Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris

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Eating Right: Grilled Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A Healthy Recipe from Our Partners at AMITA Health

Prep Time: 2 hours 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Your Ingredients

Grilled Cumin Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onions, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (4 – 4 ounce)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 inch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon butter

Sautéed Spinach and Onions

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onions, julienne
  • 6 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Combine brown sugar, sweet potato and butter. Toss to evenly coat. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan. Roast in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
  2. Sautéed Spinach and Onions: In a sauté pan, heat over medium-high heat. Add onions. Saute until caramelized. Add spinach. Season with pepper. Mix well and remove from heat. Stir until spinach just wilts.
  3. Grilled Cumin Chicken: In a bowl, combine oil, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper for marinade. Mix well. Add chicken to marinade. Toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain and discard excess marinade. Place chicken breast on a medium-high grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
  4. For Service: Place 1 chicken breast on a plate with 1/3 cup roasted sweet potato and 1/2 cup spinach.

 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories Carbs Protein Fat Sat. Fat Cholesterol Sodium Fiber
280 24 g 25 g 10 g 2 g 69 mg 220 mg 6 g

 

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Senior Services of Will County – Enhancing The Lives of Seniors

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Senior Services of Will County is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Will County’s growing senior population. Since 1967, Senior Services of Will County has provided much-needed programs and services for residents over the age of 60, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers who live in Will County.

These programs aim to help residents with:

  • Housing Options
  • In-Home Care
  • Home Maintenance
  • Energy Assistance
  • BEAM Benefits
  • Medicare Part D
  • Home Delivered Meals
  • Income Tax Assistance
  • Property Tax Assistance

You, or someone you know, may be eligible for their free services!

If you need assistance this winter season or would like to learn more about any of the programs that are available through Senior Services of Will County, visit willcountyseniors.org or call (815) 740-4204.

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Pint-Size Pupils Registration Is Now Underway

Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the Y’s Pint-Size Pupils Program will help your young learner develop to his or her fullest potential. Through a variety of fun activities that include both structured and open play, our dedicated staff teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Open to ages 3-6
  • Small class sizes
  • Morning and afternoon class options
  • Two, three and five-day class options
  • Preschool and kindergarten enrichment

Learn More

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Preschool Spring Break Camp: March 25-29

Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Preschool Spring Break Camp promises to provide your child with a week full of fun. Your young learner will participate in a variety of activities that will incorporate bright colors, music and interactive games.

Through both structured and open play, our dedicated staff will teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This is a great opportunity for your child to embrace his or her imagination and be creative.

Date: March 25-29
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon, each day
Ages: 3-6

$55 for Facility Members, $85 for Community Members

Register Now

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Join Us For “Dance, Rock, Shake, Pop”

“Dance, Rock, Shake, Pop” is a dance-fitness party that includes a series of three group exercise classes: WERQ, Pound and Zumba.

JOIN US AND WIN
All participants will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes, such as a YMCA swag bag, a free month of membership or a free 5-week specialty fitness class.

Date: Friday, January 25
Time: 6-7:45 p.m.

Free for YMCA Facility Members. $10 for Community Members. 

Register Now

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