Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)
Senior News You Can Use | July & August 2025
222 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025
ADDRESSES FOR BOTH LIGHTHOUSE LOCATIONS
The lobby address for our city office is 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Our Glenview office is located at 222 Waukegan Road. Register with Melissa at (847) 510-2060 at least one week prior to your desired participation.
YOUR INPUT IS REQUESTED: FUTURE PROGRAMMING
We want to hear from you! Are there any program additions or suggested changes that you’d like The Lighthouse to consider in the future if we are able to secure additional program funding? We value your input so please call Melissa soon at (847) 510-2060 or email her at melissa.wittenberg@chicagolighthouse.org.
JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The office will be closed on Friday, July 4th.
- Support group & book club will take place on the first Wednesday in July.
YACHT CRUISE & LUNCH WILL BE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 — PRE-REGISTER ASAP WITH MELISSA!
Transportation will not be provided this year. All approved participants should join the program directly at the yacht club. See page 16 for complete information!
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REMINDER
To continue receiving this newsletter, at least one hour of phone or in-person participation is expected each month to remain enrolled in the seniors’ program.
CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS
After you pre-register/RSVP, here is how to call into programs – we will use the same call-in for all programs. Call (872) 242-7995 & enter Conference ID 737107407#. You will then be admitted into the programs.
CALENDAR PHONE LINE
Call the calendar phone line anytime, day or night, to hear the current month’s schedule at: (312) 506-0115.
READING ASSISTANCE: IN-PERSON Only in GLENVIEW
Would you like to have some assistance reading your mail? If so, Melissa would be pleased to assist you so call her at (847) 510-2060 to schedule an appointment.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TIP – LOW VISION BATHROOM TIPS
Consider these helpful bathroom tips:
- Use contrasting colored towels, shower curtains & non-slip bath rugs compared to the wall & flooring. High contrast colors & textures help to differentiate fixtures, walls, flooring & differences in surfaces.
- Use soap dispenser & sink colors with high contrast
- Use a black toilet seat to create contrast
- Use large print labels on products & containers
- Use personal care products that have a contrasting-colored bottle in relation to their background
- Add additional lighting
- Consider an adjustable or tilted mirror to minimize glare from overhead lights
- *Add a raised toilet seat or toilet handles to help with transfers*
- *Add grab bars of a contrasting color in the tub/shower & near the toilet*
*Refer to an OT or rehab professional for individualized recommendations best suited for your specific needs.
JULY CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE: SHOOTING STARS
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Shooting Stars focuses on the inspiring story of how four-time NBA Champion LeBron James & his childhood friends teamed up to become the top high school team in America, kickstarting LeBron’s storied career as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE SON
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. The Son is a cautionary tale that follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. It centers on Peter played by Hugh Jackman, whose hectic life with his infant & new partner is upended when his ex-wife appears at his door to discuss their teenage son, Nicholas. The young man has been missing school for months & is deeply troubled. Peter strives to take care of Nicholas as he would have wanted his own father, played by Anthony Hopkins, to have taken care of him while juggling his & new son. But, by reaching for the past to correct its mistakes, he loses sight of how to hold onto Nicholas in the present. Rated PG-13. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN – NOTE CHANGE IN USUAL MEETING DATE!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, listening time 11.5 hours. TBBS book #DB107924. After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors & tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her 18-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late. Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
CHAIR EXERCISE
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN:
TUESDAYS, JULY 1 & 15, 11am to 12pm
PHONE-ONLY: TUESDAYS, JULY 8, 22 & 29, 11am to 12pm
Join us for fun & energetic chair exercise class focusing on increasing your strength & supporting your mobility All levels are welcome. By participating in our exercise program, you are agreeing to the following waiver: In consideration for voluntarily participating, you agree to hold all persons involved as well as The Chicago Lighthouse & its employees harmless from any injuries or damages which may occur, for any reason. Your participation acknowledges that you agree to these terms. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
COMPUTER CLASSES: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JULY, 10am to 12pm
Are you a first-time computer user who needs to become familiar with the keyboard & typing? Then using Talking Typer™, a computer keyboarding & typing training that speaks & displays lessons on screen might be helpful for you. It includes drills, practice, & typing games & is adjustable to your level of skill & sight impairment. Alternatively, do you know how to use a computer, but need some accessibility software to assist you? Check your email, search the Internet & strengthen your current computer skills with light support from staff using ZoomText (magnification software) or JAWS® (screen reader software). Space is limited – register with Melissa at (847) 510-2060.
