A Newsletter for the Members of the Garlands of Barrington

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October 2019

MEXICAN TRAINDOMINOESA group started by Bob Zilkowski: Marj Lutz, Louise Cronin, Carolyn Smith, Lee Heckmeck, Bonnie Greer, and Julia Steco.

FALL DELIGHTSJanet Fowler, Marilyn Laystrom, Jan Trede, Elaine Swingle, Jean Pagnotta, Vivian O’Neill, Sallie Olson, and Janet Fear decorated pumpkins for the Skilled Nursing dining room tables.

BRAVO!Classical Jazz Pianist Frederick Moyer gave a brilliant, unforgettable performance. We can’t wait to have him back!

Tuesday

OCT 17:00-8:00 pm

Live Owls and Raptors!- - rsvp to *07 Burnham RoomMark Spreyer, with the Stillman Nature Center, will present live owls and other raptors. This program is open to the public and brought to us by Field and Flower Garden Club, Citizens for Conservation, and South Barrington Garden Club.

Friday

OCT 4 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Instant Pot/Crockpot Cooking (and Eating!) with Ann Wayne - rsvp to *07Surround Sound TheaterThis may get you cooking again … Ann makes it so easy. Fall is the perfect time to indulge your comfort food cravings. Learn how to make risotto in an Instant Pot and stay for the pumpkin spice dessert! Bring your appetite because, as always, Ann provides recipes and generous portions of the day’s fare. Reserve your spot, and bring your appetite.

Friday

OCT 47:00-8:00 pm

Oktoberfest with the Nippersink Rogues - rsvp to *07Performing Arts CenterThomas Steffens (piano/vocals) and Mike Knauf (flute, soprano sax, Irish whistle, and vocals) return to play all kinds of Oktoberfest music and spin yarns. Their accomplished and fun repertoire of hundreds of German songs will truly entertain you. CDs of their music will be available for purchase: cash and check accepted.

Saturday

OCT 51:30-2:30 pm,

Birthday Bash with Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown - rsvp to *07Robie LoungeHigh school sweethearts, jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown present the music of Doris Day, a musical hero and great influence on their style! Petra and Andy regularly play prominent area as well as national jazz festivals and European tours. They released two CDs. At this month’s Birthday Bash, we sing “Happy Birthday” to those celebrating an October birthday, and all members are encouraged to attend and enjoy coffee, tea, cake, and sugar-free cookies.

Monday

OCT 710:00 am-

2:00 pm

On the Road Shoes (aka Toby’s Comfort Shoes) Pop-Up Shop Performing Arts Center Back HalfChris Heaton and his beautiful shoe store return with over 650 pairs of shoes, boots, and sandals, including those from SAS. Extra narrow, extra-wide, hard to fit: he will help you find the perfect pair. On the Road Shoes accepts credit cards, cash, and checks.

Monday

OCT 1411:00 am- 12:00 pm

We Love Lucy with Steven Frenzel - rsvp to *07 Surround Sound TheaterMan of the Movies, Steven Frenzel, spends a fun hour with one of the funniest and bravest women in movie and television history. This program features many of the greatest “I Love Lucy” scenes ever. We’ll see fascinating clips from Lucy’s early movie career as she transforms from a nervous and timid Lucille Ball into the great and fearless Lucy!

Special Events

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Reservations for all activities/events:We sometimes need to invite walk-ins to wait until those who have reserved a spot are seated.

Firday

OCT 181:00-2:30 pm

Craft in the Afternoon: Beading with Mary Ann from Michael’srsvp to *07 by Oct. 11, limit 10 crafters Wellness HallwayMary Ann will bring all the supplies for you to make a beautiful necklace.

Thursday

OCT 2411:00 am

A Pinch of Salt with Rem Stokes - rsvp to *07Surround Sound TheaterGarlands member Rem Stokes brings us another brief history about a common thing, this time, salt. We will explore salt’s political, cultural, and medical aspects, past and present.

Friday

OCT 252:00-3:00 pm

Adventures of a Desert Queen (Gertrude Bell) with Betsey Means - rsvp to *07Performing Arts CenterGertrude Bell was a lone woman in the male Muslim world of the Middle East, a famous author who wrote about the Arabs, an acknowledged archeologist, a courageous traveler who dined with china and crystal and dressed in extravagant clothes. And she was so much more. Gertrude was the first woman to be taken into the British Imperial Service as Oriental Secretary. She was the most powerful woman in the British Empire in the years after WW1. She achieved nothing less than a miracle by creating the modern state of Iraq. We’re so pleased to welcome Betsey Means from WomanLore back to The Garlands!

