BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lightways - ECPv6.18.0//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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231123Z CREATED:20250620T202627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231123Z UID:10000418-1786438800-1786449600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Building Bridges of Support DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to support the grievers in your community through this interactive training provided by Lightways Grief Counselors.\nThis is a two-part hybrid series:\nAugust 11th & August 18th from 9am-12pm\, 8:30am Check In/Light Breakfast\nBuilding Bridges of Support: Training for Community Grief Responders\nWe can all get better at grief\, and learning what is most helpful to grievers after the death of a loved one will increase your confidence in what to do or say to support them. This training is designed for community members and leaders (i.e. healthcare providers\, religious organizations\, community service providers\, senior living community staff\, funeral home directors\, etc.) who are interested in supporting their grievers in their community. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and can earn up to 6 CEUs. \nTraining Topics\n\nCommon Misconceptions about Grief\nCoping Tips for Grief\nWhat is Helpful Vs Not Helpful to Griever\nHow to Start a Support Group in your Community\nThe Importance of Rituals to Honor Those We’ve Lost\nHelpful Grief Support Resources\n\nFor more information contact us at 815.460.3282 \nFree event\, register below.\n*Although we do recommend attending in person\, there is an option to participate in the training virtually. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Participants Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency/Organization Name(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Please share what you are interested to learn to help you to support the grievers in your community(Required)August 11th - I plan to attend\n \n \n in person\n \n \n \n virtually\n August 18th - I plan to attend\n \n \n in person\n \n \n \n virtually\n CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/building-bridges-of-support/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Building-Bridges-of-Support-2026-Event-Website-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T231123Z CREATED:20250620T202627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231123Z UID:10000419-1787043600-1787054400@lightways.org SUMMARY:Building Bridges of Support DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to support the grievers in your community through this interactive training provided by Lightways Grief Counselors.\nThis is a two-part hybrid series:\nAugust 11th & August 18th from 9am-12pm\, 8:30am Check In/Light Breakfast\nBuilding Bridges of Support: Training for Community Grief Responders\nWe can all get better at grief\, and learning what is most helpful to grievers after the death of a loved one will increase your confidence in what to do or say to support them. This training is designed for community members and leaders (i.e. healthcare providers\, religious organizations\, community service providers\, senior living community staff\, funeral home directors\, etc.) who are interested in supporting their grievers in their community. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and can earn up to 6 CEUs. \nTraining Topics\n\nCommon Misconceptions about Grief\nCoping Tips for Grief\nWhat is Helpful Vs Not Helpful to Griever\nHow to Start a Support Group in your Community\nThe Importance of Rituals to Honor Those We’ve Lost\nHelpful Grief Support Resources\n\nFor more information contact us at 815.460.3282 \nFree event\, register below.\n*Although we do recommend attending in person\, there is an option to participate in the training virtually. \n\n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Participants Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency/Organization Name(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Please share what you are interested to learn to help you to support the grievers in your community(Required)August 11th - I plan to attend\n \n \n in person\n \n \n \n virtually\n August 18th - I plan to attend\n \n \n in person\n \n \n \n virtually\n CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/building-bridges-of-support/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Building-Bridges-of-Support-2026-Event-Website-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T210000 DTSTAMP:20260917T220225Z CREATED:20241218T175754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T220225Z UID:10000007-1790271000-1790283600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Wonderlight 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nBegins at 5:30pm Firefly Pavilion\, Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Rt. 53\, Lisle Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is hosting its fourth annual Wonderlight on Thursday\, September 24 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. This year’s theme\, “Caring Through the Senses\,” celebrates the extraordinary impact of Lightways’ Integrative Therapies Program. We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening of fellowship in the beautiful setting as we raise funds to provide massage therapy\, music therapy\, and aromatherapy for hospice patients and their families. These compassionate therapies offer comfort\, ease anxiety\, promote relaxation\, and create meaningful moments of connection\, enhancing quality of life when it matters most. The evening includes a gourmet plated dinner\, raffle baskets\, paddle raise and much more. \nTicket sales close September 17\, 2026. URL:https://lightways.org/event/wonderlight-2026/ LOCATION:Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Wonderlight-2026-Website-Graphic-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T125253Z CREATED:20260515T125106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T125253Z UID:10000414-1790877600-1790884800@lightways.org SUMMARY:Fall Grief Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:A workshop designed for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.