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Classes & Events
NOV14 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
NOV15 The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level
The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level

No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-7240.
NOV15 Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
NOV15 Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon
Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Adult-only clinic is $31 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $67 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine.
NOV16 Diabetes Education Class, 5:30 – 7 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
Diabetes Education Class, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport

Whether you have prediabetes, fit the criteria, or have been diagnosed with diabetes, join us for a special evening of education for Diabetes Awareness Month. Learn about FHN’s diabetes support and education, including our Basic Diabetes Education Program (Diabetes Self-Management Training).

Registration is limited – reserve your seat at www.fhn.org/diabetesed.
NOV17 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
NOV18 Casino VINO Gala, 7 p.m. Grand River Hall, 101 S. Liberty Avenue, Freeport
Casino VINO Gala, 7 p.m.
Grand River Hall, 101 S. Liberty Avenue, Freeport

Delicious wines (other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available), delectable food, casino-style gaming, silent auction shopping and some great surprises! Tickets are $75, available at www.fhn.org/gala2022.
NOV20 Community Holiday Tree Lighting, 5 p.m. Stephenson Street side of FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Community Holiday Tree Lighting, 5 p.m.
Stephenson Street side of FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Enjoy refreshments and holiday caroling as we “flip the switch” to light up Freeport’s holiday tree! No charge to attend.
NOV22 Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
NOV28 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
NOV28 Community Festival of Trees Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Community Festival of Trees
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs, and church groups competing for prizes. Vote for People’s Choice through Saturday, Dec. 10! No charge to attend. Open library hours through Thursday, Dec. 22
NOV29 FHN Family Fun: Virtual BINGO, 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Fun: Virtual BINGO, 6:30 p.m.
Join us online for virtual BINGO family fun with a chance to win prizes! No charge, but you must register your family by Sunday, Nov. 27 at www.fhn.org/virtualbingo.asp.
NOV30 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Free group for those who provide care to a family member, friend, or member of the community. Open-forum discussion and a chance to ask questions and share resources. RSVP is requested but not required – contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP.
DEC03 Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Hands-on learning program to teach members how to perform high-quality CPR, first aid, and proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use in adults, children, and infants. The course is $60, which includes student workbook and CPR certification card that is valid for 2 years. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. Registration is required. For more information or to register, use our registration form, or you can call 815-599-6707 or email coil@fhn.org.
DEC06 Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills
Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills
Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. Register at fhn.org/ob, or for more information, call 815-599-6221.
DEC07 Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

No charge; registration not required. Topic is Sharing our Success. For more information, call 815-599-6701.
DEC08 Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
DEC08 Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 – 7 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Listen to a holiday story or two in Santa’s visiting area! No charge or registration necessary.
DEC10 FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m.
FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m.
Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport Polar Express (G) hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Admission is FREE, limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. All children attending will receive a special holiday gift.
DEC10 Prenatal Class, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level
Prenatal Class, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level
December 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m (with lunch break)
This class provides information about pregnancy, labor, delivery, cesarean sections and postpartum recovery. Register at fhn.org/ob, or for more information, call 815-599-6221.
DEC10 Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Globe and Deaconess Rooms, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Class designed to prepare students in grades 6- 8 to be safe when they're home alone or babysitting. Full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook and completion card and basic CPR skill practice. (Class does not qualify for CPR certification.)

Students should bring a lunch. Masks are required.

Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Instructor is Shelby Logemann.
DEC12 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
DEC14 Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
DEC14 Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Topic is Medicare Donut Hole and Insurances. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
DEC14 FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Classic Movie
FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Classic Movie
Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport The Bishop’s Wife hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Enjoy this 1948 holiday classic featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven for the cost of a contribution to local food pantries. Limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. Ed Finch and Alan Wenzel will lead a discussion after the movies, being shown at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
DEC17 Holiday Storytelling, 2 – 3 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Holiday Storytelling, 2 – 3 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Listen to a holiday story or two in Santa’s visiting area! No charge or registration necessary.
DEC18 Freeport Community Luminary Night, 5 p.m. Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport
Freeport Community Luminary Night, 5 p.m.
Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport

Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaria along these historic streets as FHN Memorial Hospital joins in this annual neighborhood tradition. No charge or registration to attend.
DEC20 The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level
The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level

No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-7240.
DEC20 Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
DEC22 Some FHN Locations Closing Early Due to Weather Conditions - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 Please note: FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport remains OPEN.
Some FHN Locations Closing Early Due to Weather Conditions - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
Please note: FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport remains OPEN.

Due to hazardous weather conditions, some of FHN's locations will close early today, including:

Noon:
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Lanark
FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Center
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Savanna
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Forreston
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Mount Carroll

2:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Highland View Drive (Freeport)

3:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Lena
DEC26 Get Fit Registration Opens
Get Fit Registration Opens
FHN's popular wellness program is back to help participants work toward their 2023 fitness goals. Get Fit 2023 is heavy on tips, videos, and recipes to help participants build a healthy lifestyle for years to come!

GetFit 2023 runs from Monday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, April 2, and people can join at any time during the program.

Signup for FHN's Get Fit 2023 opens Monday, Dec. 26 at www.fhn.org/getfit.
DEC26 CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level
CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
DEC27 Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
DEC28 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Free group for those who provide care to a family member, friend, or member of the community. Open-forum discussion and a chance to ask questions and share resources. RSVP is requested but not required – contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP.