Past Meetings
2025 Holiday Gathering

5:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Hidden Creek Estates
13276 White School Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
Venue website
There is limited seating for this event. Registration deadline is Friday, November 21st. Please register early. Registration is open to members first. NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO WALK-IN OPENINGS FOR THIS EVENT.
RNPW November 18, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
October 21, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
RNPW September 23, 2025 Fall Kick-off Event

5:30 PM CDT to 8:30 PM CDT
Hidden Creek Estates
13276 White School Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
Venue website
Join us for an evening of networking, connecting, live music and hors d'oeuvres at the beautiful Hidden Creak Estates.
RNPW June 17, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
Panel — Michele Cox Landscape Connections, Sarah Lorenz Winnebago County Forest Preserve, Todd Henning Rock Cut E-Bikes Get Connected. To The Great Outdoors
RNPW May 20, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
Whitney Martin RACVB/Go Rockford: Get Connected. Through Partnering with Local Businesses and Your Community.
2025 Professional Development Day

8:30 AM CDT to 11:30 AM CDT
Prairie Street Brewing Co.
200 Prairie Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Venue website
RNPW February 18, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
RNPW January 21, 2025 Luncheon Meeting

11:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Venue website
Kevin Polky, Four Corners Wellness Center, LTD: Get Connected. Wellness as a Lifestyle
Meeting/Event Information
RNPW meets September through June, with luncheons held on the third Tuesday of each month at Rockford University’s Regents Hall in the Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Special events like our Kick-Off in September, Holiday Party in December, and Professional Development Day in April follow a different schedule.
Check Us Out
Non-members and guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining is required. No member referral is necessary to attend or become a member.
Join Us
The 2026–2027 Program Year luncheon series will be announced at the September 22nd Kickoff Event at Hidden Creek. Our Program Committee carefully selects dynamic speakers to share their expertise and inspire our members. To attend, follow the “More Info” link for each month’s topic to register. Pre-registration is required to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all.
Weather Cancellation Policy
If a meeting must be canceled due to weather, RNPW follows this policy approved by the Board:
- Meetings will be canceled on any day that Rockford Public Schools close due to snow (cold closures do not apply).
- An e-blast will be sent to the newsletter mailing list under the direction of the President.
- Announcements will also be posted on our website and social media channels.
- The Program Chair, or the person who coordinated with the speaker, will contact the speaker as soon as possible.
- Rockford University, our venue, will be notified immediately by the Reservation Chair or President.
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The Public Relations Chair will update social media accordingly.
Event Registration Terms
Shipping Information: This site is used for event registration, membership dues, and member advertising only. RNPW does not ship any products.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All payments are final once processed.