Niles Senior Center Jan & Feb 2018 Program Guide by Niles Senior Center

January - February 2018 Bi-Monthly Program Guide Naturally Active Contents 2-3 January & February Calendars 6 Exercise Classes & Health & Wellness 7 Clubs & Groups 8 Games 10 - 11 Luncheons & Special Events 12 Culture Club 13 - 15 Trips 16 - 17 Social Services & Information

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Monday OFFICE CLOSED

January 2018

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Men’s Club Meeting 10:45 Gentle Exercise 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

Tuesday 1

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance

Wednesday 2

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:30 Rhythm Band

Thursday 3

9 10 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 All American 10:00 Blood Pressure Screening 1:00 Canasta 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 9:30 Issues in the News 10:00 Medication & Sharps 10:30 Korean Line Dance Collection 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Line Dance 2:00 Arthritis with Weights 2:15 Chair Yoga

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 2:15 Chair Yoga

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:30 Rhythm Band 11:00 SCRAM - Sweetheart Scams

TRIP Salsa Lessons & Lunch at Manny's Cafeteria & Deli 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Women’s Club Meeting 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

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9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 12:00 New Year's Party 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 2:15 Chair Yoga 5:00 Dinner & Movie Meagan Leavy

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 2:15 Chair Yoga 3:00 Bingo & Dinner

TRIP The LEDGE Experience & Russian High Tea

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Encore Presentation Megan Leavy 3:00 Facebook Workshop

31 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 11:00 Betty White Luncheon with Barry Bradford

9:00 AARP Smart Driver 9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 11:30 Polish Coffee Hour 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Concert Video Series Dolly Parton 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

Friday 4

9:00 Drop-in Art 1:00 Open Computer Lab

12 9:00 Drop-in Art 9:00 Wills Appointments 10:00 TED Talks - The Secret to Living Longer May be Your Social Life 1:00 Open Computer Lab TRIP Greater Chicago Food Depository & Lunch at Wishbone

9:00 AARP Smart Driver 9:00 Drop-in Art 1:00 Open Computer Lab SATURDAY

2:00 Dirt Don't Hurt

9:00 Drop-in Art 10:00 RTA Presentation 12:00 Poker Tournament 1:00 Open Computer Lab SATURDAY 1:30 An Afternoon with the Stars

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Choral Group 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 2:15 Chair Yoga

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:30 Rhythm Band 3:00 Bingo & Dinner

9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

TRIP Merchandise Mart Tour & Time to Explore 12 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Meeting 10:45 Gentle Exercise 12:00 Happy Valentines with the Bashful Blondes 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

13 14 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:00 Blood Pressure Screening 1:00 Canasta 10:00 Choral Group 11:00 Monthly Mailing 12:00 Black History Month Movie Presentation 13th 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance 2:15 Chair Yoga

9:00 All American 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 11:30 Polish Coffee Hour 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Arthritis with Weights 3:00 Email Workshop

21 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 All American 10:30 Rhythm Band 9:00 Social Mahjongg 11:00 SCRAM 9:30 Issues in the News Telemarketing Scams 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Encore Presentation 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics The Big Sick 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Concert Video Series Ray Charles 2:00 Arthritis with Weights

26 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Social Mahjongg 11:30 Women's Club Meeting 10:00 Choral Group 1:00 Open Computer Lab 12:30 Social Bridge 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling 1:00 Line Dance 2:30 Dance, Dance, DANCE 2:15 Chair Yoga

28 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 1:00 Canasta

TRIP Jazz Bus Tour

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Wills Appointments 10:00 Ted Talks - Al Gore: The Case for Optimism on Climate Change 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie Only the Brave 1:00 Open Computer Lab

16 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:30 Mimosa Mosaic Brunch 1:00 Open Computer Lab

23 9:00 Drop-In Art 12:00 Black History Luncheon 12:00 Poker Tournament 1:00 Open Computer Lab

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SUNDAY 18 TRIP 9:00 Social Mahjongg Boeing Boeing at Metropolis The- 10:00 Choral Group atre - Mango Grill for Lunch 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Line Dance MONDAY 19 2:15 Chair Yoga OFFICE CLOSED 5:00 Dinner & Movie The Big Sick

9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 CUB Clinic 11:00 Judy Garland: Beyond the Rainbow Luncheon 1:00 Open Computer Lab

February 2018

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 12:00 Black History Month Movie - Good Hair 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

Friday

Six-Month Facility Usage Fee The programs below are at no cost to NSC members. Non-members may participate in the programs below for a six-month period by paying an $18 facility usage fee. Social Cards or Billiards Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm Drop-In Art Mondays & Fridays, 9:00am Social Mahjongg Bring your game and your friends and start a table! Tuesdays, 9:00am Thursdays, 9:00am Social Bridge Tuesdays, 12:30pm Niles Rhythm Band 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30am Drop-In Hand & Foot Canasta 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. 1:00-3:00pm All American Thursdays, 9:00am Issues in the News Thursdays, 9:30am Moderator: Arlene Golub Drop in to discuss the issues of the world. Everyone is welcome! Drop-In Ceramics Thursdays, 1:00pm

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Drop-In Woodcarving Thursdays, 1:00pm Stop in and check out the Media Center There are 10 laptops, and an iPad. Volunteer Assistance Media Center Drop-in Hours Mondays 1:00-3:00pm Fridays 1:00-3:00pm Wii Bowling Drop In Mondays, 2:00-4:30pm

Technology Trends

Cell Phone/Smart Phone Assistance Do you have an iPhone/tablet you are unsure how to use? Do you need help programing numbers into your flip top phone? We are here to help you with a wide variety of issues you have with your current cell phone/tablet. This service is free, but appointments are preferred.

