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If caregivers are heroes............................................................... 10 We have all become caregivers
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Insights........................................................................................... 8 Look in the mirror and see a caregiver
Real Estate..........................16 RE-setting expectations
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Show your love As we continue to battle against COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to support your favorite local businesses and restaurants. Small businesses account for 99.6% of all businesses in Illinois, but 40–60% of small businesses that close after a disaster never re-open. 93% of shoppers say that they prefer local retailers because of their unique and one-ofa-kind products. Put your money where your heart is and shop, dine and discover what your local shops and restaurants are offering. Visit the chambers of commerce to see just how much is available to you right now. Geneva Chamber of Commerce genevachamber.com St. Charles Chamber of Commerce stcharleschamber.com Batavia Chamber of Commerce bataviachamber.org Batavia MainStreet downtownbatavia.com Aurora Downtown auroradowntown.org
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Contributors
Scott Lebin Insights, page 8 Scott Lebin is a long time Geneva resident, a board member of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (20 years) and an avid photographer. Previously, he has written a bi-monthly article for the Neighbors of Geneva Magazine. He is president of Managed Economics for Doctors, Inc. and Lebin Financial Planning in Geneva. He is the past-president of Geneva Lions Club International, served on the financial advisory committee of the Geneva School District, served on the City of Geneva Economic Development Commission and was an elected member of the Board of Education. He is past president of the Illinois Theatre Association. Scott has been married to Bobbi for 52 years and has two children and three grandchildren.
Deb Gurley Real Estate, page 16 Deb Gurley is the recipient of St. Charles 2015 L.E.A.P. Award, President of Geneva Women in Business–2014, president of St. Charles Women’s Business Council–2015, current board member of Mutual Ground, current board member of the St Charles Chamber of Commerce and previous board member of Zonta. Currently, Deb is a Real Estate Broker for Miscella Real Estate in Geneva. She is also a Certified Interior Redesign Specialist, and Home Stager. Her guiding principle in real estate and in life is…“treat others with the respect, service and integrity they deserve.” October/November 2020
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Look in the mirror: see a care giver
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by Scott Lebin
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For the first time we are realizing the demands put on the shoulders of caregivers
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e are living in an era when the roles we expected to play are not necessarily in line with what we imagined. For the first time we are realizing the demands put on the shoulders of caregivers…teachers, nurses, doctors, day care workers, nursing home personnel, firefighters, and our police. It is in our homes with young children that the burden for being parent, teacher, nurturer, and task master have really brought to the surface a serious amount of stress that didn’t exist before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and everyone was forced into a new reality. How many times have you heard parents say, “My child won’t listen to me, thank heavens his schoolteacher can work with him/her”? It is in this time of COVID-19 that the role of teacher is certainly augmented because of all those children who are learning online in a home environment that has tried to take on the characteristic of a school room. Many of the frustrations that parents and teachers are experiencing in this new environment are to be expected, but there are also some ways of reducing the stress for both the parent and the student. For many years I have had success with the use of the Kolbe A™ and
student assessments that help individuals understand not only why they have stress but also how they work with other people. This assessment helps them understand their instinct to process information as they strive for their own creative success. These assessments also honor each person’s unique ability and give them the opportunity to understand their own importance to the world in which they live. The Kolbe assessments have been developed over Kathy Kolbe’s lifetime career. She has used her expertise to develop assessments that provide valid and reliable results. She has identified and clarified the existence of cognitive strengths that determine people’s methods of striving to achieve goals. She has helped provide an understanding of how we uniquely accomplish results and achieve our goals. Kathy calls this state of existence each person’s MO (Mode of Operation). Her work has guided large corporations, government institutions, schools, and individual families. There are many Kolbe assessments tools, but in this article, I would like to focus on three different assessments categorized by age groups. The BrainyAct™ assessment is for children from age three through age nine, TriCities Magazine