Saturday

OCT 267:00-8:00 pm

Suzuki Harp Recital - rsvp to *07Performing Arts CenterEnjoy an autumn evening recital featuring nine harps! Harp and piano students of Brittany Smith perform classical solo repertoire, followed by classical, medieval, and popular favorites by the Suzuki harp ensemble. Chocolate cake, cookies, and apple cider to follow. Please help these young musicians by not entering/exiting the PAC while a student is playing.

Special Events

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Special Events - Save the Date!Friday

NOV 1 Saturday

NOV 23:00 pm

The Play Readers Present: Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. - rsvp to *07 Performing Arts CenterIt’s 1922 in New York City, and a young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the Big Apple in search of a new life. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. Millie’s wealthy boss is slow in proposing mar-riage, and the man she actually falls in love with doesn’t have a dime to his name, or so he tells her. What’s a small-town girl to do? Fun, laughter and dancing will erupt in the PAC as you sit and enjoy this boisterous musical number put on by The Play Readers. Cookies and coffee will be provided as refreshments.

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Thursday

NOV 72:00-3:00 pm

Super Structures: The Future Is Now, An Architectural Tour of the World rsvp to *07Performing Arts CenterBuckle your seatbelt and get ready for a surprising tour, right from your seat at the Garlands. The international traveler, Jasmine Blaze (as played by Martina Mathisen Educational Entertainer), takes us around the globe to discover the fantastic superstructures that have stunned the world and will leave you in awe.

Sunday

DEC 84:30-7:00 pm

Winter Wonderland - rsvp to *07, required for planning purposes Garlands CampusMembers and your families and team members and their families are again invited to get into the holiday spirit with our eighth annual Winter Wonderland celebration. You can pet reindeer, visit with Santa, snuggle under a blanket on the horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides, join Victorian carolers, watch Nutcracker selections, feast, and so much more. Winter Wonderland is powered by members and team members, so this is also a time to give: all members are invited to volunteer for an hour or half-hour or to bake cookies (the more, the merrier!), and to donate a new, unwrapped toy to our local charities. More information to come!

Saturday

DEC 145:30-8:30 pm

Holiday Dinner and Performance -Carol Welsman and Friends - rsvp to *07Performing Arts Center5:30 pm cash bar (Pre-Event Area outside PAC); 6:00 pm plated three-course dinner; 7:00 pm performanceTickets are $40 per person ($35 for reservations made by November 22)Internationally acclaimed singer and pianist Carol Welsman and her trio will show us why she’s received so many awards. More to come.

Special Events - Save the Date!

Things To Do

Chicago Bears Football GamesTimbers LoungeBring a beverage and snacks to fortify you as you cheer your team on with other Bears fans!

Sunday, Oct 6, 12:00 pm, against Oakland on FOXSunday, Oct 20, 3:25 pm, against New Orleans on FOXSunday, Oct 27, 12:00 pm, against LA Chargers on FOX

Neptune Society: Respect for the Past; Plan for Tomorrow; Live for Today -rsvp *07Monday, October 7, 11:00-11:45 am, Surround Sound TheaterNeptune Society, America’s most trusted cremation services, leads an informational seminar on the benefits of pre-planning one’s cremation. They cover affordable options and savings, veteran benefits, travel and relocation protection plan, and anything you’d like to discuss. Neptune knows this can be a not-entirely-popular topic, so they’re bringing a light lunch!

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The Sharing Table -rsvp *17Wednesday, October 9, 11:15 am, South Winslow Dining RoomNew and established members are encouraged to attend the popular Sharing Table lunch to share the art of conversation with other members. New Neighbor Committee members will join you. The Sharing Table is the second Wednesday of the month in the Winslow. Exceptionally, in November it will be the third Wednesday. Call *17 (by Monday, October 7!) for your reservation and specify the Sharing Table. Lunch will be billed to your account. Coffee and cookies on us. You may walk away with a new friend!

Art Appreciation with Sharon Thomson: Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer -rsvp *07 (limit 14)Friday, October 18, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Eastlake Dining RoomThe Golden Age of Dutch Art produced Rembrandt, known for expressive portraits, landscapes, and biblical scenes, and Vermeer, known for his genre paintings and landscapes. Garlands member Sharon Thomson will explore their work – including The Girl with the Pearl Earring – and their triumphs and disasters. Watch for the movie “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” to be shown in the Surround Sound Theater the weekend before this program.

Hymn Sing-Along with Carol Pye -rsvp *07Saturday, October 19, 1:00-2:00 pm, Robie LoungeMinister Carol Pye, a friend of Garlands member Karen Stathakis, will lead members in singing the hymns you’ve sung your whole life and maybe some you haven’t sung since you were a child.

Lunch with Lynn -rsvp *07Sunday, October 20, 12:00-1:00 pm, Winslow Dining RoomLynn Adams is Manager on Duty this day and would love to have you join her and your fellow members for lunch and fun conversation. Each person pays for self.

Jesus, Women, and Early Christianity with Garlands Member Peggy Clough -rsvp *07 (please specify one or both)Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Burnham RoomTuesday, October 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Burnham RoomIn this two-part program, Peggy will explore how Jesus interacted with and treated women during his ministry and how they responded. Looking into questions like ‘what were the cultural norms for women during Jesus’ life?’ ‘Was Jesus a feminist?’ ‘What do Paul’s letter to the Romans and John’s Gospel tell us about early women disciples?’ Then we will discuss women’s roles in the very early Christian communities up to about 300 A.D. The New Testament will be used as well as several other references. There will be time for questions and discussion and some possibly surprising revelations. Peggy will provide an outline and list of references. Over the past 50 years there has been a wealth of academic and research interest in these topics and well over 100 books have been written.

Movie Selection MeetingThursday, October 24, 2:00-3:00 pm, Robie LoungeAll the movies we play in the Surround Sound Theater are selected by members. Are there movies you’d like us to run? Come to this meeting to share your favorite must-see films. Bring requests, comments, and questions. Members are also invited to submit movie requests to Nate in the Activities office throughout the year in person, via email (nszkil@thegarlands.com), or by phone (77415) any time.

Things To Do

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Tea & Travel with Viking -rsvp *07 by Wednesday, November 6 Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 am-1:00 pmJoin Viking Travel for tea and tidbits while you look at dream destinations and discuss trends in senior travel. Be reminded why having a professional travel advisor is better than planning a trip on your own!

LifeLong Learning Opportunities

Germany’s Liquid Bread -A Refreshing Look at (and Taste of) the History of Beer, with Anette Isaacs -rsvp *07 Tuesday, October 1, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, BurnhamThe upcoming 100th anniversary of Prohibition is a perfect opportunity to drink in the history of a revo-lutionary beverage that changed the world: beer, or more precisely, German beer! Once so essential to daily diets that it was referred to as liquid bread, German beer is still a source of great cultural and national pride. German Historian Anette Isaacs, M.A., takes us on a fascinating exploration of this iconic drink and will include the sagas of the lucky German brewers who became Beer Barons in the USA. Anette brings her own beer tasting to this program! When you leave, you can order a special German dish Chef Emilio will have on the Winslow menu for that day’s lunch!

Harper College: Apollo 11 Anniversary and The New Space Race -rsvp *07 Monday, October 7, 2:00-3:00 pm, Burnham RoomInstructor Peggy Eastwood helps us mark the 50th anni-versary of Apollo 11 when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon in a spectacular “Giant leap for mankind.” Peggy, who had a personal role in develop-ing Apollo equipment, reviews the 1960s race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union. She also outlines a new space race heating up today. With the addition of SpaceX, Blue Origin, China, India, and others, scientific priorities are tempered by geopoliti-cal, commercial, and military considerations.

Great Decisions with Gary Midkiff -rsvp *07Friday, October 11, 10:00-11:30 am, Eastlake Dining RoomGreat Decisions is America’s largest discussion pro-gram on world affairs. This month’s topic is Decoding U.S./China Trade. The remaining 2019 series topics are (November) Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics, (Decem-ber) The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested, and (January 2020) State of the State Department and Diplomacy. If you would like to order the 2019 book ($32) for the 2019 series, which began June 14, please call Lynn *13 and let her know you’d like to continue with or join this vibrant group of thinkers! If you have any questions about this lively program, call Lynn *13.

Harper College: The 33 Million Dollar Fabergé Egg -rsvp *07 Tuesday, October 15, 1:00-3:00 pm, Burnham Room In 1885 the jewelry house of Peter Carl Fabergé began what would become the ultimate last great commis-sion of “objets d’art” in the world, The Imperial Easter Eggs. Fabergé received the coveted title, ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and began the remarkable collection of treasures forever associ-ated with the tragic end of the Russian Imperial family, the Romanov’s. However, through photographs and the astonishing Easter Eggs, we get a glimpse of who the Romanovs were as a people and how they lived. In-structor Ann Leslie will delight you and provide secrets of the past in this exciting and mysterious story.

Things To Do - Save the Date!

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Be YOU, Totally YOU!

This year our members’ images, stories and experi-ences are the focal point of our at The Garlands adver-tising, direct mail and online marketing efforts. Select “Be YOU, Totally YOU!” at The Garlands vignettes are featured in The Gazette each month.

Be GRACIOUSWhen these Garlands Members returned to Barrington, where they raised their five children, it was a happy homecoming after 15 golden years in Arizona.“It’s like living in a 5-star hotel,” they say.A career as a commercial insurance broker helped Dick prepare and plan for the couple’s future, which lead them to The Garlands. Ever grateful, the affable Van Egerens pay it forward. Dick is a member of The Garlands Cheer Committee and helps tend a shared garden plot with a neighbor, while Alice frequently entertains family and friends.

Read more Garlands members’ vignettes at https://www.thegarlands.com/whats-new/blog/ and view them on display throughout the community.

LifeLong Learning Opportunities

LifeLong Learning Opportunities - Save the Date!

And The Award Goes To … National Treasures! with Myra Loris -rsvp *07 Wednesday, October 23, 10:30-11:30 am, Burnham RoomNational Treasures looks at some of our monuments, icons of the American Experience, that illustrate American idealism, creativity, and historical relevance. Topics include the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the WWII and Vietnam Memorials, and the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. If you haven’t yet experienced a Myra Loris lecture, come. Myra is a Garlands favorite; summer is about as long as we can go without her warm, fun, vastly knowledgeable presence.

Harper College: Migration of the Monarchs -rsvp *07Friday, November 1, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Burnham RoomDr. Suzanne Rausch takes you on a fascinating journey of Monarch Butterflies. Each year the Monarchs of the northeastern United States and Canada set off on a seemingly-impossible migration that will take four genera-tions to complete. A single Monarch must travel 5,000 miles to arrive at the mountain-top resting ground in the Angangueo region of Mexico. Its great-grandchild (so to speak) will be the next in the family to fly 5,000 miles back to the US and Canada. How do they know when and where to go, which generation stays put, and which undertakes this extraordinary journey? Suzanne will tell (and show) you the Monarch mysteries we’ve unspooled and which ones scientists have yet to solve. So knowledgeable and whip-smart, if Suzanne is interested in a topic, we will be too!

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Fitness & Inspiration

Destination Australia-We Made It Party! -rsvp *07Friday, October 4, 12:00 pm, Performing Arts CenterWe finally made it! Eat, drink and party Australian style. If you contributed to the laps, steps, and many work-outs in the fitness center, come celebrate our journey and final destination together.

Garlands’ Fitness Center 101Tuesday, October 8, 1:00-2:00 pm, Surround Sound TheaterLearn all we do in this informative and fun lecture about everything fitness center related!

Spa Vargas Pamper Party -rsvp *07Friday, October 18, 1:00 pm, Fitness StudioIn honor of Sweetest Day, the Fitness Center and Spa Vargas would like to honor you as our sweetie! Enjoy complimentary mini manicures, mini pedicures, and shoulder and hand massages. Limit 15! Please sign up quickly as spaces will fill up fast!

Silent Dance Party Halloween Style -rsvp *07Wednesday, October 30, 1:00 pm, Old Gift ShopStep into this unique silent dance party where you wear your very own headphones so YOU control the volume! Sandra and Bethanie invite you to strap on your danc-ing shoes, party hat and cut a rug! Limit 10.

It’s Transit TimeTry out Garlands newest fitness machine!! This spectac-ular piece of equipment boasts the latest technology from the popular NuStep company combining aerobic and endurance activity with isometric strength training and ankle control and stability. The screen is designed to be fun and interactive allowing you to climb moun-tains and play ping pong type games. If you normally use the Nustep and don’t do any strength training, you will love this machine! The Garlands will also serve as a “Center of Excellence” for NuStep in addition to being the first senior living community in the U.S. to receive one! Stop by the fitness center or call *41 to try it out today!

Wellness Programs

Wellness Center HoursThe Wellness Center is open and staffed by a Registered Nurse Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am to noon. The Garlands Home Care Solutions Manager is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Blood Pressure Testing (*40)Drop-in or make an appointment during Wellness Center nursing hours to have the nurse check your blood pressure and other vitals.

Lab Services (*40)Blood draw services are offered every Tuesday, 9:00 am, in the Wellness Center. This service is provided by NICL Lab. Advance notice of, at a minimum, 20 hours is required.

Comprehensive Group / HealthPRO Rehabilitation (*40) for information and schedulingFor all your therapy needs. By appointment only.

Outdated Prescriptions and Other MedicationsThese items may be brought to the Wellness Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please do not put them in the trash or down the sink. Keep yourself and the environment safe.

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Wellness Programs

THE DOCTOR IS IN…

Audiologist: Dr. Regina Dziewior -call *40 Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Wellness Center*** Dr. Dziewior is now offering free 15-minute hear-ing screenings for Garlands members!With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Dziewior offers professional hearing evaluations along with state-of-the-art hearing solutions including wireless hearing aid technology compatible with consumer devices such as TVs and cell phones. She also offers hearing aid repairs and maintenance services for most brands. By appoint-ment only.

Dentist: Dr. Mueller of Dental Health Onsite -call 773-929-8888Monday, October 14. Prairieview, 2nd Floor Exam Room, next to Nurse StationBy appointment only.

Podiatrist: Dr. Warheit -call 847-577-1649Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Wellness CenterBy appointment only.

Eye Doctor: Dr. Lenzen -call *40Prairieview, 2nd Floor Exam Room, next to Nurse StationBy appointment only. The next appointments will be in December.

If any member has an interest in any topic, please let one of the wellness nurses know. Maybe your topic will be our next featured in our ongoing lecture series! Please rsvp to *40.

Wellness Lecture Series

Medicare updates: What you need to know now -rsvp *40Wednesday, October 9, 10:30 am, Surround Sound TheaterLearn about the latest in Medicare changes. Get clarifi-cation regarding benefits including specifics on which services are and are not covered. Supplemental plan information will also be provided. Bring your questions! The presenter will be advisor Rob Finnell.

Sample Healthy Foods -rsvp *40Thursday, October 24, 11:00 am, Wellness HallwayJoin us for a healthy taste of cauliflower! The Kitchen will prepare a tasty sample using this food. The Well-ness Nurse will also give a short presentation on its health benefits.

FLU SHOTS!Protect yourself against the influenza bug this winter! Nurse Practitioner Sara Brubacher will be providing flu vaccines to all interested members on Tuesday, October 8 from 11 am - 2 pm and on Thursday, October 10 from 9 am - 10 am. Call the Wellness Nurse at *40 to make your appointment today!

WALKER AND WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTSComplementary walker and wheelchair assessments and adjustments will be provided by staff from Mark Medical Supply on Thursday, October 17 from 10:00 am to Noon in the Wellness Center. No appointment is necessary.

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Members’ CornerIf you have something that you would like to include in this section of our next Gazette, please email ladams@thegarlands.com with your entry by the 12th of the month prior.

The First Book Of The Bible: Genesis

Tuesdays, 1:00 pm, Tiffany Living Room (First Floor, Building 1)Please join Carol and Bruce Smith, along with fellow members, in a weekly Bible Study as they seek a deeper understanding of the Book of Genesis. Each week the group will listen to an audio podcast of Genesis delivered by exceptional Bible teacher, Kevin Sanders. In addition to his undergraduate and master’s degrees, Kevin pursued graduate courses at the Ecole Biblique and studied Bible and Biblical languages at the Institute of Holy Land Stud-ies while living in the Holy Land.Please be sure to bring your Bible so you can follow along with Kevin as he provides his insight on Genesis in all its historical, cultural, and religious contexts. Please contact Carol or Bruce at 7-2318 with questions and to RSVP.

Member StoriesWere you a child in Europe during World War II? If so, would you be willing to be interviewed by Garlands’ mem-ber Bruce Smith? We’d like to tell your story. When the interviews are complete and have been edited, we will show them on screen. Please call Lynn (*13) for more information or to set up an appointment.

Wellness Lecture Series

Diabetic Foot Care -rsvp *40Tuesday, October 29, 11:00 am, Surround Sound TheaterIf you or someone you care about has diabetes, this presentation is for you! Learn about the unique care needed and possible foot problems that may arise for those living with diabetes. The presenter will be Podiatrist Dr. Rimi Statkus of Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists.

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Book Club (new)Not currently in a book club here but would like to be? Call Lynn (*13), who will put interested members in touch with each other. Book Clubs are member-run.

Catholic ServiceThe regular service on the third Thursday of the month, 11:15 am, 3rd Floor PV Dining Room has been canceled until further notice. We regret the inconvenience and will alert you if/when this service is reinstated.

CommunionHome-bound members, unable to attend communion at Prairieview on Sundays, 10:45 am, and Wednesdays, 10:15 am, 3rd Floor PV Dining Room may call Mary Ellen Johnston, Director of Care Ministries, at Saint Anne Catholic Community (847-382-2148) to receive communion in your own home from a Minister of Care. Some of the Ministers of Care are our own Garlands members.

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Computer Lab in the Resource Center (see Ongoing Happenings)We are so fortunate to have had Barrington High School students Anthony Bernardi and Bradley Yu volunteer their time here every week to help members with any kinds of technical issues. Anthony (Mondays) has come to the end of his time at The Garlands. We thank him and wish him the best. Bradley (Wednesdays) hopes you’ll take advantage of this free service before he goes off to college!

Dining OptionsHave you been advised to restrict salt? Go gluten-free? Tell your server your needs, and he/she will make sure you get what’s good for you and don’t get what isn’t.

Game RoomUntil the erstwhile Gift Shop undergoes its renovation, we will transform it into a Game Room with two permanent game tables and eight chairs. We’ll notify you when this is done. If you’d like to move any of your games into this spot, let us – Lynn Adams (*13) – know so we can update your spot in the system.

Garden Planter Cleanup

Gardens Planters close after Friday, October 25All plants must be removed from the garden planters and thrown into the proper garbage receptacles in preparation for winter and next year’s new garden planter owners. If you’d like to keep any plants in your garden planter, please contact Nate (77415) or repot them and bring them to your apartment. Owners occasionally switch garden planters from year to year based on need and availability so we cannot guarantee the same planter each year. If you need assistance, please call Nate (77415).

Junk MailIs your mailbox overflowing with items you’d rather not receive, such as unwanted catalogs, offers, and donation requests? To stop them, call the number within the mailing, give your label information, and ask to be removed from their distribution list. Alternatively, if there is a postage-paid return envelope, write “Remove from mailing list” along with your label information on a note and mail it in that envelope. In time there will be fewer unwanted pieces in your mailbox! Doesn’t that sound wonderful?

Knit, Crochet, and StitchDo you have unfinished projects? Like to keep hands busy and chat with friends and meet other members? Enjoy sharing your talents and projects or make hats and mittens for a Children’s Aid Center in Carpentersville. Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm and join others in the living room near the entrance of the 2000 building.

Mah JonggOne small adjustment: the Thursday group, which used to play at 1:00 pm, has moved to 10:00 am, still in the Tiffany 2nd Floor Game Room. The other groups remain unchanged. See Ongoing Happenings.

Reservations for Activities, Events, Lectures, ProgramsThe only way we know how many chairs to set up for an activity is by the number of members who reserve. PLEASE RSVP TO ALL ACTIVITIES REQUESTING AN RSVP.

Quintessential Barrington MagazineIf you are not receiving Quintessential Barrington Magazine and would like to, please call Lynn (*13) who is in contact with its publisher. QB will make sure your copy makes it to you going forward!

VotingAre you a registered voter? If not, you can register online and at the local Cuba Township office: 28160 W Cuba Road, Barrington. 847-381-1924. Also, voting information is in the Resource Center.

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Ongoing Rides to StoresAll times listed are for departures, and all are at the 1000 Lobby.

If you’d like to be picked up at your building, please indicate this when you make your reservation. Bus/car leaves on time. The return trip to The Garlands is one hour

after drop off at the store.

Butera Market - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 amEurofresh Market - 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 amHeinen’s Grocery Store - every Saturday, 10:00 amJewel-Osco - every Thursday, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

Trader Joe’s - 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 1:30 pmWalgreens - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:30 pmWalmart - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am

Ongoing Spiritual Gatherings

Bible Study - Tuesdays, 1:00 pm, Tiffany 1st Floor Liv-ing RoomCatholic Communion Services - Sundays, 10:45 am, and Wednesdays, 10:15 am, 3rd Floor PV Dining RoomCatholic Service - THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE REGRET THE INCONVENIENCE.Christian Evening Monthly Service - 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, Surround Sound Theater

Episcopalian Communion - Last Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm, Eastlake Dining RoomPresbyterian Series with Pastor Joe - Thursdays, 1:30 pm, Surround Sound TheaterProtestant Service - Used to be 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 am, Surround Sound Theater. Father Tom will no longer bring a monthly service to The Garlands. He will, however, be back for weekly Wednesday ser-vices during Lent.

You can get a list and map of local houses of worship churches, temples, mosques) in the Resource Center.

October Birthdays

Eileen Metz Oct 01Jim Schorr Oct 02Andy Rueb Oct 06Ed Hartigan Oct 06Betty Wilke Oct 07Louise Hartigan Oct 09Fred McWilliams Oct 12Ralph Anderson Oct 13

Phyllis Hamilton Oct 13Marcia Friedman Oct 14Esther Lark Oct 17Pat Leydig Oct 18Paul Leonard Oct 18JoAnne Westerman Oct 19Lee Heckmeck Oct 23Ed Tolle Oct 24

Terry O’Brien Oct 24Susan Origer Oct 27Diane Stephens Oct 28Mary Ash Oct 29Lillian Bogen Oct 30Peggy Ullius Oct 30Elaine Swingle Oct 31Chris Kotarba Oct 31

Wishing a Happy Birthday to those members celebrating their special day this month. Whether or not you have a birthday, please come celebrate at the Birthday Bash with entertainers

Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown, Saturday, October 5, 1:30 pm, Robie Lounge. For more information, see Birthday Bash on Page 2.

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Ongoing Happenings

What do you like to do? If it isn’t in this Gazette, please call Lynn *13, and we will try toget a group going. The following events are one hour unless otherwise indicated.

Art in the Studio - Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Prai-rieview Art StudioBINGO – 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4:00 pm, Wellness HallwayBirthday Bash - 1st Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm, Robie LoungeCo-Ed 8 Ball Pool - Saturdays, 2:00 pm, Timbers LoungeCoffee with Management (Tom, Dawn, or Ed) - 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month (see This Week), 9:30 am, Performing Arts CenterComputer Lab with Bradley - Wednesdays, 2:45 pm, Resource CenterDog (Penny the Irish Setter Therapy Dog and Her Human)- Thursdays, 10:45 am, Wellness HallwayGin Rummy - Thursdays, 1:00 pm, Robie LoungeHand & Foot Canasta - Tuesdays, 11:00 am, Timbers LoungeHappy Hour - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm, Timbers Lounge. Thursdays, Fridays, Satur-days, 4:30-6:00 pm, Robie LoungeJewelry Repair & Sales by Betsy’s One-of-a-Kind Jew-elry - 1st Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3:30 pm, Well-ness HallwayJust Talk -1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00 am, Eastlake Dining Room Knit, Crochet, Stitch Group - 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm, 2000 Entrance Living RoomLadies Bridge - Mondays, 12:45 pm, Robie Lounge Ladies Lunch - Mondays, 12:00 pm, Winslow Dining Room

Mah Jongg, Wednesday Group - Wednesdays, 1:00 pm, Timbers Lounge, Fireplace RoomMah Jongg, Thursday Group - Thursdays, 10:00 am, Tiffany 2nd Floor Game RoomMah Jongg (Chinese), Friday Group - Fridays, 1:00 pm, Timbers Lounge, Fireplace RoomMen’s 8-Ball Practice - Tuesdays, 2:00 pm, Timbers LoungeMen’s Poker - Thursdays, 2:00 pm, Timbers LoungeMexican Train Dominoes - Sundays, 1:30 pm, Timbers LoungeMovies - Sundays, 2:00 and 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, and Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Surround Sound TheaterMusic Appreciation with Jim Kendros – 3rd Thursday of the month, 2:30-3:30 pm, Prairieview, 3rd Floor Dining Room. Call Prairieview Concierge *37 ahead of time to be sure he’s coming.

Pinochle Players - Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 pm, Wellness HallwayScrabble (2 groups at the same time!) - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays of the month, 1:00 pm, Wellness HallwaySewing (need buttons re-attached? something hemmed? Member Marilyn Laystrom to the rescue!) 2nd Monday of the month, 1:00 pm, Wellness HallwayTherapy Dog, Penny the Irish Setter- Thursdays, 10:45 am, Wellness HallwayWine Club Canceled - 3rd Monday, 4:00 pm, Roycroft Dining Room-rsvp *07 This event is canceled until further notice.

Limited Ongoing GroupThese groups have limited space or require a specific number of people.

Please contact Activities if you’d like to join or participate (*13 or 77415).

Book Browsers - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm, Eastlake Dining Room.Co-Ed Bridge - Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Robie LoungeKeen Readers Club - 2nd Thursday of the month, 3:00 pm, Eastlake Dining Room

Men’s Bridge - Fridays, 1:00 pm, Robie LoungePage Turners Book Club - 2nd Monday of the month, 2:30 pm, Eastlake Dining Room

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Keynote Speaker Caroline Kennedy at Judson University World Leaders Forum -rsvp *07Tuesday, October 8, 5:45 pm, 1000 Lobby, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, $75 per ticketDepart 5:45 pm, Discussion 7:00 pm, Pickup 8:40 pm, Back 9:15 pmAuthor, diplomat, and first female Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy will keynote the eighth World Leaders Forum. The discussion will be led by bestselling author and radio host Eric Metaxas as part of Socrates in the City, his acclaimed series of conversations on “life, God, and other small topics.” Kennedy is the elder child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Morton Arboretum All Aboard Tour -rsvp*07Wednesday, October 9, 10:15 am, 1000 Lobby, $20 for tickets, members pay for lunch at Ginkgo Cafe.Depart 10:15 am, Lunch 11:00 am, Tour 12:00-1:00 pm, Pickup 1:15 pm, Back 2:00 pmTake a breathtaking tour around the Arboretum and enjoy the amazing scenery. A tour guide from the Arboretum will be on The Garlands bus and take us around the gorgeous property. We will have lunch at the Ginkgo Cafe at the Arboretum. Please note the time has changed since the September Gazette.

