November & December 2014 Niles Senior Center Program Guide by Village of Niles

Niles Senior Center

Naturally Active Bi-Monthly Program November/December 2014

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7 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Holiday Floral Workshop 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie: Bears 1:00 Open Computer Lab -----------------------------------Saturday 8 AARP 50+ Finances Class 9:00 Who You Are, Where You Want To Be, and How To Get There 10:30 Taking Control of Credit and Debt 12:00 Building and Protecting Your Assets

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9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 9:00 AARP Smart Driving Course 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab

10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Medication & Sharp Collection & Polypharmacy 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Open Computer Lab

9:00 All American 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Matter of Balance 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Thursday Line Dance 2:00 Open Computer Lab

10:00 Flexibility 10:30 Rhythm Band 2:00 Prepare Your Car for Winter

14 13 10 11 12 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 All American Veteran’s Day - CLOSED 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Love Songs of Doris 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Using Weights 9:00 Will Appointments 9:30 Matter of Balance Day and Peggy Lee 9:00 AARP Smart Driving 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 10:00 Social Mahjongg 2:00 Civic Cinema: American Course 12:00 Pinochle Tournament 10:45 Yoga in Chairs Experience: The Orphan 10:00 SCRAM 1:00 Jewelry Workshop 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics Trains Internet Safety 1:00 Open Computer 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 10:30 Pain Management Lab 1:00 Thursday Line Dance 1:00 Open Computer 2:00 Classic Movie Lab Thursday: Hannah and Her Sisters 2:00 Open Computer Lab

17 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Men’s Club Meeting 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab

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9:30 Men’s Health & Fitness Group 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:30 VIM Meeting & Voices of Vision Book Club 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Social Bunco 1:30 Resistance Bands 1:30 Book Discussion 2:00 Open Computer Lab 5:00 Dinner & a Movie: Jersey Boys

9:00 Property Tax - What’s It All About? 10:00 Flexibility 10:30 Rhythm Band 1:00 Encore Presentation: Jersey Boys 2:00 Prepare Your Car for Winter

24 25 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Social Mahjongg 9:00 Diabetic Fingerstick 9:00 Using Weights 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Flexibility 9:30 Men’s Club Planning 1:00 Line Dance 11:00 Effective 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Social Bridge Communication 10:45 Women’s Club Planning 1:30 Resistance Bands 11:30 Women’s Club Meeting 2:00 Open Computer Lab 1:00 Open Computer Lab

20 9:00 All American 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Matter of Balance 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Thursday Line Dance 2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament 2:00 Open Computer Lab

27 Thanksgiving Day CLOSED

21 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 12:00 Poker Tournament 1:00 Open Computer Lab

28 Day After Thanksgiving CLOSED

weekly programs The following programs meet on the same days each week during the month. Registration required. Drop-In Art, 9:00am Using Weights, 9:00am Pain Management, 10:30am Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm

Tuesday Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Social Bridge, 1:00pm Resistance Bands, 1:30pm Open Computer Lab, 2:00pm

Wednesday Flexibility, 10:00am

Thursday All American, 9:00am Issues in the News, 9:30am Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Carving Drop-In, 1:00pm Drop-In Ceramics, 1:00pm Open Computer Lab, 2:00pm

Friday Drop-In Art, 9:00am Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm

Choral Group (3 sessions) Tuesdays, November 4-25, 10:00am (Closed 11/11/14) $5.25M/$7.75NM (#7402)

Niles Rhythm Band Keep a beat or sing along! Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-588-8420 for more information. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30am Jul 2-Dec 17, $0M/$12NM (#7277) Men’s Health & Fitness Group Moderator: Hank Betka Join the men’s fitness “coffee and...” group. Tuesday, November 18, 9:30am $2M/$3NM To be paid at the door (#7369)

monthly groups july-december All groups start in July and go through December Registration required for all monthly groups Social Cards or Billiards Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, $0M/$12NM (#7390)

discussion groups

Drop-In Art

Issues in the News

Social Bunco 3rd Tuesday, 1:00pm, $0M/$12NM (#7847)

Book Discussion Books can be picked up at the front desk. Tuesday, November 18, 1:30pm, FREE (#7617)

Mondays & Fridays, 9:00am, $0M/$12NM (#7393)

Social Mahjongg Bring your game and your friends and start a table! Tuesdays, 10:00am, $0M/12NM (#7488) Thursdays, 10:00am, $0M/12NM (#7489)

Social Bridge Tuesdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7491)

All American Thursdays, 9:00am, $0M/12NM (#7483)

Drop-In Ceramics Thursdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7493)

Drop-In Woodcarving Thursdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7495)

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Moderator: Arlene Golub Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting class and open up a world of new ideas! Thursdays, July 3 - December 18, 9:30am (Closed 11/27/14) Jul-Dec, $0M/$12NM (#7485)

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Tournaments 4

Pinochle Tournament

November

Participate in a 3-handed tournament. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, November 14, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7592)

Wii Bowling Tournament Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Remember, call to schedule Wii practice time. Thursday, November 20, 2:00pm, $2M/$3NM (#7650)

How To Prepare Your Car For Winter Instructor: Randy Stricker Winter is just around the corner and chances are your vehicle may need some preventative maintenance to get it ready for the cold weather ahead. In this 2 session class taught by Randy Stricker from the Niles Public Works Department, you will learn how to properly winterize your car. Wednesdays, November 5 & 19, 2:00-3:00pm FREE with registration (#7897)

Holiday Floral Workshop

Classes

Instructor: Amelia Toscano Have you ever wanted to try and create a beautiful holiday floral piece, but just needed the guidance to do it? Amalia Toscano will be here to show you how to create a masterpiece, which will be perfect for your home, or a wonderful gift. Amalia will supply all the items needed, artificial flowers, vase, etc. Friday, November 7, 10:00am - 12:00pm $15M/$20NM (#7896)

AARP Smart Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Course (2 classes)

AARP Finances 50+

Instructor: Mort Skibelsky Under Illinois law, those above 55 may qualify for a multi-year auto insurance discount by completing this course. Please check with your insurance company for the exact discount and the correct procedure to obtain it. Studies have shown that fewer fatal and injury-causing crashes and fewer violations occur among drivers who have taken this nationally recognized course. Participants must attend both classes. Registration is required. Mondays, November 3 & 10, 9:00am-1:00pm both days $15 AARP members/$20 non-members (#7774) You must pre-register. Check only, payable to AARP, due on the first day of class.

Instructor: Om Johari Everyone can benefit from smart money habits. This free three-part program is simple. Each 90-minute interactive classroom session is designed to help you build habits that can improve your financial situation. In person-classes and phone-based Money Mentors are offered through community organizations and volunteers, and materials are available for download free of charge. Come to all three sessions, or just one. FREE - Registration Required Saturday, November 8 9:00 Where you are, Where you want to go, & How to get there (#7848) 10:30 Taking Control of Credit & Debt (#7849) 12:00 Building & Protecting Your Assets (#7850)

Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, November 21, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7605)

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Jewelry Workshop Instructor: Sandra Noble of Sandra Noble Designs Create a one of a kind bracelet! Supplies included in course fee are: freshwater cultured pearls, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver clasps. You will walk away with the skills to make the bracelet on your own, as well as keeping the finished product. Friday, November 14, 1:00-3:00pm $40M/$45NM (#7895)

Thursday Line Dance (15 Classes)

Using Weights (24 sessions) Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Institute certified Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3lb weights. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Mondays, July 7 - December 29, 9:00-10:00am $10M/$15NM (#7407)

Exercise Classes

Instructor: Andrea Lubershane Chair Yoga is a simple, easy and beneficial part of staying in shape. Thursdays, November 6 - 20, 10:45-11:45am $18M/$23NM (#7757)

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes Intermediate Tai Chi (7 classes) Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified *Pre-Requisite – Beginning Tai Chi Fridays, October 31 - December 19 (7 classes) 9:15-10:15am, (Closed 11/28/14) $35M/$40NM (#7678)

Resistance Bands (25 sessions) Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Institute certified Sitting, standing, and use of resistance bands. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Tuesdays, July 1 - December 30, 1:30-2:30pm (Closed 11/11/14) $10M/$15NM (#7405)

Beginning Tai Chi (7 classes)

Flexibility (25 sessions) Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Institute certified Sitting & standing strengthening. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Wednesdays, July 2 - December 31, 10:00-11:00am, $10M/$15NM (#7411)

Pain Management (24 sessions) Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Institute certified Gentle & therapeutic exercises and focused relaxation to ease pain. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Mondays, July 7 - December 29, 10:30-11:30am $10M/$15NM (#7409)

Health & Wellness The Respiratory Association’s COURAGE TO QUIT The Respiratory Association’s COURAGE TO QUIT and the Village of Niles invites you to quit smoking! Are you a smoker wanting to quit but don’t know where to start? Start your journey to better health. -Individual counseling for three or six weeks is available, please contact Brigitte at (847) 5888420. Groups also available.

Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM) & Voices of Vision Book Club Tuesday, November 18, 10:30am-12:30pm, FREE (#7440) Contact Brigitte for location details.

Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling Wednesday, November 26, 9:00am $3M/$4.50NM (#7438)

Do you know who Polly is ? Polypharmacy that is…… Do you have questions on all your medications and wonder if one can be taken with the other? What about your vitamins and supplements? Do you understand them? Learn about how to take your medication safely and effectively with your local Meijer pharmacists. After the mini-lecture, stay for a private one on one medication evaluation. Put all your medications and supplements in a bag and get some advice. Medication and Sharp Collection will be conducted at that time too. Get your medicine cabinets in order Tuesday, November 4, 10:00-11:30am, FREE Registration Required (#7917)

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Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified After 5, 10, 15 minutes of tai chi, many people report having pain relief, increased balance and a sharper sense of their environment. Fridays, October 31 - December 19 (7 classes) (Closed 11/28/14) $35M/$40NM 10:15 - 11:15 am (#7679)

Yoga in Chairs (3 classes)

5 November

Instructor: Helen Chung Challenge yourself with new dance steps and build your confidence with the latest moves in Country/ Western and Latin Line Dance. Thursdays, September 4 – December 18 $35M/$40NM (#7846)

Information Art Therapy for People With Hearing Loss

November

The Village of Niles is excited to announce the development of a new program which combines creative arts and effective communication for people with hearing loss. This creative arts group will meet once a week for several weeks and will explore creative ways of communicating through the use of art materials, interests, and concerns. Increase your self-confidence and communication skills, and start celebrating your life! Experience how art can help enhance our way of communication with others. Please contact Maya Zelio at the NSC at 847-588-8441 for more information.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Open Enrollment By Appointment Only Are you considering enrolling in or changing your Medicare Part D plan? The Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Part D is October 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 7. During this period beneficiaries who are not enrolled in Medicare prescription drug coverage can enroll. Also, current enrollees in the program can switch plans. If you currently have Medicare prescription drug coverage, you should review your coverage during this period. You might want to switch Medicare drug plans if another plan better meets your needs. For more information please contact the Senior Center.

Miscellaneous Table Tennis is now at the NSC! Come on in, and play some Table Tennis, also known as Ping Pong! Stop in at the Front Desk for more information.

Technology Trends Cell Phone/Smart Phone Assistance

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Do you have an iPhone you are unsure how to use? Do you need help programming numbers into your flip top phone? We are here to help with the issues you may have with your current cell phone. This service is free, but appointments are preferred. Please call Jaymi at (847) 588-8420.

Stop in and check out the NEW Media Center! There are 10 new laptops, and an iPad. Volunteer Assistance! Drop-in Hours Mondays 1:00-3:00pm Tuesdays 2:00-3:00pm Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm Fridays 1:00-3:00pm

Humanities Love Songs of Doris Day & Peggy Lee

Civic Cinema: American Experience: The Orphan Trains (NR 1995 60min) In the 1850s, thousands of homeless children roamed New York City streets in search of food and shelter. Moved by their suffering, a young minister named Charles Loring Brace founded the Children’s Aid Society. The charitable group sent the children on trains to rural areas, where families would take in the orphans. By 1929, more than 150,000 neglected children had made such journeys. Their remarkable stories live on in this moving documentary. Wednesday, November 12, 2:00pm, FREE (#7899)

1986 PG-13 107 minutes Woody Allen’s classic tale about three New York City sisters -- Hannah (Mia Farrow), Holly (Dianne Wiest) and Lee (Barbara Hershey) -- begins with a festive Thanksgiving dinner, during which Hannah’s husband, Elliot (Michael Caine), realizes he’s falling for Lee. Unfolding over the course of a year, the Oscar-winning film follows the sisters’ intertwined lives and loves, who include a grim artist (Max von Sydow) and a neurotic producer (Allen). Thursday , November 13, 2:00pm FREE (#7898)

Dinner & a Movie: Jersey Boys

Movies

2014 R 134 minutes Adapted from the hit Broadway musical, this nostalgic look at the Four Seasons and their bumpy offstage lives stretches across four decades. Each of the musical act’s four original members presents a different set of memories from their shared past. Dinner includes a hot dog, chips & dessert. Tuesday, November 18, 5:00pm, $2M/$3NM, (#7547) Movie ONLY, FREE (#7568) Encore presentation: Wednesday, November 19, 1:00pm FREE (#7907)