the Student Aptitude™ Quiz for ages 10 through college, and the Adult Kolbe A™ index for those who have completed school and are at home or in the work force. BrainyAct™ Natural Abilities Assessment is for all children including many special needs children, for example those who are ADHD or who have low vision or who have a variety of other needs. This assessment is a way to open the door to discovering their cognitive ability. It also is a guide for them to achieve success. It allows each child’s parent or teacher to understand and support the child’s unique way of learning and achieving success. The Student Aptitude™ Quiz is for the child who has a tenth-grade reading level. This helps parents and teachers assist the child in the same way that The BrainyAct™ Natural Abilities Assessment helps the younger child’s parents and teachers. It helps the child understand how to use natural instincts to reduce stress and achieve success. Children need to feel that their unique contributions to this world are to be cherished and praised. It would be helpful for the adults, to take the Kolbe Adult A™ Index in order to understand the effect of how they interact their own child, teenage, or college student. The Kolbe for adults would help October/November 2020
them discover how COVID-19 conditions are also affecting their cognitive instinct. As an example, the assessment could reveal how to accommodate a remote work environment based on their own instinct. Working from home has forced individuals to adjust to the elimination of the collaborative office environment that existed at the beginning of this year. Now, working from a remote site, usually at home, workers have had to adapt to a home work environment. The Kolbe A™ Index can explain methods to reduce stress. In the same way, Kolbe strategies can provide methods about how to guide children and students dealing with stress of their own. Family members have taken on additional roles in providing for the day-to-day lives of their children because of COVID-19. Parents find themselves taking on the teacher role and physical education supervisor for their children. Because of this dynamic change in our daily interactions, it is helpful to understand the underlying conditions that this change causes. Tension is often a result of these changes and the result can easily cause stress. Knowing how an MO operates, allows you to be yourself and adjust for the impact you have on others. It also allows you to respect the MO of
others and give them the same freedom to be themselves. We have been handed a new reality in which we must each adjust, take on new roles, and be the best care givers we can. The first step to achieve this is to understand ourselves and then understand the natural instincts of those for whom we are caring. Check out Kolbe.com (for Kolbe A™ Index) and Dynamynd.com (for Student Aptitude™ Quiz and BrainyAct™ Natural Abilities Assessment) to get further information about how the Kolbe process might further enhance your life. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” Author Unknown
Scott has been a Kolbe Certified™ Consultant since 2008 and is also a Kolbe Youth Specialist™ and BrainyAct™ Provider. “Student Aptitude™ Quiz and BrainyAct™ Natural Abilities Assessment is the trademark of Kathy Kolbe and Kolbe Corp. All rights reserved. Used herein with permission.” The Kolbe A™ index is the trademark of Kathy Kolbe and Kolbe Corp. All rights reserved. Used herein with permission. KaneNeighbors.com 9
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he COVID-19 virus has impacted every life, from the very young to the very old. The changes in daily life came suddenly, without personal or professional experience for guidance. Navigating these uncharted waters has been a learn-as-you-go journey. Participation is not optional. We are all in this…together. To some extent most of us have become caregivers. Just willingly wearing the uncomfortable, undesirable face mask is an act of caregiving. “Home schooling” has taken on a whole new meaning. Senior care is increasingly the responsibility of the family as the services available from senior care providers remain limited. There are many local organizations providing much needed help to families. The work of two of those organizations can help us understand the challenges caregivers and care providers face. Changing Children’s Worlds, based in Geneva, provides education for better parenting. Elderday Center, based in 12 KaneNeighbors.com
Batavia, provides adult day program of socialization, recreation and health maintenance for seniors. If you are a family with school age children, you have faced new family challenges. Dr. Kimberly Cianci, founder of Changing Children’s Worlds, probably better than most, understands the challenges you face. “Parenting requires such a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge,” says Dr. Cianci. “Our program is based on a foundation of empathy, being able to feel and understand what your child needs for your child to thrive and succeed. Parents need to develop skills for ways of interacting with their kids; to bring out the best in them.” Prior to the COVID-19 crises, there was a community to help. Now parents are facing challenges they never had to face before. And it can be very difficult at times. According to Dr. Cianci, the key is empathy. “To be honest, empathy
would be the one thing, no matter how upset you are getting, no matter how disappointed you might feel. You have to be able to put yourself in the child’s shoes and feel empathy for them and usually that will help you have more productive, constructive interaction with your child or children. You might still need to take some deep breaths or get up and take a walk. But by being able to understand your child’s emotions and their experiences, normally you can adjust your negative emotion.” “Our program focuses on emotional learning. How do we build relationships? How do we build sustained relationships through social emotional literacy? How do we understand each other. How do we listen to each other? How do we communicate with each other? How we treat one another?” While Dr. Cianci is specifically addressing parent/child relationships, much applies to all ages. At Elderday Center, senior citizens have social TriCities Magazine
interaction that are often lost in isolation. “It’s kind of a different ballgame,” attests Michael Cobb, Executive Director, Elderday Center. “When we first reopened in July the Elderday Center was not considered essential and I agree. At that time there were too many unknowns. We’ve had time to figure out how to reopen. But when seniors came back we could see the socialization problems for those who are experiencing memory problems. It took two or three weeks for them to get back to where they were before. For months they had been locked up in their homes; they couldn’t get out or come here to us. And cognitively that is not good. They have physical impairments as well. And that’s what we do; we plan activities all day long that help them cognitively and physically. We help them exercise their limbs and socialize, all that good stuff for them. And for those who don’t have that you can see a real difference.” It is unrealistic for parents to have the October/November 2020
necessary skills to be educators for their children, caregivers for their senior loved ones, and providers for their families. Fortunately, many in the community have stepped forward to help. “I’ll use the term provider (for those employed or volunteering at care
services),” explains Michael Cobb. “Actual caregivers would be the family members who are caring for loved ones at home. Many family caregivers reach out to other provider to help with the caregiving. And that is the role of organizations like Seniors Helping
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Seniors, Helping Hands, Elderday, and other organizations.” Due to COVID-19, there is limited capacity for services at organizations like Elderday, so their staff is often called on to visit the homes of seniors. “Most of our providers (80–85%) are
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seniors. This is a challenge because our seniors are concerned about their own health regarding COVID-19. Yet they are committed to providing for the loved one of others in their homes. In spite of the obvious risks, they just continue to serve.” Regarding parenting skills, Dr. Cianci
wishes “…I could start over as a parent myself. I’ve learned so much…” We will have similar sentiments when COVID-19 is behind us. With one exception: we won’t ever want to start over.
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Michael Cobb, Executive Director, Elderday Center, is a senior level non-profit administrator committed to serving those who are less fortunate in our communities. He has extensive experience in organizational leadership, fiscal management, fundraising and community development. Michael received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Masters of Science degree in Management and Administration from National Louis University in Evanston, IL. He is also a 2017 graduate of Joseph Business School in Forest Park, IL. Elderday Center specializes in day memory care to enhance quality of life, cognition, socialization and overall wellness for adults and seniors. Their program uses an abundance of therapeutic activities to help participants retain a sense of independence and enjoy life. Elderday’s care services can benefit those with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, cognitive impairments, and other agerelated diseases. Those suffering from fragility, loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression have been shown to benefit tremendously from their services. They are currently accepting new members. elderdaycenter.org 328 West Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510 630-761-9750
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Kimberly Svevo-Cianci, Ph.D. is CEO of Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation (CCWF) and founder of the International Child/Parent Development Program (ICDPUSA), in Geneva. CCWF works locally, nationally and internationally to prevent violence against children through universal and targeted prevention and early intervention at a community-based level with institutions, professionals and families. CCWF was awarded the 2013-2015 Pritzker Early Education Foundation grant for ICDP programs throughout several Chicago high risk communities. She has served as the president of the Child Rights and Protection Consultancy-International (CRPCI) since 2008. She has focused on leveraging children’s rights (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) to strengthen protection of children from violence and maltreatment. Major consultation and training projects include Belarus, Colombia, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa & USA, to leverage child rights and protection-related national policymaking to strengthen inter-sectoral CP services and systems. From 1995 until September 2008, Kimberly served as Executive Director, the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), with members in over 180 countries, working with UNICEF, WHO, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, NGO and government leaders. Fluent in French and functional in Spanish, she holds Masters and PhD degrees in Human and Organizational Development/Systems. changingchildrensworlds.org 411 Stevens St., Geneva, IL 60134 630-909-9411
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On purpose
by Deb Gurley
