Events
Upcoming Events
Walk with a Doc - Kick-Off Event
Join us for the Kick-Off of our Monthly Walk with a Doc program.
Walk. Learn about health. Connect with others.
OptWell’s Pickleball for a Purpose Fundraiser
Caring for Caregivers: Restore. Learn. Connect.
Experience our Mindful Movement interactive workshop, learn self-care strategies, obtain caregiving resources, and connect with other caregivers.
Women’s Health: Evidence-Based Insights on Brain, Heart, & Hormonal Health
Learn practical, science-backed strategies to support your brain, heart, and hormonal health at every stage of life.
This event is free and open to the community. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
Past Events & Presentation Materials
Brain Health Matters: What Parents, Adults and Teens Need to Know
Attendees gained practical, science-backed strategies and trusted resources to support better brain health—starting now.
Thank you to our event Sponsors: Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, The Community House, FNBC Bank & Trust, Helping Hand, and a grant from the Illinois Brain Health Project.
Thank you to our speakers: Dr. Neelum AggarwaI, Olivia Matongo, Phyllis Jones, Laura Morris, and Kris Lonsway.
Brain Health Workshop for Healthcare Providers & Community Leaders
Attendees enjoyed this in-person breakfast workshop empowering healthcare providers and community leaders to promote brain-healthy habits and strengthen referral pathways across Chicago’s western suburbs.
Thank you to our sponsors: Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Community Memorial Foundation, Belmont Village Senior Living Oak Park and a grant from the Illinois Brain Health Project.
Thank you to our speakers: Olivia Matongo, Phyllis Jones, Dr. Concetta Forchetti, Kim Jay, Dr. Jen Swoyer, Izzy Gandarilla, and Kris Lonsway.
Find Your Calm: Tools to Reduce Stress, Beat Burnout, & Boost Mental Well-Being
Attendees enjoyed an evening of real stories, expert guidance, and practical tools to help manage stress, prevent burnout, and strengthen mental well-being.
The presentations were kindly recorded by LTHS’s LTTV.
Thank you to our sponsors: Lyons Township High School, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, HelloCollege, Ellie Mental Health, and The Meadows Outpatient Chicago.
Thank you to our speakers: Jim Maley, Michelle Anderson, Alma Jiménez Tapia, Michelle Halm, Stef Schodrof, Kris Lonsway, and Leslie Owens.
September 17, 2025
Understanding Grief and Building Resilience: Tools for Helping and Healing
Attendees joined OptWell, The Community House, and nonprofit partners in Hinsdale for an evening focused on grief, healing, and mental wellness. This free event featured a panel of experts and a resource fair, offering practical tools and local support for adults and high school students navigating loss—or supporting others.
Thank you to our speakers: Jody LaVoie, Michelle Halm, Alisa Messana, Andrea O’Morrow, and Shabana Sheikh.
Healthy Aging Presentation and Resource Fair
Attendees explored the resource fair and learned insights on reducing dementia risk, seeking support, and strategies for aging and financial wellness.
Thank you to our sponsors: Helping Hand, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Aging Care Connections, Edward Jones, FNBC Bank & Trust, and Lyons Township Mental Health Commission.
And thank you to our speakers: Hadi Finerty, Halle McCormick, Mattie Stevenson, Jill McCormick, and Kris Lonsway.
Mental Health Presentation and Resource Fair
Local thought experts provided an overview on the spectrum of mental health, including the most prevalent mental health conditions; when to seek support; and how to address self-harm and substance use.
The presentations were kindly recorded by LTHS’s LTTV.
Thank you to our sponsors: UChicago Medicine Advent Health, Community Memorial Foundation, City of Countryside, Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township and Lyons Township High School.
And thank you to our speakers: Leslie Owens, Kris Lonsway, Daisy Gómez, Trina Bockus, John Duffy, and Beth Murin.
Health Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition Presentation presented by Healthy Countryside*
What you eat plays a vital role in your health. Nutrition experts Dr. Terry Mason and Meryl Fury MS, RN discussed the incredible health benefits of eating a daily variety of whole plants (vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, and herbs) and less ultra-processed and sugary food. These healthy choices can lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, and some cancers.
Thank you to our sponsors: UChicagoMedicine AdventHealth, La Grange School District 105, and Healthy Countryside, a resident-driven health and wellness initiative now supported by OptWell.
