AToast... Totwoupcomingwine events:Savethedatesfor Unwined(Wine,Jazz,Art) inRiverGroveandthe ItalianAmericanVeterans Museum’sFestivaldelVino atCasaItaliainStonePark FallFestivities TritonCollege,TrailsideMuseum,SchillerPark, NorthRiverside,FranklinPark,VeteransPark, Maywood,BrookfieldZooandsomuchmore. TasteofMelrosePark IfyougetyourissuebeforeLaborDayweekend, don’tmissthefood,fun,fireworksandnon-stop entertainmentattheTaste,September2-4. www.neighborsmagazine.com•our20thyear everybodyhasone. Afreemonthlymagazine september2022 Neighborstm Cheers! tofall
SICKTODAY?BESEENTODAY! WestlakeUrgentCareinMelroseParkiscommittedtoofferingexpert andcompassionatecaretopeopleofallageswhentheyneeditmost. Frombabieswithearinfections,childrenwithstrepthroat,adultswith severecoldsymptoms,UTItreatment,PCRandrapidCOVIDtesting towoundsthatrequirestitches,A1Ctestingfordiabetics,sportsinjuries andsportsphysicalsaswellasworkphysicalsandmedicalclearance, WestlakeUrgentCareishereforyou. WESTLAKE URGENTCARE servingadultsandchildrenofthecommunity 5,100SQUAREFEET DEDICATEDTOPATIENTCARE 12EXAMROOMS LOCALPHYSICIANS ER-TRAINEDSTAFF CONVENIENT&FAST ON-SITELAB&RADIOLOGY OPEN7DAYSAWEEK MON-SAT10:30AM-9PM SUN10:30AM-5PM RAPIDCOVIDTESTING BYAPPOINTMENT 1419LAKESTREET MELROSEPARK 708-690-1911 followusonfacebook,instagram&twitter westlakeurgentcareil.com
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Journalwritingisn’tforeveryonebutcanbeusefultopeopleofallages,studentstoseniors. It’sacheapandsimplewaytoemptymentaltrashorpatyourselfonthebackwhentheeasiestthings, likenavigatingthegrocerystoreorgoingforawalk,seemlikeHerculeantasks.Theysaythatjournal writing,puttingwordsonpaper,hashealingbenefits:strengtheningtheimmunesystemconsequently decreasingtheriskofillness,improvingliverfunctionalityandmemory,loweringstresslevelsby regulatingemotionsandunlockingcreativity,boostingmoodandevenhelpingwoundshealfaster.It’s notaboutperfectgrammarorspelling,it’snotaboutpublishingamanuscript—it’saboutstartingwhere youare.Onesinglelineisenough.It’snotaraceandwritingwithpenandpaperforcesyouto slow down,findsomepatience(andIhaveverylittle)andreflect.Foraminute.
IranintoanoldfriendinTargetrecently.Shesharedwithmethatshehadbeenexperiencingsome verydifficulttimes,overwhelmedwithemotionsandhealthissues,tryingtogetbackonherfeet.I confessedthatIknewexactlyhowshefeltatdifferenttimesinmylife—Ioverwhelmeasilyandit alwaysfindsawaytocomeoutsideways.Sleeplessnights.Panicattacks.Stomachaches.JellyLegs. Lackofconfidence.Aswecommiserated,Icouldseebythelookonherfacethatshewasshocked.She actuallytookafewstepsbackandsaid,“Ican’tevenbelieveyou’reeventellingmethis.Iseeyouall overFacebook,takingpictureswitheveryone,promotingyouradvertisers,attendingallkindsof events—youseemlikethebravest,themostunstoppablepersonIknow.”
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MaywoodFest SetforSeptember9,10 and11at5thandOak Street,MaywoodFest organizersareplanninga hugeeventwithcarnival rides,livemusic,retailpop-up shopsandfunforthewholefamily includingentertainmentheadlinersMiki Howard,HowardHewett,andReginaBelle!If youwanttobeavendor,participateinthecar orgospelshow,becomeasponsororneed moreinformation,contactLaSondraBanks, CommunityEngagementat708-450-6366or sendanemailtoLbanks@m aywood-il.org.
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JoinourpartnerstheRiverForestPublicLibraryandtheRiverForestParkDistrictatthePark District’sKeystonePark(LakeStreetandKeystoneAve.,RiverForest)foraneveningofslightly spookyfamilyfunfeaturinglivemusic,pumpkinpainting,kid’scrafts,marshmallowsarounda campfireandmuchmore.Free.Friday,October7•5to7:30pm.
RiverGrove:UnwinedandFlannelFest FallFlannelFestonSaturday,October1andUnwinedattheGazeboon Sunday,October2.OnSaturday,from2to10:30pm,enjoyavarietyof livemusic,foodbooths,beverages,funforthewholefamilyincludinga pettingzoo,ponyrides,facepaintingandmoreplustheMayor’sStein HoistingContest.Wearyourfavoriteflannelandspendtheday.On Sunday,wine,jazzandartenthu siastswillenjoyUnwinedatthe Gazebo.Shopamongthemanytalentedartistsandvendorsfeaturingwoodcreations,glassblowing,giftbaskets,wreaths,oil paintings,jewelryandothervendors.ThedaywillfeaturetheultimateoutdoorMonsterJazzJamFestivalwithTheNuclearJazz Quarktet,2to3:30pmandtheUnwinedAllStarsfrom4to6pm.Outdoorchairsandtablesencouraged.Needmoreinfo,call 453-8000.ParkingavailableatNationalField.
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Trailside’sMigratingMonarchsCelebration TravelwiththisamazingbutterflyandtraceitsmigrationroutetoMexicothroughfun activities,kid’scraftsandeducationaldisplays.Seehowmonarchsareraised,taggedfortracking andwatchbutterfliesbeingreleased.Learnhowyoucanhelpmonarchsandotherpollinators! TheeventisFREEandwillbeheldinThatcherWoods.8030ChicagoAve.,RiverForest.Sunday, September11,Noonto3pm.
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TritonCollegewillbehostingitsannualFallFamilyFunFestonSaturday,Oct.1.The eventisfreeandopentothepublic.Thisyear,FallFestwillreturntoourBotanical Gardensforanin-personevent.Thoseinattendancecanenjoyfood,gamesandseasonal entertainment.
Neighbors•6 —celebratetheseason— fall fun
TritonCollege’sOfficeofStudentLifeandTritonCollegeStudentAssociationwillhost theannualMovieontheMoundsonFriday,Sept.23.Minions:TheRiseofGru,willbegin atsundown,approximately7p.m.Noregistrationisrequiredandallcommunitymembers areinvited.MovieontheMoundsisafreeevent,thatincludesfreepopcornandbeverages.Hotdogswillbesoldfor$1whilesupplieslast.Attendeesmustbringtheirown bl ankets.Noalcoholisallowed.Call(708)456-0300,Ext.3815withquestions.