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“Gratitude can turn common days into thanksgivings”
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id you know Thanksgiving wasn’t regularly celebrated until President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday of November as a national holiday? Thanksgiving is often a favorite holiday of many with the delicious food, football games, parades, family and friend gatherings. It is a day we purposefully give thanks and appreciate everything we have and those we care for. I propose (especially in a year of a pandemic, social change, a presidential election and other paradigm shifting developments) we should be thankful 365 days a year, not just on one declared Thursday. So, what are ways we can be purposefully grateful every day? 1. Appreciate the little things—Some days it’s tough, but often if you take time to notice the little things, you may find your day turns out being just slightly better than expected. 2. Look on the bright side—Seek out ways to be grateful especially when faced with challenges. Gratitude changes your mindset and helps you actually become more optimistic. Optimists see challenges as opportunities for growth and improvements, not just obstacles. 3. Count your blessings—It takes up to eight weeks for the brain to start showing changes reflecting greater happiness. A friend once told me about her “gratitude jar” and now I keep one. Write down one thing you are thankful for on a small piece of paper every day and place it in a jar. At the end of the year (I open mine on New Year’s Day) open the jar and you will be able to read 365 things you were grateful for in the previous year. It doesn’t matter how small the item is, you will smile when you read it as you are pleasantly reminded of something or someone. 4. Volunteer—When you help others, it tends to create feelings of well-being and happiness. There are so many local Fox Valley charities that are facing difficult times; look for opportunities to give them your support. 5. Show appreciation—This year in certainly unprecedented times, write a note to someone or call someone who has impacted your life and let them know how much they mean to you. Recently at a restaurant I noticed someone I knew, went up to their table to say “hello”. This person introduced me to their luncheon mate as the “greatest realtor in the world” and then he said “I mean it, she really is!” Under my mask I had a big grin, as sometimes the smallest things can take up the most room in our hearts. Showing gratitude is a simple, yet most powerful thing that humans can do for each other. William Arthur Ward said it best, “Gratitude can turn common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” I’m grateful for my business in this community, for my clients, my family and friends. What are you grateful for? Don’t keep it a secret, act purposefully by showing them you care and letting them know how much they mean.
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(Family Features) Family caregivers of people with illnesses, injuries or disabilities sometimes spend more time thinking about those they care for than themselves. It’s important to remember that self-care is essential to providing good care to others and must include eating well. Healthy eating can be especially challenging for caregivers who often have limited time to shop and cook. Fast food, snacks and comfort meals are tempting but usually lack healthy amounts of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. In addition to preventing low energy, muscle loss, illnesses and unplanned weight change, a healthy diet may help reduce the stress and fatigue that can come with caring for a loved one. These tips from the Administration for Community Living can help caregivers take steps toward better nutrition without adding to already full to-do lists: • Drink healthy beverages at each meal and two or three times between meals. Water, milk, juice (to replace missing fruits and vegetables) or non-sweetened drinks are all better-for-you options. • Get enough protein, a key nutrient that helps build and repair tissues. Consider these ideas for increasing your protein intake: * Eat a high-protein food like fish, chicken or eggs at every meal * Try plant proteins like nuts, peanut butter, beans and tofu * Eat your protein first at meals * Eat low- or non-fat dairy products and use Greek yogurt * Opt for cheese at snack time * Top your food with chopped nuts like almonds • Drink a liquid supplement, like a meal replacement or protein shake, if foods alone do not supply all the nutrients you need. A health care provider can make specific dietary suggestions based on your unique health needs, diet and conditions. For more information and ideas, talk to your doctor or dietitian and visit eatright.org. Photo Getty Images October/November 2020
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What better way to spend a fall afternoon than hunting for trolls? The colossal wooden creatures of The Morton Arboretum’s Troll Hunt exhibition have emerged from the forest, called to guard the natural beauty that surrounds them from human impact. The first large-scale U.S. exhibition by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, Troll Hunt features trolls constructed from reclaimed wood that rise 15 to 30 feet tall—one troll reclining on his back measures a striking 60 feet long. Each troll is one of a kind and inspired by its distinct location at the arboretum. The Troll Hunt is included in admission to the arboretum but special measures are currently in place to ensure public health and safety while visiting. Check all the rules, opening times and admission fees at mortonarb.org.
