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The Service League Of Crystal Lake's 36th Annual Housewalk (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Save the date! Planning is underway for our next Walk, where you will tour four fabulous private homes.
There are two options: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Service League would like to thank all those who visited our 2009 Housewalk event. We raised in excess of $22,000, all of which goes back into the Crystal Lake community in the form of outreach to the needy.http://mchenrycountyliving.com/administrator/index.php
Contact Info : 815-261-4590
Email : webmaster@slcrystallake.org
Url: http://www.slcrystallake.org/housewalk.html
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Don Guzan Photography Photo Exhibit At Inspired Art Studio (5:00 PM)
Chicago native, Don 'Dplantmann' Guzan will have his first solo photography exhibit at the Inspired Art Studio during the month of September. Guzan is an award winning artist and published photographer. Guzan, a man of many talents is a Master Gardener, Animal Behaviorist, Patented Inventor, Landscape Designer, Landscape Industry Consultant and owner of Root Feeders Inc., a Landscape Design, Installation and Consultation Company located in Spring Grove. Guzan also hosts the Dplantmann Show on WKRS 1220 AM, Saturday mornings, dispensing horticultural and landscaping advice. Additionally, Guzan gives continuing education and professional educational presentations throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin, while teaching college level courses at The College of Lake County and McHenry County College, as an adjunct horticultural instructor. The exhibit will be open to the public two consecutive weekends, Fridays, September 3rd &10th from 5 PM to 9 PM &Saturdays, September 4th &11th from 1 PM to 6 PM. The Inspired Art Studio is located at 1316 Spring Beach Way, Cary. Additional studio hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM and by appointment.
Contact Info : 847-516-2384
Email : dplantmann@cs.com
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Wine Tasting/Fundraiser With Armanetti Wine Shop/The Barn (5:00 PM)
Join us for a fun event as we toast the Cary 26 Education Foundation for their hard work and dedication to the students of the Cary 26 school district. The Fox River Grove location of Armanetti Wine Shop will be offering wine tastes and a portion of proceeds from The Barn and Armanetti’s sales during the event will be donated to the Foundation. Give us a call if you are planning to attend or just stop by, everyone is welcome.
Contact Info : The Barn Nursery & Garden Center, 8109 S Rt 31 Cary, 847.658.3883
Url: http://www.BarnNurseryLandscape.com
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| Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
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Fall Family Fest In Cary (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon artist, Capture a Memory station, crafts, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. Located at Lions Park. Adults are free!
Sponsored by McHenry County Living.
Email : www.carypark.com
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HAHS Picnic And Fun Horse Show (All Day)
The HAHS Picnic and Fun Horse Show will provide a family-fun environment by hosting a fall picnic, accompanied with games, both pony and wagon rides, entertainment, and delicious food.
All proceeds of the HAHS Picnic and Fun Horse Show go toward feeding, medicating, and rehabilitating the once-neglected or abused HAHS horses. HAHS receives no federal or state support. The organization is dependent upon contributions from fund-raising activities, membership donations, grants and endowment gifts.
Contact Info : The HAHS’ Picnic and Fun Horse Show will be held at the Hooved Animal Humane Society. Gates open to the public at 10a.m. Admission is $7 for adults, free for ages 10 and under, and $5 for unlimited kids game access. For more information, please call (815) 337-5563.
Email : info@hahs.org
Url: http://www.hahs.org
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Armed Forces Tribute Car Show (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
The village of Oakwood Hills will host a classic car show Saturday.
Registration for cars, motorcycles and trucks is from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission is free.
The event, dubbed the Armed Forces Tribute Car Show, is a fundraiser for construction of a village tribute to past, present and future soldiers that will be located at Oakwood Hills Village Hall. Those showing cars in the event are asked to make a $15 donation, said John Theiss, Oakwood Hills village president.
The show will feature trophies in several categories, including kids' choice, police chief's choice (most likely to be pulled over), president's choice and participants' choice. A combat-flown U.S. flag will be raffled. Music and food will be provided by Tony V's.
The show will be at Oakwood Hills Park.
