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Edited by
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| VILLAGE PROGRAMS |
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Register for these programs by calling 773.248.8700 or
Village Members receive registration priority. Payment confirms your registration and is due in advance.
Let the Village office know if you need a ride! As the Village grows, from time to time events with limited attendance are fully subscribed with a waiting list. If you wish to participate in any event, please sign up early. You can do so by calling the office at 773.248.8700 or e-mailing celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org. |
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| WAYS TO STAY FIT |
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NIA
Eight-session series
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Thursdays, Ongoing
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Church of the Three Crosses
(333 W. Wisconsin)
Members - $64 for the series of 8 sessions, or $10 per session;
Guests- $15 per session.
Join in anytime! For more information about NIA, click
here.
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Pilates
Eight-session series:
Tuesdays, Ongoing
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Studio 1002
(1002 W. Diversey)
Members Only - $160 for the series of 8 sessions
Payment goes directly to
Studio 1002.
SPECIAL OFFERS Check out these special offers for Village members to stay active. Chicago Athletic Club Contact the Village office for information on obtaining a one-month free trial membership. XSport Fitness Contact the Village office for information on obtaining a 7-day trial membership.
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| JUNE EVENTS |
Trip to Chicago Botanic Gardens
Friday, June 26
9:30 AM
Meet at Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 E Chestnut)
Members - $55; Guests - $65 (Checks can be sent directly to Center for Life and Learning or pay online by clicking here)
Transportation & box lunch included in price.
1 spot left!
Wildflower Walk and Talk
Saturday, June 27
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Lincoln Park - North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon)
Members - $5 Guests - $10
Take a guided walking tour of the Lincoln Park North Pond area with Janet Swenson and get a fabulous view of wildflowers and learn about their history.
BYO Picnic
Saturday, June 27
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Host: Susan Hoeksema
Members & Guests - $10
Wait list only.
Celebrate Judy Bross' New Book: Murray Bay
Tuesday, June 30
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Hosts: Donna & Dirk Vos
Members only - free
Beverages and light appetizers will be provided.
Village member Judy Bross has recreated the breezy, pleasurable world of Murray Bay, Quebec, where American aristocrats retreated to summer homes at the turn of the 19th century. The daughter of award-winning journalists, Judy is a former newspaper reporter and magazine writer. Her husband, John, is a Village board member and, like Judy, a long-time community leader. Judy will give a brief presentation at 5:30 PM.
A Communities Sharing Reception
Tuesday, June 30
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Town Hall Apartments
(3600 N Halsted, Rainbow Room)
Members of Center on Halsted, LPV, and residents of Town Hall Apartments only - free
A gathering of communities to introduce to each other residents, participants, and members of Town Hall Apartments, Center on Halsted Senior Programs, and Lincoln Park Village. The event will start off with tours of the Town Hall Apartments facility, one of a very few LGBTQA-friendly housing facilities for seniors in the country, and be followed by a video presentation, speakers and a special presentation to Town Hall. The night will wind up with a half-hour concert by Village member and blues legend, Erwin Helfer.
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FAVORITE PASTIME GROUPS FOR VILLAGE MEMBERS
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Travel Group
This new interest group was developed to share information and discuss various group travel options. Future sessions and discussions will include talking about travel experiences, travel issues such as getting through airports without stress and the best options for converting money. The next meeting will be on June 26th at 1:30 PM at the Old Town Triangle Association, 1763 N. North Park. If you are interested in attending, please contact Susan Burke at
susangburke2@aol.com.
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Basic Meditation
Join this group, hosted by member Ellen Stone Belic, to learn and practice basic meditation techniques. Sessions are occasional Saturday mornings. The next session is this Saturday, June 27 led by Sandra Kirmeyer. Arrive at 9:45 AM for setup, meditation is from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to start or renew your practice -- and to experience the joy and the multitude of benefits of meditation. For information, please e-mail Ellen at
assist@stonebelic.com.
