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‘Pomp and Circumstance’ at the Timbers of Shorewood The Timbers of Shorewood held a graduation ceremony for ten residents who completed the Timbers’ Academy for Seniors course on brain function on Thursday, April 28, at the Timbers, 1100 N. River Rd, Shorewood. The course covered brain structure and aging, brain function, diseases of the brain, and strategies to help keep the brain active and healthy. “The video lectures were very good, but the discussions afterwards were best of all,” Bill Rebhan, a five-year Timbers’ resident said. “We students were able to relate and share. Also, everyone got a kick out of the graduation ceremony and luncheon. I’m ready for the next session.” Launched in 2018, the Timbers’ Academy for Seniors features courses on a wide range of topics. Each weekly class includes a lecture and a group discussion where residents can share their experience and understanding on the topic. For older adults, staying active is the key to preserving health. Researchers have found that mental exercise is just as vital as physical exercise. It’s called cognitive reserve which is the ability to optimize or maximize performance through recruitment of brain networks. Many scientific studies show that a healthy mix of both physical and intellectual activity helps seniors maintain overall well-being. Older adults can attain a healthy body and a healthy mind which help delay or modify the onsets
of dementia and Alzheimer’s. One method for the mind is continuing education. “We are very aware that continuing education has significant positive benefits,” said Amy Odell, director of activities at The Timbers. “We offer the Academy for Seniors for learning, keeping the mind sharp, and camaraderie.
At the graduation, each resident received a certificate of achievement while the march, ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ played. The graduates looked very proud.” The current Academy for Seniors course is Major Transitions in Evolution. Future courses include: The world was never the same – events that changed his-
tory; WWII the Pacific Theater; Sensation & Perception and the aging process; The Science of Extreme Weather; and Folklore and Fairytales. The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community that provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and ser-
vices. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays. For more information call 815609-0669 or visit https://www. timbersofshorewood.com.
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OBITUARY BROOKMAN Winnifred E. Brookman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 3, 2022, at the beautiful age of 97 in Plant City, Florida. She was born at home in the Northern woods near Antigo, Wisconsin on January 24, 1925, the daughter and second child born to the late Robert and Cordelia (nee Baker) Bryant. She grew up with her brother and many cousins, aunts, and uncles in that area until she was a young adult. During WWII she relocated to Illinois where she met and married her husband of 55 years, Howard J. Brookman. Winnifred and Howard had two adorable daughters, Judith Eileen, and
Roberta Carol, in quick succession in the early 1940’s. Winnifred worked alongside her husband in his insurance agency for Great Central Insurance until their retirement. She has been a devoted daughter, wife and mother for many, many years. Winnifred was one of the founding members of Peace Lutheran Church in Plainfield, Illinois and remained faithful to their ministries and the friendships she built there even after her more recent move to Florida. She was an active participant in the women’s quilting group, the annual turkey dinner, and a faithful member of their prayer committee. She had a special spot at home with a tablet and prayed each morning for
those she was called to pray over. She was a devout Christian and prayed by name for each of her family members daily. After Howards passing in 1997, Winnifred enjoyed many years of wonderful friendships with the people in her Willow Falls community. There she enjoyed weekly cards, water exercise, restaurant reviewers, day trips and just the good camaraderie of special friends whom she cherished up until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (1997) and her first-born daughter, Judith E. Stapleton (1999), her brother, Clayton Robert Bryant (1945, WWII United States NavyUSS Sigsbee, near Okinawa, Japan), and her mother and father, Cordelia, and Robert Bryant. She has spent many years missing her brother “Bobby”, her daughter Judy, and her husband Howard as well as all preceding loved ones and as her family we celebrate her reunion with them in heaven. Winnifred is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Lyle) Johnson, her son-in-law, Edward (Karen) Stapleton, her grandchildren, Scott Johnson, Kim Stapleton, Cindy (Brad) Marsh, Cherie (Keith) White and Carol (Victor) Melgoza, 14 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces, Loretta (Gene) DeCorte, Janice (Randy) Coleman, Peggy (Kevin) Czerkies and Patricia (Richard) Polhemus, as well as one nephew, George Brookman. Winnie had many great nieces and nephews, extended family and friends who were so very dear to her and she loved them all very much. Although Winnie has endured many trials and hardships in her
long life, she continually demonstrated to her family her resiliency and strong Christian faith and looked for the best in all situations. She demonstrated to each of us her unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance despite our many failings and she will be missed so very much. Charitable donations in Winnie’s name may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church, Plainfield, Illinois. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Monday, May 16, 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 24024 W. Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM with Pastor David Balla officiating. Interment will follow at the Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Illinois. Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements. For information, please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com
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