Momentum • July/August 2018

Momentum

Senior Center Newsletter July-August 2018

Inside This Issue

Improving Community Spaces:

Leisure Center Parking Lot Resurfacing in August

The Leisure Center parking lots are scheduled to be resurfaced in midAugust. The primary street entrance will be relocated to the entrance next to Beth Shalom during the first phase of construction. Be on the lookout for directional signs. The parking areas will be resurfaced and re-striped to provide clear parking designations and smooth driving/ walking surfaces. Schedule is weather dependent.

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Senior Center 3323 Walters Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 847-291-2995

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Staff

Meri Shea

Recreation Manager

Laura Wassinger

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Liuzza & JoAnn Nelson

Office Coordinators

Leisure Center Lounge!

Check out the lounge in the Theatre lobby . Read a book, chat with friends, play a game .

Complimentary coffee will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30am until 3pm .

Breakfast and Bingo

Friday, July 20 from 10am-Noon

Join the Senior Center staff for a hot breakfast including pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice and a chance to win great prizes. Wear your pajamas and receive a bonus Bingo card!

Member: $10 Code: 7667

FREE! Drop-In Bocce

Wednesdays from 10am-Noon

Indian Ridge Park, 3323 Walters Avenue

Get outdoors and join us for Drop-In Bocce! Try out this relaxed but strategic game that is easy to play! Bocce courts are located behind the Leisure Center in Indian Ridge Park. Check out our Bocce and Barbeque event on page 7!

Trips & Adventures

Register now! Join us for fun, hassle-free excursions with your friends. Advise staff when registering if you need any reasonable accommodations, such as dietary changes. Refunds are limited.

1 Light Walking

Short walking distances and no stairs

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Mid-Level Walking

Some walking, short periods of standing and some stairs

Heavy Walking

Extended periods of walking, standing and stairs

Spirit of Chicago Cabaret Cruise, Chicago, IL. · ·

Tuesday, July 24 from 10:30am-4:30pm

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Take a two-hour cruise on Lake Michigan while enjoying a truly engaging show featuring live music and performances. A delicious lunch buffet and a few fun facts about Chicago’s famous skyline will help make this an afternoon to remember.

Member $89 Code 7640

Denny Diamond at White Fence Farm, Romeoville, IL. · · · · ·

Thursday, August 2 from 10am-3pm

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Enjoy the famous White Fence Farm chicken before taking a trip down memory lane with a tribute to one of the greatest singer/song writers, Neil Diamond. Denny Diamond will perform a fun and energetic tributes. Transportation will leave the Leisure Center at 10am. Lunch will be served at 11:30am. The show will start at 12:30pm. Transportation will arrive back at the Leisure Center around 3pm.

Member $89 Code 8000

Wednesday, August 22 from 9:30am-5pm

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Take a tour of the great city of Chicago! Board a double-decker bus at Navy Pier and learn about 14 different landmarks throughout the city. Once we complete the tour you can take a ride on the world-famous Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier and have time to explore this Chicago landmark. Lunch is included at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Transportation will leave the Leisure Center at 9:30am and will return at 5pm. Lunch includes a choice of entrees: shrimp, fish and chips, cheeseburger, salad or chicken (includes dessert).

Member $129 Code 7670

Trips coming this fall: Anderson Japenese Gardens in Rockford on October 23, Hamilton in Chicago on November 28 and the Holiday Tea and Tour at the Drake Hotel on December 13. Look for details in the September/October Momentum and save your spot!

Refund Policy: All refunds are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the program cost. Trips may have nonrefundable deposits and/or special restrictions. Refunds do not apply to program supplies, materials purchased, gift certificates, food and contractual programs.

Classes

All classes and activities are in the Leisure Center unless otherwise noted.

The Palette Pals (Oil/Acrylics)

Learn the fundamentals of shading, composition and perspective. A supply list is available at registration; bring materials to the first class.

Member: $30 for 5 classes

Canasta – Beginner

Learn the basics, review rules and learn as you play. No class 7/2

Days Times Dates Code

Member: $39 for 3 classes Instructor: Terri Argentar

Monday Noon-3pm 7/9-7/30 7645

Member: $49 for 4 classes Instructor: Terri Argentar

Friday Noon-3pm 7/13-8/3 7646

Canasta – Intermediate

Review the rules and learn strategies as you play.

Member: $25 for 2 classes Instructor: Terri Argentar

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Mahjong – Intermediate

This class is designed for people who have taken Beginner Mahjong and those who want to brush up on their skills. Bring a current Mahjong card.

Member: $55 for 5 classes Instructor: Shirley Merar

Advanced Beginner Bridge

Takes your beginner game to the next level. Advance your conventions, declarer play and defense.

Resident: $84/Non-Resident: $104 for 6 classes

ACBL Accredited Teacher: Phyllis Bartlett

Instructor: Kathy Kathrein

Ceramics – Open Workshop

Express your creativity with clay. All levels receive individual attention, along with a variety of clays, glazes and basic tools. All materials provided.

Resident: $149/Non-Resident: $179 for 5 classes

Instructor: Sharon Robbins

Knitting and Crocheting –Keeping You in Stitches

Learn to create works of art from a simple pair of needles and yarn. New and experienced students are welcome. Our experienced instructor teaches fundamentals and helps with difficult projects. Participants supply materials.

Resident: $65/Non-Resident: $75 for 5 classes

Instructor: Sharon Robbins

Activities

Questions about upcoming activities? Call 847-291-2995.

Pickleball Courts

Outdoor Court Address/Information

Select tennis courts are painted with red lines that mark the pickleball boundaries. The nets are not adjustable from tennis court standard height.

Wood Oaks Green Park

1150 Sanders Road: Four pickleball courts

Williamsburg Square Park

200 Lee Road: Three pickleball courts

Stonegate Park

3425 Whirlaway Drive: Two pickleball courts

7:30am Liberty Loop 5K Run/Walk

8:30am Liberty Lap Fun Run (ages 4-10)

7:30-11am 4th of July Rotary Club Breakfast

9am-Noon Historical Society Museum open

10am-Noon Family Mini-Golf Tournament & Cookout

10am Police vs. Fire Depart. Softball Game

11am-7pm Park District Pools Open

2:15pm Bike Parade

2:30pm Mile-Long Parade

Dusk Fireworks

Self-Defense Training

In two hours, you can learn to defend yourself with techniques to stop a bigger, stronger attacker. This is one of the easiest and most effective self-defense classes you can take, regardless of your age, size, strength, speed, skill or physical ability. Learn to anticipate and avoid dangerous situations, defenses against attackers and standing/ground techniques. You will receive a Personal Safety Guide from the Brave Way Program.

Resident: $29/Non-Resident: $39

Youth – Adult

Day Time Date Code

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 7/11 8011

Monday 6:30-8:30pm 8/13 7678

Northbrook Park District Summer Concert Series

Village Green Park, Shermer & Meadow Roads

Join us for free concerts in the park every Tuesday through July 24! Every week features a different band/performance. Gather a group and enjoy! More information is available at nbparks.org.

Activities

All classes and activities are in the Leisure Center unless otherwise noted.

Lunch and Movie

Enjoy a catered lunch and watch a movie with friends from noon-3pm.

Darkest Hour

Tuesday, July 10

Lunch and Learn

How Well Do You Know Our Presidents?

Tuesday, July 31 from Noon-2pm

Did you know that four presidents rode in the same car that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in after his assassination? Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present fun-filled trivia and historical facts about the presidents.

Member $10 Code 7657

The Lending Closet

The Northbrook Park District lends medical equipment to Northbrook residents and Senior Center members for up to three months. Equipment includes canes, crutches, raised toilet seats, portable commodes, shower seats/benches, walkers and wheelchairs. There is no charge to check out the item but if items are not returned within three months there is a $25 service fee. The Senior Center cannot provide supervision, training or adjustment of the equipment. If adjustments are necessary, borrowers can contact their physician or physical therapist. Call 847-291-2995 for more information or to schedule a time to pick-up or drop-off equipment (walk-in pick-up/drop-offs are not available, items must be reserved the business day prior to item pick-up).

The fate of Western Europe hangs on the newlyappointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Will he decide to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on against incredible odds?

