Events for September 2017
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1 - Sep 30    2017 THE SMARTEST CARD
Wheaton Public Library Cards have added value during the month of September!

Participating businesses will be offering special gifts, offers and discounts especially for Wheaton Public Library card holders throughout the entire month of September which is Library Card Sign Up Month!

Full information available on the 2017 Smartest Card web page. 

At Participating Businesses:
AlphaGraphics
Andrew's Garden
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Blick Art Supplies
Budget Blinds
Burress Furniture
CHOICES Worldwide
Corporate Awards by Densons
Danada Square East:
  Karate for Kids
  Great Clips
  Hearing Lab
  Charter Fitness
  Fast Frame
  Danada Shoe Repair & Cleaners
  Athletico
Danada Square West:
  Danada Cleaners
  Famous Footwear
  Salon 21
  The UPS Store
  GNC
  Burress Furniture
  Mattress Firm
DeMoulin Family Chiropractic
Egg'lectic Cafe - both locations
Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
The Hearing Doctors
Hettinger Podiatry
Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
Jersey Mike's Subs
Keller Williams Premiere Properties- The Bakas Team
Josie Morrison RE/MAX Action
Moves Dance Studio
People's Resource Center
Silver Companions
Spokes
Sport Clips
Spotted Paw Shop
Suburban Music
Town Square Wheaton:
  Lu's Sushi and Chinese
  Red Mango
  Charming Charlie
  Noodles & Company
  The Vitamin Shoppe
Two Bostons
Warren's Ale House
Wheaton College Artists Series
 
Date: September 1, 2017
Location: Click here for participating businesses
 
Date/Time Details: September 1 - 30, 2017
Fees/Admission: Just show your Wheaton Public Library Card!
Sep 7    Come Learn About Smart IRA Solutions

Come Learn About Smart IRA Solutions

Please join me to discuss how you can avoid 12 common IRA planning mistakes investors make. You can walk away with a clear and effective plan for pursuing your retirement goals.
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.edwardjones.com/mike-dyer
Location: Ivy Restaurant
120 N Hale St.
Wheaton, IL. 60187
Contact: Please RSVP at 630-510-1041
EMail: mike.dyer@edwardjones.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 07, 2017 @ 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: Complimentary, please RSVP at 630-510-1041 as seating is limited.
Sep 7    Spotlight on Refugee and Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Did you know that over 180,000 refugees have started business in the U.S. and that 56% of Fortune 500 companies based in Illinois were founded by immigrants or their children?

At this exciting event you'll have the chance to meet some of the refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs whose businesses contribute to the local economy and who have benefited from World Relief's programs and services in the past. Bring your business card - or use one of our raffle tickets - to be entered in a raffle for a fun door prize!

Visit http://bit.ly/2tofVe8 to register for the event. Hope to see you there!
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2tofVe8
Location: Highpoint Church
1805 High Point Dr. 
Naperville, IL 60563
Contact: World Relief DuPage Aurora
EMail: WRDAinfo@wr.org
Date/Time Details: September 7, 2017
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 8    2017 Wheaton Leadership Prayer Breakfast

AFTER SEPTEMBER FIRST PLEASE CALL 630 336-0642
to be added to the guest list. Thank you!


Keynote Speaker: Fr. Burke Masters, Chaplain for the World Champion Chicago Cubs

Please join us as we pray for Wheaton Leaders.
All are welcome!

 

Date: September 8, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location:

Abbington Banquets
3 S 002 Illinois Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Contact: Kerry O'Brien
EMail: kerryanne22@icloud.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 8, 2016
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Door open at 6:30 am
Fees/Admission: Individual tickets are $20.00 each
Sponsored Table of 10 is $270
Sep 11    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: September 11, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-9112017-to-10302017-mondays-7pm-to-9pm-in-wheaton-location-tbd/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/11/17-10/30/17, 7-9PM
Meets weekly on Monday nights.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 12    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays nights for 12 weeks. Will also meet on 11/13 and 11/20.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 12, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9122017-11202017-tuesdays-except-for-1113-and-1120-on-mondays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/12/17-11/20/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets weekly on Tuesdays, and also 11/13 and 11/20
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 13    2017 Roast & Toast "Trivia Team Fun!"

Click on Register Now above to reserve your Tabletop Sponsorship
It's a Pig Roast Party for

Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Members

Come Hungry! Your $40 dinner ticket* will include:
An enormous sampling of

Appetizers and Specialty Drinks
from members restaurants
Pig Roast Buffet Dinner with all the fixings,
provided by Steamboat BBQ
And for dessert
Custom Hand-dipped Ice Cream Bars provided by
Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream

Along with Music, Trivia Challenge, Prizes and other fun surprises!


