Networking

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MS support group: Meet and talk with others with Multiple Sclerosis at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

CHAMPPS: This is a networking group of business professionals who refer business to each other. Meetings are held at the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce offices, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road. For meeting information for the various CHAMPPS groups, call (847) 398-1963

LeTip International: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Omega, 9100 W. Golf Road, Niles. Professionals seeking new leads, networking opportunities and valuable business tips are invited. Call (815) 728-1483 or e-mail jvhansen@letip.com or www.LeTip.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Aug. 14, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Networking on the second Thursday of every month. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Mothers of Preschoolers: Meets 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 4 at Arlington Countryside Church, 916 E. Hintz Road, Arlington Heights. MOPS meets September through May. Meetings include food, adult conversation, speakers and creative activities. Children are divided into age appropriate groups for stories, games, and other activities. Open to any woman that is either expecting her first child or has at least one child in kindergarten or younger. For details, call (847) 255-2140, e-mail mops@acchurch.org or visit www.acchurch.org/mops.

Surviving Life's Transitions: 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 8, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Cari Paterno and her husband will take you through how to survive and thrive during life's most traumatic moments. Paterno is an instructor in psychology at Harper College and works with her husband in a consulting proactive. Formal networking will follow the presentation. For information, call Bob at (847) 925-6005.

Rosemont Chamber of Commerce: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10; Holiday Inn Express, 6600 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Chamber luncheon meeting features Mayor Stephens discussing the state of the village. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 8. Call (847) 698-1190.

Sept. 9

Woodfield Women's Connection: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Prospect Heights. Spend a casual evening networking with your peers. Free, refreshments served. For details, e-mail womenconnections@gmail.com or call Micky at (847) 490-9881.

Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9; Trackside Arlington Park, 2200 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Speaker is Mark Groves and topic is "How to Think Outside the Box Room." Light appetizers and cash bar. Admission: $35. (847) 541-7799.

Association of Christian Therapists conference: Sept. 11-15, St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein. International conference, "Healing the Shattered Soul; Restoring Hope to Those Impacted by Trauma," for Christian health care professionals and associates in the physical, mental and spiritual health care disciplines. www.actheals.org. or call (703) 556-9222.

Des Plaines Mayor's Prayer Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Manzo's Banquets & Catering, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. The event, hosted by Mayor Tony Arredia, will focus on the theme "Diversity." This year's guest speaker will be announced at a future date. Local clergy members representing various denominations will make individual commentaries. Tickets, are $25 per person, and are available from the Mayor's Office, 6th Floor City Hall, 1420 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL 60016. Make checks payable to the Des Plaines Ministerial Association. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis. For reservation call (847) 391-5301.