How to Become a Member
We are always looking for people interested in joining our support
group!
How can you join?
Membership dues are $25 collected in January of every year or upon
joining. Note: if you join any month after January, you will owe
dues again in the coming January, then pay annually every January.
This small fee covers the cost of copying our newsletters, handouts
for meetings, mailings, and website support. Checks should be made
out to Eleanor Garrow-Majka. You may join POCHA of Will County by
attending one of our meetings or contacting Eleanor Garrow-Majka for
further information through our contact us
page.
If you would like more information about POCHA of Will County,
please contact us.
Who can join?
We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics surrounding
food allergies. Members may opt to just receive our newsletter and
information in the mail. Members may come to the bimonthly meetings
and tap the resources of other members. Members may wish to dedicate
enough time to participate and make a difference in the
organization. The decision is yours; everyone is welcome!
Where are the meetings?
Bimonthly meetings are held at the:
Silver Cross Hospital
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1200 Maple Road
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Room: Room 1804, Lower Level beneath the Emergency
Department Entrance located off of Walnut and Eagle Streets.
Meeting Room Location change effective February 2008
Meeting Room: Room 1804, Lower Level beneath the Emergency
Department Entrance located off of Walnut and Eagle Streets.
Entrance: Park in open parking lots on Eagle Street and
enter through the Emergency Department Entrance. The concierge will
direct you to Room 1804 in the lower level directly beneath the
Emergency Department. Please look for the "POCHA" signs.
Directions from I-80:
I-80 to the Briggs Exit
North on Briggs Street to Rt. 30/Cass Ave. stoplight (you'll be on
Brigg's for about 2 miles)
Turn left on Rt. 30/Cass to the Walnut stoplight (which is first
light you come to)
Turn right on Walnut - go up the hill - Silver Cross will be on your
right side
Turn right on Eagle Street where the Emergency Department is and
park in any of the open lots.
A list of upcoming
meetings can be found on the
Meetings and Events page.
