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Caregiver educational meetings facilitated by Amanda Foltz from Catholic Charities and taught by a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association.
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 – Dementia Conversations
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 – Effective Communication Strategies
For more information or to register, please contact Amanda at 815-523-9919.
Catholic Charities has three upcoming sessions of WITS Workout! They will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Session 1: May 3 to June 7
Session 2: June 28 to August 2
Session 3: August 23 to September 27
WITS Workout: Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things are good for your noggin! Join the Wits Workout group where you’ll engage in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games and learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy.
There is no cost for the program, but registration is required. Please call Kelli at 815-933-7791 ext: 9910 to reserve your spot
Catholic Charities will be hosting two programs for people age 60+ here coming up in March. There is no cost for either program, but registration is required. Please call Kelli at 815-933-7791 ext: 9910 to reserve your spot.
WITS Workout: Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things are good for your noggin! Join the Wits Workout group where you’ll engage in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games and learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy.
When: Wednesday mornings 3/8/23-4/12/23 Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM
Crafting Connections: Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will recreate the pictured St. Patrick’s Day sign. All materials are FREE. When: Friday, March 10th, 2023 Time: 1:30-3:30PM
Project Sun will again host sessions of the “My Piece in the Puzzle” program, which navigates difficult conversations aimed at racial healing.
This workshop will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from March 7 to March 30.
For more information please contact Project Sun at projectsun@cfkrv.org or (815) 304-5933.
The Grow Center is proud to partner with Project Sun to host the celebration and reflection of their mid-way point in their six year grant. This will take place on January 19, and 20, 2023. It will include dinner, a presentation, and envisioning for the future to help children flourish in Kankakee County.
The Grow Center welcomes the Girl Scouts to our facility! They will be meeting here weekly. We’re glad to partner with them as they build “girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”
The Grow Center welcomes Weight Watchers to our facility! They will be meeting here on Monday and Saturday mornings. We’re glad to partner with them on a journey of wellness through progress, not perfection.
Car Show and Fundraiser for The Grow Center & Blessings in a Backpack. $20 per vehicle entry donation. Awards for Best of Show, People’s Choice and Top of Class (Classic, Muscle, Motorcycle, Custom, Truck/Van). Split the Pot Drawing, Live Entertainment, Concessions and FUN Zone for children with inflatables and games. Lot open for Registration 10:00AM-1:30PM for entries. Judging at 2:30PM and Awards at 3:30PM.
Central Christian Church’s Worship Services meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 10:00 a.m.
The current sermon series is “Bring Good News,” which is a yearlong journey through the gospel of Luke. It began in Advent of 2021 and will end in November of 2022.
The Grow Center