January/February 2021 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Phone: 847.253.5532

WHAT’S INSIDE? Agency Contact Information ⚫ 2 Driver Services ⚫ 25 Featured Programs ⚫ 3-4 Health & Social Services ⚫ 22-24 Library Programs ⚫ 10

Luncheon Program ⚫ 13 Northwest Community Healthcare ⚫ 14-15 Park District Programs ⚫ 16-18 Senior Center Clubs & Games ⚫ 12 Subscription Form ⚫ 27 Volunteer Information ⚫ 8

Arlington Heights Senior Center WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT:

The Village of Arlington Heights along with our tenant agencies at the Senior Center have continued to offer programs and services with health and safety of the upmost importance for our patrons, volunteers, and staff. Our plan for modified services began in early July, with guidance and approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Village of Arlington Heights. Program offerings may be subject to change due to public health concerns. Please check in with us for confirmation. The Arlington Heights Senior Center is open under the following guidelines:

• The Senior Center is not open for congregating of any kind, including dining, drop-in clubs, games, or common area socialization.

• Patrons must have a scheduled appointment, or be pre-registered for a program to be admitted into the Senior Center. • All patrons must enter through the main doors of the

Senior Center. All patrons must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth during the entirety of your visit. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Hand sanitizer and wipes are located throughout the building. Please follow the directional signs for safe social distancing, as well as for traffic flow.

• Report to your registered program and leave at the conclusion. • Bring your own filled water bottle. Vending machines and

café are not in service. • Senior Center is operational Monday through Friday,

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. • If you do not feel well or experience new symptoms,

please do not come to the Senior Center. Symptoms include but are not limited to cough, fever, chills,

shortness of breath, or flu-like symptoms.

Please contact the Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi if you have questions.

The AHML Zoom Guide

Want to get started Zooming on your own? Print or view our Learn to Zoom class handout: https://bit.ly/LearnToZoom. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library has created a handy step-by-step guide for individuals wanting to participate in virtual programs. The handout covers desktop computers, tablets and phones. The Senior Center will have copies available at “will call.” Call us to reserve a copy at 847.253.5532.

National Council on Aging: National Senior Center Accreditation Update

The Arlington Heights Senior Center has completed all of the documents for the National Institute of Senior Centers

National Council on Aging’s Accreditation Board. At this writing, two peer reviewers from California and Virginia are studying and providing recommendations.

The reviewers will be “visiting” the Senior Center through virtual meetings. The expectation is to be

approved for accreditation near the end of January.

The Senior Center was first accredited with NCOA in 2008. There are over 175 Senior Centers that have

achieved Accreditation, and Arlington Heights is one of three in the state of Illinois. If you would like to learn more about the process or to be considered to participate in a

meeting with the Peer Reviewers, please contact Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi at

847.253.5532.

Senior Center Tours POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Arlington Heights Senior Center is open to persons age 55 and over from any community. No membership required.

Tours of the Senior Center are offered every Wednesday at 10:00 am - by appointment only.

The Arlington Heights Senior Center Newsletter is a publication of Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

For more information, visit: www.arlingtonseniorsinc.com. Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc. does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in this publication. For advertising

rates and information, contact Alex Nicholas, Liturgical Publications, Inc. at 1.800.950.9952.

Senior Center Agency Contact Information

Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center - Main Office

Tracey Colagrossi, MS, Senior Center Manager Karie Van Grinsven, Program Coordinator / Newsletter Editor Sharon Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator Helen Cooke, Administrative Assistant Linda Ratajczak, Office Assistant

Phone: 847.253.5532 Email: seniorcenter@vah.com Web: www.vah.com Newsletter link: http://bit.ly/2JQ1Yzn Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm NOTE: Evening and weekend hours temporarily discontinued

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Phone: 847.392.0100 Email: seniorservices@ahml.info Web: www.ahml.info/services/senior_center Reading & Computer Lab Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Arlington Heights Park District

Phone: 847.797.5341 Web: www.ahpd.org/50plus Park District Office &Gift Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Arlington Heights Nurses Club

Phone: 847.797.5315 Lending Closet Hours - by appointment /curbside service only: Mon: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tues: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Thurs: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NOTE: Evening and weekend hours temporarily discontinued

Catholic Charities Community Development & Outreach Services

Phone: 847.797.5354 Web: www.catholiccharities.net Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Lunch Served: Curbside Pickup available. Please call for more Information

Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services

Phone: 847.253.5500 Web: www.catholiccharities.net/ccnw Hours: By appointment

Escorted Transportation Service, Northwest

Phone: 847.222.9227 Web: www.etsnw.org Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Northwest Community Healthcare

Phone: 847.618.1000 Web: www.nch.org Hours: Vary

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*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 (Email).

Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Programs with Professor Gary Midkiff VIRTUAL

Join us throughout 2021 for a variety of presentations and the continuation of the Great Decisions 2020 and 2021 Foreign Policy Association programs!

Save the Date for Future Gary Midkiff Virtual Presentations - Topics TBD

Mondays, 5/17, 8/16 & 11/15, 1:00p-2:30p

The Cuban Missile Crisis - VIRTUAL

Friday, 2/26, 1:00p-2:30p In October of 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came within a few minutes of nuclear war. Neither John Kennedy nor Nikita Khrushchev wanted to show weakness by backing down from a dispute about Soviet missiles being deployed in Cuba. Both men did not understand each other and, as a result, made poor decisions based on incorrect assumptions. Eventually, three other men would make world saving decisions - the U.S Secretary of Defense, a reporter for ABC news, and a Soviet submarine officer. The story is fascinating...and frightening.

To sign up for this this FREE Zoom program, call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 and register with your name, email address and phone number. You will be emailed a link to the program one day prior.

Great Decisions 2020 & 2021 Foreign Policy Association - VIRTUAL

Final date for the 2020 Great Decisions program: Saturday, 1/9, 9:30a-11:00a

2021 Great Decisions program dates: Saturdays, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/10, 8/7 & 9/11, 9:30a-11:00a

To register for this FREE discussion group(s), call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 and specify if you are signing up for the final 2020 program discussion, the 2021 program series - or both. Once registered, you will be sent a link to the Zoom session at least one day prior to each of the dates. Participants are responsible for securing their own book, available in hard copy from https://www.fpa.org/ or in E-book format from other sources.

Program funded by Arlington Heights Senior Center, Inc.

Village Quarterly Update - VIRTUAL Lunch ‘n Learn

Wednesday, 1/13/21, 12:00p-1:00p Join us over lunch from home while we hear from Arlington Heights Village Manager, Randy Recklaus as he highlights and reviews ongoing projects of interest in the Village. The 2021 Village of Arlington Heights budget will be discussed as part of this program.

Register in advance. Call 847.253.5532 to sign up. You will be sent a link to the Zoom session at least one day prior.

Featured Programs

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Sip-N-Swirl Painting Events - VIRTUAL with Tracey Colagrossi

Winter Cardinal Acrylic Paint Along Thursday, 1/21, 7:00p-8:30p

Learn to paint this sweet cardinal winter scene in the comfort of your own home! Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi, will take you through the process of the painting step-by-step, virtually through Zoom.

You must register for the program before the date of the class by contacting the Senior Center at 847.253.5532. All materials will be sent to you in advance. Join the class via Zoom and let’s paint!

Textured Rose Acrylic Paint Along Thursday, 2/18, 7:00p-8:30p

Learn to paint this beautiful textured

rose painting the comfort of your

own home! Senior Center Manager,

Tracey Colagrossi, will take you

through the process of the painting

step-by-step virtually through Zoom.

You must register for the program before the date of the class by contacting the Senior Center at 847.253.5532. All materials will be sent to you in advance. Join the class via Zoom and let’s paint!

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Intermediate Spanish - VIRTUAL

In this intermediate-level class, students learn to express themselves properly in Spanish in a variety of situations. Study all aspects of the Spanish language: grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and spelling. Little Spanish stories, videos and music are part of the course to make it more fun and interesting.

Students joining this program need to have completed a basic Spanish class. Need to understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work or leisure. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

The Senior Center offers ongoing, 8-week long sessions all throughout the year. The program is arranged through Harper Business Solutions and taught by Ana Trbojevich, Spanish instructor at the Senior Center since 2006! To learn more about the program, call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 and information will be provided.

“Mad” Ludwig II of Bavaria: Inside the Life and Mind of Germany’s

Fairy-tale King! - VIRTUAL

Although he once famously said: “I wish to remain an eternal enigma to myself and to others,” King Ludwig II, who died 135 years ago under mysterious circumstances, is perhaps the most illustrious of all Germans. Best known as an eccentric whose love for art (especially the music of Richard Wagner) and architecture is legendary, the young King had a charmed but also tragic existence.

Join German Historian Anette Isaacs, M.A., as she unravels this “eternal enigma” and presents you with mesmerizing insights into the fairy-tale King’s truly extraordinary life! Register in advance by calling the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 to sign up with your name and email address. You will be sent a link to the Zoom session at least one day prior.

Valentine’s Day Card Exchange

Share a home-made or store-bought card with a fellow Senior Center patrons this Valentine’s Day. Simply drop off or mail-in your card to the Senior Center by Wednesday, February 3. You don’t need to sign your

name; just share a few words of well-wishes. Be sure to include your full return address on the outside of the envelope. Cards will be re-stuffed by staff in a new envelope and mailed out to someone else in the exchange. No names or addresses will be shared with others. This will be a strictly anonymous exchange to bring someone else joy this Valentine’s Day. The exchange will be random and confidentiality will be maintained. Cards may be dropped off inside the Senior Center or left in the drop-box outside the front doors, ATTN: Program Coordinator.

Wine 101: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine! - VIRTUAL

This fun and educational online course blends wine knowledge with humor to create a relaxed yet structured atmosphere to develop/strengthen your fundamental wine principals in addition to optimizing your enjoyment, appreciation and overall wine experience. This course is designed for all levels of wine enthusiasts, whether you are seasoned or new to the world of wine!

We begin with the fascinating journey back millions of years ago to the origins of wine and delve into fascinating topics of grape varietal characteristics and grape growing/production methods. In addition, we decipher the clues within wine labels to enable you to identify the flavors and styles inside the bottle ‘before’ you purchase it! We reveal the simple secrets of wine tasting principles as well as food and wine pairing guidelines. The course concludes with the incredible health benefits of wine!

This enjoyable and educational program is taught by Sommelier Robin Tarragano, CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine), WSET-2 certified, & Dan Tarragano WSET-2 certified. We are the “We know Vino Wine Educators”.

The 10-week course fee is $25 and registration will open up as of Monday, 2/1. Classes will be held virtually on Wednesdays, 3/24-5/26, 7:00p-8:00p. For more details and to register, call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 on or after Monday, 2/1.

Aging Mastery® Starter Kit

The Starter Kit is a self-directed version of NOCA’s successful Aging Mastery Program® (AMP). The Senior Center will hold a free drawing of 12 Starter Kits that have been purchased as part of a pilot program. If you’d like to learn more about AMP and enter to win one of the Starter Kits, please call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 by Monday, 2/15 and register with your name, phone number, email address and mailing address. You will be provided with more details at the time of registration. To learn more about what’s included in the kit and its benefits, visit www.ncoa.org and search Aging Mastery Starter Kit.

