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Healthy Eating Challenge

Join this 5-week challenge to plan, shop, & make meals and snacks from whole food while minimizing consumption of unhealthy processed food. Register for all 5 meeting dates to get the most benefit.

This program will provide support, resources, recipes, and the opportunity to engage with others who are on a similar journey.

Why Eat Whole Food
1.    Whole food is food in its natural state, is unprocessed, and is real food.

2.    Whole food is loaded with important nutrients, antioxidants, contains no added sugar, is high in fiber, and is naturally low in sodium.

3.    Whole food helps keep blood sugar stable and helps with weight management.

4.    Eating whole food helps reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and metabolic syndrome.

With the Balance Well Challenge you will Learn to use the Plate Model to:

  • Create a healthy breakfast made up of whole food to sustain you until lunch.
  • Eat a balanced lunch to keep blood sugar stable and avoid the afternoon crash.
  • Prepare a dinner with whole food to sustain you until morning.
  • Enjoy snacks without wrappers to keep you energized between meals

Program provided by ConnectWell empowering people to make informed health decisions and improve well-being.

Week 1:  Let’s Start with Breakfast

Week 2:  A Balanced Lunch

Week 3:  A Healthy Dinner

Week 4:  Snacks without Wrappers

Week 5: Balance Well Challenge Celebration

Dietitians from Advocate Sherman Hospital will help facilitate this series.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Activity |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Oct 13, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.

Mon, Oct 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123

Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Dive in to learn Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Whether you're a fan of Genshin Impact, Cookie Run, Alien Stage, or all three, this event is for you! Come talk about your favorite characters, listen to music, and make themed crafts.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates – 850 Villa St. – corner of Nancy Ann & Suzanne Ln. – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Who's excited for Halloween?! Wear your costume, enjoy a professional pumpkin carver demonstration along with games, crafts, and lots of fun! Drop on by!

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
¿Te sientes abrumado o deprimido? Únete a nuestro grupo de apoyo en español, dirigido por personas con experiencia en salud mental, en colaboración con NAMI KDK.

Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register

Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Acompáñanos a una divertida actividad en familia! Haz hermosas flores de cempasúchil de papel para llevar a casa y para agregar a la Ofrenda anual del Día de los Muertos.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

Tue, Oct 14, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.

Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Rotunda
Get assistance and learn about resources which the Cook County Commissioner's office has to offer.

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Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.

Tue, Oct 14, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Generally meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:15-4:00

Tue, Oct 14, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:15-5:00

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.

Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Enhypen, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Your favorite Beatles tunes are reimagined by a Chicagoland jazz trio, featuring talented musicians on piano, drums and electric bass. Come enjoy a jazz journey down memory lane!

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed