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Engaging Aging – Tech Group Empowers Seniors With Monthly Technology Lessons
Discover a Naperville senior tech group, a welcoming community for older adults eager to learn about modern technology. Join free, hands-on monthly sessions at local libraries to boost your tech confidence and stay connected—no registration required.
Focus on Safety – Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards
Everyone has their preferred way of paying for purchases. With the rise of contactless payments, card transactions have become the norm for everyday shopping,...
Movies With Tarek – 4DX: ‘Back to the Future’ – 40th Anniversary
Experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before with the 4DX immersive cinema experience. Celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary as you relive Marty McFly’s time-traveling adventures with fog, rocking seats, and exhilarating effects—perfect for families and fans seeking nostalgia and excitement!
Art Talk – Between the Lines: A Story of Devotion Across the Pacific
Experience "Between the Lines," a captivating mixed media art exhibition by Marilyn Dale at North Central College’s Schoenherr Art Gallery. Discover intimate stories of love, longing, and survival through WWII letters transformed into powerful visual narratives. Exhibition runs through 12/05/2025.
The Y – Making an Impact Where It Matters Most
The Naperville YMCA offers diverse roles for all ages. Make a positive impact through teamwork and community service today.
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Safety Tips for Cooking
The Naperville Fire Department shares essential kitchen fire safety tips. Learn how to prevent cooking fires, protect your family, and stay safe during holiday meal prep.
Naperville Woman’s Club News: u.s. Marine Corps Welcomes 18-Year-Old Girl
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran shares her journey from boot camp to data processing during the Vietnam War era. Discover how service shaped her life—and why honoring veterans matters more than ever.
What a Difference a Year Makes!
Last year, a friend’s son boarded a plane on November 1 to fly to Germany for a nine-month activation to be part of the...
Your Keys to Real Estate – Where Neighbors Become Friends: Inside Naperville’s Active Adult Communities
Thinking about simplifying life without sacrificing connection? Naperville’s 55-plus communities are designed for exactly that: an easy, active lifestyle surrounded by friends who share...
NCC Homecoming: A Great Weekend To Be a Cardinal
Each fall, Homecoming Weekend is a highlight on our campus, bringing alumni, students and community members together as we celebrate what it means to...
KidsMatter 2 Us – What Inspires the Next Generation?
Discover practical ways parents, teachers, and mentors can inspire youth amid social media pressure. Learn how to foster resilience, self-awareness, and purpose in the next generation.
November Editor’s Notes
Cheers to good health as well as the choices and freedoms we’ve experienced in a can-do spirited community that dates back even before Joe Naper and his family arrived here via Conestogas in 1831.
Visit Naperville – Get Ready for the Holidays in Style
Celebrate the season in Naperville! Shop over 100 downtown stores, enjoy festive dining, light tours, and holiday shows. Discover gifts, tea traditions, and skating fun all winter long.
Movies With Tarek – ‘Frankenstein’
Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro is no Halloween cliché—it’s a visionary thriller of ego, love, and terror. Featuring Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz, and Jacob Elordi, this film redefines the monster genre.
Movies With Tarek – ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’
With an astonishing portrait with honesty written all over it, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is by far one of the most breathtaking and surreal biopics I have seen in years.
Sharing and Caring – Power of One Part 2
Give furniture a second life. Learn how The Chicago Furniture Bank and Honest Junk help families, create jobs, and make donating easy in Chicago.
Diveheart: Stories From the Heart – Want To Be in a Movie?
From adaptive scuba dives to international film festivals, learn how filmmaker David Marsh turned Diveheart’s mission into inspiring documentaries.
Lizzy’s Fund: Memories as Told by Lizzy ‘The Perfect Child’
A heartwarming dog story: meet Sophie, the therapy collie with one quirky habit—chewing cardboard—and the sibling who finally proved his innocence.
Have You Decided What To Be When You Grow Up?
Every fall, millions of high school seniors like me are asked to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives: choosing a college...
Nutrition Knowledge – Daily Bread?
Discover healthy bread alternatives like sprouted grains and sourdough. Learn how to choose better options, understand their benefits, and enjoy bread with confidence—even if you're gluten-sensitive.