Niles Senior CENTER january/february 2014 naturally active New Year’s Resolutions... “Take“Take BetterBetter CareCare “Socialize ofof Myself”Myself” More” Health PreventionPrevention Men’s or Women’s Club pagepap geg 5 pages 6 & 13 HealthyHealthy HHearteart FFairair pagepagege 1122 “Save Money” Take a Bite Out of Your Bills page 12 “Exercise More” Line Dance, Tai Chi, “Learn Something New” Resistance, and more! Introduction to Facebook page 4 & 11 page 11 ...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.