Url: http://www.oakwoodhills.org
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Archeological Awareness (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
12–4 p.m. Try your hand at throwing an atlatl and pretend you are on a prehistoric big-game hunt during McHenry County Conservation District’s Archeological Awareness event. Drop in anytime between 12 – 4 p.m., archaeologists will be on hand to describe how these prehistoric technologies are discovered and interpreted and to share a time-line of the prehistoric past. Examples of artifacts will be on display including some of those found at the Powers-Walker house. Flintknappers, stone grinders, cordage makers and other prehistoric skills will be demonstrated. Additionally, a mounted cavalryman will explain the archaeology of Little Big Horn. Powers-Walker House in Glacial Park, 6201 Harts Rd. in Ringwood.
Contact Info : 815-479-5779
Url: http://www.mccdistrict.org
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Don Guzan Photography Photo Exhibit At Inspired Art Studio (5:00 PM)
Chicago native, Don 'Dplantmann' Guzan will have his first solo photography exhibit at the Inspired Art Studio during the month of September. Guzan is an award winning artist and published photographer. Guzan, a man of many talents is a Master Gardener, Animal Behaviorist, Patented Inventor, Landscape Designer, Landscape Industry Consultant and owner of Root Feeders Inc., a Landscape Design, Installation and Consultation Company located in Spring Grove. Guzan also hosts the Dplantmann Show on WKRS 1220 AM, Saturday mornings, dispensing horticultural and landscaping advice. Additionally, Guzan gives continuing education and professional educational presentations throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin, while teaching college level courses at The College of Lake County and McHenry County College, as an adjunct horticultural instructor. The exhibit will be open to the public two consecutive weekends, Fridays, September 3rd &10th from 5 PM to 9 PM &Saturdays, September 4th &11th from 1 PM to 6 PM. The Inspired Art Studio is located at 1316 Spring Beach Way, Cary. Additional studio hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM and by appointment.
Contact Info : 847-516-2384
Email : dplantmann@cs.com
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| Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
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Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
This is a fun event with vendors, kids corner, and raffle prizes! The event takes place at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills (5200 Miller Rd). Registration @ 8:30, walk kicks off @ 10 am (1.5 miles). Memory Walk is a national fundraiser for programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s, their families and caregivers. The route is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and dogs on leashes are welcome!
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. All donations are eligible for tax deduction. Thank you for your support!
Contact Info : (847) 462-0303
Url: http://memorywalk.kintera.org/mchenry2010/370
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| Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
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| Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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Lucy's Cafe, A Night Of Comedy (Raue Center) (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Lucy’s Café has become a well-anticipated, monthly event. Set on stage, this intimate nightclub setting has been known to cause uncontrollable laughter—even to the point of tears!
When reserving your tickets, pre-order bottles of house red or white wine, buckets of beer or soda and Lucy’s Antipasto Plates. Pre-ordering reserves you the best table available at the time of your order.
Tickets are ONLY $20 in advance, $25 day-of.
Email : http://www.rauecenter.org
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| Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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3rd Annual Bike-a-Thon Benefits PADS (All Day)
This annual bike-a-thon will be on the trails of Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry, Pike Marsh Site. The bike-a-thon is designed for riders of all levels – from pleasure riders to enthusiasts. After the ride, stay awhile at the park to enjoy music, silent auction, raffles, lunch and activities for the kids. A barbecue lunch and T-shirts will be provided to those raising $150 or more in pledges. As a program of Pioneer Center for Human Services, PADS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide emergency, transitional and preventative measures for the homeless of McHenry County.
Email : 815-759-7144
Url: http://www.pedalforpads.com
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Vintage Illinois Wine Festival (All Day)
Enjoy a day trip to the Vintage Illinois Wine Festival aboard Van Galder Bus/Coach USA at Matthiesen State Park in Utica,IL (just one-mile south of Starved Rock.) Date: Sat., Sept. 18 Pick up Time: 10:30A Pick Up Locations: Crystal Lake Holiday Inn The Tilted Kilt in Elgin, just off of Randall Rd, north of I-90. Cost: $50/person Includes coach transportation to/from the festival, five tasting tickets, plus a commemorative wine glass. Seating is limited. Call 1-800-747-0994 ext. 110 to reserve your seat. Contact your local representative if you are interested in booking your own coach.