Facebook Workshop In this course, you will learn what Facebook is and how it works. Wednesday, Jan 24 • 3:00-4:00pm • $2M/$3NM Email Workshop Learn how to set up an email account, send emails and attachments. Thursday, Feb 15 • 3:00-4:00pm • $2M/$3NM

Informational Forum

All participants must preregister. It is a two-day course; participants must attend both classes. There is no final test to pass. Upon completion of the course, each attendee is awarded a certificate. Under Illinois law, those above 55 - whether AARP members or not - qualify for a worthwhile 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 violations occur among drivers who have taken this nationallyrecognized course. Cost of the course is $15 (AARP members) and $20 (non-AARP members). Paid by check on the first day of class. To register or for more information, please contact the Senior Center at 847-588-8420. Thursday & Friday, Jan 18 & 19 • 9:00am-1:00pm Thursday & Friday, Mar 15 & 16 • 9:00am-1:00pm RTA Presentation Speaker: Linda Chamberlain, Mobility Outreach Coordinator Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and trains are easy to use and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would love to show you how! It is important that older adults and people with disabilities stay informed about accessible public transportation options to get to appointments, maintain social connections, and enjoy independent travel! Topics Covered Include: • Local Public Transportation Options • Accessibility features on CTA, Pace, and Metra • Planning an Accessible Trip • Paying Fare • Ventra Cards • RTA’s Reduced Fare and Ride Free Programs • Travel Safety Tips • RTA’s Free Travel Training Program • Q&A sessions with the RTA Representative Friday, Jan 26 • 10:00-11:00am • NO COST

Informational Forum

SCRAM Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures (SCRAM) goal is to raise awareness, educate and prevent senior citizens from becoming victims of crimes. SCRAM is an eight-month program providing specific seminars on important topics in short concise interactive formats. Sweetheart Scams – Dating scams are as old as the hills, and Internet dating has created another way for them to proliferate. A boyfriend or girlfriend who claims to be wealthy but doesn't have cash at the moment will ask for money for a "sure thing" investment. People who engage in online romantic relationships with people they have not met in person are in a prime position to be cheated. Wednesday, Jan 17 • 11:00am • NO COST

TED Talks

TED Talks- January Episode: TED2017 - The Secret to Living Longer May be Your Social Life The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to psychologist Susan Pinker, it's not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders healthy -- it's their emphasis on close personal relationships and face-to-face interactions. Learn more about super longevity as Pinker explains what it takes to live to 100 and beyond. Friday, Jan 12 ● 10:00am ● NO COST

TED Talks - February Episode: Al Gore: The Case for Optimism on Climate Change Why is Al Gore optimistic about climate change? In this spirited talk, Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet -- and the solutions we're designing to combat them. (Featuring Q&A with TED curator Chris Anderson) Friday, Feb 9 ● 10:00am ● NO COST

Arthritis with Weights (6 Sessions - NEW DATES) Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3lb weights. Please note, you will need to provide your own 1 - 3 pound weights for this class. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Mondays, Jan 8 - Feb 12 • 9:30-10:30am • $12M/$17NM

Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile (13 Sessions) Join Susan Kulaga as she combines seated and standing movements for balance, strength, stretching, coordination and flexibility development all with friendly fun. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Wednesdays, Jan 3-Mar 28 • 10:00-11:00am • $26M/$31NM

Gentle Exercise (6 Sessions - NEW DATES) Gentle & therapeutic exercises and focused relaxation to ease pain. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Mondays, Jan 8 - Feb 12 • 10:45-11:30am • $12M/$17NM

Arthritis with Weights (Thursday Session - 13 Sessions) Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3lb weights. Please note, you will need to provide your own 1 - 3 pound weights for this class. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Thursdays, Jan 4- Mar 29• 2:00-3:00pm • $26M/$31NM

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Exercise Classes

Telemarketing Scams— The most common scheme is when scammers use fake telemarketing calls to prey on older people, who as a group make twice as many purchases over the phone than the national average. Older people are more familiar with shopping over the phone, and therefore might not be fully aware of the risk. Learn how to protect yourself. Wednesday, Feb 21 • 11:00am • NO COST

5 SCRAM, TED Talks - Exercise Classes

Utility bills out of control? CUB Clinic Representatives from The Citizens Utility Board, Illinois’ premiere utility watchdog group, are coming to the Niles Senior Center to assist you on natural gas, electric, and telephone issues, plus ways to combat high bills and resolve disputes with your utility company. Bring your bills to learn how to spot billing errors and other ways to save. Registration required to ensure enough staffing to assist with bill questions. Friday, Feb 2 • 10:00am • NO COST

