By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their November membership meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
Guest speakers for this month’s membership meeting will be Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, members of our Diabetes Club, who are undergraduate students at Aurora University, majoring in Health Science and minoring in Chemistry, both aspiring to become medical doctors.
Jatniel Morales Goez, an AU grad, will join in the presentation “Healing Diabetes Together”, which was first presented Sunday, Oct. 26, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Aurora.
The AU students have done a wonderful job, in their quest to bring about an awareness of the dangers of diabetes. The research, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations, explaining their research and how to prevent becoming a diabetic.
Our country has a diabetes epidemic, that can only be solved by bringing groups of people together, highlighting the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose), which can cause vision, heart and dental problems, in addition to nerve and kidney damage.
Let’s start eating healthy, while staying active and having a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes free!
Don’t miss the first ever “Healthy Futures Expo,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. The event is dedicated to connecting families, health professionals, and local organizations, in our fight for a healthier tomorrow. The event is co-hosted by Legacy Nutrition & Fitness and the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley. Free Admission!
Participating organizations are: UChicago Medicine’s-Kovler Diabetes Center, VNA, Pure Health, Aunt Martha’s Health Center, Ellie’s Mental Health, Aurora Public Library, Life Time Fitness, Human Health Insurance, Interfaith Pantry, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, Aurora African America Health Coalition, Liam Drinks, Fresh Start City Church, European Service LLC, and the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley.
Guests attending can look forward to live fitness demos, educational presentations, family-focused wellness activities, and a food demo with complimentary Fresh Salad & Yogurt Parfait Bar, by Annette Licitra, owner of Passionate Palate.
“This event is more than a health fair — it’s a movement”, said coach Rick Sanchez, founder of Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. “We’re creating a new space for Aurora and surrounding communities to come together, to learn, and take action toward healthier, stronger futures”.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Plan on attending the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s second annual gala dinner, “A Night To End Diabetes”, Friday, Nov. 14, (World Diabetes Day), at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
Why not join us for a delightful evening of fun for a great cause!
Dancing to live music by Phoenixx, a powerhouse of vintage rhythm and harmony channeling the spirit of legends from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A high-energy, harmony-driven band rooted in the golden era of music from the 1950s to classic hits of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
They have decades of experience and Hall-of-Fame inspired style, delivering performances that resonate across generations. Phoenixx delivers a performance steeped in style and heart, making each set unforgettable!
Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m., filet mignon and breast of chicken dinner at 7:30 p.m., for $85 per person. Table of 10 for $800. There will be many basket raffles and silent auction items!
Monday, Nov. 10, is the Deadline to purchase tickets! For tickets or information contact: Tony Arch, 630-336-4246 or send E-mail: tony@archprinting.com, or call Mary Arch, 630-688-6147.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to provide diabetes awareness in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a cure.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. A true grassroots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations and fundraising is used for the club’s fight against diabetes.
Tax deductible donations can be made on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com or mail your tax deductible donation to: Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, P.O. Box 88, North Aurora, Illinois 60542.
Why not join our fight against diabetes? You don’t need to be diabetic to be a member of our club! Yearly individual membership dues are $50. Students $25. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com.
Have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, text or send an E-mail with your name and address to president Russ George, 630-205-9065 or send Email: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Please continue to keep informed about our club’s upcoming events, by following us in The Voice, on Facebook, and on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com.