Niles Senior Center November & December 2018 Program Guide by Niles Senior Center

NILES SENIOR CENTER Contents 2-3 November & December Calendars 6 Clubs Health & Wellness 7 Exercise Classes

Holiday Events Maine East Winter Concert Hanukkah Party Luncheon Christmas Lights Trolley Tour

8 Games & Tournaments

White Crhistmas at Jacob Henry Mansion

9 Art

Annual Men's Club Holiday Luncheon at Lone Tree Manor

10 Concert Video Series & Movies 11 - 12 Holiday Events

Men's & Women's Club Year-End Celebration New Year's Party

13 - 14 Luncheons & Special Events 15 - 18 Trips

November & December 2018 Program of Events 999 Civic Center Drive • Niles, IL 60714 • 847-588-8420 • www.vniles.com

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

November 2018

9:00 All American 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Walk with Ease TRIP NSC Rebels iFly Indoor Skydiving 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Drop-In Quilling 12:30 Social Bridge 2:15 Chair Yoga

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:30 Rhythm Band 11:00 SCRAM - Identity Theft 2:00 Watercolor Techniques

9:00 All American 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Walk with Ease

Friday 1

9:00 Drop-in Art 10:00 RTA Presentation 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie Ragtime 1:00 Open Computer Lab

9:00 Drop-in Art 9:00 Wills Appointments 10:00 TED Talks 10:30 Drop-In Zentagle Club 12:00 Jake Pearson Luncheon 1:00 Open Computer Lab

TRIP Little Traveler - Geneva CLOSED

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13 14 15 16 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 AARP Smart Driver Course 9:00 AARP Smart Driver Course 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 1:00 Encore Movie 9:00 All American 9:00 Drop-in Art 11:00 Lunch Legends Chappaquiddick 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi 10:30 Holiday Wreaths Presents: Tina Turner 2:00 Watercolor Techniques 9:00 Social Mahjongg 12:00 Poker Tournament 12:30 Social Bridge 3:00 Grief, Loss & Change 9:00 Walk-In Nurse Clinic 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:00 Zumba Gold Discussion Group 9:30 Issues in the News 5:30 An Evening with the 2:15 Chair Yoga 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi Stars 5:00 Dinner & Movie 10:30 Korean Line Dance Chappaquiddick 11:30 Polish Coffee Hour 5:00 Holiday Wreaths 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Walk with Ease 1:00 Wellness Lecture Community Resources for Older Adults IZZY'S Vintage Arcade Bar 3:00 Bingo & Dinner

19 20 21 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile OFFICE CLOSED 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Rhythm Band 11:30 Thanksgiving Day 10:45 Gentle Exercise 12:30 Social Bridge 2:00 Watercolor Techniques Celebration 11:30 American Indian Heritage 1:00 Zumba Gold Month Presentation & 2:15 Chair Yoga Discussion - Nameless 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile TRIP 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling Beauty & the Beast 2:00 Succulent Terranium Community Event

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26 27 28 29 30 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 All American 9:00 Drop-in Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 1:30 Bars N'Beats 9:00 Acvanced Tai Chi 10:30 Quilling, Paper Art 10:45 Gentle Exercise 12:30 Social Bridge 2:00 Watercolor Landscape 9:00 Social Mahjongg Expressions 11:30 Women's Club Meeting 1:00 Zumba Gold Painting 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 11:00 "It's a Wonderful Life" 12:00 Men's Club Meeting 2:15 Chair Yoga 9:30 Issues in the News with John Boda 1:00 Open Computer Lab 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Walk with Ease 2:00 Video Concert Series Holocaust Museum & Simon & Garfunkel Education Center 5:30 Charades

Monday

Tuesday

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:45 Gentle Exercise 12:00 Hanukkah Party Luncheon 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 10:30 Rhythm Band 10:30 Quilling with Kathy 2:00 Watercolor Landscape Painting

Thursday 5

9:00 All American 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi 9:00 Social Mahjongg 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 9:30 Issues in the News 10:30 Korean Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Walk with Ease 5:30 Trivia Night

9 11 12 SUNDAY 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 All American TRIP 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 11:00 SCRAM - Holiday 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi Christmas Lights Trolley Tour 11:00 Monthly Mailing Burglary Prevention 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Encore Movie - Book Club 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 1:00 Zumba Gold 2:00 Watercolor Landscape 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 2:15 Chair Yoga Painting 10:30 Korean Line Dance 10:45 Gentle Exercise 5:00 Dinner & Movie 11:30 Holiday Luncheon at 11:00 "Old Fashioned Book Club Lone Tree Manor Christmas" Luncheon 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Open Computer Lab TRIP 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile White Christmas 1:00 Walk with Ease 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling Jacob Henry Mansion

Friday 6

9:00 Drop-In Art

9:00 Drop-In Art 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling

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26 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile

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 1:00 Walk with Ease

9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 Wills Appointments 10:30 Drop-In Zentagle Club 1:00 Open Computer Lab

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

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16 18 19 20 SUNDAY 9:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 9:00 All American TRIP 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Rhythm Band 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi Christmas Lights Trolley Tour 12:30 Social Bridge 2:00 Video Concert Series 9:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Zumba Gold VH1 Divas Live 9:00 Walk-In Nurse Clinic 17 2:15 Chair Yoga 3:00 Grief, Loss & Change 9:30 Beginners Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art Discussion Group 9:30 Issues in the News 9:30 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Korean Line Dance 10:45 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Polish Coffee Hour 12:00 Men's & Women's Club 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics Year-End Celebration 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:00 Walk with Ease 1:30 Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile 1:00 Wellness Lecture 2:00 Drop-In Wii Bowling Colorectal Cancer Screening & Gastroesophageal Reflux 1:30 Bars N' Beats 3:00 Bingo & Dinner

9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Ted Talks 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie Mama Mia! Here We Go Again 1:00 Open Computer Lab

December 2018

SUNDAY 2 Maine East Winter Concert & 9:00 Social Mahjongg Andrew's Open Pit 10:15 Arthritis with Weights 10:30 Drop-In Quilling 12:30 Social Bridge 1:00 Zumba Gold 2:15 Chair Yoga

Wednesday

Six-Month Facility Usage Fee

Informational Forum

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.

RTA Presentation 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 include: • Local Public Transportation Options • Accessibility features on CTA, Pace, and Metra • Planning an Accessible Trip • Paying Fare • Ventra Cards • RTA's Reduced Fare & Ride Free Programs • Travel Safety Tips • RTA's Free Travel Training Program • Q&A sessions with the RTA Representative Friday, Nov 2 ● 10:00am ● NO COST

Social Cards or Billiards Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm Drop-In Art Mondays & Fridays, 9:00am Wii Bowling Drop In Mondays, 2:00-4:30pm 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 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

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.

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course All participants must pre-register. 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 fewer violations occur among drivers who have taken this nationallyrecognized course. Cost of the course is $15 (AARP members) paid by check on the first day of class. To register or for more information, please contact the Senior Center at 847-5888420 Thursday & Friday, Nov 15 & 16 • 9:00am-1:00pm

Informational Forum

SCRAM - Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures Holiday Burglary Prevention Nobody wants to be a victim of a burglary. But when it happens over the holiday the impact can reach much deeper. These tips will keep your valuables and your holiday cheer intact. Wednesday, Dec 12● 11:00am ● $0M/$1NM

TED Talks- November Episode: Dennis vanEngelsdorp - A Plea for Bees Bees are dying in droves. Why? Leading apiarist Dennis vanEngelsdorp looks at the gentle, misunderstood creature's important place in nature and the mystery behind its alarming disappearance. Friday, Nov 9 ● 10:00am ● NO COST

Groups Niles Rhythm Band

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, Nov 7 & 21 • 10:30am Wednesdays, Dec 5 & 19 • 10:30am

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TED Talks - December Episode: Hooked by an Octopus Underwater filmmaker Mike deGruy has spent decades looking intimately at the ocean. A consummate storyteller, he takes the stage at Mission Blue to share his awe and excitement -and his fears -- about the blue heart of our planet. Friday, Dec 7 ● 10:00am ● NO COST

Informational Forum & Groups

SCRAM - Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures Identity Theft Knowing how people can become a victim of identity theft can help you from being a victim. Skimming, phishing, dumpster diving, address changes, are just a few ways your identity can be stolen. We will give you tips on how to protect your identity and your loved ones. Wednesday, Nov 7 ● 11:00am ● $0M/$1NM

Clubs Men's Club

Clubs - Health & Wellness

Men’s Club Meeting - November President: Hank Betka The NSC Men's Club will join the Women's Club for lunch and entertainment. Monday, Nov 26 • 12:00pm • $6M/$9NM

Men's Club

Men’s Club Meeting - December President: Hank Betka Men's & Women's Club Year-End Celebration See Holiday Events page Monday, Dec 17 • 12:00pm • $15M/$20NM

Men’s Club

Men’s Club - December Men's Club Holiday Luncheon The Men’s Club is back with another holiday extravaganza. The Lone Tree Inn will again be hosting us with a menu of the following: cream of mushroom soup, tossed salad, roasted chicken, roast beef, breaded pork tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms, green beans, mixed vegetables, pierogi, potatoes with dill, and ice cream. After a mind-blowing performance at our Men’s Club Brunch in April, Regina Rhymes (and Company!) will be back to deliver some dance hits and ballads from the ages with vocals and live instrumentals. Lone Tree Manor 7730 N. Milwaukee, Niles Please note: Doors open at 11am. Reserved seating will be accepted for this event; tables seat parties of 10. Please fill out a table reservation form and return it to the front desk by December 5. Thursday, Dec 13 •11:30am-3:00pm • $33M/$38NM

Women’s Club

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Women’s Club Meeting - November President: Lois MacAdam Lunch includes: baked ham, sweet potatoes, vegetables, salad, roll, and dessert. Holiday entertainment to follow. Monday, Nov 26 • 11:30am • $6M/$9NM

Annual Men’s Club Holiday Party

Women’s Club

Women’s Club Meeting - December President: Lois MacAdam Men's & Women's Club Year-End Celebration See Holiday Events page Monday, Dec 17 • 12:00pm • $15M/$20NM

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Nurse Navigator

Susan Sinopoli, RN will be in the nursing office ½ day a month to provide personal health education, access to resources, programs and health care providers, and help eliminate barriers during medical treatment. Her first day at the Center will be Thursday, October 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm. No appointment necessary.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Wellness Lectures Community Resources for Older Adults Speakers: Gwynne Chovanec, Director of Older Adult Services & Jaime Albergo, MSW, LCSW Thursday, Nov 15 • 1:00pm • NO COST Colorectal Cancer Screening and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Speaker: Chris Bialko, PA • A Review of Current Recommendations Thursday, Dec 20 • 1:00pm • NO COST

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Exercise Classes Arthritis with Weights (Tuesdays) NEW Instructor: Julie Adams Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3 lb weights. Please note you will need to provide our own 1-3 pound weights for this class. Tuesdays, Oct 30 - Nov 30 • 10:15-11:15am • $16M/$21NM Tuesdays, Nov 27- Dec 18 • 10:15-11:15am • $16M/$21NM

Gentle Exercise Instructor: Susan Brierton Gentle and therapeutic exercises and focused relaxation to ease pain. Mondays, Nov 5 - Dec 17 •10:45-11:30am • $12M/$17NM (No class Nov 12) Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile - Mondays (6 classes) Join Susan Kulaga as she combines seated and standing movements for balance, strength, stretching, coordination and flexibility development all with friendly fun. Mondays, Nov 2 - Dec 17 • 1:30-2:30pm • $12M/$17NM (No class Nov 12)