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Neighbors•8 No-Nonsense. COFFEECHAT WITHTHE DUKE NewDay.NewTime. NewGuests! REGISTER FORTHE FREE MONTHLY ZOOM CHAT 1ST MONDAY EACH MONTH @2PMCT 3416S.HarlemAvenue,Riverside 708.853.9252 RaymondJamesFinancialServicesInc. MemberFINRA/SIPC Gaininsightsintothemarket,especiallyinthese uncertaintimes.JosephJohnson,a“financial pioneer”andRegisteredPrincipalwithRaymond JamesFinancialServices,Inc.,invitesyoutoregister forCoffeeChatstobecomebetterinformedaboutthe economy.ManyrememberJoefromhisradioshow onWJJG1530-AM,whichprovidedlistenersinCook, DuPageandKanecountieswithacommonsense approachtofinancefor13years.Registeronlineand jointheconversation! https://sell-high.com UnityinCommunityAnnual commUNITYfundraiserSept.10 TheUnityinCommunityFoundationisexcitedto announcethereturnofitsannualfundraiseronSaturday, September10thfrom5to10pmattheUnderpassRestaurant andLounge,9400GrandAvenueinFranklinPark.Delicious food,raffles,silentAuctions,liveBlitzRaffleandentertainment. Ticketsare$25perperson. Getticketsnowonlineatwww.theunityincommunity.org andatthedoor.Formoreinformationabou teventorthe Foundation,sendanemailtoinfo@theunityincommunity.org. Proceedsfromtheeventwillhelpouta16yearoldWest LeydenHighSchoolstudentsufferingfromMuscular Dystrophy. SchillerParkCommunityWide GarageSaleSeptember17and18 TheVillageofSchillerParkinvitessellerstocleanouttheir closetsandgaragesandshopperstocheckouttheCommunity WideGarageSalesetforSaturdayandSunday,September17 and18from9amuntil4pm. Cashinbyselli ngwhatyounolongerneedorpickupa mapofparticipantsattheSchillerParkVillageHall, 9526W.IrvingParkRoadtoseewheretofindthebestdeals. Youcanalsoaccessthemapofparticipantsonthewebsiteat www.villageofschillerpark.com. Questions?Call847-678-2550. NorthRiversideAutumnFest andChiliCook-OffSeptember16 Summerfundoesn’thavetocometoanend—especially inNorthRiverside.JointhefunonFriday,September16, 6:30to9pmattheVillageComm ons,2401S.Desplaines AvenueforafamilyeventthatfeatureslivemusicbyDick DiamondandtheDustersband,voteforyourfavoritechili, carnivalgames,facepainting,pettingzoo,balloonartist,food andbeveragetrucksandmore. Admissionisfree.Freechilisampleswhilesupplieslast.No outsidefoodandbeverages/coolerspermitted.Endaperfect Indiansummernightwithaspectularfireworksdisplay! MoreSeptembernews/eventsonpage12 fa ll fun ar ound us
708-544-0380•5201ST.CHArLESrOAd•BELLwOOd Hours:TuesdaythruThursday,11am-11pm•FridayandSaturday,11am-Midnight Sunday,Noonto11pm•ClosedMondays.WEDELIVER!Askusfordetails. KITCHENCLOSES30MINUTESBEFORECLOSINGTIME.PRICESSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE. PICK-UPOrdELIvErYSPECIAL SMALLCHEESE& SAUSAGEPIZZA GETYOUrSFOr$10 Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Expires 9/30/22 PICK-UPOrdELIvErYSPECIAL 12”THINCrUSTPIZZA w/CHEESEANdSAUSAGE ONLY $14 50 +1FrEELITErOFSOdA! Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Expires 9/30/22 h VOTED#1 h INWESTERNSUBURBS! Stuffed,PanandThickPizzas&Lasagna,SpaghettiSauce &Panzarottiina Tribune survey! FoodexpertsfromChicagoTribuneallagreedthatGioacchino’shas createdatastethatplacedthemamongthebestpizzarestaurantsoutof 98intheChicagolandarea.Gioacchino’swasalsoselected#1inthe westernsuburbsinthreecategories:Thick,PanandStuffedPizza. BestSpaghetti&MeatballsBySun-TimesCriticPatBruno However,pizzaisn’tallthatGioacchino’sexcelsin.Amongtheirdelicious homemadespecialtiesareLasagna,CheeseandMeatRavioli, mouth-wateringMostaccioli;alsoChickenVesuvio,VealScallopini, VealalaMarsala,VealalaFrancaise,VealParmigiana,Baked Mostaccioli,ChickenCacciatore,FettuccineAlfredo,Perch,FrenchFried Shrimp,ItalianBacala,FishPlatterandmanyotherCalabrese-style dishes,includingtheirownPizzaPuffscalledPanzarotti. 42YEArSINBUSINESS!LETNELLACATErYOUrNExTPArTY,BIGOrSMALL!CALLTOdAY! CALLUSFORCARRY-OUT&DELIVERY708/544-0380 GIOACCHINO’SPICKUP/dELIvErY EvErYdAYSPECIAL BrOASTEd CHICKEN8PCS +SmallCheesePizza +SideofMostaccioli Just $ 20 00 reg.Price$2750 Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Expires 9/30/22 GIOACCHINO’S PICKUP/dELIvErYONLYSPECIAL 14”THINCrUSTCHEESE &SAUSAGEPIZZA ONLY$20 +1FrEELITErOFSOdA! Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Expires 9/30/22 GIOACCHINO’SPICKUP/dELIvErY EvErYdAYSPECIAL PArTY-SIZE CHEESE&SAUSAGEPIZZA ANdGET1SMALLCHEESEPIZZAFrEE! Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Expires 9/30/22 GIOACCHINO’SPICKUP/dELIvErY EvErYdAYSPECIAL STAdIUM CHEESE&SAUSAGEPIZZA ANdGET1SMALLCHEESEPIZZAFrEE! Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Expires 9/30/22 GIOACCHINO’SPICKUP/dELIvErY EvErYdAYSPECIAL FAMILY-SIZE CHEESE&SAUSAGEPIZZA $25 95 +tax PLUSAFrEESMCHEESEPIZZA Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Expires 9/30/22 GIOACCHINO’SPICKUP/dELIvErY EvErYdAYSPECIAL BAKEdMOSTACCIOLI FOr2 +Bread +FreeLiterofSoda Just $ 14 95 reg.Price$2150 Gioacchino’s•544-0380.MUSTADDTAX.Notvalidwithotheroffers. Limit1couponperorder.Mustpresentcouponwhenordering. P-Up/Deliveryonly.Pricessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Expires 9/30/22
Neighbors•10 VERONICA’S MAIDS FrEE ESTIMATES CustomizedService ForYour SpecificNeeds AvAILABLE7dAYS AwEEK •Morethan10Years ofExperience •Insured&Bonded •Trained&Equipped •GiftCardsAvailable MajorCreditCards Accepted $10offyourfirst3 regularcleaningservices 708-860-7338 www.veronicas1maids.com Ask About Our DISINFECTING SERVICES For Your Homeand Office SpringRoadFallFestinElmhurst Don’tmissit:Saturday,September17,11amto2pm— it’sSpringRoad’sFallFest.ComeenjoySpringRoad’sFallFest inElmurstfeaturing:Alargepettingzoo,carnivalgames,photo cutoutboards,snackfood&drinks.Bringcashforsnacks.All activitieswillbeattheWildMeadowsTracePark(bythe IntersectionofPrairiePathLaneandSpringRoadnearthe Gazebo).Forinformation,visitwww.springroad.com VeteransParkDistrictAutumnFest Saturday,October1 VeteransParkDistrictwillhostitsannualAutumnFeston Saturday,October1from11amto3pmatGouinPark, 2400ScottStreetinFranklinParkrainorshine!Highlightsof thedayincludethetracklesstrain,ponyrides,pettingzoo,face painting,inflatablesandafreepumpkinforeachfamily(while supplieslast)andfreeentertainmentandcrafts.Purchasea $12wristbandforunlimiteduseor$1perticketperattraction. Concessionstandwill beopen.FollowVeteransParkDistricton Facebookorsignupforemailnotificationsatvpdpark.orgso you’llnevermissanevent. OktoberfestatBrookfieldZoo CelebrateOktoberfestontheEastMallofBrookfieldZoo onSaturday,September24.Zoogoerscantossontheirlederhosenandenjoylivepolkamusicfrom11amto5pm, Oktoberfestbeer,alongwithaseasonalmenuwithbratwurst, sausages,pretzelswithcheeseandmorewillbeavailablefor purchase.SpottheLein ie’smobilepedi-cabroamingthezoo! SavethedatesforBooattheZoocomingupinafew weeks—SaturdaysandSundays,October8to23.Checkout thecreatures,creepycrawlers,andmoreinyourcostumesat theHalloween-themedeventthat'sperfectforfamilyphoto ops.Allagesareinforafang-tastictime,andthekidswill leavewithasweettreat.Moredetailscomingsoon. CommunityYardSaleinOakPark NineteenthCenturyCharitableAssociation’s2ndannual CommunityYa rdSaleissetforSaturday,September10,9am to2pmat178ForestAvenueinOakPark.Over20sellers onsite.RaindateisSeptember19. fa ll fun ar ound us
Neighbors•12 IllinoisHouse Speaker EMANUEL “CHRIS” WELCH ServingWorkingFamiliesEveryDay WEstchEstErOfficE 10055rooseveltrd,Westchester,iL60154 Office:(708)450-1000 fax:(708)450-1104 spriNgfiELdOfficE 266-sstrattonOfficeBuilding springfield,iL62706 Office:(217)782-8120 Email: repwelch@emanuelchriswelch.com Website: www.emanuelchriswelch.com OutdoorsattheAllstateArenainRosemont SUNDAYSFROM6AM-2PM Antiques•Collectibles•NewMerchandise•AndMore! PLENTYOFFREEPARKING ATM•FoodVendors•IndoorRestrooms Formoreinfo,call(847)524-9590 FollowWolff’sonFacebookandInstagram forupdatesorvisitwww.wolffs.com VETERANS MUSEUM ToHostItalianWineFestivalSeptember18 TheItalianAmericanVeteransMuseumwillhostFestival delVinofrom1to5pmonSunday,September18,atCasa ItaliainStonePark.AmultifacetedcelebrationofItalianwine, theeventisbeingheldincooperationwithBinny’sBeverage Depot,AngeloCaputo’sFreshMarketandOnesti Entertainment. Thefestivalwilloffertheopportunitytosampleawide rangeofwinesandliqueurs,developagreaterappreciatio nfor Italianwines,purchasestate-of-the-artwinemakingequipment andsupplies,andlearnthebasicsofwinemaking.Italiantunes willfilltheairandheartyItalianfarewillbeservedatno additionalcost. CasaItaliaislocatedon17woodedandlandscapedacres onthegroundsoftheformerSacredHeartSeminaryinStone Park.ShelteredundertheFestivalCenterpavilion,theeventwill takeplacerainorshine.Festivalgoerswillentertheproperty on37thStreet,j ustsouthofSoffelandparkforfree. Attendeeswillbeabletomarkthewinesthey’dliketo purchaseonachecklist,whichwillbesenttotheBinny’s BeverageDepotnearesttheirhomesforpickupandpurchase. Ticketstotheeventwillbe$45ifpurchasedbySeptember 12and$55thereafter,andwillcoverasamplingglass emblazonedwiththeFestivaldelVinologo.Netproceedswill benefittheItalianAmericanVeteransMuseum.Formore informationandreservations,visiti avmuseum.org/wine. Casa Italia ITALIANCULTURALCENTER &VETERANSMUSEUMINSTONEPARK NeighborsMagazine. Celebrating20years!www.neighborsmagazine.com
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Neighbors•14 LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE Letmehelpgetyoustarted onthepathtohealththrough: REIKI (ENERGY HEALING) MEDICAL CANNABIS CERTIFICATION IVVITAMIN INFUSIONS WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS CUPPINGTO ALLEVIATE PAIN CariDrake ReikiMasterPractitioner CertifiedNaturalHealer,FNP-BC FamilyNursePractitioner (708)685-2101 2930MannheimRoad,Suite1 FRANKLINPARK spiritofwellnessreikicenter.com followspiritofwellnessonfacebook Take$25OFFAnyOneService H OMEGROWN E XTRAS ? westchesterFoodPantrywantsIt Wanted:Homegrownproduce!TheWestchesterFood Pantrycanaccepthomegrownproduce—anyvegetablesor fruitsthatarefreeofpesticidesanddirt.Allkindsofproduce arewelcome.Bringyourextraharvesttothepantry,1938S. MannheimRoad,Westchester,onWednesdays,2to4pmand Saturdays,9to11am.Pleasedonotleaveanyofyourproduce inanyofthedonationbins.WFPcanonlyacceptnon-perishabledonationsatt hebinlocations.Pleasedon’tleaveyour produceoutsideofthepantry. Interestedinvolunteering?TheSeptemberSignUpGenius isopen!Clickonthelinkatwww.westchesterfoodpantry.orgto seewhatdays/timesareavailableandsignup.Volunteersmust beatleast12yearsold.Youthages12-13canvolunteerwitha guardian,whilehighschoolstudentscanvolunteerwitha guardian'spermission. ThenextPantryTourandNewVolunteerOrientationis Wednesday,Septemb er7at7pm.Thisvisitisperfectifyou: havedonatedtothePantryandwanttoseewhatyouaresupporting;needfoodassistanceandwanttoknowhowour Pantryworks;areinterestedinvolunteeringandwanttolearn moreaboutdifferentvolunteerroles;areateenlookingfor servicehours;areanewvolunteerwhowantsafullerpictureof howthePantryoperates;wouldliketopartnerwiththePantry foraneventorfooddrive;wantafunandmeaningfulwayto connectwithyourco mmunity
Neighbors•16 2219w.LAKESTrEET MELrOSEPArK 708.450.1590 YES,wEdOCATErING Servingthebestcoffee,breakfast,lunch, Mimosas,CoquitoandNOWHOTSLOTS! NEWHOURS! OPENMONDAY THRUSATURDAY 7AMTO4PM CLOSEDSUNDAYS Backtoschool celebration. Mayor Serpicoandmembers oftheMelrosePark ChamberofCommerce andCommunity Developmentattended SchoolDistrict89's annualBacktoSchool Picnic.TheMayorand Chamberdonated bicyclesandother raffleprizes.Pictured, District89SuperintendentDavidNegron,MayorSerpicoand theChamberDirectorIsaacBazbazwithoneofthewinners. seekingsnowremovalandlandscapeProfessionals MayorSerpicoandtheVillageofMelroseParkareseeking snowremovalandlandscapingprofessionalstoprovideaffordablypricedassistancetoresidentswhenneeded.Interested partieswillbelistedonaspecialpropertymaintenancepagein upcomingissuesofTheRose,theVillage’sofficialnewsletter.To beconsidered,sendacopyofyourbusinesscardtoDirectorof SeniorServicesPeggyDiFazioatpeg@melrosepark.orgorcall 708/343-4000,ext.4448formoredetails. melroseParkFirefighters’associationFallraffledinner Savethedate,Friday,October28,startingat6pmforthe MelroseParkFirefighters’AssociationFallRaffleDinneratthe MelroseParkSeniorCenter,900N.25thAvenue.Thegrand rafflefeaturesa$7,000topprizewith$10,000intotalcash prizes.Costis$100perticketandonly200ticketswillbesold. Costincludesraffleentry,dinnerandmore.Businessesand individualscanalsopurchaseanadintheadbook.Afullpage is$200andhalfpageadsare$1 25.ContactSteveMorellaat 708/906-9383orDioVaccaroat708/341-4001topurchase ticketsorads.DeadlineisOctober14. lastdatesforGaragesales RemainingdatesforgaragesalesinMelroseParkare September15-17.Nopermitisneededbutcertainrulesmust befollowed.Findtherulesatwww.melrosepark.org. manageyourwaterBillonline VisittheVillagewebsiteatwww.melrosepark.organdby clickingontheimagesasdirectedyouwillbelinkedtothe onlineWater Accountpage.Youwillneedyouraccountnumber andfullnameofthepersonlistedonthewaterbilltologin.By usingthisplatform,youcanviewandpayyourbill,reviewall presentandpastbills,runawateruseconsumptionanalysis andmuchmore. ForResidents&FriendsofMelrosePark! lynndestefanoadhere
HandcraftedArtisanCouvertureChocolates&Confections RiverForestChocolates WEMAKEEVERYDAYALITTLEBITSWEETER! TRYOURAMAZINGTAFFYAPPLESANDHOUSE-MADEPOPCORNFLAVORS•HOUSE-MADECARAMELSAUCE HAND-DIPPEDICECREAMBARS,ICECREAMSANDWICHESANDFROZENBANANAS SIGNATURESEASALTCARAMELS&TOFFEE RiverForestChocolates,7769LakeStreet•366-0891 OpenTues-Sat,10-5•www.riverforestchocolates.com•giftcardsalwaysavailable GrandparentsDay•SweetestDay•Boss’sDay•Halloween•DíadelosMuertos•AnyDay followusonFacebookandInstagram Tryallof theflavors!
SPORTS n ultimateFrisbee. Comecheckoutthisnewclass atGeorgeLeoniComplex.Ultimatefrisbeeisafast-paced gamewheretheparticipantsareconstantlymoving throughouttheclass.Ages8-12,September12-26,5pm6pm.FeeisR$55/NR$70.ClassesareheldatGeorge LeoniComplex,80017thAve,MelrosePark.
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it’stimeto SIGNUP! Visitthewebsiteatwww.vpdpark.orgorcalltheofficeat 708-343-5270formoreinformationonBattingCagesandtheGolf Simulator,EarlyChildhood,FitnessClassesatCimbaloFitnessCenter, ActiveAdultsandSpecialRecreationPrograms. SOCCERLEAGUEISSTARTING k-2ndGradesoccerleague. SeasonbeginsSaturday, October8attheGeorgeLeoniComplexinMelrosePark.Feeis $100forresidentsand$125fornon-residents.Pickupa registrationpacketatthefrontdes korcallNicoat708/716-4822 orsendanemailtonurbinati@vpdpark.orgtoseeiftherearestill openingsavailable. SAVETHEDATE OCTOBER1! Bringthefamilyforafunfalldayoftracklesstrainrides, ponyrides,pettingzoo,inflatables,plusconcessions! RainorshineatGouinPark.Seepage10forinfo! DON’T MISS THE AUTUMN FEST
n FlagFootball. Participantswillbeputthrough variousdrillsinthefirsthalfofthisclass.Thesecondhalf willbescrimmagegamesagainstotherpart icipants.Ages 8-12onThursdays,September8-29,4pm-5pmFeeis R$55/NR$70ClassesareheldatGeorgeLeoniComplex, 80017thAve,MelrosePark. n volleyball. Thisfunandinstructionalprogram preparesplayerstosucceedinvolleyball.Playerswill improvetheirserving,bumping,settingandspikingskills. Gameswillbeplayedthroughouttheprogram.Ages8-12 onWednesdays,September7-28at4-5pm.Feeis R$55/NR$70.ClassesareheldatGrantParkRecreation Cent er,44WGolfviewDr.inNorthlake.
n aProgramwithBenefits. Designedtocreatea safe,healthyandnurturingenvironmentforschool-aged children.Ourprogramoffersbenefitsthathelpstrengthen schools,familiesandcommunities.Stafffollowaschedule withactivitiesthatallowthechildrentosocialize,relax, createandplay.Studentsalsobeginhomeworkatthe program.Visitvpdpark.orgforinformation,times,dates, fees,registrationdeadlinesandmore.
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n middleeasternBellydance. Thisdanceform hasbeenusedforcenturiesforexercise,fun,andfitness. Thisclasswillstrengthenyourinnercoremusclesand improveflexibility.Pleasebringahipscarfifyouhaveone. Ages16&uponTuesdaysSeptember20thtoOctober 18that6:45PM.Feeis:$40R/$55NR.Classesheld atCimbaloFitnessCenter,1203N.24AveinMelrose Park.Call708-343-5151toregisterorvisitvpdpark.org toregistero nline.
FITANDFUN n Zumba. Latinmusicandeasytofollowmoves provideafun,energeticclassthatwillmakeyouforget you’reevenexercising.Class1isonMondaysandClass2 isonThursday.Ages16&uponMondaysAugust22September26orThursdaysSeptember1-September29at 6:30pm.Feeis:$40R/$55NR.SignupforbothMonday& ThursdayclassesforaspecialrateofR$70/NR$100. ClassesheldatCimbaloFitnessCenter,1203N.24Avein MelrosePark.Call708-343-5151toregisterorvisi t vpdpark.orgtoregisteronline.
FEE:R$40/NR$55 *PERSESSION* YouthFitnessClasses8-14 AdultFitnessClasses16+ 25%OFFCLASSESFORCURRENT CIMBALOMEMBERS! CIMBALOFITNESSCENTER FALLFITNESSCLASSES PLEASEREGISTERINADVANCE! Call708-343-5151orvisitvpdpark.orgtoregisteronline YOUTHFITNESS Startthemonahealthypathasearlyaspossible!Basicexercise techniqueswillbetaught,andobstaclecoursesandother activitieswillcreateahealthy,competitiveatmosphere. Mondays5:00PM Session1:Aug22-Sept26 Session2:Oct3-Nov7 YOUTHSPEEDTRAINING ThisnewandexcitingclassistaughtbyaCertifiedStrengthand ConditioningCoachandisdesignedforyouthathleteswishing topreparefortheirupcomingathleticseason.Thisclass,which willfocusonspeed,agility,coordination,andconditioning,will helpbuildastrongfoundationforfuturesuccess. MondaysandThursdays5:00PM Session1:Aug29-Oct6 Session2:Oct17-Nov17 ZUMBA® Latinmusicandeasytofollowmovesprovideafun,energetic classthatwillmakeyouforgetyou’reevenexercising!Choose fromMondaynightsorThursdaynights MondaysorThursdays6:30-7:30PM STRONGNation™ Thisclasscombinesbodyweight,muscleconditioning,cardio andplyometrictrainingmovessyncedtooriginalmusicthathas beenspecificallydesignedtomatcheverysinglemove. Saturdays9:30AM Session1:Aug27-Sept24 Session2:Oct8-Nov5 POUND® Thisisahybridofcardio,strength,andPilates-inspiredmoves. Poundreferstothedrum-technique,usingRipstix®(light weighteddrumsticks)forconstantmovement.Drumtothebeat foragreatcoreworkout! Tuesdays7:00PM Session1:Aug30-Sept27 Session2:Oct11-Nov8 PILOXING®KNOCK-OUT Thisclasscombinesboxing,PilatesandPlyo(jumptraining)for achallengingandeffectiveworkout.Itincorporatesshort intervalburstsforimprovedstamina,strength,andflexibility. Saturdays10:45AM Session1:Aug27-Sept24 Session2:Oct8-Nov5 Mondays Session1:Aug22-Sept26 Session2:Oct3-Nov7 Thursdays Session1:Sept1-Sept29 Session2:Oct13-Nov10 ZUMBA®TONING Thisclassoffersacombinationofdanceandthechallengeof addingresistancebyusingZumba®ToningSticks(orlight weights),helpsyoufocusonspecificmusclegroups,soyoucan stayengagedandfirmup. Wednesdays6:30PM Session1:Aug31-Sept28 Session2:Oct12-Nov9 Followusat: @vpdfitness @vpdpark
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Present Avariety of live music, food booths, beverages and more Fun for the whole family with a petting zoo, pony rides, face painter, inflatablesand more! Live Music Breakfast Club 5 to 7 p.m. Sealed with a Kiss 8 to 10 p.m. SpecialHighlight Mayor's Stein Saturday,BesponsoredbyMayorGuerinHoistingContestsuretosavethedateandwearyourfavoriteflannel!October12to10:30p.m.RiverFrontPark
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Sunday October 2, 2022 2:00-6:00PM WINE, JAZZ AND ART ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME! At the Gazebo 8679 Grand Avenue, River Grove FoodSponsored by Flowers Sponsored by For moreeventinformationplease call708-453-8000 Outdoorlounge chairsand tablesencouraged Parkingavailable at National FeaturingFieldthe ultimate MonsterJazzJamFestivaloutdoor 2pm -3:30pm TheNuclearJazzQuarktet 4pm-6pm UnwinedAll-Stars Massages by Shopamong the many talentedartists and vendors • Custom CuttingBoards and WoodCreations • Glass Blowing • GiftBaskets • Crafts • Wreaths • P.S.Yoga • Tastefully Simple • OilPaintings • Moonbeads, Candles and WaxMelts • HomemadeJewelry • Homemade LeatherGoodsand More! MAYOR DAVID B. GUERIN&THE VILLAGE OF RIVER GROVE PRESENT
orafterMassfortheblessing. OutdoorRosaryandReflectionbyFr.LeandroFossaon Friday,October7,7pmintheCourtyard.Refreshments willbe servedaftertherosary.Thereisnocharge,butseatingislimited sopleasecalltherectoryat708/344-4140orLindaBasiliat 312-315-9554toreserveyourseat. ForestParkShreddingEvent OnSaturday,September10,8amtoNoon,ForestPark BankwillhostitsannualFREESensitiveDocumentShredding eventinthemunicipalparkinglotlocatedsouthofthedrive-up facility.TheForestParkPoliceDepartmentwillalsobeonsiteto discussidentitysecurityissues andwaystoprotectyouridentity. Youmaybringuptotwo12x12x18boxesofdocumentsto shredatnocharge.Ifyouhavequestionsabouttheevent, contactthebank,7348W.MadisonStreet,at708-222-2800. Advertisein Neighbors neighborsmagazine.com Downloadtherates24/7fromthewebsite
FeastofSt.FrancisofAssisi.BilingualMassandblessingof animalsonTuesday,October4,6:30pm.Bringyourpetbefore
BuncoNight,Friday,September23,7pminCarmelHall. Formteamsandplaythisfamousdicegame.Refreshmentswill beavailableforpurchaseandprizesgiventothewinning teams.Entrancefeecollectedatthedoor.Call344-4140to reserveyourseat.
Neighbors•22 SERIO USLY.. . HERE ’S THE SKI NNY Ifyoudon’talreadyknowus, westarted45yearsagowithlittlemoneybut alotofpassiontocreateagreatsandwichat areasonableprice.Aftermarriages,babies andcollegetuitions,we’restillsellinga GREATSANDWICHATAREASONABLEPRICE. Nobrag,justfact. Thankyouallforhelpingusmakeitthisfar. Youguysareoutofthisworld! Sincerely,PaulandHenry BIGSANDWICHES•HOMEMADESOUPS 2DININGPATIOSONMADISON•BYOB MadisonStreet’sLongest-RunningRestaurant 7618W.Madison,ForestPark PICK-UPORDELIVERY CALL708-771-3016 www.starshiprestaurant.com OUR HUMBLESTORY... NOTA SNOWJOB! OurLadyofMountCarmelEvents OurLadyofMountCarmelParish/ShrineandtheAltarand RosarySocietyinviteallarearesidentstotheseupcoming events.Formoreinformation,calltherectoryat344-4140. AltarandRosaryOutdoorRosarywithReflectiononthe FeastDayoftheNativityoftheBlessedVirginMary.Thursday, September8,7pminthecourtyard.Refreshmentswillbe servedaftertherosary.Thereisnocharge,butseatingislimited sopleasecalltherectoryat 708/344-4140orLindaBasiliat 312-315-9554toreserveyourseat.
FeastofMariaS.S.Addolorata(OurLadyofSorrows).Our LadyofMountCarmelwelcomesthereturnofTheSocieta’ MadonnadiAddolorata.Thispatronsaintof MoladiBariwill beveneratedwithanovena,acelebratorymassandprocession. Allarewelcome.NovenathroughSeptember6-9at7:30pm. FeastisSunday,September11.Italian/Englishmassatnoon andprocession.
PLAYINNORTHRIVERSIDE! Checkoutourlocationat 7929W.CermakRoadinNorthRiverside endofsummer cashGIVEAWAY TWO(2)$500WINNERS TWO(2)$250WINNERS WILLBEDRAWNINTHISGIVEAWAY! Winnerswillbedrawn 10/1/2022 PatronscanentertheLuckyDayGamingCafeEndofSummerGiveawayby placingonehalfoftheentryticketintotheentrybowlattheNORTHRIVERSIDE LOCATIONONLYandkeeptheotherhalftocollectwinnings.Oddsarebasedon#of entries.Winnersdonotneedtobepresenttowincashprize.Winnerwillbedrawnon October1,2022.Limitonewinperperson.Nopurchasenecessary. Rulesandrestrictionsapply.Managementreservesallrights. LuckyDay GamingCafe COFFEE,SNACKSANDSOFTDRINKSALWAYSFREEFORGAMERS!!
AdultBunco,September19.1to2pm.Noregistration.
VersitiBloodDrive:Friday,September9,10amto2pm.Adults, registrationrecommendedbutnotrequired.Donatebloodwith VersitiBloodCenterofIllinoisattheLibrary.Walk-insarewelcomeor youcanmakeanappointmentonlineatdonate.illinois.versiti.org. Click'DonateNow'andsearchforElmwoodPark.