Member: $6 Code: 7659

I, Tonya

Tuesday, August 7

I, Tonya is the story of competitive figure skater Tonya Harding who rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

Member: $6 Code: 8028

The Greatest Showman

Tuesday, September 11

The Greatest Showman is a musical spectacular about the life of PT Barnum, the ultimate showman, starring Hugh Jackman.

Member: $6 Code: 8279

Fitness Classes

Cardio Rhythmics

Focus on fitness with light weights. No class 7/4

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15-10:15am

Drop-in fee is $5 per class. Save with a Swipe Card:

Member: $36 for 12 classes, $60 for 24 classes.

Instructors: Phyllis Williams (M, F), Carol King (W)

Chair Yoga

Exercises are done in a chair or standing. No class 7/4 Days Times Dates Code

Member: $65 for 6 classes Instructor: Olga Rudiak

Monday 9:30-11am

Member: $55 for 5 classes Instructor: Olga Rudiak Wednesday

Joints In Motion

Exercises are designed for those with arthritis, stenosis, fibromyalgia or joint replacements.

Location: Village Green Center

Member: $35 for 4 classes

Certified Instructor: Judy Bishop

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New Ageless Grace and Yoga for Golf classes

are coming this fall!

Sit and BeFIT

Enjoy a lively workout while seated.

Member: $45 for 6 classes Instructor: Carol King

Tai Chi

This Chinese exercise improves balance and flexibility.

Member: $40 for 5 classes Instruction: Taoist Chi Society

Total Body Conditioning

Try three types of fitness: aerobics, strength training and flexibility exercises.

Location: Village Green Center

Member: $40 for 5 classes

Certified

Anne Hansen

W.O.W. (Wonderful Overall Workout)

This cardio class will work your muscles and strengthen your core while using hand weights.

Member: $39 for 5 classes Instructor: Carol King

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Fitness Classes

Yoga

Slow, sustained stretching movements and breathing exercises keep your body in tune.

Certified Instructor: Maxine (25+ years of experience)

Days Times Dates(#) Code

Resident: $55/Non-Resident: $75 for 8 classes

Resident: $65/Non-Resident: $85 for 9 classes

Friday

Zumba Gold

This dance workout uses Latin music and easy-tofollow dance moves mixed with aerobics. Drop-in fee is $10 per class. No class 7/4

Certified Instructors: Hilary Weisman (Monday & Wednesday) Oxana Ivlicheva (Tuesday & Thursday) Days Times Dates Code

Member: $40 for 5 classes Leisure Center

Outdoor Water Fitness

Get a good workout without the aching and soreness of traditional exercise. Water fitness is offered in both shallow and deep water formats; you don’t need to know how to swim. Purchase a punch card or sign up for the whole summer. No class 7/4

Member: $32 for 4 classes Village Green Center

Bocce and Barbeque

Friday, August 17 from 11:30am-2pm

Bocce Court at Indian Ridge Park

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with your friends at the Senior Center. Have fun playing bocce on the new courts as well as other backyard games. Don’t forget about the great food that will be served too!

Member $10 Code: 8031

The Ridge

The Ridge

the Leisure Center’s workout space!

Enjoy time for yourself while getting active and fit! The Ridge is a great addition to the Leisure Center, making workouts convenient for Senior Center Members.

What’s Available

• Two treadmills

• One elliptical cross-trainer

• One recumbent bike

• One upright bike

• One dual, adjustable pulley weightlift machine

• Balance balls, mats and free weights

Inside the room, members have access to towels, a water cooler, a hand sanitizing station and TV.

The Ridge Membership Fees

Adult (18+) Resident Fee $120

Adult (18+) Non-Resident Fee $150

Senior (65+) Resident Fee $95

Senior (65+) Non-Resident Fee $119

Personal Training

Have a Certified Personal Trainer design a simple, effective and fun workout program just for you! Sessions are 45 minutes long and a fitness assessment will be provided. The Ridge Membership is not required for Personal Training sessions. Training is provided by Leslye Jones-Beatty.

1-Person Sessions

1 Session $60

4 Sessions $220 ($55 per session)

8 Sessions $400 ($50 per session)

2-Person Sessions

1 Session $110 ($55 per person)

4 Sessions $400 ($50 per person/per session)

8 Sessions $720 ($45 per person/per session)

Schedule a walk-through of The Ridge and find out how a Ridge Membership can enhance your workout routine, call the Leisure Center at 847-291-2995.