Medication and Sharps Collection Wednesday, Jan 9 • 10:00am-12:00pm 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, Nov 6 - 27• 2:15-3:15pm • $16M/$21NM Tuesdays, Dec 4 - 18 • 2:15-3:15pm • $12M/$17NM Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile - Wednesdays (8 classes) Join Susan Kulaga as she combines seated and standing movements for balance, strength, stretching, coordination and flexibility development all with friendly fun. Wednesdays, Nov 7 - Dec 26 • 10:00-11:00am • $16/$21NM Zumba Gold Instructor: Fran Strain Zumba is a dance-based aerobic fitness program created in the 1990s. Zumba Gold is a spin-off created as a specialized fitness class that addresses the specific needs of older adults. Join Fran Strain as she introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Tuesdays, Nov 13 - 27 • 1:00-2:00pm • $12M/$17NM Tuesdays, Dec 4 - 18 • 1:00-2:00pm • $12M/$17NM Tai Chi Instructor: Mary Neuhaus Join instructor Mary Neuhaus. She is an ACE certified personal trainer and has been teaching group fitness for 13 years, specializing in Senior Fitness, Balance, and Aquatic training. Advanced Tai Chi Thursdays, Nov 1 - Dec 20 • 9:00-10:00am • $32M/$37NM Beginners Tai Chi Thursdays, Nov 1 - Dec 20 • 9:30-10:30am • $32M/$37NM (No class Nov 22)

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Arthritis with Weights Instructor: Susan Brierton Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3 lb weights. Please note you will need to provide our own 1-3 pound weights for this class. Mondays, Nov 5 - Dec 17 • 9:30-10:30am • $12M/$17NM (No class Nov 12)

Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM) VIM meets 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 847-663-6648. Tuesday, Nov 20 • 10:30am-12:30pm • NO COST Tuesday, Dec 18 • 10:30am-12:30pm • NO COST

Exercise Classes

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. Masz pytanie? Dołącz do naszej grupy! Thursday, Nov 15 • 11:30am-12:30pm • NO COST Thursday, Dec 20 • 11:30am-12:30pm • NO COST

Games - Tournaments

Bingo

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. Game only $2M/$3NM. Bingo - November Meal includes: roasted turkey breast, sides, beverage and dessert. Thursday, Nov 15 • 3:00-4:30pm • $9M/$13.50NM

Bingo - December Meal includes: Honeybaked™ ham, sides, beverage and dessert. Thursday, Dec 20 • 3:00-4:30pm • $9M/$13.50NM

Tournaments

Poker Tournament Bring your poker face and some luck. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, Nov 16 • 12:00pm • $6M/$9NM

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We had so much fun with Pictionary, we decided to give ourselves another chance to put our acting chops to good use and bring out our inner goofball with the latest addition to the NSC game nights….CHARADES! This timeless party game is full of belly laughs and drama, so you don’t want to miss it. Dinner will include two (2) glasses of wine, salad, and deep dish pizza (please choose between spinach, sausage, cheese). Fee includes: game, meal and prizes. (Please register by Nov 27) Thursday, Nov 29 • 5:30pm • $11M/$16NM

Trivia Night

Trivia Night Test your knowledge about different topics and show off how much you know. Come with your own team, or make a team when you get here! Afterwards, we will feast on some deep dish pizza, please choose from one of the following: cheese, sausage or spinach. The meal also includes a salad, and two (2) glasses of wine. Fee includes: game, meal and prizes. (Please register by Dec 4) Thursday, Dec 6 • 5:30pm • $11M/$16NM

Arts & Crafts - Get Your Creativity On!

Art

Instructor Carol Luc is an accomplished artist with an M.F.A. in painting, Northern Illinois University, M.A. in painting, B.F.A. in Advertising Design, Wayne State University. In addition to her degrees, Carol has done course work at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI. If you would like to see her work and read more about the instructor visit CarolLuc.com. Carol Luc is also displaying some of her work in our lobby. Intro to Experimenting with Watercolor Techniques Course Description: This is an exciting way for absolute beginners to get started in the medium of watercolor painting or to enhance and expand what you already know about it. With this fun and creative approach you will learn traditional techniques, including mixing colors, wet-into-wet, glazing, flat and graduated washes, and more. Workshop 1 - Wednesday, Nov 7 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Workshop 2 - Wednesday, Nov 14 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Workshop 3 - Wednesday, Nov 21 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Intro to a Simple Approach to Watercolor Landscape Painting Course Description: This light and easy approach to landscape painting relies on using a single color and incorporating multiple watercolor techniques to build landscape textures. Issues of atmospheric perspective (distance) also will be addressed. The student should expect to complete at least two pieces in this session. Workshop 1 - Wednesday, Nov 28 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Workshop 2 - Wednesday, Dec 5 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Workshop 3 - Wednesday, Dec 12 • 2:00-4:00pm • $14M/$19NM Holiday Wreaths Celebrate the season by making a festive wreath with Maria. She promises this is an easy craft for all. Includes: Dinner Tuesday, Nov 13 • 5:00-7:00pm • $15M/$20NM Lunch Friday, Nov 16 • 10:30am-12:00pm • $15M/$20NM

Quilling, Paper Art Expressions Experience a fun relaxing art activity with Kathy. Quilling is thought to date back to the 15 Century, it is an art form of rolling and shaping narrow strips of paper and arranging them to form designs. Lunch will be catered by Honeybaked Ham. Please select from the following sandwich options 1) ham classic 2) turkey bacon ranch 3) chicken salad with a pickle, chips and a cookie. Friday, Nov 30 • 10:30am-12:00pm • $15M/$20NM Wednesday, Dec 5 • 10:30am-12:00pm • $15M/$20NM Drop-In Quilling Club Tuesday, Nov 6 • 10:30am Tuesday, Dec 4 • 10:30am

Drop-In Zentagle Club Friday, Nov 9 • 10:30am Friday, Dec 14 • 10:30am

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Succulent Terranium Relax and enjoy building a succulent terrarium garden over two glasses of wine, refreshments, and light appetizers. Please bring a terrarium container to give your garden a unique touch. We will provide the materials to build the garden, decorative accent pieces, and three plants. We will teach you how to construct a thriving succulent garden and offer tips on how to care for them. It's up to you to arrange the plants, stone, pebbles, moss, and accent pieces. If your terrarium requires more plants or if you need a container, they will be available for an additional charge. Monday, Nov 19 • 2:00-3:30pm • $15 Under 21 • $18 Adults Over 21

Concert Video Series

Concert Video Series , Movies, Culture Club

Simon & Garfunkel Concert in Central Park (1982) “Enjoy this Central Park reunion with half a million fans as Simon and Garfunkel perform together for the first time in 11 years. Filmed Sept. 19, 1981, the beautiful performance perfectly captures the emotional intensity of this historic occasion. Songs include several of the duo's career-making hits, such as "Mrs. Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Kodachrome" and "Me and Julio." –netflix.com Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Thursday, Nov 29 • 2:00pm • NO COST

