Love Your Stateline Clean-Up Day
On July 20th, YMCA and Stateline Church will team up for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Day, helping clean up Rockton Avenue and nearby neighborhoods by picking up litter and beautifying the area. This project welcomes 50 volunteers ages 12 and up. Ages 12-15 years must be accompanied by an adult. The event runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Click the link under website to register today!
Financial Literacy with Midland – Making Budgets Work
We are excited to partner with Midland States Bank to offer a financial literacy series of classes at the Y! Financial literacy equips people with the knowledge to make informed decisions, leading to greater monetary stability, less stress, and a higher quality of life. It empowers people to take control of their finances and navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise. It is a crucial element in achieving financial health.
The first session is about making budgets work and is about identifying personal obstacles to budgeting and creating and applying a structure to track and analyze spending. You will also list […]
AOA Open Studio: Paint & Create
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon sponsored by 317 Art Collaborative! This self-guided painting session will allow you to explore your artistic side while you recreate a seasonal painting of your choice. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to have fun, this event is designed for all skill levels. You’ll receive a canvas, paints, brushes, and instructions, with the freedom to create your masterpiece at your own pace.
Cost: $20 per person
To register, click the website link below!
AOA Craft Day: Dot Painted Slate Coasters
Join Jan this month for a fun and festive crafting session! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for everyone. Jan will guide you step-by-step to create your very own painted slate coasters.
Cost: $8 per person
To register, click the website link down below!
AOA Red, White, & Blue BBQ Potluck
Join us for our Active Older Adults annual summer cookout! We encourage everyone to wear their best red, white, and blue attire. This is a potluck so we ask everyone to bring a dish to pass. The cost will help cover the main course of burgers & hot dogs! The event will take place outside weather permitting.
Cost: $6 per person
To register, click the website link down below!
Spirit, Mind, & Body Book Club – The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health
In The Mindful Body, renowned psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer challenges the long-held belief that the mind and body are separate. Drawing on decades of research, she reveals how our thoughts, expectations, and awareness can directly influence physical health, aging, and recovery. Through powerful studies and real-life examples, Langer invites readers to reclaim agency over their well-being with the simple yet radical practice of mindfulness.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and older. Participants are asked to bring their own copy (owned or library copy) to the discussion and to have read the book prior to the event.
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