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AdultBingo,September12,1to2pm.Lightrefreshments.
CooktheBook.September10.1-2:30pm.Checkoutthe monthlyselectionatthecirculationdesk,choosearecipe,prepareit andbringtosharewithothersatthemeeting.
HomeschoolConnections(Ages5-12).EveryotherTuesday, startingSeptember6.1to2:30pm.Homeschooledchildrencome togetherandexplore.Limit15.Registrationrequired. HomeschoolConnectio ns(Ages12-18).EveryotherTuesday, startingSeptember13,1to2:30pm.Olderhomeschooledchildren cometogetherandexplore.Registrationrequired.
KidsRead:Thursday,September8,4-5pm.GradesK-2, in-persononly,registrationrequired.Games,activities,andcrafts basedaroundthebook ILostMyTooth fromthebookseries UnlimitedSquirrels byMoWillems.Alibrarianwillreadthefirst chapteraloud,andthenkidscancheckoutacopyofthebook.
sePtemBerisliBrarycardsiGnuPmonth! BerkeleyPubliclibrary. Locatedat1637N.TaftAvenue;call 708-544-6017orvisitthewebsiteatwww.berkeleypl.org.Formore programinfo,stopin,visitthewebsiteorfollowonFacebook.
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First-timeMedicareEnrollee.September7,6:30-7:30pm. Approaching6 5andhavequestionsaboutsigningupforMedicare? SebrenaChildsanswersquestions.Registrationrequired.
PNG–MixcraftMusicMaking(4-partclass):September13,15, 20and22,4:30to5:30pm.Grades6-12,in-persononly,signup required.Learnhowtousethedigitalaudioworkstationsoftware Mixcraftandmakeyourownsong!
GuidedPaintingwithCarolyn.September24,1to3pm.A certifiedartinstructorwillguideyouthroughpaintingapicture. Materialswillbeprovided.Limit12.Registrationrequired.
elmwoodParkPubliclibrary. Locatedat1ContiParkway, call453-7645orvisitthewebsiteatwww.elmwoodparklibrary.org. ConnectwiththeLibraryonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram.
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HybridChairYoga:Monday,September12and26,1-2pm. Adults,in-personorvirtual,signuprequired.Thisprogramiss ponsoredbyAgeOptions.
AdultBookClub,September14.6:30-7:45pm. GameNight,September12,5to6pm.Lookingforaspaceto playboardgames?Allagesarewelcome.
MondayTechHelp.EveryMondaybeginningSeptember12. Noonto1pm. SeniorMondays,September26,10:30-11:45am.Noneedto register.Ages:55andup.
3GREAT FLEA MARKETS OPENEVERY SATURDAY&SUNDAY 7AM-4PM INDOORANDOUTDOOR SELLERS FREEPARKING MELROSEPARK 4600W.LAKESTREET FRIDAY8AM-3PMOUTDOORSONLY ALSIP 4350W129THSTREET ALSOWEDNESDAY7AM-2PM OUTDOORSONLY ASHLAND 4200S.ASHLAND,CHICAGO TUESDAY7AM-2PMOUTDOORSONLY THURSDAY7AM-3PMOUTDOORSONLY formoreinformation,call 708-344-7300 orvisitswap-o-rama.com NOPLACELIKESWAP-O-RAMA! SHOPLOCALWITHUS!
FallSale,October1,11amto3:30pm.Helpsupportthelibrary byattendingtheFriendsFallSale.Thesalewillfeatureabook/DVD sale,bakesale,andarafflejustintim efortheholidays.
HispanicHeritageDay.September17,1to2:30pm.MiAmigo HamletandAlinaCelestewillhosta"BeingBilingualRocks" concert!RegisterfortheSalsaSaboreoSalsacompetitio n. RecurringPrograms
Judy’s7830W.NORTHAVE. ELMWOODPARK•708/695-5029 NEXTTOTEASE!ABEAUTYLOUNGE Sabrina’s 187E.NORTHAVE. VILLAPARK•630/607-0077 NEXTTOSTRAT’S youwon’twantto playanywhereelse BESTGAMES.BESTGAMINGEXPERIENCE. HAVEABLASTDAYORNIGHT! Judy’s and Sabrina’s! Sixofthelatestslotswithgamesyouwon’tfindatmostcafes—alwaysdisinfectedforyour protection.Enjoyfreshly-bakedcookies...evenhotpizzaforextended-staygamers. Freesnacks,soda,K-cupcoffeesandmore,includingFivestarsperksandafriendlystaff. WORKWITHUS!NEWLOCATIONSCOMING! STOPINORCALL708/695-5029FORINFO. Redeemthiscouponfor$10matchplayatJudy’s ElmwoodParkwhenyoujoinorsignintoourFivestars loyaltyprogram.1couponperpersonpermonth. Expires9/30/22 JUDY’S JUDY’S SABRINA’S SABRINA’S Judy’sMatchPlay! $10 Redeemthiscouponfor$10matchplayatSabrina’s VillaParkwhenyoujoinorsignintoourFivestars loyaltyprogram.1couponperpersonpermonth. Expires9/30/22 S abr ina’s Match Play!$10
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PreschoolArt.Forages3-5.Funartprojectsandcrafts.Limit15. Thursdays,10to10:30am.,September22and29.
ADULTS KitchenBasics!:BraisedPorkBelly(PorkChashu).Registeronline orbycallingusat708-562-2301x5.
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FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale:Friday,September23,12to 6pmandSaturday,September24,9amto5pmandSunday, September25,1to5pm.Allages,in-persononly,drop-in.Snaggreat dealsonbooks,movies,andmore!
melroseParkPubliclibrary. 801Broadway.Call649-7400 forcurrenthoursorvi sitwww.mpplibrary.org.AskLibrarystaffabout thedigitalservicesofferedsuchasHoopla,Kanopy,LibbyandFreegal. MPPLcardholdershavefirstpriorityformostprograms.
MidKidsRead:Wednesday,September28,4-5pm.Grades3-6, in-person,registrationrequired.Pickupacopyofthismonth’sbook, TheFirstCatinSpaceAtePizza byMacBarnett,attheKids&Teens Desk.Readit,thencomediscussitwithotherswhoreadittoo! Snackswillbeprovided.
OnlineStorytimesforages1-5.Newvirtualstorytimesare postedmonthlyonlineontheLibrary’sofficialYouTubechannel.
MakeItMondays.Makesomethingspecialeveryweekonthe MelroseParkLibraryOfficialYouTubeChannel.Callordropintopick uptheweeklycraftsupplies.Forages3andup.
Ifthepatronvisitsall9libraries,h astheirmapstampedbyeach library,andreturnsthemaptotheirhomelibrarytheyareeligibleto beenteredintoadrawingfora$100Amazongiftcard.Eachlibrary willholdadrawingforitsownpatrons.
HispanicHeritageFiesta.CelebratethestartofHispanicHeritage Monthwithcrafts,food,andaperformancebyMariachiMonumental deMexico.Saturday,September10,1-3p.m.
Forgrades4-8.GamingintheMiddleZonenowfeaturingthe NintendoSwitch.Thursdays,6to7pm,September22and29.
Thursday,September15, 9:30-11:30am,meetauthor SherriDuskeyRinker.Family program.Theauthorof Goodnight, Goodnight,ConstructionSite is comingtoConcordiaUniversityto sharestoriesanddoabooksigning. Familiesshouldbringtheirown materialstobesigned.
TuesdayNightBookDiscussion:Sept.20,7-8:30pm.Adults, in-persononly,drop-in.Discuss TheFiveWounds byKirstinValdez Quade.CopiesofthebookareavailableattheAdultServicesDesk.
CookbookBookClub:ComeonOverbyJeffMauro.We’llpicka cookbook,you’llselectandmakearecipe,andthenwe’llallget togethertoshareandenjoyourcreations.Pickupyourcopyofthe bookandclaimyourrec ipeatthereferencedesk.Registeronlineor bycallingusat708-562-2301x5.Thursday,September22,7pm.
PreschoolConversationHour:Friday,September16,11amto Noon.Ages3-5withacaregiver,in-persononly,drop-in.Activities designedtohelpyourpreschoolerpracticeconversationalskills.
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MatchaGreenTeaCake.Matchahasgrowninpopularityandis quiteversatile.JoinonFacebookLiveusingmatchapowdertomakea lightandfluffyspongecake!Wednesday,September28,7pm.
ProvisoLibraryCardSign-UpTreasureHunt2022.TheMPPLis participatingintheProvisoLibraryCardSign-UpTreasureHunt.Every patronwhoappliesforalibrarycardthroughtheendofSeptember willreceivea"TreasureMap"ofparticipatinglibraries.
NochesdeLotería/FamilyLoteríaNight.Lo teríanightisback September27,7pm.PlayMexicanBingowiththewholefamilyand competeforfunprizes.Registeronlineorbycalling708-562-2301x5.
