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Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide 2016 DISCOVER MORE AT CELEBRATINGSENIORS.NET • Discount Offers 2016 • Hundreds of Things To Do • Over 60 Seniors You Need To Meet CelebratingSeniors_cover_2015.indd 1 4/21/16 1:52 PM BLAZE A TRAIL AND ACHIEVE YOUR VITALITY Aging is a natural process, and it’s normal to feel concerned about how you will be affected. After all, none of us want to be forced to give up things we love because of reduced mobility, chronic disease, constant pain or fear of falling. Unfortunately, it can create an endless cycle – we fear the effects of aging so we cut back on activities that may cause falls or pain, and that only leads to a greater loss of balance and flexibility, added pain and a greater susceptibility to disease. It’s time to blaze a new trail – one that leads to a healthier future! The West Cook Y is your place for a senior-friendly environment that gives you opportunities to become your best self – no matter what your age. We are a marketplace leader in helping seniors live healthy and fulfilling lives. You’ll be part of a community of more than 1,000 seniors who are committed to aging well, staying active, building friendships and remaining a vital part of the community. Plus, our staff, trainers and program leaders will be with you every step along your journey to improved well-being. YMCA_SeniorVitality_ad_15x9_final.indd 1 4/11/16 4:55 PM Untitled-3 1 5/5/16 3:27 PM WHAT’S KEEPING YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT? LEARN WHAT MORE THAN 1,000 SENIORS Let’s face it – it’s natural to be concerned about aging because for all of us, it’s uncharted waters. We know how we feel right now when it comes to our sense of vitality, but what about next week, next month, even next year? ALREADY KNOW AND BLAZE YOUR TRAIL TO You deserve to enjoy your senior years! That’s why the West Cook Y offers proven programs to help seniors like you stay active, socially connected, healthier and happier! You can choose the activities that align with your personal goals. WELL BEING IN 2016 AT THE WEST COOK YMCA READY TO GET STARTED? I WANT TO… I WANT TO… I WANT TO… Reduce my risk of diabetes and take Enjoy my exercise program, not just tolerate it. Exercise without adding Being physically Increase your health control of my health. pressure to my joints. Spending time with THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… others is a great way active is one of literacy! The more THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… EnhanceFitness, Fit Over Fifty and Silver THE WEST COOK Y CAN to avoid loneliness the best ways to you know, the more The Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program teaches Sneakers Classes let you find the perfect HELP BECAUSE… and depression. increase your vitality. you can enjoy life. you the small steps that can reduce your risk workout to accomplish your wellness goals A weekly senior swim and and help you live a happier, healthier life. while enjoying life. water exercise classes can make your time in the pool relaxing and beneficial. LEARN HOW TO START YOUR Y MEMBERSHIP, CALL, VISIT WWW.WESTCOOKYMCA.ORG OR STOP BY TODAY. MENTION THIS AD AND WE’LL WAIVE THE JOINERS FEE FOR A SAVINGS OF UP TO $165. 9 DIMENSIONS OF WELL-BEING At the Y, we use the term well-being to describe the positive impact you can personally experience as a member. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to well-being; what makes you feel like your best self is an individual choice. Where would you like to focus to improve your well-being as you blaze a trail to vitality? I WANT TO… Live healthier and happier. THE WEST COOK Y CAN I WANT TO… I WANT TO… HELP BECAUSE… Increase my bone strength so I Take control of my arthritis. Senior outings and our can stay active for years to come. THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… Togetherhood Community THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… Arthritis Aerobics at the Y Volunteer Program connect Walking is a great way to strengthen is specially designed to help you manage you with others and give WEST COOK YMCA bones and our indoor walking track gives arthritis instead of just living with it. you opportunities to make a 255 S. Marion St. | Oak Park, IL 60302 you a safe, weather-proof place to walk. difference in the community. 708 383 5200 | westcookymca.org You won’t be bothered by rain, snow or facebook.com/westcooky | @WestCookYMCA excessive heat! YMCA_SeniorVitality_ad_15x9_final.indd 2-3 4/11/16 4:55 PM Untitled-3 1 5/5/16 3:28 PM Retirement - Your Retirement Is your Retirement Plan worth a second look? We know what a successful retirement looks like. We have helped hundreds of people live comfortably and with confidence. Let us try to do the same for you and your family. Do you have enough confidence in your advisor to get a second opinion? The Bentron Financial Staff Call Jim, Greg or Al for your “Retirement Plan Second Look” today! 