Events for January 2018
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Dec 31 - Jan 1    New Years Eve at the Abbington
Celebrate New Years Eve with Abbington Distinctive Banquets

4 Course Gourmet Dinner: Starter, Salad, CHOICE OF:  8oz Filet Mignon & Grilled Jumbo Shrimp OR 8oz Filet Mignon & Cold Water Lobster Tail,  and Specialty Dessert

Hot & Cold Hors d’ Oeuvres including the Ultimate Seafood Bar

5 Hour Premium Open Bar

Unlimited California Merlot & Chardonnay Wine

Party Favors, Balloon Drop & Midnight Champagne Toast

Late Night Buffet & Sweet Table

Complimentary Coat Check & Valet Parking

Soda Rocks Band & Spin Productions D.J.


Special Hotel Suite Accommodations & Transportation with:

Embassy Suites Hotel Oak Brook/Lombard Group Code: AB2  630-969-7500

Lisle/Naperville Hilton Group Code: CABB 630-505-0900

Limited Room Availability at Special Rates

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT
 
Date: December 31, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Website: http://www.abbingtonbanquets.com/upcoming-events/
Location:

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

3S002 Route 53
Corner of Route 53 and Butterfield Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Ph. 630.942.8600
Fax 630.942.8601
Contact: Mike Fabbri
EMail: info@abbingtonbanquets.com
Date/Time Details: December 31st 2017

7:00pm to 1:30am
Fees/Admission: $135.00 per guest (Filet & Shrimp) / $165.00 per guest (Filet & Lobster)

Special Advanced Notice:
Tickets purchased prior to December 1st: $15.00 Discount
Dec 31 - Jan 1    Light Up the Night New Year's Eve Gala
Light Up The Night New Year's Eve Gala
Date: December 31, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Website: http://lislenaperville.hilton.com
Location: Lisle/Naperville Hilton
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL  60532
Contact: Emily Ruiz
EMail: emily.ruiz@hilton.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 31
 
Fees/Admission: For Tickets and Info
Call 630-245-7600
 
Jan 3    2018 Best of Wheaton Committee Meeting
Be a part of the most vibrant, entertaining committee this Chamber has seen. Plan and execute the 2018 Best of Wheaton Gala Event.

Bring your lunch!

 
Date: January 3, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Board Room
108 E Wesley, Wheaton
630.668.6464
Contact: Mary Carol Deveney
EMail: marycarol@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 3rd
12:00 - 1:00
 
Fees/Admission:
 
Jan 10    State of the County with County Chairman Dan Cronin
Date: January 10, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Location:

Bobak's Signature Events
6440 Double Eagle Drive
Woodridge 60517

Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Fees/Admission: $30 members
$40 Future Members
$75 Tabletop Displays
Jan 10    It's never too early to prepare for the future.
Join us at Travanse Living at Wheaton for an educational presentation about planning ahead for future care needs. This presentation will outline effective ways to help your family prepare and how to pay for the cost of care. Presented by Kent R. Wallbruch, CLTC, CBC Care Funding Specialist 

A light dinner will be served.  
Date: January 10, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://travanseliving.com
Location: Travanse Living at Wheaton 
219 E. Parkway Drive
Wheaton 
Contact: Kathy Fezzuoglio 630-752-0644
EMail: kfezzuoglio@travanseliving.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 
5:30-6:30 pm 
Fees/Admission: Complimentary- kindly RSVP 630-752-0644
Jan 11    Hands of Hope for
TANYA DAVIS, TRIVA HALL, MARQUI JAMISON, LORETTA ODOM, DENISE SCOTT, KRISTE SVEEN AND SUZETTE WEBB invite you to join them for 'Hands of Hope'
AN EVENING OF ART AND INSPIRATION IN SUPPORT OF HAYMARKET CENTER’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAMS & SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Featured Speaker & Survivor—Marian Hatcher

Haymarket Center is the ONLY accredited program working with local law enforcement and the national Sex Trafficking Hotline to help find support and treat these women who experience extreme trauma and circumstances that no one should have to endure.
#HopeStartsAtHaymarket
Date: January 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 401 S. Carlton in Wheaton, IL
Contact: RSVP, please contact Cortney Ryan at 630.833.7722 or email CortneyRyan@WinningSystemsInc.net
Date/Time Details: Thursday, January 11, 2018
(Human Trafficking Awareness Day)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 
Fees/Admission: $50 per person
$250 Freedom Sponsor (includes 4 tickets and event recognition)
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres will be served
RSVP by Friday, January 5
Jan 13    NAMI Basics Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

Class meets weekly on Saturdays for 6 weeks.

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. NAMI Basics is offered in a group setting so you can connect with other people face-to-face.

You'll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, at school and when they're getting medical care. Last year, 99% of participants told us they would recommend the program to other parents.

The course is taught by a trained team with lived experience—they know what you're going through because they've been there. The 6-session program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.

What You’ll Gain
At NAMI Basics, you'll find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.

NAMI Basics covers:

Managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively
How to take care of yourself and handle stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
Advocating for your child's rights at school and in health care settings
Sample Record Keeping System
Learning about current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
Gaining an overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
Understanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family
Date: January 13, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/basics-1132018-to-2172018-saturdays-10am-to-1230pm-in-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: 1/13/17-2/17/18, 10-12:30pm
Meets weekly on Saturdays.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jan 14    Cinderella
The Moscow Festival Ballet, founded by legendary dancer Sergei Radchencko, is steeped in classical Russian technique and grandeur. More than 50 of the company's highly skilled dancers will grace the stage in Prokofiev's lavish, highly entertaining full-length ballet, Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories of all time. 
Date: January 14, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.atthemac.org/events/cinderella/
Location: The McAninch Arts Center
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd. 
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Contact: Box Office: 630-942-4000
EMail: chambersa@cod.edu
Date/Time Details: Sunday, January 14 / 2 PM & 6 PM 
Fees/Admission: $49 Youth
$59 Adult 
Jan 18    2018 January Luncheon "State of the City Address"

State of the City Address
with Mayor Michael J. Gresk


11:30 am Networking
12:00 pm Lunch
The State of the City Address

followed by Q & A

sponsored by



Arrowhead Golf Club

25 W 151 Butterfield Rd. Wheaton




 

 

 
Date: January 18, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Arrowhead Gold Club
25W151 Butterfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 668-5800
Contact: Mary Carol Deveney
EMail: marycarol@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, January 18th, 2018
11:30 am - Registration and Networking
12:00 pm - Lunch and Presentation
Please let us know in the comments section of your registration if you have any food sensitivities.
Fees/Admission: $25 advanced registration discounted price for members and their guests until 48 hours before the event
$35 advanced registration for future members until 48 hours before the event
$40 for late registration and walk-ins
Jan 18    Jobs Driven Networking Group
Job leads * Future employees * Expand networks * Sharpen skills

Join us every 3rd Thursday at the Mason's building downtown Wheaton (120 W. Wesley) to learn advanced networking tactics, while Job Seekers find leads, Job Givers (employers) share jobs, and everyone builds their network for current, and future career advancement.

This monthly networking group is free to attend, and relevant for people from all industries and job types.

Each presenter will close each meeting with an exercise for the attendees to use with each other after leaving to help strengthen their networks. This is a very real opportunity to build a trusted network in your community!

Sponsors: www.SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com & Wheaton Masonic Lodge 269.
 
January 18th Topic: High-level Networking Requires a High-Level Resume
Presenter: Lauren Milligan, Resume Writing Expert and Career Advancement Coach. Lauren has worked with thousands of professionals in all stages of career advancement for the past 15 years through her coaching practice. In addition, Lauren teaches a multitude of workshops and has contributed to hundreds of career-related features on WGN Morning News, ABC News, WLS and WGN radio, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and the Washington Post.

This will be a very special event! For the first time ever, we are breaking normal routine of this meeting! We will still have the normal 12:10pm to 12:50pm format, but at 1pm, Lauren will CONTINUE for another HOUR!!

We have reviewed "professional" resumes from several dozen writers, Lauren consistently presents great resumes, and we always hear great comments about her work from those who work with her. If you need help with your resume, Lauren is one of the best around, and she'll be presenting for our normal meeting time PLUS an extra hour! You don't want to miss this one. Please RSVP early to ensure you get a seat. It's free, but there are a limited number of chairs in the room.

*For SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com Members who cannot attend, we will record this seminar and include it the JDNG Job Club section under the Resources tab.
Please RSVP at http://www.DriveStaff.com/JDNG
Date: January 18, 2018
Time: 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Website: http://www.drivestaff.com/jdng
Location: 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Paul Cameron, 630-941-3748 ext. 114, paul@drivestaff.com
EMail: paul@drivestaff.com
Date/Time Details: Every 3rd Thursday from 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Jan 20    NAMI Basics Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

Class meets weekly on Saturdays for 6 weeks.

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. NAMI Basics is offered in a group setting so you can connect with other people face-to-face.

You'll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, at school and when they're getting medical care. Last year, 99% of participants told us they would recommend the program to other parents.

The course is taught by a trained team with lived experience—they know what you're going through because they've been there. The 6-session program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.

What You’ll Gain
At NAMI Basics, you'll find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.

NAMI Basics covers:

Managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively
How to take care of yourself and handle stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
Advocating for your child's rights at school and in health care settings
Sample Record Keeping System
Learning about current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
Gaining an overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
Understanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family
Date: January 20, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/basics-1132018-to-2172018-saturdays-10am-to-1230pm-in-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: 1/13/17-2/17/18, 10-12:30pm
Meets weekly on Saturdays.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jan 23    Women In Business Committee Meeting
Women who are members of this committee place great value on the relationships they develop with other businesswomen. Because of those relationships they accomplish great things together and grow their business while also developing professionally. 

There are opportunities to:
Expand your network to include more Chamber members, especially women, and connect with Women In Business groups in neighboring chambers.
Develop relationships with other businesses as you learn more about them
Make connections and promote partnerships between Chamber members
Contribute to the development of programs and events which focus on the particular needs and interests of women in business. 

Women in Business meet at 8:30 am on the 4th Tuesday of each month 
Date: January 23, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Contact: Vickie Austin
EMail: president@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Tuesday of the Month
Fees/Admission: No Fee
Jan 25    Breakfast at Belmont: Communicating Bad News

Breakfast at Belmont: Communicating Bad News

A CEU Event
Thursday • January 25, 2018
8:00 - 10:00 AM

Breakfast • 8:00 - 8:30
Presentation • 8:30 - 9:30
Tours • 9:30 - 10:00


Speaker: Carrie Shearer
Manager, Marketing and Community Outreach, NM Home Health and Hospice
Ms. Shearer has over 25 years of experience in healthcare with a focus on home health, palliative care, hospice care, chronic illness and disability.
It is never easy to give bad news, but there are ways to make it more acceptable. In this session, we'll discuss a six-step method for effectively communicating bad news that truly supports patients and families.
Breakfast will be served.
At the completion of this program, social workers and RNs will receive 1 CEU.

Nursing credits will be provided by the Northwestern Medicine Provider Unit, an accredited provider with distinction of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Social Work credits will be provided by NM Home Health and Hospice, a registered social worker continuing education sponsor by the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Education, Division of Professional Regulation.
RSVP to Julie Wilson at 630-510-2521 or jwilson@belmontvillage.com
Date: January 25, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Belmont Village Senior Living
545 Belmont Lane • Carol Stream, IL 60188
EMail: jwilson@belmontvillage.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday • January 25, 2018
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Jan 25    Join us for a lunch & learn: Exploring opioid use disorders in older adults
With the rise of the opioid epidemic, it's important to recognize the risks related to older adults. Join us at Travanse Living at Wheaton as we learn about opioid abuse and it's risks, how to screen and assess for substance abuse disorders and secure affordable treatment resources to help seniors live their best lives. Presented by Kate Mahoney, MSW, Executive Director of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Date: January 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://travanseliving.com
Location: Travanse Living at Wheaton 
219 E. Parkway Drive
Wheaton
(behind Walgreens at Parkway and Main Street) 
Contact: Kathy Fezzuoglio 630-752-0644
EMail: kfezzuoglio@travanseliving.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, January 25, 2018 
12-1pm  
Fees/Admission: Complimentary; kindly RSVP 630-752-0644
Jan 25    Financial Advisor Opportunity Dinner
Financial Advisors at Edward Jones have the opportunity to take charge of their career while receiving the backing of a nationally recognized financial-services leader.  At Edward Jones, our business model revolves around serving our long-term serious investors.  As a Financial Advisor, you receive the necessary support to help you succeed in providing personalized strategic insight for your clients. 
 
We invite you to attend our upcoming FA Opportunity Dinner where local Financial Advisors will share insight on the opportunity and the organization. At the event you will be able to:
 
  • Connect with local Edward Jones Financial Advisors and learn more about the opportunity
  • See the one Financial Advisor, one Branch Office Administrator business model that has been successful for more than 90 years
  • Connect with local Edward Jones Financial Advisors and hear how the opportunity has helped them both professionally and personally
Date: January 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Maggiano's
1901 Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL  60173
Contact: To register e-mail Circe Krout at circe.krout@edwardjones.com
EMail: circe.krout@edwardjones.com
Date/Time Details: January 25, 2018
6pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: Register by 1-22
Space is Limited
Jan 27    Bauer Dentistry & Orthodontics Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate Bauer Dentistry and Orthodontics Grand Opening at our new location on 623 S. Naperville Road. 

Autographs and pictures with Charles "Peanut" Tillman (for $20).  We are partnering with his Cornerstone charity, which aids chronically ill children, as well as R33M, the Ross K. MacNeill Foundation, to end pediatric brain cancer. 

All proceeds from the autographs, silent auctions and raffle baskets will be split between the two foundations.

 
Date: January 27, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.bauersmiles.com
Location: 623 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton
(on the corner of Roosevelt & Naperville Roads)
 
Date/Time Details: Saturday, January 20
9:30 am to 1 pm
Jan 27    NAMI Basics Class
Class is held at NAMI DuPage in the Community Center in Wheaton.

Class meets weekly on Saturdays for 6 weeks.

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed. NAMI Basics is offered in a group setting so you can connect with other people face-to-face.

You'll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, at school and when they're getting medical care. Last year, 99% of participants told us they would recommend the program to other parents.

The course is taught by a trained team with lived experience—they know what you're going through because they've been there. The 6-session program provides critical strategies for taking care of your child and learning the ropes of recovery.

What You’ll Gain
At NAMI Basics, you'll find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You also can help others with your own experience.

NAMI Basics covers:

Managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively
How to take care of yourself and handle stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to support your child with compassion
Advocating for your child's rights at school and in health care settings
Sample Record Keeping System
Learning about current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
Gaining an overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems and supporting resources to help you navigate these systems
Understanding the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on your entire family
Date: January 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/basics-1132018-to-2172018-saturdays-10am-to-1230pm-in-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: 1/13/17-2/17/18, 10-12:30pm
Meets weekly on Saturdays.
Fees/Admission: Free