Momentum • May/June 2016

Senior Center Newsletter

May-June 2016

Inside This Issue

Senior Center

3323 Walters Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 847·291·2988

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Staff

Tiffany Greene

Senior Center Manager

Evelyn Kourliouros

Senior Center Supervisor

Kathy Liuzza & JoAnn Nelson

Office Coordinators

Social Services

Tess Torvik, M.S.W.

North Shore Senior Center

Social Services Department

Lunch and Learn: Johnny Carson – King of Late Night

Wednesday, June 8 from 11:30am-2pm

Join award-winning presenter Barry Bradford as he traces Carson's life story and amazing career as one of the greatest comedians and entertainers. Lunch catered by Famo’s Subs and Salads. Register by June 1.

Sponsored by Brandel Health and Rehab Members $6/Non-Members $9

Code: 18753

Program Spotlight – Sewing and Crafts

Mondays from 10am-2pm

Have you checked out the items in the glass cases near the Senior Center Office? With a constant rotation of seasonal inventory, these handmade creations from our Sewing and Crafts Group are ideal for home decor or gifts. A talented group of women, led by Janet Brady, tries to offer something for everyone. As Diana Schneeberger explains, Janet is the driving force of the group. “She will come in with new ideas and magazine clippings of things she thinks we can do, and we work together to make them.” Members try to align their products with current trends and holidays, to keep popular items well stocked. This drop-in group welcomes new members looking for a creative outlet and can answer your questions about crafting. Come craft with us!

Trips & Adventures

2 3 1 Light Walking

Short walking distances and no stairs

Mid-Level Walking

Some walking, short periods of standing and some stairs

Tuesday, June 28 from 10:30am-3:30pm

Heavy Walking

Extended periods of walking, standing and stairs

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. Milwaukee

Enjoy art and architecture at the magnificent Milwaukee Art Museum. Lunch at Café Calatrava provides beautiful views of the lake and delicious food, followed by a guided tour of a featured exhibit—“American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood.”

Sponsored by Radford Green at Sedgebrook and Open Arms Solutions

Members $85/Non-Members $95 Code: 18769

Friday, July 29 from 10:30am-3:30pm

Experience the pride and joy of Whiting, Indiana: Pierogi Fest®! Thousands of people attend the festival each year for a Polish celebration that includes polka music, dancing dumplings, women in housecoats and babushkas, and a huge variety of food. Lunch, snacks and souvenirs are on your own.

Members $45/Non-Members $55 Code: 18770

Thursday, August 18 from 11:30am-6:30pm

Support your hometown baseball team at Wrigley Field as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers! Relax on a summer day while taking in the sights, sounds and smells that a Major League Baseball game offers. Seats are located in the shade, in between 3rd and home plate. Lunch, snacks and souvenirs are on your own. Sponsored by Radford Green at Sedgebrook and LifeCare

Members $65/Non-Members $75 Code: 18771

Tuesday nights from June 7–July19 in Village Green Park

Bring your friends and family, along with lawn chairs or picnic blankets, to enjoy free outdoor concerts. Food service begins at 6pm, followed by concerts at 7pm.

Classes

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

Cards and Games

Bridge – Beginner

Learn basic bidding and playing hands.

Instructor: Phyllis Bartlett Days Times Dates Code

Residents: $85 for 6 classes

Wednesdays

Residents: $69 for 5 classes

Wednesdays

Bridge - Intermediate Beginner

Each session combines instruction and play.

Residents: $65 for 5 classes

ACBL Accredited Teacher: Marcia Plonsker

Canasta – Beginner

Learn the basics, review rules and learn as you play.

Members: $49 for 4 classes Instructor: Thelma Weiner

Canasta – Intermediate

Review the rules and learn strategies as you play.

Instructor: Thelma Weiner

Code

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.

Instructor: Herb Katz Days Times

Code

$49 for 6 classes

Members: $45 for 5 classes

Tap Dancing – Intermediate/Advanced

Tap your troubles away with exciting tap routines. Previous tap dancing experience is required, along with tap shoes.

Members: $55 for 7 classes Instructor: Ginnie Meyer

$15 for 1 class

Members: $25 for 2 classes

Refund Policy: All refunds are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the program cost (a minimum of $8), unless placed on account for a future program. Trips may have nonrefundable deposits and/or special restrictions. Refunds do not apply to program supplies, materials purchased, gift certificates, food and contractual programs.

Cardio-Rhythmics

Fitness Classes

Sit and BeFIT

Participate in a lively workout while seated.

Members: $39 for 7 classes Instructor: Carol King

Location: Village Green Center

Tai Chi – Beginner

This Chinese exercise improves balance and flexibility.

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:

Members: $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)

Instructor: Olga Rudiak

Code

$49 for 5 classes

Members: $59 for 6 classes

Joints In Motion

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

Instructor: Judy Bishop

Tai Chi – Set Class

Prerequisite: Completed Beginning Tai Chi

Society

Total Body Conditioning

Try three types of fitness: aerobics, strength training and flexibility exercises. (No class 7/4)

Members: $35 for 7 classes Instructor: Anne Hansen

Location: Village Green Center

$39 for 6 classes

$35 for 5 classes

Fitness/Activities

Register at the Senior Center or call 847·291·2988.

W.O.W. (Wonderful Overall Workout)

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

Instructor: Carol King

Days Times Dates Code

Members: $49 for 6 classes

Thursdays 9:15-10:15am 6/9-7/14 18775

Members: $45 for 5 classes

Thursdays 9:15-10:15am 7/28-8/25 18776

Zumba Gold

This dance workout uses Latin music and easy-tofollow dance moves mixed with aerobics. (No class 7/4)

Drop-in fee is $10/class

Days Times Dates Code

Mondays 6-7pm Instructor: Lissette Jimenez

Members: $45 for 5 classes 6/6-7/11

Members: $45 for 5 classes 7/18-8/15

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am Instructor: Oxana Ivlicheva

Lunch and a Movie

Enjoy a catered lunch and watch a movie. Members $6/Non-Members $9

Tuesday, May 3 from Noon-3pm—Flyboys

Follow the thrilling adventures of young Americans who volunteered to become fighter pilots for France before the U.S. entered World War I. Brunch is catered by Corner Bakery. Sponsored by Brandel Health and Rehab Code: 18250

Tuesday, August 16 from 11:30am-2:30pm—

Spotlight

This Academy Award-winner (2016 Best Picture) tells the true story of reporters who investigate charges of abuse by a priest and discover a cover-up at the highest levels of the Catholic Church. Soups and sandwiches are catered by Panera Bread. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield Code: 18752

Game Day and Lunch

Wednesday, June 1 from 11am-3pm

Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Leslye Jones-Beatty

Kick off your afternoon of games with sandwiches, chips and a cookie from Max & Benny's. Enjoy a warm atmosphere and table games, including Canasta, Mahjong, Scrabble and Monopoly. Bring your own Canasta trays, cards and Mahjong sets.

Sponsored by Radford Green at Sedgebrook Members $10/Non-Members $15 Code: 18440

FREE! Bocce Clinic

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23 & 24

10am-Noon

Anyone can play! Try a game that combines the best of skee-ball, bowling and shuffleboard. Enjoy two days of lessons and games, ending with a tournament. Call to save your place.

Instructor: Ron Bernardi

See page 6 for more Activities

AARP Driver Safety Course

May 9 & 10, June 6 & 7 from 9am-1pm

Sharpen your driving skills with a two-day class, geared towards drivers age 50 and older. Review rules of the road and safe vehicle operation, and learn about normal, age-related physical changes. Preregistration is required, with checks payable to AARP.

AARP Members $15/Non-Members $20

Volunteer Luncheon

Friday, May 13 from 11:30am-2pm

Gather with us to thank the Senior Center volunteers for all they do! Lunch is provided by The Claim Company and entertainment by Sassafras Rhythm and Renaissance. Register by May 6.

Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield

Volunteers: By Invitation Code: 18475

Additional Guest: $10 Code: 18476

FREE! Rules of the Road

Wednesday, June 22 from 10am-Noon

This review course helps prepare adults with the knowledge and skills needed to renew a driver's license. Call to save your place.

Barbara Rinella: Book Dramatization & Lunch

Thursday, May 19 from 11:30am-2pm

Location: Sunset Ridge Country Club

Entertainer Barbara Rinella returns to dramatize Circling the Sun by Paula McLain, a fascinating portrait of the first woman to fly solo, east to west, across the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch will be served before the presentation.

Barbecue and Bingo

Thursday, July 21 11:30am-1:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo, a BBQ lunch catered by TK's Smoke Pit, and a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Sponsored by Manor Care of Northbrook

Members $10/Non-Members $15 Code: 18730

Luau and Pig Roast

Wednesday, August 10 from 5-7pm

Location: East Wing of Glenview Senior Center (2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview)

Join us as we celebrate summer with a Luau and Pig Roast, hosted by the East Wing Glenview Senior Center! Traditional food, music and hula dancers can help get you into the island spirit.

