
Living With Alzheimers
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.
For more information or to register, please contact Amanda at 815-523-9919 or email afoltz@cc-doj.org.
Part One: (05/18)
- Symptoms of Middle Stage
- Communication
- Relationship changes
- Providing personal care
- Preparing for hospitalizations
Part Two: (05/25)
- Behavior Changes
- Medication Management
- Home safety
- Driving
- Living alone
- Wandering
Part Three: (06/01)
- Day services
- In-home services
- Senior living options
- Caregiver needs
My Piece in the Puzzle: Round 2
The Grow Center and Project Sun are partnering again to offer another four-week “My Piece in the Puzzle” workshop. This session will take place from March 22, 2022 until April 12, 2022.
To read more about the workshop and to register, please visit Project Sun’s website:
https://www.projectsunkankakee.org/join-us/promoting-racial-equity/
Project Sun & My Piece of the Puzzle
My Piece of the Puzzle is an introductory program to create shared language, knowledge, and experiences related to systemic racism through the lens of three affinity groups: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and White/Caucasian.
- Identify the different spaces where racism lives and name our piece in each of those
- Recognize challenges and learn tools on how to amplify voices and promote healing
This is a four week, 2 hour workshop that runs from October 21, 2021 to November 11, 2021. It is a collaborative effort between Project Sun and the Grow Center, and will be facilitated by Robert Bushey and Shannon Swilley.
The Grow Center Announces Board of Directors
The Grow Center is pleased to announce the following people have agreed to serve on the Board of Directors:
- Sophia Bos Shadi
- Rhonda Currie
- Dan Harris
- Mya Hendrix
- Shannon Matthias
- Father Jon Peeters
- Augustina Rios
- Jenny Schoenwetter
- Jeannette Tetreault
- Joette Walter
Stony Road Podcast


Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud – Stony Road
Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet come to the place for which our people sighed?
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON

About Shannon
Shannon Swilley has worked in public education for 15 years. During this time he taught high school African American history, and Western Civilization as an adjunct professor at ONU. Currently he works as a principal at a local junior high school and manages various projects that impact equity in our community.
Get In Touch
stonyroad@cccbourbonnais.com
(815) 939-4433

About Robert
Robert Bushey (he/him/his) has served as an ordained minister, anti-racism trainer, and activist with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for 30 years. He is a native of Kankakee County and currently Co-Minister of Central Christian Church. He consults and engages with several local nonprofits and activists who work to build an equitable community in our midst.
The Grow Center’s Vision
The Grow Center is a hub of collaborative relationships among organizations, nonprofits, individuals, and community organizers cultivating inner peace and a peaceful community.
The Grow Center’s Mission
To grow pathways for healthy relationships, effective organizations, cultural shifts, and individual wellness, wholeness, and peace.
- belonging in community
- health and wholeness
- spirituality and service
- peace and justice
- sustainable living and environment