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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 1 The Community of Congregations Celebrates Seniors! he Community of The Community of In the fall, we welcome your meetings that provide us Congregations is Congregations currently participation in the Holiday all the opportunity to get to Tdelighted to work is prioritizing cultivating Food and Gift Basket Program know neighbors, highlighting with the Celebrating Seniors relationships with both that provides gifts, food, and service organizations that Coalition and support its congregations and people of financial support to those serve our region. important work of lifting faith throughout the wider in need in our communities All of our gatherings are up the wisdom and life westside, for we recognize during the winter holidays. open to the public. experience of the seniors that Oak Park, River Forest The Community of If you would like among us. and Forest Park are just three Congregations has a rich more information Not only does the coalition communities and we want our history of service. Our about Community of celebrate seniors, they relationships to transcend coalition launched West Congregations, please contact provide needed support to them. We want to especially Suburban PADS that is Katie Avalos, Administrator many seniors throughout thank those seniors who have now a program of Housing at [email protected]. contributed to our diverse, the year. We are grateful for Forward. We also launched Join us as we Celebrate integrated communities. the tireless efforts of those the Walk-In Ministry that Seniors and build And we encourage reaching who support the mission of became Prevail which also is relationships with the wider out to seniors of diverse engaging and supporting now a program of Housing community! seniors among us. cultures and life experience. Forward. We launched the Regardless of your age, For the collective wisdom will OPRF Food Pantry that serves With Appreciation, broaden all the more. take advantage of one of the not only our communities Alan In this spirit, come join but surrounding ones as well. many scheduled activities Rev. Alan Taylor throughout Celebrating us for our annual Interfaith And Cluster Tutoring was Seniors Week, May 2nd to Thanksgiving Service, for this launched by our coalition. President, Community of May 9th. And we hope you year it will be held on Sunday, We intend to add to this Congregations will lift up our seniors as November 24 at 7pm at New important list in the coming Senior Pastor, Unity Temple an invaluable asset all year Mount Pilgrim Missionary years! Unitarian Universalist round. Baptist Church in the East Since the fall of 2013, we Congregation Garfield Park neighborhood have been hosting community [email protected] of Chicago. 2019 Calendar Celebrating Seniors Week - 2019 May 2 to May 9 Fall Community Meeting September 26, 2019 Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Service 7pm • November 24, 2019 New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

2 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Welcome! Celebrating Seniors 2019 arking the 9th year of publishing the Celebrating CONTENTS Seniors Guide, our theme this year is Connect- MCreate-Contribute. It is our pleasure to connect About Celebrating Seniors ...... 1 Dementia Friendly Information ..48 so many events, people and community members together for another year. Feature: 60 Over 60 ...... 6 Community Resources ...... 52 As we work in our communities, we are delighted to recognize the vital role our older friends, neighbors and Care Info ...... 24 Advertiser Index ...... 63 community members play in our lives. Our inspirational community members, who are over 60 Calendar of Events ...... 31 Emergency Information ...... 64 years old, are featured throughout this guide. Many of our everyday unsung heroes have shaped and continue to shape our blocks and hometowns. We are grateful to our business community who have ON THE COVER devoted themselves to Celebrating Seniors Week, many of Loving Grandfather, Leonard Grossman and his darling Granddaughter, Olivia (Livvy) Pelton whom can be visited during this weeklong event. share special time together each Friday afternoon before Shabbat dinner with the whole We have many special events and activities that are family. planned throughout the week. Some events help us fund our reserves and special funding, used throughout the NOTE: Leonard is a retired Attorney who co-coordinates three weekly peer-led classes at year to provide to seniors in our communities when the the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Northwestern, is VP of the Festival Theatre need arises. Board and loves walking, photography and with his wife, Cindy, travel and theatre. He also We hope to see you around town at any of our 40+ events dotes on his Grandson, Gavin. throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park during the week of May 2nd- 9th (and in one instance on the 18th--worth your time as well). Thank you for your support of Celebrating Seniors and our class of 2019! DISCOVER MORE AT CELEBRATINGSENIORS.NET Celebrating Seniors Coalition Pat Koko, Treasurer, Sales Coordinator, Pet Pals in the Park Coordinator Nick Preys, 60 over 60 Co-Chair Celeste Dunigan, 60 over 60 Co-Chair Richard Harrison, 5k Blaze a Trail Coordinator, website 2019 coordinator Pamela Mahn, 60 over 60 Recognition Dinner • Discount O ers • Hundreds of Things To Do Coordinator • Over 60 Seniors You Need To Meet Lydia Manning, Events Chair Jill Wagner, Celebrating Seniors Guide Book Coordinator This Guide was designed and produced by: Cathaleen Roach, 60 over 60 interviewer Carla Sloan, Mary Katherine Stiff, Madeline Pietryla, 60 over 60 Recognition Dinner co-coordinators Matt Baron, PR Thisishutchinson.com – Webmaster We are always accepting volunteers to help us recognize our seniors. Contact us at CelebratingSeniors.net to help Celebrate Seniors in 2020 . For questions or concerns, call Jill at (708) 613-3340 www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 3 60...and just getting started! 1. Judi Dench 3. James Parkinson 6. Karl Lagerfeld Although Dame Judi Dench has been a At the age of 62 James Parkinson identi- Although Lagerfeld pursued fashion from stand-out in her work for theatre and TV fied Parkinson’s disease. His 1817 essayon the age of 14, it’s only later in life he made a during her entire working career, she only Shaking Palsy lead to our conception of transformation to reign as head designer at became a household name in her 60s. Judi Parkinson’s today. Although others had Chanel at the age of 82. At the age of 68 he has received seven Oscar nominations, all previously written about shaking palsy, lost roughly 41kg as he wanted to wear the of them when she was over 60. She won Parkinson’s descriptions were so in-depth high fashion clothes he loved. Best Actress in Supporting Role in 1999 that he inspired other pathologists to study for Shakespeare in Love. No other actor the disease. 7. Kathryn Joosten or actress has collected more nominations Kathryn was a nurse and stay-at-home when older than 60. 4. Frank McCourt Frank McCourt only took up writing at mum but after her marriage failed she 2. Grandma Moses the age of 65. His book Angela’s Ashes won decided to pursue her dream of being an Anna Mary Robertson Moses, better both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book actress. Close to the age of 60, she cracked known as Grandma Moses, didn’t start Critics Circle Award. It was also made into the industry and found success. Since paining until the age of 76. She decided to into a movie and there are even museums then she has appeared in TV shows such give painting a go when she could no lon- named after him now. as Family Matters, My Name is Earl and ger hold an embroidery needle due to her Desperate Housewives. She has also won arthritis. Her works were spotted by an art 5. Colonel Sanders two Emmy Awards. collector who bought all her paintings and The Colonel did not start developing displayed them at the Museum of Modern Kentucky Fried Chicken until he was in Art in New York City. By the time of her his 60s. Once his brand was developed death, her paintings hung in museums all and growing, he sold it in his 70s and lived over the world. comfortably for the rest of his years.

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4 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net e are so proud to share Since 2000, we have honored our 60 people over 60 just over 550 people from our Wfrom Oak Park, River communities with this honor, but we Forest and Forest Park. These know there are more people who are individuals, nominated by friends, admired and respected. If you know neighbors and community members of a neighbor, friend, parishioner, were each identiﬁ ed as someone community leader, instructor or who our communities admire and participant who you would like to see respect. Whether one of our honorees honored in 2020, visit our website and is known for their snow removal ﬁ ll out a nomination from for 60 over on their block or had a active role 60. in community government, these individuals have made an impact.

HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR HOME FOR 30 YEARS OR MORE? Would you like to get moving and make sure you prepare and price your home correctly? Retiree’sreal estate specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX In The Village sold an impressive 49 homes last year, and over half of them were the homes of long-time owners. “I’ve held the rare Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation since 2006,” says Roz Byrne, “My favorite group of people to serve are retirees and their families.” Come to Roz’s upcoming appearances: Sat 4/6 at 10:30a at Brookdale Oak Park Sat 5/4 at 10:30a at The Oak Park Arms Th 6/6 at 10:30a Presence Casa San Carlo

Call Roz Byrne from RE/MAX In The Village to RSVP, or for a free consultation at 708-370-7444. www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 5 Meet 60 citizens selected by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, in recognition of their commitment to community and the service of others.

Jeff Barber (62) Tom Bielanski (61) “Anything I can do, I’m “What our schools more than happy to need right now is a help.” moment of science.”

Jeff delivers meals in the Brookfield area. He is also an Tom has served local families for 26 years as a Family avid golfer, and can be found on the green three or four Physician and teacher of Family Medicine at West Suburban times a week, when the weather permits. Jeff is a retired Family Medicine. In his career, he has held numerous Concrete truck driver and a Vietnam-era Army Veteran. He leadership positions on the West Suburban medical staff, gets enjoyment from helping seniors and providing an ear most recently as President. Tom loves travel, especially to listen. when it means to a new golf course to play.

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6 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Stan Vicki Bielanski Birnbaum (61) (73) “The only thing you really need to know is the “People should make location of the library.” the world a better – Albert Einstein place.”

Stan, a long-time Oak Park resident, married for over 50 Vicki worked with informatics prior to transitioning from years, retired from Social Security Administration for 35 years, volunteering at PADS to employment at PADS. For the past included as the Chief Union Steward, where he traveled five years she has been helping people secure housing. to Baltimore, MD to negotiate contracts. Now he is known Since attaining her library science degree, she enjoys being as the local Neighborhood Plant Guru, which came from a school librarian in Glendale Heights. She is a passionate his passionate interest in gardening. He is a neighborhood resource for gardening and gives advice on how to heal sick environmentalist who enjoys cycling vacations with plants to planning and executing garden construction. Stan friends. volunteers at Garfield Conservatory in plant propagation. In addition he volunteers with Legal Assistance Foundation training attorneys and is a Cluster Tutor at First United Church in Oak Park, where he has enjoyed a wonderful tutoring connection with the same student for seven years.

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Held at the River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison Street, River Forest. • Thursday, 5/2, 10:30 am - Perspiration & Inspiration: Why Staying Active is For Everyone with West Cook YMCA/A Healthy Aging Program and Gottlieb Personal Trainer for seniors. • Friday, 5/3, 2:00 pm - Re-Imaging Aging, One Breath at a Time with ML Wahlfeldt and Susan Lucci. • Monday, 5/6, 2:00 pm - Between Generations: Interviewing for Genealogy Research and How It Promotes Family Connectedness with RF residents Abby Schmelling and Bob Ray. • Tuesday, 5/7, 1:00 pm - Step-By-Step: DeCluttering & Downsizing and What to Do with All That Stuff. A panel discussion with Laura Bruzas and Kristi Bnagert, with handout and instruction. • Wednesday, 5/8, 10 am - 2 pm - OPTSS sponsors IL Sec’y of State “Super Seniors” Day for state IDs; license renewal; some tetsing; Preregistration suggestion. Call OPTSS Charles Barnes at 708-383-4806 • Thursday, 5/9, 10:30 am - Elder Life Planning Using Legal Tools like Advanced Directives, Wills and TODI’s with Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) Legal Director Tom Wendt. Questions? Please call 708.366.2029 or email [email protected]. www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 7 Tina Birnbaum Barbara (72) Bodner “I love to continue to “Life is an opportunity, learn new things – to benefit from it. Life is a be a Beginner, be an song, sing it. Life is an Adventurer, an Explorer adventure, dare it. in my own life.” - Mother Theresa

Tina, a 22-year practitioner of Tai Chi, can be found teaching Barbara has been a longtime resident of Oak Park with Tai Chi at the Park District of Oak Park. She is also involved four children and ten grandchildren. She was involved in with the Maze Library Improve group that meets monthly. medical research and laboratory management at Loyola She is a teacher, author and working clinical therapist for University Health Systems for 30 years. A founding member couples and others. As she says, “civic involvement is a and current board member of Arbor West Neighbors, big deal for me,” she is a former Co-President of League she has the opportunity to examine and embrace aging. of Woman voters and poll-watches every Election Day Barbara enjoys The Great Neighbors program which has with her husband, Stan. She has hosted large numbers of brought interesting, new friendships. She loves to quilt, sail, international students and adults, finding cooking with knit, garden, and snorkel. each other to be some of the best times, despite language barriers.

Marc Blesoff

“More than just making the best of a bad situation.”

Marc was a criminal defense attorney for over 30 years, Meet 60 citizens 24 of those as an Assistant Public Defender. He served selected by the as a Trustee for the Village of Oak Park from 1989-93 and co-founded the Windmills Softball team. Marc facilitates Celebrating Seniors Conscious Aging Workshops (IONS) and Wise Aging Workshops in Chicago area. Many locals recognize him Coalition, in recognition from his monthly column about conscious aging for the of their commitment Wednesday Journal. to community and the service of others.

8 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Barbie Burke Tom Burke (72) (72) “If you can’t say anything “Hold up the best we see good, don’t say anything in each other.” at all. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Barbie was the co-owner of the Minou Café and is co-owner Tom is the co-owner of the Minou Café. He had a career of Burke Telecom. In addition, she is the Secretary for the as a mechanical engineer and Burke Telecom which Board of Chicago Gourmet and Oak Park Biznet. Barbie provided voicemail, pager and mobile phone services. Tom enjoys entertaining friends in their beautiful Oak Park home. is working as an Ambassador for Oak Street Health. He Married to Tom Burke for 49 years often contemplates the concept of “what you think about, expands,” as well as the law of attraction. Married to Barbie Burke for the same 49 years.

Christopher James Callen Buck (70) “Life is a gift. Enjoy “Be kind.” each day of it.”

Living in Oak Park on and off since the mid-nineties, James is a professional pianist, playing in the Chicago area Christopher is back at home as a proud father and since graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University grandfather. After a long career in the building services in 1971. He and his band have played many interesting industry, serving commercial, residential and educational gigs over the years at a variety of venues, but some of his properties Christopher recently came out of retirement favorites include four concerts he and his trio have played to perform Operational Project Management for Chicago at the River Forest Public Library since 2011. He has been Public Schools. He can be seen around town delivering playing at various Mariano’s grocery stores for the past six meals for homebound seniors when he is not golfing, years. Follow him on his YouTube channel. taking long walks and enjoying the outdoors.

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Don Coe Francie Coe (84) (84)

“Be kind to others; “Live each day.” always.”

Don has been married to Francie for 60 years. He enjoyed Francie has been married to Don for 60 years and they are a 40 years as a resident of River Forest with a career as an proud parents of three children. She was a longtime River editorial newspaper writer. Don was the Director of Public Forest resident with a career as an insurance underwriter. Affairs at the University of Illinois, so he intimately knows She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the I-57 between Chicago and Urbana. He still writes for the Oak Park Conservatory, and the 19th Century Club. Enjoys Brookdale Courier and really enjoys following baseball the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and is newly challenged along with being active in the Brookdale community. by Tai Chi and still visits the gym daily.

10 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Despite challenges connection is important or potential problems as well. It is common regarding sexuality and for intimacy to change, aging, all older adults particularly as people wishing to engage in grow older. The National Older Adults a happy, healthy, and Institute on Aging satisfying sexual life should (NIA) recommends be afforded the right to communicating your wants and Sexuality do so and should receive and changing desires to information and support your partner as well as hysical connection for contracting a sexually accordingly. There are discussing your interests and intimacy transmitted disease strategies and techniques in sexual connection, Pare important to (STD), including older that can be employed closeness and expression. most people, regardless adults. Many people who to overcome potential Prioritize sex, intimacy, of age. Many people are sexually active in barriers to sexuality and and closeness for yourself want continuity in their later life do not have the intimacy (i.e., medications and your partner. If you intimate connections and necessary information on to account for changes have concerns about your relationships with others the prevention of STDs. in libido or anatomy and sexuality or sexual health, throughout the life course. Age does not protect you trying alternative sexual talk to your doctor and ask Closeness, connection, and from sexually transmitted positions to accommodate questions about normal intimacy can be defined diseases. Older people potential joint issues or changes related to aging. in a variety of ways, who are sexually active changes in physical ability). including maintaining an may be at risk for diseases If energy is a problem, try active and satisfying sex such as syphilis, gonorrhea, having sex in the morning. life. In 2010, the Journal of chlamydial infection, Also, masturbation is a Sexual Medicine published genital herpes, hepatitis sexual activity that many a report indicating that B, genital warts, and older adults report as 20 to 30 percent of trichomoniasis. Almost being highly efficient individuals over the age anyone who is sexually and gratifying. Having of 50 maintained active active is also at risk of a satisfying sexual life and healthy sex lives well being infected with HIV, the involves more than simply into their 80s. Similarly, virus that causes AIDS. The physical touch. We a population-based number of older people know that an study published in 2012 with HIV/AIDS is increasing. emotional in the American Journal The Centers for Disease of Geriatric Psychiatry Control and Prevention found that older adults (CDC) recommends age 70 and above had wearing a condom frequent engagement in during all sexual activity. and satisfaction with sexual Contact your health care activity and that sexual providers to learn about satisfaction increased with the associated risks of age despite the presence having unprotected of chronic conditions. sex. Additionally, older Additionally, older adults adults may need to reported that sex was an adapt their sex lives to important part of their accommodate certain lives. changes related to When considering aging, i.e., vaginal sexuality in later life, it changes or dryness for is important to place women, impotence or importance on sexual erectile dysfunction health as well as sexual (ED) for men as well satisfaction. According as challenges for the Centers for Disease everyone related to Control and Prevention medications, illnesses or (CDC), anyone who is health procedures and/or sexually active is at risk surgeries. www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 11 Kevin Cullinane, MD (62)

Meet 60 citizens A 35-year resident of Oak Park, Kevin has been an attending Family Physician at West Suburban for 32 years serving selected by the hundreds in our communities and educating over 250 Celebrating Seniors Resident Physicians in Family Medicine at the West Suburban Residency Program. He has been a stalwart in Coalition, in recognition hospital leadership for the staff. He still plays hockey at of their commitment Ridgeland Commons and enjoys piano. to community and the service of others.

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Mary Diab Shelley (forever young) Dunlop “How do I stay (65) young? I laugh a lot.” “Have joy.”

A writer, performer and poet. Recently read from her Shelly has recently retired from the Oak Park Township collection, “Moondust & Tears” for the Oak Park Township Assessors office after a dedicated 19-year career helping Valentine’s Day Poetry Assembly. Wrote for years for local residents navigate the Cook County Property Tax Restaurateur, “Estiator,” a Greek magazine, and a travel system. A fifty-year resident of Oak Park and proud column, What’s Happening. Has written a novel and several grandmother, she enjoys music. Shelley is looking forward poetry books. Mary has travelled everywhere. Of Greek to gardening, traveling and spending time with family. ancestry, she’s been involved for years with the local Greek and artists’ communities. She still does poetry readings on her own, and is invited locally to present. She truly has a twinkle in her eye, a ready laugh and smile, and a moving way with forming a phrase.

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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 15 16 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net continued from page 15 nonprofi ts and the 700 people. That means business community. In there should be at least general, gerontologists 20,000 geriatricians for “People should look at what are professionals who the more than 14 million understand social and older Americans living they can leave to society.” health trends in a manner today. There are less that can help them defi nitive numbers on Jim Marshall make recommendations the estimates of need for for positive aging gerontologists, but as of Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation outcomes. Gerontologists 2015, it was estimated Fund Holder conscientiously fi nd that there are even fewer quality information for with an approximate total the benefi t of their plus- of 5,000 gerontologists 65-aged clients and the (those with advanced general public. They work degrees in gerontology). to improve adjustments, These shortages mean attitudes and assistance that older adults and their needed for successful families will have limited aging-in-place or the access to professionals in smooth transition to a the fi eld of aging who have higher level of care for our the training, education and clients and their families. resources to help them navigate the challenges While the population of and opportunities the 65-plus population is associated with advancing on the rise and careers age. Older adults and opportunities related to families will have to work Jim Marshall with recipients of his aging (based on need) harder to seek out these scholarship fund. are expected increase, professionals and perhaps there is also a predicted to pay more for their expertise be a shortage of trained and services. This shortage professionals in the fi eld also may mean that the Design your philanthropic vision. of aging (gerontologists research and knowledge We can help. and geriatricians). For we have about living and example, in 2016, there aging well into creating were only about 7,300 innovative products will be From assisting you or your family with a certifi ed geriatricians in the limited and services that donor advised fund or leaving a legacy U.S. About 30% of people enhance our well-being with a planned gift, the 65 years and older will will be in short supply and Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation need to be cared for by a high demand. Older adults geriatrician, according to and families may have less is here to advance your philanthropy and help the American Geriatrics support translating this achieve your charitable goals. Society’s Geriatrics expertise and knowledge Workforce Policy Studies into tools that help us live Contact Rhea Yap Center, but only one well each and every day. geriatrician can care for Director of Fund & Donor Development a patient panel of about 708.848.1560 · [email protected] to learn more about how we can help you.

1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 708.848.1560 www.oprfcf.org www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 17 Jan Fiore Judy Frei (76) (63)

“A smile will “Life is meant to be fair brighten and full of pleasant everyone’s day.” surprises.”

Jan retired from the banking business after 50 years. She Judy is a Professor of Nursing at RUSH University Medical began her career in banking in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Center, previously at West Suburban Medical Center, and moved to Chicago in 1965. After retirement, she started and is a 26-year Oak Park resident. She is an active Nurse volunteering at the Institute for Positive Mental Health Practitioner and an active docent of many years at the Frank several days a week for the past seven years. She enjoys Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. She is an outdoor lover of going back East several times a year to visit with family. She hiking, biking and bird watching. likes walking and reading and spending time with friends.

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18 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Delphine Furtaw (93)

“One is never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream!”

Meet 60 citizens Grew up in Bay City, Michigan and worked as a bookkeeper selected by the and secretary. Lived in West Virginia, Arizona, and Roswell, New Mexico as her husband’s work involved relocation. Celebrating Seniors Enjoys writing and belongs to The Scribblers. She knits for charity, cross-stitches for fun and makes greeting cards with Coalition, in recognition rubber stamps. Daily activities include cooking, reading, of their commitment crossword puzzles, the easier Sudokus, and daily emails to to community and the her daughters. service of others.

Roy Sharon Heinekamp Hamilton (62) (88)

“Get out of the house “I’m a God-loving and do something!” person.”

Sharon retired after 20 years as an Executive Secretary. She Roy is a 40-year resident of Oak Park, many remember enjoys the activities and is an active member of the Howard him as the owner of Roy’s Pet Shop located on Roosevelt Mohr Community Center in Forest Park. Sharon especially Road. Proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather he appreciates information the Center shares about making now spends his time crafting bird houses and doll beds in life better for seniors. There’s a sense of unity among the his wood shop. Roy is an avid bowler for the last 60 years, seniors as they attend classes, have fun exercising, and take averaging a very impressive 160 game at the time of this trips together. Sharon works hard at helping her family, interview. especially being a good grandmother.

www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 19 barriers to prevent each of us from celebrating the fact that we are all imperfectly perfect and are wonderfully enough! In short, each and every one of us deserves to be celebrated. This celebration starts with you celebrating “Celebrate yourself. Celebrating yourself can (at ﬁ rst) seem indulgent, narcissistic, and rather self-absorbed. Don’t worry - it’s not. Being able to celebrate yourself is fundamental to Yourself” self-care and the key to well-being. After consulting the work of several experts on self-help, health, and wellness (i.e., Kirsten Mahoney at Insight Out Life Coaching and Anna Davies, magazine writer for Redbook), I o er ten t has been said by well-respected researchers (i.e., simple strategies for celebrating the wonderful person Dr. Brene Brown and Dr. Richard Beck) that we live that you are. in a culture of scarcity. This culture of scarcity is I #1 Take A Moment to Say “Good For Me!” – popularized in the media and is well represented in Twitter feeds and on Blogspots everywhere. What is Congratulate yourself on a life well-lived and a job well scarcity culture? Our everyday lives are permeated done. Acknowledge your accomplishments in life (big with messaging that we don’t have enough or that we and small) and praise yourself for making the milestones. are not enough. In short, we live in a world where we You’re a big deal. Don’t be shy or modest. Write down concentrate more on what we are lacking rather than those accomplishments and have a good long look at all on what we have. This is problematic for many reasons. you have done in this lifetime. Take inventory of all that The consequences of this “never enough” thinking you have done to make the world a better place. can negatively impact our health, relationships, and #2 Grab a Friend and a Sweet Treat – Life is short and everyday lived experiences. In addition to the negative chances are that someone who you think is fabulous consequences, this type of thinking stands in direct way is stalling in e orts to celebrate themselves, too. Call of our ability to celebrate each other and ourselves for this person and plan a mini-adventure to indulge in the who we are and what many wonderful gifs we have. sweetness of life. Head to the nearest bakery or sweets- In other words, “never enough” thinking creates many shop, get a little box of bonbons or craft-candies, and

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20 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net devour them. Do this while talking about how wonderful it positivity and write a rming thoughts about yourself. is to be alive and well and able to share in the sweetness of Allow yourself to be reminded of how wonderful you are. life, made even sweeter by the goodness of great friends. #8 Treat Yourself to Something Special – No, we don’t #3 Take Yourself to a Movie -- Catching a matinee fi lm really need another pair of shoes, set of golf clubs, or a on a random Monday is the best. Take yourself out for jigsaw puzzle. And you’re right, we probably don’t. Life is popcorn and a carbonated beverage and watch the fi lm short and sometimes the best way to celebrate you is to of your choosing (a romantic comedy or a foreign fi lm treat yourself to something special. A little token of self- with subtitles). Enjoy the fi lm without feeling compelled appreciation goes along way. to justify your choice and eat popcorn until your heart is #9 Reach Out to An Old Friend and Celebrate Them content. – Stop for a moment and think about some of the great #4 Choose a Costume for the Day – Fashion is a people that pepper your life story. Is there a memorable great way to celebrate you and your creative spirit. Put moment that fi lls you with joy and makes you laugh out together something eccentric, put it on, and fl aunt it. Be loud? Grab your address book (the spiral bound or the unashamed and add a little fl are to your day. electronic) and write an old friend a note. Share the #5 Indulge in Some Pampering – Indulge yourself and memory and let them you know you think they are special head to the spa. Get a massage, a manicure, a pedicure, or and worth celebrating. a para n wax treatment. The little things can do wonders #10 Make a List of Your Greatest Accomplishments – for our self-esteem and mental health. Write down all the amazing things you’ve done in your #6 Make a List of Your Top Traits and Qualities – Don’t life (big and small). Stand back and enjoy the full-body be shy. I’m sure you have a lengthy list of qualities that sensation of satisfaction. people love about you (and you secretly appreciate and Celebrating yourself is a protective strategy that love about yourself). What are those qualities? Make a list promotes vitality and resilience and is also a way for and tape it to your bathroom mirror. us to deal with the less-than-ideal parts of ourselves. #7 Leave Yourself “You’re Wonderful” Messages – Grab Celebrating ourselves (as well as celebrating those we love a stack of Post-Its and go to town. Write a rming notes and care about) is a way to build self-confi dence while to yourself and leave them on the bathroom mirror, the cultivating a healthy and confi dent you. Stop, smell the co ee pot, or on the remote control. Use the power of roses, and enjoy in the art of self-celebration.

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Sally grew up in Lake Zurich, Illinois back when it was Dorothy is a beloved librarian connecting people to “the country.” She studied and majored in social work information and their next favorite reads at the River Forest but worked in Sales for 38 years for major corporations Library. Loving mother of three and “extra mom” to many including SC Johnson and L’Oreal. She met her calling five more. She is a baking enthusiast, engaged citizen and years ago and began work for Oak Street Health, helping election judge working to positively impact the community others, especially seniors, get good medical care. She has every day. seven nephews that are perfect and that she adores. They are her one and only hobby. The work ethic she inherited from her mother is her most valuable gift.

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22 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Larry Howe Barbara Hunt (66) (70) “It is good to obey all rules when you’re young, so you’ll “Each day is a gift have the strength to break which can be shared them when you’re old.” with others to help - Mark Twain dreams come true.”

Larry is a Professor of English and Film Study at Roosevelt Retired from Hines Veteran’s Administration Hospital. 30 University, President of the Mark Twain Circle of America, years serving Veterans with sight loss, and 7 years managing and editor of Studies in American Humor. He is a composer/ over 1000 volunteers. Member of Triton College RSVP mandolinist with Compass Rose Sextet who frequently (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) and Age Options perform in Oak Park venues. He is the author of three books. Advisory Councils and Oak Park Conservatory Board. Active Larry loves the outdoors and travel. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

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24 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Care info LICENSED HOME HOME HEALTH AGENCIES can offer: CARE AGENCIES can offer: • All Personal Care Services • In-Home CNAs, nurses • Companionship • Licensed therapists • Personal Shopping • Physical Therapy • Laundry • Occupational Therapy • Light Housekeeping • Respiratory therapy • Meal Preparation • Administration of Medication • Transportation • Wound care • Errand Running • Management of tubes for delivering medicines • Medication reminders, etc. or nutrients • Other Medical Care Approved by your Doctor Many Home Care Agencies also have Certified Nursing Assistants on staff who can also provide such Personal Care What to ask when interviewing services as: a Home Care Agency • Bathing 1. What type of Home Care do you offer? • Incontinence Care 2. Are you licensed by the IDPH? • Mobility Assistance 3. How are your caregivers screened? • Dressing & Grooming Do you background check and/or drug test? • Transferring & Positioning 4. How is your staff trained? • Oral Hygiene 5. Who is the caregiver’s employer? • Feeding (i.e. are they independent, contractor, or W-2 employee) 6. Do you carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance? 7. Does your agency have Professional Liability Insurance? 8. Do you have a minimum care level or amount of services requirement? 9. Do you provide backup if something happens to my regularly scheduled caregiver?

Learn more at CelebratingSeniors.net www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 25 FOREST PARK IS ON THE GO!

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Arlington heights Atkinson, WI Fireside dinner

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St. Charles & Fox River The Art Institute The Morton Arboretum

Paramount Chinatown Theater Court Theater Jacob Henry Estate

Senior Club Trips start at Howard Mohr Community Center every Wednesday, via charter bus. Traveling over 4,000 miles last year the Forest Park Community Center took day and evening trips to horseshoe see over 30 theatrical performances, 10 parks, 4 casino museums, 2 casinos, 2 baseball games (one for the Cubs, one for the Sox) and more.

26 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Laura Johnson (68) “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him. And he shall direct thy paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6

Meet 60 citizens Lifetime Chicagoland area resident and a dedicated selected by the choir singer. Laura is a Licensed Nutritionist with West Suburban Food Service. She is mother and grandmother Celebrating Seniors to many. Laura is part of the Oak Park Township program Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and providing care for Coalition, in recognition her husband. of their commitment to community and the service of others.

Ernestine Walt Latocha Jones “Excelsior!” (translated (a blessed 71 years) as “higher”, “superior”, “Love, laugh, “lordly”, commonly translated as “Ever Upward.” and encourage - popularized by Stan Lee someone.” of Marvel Comics.)

Ernestine’s life is dedicated to Jesus Christ. Retired from United Longtime volunteer at the River Forest Library, most notably Airlines, she was blinded following a car accident and surgery. for the Connect with Tech computer help program. His Ernestine founded H.O.P.E. Matthew 25 Ministries dedicated to knowledge about all things technology, and generosity visiting, praying and assisting with life necessities such as food with his time has helped many patrons. and medicine for shut-in elderly. She is an enthusiastic Chicago sports fan, a trained “Legislative Advocate” (lobbying Springfield for ADA affordable housing). A mentor to RUSH Medical Center first year medical students. Known as a “Mother Jones” at her church and an inveterate “support group” attendee. She states, “In order to keep our mind, we have to use it,” and “Don’t focus on what we can’t do – focus on what we can do.” www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 27 Bill McClimans Pat McClimans (85) (85)

“Think young until you “My grandchildren and can’t think anymore.” tennis keep me young.”

Bill was a River Forest resident for 45 years. In addition to Pat has lived in River Forest since she was nine years old family, the River Forest Tennis Club has been a key part of and believes River Forest schools are the best in the US. his life. As a youth, he was named All-State in Colorado as She may have been a bit of a trailblazer for her time, as Pat a high-schooler in football, baseball and basketball. Much worked full-time in the Jewel corporate office for 30 years of his life and happiness are centered around athletics, while raising a family. Currently she is also very involved including coaching kids locally for years. He has a lifelong in her grandchildren’s lives, who will be the 4th generation interest in music and singing and often performs in the in her family to graduate from Oak Park – River Forest shows at the River Forest Tennis Club. He studied voice in High School. Pat plays tennis all summer and does water New York as a young man with the same teacher who also aerobics all winter. Pat lives her adage, “Family is the core taught Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence and Eddie Fisher. of my life.”

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28 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Ruby Myles Grace (70) Patzelt “Always strive to do what “Life is what happens is good for each other when you’re busy and for everyone else.” making other plans.” - First Thessalonians 5:15 – John Lennon

Ruby worked in banking for over 20 years in real estate and Grace is a longtime substitute teacher for many of the area loan servicing. She has been a resident of Forest Park for elementary schools. She is a strong proponent of libraries, over 22 years and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church of theaters, museums, and other cultural opportunities in the Chicago for 38 years. Ruby loves encouraging, inspiring area. Proud mother of five and grandmother and friend and motivating others, and showing kindness to everyone. to many. Grace is a proud River Forest resident of over 50 She is an active Zumba and exercise class participant and years. her three disciplines are: Prayer, Bible Study, and Exercise. She has a passion for reading the Bible and non-fiction. She would tell her 20 year-old self to be herself, love God, and love her neighbors.

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“I believe in justice for “When facing life’s all. Or my motto in my challenges, try to keep last job: Joan Pope is in mind all for which I my name, peace with am thankful.” justice is my game.”

Married to Joan Pope for 58 years. Bob is knowledgeable Married to Bob Pope for 58 years. Joan had a vocation with regarding Keck and Keck mid-century modern the Woman of the Evangelical Church. She is concerned architecture. He was a career accountant for Chrysler and involved with issues surrounding social justice and in Detroit and also worked for the Lutheran Church anti-racism, she is the Social Ministry chairperson for Good in America in both Chicago and Philadelphia. He was Shepard Church. She was one of the founding board involved in fundraising for Ten Thousand Villages members for Ten Thousand Villages as well as involved in the and assisted with the inception of the Crop Walk. He fund raising and site location. She has an extensive volunteer volunteered many years for the Oak Park Food Pantry, the list which includes tutoring for Kidz Express, the Lutheran Holiday Food and Gift Basket as well as providing breakfast Volunteer Corp, and Prison Congregations of America. If you for the Housing Forward overnight shelter program. can’t find Joan, she might be at the Gottlieb health club.

Cliff Osborn Julia “Chickie” (78) Malone “I don’t have all of the answers, but I sure have “Live and let live! a lot of questions. Take And say the serenity nothing for granted. prayer every day.” Question authority.”

Cliff is involved in the political and cultural life of the Village of Chickie graduated from Triton College’s nursing program. Oak Park for over 50 years. Village Trustee and Village President, She retired in 2003 after having a satisfying career as a he served on numerous boards and commissions including registered nurse at Westlake Hospital and McNeal Hospital. the Village Plan Commission, the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Board, the Village Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Being the mother of three wonderful sons brought the Sinfonietta, the Village Art Fair, Visit Oak Park, and the Oak Park greatest joy to her life. Concert Choral. Active with the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, the Illinois Municipal League, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Flight Instructors Association. Always asks himself “How can I contribute to make tomorrow better than yesterday?”

30 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Are you looking to reduce stress, Thursday • May 2 improve posture or increase mental clarity? Join us for chair yoga Flower Power! Banish Winter which may also lessen the impact of chronic illnesses and pain, help Isolation you cope with feelings of isolation, Thursday • 5/2/2019 transform you to become calmer 10 am - 12:00 pm and more relaxed, and lead you to Celebrating Oak Park Senior Services a greater feeling of happiness and Seniors Week 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park wellbeing. Great Neighbors Collaboration Too Soon To Forget: A Calendar of Events (Arbor West Neighbors and Documentary OPRF Senior Services) Thursday • 5/2/2019 Barbara Bodner 2 pm to 3:30 pm The group will meet to make paper Dominican University, best suits your individual situion flower pins and share ideas on how including: Home care, adult daycarre, to dispel social isolation. Participants Priory Campus independent living, and nursing care. from the Great Neighbors Program 7200 W. Division Room 263 Get information on long term estate will be present to share their River Forest p lanning techniques, Medicare, experiences with Great Neighbors. Susan Frick, MSW, Julie Bach, Medicaid, VA Aid & Attendance Perspiration & Inspiration: PhD, LCSW, a “Dementia benefits as well as negotiating the Why Staying Active is for Friend” and a caregiver, contract with a nursing home or Julie Bach home care agency. Everyone A documentary developed by the Thursday • 5/2/2019 Without Warning support group, Giving 101: Strategies for 10:30 am - 12 pm a program for individuals and making big West Cook YMCA families who live with younger onset impact in your community 8020 Madison St, River Forest Alzheimer’s at the Rush Alzheimer’s Thursday • 5/2/2019 West Cook YMCA Healthy Aging Disease Center, is now available 4 pm - 6 pm to view on local public television. Program and Gottlieb Personal Oak Park Public Library, Small Too Soon to Forgetshowcases Trainer for Older Adults the importance of community in Meeting Room (2nd Floor) Cathaleen Roach facing the journey of Alzheimer’s 834 Lake St Representatives from West Cook and shares the experiences and Oak Park-River Forest YMCA Healthy Aging Program and a perspectives of nine families who Community Foundation & Arbor Gottlieb Personal Trainer for Seniors have been affected by early-onset West Neighbors explain why regular activity is so Alzheimer’s. The documentary vital to aging well, from Chair Yoga Michelle Ptack was developed with leadership Learn the basics of giving from a attendees to Marathoners. Some from Susan Frick, Director of the panel including the experience of a demonstration of great exercises and Without Warning program and nonprofit, a professional advisor, and Chair Yoga included. a leader with Dementia Friendly a donor. You will gain the confidence Citizens Utility Bill Clinic Illinois and Dementia Friends Illinois. to begin making charitable gifts, Thursday • 5/2/2019 • 2 to 4 pm The screening is presented by the or to strengthen your existing Forest Park Public Library Dominican University School of philanthropy by hearing how gifts (of 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Social Work and Siena Center. any size) can make the most impact. Citizens Utility Board, “Long Term Care Planning -- Matt Cline Obtaining good care without Friday • May 3 Bring copies of your gas, electric, ad phone bills for a free analysis from going broke!” experts. They will show you how to Thursday • 5/2/2019 • 2 pm Celebrating Seniors Special spot unnecessary charges, what to Oak Park Public Library - Preview and Shopping Event watch for when shopping around Veterans Room Friday • 5/3/2019 the energy market, and your options 834 Lake St 6 pm to 8pm when it comes to phone, TV, and Delaney Delaney and Voorn, Animal Care League’s 2nd Internet. Ltd. Chance Shop-A thrift store Chair Yoga Debby Preiser benefiting homeless animals Finding the best solution for the care Thursday • 5/2/2019 • 2 pm 808 Harrison Oak Park of our loved ones is on everyone’s Oak Park Senior Services Take advantage of special late mind. The importance of making shopping hours and a celebrating 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park good decisions regarding the care of seniors preview of our store! Join us Senior Services of Oak Park and yourself or your loved ones is of the for beer, wine, appetizers, adoptable River Forest Township utmost importance. this presentation cats and a 20% off discount for Pamela Mahn will outline finding quality care that www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 31 1111 Ontario St. Oak Park Pet Pals in the Park Dr. Kevin Kaufmann, Saturday • 5/4/2019• 9:30 am Patrick Carroll Keystone Park Dr. Kevin Kaufmann of Loyola 400 Keystone Dr, River Forest University will explore the history of Celebrating Seniors, Pat Koko baseball in Chicago. Come and enjoy Bring your best four-legged friend— this lecture and learn more about or any other pet you’d like—to a “pet Celebrating America’s favorite pastime. pal” party. We will have local vendors Seniors Week An Introduction to and treats, especially for dogs. All Conscious are welcome! Plus bring your pet Calendar of Events “Dressed to Impress” in their best Aging Workshops costume! Contest with prizes! Friday • 5/3/2019 • 2 pm Oak Park Senior Services The Upside of Downsizing Saturday • 5/4/2019 all seniors attending the special 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Marc Blesoff and Sandy Prolman 10:30 am - 11:30 am shopping event. Shop for jewelry, Oak Park Arms unique gifts, housewares, cards, Pamela Mahn 408 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park holiday decor and more with all Join us for a brief look at this Roz Byrne/Remax in the Village proceeds benefiting the Animal innovative program focused on Care League. Can’t make the event? creating dialogue around looking Heather Lindstrom Whether it’s sooner or later that you Every Tuesday is Senior Discount for guidance, meaning making, will be selling your house, you’ll find day. Shoppers 55+ can take connection and community as we benefit from the up-to-the-minute advantage of 20% off store wide age. Topics covered include shifting info from a realtor who has been each and every Tuesday! from self-limitation, lack, isolation, and fear toward expansiveness, specializing in seniors for over a Re-Imagining Aging, One inclusiveness, wholeness, connection, decade. Breath at a Time. and compassion. Caring for the Elder Friday • 5/3/2019 Terry Sullivan Trio Concert Caregiver 2 pm to 3:30 pm Friday • 5/3/2019 Saturday • 5/4 • 2019 • 1 pm River Forest Community Center 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Oak Park Public Library 8020 Madison St, River Forest River Forest Public Library 834 Lake St ML Wahlfeldt and Susan Lucci 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest Monika & Blaine Robinson of Cathaleen Roach Terry Sullivan Trio, Living Fully at Home Time for a blend of breathing Mary Kay Stiff exercises (and why they are Monika Robinson Enjoy a relaxing evening of fantastic Strategies for taking care of a important) and mindfulness, with music at an intimate jazz concert family member or significant other, added experiences ofreflection. with the Terry Sullivan Trio! Vocalist navigating healthcare and caregiver You’ll sleep better, find relaxation, Terry Sullivan, whose style supports and experience the power of is influenced by Anita O’Day and community connection. Perfect Pairs - Chocolate Blossom Drearie, sings in small Beginning Bridge nightclubs and concert venues in and Wine Friday • 5/3/2019 the Chicago area. You won’t want to Sunday • 5/5/2019 11:15 am to 1:15 pm miss it! This program is part of the 5 pm to 6:30 pm River Forest Park District, 2019 Celebrating Seniors Week and Ten Thousand Villages The Depot is brought to you in partnership with 121 N. Marion St, Oak Park 401 Thatcher Ave, River Forest River Forest Township. Ten Thousand Villages Mary Schultz, Karen Stille Volunteers Contract bridge is a partnership Saturday • May 4 Chris Hauri card game. Learn the basics of Learn about the power of trade in bidding, playing, and scoring changing lives around the world, through lecture and supervised play. Celebrating Seniors while tasting delicious fair trade Light refreshments will be served. BlazeATrail 5K Run/Walk chocolate and luscious wines. You’ll Register online at rfparks.com or Saturday • 5/4/2019 • 7 am get to be “the judge” on which wines RSVP to Karen Stille at 708-366- Keystone Park work best with which chocolates. 6660 x105 or [email protected] 400 Keystone Dr, River Forest Yum! To help us plan, please RSVP at the store or by phone, 848-4572, by The History of Baseball in Celebrating Seniors, May 3. Chicago Richard Harrison with Dr. Kaufman Enjoy a run or walk through beautiful River Forest, starting and finishing Friday • 5/3/2019 • 1 pm around Keystone Park. A goodie bag Brookdale of Oak Park for all who register.

32 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Oak Park Senior Services Monday • May 6 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Michelle Thomas, Pamela Mahn Between Generations: Join us for a fascinating live Interviewing for painting performance where this Genealogy Research and talented, passionate artist will feed off of the energy of the music and Celebrating How It Promotes Family interactions with the audience to Connectedness. create a beautiful work of art. At the Seniors Week Monday • 5/6/2019 end of the event, the piece will be 2 pm to 3 pm available for sale with the proceeds Calendar of Events River Forest Community Center benefitting the Celebrating Seniors 8020 Madison St, River Forest Coalition emergency fund. Abby Schmelling and Bob Ray Getting Ready for Medicare Cathaleen Roach Monday • 5/6/2019 Abby Schmelling and Bob Ray 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm discuss and demonstrate interview Step-by-Step: DeCluttering Rush Oak Park Hospital & Downsizing and What to techniques for high schoolers to 520 S. Maple Ave, grandparents and at least two Centennial Room, Oak Park Do With All That Stuff different ways to use the information Christine Brooks, Nathaniel Tuesday • 5/7/2019 you glean in your genealogy 1 pm to 2:30 pm research. Powell RUSH Oak Park Hospital in River Forest Community Center Books and Bagels at Coffee conjunction with Oak Park Township 8020 Madison St, River Forest Monday Senior Services come get the facts Laura Bruzas and Kristi Bangert Monday • 5/6/2019 about enrolling in Medicare and Cathaleen Roach 10 am - 11 am supplement plans that can seem Enjoy a great panel discussion with River Forest Public Library overwhelming. Call to register at professionals Laura Bruzas and 708-660-4636. 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest KTisti Bangert, including instruction, handouts, tips and strategies on River Forest Librarians Dorothy your decluttering or downsizing Houlihan and Mary Kay Stiff Tuesday • May 7 projects. Come learn many specifics Come join us for coffee, bagels, and on the topic that is garnering booktalks from River Forest Library’s Fall Prevention for Seniors national attention. Pre-registration very own librarians at this very recommended but not required. special edition of our regular Coffee Tuesday • 5/7/2019 • 3:30pm Concordia University Chicago Email croach.rftownship@gma il.com Monday program. We will tell you or call 708.771.6259, Ext 234 and KCC Alumni Room about some great reads you won’t leave your name. want to miss! Please bring your own 7400 Augusta St. River Forest book suggestions to share with the Nick Preys, Synergy Homecare Platform Tennis Social group if time permits. This program of Oak Park Tuesday • 5/7/2019 is part of the 2019 Celebrating Falls are the 2nd leading cause of 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Seniors Week and is brought to you accidental death in the US and can Keystone Park Platform Tennis in partnership with River Forest lead to bone fractures and serious Courts Township. injury. Join us for an interactive and 7920 Central Ave, River Forest Radio Goes to War lively discussion on how to minimize RFPD Staff & Experienced and prevent falls in your home and in Monday • 5/6/2019 Platform Tennis Players, your daily life. Oak Park Public Library Karen Stille 834 Lake St Medicare Maze Come try out the new fast-growing Steve Darnall, Debby Preiser Informational Workshop sport in the Midwest! Platform Radio host, Steve Darnall, presents Tuesday • 5/7/2019 Tennis is a racquet sport derived from tennis, developed in 1928 in “Radio Goes to War”. WWII marked 11 am - 12 pm Scarsdale, NY. Platform Tennis the first time Americans hear about Oak Street Health a global war through radio. Learn is played with a solid paddle as 18 Chicago Ave, Oak Park opposed to a strung racquet, and how radio brought tha war into lives Oak Street Health, Sally Holian of its listeners with presidential a depressurized tennis ball is used Let us guide you through speakers, new, broadcasts, along with an underhand serve. the Medicare Maze. Snacks, entertainment show for troops, and All equipment will be provided. refreshments and entertainment programs to boost morale at home. Light refreshments will be served. available for guests. Register online at rfparks.com or Live Painting Performance RSVP to Karen Stille at 708-366- with artist Michelle Thomas 6660 x105 or [email protected] Monday • 5/6/2019 • 1:30 pm

www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 33 standing. Come join fellow seniors in with special attention to the nuances of this exciting way to get fit. Social Security. OPTSS sponsors IL Secretary of Planning and Prevention State “Super Seniors” Day Wednesday • 5/8/2019 Wednesday • 5/8/2019 9:30 am to 10:30 am 10 am - 2 pm Ridgeland Common Recreation Celebrating River Forest Community Center Complex 8020 Madison St, River Forest 415 Lake St, Oak Park Seniors Week Oak Park Township Senior Services Aoife Lee (Presenter from Rush Cathaleen Roach Oak Park Hospital) and Al Tischina Calendar of Events OPTSS sponsors IL Secretary of State (Fitness Instructor from Park “Super Seniors” Day. Obtain State ID. District of Oak Park), Laura Greeley Renew driver’s license. Vision screening Join us Wednesday, May 8th for a and Rules of Road book instruction presentation on Advanced Directives by SCCOPRF Open House/ included. Call 708-383-4806 to register Rush Oak Park Hospital from 9:30-10A, Weaving Demo with Oak Park Township’s Charles followed by a light exercise class from Barnes. Pre-registration suggested. 10-10:30A, hosted by the Park District Tuesday • 5/7/2019 How to Die in Oregon: Film and of Oak Park. Please come dressed 9:30 am to 12 pm prepared to exercise SCCOPRF Learning Center Discussion 414 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Wednesday • 5/8/2019 Bocce Ball Social Helen Schmuker and Nancy 1 pm - 4 pm Wednesday • 5/8/2019 Grayson Oak Park Public Library, 4:30 - 6:30pm The Lifelong Learning Center offers Veterans Room Memorial Parkway Bocce Courts ongoing classes in art, stained glass, 834 Lake St. Lake St. between Jackson & weaving, languages, sewing, lapidary, Compassion & Choices, IL, Monroe, River Forest woodshop, ceramics and more. Come Roz Byrne Karen Stille and take an informal tour of our new Join Doug Devchler to view and discuss Celebrate Seniors Week at Memorial space! From 10am to 11am there will be the sundance film and award-winning Parkway during an introductory course a simple weaving demonstration on a documentary about the growing on bocce play. The ancient game four-harness floor loom. “medical aid in dying” movement. of bocce closely resembles bowling, Choosing the Right Contractor requiring strategy and some luck. What Crime Prevention: Scams a great game to play on a beautiful Tuesday • 5/7/2019 • 2 pm and Fraudulent Activity day with your friends and neighbors! Oak Park Senior Services Wednesday • 5/8/2019 • 11 am - Park District staff and players will be 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 12:30 pm on hand to teach the game of bocce Village of Oak Park Development River Forest Village Hall ball, followed by open play. Light Customer Services, Eric Pedersen refreshments will be served. Register Community Room Home renovations and projects can online at rfparks.com or RSVP to Karen be overwhelming with colors, sizes, 400 Park Ave River Forest Stille at 708-366-6660 x105 or kstille@ finishes, and budgets keeping you up at Officer Ben Ransom - River rfparks.com night. Now imagine picking the wrong Forest Police Department/Emlee contractor…. This seminar will educate Hilliard-Smith - US Securities and you on how to pick “the best” and weed Exchange Commission Thursday • May 9 out “the rest”. Teaching about crime, crime prevention and victim response. Primarily Elder Life Planning Using Legal addressing various popular scams and Wednesday • May 8 fraudulent activities to be aware of. Tools like Advanced Directives, Guest speaker (Emlee Hilliard Smith) Wills and TODI’s. ZUMBA GOLD from US S.E.C. to talk about financial Thursday • 5/9/2019 Wednesday • 5/8/2019 fraud and scams. We will end with a 10:30 am - 12 pm Q&A session. 10 am - 11 am River Forest Community Center ROOS Center Can You Afford to Retire? 8020 Madison St, River Forest Park District of Forest Park, Wednesday • 5/8/2019 Tom Wendt, Cathaleen Roach 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park 7 to 8:30 pm Always a hugely popular event, the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) Rosemary Spirizza, Nathaniel Forest Park Public Library Legal Director and attorney Torn Wendt 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Powell educates and answers questions on Zumba Gold is a dance based fitness Jim Flanagan, Skye Lavin irnpmt ant legal tools we can use for class sponsored by Rush Oak Park Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial later life planning. Hospital. Zumba Gold have participants Group will help you ask the questions exercising from their chair for the every retiree must answer before first XX hour followed by XX hour of embarking on a successful retirement,

34 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Medicare Maze Informational Workshop Saturday • May 18 Thursday • 5/9/2019 1 pm to 2 pm Who’s Knocking at Your Door? Oak Street Health Saturday • 5/18/2019 18 Chicago Ave, Oak Park 10 am - 12 pm Oak Street Health, Sally Holian Concordia University Chicago Celebrating Let us guide you through the Medicare KCC Oak Park/River Forest Room Maze. Snacks, refreshments and 7400 Augusta St. River Forest Seniors Week entertainment available for guests. (Bonnie Brae, just south of Division, Calendar of Events Memory Café and Dementia next to garage) Friendly? SCSCC and the Oak Park Police Department, Donna Smith What Does It All Mean? SCSCC sponsors a ruse entry and Thursday • 5/9/2019 fashion show of uniforms. Oak Park 2 pm to 3 pm Police Department to demonstrate Oak Park Senior Services ruse entry and interviews several local 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park utilities companies (uniforms) to know Sharon Stolz, Lydia Manning, what to ask when they knock on the Pamela Mahn door. Hosted the by the Center for Have you heard new terms being Gerontology. discussed in the community? What is a Memory Café? What does Dementia Friendly River Forest mean? Learn about these incredible programs and opportunities for you to volunteer and/ or participate in our community!

