January / February 2018 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Phone: 847.253.5532

WHAT’S INSIDE? Agency Contact Information l 28 Bulletin Board l 2 Health & Social Services l 23-24 Lending Closet Hours l 23 Library Programs l 10 Lifelong Learning l 6

Luncheon Program l 7 Northwest Community Healthcare l 17-18 Park District Programs l 12-15 Senior Center Clubs l 8 Subscription Form l 27 Suggestion Box l 22 Volunteer Information l 20-21

In hopes of connecting people, building community, and promoting fellowship, the

Arlington Heights Senior Center welcomes you to take a seat on

the Buddy Bench!

It’s never too late to make new friends!

Tuesday,

February 13, 2018 ~ 12:30 PM

Hersey High School Love Bus

Performance

Warm your hearts with the annual

visit by the Service Over

Self Club. Enjoy busloads of

entertainment!

Free event.

No tickets or reservations needed.

All are welcome!

Easy as 1-2-3! See details in the Senior Center Lobby.

Senior Center Tours Wednesdays at 10 am

Tours of the Senior Center are offered every Wednesday at 10 am. No appointment or reservations are needed; just show up!

The Senior Center is open to persons age 55 and over from any community.

Open Card Room Hours

The card room is available on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesdays 8:30a - 8:00p Thursdays 12:30p - 4:30p Fridays 8:30a - 4:30p Saturdays 8:30a - 12:30p

When the Card Room is full, feel free to play in the lobby. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arlington Heights Senior Center

1801 West Central Road Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Phone: 847.253.5532 Fax: 847.253.4476

www.vah.com seniorcenter@vah.com

Karen Hansen - Manager Karie Van Grinsven - Editor

HOURS: Monday / Wednesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday / Thursday / Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Arlington Heights Senior Center, INC.,

a non-profit organization that publishes this newsletter,

does not endorse any of the products or services

advertised in this publication. For advertising

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Liturgical Publications, Inc. 1.800.950.9952

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Bulletin Board

Job Resource Fair

Sponsored by Illinois workNet Center, this fair will be held at the Senior Center on Thursday, January 25 between the hours of 10:00a-1:00p.

For more information, contact the Illinois workNet Center in Arlington Heights at 847.981.7400, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p.

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Community Announcement Board

Check out the community happenings taking place outside the walls of our building. A variety of information is posted on the announcement board, located on the wall between the Meals Registration Office and the Wood Shop.

*Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact David Robb, Disability Services Coordinator at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, (847) 368-5763 (Voice), (847) 368-5980 (Fax) or drobb@vah.com.

Lost & Found

Be sure to check at the Main Office if you have lost something recently. We have many items, small and large, that have remained unclaimed. After holding items for a certain amount of time, they are donated to a local charity, so be sure to check often if you’re missing anything.

Featured Programs

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JANUARY FEBRUARY

Handyman Program North West Housing Partnership Informational Presentation

Monday, January 8, 9:00a North West Housing Partnership, a non for profit since 1990, administers a Handyman program for residents, who are 60 years of age and older, of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Des Plaines, and all communities in Palatine and Wheeling Townships. Residents that are eligible can have minor repairs and home improvements done in their homes.

Examples of acceptable repairs are: grab bar installation, hanging curtains, garbage disposal repair, light fixtures, door locks, toilet, faucet, and window repairs. Fees range in price from $10, $20 or $30 an hour depending on income. All repairs done by insured, experienced and reliable professionals. Emergency repairs, plumbing, and lawn maintenance are not acceptable.

Advance registration requested, but not required. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to reserve a seat.

Coin Collecting Class* - FREE! Informational presentation by John Kent

Monday, January 8 6:00-7:00p

Fun and informative - - learn the basics of coin collecting, and gain a new appreciation of history and geography, using coins/notes.

Free giveaways as part of this program! Class size limited to 20 participants. Advance registration required. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to reserve a seat.

Losing at the Oscars*

Presented by Steven Frenzel, Marquee Movie Presentations

Tuesday, February 20, 1:00p

Prepare for Oscar season by spending time with all the fabulous performers, filmmakers, and movies that NEVER WON AN OS-CAR! Let’s celebrate these Oscar-worthy iconic films! You won’t believe the long list of artists we’ll see in some of the greatest scenes in movie history!

Back by popular demand, Steven will present us with four fantastic programs in 2018. Advance registration requested, but not required. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to reserve a seat.

Mark Dvorak - Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration Show*

Monday, February 12 2:00p-3:00p Join us as we celebrate Lincoln’s birthday at the Senior Center with master musician, storyteller and songwriter, Mark Dvorak!

The Chicago Tribune has called Mark “masterful,” and the Fox Valley Folk Festival describes him as “a living archive of song and style.” In 2012, WFMT 98.7 Fine Arts Radio named him “Chicago’s official troubadour.” Mark has given concerts in almost all of the United States and has made visits to Finland, Canada and Ireland. To date, he has released seventeen albums of traditional and original music.

“The real deal. His show is funny, passionate, intimate and unforgettable…” Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL

“Dvorak’s songbook ranges across the American heartland…” Blue Bear Music School, San Francisco CA

Free tickets for Mark’s show at the Senior Center available as

of January 2nd at the Main Office.

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Let it Snow, Make It Go - A Teen Snow Shoveling Program

This past winter, a pilot snow shoveling referral program was developed and then we had no snow! This year, there simply has to be more snow than last year and so we’re ready to get shoveling.

Here’s how the program will operate: Upon request, the Arlington Heights Senior Center will provide a list of teenagers who have signed up to shovel snow for Arlington Heights residents, age 60 and over or Arlington Heights residents who have a disability. The resident will then contact the teen and make all arrangements with the teen to have their snow shoveled. The teen snow shoveler and the resident will work out all details as to: areas to be shoveled; time to be shoveled; cost of job and payment arrangements. The Village does not do background checks on any of the participants, teens or seniors citizens or persons with disabilities. Both parties should do their own interview and/or reference check, if desired, before signing on with a particular client or teen.