Snow-Shoveling Program

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Student Snow Removal Referral Program

This Intergenerational (students, adults aged 60+, and adults with disabilities) Snow Shoveling Program is a referral program. Upon request, the Arlington Heights Senior Center will provide a list of students who have signed up to shovel snow for Arlington Heights residents age 60 and over or Arlington Heights residents who have a disability. Students, older adults and adults with disabilities must submit a signed referral request form to the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Applications can be found online at vah.com or you may stop by the Senior Center to pick up a form. The resident will contact the student and make all arrangements with the teen to have their snow shoveled. The student snow shoveler and the resident work out all details as to:

• Areas to be shoveled • Time to be shoveled • Cost of job • Payment arrangements

The Village of Arlington Heights does not do background checks on any of the participants, students, older adults 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 student.

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We call our approach Interactive Caregiving™, which keeps our clients mentally and physically engaged while focusing on their needs.

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• Companionship and housekeeping

• Dementia and Alzheimer's care

• Respite care

• Safety solutions

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Metropolis Acting & Singing Programs

Important Medicare Fraud Information

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Volunteer Information

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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? The agencies at the Arlington Heights Senior Center are looking for volunteers! There are many different opportunities – one is sure to fit your interest and experience! JOIN US and help your community!

The Arlington Heights Nurses Club At time of print, the Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet is closed until further notice. Volunteer opportunities are on hold due to the pandemic, but please contact Sharon Swanson at 847.253.5532 if interested in volunteering in the future. The Lending Closet offers durable medical equipment to Arlington Heights residents of all ages. Volunteers staff the closet five days a week, Monday thru Friday, for a two-hour shift. We will be looking for volunteers to help staff the Lending Closet once it reopens for business. Retired nurses are especially welcome, but no experience is necessary. Some computer knowledge is helpful and light lifting is required.

Escorted Transportation Service Older adults in the NW suburbs need your help! Assist senior citizens in your community get to their routine (non-urgent) medical check-ups by becoming a volunteer driver. This volunteer opportunity is completely FLEXIBLE. You set your schedule based on your availability. No weekly commitment required. For more information, call 847.222.9227, email: info@etsnw.org or visit www.etsnw.org >How to Help > Volunteer.

Catholic Charities, Northwest Senior Services Volunteer opportunities are on hold due to the pandemic, but contact Debbie Bohli-Mitchell in the Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services office if interested in volunteering in the future, at 847.253.5500.

Catholic Charities, Senior Nutrition Program Drivers are needed to deliver meals to homebound residents in the surrounding area one day a week - or more if you choose. The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per route. For more details, call Jim Tobin at 847.797.5350.

Please contact Sharon Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator, if you have any questions regarding any of these volunteer opportunities!

Volunteer Appreciation

Wishing all of you a

healthy New Year!

Sharon Swanson

Volunteer Coordinator

Arlington Heights Senior Center

Last year was a very challenging year for all of us.

Words cannot express how much we’ve missed seeing

so many of you. I’m grateful to those of you

who were still able to volunteer your time at the

Arlington Heights Senior Center. As we enter the New Year, may we approach it with a

new sense of hope that the Senior Center will

soon be filled with the buzz of activity that we all enjoy.

Senior Center Musical Group - POSTPONED

Also known as the “Senior Band,” this group plays assorted Broadway, movie and patriotic tunes as well as other music. The musical group is not currently meeting at this time. Watch for updates in future newsletter issues.

Drum Circle IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL - Returning in January 2021

4th Tuesday of the month throughout 2021 (except March & December), 10:00a-10:45a Are you looking for something fun, engaging, therapeutic, educational, rhythmic, and experiential, all-in-one? Check out Drum Circle Therapy, led by Chris Lavidas of Breaking Grounds in Drumming, Inc.

Chris has created a curriculum of a number of building block classes that instruct the basics of rhythm, coordination, drum history, tone, melody, and musical creativity to name a few. Don’t miss these interactive and informative classes that are full of energy and enthusiasm. Absolutely no music experience is necessary!

This FREE program will be held in-person with a limited capacity of 10 participants, resuming in January 2021. The program will also be available virtually at the same time. Please call 847.253.5532 to register in advance and specify your preference of in-person or virtual registration. A Zoom link will be emailed at least one day prior for those participating virtually.

Making Music

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Prioritize your health by joining the FREE MyWellness Club. Visit lutheranhome.org/mywellness to learn more.

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Library Programs

CALL 847.870.3712 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

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Modern Classics

Mondays, January 11 and February 8, 10-11 a.m. The January book is Apeirogon by Colum McCann. In February, discuss A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines.

Virtual: Learn Zoom

Fridays, January 8 or 22, February 5 or 19, 1-2 p.m. Library staff will assist you to join this 1-hour practice session, help you troubleshoot issues you have with sound and video, and provide tips and best practices so you can ZOOM, too. To use Zoom, you need a PC, Mac, iPad or iPhone, or phone. Register online at ahml.info/attend/events or call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532. Virtual: Computer Interest Group

Wednesdays, January 13 and February 10, 1-2 p.m. Novice and experienced computer users discuss current technology, exchange tips and offer advice for solving problems.

Popular Books

Wednesdays, January 13 and February 10, 10-11 a.m. In January, read Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell and for February, The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.

Senior Center Reading Room

As of this printing, the library’s branch at the Senior Center and our main library building on Dunton Avenue are closed, but our drive up window and book drops are open. The library’s Senior Center classes and programs continue to be offered virtually. Visit our website at ahml.info for the latest information and learn about all of our programs, services and resources available online. Returns of Arlington Heights library materials, including Reading Room items, can be made in the outside book drop to the west of the Senior Center entrance, at the main library and at any of our book drops throughout the community. The library is not currently accepting donations. Contact us: Phone - 847.392.0100; Email - questions@ahml.info; chat - at the bottom of every page on our website

Virtual Book Discussions

Join lively discussions of our book selections. After you register, call Senior Services at 847.870.3712 to request a book at the library’s drive-up window.

There will be no in-person library programs at the Senior Center in January and February. All programs require registration and

will be held online on Zoom. Register online at ahml.info/attend/events or call us at 847.870.3712 unless otherwise directed in

the program description. Your registration email confirmation will include a link to join the program on Zoom.

Virtual: Film Discussion Circle

Tuesdays, January 5 and February 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Watch the films at your convenience, then join us on Zoom for a discussion. AHML cardholders can borrow the films from the library’s online Hoopla collection. January’s film is Agatha and the Truth of Murder (2020), 93 minutes, rated PG. In February, discuss Firelight .(1998), 103 minutes, rated R.

Virtual: Host a Zoom Meeting

Fridays, January 15 or 29, February 12 or 26, 1-2 p.m. Take your knowledge of Zoom to a new level. Learn to schedule, monitor, host and keep your Zoom meeting safe. Prerequisite: Learn to Zoom class or Zoom experience. Participants should have the Zoom Meeting Client on their devices and have a free Zoom account.

Senior Tech Classes

Registration for tech classes opens the first of the month in which the class is scheduled. Each class is one hour.

Print our Zoom Guide

Want to get started zooming on your own? Print or view our Learn Zoom class handout: https://bit.ly/LearnToZoom

Movies

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War with Grandpa Friday, 1/8 at 10:00a or 1:00p

Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Directed by Tim Hill; 101 Studios; 2020; Rated PG; 94 minutes; Starring: Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle

Jojo Rabbit Friday, 2/12 at 10:00a or 1:00p

A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.

Directed by Taika Waititi; Fox Searchlight Pictures; 2019; Rated PG-13; 108 minutes; Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson

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.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Reduced/limited seating capacity for each showing.

Call 847.253.5532 to register for the 10:00a or 1:00p movie time. Sorry, no walk-ins permitted.

No refreshments served at this time.

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Contact Alex Nicholas to place an ad today! anicholas@4LPi.com or

(800) 950-9952 x2538

For advertising info call: 1-800-950-9952

Activities, Cards, Clubs & Games

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Bingo IN-PERSON

The Senior Center is scheduled to reopen for weekly Wednesday Bingo as of Wednesday, 1/6, 1:00p-2:00p

• Players must register in advance by calling the Senior Center to reserve a seat. No drop-ins permitted.

• Limited to 10 participants. One person per table. Masks must be worn at all times.

• Four cards per person will be provided for the duration of the one-hour of bingo play.

• No money will be exchanged. Bingo cards will be free and prizes will be in the form of snacks and other small items.

First-come, first-served. Call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 to sign up. Registered participants may arrive no more than 10 minutes early. Masks must be worn at all times.

Postponed Programs at Senior Center

The following Senior Center activities, cards, clubs and games are postponed or discontinued until further notice: • Billiards • Cards/Card Room • Chess Club • Coloring Club • Cribbage • Laughter Club • Mah Jongg • Meditation Sessions • Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society • Ping Pong • Portfolio Investment Club (meeting virtually) • Scrapbooking Club • Sudoku Club • Wii Bowling

M2M (Memories to Memoirs) Writers Club - VIRTUAL

2021 Tuesdays, 1/19 & 2/16, 1:30p-3:30p Share the unique memories of your life with your children, grandchildren, and beyond. Your written memories will be treasured by your family and you will enjoy the support from fellow M2M Writers Club members in a non-critical atmosphere.

Advance registration is required. To sign up for this FREE Zoom club meeting, call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 and register with your name, email address and phone number. You will be emailed a link at least one day prior.

Park Place Investment Club IN-PERSON

Tuesdays, 1/26 & 2/23, 1:00p-2:30p Advance registration is required. Participation is limited to 10. No drop-ins permitted. Registered participants may arrive no more than 10 minutes early on meeting date. Masks must be worn at all times. For more information or to register to attend a meeting, please call Jim Nauheimer at 847.577.1392.

Let Park Place Help You Learn Enough to Get to Boardwalk! Would you like to learn how to evaluate stocks for your investment portfolio? Park Place Investment Club reviews the performance of stocks owned by the club and works to identify new stocks to purchase. The focus is determining when to buy and when to sell these securities for maximum gain.

People interested in the club can attend two monthly meetings before deciding to participate as club members. Those who join the club are required to pay monthly dues of $25.00 which is used to fund new stock investments. Advance registration required to attend meetings. Call Jim Nauheimer at 847.577.1392. to sign up.

Luncheon Program

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Catholic Charities Lunch-n-More

Catering Enterprises No Senior Goes Hungry!

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.

Home Delivered Meals Catholic Charities provides a daily meal Tuesday through Friday to

Home Bound Seniors in Wheeling and Maine Townships.

Volunteers Needed 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 ready to be picked up at the Arlington Heights Senior Center or the Catholic Charities Des Plaines facility at 10:000am. Each route

has around 12 to 22 clients and takes no more than 2 hours to complete. A commitment of one day each week is greatly appreciated.

Please call 847.797.5350 and leave a message or go to www.catholiccharities.net and click on Get Involved.

If you know a Senior in need of Home Delivered Meals, call: Maine Township, North Shore Senior Center: 847.784.6000

Wheeling Township, Catholic Charities Northwest: 847.253.5500

Catholic Charities provides three meals on Tuesday and two meals on Thursday to any person over the age of 60 for pick-up at the rear of the Senior Center. A senior must access the service drive from Weber Road which is west of the strip mall where the Senior Center is located. Proceed in a single file to the loading dock at the rear of the Senior Center. Once at the location, (1) a Catholic Charities staff member will take your name, (2) drop your donation into the donation box, and (3) you will be provided the meals. If you have not registered for the Catholic Charities’ meal program, we will provide an AgeOptions form to complete. Suggested donation: $4.00 per meal. All others: $7.00 No senior will be denied meals due to their inability to donate. Call 847.797.5354 with any questions.

Senior Meal Program

Meals are available for pick-up on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Northwest Community Healthcare All Programs Require Registration

NCH Community Nurse Rose Jensen, MSM, MSN, RN is available to answer your healthcare questions or concerns, free of charge, in-person at the Senior Center.

Appointments required. Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., call 847.776.9570. If you are unable to meet with Rose in-person, she can be reached for healthcare questions by phone or email: 847.776.9570 rjensen@nch.org

Diabetes Education and Support Group Diabetic Eye Disease Tuesday, May 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Diabetes and Low Blood Sugars Tuesday, June 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Both sessions are led by NCH Diabetes Services. Diet and medication will also be discussed. Registration is not required.

Managing Your Diabetes 101 For people who have pre-diabetes, diabetes or family members of people with diabetes. Led by NCH Diabetes Services. Wednesday, May 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, June 12, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required.

Join us for group discussion with NCH Community Nurse Rose Jensen, MSM, MSN, RN Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9 to 10 a.m. Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets: Is it Right for You? Tuesday, Feb. 23, 9 to 10 a.m. Intermittent Fasting: An Eating Pattern with Potential Health Benefits.

Parkinson’s Support Group This group is for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease as well as their families, friends and caregivers. 3 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20: Open Discussion Wednesday, Feb. 17: Open Discussion Registration required. Call 847.253.5532.

Diabetes Education and Support Led by NCH Diabetes Services Staff

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Diabetes 7 Self-Care Behaviors, #1 Healthy Eating Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Being Active Registration required, call 847-253-5532 Managing Your Diabetes 101 Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required, call 847-253-5532 Bone Density Screenings Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Before Ask the Nurse. You will be required to remove your sock and shoe for the screening. Please call nurse Rose for availability. Appointments required. Call 847.776.9570.

Classes are led by NCH Community Nurse Rose Jensen, MSM, MSN, RN Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9 to 10 a.m. Non-Dairy Butternut Squash Soup Tuesday, Feb. 9, 9 to 10 a.m. Baked Falafel Registration required. Call 847.253.5532 to make your reservation.

Registration required. Call 847.253.5532 to make your reservation.

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All Programs Require Registration

NCH Parkinson’s Exercise Class POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Tuesdays, 12 to 1:00 p.m. $4.00/class - fee payable to the class instructor. Registration required. Call NCH for more information and to register at NCH Health Connection, 847.618.4968. Doctor approval required.

Medicare Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at Northwest Community Hospital Appointments required. Call 847.618.5575, or email mcenteno@nch.org to make your appointment, no walk-ins allowed. Maureen Centeno, Senior Services Specialist and SHIP (Medicare) Counselor is available to answer your Medicare questions. Get screened for various benefit programs to see if you qualify for assistance. Obtain information about Medicaid and their MMAI plans that allow you to receive all of your health benefits under one plan.

For more information call or email Maureen at 847.618.5575, or mcenteno@nch.org

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Park District Programs

Arlington Classic Tours

Do you like to go out to see musicals, museum exhibits, concerts, casinos and other recreational destinations, but most importantly, like to have fun? Arlington Classic Tours is the tour club for you! Let the Park District do all the planning — you just have to register for the tour, check-in on the day of the tour, sit back and relax in a luxury motor coach while we do the driving. You get to enjoy all the activities that the tour has to offer.

Arlington Classic Tours Membership has its benefits: • Receive the bi-monthly tour schedule mailed to your home by

first class mail • Priority registration for members • Members pay $15 less than non-members on each one-day

tour • Members receive 10% discounts on Gift Store purchases

Membership is $25/single or $35/household (two people living at the same address). Membership typically runs from January - December; however, if you go on at least two tours within that time period, the membership discount pays for your membership.

Due to COVID-19, the Park District is trying to protect our Tour Club members and will take all necessary precautions needed to provide a safe environment for our participants. Check-in will be handled on the coach; face masks are required; latex free gloves are available upon request. Call 847.797.5341 for more details or concerns.

2021 Upcoming One Day Tours What Happens in Vegas — The Fireside — March 2021 Cinderella — The Fireside — July 2021 Crosstown Classic/Cubs & Sox — August 2021 The Devil Wears Prada — Broadway in Chicago — August 2021 Disney’s Frozen — Broadway in Chicago — December 2021 Actual dates are being confirmed and will be announced in 2021.There are more tours to look forward to in 2021 and will be advertised in future tour schedules.

2021 — The Year of Fun! REMEMBER: Tour details will be in the next edition of the Arlington Classic Tour Schedule. Not a member? Call the Park District at 847.797.5341 for membership information.

It's Tool Time at the Wood Shop

Do you enjoy working on wood working projects or talk to fellow wood workers who share your passion? Stop by the Wood Shop located in the Senior Center and see all it has to offer. Equipment includes: SawStop table saw; 14” band saw’ variable speed drill press; Dewalt 12” sliding compound miter saw; Grizzly 15” planer; belt sander; disk sander; 12” lathe, Delta 6” jointer, Dewalt variable speed 20” scroll saw; router; Rikon mini-lathe; Jet drum sander and more! Eight complete workstations are available.

Hours of Operation: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:00a-12:00p

Annual Wood Shop Safety Training Certification is required prior to becoming a member and purchasing punch passes for shop visits.

Punch Pass Fee Options: $80 - good for 10 visits; $48 - good for 6 visits; $14 daily use fee Face masks are required. To make a reservation to work in the Wood Shop, please call the Park District Office in the Senior Center at 847.797.5341. Space is limited due to social distancing guidelines.

Fork & Cork Dining Experience

This new dining group will be going to a variety of restaurants, somewhere new every month. If you love to eat, come join us. If you are looking for company to go out to eat with and have good conversation, come join us. If you want to go to restaurants a little farther away and do not want to drive, come join us. The fee includes meal, gratuities and motor coach transportation. The launch of the Fork & Cork Program has been postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Details will be announced at a later date.

Shop 1801

Congratulations to Janet Hollatz - winner of the “Name the Gift Store” Contest! Visit Shop 1801 for holiday stocking stuffers, fashionable face masks, greeting cards and much more (located in the Park District Office in the Senior Center).

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Arlington Athletic Club Join the Arlington Athletic Club located in the Senior Center where it is always dry and temperature-controlled. The Park District offers a multi-direction Cybex weight station, recumbent bikes, Star Trac and Precor treadmills, NuStep recumbent steppers, Rowing Machines and Elliptical Machines along with free weights. AAC Tours and Certifications are given at 10:00 am, Tuesday – Friday.

AAC hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Reservation Only The club is closed on days the Senior Center is closed. Call 847.797.5341 or stop by the Park District Office/Gift Store for registration info. NOTE: Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, usage of the Arlington Athletic Club will be by reservation only. Only four people may use the club at one time. Call 847.797.5341 to make your weekly reservation. Face masks are required. Bring your own water bottle.

Fun & Fit Membership:

Fun & Fit Classes have resumed on a limited basis due to COVID-19 and social distancing. There is a limited of 12 students/class. Face masks are required. Bring your own water bottle. Monday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00-9:45a Thursday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00-9:45a and 10:00-10:45a Friday - Fun & Fit Aerobic 9:00-9:45a and 10:00-10:45a Please call 847.797.5341 to make your weekly reservations. Fun & Fit Fees: Annual pass = $215 ($205 renewal fee) Six-month pass = $144 ($134 renewal fee) 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? A six month Play Pass is available.

Combo Membership: Arlington Athletic Club PLUS Fun & Fit Combo Pass includes: Unlimited visits to the Arlington Athletic Club PLUS unlimited attendance to all Fun & Fit classes. Combo Pass Fees: Annual pass = $335 ($310 renewal fee) Six-month pass = $187 ($175 renewal fee) **All six-month memberships must be consecutive. Prior to purchasing your membership, you will need to be certified by one of our fitness instructors by appointment only.

Be Moved Dance Fee: $69 Fitness/Dance Tuesdays, 1/12-2/23 Contracted 12:45p-1:45p Thursdays, 1/14-2/25 Contracted Noon-1:00p

Tap Dance/Continuing Fee: $75 Thursdays, 1/14-2/25 1:15p-2:15p

Crochet Fee: $55 Mondays, 1/4-2/22 11:10a-1:10p

Quilting Basics & Beyond Fee: $50 Wednesdays, 1/13-2/24 AM 10:00-Noon Tuesdays, 1/12-2/23 PM 6:00-8:00p

Pieced Machine Quilting Fee: $50 Mondays, 1/4-2/22 6:15-8:15p

Tai Chi Advanced Fee: $64 Tuesdays, 1/12-2/23 11:15a-12:15p Beginning and Intermediate will be offered in Spring 2021.

When “Downsizing” is “Rightsizing” During COVID Saturday, 2/27

Are you an Empty-Nester? Are you tired of cleaning and paying for the upkeep of a home where most of the rooms are just collecting dust? Do you desire to move but want to know what to do with all your “stuff” and how, in this time of COVID, to do it safely? This complimentary workshop, conducted by an area Real Estate Broker, will give you a road map for taking this next step. Learn how to decide what possessions to keep; the positives/negatives of living in smaller houses/townhomes/condos; staging your home for sale; how to stay safe during the process and more… This presentation will be held on Saturday, 2/27 at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course, located at 1211 S. New Wilke Rd. (two blocks south of the Senior Center) from 10:00-11:30 am. Call the Park District Office in the Senior Center at 847.797.534l to register. Walk-ins not allowed. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, space is limited. Only registered participants will be allowed in the building.

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Bridge/Beginning Fee: $75 Mondays, 1/4-2/22 9:00-11:00a

Best Bridge Ever - Adv/Inter Wednesdays, 1/13-2/24 5:45-7:45p Fee: $75 Thursdays, 1/14-2/25 1:00-3:00p Fee: $75

Chair Yoga Mondays, 1/4-2/22 2:00-3:00p Fee: $67 Wednesdays, 1/13-2/24 10:00-11:00a Fee: $67

Sign up for Park District classes early.

Decisions for classes to be held are made one week prior to the start date.

Bridge/Intermediate Fee: $75 Tuesdays, 1/12-2/23 10:00a-Noon

Bridge/Advanced Fee: $75 Tuesdays, 1/12-2/23 1:00-3:00p

Bridge Potpourri Mondays, 1/4-2/22 4:00-6:00p Fee: $75

Gentle Yoga Mondays, 1/4-2/22 12:15-1:45p Fee: $92

Restore Your Movement Wednesdays, 1/13-2/24 11:15a-12:15p Fee: $67

Works of Art Fee: $99 Mondays, 1/4-2/22 1:30-3:30p

Supplies included.

Art of Acrylics Fee: $99 Thursdays, 1/14-2/25 9:30a-Noon

Supplies included.

50 Shades of Colored Pencils Fee: $90 Fridays, 1/15-2/26 9:30-11:00a

Supplies included.

Pop Up Valentines Fee: $59 Mondays, 1/4-2/22 12:30-2:00p

Supplies included.

Oh No...Snow! In case of inclement weather, call the

Arlington Heights Park District Inclement Weather Hotline

847.797.5348

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HAVE A SUGGESTION TO MAKE?

We continue to welcome your suggestions and comments. You may drop off your suggestions in the secure drop box located outside the Senior Center front doors 24/7,or mail them in to the attention of the Senior Center Manager, or email to tcolagrossi@vah.com.

All suggestions are responded to by the Senior Center Manager, Tracey Colagrossi, and the Advisory Council President, Bruce Cruz.

Feeling Lonely or Isolated?

The Illinois Department of Human Services offers an emotional support resource for those

feeling COVID-19-related stresses throughout the holiday season.

Support is free of charge and anonymous. Text “TALK” to 552020 or

“HABLAR” for Spanish-language services. Once a resident sends a text to the

hotline, they will receive a call from a counselor within 24 hours.

Illinois Department on Aging SENIOR HELPLINE

1-800-252-8966

1-888-206-1327 (TTY)

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Income Tax Preparation Assistance

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FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM

General Appointment Information Beginning Monday, January 4,the Senior Center Main Office will begin scheduling tax preparation appointments to be conducted at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. This free service is offered through the Tax Counseling Service for the Elderly (TCE) program. Appointments will be conducted on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning February 3 through April 15. Make your appointment early, as spots fill up quickly the closer we get to the end of tax season!

COVID-19Tax Preparation Details TCE and the Arlington Heights Senior Center continues to keep patrons safe and healthy. The process for filing is different this year:

1. Contact the Senior Center to make your appointment. Beginning Monday, January 4, you can stop by the Main Office or call 847.797.5304 to schedule your appointment.

2. Bring your documents, completed 14446 form (this will be sent to you before your appointment), and Intake Booklet.

3. Arrive on time to the Senior Center. Masks are required.

4. A Tax Aide volunteer will review your documents and scan them.

5. You will leave with your documents and a Tax Preparer will complete your tax return.

6. You will return on another scheduled date/time to review, sign, and receive a copy of your return.

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(847) 666-5609 brookdale.com

©2016 Brookdale Senior Living Inc. All rights reserved.

24483-P1-9716-ROP SC BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING and BRINGING NEW LIFE TO SENIOR LIVING are the registered trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc.

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Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance - AARP Tax-Aide Program - - continued

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 FILIING 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 INITIAL TAX APPOINTMENT: 1. A photo ID and Social Security 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 2020. 3. Copies of your 2019 federal and state income tax forms filed in 2020. 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 2020. 6. Closing statements for any real estate sold in 2020. Also, original cost of property and cost of all improvements. 7. Social Security SSA-1099 for 2020. 8. Railroad retirement forms for 2020, RRB-1099 and RRB-1099R. 9. Check from your bank for possible direct deposit or direct debit information. A check is needed, not a deposit slip. 10. Remember that we cannot do joint returns without both spouses present or a financial power of attorney for the absent spouse. If a

spouse died in 2020, the date of the death is needed.

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Health, Wellness & Social Services

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Be Informed, Stay Informed

Cook County Department of Public Health https://www.cookcountypublichealth.org

Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.dph.illinois.gov

Center for Disease Control cdc.gov

Village of Arlington Heights Health Services Department Blood Pressure Clinics at the Senior Center BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Mondays, 8:30a-10:00a Appointments will be conducted in 15-minute increments, by advance registration only. To register for a Monday morning blood pressure screening, please call the Senior Center Main Office at 847.253.5532.

Village of Arlington Heights Health & Human Services Dept. Cholesterol Screening Clinic at the Senior Center BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

2021 schedule: Wednesdays, 1/20, 5/12, 7/14 & 9/15 Appointments will be conducted by advance registration only. To register, please call the Senior Center Main Office at 847.253.5532.

Cost: $20 for Total, HDL & LDL. Medicare cannot be billed for this service, as the Village of Arlington Heights is not an approved provider. A 12-hour fast is required and drink plenty of water (only water; no coffee).

For information on additional Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and other Wellness Clinics offered through the Village of Arlington Heights Nursing Services at Village Hall, please call 847.368.5760.

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Our services include:Estate Planning • Powers of Attorney

Long Term Care Planning Nursing Home,

Medicare & Medicaid Assistance and Referrals Wills & Trusts

Probate & Trust Administration

Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet - CURBSIDE, BY APPT. ONLY

Please call 847.797.5315 for information and details on scheduling curbside check-out and return of equipment.

Once you have made your appointment for curbside check-out or return, please be sure to follow the hours listed below:

This is a FREE service for Arlington Heights residents of any age. Please note that the Lending Closet is not able to accept any donations at this time.

Sharps Disposal

Sponsored by SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County), sharps/needles disposal (including EpiPens) will be available inside the lobby of the Senior Center.

Free, 1-quart containers are available at the Senior Center.

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Medication Disposal at Police Dept.

Residents may properly dispose of unwanted or expired medication at the Arlington Heights Police Department. A collection box is located in the public lobby which is open 24 hours/day.

