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Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη Του σπαθιού την τρομερή, Σε γνωρίζω από την όψη, Crisa, M. 10/03 Soula, B. 10/05 Που με βιά μετράει τη γη. Marjorie, B. 10/12 Απ’ τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη Beatrice, K. 10/14 Inside this issue: Των Ελλήνων τα ιερά, Evanthia, K. 10/20 Και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη, Kathrein, K. 10/20 Special Points of Interest / Birthdays Cristina, D. 10/21 Χαίρε, ω χαίρε ελευθεριά! Activity Happenings Steve, A. 10/27 Bessy, N. 10/29 Life Enrichment Calendar
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Message from Social Services We knew thee of old, “OXI” Day O, divinely restored, Saint Demetrios The October birth flower is By the lights of thine eyes, the marigold . Greek National Anthem And the light of thy Sword. Halloween Marigolds are often given From the graves of our slain, as a sign of warm or fierce Message from Hellenic Foundation & Shall thy valour prevail, undying love or as a way of Hellenic Bar Association saying that you’re content As we greet thee again, Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait Recipe to be with the recipient. Hail, oh Hail, Liberty! Flower of the Month There are about 50 species of mari- (repeat previous two lines Volunteers Needed three times) golds that range in height from six inch- es to five feet tall.
1 Activity Happenings ...
Fall arrived and found us full of joy and unforgettable moments here, in Greek American. Summer was full of happy moments for us and for the residents. One reason was the wonderful weather that gave us the opportunity to have many wonderful times outdoors.
Our monthly barbecue was once again at the top of our list of favorite events. We welcomed Autumn with hotdogs and hamburgers, coleslaw, macaroni and potato salads, fresh fruits and soft drinks. Residents and staff enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by the Dietary Department and the warmth of a beautiful sunny day.
The ladies from Saint Haralambos Philoptohos, the Annunciation Cathedral Philoptochos October 28: This day was written in history for the heroic "NO" of and the Achladokampos Society treated all of us to Greek Coffee and homemade Greece to Mussolini. sweets. In addition to the wonderful sweets, St. John’s Philoptochos also brought us a birthday cake to celebrate all our residents who had birthdays in the month of September. What happened on October 28, 1940? We thank each organization for their delicious delicacies and their commitment to our residents. We also thank the Methodist Church group for their Saturday visit. It was about 3 o'clock in the morning of October 28, 1940 when Mussolini sent
The good weather kept our bus driver very busy by allowing us to average 3 outings per Greece an ultimatum, and required the free passage of the Italian army from the week.!!! We went to Good Will and Dollar Tree for shopping, Botanical Gardens, Wagner Greek-Albanian border in order to occupy some strategic parts of Greece (ports, Farms, visited a nature park and toured part of downtown Chicago. The residents were airports, etc.). for supplies and other needs of facilitation. in subsequent promotion in Africa. thrilled with all, but especially the Chicago trip and we promised that we will repeat this outing during the Christmas season.. Another favorite outing was out annual visit to The ultimatum was given in the hand of Ioannis Metaxas, at his home in Kifissia by Arlington Race Track where a couple of our residents won some money! the Italian Ambassador in Athens, Emanuele Grazzi. After reading the text Metaxas
The month also included outings to Diagostino Pizza, Mac Donald's, Dairy Queen and turned his gaze to the Italian Ambassador and replied in French (official diplomatic Demetri’s Restaurant for lunch. language) the historic phrase: «Alors, c'est la guerre», (Well, this means war),
thereby demonstrating his negative position on the Italian insolent demands. October will be a busy month for us with many activities and outings planned including visits to Korean museum, the Didier Pumpkin Farm, St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church Grazzi in his memoirs, released in 1945, describes the scene: "I have been ordered for Inclusion Sunday, various restaurant favorites, shopping and a grand Halloween party Mr. Prime Minister to ask you a notice and I gave him the letter. I watched the emo- for all to enjoy. tion in his hands and in his eyes. With a firm voice and looking me in the eyes, Met- axas told me: this means war. I replied that this could be avoided. He replied NO. I added that if the General Papagos ... Metaxas interrupted me and said NO! I gave a deep bow, leaving with the deeper respect, this elder, who preferred to be sacrificed
instead of enslavement."
Metaxas that time expressed the Greek popular sentiment, the denial of allegiance, and this refusal was passed to the then Greek press with the word "NO". The word "NO" was first presented as a title in the main article of the newspaper "Greek 660 Lake Cook Road 1913 Waukegan Road Future" of N. P. Efstratios on October 30, 1940. On the morning of 28 October, the Deerfield, IL Glenview, IL Greek population took to the streets, irrespective of political affiliation, shouting 'ohi'. Phone: 847-940-0777 Phone: 847-486-1988 From 1942, it was celebrated as Ohi Day, first mostly among the members of the Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm resistance and after the war by all of Greece, Cyprus and Greek communities around the world..
Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick -or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.
Volunteers needed …
Here at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre we are always looking for friendly, outgoing and passionate individuals to lend a helping hand. There are many ways you can be of assistance such as, visiting with the residents, providing additional support during activities, assisting with special projects or events, helping provide clerical assistance or even volunteering in our gift shop.
To begin your volunteering experience today, visit our website at www.garcc.org and complete the volunteer application, or feel free to stop in and pick up an application from our first floor receptionist.
* * If you have any questions in regards to volunteering, please feel free to contact Vasiliki Stratikopoulou, Volunteer Coordinator @ (847) 459 - 8700 ext. 1044 or email her at [email protected]. . A message from social services ... Great Martyr Demetrios, the Myrrh- flowing and Wonderworking Saint, was a Christian and the son of the military commander of Thessalonica in the early fourth century. St. Demetrios was the only son and was, because of this, most carefully Typical Aging vs. Symptoms of Dementia cherished and educated. When his father died, Demetrios was appointed by Emperor Maximian to take his place. Maximian was an
opponent of Christ and charged Demetrios to persecute and kill the We are all aging every day of our lives. As we get farther along into our golden years, Christians in that city. we can all expect some changes in our capability to remember things. However, it can Instead, Demetrios disobeyed Maximian and openly confessed and sometimes be difficult to differentiate which memory changes are typical aging effects preached Christianity. Hearing of this, the Emperor was furious and and nothing to worry about, versus which memory changes are often symptoms of on his way back from battles against the Sarmathians he went to Thessalonica to look into dementia. The American Medical Association has compiled a table comparing what the matter. He summoned Demetrios and questioned him about his faith. Demetrios con- memory changes are characteristic of typical aging, and which may be representative fessed his belief as well as his disgust for idolatry (and thus openly criticizing the Emperor of dementia. himself). The enraged Emperor cast him into prison, and Demetrios, knowing his fate, had his servant Lupus give his wealth to the poor (being glad that suffering for Christ was to be his lot). Are memory changes typical aging or symptoms of dementia? An angel of God appeared to Demetrios saying, "Peace be with thee, thou sufferer for Typical aging: Symptoms of dementia: Christ; be brave and strong!" After several days, the Emperor sent soldiers to the prison to You or a loved one complain about memory loss Complain of memory loss only if asked; unable to kill Demetrios. The soldiers came into the cell finding the Saint at prayer, and killed him with but are able to provide detailed examples of forget- recall specific instances their spears. Christians then secretly took his body and buried it, and his relics began fulness producing a healing fragrant myrrh. A small church was soon built over his relics, and when Occasionally search for words Frequent word-finding pauses, substitutions an Illyrian nobleman, by the name of Leontius, ran prayerfully up to the relics of St. Demetrios and was completely cured of an incurable disease, he built a much larger church May have to pause to remember directions, but Get lost in familiar places and takes excessive time replacing the small one. don’t get lost in familiar places to return home Remember recent important events; conversations Notable decline in memory for recent events and Once, when barbarians plundered the city, two maidens were abducted. When the leader of are not impaired ability to converse the barbarians learned that the maidens could embroider, he threatened them to produce Interpersonal social skills are at the same level as Loss of interest in social activities; may behave in the likeness of St. Demetrios. They finished on the eve of the Saint's feast and they wept they’ve always been socially inappropriate ways asking for his forgiveness. Suddenly, Demetrios appeared and transported them like an an- Adapted from: The American Medical Association gel of God to the safety of his church in Thessalonica and left them among the people dur- ing a vigil.
The Saint appeared on other occasions. When Emperor Justinian attempted to move the So, if you find that yourself or a loved one seem to be experiencing some memory Saint's relics to Constantinople, flames shot out of the tomb and a voice commanded them changes, be reminded that some memory changes are a completely normal effect of to, "Leave them there, and don't touch!" and thus the relics have remained since in aging, while others may be symptoms of dementia. If you suspect dementia, report Thessalonica. Another time was when a young man responsible for the candles of the your symptoms to your doctor and schedule regular follow-up visits. church was stealing them and reselling them from his home. Demetrios appeared to him and told him that he was harming himself and the church. The embarrassed man obeyed for a little while but soon returned to his old ways. One day, when he was about to steal In Good Health, some large candles that had just been lit near the tomb of St. Demetrios, a booming voice said, "Are you doing this again!" He fell over unconscious, and when he awoke, he related Mark Davis, MSW the whole story.
Director of Social Services As the defender of Thessalonica, St. Demetrios has many times appeared and saved the city in times of trouble. The Russians also regarded St. Demetrios as the protector of Siberia.
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center October 2017 Life Enrichment Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 Morning Stretch 3 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service—CH 10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL 10:00 Movie Classics 2/3FL 10:15 Greek Service 2/3 10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3fl 10:30 Soccer 2/3 FL 10:00 Exercise your mind 2&3 10:00 Creative Time 2&3 FL 10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL 2:00 Catholic Service 2FL TV Lounge 10:30 Storytime w/ Sharlene 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 2:00 Ice Cream Social w/ 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 10:30 Be more beautiful 2FL 2:00 Milkshake Social 11:00 OUTING: Cici’s Pizza 11:30 Outing: Korean 2:00 Greek Coffee w/ St. Daughters of Penelopi 2:00 Jovanni sings for us on the patio 3:00 Bingo time 3FL Museum Haralambos Philoptochos 2:00 Outing: Elgin Casino 3:00 Bingo 2 FL 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL 4:00 Card Game 2/3 FL 2:00 Let’s meet the world 2fl 3:00 Bingo time 2fl 3:00 Bingo 2fl 4:00 TV Classics 2&3 FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 4:00 Table Games 2FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 4:00 Patio time 6:15 Scrabble Club 1FL 6:00 Play Cards 2/3fl
8 10 12 9 11 13 14 10:00 Morning Stretch 3 10:00 Morning Exercise-2/3 FL 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL 10:00 Movie Classics 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service –CH 10:00 Movie Classics 2/3FL 10:30 Soccer 2/3fl 10:15 Greek Service 2/3 10:30 Stretching The Mind - 10:00 Exercise your mind 2&3 10:00 Creative Time 2&3 10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl 11:00 Trivia Time with Elvia TV Lounge TRIVIA 2FL 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 10:30 Storytime w/ Sharlene 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 11:00 Be more beautiful w/ 2:00 Arts and Crafts 2&3 2:00 Greek Yogurt w/ 10:30 Outing: Didier 2:00 Cooking time- Cookies 11:30 Outing: Dollar tree 2:00 Greek coffee with friends Vassiliki 2FL honey - patio 2:00 Outing: Medieval 3:00 Bingo 2 FL Pumpkin Farm 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 2:00 Let’s meet the world 2fl 3:00 Bingo time 2FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL Times 4:00 TV Classics 2&3 FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 3:00 Bingo 2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 4:00 Table Games 2FL 3:00 Bingo-3FL 3:00 Bingo time 2FL 6:15 Scrabble Club 1FL 6:15 Board Games 1FL 6:00 Play Cards 2/3FL 4:00 Play cards - 1 FL 6:15 Card Games-1FL
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10:00 Morning Stretch 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3Fl 10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL 10:00 Bible Study –CH 10:00 Orthodox Service—CH 10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL 10:00 Movie Classics 2&3 FL 10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL 10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3fl 11:00 Toss the balloon 10:30 Exercise your mind 2&3 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl 10:15 Greek Service - 10:30 Outing: Dengeo’s 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 2:00 Greek Coffee with 2&3 TV Lounge 2:00 Resident Council 10:30 Storytime w/ Sharlene Restaurant 11:00 Patio Time 2:00 Fabulous Cooking - 12:00 Outing: Culver’s 2:00 Picnic at the Meeting 2FL Aggeliki 2FL 11:00 Be more beautiful 2:00 Catholic Service-2FL Sausage pies 2FL Restaurant 3:00 Bingo 3FL 3:00 Bingo Time 2FL with Vasiliki 2 FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL Park 2/3FL 3:00 Bingo Time 2 fl 3:00 Bingo 2FL 3:00 Bingo-2FL 4:00 Make a card for your 2FL 5:30 Card games 2fl 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 2:00 Bingo 3FL 6:15 Card Games-1FL 6:00 Play Cards 2/3fl 3:00 Table Games
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9:00 Outing: St Andrew 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service—CH 10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL 10:00 Movie Classics Church - Liturgy & Coffee 10:30 Kick the ball 2/3FL 10:30 Stretching The Mind - 10:30 Storytime w/ Sharlene 1:30 Jewish Group 2F 10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL 10:30 Trivia with Elvia 10:00 Morning Stretch 1:30 Doctor A - 2FL. TV Rm TRIVIA 2FL 2:00 Outing: Demetri’s 2:00 Greek Coffee with 11:30 Be more beautiful 2 & 3 FL 10:00 Methodist Church 2:00 Fabulous Cooking - Restaurant Achladokampos 2fl 10:15 Greek Service - 2:00 Make your own with Vasiliki 2 FL Visit 2 FL Pizza 3: 00 Bingo 2FL Pumpkin 3:00 Bingo Time 2FL 2:00 Bingo 2FL 2&3 TV Lounge 2:00 Patio time 2/3 FL 3:00 Bingo—2 FL 4:00 Cards and more…. 2FL 3:00 Bingo Time 2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 3:00 Table Games 3:00 Bingo –2 FL 6:00 Monopoly time 3:00 Bingo time 2FL 4:00 Table games and more 6:00 Monopoly and more 2FL 4:00 Table Games 2FL 6:15 Card Games-1FL
29 30 31 HALLOWEEN PARTY
10:00 Morning Stretch 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL
2&3 FL 10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3fl 10:30 Tell me a story 2/3 FL 10:30 Greek Service 2&3 11:00 OUTING: Charcoal 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FLTV Rm TV Lounge Flame Restaurant 2:00 PARTY TIME 2 FL 3:00 Bingo time 3 FL 3:00 Bingo time 2FL 2:00 Movie and Snack 4:00 Card Game 2/3 FL 4:00 Cards and more…. 3:00 Bingo 2FL
All activities are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each floor. Did you know …. PUMPKIN PIE Hellenic Foundation and the Hellenic Bar Association have joined forces to offer assistance to low-income Greek Americans in the Chicago area with various legal questions, concerns and issues. These services are available GREEK YOGURT PARFAITS by appointment every 2nd Saturday of the month at the office of the Hellenic Foundation. The October date is Saturday, October 14. Please see the INGREDIENTS: below flyer for further information. 1 can (14 oz) pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups vanilla yogurt (I used Fage brand Greek yogurt)
Optional Toppings:
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Maple syrup Extra nuts
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, lemon juice, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. When baking is complete, let the mixture cool for at least 10 minutes. 3. To assemble the parfaits, layer ¼ cup of the pumpkin mixture into the bottom of a small glass or jar. Then, layer ¼ cup of the yogurt over the pumpkin mixture. Repeat with another layer each of pumpkin mixture and yogurt. 4. Top each parfait with pumpkin spice granola, a drizzle of maple syrup, and extra nuts if desired