Wednesday, February 8, 2012
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. AA Hotline: (815) 939-4996 for general information or to get in touch with someone who cares. Strictly confidential.
Saturday:
• 9:30 a.m., Riverside Medical Center, meeting room D, Kankakee.
• 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
Sunday:
• 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Riverside Medical Center, Johnson Lecture Hall, Kankakee.
• 10 a.m. Sunday, 388 E. Court St., 2do Piso Salon 204, Kankakee, (815) 685-8127.
• 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 298 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee. (No smoking.)
Monday:
• 8:30 a.m.. 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• 11 a.m., Maternity BVM Church downstairs rectory, Bourbonnais. (No smoking.)
• 7:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 975 W. Brookmont, Bradley.
7:30 p.m., 388 E. Court St., 2do Piso Salon 204, Kankakee, (815) 685-8127.
• 8 p.m., St. Edmund Catholic Church, South Fifth and Locust streets, Watseka, basement.
• 8 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Second and Locust streets, Momence.
Tuesday:
• 6:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• noon, Church of the Good Shepherd, Second and Locust, Momence.
• 5:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 196 S. Harrison Ave., third floor, Kankakee.
• 6:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 148 N. Harrison Ave., front entrance, Kankakee.
• 7 p.m., St. Pat’s Parish Hall, 118 W. Mazon, Dwight.
• 7 p.m., Illinois Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno.
• 7:30 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 855 W. 5000 N. Road, Bourbonnais.
• 7:30 p.m., 388 E. Court St., 2do Piso Salon 204, Kankakee, (815) 685-8127.
• 8 p.m., Manteno United Methodist Church, 245 W. Second St., Manteno.
• 8 p.m., Zion United Church of Christ, 503 N. Central, Gilman.
Wednesday:
• 11 a.m., Maternity BVM Catholic Church, 308 E. Marsile downstairs rectory, Bourbonnais.
• 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• 7:30 p.m., St. Anne Presbyterian Church, 334 S. St. Louis Ave., St. Anne.
8 p.m., Resolve Center, 411 Division St., Manteno.
Thursday:
• 6:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• noon, Church of the Good Shepherd, Second and Locust, Momence.
• 5:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 196 S. Harrison Ave., third floor, Kankakee.
• 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 298 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee.
• 7:30 p.m., 388 E. Court St., 2do Piso Salon 204, Kankakee, (815) 685-8127.
• 7 p.m., Manhattan United Methodist Church, 335 E. North St., Manhattan.
• 8 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 698 N. Locust, Manteno.
• 8 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, N. Fourth and Hickory, Watseka.
Friday:
• 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• 11 a.m. Maternity BVM Catholic Church, 308 E. Marsile downstairs rectory, Bourbonnais.
• 6 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Second and Locust, Momence.
• 6:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 148 N. Harrison Ave., front entrance, Kankakee.
• 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friendswood Christian Church, Rt. 102 and Glen Road, Bourbonnais.
• 7 p.m., Resolve Center, 411 Division St., Manteno.
• 7:30 p.m., 388 E. Court St., 2do Piso Salon 204, Kankakee, (815) 685-8127.
• 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Third and Lyle, Donovan.
ALCOHOL and SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
• Resolve Center, 411 W. Division, Manteno, (815) 468-3241.
LCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST
A Christ-centered support group for alcoholics and their families.
• 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the College Church of the Nazarene, 200 University Ave., Room 203, Bourbonnais, use side door. Contact Rick or Faith at (815) 933-9802.
• 8 p.m. Thursdays at Manteno Church of the Nazarene. Call (815) 468-8946.
• 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Monday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 402 Singleton Place, room 212, Family Life Center, Joliet
AL-ANON
For family members of alcoholics.
• 7 p.m., Monday, Alano Club, 1245 E. River St., Kankakee.
• 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, College Church of the Nazarene, 200 University Ave., Room 203, Bourbonnais.
• 8 p.m., Wednesday, Resolve Center, 411 Division St., Manteno.
• 7:30 p.m. Thursday, St. John United Church of Christ, 1045 W. River St., Kankakee.
ASTHMA
• Support group offered by Provena St. Mary’s Hospital. Call 937-2362 for more information.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
For those recovering from all kinds of hurts, habits and hang-ups.
• 7 p.m. every Friday at River Valley Christian Fellowship, 800 Cardinal Dr. in Bradley. Call (815) 933-7353.
• 7 p.m. Monee Free Methodist Church, 25528 Willow Creek Lane, Monee. Call (708) 534-5683.
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
For anyone who wants to develop healthy realtionships.
• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday nights, Manteno Chuch of the Nazarene, Route 50, Manteno. Call (815) 468-8946.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Harbor House shelter for victims. Call (815) 932-5800.
