November/December Newsletter 2014

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Letter from the Executive Director
Now well into the school year, voices of children continue to fill the Hult Center. Our team of health educators has been
busy with school busses still rolling in as well as taking Hult’s signature youth health education programs on the road to
area schools. Our cancer programs staff has been hard at work helping to improve the quality of life for cancer patients
and their families from communities in central Illinois. The Hult Center’s Encore program has more than doubled the
number of seniors being served within the community. Efforts to reduce the stigma associated with mental health
continue as the Hult Center looks to expand mental health program offerings and increase community awareness of
mental health.
The Hult Center’s fundraising staff has also been very hard at work the past few months. After an extremely successful
Whitney’s Walk in the end of July, Lobster Roast of Matt George in September and Uncorked in October, the staff and
board of the Hult Center would like to say thank you to all event sponsors and attendees. We would not be able to
continue working toward the mission of “empowering people to live healthier lives” if it weren’t for our grantors, sponsors,
donors and supporters.
As the season changes from fall to winter, so do things at the Hult Center. Our Executive Director, Matt George, took a
position as President and CEO of Children’s Home. In his years of service to the Hult Center, Matt made a tremendous
impact upon the organization, programs and staff. The Hult Center team is particularly grateful to have had the
opportunity to work with and learn from Matt over the past few years. We wish him well in his new role at Children’s
Home and will sincerely miss him. During this time of transition, the Hult Center team has pulled together and utilized
our strengths to seamlessly continue the momentum of fulfilling the Hult Center’s mission.
Again, thank you for your support and helping the Hult Center to empower people in central Illinois to live healthier lives.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.
Anne Bowman
Interim Executive Director
November-December 2014
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Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Recipe: 6
Fall Healthy Cooking
Demonstration
Amount per serving:
Calories:
178
Fat Calories:
60
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Fat:
Saturated Fat:
Cholesterol:
Sodium:
Total Carbohydrate:
Dietary Fiber:
Protein:
Calcium:
2.5 g
0.5 g
0 mg
435 mg
34 g
8g
8g
155 mg
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 28-ounce can of no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained
6 cups water
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 bunch kale, thick stems removed, leaves cut into 1/2 inch-wide
½ cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the
onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the tomatoes. Using a spoon, break up the tomatoes into
smaller pieces. Cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet
potatoes, kale, lentils, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer until the
lentils are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Spoon soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese,
if desired.
Reference: Recipe provided by Libby Macht, Dietetic Intern,
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
November-December 2014
HOLIDAY or ANYTIME
Gift Idea!
Do you know a cancer patient, survivor or
caregiver you would like to celebrate?
Give them a gift certificate for an hour
massage by one of our oncology
massage therapists!!!
Stop into the Hult Center
or call Susie Flick at 309.692.6650
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HILARIOUS! Lobster Roast Success
A special thank you to all who attended a no-holds-barred Roast
of Matt George at Weaver Angus Farm on September 13th.
Roasters Chuck Weaver, Sheriff Mike McCoy, Todd Baker,
Patti Bash, Bill Kwon, Jeff & Andy George had the audience in
tears as we celebrated and said farewell to Matt.
We are so grateful to Chuck and Laurie Weaver for opening
their home to us and to Dixon Fisheries and Barrack’s Cater
Inn for ensuring our guests had a wonderful dining experience.
Rising country artist Drew Baldridge had the dance floor rockin’
as guests enjoyed kicking up their heels.
As always, a special thank you to our Lobster Roast committee
and to the dozens of volunteers for helping us put on a seamless
event. And to our sponsors who continue to support the Hult
Center and its mission. We thank you!
#GivingTuesday December 2
We are so excited to share this opportunity with YOU, our
dearest supporters and partners! We are happy to announce
the Hult Center was selected by the Coleman Foundation
#GivingTuesday Matching Grants Program as a recipient
of a dollar-for-dollar match of donations received online on
December 2nd, up to $15,000! This is an opportunity to turn
$15,000 into $30,000!!!
Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this National Day
of Giving, #GivingTuesday falls on December 2nd and we are
going to knock this out of the park, will you help us, not only
reach this goal, but surpass it!
We have rolled out our plan of action and you can find all the
information you need to know to participate on our website at
www.hulthealthy.org. Below are a few things you can do to
be certain you are a part of the FUN!
Like us on Facebook at Hult-Center Healthy Living
Follow us on Twitter @HultCenter1
Follow us on Instagram @hult_center
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Tuesday, December 2 to support
the Hult Center on #GivingTuesday! THANK YOU!!!
Whitney’s Walk Raises $138,000
“I liked this whole program. It really touched my heart when we
talked about suicide because I have tried to commit suicide
before because I felt alone, depressed and like I didn’t want
to live. That was 1 year ago. I am OK now. Don’t change
anything.” – High School Student’s Survey after Hult
Center’s SOS (Signs of Suicide) Program
This is just one example of the powerful feedback the Hult
Center is receiving after completing the SOS program at local
schools. It is evident that the funds from Whitney’s Walk for
our suicide prevention and education programs are needed
now more than ever.
Your support of this year’s Whitney’s Walk for Life allowed
us to surpass our initial goal of raising $125,000 in 2014, and
has allowed the Hult Center to reach more kids in school than
ever before with these life-saving programs and materials! I
look forward to next year and continuing to grow Whitney’s
Walk in order to reach a record-number of lives through our
SOS (Signs of Suicide) and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
programs. Thank you for your unwavering support!
Kayla Thompson, Coordinator of Whitney’s Walk for Life
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November 2014
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Aqua Survivor 9a* Aerobics 9a
Yoga w Jean 11a
Restorative Yoga w Living Strong 9a
Cancer Support
Breath of
Cancer Support
Marcy 5:30p
Methodist
Group 1p
Joy
Yoga
5p
Group 10a*
Wellmobile
Eat at Logan’s
Beginner iPads &
8:30-10:30a
iPhones 5-6:30p*
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p Mindfulness
Meditation 5:15p
Tai Ji Circle 7p
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Aqua Survivor 9a* Aerobics 9a
Veteran Benefits
1-2:30p*
Mindfulness
Breath of
Meditation 5:15p
Joy Yoga 5p
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p
Tai Ji Circle 7p
Aqua Survivor 9a*
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Aerobics 9a
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Breath of
Healthy Cooking
Joy Yoga 5p
Demo 12p & 5p*
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p
Mindfulness
Tai Ji Circle 7p
Meditation 5:15p
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Aqua Survivor 9a*
Breath of
Joy Yoga 5p
Beginner Tai Ji
6:30p
Aerobics 9a
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Mindfulness
Meditation 5:15p
Coping w Holiday
Loneliness &
Depression
1-2:30p*
Roadhouse 4p-close
coupon on back
Beginner Tai Ji
6:30p
Yoga w Jean 11a
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Cancer Support
Group 1p
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Beginner Facebook
9-noon*
Restorative Yoga w
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p Marcy 5:30p
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Seniors on the Go
10:30a*
Yoga w Jean 11a
Cancer Support
Group 1p
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Living Strong 9a
Cancer Support
Group 10a*
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Kids
Konnected
1:30-3p*
Restorative Yoga w
Marcy 5:30p
Living Strong 9a
Cancer Support
Group 10a*
Taming the Legal
Lions 5-6:30p*
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Beginner Tai Ji
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Programs &
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Due to the Holiday
Programs &
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Tai Ji Circle 7p
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All items with an asterik either require
registration by calling 309.692.6650 or they
are not held at HCHL on Knoxville. Please
view the key on page 6 for additional info.
November-December 2014
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Aqua Survivor 9a*
Aerobics 9a
Breath of Joy Yoga Methodist
5p
Wellmobile
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p 8:30-10:30a
Mindfulness
Tai Ji Circle 7p
Meditation 5:15p
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Beginner iPads &
iPhones 5-6:30p*
Mindfulness
Breath of Joy Yoga Meditation 5:15p
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Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p
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Holiday Fraud
Prevention 9-10:30a*
Yoga w Jean 11a
Cancer Support
Group 1p
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p
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Yoga w Jean 11a
Cancer Support
Group 1p
Beginner Tai Ji 6:30p
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AARP Safe Driving AARP Safe Driving
Class 8:30-12:30p* Class 8:30-12:30p*
Living Strong 9a
Restorative Yoga w
Cancer Support
Marcy 5:30p
Group 10a*
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Beginner Facebook Living Strong 9a
9-12p*
Cancer Support
Restorative Yoga w Group Holiday
Marcy 5:30p
Party 10a*
Kids
Konnected
1:30-3p*
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Tai Ji Circle 7p
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Aqua Survivor 9a*
Breath of
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Aerobics 9a
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Tai Ji Circle 7p
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Breath of
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Seniors on the Go Restorative Yoga w Living Strong 9a
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Marcy 5:30p
Cancer Support
Group 10a*
Yoga w Jean 11a
Cancer Support
Group 1p
Beginner Tai Ji
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Programs &
Classes Cancelled
Due to the Holiday
All items with an asterik* either require
registration by calling 309.692.6650 or they
are not held at HCHL on Knoxville. Please
view the key on page 6 for additional info.
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Calendar Key
Support Groups
Cancer Support Group
Aqua Survivor
Kids Konnected
Beginner Tai Ji
Wednesday at 1pm at HCHL on Knoxville, geared toward blood
cancers such as multiple myeloma and Friday at 10am
at Illinois CancerCare Classroom on Route 91.
For children ages 5-18 whose parent, grandparent or
caregiver has or had cancer. A drinks and snacks are provided,
along with a fun activity for the kids. Please refer to the
calendar for dates. To register, please call 309.692.6650 and to
be added to the evite list of scheduled events, please email Pat
Morge at [email protected].
Prostate Support Group
Us TOO Prostate
Call George Melton at 309.691.6523 for dates and times.
Therapeutic Services
Individual Healing Touch Session
Massage Therapy
By appointment only. Massages are $30 per hour those in
“active” treatment and $40 per hour for those not in active
treatment and caregivers. Our experienced team of massage
therapists have all received specialized training in oncology
massage to deliver safe, comfort-oriented massages to all
affected by cancer and its treatments. Please call 309.692.6650
to schedule your appointment!
Mindfulness Meditation
Every Tuesday at 5:15pm FREE to Cancer Patients,
Survivors and Caregivers. These sessions are a very simple
form of meditation, so you don’t need any previous experience.
Comfortable seating is provided and sitting on the floor is not
required. A $5 walk-in fee for all other participants.
Reflexology
By appointment only. Judy Schlueter, Licensed Reflexologist
will see clients on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at
8:30a and 9:15a. Please call 309.692.6650 to schedule an
appointment.
Gentle exercise with low impact with Beth Stauffer. All levels
welcome. FREE to Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers.
A $5 walk-in fee for all other participants.
November-December 2014
Very basic Tai Ji taught by Cara Murdoch. FREE to Cancer
Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. A $5 walk-in fee for all
other participants.
Beyond Beginner Tai Ji
For those of you who want to challenge yourself but are not
ready for advanced, led by Cara Murdoch. FREE to Cancer
Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. A $5 walk-in fee for all
other participants.
Breath of Joy Yoga
FREE of charge and available to Breast Cancer Patients,
Survivors and Caregivers.
For anyone currently undergoing treatment, enjoy a healing
touch therapy session. Please call 309.692.6650 to make
your appointment.
Healthy Living Classes
Aerobics
An aqua class at Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 North
Dries Ln, Peoria. FREE to Cancer Patients, Survivors and
Caregivers. A $5 walk-in fee for all other participants.
Yoga with Jean
All Levels Welcome. FREE to Cancer Patients, Survivors and
Caregivers. A $5 walk-in fee for all other participants.
Living Strong
Strength training class with Beth Stauffer. All levels welcome.
FREE to Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. A $5
walk-in fee for all other participants.
Tai Ji Circle
Advanced gentle exercise with Cara Murdoch. FREE to Cancer
Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. A $5 walk-in fee for all
other participants.
Yoga with Marcy
Marcy is a seasoned yoga practitioner and will bring her
experience as a cancer survivor to her classes to gently open
body, heart and mind with breath and movement. Beginner
friendly. Relax and restore with Marcy! FREE to Cancer
Patients, Survivors and Caregivers.
Senior Programs
Seniors-on-the-Go
Free seminars targeted toward people 55 and older. Each
month, on the 3rd Wednesday, local doctors and health care
professionals present on issues relevant to maintaining health
and independence as we age. Reservations required. Lunch
is included. Please call 309.692.6650 to reserve your space.
