BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lightways - ECPv6.18.1//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:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000 DTSTAMP:20250515T214937Z CREATED:20250514T000724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T214937Z UID:10000390-1748953800-1748959200@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 InstagramThis 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 Submit \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=America/New_York:20250514T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000 DTSTAMP:20250121T194504Z CREATED:20241218T224450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T194504Z UID:10000005-1747204200-1747213200@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=America/New_York:20250313T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T113000 DTSTAMP:20250304T185323Z CREATED:20241217T145154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185323Z UID:10000001-1741865400-1741865400@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=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 DTSTAMP:20250208T042229Z CREATED:20250206T062419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T042229Z UID:10000012-1740578400-1740582000@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 URL:https://lightways.org/event/virtual-event-featuring-author-and-podcaster-kelly-corrigan/ LOCATION: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T060000 DTSTAMP:20250213T024752Z CREATED:20250206T022619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T024752Z UID:10000011-1740546000-1740549600@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 InstagramThis 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\n Submit 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