611-HOPE / Facebook
For Those Whose Loved Ones Struggle with Addiction:
Family Support Group - HERO welcomes community.
Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm @ Lincolnway Christian Church, 690 E. Illinois Hwy.
Childcare available. Info: jDombrowski@lincolnway.org
For Those Who Lost a Loved One Due to Substance Addiction
HERO Grief Support Group @ Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave.,
Orland Park. 1st & 3rd Tuesday Monthly 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Ongoing Grief Support Groups @ Joliet Area
Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle.
Spousal Loss: 1st Thurs. Monthly 6-7:30 pm
Adult Grief: 2nd Fri. Monthly 1:30-3 pm
Adult Grief: 3rd Thurs. Monthly 6-7:30 pm
Caregiver Coping: 2nd Wed. Monthly 6-7:30 pm
Info: 815-740-4104
Will County Events and Programs
Age 50 & UP: Manhattan / New Lenox T.R.I.A.D. Programs
Meets Monthly, 4th Thursday, 1:30 pm @ NL Police Station
Note: Apr. 27, June 22 and November 16 to be held at the Village of
Manhattan, 260 Market Place.
Mobile Workforce Center
Location for New Lenox area every Friday
Frankfort Library: Fridays, 9:30-noon, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd;
Mokena Library: Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm, 11327 W. 195th St.
Monday thru Thursday other locations: wwwjobs4people.org
Weekly Job Fair for Job Seekers:
@ Workforce Center of Will, 2400 Glenwood, Suite 100
Day and time vary every week: 815-727-4444
http://www.jobs4people.org/job-seekers/job-fairs.aspx
(other Workforce information: www.will.works)
Lincoln-Way Toastmasters
Enhance Your Communication Skills - No cost
Meets monthly, first & third Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm @ L-Way East
Use entry door by flag poles. 815-474-9580 www.lincolnwaytoastmasters.com.
New Lenox Toastmasters
New Lenox Toastmaster Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays
8:30 am - 10 am @ New Life Church, 500 S. Gougar
Walk-ins welcome!
New Lenox Safe Communities of America Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/safenewlenox
A Matter of Balance: Free 8 Week Class, Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Next class: Contact Daniel Martin 815-462-6128 / dMartin@newLenox.net
FREE 20-Hour Basic CERT Classes
If interested in taking the class or need additional information about
the CERT program contact Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief
at the New Lenox Police Department, (815) 462-6128 or
dMartin@newLenox.net
"Healing Hearts - Survivors of Suicide Support Group"
Meets monthly the third Monday 7 - 8:30 pm @ NL Police Dept.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
New Lenox Public Library Adult Programs NewLenoxLibrary.org 815-485-2605
Senior Center Coffee & Treats (Age 55+) 1st Thurs. Monthly, 10:30 am.
Adult Board Games Club: 3rd Tues. Monthly, 5:30 pm
Adult Book Club: 2nd Wed. Monthly, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Pick up current book at Library.
Mystery Book Club: 3rd Tues. Monthly, 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
Pick up current book at Library.
Fiber Arts Informal Exchange: 1st & 3rd Thurs. Monthly, 6 pm
Knit, crochet - beginners welcome!
Writers Group: 1st & 3rd Wed. Monthly, 6 - 7:45 pm
Discuss your writing with others. New members always welcome.
Genealogy Club: 2nd Tues. Monthly, 6 - 7:30 pm
Learn how to break through "brick walls" to obtain vital records.
Sewing Skills Open Practice: Tues. Monthly, 6 - 7:30 pm
June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 Must Register (Teens, Adults, Seniors)
Need assistance on technology topic?
Sewing machine basics? Knit or crochet?
Schedule a one-on-one appointment.
New Lenox Community Park District Program
Silver Cross Hospital Programs
• Is weight loss surgery right for you? Wednesdays, 5:45 pm
Breastfeeding ——01/02 10:30 am
Breastfeeding ——01/14 10:30 am
Stroke ————-—01/09 4:00 pm
BabyBereavement_01/10 7:00 pm
Breastfeeding —— 01/18 10:30 am
Breastfeeding ——-01/28 6:00 pm
Breast Cancer ——-01/22 6:30 pm
Stroke ————-—01/23 4:00 pm
Free Screenings @ Silver Cross - Homer Glen
Women post-delivery (6 wks-1 yr) with pelvic problems
Appointment: 815-300-6288
Scoliosis Screening, Adults & Children
Fridays 9 am - 3 pm By appointment: 877-694-7722
Blood Pressure Checks - daily 10 am - 2 pm - walk-ins welcome.
@ Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen
Balance Enhancement Assessment & Fall Prevention
by appointment: 815-300-6580
Colon Cancer Screening Kits 888-660-HEAL
Following Covered by Medicare & Most Insurance Plans:
Lung Cancer CT Low Dose Screening
Recommended annually for former smokers, age 55-77 yr.
Free Online Screenings @ Silver Cross
Childbirth Education Classes @ Silver Cross - New Lenox
Postnatal Pilates, Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding Classes, Baby Basics
Free Birthing Center Tours @ Silver Cross - New Lenox
Saturdays 1:30 pm; Sundays 1:30 and 4 pm
(call for Tuesday tour times)
Friday Night Fish Fry, Year-round, 5 - 8 pm
Includes: Icelandic cod, shrimp, chicken. (dinners $8 to $12)
Tuesday Night Bingo Doors Open at 5pm; Games Start 6:45 pm
Games, Pull Tabs, Lightening Game. Food Available.
Thursday Night Horseshoes - starts Apr. thru Nov.
6 pm sign up, start time 6:30 pm.
D.A.V. Service Officer at VFW - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Monthly
Need to process a claim? No Appointment Needed 8:30 - 11:30 am
Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977
http://americanlegionnewlenox.com
Bags 'N Beer Tournaments $5 every Wednesday.
Everyone Welcome to participate!
6:30 pm sign in; 6:45 pm teams drawn; 7 pm game starts
Prizes awarded - 100% payout.
Queen of Hearts Raffle, every Friday night, 7 pm
Karaoke with Chad every Friday, 7 pm to midnight
Dog Tag Drink Specials: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Veterans, show your dog tags, receive 50¢ off any drink.
Purchase an "Honor Brick" $50
Honor your loved ones, past & present with a commemorative brick.
To be installed in the walk of honor around the Patton Tank
@ American Legion, 14414 Ford Drive (off Cedar Rd.)
Banquet Hall Rental - seats 250
http://www.legion.topqualitytestserver.com/friday-menu/