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Bridge
This group meets Mondays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in members' homes, usually with three tables. The next meeting will be hosted by Emily Spoerri on June 29. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laura McCormick at
lcormi@gmail.com.
Just Restaurants
Our vibrant restaurant group takes advantage of all our great food city has to offer. From BYOB to BBQ, French to fusion, seafood to steak--we try them all. If you want to receive information about these outings, please contact Krys Lordahl at kryslordahl@gmail.com.
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Knitting for a Purpose
The knitting and crocheting group meets most Wednesdays at Sister Arts Studio (721 W. Wrightwood). Beginners and experts are welcome to join. The group makes hats, scarves and mittens for the Night Ministry--or a project of your own interest. Bring your needles and yarn, maybe even some coffee or tea. Sister Arts Studio will be happy to supply needles and/or yarn, patterns and tips. For more information, please contact Beth Hickey at
bethhickey37@hotmail.com.
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Movie-Goers
Every Thursday when the weekend movie listings come out, Catherine Rategan e-mails a suggested movie for that weekend, along with a time for the group to meet. The group may follow her suggestion or decide by consensus on another choice. To add your name to the list, please contact Catherine Rategan at
writercr@rateganwriter.com.
Note: The Movie-Goers group is on hiatus until mid-June.
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| JULY PREVIEW |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Village Office
(2502 N. Clark)
Members & Guests- Free
Wait list only.
Great Books, Great Conversations
Wednesday, July 1
Host: Charlotte Brauer
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Monday, July 6
Host: Kathy Zartman
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Members Only- $30
Discussions are led by member Mel Washburn and Don Whitfield respectively. The reading for July will be "The Grand Inquisitor" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Men's Discussion Group: Visit the Green City Market
Wednesday, July 8
11:00 AM
Green City Market Information Tent
(corner of Clark & Lincoln)
Members only - free
Self-hosted lunch to follow at the Market
Green City Market is a nationally recognized marketplace model for distributing, promoting and educating about local sustainability-grown food. The Men's Discussion Group will take a behind-the-scenes look of this popular and vibrant farmer's market.
July 9 - September 3, except Aug 20
July 9th Host: Kathy Zartman
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Members Only - $60 for the series
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Memoir Writing II
July 13 - August 31
July 13th Hosts: Pam & Mel Washburn
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Members - $60 for the series;
Guests - $80 for the series (for Memoir II only)
Silver Screenings II:
Klute
Thursday, July 9
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Brookdale Lake View
(3121 N. Sheridan)
Members & Guests - Free
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Silver Screenings I:
Klute
Sunday, July 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Admiral at the Lake
(929 W. Foster)
Members & Guests - Free
Optional self-hosted brunch to follow the July 19 screening for $15.
Join us for the continuation of the series "Films of Jane Fonda." The film is about a small-town detective searching for a missing man who has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.
Sunday, July 12
2:00 - 4:30 PM
Host: Shirley Haas
Members only - free
Both novice and skilled players are welcome to join in on this fun and friendly game. Tables are set up by experience. Beverages are provided, but guests are asked to bring a snack to share.
Banjo Night!
Monday, July 13
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chief O'Neill's
(3471 N. Elston)
Join members John Buenz, Jack Hartray and the Windy City Jammers, a merry band of musicians playing songs from the 1920s and 40s. Sing along to their mix of banjo, guitar, accordion and brass instruments.
Tour of the Adler Planetarium
Tuesday, July 14
11:00 AM
Adler Planetarium
(1300 S. Lake Shore Dr)
Members - $16; Guests - $21
Self hosted lunch at Galileo Cafe at 11:30 AM
Come join Village members and guests to see one of the three Planetariums shows (30 minutes). After the show, the group will tour the various exhibits of the nation's first planetarium.
Wildflower Walk and Talk
Saturday, July 18
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Lincoln Park - North Pond Restaurant
(2610 N. Cannon)
Members - $5 Guests - $10
Take a guided walking tour of the Lincoln Park North Pond area with Janet Swenson and get a fabulous view of wildflowers and learn about their history.
