Seniors Program Newsletter (Glenview location)
Senior News You Can Use | April 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.
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 – MANAGING MEDICATION
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 – HELLO BEAUTIFUL:
IN-PERSON IN GLENVIEW & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2 to 3pm
This month, we will discuss the highly acclaimed novel, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, listening time, 15 hours. TBBS Book #DB113288. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him-so when he meets the spirited & ambitious Julia in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she & her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; & Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With Julia’s family, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, risking not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.
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: traditional 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 Glenview & CALL-IN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 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. 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 FEB 6 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: Millionaire Game, 2 – 3
WED APR 10 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1 – 2
WED APR 10 Glenview In-Person/Phone: Book Club, 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.
