2011 Lincolnwood Social Club August/September Newsletter LOOK INSIDE! Ethnic Film Tour 2

Walking Club 2 For the Boys at Lincolnshire Marriott It was 1942. The world was at war and Eddie Sparks was on top. Wii Bowling 2 Nobody could out-sing, out-step, or out-charm Eddie, America’s premier entertainer…until Dixie Leonard came along. Together Twilight Dining 3 they entertained American troops, in times of war and peace, and the world was their stage. Their act was sensational and their rela- Movie & Lunch 3 tionship extraordinary. Offstage, they fought their own personal August Lunch 3 war, but when the nation needed them they were there. For over 30 Bunch years, three wars, and hundreds of shows…they did it all “For the Boys.” Farmers Market 4 Lunch will be held at the Fairfield Inn Restaurant. An abbreviated Concerts in the 4 menu will be available for your dining pleasure. Menu items in- Park clude Cobb Salad, The Marriott Burger, The Modern Slider, Real August City 4 Roast Turkey, Lemon Grass Chicken Sandwich, Rigatoni with Sau- sage, Chicken Pot Pie and All Angus Meatloaf. Lunch Bunch Date: Wed., Aug. 31 Code: 205440.A Movie & Lunch 5 Time: 10:30AM-5PM Cost: $80—Members; $96—Non-Members Weekly Drop-Ins 5

Lending Closet 5 Omega Presenta- 6 tion Chicago Film Tour & Lunch Summer BBQ! 6 Senior Celebra- 6 Hop aboard the Chicago Film Tour! We’ll take you over 30 miles tions venturing from Chinatown to Uptown, Lakeview to Downtown and everything in between. The Chicago Film Tour hits more than 30 AARP Defensive 7 sites where over 50 movies were shot. Whether you are a movie lover or just a couch potato looking for a novel way to experience the Windy City, Chicago Film Movie & Lunch 7 Tours has something for you! September Lunch 7 Halfway through the tour, we will stop for lunch at O’Briens September City 8 where you can choose from chicken pot Lunch Bunch pie, chicken caesar salad or 1/2 lb. an- gus burger. Of course, all entrees are Movie & Lunch 8 served with O’Brien’s famous bread pud- ding. Yummmmmm! Twilight Dining 10

Skokie Theatre 10 Date: Mon., September 12 Cost: $80 Members; $96 Non-Members October Previews 11 Code: 105423.B Time: 10:00AM—Depart Lincolnwood Save the Date 12 3:30PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood PAGE 2

New! Chicago Ethnic Neighborhood Tour

Bring your appetite and join us on a brand spanking new Chicago Ethnic Neighbor- hood Tour! On this tour, we will visit Pilsen, Little Italy and a Polish neighborhood (exact location TBD). We will have a designated food stop in each part of the city. We will travel by open-air trolley on this tour, so please dress accordingly. Tour guide, Bonnie Rosenblatt of Cinema Academy will once again be leading the adventure! This all-inclusive trip is going to sell out quickly. Please do not wait to register as we will have a limited number of seats available.

Date: Wed., August 3 Code: 305401.A

Time: 9:30AM-4:30PM Cost: $85 – Members; $102 – Non-Members

Monthly Walking Club

Lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle and join fellow Social Club members for our new Monthly Walking Club. We will meet at If the group would the Community Center every Friday in August and September at like to continue with 9:00am (weather permitting) and then head out to walk the perime- the Monthly Walking ter of Proesel Park, which is approximately one mile. The group will Club, we can discuss determine the number of times we circle the park. At the conclusion indoor locations for of the walk, coffee/tea and various breakfast items will be served in the winter months. the Community Center. Please note: we will not walk if it is raining.

Date: Fri., Aug. 5-Sept. 30 Code: 205104.D F Cost: FREE Time: 9:00—10:00AM REE !

New! Monthly Mix ’n Mingle with Wii Bowling You are cordially invited to our monthly Social Club gath- ering where you can catch up with fellow Lincolnwood area seniors. Coffee and tea will be served as well as a sweet treat to celebrate the monthly birthdays. As re- quested, for those interested in playing Wii Bowling, we will have the game set up and ready to go. All abilities are welcome!

Dates: Fri., August 5 Code: 105402.C2 Fri., September 9 Code: 105402.C3 Cost: $2—Members Time: 11:00AM-Noon $3—Non-Members AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 PAGE 3 Twilight Dining—The Lincoln Restaurant A neighborhood favorite and member request, The Lincoln Restaurant is our Twilight Dining hot spot for the month of August. Serving American fare includ- ing sandwiches, steaks and pasta you won’t go home hungry with this pick. Parking is free in the lot located on Irving Park and the average menu item is $10.

The highlight of the evening is the live banjo performance that begins at 7:00PM. Plan to stay after dinner and enjoy the show! Dancing is encouraged! Just like our Lunch Bunch program, transportation and the cost of your meal are your responsibility. We look forward to a great night on the town together!

Date: Mon., August 8 Time: 6:00PM—Dinner; 7:00PM Show Code: 205420.D Cost: Dinner and transportation are on your own Location: 4008 N. Lincoln Avenue, *At the corner of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park Movie & Lunch (Classic) For the Boys With the help of the singer and dancer Dixie Leonhard US-Entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II. Becoming a perfect team they tour from North Africa to the Pacific to act for "the boys". Later they continue their work but when the author Silver gets involved into McCarthy's campaign and is being fired by Eddie, Dixie turns away from him, too. This movie is 138 minutes in duration. Lunch will be ordered from Kow Kow Restaurant. Please select from the following at time of registration:

 Beef Chop Suey Date: Wed., August 10  Shrimp Fried Rice Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie  Lemon Chicken Code: 105211.C2 - Movie; 105211.C1- Movie & Lunch  Sweet and Sour Pork Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie) Monthly Lunch Bunch—Ruby Tuesday This month’s Lunch Bunch selection is a Lincolnwood favorite. Ruby Tuesday is the perfect lunch spot for all of your American favorites. From the fresh salad bar to the to

handcrafted burgers, everyone should walk away satisfied after this meal.

Please remember to register for Lunch Bunch so we can make accurate reserva- tions.

Date: Tues., August 16 Code: 305428.A Time: 11:30AM Cost: Lunch and transportation are on your own Location: Ruby Tuesday, 3333 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood Inside the Lincolnwood Town Center Mall F RE E! Lincolnwood Farmers Market

It’s that time of year again...the Lincolnwood Farmers Market is ready to de-

light you with the freshest produce, breads, pastries, herbs and Stop by and see spices, maple and honey products and so much more. This year’s the two new ven- market will feature booths by local businesses and community dors—Olives4you groups as well as an entertainment series. and Maria’s Flower Boutique! The Farmers Market will run June 2-October 13 from 8AM-1PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 4707 Pratt Avenue.

FREE! Concerts in the Park—August 3 & 17

Grab your favorite lawn chair and picnic dinner and head to the Proesel Park Shelter for our free evening concerts. On August 3, Maddrum Sonando will entertain you with the cool sounds of Caribbean and Latin music. Wind Gypsys will play a back to school blow- out on August 17 with favorites by The Rolling Stones to the Hokey Pokey and everything in between!

Concerts begin at 7:00PM and last approximately one hour. Rain location is the Lincoln- wood Community Center.

City-Style Lunch Bunch—RL Restaurant Lunch Bunch is hitting the road! The August choice is RL Restaurant. Located adjacent to the world's largest Ralph Lauren store, the Chicago Flagship on Michigan Avenue, RL Res- taurant represents Ralph Lauren's debut into the restaurant industry. Opened in 1999, the restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren and modern city-club cuisine.

The food is inspired by American classics - seafood, steaks, chops, salads and sandwiches - a menu that stands apart from fashion and trends. Some of the more popular items are prepared tableside. The cuisine combines with a unique club atmosphere-- where even the first time diner is treated as a member. The dress code is smart business casual. Menu items range from $10-$40.

The cost of transportation and chaperone will be covered. You must pay for your own meal. Date: Wed., August 24 Code: 305429.A Time: 10:45AM-2:00PM Cost: $15—Members Only—Cost of meal is not included

“RL was named as one of the “Ten Reasons why the Windy City is leaving shoppers breathless” Harper's Bazaar AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 PAGE 5 Movie & Lunch (New Release) The Lincoln Lawyer Matthew McConaughy stars in this legal thriller as a low-rent defense attorney named Mickey Haller. Most of the time, Mickey barely keeps his head above water, representing low-life clients and working out of the back of his car. He thinks he's landed the case of a lifetime when he's hired to defend a rich playboy, Ryan Phil- lippe, who stands accused of rape and attempted murder, and eagerly accepts his new client and the massive payoff that's sure to come with him. But Mickey soon dis- covers that he's become ensnared in a twisted plot where no fee in the world is high enough to pay for the deadly workload, and his only hope of survival may just lay in his own skills as a long-practiced double-crosser, Movie is 119 minutes in duration.

Lunch will be ordered from Portillo’s. Please select from the following menu items:  Italian Beef  Grilled Tuna Sandwich  Char-Broiled Burger Date: Fri., August 26 Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 305201.A1– Movie; 305201.A2—Movie & Lunch Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch)

Omega Community Health Care Presentation

Representatives from Omega Community Health Care will entertain F the group with bingo and line dancing, while giving a general over- RE E! view of the programs and services they provide to Lincolnwood area seniors.

Date: Tues., August 30 Time: 11:00AM—Noon Code: 305301.A Cost: FREE

The Lending Closet The Lending Closet has items for use on a monthly rental basis for a fee of $10 per item. A $75 security deposit is required, which is returned when the items come back damage-free. Current inventory includes wheelchairs, roll- ing walkers, standard walkers, shower bench, free-standing commode, toilet commode, and cane. A current drivers license is needed to complete the rental agreement. Please call (847) 677-9740 for more information.

FREE! Savvy Senior Financial Planning Join us for an hour of informative, yet entertaining information sharing on a topic that every senior should be educated on. Representatives from Senior Helpers will be on hand to discuss financial planning strategies to make sure your money does

not run out. Included in this discussion will be whether or not you may qualify for a Veterans Pension. Senior Helpers is a local organization providing commu- nity outreach programs. Date: Thur., Sept. 1 Code: 305214.A Time: 11:00AM-Noon Cost: FREE Summer Barbeque Bring your appetite and join us for an afternoon of food, fun and friendship. We will dine on hotdogs, bratwursts and burgers as well as mixed salads, appetizers and dessert.

After lunch, the group will enjoy a musical treat as well as some fun games and ac- tivities. Grab a friend and join us for this annual favorite!

Date: Fri., Sept. 2 Code: 305212.A Time: 11:30AM-1PM Cost: $15—Members; $17—Non-Members

Senior Celebrations at the Art Institute Join us for the 17th Annual Senior Celebrations at the Art Institute. Enjoy a keynote presen-

tation in Rubloff Auditorium on "Windows on the War: Soviet TASS Posters at Home and Abroad, 1941–1945" with Department of Prints & Drawings research associate Jill Bugajski and exhibition assistant Molly Zimmerman-Feeley. You will also have a chance to visit a se- lection of objects in the galleries, where volunteer presenters will lead short discussions until 2:30 p.m. The small, informal talks are enhanced with souvenir postcards. Performances, demonstrations and lunch are included in the day’s events.

Date: Wed., September 7 Code: 305213.A Time: 9:15AM — Depart Lincolnwood 3:30PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood Cost: $45 Members; $54 Non-Members

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Wee Defensive Driving kend Class!

Cars have changed. So have the traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 55+ have never looked back since they got their first driver's licenses, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.

By taking this course, you can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn to adjust to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

This eight-hour program is a classroom refresher course for drivers 55 years of age and over. Please call or stop in the Parks & Recreation Office to reserve a spot (phone – 847-677-9740). Fees are paid to the instructor on the first class. Please bring a check made payable to AARP. You must attend both days to receive certification for insurance discounts.

Dates: Sat., September 10 & 17 Code: 305302.A Time: 9:00AM—1:00PM

Cost: $12 – AARP Member; $14 – Non-AARP Member Registration Deadline: September 2

Movie & Lunch (New Release) The Adjustment Bureau Academy Award nominee Matt Damon (The Bourne trilogy) stars in this action thriller about a man who glimpses the future fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined great- ness to be with the only woman he's ever loved (Emily Blunt: Young Victoria, Devil Wears Prada). This movie is based on a story by the legendary author Philip K. Dick.

Lunch will be served from Panera Bread. Please select from the following: Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich, Smoked Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Tuna Salad Sandwich or Steak Chili with Cornbread.

Date: Wed., September 14 Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 105212.E1– Movie; 105212.E2—Movie & Lunch Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch)

Monthly Lunch Bunch—Psistaria This month’s Lunch Bunch selection is a Lincolnwood favorite. Psistaria is the perfect lunch spot for your Greek cravings! From gyros to saganaki and eve-

rything in between, Psistaria is sure to please!

Please remember to register for Lunch Bunch so we can make accurate res- ervations.

Date: Wed., September 16 Code: 105202.E1 Time: 11:30AM Cost: Lunch and transportation are on your own

Location: Psistaria, 4711 W. Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood PAGE 8 City-Style Lunch Bunch—Cantina No. 46

Lunch Bunch is hitting the road! The September choice is Cantina No. 46. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Cantina No. 46 features a sunken patio as well as sidewalk seating along Superior. Weather- permitting, we will attempt to dine alfresco.

On the menu is what owner Dominic Graziano calls “Mexican [cuisine]’s greatest hits” with guacamole made tableside, ceviche, short-rib nachos and queso fundito. Veggie-friendly options include mushroom tamales, and other playful bites include mini-tacos with beef and chipotle mayo or pineapple pulled pork. Menu items average between $10 and $20. The cost of transportation and chaperone will be covered. You must pay for your Flavorful coastal own meal.

Mexican fare. Date: Wed., September 21 Code: 105415.A1 Time: 10:45AM-2:00PM Cost: $15—Members Only—Cost of meal is not included

Movie & Lunch (Classic) The Godfather Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece fea- tures Oscar winner Marlon Brando as the patri- arch of the Corleone family. Coppola paints a chill- ing portrait of a Sicilian family's rise and near fall “Leave the gun. from power in America, and the passage of rites from father to son. He masterfully balances the story between family life and the ugly business of Take the crime in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel, this graphic and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award nominations. This cannoli.” movie is 2 hours and 51 minutes in duration.

Lunch will be served from Sterling Goss. Please chose from the following signature sandwiches at time of reg- istration: Classic Reuben, Turkey Reuben, Liver Sau- sage or Egg Salad.

Date: Fri., September 23 Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 105211.E1– Movie; 105211.E2—Movie & Lunch Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch) Drop-In Bridge—New Start Time! Calling all bridge players! Our Drop-In Bridge program will now meet from 12:15PM—3:00PM. Please consider joining this fun group of card players on any given Monday afternoon. The more the merrier! No registration is required; Mem- bers are free. Non-members are asked to pay $3 per day. The group meets in the small room of the Community Center. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 PAGE 9 Weekly Drop-In Programs

Bridge—Mondays from 12:15PM-3PM; Members—Free; Non-Members—$3

Exercise Class—Tues. & Thurs. from 9-9:50AM; Members— $2; Non-Members—$3

Mah Jongg—Thursdays from 12:30-3:00PM; Members— Free; Non-Members—$3

Our pretty ma h jongg m avens! Happy Birthday to YOU!

August Babies September Babies

Diane Peterson August 2 Geraldine Urhausen September 1 Helenlu Anderson August 7 Carolyn Jacobson September 3 Roy Bellavia August 4 Maureen Kuhn September 6 Florence White August 9 Barbara Heller September 10 Shelley Lipkin August 19 Lourdes Perez September 12 Louise Moreno August 19 Gladys Goodmonson September 22 Hilda Karam August 20 Ernest Scott September 25 William Galliani August 24 Jan Siemsen September 28 Edna Holmes August 29 Henryka Skuza August 30 Anna Pawlowski August 31

Senior exercise Coupon!

Good for one Tuesday or Thursday free senior 9:00AM-9:50AM exercise class Community center Valid 8/1-10/1/11 PAGE 10 Twilight Dining—The Charcoal Oven Fresh flowers and white tablecloths brighten this 55-year-old restaurant, origi- nally owned and operated by Pillip Georgouses. Customers who order a full- course dinner often receive a complimentary loaf of fresh-baked bread or fresh vegetables if they're in season. Choose from menu items such as Greek-style dishes, roast duck, prime steaks, and fresh fish. Don’t go home without trying the homemade raspberry pie! The Charcoal Oven is worth vis- iting, if only for a nostalgic taste of what restaurants used to be. Today the Charcoal Oven enjoys a resurgence under the direction of Phill’s daughter Maria and her husband Rich. Menu items range from $15 to $30 in price.

Date: Mon., September 26 Time: 5:00PM Code: 205420.E Cost: Dinner and transportation are on your own Location: 4400 Golf Road, Skokie

Skokie Theatre—Bobby Darin & Friends Oh, the shark, babe, Join us for Tony Bernard’s “Bobby Darin and Friends” show at the has such teeth, dear famed Skokie Theatre. Legendary entertainer Bobby Darin was known for such notable songs as Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea And it shows them pearly white and Moon River, just to name a few. Come and see if Tony Bernard is able to duplicate Bobby’s sweet sound and wonderful stage pres- Just a jackknife has ence. old MacHeath, babe Please consider dining with the group prior to the performance at the Village Inn. Lunch and transportation are on your own. And he keeps it … Date: Wed., September 28 Code: ah … out of sight XXXXXXX

Time: Optional Lunch—Noon: Ya know when that Show starts at 1:30PM shark bites, with his Code: 305402.A1 teeth, babe Cost: $20—Member; $23—Non-Member Location: Village Inn—8050 N. Lincoln Ave. Scarlet billows start Skokie Theatre—7924 N. Lincoln to spread

Fancy gloves, though, wears old MacHeath, babe

So there’s nevah, nevah a trace of red. October Preview N e w ! Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Tour! You do not want to miss this day of nostalgia along famous Route 66! Our tour will begin at the Route 66 Visitors Center in Joliet. From there, we will cruise Route 66 with a non-stop narrated tour by award-winning author, John Weiss, including stops at the Milltown Market in Wilmington, a 1890s re- stored lumber yard. Who wouldn't want to have their picture taken in a 1906 jail cell or have lunch at Old Route 66 Café? Continuing on our journey, we will hit Odell, visiting a 1932 filling station, the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum in Pontiac and Polk-A-Dot Drive In in Braidwood for a turtle sundae and some jukebox tunes from the 50s and 60s. This all-inclusive trip includes two snacks, family-style meal, shopping and even a few surprises! Don’t forget your camera!

Date: Wed., October 12 Cost: *$95 Members; $114 Non-Members Code: 305430.A Time: 7:30AM—Depart Lincolnwood 6:30PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood *You may pay $50 at time of registration and the remaining $45 by Oc- tober 1st if you’d like. This is a “Members Only” payment option.

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They’re Playing Our Song at Pheasant Run When an award-winning, straight-laced composer teams up with a quirky, aspiring lyri- cist, it's far from a match made in musical heaven. But when an unexpected romance builds between them, they hilariously struggle to find harmony. Based on the real life love story of Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Simon's romantic musical will leave a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

At time of registration, please select from either chicken picatta or roast herb crusted pork loin. Date: Thurs., October 6 Cost: $80 Members; $96 Non- Members Code: 305429.B Time: 11:15AM—Depart Lincoln- wood; 6:00PM—Estimated Return Save the Date...Save the Date...Save the Date...

The Sound of Music at Drury Lane Theatre on November 16 Based on an inspiring true story, “The Sound of Music” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most be- loved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink of WWII, Maria, a postulant, proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. *Registration begins when you receive the October newsletter.*

Donny & Marie – Christmas in Chicago Oriental Theater on December 14 In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you and your family to join them to celebrate the joy of the season in true Osmond fashion, in person, as the iconic pair share the spotlight for the first time together on a Chicago stage. With a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping production numbers, Donny and Marie – Christmas in Chicago features your favorite holiday hits mixed with their irresistible chemistry that made them international stars leading into “Osmond- Mania” topping the charts. *A payment plan will be offered for this performance due to the cost of the trip* *Registration begins when you receive the October newsletter.*