Please be aware that this is a start-up program. Initially, we might not have enough teens to refer to our residents or enough residents needing the shoveling. It’s not intended to be the resident’s only option for snow shoveling. It is a fee-based program, and that fee is up to the resident and the teen. The suggested range is $10.00 to $15.00 per hour. Please contact the Senior Center for an application to shovel or have your home shoveled at 847.253.5532.

This program was initiated by the Arlington Heights Youth Commission, endorsed by the Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission and the Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities.

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An OYO Opportunity*

An OYO (pronounced O-YO) is as engaging and helpful activity that you can do On Your Own...an activity that supports an environmental, cultural or scientific project. Might be just the thing to do on a cold winter’s day, at home or in our Senior Center computer room.

Volunteer for Chicago Wildlife Watch. It's a special citizen science project that collects and analyzes photos of wildlife in the Chicago area. You would identify animals found in camera trap photos from around the Chicago area. Your help allows scientists to continue the research into urban biodiversity, making our area a better home for both humans and animals. All you need is a computer with internet access and a desire to make a contribution.

Interested or just curious? Simply Google Chicago Wildlife Watch or go to www.chicagowildlifewatch.org.

You may be On-Your-Own; but you'll be helping scientists with their enormous backlog of pictures.

Members of the Barbershop Singers will learn singing funda-mentals, rehearse songs in harmony, and perform in a final Showcase on the stage of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. The Showcase will feature the Barbershop Singers along with additional guest Barbershop quartets and choruses.

No singing experience necessary! Both men and women welcomed! Whether you’re a trained musician or a shower-singer, join us as we sing old favorites and new hits in that classic Barbershop Style!

REHEARSALS: Mondays, February 19-April 16, 2018

6:00p-7:00p at the Arlington Heights Senior Center

SHOWCASE: Sunday, April 22, 2018

11:00a final rehearsal, 12:30p show time at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

PROGRAM COST: $55 for all 10 weeks

JOIN BARBERSHOP SINGERS: Register in person at the Senior Center Main Office.

Barbershop Singers - NEW!

Senior Center Musical Group*

Have you ever played a band instrument and it’s now collecting dust? Can you also read simple music? Why not get out that instrument and come join our little band from 1:00p-2:30p on Fridays at the Senior Center? We play assorted Broadway, movie and patriotic tunes as well as other music. It’s all easy music. Come join the fun. Free program; just bring your instrument. Some sheet music provided.

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Drum Therapy*

Led by Chris Lavidas of Breaking Grounds in Drumming, sessions focus on building one’s coordination, learning all about the different rhythms to music, and more. No music experience or education required. FREE, drop-in program. Join Chris at in 2018: Tuesdays, 1/23, 2/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23 & 11/27 (no session in March & December), 11:30a-12:15p.

Sing-a-Longs with Mary Ann, Pianist*

Join in song as Mary Ann leads us on the piano Thursdays, 1/11 & 2/8, 1:30p-2:30p.

No experience necessary. Join us for the joy of singing! Free, drop-in program.

Music & More

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Harper Lifelong Learning

Classes listed on this page are held at the Arlington Heights Senior Center through the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Harper College. For more information on LLI membership benefits or to register for classes as a member, please contact Harper LLI. By phone: 847.925.6300 - - - Online: harpercollege.edu/lli.

Non-LLI members may register in person at the Arlington Heights Senior Center Main Office. Payment at the Senior Center to be made in the form of cash or check payable to Harper College (no credit cards accepted).

HARPER REQUIRES REGISTRATION AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE CLASS

Frank Lloyd Wright: Greatest Architect of the 20th Century?

Tuesday, May 8, 1:00p-2:30p Fee: $19 Instructor: Ralph Burin

You will examine the life and career of the man that many believe was the greatest American architect of the 20th century. His highly original aesthetic and singular philosophy placed Wright in the forefront of 20th century architecture. Wright studied under Louis Sullivan, one of the first builders of skyscrapers. The young Wright’s first independent constructions were his so-called “Prairie Houses,” built in and around Chicago. Despite personal tragedies and changing tastes in 20th century architecture, Wright continued to receive important commissions throughout his long career.

The Blue Zone

Monday, January 29, 10:00a-12:00p Fee: $19 Instructor: Joan Davis

The National Geographic article on Blue Zones was one of the most popular ever published. Author Dan Buettner went on to write four best sellers on Blue Zones, the areas where folks not only live extraordinarily long lives, but do so with abundant energy. You will go on a virtual “hunt” to track down recognized “pockets of longevity” around the world, including one found in the USA.

Discover the secrets those living in the Blue Zones have to teach us, and focus on how they can enter their own personal “Blue Zone” of health and longevity.

Piano Revival Continued

Fridays, 1/19 - 3/9, 9:00a-9:50a Fee: $75 Fridays, 3/16 - 5/11 (no class 3/30), 9:00a-9:50a Fee: $75 Instructor: Levonne Mrozinski

As a continuation of the Piano Revival class, Levonne Mrozinski will help you master basic piano techniques and develop musicianship and repertoire in a relaxed atmosphere. If you have not taken Piano Revival, you may enroll in this class with instructor approval. Students will be required to purchase a music book.

The Adventure of Bertha Benz & History of the German Auto

March 22, 1:00p-3:00p Fee: $25 Instructor: Anette Isaacs

The superb reputation of German cars is legendary. They are synonymous with the quality and success of German engineering. But hardly anyone knows that the history of the automobile’s origin is, to a great extent, due to Berth Benz, who 130 years ago - in a secret attempt to visit her mother - became the first human being ever to drive an automobile over a long distance. Join German Historian, Anette Isaacs, as she introduces you to Berta and her history-making adventure of 1888!

Luncheon Program

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Catholic Charities Lunch-N-More Catering Enterprises - No Senior Goes Hungry!

Lunch is available Monday thru Friday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Funds in whole or in part were provided through an award from AgeOptions under Title III of the Older Americans Act as administered through the

Illinois Department on Aging and the Federal Administration on Aging.