Put together your trivia team and
Save even more by purchasing a table of eight for $300*


*Dinner ticket prices to increase to $50 per dinner ticket and $380 for a table of 8 after
Wednesday, Sept. 6th at 5:30 PM

Date: September 13, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Danada House
3S501 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL
Contact: Mary Carol Deveney
EMail: marycarol@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
5:30 pm till the fun is done
Fees/Admission: $40 individual / $300 Reserved table of 8 through September 7 AT 5:30 pm.
$50 individual / $380 Reserved table of 8 after September 7 AT 5:30 pm.
Sep 14    Ribbon Cutting for Club Pilates
Date: September 14, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Club Pilates Glen Ellyn
277 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 14
5 - 6 pm
Sep 15    #FitFridays Town Square Wheaton - Pure Barre
Fall back into a fitness routine! September at Town Square Wheaton is Fitember. As the seasons change, fall is a great time to get back in the swing of a healthy lifestyle. Mix up your routine and get outdoors to try some great fitness studios for FREE at Town Square Wheaton's #Fitfridays. Because working out outside is exhilarating and a great way to mix up the normal schedule! 
 

Friday, September 15 - PURE BARRE
Small Movements. Big Change. Let the power of Pure Barre transform your body and mind. Pure Barre is made up of determined individuals working toward a common goal of supporting one another and becoming better versions of themselves. Join us for a free workout and find out what Pure Barre is all about. We recommend you bring a mat. This is your time!

Join us on Facebook and Instagram all Fitember for Fit tips, great fit items available at TSW stores and eateries and your chance to win gift cards for giving us your Fit tips!!!
 
Date: September 15, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.townsquarewheaton.com
Location: Town Square Wheaton
271 Town Square, Wheaton, 60189
in the courtyard next to Yankee Candle
(will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather)
Contact: Town Square Wheaton
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 15, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE - Each participant will receive a buy one get one free salad or noodle bowl from Noodles and Company. And enter to win gift cards from Town Square Wheaton. Winners will be announced after each class.
Sep 15    Wheaton College Artist Series presents CANADIAN BRASS
Wheaton College Artist Series presents
CANADIAN BRASS
Opening Night
Friday, September 15, 7:30pm
Tickets and info at our website
 
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URL for link above: http://www.wheaton.edu/Artist-Series/Performances/Canadian-Brass
 
Date: September 15, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Edman Chapel
501 College Ave,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 15, 7:30pm
Sep 16    DuPagePads Annual Run 4 Home
DuPagePads is calling all walkers and runners, individuals and families to the 13th Annual Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 16, 2016 at 8am, beginning at 703 West Liberty in Wheaton.  This 10K and 5K CARA approved course will appeal to serious runners, casual joggers and walkers.  
Date: September 16, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://dupagepads.org/13th-annual-run-4-home/
Location:

703 West Liberty, Wheaton

Contact: Linda Flo
EMail: lflo@dupagepads.org
Date/Time Details:

Saturday, September 16th, 2017 – 8:00am

Fees/Admission: https://fundraise.dupagepads.org/wheaton/events/13th-annual-run-4-home/e129655
Sep 16    Turkish Cooking Class
Create a traditional Turkish dish and at the end, enjoy the wonderful dish you just made.  The recipe will be printed for you to take home so you can make it for friends and family!

 The dishes for this class will be Patatesli Kek (Potatoe Cake) and Kisir (Turkish Tabbouleh).
 
Date: September 16, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.taswheaton.org
Location: 1415 Hill Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: To register please contact cookingclasses@taswheaton
EMail: cookingclasses@taswheaton
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 16, 2017
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $10 per person
Sep 18    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: September 18, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-9112017-to-10302017-mondays-7pm-to-9pm-in-wheaton-location-tbd/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/11/17-10/30/17, 7-9PM
Meets weekly on Monday nights.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 19    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays nights for 12 weeks. Will also meet on 11/13 and 11/20.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9122017-11202017-tuesdays-except-for-1113-and-1120-on-mondays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/12/17-11/20/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets weekly on Tuesdays, and also 11/13 and 11/20
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 19    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9192017-10262017-tuesdays-thursdays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/19/17-10/26/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 21    On Par for DuPage
Register now for the 5th Annual On Par for DuPage Golf Outing at Arrowhead Golf Club. This Oktoberfest-themed day includes a day of golf; lunch; on-course craft beer tasting; on-course games; live entertainment; and a German dinner prepared by Arrowhead's head chef.

Tee off for hope and history as the day benefits both the DuPage County Historical Museum and People's Resource Center. Go to peoplesrc.org/golf2017 to register, sponsor or get more information.

Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.peoplesrc.org/golf2017
Location:

Arrowhead Golf Club

26W151 Butterfield Road

Wheaton, IL 60189 

Contact: Susan Manning
EMail: SManning@peoplesrc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 21, 2017
10:00am - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission:

Individual Golfer: $200

Golf Foursome: $775

Dinner-Only Ticket: $65

Hole Sponsorship: $250

Golf Foursome & Two Hole Sponsorships: $1,200

Sep 21    Mega Career Fair - Drury Lane
Expo Experts
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Drury Lane Conference Center
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 21, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sep 21    2017 September Membership Luncheon & Annual Meeting
September Membership Luncheon
and Annual Meeting of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
 
Sponsored by
Election of the
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

2018 Board of Directors

 

followed by...

3 Rounds of Progressive Networking

Bring plenty of business cards, brochures, pamphlets or flyers as you will make several new connections during 3 rounds of progressive networking.

Bring a guest and be entered in a drawing for a
$25 Downtown Wheaton Association Gift Card


the Arrowhead Restaurant menu includes
Round 1 - Tomato Bisque
Round 2 - Chicken Salad Croissant & Potato Salad
Round 3 - Chef's Selection Dessert

Please indicate any food allergies in the comments section of your registration



 
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Arrowhead Golf Club
25W151 Butterfield Rd
Wheaton
630.653.5800    
 
Contact: Mary Carol Deveney at 630-668-6464
EMail: marycarol@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details:

September 21
11:30 Networking
12 noon Lunch

Fees/Admission: $25 advanced registration discounted price for members and their guests until 48 hours before the event-Discounted price applied at checkout
$35 for non-members discounted price until 48 hours before the event
$40 for late registration and walk-ins
Sep 21    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9192017-10262017-tuesdays-thursdays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/19/17-10/26/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 21    News Literacy: Fake or Not?
Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project will speak about the evolution of various forms of misinformation and the tools available to combat it. Learn how news literacy can help us gain trust in the media and know what to believe. Note: a series-opening reception with cash bar and light appetizers begins at 6:15 pm and all are welcome.
 
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.wheatonlwvil.org.
Location: Cantigny Park Visitors Center
Winfield, IL
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 21, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Attendance is free (including parking)
Advance registration required and
limited to 100 attendees. 
Sign up here www.wheatonlwvil.org
Sep 22    #FitFridays Town Square Wheaton - NEXT Yoga
Fall back into a fitness routine! September at Town Square Wheaton is Fitember. As the seasons change, fall is a great time to get back in the swing of a healthy lifestyle. Mix up your routine and get outdoors to try some great fitness studios for FREE at Town Square Wheaton's #Fitfridays. Because working out outside is exhilarating and a great way to mix up the normal schedule! 
 
Friday, September 22 - NEXT YOGA
Let go of all expectations! You will struggle. You will sweat. You will succeed. We believe that yoga is assessable to everyone and everybody. Connect your body and mind and try out the benefits of yoga! We recommend you bring a mat.


Join us on Facebook and Instagram all Fitember for Fit tips, great fit items available at TSW stores and eateries and your chance to win gift cards for giving us your Fit tips!!!
 
Date: September 22, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.townsquarewheaton.com
Location: Town Square Wheaton
271 Town Square, Wheaton, 60189
in the courtyard next to Yankee Candle
(will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather)
Contact: Town Square Wheaton
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 22, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE - Each participant will receive a buy one get one free salad or noodle bowl from Noodles and Company. And enter to win gift cards from Town Square Wheaton. Winners will be announced after each class.
Sep 23    NAMI DuPage Run for the Mind 5K Run/Walk, Wellness Fair & BBQ
NAMI DuPage is continuously working to grow and improve its signature run/walk event related to mental health awareness. The annual “Run For the Mind” is taking it to the streets this year with a new race course through the streets of Wheaton and a post race BBQ at our office in the Community Center. This year, NAMI DuPage has invited JUST of DuPage to participate in the run/walk to increase the impact of ending the silence and ending the stigma with a greater number of participants. JUST of DuPage is a non-profit organization offering mental health and addiction recovery services to inmates in the DuPage County Jail. All proceeds raised by NAMI DuPage will fund only its respective programs and all proceeds raised by JUST of DuPage will fund only its respective programs.
*Please note course length is 5.68KM
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/news-and-events/events/rftm/
Location: 115 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Angie Kuhns, Special Event Coordinator a.kuhns@namidupage.org or 630-752-0066 X209
EMail: il@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 23rd, 5K begins at 8 AM
Day of Registration begins at 7 AM. 
Fees/Admission: Pre- registration $30 (thru 11:59 PM, September 21st)
Race day registration - $35
Sep 23    Ministering to the Forgotten - Healing in the West Bank and Occupied Territories Under Martial Law
Please join us at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, Wheaton, for breakfast followed by a conversation with educator, advocate, and physician Bishara Bisharat, MD, who will describe living conditions in the West Bank/Occupied Territories of Palestine and specifically how the scarcity of healthcare impacts the population. He will share his plans to improve the situation. 

