Gazette
The Garlands
Sep. 2014
A n e w s l e t t e r f o r t h e M e m b e r s o f t h e G a r l a n d s o f Ba r r i n g t o n
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MEETING ROYALTY
MUSTANG CELEBRATION
Marion Rettke and her cousins, owners of a
Mustang at the car show.
Julie, Joyce and Clyde admire the Mustangs
at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the
Ford Mustang.
IN THE GARDEN
Tom and Jacqueline Banfield
meet Marie Antoinette.
Diane Stephens, Bucky Ellis and
Carolyn Mattson admire Norb
Schwarz’s eggplant bounty.
FEATURED TRAVELER
Joan Andress, Joanne Larson and
Don Reed enjoying the Garden Walk.
Marlene Peterson is all smiles
St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Marjorie Fitzgerald was one of our
garden winners with her red, white
and blue patriotic flowers.
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EngagingEVENTS
Please RSVP to Grace at *07
Monday
De Saudade Jazz Quartet Concert - rsvp
SEP 1 In the PAC
2-3 pm Listen to the soothing sounds of the saxophone, bass, guitar and percussion instruments
playing classic jazz from the 1930s-1960s for your entertainment. Familiar songs such as
“Misty”, “My Favorite Things”, “The Girl from Ipanema” will be played to name a few. Light
refreshments will be served.
Saturday
Birthday Bash “Nancy’s Cabaret” with Nancy Shaffer - rsvp
SEP 6 In the Robie Lounge
1:30-2:30 pm Nancy will make memories resurface as she moves through the ‘30s and ‘40s with her
incredible voice. Sit back, sing along, tap your toes, clap your hands and dance in your
seats (or on the floor). September Birthdays will be celebrated. All members are welcome
to attend.
Sunday
Mike and the Friendlies Children’s Choir - rsvp
SEP 7 In the PAC Front
3:30-4:30 pm This children’s choir from Palatine will share music from Broadway hits to classical favorites
to familiar tunes from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Come support our local youth in their performance.
Thursday
“Thunder Dog” with Michael Hingson - rsvp
SEP 11 In the PAC
6:30-8 pm Sponsored by DDS Crew, a group of dental and dental specialty office managers. They hold
quarterly meetings and philanthropic events. This year on 9/11, they are hosting their get
together here at The Garlands and inviting our members to attend this presentation free of
charge. The speaker, Michael Hingson, a blind man, shares the incredible story of how his
guide-dog Roselle got him down from the 78th floor of the North Tower in New York City on
9/11 during the attack on the World Trade Center.
Tuesday
Taste of Mexico - rsvp
SEP 16 In the Café
3:30-4:30 pm The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict result of a political and social
process which ended the rule of Spain in the territory of Spanish Colonial Mexico. Learn a
bit more about this historic event and join our staff in celebrating their Mexican heritage.
Chips, salsa, guacamole, mini margaritas and mock margaritas will be served.
Friday
Oktoberfest Concert - rsvp
SEP 19 In the PAC
7-8 pm The Musikmeisters trio donn their lederhosen for you as they play traditional German music.
Come for the oompapa tunes and Pfeffernuesse and gingerbread cookies and root beer.
Saturday
Uncle Bud Plays The Great American Songbook - rsvp
SEP 20 In the PAC Front
2-3 pm Long-time resident of the Chicago area, member Bud Brinkman played close
to two hundred club dates and private parties with his own combos and sideman gigs during the ‘50s and ‘60s. Now working solo with a personalized
keyboard, he will delight us with a variety of sounds and arrangements
including Jazz, Rock, Western, Latin, Sing-Along Oldies and Pretty Ballads.
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EngagingEVENTS
Tick Tock: The History of Clocks and the
SEP 24 Preservation of Antique Clocks - rsvp
Wednesday
2-3 pm
In the Surround Sound Theater
Jim Denno from Tick, Tock Clocks in Palatine presents a slide show and lecture. Bring your
clocks for show and tell and questions.
Thursday
New Member Reception - rsvp
SEP 25 In the Robie Lounge
4:30-6 pm Come meet your new neighbors who have moved into The Garlands in the last 3 months. If
you are a new member, please RSVP with the Concierge so that a corsage can be made for
you. Complimentary cheese and crackers will be served.
Thursday
Diane’s Boutique
SEP 25 In the Robie Hallway
4:30-6 pm Scarves, jewelry, purses all at reasonable prices for your browsing and purchasing. Cash,
check or charge.
Thursday
Barbara Rinella Dramatic Book Review and Luncheon - rsvp
OCT 2 Enjoy a three-course luncheon followed by the Dramatic Book Review “Finding the Dragon
Noon-3 pm Lady, The Mystery of Vietnam’s Madame Nhu” with Barbara Rinella.
This is a fascinating illumination of the life of a most controversial woman! Madame Nhu’s
background is filled with challenges, advantages and her enormous ambition. Born August
22, 1924, into a grand, landed family with ties to the Vietnamese Royal Family during the
French rule of Vietnam, she evolved into one of the most powerful women in Asia. Known
for her exquisite beauty, at age 18 she marries 30 year old Ngo Dinh Nhu, whose older
brother, Ngo Dinh Diem, will become President of the Republic of South Vietnam after the
Geneva Conference decides in 1954, to divide the country into two zones, putting the North
in the hands of the Communists ruled by the powerful Ho Chi Minh. Diem is not married,
so his younger brother becomes his chief political advisor and his sister-in-law will be his
“First Lady.” She is a central figure in the rise to power of Diem, the Communist’s desire to
rule Vietnam, the events that led to her title, “The Dragon Lady,” and the U.S. involvement
in the Vietnam War. Why did President John F. Kennedy call her a name that begins with “B”
and rhymes with “witch”? How did the US soldiers react to her during the Viet Nam war?
How will history treat her?
Barbara Rinella cannot wait to bring this beautiful, powerful, opinionated woman to life.
But this story would never have been possible without the diligence and dedication of a
young woman with a serious focus on the history of Vietnam. Monique Brinson Demery became fascinated by Vietnam’s unique history, the role of Mme. Nhu, and the fact that she totally “disappeared” in 1986 after even more family tragedies. Where was she hiding? Could
this young academic with a graduate degree in Asian studies from Harvard and two years of
living in Vietnam find the famous recluse? Yes! The story of how Monique Demery finds the
Dragon Lady is spectacular. If Monique had not pursued this famous recluse in 2005 with
diligence and determination, no one would ever have been able to connect with her and
engage her in telling her story. Madame Nhu died in 2011, after sharing her memories and
thoughts with none other than an amazing, resolute American.
TaylorMarie Clothing and Betsy’s One of A Kind will set up a boutique for your shopping
pleasure.
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LifelongLEARNING
Harper College LifeLong Learning Institute presents…
Classes Co-Sponsored by The Garlands, Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute and BACOA
Please RSVP to Grace at *07
Wednesday
Famous Americans: Biography of JFK - rsvp
SEP 3 In the Burnham
10-11:30 am
Monday
John Kennedy was a complex man. He was charming and idealistic, but he was also a cad
who could be very manipulative. Barry Bradford will explain his complicated medical history,
convoluted relationships with those closest to him, and family history. You will examine the
biography of the man and the creation of the myth.
Chicago Lake Shore Drive - rsvp
SEP 8 In the Burnham
1-2:30 pm
Wednesday
The magnificent lakefront highway in Chicago follows the shoreline of Lake Michigan for
19 miles. There is widespread agreement that Lake Shore Drive is an incomparable urban
roadway. It wanders through four parks, past five major museums and a zoo. It is enhanced
by the signature architecture of Chicago, boasting some of the most prestigious addresses
in the world. Neal Samors and Bernard Judge will tell you why Lake Shore Drive visitors are
awed by it, and locals never tire of its beauty.
Famous Americans: JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald - rsvp
SEP 10 In the Burnham
9:30-11:45 am
Mondays
President John Fitzgerlad Kennedy had undeniable charisma. His life was glamorous, and
his death was tragic. But how much do you know about his family history, his lifelong
health problems, and his marriage? You will be amazed by what you learn in this unique
multimedia presentation. Join Barry Bradford for a mesmerizing look at the people,
theories, facts, and events surrounding the brutal assassination of JFK. You will also learn
the bizarre life story of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing JFK.
Short Story Treasures - rsvp
SEP 15- In the Robie Lounge
NOV 24 Edith Maynard will lead you in discussing selected short stories by Ernest Hemingway,
10-11:30 am Dorothy Parker, E.B. White, Elizabeth Bishop and others. You will read the short stories and
analyze them for theme, form, and relationship to your own life and cultural background.
You will be using the book American Short Story Masterpieces by Tom Jenks and Raymond
Carver as a guide. The volume mirrors our age, concerns and lives. You can obtain this book
at your local library or purchase it online. Edith Maynard is formerly of the Renaissance
Institute at the Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Maryland.
Monday
The Great American Songbook - rsvp
SEP 15 In the Burnham
1-2:30 pm
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Dr. Burton Fischman will bring to life musical memories with humorous anecdotes,
selections and stories about George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Carmen Miranda, Judy Garland,
Nat King Cole, George M. Cohen and others. You can participate in Name That Tune and
Name That Movie Star. Sing along if you wish.
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LifelongLEARNING
Tuesday
Young at Heart - rsvp
SEP 16 In the Surround Sound Theater
1-3 pm
Wednesday
Join Diane Wlezien and view this touching 2007 documentary on a chorus of senior citizens
whose director asks them to cover some unexpected music. Their singing brings them
together as a strong community and helps them through tough times. This film won the
Music Documentary Award from the International Documentary Association in 2008. It also
won Audience Awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Paris Cinema.
Famous Americans: Robert F. Kennedy and Jack Ruby - rsvp
SEP 17 In the Burnham
9:30-11:45 am
Wednesday
Robert F. Kennedy was the brother and most trusted confidante of assassinated president
John F. Kennedy, and he was the heir apparent to the Kennedy legacy. Barry Bradford will
review his unique background and the complex nature of a man who was alternately called
ruthless and compassionate, hated and loved. Equally as famous at the time, but for very
different reasons, was Jack Ruby. Ruby was the murderer of the man who assassinated
JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald. Ruby was a strange man whose role in history is controversial and
complex. Was he a Mafia hitman sent to silence a co-conspirator? Was he a hotheaded
patriot out to avenge the killing of JFK? Or, was he a mentally ill braggart who acted out of
some twisted logic?
Famous Americans: LBJ and Kilgallen - rsvp
SEP 24 In the Burnham
9:30-11:45 am
Wednesday
Two equally fascinating people sprang into the lime light after JFK was killed. Lyndon B.
Johnson, thought of as the polar opposite of JFK, was a much more effective politician and
president than his popular counterpart. His life story will amuse and amaze you when told
by Barry Bradford. Dorothy Kilgallen, well known as a panelist on What’s My Line, was the
only reporter to talk with Jack Ruby. She was the first woman reporter to cover murders.
She claimed he gave her an inside scoop, and then she died mysteriously before she could
publish it. Meet these two unique and famous Americans.
Famous Americans: Who Killed JFK - rsvp
OCT 1 In the Burnham
10 am-Noon
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot by a sniper at the Dealey
Plaza in Dallas, Texas. A ten-month investigation conducted by the Warren Commission
concluded that Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone. But is this
the case? In this multimedia presentation, historian Barry Bradford will separate fact from
fiction in telling the story of the assassination of JFK. He will present a theory as to who did
it. Be prepared to have your assumptions challenged and your interest piqued.
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Other OpportunitiesTO LEARN
Technology
Handbook Review and
New Member Orientation-rsvp
Computer Lab
Tuesday, September 2, 1:30-2:30pm
in the Eastlake
Meet with the managers for an overview of the
Garlands Handbook. New members are encouraged to
come with their questions. All members are invited to
receive clarification on anything in the new handbooks.
Mondays through Thursdays excluding
holidays, 4-5pm in the Resource Center
Check the newest schedule weekly in the Resource
Center for Hours that the volunteers will be present.
“Warriors of Honor” DVD
Tuesday, September 2, 7-8:20pm in the SST
A documentary about Jackson and Lee and the
Civil War.
Humanism & the Reformation - rsvp
Thursday, September 18, 11am in the SST
Rem Stokes present session 11, discussing the influence
that Humanism had on the Reformation. Humanism
championed fresh ideas for education, religion, and a
love for creative thinking and profoundly shaped the
more liberal branches of Protestantism.
Come view Norval’s pictures on the big screen and
learn about his adventures.
GivingBACK
Music and The Brain - rsvp
Thursday, September 25, 11am in the SST
Music enhances memory and can enrich your life
during daily stressors and challenges. Come join Mary
Helen from JourneyCare for a fun and spirited program
guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your heart
singing.
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Check the “This Week” and the Channel 16 TV for
specific class subjects.
Next Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 17.
Lyric Opera Lectures will begin in November.