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News & Kudos
Thanks Senior Program Volunteers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), suicide is the second leading cause of death in Americans
between the ages of 10-24 and the third leading cause of death
for adolescents and youth between the ages of 12-18. In the last
several years, the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide has been
increasing, currently claiming the lives of approximately 100+
young individuals each week.
On September 19th, Encore volunteers were invited to an
appreciation lunch at the Hult Center for Healthy Living;
10 volunteers were able to attend and each received a lunch
from Avanti’s, a thank you gift and a thank you document
attached.
SOS Prevention & Hope Project Expands
In an effort to address this issue, the Hult Center is providing a
2-day intervention for students in Central Illinois high schools. The
intervention consists of two programs designed to complement
and enhance each other: the “Signs of Suicide Prevention
Program” and an exciting program called “The Hope Project.”
The goals of the program are to decrease suicide, suicide
attempts, and self-injury by teaching students how to identify the
symptoms of depression and suicidality in themselves or their
friends, and to respond effectively by seeking help from a trusted
adult.
With funding and support received from the Community
Foundation of Central Illinois, the Hult Center will be able
to expand this program to reach even more students during
the 2014-2015 school year. The Hult Center believes that
these programs will provide students with the knowledge and
understanding of depression and suicide needed in order to start
addressing this issue and making a difference in the community.
Encore Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
The volunteers had the following comments to say:
“We started attending Encore events and really enjoyed
them so we decided that if we were going to get involved that
would be where to start.”
– Mary Lou Howard & Chuck Howard
“I have been with Encore from the start and love the
programs. I am very happy to see the way it has grown and
enjoy working at the events.” – Jan Wherley
“I was a nurse with Methodist for many years and got
involved with Encore four years ago when it began, Bob (her
husband) and I really enjoy Tim Kirk’s presentations on elder
law, and many other of the great programs.
– Vicki & Bob Johnson
This program has been made possible by a grant from the
Whitney Grotts Endowment Fund, Mental Health Remembrance
Leadership Fund, and Caterpillar Community Leadership Fund of
the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
Seniors on the Go
On Going Education
“Is Cataract Surgery Right For Me?” Watch a short LIVE
cataract surgery video narrated by Dr. Michael Grossman,
cataract surgeon of Illinois Retina & Eye Associates. Discuss
the ins and outs of cataracts: why we get them and treatment
options. You’ll become an “expert” when it comes to making
decisions about your cataracts. The presentation begins at
10:30a and is followed with lunch from Subway. Participants
must register in advance by calling 309.692.6650.
Educators Suzy Herrington and Holly Bill attended the American
School Health Association 2014 Annual Conference in Portland,
Oregon October 9-11th. Suzy and Holly had the opportunity to
attend over 55 sessions that covered a variety of school healthrelated content. Those sessions enabled our educators to
bring new ideas back to the Hult Center and make the most of
the resources that we have. It also strengthened relationships
between the Hult Center and the nation’s leading health
organizations.
Kids Konnected Circus Fun
The Kids Konnected staff and families would like to thank
Jenny Winne at the Peoria Civic Center and Feld Entertainment
for their gracious donation of tickets to the Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus. Due to their generosity, our kids and
their families were able to enjoy this event. Special thanks to
Jenny who was very helpful in securing the complimentary tickets.
Welcome Katie Lauer
Please help us in welcoming Katie Lauer our newest Health
Educator and team lead for PNC Grow Up Great. Katie is
a graduate of ISU with a Bachelor of Science in Community
Health Education and is excited to join Hult as it combines both
her passion for working with a non-profit and health.
Wednesday, November 19
10:30a-11:45a (lunch provided)
FREE OF CHARGE
Presented by Dr. Michael Grossman, cataract surgeon with
Illinois Retinal & Eye Associates
Wednesday, December 17
10:30a-11:45a (lunch provided)
FREE OF CHARGE
“Gluten, Good or Bad?” UnityPoint Health dietitian Colleen
Kennedy is back to unravel the mystery of gluten, gluten free
foods and answer questions about this recent topic of interest in
the world of nutrition. The presentation begins at 10:30a and is
followed with lunch from Subway. Participants must register in
advance by calling 309.692.6650.
Presented by Colleen Kennedy, dietitian with UnityPoint
Health
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SAVE
the DATE
Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2014
Mental Health Forum
March 28, 2015
Spirit of Living
April 11, 2015
Whitney’s Walk for Life
July 25, 2015
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Thank you for your support!!!