NEWonlineatmpplibrary.org:ComicsPlusEnjoyunlimited accesstothousandsofdigitalcomics,graphicnovels,andmangafrom popularpublisherslikeABDO,AndrewsMcMeel,ArchieComics, BOOM!Studios,Capstone,DarkHorse,Dynamite,GraphicMundi, Humanoids,IDW, Lerner,Kodansha,TKOStudios,Tokyopop,Valiant, YenPress,andmanymore.
EnglishConversationHour:Wednesday,September14and28, 7-8pm.Adults,in-persononly,drop-in.PracticeyourEnglishlanguage skillswiththishourofguidedconversation.
PreschoolStorytime.Forages3-5.JoinMissJudiforin-person preschoolStory time(orviaFacebookLivependingCOVIDguidelines). Tuesdays,10to10:30am,September20and27.
FamilyStorytime.Allages.Storiesandsongs.Mondays,6:30to 7pm,September19and26.
PNG–FlowlabVideoGameCreator(4-partclass):September27, 29,4:30-5:30pmandOct.1,4-5pm.Grades6-12,in-persononly, signuprequired.LearnAdobePh otoshopbasicsusingcombinationof cameras,tracingonpaper,andthenproduceaone-of-a-kindself portrait.
BilingualStorytimesarepostedeverymonth.Stopinthelibrary foracompanionactivitypacketa ndcraftthentuneintotheYouTube channeltowatch.Forages1-5. northlakePubliclibrary. 231N.WolfRoadinNorthlake. Call562-2301orvisitthewebsiteatwww.northlakelibrary.org. RegisterformostprogramsonlineorcalltheLibrary.
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HarloGrillislookingtohire serversandshortordercooks withopenavailability. Experienceispreferredbutnot required. Serversespeciallyneededon SaturdaysandSundays2-10pm. Stopinforanapplication! Questions?Reachouttousat 708/344-8353. 2300W.NorthAvenueinMelrosePark Neighbors•27 maywoodfinearts
VirtualYoga.JoinonZoom.Registeronlineorbycalling708562-2301x5.Tuesday,September20,2to3pm.
Sunday,September18,2-3:30pm,Endurance22:TheSearchfor Shackl eton'sLostShip,Adult.RiverForestresidentTimothyJacob participatedintheEndurance22expeditioninAntarctica,which successfullylocatedandmappedexplorerErnestShackleton'slost shipEndurance.Atthisspecialevent,Timothywillsharestoriesand photosfromhisexcitingjourney.Broughttoyouinpartnershipwith theRiverForestTownship.
riverForestPubliclibrary. 735Lathrop,RiverForest.Visit thewebsiteatwww.riverforestlibrary.orgforupdatesandvirtual programs.GetfastaccessbyfollowingtheLibraryonFacebookand InstagramandsubscribetotheLibrary’sYouTubechannelfor storytimesandmore.Questions?Staffisreadytochaton line.
SeniorMeetup.Gettogetherforafunafternoonoffood,drink, andsocialization.Registeronlineorbycalling708-562-2301x5. Tuesday,September13,2to3pm.
Tuesday,September7-30,AllMonth,FamilyFunBag,Families (whilesupplieslast).Pickupabagoffunactivitiestodotogetherat home.Bagsareavailablewhilesupplieslast.
TweenMakeIt:OutdoorWaterGunPainting.Forgrades4-8. Activitiesandtreats.Limit20.Saturday,September24,2to3pm.
Thursday,September15,9:30-11:30am,SherriDuskeyRinker AuthorVisit,Families.Theauthorof Goodnight,Goodnight, ConstructionSite iscomingtoConcordiaUniversitytosharestories anddoabooksigning.Joinearlychildhoodcommunitiesfrom aroundRiverForestforthisexcitingeventcelebratingabeloved children'sauthor.Familiesshouldbringtheirownmaterialstobe signed.
YOURLIBRARY: fun,informative NOWISTHETIMETOCLEANOUTCLOSETSANDGARAGES! SHOPFORDEALS SaturdayandSunday September17and18•9am-4pm PickupamapoftheparticipantsattheSchillerPark VillageHall,9526W.IrvingParkRoadoronlineat www.villageofschillerparkcom. Questions?Call847-678-2550. COMMUNITY-wIdEGArAGE Marissa Martinez RealEstateBroker Over20YearsExperience Cell:224-475-7929 If you’re looking tobuy orsell, call me.
Friday,September9,4to5pm,PigeonReleaseParty,Ages2 andupwithcaregiver.ThePigeonhasabrand-newbook!Celebrate thenewMoWillemsbook
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SharingandFramingFamilyRecipes.Bringasampleofyour favoritefami lyrecipetosharewithothers.You’llframeyourrecipein adecorativeframe.Registeronlineorbycalling708-562-2301x5.
Saturday,Septemer10,7:30to9pm,DooleyBandConcert,All Ages.Theannualtraditionreturnsoutdoorsinthegardenforlive musicbyRiverForestnativestheDooleys,whohavebeenentertainingChicagolandforoverfivedecades.Intheeventofinclement weather,theconcertwillbeheldindoors.SponsoredbytheRiver ForestPub licLibraryFoundation.
VirtualStoryTimeforFamilies.Tuesdays,September6,13and 20from10to10:30amliveontheLibrary’sYouTubechannel.
Tuesday,September27,2to3pm.
ThePigeonWILLRidetheRollerCoaster withapartycelebratingallthingspigeon.Dropinforcrafts,amarble run,andenteraraffleforfunPigeonthemedprizes.
Friday,September16,12-2:30pm,FilmLoverFridays ,Adult. JoinothermovieloversonthethirdFridayofeverymonthtowatch greatclassicfilms.Thisseasonwe’resinginganddancingwith musicals.Thismonth'sfilmis AnAmericaninParis (1951).Light refreshmentswillbeserved,butyoumayalsobringalunch.Stick aroundforapost-moviediscussionwithlocalfilmexpertJimJacob. MoviesarebroughttoyouinpartnershipwithRiverForest Township.
SLOTSOF FUNAND CLOSETO HOME! OPEN7DAYSAWEEK 365DAYSAYEAR FROM9AMTO2AM Bringthiscouponto Nikki’sOffBroadwayfor $10inMATCHPLAY Name_____________________________ Address___________________________ CityandState______________________ E-mailAddress_____________________ 1COUPONPERCUSTOMERPERMONTH MUSTPLAYALL $10ofMATCHPLAYintheMACHINE. Nocopiesofthiscouponaccepted. Wereservetherighttolimitcustomers’coupons. ThisOfferExpires9-23-22 2200w.NorthAvenue MELrOSEPArK 708-397-4930 •Enjoy6HOTSLOTSina clean,friendly,comfortable atmosphere •Freecoffeeandsodafor gamers •Big-screenTvs •PlentyofParking •Facemaskrequired,please Neighbors•29
WellnessWalks.Enjoyamindfulandmeditativeguided naturewalkinThatcherWoods,ledbyRobertaJannsen,Univ. ofILExtensionvolunteer.MeetatPavilion.Foradults.Call708366-6530toregister.Saturday,Sept.3•1pm.
StoryTimeinPolish-Drop-In.4thTuesdayofeachmonth, listentotheclassicsofPolishchildren’sliteratureandnature storiesoutdoorsatTrailisdeMuseum’sbeautifulNaturePlay Area.InPolish.Forages3-5withadult.Tuesday,Sept.27• 10am.
FallBirdWalks.Guidedbirdwalktoseebothresidentand migratorybirds.Allwelcome,binocularsavailabletoloan.Call 708-366-6530toregister.Sunday,Sept.25•9am.
Comeworshipwithus... Joinyourneighbors! SundayEnglishService,9-10am BibleStudy(English),10:30-11:30am SpanishService,11:30am-12:30pm FollowSt.PaulonFacebook! SharingGod’sBounty QualityMerchandise LowPrices,FriendlyService! Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri,10am-4pm Wed,10am-6pm•Sat,9am-3pm ClosedSundays St.PaulLutheranChurch 1025LakeStreet MelrosePark•343-1000 St.PaulResaleShop 1025LakeStreet MelrosePark•719-4443 AllTypesofGeneralMaintenance wHYrISKGETTINGHUrTdOINGHOMErEPAIrS? CALLCUSTOMSErvICES wEOFFErSENIOr dISCOUNTS Siding•replaceandrepair Gutters•Soffits•Fascia•repaintSpecialist CONTACTOwNErMIKEBEr wITHANYqUESTIONS 708.452.6992 MarioDalCerro SALESCONSULTANT 1600W.NORTHAVENUE MELROSEPARK Cell:708.417.8481 Work:708.343.3800 Fax:708.343.1756 Letmehelpputyouinthe caryouloveandthecar youcanAFFORD!
BirdpaintingStep-by-Step:SketchandpaintaRubythroatedHummingbird.Forbothbeginnersandexperienc ed artists.Allmaterialsprovided.$5/person;registerbycalling 708-366-6530.Friday,Sept.23•Noon-2:45pm.
GoingonaFairyDoorHunt:Drop–InActivity.Somefairies havetakenupresidenceonthegroundssurroundingTrailside Museum!PickupacluesheetattheMuseumandfollowthe cluestofindallthefairydoors!Noregi strationneeded. Monday,Sept.19-Sunday,Oct2•9am-4pm.