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
An organization for family and friends (especially parents) of someone with a drug, alcohol, and/or behavioral problem.
• 6 p.m., every Thursday, Wilmington Public Library, 201 S. Kankakee St.
• 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Wilmington Lion’s Club, 805 River St., Wilmington. Call Ann at (815) 476-5290.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
• 7 p.m., Thursday, Room C, Riverside Medical Center. Call Joe at (815) 922-5554 of larry at (815) 546-9868.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Substance abuse ministry.
• 7 p.m. Fridays at Lisieux Pastoral Center, 371 N. St. Joseph, Kankakee. Call (815) 939-2913.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
• 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Riverside Resolve Center, 411 W. Division St., Manteno. Call George at (815) 919-7198.
• 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Room C, Riverside Medical Center.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
• 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Room C, Riverside Medical Center.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
• 9:30 a.m., Saturdays, Room C, Riverside Medical Center.
BSTANCE ABUSE
Youth support group.
• 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 120 N. Monroe, Bradley. (815) 932-1600.
ADOPTION
• Lifelink (information on International adoption), 6 p.m., first Tuesday, St. Peter’s UCC, 905 S. Russell St., Champaign. Call (888) 750-5283 or visit www.lifelinkadoption.org.
LIFE SKILLS
For parents.
• 9 a.m., Thursdays at the Salvation Army, 543 E. Court St., Kankakee. Sessions for children and adults meet simultaneously. Call (815) 932-1614.
Genetics
• Genetics clinic — Dates vary. Call (815) 935-7531 for an appointment.
GRANDFAMILIES OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY
For grandparents raising grandchildren
• 6:30 p.m. second Monday each month, St. John United Church of Christ, 1945 W. River St., Kankakee. Call Glendal Kilbride, (815) 937-1076.
GRIEF
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
For those who have lost a child.
• 7 p.m., second Thursdays at Butterfield Court in Kankakee. The group hosts its annual picnic/memory in September at Perry Farm. And its annual candelight remembrance ceremony on the second Sunday in December. Call (815) Mary Siebert at 468-6443.
• Meetings take place at the Inn at Willow Falls, 1681 Willow Circle Dr., in Crest Hill, Illinois. (815) 725-5866.
GRIEF SUPPORT FOR ADULTS
• 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hospice of Kankakee Valley, 482 Main St. NW in Bourbonnais. Call (815) 939-4141 for exact dates.
• Adult grief support — Through Iroquois Memorial Hospital; by appointment only. Call Lonnie Dirks (815) 432-4734.
STEPPING STONES
For children who have suffered a loss of a loved one.
• 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday for ages 5-11 at Hospice of Kankakee Valley, 482 Main St. NW in Bourbonnais. Call (815) 939-4141 or (815) 936-3370 for exact dates.
• 12:30-2 p.m., Saturday for ages 12-18 at Hospice of Kankakee Valley, 482 Main St. NW in Bourbonnais. Call (815) 939-4141 or (815) 936-3370 for exact dates.
• Children grief support — Through Iroquois Memorial Hospital; by appointment only. Call Lonnie Dirks (815) 432-4734.
AUTISM
• 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Kankakee Chapter of the Autism Society of America, Riverside Medical Center board room. Call Julie Gindy, (815) 933-3467.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
• 2 p.m., first Tuesday, Prairieview Lutheran Home/Faith Place, Danforth.
• 5:30 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Westwood Oaks Card Room, 100 Westwood Oaks Court, Kankakee. (815) 933-0793.
ARTHRITIS
For all forms of arthritis including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
• Arthritis Educational Series — 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in Provena St. Mary’s Hospital conference rooms. Events will take place in March, April, May, September, October, November. Call (815) 937-2461.
BLIND
• 10 a.m. first Saturdays (beginning in April), Kankakee Heartland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind meets at the Bourbonnais Public Library, 250 W. John Casey Road, Bourbonnais. Call (815) 939-1839.
BREAST CANCER
• Reach to Recovery in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer survivors who have been trained as volunteers work one-on-one as partners with newly diagnosed women to help and guide them. Call (708) 633-7770.
• Look Good, Feel Better in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, The National Cosmetology Association, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association. Helps women dealing with appearance-related changes commonly caused by cancer treatment such as skin changes, hair loss, nail care, and other cosmetic changes. Taught by trained cosmetologists. Meets quarterly. Call (815) 937-8780 for an appointment.
BREAST-FEEDING
• A lactation consultant and a peer counselor is available through WIC. Call Joan at (815) 937-7872.
• Breastfeeding support — The Kankakee chapter for La Leche League, a nonprofit, internationally recognized breastfeeding support network, meets in the Bourbonnais Public Library’s Live Oak Room. Call Margaret Dombrowski at (815) 694-2474. 2009 evening meeting dates: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 2, March 2, April 13, May 11, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.
2009 daytime meeting dates: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
• Prenatal breastfeeding — Class takes place once a month at Riverside Medical Center’s Johnson Lecture Hall. Dates vary. Call (815) 936-6555.
BREATH OF FRESH AIR
For persons with oxygen service in their homes and families.
• Per customer needs. Call (815) 432-6155.
• Breath of Fresh Air — Through Iroquois Memorial Hospital. To set up appointment or for more information, call Mary Kay Sikma (815) 432-7745.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) — Call (815) 773-9090 for more information.
CANCER
• Positive People, 3-5 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month, Cancer Care Center of St. Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison Ave., Joliet. Call (815) 741-7560.
• 6 p.m., third Monday, Silver Cross Cancer Center, 1301 Copperfield Ave., Suite 105, Joliet. Call (815) 740-7108.
• Woman’s cancer support — 6:30 p.m. third Mondays at Betty Burch Bridgewater Center for Radiation Therapy in Bourbonnais. Call Cheryl Mancuso at (815) 933-9660.
• Multiple Myeloma Networking — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and March 11. For more information call (708) 798-9171.
• Lymphoma Networking — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 18, and March 18. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
• Sisters Network — Group for African-American women with breast cancer meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and March 19. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
• Breast Cancer Forum — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, and 19250 Everett Lane in Mokena. Winter 2009 dates: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 and March 4 in Homewood; 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 25, Feb. 23 and March 23 in Mokena. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
• Pancreatic Cancer Forum — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 25. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
• Ovarian Cancer Networking — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Feb. 4 and March 4. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
• Young Adults Facing Cancer — Group meets at the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Winter 2009 dates: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 16. For more information, call (708) 798-9171.
CELIAC
• 6 p.m., second Thursday, Kankakee Natural Foods, Bradley. Call Pamela Lingert at (815) 933-6236.
DIALYSIS
• STEP Dialysis Support Group — 4 p.m., second Tuesday, Provena St. Mary’s Cardiac Rehab, 455 E. Court St. Call (815) 937-2470.
DIABETES
• 6 p.m., first Wednesday, Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Rd., Room 2219, Joliet. Call (815) 740-5990.
• Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, 1905 W. Court Street, Kankakee. For an appointment, call (815) 936-6515.
• 6:30 p.m., third Monday each month. Call (815) 937-3078 for location.
• Diabetes support — 6:30 p.m. third Mondays at Riverside Health Fitness Center Conference Room A and Provena St. Mary’s Conference Room C. For more information, call (815) 936-6515.
• Diabetes support — Through Iroquois Memorial Hospital; by appointment only. Call DiAnne Schoolman at (815) 432-7719.
EPILEPSY
• Group meets in Morris. Call Ladonna Berryhill at (312) 939-8622.
FIBROMYALGIA
• 6 p.m., first Thursday, Bradley Public Library. Call (815) 937-2461.
• 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Iroquois Memorial Hospital, first floor conference room, Watseka. Call (815) 432-5841, ext. 4344.
• 7 p.m., third Monday, Bradley Church of the Nazarene, Corner of East Durham and Douglas Ave., Bradley. For information call (815) 933-8873.
HEART DISEASE
• Second Monday, every month. Mended Hearts Inc., Kankakee Chapter 323. For people with heart disease, their families, medical professionals and other interested parties, sponsored by the American Heart Association. For specific dates and meeting place, call (815) 937-2085.
• Lucky Hearts, 1:30 p.m., second Tuesdays, Iroquois Memorial Hospital’s 3rd floor classroom. Call Marsha Hubert at (815) 432-7773.
• Congestive heart failure clinic — By appointment only; physician referral required. Program offered at Riverside Medical Center. (815) 933-6526.
• Pediatric cardiology clinic — Riverside program that is physician referral required. For an appointment, call (815) 937-2184.
• Pediatric cardiology clinic — Provena St. Mary’s program takes place on second Wednesdays in the hospital’s EKG department.
INCONTINENCE
• Lectures, Riverside Board Room, first floor. For information on time, call (815) 928-5079.
INFERTILITY
• 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Open Bible Center, 410 S. Small, Room 203. Call Lori Medalis, (815) 928-9722.
LAMAZE
• Lamaze — Class offered in all-day sessions on Saturdays at Riverside Medical Center. Call (815) 936-6555 for an appointment.
• Prenatal breastfeeding — Class takes place once a month at Riverside Medical Center’s Johnson Lecture Hall. Dates vary. Call (815) 936-6555.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
• 7 p.m., third Wednesday (except January), Riverside Medical Center, Room B. Call Larry Godin at (815) 932-7704.
OSTOMY
• The Kankakee Ostomy Association meets the last saturday of January, February, March, April, July, August, September and october at 2 p.m. in the board rom at Riverside Medical Center. (815) 939-3772 or (815) 949-1551 for information. Open to the public.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. first Wednesdays in Riverside Medical Center’s conference rooms A and B (by cafeteria). Call (815) 932-6871.
PROSTATE CANCER
• “UsToo” group meets in March, June, September and December in conference rooms A, B, and C at Provena St. Mary’s Hospital. For more information, call (815) 939-3190 or (815) 933-1621.
PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP
• Meeting for sufferers of breathing problems such emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma take place 3 p.m. third Tuesdays in conference rooms A and B at Provena St. Mary’s Hospital. Call (815) 937-2362.
PULMONARY REHABILITATION
• Exercise, education and support for those living with chronic breathing problems. Operated under the guidance of respiratory therapists specializing in pulmonary rehabilitation. Call (815) 937-2362 for more information.
STROKE
• For information, call (815) 935-7534.
WEIGHT LOSS
• Bourbonnais Weight Support — 8:30 a.m., Thursdays, Christopher Meyer Safety Town, 747 Stratford Dr. East, Bourbonnais. Call Carolyn Tucker at (815) 932-3072.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly):
• 9 a.m. Thursday, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1200 W. Calista, Kankakee. Call Doris at (815) 937-1209 or Mary Beth at (815) 933-7491.
• 6:15 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 645 Walnut, Manteno, (815) 468-3275.
• 5:30 p.m., Monday, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 311 W. Corning Ave., Peotone. (708) 258-6966.
MENTAL ILLNESS
For people with mental health issues. The focus is to have consumers share experiences in living with mental illness.
• NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) meeting for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder patients, 5:30 p.m. every Monday at Riverside Medical Center, Conference Room A. Another meeting for family members and loved ones takes place at 7 p.m. every third Monday in the same room. Call (815) 697-2528.
BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP
For individuals and family members coping with bipolar disease.
• 6:30-8 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Rd., Room 3512, Joliet. Call (815) 740-7108.
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
For those who are family members with a mentally ill relative.
• NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) meeting for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder patients, 5:30 p.m. every Monday at Riverside Medical Center, Conference Room A. Another meeting for family members and loved ones takes place at 7 p.m. every third Monday in the same room. Call (815) 697-2528.
HELPMATES
• Non-denominational organization for single, separated, divorced or widowed people meets occasionally. Dates vary. Call (815) 933-1126 or (815) 935-2489.
DIVORCE RECOVERY
• An informal, Christian support group for the divorced or separated. Anonymity is respected.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Open Bible Center, 410 S. Small Ave., Kankakee. Contact Linda at (815) 933-8697.
FAITHFUL AND TRUE
An anonymous Christian support group for men to find freedom from pornography and other harmful sexual addictions. Call (815) 935-1640.
SLEEP APNEA
• A.W.A.K.E. (sleep apnea support) — Free program is offered at 6 p.m. first Wednesdays every other month (2009 dates: Feb. 4, April 1, June 3, August 5, Oct. 7, Dec. 2) at Provena Home Care, 179 E. Bethel Drive, Bourbonnais. Call (815) 937-2296 to register.
VISION SUPPORT GROUP
• Meetings for individuals with low vision and those who are blind take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every other second Wednesday at Martin Whalen Office Solutions, 148 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley. 2009 meeting schedule: March 11, May 13, July 8, Sept. 9 and Nov. 4* (*First Wednesday due to Veteran’s Day) Call Options at (815) 936-0100 for more information.
PARENT FORUM
• Options Center for Independent Living offers an Internet-based support group for parents of children with disabilities. E-mail youth advocate Dawn Hansen at Dawn.Hansen@optionscil.com to be invited to join.
HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Options Center for Independent Living, 130 Laird Lane, Suite 103, Watseka. 2009 meeting schedule: Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1.
CROSS DISABILITY PEER SUPPORT GROUP
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Options Center for Independent Living, 130 Laird Lane, Suite 103, Watseka. 2009 meeting schedule: Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16.
CROSSWALKS FOR DISABILITIES
• 10:30 a.m. to noon second Mondays at Options Center for Independent Living, 22 Heritage Drive, Suite 107, Bourbonnais. Meeting for individuals with disabilities include food and discussion of hot topics. 2009 meeting schedule: Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug.10, September 14, Oct.12, Nov. 9, Dec.14.
Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury Support
• Riverside group — Call 815-935-7534.