Momentum • September/October 2015

Momentum

Senior Center Newsletter

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Senior Center

3323 Walters Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847·291·2988

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Senior Center Staff

Marissa Moravec Supervisor

Kristina Christie

Senior Center Coordinator

Kathy Liuzza & JoAnn Nelson

Office Coordinators

Social Services

Tess Torvik, M.S.W.

North Shore Senior Center

Social Services Department

September-October 2015

Barbara Rinella: Book Dramatization & Lunch

Thursday, October 15 from 11:30am-2pm

Sunset Ridge Country Club, Northfield

Entertainer Barbara Rinella returns to dramatize The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki, a captivating tale about a love triangle. Menu choice: Sautéed Breast of Chicken or Grilled Salmon.

Sponsored by Brandel Health & Rehab Register by October 1

Members $35/Non-Members $45 Code: 16458

Mahjong Tournament

Sunday, October 18 from 10am-2pm

CJE Weinberg Community, Deerfield

Join the Northbrook Park District Senior Center and Weinberg Community for Senior Living for this annual tournament with prizes, lunch and snacks. There is no rotation; play with friends or let us know if you want to be grouped with others. Bring your 2015 card and a Mahjong set for your group.

Register by October 6

Fee: $35 Code: 16199

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.

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Walking

Short walking distances and no stairs

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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

Let Them Eat Cake Chicago Bakery Tour

Wednesday, September 9 from 10am-4pm Register by September 1

Members $59/Non-Members $69 Code: 16847

Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Tuesday, September 29 from 9:30am-4pm Register by September 15

Members $79/Non-Members $89 Code: 16848

Tour stunning gardens aboard a tram. The day trip includes a lunch buffet and time to explore the beautiful grounds on your own.

Oklahoma! Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Wednesday, October 7 from 10am-5pm

Register by September 23

Members $99/ Non-Members $109 Code: 16849

This award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will have you singing along. Before the show, we will enjoy a traditional Italian meal at Maggiano’s.

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Museum of Broadcast Communications

2 & Dining Room at Kendall College, Chicago

Tuesday, October 27 from 9am-3pm

Register by October 13

Members $85/Non-Members $95 Code: 16850

Enjoy radio and TV exhibits, followed by fine dining at Kendall, where culinary arts students prepare and serve lunch.

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

Wednesday, November 4 from 10:30am-3:30pm

Register by October 21

Members $59/ Non-Members $69 Code: 16851

Sponsored by CJE Senior Life

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Classes

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

Cards and Games

Canasta—Beginner

Members: $49 for 4 classes (No class 9/23)

Instructor: Thelma Weiner

Canasta—Intermediate

Members: $25 for 2 classes Instructor: Thelma Weiner

NEW! Canasta—Advanced

Tuesday, October 20 from Noon-3pm

Instructor: Thelma Weiner

This one-day refresher course is for those wanting to get back into the game. This is also a great way to meet other players.

Members: $12 Code: 17021

Bridge—Beginner

Members: $99 for 8 classes (No class 9/23)

Instructor: Phyllis Bartlett

Bridge—Intermediate Beginner

Members: $99 for 8 classes Instructor: Marcia Plonsker

Bridge—Advanced Beginner

Members: $99 for 8 classes Instructor: Phyllis Bartlett

Days Times Dates Code

Mondays 6:30-8:30pm 9/21-11/9 16217

Arts

The Palette Pals (Oil/Acrylics)

Members: $49 for 6 classes (No class 9/23)

Instructor: Herb Katz

Days Times Dates Code

Wednesdays 1-3pm 9/9-10/21 16221

Dance

Tap Dancing—Intermediate/Advanced

Members: $55 for 7 classes Instructor: Ginnie Meyer

Days Times Dates Code

Tuesdays 1-2pm 9/8-10/20 16245

Refund Policy

All refunds are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the program cost (a minimum fee of $8), unless placed on account for a future class or 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.

Fitness Classes

Cardio-Rhythmics

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

Drop-in fee is $5 per class

Save with a swipe card: 12 classes $36/24 classes $60

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

Chair Yoga with Olga

Members: $45 for 5 classes Instructor: Olga Rudiak

Joints In Motion

Members: $45 for 7 classes Instructor: Judy Bishop

Sit and BeFIT

Members: $29 for 6 classes (No class 9/23)

Instructor: Carol King

Tai Chi—Beginner

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Members: $39 for 5 classes Instructor: Judy Perkins

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Tai Chi—Set Class

Members: $39 for 5 classes Instructor: Judy Perkins

W.O.W. (Wonderful Overall Workout)

Members: $49 for 7 classes Instructor: Carol King Days Times Dates Code

Zumba Gold

Drop-in fee is $10/session No classes on 9/23 Days Times Dates Code

Mondays 6-7pm Instructor: Lissette Jimenez

Members: $39 for 5 classes 9/21-10/19 16236

Members: $69 for 8 classes 10/26-12/14 16232

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am Instructor: Quyen Dang

Members: $59 for 7 classes 9/8-10/20 16237

Members: $69 for 8 classes 10/27-12/15 16233

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

Members: $59 for 7 classes 9/10-10/22 16231 10/29-12/17 16235

Total Body Conditioning Instructor: Anne Hansen

Location: Northbrook Sports Center

$25 for 5 classes

$35 for 7 classes

Saturdays 10-11am 9/12-10/24

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Fridays 6-7pm Instructor: Lissette Jimenez

Members: $59 for 7 classes 9/11-10/23 16861 10/30-12/18 16862

Saturdays Noon-1pm Instructor: Lissette Jimenez

Members: $59 for 7 classes 9/12-10/24 16238 10/31-12/19 16234

Spotlight on Staff

Quyen Dang—Zumba Gold Instructor

Quyen (pronounced Quinn) is a fitness teacher, dentist and survivor. Her story began in Vietnam, where she was born. Her parents had a successful Chinese herbal medicine business and a large family; she has 10 brothers and sisters. “In 1976 and ’77, Communism posed a serious threat to business owners and the wealthy,” she explained. “The government would come in to businesses and take assets. Currency would be changed frequently to keep the wealthy from hiding money.” Once the currency was changed, the money that families had saved or hidden was worthless.

much, they could have rolled overboard, and no one would have known.

We were lost at sea for nine days before we stumbled upon some fishermen, who contacted the Malaysian Coast Guard. One elderly man passed away on the third day of our ordeal in the South China Sea. The rest of us ended up on the shores of Malaysia, where the Red Cross was setting up a camp. We had to line up once a week for food and water. We slept on wooden planks. We made it home.”

The family stayed there for nine months, until a church in Wisconsin decided to sponsor them, and they lived in Wisconsin for seven years. After Quyen’s father learned about Chicago’s Chinatown, he set up a Chinese herbal business there and ran it for about 20 years, until retiring.

"Throughout my life, I try to remember often how blessed my family has been to have all that we have today. More importantly, we have each other. It was by the grace of God that we all made it safely to our new homeland. I can't imagine what was going through my parents' minds—not knowing what the future would hold for their children's lives.”

In 1978, Quyen’s parents decided to leave Vietnam and began building a boat. The government found out about the boat and confiscated it (but did not know who owned it). Quyen’s parents then bought tickets for a boat trip out of the country, paying with gold, a universal currency.

In the middle of the night, the entire family walked through fields to get to the boat, which carried 300 people. “The highest level was basically the roof top, where my dad and some of the fishermen would sleep at their own risk. If the boat rocked too

Growing up in America, Quyen said she acquired a love of music, dancing and animals, especially dogs. Guided by her parents into a health care profession, she became a dentist.

“After 20 years into my profession, I have learned that work, fitness and having fun have to be in balance. I am very thankful to have discovered Zumba Fitness. It has been a key part of helping me lose 30 pounds over 18 months. Zumba allows your body to have interval training, which is one of the best forms of cardio exercise. If you haven't tried Zumba yet, come on in, let loose, and just have fun!”

Do you have a story to share? Contact Marissa.

Malaysia 1979

Marissa Moravec Senior Center Supervisor

A Moment with Marissa

The Senior Center is closed September 7, 14 and 23.