Friday, September 19, 11am in the SST
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Sundays 1:30pm in the Resource Center
PLEASE NOTE:
Member, Norval Stephens shares his
experiences in Israel - rsvp
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Tech Classes offered by FuntasTech - rsvp
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Alzheimer’s Walk - rsvp
Saturday, September 13, 7:15am,
Meet in Lobby
Please join The Garlands Team Members & Members
and help support a great cause! We will be participating
in the 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Schaumburg
Boomers Stadium. Call Amanda Hintz for more
information at x73595.
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Events
BACOA
Drop-in Mahjong
Thursdays, September 11 – December 18,
9:30 am – 1 pm
The BACOA Bash:
Celebrating 50 Years of the Beatles
Friday, September 5, 6:30 – 10 pm
Performing Arts Center
Cost $115
The amazing Beatles tribute band, The Cavern Beat,
will help BACOA celebrate this golden era of the Fab
Four’s sound at this year’s BACOA Bash. The evening
will also include dinner and live and silent auctions.
Limited seating available!
FEEDING THE
Cost: Free
BACOA and Lake Barrington Shores are sponsoring
drop-in mahjong sessions on Thursdays this fall. Sites
for the games will alternate between Lake Barrington
Village Hall, 23860 Old Barrington Rd. Lake Barrington,
and Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club, 40 Shoreline Rd.
Lake Barrington; sessions will be held from 9:30 a.m.
– 1 p.m. For more information, call Linda Avellon at
BACOA at (847) 852-3892.
Mahjong Classes
Tuesdays, September 23 – October 14,
10 am – noon, in the Robie Lounge
Cost: $35 plus $9 for a mahjong card
The Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Garlands
of Barrington will cosponsor a four-week course
covering rules and dynamics of mahjong. The class
on October 14 will include a practice from 1 p.m.-3
p.m. Classes will be held at The Garlands. For more
information or to register, call Linda Avellon at BACOA
at (847) 852-3892.
Spirit & Soul
“Heaven” - rsvp
Tuesdays, 2:30pm in the Library
This group has been studying “Heaven” a book by
author Randy Alcorn entitled, “Heaven.” Randy invites
you to picture Heaven in the way Scripture describes
it-a bright, vibrant place free from sin, suffering and
death and brimming with Christ’s presence. Watch for
dates, times and specific chapters to be covered in the
“This Week” or on Channel 16 on your TV.
“9/11 Anniversary Reminds Us
of What is Important”
Devotional Group Prayer Discussion
Thursday, September 11, 2:30pm-3pm in the
Reflections Room (2nd floor Tiffany Wing)
Let’s gather as we discuss prayers we have to share. A
short devotion and prayer time.
Devotional for 2014
Members and staff are welcome to read the new daily
devotional in 2014. Read the daily devotional and sign
your name in the book just once.
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FoodGLORIOUS FOOD!
Call *17 for reservations.
Even though the weather outiside is warm and pleasant, please refrain from wearing shorts or
jeans to the dining rooms in the evening. Thank you.
Weekly Saturday Night Happy Hour
Oktoberfest Buffet - rsvp
By popular demand we have added a Saturday Night
Happy Hour in the Robie Lounge
Join us for a German themed buffet night!
Thursday, September 18,
5-7pm in the Winslow
4:30-6pm, in the Robie Lounge
Revised Café Hours on Monday Night
Churrasco Night - rsvp
This means that the Café currently is open for dinner
on Sunday and Monday night.
Join us for Churrasco Night and come see what Chef
Nick has created.
The Café will be open from 11am-7pm
on Monday nights
Wednesday, September 24,
5-7pm in the Grill
Labor Day Dining Hours
Roycroft Formal Dinner - rsvp
Please note the Winslow will be closed for Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner and there will not be a Happy Hour in
the Timbers Lounge.
Chef Nick has created a fall a la carte dining menu for
you to enjoy in the Roycroft! The Garlands Dress Code
is strongly enforced in the Roycroft. Please note the
Winslow Dining Room will be closed for dinner.
Cooking Demonstration - rsvp
Café Dining - rsvp
Watch and learn as one of our very own from the
culinary team prepares a tasty dish in the Café!
Small samples will be served at the end of the
demonstration. Be sure to sign up with the Host to
ensure there are enough samples for all!
THE SHARING TABLE
Monday, September 1st
Café - Breakfast 8-10am
Café - Lunch 11am-3pm
Saturday, October 4,
5:00pm-7:00pm in the Roycroft
Saturday, October 4th
5-7pm in the Café
Wednesday, September 10,
3pm in the Café
Food & Wine Educational Series
Part III - rsvp
Wednesday, September 17,
2pm in the Surround Sound Theater
Part III of the Food & Wine Educational Series will
feature Wine. Please sign up with the Host to reserve
your spot! Come and listen to Istvan about this topic
and sample a few wines.
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“Sit with New Friends”
In order to make it more convenient for Members and
more practicable for dining room staff, the Sharing
Table will follow an assigned schedule:
• Tuesdays at 5:45 pm in The Grill
• Fridays at 5:45 pm in the Winslow Dining Room
If you wish to be seated at the Sharing Table, please
indicate so when you make your dining reservation.
Dining room Team Members will accommodate everyone who makes a reservation. Walk-ins will be seated
at the Sharing Table on an as-available basis.
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YOUR
Social Calendar
Chicago Bears Football Games
The Chicago Bears games will be shown in the Café
or Timbers Lounge for you to come and cheer on
‘Da Bears’ to Playoffs! Complimentary snacks will be
provided. BYOB.
Sunday, September 7, 12:00pm in the Café
Sunday, September 14, 7:30pm in the Café
Sunday, September 28, 12:00pm in the Timbers
Dining with the Directors - rsvp
Wednesdays at Noon
in the Winslow Dining Room
A chance to socialize with one of our Garlands’
leadership team members as well as fellow members.
Each person will pay for their own lunch. RSVP to the
Concierge by 10am the day of the luncheon and the
Director will take care of making the reservations.
9/10: Jill Lund, Director of Activities
9/17: David Loop, Executive Director
9/24: Istvan Abdai, Director of Food & Beverage
Film Group
2nd & 4th Mondays in the SST
Watch for movie titles in your “This Week.”
Bike Club Meeting - rsvp
Tuesday, September 16, 11am, meet in Lobby
Bring your bike to the 1000 entrance and then ride
your bike with Jill to Citizen’s Park where we will
meet and discuss the possibilities of having a bike
riding club.
Jewelry Repair
Tuesday, September 16, 1:30 – 3:30pm
in the Wellness Hallway
Betsy from Betsy’s One of a Kind Jewelry will repair
your costume jewelry for a nominal charge. She also
brings handmade pieces or can match your outfit with
a piece made especially for you.
PUBLIC EVENTS OFFERED AT
The Garlands
Please note the number in the description to call if you
wish to reserve for these events.
Barrington Writers Workshop - rsvp
Saturday, September 27, 10am-1pm
in the PAC
$10 per person
“Complicating the Narrative Poem”-Also debuting a
reading and signing of “Blood Orange” by poet Angela
Narciso Torres.
Barrington Writers’ Workshops, Keynote Guest Speaker,
Angela Narciso Torres, author of “Blood Orange”
(Willow Books/Aquarius Press in September 2013), will
present “Complicating The Narrative Poem”.
In this workshop, we will look at:
~ The intersection between narrative and lyric
impulses in poems
~ How we can use the stories of our lives to make
poems
~ Exploring new ways to complicate the narrative
structure to avoid predictability
~ Creating that element of surprise that is essential to
writing good poems
Register by calling Bev at 847-650-3129.
GazetteON THE GO
Going on vacation? Going to visit family? You can’t
take the Garlands with you but you can take the
Gazette. Bring along a copy of the Gazette and have
a picture taken while holding it in front of something
which shows where you have been. Give a copy to
your children and grandchildren so they can join in
the fun. Give Jill the picture and it will be displayed
where all can see. Let’s see how far the Gazette can
travel!
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WellnessPROGRAMS
Blood Pressure Clinic
Wellness Center Hours
Drop in or make an appointment during Wellness
Center hours to have one of the nurses take your
blood pressure. Please call *40.
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 12:30pm
Nursing Hours:
Lab Services
Monday - Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Blood draw services are offered every Tuesday
at 9:00am in the Wellness Center. This service
is provided by NICL Lab and a minimum 24 hour
advance notice is required. Please call *40 for more
information on this service.
THE DOCTOR IS IN
Audiologist: Joli Robinson
Monday, Sept. 8, 9:30 – 11:30am
Coumadin Clinic
Please call the Wellness Center at *40 to make your
appointment.
Dr. Sanjeev Gupta is providing Coumadin
management at the Advocate Medical Group office
at The Garlands on Wednesdays. Call
847-620-7185 for more information or to schedule
an appointment.
Dentist: Dr. Crystal
To make an appointment, please call Gloria at
773-929-8888.
Comprehensive Group /
HealthPRO Rehabilitation
Eye Doctor: Dr. Lenzen
Watch for dates to be announced in The Dispatch.