Apple Store Tutorial: Maps, iCal, & Reminders
Sunday, July 19
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Apple Store - Lincoln Park
(801 W. North)
Members only - free
Village members will learn from the helpful Apple experts on how to use Maps, iCal (calendar app), and Reminders that can be used on both iPhones and iPads. Find out how to enter a calendar event on your iPad and see how it shows up on your iPhone (and vice versa)! All Village members are welcome but members should bring their own devices - they do not have loaners.
Put Yourself "Out There"
Tuesday, July 21
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Village Office
(2502 N. Clark)
Members only - free
The days of "someday my prince or princess will come" are over and it's a new world for us over 50. Join member Linda Randall, LCPC, who has worked with individuals and couples for over 40 years and who met her husband of 12 years online, to discuss how to meet people of the opposite sex for friendship, love, sex and more.
Men's Health Roundtable
Wednesday, July 22
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Rush University Medical
(1725 W. Harrison St.,Searle Conference Center, 5th Floor)
Members & Guests - free
The life expectancy for a man has increased dramatically in the past 50 years. Join us for our second annual Men's Health Roundtable as we discuss the top health concerns for men and learn how prevention and early detection plays an important part in health maintenance.
Wildflower Walk and Talk
Saturday, July 25
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Lincoln Park - North Pond Restaurant
(2610 N. Cannon)
Members - $5 Guests - $10
Take a guided walking tour of the Lincoln Park North Pond area with Village member Janet Swenson and get a fabulous view of wildflowers and learn about their history.
Tiny Theater: Firewriter's Ensemble
Sunday, July 26
5:30 PM
Storycatchers Theater - IYC
(136 N Western)
Members & Guests - free (with reservation only)
Informal Reception will follow the performance at IYC.
Storycatchers' Firewriter Ensemble will present a staged reading of works-in-progress, at the Illinois Youth Center. This presentation will include first drafts of personal stories the young men have been working on since mid-May.
Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge Tour
Wednesday, July 29
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Hennepin, IL
Members - $20; Guests - $30
(lunch is included in the price)
Take a mini-bus with Village members and guests to Hennepin, IL to visit the 3,000-acre Refuge project that is one of the premier natural areas in the state. Today a mosaic of lakes, marshes, seeps, savannas, and prairies support native flora and fauna. Officially listed as a Wetland of International Importance in accordance with the International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This designation recognizes the Refuge's value for the rare wetlands, endangered species, native fish populations, and large numbers of migratory waterfowl it supports.
Understanding Your Transportation Options In Chicago
Wednesday, July 29
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Rush University Medical
(1620 W. Harrison St., Tower Resource Center, Fourth floor, Suite 04527)
Members & Guests - free
Join us to learn about transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities. Presenters will be able to sign up qualified people for reduced fare rides and explain the Benefits Access Program for individuals who may be able to ride free. You will also learn about updates on initiatives and projects from PACE, RTA, and CTA.
Games Night
Thursday, July 30
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Host: Janet Ohlhausen
Members - free
Light refreshments will be provided.
Join the GAMES Group at Janet Ohlhausen's House for a round of card games, good conversation, and good company!! Please RSVP what card game(s) you enjoy and want to share with others. Future games depend on interest and will be held at other members homes.
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Board of Directors
Ruth Ann Watkins,
President
Mel Washburn,
Vice President
Mary Ann Schwartz,
Vice President
J. Dirk Vos,
Vice President
Robert Spoerri
, Treasurer
David Baker John A. Bross John Craib-Cox Charles G. Cooper Joan Goldstein Jack Hartray Hollis Hines Bruce Hunt Kathleen Kolodgy Joe Lane Alan Lougee Joseph Loundy Charlotte Newberger Marcia Opp Leatrice Berman Sandler Mary Ann Smith Lois Stuckey Advisory Council Neelum T. Aggarwal, M.D. Robyn L. Golden Robert B. Lifton Joanne G. Schwartzberg, M.D. Michael Spock Immediate Past President
Katherine Zartman
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Lincoln Park Village 6th Anniversary and Benefit: An Important Event and a Great Party!
Dear Neighbor:
Another year in the life of the Village is in the books and everything is headed in the right direction with the sixth anniversary celebration and benefit the culmination of a great year and a success on every level: the party is getting rave reviews; the auction and raffle prize winners are pleased with their gifts and the Village has met its stretch fund-raising goals for the event. Grateful thanks to all who made this possible: event co-chairs Carol Rosofsky and Estelle Spector; auction chair Judy Bross; the host committee, the office team, the countless volunteers who planned and "manned" the event, and most especially to all those who donated items so generously to the auction.
This sixth anniversary had a special meaning to us all in an entirely new way. When the Village celebrated its first year of operation in 2010 it was an important milestone - proof that the germ of an idea which had been crafted and nurtured since 2007 was viable and had definite possibilities. Then last year, we celebrated another milestone - five years. Who could believe that five years had already gone by? The Village had grown, was thriving and the possibilities, choices and services it offered its members were more interesting, more complex and more varied then we had dreamed.
Now along comes our sixth year - and as one year follows the next, the anniversary seems less of a milestone and more of an accepted certainty. The Village is now a valued part of members' lives; an integrated force in our neighborhoods and communities and a model for the future. We no longer marvel that we made it this far - but celebrate that this unique social invention is here to stay and will continue to unlock the potential of older adults for all our years and beyond.
Dianne S. Campbell
Founding Executive Director
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Village Members and Guests Enjoy a Great Evening!
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Putting the finishing touches on the party at Francis W. Parker School.
Guests arrive and check in with the help of the Village office team and volunteers.
Steppenwolf ensemble members Tim Hopper and Amy Morton take a break from their sound check for Love Letters to greet Village Board President Ruth Ann Watkins and Executive Director Dianne Campbell.
Friends old and new enjoy some time together.
You never know who you'll bump into at a Village event!
 
Browsing and bidding at the auction tables.
The guests gather in the auditorium for A.J. Gurney's
Love Letters.
Ruth Ann Watkins and Dianne Campbell greet the audience.
"That was one great party."
"It was - and I really enjoyed the play.
Are you a member?"
"Yes, I am. You?"
"Not yet - but I'm thinking about it."
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Photography by:
Caleigh Bubala
Brigitte Erbe
Frank Ishman
Jerome Seebeck
Bobbe Wolfe
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CALL US! JOIN US!
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| Joining Lincoln Park Village
Membership is available to people 50+ living in Chicago's north side communities from River East to Edgewater and beyond. For your convenience, you can click on the membership application below, or if you prefer, call the Village office for other options. A reduced-rate program, Member Plus, is available for those on limited fixed incomes.
After becoming a member, we will welcome you and connect you to the specific people, activities and services that fit your unique interests and needs. Our goal is always to help you explore possibilities and support your choices so you can live the life you wish to live.
Download Membership Application Download the form to pay via auto-withdrawal through your bank account. |
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What is Lincoln Park Village?
Lincoln Park Village is a leader in the nationwide Village movement. It is an innovative, nonprofit membership organization, shaped by its members to create possibilities and choices for our lives. As a volunteer-based community, we provide stimulating, challenging activities and programs, help if it is needed, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to contribute and build for the future. Our
Member-Plus program enables all neighbors regardless of income, to join and integrate fully into Village life.
By leveraging the talents, wisdom and skills of older adults, we have become an important asset to our communities and to each other. Together, we are helping invent a different future for older adults in America.
Serving Chicago's North Side neighborhoods from River East to Edgewater and beyond, our Village is a unique resource--professional yet neighborly and close-by--valuable to you right now and as your needs change.
Call us! Join us! 773.248.8700 2502 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 p. 773.248.8700 f. 773.248.8181 www.lincolnparkvillage.org info@lincolnparkvillage.org |
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