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IN THIS EDITION

Parties Page 1

Welcome Page 2

Announcements Page 2

Luncheons &

Get-Togethers Page 3

Lectures & Learning Pages 4-6

Trips & Excursions Pages 6-8

Support Groups Page 8

Support Services Page 9

Movies & Activities Page 10

Health & Fitness Page 11

Donations Page 12

November Calendar Page 13

December Calendar Page 14

January Calendar Page 15

A fond farewell and thank you to Bud Gottschalk who retired this

summer after over 17 years of driving for Dickinson Hall!

November, December 2016, January 2017 Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!

Veterans Day Breakfast Thursday, November 10 10:00 am FREE for Vets/$10 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Monday, November 7 Come to Dickinson Hall for a delicious breakfast as we honor the dedication and selflessness of all who have served our country in times of need. Don’t miss this opportunity to thank our Veterans. We will be entertained by the patriotic sounds of the 85th Army Band of Arlington Heights as a salute to our

troops past and present! Sponsored by The Springs of Vernon Hills & Companion Services

Thanksgiving Feast and Food Drive Wednesday, November 16 Noon Lunch $20/$25 guests PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Thursday, November 10

We have so much to be thankful for! Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Feast. We will serve a “traditional” style Thanksgiving dinner and enjoy the upbeat singing and dancing of the Musical Revue. Reminisce with the music of Gershwin, Berlin, Broadway classics and the Big Band era. Please bring a canned good to be donated to the Shields Township Food Bank and receive a raffle ticket for a special

prize. Sponsored by Traycee Home Care and Belmont Village

Dickinson Hall Tree Lighting Friday, December 2 1:00 pm FREE

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Monday, November 28 Join us for a relaxed afternoon filled with hot chocolate, seasonal treats, bingo and holiday music to get us into the holiday spirit! We will play a few games of holiday bingo, finish decorating the tree and have

an official tree lighting to start the holiday season! Sponsored by Northbrook Inn

Holiday Celebration Thursday, December 15 Noon Luncheon $20/$25 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Monday, December 12 You’ll be greeted by the sweet sounds of Hal’s Belles recorder group, as you enter beautifully decorated Dickinson Hall. Have a glass of wine and appetizers followed by a delicious luncheon. Let’s make it a Bohemian Holiday and listen and sing along to the festive sounds of the Dancing Bohemian Ukulele

Group as they play our favorite holiday carols. We will complete the party with the traditional carol of the Twelve Days of Christmas. If it is not already on your calendar, make this event at lovely Dickinson Hall

an annual one for you, your friends and neighbors! Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield

New Year’s Champagne Brunch Friday, December 30 11:00 am $20/$25 guests

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Tuesday, December 27 It’s 12:00 somewhere! Come celebrate the New Year with a glass of champagne and a delicious brunch as we count-down to 12 noon. The Rose Colella Trio showcases the talented songstress Rose Colella, accompanied by piano and bass. Rose and her band currently perform at Chicago’s top jazz clubs and

hotels including The Jazz Showcase and the Green Mill. Sponsored by Radford Green

Lake Forest Firefighters’ Chili Lunch Thursday, January 19 Noon Lunch FREE

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Monday, January 16 Some like it hot! Some like it mild! Come to Dickinson Hall to warm up a cold January day with a delicious chili lunch and all the fixins’ prepared by Lake Forest’s bravest. Our Music Institute of

Chicago neighbor, Zach Friesen, will serve up some sweet, hot jazz for dessert! Join us for this feel-good community event that will help shake off the January blues!

HOLIDAY CLOSURES 11/11 Veterans Day

11/24 & 25 Thanksgiving

12/23 & 26 Christmas

1/2 New Year’s

Main

Phone Number

847-234-2209

100 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-2209

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Transportation Eligible residents may request transportation from our Senior Car program. Our friendly, professional drivers are available weekdays from 8:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for appointments, errands, and visits to Dickinson Hall. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rides are $3 each way, with a reduced fare of $2 for those who qualify for the Benefit Access Program. Tipping is not permitted. Reservations can be made by calling 847-810-4677.

The Dickinson Hall senior bus is wheelchair-accessible. We offer weekly scheduled trips to Hawthorn Mall and Jewel grocery store. Call 847-810-4677 for more information.

Announcements

The Mission of Dickinson Hall is to offer educational, social, and cultural opportunities for adults, as well as services fostering independence, involvement, and

continued personal growth, in a welcoming and dynamic environment.

Visit Dickinson Hall on the Grove Cultural Campus in Lake Forest. We are open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

100 East Old Mill Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

847-234-2209 [email protected]

www.dickinsonhall.com

Staff

Jill Becker Senior Resources Manager 847-810-4679

Tricia Schwall Program Manager 847-810-4676

Tara Purtell Administrative Assistant 847-810-4677

Katie Boyer Program Assistant 847-810-4670

Janet Fryer Senior Advocate 847-810-4678

NEW Registration Process Please feel free to register for all

programs, lectures, and luncheons once you receive the

Newsbrief. Trip reservations CANNOT be made until Tuesday, November 1 at

9:00 am through phone message or email. This will help

speed up the process for your reservation requests! As always,

we appreciate your patience. For registration: 847-234-2209 or [email protected]

TRIPS AT A GLANCE Jacob Henry Mansion 11/8

CSO 11/11

Lyric-Don Quichotte 11/23

Drury Lane 12/1

Lira Ensemble 12/4

CSO 12/9

Sanfilippo Estate 12/13

Christmas Lights 12/20

Writers Theatre 1/18

Lyric-Magic Flute 1/25

Opera in Focus 2/1

IL Holocaust Museum 2/7

INTERESTED IN HAMILTON?