Sponsored by Brandel Health and Rehab at Covenant Village of Northbrook

Members $29/Non-Members $39 Code: 18754

Entrée choice: Sautéed breast of chicken or grilled salmon. Register by May 5. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield

Members $35/Non-Members $45 Code: 18234

Tiffany Greene Senior Center Manager

Talk with Tiffany

Hello! I have enjoyed getting to know many of you. “Tea at The Drake” was my first trip, and I look forward to joining another group for The King and I in May. I have tried to pop into most programs and will continue to make the rounds in spring. (I also am responsible for all fitness programming.) You can stop by the front desk and ask for Tiffany, if you would like to chat about new ideas for programs. My kids just turned 4 and 2 and keep me busy, outside of work. McKiah enjoys her dance class, and Blaze takes sports class. We recently enjoyed a trip to the Brookfield Zoo, and are planning a trip to the Wisconsin Dells this summer. If you have any suggestions or favorite spots, please share them with me.

I am very happy that you have welcomed me into the Senior Center family. I look forward to getting to know more of you. I hope that you enjoy spring and summer and the activities we have planned for you.

Tiffany We Are Family!

We like to think of the Northbrook Senior Center as a second home and its members an extended family. To celebrate our great collection of members, we invite you to contribute to the new "We Are Family" bulletin board located within the Leisure Center.

We will display your accomplishments, family news, vacation photos, funny anecdotes, etc. Drop off your labeled contributions at the Senior Center Office. The submissions will be reviewed and posted, if approved. Contributions will be returned if labeled with your name. Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 847·291·2988.

Don’t Let This One Get Away!

Let Big Fish reel you in with a warm, humorous and entertaining story about a charismatic traveling salesman. This comedy/drama is a larger-than-life story. Join us at the Northbrook Theatre for a community musical with a big cast and a big heart.

Performances

June 10 and 11 at 7pm

June 12 at 2pm

Tickets: $16 in advance at the Northbrook Theatre Box Office $18 at nbparks.org, by phone and day-of-performance

Senior Center Membership

The annual membership fee is only $24 for Northbrook Park District residents and $34 for non-residents. Join or renew now! Membership is not required to participate in programs and activities, but members receive a discount, priority registration, access to drop-in programs, and this newsletter. Questions? Call 847·251·2988

Welcome New Members

Barbara Balter

Elaine Douglas

Kenneth Douglas

Rosalie Edelstein

Sal Ekdawi

Arnold Gale

Shelley Goddard

Get Well Wishes to...

Olivia Greco

Helen Harrow

Rita Krivit

Nancy Laytin

Patricia Lundin

Karen Mangurten

Prapai Moadsiri

Pat Dworsky from Charlene Urow

Donations in Memory of...

Wudthichai Moadsiri

Lois Morris

Rudra Nadhan

Barbara Newman

Joel Resnick

Maria Resnick

Sofia Rosselson

Current Events

Marilyn Samson

Michael Scott

James Tichy

Barbara Werner

Richard (Dick) Nelson, beloved husband of JoAnn Nelson from Reva Brandin, Elaine Christopher, Nick Kyriazopoulos, Barb Rottenberg, Moe Wisel, Carolyn Steinway, Mitzi Treitler, Ellen Romick, Merle Small, Cherie Goldman, Terry Gerstein, Teena Crane, Florence Bell, Tammy Greenfield, Sarah Hillman, Arlene Gelman, Terry Fidelman, Fern Abeles, Harriet Rubin, Sue Klark, Shelly Brook, Marcia Sigel, Evelyn Blum, Dale Silverman

Marilyn Levy (daughter of Lynn Kagan) from Faye Cohen

Brother-In-Law of Marv Klein from Joe & Thelma Weiner

Daniel Hurich (son of Janet Hurich) from Florence Bell, Faye Cohen, Joe & Thelma Weiner

Volunteer Opportunities

We invite you to volunteer at the Senior Center and help set up and decorate our rooms for events and luncheons. Volunteering is fun and rewarding, and we appreciate your help. If you’re interested, stop by the office or call Evelyn at 847·291·2988.

Daily Schedule

Programs shown in color are free for members. Just drop in!

Connect with us at nbparks.org!

Questions? Call 847·291·2988

Thursdays

Fridays

9:15-10:15am Cardio Class

9:30am-Noon Humanities

(by appt.) (2nd week)

(1st week) 11:30am-4pm Mahjong 11:30am-4pm Mixed Poker and Texas Hold ‘Em Noon-3:30pm Art Studio

11am-Noon Joints in Motion Noon-3pm Canasta Class 12:30-4pm Men’s Poker 1:30-3pm Bunco

(2nd & 4th week) Dates subject to change

Bridge - Beg.

Saturdays 11am-4pm Table & Card Games

Sundays 11am-4pm Table & Card Games

Weekend drop-in programs are subject to room availability. (Call to 847·291·2995 to confirm.)

The Northbrook Park District Senior Center is partnering with Mayflower Tours to offer some wonderful experiences.

Pacific Coast Journey

July 19-27 (9 days)

National Parks of the Southwest

September 28-October 8 (12 days)

Great Comedy and a Grand Canyon Tour

September 24-30 (7 days)

A Blue Christmas with Elvis Tour

December 5-10 (5 days)