Lite Lunch & Movie: Bears

Men’s Club Men’s Club Meeting President: Hank Betka It’s a SHOOT OUT! Enjoy an Italian Beef sandwich after the meeting. Monday, November 17, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $5M/$7.50NM (#7479)

Women’s Club Women’s Club Meeting President: Lois MacAdam Join us for lunch including baked ham with pineapple, sweet potatoes, vegetables and a roll. Following lunch, we will play a game called Holiday Gift Swap (you do not need to bring anything). Monday, November 24, 11:30am-1:30pm $5M/$7.50NM (#7464)

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2014 G 78 minutes This captivating Disney Nature documentary follows two mother brown bears as they raise cubs amid the splendor of the Alaskan wilderness. Over the course of a year, the cubs play in the snow, learn how to fish and elude a predatory wolf pack. Friday, November 7, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7514) Movie ONLY, FREE (#7525)

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with Jim Kendros Revel to the romantic strains of two legendary female vocalists! You will hear the stories behind the music as historian Jim Kendros leads us from one breathtaking hit to another. Wednesday, November 12, 10:00am, $5M/$7.50NM (#7351)

Classic Movie Thursday: Hannah & Her Sisters

Special Events SCRAM, Internet Safety

November

Presented by the Niles Police Department SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters is a program that will increase a seniors awareness of crimes as they relate to your daily life. Using the internet can be informative and fun. But some who use the internet know the tricks and can try to separate you from your money. Learn how to stop them. Monday, November 10, 10:00am FREE with registration. (#7840)

Property Tax - Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it All About? Presented by: Scott Bagnall, Niles Township Assessor Learn about property taxes, assessments, appeals, and how to read your bill so you know what you are paying for. Wednesday, November 19, 9:00 am FREE with registration. (#7909)

Tax Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program. If you are interested in being trained to be an electronic filer, please contact Kelly Mickle at (847) 588-8420. Training takes place in early January. Tax appointments are scheduled from early February through mid April.

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While the holidays are a time of celebration for many, they can also be a challenging time for people grieving the loss of loved ones. Surrounded by images of happy faces and besieged by family gatherings, they may face unattainably high expectations to “feel good.” And holiday festivities can send difficult, mixed messages as grieving adults struggle with the sadness, fear and guilt that often accompany the loss of a cherished spouse or family member. For example, a woman who recently lost her husband may dread the holidays, because they remind her of the memories and traditions she can no longer share with her spouse. Yet, rather than feeling it’s OK to take a step back from the celebrations this year, she may feel even more pressure to participate. In an effort to “protect” their mom from feeling sad, angry or lonely -- some of the many common feelings experienced by grieving adults -- well-intentioned daughters and sons might “insist” that mom attend a family party. Kids may say, “Come with us, you’ll feel better,” but their mom may feel, “If I don’t go with you I’m letting you down.” Offering grieving adults the support to express their grief is not something we, as a society, do easily. Loving children might genuinely want their parents to “feel better” and “move on,” yet they may inadvertently disregard their parents’ true feelings.

Sometimes it can also help grieving adults to sit down one-one-one with a professional social worker to discuss their feelings and questions about the grief process. If you’re concerned about yourself or a friend in the community who is coping with grief, please call Bev Wessels at (847) 588-8420.

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Thus, providing those with significant losses the time and freedom to share their feelings is very important. Even if they express emotions troubling for listeners to take in, offering nonjudgmental support can profoundly help them. They need to be able to trust that it’s acceptable for them to cry, be irritable or even feel angry during the holidays -- a time when people are “supposed to be happy.”

Coping with Loss During the Holidays

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10 December

10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Open Computer Lab 2:30 Getting Your Pictures off of Your Camera

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab

8 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab 3:00 Intro to Facebook

thursday 4 9:00 All American 9:30 Issues in the News

10:00 Flexibility 10:30 Rhythm Band

9:30 Matter of Balance

10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Thursday Line Dance

friday 5 9:00 Drop in Art 9:00 Int Tai Chi 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 11:00 Holiday Party at White Ragle Banquets 1:00 Open Computer Lab

1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 6 2:00 Open Computer Lab Saturday 11:00 Rhythm & Beyond 2:30 Email Workshop Piano Recital

9 San Filippo Estate TRIP 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 BP Screening 10:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Open Computer Lab

10 10:00 Flexibility 10:00 LeRoy Anderson’s Greatest Hits!

