Mind and Body
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NEW! “Blue Zone Your Kitchen and Nutrition” by Joan Davis
You’ve heard about the Blue Zones. Now, it’s time to take the next step. A combination cooking lesson, recipe review, kitchen strategy, and taste sampling (if allowed), this program inspires participants to take achievable steps towards healthier eating and vibrant longevity. The focus is on practical steps to Blue Zone your nutrition with samples of Blue Zone foods while discovering the 95% Rule and the Okinawan “hashi hari bu” tradition. Includes handouts, Q&A. (Adults; 60 min; $175 Negotiable)
References
Darby Lanpher, Harper College, dlanpher@harpercollege.edu, (847) 925-6363; Christopher Corrigan, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ccorrigan@stdl.org, (847) 923-3394
Website
www.plantbasedjoan.com
Contact
joanlarryd@gmail.com, (847) 802-4090
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NEW! “Grievers Toolkit” by Dr. Kimberly Rich
Grief expert Kimberly Rich explores the many forms of grief, emphasizing both emotional and physical aspects. Participants will learn how grief unfolds, common misconceptions, and supportive approaches that foster healing. Through reflection and discussion, attendees gain tools to navigate loss with compassion for themselves and others. Includes handouts, Q&A. (Adults; 90 min; $150)
References
Marcia Dingman, Fox Valley Hands of Hope, (630) 561-8023, marcia.dingman4@gmail.com; Alex Jedlicka, St. Charles School District 303, (630) 391-1860, alexandra.jedlicka@d303.org
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Contact
tomorrowmourningllc@gmail.com, (630) 723-8053
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“Hooked by Big Food Giants and How We Can Free Ourselves” by Joan Davis
Big Food has hooked us into increasing reliance on convenient, ultra-processed foods, even as we learn more about the health risks associated with these pseudo-foods. In an entertaining role play, both a chemist and a marketer from a mock Big Food company reveal their secrets. Learn how our American diet is now 70 percent highly processed foods – and the specific steps we can take to avoid becoming hooked and to feel confident making healthier choices. Includes handouts, Q&A. (Adults; 60 min; $175 negotiable)
References
Darby Lanpher, Harper College, dlanpher@harpercollege.edu, (847) 925-6363; Christopher Corrigan, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ccorrigan@stdl.org, (847) 923-3394
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Contact
joanlarryd@gmail.com, (847) 802-4090
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“Social Connections – How They Can Improve (or Trash) Your Health and Our Communities” by Joan Davis
Is social isolation as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Really? Despite social media, true social connection has plummeted in recent years – and Americans, as individuals and communities, are paying a steep physical and emotional price as loneliness and social isolation climb. Learn how to evaluate and expand your social network. Discover practical strategies and research-based resources to increase meaningful social encounters in your daily life despite an increasingly disconnected world. Includes handouts, Q&A. (Adults; 60 min; $175 negotiable)
References
Darby Lanpher, Harper College, dlanpher@harpercollege.edu, (847) 925-6363; Christopher Corrigan, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ccorrigan@stdl.org, (847) 923-3394
Website
Contact
joanlarryd@gmail.com, (847) 802-4090
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“I Can’t Be a Runner … Or Can I?” by Danny Smith
Go from the couch to the 5k finish line. Running Insight senior writer Danny Smith shows you how. Informative and inspirational, Smith presents a detailed and proven 10-week program blending walking and running. Leave with a precise plan and the necessary knowledge to take charge of your health. Partner with the local park district or race organizer for added reach and impact. Includes handout, Q&A. (Teens and Adults; 60 min; $200)
References
Cindy Kline, Indian Prairie Public Library, (630) 887-8760 x230, cindyk@ippl.info; Jeannine Kacmar, Palos Heights Public Library, j9kacmar@gmail.com
Contact
turnleftcreative@gmail.com, (708) 717-6126