Please call the Wellness Center at *40 to make
your appointment.
For all of your therapy needs. By appointment only.
Please call *47 for information and scheduling.
Podiatrist: Dr. Warheit
Outdated Prescriptions and
Other Medications
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8am – 2pm
Please call Maureen at Dr. Warheit’s office at
(847) 577-1649 for an appointment.
These items may be brought to the Wellness Center
Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm.
Schedule Your Flu Shot
Sample Healthy Foods
It’s that time of year again! Nurses from Advocate
Good Shepard Hospital will be here to administer the
influenza vaccine for one day only. The wellness nurse
is now taking reservations at *40. Please provide your
Medicare number when placing your reservation.
Join the wellness nurse for a healthy taste of pineapple
along with learning about the benefits of eating this
food.
Please RSVP to the wellness nurse at *40.
Tuesday, October 7, from 1:30 - 4:15 pm
in the Wellness Center
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Friday, Sept. 26, at 11am
in the Wellness Hallway
LIVE WELL
LECTURE SERIES
If any member has an interest in any topic, please let one of the wellness nurses know.
Maybe your topic will be our next feature in our ongoing lecture series!
Monday
Dementia 101 for Families - rsvp
SEP 15 In the Surround Sound Theater
10 am
Would you like to learn how best to communicate with and help a family member or friend
living with dementia? Are you interested in hearing about the latest research on prevention?
If so, please join Amanda Hintz, Director of Memory Enhancement at Prairieview and Kathy
Berg, Health Care Administrator at Prairieview as they inform us on this important topic.
FitnessCENTER
Check out all the Fitness Classes offered in the Fitness Pamphlet (located in the Fitness Center or Resource Center)
or on the Calendar.
New DestiNATION
We are” walking” to Vancouver, British Columbia. We
should be able to walk 2,175 miles just in time to see
the leaves change colors in October. So, please log
your miles from walking, swimming, biking, or riding
the NuStep. Call Terry at *41 for details.
Floor Yoga CANCELED
Due to low attendance, the Floor Yoga class has been
canceled until further notice.
September Fitness Focus: Assessments
Make your appointment with Terry in the Fitness Center
for your bi-annual fitness assessment. Assessments
are quick and easy to do, and they show us our
strengths as well as areas that need improvement. It
only takes 15 minutes to perform. Call Terry at *41 to
schedule yours today!
Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention
This is an eight-week class that meets once a week for
two hours. In this class we will discuss fears of falling
and how to overcome them. The format is lecture and
discussion. Members must pre-register to attend and
must make the eight week commitment. We need a
minimum of six members to run the series. Please preregister with Terry at *41.
Active Aging Week
This year’s Active Aging Week’s theme is “Let the
Adventure Begin.” Be sure to visit the Fitness Center
during the week of September 21 through September
27, for special classes, activities, and FUN! Be
adventurous and try something new, perhaps a new
class or new piece of exercise equipment. Call Terry at
*41 for details.
Self Defense for Seniors
Demo & Class - rsvp
Saturday, September 27, 10am-11:30am
in the Fitness Studio
This seminar is designed to teach participants simple
and effective self-defense techniques against a few
of the most common unarmed street attacks. The
seminar will include: a discussion of how to avoid
confrontations, using verbal skills to try and deescalate a situation, the legal implications of using
self-defense, and basic hand strikes and low kicks that
anyone can use.
The seminar will also provide some basic discussion
about using a cane for self-defense, as well as some
other items that can be legally carried and used for
self-defense purposes.
While participants are highly encouraged to participate
during the seminar, those who prefer to simply watch
and learn are welcome to do so.
The instructor (Peter Honigmann) is a practicing
litigation attorney with over 20 years martial arts and
self-defense experience in Kenpo Karate, Krav Maga
and Kali/Escrima. RSVP to Terry *41 by 9/26.
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GarlandsTO GO
Please note you must reserve with the Concierge *07 for all outings. Note that most trips require
a minimum of 8 people for the trip to operate.
Please note when you see the hiking boot it will indicate how much walking you will need to do for the trip.
No hiking boot = no walking,
may be handicapped accessible
Wednesday
SEPT 3
9 am-4 pm
Friday
Limited Walking
Some Walking
Mostly Walking
Art Institute Chicago Senior Day - rsvp
$10 for transportation. Free admission. RSVP by 8/13.
Recommended by our Harper College colleagues, members enjoy senior activities in this
beautiful, historic art museum. Reservations are necessary if you want to eat lunch there (or
you may bring your own). Lunch provided by the Art Institute will be $18 and you may make
your reservations by calling (312) 857-7602. Email for more information at seniorprograms@
artic.edu. Call Jill or Nate if you need assistance. Meet in the Lobby.
Dinner at the Anvil Club Veranda - rsvp
SEP 5 The Anvil Club in East Dundee has recently experienced an ownership transfer to Otto
5 pm departure Engineering and received nearly $1 million in renovation. You are invited to join David
Loop for an evening on the veranda at The Anvil Club in East Dundee. Complementary
Transportation will be available. Members will choose from the Club’s menu selections
and be responsible for their personal bill. Limited group seating, so sign up early.
Lunch at the Signature Room at the
SEP 9 95th Floor of the John Hancock - rsvp
Tuesday
10 am-2:15 pm
Wednesday
SEP 10
10:30 am-5 pm
Friday
$10 for transportation. Lunch on your own.
Meet in the Lobby.
“The Games Afoot”, Drury Lane Lunch and Show - rsvp
$65.00 plus drinks and tip. RSVP 9/1.
Choose from 5-6 entrees served with a vegetable and starch and salad. Afterwards, enjoy
the play, a whodunit filled with twists, turns and murderous pandemonium. It is December
1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his portrayal of the
legendary Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his lavish Connecticut
castle for a holiday weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the
festivities in the isolated house quickly turn dangerous. It is up to Gillette who assumes the
persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears in
this witty, suspenseful caper.
Barrington Area Library’s 2nd Friday: Sweet Pepprika - rsvp
SEPT 12 Spice up your autumn with Sweet Pepprika, a female vocal trio recreating the sounds of
7:30-9:30 pm The Boswell Sisters in 1930s New Orleans. Enjoy music by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving
Berlin and many more. Please note: seating is first come, first served. Refreshments. Meet in
the Lobby.
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Sunday
SEP 14
Elgin Symphony - rsvp
Members have previously ordered their season tickets however, please put your name on
1:30 pm the waitlist if you are interested in attending and we will make every effort to secure a ticket
and place on the bus for you.
Barrington Area Library’s Encore!
SEP 18 Barbershop Quartet “The Chordmasters” - rsvp
Thursday
1:30 pm
Tuesday
SEP 23
10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday
OCT 5
The Chordmasters Barbershop Quartet perform classic oldies to more modern tunes and in
styles ranging from the serious to the comedic, with lush, trademark barbershop harmonies.
Meet in the Lobby.
Adler Planetarium - rsvp
$22 for general admission and transportation
Take in immersive sky shows in our three full-sized theaters including the Definiti Theater,
the recently renovated Samuel C. Johnson Family Star Theater, and the Grainger Sky Theater–
Adler’s most technologically advanced theater. Come and tour the Adler Planetarium in downtown Chicago.
All Aboard for Discovering Cures - rsvp
At D&J Bistro, $100 (all proceeds benefit the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research)
5 pm Complimentary transportation provided
·Enjoy a great gourmet dinner with wine pairings
·Cancer research update and message of inspiration
·Unique silent auction including original art
·Live entertainment and touches from France, Ireland, and Italy
As a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, the Purdue University Center
for Cancer Research is making significant contributions to emerging technologies such as
cancer vaccines and combination chemotherapy. We specialize in translational research
that saves lives by translating laboratory findings into new and innovative therapies as quickly
as possible.
EnvironmentalEngAGEments
Recycling Tips
A few ways to improve our recycling habits are to know what items are not to be put into the bins (they are
garbage). Preferable plastics have the numbers 1 thru 5.
Styrofoam containers
Milk and juice wax coated cartons
Paper toweling and napkins
Oily pizza boxes
Food wrappers (such as for deli meats)
Plastic bags (return to stores)
Hangers (return to cleaners)
Light bulbs
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Welcome
Bob & Janet Zilkowski Residence 2216
Bob and Janet lived in Peoria, IL prior to moving to The Garlands in July. They met
at Indiana University and have been married for 58 years. They have four children
and eight grandchildren. They formerly lived in Barrington where Janet taught
5th grade at North Barrington School and Bob taught shorthand, typing, and word
processing at Harper College.
They both enjoy music including symphonic, jazz and show tunes so look for them
at our Garlands Concerts in the PAC. Bob is interested in pursuing sketching and
photography and is interested in stocks and bonds. Janet enjoys knitting and would
like to get a knitting/stitching social group together, here at The Garlands as well as
joining one of our book clubs. They both enjoy traveling.