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Barbecue and you—the perfect combination Valley Sheltered Workshop is holding its annual pig roast Sat., Oct. 17 from 11am-3pm, hosted by Team FIB BBQ. The mealto-go includes a premium pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and coleslaw, all for $10. Pick up your meals at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops on the corner of Wilson and Rt. 25 in Batavia. Team FIB donates all proceeds to the workshop. Valley Sheltered Workshop has provided employment for adults with
disabilities in the Fox Valley since 1966, giving over 50 years of service to area businesses. Valleyshelteredworkshop.org
Come home for the holidays in St. Charles Festivities begin Fri., Nov. 27 with the Lighting of the Lights. Come to the First St. plaza at 5pm for caroling led the the St. Charles East and North High School choirs. Mayor Ray Regina and a special guest then flip the switch to turn on holiday lights all over town. Santa pays a special visit
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and First St. businesses will offer special shopping and activities. The celebration continues on Sat., Nov. 28 with a free holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre. Doors open at 9am for a special sing along; movie begins at 10am. Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley rides from 1–4pm on First St. Stroll along Main and First Streets for live holiday window displays from 1–5pm. Santa will be at his house to greet visitors from 1–4pm. He returns every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas. The evening’s festivities end with the family favorite Electric Christmas Parade at 5:30pm. The only lighted parade in the area, the parade follows Main St. between Sixth St. and Fourth Ave. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, be sure to check stcholidayhomecoming.com for any changes in scheduled activities.
Secrets of My Fair Lady The Norris Cultural Arts Center continues its Wednesdays @ One series with a presentation by theater historian and storyteller Charles Troy, “The Making of My Fair Lady.” Troy traces the story behind the creation of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. The event takes place Wed., Oct. 28, 1pm, at the Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. The event is October/November 2020
free, but seating is limited to 50 guests, so registration is required. norrisculturalarts.com
Be entertained at the Elderday Center virtual fall celebration This virtual celebration is the annual fundraiser for the Elderday Center, a non-profit organization that provides quality adult therapeutic day services for seniors in the Fox Valley area at a reduced cost. Elderday also offers resources and support for caregivers of older individuals. The “Let Us Entertain You” special event streams live on Oct. 22 from 6:30–8pm. The $25 donation gives you access to the live event featuring Vintage Voice Mark Emmin and the Elder Idols as well as a chance to bid on raffle baskets and an automatic entry to the grand basket raffle, valued at $300. This annual fundraiser helps support operating costs of the center. elderdaycenter.org
Find your favorite Girl Scout online This year, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois launched their fall product program online. Customers can order items through each girl’s individual website. The girls were able to customize their own sites and customers can order, pay and receive direct shipments. The offerings include KaneNeighbors.com 19
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gourmet nuts, candies and magazines. The delicious lineup includes fan favorites like Thin Mint Almonds and introduces new ones like Peanut Butter Trail Mix. Many girls take their first steps toward becoming successful entrepreneurs through the fall product program which runs through Oct. 24. To be connected to a local Girl Scout’s small business, customers call GSNI’s Product Program hotline at 847-214-9295, e-mail orders to cookies4you@girlscoutsni. org, or visit girlscoutsni.org/ buynutscandymags.
How much art trivia do you know? The Highfalutin Art Trivia Night, Sat., Nov. 7 from 7-10pm at Water Street Studios is an evening not to
miss. Test your knowledge of art, artists and art history at the first ever art trivia night. Compete in teams of four to win swank and impress your friends. The evening is hosted by Water Street Studios Director of Education Doug Grier. Complimentary beverage and fancy hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win original art created during the evening by resident artists ($20 each). Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all participants must wear masks when not seated. To register a team or purchase tickets, visit waterstreetstudios.org. Water Street Studios is located at 160 S. Water St. in Batavia.