FAMILY FEUD©: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1 to 2pm
Are you ready to feud? Get ready to challenge your mind. Get ready to think fast! RSVP at (847) 510-2060.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1 to 3pm in GLENVIEW
We’ll take turns working one-on-one with participants using Apple accessibility features, gestures, Siri, voiceover, etc. Please bring your own device. iPads can be provided by request. In Glenview, android training will also be available. RSVP in advance: (847) 510-2060.
JEOPARDY!©: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1 to 2pm
Let’s exercise our brains with a good, old-fashioned
game! RSVP to Melissa at (847) 510-2060.
MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2 to 2:30pm
This mediation is designed to strengthen your inner self & your resilience. This is a great meditation to relax the mind, body & spirit. It’s an exercise to promote self-
compassion & inner self-healing. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2 to 3pm
Hear outlaw country music from north of the border, family fiddle tunes from Cape Breton, classic piano blues from juke joints & barrelhouse bars, cowboy ballads & poems, & melodies in memory of labor songwriter Joe Hill. RSVP to Melissa at: 847-510-2060.
THE IMPORTANCE OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY &
A LIVING WILL: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1 to 2pm
Join us for this important session to hear from an attorney with the Center for Disability & Elder Law as we learn why we should have a Power of Attorney &/or a Living Will Declaration. A Power of Attorney allows us to appoint a trusted individual to make health care &/or property decisions on our behalf when we are no longer able. A Living Will Declaration is more limited in scope than a Power of Attorney for Healthcare as it authorizes the withholding of medical treatments & procedures that would artificially delay the moment of our death. Knowledge is power! Call Melissa at: 847-510-2060 to register for this important session!
SINGING BOWLS/SOUND MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2 to 2:30pm
Join us for a meditation designed to support your well-being. Take this opportunity to lay down, close your eyes, & allow the singing bowls to interact with you. Take a moment for yourself to shed built-up anxiety, anger & fear. Let go of everything you are trying to do & all that you think you know & just be!
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, JULY 1 & 15, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, JULY 8, 22 & 29, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON in Glenview & CALL-IN
– NOTE CHANGE IN USUAL MEETING DATE!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1 to 2pm
Join us for this interactive exchange of ideas & information to increase your knowledge & help you retain your independence while getting the support you need. Join in to say hi, share how you’re doing & hear
some familiar voices. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
TriBond BRAIN Game: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2 to 3pm
What does picnic, card & pool all have in common? Answer – they are all types of tables! TriBond is a game of making connections. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
TRIVIA Game: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1 to 2pm
Join us for a fun game of trivia. Research shows that keeping your brain active increases its vitality!
Please RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
Who wants to be a millionaire?: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2 to 3pm
Don’t get too excited – it’s just a rhetorical question!! This game is open to anyone willing to put their knowledge to the test in a series of questions & answers. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
JULY EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE JUL 1 City In-Person/Phone: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUL 1 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUL 1 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED JUL 2 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUL 2 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1–2
WED JUL 2 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2–3
FRI JUL 4 OFFICE CLOSED
TUE JUL 8 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUL 8 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUL 8 PHONE ONLY: Tribond Brain Game, 2 – 3
WED JUL 9 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUL 9 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
TUE JUL 15 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise 11 – 12
TUE JUL 15 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUL 15 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED JUL 16 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUL 16 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
TUE JUL 22 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUL 22 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUL 22 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
TUE JUL 22 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 2 – 3
WED JUL 23 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUL 23 PHONE ONLY: Trivia, 1 – 2
WED JUL 23 PHONE ONLY: Meditation, 2 – 2:30
TUE JUL 29 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUL 29 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUL 29 PHONE ONLY: Family Feud, 1 – 2
TUE JUL 29 PHONE ONLY: Sound Meditation, 2 – 2:30
WED JUL 30 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUL 30 PHONE ONLY: Power of Attorney Talk, 1–2
WED JUL 30 PHONE ONLY: Millionaire Game, 2 – 3
AUGUST CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENT
SIGHT IMPAIRED YACHT CRUISE IS TAKING PLACE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 – PRE-REGISTER ASAP WITH MELISSA! Transportation will not be provided this year. All approved participants should join the program directly at the yacht club. See page 16 for complete information!
