Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)
Senior News You Can Use | June 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.
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.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TIP – LIGHTING
Increasing the lighting in highly used areas of your home can improve safety, your ability to see what you are doing, & recognize hazards or obstacles. Some key areas to assess are entering/exiting your home, stairways, hallways, kitchens, living rooms, closets & bathrooms. Adding lighting doesn’t always require an electrician! There are a lot of options for easy installation including: outdoor solar lights, outdoor battery-operated motion lights, Bluetooth lightbulbs, indoor battery-operated motion lights & nightlights, or rechargeable LED strip lights. Lights that are motion activated will turn on & off automatically, & you can avoid needing to find a switch or reaching to tap the light. Read the product information to see what lighting option best suits your needs based on the area, needed brightness, & color temperature.
JUNE CALENDAR of EVENTS:
JUNE ANNOUNCEMENT
We will be closed on June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – TWISTERS
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1 to 3pm
Twisters will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Kate is a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler, the charming & reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. This epic disaster movie is an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous & destructive forces. Rated PG-13.
RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE LITTLE MERMAID
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1 to 3:15pm
The Little Mermaid will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. The Little Mermaid is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful & spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters & the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea &, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – & her father’s crown – in jeopardy. Rated PG. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – THIS TENDER LAND
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the novel, This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger, listening time, 14.5 hours. TBBS book #DB102149. In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota’s Gilead River, Odie O’Banion is an orphan confined to the Lincoln Indian Training School, a pitiless place where his lively nature earns him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee after committing a terrible crime, he & his brother, Albert, their best friend, Mose, & a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi & a place to call their own. Over the course of one summer, these four orphans journey into the unknown & cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers & traveling faith healers to displaced families & lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, & makes us whole. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
CHAIR EXERCISE: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAYS, JUNE 3 & 17, 11am to 12pm
PHONE-ONLY: TUESDAYS, JUNE 10 & 24, 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 JUNE, 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.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 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, JUNE 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, JUNE 25, 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.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2 to 3pm
This program will look at how Folkways artists have used music as an instrument for social activism. This session focuses on musicians whose songs inspired those struggling for improved working conditions & wages. The works of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, & Cisco Houston, have all played a vital role in the labor movement, & we celebrate that history in this session. RSVP to Melissa at: 847-510-2060.
NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2 to 3pm
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, JUNE 3 & 17, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, JUNE 10 & 24, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON in Glenview & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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.
TRIVIA Game: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1 to 2pm
Join us for a fun game of trivia. Research shows that keeping your brain active increases its vitality!
RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
JUNE EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE JUN 3 City In-Person/Phone: Chair Exercise 11 – 12
TUE JUN 3 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUN 3 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED JUN 4 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUN 4 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
TUE JUN 10 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUN 10 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUN 10 PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 2 – 3
WED JUN 11 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUN 11 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1 – 2
WED JUN 11 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2 – 3
TUE JUN 17 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUN 17 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUN 17 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED JUN 18 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUN 18 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3:15
THU JUN 19 OFFICE CLOSED
TUE JUN 24 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE JUN 24 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE JUN 24 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
TUE JUN 24 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 2 – 3
WED JUN 25 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED JUN 25 PHONE ONLY: Trivia, 1 – 2
WED JUN 25 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.