ThursdaysintheFieldDrop-In:Squirrels.Dropintoconnect withnaturethroughfun,inquiry-basedactivitiesandcraftsfor adultsandkidsallaboutthesquirrel.LedbytheUniversityof IllinoisMasterNaturalists.Free.Thursday,Sep t.15•3-5pm.
SeniorFitnessWalks. Amoderatelypaced,onemilefitness walksinbeautifulThatcherWoods.MeetbyThatcherWoods Pavilion,8030ChicagoAve.,RiverForest.LedbyseniorRoberta Jannsen,Univ.ofILExtensionvolunteer.Call708-366-6530to register.Wednesday,Sept.7•1pm.
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GuidedNatureWalkatTheodoreStoneWoodsandPrairie. Joinusforawalkthroughthebeautifulandunusualdolomite prairieandwoodlandsattheForestPreserve’sTheodoreStone WoodsinHodgkins.Wewillendthewalkwithsomeseedcollectionactivities.Foradults;call708-366-6530toregisterand formoreinformation.Saturday,Sept.17•9am.
TheTrailsideMuseumislocatedatChicagoand ThatcherAvenuesinRiverForest.Topre-registerfor programsorsignupforane-newsletter,call708-366-6530. Mostofthefollowingprogramsneedadvancedregistration. Callorstopinfordetails.FollowTrailsideMuseumon Facebook.Learnmoreatfpdcc.com/places/locations/ trailside-museum-natural-history/.
Allvisitorsoverage2must wearamaskindoors;unvaccinatedvisitorsshouldwearamask outdoorswhensocialdistancing.Callforupdates.
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Neighbors•31 3124w.NorthAve.StonePark ACrOSSFrOMMENArd’S CateringHotline:708-397-5244 LicensedIEPAC&D RecyclingCenter Contractor Experienced with the NewCityof Chicago Recycling Ordinance • PROMPTSAME-DAY SERVICE • SERVINGCHICAGO AND SURROUNDINGSUBURBS • 10-14 WEEKLYYARDCONTAINERSFORDAILY,ORMONTHLYRENTAL • COMPACTOR SERVICEAVAILABLE • HAULERSOF CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITIONSCRAPMETAL YARDWASTE&NON-HAZMATERIALDEBRIS, • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • 75-85% DEBRIS RECYCLED • PORTABLE RESTROOM SERVICE • EXPERIENCEL.E.E.D. &CHICAGO RECYCLINGHAULER
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tritoncollegeofferingdeepwate rexerciseclass. SignupforDeepWaterExercise(PED115001)on TuesdaysandThursdays,Sept.6-Dec.15,11am-12:15pm. Studentscanearnonecollegecredithour.Thismoderateto vigorousworkoutimprovescardiorespiratoryendurance, muscularstrength,flexibility,balanceandcoordination. Studentsshouldbeabletotreadwaterforoneminute.Contact hildafabiani@triton.eduor(708)456-0300,Ext.3130formore details.
walkingfo rFitnessthisFall. TritonCollegewillbe offeringWalkingforFitness,(PED117001)onTuesdaysand Thursdays,Sept.6-Dec.15,noon-12:55pm.Studentscanearn onecollegecredithour.Thisclasswillteachthepracticeand benefitsofwalkingtoimprovehealthandfitness.Thewalking skillslearnedcanhelpstudentsthroughouttheirlifetime.For moreinformation,contactnannetteabate@triton.eduor(708) 456-0300,Ext.3130.
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TheTritonCollegePoliceDepartmentiscurrentlyhiringfor multiplevacancieswithintheirdepartment.Thedepartmentis hopingtofindindividualseagertoadvanceinalawenforcementcareer.Availablepositionsincludefull-timeorpart-time policeofficers,supportpersonnel,publicsafetyofficersand dispatchcommunicationofficers.Themainresponsibilitiesfor policeofficersincludesensuringthesaf etyandwell-beingof studentsandstaff,enforcinglawsandordinances,and protectinglifeandproperty.Candidatesthatsuccessfullypass allphasesoftheapplicationprocessandareofferedemploymentwillbesenttoapoliceacademy.Tritonoffersexcellent healthinsurance(PPOorHMO),opportunitiesforadvancement,pensionthroughtheStateUniversitiesRetirement System,tuitionreimbursement,paidtimeoff,multipletraining opportunitiesandagre atteamenvironment.Thoseinterested inapplyingshouldgotojobopenings.triton.eduandsearch “safetyandsecurity”formoredetailedjobdescriptionsand furtherinformation.Pleasenotethatcandidatesmustbeat least21yearsofageandsuccessfullycompletephysicaland psychologicaltesting. Formoreinformation,pleasecontactTritonCollegeHuman ResourcesDepartmentbyemailjosephklinger@triton.eduor calling(708)456-0300,Ext.3743.
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Connecting withour communityWE’REHIRING AMAZINGHAIRSTYLISTS! Lookingfortalentedindividualswithapositive workapproachforourprofessionalsetting. Flexiblehoursandcompetitivepay! ClydonSalon 1048CHICAGOAVE.,OAKPARK www.clydonhairsalon.com andalsoat lilies&SPIKES KidsHairSalon/Spa 1048CHICAGOAVE.,OAKPARK CALLEDWARDFORANINTERVIEW•708/296-6852 We’rehiringtechniciansrightnow. Noworkexperienceneeded. Paidtraining.Oncall.Flexiblehours. Greatpay. HairButterflies•LiceTreatmentClinic 425N.MARIONSTREET OAKPARK•708/524-5423 CALLEDWARDFORANINTERVIEW•708/296-6852 FULLSERVICE771-2418
Comeenjoyfood,gamesandseasonalentertainment.TritonCollegeBotanicalGardens(EastCampus)Goto triton.edu/fallfest for futureupdates.
Rememberingour NEIGHBORS Foranyreason,justcall Quasthoff’s Flowers 8125W.GRANDAVENUE RIVERGROVE www.quasthoffs.com •Exceptional/made-to-orderflowerarrangements •Fruit&gourmetgiftbasketsmadewhenyouorder •Everykindofgreen&bloomingplant •Professionalwedding/sympathyconsultants •Centerpiecesandgift-givingforeveryoccasion! •CemeteryDecorations CHECKOUTOUR UBEREATSSPECIALS Family-OwnedandOperated Celebratingour100thYearintheCommunity (708) 456-7890 Sunday,September11
BagNOLa, Christine“T-Bags.”WifeofthelateAntho nySr.; motherofDiane(Jerry)Wrosch,Linda(thelateAnthony)Caliendo, AnthonyJr.(Peggy)Bagnola,CarmelaBagnola,andFran(thelate Aniello)DiGenova;sisterofRose,Ray,Terry,andMary;grandmother, great-grandmother,great-great-grandmother,aunt,cousin,andfriend ofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark. BarriENtOs, Francisco.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneral Home,1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
cOrONadO, PaulaRamirez.ArrangementsbyBormann FuneralHome,1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
draxtON, LorettaR.,neeSilenzi,ofNorthlake.Lorettais
arrEOLa, JoseASilva.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneral Home,1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
Neighbors•34 aLvarEz, EsthelaAlvarez,neeEscarpita,ofFranklinPark.Wife ofthelateFranciscoAlvarezII;motherofFrancisco(Danielle)Alvarez III,Jose(Yesenia)Alvarez,andOmarAlvarez.LovingDaughterofJose andthelateCatalina;grandmotherofElexaJ.Alvarez,NataliaM. Alvarez,AvaL.Alvarez;KataleynaAlvarez,VictoriaAlvarez,JoseV. Alvarez;OmarD.Alvarez,andDominicJ.Alvarez;Great-Grandmother ofFranciscoX.AlvarezandZariyahL.Rosario;sisterof Martha (Jesus)Santillanes,Angelina(Ezequiel)Bolivar,Elvira(Jose Guadalupe)Escarpita,Hector(Lupe)Escarpita,JoelEscarpita,Rosalina(Miguel)Bolivar,LaloEscarpita,andCathy(EduardoFranco) Escarpita;auntandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillside Chapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.
dEjuLius, Joann,neeUrso.WifeofthelateAlexander"Lex" DeJulius;motherofRoxanneDeJuliusandDionne(Robert)Lisanti; NonnieofLuciana,Livia,andMila;SisterInLaw,cousinandfriendof many.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.
survivedbyherthreechildrenDavid,Diane(C harles)andDana(Dan) aswellasfourgrandchildrenandgreatgrandchildren.SheisprecededindeathbyherbrotherAnthonyandhersisterJoanne.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.
garcia, Oscar.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
BOEz iO, RichardJames.FatherofSarahBoezio,RichardB. (Jordan)Boezio,andGizmo;sonofDorothyandthelatePatrick; DearbrotherofMichael,Patricia,David(Maureen),Wayne,and Darlene;halfbrotheronthelateDiron.Fonduncleofmanynieces andnephews;cousinandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.
cOx, Viole t,ofNorthlake.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneral Home,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.
giuffrE, Katherine.WifeofthelateMichaelGiuffre;motherof Frank(Denise),lateMichael(Annie),Pamela(Pat),Cathy(James) Sansone,Eddie(Dinorah),Ja ck(Julie);grandmotherofAlyse (Michael)Jezierski,Jenna,Michael,Jack,Juliana,Johnna,James (Alexa),Dominic,Anthony,Kyle,Gianna,Natalie(Bobby)Anzaldi; FondgreatgrandmotherofVinny,Luca,Franky,Rena,Alana,Alea, Michael,Giancarlo,andAlessa;cousinandfriendofmany. ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25thAvenue, MelrosePark.