Come enjoy a nutritionally balanced delicious meal. If you are 60 years or older, we invite you to participate in

Catholic Charities Senior Meal Program. All participants are required to register by completing a

required AgeOptions intake form.

The daily hot meal is nutritionally balanced, containing protein, starch, fruits and vegetables. Milk is also available with each meal.

Suggested donation $4.00. Neither your inability to donate, nor the amount of your donation will deny any Senior who is willing to complete the AgeOptions new participants form and is 60 years or older a meal.

Call 847-797-5354 for meal availability.

Senior Meal Program

Home Delivered Meal Volunteers needed to

deliver meals in Wheeling Township

Catholic Charities provides a daily hot meal Monday thru Friday to Home Bound Seniors through-out Wheeling Township. We are looking for a few good people to deliver meals and help to ensure our Seniors can remain at home.

Can you help? Meals are prepared fresh each morning and ready to be picked up here at the Arlington Heights Senior Center at 10:30am. Each route has around 10 to 16 Clients and takes no more then 2 hours to complete. A commitment of one day each week is greatly appreciated.

Stop in the Senior Center Nutrition Office to pick up the Volunteer Driver Application...or call 847-797-5350 and leave a message.

Some of the meals offered Fettucine Alfredo w/Grilled Chicken

Hawaiian Meatballs Beef Stuffed Pepper

Roast Pork Loin Turkey Cutlet Baked Fish

Veal Parmesan Salisbury Steak

Baked Ham Pork Chop

Sliced Turkey w/Gravy All Beef Hot Dog

Spaghetti w/Meatsauce Chicken Breast in Mushroom Sauce

Clubs & Games

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Drop-in Cribbage*

Tuesdays, 10:00a-12:00p Enjoy playing the game of cribbage with others! Cribbage boards provided. Free, drop-in program.

Ping Pong*

Mondays: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19 & 2/26, 12:30p-3:00p Saturdays: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24, 9:00a-12:00p Free, drop-in. No reservations needed.

Bingo*

Wednesdays, 12:15p-2:30p DROP IN; no reservations needed! Bingo called by our wonderful volunteers, Linda and Maria (pictured left to right).

Wii Bowling*

Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:15p DROP IN; no reservations needed!

Laughter Club*

Facilitated by Celeste Magers, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, Laughter Club is now held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (note: this is a change from the previous every Monday schedule). The next sessions are Mondays, 1/8 & 1/22 and 2/12 & 2/26, 2:15p-3:00p. Free; no registration needed.

Sudoku Club*

Facilitated by John Fischer, the FREE, drop-in club meets on Mondays, 1/8 & 1/22 and 2/12 & 2/26, 1:00p-2:00p.

Investment Clubs

Park Place Investment Club Tuesdays, 1/23 & 2/27 at 1:00p

Portfolio Investment Club Wednesdays, 1/24 & 2/28 at 1:00p

Scrapbooking Club*

No fee or registration needed for Friday Scrapbook Club. Bring your own photos and supplies. A variety of tools, including a Cricut machine and Sizzix are available for your use. Beginners are welcome. Next sessions will be held on Fridays, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2 & 2/16, 8:30a-3:15p.

Upcoming all-day scrapbooking crops: Mondays, 3/26 & 4/30, 8:30a-7:45p. Advance registration required for all-day crop. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to register.

Northwest Suburban Geneaology Society

Saturday, January 6, 2018

“No Photo? No Problem! - How Slides and Negatives capture the Past”

Speaker: Debra M. Dudek

Those photo negatives and slides aren't useless! Learn how new types of scanners and software can bring these forgotten photo collections back to life! Program resources include software suggestions, books and online resources.

Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. Ms. Dudek specializes in British genealogy and technology topics.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

“Funeral Homes and Family History: They Are Dying to Meet You”

Speaker: Daniel Earl (presented remotely via webinar)

Most genealogists are familiar with death records, but few take the time to investigate the funeral home listed on the death certificate. This presentation dives head first into the world of funeral homes. We will look at the history of funeral homes in North America as well as examine some of the types of records that funeral homes produce and how to find these invaluable records online and offline. We will end our discussion with some tips on how to work with funeral directors based on the presenter’s experience growing up in the funeral industry.

Daniel Earl has been conducting genealogy research for over 25 years. A popular speaker and lecturer, he has spoken to groups with his trademark humor and insight across the United States and Canada.

Programs begin at 10:00 am Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for casual discussion

Visitors welcome!

Coloring Club - NEW!*

Mondays, 1/8 & 1/22 and 2/5 & 2/19, 11:00a-12:30p Color and conversation - join us for this new, drop-in program that’s both relaxing and enjoyable. Facilitated by Lynn Jurgensen, adult coloring books, pencils and markers provided - or, bring your own! Light refreshments served.

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Movies

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Dunkirk

Friday, January 12 at 1:00p

WWII thriller about the evacuation of Dunkirk, France, in which 400,000 Allied troops were rescued following a catastrophic defeat. Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Aneurin Barnard, Tom Hardy, Tom Glynn-Carney Directed by Christopher Nolan Warner Bros. 2017 Rated PG-13 105 minutes

Victoria and Abdul

Friday, February 9 at 1:00p

Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Starring: Judi Dench, Aliz Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith, Adeel Akhtar Directed by Stephen Frears Focus Features 2017 Rated PG-13 112 minutes

Free Friday movies are funded by Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc. Movies have closed captioning and are available at time of print; subject to change without notice. No reservations needed. Complimentary light refreshments served.

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Library Programs

CALL 847.870.3710 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Travelogs

Enjoy travel movies and documentaries Fridays at 10 a.m. (Titles subject to change without notice.) DROP IN

Current Events

Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10 a.m. Seating is limited to 50. DROP IN

Film Discussion Circle

Tuesdays, January 2 and February 6, 1 p.m. In January watch and discuss Maudie. February’s film is Sergeant York starring Gary Cooper. A discussion led by Ted Balcom follows a free showing of the film. DROP IN

Popular Books Discussion

Wednesdays, January 10 and February 14, 10 a.m. The January book is Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney. In February, discuss The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Books are available in the Senior Center Reading Room. DROP IN

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Jan 5 Exotic Places: Japan (56 min) Jan 12 America’s Castles: The Astors (50 min) Jan 19 Amazing Planet Earth: China (50 min) Jan 26 Vienna and Salzburg (50 min) Feb 2 Montreal & Quebec City (56 min) Feb 9 Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria (50 min) Feb 16 America’s Castles: Andrew Carnegie (50 min) Feb 23 Tulip Time and the Netherlands Cruise (50 min)

Computer Interest Group

Wednesdays, January 10 and February 14, 1 p.m. Novice and experienced computer users discuss current technology and exchange advice on personal computer problems. Tablet users welcome. DROP IN

Modern Classics Book Discussion

Mondays, January 8 and February 12, 10 a.m. In January, discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. February’s book is East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Books are available in the Senior Center Reading Room. DROP IN

Senior Center Tech Classes

In-person registration Monday, January 22, 9-11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Numbers are distributed when the Senior Center opens at 8:30 a.m. Phone and online registration begins at 9 a.m. Call 847-392-0100 or go to ahml.info for more information.

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Driver Services

AARP Smart Driver™ Course

The 2-day course is offered at the Senior Center the first consecutive Monday and Tuesday of each month (unless there’s a holiday). Taught by Slim Petrie, the course fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The remaining 2017 sessions are: Monday & Tuesday, 1/8 & 1/9 and 2/5 & 2/6, 9:00a-1:00p. Must attend both days. Advance registration required. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to sign up.

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.

Rules of the Road

Thursday, 2/8, 9:30a-11:45a There is no charge, but advance registration is required. Please register at the Main Office or call 847.253.5532. The class is sponsored by the Secretary of State and taught by knowledgeable volunteers, Julie Wright and Jack DeCarlo.

Super Senior Days 2018 - Save the Dates Tuesdays, 3/20/18 & 9/18/18, 10:00a-2:00p

Sponsored by the Secretary of State, this is a convenient and voluntary program for driver’s license renewal, which includes Rules of the Road classroom instruction. The Rules of the Road Course includes a review of safe driving techniques and Illinois driving laws. The only service that requires registration on Super Senior Day is the Rules of the Road class which runs from 10:00a-11:30a. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to sign up. No road tests given. For specific questions or further information about renewing your driver’s license, please call the Secretary of State at 312.814.3676.

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Park District Programs

Silk Painting

Tuesday, 2/13, 9:30a-12:30p Fee: $49

Mixed Media Art

Fridays, 1/12-3/2, 9:30a-12:00p Fee: $99

Works of Art

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 2:00p-4:30p Fee: $99

Chair Yoga

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 2:00p-3:00p Fee: $63 Thursdays, 1/11-3/1, 10:15a-11:15a Fee: $63 Fridays, 1/12-3/2, 12:15p-1:15p Fee: $63

Beaded Jewelry Making

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/6, 10:00a-12:00p Fee:$74

Creative Drawing

Thursdays, 1/11-3/1, 10:00a-12:00p Fee: $78

Gentle Yoga

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 12:15p-1:45p Fee: $80 Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 3:15p-4:45p Fee: $80 Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 11:15a-12:45p Fee: $80

Restorative Yoga

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 3:45p-5:00p Fee: $72

Balance & Strength Yoga

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 11:00a-12:00p Fee: $63

All In Yoga

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 2:15p-3:30p Fee: $72

Tai Chi/Beginner

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 10:00a-11:00a Fee: $56

Tai Chi/Intermediate

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 11:15a-12:15p Fee: $56

Tai Chi/Advanced

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 11:15a-12:15p Fee: $56

Yogacise

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 10:00a-11:00a Fee: $63

Love is in the Air

Tuesday, 2/13, 11:00a-2:30p Fee: $29 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us as we enjoy songs of love and romance from our favorite singing cowboy, Rick Pickren. Dine on a Caesar salad, baked ham with an Idaho baked potato with sour cream and chives, sugar snap peas with carrots and a strawberry parfait for dessert. Register in advance in the Park District office at the Senior Center because tickets will not be sold at the door. The Village Bank and Trust of Arlington Heights sponsors this luncheon. There is a cash bar. This is a contracted event, not refundable. The Cotillion is located at 360 S. Creekside in Palatine near Northwest Highway and Route 53. Please note: The doors open at 10:30a for a free 30-minute financial seminar by Village Bank and Trust of Arlington Heights. The seminar is held in the same room as the luncheon. Register for the seminar when you register for the luncheon. Special door prizes and giveaways for those who attend the seminar at 10:30a. Doors open exactly at 11:00a for the event.

Color Theory 101 - Success with Color

Tuesdays, 2/13-3/20, 1:00p-3:30p Fee: $75 Artist and illustrator Kasia Lynch will take you through the principles of mixing and creating color wheels to work with. Using what we learn, we will create some simple projects exploring the principles of color harmony. All supplies are included in this class.

Unleash Your Creative Drive

Tuesdays, 1/2-2/6, 1:00p-3:30p Fee: $75 Are your artistic skills in need of a tune up or have you just felt stuck in a rut where your creative juices aren’t flowing? Artist and illustrator Kasia Lynch will help you break through those blocks using a variety of media in fun and challenging projects designed to expand your artistic vocabulary and unleash your creative potential! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist come explore, have fun and stretch your artistic wings. All supplies are included in this class.

Inclement Weather Hotline

If you would like to know if your Park District programs at the Senior Center are taking place, call 847.797.5340, 24 hours a day.

Arlington Athletic Club

Club Features State-of-the-art exercise equipment including a multi-direction Cybex weight station, three recumbent bikes, two Schwinn airdyne bikes, one upright cycle, five Star Trac treadmills, two rowing machines, three elliptical machines, four NuStep recumbent steppers, free weights and closed circuit TV. Club Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4:00p - extended hours on Mondays and Wednesdays

Club Fees Annual membership = $175 ($145 renewal fee) Six-month membership = $115 ($105 renewal fee) Punch Card: $75 for 14 visits

Group Fitness Play Pass: New! Silver Level Play Pass (previously called Fun & Fit)

Group Fitness Silver Level Play Pass includes: Unlimited attendance to aerobic classes held at Senior Center: Monday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00a-9:45a Tuesday - Strength & Conditioning 8:40a-9:45a Wednesday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00a-9:45a Thursday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00a-9:45a Friday - Strength & Conditioning 8:40a-9:45a NEW classes included in the Silver Level Play Pass: Tuesday - Flex Ability & Core 10:30a-11:15a at Recreation Park Thursday - Tone & Sculpt 9:00a-10:00a at Camelot Park Silver Level Play Pass fees: Annual pass = $212 ($202 renewal fee) Six-month pass = $142 ($132 renewal fee) Silver Level Punch card = $75 for 14 classes Six Month Rate: Interested in joining the Club but don’t want to invest in a full annual membership? You choose the months; however months must be consecutive.

Combo Membership: Arlington Athletic Club PLUS Silver Level Group Fitness Play Pass

Combo Pass includes: Unlimited visits to the Arlington Athletic Club PLUS unlimited attendance to all fitness classes available with the Group Fitness Silver Level Play Pass. Combo Pass Fees: Annual pass = $330 ($305 renewal fee) Six-month pass = $183 ($173 renewal fee)

**All six-month memberships must be consecutive. Prior to purchasing your membership, you need to take a tour of the Athletic Club with our Fitness Instructor. Tours are given at 10:00a, Tuesday-Friday.

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Back to the Basics Line Dancing

Thursdays, 7:00p-9:30p Fee: $8/person, pay at the door

New and Challenging Line Dancing

Wednesdays, 7:00p-9:30p Fee: $8/person, pay at the door

Western Style Square Dance

Fridays, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9 & 2/23 7:30p-10:00p Fee: $7 - pay at the door

Sunday Afternoon Round Dances

Sundays, 1/14 & 2/11 2:00p-4:30p Fee: $7 - pay at the door

Be Moved Dance

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 12:45p-1:45p Fee: $60 Be Moved is a new dance fitness experience designed for adults of all movement abilities. Instructor Mari Jo’s strong theater and dance background inspires participants to embrace dance as a lifelong means to health and fulfillment. Classes begin with easy-to-follow therapeutic movements that integrate the upper and lower body. The warm up flows into dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres. No partners needed.

Tap Dance/Beginning

Thursdays, 1/11-3/1, 1:15p-2:15p Fee: $60

Tap Dance/Intermediate

Thursdays, 1/11-3/1, 2:15p-3:15p Fee: $60

Advanced Round Dance

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 7:00p-8:30p Fee: $68

Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 1:00p-2:00p Fee: $63 Fridays, 1/12-3/2, 11:00a-12:00p Fee: $63

Seated Zumba Gold

Fridays, 1/12-3/2, 1:30p-2:15p Fee: $48

It's Tool Time!

Hours of Operation: Drop in shop time is Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00a-12:00p and Thursday, 12:30p-3:30p.

Wood Shop Classes: You learn under the direction of Shop Instructors.

Punch Pass Fees*: $60 good for 10 visits -- $42 good for 6 visits -- $10 daily use fee No annual membership charge.

*Annual Wood Shop Safety Training/Certification is required prior to shop visit punch pass purchases. Punch passes expire one year from the date of purchase.

The Wood Shop is a joint venture with the Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc. and the Arlington Heights Park District.

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Pieced Machine Quilting

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 6:15p-8:15p Fee: $45 With beginner level skills, learn to machine sew a quilt that looks like you have been quilting for years!

Arlington Bridge B’s

Every Saturday, 9:30a-11:30a Fee: $7 - pay at the door Are you a novice bridge player who would like to earn credit towards becoming a Bridge Life Master? This game is designed for novice players who want to establish ranking with the American Contract Bridge League and who have 50 points or less.

Woodcarving

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 1:00p-3:00p Fee: $40 Learn to carve one-of-a-kind relief plaques, simple figures and other special projects through this specialized art form that is both fun and relaxing. Mike Spilotro makes this a class you’ll enjoy over and over again. Register early, as space is limited.

Wood Shop Class

Thursdays, 2/8-3/1, 9:00a-12:00p Fee: TBA Projects vary by season and designs are on display in the Gift Shop. Supervisors provide personal attention so you can create masterpieces even if you are a beginner to the Wood Shop. All supplies are included in this class, just bring your enthusiasm and desire to learn.

Crochet

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 11:10a-1:10p Fee: $71

Knit One, Purl Too

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 9:00a-11:00a Fee: $71 Knitting is known as the “New Yoga” because it is relaxing and therapeutic. Instructor Anna Hoffman helps you get started and learn the basics. Basic supplies like needles and yarn are included to use in class.

Quilting Basics and Beyond

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 10:00a-12:00p Fee: $45

Bridge/Beginning

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 8:30a-10:30a Fee: $63

Bridge/Intermediate

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 10:00a-12:00p Fee: $63

Bridge/Advanced

Tuesdays, 1/9-2/27, 1:00p-3:00p Fee: $63

Bridge Potpourri

Mondays, 1/8-2/26, 4:00p-6:00p Fee: $63 Join our open division forum designed to find solutions to bridge challenges specifically designed for students with advanced skill in Standard American Bridge and bidding knowledge.

Best Bridge Ever!

Wednesdays, 1/10-2/28, 5:45p-7:45p Fee: $63 Thursdays, 1/11-3/1, 1:00p-3:00p Fee: $63 Ruby Life Master Ranked Instructor Patricia Braun helps you accomplish your goals, step-by-step. Learn to informally review bidding, play of hand and defense techniques for those who already know the basics of Standard American Bridge.

Learn the Lathe

Thursdays, 1/11-2/1, 9:00a-12:00p Fee: $40 Instructor Don Felch from Broadway Wood Studio instructs this Wood Shop class. Don is a custom wood turner who takes you through the process step-by-step during class time. Your class fee includes one extra visit to the Wood Shop during regular hours to practice your new skills. You need to schedule your shop visit with the Park District staff in the Gift Shop in advance in order to make sure the lathe is available to use. Register early. Due to the hands-on instruction required, this class is very limited. This is a contracted class, not refundable.

CNC Machine

The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) can carve signs, pictures and even photographs onto wood surfaces. Stop by the Gift Shop in the Senior Center to learn more about this exciting machine. Please note there is a fee for CNC projects.

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Arlington Classic Tour Club

Hot and Cold - Willis Tower, Chicago - Wednesday 1/17 You might have seen Chicago time and time again from the ground, but have you seen it from above? The Ledge in the Willis Tower offers spectacular views spanning up to four states. Lunch will be at the Mahalo Hawaiian Restaurant in Chicago. Entrée choices are Chicken Dumpling Hawaiian Ramen; Salmon Poke Bowl; Big Island Burger or a Papaya Salad. A Coffee or Aloha Maid Nectar is Included and Lemon Ginger Cheesecake will be served. Motorcoach departs at 9:45a and returns at approximately 4:00p. FEE: $88/member; $103/non-member

The Capitol Steps - North Shore for the Performing Arts, Skokie - Thursday, 1/25 Capitol Steps uses song parodies and original sketches to play up the comedic political footing in the U.S. Trump, Bannon, Spicer, Conway, Schumer, Pelosi and Putin – no one is safe from the Steps’ skewering musical parodies. Capitol Steps first began tickling political funny bones over thirty years ago as a group of Senate staffers who set out to poke fun at the very people and places that employed them. Main floor seating and motorcoach transportation. Limited tickets available. Motorcoach departs at 6:15p and returns at approximately 10:15p. FEE: $87/member; $102/non-member

2018 Auto Show - McCormick Place, Chicago - Friday, 2/16 Are you in the market for a new car? The 2018 Auto Show will feature more than 1.2 million square feet, the world’s largest room, transformed into transportation Fantasyland of amazing displays with hundreds of exciting new production cars, trucks, sport utility, concept and specialty vehicles. The lights and colors of the Chicago Auto Show will be a welcome change for those trapped in the late winter doldrums. This tour includes admission ticket and motorcoach transportation. Motorcoah departs at 11:45a and returns at approximately 6:00p. FEE: $55/member; $79/non-member

Starting in 2018, Tour Club members save $15 on each one-day tour. For information on these tours and on becoming a Tour Club member, please stop in the Park District Office in the Senior Center or call 847.797.5341.

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AARP Tax-Aide Program

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FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM General Appointment Information

The Senior Center Main Office will begin accepting appointments for income tax return preparation as of Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

This free service is offered through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. Appointments are required and will be conducted on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from February 7 through April 12. Tax preparation should take approximately one hour. Appointments are available at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to schedule your appointment.

ALL RETURNS WILL BE E-FILED E-file is a quick, easy, and more accurate alternative to traditional paper filing. With e-filing, taxpayers receive their refund in half the usual time and even faster with direct deposit. E-filers will receive a paper copy of their return.

IF FILING A JOINT RETURN, BOTH SPOUSES MUST BE PRESENT OR, BRING A SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY. This power of attorney is not the healthcare power of attorney but the official financial power of attorney.

BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT: 1. Please bring a Photo ID and Medicare Card or Social Security Statement. 2. Copies of all your W-2, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-B forms you have received for 2017. 3. Copies of your 2016 federal and state income tax forms filed in 2017. This is required. 4. Receipts and information for all planned itemized deductions (i.e. medical and dental expenses, taxes and interest you paid, gifts to charities and other miscellaneous deductions). 5. Real estate tax bills for taxes paid in 2017. 6. Closing statements for any real estate sold in 2017. Also, original cost of property and cost of all improvements. 7. Social Security SSA-1099 for 2017. 8. Railroad retirement forms for 2017, RRB-1099 and RRB-1099R. 9. Check from your bank for possible direct deposit or direct debit information. 10. Remember that we cannot do joint returns without both spouses present or a power of attorney.

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Northwest Community Healthcare

NCH nurses are available to answer your healthcare questions or concerns, free of charge. Stop in during office hours. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon, Room 152 Get your blood pressure checked for free!

Diabetes Education and Support Group Jump Start Your Diabetes Management for 2018: Start with ONE GOAL Tuesday, January 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Diabetes and Your Heart Tuesday, February 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Both sessions are led by NCH Diabetes Services. Diet and medication will also be discussed. Registration is required. Call 847-618-4968 to make your reservation.

Managing Your Diabetes 101 For people who have pre-diabetes, diabetes or family mem-bers of people with diabetes. Led by NCH Diabetes Services. There are no classes in January and February. Sessions will resume Wednesday, March 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Fridays, January 12 and 26 AND February 9 and 23 10 to 11 a.m. This club is co-sponsored by NCH and the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Take advantage of the indoor track during the cold winter months! Thirteen laps equal one mile. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome!

Classes are led by NCH Community Nurse, Rose Jensen, R.N.

Tuesday, January 16 9 to 10 a.m., Room 187 Cheese 101: Types, nutrition facts and benefits Tuesday, February 13 9 to 10 a.m., Room 187 Vegetables: Nutritional facts and benefits loaded in every bite Registration is required. Stop by the main office or call 847-253-5532 to make your reservation.

Stop in for coffee and group discussion with NCH Community Nurse, Rose Jensen, R.N. Tuesday, January 23 9 to 10 a.m. Why do we need living wills and advance directives? Tuesday, February 20 9 to 10 a.m.

Dietary supplements Registration is not required.

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NCH Presentations and Events in January and February

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required for these programs. Early registration ensures these programs take place. Please stop by the main office or call 847-253-5532 to make your reservation today. Volunteering Helps Others…and YOU! Monday, January 22, 11 a.m. to noon Volunteering is a win-win! Keeping your mind and body active is important for healthy aging, and helping others makes you feel good, too. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to learn new skills and make new friends, all while having fun! NCH has nearly 800 volunteers in more than 80 departments. Come hear about the many ways in which you can get involved to help our patients, families and staff, including Animal-Assisted Therapy. Led by Stephanie Chan Vo, NCH Guest Services Director and Kathy King, Manager of the NCH Animal-Assisted Therapy program

Registration is required. Stop by the main office or call 847-253-5532 to make your reservation. Weight Loss Jump Start: Six Strategies to Use Now! Monday, February 5, 11 a.m. to noon Behavior change for weight loss requires a solid plan, but how do you get started? This presentation will provide six strategies that will safely and effectively lead you to permanent manage-ment of your weight. Led by Rosemary Mueller, NCH Wellness Center Registered Dietitian

Registration is required. Stop by the main office or call 847-253-5532 to make your reservation.

Brainwaves Stroke Support Group Thursdays, January 18 and February 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Brainwaves support group is for survivors of strokes or brain injuries who want to socialize with others and be part of a friendly group. Having a stroke or brain injury can feel isolat-ing, but learning about living with the challenges and meeting new people reflects a positive attitude toward recovery. Caregivers and family members are welcome. Call 847-618-4968 to register. Depression Support Group Wednesdays, January 17 and February 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn strategies for healthy aging and discover life-affirming strategies for the challenges we face. The group is a safe place to share and listen. Led by NCH Behavioral Health Navigator, Liza Feliciano-Gutierrez, M.A. No registration is required. Parkinson’s Support Group This group is for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease as well as their families, friends and caregivers. There will be an open discussion on Wednesday, January 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is no meeting on Wednesday, February 21. For more information, call Seema Ganjawalla at 847-618-7790. No registration is required.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs

Thursday, January 4 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 1 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Stop by the lobby and say hello to our friendly therapy dogs!

Escorted Transportation Service/NW 19

Help Seniors Get to their Doctors’ Visits Join the ETS/NW family as a volunteer driver taking seniors to their doctors’ appointments. The average age of our passengers is 85, so they really need our assistance getting to their important medical appointments. The demand for our service is greatly increasing, with requests for applications up 111%. To be able to serve those needing rides, we need more volunteers!

Our volunteer drivers pick up our passengers, take them to their appointments, stay with them, and bring them back home. Our online scheduling software makes it easy to select rides that fit your schedule. We do not require a weekly commitment. Simply logon to our scheduling software and see what rides might work for you.

Our volunteer drivers have been with us an average of six years, so they’re clearly enjoying their volunteer time with ETS/NW. Stop by our office in the Senior Center, give us a call at 847-222-9227 or visit our website (www.etsnw.org) to learn more about what we do. We can’t wait to welcome you into the ETS/NW volunteer family!

Need a Ride to the Doctor?

If you’re at least 60 years old, live within our territory and need a ride to the doctor or dentist, stop by our office to pick up an application. For each round trip ride, we ask for a $12 donation.

11 Years of Service

In 11 years, we have provided more than 27,300 rides to seniors in the Northwest suburbs. Quite an accomplishment for our organization! We appreciate the tremendous support we receive from our local communities and our outstanding volunteers. None of our success would be possible without all of them working together.

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Volunteer News

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Volunteer Opportunities

Receptionist

Catholic Charities is in need of a substitute receptionist. The volunteer will provide assistance with clerical and receptionist duties such as answering phones and data entry. Qualifications include a professional phone presentation and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Drivers – Catholic Charities & ETS

We need drivers to deliver meals to residents in the community! The time commitment for the Meals on Wheels program is once a week for two hours.

We also need volunteers to drive our seniors to medical and dental appointments. A valid Illinois driver’s license and current liability insurance is required.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions, please contact

Sharon Swanson at 847.253.5532 or stop by the Senior Center Main Office!

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Many thanks to the Arlington Heights Garden Club for decorating our tree in the lobby of the Senior Center this holiday season!

We would also like to thank Steph Kren & Julia Bellefontaine from Jacobs High School in Algon-quin for also decking our halls.

Best wishes to Adelore Petrie in his “retirement” from volunteering! “Slim” has been an instructor for AARP, teaching vehicle safety for the past fifteen years. He has over 1,500 hours of volunteer service! We cannot thank him enough for his dedication to helping seniors.

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Q) Need more handicapped parking spaces. A) Parking issues always grab the center stage here. Please recognize that we more than exceed the number of handicapped spaces we are required to have. Know also that only a handful of our patrons need a true (double wide) handicapped space. Most of our patrons with mobility challenges need proximity to the entrance. If we were to put in four more handicapped spaces, it would take eight spaces and we’d be giving up an additional four spaces. There are already several times each week when we max out the parking and we simply can’t manage to give up another four spaces. There are certain times of the day when the lot is less full and there are at least three handicapped spaces available. If you’re not coming in for a program that takes place in the morning or early afternoon, try varying your hours and visiting us in the mid-late afternoons. Q) Suggest a class on ukulele for beginners. A) Thanks for your great suggestion. We have offered ukulele classes in the past. It ran for a session or two and then there was no further interest. We will try to offer it again in the future. Q) Let’s have some fun. Let’s get a yodeling class started. A) Thanks for the energy and suggestion. We’ve looked into it a little bit, but we need some more people to be interested. If you help us identify who these interested parties might be…“Yodel Lady Who? “ Q) I am interested in finding out about the plants in front of the Senior Center. They are withered, but I recognize them as a plant from my childhood, balsams? A) Not balsams…There are some round boxwoods in square planters. Then the long planters have sweet potato vines, caladiums and some impatiens. Next time you’re in the Senior Center, perhaps you could stop by the front desk and one of us can step out and see which one you need help identifying. We promise to do a better job with watering. Q) I have suggested several times that the Walkers Club book add a top sheet to continue the number after 450. I put my request in the clear box on the table by the Walkers notebook. Thank you.

A) Don’t know what happened to your original request(s), but I’m forwarding it directly to the staff that operates the Walkers’ Club to be addressed.

