Seniors Program Newsletter (Chicago location)
Senior News You Can Use | April 2024
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.
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: MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Managing medication can be difficult with vision loss. Here are some tips to make it easier:
- Use your smartphone’s magnifier or the text function on a low vision app such as Seeing AI to read your medication.
- Ask your pharmacist for large print or braille labels for your pills.
- Add tactile markers such as bump dots or rubber bands to identify them by touch.
- Sort pills into weekly medication sorters or automatic pill dispensers.
- Sign up for Accessible Pharmacy to have your pills mailed directly to your home in presorted pill packs. Call them directly at 888-633-7007
APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – BATTLE OF THE SEXES
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1 to 3pm
The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Trapped in the media glare, King & Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal & complex battles. With her husband urging her to fight for equal pay, the private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy & reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past. The film stars Emma Stone & Steve Carrell. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – EVAN ALMIGHTY
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1 to 2:30pm
Evan Almighty is a comedy for all ages. Steve Carell is at his hilarious best as junior congressman Evan Baxter, whose wish to change the world is heard by none other than God, played by Morgan Freeman. When God appears with the perplexing request to build an ark, Evan is sure he is losing it. But soon mysterious deliveries of wood & tools are being dropped on his doorstep, animals of every shape & size are flocking to him two by two, & his self-absorbed life goes from overnight success to almighty mess! It’s a great time for everyone! Rated PG. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – THE WEDDING PLANNER: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1 to 2pm
This month, we will discuss the novel, The Wedding Planner by Danielle Steele, listening time, 8.5 hours. TBBS Book #DB114777. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060. Faith Ferguson is New York’s most in-demand wedding planner, an arbiter of taste for elegant affairs, lavish ceremonies, & exclusive fêtes. She appreciates a simple celebration as much as a dazzling event, for she knows that a dream wedding is not necessarily the most expensive one. As much as Faith enjoys her work, her two failed engagements leave her with no desire to get married herself. She finds fulfillment in her close relationship with her twin sister, Hope, her role as a mentor for her assistant, Violet, & her career. This year, new clients have flocked to her, & she signs up an extravagant reception, a mid-sized gathering, and an intimate soirée, in addition to her mother’s next marriage & Violet’s modest ceremony. Faith finds herself forming bonds with her new clients & their loved ones–most notably the handsome brother of one of her grooms. But weddings are not always all champagne & roses, and in no time, Faith is grappling with private quarrels, unplanned pregnancies, family scandals, dark secrets, & the possibility of cancelled ceremonies. Through her own journey, Faith will prove once & for all that there is not just one path to happily ever after.
CHAIR EXERCISE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAYS, APRIL 9, 23 & 30, 11am to 12pm
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 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 incur, 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 HISTORY STORYTELLER: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2 to 3pm
Richie Zie, a Chicago Historian Tour Guide & Storyteller, will join us to talk about fun & fascinating stories all about Chicago! Be sure to tune-in to learn more about our great city. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
HEALTH EDUCATION – A HEALTHIER YOU, NOW
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN:
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 11am to 12pm
Hear from graduate-level nursing students from Rush University as they share valuable health information to help empower us to be healthier versions of ourselves. RSVP to Melissa: (847) 510-2060.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 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, APRIL 24, 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, APRIL 24, 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 & build the qualities of compassion & kindness during your meditation so it will carry over into all the activities of your day. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1 to 2pm
This session will focus on the evolution of the Blues as a dominant genre in American roots music. This program looks at key blues artists in the collection, including Lead Belly, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, & Lightnin’ Hopkins, & reviews musical examples from a variety of blues styles: tradition rural blues, piano blues & urban blues. RSVP to Melissa at: 847-510-2060.
NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2 to 3pm
Do you like to listen to music? Do you like a challenge? RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, APRIL 2 & 16, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, APRIL 9, 23 & 30, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAY, APRIL 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. RSVP with Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
TRIBOND BRAIN GAME: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1 to 2pm
What does picnic, card & pool all have in common?
Answer – they are all types of tables! TriBond is a game of connections. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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. Just keep your wits about you & have fun. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
APRIL EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE APR 2 City In-Person/Phone: Health Ed., 11 – 12
TUE APR 2 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE APR 2 City In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1 – 2
TUE APR 2 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED APR 3 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
TUE APR 9 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE APR 9 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE APR 9 PHONE ONLY: Book Club, 1 – 2
TUE APR 9 PHONE ONLY: Millionaire Game, 2 – 3
TUE APR 16 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE APR 16 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE APR 16 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED APR 17 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:30
TUE APR 23 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE APR 23 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE APR 23 PHONE ONLY: Tribond Game, 1 – 2
TUE APR 23 PHONE ONLY: Chicago History, 2 – 3
WED APR 24 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
WED APR 24 PHONE ONLY: Meditation, 2 – 2:30
TUE APR 30 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE APR 30 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE APR 30 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 1 – 2
TUE APR 30 PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 2 – 3
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.
