April 25, 2025
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Local health events: June 20 through June 27

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Following weight loss surgery at Silver Cross Hospital, Debra Mironas of New Lenox has lost 109 pounds and is enjoying life even more. To find out more about the bariatric surgery program at Silver Cross Hospital, attend a free informational session at 5:45 p.m. any Wednesday at BMI Surgery’s office on the Silver Cross Hospital campus, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Suite 260, New Lenox.  Register to attend at www.silvercross.org.

June 20

• Stroke and Aphasia Support Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 1, 150 W. High St., Morris. Facilitators: Ali Bute, speech pathologist, and Liz Thrun, social worker. Reservations not required. Contact Bute at 815-705-7440 or abute@morrishospital.org.

• Yoga – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; also June 27, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m.; also June 27, Easter Seals, Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Joliet TOPS – Weigh-in is 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Meeting begins 6:30 p.m. Also June 27, First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. For information, call Denise at 815-690-7035.

• Birthing Center tours – 7 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.

June 21

• Group Exercise Open House – The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 W. La Porte Road, Mokena. 16 and up. Class times vary. For information and class schedule, call The Oaks at 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

• Pediatric Exams – 8 to 11 a.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. For children in nursery and day-care programs. Sliding-scale fee, many forms of public and private insurance accepted. For information, call 815-727-8670.

• Sit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Crest Hill Branch Library, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. For information, contact Amy Byrne at 815-552-4278, abyrne@whiteoaklibrary.org, or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

• Get Moving Get Fit – 4 to 4:45 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• Wellness Walking Wednesdays – 5 to 6 p.m., Hickory Creek Preserve, LaPorte Road Access, Mokena; Rock Run Preserve, Black Road Access, Joliet; Whalon Lake, Royce Road, Naperville. Free. All ages. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.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.

• Special Evening Therapy Dog Group with "Toby Keith" – 6 to 7 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

June 22

• Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Will County Children's Advocacy Center and Will County Specialty Courts parking lot (former First Midwest Bank), 25 S. Ottawa St., Joliet. Walk-ins welcome. For appointments, call Jennifer Babec at 815- 325-4282 or visit Heartland Blood Centers at www.heartlandbc.org.

• T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – 9 to 10:45 a.m., Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood. For information, call Kathy at 815-210-5742 or Judy at 815-744-2068.

• Men's group – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.

• 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.

• Nurturing Mom – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Offered by Edward Hospital, Naperville. Weekly group for new or expectant moms who are experiencing emotional lows. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in postpartum depression. For information, call 630-527-3957 or 630-527-6363.

• 8th annual Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk – 7 p.m. June 22, New Lenox Village Commons. Proceeds from the race support the people with developmental disabilities and mental illness whom Trinity Services supports. Register by June 21 at www.trinitytriumph.com or call 815-717-3750.

June 23

• Happy Back Yoga – 10 to 11 a.m., Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. This class helps alleviate back pain and other spinal issues. Registration required. To register, call 708-479-9663. For information, contact Tracy Domzalski at tdomzalski@mokena.lib.il.us or 708-479-9663.

• Breastfeeding Support Group – 10:30 a.m. to noon, Silver Cross Hospital's Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Infants welcome. First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org/specialdeliveries or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

June 24

• Timmy's Hugs and Heart Garden Walk – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24. Nine gardens in Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Joliet and New Lenox. $15. Benefits the pediatric program of Joliet Area Community Hospice. For registration and information, visit joliethospice.org/events or call 815-740-4104.

• 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.

June 25

• Joliet Area Community Hospice 5th Annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk – New Lenox Village Commons 8 to 8:45 a.m. check-in. 9 a.m. run/walk begins $35 adults 14 and up ($45 day of race) $10 ages 6 to 13 and free for age 5 and under. Register at http://shawurl.com/33fl.

• Community Blood Drive for Heartland Blood Centers – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Joseph Park, Raynor and Theodore, Joliet Walk-ins welcome. To schedule an appointment, call the St. Joseph rectory at 815-727-9378.

• NAMI Family Support Group (Bolingbrook) – 6 p.m., Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, Inspire Room, 500 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook. For more information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.

June 26

• Tai Chi – 2:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Teen Clinic – 3 to 6 p.m., Will County Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. Birth control, health education, and testing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Ages 12 to 21. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call or text 815-685-2178.

• "Healthcare in Disaster Situations: Your Voice Matters" – 5:30 to 8 p.m., Joliet Junior College, U-Building - U2009, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Hosted by The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Free. Raffles. 18 and up. Register at http://shawurl.com/33fk.

June 27

• Lockport area Special Education Cooperative DIAL 4 screening – June 27 and June 28. Ages 3 to 5 living in the Lockport and Crest Hill areas. Gross and fine motor, general concepts and communication, vision and hearing. Results discussed with parents. To schedule an appointment, call Debbie at 815-838-8080.

• 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.

• Family & Friends of Breast Cancer Survivors – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First time participants should call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org.

• "I Can Cope" Breast Cancer Support Group – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Free. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.IMatter.silvercross.org.

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