Lite Lunch & Movie

Lite Lunch & Movie – “Ragtime” (1981, PG) “Director Milos Forman takes on E.L. Doctorow novel's about class, prejudice and politics in turn-of-the-century New York in this film, which was nominated for nine Academy Awards. It charts the course followed by Jewish Tateh (Mandy Patinkin), who wants to be a filmmaker; a failed marriage between a white couple (James Olson and Mary Steenburgen); a love affair between a black pianist (Howard E. Rollins Jr.) and a young black woman; and more.” -netflix.com Lunch includes a chicken Caesar salad, roll and dessert. Friday, Nov 2 • 12:00-2:00pm • $6M/$9NM Movie ONLY, NO COST(Registration is required)

VH1 Divas Live (1998 80 min) “Queen of soul Aretha Franklin joins four of the most popular names in pop music: Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan and Shania Twain. The five divas come together to play a collection of their greatest hits for this one-night-only concert. The women sing selections from their own repertoires as well as join their voices in an incredible ensemble production. Also includes an appearance by singer and songwriter Carole King.” – Netflix.com Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Wednesday, Dec 19 • 2:00pm • NO COST

Lite Lunch & Movie – “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018, PG-13, 115 min) “In this sun-soaked sequel, a pregnant Sophie (Donna's daughter) is now running the family villa on Kalokairi and worried about facing motherhood minus her mom's guidance. But Donna's best friends reassure Sophie with tales about Donna's experiences.” -netflix.com Lunch includes an Italian beef sandwich, chips and dessert. Friday, Dec 7 • 12:00-3:00pm • $6M/$9NM Movie ONLY, NO COST (Registration is required)

Dinner & Movie

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Dinner & Movie – “Chappaquiddick" (2018, PG-13, 107 min) “In this historical drama, the car accident that doomed Ted Kennedy's presidential ambitions and resulted in the drowning death of 28 year-old Mary Jo Kopechne gets a fresh look, focusing on the cover-up that followed the crash.” -netflix. com. Dinner includes a grilled chicken sandwich, chips and dessert. Tuesday, Nov 13 • 5:00-7:30pm • $6M/$9NM Movie Only, NO COST Encore: Wednesday, Nov 14 • 1:00pm • NO COST

Dinner & Movie – “Book Club” (2018, PG-13, 104 min) Starring: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen & Mary Steenburgen “Friends and members of the 60-plus set, Diane, Jane, Sharon and Carol have seen it all when it comes to relationships. But after reading "Fifty Shades of Grey," they're inspired to make bold choices in the romance department, with hilarious results.” -netflix.com. Dinner includes a hot dog, chips and dessert. Tuesday, Dec 11 • 5:00-7:30pm • $3M/$4.50NM Movie Only, NO COST Encore: Wednesday, Dec 12 • 1:00pm • NO COST

Culture Club - American Indian Heritage Month Nameless: American Indian Heritage Month Presentation & Discussion Ernest M. Whiteman III, a Northern Arapaho filmmaker and media instructor will be back to share his culture influenced art. This presentation discusses how tradition and modernization join forces to challenge presentation and delivery. Following the presentation, lunch will be offered. Meal includes: roasted turkey breast, seasonal sides, dessert, and beverage. Monday, Nov 19 • 11:30am • Presentation & meal $10M/$15NM • Presentation only $5M/$7.50NM

Hanukkah Party Luncheon Enjoy some great music, great food and have a wonderful time at this year’s Hanukkah Party. Warm your belly up with some delicious matzah ball soup, beef brisket, 2 potato pancakes and dessert. You will be entertained with music from our favorite Hanukkah memories as the world famous Maxwell St. Klezmer Band trio shares classical and contemporary holiday songs. After the performance stay for the dreidel tournament to keep the fun going and maybe you will be the big winner! Monday, Dec 3 • 12:00-3:00pm • $16M/$21NM Christmas Lights Trolley Tour Community Event WAITLISTS ONLY (Anticipate heavy walking if you plan to get out on all the stops and minimal walking if you stay aboard the trolley) - Chicago Kick off the holiday season aboard Chicago Trolley. Sing carols as your holiday trolley sleigh ride whisks you amongst the festive lights and enchanting sights of wintertime in Chicago. The trolley will stop at the Christkindlmarket and Lincoln Park Zoo to capture a feel for the season. Dinner will be provided before we board the trolley, please select a main entrée: 1) blackened salmon 2) pork tenderloin topped with a balsamic-red grape reduction, each meal includes a house salad and roasted potatoes, 3) Children under 12 meal. Dessert will be provided on the trolley. Sunday, Dec 9 • Dinner 4:00pm • Depart on Trolley 5:00-8:30pm • Over 12, $32• Children Under 12 $30 Sunday, Dec 9 • Dinner 4:00pm • Depart on Trolley 5:00-8:30pm • Over 12, $32• Children Under 12 $30 (Register by Nov 19)

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Maine East Winter Concert & Optional Lunch at Andrews Open Pit No admission fee for the Winter Concert Event and optional lunch at Andrew’s Open Pit is on your own. The NSC is taking registrations to make reservations at the restaurant and an area for NSC seating at the winter concert. The duration of the performance is estimated at two hours and it is a concert of holiday music performed by the Maine East Orchestra, Choir and Band students. Sunday, Dec 2 • Optional lunch before at Andrew’s Open Pit at 12:00pm (2610 Dempster St, Park Ridge), lunch is paid for on your own • Winter Concert 2:00 PM 2601 West Dempster St, Park Ridge • FREE

Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Day Celebration Family far away? If so, please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. A traditional meal featuring turkey and all the fixings will be served. Cost: No charge, but food or monetary donations to the Niles Family Services Food Pantry are requested. Reservations required by Friday, Nov 16. Thursday, Nov 22 • 11:30am-2:00pm