\nCome join the Grief Counselors at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and other grievers to learn more about the grief journey. We will meet four evenings\, each evening dedicated to learning a particular aspect of the grief process. After grief education is provided\, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences in small groups with other grievers who have experienced a similar loss. \nParticipants can choose to participate either in person (at Dorothy Brown Resource Center at Joliet office)\, or online (zoom). \nWorkshop is free of charge and open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one – whether or not their loved one was in the hospice program. \n*Although workshop is designed for participants to complete each session consecutively\, there is no requirement to attend all four sessions. \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Age(Required)Race/Ethnicity (optional)Gender (optional)What type of loss have you experienced (please mark all that apply)(Required)\n \n \n Loss of my spouse or partner\n \n \n \n Loss of my mother\n \n \n \n Loss of my father\n \n \n \n Loss of my child\n \n \n \n Other loss\n If other\, Please specifyWas the loved one that died on Lightways hospice program? (this is not a requirement to participate)(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n I would like to participate:(Required)\n \n In person\n \n \n remotely\n \n \n Both in person and remote\n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/fall-grief-workshop-series/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Dorothy Brown Resource Center\, 320 Water Stone Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431 CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fall-grief-workshop-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T125253Z CREATED:20260515T125106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T125253Z UID:10000415-1791482400-1791489600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Fall Grief Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:A workshop designed for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.\nCome join the Grief Counselors at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and other grievers to learn more about the grief journey. We will meet four evenings\, each evening dedicated to learning a particular aspect of the grief process. After grief education is provided\, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences in small groups with other grievers who have experienced a similar loss. \nParticipants can choose to participate either in person (at Dorothy Brown Resource Center at Joliet office)\, or online (zoom). \nWorkshop is free of charge and open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one – whether or not their loved one was in the hospice program. \n*Although workshop is designed for participants to complete each session consecutively\, there is no requirement to attend all four sessions. \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Age(Required)Race/Ethnicity (optional)Gender (optional)What type of loss have you experienced (please mark all that apply)(Required)\n \n \n Loss of my spouse or partner\n \n \n \n Loss of my mother\n \n \n \n Loss of my father\n \n \n \n Loss of my child\n \n \n \n Other loss\n If other\, Please specifyWas the loved one that died on Lightways hospice program? (this is not a requirement to participate)(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n I would like to participate:(Required)\n \n In person\n \n \n remotely\n \n \n Both in person and remote\n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/fall-grief-workshop-series/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Dorothy Brown Resource Center\, 320 Water Stone Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431 CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fall-grief-workshop-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T125253Z CREATED:20260515T125106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T125253Z UID:10000416-1792087200-1792094400@lightways.org SUMMARY:Fall Grief Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:A workshop designed for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.\nCome join the Grief Counselors at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and other grievers to learn more about the grief journey. We will meet four evenings\, each evening dedicated to learning a particular aspect of the grief process. After grief education is provided\, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences in small groups with other grievers who have experienced a similar loss. \nParticipants can choose to participate either in person (at Dorothy Brown Resource Center at Joliet office)\, or online (zoom). \nWorkshop is free of charge and open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one – whether or not their loved one was in the hospice program. \n*Although workshop is designed for participants to complete each session consecutively\, there is no requirement to attend all four sessions. \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Age(Required)Race/Ethnicity (optional)Gender (optional)What type of loss have you experienced (please mark all that apply)(Required)\n \n \n Loss of my spouse or partner\n \n \n \n Loss of my mother\n \n \n \n Loss of my father\n \n \n \n Loss of my child\n \n \n \n Other loss\n If other\, Please specifyWas the loved one that died on Lightways hospice program? (this is not a requirement to participate)(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n I would like to participate:(Required)\n \n In person\n \n \n remotely\n \n \n Both in person and remote\n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/fall-grief-workshop-series/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Dorothy Brown Resource Center\, 320 Water Stone Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431 CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fall-grief-workshop-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T125253Z CREATED:20260515T125106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T125253Z UID:10000417-1792692000-1792699200@lightways.org SUMMARY:Fall Grief Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:A workshop designed for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.\nCome join the Grief Counselors at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and other grievers to learn more about the grief journey. We will meet four evenings\, each evening dedicated to learning a particular aspect of the grief process. After grief education is provided\, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences in small groups with other grievers who have experienced a similar loss. \nParticipants can choose to participate either in person (at Dorothy Brown Resource Center at Joliet office)\, or online (zoom). \nWorkshop is free of charge and open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one – whether or not their loved one was in the hospice program. \n*Although workshop is designed for participants to complete each session consecutively\, there is no requirement to attend all four sessions. \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Age(Required)Race/Ethnicity (optional)Gender (optional)What type of loss have you experienced (please mark all that apply)(Required)\n \n \n Loss of my spouse or partner\n \n \n \n Loss of my mother\n \n \n \n Loss