For more information, visit http://www.firstpreswheaton.org/abrahams-children.
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.firstpreswheaton.org
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 715 N Carlton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
 
Contact: Church Office, First Presbyterian Church, 715 N Carlton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187, 630-668-5147.
EMail: office@firstpreswheaton.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 23, 2017, 8:30 - 11:00 am
Fees/Admission:

$15 per person.  Please call the church office at 630-668-5147 for reserved tickets.

Sep 25    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: September 25, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-9112017-to-10302017-mondays-7pm-to-9pm-in-wheaton-location-tbd/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/11/17-10/30/17, 7-9PM
Meets weekly on Monday nights.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 26    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays nights for 12 weeks. Will also meet on 11/13 and 11/20.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9122017-11202017-tuesdays-except-for-1113-and-1120-on-mondays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/12/17-11/20/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets weekly on Tuesdays, and also 11/13 and 11/20
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 26    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9192017-10262017-tuesdays-thursdays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/19/17-10/26/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 27    Ribbon Cutting for My Half of the Sky

WELCOME to our NEW MEMBER
Renee Pollino,
owner of
MY HALF of the SKY!
We will be celebrating their Grand Opening
with a very special
"Chain Cutting"
Wednesday, September 27
9:00 AM
121 W. Wesley Street, Downtown Wheaton
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: 121 W. Wesley Street,
Downtown Wheaton
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 27
9:00 AM
Sep 27    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Orthopaedics Open House
Join Northwestern Medicine Regional Group Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Athletic Training and Sports Performance for an open house at its state-of-the-art facility in Warrenville.  In addition to tours of the facility, attendees may participate in a series of imformative "mini-presentations" and demonstration activities. 
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northwestern Medicine
Regional Medical Group
Orthopaedics
27650 Ferry Road
Warrenville, IL
Contact: To Register, Call: 630-933-4234 TTY for Hearing Impaired: 630-933-4833
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sep 28    NAMI Family to Family Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

This class meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What People are Saying
"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/family-to-family-9192017-10262017-tuesdays-thursdays-700pm-930pm-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 9/19/17-10/26/17, 7-9:30pm
Meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 29    MSHV 12th Annual Golf Outing & Texas BBQ

The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is holding its 12th Annual Golf Outing & Texas BBQ on a new day & time and an exciting new location!  The scramble format is the same, but there will be new games on the course and exciting new auction items available!
 

Early golfer registration discounts are available before Sept. 1st., as well as five sponsorship levels for advertising your business. Visit helpaveteran.org for more details.

We hope you can join us on this wonderful day and help support our vision of Leaving No Veteran Behind!

Date: September 29, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://helpaveteran.org
Location:
Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Road
 Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Contact Lynne Rowe at 630-871-VETS (8387), ext. 613 or Lynne@mshv.org with any questions.
EMail: lynne@mshv.org
Date/Time Details:

Friday, September 29, 2017

Tee Off, 9:00 a.m.  /  BBQ, 2:30 p.m.

Fees/Admission:
  • Single Golfer $150
  • Foursome $550
  • Dinner Only $50
  • Bronze Sponsorsip $500
  • Silver Sonosrship $1,000
  • Gold Sponosorship $2,500
  • Purple Heart Event Sponsorship $5,000


Pay one price at entry for all games and extras on the course! Discount of $10 for registering online (pay only $140 for singles and $540 for foursomes).  Limited to the first 144 golfers.  

Registration must be paid in advance.  Deadline: September 19th.  

Sep 29    #FitFridays Town Square Wheaton - CorePower Yoga
Fall back into a fitness routine! September at Town Square Wheaton is Fitember. As the seasons change, fall is a great time to get back in the swing of a healthy lifestyle. Mix up your routine and get outdoors to try some great fitness studios for FREE at Town Square Wheaton's #Fitfridays. Because working out outside is exhilarating and a great way to mix up the normal schedule! 
 
Friday, September 29 - COREPOWER YOGA
Live your power! The magic happens the moment you roll out your yoga mat. At CorePower Yoga, see the difference between a workout that changes your body and one that changes your life. Bring a mat, and join us to experience all that CorePower Yoga can do you for you!


Join us on Facebook and Instagram all Fitember for Fit tips, great fit items available at TSW stores and eateries and your chance to win gift cards for giving us your Fit tips!!!
 
Date: September 29, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.townsquarewheaton.com
Location: Town Square Wheaton
271 Town Square, Wheaton, 60189
in the courtyard next to Yankee Candle
(will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather)
Contact: Town Square Wheaton
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 29, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE - Each participant will receive a buy one get one free salad or noodle bowl from Noodles and Company. And enter to win gift cards from Town Square Wheaton. Winners will be announced after each class.