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White Christmas in Jacob Henry Mansion Grand Ballroom WAITLIST ONLY (Anticipate minimal walking) - Joliet Join us for the annual holiday celebration inspired by the classic film White Christmas. This spectacular holiday concert will take you on a musical journey from a World War II performance for the troops, to the glamour of a Florida nightclub and finally the charm and simple beauty of a New England town. Please select a meal option: 1) seasoned turkey, homemade stuffing and mashed potatoes, cranberry walnut compote and steamed vegetable 2) chicken apricot served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetable served with a fresh garden salad warm rolls, dessert, coffee or tea and cash bar available. Wednesday, Dec 12 • Check-in 8:45am • Depart 9:15am-4:00pm (approx.) • $70M/$75NM (Register by Nov 26) Men's Club Holiday Luncheon Hosted by the NSC Men's Club The Men’s Club is back with another holiday extravaganza. The Lone Tree Inn will again be hosting us with a menu of the following: cream of mushroom soup, tossed salad, roasted chicken, roast beef, breaded pork tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms, green beans, mixed vegetables, pierogi, potatoes with dill, and ice cream. After a mind-blowing performance at our Men’s Club Brunch in April, Regina Rhymes (and Company!) will be back to deliver some dance hits and ballads from the ages with vocals and live instrumentals. Lone Tree Manor 7730 N. Milwaukee, Niles Please note: Doors open at 11am. Reserved seating will be accepted for this event; tables seat parties of 10. Please fill out a table reservation form and return it to the front desk by December 5. Thursday, Dec 13 • 11:30am-3:00pm • $33M/$38NM

Men's & Women's Club Year-End Celebration Join the ladies and gentlemen for a celebration to close out 2018! Lunch will be your choice between salmon or roasted pork, sides, roll, and dessert. Following lunch, Charles Pansino will be back to woo us with his smooth vocals to send us floating into 2019. Menu selection must be made at the time of registration. Monday, Dec 17 • 12:00-2:30pm • $15M/$20NM

New Year's Party! Let’s kick off the New Year with a champagne toast! The entertainer for the afternoon is the Upscale band which has been playing together since 2007. This young up and coming band has been dazzling their audiences throughout the United States. They will have you dancing in the aisles with their wide variety of music from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, to the present 2019! Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Nonno Pino’s which will include Caesar salad, pasta marinara, mixed vegetable medley, chicken vesuvio and dessert. Wednesday, Jan 9 • 12:00-2:15pm • $16M/$21NM

Luncheons & Special Events

Lunch Legends Presents: Tina Turner Dorothy Roberson is a singer-dancer from Dumas, Arkansas. After performing gospel music for over forty years, she ventured out to other genres of music and started doing songs that were popular and performed by some of her favorites female artists. Audiences had encouraged Dorothy to sing songs performed by Tina Turner because of their striking physical resemblances and similar hardships in broken relationships. But it wasn’t until performing on the streets of Chicago for survival and then with live local bands as solo front singer that she decided to make music her life dream. Dorothy has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Morning News and Fox 32’s Good Day Chicago. Menu includes: your choice between beef with broccoli (in a savory brown sauce) or sweet and sour chicken (with pineapple in a sweet red sauce), fried rice, eggroll, beverage, and dessert. (Please register by Nov 8) Tuesday, Nov 13 • 11:00-1:00pm • $13M/$18NM

Bars N' Beats This performance is courtesy of the National Council on Aging and the Chicago Music Federation. Get in the fall mood with hot chocolate and hot cider bars with all of your favorite toppings (plus homemade popcorn)! NSC favorite Wille Buries will be back to tickle the ivories and sing some popular tunes. Wednesday, Nov 28 • 1:30-3:00pm • $3M/$4.50NM "It's a Wonderful Life" with John Boda It’s a Wonderful Life! This classic 1949 film will be covered on screen in trivia, pictures, history and several songs will be performed that were featured in the movie, or relate to the story. How the film started, how it was made, and what made it endure as a much loved classic to this day will be covered with a brief look into each actor’s life and career. It is filled with great pictures and classic scenes to stir memories for everyone. Lunch includes chicken parmesan, salad, roll and dessert. Friday, Nov 30 • 11:00am-1:00pm • $10M/$15NM

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An Evening with the Stars Starring: Jesse Richardson By request, we are going to close out our 2018 EWTS series with a dance par-TAY! Whether your dance partner is that special someone, or your group of girlfriends, DJ Jesse Richardson will have your heads bopping and your feet moving and grooving all night. Line dances, Latin, big band, and top 40, we will have a little something for everyone, so come out and party with us! We will be taking song requests in advance. Please fill out a request sheet at the greeter desk or the front desk and we will do our best to make sure your song is included in the playlist! Ticket price includes: Two (2) glasses of wine, light dinner, and performance. (Please register by Nov 15) Friday, Nov 16 • 5:30-7:30pm • $12M/$17NM

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Jake Pearson Jake Pearson is a freelance singer/songwriter, guitar player and overall up-and-coming wonder-boy. His bachelor's degree in Commercial Music from Millikin University has allowed him a variety of opportunities to utilize his talents. You will be amazed by his performance and unique sound. He is a teacher for rock band classes at Chicago Public Schools and provides music lessons in voice, guitar, piano, drums, and bass. This young and up in coming entertainer is a must see! Lunch will include chicken chopped salad, soup, and dessert. Friday, Nov 9 • 12:00-2:00pm • $12M/$17NM

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"Old Fashioned Christmas" with Rochelle Pennington A heartwarming peek into the past captures the holiday spirit with author Rochelle Pennington as she highlights a time when Christmas shopping meant paging through a Sears Roebuck catalog and heading downtown to the local five-and-dime, where products lining store shelves were American-made. Her program will beckon a remembrance of a time when gathering around a radio to listen to the voices of Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and Nat King Cole in December was a familiar feeling. It was also a time of letters addressed to the North Pole with wishes for choo-choo trains, record players, jack-in-the-boxes, cowboy suits, cap guns, and Shirley Temple dolls. The author’s power-point presentation, featuring nearly 100 vintage photographs and images, will be complemented by a large collection of Christmas antiques on display. Come and re-live those memories that guide our hearts homeward to the much-loved traditions of yesteryear. “Yule” enjoy it! Lunch includes a sloppy Joe sandwich, coleslaw and dessert. Monday, Dec 10 • 11:00am-1:00pm • $10M/$15NM Bars N' Beats This performance is courtesy of the National Council on Aging and the Chicago Music Federation. Keith Baumann is a highly-regarded multi-instrumentalist specializing in American musical styles who will close us out of 2018 with a sing-a-long! Before the performance, warm up your vocal cords with a hot chocolate bar with all of your favorite toppings and homemade popcorn. Thursday, Dec 20 • 1:30-3:00pm • $3M/$4.50NM