Exercise Classes

Exercise Classes/ Health & Wellness

Line Dance Instructor: Fran Strain Enjoy easy-to-learn dance patterns in Country, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! No partner needed. Tuesdays, Jan 2 - 30 • 1:00-2:00pm • $12.50M/$17.50NM Tuesdays, Feb 6 - 27 • 1:00-2:00pm • $10M/$15NM Chair Yoga Instructor: Diane Dombeck With a chair for support, this class challenges the body and mind through strengthening, stretching, relaxing and breathing. Flexibility and muscle tone will continually improve as your mind, body and spirit work together in harmony. Tuesdays, Jan 9 - Feb 27 • 2:15-3:15pm • $38M/$43NM Tai Chi For more information call 847-588-8420.

Health & Wellness Blood Pressure Screening Walk-in, at the Niles Senior Center, NO COST Tuesday, Jan 9 • 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, Feb 13 • 10:00am-12:00pm Medication and Sharps Collection Tuesday, Jan 9 • 10:00am-12:00pm

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Polish Coffee Hour - Witamy! The Senior Center would like to invite all Polish speaking seniors for a coffee and chat about everything and anything. All meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM. Please join our group! Zapraszamy wszystkich seniorόw na kawę oraz rozmowę o wszystkim i o niczym. Spotkania odbywaja się w III czwartek każdego miesiaca o godzinie 11:30 AM na drugim pietrze. Masz pytanie? Dołącz do naszej grupy! Thursday, Jan 18 • 11:30am-12:30pm • NO COST Thursday, Feb 15 • 11:30am-12:30pm • NO COST Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM) Beginning in January 2018, VIM will be meeting at the Niles-Maine District Library. Meeting will be held from 10:30-11:30am, followed by Voices of Vision Book Club from 11:30am-12:30pm. For more information, please call 847663-6648. Tuesday, Jan 16 • 10:30am-12:30pm • NO COST Tuesday, Feb 20 • 10:30am-12:30pm • NO COST

Clubs & Groups Men’s Club

Men’s Club Meeting - February President: Hank Betka Speaker to be determined. Lunch includes: chicken, sides, beverage, and dessert. (Please note that the February meeting has been rescheduled due to President's Day.) *Men’s Club Planning Meeting - immediately following regular meeting Monday, Feb 12 • 10:30am • $6M/$9NM (Please register by Feb 9)

Men’s Club

Men’s Club - St. Joe's/St. Pat's Party Luncheon See "Luncheons & Special Events" Friday, Mar 23 • 12:00pm • $15M/$20NM

Women’s Club

Choral Group

Niles Rhythm Band

Women’s Club Meeting - January President: Lois MacAdam Lunch includes: Mostaccioli, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Following the meeting, Bill Dunham will be here to perform his "Touch of Vegas" show. Monday, Jan 22 • 11:30am • $6M/$9NM

Women’s Club Meeting - February President: Lois MacAdam Lunch includes: Pulled pork, potato salad and cherry pie. Entertainment to be announced. Monday, Feb 26 • 11:30am • $6M/$9NM

Do you like to sing? Do you play a musical instrument or would you like to learn? If so, consider joining the Niles Rhythm Band! The Niles Rhythm Band performs at various nursing homes, as well as the Men’s and Women’s Clubs. Don’t forget to bring your singing voice! Come join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. There are also free ukulele lessons for those interested. NO COST, Members/$18, Non-Members Wednesdays, Jan 3 & 17 • 10:30am Wednesdays, Feb 7 & 21 • 10:30am

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Choral Director - Mary Grimes Kelly If you love to sing, please consider joining the Golden Notes. New members are always welcome. Tuesdays, Jan 2 - 30 • 10:00-11:30am • $15M/$20NM Tuesdays, Feb 6 - 27 • 10:00-11:30am • $15M/$20NM

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Men’s Club Meeting - January President: Hank Betka The NSC Men’s Club will host UroPartners as they discuss incontinence. This condition affects men and women of all ages, and can lead to sexual dysfunction, infection, and unwanted odors among other things. Come find out how it can be treated and managed. Meal includes: chicken and wild rice soup, ½ chicken club sandwich, beverage, and dessert. Monday, Jan 15 • 10:30am • $6M/$9NM (Please register by Jan 12) *Men’s Club Planning Meeting - immediately following regular meeting

Men’s Club

Bingo

Games

A favorite of game-lovers everywhere, bingo is a game strictly of chance… but guaranteed fun! Guarantee yourself a good time with our monthly bingo game event. Cost includes meal and prizes. Registrations must be made by 12pm the day before. Bingo - January Menu includes: Hungarian beef goulash, side, roll, beverage and dessert. Tuesday, Jan 30 • 3:00-5:00pm • $8M/$12NM Bingo - February Menu includes: BBQ beef brisket, sides, beverage and dessert. Wednesday, Feb 7 • 3:00-5:00pm • $10M/$15NM

Tournaments

Poker Tournament Bring your poker face and some luck. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, Jan 26 • 12:00pm • $6M/$9NM Friday, Feb 23 • 12:00pm • $6M/$9NM