of my father\n \n \n \n Loss of my child\n \n \n \n Other loss\n If other\, Please specifyWas the loved one that died on Lightways hospice program? (this is not a requirement to participate)(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n I would like to participate:(Required)\n \n In person\n \n \n remotely\n \n \n Both in person and remote\n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/fall-grief-workshop-series/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Dorothy Brown Resource Center\, 320 Water Stone Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431 CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fall-grief-workshop-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260813T190353Z CREATED:20250702T151111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190353Z UID:10000393-1793293200-1793300400@lightways.org SUMMARY:Dia De Los Muertos Family Event DESCRIPTION:Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two day festival that takes place every Nov 1st and 2nd traditionally in Mexico and Central America. This special day is celebrated to honor loved ones who have died. \nJoin us to learn more about this tradition and make an ofrenda (altar) to honor your loved one.\nMaterials will be provided and are free of charge. All ages are encouraged to participate. \nThis event will be led by Irene Zamudio\, Bilingual Grief Counselor and will be conducted in English with Spanish translation available.\nTraducción al Español disponible \nNo cost – FREE Event\n(Registration by October 16th is recommended)\nDownload a flyer. \nQuestions email griefsupport@lightways.org or call 815.460.3295 \nFree event\, register below.\n\n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n FacebookThis 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 How many adults will be attending (other than you)?(Required)How many 17 and younger will be attending?(Required)What county do you live in?(Required)How long ago did your loved one die?(Required)Was your loved one that died in Lightways Hospice?(Required)(please note this is not a requirement to participate)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What race/ethnicity do you and your group identify as?(optional - collected for purposes of grant proposals to help pay for event)CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-family-event/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dia-De-Los-Muertos-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T093000 DTSTAMP:20261005T203553Z CREATED:20261005T202723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T203553Z UID:10000422-1793863800-1793871000@lightways.org SUMMARY:Lightways We Honor Veterans – Veterans Day Breakfast DESCRIPTION:All Veterans are encouraged to join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast.\nAs a small thank you in honor of your service to our country\n\nThis Event will begin in person at 8:30 AM\nGuests are then treated with a breakfast and presentation from Joliet West High School Army JROTC\nCurbside option for breakfast pickup only\, also available at 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM\n\nBreakfast includes biscuits and gravy\, eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, French toast casserole\, fruit and pastries. \nIn-Person Program: 8:30am\nCarry-Out Options: 7:30am and 8:00am \nRegister Online Today\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 Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)BreakfastOne BreakfastTwo BreakfastsChoose one or two breakfastsWill you be attending the event in-person or picking up breakfast?(Required)\n \n \n In-Person\n \n \n \n Pickup\n Please choose one.Pickup Time7:30 am8:00 amPlease choose a pickup time.\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/lightways-we-honor-veterans-veterans-day-breakfast-2/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lightways-veterans-breakfast-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T203000 DTSTAMP:20261006T130234Z CREATED:20261005T173039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T130234Z UID:10000403-1794331800-1794342600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Don't leave your legacy to chance! Join us for an exclusive Estate & Financial Planning Seminar on November 10th. DESCRIPTION:Designed to help you navigate the complexities of estate and financial planning with confidence\, this seminar will cover topics essential for preserving your wealth and protecting your family’s future.\nA team of trusted professionals will join the event to offer valuable insights to you and your loved ones. You will learn strategies for protecting your assets\, minimizing taxes\, ensuring your legacy\, and more! \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026\, from 5:30pm-8:00pm\nDinner will be provided! \n\nGuest Speakers\nEd Dollinger\nEd Dollinger has been with Edward Jones for almost 40 years. He works with families and business owners\, understanding what is most important to them and helping to build personalized investment strategies. Working closely with clients and their other trusted professionals\, he helps determine the most appropriate financial strategy to achieve their goals\, such as business retirement plan strategies\, insurance considerations\, building a personal retirement strategy\, and saving for other life goals. \nIn addition to working with clients\, Ed has served in leadership positions within his firm for many years. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Illinois for the last five years. \nHis wife\, Gloria\, and he reside in Joliet\, Illinois\, and they have three grown children: Matt\, Casey\, and Nathan. They both believe in giving back to their community and serve on many community boards. \n\nDavid D. Lennon\, CPA/PFS\nDavid D. Lennon\, CPA/PFS\, co-founded his own CPA firm in Joliet over 30 years ago. Working with individuals and small businesses\, he specializes in providing in-depth\, personalized income tax and investment solutions for a variety of complex circumstances. David is a Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist and holds a BBA in accounting from the University of St. Francis in Joliet\, Illinois. \nHe and his wife\, Susan\, reside in Shorewood\, Illinois and enjoy spending time with their five children and eight grandchildren. \nAmong his work and efforts with local charitable organizations\, David previously served many years as the President of the St. Jude Joliet School Board and as a member of their Parish Council. \n\nBradley S. McCann\nBradley S. McCann\, of the law firm KGG LLC\, has been practicing law for twenty-seven years after practicing as a certified public accountant in tax and audit prior to law school. His law practice focuses mainly on estate and gift planning (structuring plans to maximize benefits for the family)\, income and estate tax planning and strategy (structuring plans to minimize tax consequences for individuals\, estates and businesses)\, corporate and business structuring and planning (ensuring optimal business structures from startup and strategies through ongoing operations)\, and residential and commercial real estate transactions (negotiating contracts and closing transactions). He represents many closely held\, family and farm businesses where he utilizes his skills and experience to properly advise those clients in all aspects of their business and family estate planning. \nHe\, his wife\, Ginger\, and his two children\, Caiden (22) and Kaely (19) reside in Shorewood\, Illinois. \nIn addition to his practice\, he is extremely proud of his extensive work with many local charitable organizations\, as a member\, officer\, board member or just as a participant in providing services to the community. \n\nEvent Registration – Reserve your spot today!