Contact Info : 800-747-0994 ext. 110
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| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
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Country Meadows Show In McHenry (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is expanding its 18th annual Country Meadows show. It will include crafts, farmers market, antique road show – McHenry-style, as well as a small vendor fair. And new to this year is wine tasting. Also new is the location of Veteran's Memorial Park and no gate admission.
Contact Info : 815-385-4300
Email : jane@mchenrychamber.com
Url: http://www.mchenrychamber.com
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Woodstock Harvest Fest And Fair In The Square (All Day)
Fun for the whole family will be found on the historic Woodstock Square on Sunday, September 19, from 10AM to 5PM (rain or shine!), when the 15th Annual Harvest Fest and Fair On the Square take place. The Fair In the Square Craft Show will include the farmers' market, old-time crafts, pumpkin carving, free wagon rides, a blacksmith, children's activities, antique tractors, and much more. Harvest Fest wiil also feature many musical events and activities, including an acoustic jam tent, an open stage area, and contests for fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mandolin players: cash prizes will be awarded to the top four performers of each instrument.
Contact Info : Admission to Harvest Fest and Fair In The Square is free. For more information, contact Keith Johnson at (815) 338-5164. Harvest Fest is coordinated by Off Square Music, a Woodstock not for profit folk music organization.
Email : offsquare@gmail.com.
Url: http://www.offsquaremusic.org
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Helping Paws 11th Annual Paws In The Park Walk-a-Thon & Pet Fest Fun Raiser (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Veterans Acres, one block north of Terra Cotta (Rte 176) on Walk-Up Ave in Crystal Lake
Individual Walker Registration Fee: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the Walk.
Pack Walker Registration Fee: $45.00 per walker & includes doggy bandana, doggy goody bag & event t-shirt for every member of the pack.
Compete for “Top Pack Award” against other families, school groups, companies, etc. to see who can bring in the most pledges for the needy shelter animals!
10:00 AM Registration Begins
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Kids Crafts & Face Painting
11 AM - Canine Freestyle Dancing
11:45 AM – Contests for Best Howl, Trick, Bark, Look Alike, Singing
12:30 PM – Flyball Demonstration
1:00 PM Fashion Show with dogs
1:30 PM - Pet Blessing
Fun for the Whole Family includes DJ, Juggler, Raffles & Prizes, Caricature Artist, Pet Photographer, Vendor Booths, and food by Tasty Dogs and Culvers Frozen Custard.
Helping Paws Animal Shelter, established in 1969, is the oldest no-kill facility in McHenry County. While cats and dogs wait for their homes, Helping Paws volunteers give them lots of love and the best of care. Helping Paws receives no local, state or federal funding and is entirely dependent on contributions. By joining our annual “Paws in the Park” Walk-a-thon & Pet Fest and also collecting pledges for the event, you will help provide the funds necessary to continue our vital mission of animal welfare.
Contact Info : 815 354 3842
Url: http://www.helpingpaws.net
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26th ANNUAL NORGE SUMMER SKI JUMP (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Norge Ski Club will be holding its Annual Summer K70 Ski Jump Tournament on September 19th, 2010. Gates open at 11:00 am Sunday and the Tournament begins at 12:00 pm. General Admission at the Gate on Sunday is 15.00. Discounted Presale Admission Buttons will be sold at local retail outlets and are available for 10.00 each. Admission is FREE on Saturday, September 18th for the Junior Tournament which will be held on the small hills (K5 – 40 meter hills), beginning at 11:00 am. Presale buttons will also be available that day for 10.00 on Norge grounds from 11:00 am through 3:00 pm. So bring your lawn chairs and prepare to sit back and enjoy this extreme sport along with great food and drink at the only ski jumping complex in Illinois, right here in Fox River Grove!
Contact Info : Facility and Contact Info: Norge Ski Club 100 Ski Hill Road Fox River Grove IL 60021 (847)639-9718
Url: http://www.norgeskiclub.com/
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| Monday, September 20, 2010 |
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Cooking With Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Hanie In McHenry (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Football season is just around the corner, and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie is gearing up for the 2010 season as he steps into the kitchen to make his culinary creation Confetti Spaghetti Squash. Hanie is sure to bring some heat into the kitchen as he does on the field while he creates a signature dish for the crowd on Monday, September 20, 2010, at the McHenry Meijer store, located at 2253 N. Richmond Rd. Accompanying Hanie will be Meijer Healthy Living Advisor Kristen Johnson. Caleb Hanie will cook up a storm from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and sign autographs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The first 200 people to arrive starting at 3 p.m. at the McHenry store will receive a wristband that ensures an autograph from Caleb Hanie. Caleb Hanie previously played college football for Colorado State and was signed by the Chicago Bears in 2008. In his only preseason game against the Chargers, Hanie completed 10 of 17 passes for 148 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Contact Info : 847-675-2580
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| Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |
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“Fall Festival Of Golf” Women’s Golf Outing (All Day)
Fun and laughs are guaranteed at the NISRA Foundation’s 10th Annual Women’s Golf Outing at Randall Oaks Golf Course in West Dundee is the destination for a round of nine holes of golf for women players of all ability levels.
Special contests in keeping with this year’s Fall Festival theme, prizes, raffles, gifts and a delicious lunch are part of this non-competitive event which benefits local children and adults with disabilities in Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) community recreation programs. Players can also bid on a male caddy that will provide treats for the foursome and assistance on the golf course. New this year is the chance to win cash on the golf ball drop from a helicopter.
Sponsors are Centegra Health System, Home State Bank, and Wealth Preservers, LLC.
Contact Info : Jillian at 815-459-0737, ext. 231
Email : jgiese@nisra.org
Url: http://www.nisra.org
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| Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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Inspired Living Classes (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Inspired Living
A Healthy Weigh of Life
Creating Balance and Wellness in Your Life Happens
One Healthy Choice at a Time!
Taught by Registered Dietitian, Heidi Kramer - Inspired Living is much more than a weight control program! It’s a series of group classes designed to help you achieve your wellness goals and realize your personal best!
Discover the power of REAL FOOD and its positive effects for living a healthy vibrant life!
6-Week Program Includes:
- Meal Plans & Calorie Levels to Support Your Goals
- Weekly Inspirational & Active Gatherings
- Pre and Post Program Measurements
- Weekly Weigh-Ins
- Stay Connected Fun & Informative E-mails
- Mindful Eating
- Recipes
- Fresh & Simple “Real Food” Taste-testing
And Much More!!
Inspired Living provides the roadmap and the tools for making decisions, everyday, that will support you in living
a more energetic life!
Date: Thursday’s September 23, 30 and October 7, 21 (no class Oct.14), 28 &
November 4
Time: 7-8:30pm
Date: Friday’s September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 11-12:30pm
Place: Cary Physical Therapy (2615 Three Oaks Rd. – Cary, IL)
Fee: $150
Contact Info : For program registration call or email: 847-516-9038
Email : heidi@lifeinspiredspeaking.com
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| Friday, September 24, 2010 |
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Inspired Living Classes (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Inspired Living
A Healthy Weigh of Life
Creating Balance and Wellness in Your Life Happens
One Healthy Choice at a Time!
Taught by Registered Dietitian, Heidi Kramer - Inspired Living is much more than a weight control program! It’s a series of group classes designed to help you achieve your wellness goals and realize your personal best!
Discover the power of REAL FOOD and its positive effects for living a healthy vibrant life!
6-Week Program Includes:
- Meal Plans & Calorie Levels to Support Your Goals
- Weekly Inspirational & Active Gatherings
- Pre and Post Program Measurements
- Weekly Weigh-Ins
- Stay Connected Fun & Informative E-mails
- Mindful Eating
- Recipes
- Fresh & Simple “Real Food” Taste-testing
And Much More!!