The take back program accepts prescription or over-the-counter drugs in an enclosed container or original packaging. Not accepted are liquids or sharps (syringe, lancet, etc.). This service is not available to retailers or manufacturers with excess or expired inventory. Visitors to the Police Station should inquire with a Public Service Officer at the Front Desk for direction on how to access the collection box. The Arlington Heights Police Department is located at 200 E. Sigwalt St., next to Village Hall.

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) - APPOINTMENTS BY TELEPHONE

SHIP is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Dept. on Aging. SHIP does not sell or solicit insurance and is not an insur-ance plan. SHIP trains volunteers 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

Call the Senior Center Main Office at 847.253.5532 to schedule a Friday morning phone appointment with a SHIP counselor.

Thrive with Pride

Thrive with Pride from AgeOptions offers a safe and inclusive online space for LGBT+ older adults and those who care for them.

Join us on Zoom at 11am on the fourth Tuesday of every month to chat, check in and hear experts present on topics of interest to the community. Plenaries are new each month, as we will begin the new year by focusing on living healthy: in January, we will be supporting you in your new year’s resolutions with a presentation about how you can take charge of improving your health; in February, experts from Howard Brown Heath will join us to help you plan for your future healthcare choices. There is no need to register for these free events; just call or long in on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 11am.

Find more information on our website, https://thrivingwithpride.weebly.com/, or email kate.spelman@ageoptions.org with any questions.

Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

Mondays, 1/11 & 2/8 In-person*: 10:30a-12:00p Virtual*: 12:30p-2:00p

Facilitated by Jim Harbaugh, pictured at right, this support group will allow you to meet others who face similar challenges in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

*Advance registration is required. In-person sessions are limited to 10 participants. Call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532 to reserve a spot at an in-person or virtual session.

Korean American Parkinson’s Support Group - POSTPONED

The Saturday Korean American Parkinson’s Support Group meetings at the Senior Center are postponed until further notice.

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Caregiver Support

Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services Caregiver Support Resource Center’s in-person support group meetings have been cancelled until further notice due to COVID-19. If you are interested in meeting virtually on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, please call Jasmine Chorath at 847.338.7319.

In the meanwhile, for those seeking online support, you may find helpful information at www.caring.com. Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. They offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

Arlington Heights Memory Cafe Creating Connections - VIRTUAL

Tuesday, 1/12, 10:00a-11:00a Memory Café is currently an online social gathering for persons living with dementia and a family member, friend, or care partner. Due to the pandemic, Memory Café is meeting virtually. While the Arlington Heights Memory Café does have a waiting list for in-person gatherings, there is room for more participants on our virtual platforms. Advance registration is required. If interested, please call the Senior Center at 847.253.5532.

Memory Café partners: AgeOptions, Catholic Charities NW Senior

Services, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights

Park District, and the Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center.

GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO

Join us to reminisce about the Golden Age of Radio when families gathered around the radio and mysteries,

radio plays, quiz shows, westerns, soap operas and more filled the airwaves. Listen to radio recordings from the era of old-time radio, when heroes like Lone Ranger

inspired; Abbott and Costello and Bob Hope made us laugh; and movie stars and celebrities starred on variety shows

like the Grand Ole Opry and Jack Benny Hour.

Discuss popular radio shows that went on to become television shows, including Gunsmoke, Lassie and Guiding Light, and share any favorites you recall.

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Driver Services

AARP Smart DriverTEK™ Workshops VIRTUAL

Tuesday, 1/26, 1:00p-2:30p or Monday, 2/22, 10:00-11:30a Cars are becoming more technologically advanced every day and show no sign of slowing down. This means there’s more safety technology in today’s cars than ever before. However, many drivers aren’t familiar with how to use the technology to keep them safe. AARP Driver Safety offers an interactive Zoom workshop, led by a trained AARP volunteer, to include an overview of vehicle technology, a step-by-step guide of how these technologies work and how they can benefit drivers.

Registration for this program will be conducted directly through AARP by calling the event registration line at 877.805.0458. At time of print, AARP was in the process of setting up the URL registration link.

AARP Smart Driver™ Course Canceled

AARP has canceled its in-person Smart Driver™ courses until April 1, 2021. For information regarding online classes, go to aarpdriversafety.org.

Illinois Secretary of State Information

Per the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. The deadline for the Real ID has been postponed to October 2021. At time of print, the closure of Driver Services facilities was extended until January 5, 2021.

For more information, go to: www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

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Escorted Transportation Service, Northwest

THANK YOU We want to take this opportunity to thank all our donors who contributed to ETS during our 2020 Annual Appeal. Your generosity and contributions were overwhelming and so very much appreciated. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity for 2021? Join the ETS family as a volunteer driver taking older adults to their (non-urgent) doctors’ appointments. The demand for our service is greatly increasing and we need more volunteers! Our volunteers pick up our passengers, take them to their appointments, wait for them, and bring them back home. Our online scheduling software makes it easy to select rides that fit your schedule. We not require a weekly commitment. Simply logon to our scheduling software and see what rides might work for you. We have implemented additional guidelines for both our passengers and volunteers. The additional guidelines were developed using the recommendations of the CDC and IDPH and include required face masks, screening questions, etc.

Contact Us Want to donate? Volunteer? Need a ride? Give us a call at 847.222.9227 or email us at info@etsnw.org We look forward to hearing from you.

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Today more people are planning their funerals in advance and our Funeral Pre-arrangement options can give you Peace of Mind by taking care of all the details before the need arises.

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When you are ready, a Glueckert Funeral Home representative will meet with you at a convenient time and

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