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE — IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. The epic battle continues with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, an all-new adventure that pits the fearsome Godzilla & the almighty Kong against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence — & our own. This movie delves further into the histories of the Titans — & the mysteries of Skull Island & beyond — while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings & tied them to humankind forever. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE FLASH
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1 to 3:30pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Worlds collide in The Flash when Barry Allen uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in & return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe? Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE: IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb, listening time 14.5 hours. TBBS book #DB094667. From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, & national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, & surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist’s world – where her patients are looking for answers (& so is she). One day, Lori is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. With startling wisdom & humor, Lori invites us into her world as both clinician & patient, examining the truths & fictions we tell ourselves & others as we teeter on the tightrope between love & desire, meaning & mortality, guilt & redemption, terror & courage, hope & change. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts & minds & providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human & a disarmingly funny & illuminating account of our own mysterious lives & our power to transform them.
CHAIR EXERCISE: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 11am to 12pm
PHONE-ONLY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 11am to 12pm & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1 to 2pm
Join us for fun & energetic chair exercise class focusing on increasing your strength & supporting your mobility. All levels are welcome. By participating in our exercise program, you are agreeing to the following waiver: you agree to hold all persons involved as well as The Chicago Lighthouse & its employees harmless from any injuries or damages which JULY occur, for any reason. Your participation acknowledges that you agree to these terms. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
Chicago Yacht Club Cruise & Lunch:
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 11am to 3pm
We have been invited to take part in a Sight Impaired Cruise at the Chicago Yacht Club. If interested, you must contact Melissa NO LATER than FRIDAY, AUG. 8th at (847) 510-2060 & your name will be added to the waitlist. Seniors will be notified whether they have been chosen by August 19th. Transportation will NOT be provided. All confirmed participants should arrange their transportation for drop off & pick up at the yacht club at 400 E. Monroe Street. Lunch will be served & then we will board the yachts to enjoy a lake cruise. All participants must sign a waiver prior to cruising.
COMPUTER CLASSES: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST, 10am to 12pm
Are you a first-time computer user who needs to become familiar with the keyboard & typing? Register to learn Talking Typer™, a computer keyboarding & typing training that speaks & displays lessons on screen. It includes drills, practice, & typing games & is adjustable to your level of skill & sight impairment. Alternatively, do you know how to use a computer, but need some accessibility software to assist you? Check your email, search the Internet & strengthen your current computer skills with light support from staff using ZoomText (magnification software) or JAWS® (screen reader software). Register at (847) 510-2060.
CONCERT PERFORMANCE:
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 11am to 12pm
Hear some fantastic live music as talented performers from the youth-run nonprofit organization, Harmony for Hearts, come to spread joy & healing through sound! RSVP in advance to Melissa: (847) 510-2060.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1 to 3pm in GLENVIEW
We’ll take turns working one-on-one with participants using Apple accessibility features, gestures, Siri, voiceover, etc. Please bring your own device. iPads can be provided by request. In Glenview, android training will also be available. Pre-register at: (847) 510-2060.
JEOPARDY!©: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2 to 3pm
Let’s exercise our brains with a good old-fashioned
game! RSVP to Melissa at (847) 510-2060.
MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2 to 2:30pm
In a world where sometimes we suffer in isolation, make the choice to cultivate kindness, connection, & compassion. Make the choice to build the qualities of compassion & kindness during your meditation so it will carry over into all the activities of your day. Every moment, every behavior, we have the choice, so choose kindness. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 5 & 19, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON in Glenview & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1 to 2pm
Join us for this interactive exchange of ideas & information to increase your knowledge & help you retain your independence while getting the support you
need. RSVP with Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUGUST EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE AUG 5 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise 11 – 12
TUE AUG 5 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 5 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED AUG 6 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED AUG 6 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1-3
TUE AUG 12 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE AUG 12 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 12 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 2 – 3
WED AUG 13 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED AUG 13 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1–2
WED AUG 13 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 1 – 2
TUE AUG 19 City In-Person/Phone: Music Concert, 11–12
TUE AUG 19 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 19 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED AUG 20 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED AUG 20 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3:30
TUE AUG 26 City In-Person Only: Cruise & Lunch, 11–3
WED AUG 27 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 1 – 2
WED AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: Meditation, 2 – 2:30
For those interested in participating, whether it be in-person or over-the-phone, everyone must call Melissa at (847) 510-2060 to discuss their participation plans in advance for attendance / RSVPs and pre-register as space is limited for all in-person attendance.
Call the calendar phone line anytime, day or night, to hear the current month’s schedule: (312) 506-0115.
