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• Abuse/Neglect of Seniors or Disabled Adults – In Grundy County, call Catholic Charities at 815-933-7791 or the 24 hour adult protective services hotline at 1-866-800-1409.

• "Courage to Quit" Smoking Cessation Program – Offered by  Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in partnership with the Respiratory Health Association. For information, call 877-737-4636.

• Free Amplified Phones – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, 2415 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Bring latest telephone bill and ID card.

• Free Blood Pressure Checks – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call 708-364 6337.

• Grief Counseling – Available at Joliet Area Community Hospice for anyone of anyone age experiencing loss due to death of child, parent, sibling, grandparent, relative,friend or pet, regardless of the cause of death. Call Mary Ann Burns at 815-460-3282.

• NAMI – Offers information about mental illness conditions, symptoms and treatment at www.namiwillgrundy.org or through its HelpLine at 815-731-9103.

• Postnatal Physical Therapy Screenings – Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Free for women six weeks to one-year post-delivery. 15-minute exam. Focus on posture, core and pelvic strength. For confidential appointment, call 815-300-6288.

• VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic – 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Joliet CBOC, 1201 Eagle St., Joliet. For information, call 815-740-8100 or visit www.hines.va.gov/locations/joliet.asp.

May 10

• New Siblings Class – 10 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, Family Birthing Suites classroom, 150 W. High St., Morris. $5 per child. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events. For more information, call 815-942-3012.

• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m.; also May 17, Easter Seals – Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Super Childbirth Express Class – 4:30 to 8:30., Morris Hospital Boardroom, 150 High St., Morris. $10 per couple. Register at www.morrishospital.org/events. $50 per couple. For more information, call 815-942-3012.

• Free Carbohydrate Counting class – 6 to 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 2, 150 High St., Morris. Registration not required. For information, call 815-705-7367.

• Bipolar Disease Support Group – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Behavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.

• Breast Size and Upper Back Pain – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross, Blvd., New Lenox. Speaker: Dr. Matthew Endara, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Register at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

• "Medicare Made ABCD-easy Workshop" – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lockport Branch Library,121 E. 8th St., Lockport. Register at www.whiteoaklibrary.org or 815-552-4260.

• Birthing Center Tours – 7 p.m.; also May 17, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

• NAMI Family Support Group (Morris) – 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, 150 High St., Morris. Free. Confidential. Facilitated by trained team of family members of individuals living with mental illness. For more information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.

May 11

• Stroke Support Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Inpatient Unit Dining Room, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.

• Obesity and Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? – 5:45 p.m. BMI Surgery, Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, Suite 260, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Drs. Christopher Joyce and Brian Lahmann, gastric bypass surgeons, will offer a free informational session. Register at 888-660-4325 or www.silvercross.org.

• Brain Injury Support Group – 6 p.m., Easter Seals Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Basics of Breastfeeding Class – 6:30 to 9 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. $15 a person. Register at www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or 888-660-HEAL (4325).

May 12

• Easter Seals Jump Start Home Visiting Program event – 4 to 6 p.m., Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Rooms B and C, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Family-friendly activities. For information and to RSVP, contact Christine Sparks at 815-927-5492 or csparks@joliet.easterseals.com.

• Caregiver Support Group – 6:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Diabetes Type 2: A Natural Approach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport. Register at www.whiteoaklibrary.org or call 815-552-4260.

• Baby Bereavement Support Group – 7 to 8 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox. First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or 888-660-HEAL (4325).

May 13

• Free Scoliosis Screenings – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silver Cross Health Center, 2701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Offered by Dr. Anthony Rinella, spine surgeon. For children and adults. Register at 877-694-7722.

May 14

• 3rd Annual CrossFit Joliet Throwdown – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joliet Central Football Field, Jopliet. Benefits Boys and Girls Club. Family friendly. Free. To compete, email zachcrossfitjoliet@gmail.com. To join vendor fair, email fatina@fatinasayegh.com

• Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital – 9 to 11 a.m., 409 N. Route 53, Gardner. Free blood pressure screenings, free glucose (diabetes) screenings, kids games, refreshments and more. Family medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Thomas and nurse practitioner Kathy Ulivi will greet guests. Visit www.morrishospital.org/gardner.

• Cancer Support Group – 9:30 to 11 a.m., United Methodist Church of New Lenox conference room, 339 W. Haven Ave New Lenox. For those who have cancer or a loved one with cancer. For more information call 815-485-8271.

• Birthing Center Tours – 1:30 p.m.; also 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday , Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

May 16

• TRIAD – 8:30 am., Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center St., Joliet. Topic: Mental health issues and how to get assistance for a loved one or yourself. For more information, call 815-723-9713.

• Yoga for Cancer Classes – Noon, Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, New Lenox. Bring yoga mat or blanket and water bottle. $10. Registration required at

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or 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

• Heartland Blood Center Blood Mobile – 2:30 to 7 p.m., Romeoville Recreation Center Parking Lot, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Walk-ins welcome.

• 13th annual Candlelight Vigil for Those Affected by Eating Disorders – 5:45 -to 7:30 p.m., Healing Garden at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. For information, visit www.anad.org or call 630-577-1333.

• Tai Chi Qigong registration deadline – Event is 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 18 to July 6,  The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Ages 18 and up. Register at 708-390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

May 17

• Beginners Tai Chi class – 10 to 11 a.m., Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center St., Joliet. $30 for 12-week class. For more information, call 815-723-9713.

• Annual Independent Living Day Rally In Springfield – Noon, Illinois State Capitol Rotunda. Advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. For information, call Will-Grundy Center For Independent Living at 815-729-0162.