Yearly Memberships are available at nbparks.org/online-registration and at any Northbrook Park District Registration Office!

Happy Birthday

Celebrating July Birthdays

Elizabeth Abel

Shirley Abramson

Jerry Baker

Renee Bass

Mike Biscula

Neal Blustein

Maudine Bowman

Tony Buckun

Harry Christopherson

Joanne Cohn

Marilyn Costello

Jutta Czerkies

Evonne Davis

Judy Decker

Loretta Dubenstein

Niles Dwyer

Susan Edelman

Marilyn Feirstein

Shari Flores

Joan Gaan

Adrienne Gallender

Maxine Gan

Terry Gerstein

Arlene Gitles

Shirley Given

Debb Goodman

Helene Gordon

Nancy Groff

Bess Grossweiner

Adela Guavita

Joanne Hanwell

Nancee Heichman

Sarah Hillman

Ann Ingram

Esther Jacobs

Roselle Jacobson

Patricia Johns

Barbara Johnson

Elaine Johnson

Karen Kaplan

Fern Kaplan

Katherine Katz

Gladys Keats

Sharon Kolesky

Hope Lepley

Mildred Levin

Joe Litch

Patricia Lundin

Joyce Lyon

Joan Mac Vay

Carol Malis

Anne Maloney

Hedy Margolin

Sidney Morrison

Helene Morton

Linda Muslin

Harvey Myers

Celebrating August Birthdays

Rita Berg

Terri Berman

Maddie Biscula

Sue Block

Shelly Brook

Evelyn Broude

Kay Buckley

Jane Burns

Robin Caine

Barbara Citti

Sharon Cohen

Ted Czerkies

Ellie Domash

Sal Ekdawi

Joel Finkel

Donna Fish

Elaine Flitman

Hunter Gilbertson

Julie Goforth

Cherie Goldman

Sherry Goldman

Lois Grossman

Anne Hanhart

Kenneth Johnson

Herb Katz

Sheryl Katzenstein

Blossom Kenoe

Deanna Klopfer

Beverly Kopala

Mary Lee Larson

Rita Lasich

Mark Levine

Barbara Lopate

Kay Mantegna

Hedy Margolin

Terry Mierke

Roberta Miller

Myra Moldofsky

Sheila Mozin

Phyllis Nehls

Christine Newkirk

Gerda Niemann

Robert Nelson

Jerry Nussbaum

Lila Petitti

Rita Plenner

Bill Race

Marilyn Ramirez

Symia Rosen

Carol Rosenbaum

Bill Schwartz

Ron Schwenkler

Dale Silverman

Marilyn Sommerfeld

Roberta(Bobbi) Steiner

Nancy Van Treeck

Faith Vandermar

Hanc Weiner

Barbara Wilensky

Gina Zmick

Lora Zygman

Joan O'Brien

Debra Ornstein

Paul Powell

Betty Richman

Linda Saluga

Edward Samson

Lillian Schellentrager

Richard Schneider

Hanna Shapiro

Sandra Spangenberger

Sue Stahl

Rae Stone

Evelyn Sugarman

Lorelei Thompson

Daily Schedule

Programs shown in blue are free for members.

Connect with us at nbparks.org and follow us on Facebook! Questions? Call 847-291-2995

Register for events at the Senior Center or call 847-291-2995.

July

August

Senior Center Memberships

Renew your membership for 2018: $30 for residents and $45 for non-residents. Members receive discounts and free access to drop-in programs. Questions? Call 847-291-2995 today!

Welcome New Members

Donna Aling

Patricia Apostolakis

William Apostolakis

Barbara Byme

Patricia Cressy

Arlene Gintzler-Davis

Acknowledgments

Chandu Goyal

Donna Harkins

Doris Kaplan

Patricia Mroz

Judith O’Brien

Sushila Patel

Sandra Rich

Rhonda Salse

Abdul Sayeed

Harold Singer

Patricia Singer

Rose Walsh

Linda Wexler, for her generous donation of books to the Leisure Center Library.

Dr. Mark Berman, for the podiatry services he provides to patrons.