Festival del Vino! AcelebrationofItalianwine THEITALIANAMERICANVETERANSMUSEUM in collaboration w h BINNY'SBEVERAGEDEPOT, ANGELOCAPUTO'SFRESHMARKETS& ONESTIENTERTAINMENT is Proud toPresent Extensivewinesampling Wineappreciationclass@2PM Basicsofwinemaking@3PM Winemakingequipment&supplies winegrapes&juiceforsale DeliciousItalianfood DelightfulItalian&Italian-Americanmusic Gorgeouswooded&landscapedgrounds Amplefreeparking ORDERNOWANDSAVE! Ticketsare$45ifpurchasedbySeptember12 and$55atthedoor.Toordertickets: SEPTEMBER18•1-5P.M. CASAITALIAFESTIVALCENTER 37th&Soffel • StonePark•RainorShine NetproceedstobenefittheItalianAmericanVeteransMuseum 708-338-0690•info@iavmuseum.org•iavmuseum.org
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h hErNaNdEz, DavidHernandez,70ofNorthlake.Veteranof theU.S.Navy.PartnerofChristineUribe;dearfatherofJena(Mike) PollardandDavidII(Bethany),step-fatherofAlbertUribe;grandfatherofLukeandCameronPollard,TylerUribe;brotherofButch (Renee)andthelateKimberly(Mike)Viggiano.Arrangementsby NorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.
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murtaugh, RonaldEdwardMurtaugh,94longtimeresident ofNorthlake.HusbandofthelateVirginia;fatherofGeorge(Mary Kay),JackandlateNancy;grandfatherofMatt,Mark(Bryana)and Katie(Tom);brothe rofGene(Mary),lateSandy(lateWayne)and lateLinda(lateJessie);uncleofKathy(Jeff),Joe(Donna),Geno (Cary),Cheryl(Matt),Cindy(Mike),FrankieandKaren(Vern);also friendofmany.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E. NorthAvenue,Northlake.
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pOtts, Paula.WifeofthelateJosephPotts;motherFrancisco (Sarah)Rodriguez,Patricia(Cristobal)Colon,Gabriel(Mirna) Rodriguez,andPaul(Tracy)Rodriguez;grandmotherof18;greatgrandmotherofmany;sisterofthelateJesse(Diane)Aguilar,Luisa Herns,thelateJulio(thelateInez)Aguilar,JosephinaAguila r, StephenObregon,andJoseAguilar;auntandfriendofmany. ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad, Hillside. rOmErO, Christian.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
miLitELLO, AngelaE.,neePurgatorio.Beauticianfor70years. WifeofthelateJackD.Militellofor80years;motherofJackSr. (Judith),MarianMilitello-Indoranto,andthelateKenneth(Cheryl); grandmotherofJack“Jay”Jr.(Kim),Mark(Brittney),Renee(Patrick) O’Connor,Colette(Craig)Collisi,Tricia,andDawn(Jimmy)Utsch; GreatGrandmotherofJoe(Candace),Nick(Adara),JayAnthony, Ricky,Lauren,Natalie,Paige,Erin,John,andCallie;GreatGreat GrandmotherofLyanna;sisterofthelateAntoinette(thelateTony) Phillips,thelateMary(thelateMike)Rito,thelateJimmy(t helate Della)Purgatorio,thelateLaura(thelateJohn)Laskero,thelate Lena(thelateBenny)DiSabatino,andthelateJacqueline(thelate FredMenzel);aunt,cousin,andfriendofmany.Arrangementsby CarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.
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h mEyEr, FrederickG.Meyer,80.HeservedintheU.S.Army from1964to1966.HusbandofLinda( nee)Lindsayfor58years; fatherofRobynMeyer,Rhonda(Jerry)LaCorteandMichael(Tracy) Meyer;grandpaofTyler,JerryJr.,Jacob,HaileyandJoseph;brotherof Richard(Jan)MeyerandthelateDorothyMagers,WilliardMeyer, BettyannEricksonandShirleyMaeMeyer.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.
OLdENBurg, MarjorieHelenOldenburg.Shewasprecededin deathbyherbrother,Henry.AunttoVicki(Gary)Berzynski,LoriOldenburgandWally(Becky)Oldenburg;great-auntofmany.ArrangementsbyBor mannFuneralHome,1600ChicagoAvenue,Melrose Park. parr, JamesAlan.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.
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suriaNOOf, Sonia,ofNorthlake.Sheissurvivedbyher daughterBriana,motherSonia,sisterElena,brotherJoe,grandchildrenLaylani,JosephandAidenandherpartnerRon.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.
SchultzSr.andLindaL.Schultz,neeLu ciano;sisterofRobertSchultz Jr.andLori(John)Hansen.DearSister-in-LawofJohnVieceli,Vince Vieceli,andGina(Nick)Garza;auntandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.
viEcELi, JacquelynM.,neeSchultz.WifeofNicholasJ.Vieceli. MotherofJordan,Nicholas,andJosephVieceli;daughterofRobertW.
zizzO, ThomasR.HusbandofthelateLucille,neeVenuto,Zizzo; fatherofGraceZizzo,andRosemarie(Ken)Morini;grandfatherof Lauren(M ark)Anderson,Victor(Maria)Morini,JulianaMorini,and IsabellaMorini;great-grandfatherofAnthony,Macensie,Ryder,and Giana;brotherofVince(thelatePhyllis)Zizzo,thelateFrank(thelate Marge)Zizzo,thelateAnnieDavis,thelateMary(thelateFrank) Gasparro,andthelateRose(thelateMike)Cascio;Brother-in-Lawof thelateMaryGrace(thelateRon)Marshall;uncleandfriendof many.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500Roosevelt Road,H illside.
DennisR.Rowley;motherofCamillePullia(neeRowley),Dennis (Florence)Rowley,Liana(David)Plotke;grandmotherofLena,Frank III,DennisIII,Marie,Angela,Joey,Samantha,Adam,andAlexander. FondGreatGrandmotherofDarenandAdrian;sisterofthelateJack andthelatePhyllis;auntandfriendofmany.Arrangementsby Russo’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside. sacchEtta, NunzioJr. HusbandofthelateNancy,nee DeLegge;fatherofCharise,andNunzioIII(Alicia);sonofthelate Nunzio,Sr.,andGemma,neeLeone;grandfatherofJaxonHirschuber, Bentley,andDeMarionBlackdeer;brotherofthelateJulie,and James;uncle,great-uncle,cousinandfriendofmany.Arrangements byRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside. schuLtz, Curt.HusbandofAngel;fatherofBrian(Shannon), Nicole(Jay)Glenn,Lauren(Billy)Bibby;PapaofMat aya,Andrew, Landon,Sophia,Kellan;brotherofChristineandCindy;uncle,cousin andfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome, 1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.
Carbonara FUNERALHOME MichaelA.Carbonara,FD MichaelL.Carbonara,FD JosephR.Carbonara CallUsFirst Bus:(708)343-6161 Home:(708)865-8124 Cell:(708)724-7500 Pre-Arrangements Withorwithoutpre-paymentofservices Low-Cost TraditionalFunerals•Cremations MemorialServices•ImmediateBurials ChapelsAvailableNearYourHome 1515N.25THAVENUE INMELROSEPARK Rememberingour NEIGHBORS NeighborsMagazine. Visitthewebsiteatwww.neighborsmagazine.comfor moreinformationandadvertisingrates.
vaNLiEr, Edith,101,ofMelrosePark.Wifeo fthelateDonald B.VanLier;motherofDonald(Laura)VanLierandPatriciaGrimes; grandmotherofDonald,Michael,Tim,David,Allison,Daniel,Nicholas andRobert;greatgrandmotherofMiranda,Aubrey,Michaelaand Luke.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome,1600Chicago Avenue,MelrosePark.
Neighbors•38 Bormann FuneralHome GerardMorgan,Jr. FuneralDirector/Owner RichardM.Baczak FuneralDirector 1600ChicagoAvenue MelrosePark,Illinois60160 Phone(708)344-0714 www.bormannfuneralhome.com B
zupiNski, Susan.WifeofthelateNorbert;motherof Christina(Jeffrey)Juan;NanaofAmeliaandJessica;sisterofChristine (Marty)Dorwart;aunt,cousin,andfriendofmany.Arrangementsby CarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.
zaNONi, Rev.CharlesJ.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillside Chapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.
rOWLEy, MarieM.nee,Scroppo,ofBroadview.Wifeofthelate
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