NOTE: SUGGESTIONS ARE REVIEWED AND RESPONDED TO BY SENIOR CENTER MANAGER AND ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

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Health & Social Services

Village of Arlington Heights Health Services Department Clinics at the Senior Center

Blood Pressure Screening - Mondays, 8:30a-10:00a No appointment necessary. Cost: Free

Diabetic/Blood Sugar Screening - Mondays, 8:30a-10:00a No appointment necessary. Cost: $3.00 The best way to obtain a blood sugar is to fast. You can also test three hours after you eat.

Cholesterol Screening - Wednesdays, January 10 - at Senior Center & February 10 & 14 - at Village Hall. Screenings conducted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532.

Cost: $20 for total, HDL and LDL (12-hour fast required). NOTE: Medicare cannot be billed for these services, as the Village of Arlington Heights is not an approved provider. Clients needing injections or anticoagulant testing must receive these services at the Village Hall clinics.

Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet

Lending Closet hours:

Equipment may be borrowed for up to three months at a time. For more information, please call 847.797.5315 during the hours noted above.

Mondays 12:00p - 3:00p Tuesdays 10:00a - 12:00p Wednesdays 10:00a - 12:00p & 6:00p - 8:00p Thursdays 10:00a - 12:00p Fridays 10:00a - 12:00p Saturdays 10:00a - 12:00p

Prescription Drug** & Sharps Disposal Program

Offered the 1st Thursday of the month throughout the year, from 11:00a-1:00p only (no collection in July). The remaining 2017 collection dates are: Thursdays, 1/4 & 2/1, 11:00a-1:00p. The Senior Center is not able to accept medications of any kind outside the dates and hours listed here. Sharps needles accepted anytime.

**NOTE: No controlled substances will be accepted. Personal/residential waste only; no commercial waste. Sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County

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Meditation Sessions*

Sessions alternate between periods of meditation and reading/discussing a handout - which varies and is about aspects of mind and consciousness (e.g. the topic of gratitude). The many benefits of meditation include that it helps to quiet the mind, increases creativity, reduces stress and helps with sleep/insomnia.

Meditation sessions are held EVERY MONDAY! Facilitated by Celeste Magers, the next sessions are Mondays, January 8, 22 & 29 and February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 3:00p-4:30p.

Free, drop-in program; no registration needed.

Arlington Heights residents of any age may borrow medical equipment from the Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet, located in the Senior Center.

This is a free service; equipment and maintenance are supported through donations.

*see p. 2

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group*

Facilitated by Jim Harbaugh, this support group will allow you to meet others who face similar challenges.

Beginning in 2018, meetings will be held on a new day and time: 2nd MONDAY of the month, 12:30p-2:00p (with the exception of November). Note the following dates: 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/13* (*2nd Tuesday due to holiday)& 12/10.

There is no fee to attend and it is offered on a drop-in basis. No advance reservations needed.

Korean American Parkinson’s Support Group

The group does not meet in January or February. Meetings resume in March; Saturdays, 3/10 & 4/14, 10:00a-12:00p For more information, please call Rosa Kim, Korean Parkinson’s Support Group Coordinator, at 630.400.4082.

Caregiver Support Group

Sponsored by Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services, the support group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 1/17 and 2/21, 7:00p-8:30p.

The Family Caregiver Support Program recognizes that unpaid, family caregivers provide the majority of caregiving in the United States. Caregivers help their spouses, parents, or other senior relatives with tasks such as: bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, transportation, and financial management. This is a time to share with others who face the same challenges with caregiving.

For more information, please contact Donna Newbold, MA, LCPC at 847.253.5500 ext. 383.

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Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)*

Ship is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department on Aging. SHIP does not sell or solicit insurance and is not an insurance plan. SHIP trains volunteers throughout the State of Illinois to provide one-on-one help with your insurance.

SHIP counselors can answer questions about: · Medicare · Medicare Supplemental Insurance · Medicare Advantage Plans - HMOs, PPOs, PFFS · Prescription Drug Coverage through Medicare and other

sources · Long-Term Care Insurance · Medicare Claims and Appeals · Medicare Beneficiary Rights and Guarantees

Stop by the Main Office or call 847.253.5532 to schedule an appointment at the Senior Center with a SHIP counselor.

*see p. 2

Please join the Catholic Charities Caregiver Support Group for a presentation

by Christy Thielen from the Illinois Respite Coalition.

The presentation will include: · Definition of respite

· Types of respite · Benefits of respite

· Signs of caregiver burnout

The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of

“Lifespan Respite,” promoting education and training for families and providers of respite services, and

advocating support for caregivers by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois.

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· Subscription to this publication is voluntary. You will receive a letter when your subscription is up for renewal. · Available to persons age 55 and over. · Due to funding requirements, some Senior Center agencies may have eligibility requirements of 60 years or over. · One spouse, partner or relative in your household may enroll with your subscription (fill in “Name #2” below). · The cost is $15.00 per year, per household. If paying by check, make payable to Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc.

Subscription benefits include: · Bi-monthly publication through first-class, U.S. mail. · One-time 10% discount in the Arlington Heights Park District Gift Shop at the Senior Center. · One free trial day in the Arlington Athletic Club. Club orientation required prior to the free trial. · One free Wood Shop trial. Must attend free safety training prior to trial.

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Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center (847) 253-5532 www.vah.com

Arlington Heights Memorial Library (847) 870-3710 www.ahml.info

Arlington Heights Park District (847) 797-5341 www.ahpd.org/50plus

Arlington Heights Nurses Club (847) 797-5315 www.ahnc.info

Catholic Charities Community Development & Outreach Services (847) 797-5354 www.catholiccharities.net

Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services (847) 253-5500 www.catholiccharities.net

Escorted Transportation Service Northwest (847) 222-9227 www.etsnw.org

Northwest Community Healthcare (847) 618-1000 www.nch.org

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act: the U.S. Civil Rights Act: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: the Age Discrimination Act in Employment Act and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD).

1801 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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PALATINE IL P & DC 60095

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Arlington Heights Senior Center Agency Contact Information

1/1/18 - Senior Center CLOSED for New Year’s Day

1/15/18 - All agencies CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday except Park District programs 2/19/18 - All agencies OPEN for President’s Day except Catholic Charities & ETS/NW