Thank you for your patience this summer as we adjusted times of programs to accommodate summer camps. We are fortunate to be part of a Park District that has so many wonderful offerings, and finding space to hold our programs is a good problem to have.

Be sure to read through this whole newsletter to familiarize yourself with new offerings and events coming up, including Super Senior Day and the Mahjong Tournament. The annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, November 7, this is a great opportunity to shop for gifts for the holidays.

Other great events, such as the Thanksgiving Luncheon and Holiday Party, are right around the corner.

Our Lending Closet has become very popular. If you have items in good condition, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, and commodes that you don't need, you can donate them to the Northbrook Park District Senior Center. These items can assist our neighbors who are recovering from surgeries, injuries or illness.

Thanks!

Marissa

Catch Up with Kristina

Hello everyone; I hope you enjoyed your summer. Fall is almost here, and we have some wonderful bus trips coming up.

(See page 2 for details.)

Kristina Christie Senior Center Coordinator

We’re also looking forward to great trips planned for the winter and spring. They include Bye Bye Birdie at Drury Lane, a Tour of Sprecher Brewery in Milwaukee, West Side Story at Paramount Theatre, The King and I at the Lyric Opera, and a Casino Trip.

Our January trip to Beautiful – the Carole King Musical is full, and we started a wait list. We will contact people on the list in case of cancellations.

We’d like to clarify our refund policy for bus trips: we are not always able

to offer refunds. They are handled on an individual basis, depending on circumstances, such as whether we purchased tickets and whether we are able to fill a spot if someone cancels.

We hope you will join us for our trips and programs. The Northbrook Park District Senior Center is a place to bring friends together and make new friends.

“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.”

- Douglas Pagels, Author

Hope to see you on a trip soon!

Kristina

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 and access to drop-in programs.

Welcome New Members

Sorrel Asherson

Elaine Baer

Jerome Baer

Michael Bohm

Jacob Brody

Elaine Braverman

Teri Bruch

Alyce Byrne

Adrienne Caplan

Ethan Dobrin

Sheldon Dodrin

Get Well Wishes

Neil Blustein from Joe and Thelma Weiner

Donations in Memory of...

Marlene Feldman

Harold Finkelstein

Eileen Gamberdino

Gail Gerken

Marlene Goldberg

Karen Goldblatt

Neal Gomberg

Yvonne Gomberg

Joyce Hogan

Carol Jesselson

Julie Koslow

Renee Kraus

Jean McGuire

Harue Okamura

Sandy Pillar

Maxine Prange

Margaret Rosenfeld

Elyse Rubin

Martin Siegel

Patricia Sternway

Sarah Stollberg

Harold Wiseman

Lavergne Biagini from Joan Gessler and her friends from the Northbrook Park District

Edice Bram, sister of JoAnne Levin, from Fern Abeles, Cookie Kanter, Dorothy Leviton, Charlene Urow and Ellie Domash

Abraham Dworsky, Husband of Pat Dworsky from Charlene Urow

Free Events

Video Memoirs by Robert Hillman

Tuesday, September 1 from 1-2pm

Learn how to share your life story through an in-depth video memoir.

Senior Expo, Northbrook Court

Saturday, September 12 from 10am-2pm

This event offers free health screenings, prizes, giveaways and great information. Connect with companies dedicated to helping seniors and caregivers. Admission and parking are free. Stop by our table to visit with Marissa.

Mariano’s Tour, Willow and Sanders Road

Monday, September 28 at 10am

Join us for a guided tour of the new Mariano’s, which offers a soup bar, salad bar, sushi bar, oyster bar, hot meals, a café and gelato. You can enjoy samples and stay to shop or eat. RSVP at the Senior Center Office.

Super Senior Day

Wednesday, September 30

Rules of the Road: 10am-noon

License renewal, and vision screening: 10am-2pm

Join us for a day of driving services with the Secretary of State’s Mobile Unit. To renew a license, drivers age 75 and older must take a road test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information, call 217·785·1440.

