Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)
Senior News You Can Use | September & October 2023
222 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025
CONSTRUCTION REMINDER
The pick-up/drop off address for our city office is now 1143 S. Wolcott Avenue Chicago, 60612. Our Glenview office is located at 222 Waukegan Road, 60025. Call Melissa at (847) 510-2060 to RSVP at least one week prior. Space is limited for in-person attendance.
SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In honor of Labor Day, The Chicago Lighthouse will be closed on Monday, September 4.
SIGHT IMPAIRED YACHT CRUISE IS TAKING PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 12 – REGISTER ASAP WITH MELISSA!
See pages below 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 – CURRENCY
Many people with low vision have difficulty identifying bills & coins. Here are two techniques to support your ability to identify & manage bills & coins independently:
The folding system is a tactile method you can use to differentiate your bills from one another:
$1 bills remain flat & unfolded.
Fold $5 bills in half crosswise, with short ends together – often referred to as “hamburger style.”
Fold $10 bills in half lengthwise, with the long sides folded together – often referred to as “hotdog style.”
Fold $20 bills like $10 bills lengthwise & then in half again crosswise, like the $5 bill.
Identifying different coins:
Similar to identifying bills, it is also possible to identify coins by touch. Coins can be identified by their edges as well as their size.
Nickels & pennies have smooth edges & nickels are larger & thicker than pennies.
Quarters & dimes have ridged edges, with quarters being the largest of all coins & dimes the smallest.
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – TICKET TO PARADISE
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1 to 2:45pm
This movie will be shown with audio description. Ticket to Paradise features Academy Award® winners George Clooney & Julia Roberts star as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances. This film is rated PG-13. RSVP in advance to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – CRUELLA
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1 to 3:15pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Before she becomes Cruella de Vil, teenage Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, innovation, & ambition all in equal measures. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having wound up penniless & orphaned in London at age twelve, ten years later Estella runs wild through the city streets with her best friends and partners-in-(petty)-crime, Horace & Jasper, two amateur thieves. When a chance encounter vaults Estella into the world of the young rich & famous, however, she begins to question the existence she’s built for herself in London & wonders whether she might, indeed, be destined for more after all.
Rated PG-13. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – MAJOR PETTIGREW’S LAST STAND:
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the novel, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson, listening time, 12.5 hours, book # DB070760 in the TBBS catalog. Sussex, England. Straitlaced, retired, & widowed Major Ernest Pettigrew gradually falls in love with an educated, British-born Pakistani widow, Mrs. Ali. Their burgeoning relationship must weather problems with younger family members, latent prejudice among the villagers, & a series of misunderstandings. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
CHAIR EXERCISE: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2 to 3pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2 to 3pm
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 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 Yacht Club Cruise & Lunch:
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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, SEPT. 1st at (847) 510-2060 & your name will be added to the waitlist. Seniors will be notified whether they have been chosen by September 7th. Transportation to & from the Yacht Club will be provided from The Lighthouse 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. Transportation will not be provided from/to the Glenview office.
HEALTH EDUCATION – A HEALTHIER YOU, NOW
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO AND CALL-IN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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, SEPTEMBER 5, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 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, SEPTEMBER 20, 1 to 2pm
Let’s exercise our brains with a good old-fashioned game! RSVP to Melissa at (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 5 & 19, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends. No social hour will take place on Sept. 12.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON IN Glenview & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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. Join in to say hi, share how you’re doing & hear some familiar voices. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
MON SEP 4 OFFICE CLOSED
TUE SEP 5 City In-Person/Phone: Exercise, 11 – 12
TUE SEP 5 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE SEP 5 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED SEP 6 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3:15
TUE SEP 12 City In-Person Only: Cruise, 10:15 – 3:30
WED SEP 13 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1–2
WED SEP 13 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2 – 3
TUE SEP 19 City In-Person/Phone: Health Education, 11–12
TUE SEP 19 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE SEP 19 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:45
WED SEP 20 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
WED SEP 20 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
TUE SEP 26 PHONE ONLY: Health Education, 11 – 12
TUE SEP 26 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE SEP 26 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED SEP 27 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1–3
OCTOBER CALENDAR of EVENTS:
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE WOMAN KING
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:45 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration in an attempt to describe visual content. The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills & a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (played by Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits & readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2: IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1 to 2:30pm
This movie will be shown with audio description. The long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. Written by Academy Award® nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger & Greeker wedding. Rated PG-13. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB – THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS: IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the biography, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, listening time, 14 hours. TBBS Book # DB070661. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, & more. Henrietta’s cells have been bought & sold by the billions, yet she remains virtually unknown, & her family can’t afford health insurance. This New York Times bestseller takes readers on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored” ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers filled with HeLa cells, from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia, to East Baltimore today, where her children & grandchildren live & struggle with the legacy of her cells. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells a riveting story of the collision between ethics, race, & medicine; of scientific discovery & faith healing; & of a daughter consumed with questions about the mother she never knew.
CHAIR EXERCISE: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1 to 2pm
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 10 & 31, 2 to 3pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1 to 2pm
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 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.
THE FOGLIA RESIDENCES AT THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE update: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2 to 3pm
Please join us for an update on The Foglia Residences. This exciting new residential development, located directly adjacent to the Lighthouse city office, will be the first project of its kind for people with low & moderate incomes who are blind, visually impaired, Veterans or have other disabilities. We will provide an overview of the project, construction updates, and talk about the leasing process. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
HEALTH EDUCATION – A HEALTHIER YOU, NOW
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO AND CALL-IN
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 3 & 17, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY:
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 10, 24 & 31, 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, OCTOBER 3, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – ARE YOU READY?: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2 to 3pm
Every year from October 15 through December 7, Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ & under 65 with disabilities, can renew, make changes to, &/or enroll in new Original Medicare & Part D drug plans or Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage plans. There are also financial assistance programs available to help with premiums & other health care-related costs for people who are eligible. Join us to learn about Medicare benefits, open enrollment & more. The City of Chicago Family & Support Services & its Senior Health Insurance Program is here to help! RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
NAME THAT TUNE: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 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 at: (847) 510-2060.
RISE TO SHINE INCLUSIVE RUN & WALK: ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT @ HASTINGS & WOOD STREETS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30 to 11:30am
Calling all Seniors! Join us for the 2nd annual Chicago Lighthouse Rise to Shine Inclusive Run & Walk. Tim, who works as a medical scheduler at The Chicago Lighthouse, has run in more than a dozen marathons, but it wasn’t until last year that Tim, who is blind, ran in a race that put a priority on accessibility for him & other runners with disabilities. “I always run with a guide, & this race was no different, but knowing there were so many others with disabilities participating made me feel less conspicuous,” Tim says. “It was great to be surrounded by so many others who were demonstrating all that people with disabilities can do.” The 10K/5K/1M run, walk & roll on Sunday, October 22nd in the Illinois Medical District promotes health, inclusion & community & benefits the life-changing programs for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled & Veterans at The Chicago Lighthouse. The Rise to Shine Run & Walk is an inclusive & accessible event that welcomes participants of all ages & abilities. In addition to the Run & Walk, the day will feature a Fitness for All Fest with a kids’ race, food, entertainment & more. Register as an individual or form a team with your friends & family at RiseToShineRace.com. Melissa & her mother, Lois, are doing the 1-mile walk – join their team! For more information, email RiseToShine@chicagolighthouse.org or call Angela at (312) 447-3246.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 3 & 17, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, OCT. 10, 24 & 31, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON IN Glenview & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 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.
OCTOBER EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE OCT 3 City In-Person/Phone: Health, 11 – 12
TUE OCT 3 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE OCT 3 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED OCT 4 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 1 – 2
WED OCT 4 PHONE ONLY: Medicare Talk, 2 – 3
TUE OCT 10 PHONE ONLY: Health, 11 – 12
TUE OCT 10 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE OCT 10 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED OCT 11 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1–2
WED OCT 11 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 2 – 3
TUE OCT 17 City In-Person/Phone: Health, 11 – 12
TUE OCT 17 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12–12:45
TUE OCT 17 City In-Person Only: Movie, 12:45 – 3
WED OCT 18 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1-3
SUN OCT 22 In-Person Only: Rise To Shine Race, 7:30–11:30
TUE OCT 24 PHONE ONLY: Health, 11 – 12
TUE OCT 24 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE OCT 24 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 1 – 2
TUE OCT 24 PHONE ONLY: Foglia Residences Update, 2–3
WED OCT 25 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 2:30
TUE OCT 31 PHONE ONLY: Health, 11 – 12
TUE OCT 31 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE OCT 31 PHONE ONLY: Name That Tune, 1 – 2
TUE OCT 31 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 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.