Inspired Living provides the roadmap and the tools for making decisions, everyday, that will support you in living
a more energetic life!
Date: Thursday’s September 23, 30 and October 7, 21 (no class Oct.14), 28 &
November 4
Time: 7-8:30pm
Date: Friday’s September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 11-12:30pm
Place: Cary Physical Therapy (2615 Three Oaks Rd. – Cary, IL)
Fee: $150
Contact Info : For program registration call or email: 847-516-9038
Email : heidi@lifeinspiredspeaking.com
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Stargazers Ball: A Celebration Of Raue Center's 10th Anniversary (6:30 PM)
Dance the night away to the sounds of the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra and a brief auction of select items will be included in the evening’s celebration. This black and white gala is an annual fundraiser for Raue Center.
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WIN BIG! Raue Center is giving you the opportunity to win $5,000! Just purchase a raffle ticket before 12 pm on September 24 and you will be entered to win. Each raffle ticket is $50.
On the evening of September 24, we will draw the winning raffle ticket at our annual black-tie gala, Stargazers Ball, and the winner will receive $5,000! (Winner need not be present to win).
Support our cause and the possibility of winning $5,000!
Url: http://www.rauecenter.org
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| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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Jonny Appleseed Festival (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
This annual day fest includes music, pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin train, pumpkin bowling, clowns, face painting, storytelling, temporary tattoos, wagon rides, farmers market and so much more!
Contact Info : For more, call 815-479-0835.
Url: http://www.downtowncl.org
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Art Of The Land Benefit Art Show (6:30 PM)
The Art of the Land Benefit Art Show will feature work inspired by the land and people who work the land from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Starline Building (306 Front St. in Harvard). The benefit will include original works by more than 25 local artists and artisans – all for sale, with 30 percent of the sale price going to support The Land Conservancy’s land preservation work in McHenry County. In addition to the art show, more than 70 entries for the Second Annual Art of the Land Photography Contest will be displayed. Behr Metal Recycling in Woodstock is sponsoring the contest for the second year, providing cash awards: $100 (1st); $50 (2nd); $25 (3rd).
Contact Info : 815-337-9502
Url: http://www.conservemc.org
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| Monday, September 27, 2010 |
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Tee To Tea Women’s Golf Outing (All Day)
Join the Adult & Child Rehab Center's women's golf outing. This year, the event will be held at McHenry Country Club (820 N. John St. in McHenry). The day will include a light breakfast and refreshments; nine holes of golf; wine and food samples on course; silent auction; and a high tea. Bid on a caddie for foursomes during the caddie auction. Since 1949, the rehab center has provided programs and services – such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as home health care – to aid its clients in achieving their maximum potential.
Contact Info : 815-338-1707
Url: http://www.adultchildrehabcenter.org.
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| Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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Inspired Living Classes (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Inspired Living
A Healthy Weigh of Life
Creating Balance and Wellness in Your Life Happens
One Healthy Choice at a Time!
Taught by Registered Dietitian, Heidi Kramer - Inspired Living is much more than a weight control program! It’s a series of group classes designed to help you achieve your wellness goals and realize your personal best!
Discover the power of REAL FOOD and its positive effects for living a healthy vibrant life!
6-Week Program Includes:
- Meal Plans & Calorie Levels to Support Your Goals
- Weekly Inspirational & Active Gatherings
- Pre and Post Program Measurements
- Weekly Weigh-Ins
- Stay Connected Fun & Informative E-mails
- Mindful Eating
- Recipes
- Fresh & Simple “Real Food” Taste-testing
And Much More!!
Inspired Living provides the roadmap and the tools for making decisions, everyday, that will support you in living
a more energetic life!
Date: Thursday’s September 23, 30 and October 7, 21 (no class Oct.14), 28 &
November 4
Time: 7-8:30pm
Date: Friday’s September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 11-12:30pm
Place: Cary Physical Therapy (2615 Three Oaks Rd. – Cary, IL)
Fee: $150
Contact Info : For program registration call or email: 847-516-9038
Email : heidi@lifeinspiredspeaking.com
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