Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)

Senior News You Can Use | February 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.

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 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#.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TIP – CONTRAST
Many conditions that decrease visual acuity can also lessen contrast sensitivity. If you experience difficulty with contrast, you might have discovered that you can read white letters on a black background (reverse contrast) on your phone, for example, more easily. Here are some other ideas to increase contrast:

• Black felt tip pens increase contrast for writing
• Avoid patterns & prints in favor of solid colors. Using a white mug, for example, can make it easier to see when you pour dark coffee or tea. Or a solid dark plate can make your light foods more visible.
• Outlining buttons, outlets, doorknobs, & steps in your home with a bright color
• Wearing tinted lenses (filters) in colors like yellow, orange, or brown

STRONGER TOGETHER INITIATIVE
At The Chicago Lighthouse, we believe that taking care of your mental & emotional well-being should be as natural as taking care of your physical health. We are excited to announce an expansion of our mental health services designed to support everyone—whether you’re looking for ways to manage stress, feel more connected, or simply want to prioritize your overall wellness.

What Does the Stronger Together Initiative Include?

• A Dedicated Mental Health Care Coordinator will assist you at every stage, ensuring you access to services customized to your specific needs.
• Licensed Mental Health Providers trained in evidence-based techniques at the Bergman Institute of Psychological Support, with both in-person & telehealth options available.
• Quality Services Without Barriers Funding for this initiative ensures that qualifying Cook County residents can access services at no out-of-pocket cost. Contact Michelle Lee at (312) 966-3466 or lee@chicagolighthouse.org regarding

eligibility for cost coverage.

You may benefit from mental health support if you are:

• Experiencing a major life change, such as moving to a new home or transitioning from work to retirement
• Experiencing a loss of a spouse, partner, other family members, or friends
• Coping with changes in your vision, a new diagnosis, or managing a chronic health condition
• Experiencing a decrease in mobility or independence
• Taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one
• Feeling recent changes in mood
• Adjusting to a fixed income or new financial burdens
• Need emotional support as you navigate estate planning & healthcare decisions
• Struggling to adapt to new technology & feeling excluded or frustrated
• In need of someone to talk to in a safe space

To take the first step, contact us at (312) 966-3466 or michelle.lee@chicagolighthouse.org or visit our website at: https://chicagolighthouse.org/stronger-together/.

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR of EVENTS:

FEBRUARY ANNOUNCEMENT 
We will be closed on February 17th for Presidents’ Day.

 

AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE COLOR PURPLE:
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 12:45 to 3pm
The Color Purple will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. A story of love & resilience based on the novel & the Broadway musical, The Color Purple is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength & hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.

 

AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – PAST LIVES
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1 to 2:45pm
Past Lives will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Nora & Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are forced apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea.
Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, & the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Rated PG-13. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.

 

BOOK CLUB – LONG BRIGHT RIVER: IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & PHONE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the thriller, Long Bright River by Liz Moore, listening time, 13.5 hours. TBBS Book #DB097977. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060. In a Philadelphia neighborhood rocked by the opioid crisis, two once-inseparable sisters find themselves at odds. One, Kacey, lives on the streets in the vise of addiction. The other, Mickey, walks those same blocks on her police beat. They don’t speak anymore, but Mickey never stops worrying about her sibling. Alternating its present-day mystery with the story of the sisters’ childhood, Long Bright River is at once heart-pounding & heart-wrenching: a gripping suspense novel that is also a moving story of sisters, addiction, & the formidable ties that persist between place, family, & fate.

 

CHAIR EXERCISE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 & 25, 2 to 3pm
Join us for 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 may occur. 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 FEBRUARY, 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.

 

HEALTH EDUCATION – A HEALTHIER YOU, NOW
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN:
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 4 & 18, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, FEB. 11 & 25, 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, FEBRUARY 4, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 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, FEBRUARY 25, 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, FEBRUARY 26, 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.

 

NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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.

 

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.

 

SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 4 & 18, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 11 & 25, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.

 

SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON In Glenview & PHONE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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.

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE FEB 4  City In-Person/Phone: Health Ed., 11 – 12
TUE FEB 4  City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 4  City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2–3
WED FEB 5 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 5  Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
TUE FEB 11  PHONE ONLY: Health Education, 11 – 12
TUE FEB 11  PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 11  PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED FEB 12  City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 12  Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1–2
WED FEB 12  Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2–3
MON FEB 17  OFFICE CLOSED
TUE FEB 18  City In-Person/Phone: Health Ed., 11 – 12
TUE FEB 18  City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 18  City In-Person Only: Movie, 12:45 – 3
WED FEB 19  City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 19    Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:45
TUE FEB 25     PHONE ONLY: Health Education, 11 – 12
TUE FEB 25     PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 25     PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
TUE FEB 25     PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED FEB 26    City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 26    PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 1 – 2
WED FEB 26    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.