Kane Repertory Theatre presents new plays Since late May, Kane Repertory Theatre’s New Play Lab has workshopped several new plays with virtual presentations. The St. Charles group presents professional theater. Sputnik in Suburbia by Adam Kraar, Midwest Porn by Quincy Long, Ghost Story by Lia Romeo, Invasions and Penetrations by Michael Solomonson, and The Broken Hearts of the Corrupted White House by Matthew Paul Olmos are a few of the new plays that have been showcased. Ken Urban’s Danger and Opportunity, directed by Mark Brokaw, will be presented Oct. 28 at 7:30pm. For more information and a link to the viewing, visit KaneRepertoryTheatre.com. All viewings are free, but a $25 donation is appreciated.
Visit the park in the dark for a pumpkin hunt The St. Charles Park District has a spooky event planned
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Oct. 30 from 6–9:30pm at James O. Breen Community Park. Bring a flashlight and hunt for pumpkins. Each participant will take home a do-it-yourself pumpkin creation kit and a few sweet treats. Costumes add to the fun but are optional. Cost is $15 per participant, but parents may help little ones for free. Reservations are required. stcparks.org
Hear some spooky tales on the trails Creek Bend Nature Center is the site for spotting wildlife at night with a naturalist and learning about the creatures that lurk in natural areas after dark. After the hike, gather around a campfire, roast marshmallows and listen to some spooky tales. The fun begins at 6pm, Oct. 23. Cost is $2 and advance registration is required. Call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.
Howl at the moon Learn the legends of the moon on these monthly night hikes lead by Kane County Forest Preserve naturalists. Traditional cultures have names for each month’s full moon, signifying important natural events of the season. Listen to the stories and learn a little astronomy. The night hikes take place even if skies are cloudy. Experience the Blue Moon Sat., Oct. 31. The hike begins at 5:45pm at the October/November 2020
Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 State Rte. 31, Batavia. The Beaver Moon is Mon., Nov. 30, and the hike begins at 4:30pm at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Rd. In Elburn. Fee for both events is $2 per person and advance registration is required. Call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.
Lights return to the trees at The Morton Arboretum The spectacular “Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum begins Nov. 20 and continues through the Jan. 3, 2021. This is the eighth year for the exhibition and this year it is a driving experience featuring new displays, returning favorites and a customized music sound track. Guests remain in their cars and follow a two mile driving trail through the arboretum. Gates open at 5pm Sunday through Thursday with last entry at 9:15pm. Lights are turned out at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays gates open at 5pm and last entry is at 10:15pm with lights out at 11pm. Visit mortonarb.org for reservations and ticket pricing.
Visit the Healing Gardens this fall Due to the stress of the COVID-19 quarantine, Healing Gardens will
continue to be made available for individuals or small groups to visit during the week and weekends up until the end of November. Text (preferable) 630-740-2597 or call (leave a message) to make arrangements for your visit. There is no charge, but a donations are appreciated. Visitors are welcome to do as they please. No activity is required or requested.
Stone Hill Farm is the home of Buzz and Deb Marqui where they have lived since 1972, raising four children. And now you can take a walking tour of the gardens from your own home with Healing Gardens: Where the Soul Is Tended authored by Deborah Marqui. The new eBook is available on Amazon for $2.99. healinggardensatstonehill farm.com
Go: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois: 847-214-9295, girlscoutsni.org Healing Gardens: 630-740-2597, healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com Kane County Forest Preserve: 630-444.3190, kaneforest.org Kane Repertory Theatre: 678-296-8975, KaneRepertoryTheatre.com The Morton Arboretum: 630-968-0074, mortonarb.org St. Charles Holiday Homecoming: 630-443-3967, stcholidayhomecoming.com St. Charles Park District: 630-513-6200, stcparks.org Valley Sheltered Workshop: 630-879-2359, valleyshelteredworkshop.org Water Street Studios: 630-761-9977, waterstreetstudios.org Wednesdays@One: 630-584-7200, norrisculturalarts.com KaneNeighbors.com 21