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An Afternoon with the Stars Starring: Aleksander Dall School is out, so grab your children and grandchildren to rock it out with Aleksander Dall! These talented teens cover the very best of music greatness---as far back as the 1950s to the 1990s! This all-ages affair also includes your choice of 1) pasta with vegetables and marinara sauce or 2) pasta with chicken and alfredo sauce, garlic bread, and small salad. (Please register by Jan 17) Monday, Jan 21 • 12:00-2:00pm• $5 Children (under 18) • $10, Adults (over 18)

An Afternoon with the Stars Starring: Randy McAllister Randy plays a wide variety of music that will appeal to most musical tastes. From Sinatra and standards, Motown, R & B and more contemporary tunes, he works to keep an audience engaged and entertained. Randy loves audience participation, so don't be surprised if you find yourself onstage during one of his shows. We are excited to welcome him to the NSC stage for the first time! Meal includes: choice between ½ chicken club or roast beef and cheddar sandwich, bowl of chicken and wild rice soup, side salad, two (2) glasses of wine, and dessert. (Please register by Jan 24) Saturday, Jan 26 • 1:00-3:00pm• $12M/$17NM

Dietary Restrictions NSC would like to accommodate special dietary restrictions when a program involves food. If you have a dietary restriction, please fill out a meal ticket upon registration for each event to ensure your dietary needs are accommodated. When registering online, please call the NSC with your dietary restriction needs for each event.

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Trips

NSC Rebels iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Anticipate minimal walking, but you will be flying) - Location - 5520 Park Place, Rosemont Over nine million people have experienced the power of flight. There’s no plane, no parachute, and no jumping. It’s just you, a smooth cushion of air, and a sense of freedom you’ve never known – until now. Are you ready to do something different? Your dream of flight is about to become reality. Gear up, meet your instructor, and prepare to learn the fundamentals of body-flight. You’re in for an unbelievable experience! After iFLY we will walk over to the Hofbrauhaus for lunch which will include soup or salad, selection between 5 meal entrees, dessert, and coffee or tea. Transportation is on your own or talk to Chrisann Fahy (847-588-8436) for carpool travel arrangements. Thursday, Nov 1 • Check-in 9:00am Depart 9:30am – 2:30 (approx.) • $83M/88NM Little Traveler, Shopping Geneva, Step on a History Tour, & Geneva Museum Location - Geneva WAITLIST ONLY Today, downtown Geneva is still known as one of the unique shopping districts in the Midwest, maintaining a tradition of hospitality, charm, and character. The Little Traveler has remained the cornerstone of this tradition. The shop has grown considerably since the original Italianate Victorian residence to thirty-six rooms of treasures. You will be amazed by the never-ending array of items brought back by our modern day little travelers. Lunch will be on your own, feel free to explore shops and restaurants in the Geneva area or the Little Traveler Café offers discounted meal packages starting at $10.95. After shopping, we will have a 45-minute docent lead bus tour and 45 minutes in the Geneva's History Museum. Thursday, Nov 8 • Check-in 8:30am • Depart 9:00am-5:00pm (approx.) • $34M/39NM

Beauty & the Beast Community Event - Drury Lane (Anticipate minimal walking) - Location - Oakbrook Based on the beloved Academy Award-winning Disney film, this nine-time Tony-nominated musical continues to win the hearts of people all over the globe. Trapped in her provincial town life, an intelligent, young beauty risks everything to become the heroine of her own story and break a wicked spell imprisoning a castle full of enchanting misfits and a terrifying beast. Lunch will include cream of asparagus soup, eight finger cavatelli, chocolate mousse, and beverage. Wednesday, Nov 21 • Check-in 10:15am • Depart 10:45am-5:15pm (approx.) • Adult Price $78, Under 21 $74 (Registration deadline Oct 30)

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Izzy's NW Burbs Newest Vintage Arcade Bar Location - Niles Izzy's felt that Niles was in need of a venue where adults could re-live their past, enjoy a great meal and have a frosty beverage! Thus came Izzy's Arcade Bar located at 7421 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Travel arrangements are on your own, stop by anytime between 5:00pm-12:00am. Everyone in the community is welcome! Simply say you are with the Niles Community Men's Club and 15% of all sales will be donated to the Niles food pantry. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and support the community! Wednesday, Nov 14 • 5:00pm-12:00am

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Holocaust Museum & Education Center (Anticipate heavy walking) - Location - Skokie The third-largest Holocaust museum in the world, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center provides a world-class museum and education experience, honoring memories and inspiring individuals, regardless of age, to stand up for what they believe in. Meet us in Skokie for a docent led tour, transportation is on your own or talk to Chrisann Fahy for carpool travel arrangements, 847-588-8436. Please select a sandwich selection 1) turkey breast 2) corned beef 3) egg salad 4) cheese 5) veggie cream cheese. Each meal is served with a pickle, fresh fruit cup, bottled water, and jumbo chocolate cookie. 10:00am-12:00pm: Docent-guided tour of Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition 12:00-12:30pm: Museum boxed lunch 12:30-1:30pm: Survivor Speaker Tuesday, Nov 27 • 10:00am-1:30pm Holocaust Museum (9603 Woods Drive, Skokie) • $28M/$33NM (Maps available at the front desk) Maine East Winter Concert & Optional Lunch at Andrews Open Pit No admission fee for the Winter Concert Event and optional lunch at Andrew’s Open Pit is on your own. The NSC is taking registrations to make reservations at the restaurant and an area for NSC seating at the winter concert. The duration of the performance is estimated at two hours and it is a concert of holiday music performed by the Maine East Orchestra, Choir and Band students. Sunday, Dec 2 • Optional lunch before at Andrew’s Open Pit at 12:00pm (2610 Dempster St, Park Ridge, lunch is paid for on your own • Winter Concert 2:00 PM 2601 West Dempster St, Park Ridge • FREE

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Christmas Lights Trolley Tour Community Event WAITLISTS ONLY (Anticipate heavy walking walking if you plan to get out on all the stops and minimal walking if you stay aboard the trolley) Chicago Kick off the holiday season aboard Chicago Trolley. Sing carols as your holiday trolley sleigh ride whisks you amongst the festive lights and enchanting sights of wintertime in Chicago. The trolley will stop at the Christkindlmarket and Lincoln Park Zoo to capture a feel for the season. Dinner will be provided before we board the trolley. Please select a main entrée: 1) blackened salmon 2) pork tenderloin topped with a balsamic-red grape reduction, each meal includes a house salad and roasted potatoes, 3) Children under 12 meal. Dessert will be provided on the trolley. Sunday, Dec 9 • Dinner 4:00pm • Depart on Trolley 5:00-8:30pm • Over 12, $32 • Children Under 12, $30 Sunday, Dec 16 • Dinner 4:00pm • Depart on Trolley 5:00-8:30pm • Over 12, $32• Children Under 12, $30 (Register by Nov 19) Dietary Restrictions NSC would like to accommodate special dietary restrictions when a program involves food. If you have a dietary restriction, please fill out a meal ticket upon registration for each event to ensure your dietary needs are accommodated. When registering online, please call the NSC with your dietary restriction needs for each event.

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White Christmas in Jacob Henry Mansion Grand Ballroom (Anticipate minimal walking) - Joliet WAITLIST ONLY Join us for the annual holiday celebration inspired by the classic film White Christmas. This spectacular holiday concert will take you on a musical journey from a World War II performance for the troops, to the glamour of a Florida nightclub and finally the charm and simple beauty of a New England town. Please select a meal option: 1) seasoned turkey, homemade stuffing and mashed potatoes, cranberry walnut compote and steamed vegetable, 2) chicken apricot served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetable served with a fresh garden salad warm rolls, dessert, coffee or tea and cash bar available. Wednesday, Dec 12 • Check-in 8:45am • Depart 9:15am-4:00pm (approx.) • $70M/$75NM (Register by Nov 26)

Mamma Mia! (Anticipate minimal walking) - Drury Lane Oakbrook The international megahit Mamma Mia! uses the greatest songs of ABBA to tell a hilarious story of marriage, family and finding where you belong, proving that in the end the winner takes it all. Come see why more than 54 million people worldwide have laughed and danced to this unforgettable jukebox musical. Please select from one of the following meals: 1) sautéed tilapia 2) bistro steak served with roasted shallot mashed potatoes, soup of the day, and dessert. Wednesday, Feb 13 • Check-in 10:15am • Depart 10:45am-5:15pm (approx.) • $78M/$83NM (Register by Jan 21)

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Million Dollar Quartet (Anticipate minimal walking) - Marriot Lincolnshire The Tony Award-Winning musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live on stage by world- class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the oncein-a-lifetime event where four of music’s best talents came together. Please select a main entrée: 1) sliced roast beef with mushrooms, 2) lemon herb chicken breast, each meal will be served with salad, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday, Jan 30 • Check-in 10:00am • Depart 10:30am-4:30pm • $80M/$85NM (Register by Jan 2)

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Dear Evan Hansen comes to Broadway at the Oriental Theater (Waitlist Only) (Anticipate minimal walking) WAITLIST ONLY A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The hottest ticket since Hamilton. A light lunch at the Niles Senior Center will be served prior to the show. Please select from either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian lunch. Wednesday, Mar 6 • Check-in:11:30am • Lunch 12:00pm • Depart:12:30pm -6:45pm (approx.) $125M/$130NM main floor seating

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West Side Story - Chicago Broadway at Lyric (Anticipate minimal walking) Leonard Bernstein’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics transplant Romeo and Juliet to the backstreets of New York, giving us this Broadway musical masterpiece. Tony and Maria are two wide-eyed teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love. As their friends and family battle with one another, Tony and Maria long for “a place for us…somewhere.” Their songs illuminate every scene and permeate our culture, from the romance of “Maria” and “Tonight” to the exuberance of “America” and the humor of “Gee, Officer Krupke.” Add to that the bold, sexy, iconic dances of Jerome Robbins that smolder and sizzle with energy, and you have a musical-theater experience you’ll never forget. Prior to the show we will be providing a boxed lunch catered from Honeybaked Ham. Please select a meal option: 1) ham classic 2) turkey bacon ranch 3) chicken salad. Each meal is served with a pickle, chips and a cookie. Wednesday, May 29 • Check-in 10:30am • Lunch 11:00am • Departing at 11:30am-6:00pm (approx.) Payment Options: 1st payment $62M/$64.50NM 2nd payment $62M/$64.50NM (Due by April 1) Full payment $124M/$129NM

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Valentine's Luncheon with Mary Grimes-Kelly Friday, Feb 15 • 12:00-2:00pm

Information

Holly Jolly Market Oasis Water Park, 7877 Milwaukee Ave. The Holly Jolly Market and Christmas Tree Lighting is a free, family-friendly event for kids of all ages. The festivities are on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held outdoors at 5:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show and hours of fun. Saturday, Nov 24 • 3:00-9:00pm www.vniles.com for more information

Miscellaneous Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Open Enrollment Begins October 15 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 – 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 prescription drug coverage, you should review your coverage during this period. You might want to enroll in a Medicare drug plan that better meets your needs. For more information, or assistance with reviewing your current plan, please contact the Senior Center at 847-588-8420. Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative The Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) is one of Illinois’ managed care programs. The program is for seniors and persons with disabilities who have full Medicaid and Medicare benefits. It operates in the Greater Chicago and Central Illinois Regions.

Tax Volunteers Needed AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. It is the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service offered to taxpayers with middle and low income, with a focus on individuals over the age of 50. Good with the fine print? Be a volunteer tax preparer. You’ll work with taxpayers directly; filling out tax forms and helping them seek a refund. Free training is provided in January, experience isn’t necessary. To volunteer for the program, please go to www.vniles.com to fill out a Senior Center Volunteer Application. If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420. Refer-a-Friend & Get a Chance to Win a $10 Gift Certificate! Sharing is caring! Share your experiences at the NSC with a friend, and if they register to become a member, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate towards any program at the NSC! Have them mention your name when they register and you will automatically be entered. Drawings will be held monthly. Congratulations Joan Auerbach and thank you for referring your friend Ronnie! Pickle-Ball! Pickle-ball is the fastest growing sport in America. Played with a paddle and plastic ball, it is an easy-to-learn sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Come join the group for fun and get an awesome work out while you're at it! For more information, call 847-588-8400. Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00am • Niles Fitness Center Volleyball! Come join our volleyball group for some laughs and good old-fashioned fun! For more information, call 847-588-8400. Thursdays, 10:00am • Niles Fitness Center

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MMAI allows eligible beneficiaries in Illinois to receive their Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid benefits from a single Medicare-Medicaid Plan. Plans must provide all necessary Medicare and Medicaid covered services, including Medicaid waiver services. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

Season of Giving Niles Family Services Food Pantry

The Niles Family Services food pantry provides Niles residents with a monthly and emergency food pantry. Please recognize your ability to make a positive impact in someone else's life. If you have a donation of food, paper goods, infant items or toiletries, you can conveniently drop them off at the NSC and help the families in our community.

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US Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Once again, the Village of Niles has partnered with the local US Marine Corps Reserve with collecting toys for children in need. The goal is that every child gets a new toy this Christmas season. Through the Toys for Tots program, thousands of children in Illinois and many within the Niles community received a brand new toy, whereas without this program, it may not have been possible. Holidays were made brighter thanks to the generous donations of people like you. You can help this holiday season. A Toys for Tots drop off box will be located in the lobby of the NSC beginning November 1 through December 15. All donated toys must be brand new, never used and unwrapped. Thank you for making this season brighter for a child.

21 Coping with Grief During the Holidays

For example, a woman who recently lost her partner may dread the holidays, because they remind her of the memories and traditions she can no longer share with the person. Yet, rather than feeling that it is 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, well-intentioned children 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.”

Social Services

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 accompany the loss of a cherished person.

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 parent's true feelings. 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. Grieving people 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.” Sometimes it can also help grieving adults to sit down one-on-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 Melanie Amin at (847) 588-8460.

While this group will support people coping with grief and bereavement, we welcome participants managing other types of loss. This program is open to Niles residents only and meets the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 to 4:30pm. Upcoming meeting dates are November 14 and December 19, 2018. There is no cost to attend the program, but registration is required. Please contact Barbara Duran at (847) 588-8460 for more information.

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Join Us for the Discussion Group: Grief, Loss and Change

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. Registration by phone can only be made when an account credit is available to cover the entire cost. All program fees must be paid in full at time of registration. We are no longer able to hold a seat without payment. Individuals on a waitlist will be called if there is an opening and given 48 hours to provide payment. Waitlist payments must be made in person. If payment is not received, the next individual on the list will be contacted. 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 the 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. 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, IL 60714.

In memory of... Dixie Lim Go 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) 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

Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 9M • October 16NM **Please let us know at the time of registration if special accommodations are needed.**

MEMBER ID #

PROGRAM NAME

Payment Information: Cash Paid $_________

COURSE #

FEE

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Name _____________________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Check #_____________ Payable to the “Village of Niles”

The release entered by and between ___________________, (“Participant”) and the Village of Niles, its successors, assignees, employees and agents (“Village of Niles”), is entered this _____ day of ______ 20___. Therefore, I _ (initials)_agree that any claim or suit that is pursued against me as a result of my participation in the Activity specified herein, including but not limited to, claims of property damage, personal injury, and intentional tort, are my sole responsibility. I release the Village of Niles, the Department, and its officers, employees, attorneys, and agents, from all judgments, payments, damages and claims, including all costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred by me in defending against any such claim. I will not seek legal representation, contribution, or indemnification from the Village of Niles in connection with any such claim, under any theory of vicarious liability or otherwise. I _ (initials)_further recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with the Activity, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in the Activity on a volunteer basis. I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for personal injury, death or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of my participation in the Activity. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless the Village, the Department, and its officers, employees, attorneys, and agents from any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense which they may incur as the result of my death, injury, or property damage that I sustain while participating in the Activity. This waiver, release and assumption of risk is binding upon my heirs and assigns. I _ (initials) _further agree that if any claim or suit is pursued by me or on my behalf as a result of injuries from the Activity specified herein against the Village of Niles, the Department, and its officers, employees, attorneys, and agents, I will Indemnify and Hold Harmless these parties from all judgments, payments, damages and claims, including all costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred by these parties in defending against such claim. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NILES AND ME, AND I SIGN IT OF MY FREE WILL. THIS WAIVER SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL THE VILLAGE RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE OF MY DISCONTINUANCE IN THE PROGRAM.

__________________________________________________________ Date _______ / _______ Signature (Release & Hold Harmless Agreement)

Maine Township Assessors Office Niles Township Assessors Office Niles Free Bus Pace Bus Social Security Office - 705 N Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect Village of Niles Administration Building, Mayor’s Office, Village Manager, Village Clerk, Vehicle Sticker, Voter Registration Community Development Family Services Fire Department, EMERGENCY Non-Emergency Niles Family Fitness Center Niles Family Services Food Pantry Police Department, EMERGENCY Non-Emergency Public Services, Garbage Collection, Forestry, Water Main Breaks Water Billing

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999 Civic Center Drive Niles, Illinois 60714 847-588-8420 www.vniles.com

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MAYOR Andrew Przybylo

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TRUSTEES George D. Alpogianis John C. Jekot Joe LoVerde Danette O’Donovan Matyas Denise M. McCreery Dean Strzelecki VILLAGE MANAGER Steven C. Vinezeano

REGISTRATION DATES Tuesday, Oct 9M• Oct 16NM

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

Calling All Volunteers!!! Volunteers are the backbone of the NSC and we would not be able to do much of what we do without you. Your willingness to give of your time is truly appreciated. To allow everyone an opportunity to volunteer in the area they choose, the NSC has created a book listing all current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. From helping with a program, making phone calls, creating posters, assisting with projects, serving on a committee, delivering meals or being a friendly visitor, the book will always be up to date with a variety of projects to choose from. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help the NSC community, please visit our new volunteer office or see Jaymi.