| Classes & Events | |
| DEC05 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Instructor: Annette Geilenfeldt Register online. |
| DEC06 | 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 Staying Active in the Winter Months. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| DEC06 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC07 | Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa's visiting area. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge |
| DEC07 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC09 | 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. 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. |
| DEC11 | Holiday Classic Movie Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue
Holiday Classic Movie
Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue Enjoy this 1958 holiday classic - Bell, Book, and Candle - featuring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, and more. Ed Finch and Alan Wenzel will lead a discussion and trivia before and after the movie. There will be 2 showings: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Admission is an item or donation to local food pantries. Limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. |
| DEC11 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| DEC13 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group Virtual via Zoom
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual via Zoom 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. Visit https://fhn.org/caregivers.asp for Zoom information. |
| DEC14 | Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce.asp for more information. |
| DEC16 | Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CLASS IS FULL, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CLASS IS FULL, 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.) Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Instructor is Risa Tyler. |
| DEC16 | Holiday Storytelling, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Holiday Storytelling, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa's visiting area. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge |
| DEC16 | Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC16 | Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m. Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue
Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m.
Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue Enjoy the wonderous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. There will be 2 showings: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Admission is $3 per ticket, limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. All children attending will receive a special holiday gift. |
| DEC17 | Freeport Community Luminaria Night, 5 p.m. Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport Freeport Community Luminaria Night, 5 p.m.
Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries as FHN joins the residents around FHN Memorial Hospital in the annual lighting of the luminarias. |
| DEC19 | Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport This support group is for anyone in the general public who has CHF. Our group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participation is free, and no referral is needed. No advance registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Cardiopulmonary Educators, Carly and Krista. For more information, view the schedule or call 815-599-6388. |
| DEC19 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160. |
| DEC27 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual via Zoom
Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom 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. Visit https://fhn.org/caregivers.asp for Zoom information. |
| DEC28 | Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce.asp for more information. |
| JAN03 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN03 | 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 Setting Smart Goals. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| JAN04 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN06 | Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN08 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240. |
| JAN09 | 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. |
| JAN09 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160. |
| JAN10 | Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena 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. |
| JAN10 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting 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. Visit fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information. |
| JAN11 | 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. |
| JAN13 | 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. Registration is required. Visit fhn.org/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed.asp, call 815-599-6707, or email coil@fhn.org. |
| JAN13 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. Pearl City United Methodist Church food pantry, 411 S. Main, Pearl City Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Pearl City United Methodist Church food pantry, 411 S. Main, Pearl City Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN16 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160. |
| JAN16 | 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. |
| JAN16 | Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport This support group is for anyone in the general public who has CHF. Our group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participation is free, and no referral is needed. No advance registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Cardiopulmonary Educators, Carly and Krista. For more information, view the schedule or call 815-599-6388. |
| JAN16 | Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 8 p.m. Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 8 p.m.
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 3 prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. Session 1 is an intro to SCHD programs, comfort measures, nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, intro to the doula program and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| JAN18 | Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346). |
| JAN18 | GFP Business After Hours, 5 – 7 p.m. GFP Business After Hours, 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, Lower Level Conference Center |
| JAN18 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN22 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240. |
| JAN23 | Prenatal Class (Session 2), 5 – 8 p.m. Prenatal Class (Session 2), 5 – 8 p.m.
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 3 prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. Session 2 focuses on labor and delivery, breastfeeding and a tour of the FHN Family Birthing Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| JAN24 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting 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. Visit fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information. |
| JAN25 | Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN25 | Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346). |
| JAN26 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN30 | Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m. Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m.
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 3 prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. Session 3 focuses on newborn and postpartum care, car seats, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |