Message from the
Skyline Village Chicago Board
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Dear Members and Friends,
We hope you like the new Skyline Village Newsletter format. Welcome Colby Krouse, our newsletter editor. As always we want to keep you informed about Skyline events, special programs planned specially for Skyline members and programs being offered by our community partners. New features like
News You Can Use, and
Our Favorite Things will bring articles of interest and helpful tips to SVC's members and friends.
As you can see from the calendar, Fall is upon us with lots of exciting and informative events. Mark your calendar for Skyline's Members-Only First Annual Fall pre-
Halloween Party. This will be a nice opportunity to meet other Skyline members over a glass of wine. Costumes are welcome!!
If you would like to join one of our committees or have ideas for events, contact us at
[email protected].
SVC Board
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Good Times with Skyline Village Chicago
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Skyline members enjoyed the arts this summer!
In July the MCA Director of Community Outreach took us on a tour of the Kerry James Marshall: Mastry exhibit. If you haven't seen it yet, treat yourself to this remarkable retrospective of a world renowned artist who happens to live in Bronzeville. The exhibit leaves on Sept 25th.
Several of us joined Encore Illinois Chorale. This is its inaugural year and we are already 40+ voices strong, drawing singers from The Clare, CLL and Skyline. Our final concert brought the Chorales from Hyde Park, North Shore, Hinsdale and our Gold Coast Chorale together to fill Buchanan Chapel with glorious music. Join us this fall as we prepare for the Holiday concert, and for other opportunities to enjoy our wonderful neighborhood.
Did you enjoy one of SVC's events and want to tell us about it? Do you have some pictures to share? We'd love to have your reviews and your photos for the newsletter and website.
Email to:
Be sure to include the event you attended and the names of the folks in the photos.
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Phyllis Mitzen, Larry Elowe and Pam Woodward at Gold Coast Chorale concert
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Kerry James Marshall,
Untitled, 2009
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Skyline Village Chicago
News We Can Use
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Members & Friends
Our new feature,
News We Can Use, will include links to articles relevant to seniors.
If you find something you would like to share with the group, please email it with News We Can Use in the subject line.
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The Washington Post characterized Ronni Bennett's blog as the "the quintessential senior's blog"
Time Goes By: What It's Really Like to Get Old
Click here:
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A new law gives a heads up to those under hospital "observation." What you don't know can cost you big!
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From NPR
Audits of Some Medicate Advantage Plans Reveal Pervasive Overcharging
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Jared Diamond on
How Societies Can Grow Old Better
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It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot
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Skyline Village Chicago
Our Favorite Things
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Members & Friends
This new feature,
Our Favorite Things is a place to share things we like with each other. Did you particularly enjoy a show or exhibit? Discover a new favorite product or service? Have a fantastic place to take grandchildren? Please send it to us for the next newsletter, with Our Favorite Things in the subject line.
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SVC Favorite Thing:
Walks Along the Lake
I love walking along the lake each morning with friends or listening to my favorite
podcasts. The path is usually pretty open. Great way to get in some exercise, catch up with people's lives and appreciate this great gift of ours.
Submitted by: Phyllis Mitzen
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Phyllis' gorgeous morning walk
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SVC Favorite Thing:
Trader Joe's Potstickers
and Gyoza
It's not always easy to maintain a healthy diet. We get busy and then either skip or eat something silly for dinner. I like to keep a package of Trader Joe's gyoza or potstickers in the freezer. They are great for a quick nutritious meal when you haven't had time to cook and don't feel like venturing out. Pan fry them or toss them in some chicken broth and they are ready in five minutes.
Great way to use up some leftovers! That leftover half a piece of chicken and little bit of veggies quickly become a a satisfying yet low calorie dinner. Vegetable, Chicken, Pork and Shrimp flavors.
Submitted by: Colby Krouse
(Hi Everyone! Your new newsletter editor chiming in to kick off the feature.)
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Members & Friends
In this new feature Member News, we will post announcements regarding our members. Birthdays, anniversaries, condolences, announcements and requests.
A big anniversary coming up? Need suggestions for incoming visitors? Announce or ask here.
Email us your items with Member News in the subject line
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A special thank you to Karen Ross, who recently stepped down from the Skyline Board. Karen has been on the board since we formed the group and was instrumental in producing the newsletter for years. We are grateful for her years of work and wise counsel.
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Nice to see Regan Burke back on her feet again after undergoing two knee surgeries this summer. She is getting back into the swing of things with the Beatles' Sing Along last month . Hopefully she'll be back on her bike before the snow flies.
Way to go Regan!!
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None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David Thoreau
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SVC Dining Club
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the SVC Dining Club will meet
McCormick & Schmick's
41 E. Chestnut
Frankie's
900 N. Michigan Ave.
Please RSVP to Charlene Conarty by Thurs. Sept. 8 for Sept.12 and Thurs. Sept. 29 for Oct. 3.
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Weds. Sept. 7,
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Weds. Oct. 5,
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Prentice Women's Hospital Cafeteria
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
We are reading
Hamilton for our September meeting. On September 7 we will be choosing books for the remainder of the year. Bring your recommendations!
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Thursdays
11:30am - 3:00pm
Prentice Women's Hospital Cafeteria
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
September dates: 8, 15, 22, 29
October dates: 6, 13, 20, 27
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Thurs. Oct. 6,
3:00pm
SVC's knitting/crocheting group is reconvening after a hiatus. We love to create hand-made items for our families, friends, ourselves and for donation. Interested? Join us!
RSVP to Phyllis by Monday October 3 for location and details
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SVC Community Partner Announcements
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Registration is open for 2016 Fall Fitness classes at the Lake Shore Park Field House, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive. Choose from Conditioning, Fit & Strong, Fitness & Nutrition, Yoga and more. All classes offered at half price for older adults.
Classes run September 19 - November 21
For more information stop by the field house, call 312.742.7891 or enroll online at:
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I think your whole life
shows in your face and
you should be proud of that.
Lauren Bacall
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SVC New & Renewing Members
Welcome New Members
Joan Banach
Michael Darcy
Lenore Holt-Darcy
Patricia Fine
Linda Frank
Jody Heller
Ruth Huberman
Mary Huston
Marsha Peters
Richard Sylvia
Lauretta Wolfson
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hank you to all of our renewing members. You are the core of our Village.
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Join Skyline Village
Chicago
Annual Dues
$75 Individual
$100 Couple
Send a check to:
Skyline Village Chicago
P.O. Box 81334
Chicago, IL 60681
Call us: 312.957.6060
Join online
Email us
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Life is like a 10-speed bike. Most of us have gears we've never used.
Charles Schultz
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Skyline Village Chicago
Event Calendar
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September 2016
Skyline Village Chicago Events are green
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
MCA Plaza, Chicago Ave & Mies van der Rohe
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5:00pm,
Prentice Women's Hospital Cafeteria,
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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Computer Files and Folders, 1:00pm
11:30am - 3:00pm,
Prentice Women's Hospital
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250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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11:45am - 1:15pm
The Clare, 55 E. Pearson
5:30pm, McCormick & Schmick's
41 E. Chestnut
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
MCA Plaza, Chicago Ave & Mies van der Rohe
3:30pm - 5:00pm, 200 E. Delaware Pl.
Senior Driving: Tips for the Active Senior,
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington
Courtroom 2005
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11:30am - 3:00pm,
Prentice Women's Hospital,
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
MCA Plaza, Chicago Ave. & Mies van der Rohe
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The Day the Running Starts,
11:00am
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It's Never Too Late,
1:00pm
11:30am - 3:00pm
Prentice Women's Hospital,
Cafeteria
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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Encore Illinois
Gold Coast Chorale Rehearsal
11:45am - 1:15pm, The Clare, 55 E. Pearson
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
MCA Plaza, Chicago Ave. & Mies van der Rohe
Glessner House, 11:00am
1800 S. Prairie,
Second Presbyterian Church, 1:00pm,
1936 S. Michigan
Daley Center, Courtroom 2005
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Prentice Women's Hospital
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250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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Topic: Campaign Finance Reform
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ditka's, 100 E. Chestnut
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SOAR Farmer's Market,
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Frankie's, 900 N. Michigan Ave.
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
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11:30am - 3:00pm
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250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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11:45am - 1:15pm,
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SOAR Farmer's Market, 7:00am - 2:00pm
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1:30am - 3:00pm
Prentice Women's Hospital
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250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
SVC Members Only Event:
5:00pm - 7:00pm,
25 E. Superior, Party Room
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The Clare, 55, E. Pearson
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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington
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7:00am - 2:00pm,
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Gratch Center,
126 E. Chestnut
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Prentice Women's Hospital,
Cafeteria,
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
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The Clare, 55 E. Pearson
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Chicago Jazz Festival
September 1-4, 2016
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington,
Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph
Presented by: Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, Programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago
Admission is free.
Click below for information and downloadable schedule
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September 1- 30, 2016
Register: Call 888.600.2560
or email [email protected]
Presented by: Mather Lifeways
For the full September schedule with descriptions of Telephone Topics, go to www.MOREways.org
To register for a Telephone Topic, call 888.600.2560 or email
[email protected]. When it's time for your program, call in from any phone. All calls are free.
Storytelling
Actor Rachel Minkoff will read and discuss a favorite story,
W 9/7 1:00pm
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Computer Files & Folders
Aaric Straford,
Chicagoland Methodist Sr. Svcs
Th 9/8, 1:00pm
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Katharine Hepburn
Rich Lang,Historian
Hepburn's astonishing 60-year career
Fri. 9/9 11:00am
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Chair Yoga
Tm Wilkins, Yoga Instructor,
M 9/26, 2:00pm
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Symbols of the Sixties: Music & Activism Caryl Derenfeld, LearnEd Conversations
W 9/14 11:00am
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Il Travatore
Babs Lieberman, Former Lecturer, Lyric Opera of Chicago
Th 9/15, 1:00pm
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Simply Strong
Randi Kant, MS, MPH, CHES, CPT, Certified Intrinsic Coach
Strength training in your home.
F 9/16, 1:00pm
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Meditation
Susan Wilkens, Yoga Instructor,
Techniques to reduce stress and multiply your "happiness factor."
M 9/19, 2:00pm
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Sports Scene:
The NFL
Brian Salgado, Moderator
Join a discussion on the latest in professional football
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The Day the Running Starts Walter Podrazik Author
Highlight Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theatre, Perry Mason, andThe Fugitive.
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It's Never Too Late!
J
eanne Roppolo, Author/Speaker
Start something new today! Harry Bernstein got his first book deal at age 98!
Th 9/22, 2:00pm
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Eero Saarinen: Mid-Century Modern Architect Lynette Bremer, Historian
Finnish-American architect and industrial designer. Designer of the St. Louis Arch.
F 9/23 11:00am
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Art is Human, Part 2
Fabiana Glazer, Arts Educator
The origins of art as medicine.
W 9/28, 11:00am
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Cooking with Kate: Amazing Coconut Oil!
Kate Mars, Home Chef
Many benefits of coconut oil.
Th 9/29, 11:00am
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The MIND Diet
Randi Kant, MS, MPH, CHES, CPT, Certified Intrinsic Coach
15 components of diet that can reduce risk of Alzheimer's.
F 9/30, 1:00pm
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Encore Illinois
Gold Coast Chorale, Fall 2016
Rehearsals: Mondays, Sept. 12 - Dec.15 11:45am - 1:15pm
The Clare, 55 East Pearson
Performance December 22, 2:00pm, Buchanan Chapel, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago
Presented by: Encore Illinois
If you
want to return to singing, have sung your entire life,
or would love to begin the adventure of choral
singing, join one of the six Chicago-area Encore
Chorales, for singers age 55+, for a weekly rehearsal
of music you'll love! You rehearse under the direction
of professional conductors Jonathan Miller and Linda
Crabtree Powell. Concert performances for this fall
program (15 weeks) will take place December 22 at 2pm at Buchanan Chapel at Fourth Presbyterian Church.
The fee for the upcoming 15-week session is $175 per person. Sheet music and a practice CD will be distributed at the first rehearsal. Scholarships are available. Inquire on the website.
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18th Annual World Music Festival
September 9 - 25, 2016
Various locations, including Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington,
Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph
Presented by: City of Chicago, Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Click below for full downloadable schedule and performer bios
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International Greeter Day
Guided Neighborhood Tours: Chinatown, Pilsen, Hyde Park,
Wicker Park, South Loop
Saturday, Sept. 10,
10:00am,
North Tent, Chase Promenade,
Millennium Park
Presented by: Chicago Greeter
Discover the city's rich, global history with a free guided walk through Chicago's neighborhoods.