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Concert Video Series

Ray Charles The unforgettable Ray Charles swings and sings with the best of them in this fingersnapping live performance at the 1997 Montreux Jazz Festival. The legend shows off his prodigious talents and wows the crowd with such tunes as "Georgia on My Mind."– Netflix.com Thursday, Feb 22 • 2:00pm • NO COST

Movies Dinner & Movie - "Megan Leavy" (2017, PG-13, 116 min) “In this affecting true-life drama, U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War -- until an improvised explosive device injures them both.” –Netflix.com Dinner includes pizza, soda and dessert. Tuesday, Jan 23 • 5:00pm • $5M/$7.50NM • Movie ONLY, NO COST Encore presentation: Wednesday, Jan 24 • 1:00pm • NO COST (Registration is required)

Dinner & Movie - "The Big Sick" (2017, R, 119 min) “After meeting at a stand-up comedy show, funnyman Kumail and graduate student Emily embark on a romance. But as the expectations of his strict Muslim family create conflict between the couple, their relationship begins to crumble.” –Netflix.com Dinner includes pizza, soda and dessert. Tuesday, Feb 20 • 5:00pm • $5M/$7.50NM • Movie ONLY, NO COST Encore presentation: Wednesday, Feb 21 • 1:00pm • NO COST (Registration is required)

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Lite Lunch & Movie – “Only the Brave” (2017, PG-13, 136 min) Starring: Miles Teller & Josh Brolin “In 2007 Prescott, Arizona, Eric Marsh of the Prescott Fire Department is frustrated fighting forest fires when the Type 1 or "Hotshot" front line forest fire fighting crews from afar overrule his operational suggestions to his area's sorrow. To change that, Marsh gets approval from the Mayor to attempt to organize an unprecedented certified municipal-based Hotshot crew for Prescott. To that end, Marsh needs new recruits, which includes the young wastrel, Brendan McDonough, to undergo the rigorous training and qualification testing for the most dangerous of fire fighting duty. Along the way, the new team meets the challenge and the hailed Granite Mountain Hotshots are born. In doing so, all the men, especially McDonough, are changed as new experience and maturity is achieved in fire-forged camaraderie. All this is put to the test in 2013 with the notorious Yarnell Hill Fire that will demand efforts and sacrifices no one can ignore.” –imdb.com Lunch includes cheeseburger, chips and dessert. Friday, Feb 9 • 12:00-3:00pm • $5M/$7.50NM • Movie ONLY, NO COST (Registration is required)

Concert Video Series & Movies

Dolly Parton Filmed live during two concerts at Dollywood in 2001, Dolly Parton wows enthusiastic fans with these exuberant performances, part of her first tour in more than a decade. The diminutive dynamo sings both old favorites and newer hits from her albums "The Grass Is Blue" and "Little Sparrow." Songs include "9 to 5," "Rocky Top," "My Tennessee Mountain Home," "I Will Always Love You," "Smokey Mountain Memories," "Applejack" and many more. – Netflix.com Thursday, Jan 25 • 2:00pm • NO COST

Luncheons & Special Events

New Year's Party! Let’s kick off the New Year with a champagne toast! The entertainer for the afternoon is Vito Zatto, a Vegas style singer and entertainer with a reputation for delivering quick- witted, spontaneous and high-energy entertainment. You'll feel like you’re in a Vegas nightclub. Vito Zatto knows how to get a party going, and keep it going! Lunch will be catered by Nonno Pino’s located in Edison Park. Please select one entrée: 1) chicken breast stuffed with artichokes and roasted peppers served in a creamy pesto sauce 2) grilled blackened salmon. Each meal option comes with baked marinara with mozzarella cheese, bow tie pasta, roasted vegetable medley and dessert. Thursday, Jan 4 • 12:00-2:00pm • $15M/$20NM Dirt Don’t Hurt Community Event Relax and enjoy building a succulent terrarium garden over two glasses of wine, refreshments, and light appetizers. Your only job is to have fun while we supply all the tools to fuel creativity. We will teach you how to build a thriving succulent garden for the indoors and provide tips on how to care for them. It’s up to you to arrange the plants, stones, pebbles, moss, and accent pieces. Invite family, friends and neighbors to get out of the house to experience something different. Dress appropriately or wear a smock because we will be dealing with dirt and paint. Saturday, Jan 20 • 2:00-4:00pm • $20 Under 21 / $25 Adults Over 21 An Afternoon with the Stars Starring: Eric Lucky & Greg Woods Two favorites from the past are back with their pianos for a battle of the best in this dueling pianos extravaganza! The best part? They take requests! Eric and Greg participate in dueling piano competitions nationwide and have decades of vocal and instrumental music experience between them, so this is a show for the record books! Fee includes: Two (2) glasses of wine, small bites, and performance. Saturday, Jan 27 • 1:30-3:30pm • $12M/$17NM

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Betty White Luncheon with Barry Bradford Betty White has been called a national treasure – and rightly so! Year in and year out, she has been voted one of America’s most beloved entertainers. You know her as the seemingly polite, but secretly scheming Sue Anne Nivens on the “Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the naïve and trusting Rose on “Golden Girls,” and the outrageous and somewhat loopy Elka on ” Hot in Cleveland.” She has been a staple on talk shows, game shows, and has even performed in some popular movies. What you may not know about Betty White, is that she was a pioneer in television, being the first woman to produce her own show. She is a best-selling author and tireless advocate for animals. Most importantly, she is widely considered to be one of the nicest people in all of show business. This warm, charming and funny presentation is loaded with hilarious video clips and great stories about the one and only Betty White. Lunch will include a grilled chicken sandwich, pasta salad and dessert. Wednesday, Jan 31 • 11:00am-1:00pm • $10M/$15NM Judy Garland: Beyond the Rainbow with John Boda We will look at the incredible life and career of Judy Garland starting from her childhood days as Francis Ethel Gumm and singing with her sisters. Select big hit songs she recorded will be performed such as “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”, "The Trolley Song”, “On the Atchison, Topeka & the Santa Fe”, “Over the Rainbow" and more! Lunch includes mostaciolli, beef sandwich, salad and dessert. Friday, Feb 2 • 11:00am-1:00pm • $10M/$15NM

Mimosa Mosaic Brunch Enjoy the morning with friends over two mimosas and brunch while creating a mosaic masterpiece. Brunch will include a variety of breakfast and lunch options to select from. Mosaic artwork is a simple way to express your artistic self by placing colored pieces such as stone, glass or tile into a design and then setting the design. Don’t worry about talent, no prior experience is needed. We will walk you through the process and the unique design and placement of pieces is up to you! Dress appropriately or wear a smock because we will be dealing with messy materials. Friday, Feb 16 • 10:30am–1:00pm • $20M/$25NM (Registration deadline is Feb 9) Women's History Month Presentation: Cleopatra, The Last Pharoah of Egypt She was the most famous female ruler in history. Her story is more amazing and incredible than a fiction author could imagine! Cleopatra "herself" will share her astounding story, audacious spirit, and astonishing guile with Martina Mathisen in costume and in character. Menu includes: Greek chicken, sides, beverage, and dessert. Tuesday, Mar 13 • 11:30am-1:30pm • $12M/$17NM

Women’s History Month Community Celebration: Ladies Sing the Dudes Starring: CeeJaye, Tracy Holmes and Heather “Heather-Feather” Brooks There is nothing quite like a woman’s touch, so CeeJaye, Tracy, and Heather are back by popular demand to put a woman’s touch on songs made famous by male vocalists in our third WHM musical extravaganza! Menu includes your choice of: pork tenderloin stuffed with 4-cheeses topped with a tomato cream sauce or grilled blackened salmon, along with a house salad, roasted vegetables, oven roasted potatoes, two (2) glasses of wine, and dessert. Please make menu selection at the time of registration. Saturday, Mar 24 • 4:30-7:00pm • Children under 17 $9/Adults $15 (Must be 21 and over for wine, the NSC reserves the right to request a valid state identification card).

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St. Joe’s/St. Pat’s Party - Men’s Club Luncheon Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, Irish-style vegetables, bread, and dessert. Our entertainment will be the Nippersink Rouges. Thomas Steffens (piano/vocals) and Mike Knauf (flute, soprano sax, Irish whistle and vocals) have been performing as an Irish Duo for over 20 years in the Chicago area, and have over 250 songs in their musical repertoire. Please note: Guests requiring dispensation to participate in this event are encouraged to reach out to their faith communities for assistance. Forms for reserved seating must be returned by March 16. Thank you for your cooperation. Friday, March 23 • 12:00-2:00pm • $15M/$20NM (Please register by Mar 20)

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Happy Valentines with the Bashful Blondes! The Bashful Blondes will warm our hearts this Valentine's with high energy, non-stop fun with songs from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. The meal selection will start with a cup of cream of broccoli soup, followed by spinach salad, one of the following options: 1) turkey club panini or 2) black forest ham panini, followed by a sweet chocolate Valentine's Day dessert. Monday, Feb 12 • 12:00-2:00pm • $12M/$17NM

12 Culture Club Culture Club Black History Month Movie Presentation: "Good Hair" Narrated by: Chris Rock Good Hair is a 2009 American documentary film starring and narrated by comedian Chris Rock. Inspired by his three-year old daughter asking him, “Daddy, why don’t I have good hair,” Rock realized she had already absorbed the perception among some Blacks that curly hair was not “good.” The film goes from the hair salons across urban America to temples in Southeast Asia to focus on how African-American women have perceived their hair and historically styled it. Good Hair explores the current styling industry for Black women, images of what is considered acceptable and desirable for African-American women's hair in the United States, and their relation to African-American culture. Meal includes: fried chicken, sides, beverage, and dessert. Monday, Feb 5 • 12:00pm • $6M/$9NM • Movie only, NO COST