John J. Nowicki Residence 2317
John moved to The Garlands in July from Mt. Prospect where he lived for 49 years.
John was married to Gladys who passed away in April of 2013, only 3 months short
of their 60th wedding anniversary. John and Gladys have a son and a daughter.
John enjoys his 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild who is three years old.
John’s education at the University of Illinois was interrupted when he went into the
Marine Corps. After serving, he returned to the university to receive a bachelor of
science in mechanical engineering in 1956. He was a partner at Advance Mechanical
Systems, Inc., a large mechanical contractor located in Chicago. He retired in May of
2013 as Chairman of the Board after 57 years.
He was a member of Rolling Green in Mt. Prospect and is a member of the Mid
America Club in Chicago. John enjoys Duplicate Bridge, poker, and is an avid reader.
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BulletinBOARD
Lyric Opera Passes Available
Four complimentary passes are available for the Lyric
Opera. You may select from these shows and dates.
“Capriccio” by Strauss, Friday, October 3, 1pm
“Porgy and Bess” by Gershwin, Friday, November 14,
1pm
“The Passenger” by Weinberg, Friday, February 20, 1pm
Please call Jill *13 to secure your ticket. Transportation
is at your own expense.
The Art Room
Submitted by Carol Smith
Thursdays, 10:00am – Noon,
in the Art Studio in PV
Did you know there is a wonderful art room at the
Garlands? All levels from novice to accomplished
artists enjoy this excellent amenity. We love to share
our knowledge and love of creating. Right now we are
watching a series of watercolor secrets and learning so
much about watercolor but also drawing, composition,
and perspective. We will soon start practicing all we
have learned.
If you have any interest in developing your artistic
side why not join the art group? There you will find the
opportunity to become acquainted with oils, acrylics,
watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or just increase
your drawing skills.
Stop by the art room on the first floor of Prairieview
and check it out for yourself. We meet every Thursday
from 10:00am to noon. Warning – it may become
addictive.
SeptemberBIRTHDAYS
Joan Bruning Gloria McKinney
Mary McLaughlin
Loraine Gillogly
Marilyn Donahue
Scootie Jeffers
Bob Zilkowski
Elizabeth Kaufman
Fred Choromanski
Milly Mulay
Carol Holmes
Caroline Hayes
Frank Morgan
Florence Wysocki
Heather Kircher
Jean Schoepke
Joyce Dinsmore
Betty Catlin
Bob Bruns
John Nowicki
Janet Clarke
Muriel Girard
Nancy Leonard
Clare Logue
Harold Guenther
Gil Reich
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FROM THE
Executive Director
“Twelve Years in the Making”
The Garlands has now celebrated our twelfth anniversary. Reflecting on
those years brings to mind hundreds of quality programs, special events and
experiences designed to enrich Member’s lives. For the past twelve years,
Jill has orchestrated an ongoing symphony of well balanced, educational,
entertaining and fun programs in which Members were invited to participate.
In 2009 when the EngAGE program was introduced to award-winning honors,
it encapsulated the great things happening with our activities, fitness,
wellness, nutrition and volunteerism. Jill Lund, Terry Choquette and Nate
Szkil continue to amaze us all at their creativity and passion in elevating the
calendar of program choices offered to Members.
When the idea of videoing a weekly “EngAGE Today!” show was introduced,
I realized that the often challenging part of the program development,
“content” was already mastered. This show, which Jill and I are privileged to
host, merely shares the great calendar of events and highlights which gives
Members an additional medium to guide them in choosing what they would
like to do each day or week.
The early episodes, (airing on Mondays at 8:00 am, 10:30 am and noon and
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8:00 am) have been a joy, not only to learn
more details about the programs, but to witness a video production that
enables the many winning personalities and talents of The Garlands to be
featured. We have brilliant and certainly-not-shy characters who are willing
to help this program be more meaningful and fun.
Spending time each week with Jill as Co-host and Nate as Executive Producer
and Videographer, has given me the additional chance to learn more
about Jill and Nate and their interests. Jill and I also realize that humor,
spontaneity and a light hearted approach are key to our viewers’ enjoyment
of this program. Furthermore, the joy of learning about the great people
who live and work at The Garlands will be most valuable in connecting our
Garlands Family.
Warm regards,
David A. Loop, Executive Director
1000 Garlands Lane | Barrington, Illinois 60010 | 847-756-3000
www.thegarlands.com