July 2021 Newsletter
HPKCC Community Dialogue on Health and Wellbeing Held on June 17th
The 11th event in HPKCC's Community Dialogue series featured tips and strategies for a healthy mind and body.
On June 17, 2021, the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference held an informative Community Dialogue on health and wellbeing, featuring the following topics:

  • Obesity, diabetes, and hypertension
  • Prostate cancer awareness
  • Community mental health and resilience
  • Healthy and plant-based eating

Thank you again to the speakers who joined us for this event:
Send future topics for Community Dialogues to Ali Ammoura at president@hydepark.org.
Board Member Spotlights - George Davis & Mila Jameson
We continue our series featuring members of HPKCC's Board of Directors.
This month's newsletter highlights Board members George Davis and Mila Jameson, who in addition to their HPKCC Board service are active in the Hyde Park community. Thank you for your service to HPKCC.
Board Member
What is your current or most recent professional position?

I am currently retired. My previous job was a telecommunications manager


Why did you join the HPKCC board?

I joined as a representative of the Hyde Park Garden Fair Committee.


What community issues are most important to you in the Hyde Park-Kenwood area?

Green issues: preserving open space, protecting open space, improving recreational opportunities in the community, encouraging green involvement. e.g. Hyde Park Garden Fair, local treekeeping activities.


What do you like to do in your spare time?

Biking and walking along the lakefront, bird watching, volunteer steward at the Burnham Nature Sanctuary.
Mila Jameson
Board Member
What is your current or most recent professional position?

I work as a translator.


What community issues are most important to you in the Hyde Park-Kenwood area?

Availability and maintenance of green open spaces that are dog- and kid- friendly.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Play Dungeons & Dragons (which HPKCC President Ali Ammoura also enjoys).

What is a Chicago tradition or activity you would like to do again when the pandemic is over?

I am looking forward to the return of the Hyde Park Used Book Sale this October. Stay tuned for more information.
Want to learn more about serving on HPKCC's Board? Contact communications@hydepark.org.
SAVE THE DATE: Hyde Park Garden Fair Bulb and Mum Sale - Sat. 9/18, 9am-4pm
The 2020 Sale was canceled as a result of the COVID pandemic.
The Hyde Park Garden Fair's Bulb and Mum Sale is expected to return this fall.

The tentative date for the sale is Saturday, September 18th from 9am to 4pm in the Hyde Park Shopping Center.

Please visit the Garden Fair's website or Facebook Page for more information in the coming weeks.
Community Announcements
Nichols Park Formal Garden Work Days - Sat. 7/10 and Sat. 7/24, 8am
Interested in helping beautify Nichols Park?

There are two upcoming work days on Saturday, July 10th and Saturday, July 24th at 8am.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Franklin at (773) 955-3622.
Hyde Park Together Holding Weekly Cleanups on Sundays
As part of its South Burnham Park Cleanup Initiative, Hyde Park Together continues to hold weekly cleanups on Sundays, with the next set of dates listed below.

Please visit Hyde Park Together's website for more information:

  • Sun, July 11 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sun, July 18 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sun, July 25 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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