BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lightways - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lightways X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lightways.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lightways REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20250513T190724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164937Z UID:10000390-1748971800-1748977200@lightways.org SUMMARY:M&Ms: The Myths And Misconceptions About Dying DESCRIPTION:Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and special guest speaker\, Dr. Martha Twaddle\, to explore the myths and misconceptions about dying and how it will impact fostering open conversations\, understanding the process of dying\, and supporting individuals and families facing end-of-life care.\n1.0 CEU AVAILABLE\nCEUs available for RNs\, LPNs\, Social Workers\, Professional Counselors\, Nursing Home Administrators and Embalmers/Funeral Directors.\n \n5:30pm Doors open with light refreshments\n6:00pm Presentation \nObjectives: \n\nMyths about hospice\nDifferentiating signs and symptoms of discomfort\nBenefits and burdens of treatments\nExpectations surrounding death\nMyths about opioids\nOpioid treatment vs. addiction\n\nTools for healthcare workers to address incorrect claims Hospice \nDr. Martha Twaddle\nDr. Martha Twaddle combines nearly 40years of experience in the care of seriously ill people and their families in a variety of areas of service. She currently serves as the Waud Family Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine. Her academic work includes developing curriculum\, guide lines and models of care for healthcare professionals to provide care for the seriously ill in all settings. \nEvent Registration\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Position(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://lightways.org/event/mms-the-myths-and-misconceptions-about-dying/ LOCATION:Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods\, 21850 N. Riverwoods\, Riverwoods\, Illinois\, 60015 CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dr.-Twaddle-North-Event-Event-Page-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness Care":MAILTO:info@lightways.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20241218T174848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T155225Z UID:10000006-1747909800-1747913400@lightways.org SUMMARY:We Honor Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Families are encouraged to come together to remember deceased Veterans in a special ceremony which includes readings\, music and remembering the deceased by name. Lunch is included. No charge for this program. Invites will be sent. \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Registrants First Name*Registrants Last Name*Address*City*State*Zip Code*Phone Number*Email*\n \n Number of those attending:*Veteran’s First NameVeteran’s Last NamePhoenetic Spelling of Veteran’s Full Name:*As each name is read\, a bell will be rung.Would you like to ring the bell for your loved one and read their name?*\n \n \n Yes\, I would like to ring the bell and say my loved one’s name\n \n \n \n No\, I would like to have a staff member ring the bell and say my loved one’s name\n CAPTCHA URL:https://lightways.org/event/we-honor-veterans-memorial-day-ceremony/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Memorial-Day-Ceremony-2025-Website-Event-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20241218T174450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T144504Z UID:10000005-1747222200-1747231200@lightways.org SUMMARY:Lightways Hospice Guild Annual Card Party DESCRIPTION:Join the Hospice Guild for an afternoon of cards\, bunco or mah-jongg. Games are NOT provided. A boxed lunch is included and you can take a chance on raffle baskets. \nTickets must be purchased in advance from a Guild member. \nTables of 4 can be reserved in advance. URL:https://lightways.org/event/lightways-hospice-guild-annual-card-party/ LOCATION:Cantigny Post 367 VFW\, 826 Horseshoe Dr.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60435\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events,Lightways Hospice Guild END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20241217T095154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135323Z UID:10000001-1741883400-1741883400@lightways.org SUMMARY:Lucky & Charmed Dinner to Go DESCRIPTION:Support our Lightways Hospice Guild at a special Curbside Meal Pick Up in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!\nLucky and Charmed Dinner To Go includes: \n\ncorned beef\ncolcannon potatoes\ncabbage augratin\ncarrots\ndinner roll and a sweet treat\n\n$22 each. \nAll proceeds benefit the Lightways Hospice Guild. \nRegistration is now closed. Thank you URL:https://lightways.org/event/lucky-charmed-dinner-to-go/ LOCATION:Bella Cucina Catering\, 800 W. Jefferson\, Joliet\, IL\, 60435\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Hospice Guild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lightways-hospice-guild-st-patricks-day-dinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness Care":MAILTO:info@lightways.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20250206T012419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T232229Z UID:10000012-1740596400-1740600000@lightways.org SUMMARY:Turning the Pages on Care: A Serious Illness & Caregiver Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author Kelly Corrigan\, along with Lightways’ own Patrice Martin and Laura Supanavongs\, on February 26th for an insightful discussion on caregiving\, life transitions\, and community support. Be sure to register today for this special event featuring powerful storytelling and a live Q&A. \nKelly’s work has touched millions through her books\, television appearances including The Today Show\, viral videos like “Transcending\,” and her incredibly popular podcast\, Kelly Corrigan Wonders with over 20 million downloads! Her warmth\, humor\, and honesty resonate with audiences everywhere\, making this an event you won’t want to miss. \nTo learn more about Kelly Corrigan\, please watch a video from Ted.com Or listen Thanks For Being Here Kelly’s – Kelly Corrigan Wonders – Apple Podcasts \nJoining Kelly Corrigan for this important discussion on hospice and caregiving are Patrice Martin\, Director of Grief Support\, and Laura Supanavongs\, Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Practice\, both of Lightways Hospice\, each bringing extensive experience in supporting individuals and families through challenging life transitions. \nPatrice Martin\, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, is the Director of Grief Support at Lightways. With a background in foster care and hospice social work\, Patrice brings extensive experience in individualized care and team-based support for those experiencing loss. Inspired by her family’s experience with grief during the Vietnam War\, she is passionate about providing free grief support services to the community. \nLaura Supanavongs is the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Practice at Lightways Hospice. With a background in nursing\, including medical-surgical\, ICU\, home health\, and nine years in hospice\, Laura is passionate about holistic patient care. She returned to Lightways in 2024 after a brief period at an assisted living facility and is currently completing her master’s in nursing at the University of St. Francis. \nZoom Link will be provided after registration \n\n \n \n Virtual Event featuring Kelly Corrigan\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n How did you hear about this event?(Required)EmailSocial Media ( Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn)Lightways WebsiteOther (Please specify)OtherCAPTCHA URL:https://lightways.org/event/virtual-event-featuring-author-and-podcaster-kelly-corrigan/ CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kelly-Corrigan-Virtual-Event-2025.jpg LOCATION:https://lightways.org/event/virtual-event-featuring-author-and-podcaster-kelly-corrigan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150811 CREATED:20250205T212619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214752Z UID:10000011-1740564000-1740567600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour for Veterans DESCRIPTION:Free Coffee\, snacks\, and fellowship with local veterans. Share stories\, memories and community veteran needs. \nRegistration by February 24th is required to attend. \n\n \n \n Coffee Hour for Veterans Registration\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email\n \n Branch(Required)Number Attending(Required)CAPTCHA URL:https://lightways.org/event/coffee-hour-for-veterans/ LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hill\, 925 E. 9th Street\, Lockport\, Illinois\, 60441 CATEGORIES:Lightways Events,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Coffee-Hour-For-Veterans2025.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR