Niles Senior CENTER january/february 2014 naturally active

New Year’s Resolutions...

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...we can help you keep them! monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday 2 1 2 3 9:00 All American 9:00 Sharps & Medication

january J 9:30 Issues in the News Collection 10:00 Social Mahjongg 9:00 Drop-In Art Happy 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 10:15 Beg Tai Chi AN 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 12:00 Welcome Noon Year! 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving Celebration 2:00 Concert Video Series: 1:00 Open Computer U A 2014 Rod Stewart Lab 1:30 Weight Management R Y Group 6 7 8 9 10 9:00 Using Weights 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Social Mahjongg 11:00 The Magic Piano of 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 AARP Driver’s Safety 1:00 Line Dance Ferrante & Teicher 10:00 Health Prevention: 10:15 Tai Chi Demo 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Computer Interest Medicare & YOU! 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie: 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:30 Resistance Bands Group 10:00 Social Mahjongg Lee Daniels’ The Butler 2:00 Ventra: The new 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Open Computer way to pay on the 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics Lab CTA/RTA 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 2:00 Classic Movie Thursday: Harold & Maude

13 14 15 16 17 9:00 Using Weights 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Blood Presure 10:30 Niles Rhythm Band 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:00 AARP Driver’s Safety Screening 2:00 International 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 10:00 SCRAM: 10:00 ITAC Civic Cinema: 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 12:00 Pinochle Tournament Burglary Prevention Amplifi ed Phone Amour 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Open Computer 10:30 Pain Management 10:00 Social Mahjongg 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving Lab 1:00 Open Computer Lab 1:00 Social Bridge 1:30 Cancer Survivor 1:00 Line Dance Group 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament

20 21 22 23 24 9:00 Using Weights 9:30 Men’s Fitness Group 9:00 Diabetic Fingerstick 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Flexibility 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:30 Men’s Club Meeting 10:00 Social Mahjongg 12:00 Afternoon Tea Trip 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 10:30 Pain Management 10:30 VIM Meeting & Check-In 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 12:00 Poker Tournament

847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com 1:00 Open Computer Lab Voices of Vision 1:30 Computer Interest 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Open Computer 2:00 Civic Cinema: Book Club Group 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving Lab Citizen King: 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Encore Movie American Experience 1:00 Social Bunco Presentation: 1:00 Social Bridge Behind the Candelabra 1:30 Book Discussion 1:30 Resistance Bands 5:00 Dinner & a Movie: Behind the Candelabra

27 28 29 30 31 9:00 Using Weights 10:00 Choral Group 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Social Mahjongg 11:00 Effective 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Men’s Club Planning 1:00 Line Dance Communication 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi Meeting 1:00 Social Bridge 2:00 Downton Abbey 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Open Computer 10:30 Pain Managment 1:30 Resistance Bands Season 2: 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics Lab 10:45 Women’s Club 2:00 Downton Abbey Episodes 5 & 6 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving Planning Meeting Season 2: 1:00 Downton Abbey 11:30 Women’s Club Episodes 3 & 4 Season 2: Meeting Episodes 7, 8, & 9 1:00 Open Computer Lab 2:00 Downton Abbey Season 2: Episodes 1 & 2 weekly programs monthly groups 3 The following programs meet on the same days Choral Group (4 sessions) january each week during the month. Registration required. Choral Director: Ludmyla Turkalo Tuesdays, January 7-28, 10:00am Monday $7M/$10.50NM (#7394) Using Weights, 9:00am Drop-In Art, 9:00am Niles Rhythm Band (1 session) Pain Management, 10:30am 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm Wednesday, January 15, 10:30am Jan-Jun, $0M/$12NM (#7276) Tuesday Choral Group, 10:00am Men’s Health & Fitness Group (1 session) Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Coordinator: Hank Betka Social Bridge, 1:00pm Join this fun and active group of men for coffee, treats, and... Resistance Bands, 1:30pm Tuesday, January 21, 9:30am, $2, paid at the door

Wednesday Flexibility, 10:00am monthly groups january-june

Thursday All groups start in January and go thru June All American, 9:00am Registration required for all monthly groups. Issues in the News, 9:30am Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Social Cards or Billiards Carving Drop-In, 1:00pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, $0M/$12NM Drop-In Ceramics, 1:00pm (#7391)

Friday Drop-In Art Drop-In Art, 9:00am Mondays & Fridays, 9:00am, $0m/$12NM (#7392) Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm Social Mahjongg discussion groups Tuesdays, 10:00am, $0M/12NM (#7486)

Computer Interest Group Social Bridge 847.588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Facilitated by Richard Brandt & James Dowd Tuesdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7490) Share your passion for computers. Wednesdays, January 8 & 22, 1:30pm Social Bunco 3rd Tuesday each month, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM Jan-Jun, $0M/$12NM (#7388) (#7386)

Issues in the News All American Moderator: Arlene Golub Thursdays, 9:00am, $0M/12NM (#7482) Topics are suggested by participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting class and open up a Social Mahjongg world of new ideas! Thursdays, 10:00am, $0M/12NM (#7487) Thursdays, January 2-30, 9:30am Jan-Jun, $0M/$12NM (#7484) Drop-In Ceramics Thursdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7492) Book Discussion Facilitated by Pam Samorez Drop-In Woodcarving Books can be picked up at the front desk. Thursdays, 1:00pm, $0M/12NM (#7494) Tuesday, January 21, 1:30pm, FREE (#7607) 4 classes january Yoga in Chairs (5 classes) Instructor: Andrea Lubershane Yoga is all about fl exibility...and we are fl exible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Thursdays, January 2-30, 10:45-11:45am $30M/$35NM (#7655)

AARP Driver’s Safety Program (2 classes) Instructor: Mort Skibelsky There is no fi nal test to pass. Upon completion of the Resistance Bands (24 sessions) course, you are awarded a certifi cate. Under Illinois law, Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Foundation certifi ed those above 55 may qualify for a multi-year auto Sitting, standing, and use of resistance bands. insurance discount by completing this course. Please Waiver must be signed prior to class. check with your insurance company. Tuesdays, January 7-June 24, 1:30-2:30pm Participants must attend both classes. $10M/$15NM (#7407) Mondays, January 6 & 13, 9:00am-1:00pm both days $15 AARP members/$20 non-members (#7373) Flexibility (25 sessions) You must pre-register. Check only, payable to AARP, Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki due on the fi rst day of class. Sitting & standing strenthening. Using sticks. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Wednesdays, January 8-June 25, 10:00-11:00am $10M/$15NM (#7410) Using Weights (24 sessions) Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Foundation certifi ed Intermediate Tai Chi (10 classes) Sitting, standing, and use of 1-3lb weights. Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certifi ed Waiver must be signed prior to class. *Pre-Requisite – Beginning Tai Chi Mondays, January 6-June 30, 9:00-10:00am Fridays, January 10 - March 14 $10M/$15NM (#7406) 9:00-10:00am, $50M/$55NM (#7668) Pain Management (24 sessions) 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Tai Chi Demo Instructor: Brigitte Powidzki, Arthritis Foundation certifi ed Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certifi ed Gentle & therapeutic exercises and focused Friday, January 10, 10:15-11:00am, FREE (#7667) relaxation to ease pain. Waiver must be signed prior to class. Mondays, January 6-June 30, 10:30-11:30am SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters $10M/$15NM (#7408) Presented by the Niles Police Department Burglary Prevention -Learn the top ten ways burglars try to enter your home. Quick tips on what you can do to Line Dance (4 classes) better secure your home and what to do if you observe Instructor: Fran Strain suspicious behavior. Enjoy easy-to-learn dance patterns in Country, Monday, January 13, 10:00-11:30am, FREE (#7500) Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Group or line dancing have been shown benefi cial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular health, and overall Beginning Tai Chi (9 classes) well-being. Enjoy line dance, fi tness, and friendship. Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certifi ed No partner needed. Fridays, January 17 - March 14 Tuesdays, January 7-28, 1:00-2:00pm 10:15-11:15am, $45M/$50NM (#7669) $10M/$15NM (#7441) health & wellness humanities 5

Medication & Sharps Collection The Magic Pianos of Ferrante & Teicher january Friday, January 3, 9:00-11:00am ONLY, Free with Jim Kendros Hear your favorite love songs, movie themes and Health Prevention: Medicare & YOU! popular hits played by this immortal piano duo. Discover the importance of health prevention. Medicare now Jim will describe the orchestral effects used in pays for preventive services which can detect health problems these wonderful arrangements, and will highlight early. Find out what services are available at no cost to you. the various pianistic effects achieved on each song. Start taking charge of your health! Wednesday, January 8, 11:00am-12:00pm Thursday, January 9, 10:00am, FREE (#7686) $6M/$9NM (#7343)

ITAC Amplifi ed Phones International Civic Cinema: Try an amplifi ed phone, FREE to those who qualify Amour (PG-13 2012 127min) for the State of Illinois program. In this 2012 Cannes Film Festival Tuesday, January 14 Palme d’Or winner, Georges and Anne, retired Appointment needed, call 847-588-8420 music teachers in their eighties, have a time-tested love. But as Anne’s health fails, Georges becomes Blood Pressure Screening & Education her caregiver, and the couple’s bond is tested like Walk-In, FREE never before. Tuesday, January 14, 10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday, January 15, 2:00-4:00pm, FREE (#7338)

Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling Civic Cinema: Wednesday, January 22, 9:00am Citizen King: American Experience $3M/$4.50NM (#7428) (NR 2004 120min) A little-known chapter of Rev. Martin Luther King Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM) & Jr.’s life, his last fi ve years, during which he spoke Voices of Vision Book Club (12 sessions) out against the Vietnam War and became an Tuesday, January 21, 3rd Tuesday each month 10:30am- advocate for all of America’s have-nots, regardless 12:30pm, FREE (#7440) of race, is the subject of this documentary. Much is known of his tireless efforts as a civil rights leader, but this fi lm focuses on King’s later work, 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com which actually caused some to accuse him of Questions about your health? abandoning his original mission. Medication? Monday, January 20, 2:00-4:00pm, FREE Lab or xray results? (#7336) Do you want to weigh in and discuss meal plans? Or do you have general health questions? Informational Forum See the NSC nurse, Brigitte! Ventra - Brigitte can help you navigate through your health care needs. the new way to pay on the CTA/Pace Speaker: Kristin Salkas Open offi ce hours This new payment system allows customers to use Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am a single fare card for regional transit throughout Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm the Chicago area. Learn about this easy new way to pay for CTA and Pace. Or can call Brigitte, 847-588-8442, to schedule an appointment. Tuesday, January 7, 2:00-3:00pm, FREE (#7385) luncheons 6 Welcome Noon Year! A belated New Years Celebration january Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch - salad, chicken breast vesuvio, pasta, mixed vegetables, roll, and dessert will be served. Then be entertained by the musical stylings of Peter Oprisko & his band. We cap off our New Years celebration with a champagne toast. Reserved Seating. Return table seating forms by Friday, December 27. Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:00-2:30pm, $15M/$20NM (#7323)

Men’s Club Meeting A representative from Aspen Mortgage will be here to explain what reverse mortgages can and can’t do for people Lunch is mostaccioli with meat sauce, salad, and garlic bread. NO tickets will be sold day of meeting. Monday, January 20, 10:30am-1:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM, (#7465)

Women’s Club Meeting Lunch will include chicken salad, croissant, fruit, and dessert. Following our delicious lunch, we will play Bingo, and win fantastic prizes. Monday, January 27, 11:30am-2:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7454) movies

Concert Video Series: Rod Stewart Thursday, Janury 2, 1:00pm, FREE (#7619)

Classic Movie Thursday: Harold & Maude (PG 1971 91min) Starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold fi nds himself changed forever when he meets lively Downton Abbey Season 2 septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. MASTERPIECE Classic Thursday, January 9, 2:00pm, FREE (#7380) The story continues... Downton Abbey’s Granthams and their Lite Lunch and Movie: family of servants have already weathered Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13 2013 132min) scoundrels, scandals, and a momentous suc- Starring Forest Whitaker & Oprah Winfrey cession crisis. But by November, 1916, the 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his Great War has rendered everything — and tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights everyone — changed. Even Downton Ab- movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect bey itself, like its residents, has risen to the this man’s life, family, and American society. - IMDB call of duty and transformed. Lunch is a chicken Caesar salad, roll, & dessert. Complete episode descriptions at the NSC. Friday, January 10, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7504) FREE Movie ONLY, FREE (#7515) Monday, January 27, 2:00-4:30pm Dinner & a Movie: Behind the Candelabra Episodes 1 & 2 (#7496) (TV Movie 2013 118min) Starring Michael Douglas & Matt Damon Tuesday, January 28, 2:00-4:30pm Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year Episodes 3 & 4 (#7497) relationship between Liberace and his, much younger, lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. -IMDB Wednesday, January 29, 2:00-4:30pm Tuesday, January 21, Dinner 5:00pm/movie 5:15pm Episodes 5 & 6 (#7498) hot dog, chips, & dessert, $2M/$3NM (#7526) Movie ONLY, FREE (#7548) Thursday, January 30, 1:00-4:30pm Encore Presentation: Wednesday, January 22, 1:00pm, FREE (#7570) Episodes 7, 8, & 9 (#7499) tournaments 7 Wii Bowling Tournament Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded Call to schedule practice time. january Thursday, January 16, 2:00pm, $2M/$3NM (#7640)

Pinochle Tournament Participate in a 3-handed tournament. Includes lunch and prizes Friday, January 17, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7585)

Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Includes lunch and prizes. Friday, January 24, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7595) trips

Afternoon Tea at Lockwood Restaurant in the Palmer House Hilton Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea service at the famed Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. This tea includes a selection of Harney and Sons teas: darjeeling, darjeeling decaf, english breakfast, earl grey supreme, earl grey decaf, citron green, sencha, fencha decaf, french super blue lavendar, roobios chai, mint verbena, and chamomile. Sandwiches: crab salad with brioche, lemon mayonnaise, and caviar; roast beef on pumpernickel with whole grain mustard and watercress; cucumber on egg bread and lemon curd butter; and curried chicken with golden raisins, walnuts, and a sweet curry aioli. Scones: buttermilk, orange cranberry, and sweets. This trip includes transportation and tea service at the Palmer House. Wednesday, January 22, 1:00-5:00pm, Check-In: 12:30pm, $70M/$75NM (#7683)

Young Frankenstein at Drury Lane Oakbrook Young Frankenstein is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece. Follow bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor, his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fi ancée Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster, but not without scary and quite often hilarious complications. Young Frankenstein is scientifi cally- proven, monstrously good entertainment - it’s ritzy, glitzy and blitzfully funny! Enjoy lunch at Drury Lane featuring chef ’s soup of the day, rolls, veggies, your choice of traditional roast turkey or roast sirloin with merlot mushroom sauce, and dessert. Thursday, February 20, 10:30am-5:00pm, Check-In: 10:00am, $65M/$70NM (#6983) 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com CASH Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash at Theatre at the Center, Munster, Indiana From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, and Folsom Prison Blues. This multi-talented cast paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a footstompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend! Enjoy lunch at Theatre at the Center featuring cream of chicken rice soup, choice of baked cod or grilled lemon chicken, classic mashed potatoes, broccoli spears, and apple pie. Wednesday, March 12, 10:45am-6:00pm, Check-In: 10:15am, $65M/$70NM (#7330)

Les Miserables at Drury Lane Oakbrook One of the world’s most iconic musical classics. A sweeping tale of romance, passion, suspense, and redemption. Les Misérables travels through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. Convict Jean Valjean is on the run, hunted relentlessly by Javert for breaking his parole. Valjean must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphan Cosette. With revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Valjean has no choice but to fi ght for his life and sacrifi ce everything to protect the people he loves. Enjoy lunch at Drury Lane featuring chef ’s soup of the day, potato, veggies, your choice of traditional roast turkey with herb dressing or salmon fi let with lemon tarragon sauce, and dessert. Wednesday, April 9, 10:45am-6:00pm, Check-In: 10:15am, $65M/$70NM (#7292) 8 annual did you know?

Reservations If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry & American Cancer Society. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 26 from 9:00am-1:00pm DANCE, DANCE, DANCE Presented by Jackie Sinclair & Maine South Dancers

The Maine South Dancers are returning to the CeCellll PhonePhone Center to perform a number of their original choreographed pieces. You’ll feel like you’re in the audience of Dancing With The Stars as you Smart PhonePhone AssistancAssistancee enjoy both large ensemble and smaller group productions spotlighting a variety of dance styles. DoDo you hhaveave a Smart PhonePhone you are unsure hhowow to use? There may also be a few surprise performers. This is a show that must not be missed. Need help programing numbers into your fl ip phone? Thursday, February 13, 11:00am, FREE (#7688)

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Open Game Room Do you have interest in Scrabble, Canasta, Mahjong, Dominoes or Chess? We will have a room available for social gaming. If any of the above is of interest, please contact Jaymi at 847-588-8420, and we will keep a list of those wanting to participate. Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm, FREE 9 eff ective communication support group: did you know? Living with Hearing Loss

Our monthly support group discusses a variety of issues people with hearing loss face in their daily lives. We off er a supportive environment to share the experiences of having a disability with others who have often experienced the same thing. Some topics we address are:

• How to encourage others to communicate more eff ectively with you • Handling the frustration of not being able to participate in group activities in the same way • Helping your spouse adjust to your hearing loss • Ways to remind others who often forget that you have hearing loss

We discuss recent advances in hearing aid devices and treatments that might help enhance people’s lives. It’s also a great way to meet new people in the community as well as feel you are helping others.

The group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Contact Maya, 847-588-8420.