Barrington Area Library 2nd Friday Presents Anderlik, Otto, & Church -rsvp *07 Friday, October 11, 7:30 pm, 1000 Lobby, freeDepart 7:30 pm, Concert 8:00 pm, Pickup 9:15 pm, Back 9:20 pmThree of the top bluegrass musicians in the Chicago area, AOC crosses musical genres with the authority and conviction that comes from mastering their instruments - guitar, mandolin, and dobro.

Marriott Theater Presents: Something Rotten!-rsvp *07 Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 pm, 1000 Lobby, $70, rsvp by Fri 10/4, CXL fee $65Depart 12:00 pm, Show 1:00 pm, Pickup 3:45 pm, Back 4:20 pmSOMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. SOMETHING ROTTEN runs 2 hours 35 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Let’s Go

No walking shoe = no walking, may be handicapped accessible Limited Walking Some Walking Mostly Walking

Please note:

• ALL outings require a reservation. Call Concierge (*07) or Nate (77415) respectively.

• This icon means there is a cost associated with the outing. To reserve your spot on the bus, you

will need to sign a Payment Agreement at the Concierge Desk.

• This icon means there are stairs in order to get to our event.

• The number of “walking shoes” indicates how much you’ll walk on the trip.

• Departures for all outings leave from the 1000 Entrance Lobby. Let the Concierge (*07) or

Member Services (0) know ahead of time if you’d like to be picked up at the 2000 or 3000 Lobby.

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TEDx Barrington Area Library -rsvp *07 Thursday, October 17, 6:30 pm, 1000 Lobby, rsvp by Oct 4th for a limited seat.Depart 6:30 pm, Talks 7:00 pm, Pickup 8:30 pm, Back 8:45 pmYou’ve heard of TED, the non-profit, global phenomenon devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Its goal? To make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. A TEDx event is a local version of TED - talks designed to energize and inspire by our own community members. We are excited to bring you the fifth annual TEDxBarringtonAreaLibrary. Only 100 seats are available for this event so please register early.

Supper Club to Uncle Julio’s in Kildeer -rsvp *07 Sunday, October 20, 4:45 pm, 1000 Lobby, free, members pay for own mealDepart 4:45 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm, Pickup 6:45 pm, Back 7:00 pmUncle Julio’s is a Mexican from scratch kitchen serving only the freshest ingredients. Specialties include chicken & steak fajitas, tender filet mignon, and bacon-wrapped shrimp. Other favorites include: seafood fajitas, shrimp al pastor, and ahi tuna served with homemade corn tortillas or bibb lettuce.

Jerry’s Bull Valley Leaf-Peeping Extravaganza-rsvp *07 Monday, October 21, 10:00 am, 1000 Lobby, Members pay for lunchDepart 10:00 am, Lunch ~12:00 pm, Pickup 1:30 pm, return ~2:15 pmBoard the bus, where we will have cider and snacks en route to Bull Valley. There Jerry from Member Services will show us fabulous fall foliage and local historical landmarks. He will, of course, narrate a good deal of our drive and surprise, may throw in a joke or two. We will stop for lunch at the Woodstock Public House on the famous and charming Woodstock Square.

Chicago Wolves Hockey Game-rsvp *07

Wednesday, October 23, 9:45 am, 1000 Lobby, $45 pp, rsvp by Oct 11, Cxl fee $40.Depart 9:45 am, Game 11:00 am, Pickup 2:00 pm, Back 3:00 pmJoin us for a Wolves game. We will have great seats to watch them play against Texas Stars! Bring money for a hot dog, beer, and nachos.

Let’s Go

Food! Glorious Food

Reservations are required for all events at *17, unless otherwise noted.We cannot guarantee seating without a reservation.

Winslow Courtyard

Open for dining weather permitting

The Garlands Wine ClubCurrently canceled. We will let you know when it is reinstated.

End of the Month Buffet

Sunday, October 27, 4:00-7:00 pm, Café

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