Momentum • November/December 2018

Momentum

Senior Center Newsletter

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Senior Center

3323 Walters Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 847-291-2995

Staff

Laura Wassinger

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Liuzza & JoAnn Nelson

Office Coordinators

Meri Shea

Recreation Manager

Leisure Center Lounge!

Check out the lounge in the Theatre lobby. Read a book, chat with friends, play a game. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30am until 3pm.

November-December 2018

Veterans Day Breakfast

Friday, November 9 from 10am-11:30am at the Leisure Center

Join us for breakfast as we acknowledge the sacrifices made by servicemen and women who proudly have served our country. The event includes a guest speaker and live musical performance by Babette Dean. Registration is required, call for details. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield.

Code: 9786

Pre-Hamilton Performance Event

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 1pm-2pm

Join actress and musical theatre enthusiast, Mary Nicholas, as she acquaints us with the story behind Hamilton and plays musical selections in preparation for the Hamilton trip on November 28. Light refreshments will be served.

Member: $5 Non-Member: $10 Code: 9764

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 16 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Leisure Center

Join friends to share a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings while The North Shore Harmonizers provide entertainment. Register by November 12.

Sponsored by Brandel Health and Rehab.

Member: $10 Code: 8282

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.

1 Light Walking

Short walking distances and no stairs

SOLD OUT!

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Mid-Level Walking

Some walking, short periods of standing and some stairs

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Heavy Walking

Extended periods of walking, standing and stairs

Wednesday, November 28 from 10am-5:30pm

Thursday, December 13 from 11:30am-5pm

Enjoy an assortment of seasonal finger sandwiches, French pastries, traditional scones and other delicacies as well as a variety of teas. Live music will entertain you while you enjoy the Twelve Days of Christmas décor. Following our tea, we will drive through some of the most decorated areas of downtown Chicago.

Code: 8278 Member: $99

Wednesday, January 23 from 10am-3:30pm

Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley got together for the jam session of all jam sessions in 1956. This is the story surrounding that event, complete with showcased hits, such as: “Blue Suede Shoes”!

Code: 6028 Member: $109

Thursday, February 28 from 10:30am-3:30pm

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This new museum holds a world-class collection of historic timepieces, stained glass windows and other decorative arts. Permanent exhibits include the American Stained Glass Masters and the Louis Comfort Tiffany Gallery. Lunch will be served at the museum followed by a guided tour.

Code: 9720 Member: $79

The Producers, Aurora · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Wednesday, March 13 from 9:45am-4:45pm

This production at the Paramount plots the story of one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history. Lunch is included at the Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant.

Code: 9707 Member: $105

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.

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Classes

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

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: $175/Non-Resident: $205 for 7 classes

No class 11/23

Instructor: Sharon Robbins

Code

Canasta – Beginner

Learn the basics, review rules and learn as you play. No class 11/23

Member: $49 for 4 classes Instructor: Terri Argentar Days Times Dates Code Friday Noon-3pm 11/2-11/30 8897

Canasta – Intermediate

Review the rules and learn strategies as you play.

Member: $25 for 2 classes Instructor: Terri Argentar Days Times Dates Code

Friday Noon-3pm 12/3-12/10 8894

Monday Noon-3pm 12/7-12/14 8895

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: $38 for 4 classes

Days Times Dates Code

Wednesday 1-3pm 11/28-12/19 8922 .

Knitting and Crocheting

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. No class 11/22

Resident: $65 for 6 classes

Days Times Dates Code

Thursday 7-8:30pm 11/8-12/20 8276

One-Day! Self-Defense Training

In two hours, you can learn to defend yourself. This is one of the easiest and most effective self-defense classes you can take. Learn to anticipate and avoid dangerous situations, defenses against attackers and standing/ground techniques. You receive a Personal Safety Guide from the Brave Way Program.

Resident: $29/Non-Resident: $39

Day Time Date Code

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 11/14 8720

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 12/19 8721

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 1/7 9451

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 2/4 9452

Activities

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

Pickleball Clinic

Players learn basic strategy, equipment, drills to improve ball strokes, rules of play, player positions and scoring. Advanced players learn strategy and tactics, split steps, serve and returns, dinks and 3rd shot drop. Pickleball open gym immediately follows the clinic.

Location: Greenbriar Gym at Greenbriar School

Resident: $99/Non-Resident: $125 for 8 classes

Days Times Dates Code

Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm 1/9-2/27 9703

Drop-In Indoor Pickleball

Drop in with your paddle during select times and enjoy the game!

Leisure Center

3323 Walters Avenue | Fridays from 8-10:30am

Park Larks

Do you enjoy singing show tunes? Join the Park Larks! They perform at senior centers, retirement homes and health centers, under direction of concert pianist Evelyn Binz.

Yearly Fee for Member: $45 Code: 9785

Greenbriar Gym

Greenbriar School, 1225 Greenbriar Lane

Visit nbparks.org for scheduled adult drop-in times.

Admission

Daily Fee: $5 per person

Swipe Card: $35 for 10 admissions

Bring the Grandchildren!

January 19 – February 23

Every Saturday @ 10am & 1pm

Now with weekday performances: Jan. 30, Feb. 14 & 18!

Tickets are on sale @ nbparks.org!

847-291-2995

3323 Walters Ave.

Professional actors presenting family-friendly shows

Activities

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

Lunch and Movie

Enjoy a catered lunch, dessert and other treats while you watch a movie with friends from noon-3pm.

The Shape of Water

Tuesday, November 20

This is a love story between a cleaning lady and a strange sea creature being studied in a government lab. It’s an adult fairy tale that is beautiful both visually and poetically. Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living.

Member: $6 Code: 8886

Wonder

Tuesday, December 11

A 5th grade boy with a facial deformity goes to school for the first time. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson play his parents who lovingly guide him through the difficult process. It is filled with humor and lightness to address the topics of bravery and acceptance. Sponsored by Senior Helpers.

Member: $6 Code: 8889

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Tuesday, January 15

A documentary that provides an intimate portrait of Mister Rogers. It moves us beyond his zip-up cardigan and into the creative genius that inspired generations of children with compassion and imagination.

Member: $9 Code: 9324

AARP Driver Safety Course

November 12 & 19 December 3 & 10

January 10 & 11 February 7 & 8

All classes are from 9am-1pm

Sharpen your driving skills with a class geared toward drivers age 50 and older. Preregistration is required, with checks payable to AARP. Drivers must attend both days. Call 847-291-2995 to register.

AARP Member: $15 Non-Member: $20

Holiday Party at Sunset Ridge Country Club

Thursday, December 6 from 11am-2pm

2100 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield

Celebrate the season with a delicious meal, entertainment and raffle prizes. Barry Bradford will entertain us with his take on 20th century holiday music and feature a vocal performance by a special guest. Menu selections: Grilled Salmon or Beef Tenderloin Skewers. Register by November 29. We will meet at Sunset Ridge. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield.

Member: $35/Non-Member: $45 Code: 8914

Fitness Classes

Ageless Grace

Ageless Grace is composed of 21 simple tools which each work a different system of the body, while activating the brain and allowing the body to follow as the brain directs.

Member: $55 for 5 classes Instructor: Hedy Duggan

Cardio Rhythmics

Focus on fitness with light weights. No class 11/23.

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.

Certified Instructor: Olga Rudiak

Code

Member: $65 for 7 classes

Joints In Motion

Exercises are designed for those with arthritis, stenosis, fibromyalgia or joint replacements. No class 11/23

Certified

Judy Bishop

for 7

Sit and BeFIT

Enjoy a lively workout while seated.

Instructor: Carol King

Times Dates Code

$45 for 8

Tai Chi

This Chinese exercise improves balance and flexibility.

$45 for 6 classes Instruction: Taoist Chi Society

Fitness Classes

Total Body Conditioning

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

Location: Northbrook Sports Center

Certified Instructor: Anne Hansen Days Times Dates Code

Member: $56 for 7 classes

Monday

Member: $49 for 6 classes

Monday

W.O.W. (Wonderful Overall Workout)

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

No class 11/22

Member: $39 for 5 classes Instructor: Carol King Days Times Dates Code

Member: $55 for 7 classes

Thursday

Member: $49 for 6 classes

Thursday

Yoga

Slow, sustained stretching movements and breathing exercises keep your body in tune. No class 11/20, 11/22, 11/23

Certified Instructor: Maxine (25+ years of experience)

Resident: $79 for 11 classes

Tuesday

Resident: $95 for 13 classes Thursday

Resident: $85 for 12 classes

Yoga for Golf

All levels can join, focusing on specific yoga poses and practices that strengthen and stretch targeted muscle groups that activate in your golf swing. This class will help you increase flexibility, work on power and stability, and cultivate a calmer state of mind to play longer and stronger. No yoga experience required.

Resident: $105/Non-Resident: $115 for 7 classes

Certified Yoga for Golfers Instructor: Megan Miller

Code Wednesday

Zumba Gold

This dance workout uses Latin music and easy-tofollow dance moves mixed with aerobics. Drop-in fee is $10 per class.

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

Member: $50 for 6 classes Thursday

Member: $59 for 7 classes

Programs shown in blue are free for members.

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Senior Center Memberships

Renew your membership for 2019: $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

Pearl Agins

Susan Allen

Ward Anderson

Marcia Arnold

Barbara Becker Lewis

Natalie Cohen

Marilyn Cunningham

Nancy Dadigan

Thomas Dadigan

Get Well Wishes

Eileen Diamond

Norton Diamond

Shelia Firestein

Darlene Flood

Alene Frost

Karen Gamsu

Renee Harlan

Beverly Hoffman

Marilyn Jamora

Luella Bintz Elaine Helke

Condolences

Mary Katter

Geraldine Kluever

Karen Koulogeorge

Frances Michalak

Arnold Mitzman

Pat Newman

Josephine Pisterzi

Herb Pomeranz

Dennis Schueler

Mary Ellen Schueler

Fay Schwartz

Ellen Silbert

Sarah Smason

Bonnie Sodikoff

Harvey Stein

Rosemarie Tonozzi

Margaret Tower

Barbara Wagner

Elda Sansone

Condolences to their families from their friends at the Senior Center. Generous donations were made to the Senior Center on their behalf.

Leo Becker Ingrid Orlandini

Extra Special Thanks To

The anonymous donor of yarn to the Knitting and Crocheting drop-in group. All gifts of yarn to the Senior Center are used to create items for donation to organizations in need of such items as blankets, hats and gloves.

Pat Thalman for bringing in six large bags of fabric for use by the Sewing and Crafts drop-in group.

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 an item but items not returned within three months incur 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).

Alene Frost

Arlene Gelman

Fred Hakimian

Karen Pedersen

Sandra Ikenn

Diane Barounis

Bernard Fine

Meryl Kay

Donna Aling

Joyce Sax

Carol Goff

Mary Hayes

Helen Harrow

Happy Birthday

Celebrating November Birthdays

Jack Kolof

Janet Milbrandt

Ray Ogaz

Sushila Patel

Gerri Menn

Joan Wojcik

Edward Bass

Sharon Rothstein

Lois Shapiro

Barb Stulberger

Sandra Sklar

Lois Armstrong

Carmel Gingiss

Myron Glassenberg

Carole Small

Irma Cravath

Abdul Sayeed

Sylvia Samorian

Harriet Cohen

Norton Diamond

Renee Harlan

Rudy Bonjoc

Faith Stone

Hy Weiner

John Gran

Carolyn Steinway

Celebrating December Birthdays

Tom Cantrell

Coralie Downey

Arnold Mitzman

Casper Braverman

Susan Chang

Lenore Cooper

Sherry Goldman

Barbara Goldstein

Patricia Mroz

Dennis Schueler

Barbara Levin

Diane Friedman

Nancy Dadigan

Joanne Finer

Roberta Florence

Barbara Lowell

Bobbie Jacobson

Clara Mueller

Roberta Silbar

Alyce Taxe

Eleanor Zeman

Anita Becker

Hollis Chalem

Lai Kwok

Judy Lev

Marcie Segall

Marianna Spatzek

Ina Begoun

Abel Kolchinsky

Felicia Lerner

Sue Winer

Patty Parker

Fred Forman

Olga Machado

Karen Bonner

Stanley McCracken

Eileen Fine

Tammy Greenfield

Louis Elovitz

Maxine Young

Cecilia Moran

Roberta Finkel

Ed Walsh

Rudra Nadhan

Hermino Velazquez

Howard Gelber

Claudette McShane

Elda Sansone

Gloria Schaffler

Joanne Liberman

Josephine Pisterzi

Ellen Romick

Sam Dorne

Lynne Kagan

Marvin Klein

Fay Rogak

JoAnn Bauman

Dale Lindermeier

Sharon Samuels

Eileen Diamond

Dalia Rabinowitz

Dorthy S. Leviton

Sherwin Polinsky

Lynn Johnson

Jean Davidson

Jerry Guberman

The Ridge

Stay Active and Fit at The Ridge! – The Leisure Center's Workout Space

Schedule a walk-through and find out how a Membership or Personal Training can enhance your workout routine, call 847-291-2995.

• 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 and effective 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.