Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)
Senior News You Can Use | July & August 2024
222 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025
CONSTRUCTION REMINDER FOR CHICAGO OFFICE
The pick-up/drop off address for our city office is now 1143 S. Wolcott Avenue. Our Glenview office is located at 222 Waukegan Road. Call Melissa at (847) 510-2060 to RSVP at least one week prior.
JULY ANNOUNCEMENT:
In honor of Independence Day, The Chicago Lighthouse will be closed on Thursday, July 4.
SIGHT IMPAIRED YACHT CRUISE IS TAKING PLACE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 – PRE-REGISTER ASAP WITH MELISSA! Scroll down to the August portion for complete information!
CALENDAR PHONE LINE
Call the calendar phone line anytime, day or night, to hear the current month’s schedule at: (312) 506-0115.
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.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TIP – RIDESHARE PROGRAM THROUGH PACE ADA PARATRANSIT
For Pace users, there is a new option as of March 2024. Their Rideshare Access Program (RAP) is more convenient than ADA paratransit since you can book rides at a moment’s notice & it is also less expensive!
With RAP, ADA-eligible riders can receive a Pace subsidy for Uber or UZURV trips provided within the ADA service area. RAP offers a subsidy of trips up to $30 in value after a $2 fare is paid by you. If the total cost of the ride exceeds $30, riders are responsible for the overage. Enrollment in RAP is voluntary. Questions regarding RAP should be sent to RAP@pacebus.com or call (847) 364-7223 for more information.
JULY CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – BARBIE
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1 to 3pm
Barbie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Barbie & Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful & seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. This film is rated PG-13. RSVP in advance to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060 to view this Oscar nominated film!
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET: IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1 to 2:45pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Based on the Judy Blume book loved by millions for over 50 years, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, focuses on Margaret, who at age 11, is moving to a new town & beginning to contemplate everything about life, friendship, & adolescence. She relies on her mother, who offers loving support but is herself finding her own footing in a new place, & her grandmother Sylvia who is coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. For all three, questions of identity, one’s place in the world, & what brings meaning to a life will draw them closer together than ever before. Rated PG-13. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – TOM LAKE
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the novel, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, listening time, 11.5 hours, book #DB116555 in the TBBS catalog. In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family’s orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage & a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara recalls the past, her daughters examine their own lives & relationship with their mother & are forced to reconsider the world & everything they thought they knew. Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, & the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful & elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart. As in all of her novels, Ann Patchett combines compelling narrative artistry with piercing insights into family dynamics. The result is a rich & luminous story, told with profound intelligence & emotional subtlety, that demonstrates once again why she is one of the most revered & acclaimed literary talents working today.
CHAIR EXERCISE: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAYS, JULY 2 & 16, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, JULY 9, 23 & 30, 11am to 12pm
Join us for fun & energetic chair exercise classes 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 as a result of your involvement. Your participation acknowledges that you agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
FAMILY FEUD©: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1 to 2pm
Are you ready to feud? That is right – Family Feud! Get ready to challenge your mind. Get ready to think fast!
RSVP in advance to Melissa: (847) 510-2060.
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE:
UNDERSTANDING THE OPTIONS – PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1 to 2pm
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, deciding what to do is never easy. What can help is an understanding of the difference between hospice and palliative care. Knowing your choices and options can help relieve anxiety & begin a roadmap for making informed decisions about your plan of care. Please join to learn the importance of pain management, palliative and hospice care. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 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
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 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 3, 2 to 2:30pm
In a world where sometimes we suffer in isolation, make the choice to cultivate kindness, connection, & compassion. Today, make this choice to connect with and 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 at: (847) 510-2060.
MORE MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2 to 2:30pm
Enjoy today’s guided mindfulness meditation for strengthening self-love & taking care of yourself. To be the best person you can be, to help & support those loved ones surrounding you, you need to first love & care for yourself. The idea of self-care doesn’t always mean going out to the spa to get pampered. It can also mean trusting your heart & your intuition to guide you in the right direction in life. It is the kind & compassionate way in which you speak to yourself. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2 to 3pm
“Where is ‘home’ for you? In this session, we explore our yearnings for home, with songs of longing from Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson, & far-flung wanderers in Chile, Canada, Kenya, & The Bahamas. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1 to 2pm
Do you like music? Do you like a challenge? If so, then let’s play Name That Tune! RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, JULY 2 & 16, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, JULY 9, 23 & 30, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 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 9, 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: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2 to 3pm
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.
JULY EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE JULY 2 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JULY 2 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JULY 2 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED JULY 3 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
WED JULY 3 PHONE ONLY: Guided Meditation, 2 – 2:30
THU JULY 4 HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
TUE JULY 9 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JULY 9 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JULY 9 PHONE ONLY: TriBond Brain Game, 2 – 3
WED JULY 10 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group,1-2
WED JULY 10 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2 – 3
TUE JULY 16 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JULY 16 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JULY 16 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED JULY 17 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:45
TUE JULY 23 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JULY 23 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JULY 23 PHONE ONLY: Family Feud, 1 – 2
TUE JULY 23 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 2 – 3
WED JULY 24 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
TUE JULY 30 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JULY 30 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JULY 30 PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 1 – 2
TUE JULY 30 PHONE ONLY: Guided Meditation, 2 – 2:30
WED JULY 31 PHONE ONLY: Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 – 2
WED JULY 31 PHONE ONLY: Trivia, 2 – 3
AUGUST CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER: IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1 to 2:45pm
This movie will be shown with audio description. The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails & secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, Book Club: The Next Chapter is sure to amuse! Rated PG-13. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – THE RIVER WE REMEMBER
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the novel, The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger, listening time, 13.5 hours. TBBS Book # DB116354. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060. On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, the body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical & emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the results of the autopsy, vicious rumors begin to circulate that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with a Japanese wife. As suspicions & accusations mount & the town teeters on the edge of more violence, Dern struggles not only to find the truth of Quinn’s murder but also put to rest the demons from his own past. Caught up in the torrent of anger that sweeps through Jewel are a war widow & her adolescent son, the intrepid publisher of the local newspaper, an aging deputy, & a crusading female lawyer, all of whom struggle with their own tragic histories & harbor secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to expose. Both a complex, spellbinding mystery & a masterful portrait of mid-century American life, The River We Remember offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad & at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, & a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.
CHAIR EXERCISE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 13 & 27, 11am to 12pm
Join us for fun & energetic chair exercise classes 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 as a result of your involvement. Your participation acknowledges that you agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
CHICAGO YACHT CLUB CRUISE & LUNCH:
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 10:15am to 3:30pm
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. 2nd at (847) 510-2060 & your name will be added to the waitlist. Seniors will be notified whether they have been chosen by August 13th. Transportation to & from the yacht club will be provided from The Lighthouse’s city office at 1143 S. Wolcott Ave. Upon arrival, lunch will be served & then we will board the yachts to enjoy a cruise on Lake Michigan, after which, we will load the bus & head back to The Lighthouse’s city office.
CONCERT PERFORMANCE:
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 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 6, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 13, 2 to 3pm
Let’s exercise our brains with a good old-fashioned game! Are you ready for the challenge?
Please RSVP in advance at: (847) 510-2060.
MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2 to 2:30pm
In a world where sometimes we suffer in isolation, make the choice to cultivate kindness, connection, & compassion. Today, make this choice to connect with and 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 at: (847) 510-2060.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2 to 3pm
Sea-faring songs from North Carolina’s Outer Banks; an Irish pirate ballad; cowboy songs from Woody Guthrie, Harry Jackson, & Cisco Houston & a spiritual from Moving Star Hall on Johns Island, South Carolina. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1 to 2pm
Do you like to listen to music? Do you like a challenge? If so, then let’s play Name That Tune! RSVP in advance to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, AUGUST 13 & 27, 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 14, 1 to 2pm
Join us for this interactive exchange 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. Group is an opportunity for you & your peers to share ideas, support each other. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
TRIBOND BRAIN GAME: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1 to 2pm
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.
AUGUST EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE AUG 6 City In-Person/Phone: Music Concert, 11–12
TUE AUG 6 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 6 City In-Person Only iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED AUG 7 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1-3
TUE AUG 13 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE AUG 13 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 13 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 2 – 3
WED AUG 14 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group,1-2
WED AUG 14 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2 – 3
TUE AUG 20 City In-Person Only: Cruise & Lunch, 10:15–3:30
WED AUG 21 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:45
TUE AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: TriBond Brain Game, 1 – 2
TUE AUG 27 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 2 – 3
WED AUG 28 PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 1 – 2
WED AUG 28 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.