630-505-8375 1833 Centre Point Circle, Suite 135, Naperville, IL 60563 6601 W. North Avenue, Suite 2, Oak Park, IL 60302 Securities and advisory services offered through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment www.bentron.com advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Bentron and IFG are unaffiliated entities. OSJ Branch: 12671 High Bluff Dr. Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92130 Join Us for These Sponsored Events Can You Afford The Truth About “Hello, I Must Senior Speed to Retire? Frauds & Scams Be Going” Dating Thursday May 12, 2016 Friday May 13, 2016 Saturday Wednesday 7:00pm to 8:30pm 11:00am to 12:00pm May 14, 2016 May 18, 2016 River Forest River Forest Village Hall 3:00pm 5:00pm to 7:00pm Public Library ___________________ Drechsler Brown & Brookdale Senior Living Williams Funeral Home Everything you need Monday May 16, 2016 RSVP Required: to think about before 1:00pm to 2:30pm What happens to your Kathryn Beedle or after you retire. Brookfield Library body and your “stuff” 708-383-1111 Join law enforcement just before and after and financial experts you die? Join a panel Looking for friendship to learn what frauds of experts to get the and maybe a and scams most answers to this and relationship? Join us commonly occur. many other end of life for a Senior Speed questions. Dating event. www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 1 CelebratingSeniors_CalenderPages_2016.indd 1 4/21/16 9:11 AM Senior Citizens’ Services Coordinating Council (SCSCC) & Celebrating Seniors Coalition Oak Park and River Forest Present EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT AGING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK: Many experts will be on hand to answer your questions Monday, May 16th • 4-7pm Oak Park Temple • 1235 N. Harlem Ave. • Oak Park Choose from discussions on topics such as: When to Give up the Car Keys, Funeral Planning 101, or Pros and Cons of Home Health Care and more. Refreshments provided. Special Thanks to: American Advisors Group Dutton & Casey RSVP - West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties Belmont Village of Oak Park Gottlieb Geriatric Behavioral Bentron Financial Group Heartfelt Solutions for Seniors, Inc Senior Citizens Center of Oak Park River Forest/ Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care Home Helpers of Berwyn The Lifelong Learning Center BrightStar Care Home Instead Senior Care Senior Living Experts Brokerage Resources Hylife, LLC Senior Solutions Brookdale Senior Living Kopicki Family Funeral Homes Shay Healthcare Services, INC Carelinx Lexington Health Care Special Needs Chicago, Inc Caring Transitions Lifecare Innovations Spruce Services Chicago Lakeshore Hospital Lifestyle Options at Casa San Carlo Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors Combined Insurance Oak Park Township Senior Services Comfort Keepers Pathway Senior Living Synergy Homecare Concordia University Chicago RBC Jewelry Design The Altenheim Countryside Senior Apartments Roz Byrne, RE/MAX Westchester Health and Rehabilitation Center Dorjath Law Center Right at Home Oak Park/Chicago Your Life Security Special thanks to SCSCC Members | Learn more at: SCSCCnetwork.com The SCSCC provides education and networking opportunities to members who provide services to older adults in our communities. Member Agencies meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month and offer a Spring Event to the older adult community each year. 2 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net CelebratingSeniors_CalenderPages_2016.indd 2 4/22/16 9:05 AM Celebrating Seniors 2016: Maturing into a National Model ith each passing year, and as we ed their personal and professional lives to yourself aging? I think not. head into our 6th Annual Celebrat- helping us all age with grace and dignity. While in Washington, I visited our mag- Wing Seniors Week, our organization Unsurprisingly, because we are a youth- nificent monuments and read eloquent is maturing and making an impact that worshiping and age-denying society, the words of the sacrifices of our forefathers goes well beyond our own backyard. idea that age should be celebrated has that enable us to live free. It prompted me Most recently, I was part of a three-per- been met with some resistance even here to reflect on the sacrifices made by people son Celebrating Seniors team that trav- in our own communities. We are uncom- from all walks of life to champion all eled in March to Washington, D.C. to pres- fortable discussing what it means to grow kinds of causes. ent the concept of Celebrating Seniors at older, and go to great lengths to avoid Causes with virtue.
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