Celebrating Seniors “60 Over 60” Celebration and Closing Dinner

Thursday • 5/9/2019 6 pm to 8 pm Concordia University Chicago KCC Oak Park/River Forest Room 7400 Augusta St., River Forest (Bonnie Brae, just south of Division, next to garage) 60 Over 60 - Class of 2019 Join us as we celebrate this year’s “60 Over 60” honorees -- local citizens who have made an enduring and wide-ranging impact on the community through education, business, public service, social service agencies and beyond. For honorees and their invited guest. This year, we welcome additional guests to join this celebratory dinner. Dinner reservations available for only $25 per person. Proceeds are used to support senior emergency funds in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. Call Oak Park Township Senior Services to reserve at (708) 383-8060. Advanced reservations required by April 30.

www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 35 Preserving Your Brain and Improving Metabolic Rate By Lydia K. Manning, Ph.D. The Importance of Movement and Exercise as We Age hanges in brain metabolic rate, the rate at brain and boost metabolism challenges can help prevent function are a normal which the body burns energy, — these processes of normal the risk for disease over Cpart of the aging and energy regulation are decline can be mediated and the life course. While these process; this has been well also associated with age. mitigated with behavioral changes to brain health and documented within scientific Our metabolic rate naturally changes. metabolic rate are inevitable, literature. Some cognitive slows and muscle more easily The connection between there are choices that we abilities, such as vocabulary, turns to fat. Some estimates metabolic rate and brain can make to help delay the are resistant to brain aging suggest that the metabolic health is a fairly new process and related negative and may even improve with rate slows down by 5 percent area of investigation. impacts. The actions steps age. Other abilities, such every decade after a person Recent research from the required involve exercising as conceptual reasoning, turns 40. While changes will Laboratory of Neuroscience and healthy eating. Develop memory and processing occur, there are activities at the National Institute on health lifestyle habits that speed, decline gradually over that we can engage in that Aging suggests that lifestyles include caloric restriction or time. It is important to note will help us to preserve and choices that include intermittent fasting (going 12 that while these changes protect our brain health “intermittent bioenergetic” to 16 hours between meals), are normal, and there is and boost our metabolic challenges, such as exercise physical and mental exercise, a considerable degree of rate. Movement is perhaps and caloric restriction, and reduction of life stress variation for older adults the best bet. Engaging in can increase the likelihood preserve and improve brain in the rates of decline and exercise and adhering to a that the brain will function health and metabolic rate. resistance. fitness routine can help build optimally. Additionally, this Normal changes in cognitive reserve, retrain the research suggests that these Tips for Improving Brain Health and Metabolic Rate Move Your Body There is little question that exercise is good for the body — all parts of the body, including our brains. Recent studies have shown that 150 minutes of moderate-to-intense activity a week can keep hearts healthy. Others studies have shown that even less exercise is needed to improve brain health. For example, people who exercised for one hour three times a week showed the biggest improvements in thinking and speed tests. There is evidence that supports the idea that for brain health, the overall and cumulative effect of physical activity (aerobic, weight training mind-body activities such as tai-chi) is important as we age for the bolstering of brain health and metabolic rate. Exercise is good for your cognitive health and improves your metabolism. Cardio training as well as weight lifting can boost your metabolic rate and help in the process of turning fat into muscle. Be Mindful of Your Caloric Intake There is evidence to suggest that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Some experts argue that it may also help people to live to be substantially older. Dr. Ravussin, who studies human health and performance at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana, suggests eating 15 percent less calories each day to reduce oxidative stress which are known signs of aging. Furthermore, he recommends starting at age 25 if you want to add 4.5 years to your life. Get Plenty of Sleep Rest in the form of good sleep is also a key factor in increasing metabolism and improving the body’s ability to efficiently utilize caloric energy as well as to positively impact brain health. Additionally, eating a healthy breakfast, getting adequate amounts of protein and staying hydrated by drinking water are also positively linked to brain health and the boosting of metabolism. So, to preserve your brain function, get moving, restrict your calories, increase your metabolic rate, and protect your overall health. It is always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before making major changes to lifestyle.

36 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Pat Riske (77) “Every day is a new day, so make the best of it!”

Meet 60 citizens Pat worked at Forest Park’s Howard Mohr Community selected by the Center for 15 years. He was first a maintenance worker and then became the Center’s bus driver. He loves to make Celebrating Seniors people smile and shares laughter every day. Now that he’s retired, Pat goes to the Mohr Senior Club every Tuesday and Coalition, in recognition takes the bus trips every Wednesday. of their commitment to community and the service of others.

Joyce Porter Kathy Reuter “Make the most of what you have. “Flexibility is the key to success.” Enjoy life and help others.”

Kathy has lived in Oak Park for 36 years and employed at Joyce was a Professor at Moraine Valley Community West Suburban Medical Center while putting two children College for 30 years in the Theater, Film and Humanities through the Oak Park schools. She dedicated ten years in Department. She took early retirement to devote her time labor/delivery and nineteen in the Burdick FMC. She helped to acting. Served on the Board of Directors of the Oak Park found the Oak Park Children’s Choir, active with Seven Festival Theater for 23 years. She was the Board President for Generations Ahead, and regular PADS volunteer. Kathy eight years. Currently can be seen in a ComEd commercial enjoys quilting, gardening, grandparenting and travel. and later will be filming a western in New Mexico.

www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 37 Margaret Bill Schmelling (75) Rudnik (70) “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different “Be grateful and joyful.” drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.” – Thoreau

From pre-schoolers (currently) to Soviet Refusenik refugee Margaret spent most of her time working in community- families, this retired labor lawyer has made service a hugely based health care services and for the last 20 years was with important part of his life. Bill is a 44–year resident of River Forest, a hospice program. She is very interested in end of life care he was a literacy volunteer helping others pass citizenship and worked to develop hospice care in at least two state exams. Bill volunteered with the Boy Scouts and was an prison systems. She is currently working in the River Forest organizing committee member in the ‘80s establishing the dementia program and Arbor West Neighbors – the Great Tri-Village PADS (now Housing Forward) and served as a site Neighbors Program as an Ambassador. She is a member of captain. He is most proud of his 25 year involvement with the Oak Park-River Forest Township senior committee. “Maot Chitim,” serving meals for High Holidays and Passover to 2000 low-income Soviet immigrant families located in the Chicago area. Currently known as “Mr. Bill,” who reads to local pre-schoolers.

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Born and raised in Oak Park and has maintained deep CEO of Age Options in Oak Park – serving the older population in suburban Cook County (primarily) -- where roots. Greatest accomplishment is a 40-year marriage and a she has worked for 42 years. Her greatest work challenge is 26-year social work career devoted to the residents of Oak assisting elders by providing information and advocating, Park’s subsidized senior buildings The Oaks and Mills Park to anticipate future needs and prepare before emergencies. Tower. Rosemary specializes in entitlement programs and She’s an optimist -- research shows elders in their 60’s and 70’s positive aging. She is getting ready to retire and pursue a are some of the happiest people. She believes everybody passion of acrylic painting. has talents. The Question becomes how best to use them, (which brings happiness), and to savor one’s wisdom. She loves working out with her gym friends. She considers her perennials garden another great passion and her therapy.

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“Love is a lot. Love “Treasure each day for counts.” what it is. Don’t mourn for what it isn’t.”

Bennie was the Deputy Director of Community Renewal Sue was a researcher for the University of Chicago studying Society in Chicago. He served on Oak Park Fire and Police the Chicago Public Schools. Taught mathematics and Commissions in the ‘70s tasked with achieving racial worked as a college administrator. She received her Ph.D. diversity in both departments. He was Judicatory Executive in Education at Harvard at age 55. She likes to read, walk, of a church congregation in Massachusetts. He attends the exercise and sing in her church choir. Sue also sings weekly Memory Cafés in Chicago and Oak Park. He sings with his at the Old Town School of Folk Music with her husband wife, Sue Sporte, weekly at the Old Town School of Folk Bennie Whiten. Music. Loves to sing and will break out into song when the mood strikes him.

Ruth Soppet Dr. Stephen Soppet “We should be the change “You can’t always get what we want to see in the you want but if you try world. Life is an adventure. sometimes you just might Enjoy everyday.” find you get what you need.”

Ruth is a lifelong resident of Oak Park and River Forest. She Dr. Stephen Soppet is has been a local Dentist since 1982. graduated from Oak Park–River Forest High School and He graduated from Loyola Dental School and he is well raised a family in River Forest. Her mother, Grace Patzel, known and well loved by hundreds of local residents who still lives in the community and also has been nominated frequent his dental office. Married to Ruth for 39 years. He for 60 over 60 this year. She worked as a physical is admirably involved in the care of his grandchildren. He education teacher in River Forest and as a religious is an avid fly fisherman in both the US and Canada. education teacher at St. Luke Catholic Church. She has been a part of the Husky Boosters and a Girl Scout leader.

40 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Sharon Stolz Mary Stringer (63) “Recognize the “To forgive is to heal, worth of an to grow is to let go.” imperfect life.”

Sharon is currently co-coordinator for the Oak Park - River Mary worked for over 34 years for the Illinois Department Forest Memory Café. She volunteers with the Alzheimer’s of Human Services as a Supervisor/Employment and Association and is dedicated to finding a cure. She is a Training Liaison. Now she volunteers helping Seniors proud mother of two daughters. Sharon can be found Citizens in River Forest and Forest Park. She finds the most exploring and sharing the benefits of native plants in her joy in helping and meeting the needs of her clients and yard and neighborhood. contractors. She has a daughter and granddaughter and has developed many lasting friendships after retirement. She is a very active member of the Woodlawn AME Church. Mary takes pride in life in being true to herself and others and serving God.

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42 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Lance Taylor

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Ghandi

Lance is currently the Chair of the Village’s Aging in Place Commission. And speaking of Aging in Place, he and his wife have lived in Oak Park for 34 years. Their three children are grown and employed with benefits. Lance concentrates his Oak Park law practice in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Real Estate.

Don Thomas (85) “Live every day as a special gift knowing that life is precarious.”

A United Methodist pastor in northern Illinois for 39 years, Don is a fifth generation pastor. Don’s father worked with his future wife’s father in the ministry where they met. Married to Mary Elise Thomas for 63 years, they have three children (one a pastor) and four grandchildren (one also a pastor). Despite the multiple generations of pastors, the family business is life transformation, not ministry.

www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 43 Mary Elise Janet VanDelft Thomas (82) (72) “Look to see where you can make someone “Just keep moving.” else’s day better.”

Janet grew up in Chicago in the house her grandfather Mary Elise is a teacher, daycare administrator and lay built. She was a teaching assistant for children with learning minister. She has been married to Don Thomas for 63 years. disabilities and behavioral disorders, then went back to She has eight generations of pastorship on her side of the college and attended seminary. In 1989 she began work at family. She enjoys travel and has visited the former Soviet the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and then became Union, the Holy Land, Europe and the US. She is a voracious the Operations Manager at the Robie House in Hyde Park. reader, and her life has been focused on family. During her In 2009 she started working at the daycare center at Oak marriage, she has moved nine times and now is enjoying Park-River Forest High School and became the Assistant living at the Oak Park Arms. Director. Currently she takes care of her special needs grand-daughter who has Rett Syndrome. She enjoys singing and likes to draw cartoons for children.

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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 49 Dementia Friendly River Forest (DFRF) t present, many The essence of On January 24, 2019, the of River Forest and people living with dementia-friendly Village of River Forest, the local police and Adementia reside communities is to Illinois has joined the fire departments and in the communities support people with Dementia Friendly has begun developing of Oak Park, River dementia to be involved America network of partnerships with local Forest, and Forest in activities and communities! River libraries as well as Park, IL. The growing social opportunities Forest became the fifth home care and social numbers of people that provide meaning Illinois community to services organizations. living with dementia and purpose in their be designated Dementia The Dementia Friendly will require a shift in lives for as long as Friendly. Oak Park is River Forest team will how we respond to the possible. Through the actively mobilizing to work with the Center needs of people living creation of dementia- also join the network. for Gerontology at with dementia in the friendly communities, Dementia Friendly River Concordia University community. Dementia we will tackle social Forest (DFRF) is taking Chicago to track its has considerable isolation and stigma a multi-sector approach progress and share implications for the through education to develop and share findings with the person diagnosed and awareness. The innovative dementia- community. The including medical, Dementia Friendly friendly initiatives initiative is planning financial and social. America (DFA) Initiative with the community. to develop the “River After a diagnosis of is a low-cost approach After holding a kick-off Forest Care Corps” as dementia, many people to achieving greater meeting on September 8, a way to reduce stigma report increased social community awareness, 2019, Dementia Friendly and support persons isolation and stigma. and would encourage River Forest chose the living with dementia Friends and even family key organizations such Village of River Forest, and their families and members may stop as businesses, banks, the Oak Park/River to provide opportunities visiting because they retail chains, as well as Forest Township and the for volunteers to offer feel unsure of how to hospitals and emergency Loyola University Health respite care. interact with a person services to make their System as the champion who has a cognitive services more accessible organizations that will impairment. to people with dementia coordinate the initiative. here in the communities Dementia Friendly River of Oak Park, River Forest has received Forest, and Forest Park, strong support from the IL. mayor of the Village

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60 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Bring Your Pet, All Are Welcome! Saturday, May 4 • 9:30 am Keystone Park in River Forest Get those Pets Join Animal Care League and local Veteranarians to get info about pet care! Dressed To Impress! All pet owners are welcome to join us in Keystone Park as we Pet Costume Contest with Prizes! celebrate Pet Pals in honor of our original Parade Queen, Val Camilletti, and hosted by River Forest Public Library. Thanks to:

Celebrating Seniors gratefully acknowledges Concordia University for Gerontology for hosting our annual Closing Dinner. Thursday, May 9 • 6 - 8 pm • see page 35 for additional details

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The Celebrating Seniors Coalition would like to thank the following A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU organizations/people for making this concept a reality.

• Nick Preys and Celeste Duignan •For supporting us through ads Forest Townships, OPRF Museum, and Jill Wagner who managed who co-chaired 60 Over 60 and contributions: Thank you to: Oak Park Arms Retirement the placement of our content. nominations and to Cathaleen Age Options, Allstate Insurance, Community, Oak Park Public and especially for Dan Haley Roach, Karen Dylewski, Ann AlMart Furniture, AmeriSpec Library, Oak Street Health, Our for continuing to support our Hanson, Ken Blair, Denise Home Inspection, Animal Care Planet Automotive, Park District endeavor since 2011. Murray,Debby Preiser, Elsie League, ARIS At Home, Ashland of Oak Park, RBC Jewelry Design, •To Village Officials from Forest Norberg, and Janine Katonah Vine Senior Care, Bentron Right At Home Hinsdale/Chicago, Park, Oak Park and River Forest who assisted with interviews and Financial, Belmont Village, Body River Forest Public Library, Roz for supporting our idea and for photographing. Gears, Cantata Life Services, Byrne Team-ReMax In the Village, proclaiming our Week and Older • Dr. Lydia Manning for Chairing Celeste Duignan-Baird & Warner, Ruggiero Law Group, LLC, American Month year after year. the Events Calendar. Comfort Keepers, Community RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Sage Bank OPRF, Community of Neuropsychology, Senior Citizens • The Community of • Richard Harrison for organizing Congregations, Center for Gero- Services Coordinating Council, Congregations for acting as the and chairing the Blaze A Trail 5K Concordia University Chicago, Starship Restaurant & Catering, Fiscal Agent for Celebrating Walk/Run and Sponsors Consulting Audiology Associates, Synergy Healthcare, A Tribe Seniors and for Katie Avalos • River Forest Public Library for Drechsler, Brown & Williams Called Aging, Terry Lemley-State Administrative Secretary and sponsoring the Pet Pals in the Funeral Home, Final Options Farm, Ten Thousand Villages, UCP Rev. Alan Taylor, President. Park event honoring the memory Illinois , Forest Park National Seguin •All volunteers who participated of Val Camilletti. Bank, Forest Park Park District, • Wednesday Journal and Oak in big and small ways to help us • Dr. John Holton and Dr. Lydia Gillian-Baker Team-Koenig- Park.com for their expertise, honor and celebrate our older Manning for co-chairing Rubloff Realty, MB Financial guidance and support in the adult residents in so many ways. the Closing Dinner event at Bank, McAdam Landscaping, production of this guide. • Last but certainly not least Concordia University. Mills Investors, Minuteman Press Especially Dawn Ferencek Celebrating Seniors founder, Oak Park, Mortgage Resource • Pat Koko who spearheaded sales and Andy Mead who handled Jim Flanagan who continues to Group, OPRF Community production of our annual guide support all we do. and helped assist with content. Foundation, Oak Park and River We proudly salute our wonderful Celebrating Seniors Week sponsors:

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