\n\n \n \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 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 Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/estateplanning-2/ LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Estate-Planning-Event-Website-Event-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201144Z CREATED:20260902T184727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T201144Z UID:10000420-1794938400-1794943800@lightways.org SUMMARY:Virtual Help for the Holidays For Families with Children or Teens DESCRIPTION:Facing the holidays without your loved one can be very challenging. \nJoin us and other grievers to learn tips on how to prepare for the holidays\, and make them a special time to honor your loved one. \nThis is an online virtual event. Meeting information will be sent via email before the event.\nRegistration recommended by Nov 5th \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Was your loved one in our hospice program?This is not required for registration.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please share how many people are planning to attend.(Required)What are the ages of the Children?(Required)\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/virtual-help-for-the-holidays-for-families-with-children-or-teens/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Help-for-the-holidays-nov-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T185134Z CREATED:20260902T185134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185134Z UID:10000421-1795111200-1795116600@lightways.org SUMMARY:Virtual Help for the Holidays for Adults DESCRIPTION:Facing the holidays without your loved one can be very challenging. \nJoin us and other grievers to learn tips on how to prepare for the holidays\, and make them a special time to honor your loved one. \nThis is an online virtual event. Meeting information will be sent via email before the event.\nRegistration recommended by Nov 5th \n\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n 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 AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Was your loved one in our hospice program?This is not required for registration.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please share how many people are planning to attend?(Required)What are the ages of the children?(Required)\n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/virtual-help-for-the-holidays-for-adults/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Help-for-the-holidays-nov-19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261125T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261125T210000 DTSTAMP:20261005T203304Z CREATED:20241218T180223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T203304Z UID:10000009-1795629600-1795640400@lightways.org SUMMARY:Lights of Love DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual Memorial Tribute and Tree Lighting Ceremony\nInvites you to share an evening of remembrance Registration is required by November 6th. Early registration is encouraged. \nAs we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving\, we are honored to host Lights of Love at the Rialto Square Theatre \nYour $35 donation includes: \n\nA memorial ornament made especially for Lights of Love.\n2 tickets to the event (additional tickets are available for $5 each)\nA photo of your loved one in a special Lights of Love video montage during the event.\nYour person will be remembered by name with a photo and short message you provide.\nMessages should be no more than 5-8 words (Common messages are\, “We love you Mom!” and “Always in our hearts!”)\nLights of Love Event Program with names listed.\n\nAdditional memorial ornaments are $20 each. \nDoors open at 5:00pm.\nProgram begins at 6:00pm \nRegistration is required by November 6th to be included in the video and program booklet. Early registration is encouraged. \nIf you prefer to register in person\, please bring your photo to Lightways’ main campus at 250 Water Stone Circle in Joliet between 8:00am – 4:30pm\, Monday-Friday. \n*If additional tickets are needed or you have questions\, please contact Nikki Gardner at 779.279.3709. \nRegistration Online Today\n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email*\n \n Phone Number*Mailing Address*City*State*Zip Code*Name of person you are honoring:Please indicate the phonetic spelling of the name:Message to include in video tribute:Upload photo to include in video tribute here:Accepted file types: jpg\, png\, pdf\, gif\, Max. file size: 50 MB. If you are unable to upload photo\, please contact Stacey Baltz at 331.298.0017 or sbaltz@lightways.orgLights of Love Registration Quantity*\n \n \n Price:\n $35.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Includes 2 tickets\, 1 photo and message submission for the video tribute and 1 Lights of Love OrnamentAdditional Memorial Ornament $20/ea. Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total Number of Additional Event Tickets $5/ea. Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $5.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Additional Lights of Love Donation:\n \n Donations support Lightways’ community Grief Support resources and services. You may make a donation to our Lights of Love event in any amount you choose. Please type in the dollar amount of your donation.Total\n \n CAPTCHACredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Month\n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n Year\n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Submit URL:https://lightways.org/event/lightsoflove/ LOCATION:Rialto Square Theater\, 201 N. Chicago St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States CATEGORIES:Lightways Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lightways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lights-of-Love-2026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR