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LOEFFLER, M. 03/05

PETRAKIS,S. 03/06

MANOLAS, E. 03/09

MARLANTIS,A. 03/15

LATSON, A. 03/15

LANZILLOTTI,G. 03/28

Inside this issue: Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac. People who are born between February 19th to Special Points of Interest / Birthdays th March 20 are said to be born Pisces. The ruling planet of Activity Happenings Pisces is Neptune. They are 25th of March ~ Greek Independence Day the most emphatic sign of the

zodiac and are deeply patient 25th of March—the Annunciation and gentle. They are mostly GARCC—15-Year Anniversary generous and emotional and happen to be quite popular. Saint Patrick’s Day

National Women’s History These are people who value human relationships above everything and give a lot of importance to A Special Thank you human feelings. This sign is represented by two

National Women’s Month fishes that are swimming at the opposite direction. As per the mythology, the fishes are

Volunteers Needed in reality Eros and his mother Aphrodite; who were trying to flee from the clutches of the ‘Typon’, the Life Enrichment Calendar Lord of Fire.

1 Activity happenings …

Welcome all to our March issue of the Greek American Times and welcome Spring. First, we would like to share some of our February activities which were plenty and very joyful.

Like every month, many of our friends paid us a visit. The Greek American The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Uprising Rehabilitation and Care Centre Women’s Auxiliary hosted a lovely Valentine’s Day Social and was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1832 gave us cards, balloons, delicious cake and ice-cream sundaes. On Monday, February 13th we against the Ottoman Empire. The Greeks were later assisted by the Russian Empire, Great Britain, the had an unforgettable Magic Valentine Show with Jimmy the Magician. Kingdom of France, and several other European powers, while the Ottomans were aided by their vassals, the eyelets of Egypt, Algeria, Tripolitania, and the Beylik of Tunis.

On President’s Day, Monday, February 20th, the youth group from Saint Nectarios Greek Even several decades before the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453, most of Orthodox Church joined us and helped residents decorate homemade cinnamon cookies. It was a had come under Ottoman rule. During this time, there were several revolt attempts by Greeks to gain very nice visit, full of joyous moments and happiness. That was a very nice surprise. independence from Ottoman control. In 1814, a secret organization called the Filiki Eteria was founded with the aim of liberating Greece. The Filiki Eteria planned to launch revolts in the Peloponnese, the One of the best moments of the month was the Carnival parade that was organized by the Greek Danubian Principalities, and in Constantinople and its surrounding areas. The first of these revolts began staff of the facility and held on Friday, February 24th. We all sang and danced, and shared on March 6, 1821 in the Danubian Principalities, but it was soon put down by the Ottomans. The events in wishes for a good and blessed Great Lenten season. On February 27th residents decorated the the north urged the Greeks in the Peloponnese into action and on March 17, 1821, the declared war on the Ottomans. This declaration was the start of a spring of revolutionary actions from other dining rooms with handmade kites and carnival masks. In the afternoon, we shared a Koulouma controlled states against the Ottoman Empire. meal with traditional foods; Laganes, Halva, olives and Tarama which were served reminding everyone that Sarakosti (Great Lent) has begun. We also celebrated Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras By the end of the month, the Peloponnese was in open revolt against the Turks and by October 1821, the Greeks under Theodoros Kolokotronis had captured Tripolitsa. The Peloponnesian revolt was quickly on February 28 with beads, masks, traditional pastries and more. followed by revolts in Crete, Macedonia, and Central Greece, which would soon be suppressed. Mean- while, the makeshift Greek navy was achieving success against the Ottoman navy in the Aegean Sea and As March begins, we can not await for Spring to arrive. March is a month full of events and we prevented Ottoman reinforcements from arriving by sea. Tensions soon developed among different Greek are ready to live each one of them as vividly as possible. factions, leading to two consecutive civil wars. In the meantime, the Ottoman Sultan negotiated with Mehmet Ali of Egypt, who agreed to send his son Ibrahim Pasha to Greece with an army to suppress the revolt in return for territorial gain. Ibrahim landed in the Peloponnese in February 1825 and had immediate success: by the end of 1825, most of the Peloponnese was under Egyptian control, and the city of Missolonghi fell in April 1826 after a year-long siege by the Turks. Although Ibrahim was defeated in Mani, he had succeeded in suppressing most of the revolt in the Peloponnese, and Athens had been retaken.

Following years of negotiation, three Great Powers—Russia, Britain and France—decided to intervene in the conflict and each nation sent a navy to Greece. Following news that combined Ottoman–Egyptian fleets were going to attack the Greek island of Hydra, the allied fleet intercepted the Ottoman–Egyptian fleet at Navarino. The battle began after a tense week-long standoff, ending in the destruction of the Ottoman–Egyptian fleet. By 1828 the Egyptian army withdrew under pressure of a French expeditionary force to which the Ottoman garrisons in the Peloponnese then surrendered, while the Greeks proceeded to the Ottoman-controlled part of central Greece. As a result of 660 Lake Cook Road 1913 Waukegan Road years of negotiation, Greece was finally recognized as an independent nation Deerfield, IL Glenview, IL in the Treaty of Constantinople of May 1832.

Phone: 847-940-0777 Phone: 847-486-1988 The Revolution is celebrated by the state as a Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm National Day on March 25th The Great Epochs of Orthodoxy

March 25th - The Annunciation

The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on March 25 each year. The Feast commemorates the announcement by the Archangel F Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that our Lord and Savior Christ, the Son of God, would become incarnate and enter into this world through her womb. R The biblical story of the Feast of the Annunciation is found in the Gospel of Luke (1:26 -39): I “The Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary, who was living in Nazareth, and said to D her, “Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you.” Mary was perplexed and wondered what kind of greeting this was. The angel told her not to be afraid, for she had found favor with God. A He said, “You will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Y, him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary responded to the angel by asking how this could happen since she had no husband. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit and the power of M God would come upon her, and that the child to be born of her would be called holy, the “Son of God.” The angel then proceeded to tell the Virgin Mary that her cousin Elizabeth had A conceived a son in her old age (John the Baptist), and affirmed that with God nothing is impossible. In faith and obedience to the will of God, Mary replied to the angel, “Behold, I am Y the handmaid of the Lord; let it be according to your word.” Upon her response, the angel departed.”

It is on the Feast of the Annunciation, that Orthodox Christians commemorate both the divine 5, initiative of God, whereby He took on flesh from the Virgin for our salvation, and the human response, whereby Mary freely accepted the vocation offered to her. He elected to become man, and He desired to do this with the willing agreement of her whom He chose as His mother. Mary could have refused, for she was not a passive instrument, but an active 2 participant with a free and positive part to play in God’s plan for our salvation. Thus, when on this and other feasts the Orthodox Church honors the Theotokos, the Mother of God, it is 0 not just because God chose her but also because she herself chose to follow His will. 1 7 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]. National Women’s History 2017 A Special Thank You Theme-“Honoring Trailblazing Women in

Labor and Business” – On Valentine’s Day our residents were treated to a exceptional luncheon meal from our

Dietary staff. A special thank you to Stuart Ruffin, our Food Service Director and his staff for serving us such a delicious meal and making Valentine’s Day very special for everyone. The 2017 theme for National Women’s History Month honors women who have successfully chal- lenged the role of women in both business and the paid labor force. Women have always worked, A special and warm thank you is also extended to our Women’s Auxiliary for being with us on but often their work has been undervalued and unpaid. Valentine’s Day and hosting a social for our residents. They served everyone delicious apple juice, candy, cake and ice-cream, as they visited with our residents and made everyone feel The 2017 Honorees represent many diverse backgrounds and each made her mark in a different field. Additionally, the Honorees’ work and influence spans three centuries of America’s histo- precious that day. They show their love, generosity and thoughtfulness in every chance. ry. These women all successfully challenged the social and legal structures that have kept wom- en’s labor underappreciated and underpaid. Facing stark inequalities in the workplace (lower wages, poor working conditions, and limited oppor- tunities), they fought to make the workplace a less hostile environment for women. They succeeded in expanding women’s participation in commerce and their power in the paid labor force. As labor and business leaders and innovators they defied the social mores of their times by demonstrating women’s ability to create organizations and establish their own businesses that paved the way for better working conditions and wages for themselves and other women. Saint Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is said to have died on March 17 They proved that women could succeed in every field. While each Honoree is extraordinary, each is in or around the year 493. He grew up in Roman Britain, but was captured by Irish raiders and also ordinary in her own way, proving that women business and labor leaders can and should be taken to Ireland as a slave when he was a young adult. After some years, he returned to his considered the norm. Most importantly, the 2017 Honorees paved the way for generations of wom- family and entered the church, like his father and grandfather before him. He later returned to en labor and business leaders to follow. Ireland as a missionary and worked in the north and west of the country. According to popular legend, St Patrick rid Ireland of snakes. However, it is thought that there have been no snakes in Ireland since the last ice age. The "snakes" that St Patrick banished LIKE US On Facebook… from Ireland, may refer to the druids or pagan worshipers of snake or serpent gods. He is said to be buried under Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, Ireland. Ireland’s other patron saints are St Brigid and St Columba.

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4 Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center March 2017 Life Enrichment Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 15-Year Anniversary 4

10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:30 Make your own story –2&3 10:00 Kick the ball 10:00 Movie Classics 2&3 10:00 Ask and Answer 2&3fl 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 10:20 Stretching the mind 2:00 Catholic Service-2FL 2:00 National Peanut Butter 2:00 Greek Coffee with St. 2/3FL 2:00 Arts and Crafts 2&3 Sandwich Social 2FL Haralambos Philoptochos 2FL 2:00 Bingo 3FL 3:00 Bingo 2 FL 3:00 Bingo 2fl 3:00 Bingo 2FL 3:00 Decorations for 6:15 Twilight Bingo 1FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up. 4:00 Board Games 2/3FL your room~ 2FL

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10:00 Morning Stretch 3 10:00 Morning Exercise-2/3 FL 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Creative Time 2&3 10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL 10:00 Orthodox Service-CH 10:15 Greek Service 2/3 10:30 Soccer 2/3fl 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 10:30 Stretching The Mind - 10:00 Exercise your mind 2&3 10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL 2:00 Arts and Crafts 2&3 TV Lounge 2:00 Advocates for Higher 2:00 Greek Coffee with TRIVIA 2FL 2:00 Let’s meet the world 2fl 10:30 Be more beautiful 3:00 Bingo 2 FL 2:00 Movie and snack education in Wheeling Friends -2FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL 2:00 Resident & Food 3:00 Bingo 2FL with Vassiliki 2fl 4:00 TV Classics 2&3 FL 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 3:00 Bingo time 2fl 4:00 Table Games 2FL Council Meeting 2FL 4:00 Dinner Set-up 2/3fl 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 2:00 Bingo 3FL 6:15 Scrabble Club 1FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 3:00 Bingo-3FL 5:00 Play Cards 2/3fl 3:00 Table Games 6:15 Board Games 1FL

12 13 14 15 16 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3 10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Trivia Time—2&3 FL 10:00 Morning Stretch - 2/3fl 10:00 Orthodox Service–CH 10:15 Greek Service -2&3 10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3 11:00 Balloon Toss 2/3FL 10:00 Creative time- 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 10:30 Trivia time 2/3 fl 2:00 Catholic Service-2FL TV Lounge 11:30 Senior Center 2:00 Fabulous cooking St Patrick’s decorations 2/3fl 2:00 Greek Coffee with St. 10:30 Decoration Time 2fl 2:00 Water Color Crafts 2:00 Movie and snack Milfei time 2FL Lunch and dance with Sandy 2:00 Lets meet the world 2fl Demetrios, Elmhurst 2:00 St. Patrick’s Party 2fl 2&3 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 3:00 Bingo 2FL 2:00 Facial Expressions 3fl 3:00 Bingo– 2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune 1FL 3:00 Bingo– 3FL 3:00 Bingo time 2FL 4:00 Table Gamers 2fl 5:00 Card games 2fl 3:00 Bingo 3fl 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 4:00 Board games 2/3fl 6:15 Card Games-1FL

19 20 21 22 23 24 25th of March

10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Blind Man’s Buff - 2&3 FL 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Greek Parade on 10:15 Greek Service -2&3 10:30 Stretching The Mind 10:30 Kick the ball 2/3FL 10:00 Ask and Answer 2&3 FL 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 10:30 Be more beautiful w/ TV.2/3 FL 2:00 Greek Coffee w/ TV Lounge 2:00 First Day of Spring 2:00 Fabulous Food Club- 2:00 Make flags & wreath 2fl Vassiliki 2fl 2:00 Hot Chocolate AGGELIKI 2FL 2:00 Movie and snack Arts and Crafts 2fl Pizza time 2FL 3:00 Bingo 2fl 3:00 Bingo-2FL 2:00 Greek Coffee with Social 2FL 3:00 Bingo –2 FL 3:00 Bingo 3FL 3:00 Bingo—2 FL 4:00 cards and more…. 2fl 6:30 Wheel of Fortune 1FL St.Nectarios Philoptochos & 3:00 Bingo 4:00 Table Games 2fl 4:00 Spring Around the 6:00 Monopoly time 25th of March Celebration-2fl 4:00 TV Classics– 2&3 world 3fl 6:15 Scrabble 1FL 6:15 Board Games 1FL

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10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Bible Study –CH 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:30 Tell your story 10:00 Voting Day 2FL 10:30 Greek Service 2/3 10:30 Tell me a story 2/3 FL 10:00 Ask and Answer 2&3 fl 10:30 Stretching The Mind 1:30 Jewish Group 2fl 10:30 Trivia Time 2/3fl 2:00 VINCE the music man TV Lounge 2:00 Sing with Vince 2fl 2:00 Greek Coffee with 2:00 Birthday Bash 2fl 2Fl 10:30 Be more beautiful w/ 2:00 Movie and Snack 2/3fl 3:00 Bingo 2 FL Ladies of Achladokampos 2fl 3:00 Bingo 3 FL 3:00 Bingo 2fl Vassiliki 2fl 3:00 Bingo 2Fl 4:00 Card Games 3:00 Bingo time 2fl 4:00 Card Game 2/3fl 4:00 Card Games 2Fl 3:00 Bingo time 2fl 4:00 Table games 2/3fl

All activities are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each floor. Photo Memories HAPPY 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE GREEK AMERICAN REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTRE!

The Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre (GARCC) first opened its doors fifteen years ago on March 3, 2002 to care for and provide a safe haven for our elderly. We have dedicated ourselves to provide quality programs and services for all our residents and serve the people of our community with respect, honor and dignity. Our Home has a reputa- tion in the healthcare community as one of the best facilities in the area.

The 15-year celebration will begin with the offering of cookies and refreshments on March 3rd and continue throughout the year with several planned events which are listed below. We will send you further information as we finalize these events and celebrate our beloved Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and residents, we thank you, the community, organizations, individuals and volunteers for your continued love, loyalty and support of our Home. Thank you for allowing us to build and sustain this wonderful Care Centre that will be here for many generations to come.

2017 Celebration of 15 Years of Quality Care

March 3rd Cookies and Refreshments all day long - GARCC lobby March 24th Celebration of Greek Independence Day and the Annunciation April 9th to 16th Holy Week Services and Easter Celebration May 5th Dinner Fashion Show at Chateau Ritz May 13th Women’s Auxiliary Mother’s Day Luncheon - GARCC ~1st floor June 10th Agiasmos Service and Artoklasia - Chapel, followed by a day long festival on the grounds June 26th Annual Golf Outing September 8th An evening with guest author, Nicholas Gage October (tba) Health Fair - GARCC - 1st floor November 18th Hellenic Legacy Gala - Westin O’Hare Hotel December 16th Family Holiday Brunch & Women’s Auxiliary Bake Sale - GARCC