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459 THE - 8700 GREEK-AMERICAN OXI DAY—October 28

(The word “Oxi” is pronounced Ohi and trans-

lated means “No”)

“Ohi”, Anniversary of the "No") is celebrated

throughout , and the Greek communities around the world on 28 October each year. commemorates the rejec- tion by Greek dictator of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator on 28 , the Hellenic counterattack against the invading Italian forc- es at the mountains of Pindus during the Murges,Crisa—10/03 Greco-Italian War, and the during the Axis occupation. Kolpondinos,Panagiota-10/04 Demos,Anna—10/07 This ultimatum, which was presented to Meta- Kiers,Erna-10/07 xas by the Italian ambassador to Greece, Becharas,Eugenia—10/09 (fr), shortly after 03:00 am Lagoudakis,Stamata-10/10 on 28 October 1940, who had just come from Beikos,Ellias—10/13 a party in the German embassy in , Caralis,Alexandra—10/13 demanded Greece to allow Axis forces to en- Klug,Beatrice-10/14 ter Greek territory and occupy certain unspec- Papapanayiotou,Catherine-10/17 ified "strategic locations" or otherwise face Inside this issue: war. It was allegedly answered with a single laconic word: όχι (No!). However, his actual reply was, “Alors, c’est la guerre!” (Then it is Special Points of Interest / Birthdays war!).[1][2] Activity Happenings 2016 Hellenic Legacy Gala In response to Metaxas's refusal, Italian Therapy Corner troops stationed in , then an Italian protectorate, attacked the Greek border at Message from Admissions 05:30 am—the beginning of Greece's partici- Remembering Columbus Day pation in World War II (see Greco-Italian War A Note From Social Services and the ). Volunteers Needed On the morning of 28 October, the Greek pop- Moments To Remember ulation took to the streets, irrespective of polit- Life Enrichment Calendar ical affiliation, shouting 'ohi'. From 1942, it was celebrated as Ohi Day.

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Activity happenings …

Welcome to the October issue of the Greek American Times! Moments

Last month set the pace for a very busy and exciting September at our home. Our loyal friends from our were with us again and as always we enjoyed the company and sweet treats from Saint Har- alambos Ladies Philoptochos Society, a group of friends, St. John the Baptist Ladies dietary Philoptochos Society, the women from St. Demetrios of Elmhurst and the Achlatho- kambos Society. It’s always nice to get together with such dedicated groups and friends. Our residents look forward to their monthly visits.

We send a special thank you to the SS Peter and Paul Commuinity who brought their festival to us with a wonderful and delicious selection of Greek foods and sweets from their Greekfest on September 10. We also enjoyed attending the Divine Liturgy On Sunday, September 25 at St. Demetrios of Elmhurst. Following the Liturgy we were treated to a wonderful luncheon meal and loukoumades at their fall fest.

Our facility also hosted a party in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Residents and staff danced in the rhythm of Mexican singers. Traditional food was prepared and served. As every month we went to Demetri’s restaurant and Papagalino for Greek coffee.

The weather was perfect for our outings so we grabbed the chance and spent as much time as possible by the nature. We especially enjoyed our outings to the Senior Center which were mu- sical and informative which ended with a wrap-up party on the 29th.

Community Reminder…

It is the GARCC policy to accept residents and render services

660 Lake Cook Road 1913 Waukegan Road

without regard to race, color or national origin.

Deerfield, IL Glenview, IL

Phone: 847-940-0777 Phone: 847-486-1988

Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm

A special thank you to Demetri’s

Restaurant in Deerfield for hosting

Please support this wonderful

monthly lunch outings for our Residents. establishment with great quality food.

A note from Social service …

The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook

Job got you down? Children driving you up a wall?

Caring for elderly relatives?

Hate your commute?

Too much to do and too little time?

Then this booklet is for you And free for the asking.

Try it-- It may make a difference in your day-to-day life.

Barbara Kapple, MS, LCPC Social Services Director 847-499-7134

Volunteers needed …

Have you ever wondered to yourself how you can make a positive impact on another person’s life? Well, becoming a volunteer can be a very rewarding experience.

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 Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) was founded in 1985 in October Columbus Day is an United States observance held each year on the second Monday in October. The day sig- as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of nifies Christopher Columbus’ arrival to America on October 12, 1492. Imperial Chemical Industries. The aim of the NBCAM from the start has been to promote Colorado first observed Columbus Day in 1906 as it became an official state holiday. More and more people and mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer. states began to recognize Columbus Day. In 1937, Columbus Day became a federal holiday in the United In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies, States. There are many instances of people observing Columbus’ voyage since the colonial period. In 1792, founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and established the pink ribbon as its there were celebrations in New York City and other US cities, celebrating the 300th anniversary of his landing in symbol. Although this was not the first time the ribbon was used to symbolize breast can- the New World. President Benjamin Harrison called upon the people of the United States to join together in cele- cer: a 68-year-old California woman named Charlotte Haley, whose sister, daughter, and bration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event. During the anniversary in 1892, teachers, granddaughter had breast cancer, had distributed peach-color ribbons to call attention to preachers, poets and politicians used Columbus Day rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. These patriotic teach- what she perceived as inadequate funding for research. In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. ings were framed around themes of support for war, citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the na- Komen Foundation had handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race tion and celebrating social progress. for breast cancer survivors. A variety of events around the world are organized in October, In 1970, Columbus Day was changed to the current observation on the second Monday in October. including walks and runs, and the pink illumination of landmark buildings.

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4 Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center October 2016 Life Enrichment Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 10:00 Orthodox Service 10:00 Morning Stretch-2fl&3fl 10:00 Movie Classics-2&3 10:15 Arts n Crafts 2/3 FL 10:30 Bean Bag Toss -2&3FL 2:00 Catholic Service– 2FL 1:30 Jewish Group 2 FL 11:30 Outing to the Beach! 2:00 Bingo– 2 FL 2:00 Bingo-2FL 2:00 Bingo– 3FL 3:00 Hellenic American 3:00 Greek Coffee w/ Academy Greek Fest St. Haralambos -2FL 3:00 Banana Split Social 3FL 3:00 Grape Social 2fl 5:00 Botanical Gardens 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 2/3FL 6:30 Twilight Trivia -1FL 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:00 Morning Stretch 3 10:00 Morning Exercise-2fl,3 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service CH 10:00 Ball Toss 2fl&3fl 10:00 Movie Classics-2&3Fl 10:15 Greek Service 2/3 TV 10: 15 Walk to Gazebo 11:00 Arts and Crafts– 10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL 11:30 Senior Center - Around 10:20 Stretching The Mind2&3FL 11:00 Beauty Shop Lounge 2:00 Fabulous Food Club 2FL– Cards 1:00 Beauty Time 2/3FL the world in 60 minutes 10:30 Outing: Charcoal 2:00 Bingo- 2FL 1:00 Beauty Time 2/3 FL Brownies 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 2:00 Bingo-2FL 11:30 Shopping at Walmart Flames 3:00 SS. Peter and Paul’s 2:00 Patio Time—1FL 3:00 Bingo – 2FL 2:00 Bingo-2FL 3:00 Labor Day Social 2FL 2:00 Creative Expressions– 2FL 3:00 Greek Coffee w/ 1:00 Stand Up to Cancer Day Food Fest 3:00 Bingo 2FL 4:00 Pottery Painting Flag Fruit Pizza 3:00 Bingo 2FL Friends -2FL 2:00 Bingo 3FL 4:00 Patio Time 6:30 Movie n’ Snack 2FL 6:30 Board Games 1FL 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 4:00 Our Story Time 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 3:00 Root Beer Floats 3FL 6:30 Scrabble Club-1FL 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 Orthodox Service 10:00 Morning Stretch - 2&3fL 10:00 Movie Classics2& 3FL 10:15 Greek Service -2&3 TV 10:30 It’s all Trivial 2/3FL 10:15 Walk To Park 11:30 Senior Center Outing: 11:30 Hat Day on Day 10:30 Morning Triva-2&3FL 2:00 Catholic Service– 2FL Lounge 1:30 Life Enrichment 2:00 Live entertainment with “The Beatles & Elvis” 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 2:00 Mexican Independence 2:00 Bingo – 2FL 1:00 Beauty Time 2/3FL Committee– 2FLTR Frank 2:00 Creative Expressions–2 FL 2:00 Bingo – 2FLR Day Celebration!!! 2:30 Shopping at Dollar Tree 2:00 9/11 Documentary 2FL 2:00 Bingo–3FL 3:00 Bingo—2FL 3:00 Bingo– 2FL 3:00 Greek Coffee w/ St. 3:00 Bingo—2FL 3:00 Milk & Cookies -2FL 3:00 Bingo –2 FL 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 2/3 FL 3:00 National Milk Shake Day 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 2/3FL Demetrios of Elmhurst -2FL 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 2/3 FL 4:00 TV Classics– 2& 3FL 6:30 Movie n’ Snack 2FL 6:30 Twilight Trivia 1FL 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 7:00 Card Games - 1st FL 6:30 Card Games-1FL

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Morning Stretch 2FL&3 10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service CH 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:00 Movie Classics-2,3 10:15 Greek Service -2&3 TV 12:00 Cheeseburger day 3 FL 10:15 Walk To The Pond 12:00 Senior Center 11:30 Welcome Fall 11:00 Outing to National 11:00 R.E.A.D. Lounge 2:00 Bingo-3Fl 2:00 Bingo 2FL 2:00 Ice Cream Cone Day Arts and Crafts Hellenic Museum 2:00 Bingo – 2FL 1:00 Beauty Time 2/3FL 3:00 Tea Time– 3FL 3:00 Greek Coffee w/ St. John’s Outing to Dairy Queen 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 2:00 Bingo - 3FL 3:00 Popsicle Social—2FL 2:00 Coffee Social 2FL 2:00 Patio Time– 1FL 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 6:30 Board Games 1 FL 3:00 Bingo-2FL 3:00 Happy Hour Social-2FL 4:00 TV Classics– 2&3FL 3:00 Bingo –2 FL 3:00 Bingo-2FL 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up 2& 3 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 6:30 Scrabble Club-1FL 6:30 Movie n’ Snack 2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fourtune 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:00 Light &Lively-2FL&3FL 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Orthodox Service CH 10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL R.E.A.D.:READING HELPS EVE- 10:15 Greek Service -2&3 TV 10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL 10:15 Walk To Gazebo 11:00 Outing to Goodwill 12:00 Coffee Day 10:00 Outing to Demetri’s RYONE ACCOMPLISH HIS Lounge 1:00 Book Club 2:00 Resident Council– 2FL 2:00 Bingo-2FL Outing to Papagalino 2:00 Bingo 3FL DREAMS 2:30 Food Council– 2FL 1:30 Jewish Group 2FL 1FL– 1st FL Activity Room 1:00 Beauty Time 2/3FL 2:00 Bingo 3FL 3:00 Karaoke Party!-2FL 3:00 Happy Hour Social-2FL 2FL– 2nd FL Dining Room 3:00 Bingo-2FL 2:00 Greek Coffee w/ Ladies 2:00 International Day of 3:00 Tea Time3FL 6:30 Happier Hour Night Cap - 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 4:00 Dinner Time Set Up 3FL– 3rd FL Dining Room of Achladokampos CH-Chapel Deaf 4:30 Dinner Time Set Up Patio 3:00 Bingo 2FL P– Patio

3:00 Bingo –2 FL 7:00 Dice Games– 1FL

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

with Volunteers

Celebrating Anna H’s Birthday with family & friends

Birthday Bash

Patio Time

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