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Can’t believe October is here! As usual we have had a lot of activities going on in the building. We hosted our last barbeque on Friday, 13th. for the summer. The residents and guests really enjoyed the lamb along with green beans and Greek Salad. A big “Thank you” to Francisco ( Food Services Director ) and your staff for preparing this fabulous meal. SUMMER MIGHT BE drawing to a close, but the party’s just getting Our outings for the month of September included The Arlington Race Track, Greek Coffee at Papagalino, River’s Casino and Chinese Buffet. We especially started. Oktoberfest is everyone’s favorite excuse-to-get-drunk holiday in the fall, and it’s right around the corner. Ideally, you’d be able to make the trip out give thanks and appreciation to our local Church, St. John the Baptist Orthodox in Des Plaines, for their assistances during the Divine Liturgy. The Greek to for a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience, but for many of you, that’s American Rehabilitation Center residents enjoyed their visit and hope they will probably not in the cards. The good news is, you can still tap into your German side here at home, thanks to the many Oktoberfest celebrations happening all attend again. across the United States. From California to Oklahoma, these celebrations bring The restaurants that have shown their support and kindness to host our lovely Munich to a city near you. Here are a few of our favorites. residents for one more month are; Demetris Restaurant, Butterfield, and North Branch. Thank you for your generosity! ’s version of the iconic German festival is Oktoberfest by the Bay. You’ll find authentic German music provided by polka bands playing the Back at our Home, we had a lot of planned activities as well. We had a sing-a- glockenspiel and accordion, activities for families, and, of course, beer. Traditional long with Tamara and our monthly visitors for Greek coffee. Our sincerest Bavarian dancers will perform, too. The festival lasts three days (September 21 to thanks to St. Haralambos, St John Des Plaines and St. Spyridon Philoptochos 23) and has enough singing, dancing, and drinking to make you forget you’re not Societies, St. Demetrios of Elmhurst and the Ladies Society of Ahladokampos. actually in Munich. On the last day of the festival, the United German American Society will host a parade during which German flags will be presented and the For October, we are full of activities for our loved ones. A party celebration for German consul will even be on hand to tap the keg. “OXI” Greek Independence Day, Halloween Parade and Party with big prizes! Helen, Georgia This small town in Georgia (population: 572) has one of the Oldest Oktoberfest celebrations in the country — this year will be the 48th annual event. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen is a replica of a traditional German village in the Alps. Specialty shops sell handcrafted German

imports, and the local Festhalle offers authentic food and drinks. Expect to dance 660 Lake Cook Road the polka with locals, and don’t forget to try out a few German specialties while Deerfield, IL you’re there. Local restaurants will be serving goulash, bratwurst, and reuben Phone: 847-940-0777 sandwiches. Oxi Day

Also, referred to as the, “Day of No” is an important part of modern Greek history that is celebrated as a holiday each year on October, 28th. It marks the day when General Metaxas rejected an ultimatum given by the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, during World War II.

Greece has a very strategic location, which means that who ever occupies it could control much of the Mediter- ranean Sea and the surrounding areas. This is especially true of southern islands such as Crete. The strategic position of that island creates an excellent base of operations during war time.

The Nazis wanted to set up a presence in Greece to help further its overall war strategy during World War II. Benito Mussolini wanted to give Greece a chance to succumb to occupation peacefully and without fighting, so he issued an ultimatum. He basically said that if Greece doesn’t let the Axis occupy certain strategic parts of Greece - the refusal would be looked at as an act of war.

Instead of letting the Nazis enter Greece without a fight, Metaxas stood his ground and refused to let the Axis Powers enter Greece without a fight. Although Metaxas’ response was translated as, “No” or “Oxi” in Greek, he actually responded to the ultimatum in French by saying, “Alors, c’est la guerre,” which means, “Then it is war.” This launched Greece into war with Italy and ultimately into World War II as a whole. Although we do know that Metaxas’ action propelled Greece into war, the Greek people were largely in support of it and considered it an act of bravery.

Today, OXI Day always falls on October 28 and celebrations, such as parades, occur throughout Greece. Although this action resulted in entering Greece into World War II, people all over the world admired Greece’s bravery for standing up to the Nazis. Greece eventually succumb to the Nazi occupation, but Greece’s bravery during key battles, such during the Battle of Crete, inspired the rest of the world. This is the first time a country had stood up to the Power of the Nazis with any amount of success. It gave the rest of the world hope Volunteers needed … that the Nazis could, in fact, be defeated.

It’s true that the actions of Metaxas concerning Mussolini propelled Greece into a war that eventually led to the Nazis Power occupying Greece. However, it is also true that Metaxas represented a spirit of bravery that is still Here at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre we are always looking for friendly, outgoing and passionate individuals to lend a helping celebrated by the Greek people today. This was the first tangible moment that the Allies realized that there was hand. a hope to defeat the Nazis. Rather than give into the dictator, he stood up for Greece and ultimately did what was right. 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.

1913 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL * * If you have any questions in regards to volunteering, please feel free to contact North Branch Pizza & Burger Co. Vasiliki Stratikopoulou, Volunteer Coordinator @ (847) 459-8700 ext. 1044 or 4520 W. Lake St. ~ Glenview, IL Phone: 847-486-1988 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm email her at [email protected]. Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center October 2019 Life Enrichment Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1. 2 3 4 5 9:30 Exercise your body/2FL 10:00 Orthodox Service- CH 9:30 Light & Lively - 2 FL 9:30 Exercise your body -2fl 10:00 Morning Exercise - 2FL 10:00 Greek Trivia - 2FL 10:00 Bible Study - CH 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL 10:00 Ask and answer- 2/3FL 11:00 Ready for lunch 10:00 Trivia w/ Maria - 2FL 11:00 Ready for lunch 10:30 Outing: Culver’s 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL 2:00 Dice Game - 2FL 11:00 Outing: Let’s go to 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 10:30 Do your nails - 2FL 11:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm the Movies 1:30 Jewish Group - 2FL 2:00 Cooking Time –2FL 4:00 TV Classics - 2/3FL 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 2:00 Greek Coffee with St. 2:00 Let’s sing w/ Nancy- 2FL 2:00 Oktoberfest Social/2fl 5:00 Set the tables 2:00 Dice Game - 2FL Haralambos Philoptochos - 2FL 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 3:00 Bingo time - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 6:15 Scrabble Club - 1FL

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9:30 Exercise your body 10:00 Morning Stretch - 2/3FL 9:30 Exercise your body -2FL 10:00 Orthodox Service - CH 9:30 Exercise your body 2fl 10:00 Morning Exercise - 2FL 10:00 Stretching the Mind-2FL 9:30 Light & Lively - 2 FL 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL 10:00 Ask and answer -2/3FL 10:15 Greek Orthodox Church 10:00 Trivia Time– 2FL 10:00 Bible Study - CH 11:00 Chit chat at the 10:00 Greek Trivia - 2FL 10:00 Trivia w/ Maria - 2FL 1:00 Pay a visit -2/3FL 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL Service -2/3 TV Rm 10:30 Do your nails -2FL gift shop 1:00 Pay a visit 2/3FL 10:30 Outing: CiCis Pizza 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 1:30 Jewish Group - 2FL 11:00 Ready for lunch 1:30 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 11:00 Outing: Brunch at 2:00 Greek Coffee w/ Friends 2:00 Cooking Time - 2FL 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3 FL 2:00 Catholic Service- 2FL 2:00 Outing: Coffee at 2:00 Dice Game - 2FL 2:00 Blindfold Game -2FL Butterfields Papagalino 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 2:00 Dice Games - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 2:00 Blow up bowling 2FL 4:00 Cards and more... 2/3FL 4:00 Ready for dinner - 2/3FL 3:00 Bingo - 2 FL 4:00 TV Classics - 2/3 FL 4:00 Ready for dinner 2:00 Blow up bowling - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 5:30 Scrabble - 2FL 5:00 Cards and more - 2FL 4:00 Table Games - 2FL 6:00 Play cards –2/3FL 5:00 Arts and crafts - 2FL 6:00 Monopoly time - 1FL 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 6:00 5:30 Scrabble - 1FL

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10:00 Bible Study –CH 10:00 Orthodox Service - CH 9:30 Sit and be fit 2/3fl 10:00 Outing: Catholic 9:30 Exercise your body– 9:30 Light & Lively - 2 FL 10:00 Trivia Time - 2FL 10:00 Morning Exercise - 2FL Service at St Josef 10:00 Stretching the Mind 10:30 Do your nails - 2FL 10:00 Trivia with Maria - 2FL 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL 10:30 Outing: Demetris Rest 10:00 Methodist Church 2fl 10:15 Greek Orthodox Church 10:00 Greek Trivia - 2FL 11:00 Outing: North branch 1:00 Pay a Visit - 2/3FL 1:30 Jewish Group - 2FL 11:00 Ready for Lunch 1:00 Patio Time Service -2/3 TV Rm 10:00 Columbus Day 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 2:00 Dice Game - 2FL 2:00 Greek Coffee w/ St. 2:00 Arts & Crafts: Greek 2:00 Dice Games - 2FL 10:30 Patio Time 2/3FL Documentary 2FL 2:00 Outing: Walmart Demetrios, Elmhurst - 2FL 2:00 Sing Along w/ Activity Flag-2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2 FL 1:30 Pay a visit 2/3FL 1:00 Pay a Visit - 2/3 FL 2:00 Blindfold Game 2fl 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL Ladies 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 4:00 TV Classics - 2/3 FL 2:00 Catholic Service -2FL 2:00 Resident Council Mtg 2fl 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 4:00 Cards and more... 2/3FL 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 4:00 Ready for dinner-2/3FL 5:00 Arts and crafts - 2FL 2:00 Dice Games - 2FL 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 4:00 Card Games - 2FL 5:30 Scrabble - 2fl 5:30 Card games - 2FL 5:00 Cards and more - 2FL

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10:00 Morning Exercise 2fl 10:00 Light &Lively - 2/3FL 9:30 Exercise your body-2fl 10:00 Light &Lively - 2/3FL 10:00 Orthodox Service - CH 9:30 Light & Lively - 2 FL 10:00 Morning Exercise - 2FL 10:00 Greek Orthodox Church 10:00 Stretching the Mind 10:30 Beauty Time - 2FL 10:00 Bible Study - CH 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL 10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL 11:00 Chit chat at the Service -2/3 TV Rm Trivia w/ Maria - 2FL 10:00 Trivia w/ Maria - 2FL 1:30 Doctor A - 2FL TV Rm 1:30 Jewish Group - 2FL 11:00 Ready for lunch gift shop 1:30 Pay a visit 2/3FL 11:00 Ready for lunch 1:00 Pay a Visit - 2/3FL 2:00 Hangman - team game 2:00 Coffee with the 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 1:00 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 2:00 Catholic Service -2FL 1:00 Pay a visit 2/3 FL 1:00 Outing: pumpkin farm 3:00 Bingo - 2 FL ladies of Auxiliary 2:00 Arts and Crafts: 2:00 Dice Games - 2FL 2:00 Bingo Time 2fl 2:00 Men’s Club– 2fl 4:00 Time for Dinner 2/3fl 2:00 Dice Game 2/3fl 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL Halloween - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 3:00 Arts and crafts 2fl 3:00 Bingo Time - 2Fl 5:30 Scrabble - 2fl 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 4:00 Cards and more - 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2FL 4:00 Cards and more - 2FL 4:00 Table Games - 2FL 6:00 Monopoly time -1FL 6:00 Play cards –2/3FL 6:00 Play cards –2/3FL 5:30 Scrabble - 1FL 4:00 Cards and more - 2FL 5:30 Board Games - 1FL

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9:30 Exercise your body-2fl 9:00 Outing: Inclusion Day 9:30 Morning Exercise -2 FL 9:30 Light &Lively - 2/3FL St Andrews 10:00 Stretching the Mind 10:30 Beauty Time –2fl 10:00 Bible Study - CH 9:30 Light & Lively - 2/3FL 10:15 Greek Orthodox Church w/ Maria - 2FL 1:00 Visit “Platonas” School 10:00 Trivia w/ Maria - 2FL 10:00 Trivia time - 2FL Service - 2/3 TV Rm 11:00 Ready for lunch 1:30 Doctor A. - 2FL TV Rm 1:00 Pay a Visit - 2/3FL 1:00 Pay a visit -2/3FL 2:00 Catholic Service -2FL 1:30 Pay a visit - 2/3FL 1:00 Outing: pumpkin farm 1:30 Jewish Group - 2FL 2:00 Dice Games - 2FL 2:00 Greek Social Party 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 2:00 Dice Game 2/3fl 2:00 Halloween Party 2FL 3:00 Bingo - 2 FL 3:00 Bingo time - 2FL 4:00 Dinner Time– 2/3FL 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 3:00 Bingo Time - 2FL 4:00 Table Games - 2FL 5:00 Play cards - 2/3 FL 5:30 Card games - 2FL 6:00 Play cards –2/3FL 4:00 Ready for dinner

All activities are subject to change. All changes will be noted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each floor.