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.