11 Camelot at Drury Lane TRIP

12 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Will Appointments 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Open Computer Lab

9:00 All American 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Matter of Balance

10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 11:30 Men’s Fitness Party at Andrew’s Open Pit 1:00 Thursday Line Dance

1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Open Computer Lab

15 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Pain Management 10:30 Men’s Club Meeting 1:00 Open Computer Lab

16 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Social Mahjongg

17 10:00 Flexibility 10:30 Rhythm Band 2:00 Civic Cinema: The Nutcracker (American Ballet)

10:30 VIM Meeting & Voices of Vision Book Club

9:30 Matter of Balance

10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:45 Yoga in Chairs

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11:30 Hanukkah Party & Dreidel Tournament 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Social Bunco 1:30 Book Discussion 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Open Computer Lab

22 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab

29 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Using Weights 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Open Computer Lab

1:00 Thursday Line Dance

24 10:00 Flexibility

31 10:00 Flexibility

Christmas Day CLOSED Merry Christmas

2:00 Open Computer Lab

10:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Open Computer Lab

19 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Int Tai Chi 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 12:00 Poker Tournament 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:30 Intro to Pinterest

1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 SCRAM Pigeon Drops and the Bank

23 10:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Resistance Bands

18 9:00 All American 9:30 Issues in the News

26 9:00 Drop-In Art 1:00 Open Computer Lab

Weekly Programs

Tournaments

The following programs meet on the same days each week during the month. Registration required.

Pinochle Tournament

Monday

Tuesday Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Social Bridge, 1:00pm Resistance Bands, 1:30pm Open Computer Lab, 2:00pm

Wednesday Flexibility, 10:00am

Thursday All American, 9:00am Issues in the News, 9:30am Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Carving Drop-In, 1:00pm Drop-In Ceramics, 1:00pm Open Computer Lab, 2:00pm

No pinochle tournament in December.

Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, December 19, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7606)

Monthly Groups

December

Drop-In Art, 9:00am Using Weights, 9:00am Pain Management, 10:30am Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm

Choral Group (3 sessions) Tuesdays, December 2-16, 10:00am $5.25M/$7.75NM (#7403)

Niles Rhythm Band 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30am Jul. 2- Dec. 17, $0M/$12NM (#7277)

Friday Drop-In Art, 9:00am Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm

Discussion Groups Moderator: Arlene Golub Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion is valued. Join this exciting class and open up a world of new ideas! Thursdays, July 3 - December 18, 9:30am Jul-Dec, $0M/$12NM (#7485)

Book Discussion Books can be picked up at the front desk. Tuesday, December 16, 1:30pm, FREE (#7618)

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Issues in the News

12 Exercise Classes December

Line Dance (3 classes) Instructor: Fran Strain Enjoy easy-to-learn dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Group or line dancing have been shown beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. Enjoy line dance, fitness, and friendship. No partner needed. Tuesdays, December 2 - 16, 1:00-2:00pm $7.50M/$11.25NM (#7452) Yoga in Chairs (3 classes) Instructor: Andrea Lubershane Chair yoga is a simple, easy and beneficial part of staying in shape. Thursdays, December 4 - 18, 10:45-11:45am (Closed 11/27/14) $18M/$23NM (#7758) Intermediate Tai Chi (7 classes) Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified *Pre-Requisite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beginning Tai Chi Fridays, October 31- December 19 (7 classes) (Closed 11/28/14) $35M/$40NM 9:15 - 10:15 am (#7678)

Resistance Bands (25 sessions)

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Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Institute certified Sitting, standing, and use of resistance bands. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Tuesdays, July 1 - December 30, 1:30-2:30pm $10M/$15NM (#7405)

Beginning Tai Chi (7 classes) Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified After 5, 10, 15 minutes of tai chi, many people report having pain relief, increased balance and a sharper sense of their environment. Fridays, October 31 - December 19 (7 classes) (Closed 11/28/14) $35M/$40NM 10:15 - 11:15 am (#7679)

Men’s Club

Cell Phone/Smart Phone Assistance

Men’s Club Meeting

Do you have an iPhone you are unsure how to use? Do you need help programming numbers into your flip top phone? We are here to help you with the issues you may have with your current cell phone. This service is free, but appointments are preferred. Please call Jaymi at (847) 588-8420.

Enjoy a special meeting with a festive holiday lunch. Monday, December 15, 10:30am-12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM. Advanced registration is required, NO tickets will be sold day of meeting (#7903)

Getting Your Pictures Off of Your Digital Camera

Men’s Club Planning Meeting

Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn You’ve taken the photos. Now learn how to get them off of your camera. Tuesday, December 2, 2:30-4:00pm $2M/$3NM (#7891)

13 December

Technology Trends

Will not meet in December.

Women’s Club Women’s Club Meeting Will not meet in December.

Email Workshop Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn Learn how to set up an email account. We will discuss how to send mail, read mail, and send attachments. Thursday, December 4, 2:30-4:00pm $2M/$3NM (#7892)

Introduction to FaceBook

Introduction to Pinterest Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn Friday, December 19, 2:30-4:00pm $2M/$3NM (#7894)

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Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn Learn what FaceBook is used for, and create your own FaceBook account! We will discuss privacy, photos, inviting “friends,” and more! Monday, December 8, 3:00- 4:30pm $2M/$3NM (#7893)

Health & Wellness Blood Pressure Screening

December

Walk-In, FREE Tuesday, December 9, 10:00am-12:00pm

Special Events Piano Recital - Rhythm & Beyond

Piano students (ages 6-17) from Rhytm & Beyond will be here to put on a short recital that is sure to be VIM (Visually Impaired Motivators) & a lot of fun. Light refreshments with the stars will Voices of Vision Book Club follow the performance. Discuss ways to maintain the lifestyle you want in this Saturday, December 6, 2014, 11:00am-12:00pm supportive group, followed by a discussion of the $2M/$3NM (#7912) prior months book selection. FREE, Tuesday, December 16, 10:30am-12:30pm SCRAM, Pigeon Drops and the Bank (#7440) Contact Brigitte for location details. Presented by the Niles Police Department SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters is a program that will increase a seniors awareness of crimes as they relate to your daily life. These scams are one of the most common scams around today. They prey on your willingness to help and your fear of embarrassment. Learn how to proMovies tect yourself. Thursday, December 18, 2:00 pm FREE with registration. (#7841) Civic Cinema:

The Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)

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1977 NR (78 minutes) The American Ballet Theatre performs Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker Suite.” Young Clara (Gelsey Kirkland) falls fast asleep on Christmas Eve and dreams of fantastic and whimsical characters, including the Mouse King (Marcos Paredes) and the dashing Prince (Mikhail Baryshnikov). Stunning set designs and costumes mark this 1977 production, which also stars Alexander Minz as Drosselmeyer. Wednesday, December 17, 2:00-3:30pm FREE with registration (#7905)

Humanities LeRoy Anderson’s Greatest Hits - with Jim Kendros The Syncopated Clock. Sleighride. The Waltzing Cat. All these and more form the lineup of this class as Jim Kendros explores the irresistible hits of this amazing pop music composer! Get the “insider trade secrets” of each piece as Jim describes the orchestral tapestry of each delightful musical treasure. Wednesday, December 10, 10:00am, $5M/$7.50NM (#7354)

2014 Holiday Party at the White Eagle Banquet Hall 6839 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 Join us at the White Eagle Banquet Hall as we celebrate the Holidays. Diva Montell and Jeorge Holmes will be entertaining us with holiday classics as well as get-out-of-your-seat dancing tunes. Enjoy a delicious holiday lunch including roasted chicken, roast brisket of beef, smoked and fresh Polish sausage and sauerkraut, as well as fantastic sides and dessert. Coffee and tea will be flowing as well. The doors will open at 11:15am with egg nog (while it lasts). The fee includes the luncheon, entertainment, door prizes and table raffle. There is reserved seating, and everyone must fill out a seat list, so register early! (10 people per table only.) Strict seating deadline: Monday, December 1 at 5:00pm Friday, December 5, 11:15am - 2:30 pm, $29M/$34NM (#7906)

15 December

Come Celebrate the Spirit Of the Holidays at the Niles Senior Center

Men’s Fitness Holiday Party (Must be a member of the Niles Men’s Fitness Group) Join us for lunch at Andrew’s Open Pit BBQ Choice of chicken or pork chops, or chicken/rib combination (made at time of registration) Thursday, December 11, 11:30am, $20M/$25NM (#7910)

Enjoy some great music, great food, and have a wonderful time at this year’s dreidel tournament and Hanukkah Party. The duo of Jeff and Janis will be here again to sing some of our favorite Hanukkah songs as well as some classics and contemporary holiday songs. The day will begin with a rousing dreidel tournament with prizes, followed by a delicious lunch and wrapping it all up will be the Jeff and Janis duo. Tuesday, December 16, 11:30am-2:00pm, $13M/$18NM (#7904)

Welcome Noon Year Party Welcome Noon Year! A belated New Year’s Celebration. Join us at the NSC to ring in 2015! Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch - salad, chicken marsala, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, and lemon chiffon cake will be served. Then be entertained by the Rockin Fenderskirts. We cap off our New Years celebration with a champagne toast. Reserved Seating deadline: Monday, December 29 at 5 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 12:00-2:30 pm, $14M/$19NM (#7911)

