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May 2013
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			1 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	2 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	3 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	4 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Prenatal Class N/A Map to SwedishAmerican Hospital Weekend Class Oct. 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekday Class Oct. 27 - Dec. 1, Wed. or Oct. 28 - Dec. 2, Thurs., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A five-week class for expectant parents. Includes information on pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care, Cesarean birth, nutrition, breathing and relaxation techniques, and a tour of the Family BirthPlace. Please bring two pillows to class. Fee: $75 - includes a free breastfeeding class and Boot Camp For New Dads class. Register during fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. SwedishAmerican Hospital Conference Center. For more information call HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500, or e-mail childbirth@swedishamerican.org.
5 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	6 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Mammogram Mondays at NorthPointe 5:00 pm Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 5-8 p.m. Location: NorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus, 5605 E Rockton Rd., Roscoe, Ill. Walk-in screening mammogram clinic. Physician referral is not needed. Walk-ins welcomed. Most insurance accepted. Call 364-5249 for more information	7 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	8 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	9 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Spring Luncheon 11:00 am May 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the Shelter Care Ministries' urban outreach programs and learn about the group's newest projects. Event at Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford. Info: Carol, (815) 708-2650.	10 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	11 Prenatal Class N/A Map to SwedishAmerican Hospital Weekend Class Oct. 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekday Class Oct. 27 - Dec. 1, Wed. or Oct. 28 - Dec. 2, Thurs., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A five-week class for expectant parents. Includes information on pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care, Cesarean birth, nutrition, breathing and relaxation techniques, and a tour of the Family BirthPlace. Please bring two pillows to class. Fee: $75 - includes a free breastfeeding class and Boot Camp For New Dads class. Register during fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. SwedishAmerican Hospital Conference Center. For more information call HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500, or e-mail childbirth@swedishamerican.org. Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Stride for Health Mall Walking 8:15 am Second Tues. of the Month, 8:15-9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Mercy Health System and the Janesville Mall, this program offers healthy breakfasts, health screenings and presentations. Meet at the food court, Janesville Mall, 2500 Milton Ave.
12 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	13 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	14 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Healthy Heart Screening for Women N/A First and Third Tuesday of every month. Includes cholesterol screening, glucose check, blood pressure and a cardiac risk assessment. Fee: $25 payable in cash or check at the time of the appointment. Call 1-815-490-5863 to make an appointment. Screenings will be held at the SwedishAmerican Center For Women, 1340 East State Street, Renaissance Pavilion, Rockford, IL.	15 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	16 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	17 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	18 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Prenatal Class N/A Map to SwedishAmerican Hospital Weekend Class Oct. 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekday Class Oct. 27 - Dec. 1, Wed. or Oct. 28 - Dec. 2, Thurs., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A five-week class for expectant parents. Includes information on pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care, Cesarean birth, nutrition, breathing and relaxation techniques, and a tour of the Family BirthPlace. Please bring two pillows to class. Fee: $75 - includes a free breastfeeding class and Boot Camp For New Dads class. Register during fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. SwedishAmerican Hospital Conference Center. For more information call HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500, or e-mail childbirth@swedishamerican.org.
19 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	20 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Mammogram Mondays at NorthPointe 5:00 pm Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 5-8 p.m. Location: NorthPointe Health & Wellness Campus, 5605 E Rockton Rd., Roscoe, Ill. Walk-in screening mammogram clinic. Physician referral is not needed. Walk-ins welcomed. Most insurance accepted. Call 364-5249 for more information	21 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	22 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	23 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	24 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	25 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Prenatal Class N/A Map to SwedishAmerican Hospital Weekend Class Oct. 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekday Class Oct. 27 - Dec. 1, Wed. or Oct. 28 - Dec. 2, Thurs., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A five-week class for expectant parents. Includes information on pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care, Cesarean birth, nutrition, breathing and relaxation techniques, and a tour of the Family BirthPlace. Please bring two pillows to class. Fee: $75 - includes a free breastfeeding class and Boot Camp For New Dads class. Register during fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. SwedishAmerican Hospital Conference Center. For more information call HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500, or e-mail childbirth@swedishamerican.org.
26 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	27 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	28 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November. Healthy Heart Screening for Women N/A First and Third Tuesday of every month. Includes cholesterol screening, glucose check, blood pressure and a cardiac risk assessment. Fee: $25 payable in cash or check at the time of the appointment. Call 1-815-490-5863 to make an appointment. Screenings will be held at the SwedishAmerican Center For Women, 1340 East State Street, Renaissance Pavilion, Rockford, IL.	29 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	30 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.	31 Reagan Boyhood Home N/A April 1, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.. The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home opens for the season. Admission includes video presentation, guided tour and access to Visitors Center and Gift Shop. 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., (815) 288-5176, reaganhome.org. Through November.

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