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Black History Month Feature Movie Presentation - "13th" 13th is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning 2016 American documentary by acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. It takes a critical look at the economic history of slavery and post-Civil War legislation and practices that replaced it as "systems of racial control" from the years after the abolition of slavery to the present. 13th was created to provoke thoughts and open dialogue regarding critical matters in American history and present day society. Meal includes: chicken and sausage gumbo, cornbread, beverage and dessert. Tuesday, Feb 13 • 12:00pm • $5M/$7.50NM • Movie only, NO COST Black History Month Luncheon: Starring Ron Clayton & Kina Johnson We are thrilled to welcome back May EWTS vocalist Ron Clayton along with his music partner Kina Johnson to take us back in time with smooth sounds R&B legends. This duo will have your shoulders swaying and head bopping. Lunch includes: chicken, greens, macaroni and cheese, and candied yams. Friday, Feb 23 • 12:00-2:00pm • $15M/$20NM

Dance, Dance, DANCE! From celebrations to funerals, dancing is an integral part of Black culture, in Africa and throughout the greater diaspora. The American Black dance experience includes line dancing, in addition to Chicago’s dance baby- stepping. Come out and bop your head and move your feet while an instructor from the Joel Hall Dancers Center, one of Chicago's largest dance education facilities, leads everyone in the Cupid Shuffle, the Casper Slide, the Wobble, and other popular dances! The best part? No partner needed! Afterwards, we will share some baked chicken and sides together. Breaking bread and a sweat?? You can’t beat that! Monday, Feb 26 • 2:30-4:30pm • Lesson only $7/Lesson & meal $12

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Greater Chicago Food Depository & Lunch at Wishbone (Anticipate heavy walking and standing) Location - Chicago Volunteers play an essential role in distributing food to their network. With help from 23,594 volunteers like us, they distributed more than 70 million pounds of food to hungry people last year. We have an opportunity to make a difference while having fun! Lunch will be held at Wishbone restaurant where you can choose between four entrées: 1) mango chicken breast, 2) black bean cakes with mango salsa, 3) smoked beef brisket, 4) N.C. pulled pork. Sides include green beans with carrots, mashed potato with gravy, corn muffins, dessert, and nonalcoholic beverage. Friday, Jan 12 • Check-in: 7:15am • Depart:7:45am-2:45pm • $55M/$60NM (Registration deadline is Dec 22)

Salsa Lessons & Lunch at Manny's Cafeteria & Deli (Anticipate heavy dancing) Location - Chicago Let’s spice up our life with a group salsa lesson at Latin Rhythms located in the South Loop. We will learn the rhythm and timing of salsa music and how to apply our dancing to the music. No experience required! Lunch is on your own at Manny’s Cafeteria & Deli where we will enjoy its unique style of urban eatery – the home style, family-run cafeteria bubbling with the spirit of its neighborhood and attracting patrons from all walks of life. Manny’s mouth watering food has been in business for 52 years and is a part of Chicago history. Tuesday, Jan 16 • Check-in 9:30am • Depart 10:00am-2:00pm • $30M/35NM (Registration deadline is Dec 26)

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The LEDGE Experience & Russian High Tea (Anticipate heavy walking) Location - Chicago At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city. An unmatched view is not all that we offer. We will enjoy interactive and educational attractions that not only highlight Chicago’s iconic landmark, but also celebrate Chicago’s sports, architecture, pop-culture, history, food, music and people. There are benches that are scattered throughout the space. Russian Tea Time was established in 1993, located in the heart of downtown Chicago and has earned the distinction of being one of Chicago’s culinary district destinations. Tea time will include: a pot of fine tea, raisin scones, salmon bites, crepes, pozharski croquette mini sandwich, eggplant Oriental mini sandwich, potato piroshky bite, quiche, Napoleon torte, rugalah, lemon cake, cinnamon cookie, sugar cookies, mini apricot plum strudel, chocolate cookie, and white egg cookie. Do I need to say more? Tuesday, Jan 30 • Check- in 9:00am • Depart 9:30am-4:00pm • $78M/$83NM (Registration deadline is Jan 9)

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Merchandise Mart Tour & Time to Explore (Anticipate heavy walking) Location - Chicago Once the largest building in the world, the Merchandise Mart remains a center for fashion and design. This massive structure has kept up with the times and is now recognized as a key Chicago hub for technological innovation. Environmentally sensitive renovations by management have resulted in the Merchandise Mart’s Gold LEED certification, while lavish Art Deco ornamentation has always made this "city within a city" a visual delight. After the 45-minute tour you will have an hour and half to explore. Lunch is on your own, feel free to eat at Mezza Mediterranean Grill, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Nick’s Fishmarket, Artisan Cellar, etc., which are located in the building. Save some time to visit the shops on the 1st and 2nd floors or to visit the showrooms on the 3rd floor which are open to the public. Thursday, Feb 8 • Check-in 9:30am • Depart 10:00am–2:00pm • $33M/38NM (Registration deadline is Jan 18)

Boeing Boeing at the Metropolis Theater & Mago Grill for Lunch

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(Anticipate minimal walking) Location - Arlington Heights Soar into this hysterical farce set in 1960’s Paris. Confident bachelor, Bernard, prides himself on being able to discretely maneuver his three globe-hopping flight attendant fiancées. With the help of his impeccable scheduling ability and his begrudging house keeper, Bernard has successfully kept them apart until now. Buckle in for a bumpy ride! Our day will begin with lunch. We enjoyed Mago Grill so much last time that we have decided to go back for their fresh guacamole, steak fajitas, chicken enchiladas mole sauce, rice, beans, and fresh handmade churros. Sunday, Feb 18 • Check-in 12:30 • Depart 1:00pm-5:00pm • $82M/$87NM (Registration deadline is Jan 29)

Jazz Bus Tour

(Anticipate minimal walking) Location - Chicago Celebrating Black History month with a Chicago blues tour with a Chicago jazz history tour. We will see architectural landmarks of Chicago blues and jazz history in neighborhoods north to south. A highly trained, passionate tour guide will share forgotten stories of Chicago blues and jazz. The interactive tour will dig deep into how Chicago became such a hotbed for jazz and blues. To top off this unforgettable tour, a Chicago blues musician will come on board and play the harmonica. During the middle of our tour, we will stop for lunch at Pearl’s Place where we will have some “Down Home Southern Cooking.” Located in the Bronzeville Community, Pearl's Place is proudly owned and operated by a multicultural group with deep roots and history in the community, having lived with and served its residents for more than 30 years. Lunch will include: baked or fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and fresh rolls. Wednesday, Feb 28 • Check-in 9:00am • Depart 9:30am-2:30pm • $68M/$73NM (Registration deadline is Feb 7)

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Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Drury Lane Theatre (Anticipate minimal walking) Location - Oakbrook The meteoric first collaboration of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, finishes the Drury Lane's season with a bang. Join Israel’s favorite son, Joseph, through his tumultuous ascent to the top in this timeless reminder of the unquenchable thirst of a man with a dream who had the courage to forge the destiny of a people and its powerful message of hope. The classic story of Joseph is paired with exuberant music, featuring favorites such as "Close Every Door," "Go, Go, Go Joseph" and "Any Dream Will Do." Lunch includes a roasted pear salad and a choice between: 1) 6 oz. Filet Mignon served with roasted shallot mashed potatoes 2) lemonthyme grilled chicken Paillard, kale, sugar snap peas, sweet corn, avocado, tomato and hearts of palm. Dessert will include a pastry from their pastry display table. Thursday, Mar 8• Check-in: 10:15am • Depart 10:45am-5:00pm • $74M/$79NM (Registration deadline is Feb 15)

Hamilton (WAITLIST ONLY)

(Anticipate minimal walking) Location - Chicago The story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Lunch will be provided before we travel downtown to the performance. Please select one sandwich option 1) American Sub, 2) Italian Sub, each meal will include pasta salad, chips, and dessert. Wednesday, Apr 4 • Check-in 10:45am • Lunch 11:15am • Depart 12:00-6:00pm•$120M/$125NM

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Social Services

A Message from Our Social Worker Caregiving: Moving from Resolutions to Self-Care Making and keeping a new year’s resolution leaves many people overwhelmed. Resolutions often focus on losing weight, exercising more, or taking up a new hobby. How can a new year have so much power over us? Caregivers, however, are often struggling to find time to shop, work or sleep. Traditional resolutions may seem meaningless when a caregiver is trying to meet his or her own needs and that of a partner or relative. Last January, the Huffington Post listed the following 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers: ● Prioritize your own physical and mental health. The daily stress of caregiving often places the caregiver at risk for health challenges. Caregivers often fail to keep their own medical appointments, which can make it difficult to sustain caregiving. Consider finding days that a friend or relative can give you respite to visit your doctor. Also consider counseling or attending a support group to reduce risk for anxiety or depression.

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Get more sleep. Sleep deprivation affects many Americans -- and especially caregivers who must often get up at night to help their loved ones with personal care or emotional support. If possible, hire overnight help to assist you. If this isn’t possible, try to go to bed earlier or immediately after your loved one goes to sleep.

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Schedule “me” time. Try to coordinate respite for yourself with a loved one, in-home care provider or adult day care program. This time apart can make caregiving more sustainable.

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Spend more quality time with your loved one. Day-to-day caregiving can mean that, though your loved one’s needs are met, you have less meaningful time together. Watching a favorite show, ordering delivery of a favorite meal, or going for a ride are just a few examples of nice ways to connect.

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Plan for your loved one’s care. Consider family and other caregivers that can provide care for your loved one should you fall ill. Review Advance Directives and other important documents.

Niles Senior Center social workers can be a helpful resource to answer caregiver questions. We also have a monthly caregiver support group. Please call Melanie Amin, LCSW, Senior Social Work Coordinator at (847) 588-8475 for more information on caregiver resources and available support. New Program! This March we launch our Dinner and Discussion Group: Grief, Loss and Change. While the group will support people coping with grief and bereavement, we welcome participants managing other types of loss. Some examples of issues we will cover include moving, changes in health or mobility, changes in relationships with friends and family, and adapting to living alone or with others. The first meeting will be held at the Niles Senior Center on Wednesday March 28 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The program is open to Niles residents and will meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Attendees have the option to purchase an early dinner for $5, but there is no cost to attend the program. Registration required. Please contact Melanie at (847) 5888420 for more information on this new program.

Miscellaneous

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Informantion

Rummage Sale Table Reservations Begins January 1, 2018! If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 starting January 1, 2018. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 9:00am-1:00pm.