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Dreidel Tournament and Hanukkah Party

16 Trips

Some Walking

The Sanfilippo Estate Christmas Lunch and Concert

Trips

This includes an elegant, sit-down lunch (with wine) in the Carousel Pavilion at noon. They allow some time for guests to enjoy the collection in the pavilion and demonstrate the Carousel after the meal. At 1:30 pm, we will head over to the house on the bus, for a 90-minute, live Wurlitzer Concert with one of the top organists in the World. The majority of the concert is Christmas and Holiday music, with a couple of other great songs (last year a nice medley from the Sound of Music was performed). They also include a special, surprise guest to sing with the organ (last year it was a World-class Opera performer). After the concert there will be some time for guests to enjoy the Collection in the house. This is not a guided tour, but a relaxing afternoon of fun. Final payment is due by Friday, November 14th. Tuesday, December 9, 10:30am-5:30pm $105M/$110NM (#7835) Check in at 10:00am WAITLIST ONLY

Camelot at the Drury Lane Theatre

Some Walking

Adapted from T.H. White’s novel, The Once and Future King. Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England. The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlin come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including If Ever I Would Leave You, Camelot, How to Handle a Woman, and Follow Me. Camelot lunch menu: chef ’s soup of the day, freshly baked bread, garden veggies, potato, choice of: roast pork with apple sauerkraut and a rosemary demi glace or chicken breast marsala with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce. Thursday, December 11, 10:30am-5:00pm $65M/$70NM (#7383) Check in at 10:00am WAITLIST

The Jacob Henry Mansion Mystery Luncheon

Moderate

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A Joint Trip with the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center Walking Let the real mystery begin! Prepare yourself for a personalized mystery filled with intrigue, suspense and fun at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. The best is yet to come, when the killer is actually one of you! Lunch includes your choice of lemon pepper chicken with fettuccine noodles and vegetables or pot roast with potatoes and vegetables. Transportation, lunch, and activity are included. Medium walking and some stairs. Departs from Park Ridge Park District Senior Center. 100 South Western Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois Phone (847) 692-3035 Check in at 10:00 am Thursday, February 5, 10:45 - 4:00 Cost: $80M/$88NM (#7900) Strict registration deadline: Friday, January 2, 2014. Some Walking

West Side Story at the Drury Lane Theatre A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story tells the tale of two star crossed lovers caught between rival gangs. A revolutionary work that changed the course of the American musical, West Side Story features an electrifying Latin and jazz-infused score including Somewhere, Tonight, I Feel Pretty, and America. Lunch is included and will feature: soup of the day, veggies, bread, coffee, tea, and your lunch choice of: salmon filet with lemon tarragon sauce, or chicken asiago. Wednesday, February 25, 10:30am - 5:00pm $65M/$70NM (#7916) Check in at 10:00am Registration deadline: Friday, January 23

Spread Some Holiday Cheer

Family far away? Has cooking become too much trouble? If so, please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. A traditional meal featuring turkey and all the fixings will be served. Thursday, November 27, 11:30am – 3:00pm Reservations required by Thursday, November 20 FREE, but a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to the Niles Family Services Food Pantry is requested. (#7918)

December

Thanksgiving Celebration

Holiday Cards from Santa Ho Ho Ho! We have it on very good authority that Santa (being a senior himself) hangs out at the NSC very regularly. In fact, he has enlisted the help of the NSC staff to collect his letters from the seniors in Niles who may be unable to go out (to the mall to see him), so that he may send them a card of holiday wishes!! If you are or know of a homebound Niles senior who would like to receive a non-denominational holiday card from the jolly ol’ fat man himself, please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 or stop by to let us know the name and address of the person. Due to Santa’s busy schedule, we need the names and addresses received no later than 5 pm Friday, December 5th.

The goal of the Giving Tree is to provide nutritious food and gifts to needy families in Niles during the holiday season and beyond. Individuals may contribute to the cause by purchasing a gift card of any denomination from local grocery and retail stores. An ornament will be added to the tree with every purchase. In the spirit of the holidays, let’s have a fully decorated tree in the lobby and truly make a difference to those less fortunate The giving tree will be in the lobby at the NSC, beginning Monday, November 24.