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Thursday, AAprilpril 10. 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Saturday, February 22 SomeSome restrictions apply. 9:00am-12:00pm We can not accommodate walk-ins. Speakers, including a Cardiologist Healthy cooking demonstrations Cholesterol & Glucose Testing By Swedish Covenant, $12.00 (#7381) Registration Required for Testing FREE Mini-Stroke & Heart Screening Sharps & Medication Collection and more!!

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monday tuesday wednesday thursdaythursday fridayfrid 3 4 5 6 7 9:00 Using Weights 9:30 I have the pictures... 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art Now what? 10:30 Niles Rhythm Band 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Take a Bite Out of 10:00 Choral Group 12:00 Let’s Go To 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi Your Bills 10:00 Social Mahjongg Riverview! 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 12:00 Lite Lunch & Movie: 10:30 Pain Management 1:00 Line Dance 12:00 Thursday Line Dance Promised Land 1:00 Open Computer 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Concert Video: Lab 1:30 Resistance Bands Barry Manilow 2:00 Foreign Film: 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics The Komedant 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:30 Healthy Living Group 10 11 12 13 14 9:00 Using Weights 9:30 Men’s Health & 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art Fitness Group 11:00 Love Songs for 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:30 Men’s Club Meeting 9:30 I have the pictures... Mozart’s Wife 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi 10:30 Pain Management Now what? 1:30 Computer Interest 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 12:00 Valentine’s Day 1:00 Open Computer 10:00 Blood Pressure Group 11:00 DANCE, DANCE, Luncheon Lab Screening 2:00 Civic Cinema: DANCE 1:00 Open Computer 10:00 Choral Group Chisholm ‘72: 12:00 Thursday Line Dance Lab 10:00 Social Mahjongg Unbought and Unbossed 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 11:00 Monthly Mailing 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 1:00 Line Dance 2:00 SCRAM: 1:00 Social Bridge Home Repair Fraud 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Classic Movie Thursday: The Worlds Greatest Lover 17 18 19 20 21 9:30 I have the pictures... 10:00 Flexibility 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi Now what? 10:30 Niles Rhythm Band 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Choral Group 1:00 Encore Movie 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi

847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com 10:00 Social Mahjongg Presentation: 10:00 Young Frankenstein 12:00 Pinochle Tournament 10:30 VIM Meeting & Admission Trip Check-In 1:00 Open Computer Voices of Vision 3:30 Twitter Workshop 10:45 Yoga in Chairs Lab Book Club 12:00 Thursday Line Dance 1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving Saturday, February 22 1:00 Social Bunco 1:30 Cancer Survivor Healthy Heart Fair 1:30 Book Discussion Wellness Group 9:00am-12:00pm 1:30 Resistance Bands 2:00 Wii Bowling CLOSED 5:00 Dinner & a Movie: Tournament Admission 24 25 26 27 28 9:00 Using Weights 10:00 Choral Group 9:00 Diabetic Fingerstick 9:00 All American 9:00 Int Tai Chi 9:00 Drop-In Art 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:00 Flexibility 9:30 Issues in the News 9:00 Drop-In Art 9:30 Men’s Club 1:00 Line Dance 10:30 Introduction to 10:00 Social Mahjongg 10:15 Beg Tai Chi Planning Meeting 1:00 Social Bridge Facebook 10:45 Yoga in Chairs 1:00 Open Computer 10:30 Pain Management 1:30 Resistance Bands 11:00 Effective 1:00 Drop-In Ceramics Lab 11:30 Women’s Club Communication 1:00 Drop-In Woodcarving 12:00 Poker Tournament Meeting 1:30 Computer Interest 1:00 Open Computer Group Lab 2:00 Civic Cinema: Honor Flight monthly groups weekly programs 11 Choral Group (4 sessions) february The following programs meet on the same days Choral Director: Ludmyla Turkalo each week during the month. Registration required. Tuesdays, February 4-25, 10:00am $7M/$10.50NM (#7395) Monday Using Weights, 9:00am Niles Rhythm Band (2 sessions) Drop-In Art, 9:00am Wednesdays, February 5 & 19, 10:30am Pain Management, 10:30am Jan-Jun, $0M/$12NM (#7276) Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm Men’s Health & Fitness Group Tuesday Coordinator: Hank Betka Choral Group, 10:00am Join this fun and active group of men for coffee, treats, and... Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Tuesday, February 11, 9:30am $2, paid at the door Social Bridge, 1:00pm Resistance Bands, 1:30pm classes

Wednesday I have the pictures...Now what? (3 classes) Flexibility, 10:00am Instructor: Mary Kussmann Learn how to transfer photos to your computer and set up Thursday fi les for them. We will discuss taking your memory card or All American, 9:00am fl ash drive to a local retailer to have them printed. Issues in the News, 9:30am Please bring your digital camera, if you have one. Social Mahjongg, 10:00am Tuesdays, February 4-18, 9:30-10:30am Carving Drop-In, 1:00pm $15M/$20NM (#7684) Drop-In Ceramics, 1:00pm Line Dance - NO partner needed (4 classes) Friday Instructor: Fran Strain Drop-In Art, 9:00am Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Open Computer Lab, 1:00pm Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Studies show group or line dancing is benefi cial in aiding discussion groups memory, balance, cardiovascular health,

and overall well-being. Enjoy fi tness, & friendship. 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Issues in the News Tuesdays, February 4-25, 1:00-2:00pm $10M/$15NM (#7442) Moderator: Arlene Golub Topics are suggested by participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting Yoga in Chairs (4 classes) class and open up a world of new ideas! Instructor: Andrea Lubershane Thursdays, February 6-27, 9:30am Yoga is all about fl exibility...and we are fl exible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Computer Interest Group Thursdays, February 6-27 10:45-11:45am $24M/$29NM (#7656) Facilitated by Richard Brandt & James Dowd Share your passion for computers. Wednesdays, February 12 & 26, 1:30pm Thursday Line Dance (16 classes) Instructor: Helen Chung Book Discussion Challenge yourself with new dance steps and build your confi dence with the latest moves in Country/Western and Facilitated by Pam Samorez Latin Line Dance. Books can be picked up at the front desk. Thursdays, February 6- May 22, 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, February 18, 1:30pm, FREE (#7608) $35M/$40NM (#7687) 12 SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters Presented by the Niles Police Department humanities february Home Repair Fraud -Driveway, roof repair, and tuck pointing are just a few of the jobs they say they may Foreign Film: The Komedant help you with. Once you give them money, that’s the (Hakomendiantim) (NR 2000 85min) last time you see them. Get tips to prevent this. Wistful and melancholy recollections of Yiddish theatre Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE (#7501) are conveyed in this documentary, which centers on the story of the Burstein family. The family honed their Twitter Workshop (1 class) talents in New York and eventually became stars of the Instructor: Pam Kouris, Oakton Community College genre as they traveled around the world, acting, singing, Everyone’s talking about Twitter, join us and learn what dancing and telling jokes in Yiddish. The fi lm also it’s all about! What it is, ways to use it, and is it safe, chronicles the history of Yiddish theatre, from its are some of the topics that will be discussed. You’ll beginnings to its eventual decline brought on by the even learn to set up your own account. Holocaust. Don’t feel left out! Learn to TWEET with us!! Tuesday, February 4, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE (#7340) Wednesday, February 19, 3:30-5:00pm $10M/$15NM (#7685) Love Songs for Mozart’s Wife Introduction to Facebook (1 class) with Jim Kendros Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the fi nest composers Learn what Facebook is used for and create your the world has ever known, had two great loves in his life; own account! We will discuss privacy, the fi rst was music; and the second was Constanze Weber. photos, inviting friends, and more. Hear beautiful love songs composed just for her by her Wednesday, February 26 husband. 10:30am-12:00pm, $2M/$3NM (#7654) Wednesday, February 12, 11:00am-12:00pm $6M/$9NM (#7350)

health & wellness Civic Cinema: Chisholm ‘72: Unbought and Unbossed Blood Pressure Screening (NR 2004 60min) Walk-In, FREE Brooklyn-based Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Tuesday, February 11, 10:00am-12:00pm represented a series of fi rsts: fi rst African-American woman elected to Congress and the fi rst black person 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com VIM (Visually Impaired Motivators) & and woman to run a serious, high-profi le campaign in Voices of Vision Book Club the U.S. presidential primary. She made further history Discuss ways to maintain the lifestyle you want in this when she vied for the presidency in 1972. And while her supportive group, followed by a discussion of the prior inspiring journey would have made headlines today, it months book selection. was virtually ignored by the mainstream media at the time. Tuesday, February 18, 10:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, February 12, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE (#7339)