Fight Fraud: Guard Your Medicare Card! If you have Medicare, you can protect your identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Identity theft from stolen Medicare Numbers is becoming more common. Medicare’s here to help by removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards and replacing them with a new, unique number for each person with Medicare. Medicare will mail new Medicare cards with the new numbers between April 2018 and April 2019. Here are some important steps you can take to protect yourself from the identity theft that can lead to health care fraud: Don’t share your Medicare Number with anyone who contacts you by telephone, email or in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance. Medicare will NEVER contact you (unless you ask us to) for your Medicare number or other personal information. Don’t ever let anyone borrow or pay to use your Medicare Number. Review your Medicare Summary Notice to be sure you and Medicare are only being charged for actual items and services received.

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Remember there are no “early bird discounts” or “limited time offers.” Don’t let anyone rush you to enroll by claiming you need to “act now for the best deal.” Be skeptical of free gifts, free medical services, discount packages or any offer that sounds “too good to be true.”

If someone calls you and asks for your Medicare Number or other personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). To learn more about protecting yourself from identity theft and health care fraud, visit www. Medicare.gov/fraud or contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (www.smpresource.org). This message is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hey, Illinois!!! Did you know you may be able to request a replacement Social Security Card online easily and securely? Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber to find out how.

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Policies

Membership Niles residents may purchase a membership to the NSC for $20 a year per person, or $30 a year for two residing at the same address. Non-residents may purchase a membership to the NSC for $35 a year per person, or $45 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 front desk to allow access to the Center including the card room, billiards room, main lobby with large screen TV and Free WiFi, 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. Registration is available online, by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Member registration begins 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 waitlist is started when a program reaches its maximum capacity. Refunds Programs cancelled by the NSC due to low enrollment, weather, or other scheduling conflicts, will be fully refunded to the payor. In the event a registrant cancels less than 24 hours prior to the program (excluding trips), the Program Coordinator and/or Director will make a determination regarding a refund. Refunds will be made to the payor of the event by account credit, refund check or a refund to the credit card used at the time of registration (Please note that refund checks may take up to thirty days from the date of cancellation). Trip Cancellation Policy Fees for day trips are non-refundable within 10 working days of the trip if a replacement cannot be found. Please call and speak with a staff person if you cannot attend the trip. If we are successful in finding a replacement, the payor of the trip will receive a refund by account credit, refund check or a refund to the credit card used at the time of registration.

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Code of Conduct Participants are expected to maintain an accepted level of conduct and hygiene so as not to cause harm or distress to self or others. Disruptive behaviors that affect others will be immediately addressed and may call for immediate and/or permanent dismissal of the participant. Inclement Weather 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. Parking Vehicles must be parked in a designated space. If a parked vehicle is taking up more than one space, it is not an acceptable excuse for another operator to do the same. Drivers should be aware that spaces in prime locations tend to fill up quickly. Depending on your time of arrival, the outer lots may be the best choice for parking. Should the staff witness or be notified of any issues in the Senior Center lot, including locked cars with engines running, parking illegally in or next to a handicapped spot, fender benders, and/or observed difficulty with driving, the police will be called to respond.

In memory of... John Brizzolara, Mary Bialka, Sam Bruno, Marge Davilis, David Handler, Mary Ann Krueger, Selma Sanders, John J. Terek, Richard Thilmany A memorial sign is 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

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

Notary Public

The Senior Center has a notary on staff. No appointment is needed, but please call before you come in to verify availability. Documents must not be signed beforehand and a photo ID is required.

Program Guide

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 available for use in the multi-media center.

Ventra Card

Applications available. Photos taken for a $3.00 processing fee.

SHIP Appointments

(Senior Health Insurance Program) Call for appointment.

TDD (Hearing Impaired Phone)

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.

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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, IL 60714.

Yard Waste Stickers

Will Appointments Call for more information. 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.**

Registration

Registration Starts: Tuesday, Dec 12M • Dec 19NM

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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”

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Frequently Called Numbers 847-297-2510 847-673-9300 847-588-7960 847-364-7223 800-772-1213 847-588-8000 847-588-8040 847-588-8460 911 847-588-6800 847-588-8400 847-588-8460 911 847-588-6500 847-588-7900 847-588-8030

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VILLAGE CLERK Marlene J. Victorine SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR Kelly Mickle PROGRAM COORDINATORS Jaymi Blickhahn Milcah Baraona Chrisann Fahy SOCIAL WORKERS Melanie Amin Bev Wessels MAINTENANCE Marco Aviles RECEPTIONIST Jolanta Banasiak ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bernadette Knapik

FREE Tax Assistance AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and certain schedules, including the Form 1040. Taxpayers with complex returns, or in instances where the counselor feels they do not have adequate training or knowledge, will be advised to seek paid tax assistance. Under the Volunteer Protection Act, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers must stay in the scope of the program and do those returns for which they have received training. Beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018, appointments can be scheduled for individuals with simple returns by calling the Tax Hot Line, 847-588-8440, between 9:00am and 2:00pm. Appointments begin in mid-February and run through Tuesday, April 10.