Lunch and a Movie

Secondhand Lions (Comedy-Drama)

Thursday, September 3 from Noon-3pm

Members $6/Non-Members $9 Code: 16854

A shy young boy is sent to live with his eccentric great uncles in this coming-of-age story.

Lunch: Italian beef sandwiches

Woman in Gold (Drama)

Tuesday, October 20 from Noon-3pm

Members $7/Non-Members $10 Code: 17025

Helen Mirren stars as an elderly Jewish woman who fought the government of Austria for almost a decade to recover artwork taken from her family by the Nazis. Fried chicken will be served for lunch.

Flu Shots

Wednesday, September 30 from 9am-1pm

Medicare Part B covers the fee for seniors who bring their cards. A preregistration form is available after September 8.

iPad and iPhone Workshops

Tuesdays from 10am-Noon

Members $49 per class/Non-Members $59 per class

October 6 Intro to iPhone Basic Use Code: 16254

October 20 Intro to iPhone Internet Use Code: 16255

Jeopardy and Dessert

Tuesday, October 6 from 2-3:30pm

Members $5/Non-Members $9 Code: 16606

A television game show in which contestants are given an answer and must state the question. (What is Jeopardy?) Test your knowledge with a game of Jeopardy, and enjoy desserts.

Register by October 1

Sponsored by Home Instead

NEW! Drum Circle

Express your creative spirit, release stress, and re-establish a healthy life rhythm.

Members $7 per session/Non-Members $9 per session

Instructor: Noah Plotkin

Tuesday, September 8 1pm-2pm Code: 16929

Tuesday, October 13 10am-11am Code: 16932

Tuesday, November 10 10am-11am Code: 16933

Lunch and Learn: Hands-On Antiques

Thursday, September 17 from Noon-2:30pm

Members $7/Non-Members $10 Code: 17026

What’s it worth? Join us for a one-day class and learn about the value of antique treasures.

NEW! Improve your Memory

Wednesday, October 21 from 1-2:30pm

Members $5/Non-Members $8 Code: 16965 Learn how to improve your memory and gain confidence, while having fun with retired professor Dr. Burton L. Fischman.

Halloween Lunch and Bingo

Friday, October 30 from 11am-1:30pm

Members $10/Non-Members $15 Code: 16201

Treat yourself to lunch, bingo with prizes, awards for the best costumes and a spooky good time.

Sponsored by Brookdale—The Park at Vernon Hills

4 Linda Lipschultz

4 Morine Schwenkler

5 Lee Arndt

5 Lynne Goldberg

5 Phyllis Kauffman

5 Harriet Loberg

5 George Snurpus

September Birthdays

5 Marilyn Thompson

6 Bette Polakow

6 Susan Schmittroth

7 Carol Jesselson

8 Ellen Migely

9 Felice Moss

10 Leonard Koopman

11 Felicity Dzianott

11 Norvil Redman

11 Arlene Wineberg

12 Linda (Lyn) Elbin

13 Helen Baddeley

15 Lois Stocker

16 Gillian Krieger

17 Beverly

October Birthdays

Daily Schedule

Programs shown in color are free and drop-in!

Thursdays

9:15-10:15am W.O.W. 9:30-11:30am Park Larks

10:30-11:30am Zumba Gold

11:15am-3:30pm Mahjong

Fridays 9:15-10:15am

Cardio Class

Drop-in programs will resume on September 13

*NEW! Drop-In Canasta Time—Starting September 9!

We're adding time on Wednesdays to accommodate players who have not formed tables. Players will sign in and be assigned tables in the order of their arrival. This is for players new to the Senior Center or looking to meet other players.

The Northbrook Park District Senior Center is excited to announce a partnership with Mayflower Tours to offer some wonderful experiences. Stop by the Senior Center office for detailed information.

Romantic Rhine and Mosel River Cruise

April 6-April 16, 2016 (11 days)

Jekyll Island, Savannah

May 15-May 22, 2016 (7 days)

Pacific Coast Journey

July 19-July 27, 2016 (9 days)

National Parks of the Southwest

September 28-October 8, 2016 (12 days)

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