Healthy Heart Fair Civic Cinema: Love Your Heart! Free screenings, information, Honor Flight (PG 2012 82min) cooking demonstrations, and more!! A poet, a plumber, and a postmaster are just three of the Cholesterol & Glucose Testing, $12.00 (#7381) heroes whose stories emerge in this fi lm about a town’s Saturday, February 22, 9:00am-12:00pm efforts to honor its WWII vets. In a race against time, (See page 9 for complete details.) volunteers work to deliver the aging ex-soldiers to their country’s memorials. Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling Wednesday, February 26, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE (#7337) Wednesday, February 26, 9:00am $3M/$4.50NM (#7429) movies Informational Forum 13 Concert Video Series: Barry Manilow february Take a Bite Out of Your Bills Thursday, February 6, 1:00pm, FREE (#7620) Presented by: CUB, Citizens Utility Board for Illinois Consumers Learn how to save money on all utilities including, Lite Lunch and Movie: landline & cell phones, natural gas, and electricity. Promised Land (R 2012 106min) Monday, February 3, 10:00am, FREE (#7653) Starring Matt Damon & Frances McDormand A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. -IMDB luncheons Lunch is a grilled chicken sandwich, chips, & dessert. Friday, February 7, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7505) Let’s go to Riverview! Movie ONLY, FREE (#7516) Enjoy a delicious sloppy joe lunch before hearing a presentation that covers the world’s greatest Classic Movie Thursday: amusement park which created smiles and fun from The Worlds Greatest Lover (PG 1977 96min) 1904–1967 and was located in Chicago! EVERYONE Starring Gene Wilder, Dom DeLuise, & Carol Kane from the Chicago area who is at least 50 years old A neurotic baker travels to Hollywood to attend a talent remembers this and most have visited it many times! search for an actor to rival the great Valentino. Although John Boda enjoyed one memorable day there as a not an actor, through blind luck, he succeeds - to a certain child before it closed and has fi rsthand memories degree! -IMDB along with many pictures, stories and even a short Thursday, February 13, 2:00pm, FREE (#7682) video clip of the park and rides for an encore. Wednesday, February 5, 12:00-2:00pm Dinner & a Movie: Admission (PG-13 2013 107min) $10M/$15NM (#7481) Starring Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, & Nat Wolff A Princeton admissions offi cer who is up for a major Men’s Club Meeting promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a Enjoy a delicious sandwich plate, fruit, chips, and college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the dessert for lunch before listening to our speaker, son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. -IMDB Cassie Ito with, Your Life Your Legacy. Tuesday, February 18 - Dinner 5:00pm/movie 5:15pm Monday, February 10, 10:30am-1:00pm hot dog, chips, & dessert, $2M/$3NM (#7527) $5M/$7.50NM, advance registration is required Movie ONLY, FREE (#7549) 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com NO tickets will be sold day of meeting (#7466) Encore Presentation: Wednesday, February 19, 1:00pm FREE (#7571) Valentine’s Day Luncheon Love is in the air! Share the love as you enjoy lunch tournaments featuring a salad, lasagna, garlic bread, and chocolate cake. Then enjoy a performance by the fantastic duo, Wii Bowling Tournament Ron & Sandie. Reserved seating. Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Friday, February 14, 12:00-2:00pm Remember, call to schedule Wii practice time. $12M/$17NM (#7652) Thursday, February 20, 2:00pm, $2M/$3NM (#7641)

Women’s Club Meeting Pinochle Tournament Lunch will include turkey roll-ups, potato salad, and Participate in a 3-handed game. Includes lunch and prizes. a cherry slice. Entertainment will be the fantastic Friday, February 21, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7583) Pat & Kathleen Gilhooly performing their Irish music. Monday, February 24, 11:30am-2:00pm Poker Tournament $5M/$7.50NM (#7455) Play 7-Card Stud & 5-Card Draw. Includes lunch and prizes. Friday, February 28, 12:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM (#7596) policies 14 In memory of...

polices/services Membership Niles residents age 55 and over may purchase a membership to the NSC Bill Crissie, Dorothy Grimm, for $20 a year per person, or $30 a year for two residing at the same Robert Johnsen, Elaine Koller, address. Members receive the bi-monthly program guide and priority reg- George Mahoney, Russ McAndrews, & istration with member pricing. Your membership card must be scanned in Herbert Roberts at the Membership Services Desk to allow access to the Center including A memorial fl ower & sign are placed at the the card room, billiards room, main lobby with large screen TV and Free front desk when we hear a member has passed. WiFi, Center library for books & movies, and computer lab.

Registration services So that we may contact you in the event of a cancellation, all programs, both FREE and paid, require registration. Payment is due at the time of Gift Certifi cates registration. Members can register by mail or in person at the Senior Cen- Available at the front desk ter beginning the second Tuesday of the mailing month. Non-member registration begins the third Tuesday of the mailing month. Early registra- Handicapped Placards tion is encouraged as programs with insuffi cient registration may be can- Forms available at the front desk. celled. A wait list is started when a program reaches its maximum capacity. In the event of a cancellation, calls will be made to individuals on the wait Medical Lending Closet list in numerical order. Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs available for short term use to Niles residents. Refunds Programs cancelled by the NSC due to low enrollment, weather, or other Program Guide - Naturally Active scheduling confl icts, will be fully refunded. If a registrant cancels, refunds FREE M/$1NM or are given only if the Center can resell the ticket. Refunds will be credited FREE online at www.vniles.com to the individual account; checks are issued only upon request. Optelec Clear Reader Code of Conduct A photo is taken of typed materials, such as In order to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for a magazine, newspaper, or book, and reads our members and guests, Niles Senior Center has developed a Code of the information out loud. The Reader can Conduct. Copies are available at the front desk. be used at the NSC by signing it out at the nurses’ offi ce. Instructions will be given. Inclement Weather Please bring a photo ID and credit card to The Niles Senior Center will have a delayed opening on the days that leave with staff while you are using it.

847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Culver School is closed because of inclement weather or when travel is hazardous. Programs will be cancelled on a case by case basis; registrants RTA Reduced Fare Card will be notifi ed. Forms available. Photos taken for a $3.00 processing fee. Permission to Photograph Photos are periodically taken of participants in a class, during a special SHIP Appointments event or any other Senior Center function. These photos are for Village (Senior Health Insurance Program) of Niles use and may be used in Village publications. Call for appointment.

Americans with Disabilities Act TDD (Hearing Impaired Phone) The Village of Niles intends to comply with the Americans with Disabili- 847-588-8487 ties Act (ADA) by making reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. We hope that this will enhance our building’s appearance and Will Appointments make your efforts to be informed easier. If you or someone you know Call for more information. with a disability requires accommodations for a Village service or have any questions about the Village’s compliance, please contact Steven Yard Waste Stickers Vinezeano, Village Manager, Village Administration Building, 1000 Civic Available for $2.00 each at the front desk Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714. The NSC reserves the right to correct errors in this publication mail-in registration form 15

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Release and Hold Harmless Agreement: Participants should read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries or damages you might personally sustain which might arise out of this program. As a participant in this program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with such participation, and I agree to assume the full risk for any injuries, damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in such program as against the Niles Senior Center, its offi cers, agents, servants, and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Niles Senior Center and its offi cers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damages, or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in the program.

I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Niles Senior Center and its offi cers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages, and losses sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. I have read and fully understand this Release and Hold Harmless agreement and any program details provided to me. It is mutually understood that the facsimile registration document (including waiver and release of all claims) shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original form.

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Maine Township Assessors Offi ce 847-297-2510 847. 588.8420 ~ www.vniles.com Niles Township Assessors Offi ce 847-673-9300 Niles Free Bus 847-588-7960 Pace Bus 847-364-7223 Social Security Offi ce - 705 N Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect 800-772-1213 Village of Niles Administration Building, Mayor’s Offi ce, Village Manager, Village Clerk, Vehicle Sticker, Voter Registration 847-588-8000 Community Development 847-588-8040 Family Services 847-588-8460 Fire Department, EMERGENCY 911 Non-Emergency 847-588-6800 Niles Family Fitness Center 847-588-8400 Niles Family Services Food Panrty 847-588-8460 Police Department, EMERGENCY 911 Non-Emergency 847-588-6500 Public Services, Garbage Collection, Forestry, Water Main Breaks 847-588-7900 Water Billing 847-588-8030 Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive Niles, Illinois 60714

999 Civic Center Drive 847-588-8420 www.vniles.com

HOURS First Class Mail M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm Nights & weekends as scheduled MAYOR Andrew Przybylo

TRUSTEES Label George D. Alpogianis Chris Hanusiak John C. Jekot Joe LoVerde Danette O’Donovan Matyas Rosemary R. Palicki

VILLAGE MANAGER Steven C. Vinezeano REGISTRATION DATES Tuesday, Dec 10M/Tuesday, Dec 17 NM VILLAGE CLERK Marlene J. Victorine

SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR Kelly Mickle

PROGRAM COORDINATORS welcome noon year! Jaymi Blickhahn Kathlyn Williams

NURSE Brigitte Powidzki

SOCIAL WORKERS Bev Wessels Maya Zelio 2014 MAINTENANCE a belated new year’s celebration Marco Aviles page 6 RECPTIONIST Jolanta Banasiak

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