Meet at 10:00am. Groups will depart at 10:30/11:30am for location. Park and Loop walks will also be available every half hour from 10:30am - 2:00pm. Tours last approximately 2 hours including transportation. Admission is free (including CTA train/bus fare). No registration required.
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Senior Enrichment Seminar Series:
Senior Driving: Tips for the Active Senior
Tues. Sept. 13,
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington,
Courtroom 2005
Registration: Call 312.603.9233
Presented by: Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
Topic includes traffic court processes and procedures, safety tips, guidelines for renewing your driver's license and parking programs for those with disabilities.
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Women's Wine & Cheese Salon
The Women's Salon meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Tues. Sept. 13,
3:30pm - 5:00pm
200 E. Delaware
Presented by: Skyline Village Chicago
The Women's Salon will NOT meet in October due to numerous scheduling conflicts. We will resume in November.
[email protected] with Women's Salon in the subject line by Thursday Sept .8 if you are planning to attend.
SVC members and their guests only
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3rd Annual Fifth Star Awards
Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park
Presented by: City of Chicago, Choose Chicago
2016 honorees are Buddy Guy, Victor Skrebneski, Jackie Taylor, Carlos Tortolero and The Second City.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
11:00am - Glessner House, 1800 S. Prairie
1:00pm - Second Presbyterian Church,
1936 S. Michigan
Join us on as we tour the iconic Glessner House, where the Chicago Architecture Foundation was born. We will also visit the Second Presbyterian Church, a National Historic Landmark building with Tiffany glass windows. If you have time, you may wish to further explore around this most interesting area.
Fee: $15.00 members, $20 non members
Lunch: dutch treat at a local restaurant
RSVP by Friday September 22 if you plan to attend with Architecture Tour in the subject line
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Tues. Sept. 27,
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington
Courtroom 2005
Registration: 312.603.9233
Presented by: Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
Topic includes types of adult day care services, choosing the right option for your needs and payment options.
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Topic: Campaign Finance Reform
Ditka's, 100 E. Chestnut
Mary Schaasfma, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Illinois will speak on Campaign Finance Reform.
$5 to cover cost of private room
payable at event. Dutch treat lunch.
RSVP by
Monday Sept. 26 to
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Senior Enrichment Seminar Series:
Nursing Home Residents' Rights
and Protection
Tues. Oct. 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington
Courtroom 2005
Registration: 312.603.9233
Presented by: Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
Topic includes nursing home residents' rights; common problems and resolutions, Illinois Dept. of Public Health's role as regulator and investigation and reporting procedures.
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SVC Members Only Event:
Halloween Party
Thurs.
Oct. 20,
5:00pm - 7:00pm
25 E. Superior,
Party Room
Trick or Treat!
Celebrate Halloween with grown-up treats of wine, cheese, savories and conversation. And of course candy - otherwise it's not Halloween!
Costumes are welcome but not required
Admission is free but we will be starting to gather our Holiday Donation. Please bring something warm -- a hat, gloves, mittens, or a scarf.
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Senior Enrichment Seminar Series:
Common Financial Frauds and Scams that Target Seniors
Tues. Oct. 25,
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington,
Courtroom 2005
Registration: 312.603.9233
Presented by: Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
Topic includes common financial frauds and scams such as reverse mortgage, home repair, medicare prescription drug and investment scams. You will learn what techniques are used to deceive seniors and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Annual Medicare Part D Program:
Never Fall in Love with Your
Medicare Part D
Weds, Oct. 26,
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Gratch Center, 125 E. Chestnut
Presented by: CJE Senior Life, Skyline Village Chicago, The Clare and Lincoln Park Village
Esther Craven, Resource Coordinator at CJE SeniorLife and Kate Paz, Director of Programs at Without Walls at Mather Lifeways, will give a timely presentation on what's new and your options during Medicare Part D Open Enrollment.
Following the talk you will have the opportunity to sign up for a free one-on-one consultation with a SHIP trained volunteer who can assist you in selecting the prescription plan that best meets your needs.
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