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Holiday Giving Tree

policies 18 Membership

Info

Niles residents age 55 and over may purchase a membership to the NSC for $20 a year per person, or $30 a year for two residing at the same address. Members receive the bi-monthly program guide and priority registration with member pricing. Your membership card must be scanned in at the Membership Services Desk to allow access to the Center including the card room, billiards room, main lobby with large screen TV and Free WiFi, Center library for books & movies, and multi-media center. Registration So that we may contact you in the event of a cancellation, all programs, both FREE and paid, require registration. Payment is due at the time of registration. Members can register by mail or in person at the Senior Center beginning the second Tuesday of the mailing month. Non-member registration begins the third Tuesday of the mailing month. Early registration is encouraged as programs with insufficient registration may be cancelled. A wait list is started when a program reaches its maximum capacity. In the event of a cancellation, calls will be made to individuals on the wait list in numerical order.

In memory of... Gloria Keitch, Joan Ofenloch, Walter Tymczuk, Vincent Weber A memorial flower & sign are placed at the front desk when we hear a member has passed.

services Gift Certificates Available at the front desk

Handicapped Placards Forms available at the front desk.

Medical Lending Closet Refunds Programs cancelled by the NSC due to low enrollment, weather, or other scheduling conflicts, will be fully refunded. If a registrant cancels, refunds are given only if the Center can resell the ticket. Refunds will be credited to the individual account; checks are issued only upon request. Code of Conduct In order to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for our members and guests, Niles Senior Center has developed a Code of Conduct. Copies are available at the front desk.

Inclement Weather

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The Niles Senior Center will have a delayed opening on the days that Culver School is closed because of inclement weather or when travel is hazardous. Programs will be cancelled on a case by case basis; registrants will be notified.

Permission to Photograph Photos are periodically taken of participants in a class, during a special event or any other Senior Center function. These photos are for Village of Niles use and may be used in Village publications.

Americans with Disabilities Act The Village of Niles intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by making reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. We hope that this will enhance our buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance and make your efforts to be informed easier. If you or someone you know with a disability requires accommodations for a Village service or have any questions about the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compliance, please contact Steven Vinezeano, Village Manager, Village Administration Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714.

Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs available for short term use to Niles residents.

Program Guide - Naturally Active FREE M/$1NM or FREE online at www.vniles.com

Optelec Clear Reader A photo is taken of typed materials, such as a magazine, newspaper, or book, and reads the information out loud. The Reader is in the multi-media center and can be used during open lab time.

Ventra Card Forms available. Photos taken for a $3.00 processing fee.

SHIP Appointments (Senior Health Insurance Program) Call for appointment.

TDD (Hearing Impaired Phone) 847-588-8487 Will Appointments Call for more information.

Yard Waste Stickers Available for $2.00 each at the front desk

The NSC reserves the right to correct errors in this publication

mail-in registration form

Name _____________________________________________ Phone _______________________________ **Please let us know at the time of registration if special accommodations are needed.**

MEMBER ID #

PROGRAM NAME

COURSE #

FEE

Registration

Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 14M/Tuesday, October 21NM

Total $ Release and Hold Harmless Agreement: Participants should read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries or damages you might personally sustain which might arise out of this program. As a participant in this program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with such participation, and I agree to assume the full risk for any injuries, damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in such program as against the Niles Senior Center, its officers, agents, servants, and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Niles Senior Center and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damages, or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in the program. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Niles Senior Center and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages, and losses sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. I have read and fully understand this Release and Hold Harmless agreement and any program details provided to me. It is mutually understood that the facsimile registration document (including waiver and release of all claims) shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original form.

Payment Information: Cash Paid $_________

Check #_____________ Payable to the “Village of Niles”

Credit Cards: Discover MasterCard Visa Acct# __________ - __________ - __________ - __________ __________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _______ / _______ Signature (Release & Hold Harmless Agreement and Payment)

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MAYOR Andrew Przybylo TRUSTEES George D. Alpogianis Chris Hanusiak John C. Jekot Joe LoVerde Danette Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan Matyas Rosemary R. Palicki VILLAGE MANAGER Steven C. Vinezeano

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REGISTRATION DATES Tuesday, October 14 M, October 21 NM

VILLAGE CLERK Marlene J. Victorine SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR Kelly Mickle PROGRAM COORDINATORS Jaymi Blickhahn Kathlyn Williams NURSE Brigitte Powidzki SOCIAL WORKERS Bev Wessels Maya Zelio MAINTENANCE Marco Aviles RECPTIONIST Jolanta Banasiak ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bernadette Knapik

May the Spirit of Thanksgiving bring you love, laughter and a warm heart. Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Niles Senior Center