We are waiting patiently for our tickets to this HOT show. If you are interested in

going on the trip please call and put your name on the list. Once we find out about

the tickets we will hold a lottery of the names on the list.

Welcome to Dickinson Hall

Bored? Recently Retired? Volunteers Needed! We are looking for volunteers to help with driving older adults to medical appointments and errands, serving and clean-up at DH parties, making daily check-in calls for the Senior Advocate program, and for reception help in the lobby. Call Janet at

847-810-4678 for more information.

Membership Information

Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood who are 50 years and older are encouraged to become members of Dickinson Hall. Benefits include access to “members only” activities, plus discount registration on trips and special events. New members are welcome any time!

Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, unincorporated Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, and Knollwood $35 per person or $55 per family Non-residents $45 per person or $65 per family

Benefit Access Program: Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents eligible for the Benefit Access Program

$10 per person or $15 per family

(call Janet at 847-810-4678 for income eligibility requirements)

Dear Dickinson Hall Members,

We hope you had a wonderful summer! November brings crisp, cold air and warm feelings of gratitude, for family, friends and community. The Dickinson Hall staff are particularly grateful to all our wonderful volunteers - from the front desk, the drivers, the party helpers, and our Newsbrief proofreader! We couldn’t do it without any of you!

December is a time for holiday gatherings. Please consider joining us for the many parties we have at Dickinson Hall that are filled with good food, great entertainment, and all the magic and camaraderie of the season. Come out and reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

In January, we turn our minds and bodies to new resolutions for health. Be sure to stop by Tara’s desk to pick up your FREE Passport to Fitness and try all four of our fitness classes in January for free.

As always, we are here if you need any assistance during the long winter days. Senior Advocate Janet Fryer and all the Dickinson Hall staff are here to help and support our members. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy Holidays and a happy, healthy 2017!

Jill

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Coffee with Staff Mondays, November 14, December 12 & January 9 9:30 am

These coffee meet-ups are relaxed, informative, and always interactive. Most of all, they will be a wonderful way to stay in touch with Dickinson Hall staff. Please stop by to let us know what’s on your mind and grab a cup of coffee with Jill, Tricia, Tara or Katie.

Women’s Club Please join the women at Dickinson Hall for this fun and fascinating lecture & luncheon program. Reservations are required. Call 847-234-2209.

My Fair Audrey: A Musical Tribute

to Audrey Hepburn Thursday, November 3 Noon Luncheon $20/$25 guests Please Note: Registration is due by Monday, October 31 Unique subject matter, hypnotic storytelling, and an exquisite, versatile singing voice are trademarks of acclaimed Chicago cabaret artist Hilary Ann Feldman and piano accompanist Beckie Menzie. Join us as she takes you on a “loverly” cruise down Moon River to discover all of Hepburn’s treasures. Ms. Feldman creates a touching, funny and enlightening tribute to this extraordinary woman. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield

Christmas at the White House

Tuesday, December 6 Noon Luncheon $20/$25 guests Please Note: Registration is due by Thursday, December 1 It’s that magical time of the year when the world’s most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is aglow with decorations, celebrations and music. Join dynamic singing and acting duo, Jenny Riddle and Elizabeth Doyle, as they bring to life the public and private lives of the First Families in “Christmas at the White House.” Sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor

Picasso, Picasso and Paris: An Afternoon with

Gertrude Stein Tuesday, January 24 Noon Luncheon $20/$25 guests Please Note: Registration is due by Thursday, January 19 Betsey Means of WomanLore returns with her portrayal of Gertrude Stein, American writer of novels, poetry and plays. She was also a fervent collector of modern art. For some 40 years, 27 Rue de Fleurs on the Left Bank of Paris was a renowned Saturday evening gathering place for expatriate American artists and writers, most notably Pablo Picasso. Come and hear more about this fascinating era. Sponsored by Autumn Leaves

Cleopatra - The Last Pharaoh of Egypt Wednesday, February 8 Noon Luncheon $20/$25 guests Please Note: Registration is due by Friday, February 3 She was the most famous female ruler in history. Her story is more amazing and incredible than a fiction author could imagine! Cleopatra herself will share her astounding story, audacious spirit, and astonishing guile in a presentation given by Martina Mathisen. Sponsored by Belmont Village

Men’s Group All men are welcome to gather with peers for this lecture and luncheon program. Reservations are required. Call 847-234-2209

The 2nd Amendment

Thursday, December 8 Noon Luncheon $15 Please Note: Registration is due by Monday, December 5 Join other men at Dickinson Hall as Joyce Haworth takes you through the second amendment, some of the Constitution writers’ written opinions about personal weaponry, and a comparison of similar clauses in state constitutions that were written at that time. The goal is to get a more comprehensive look at what might have been in the minds of Congress and the people– the context of the amendment– when it was passed.

Charles Dawes– The Great War Thursday, February 16 Noon Luncheon $15 Please Note: Registration is due by Monday, February 13

American history comes to life in the capable hands of historical dramatist R.J. Lindsey. Come and hear R.J. portray WWI General Charles Gates Dawes, vice president in the Coolidge administration, speak in detail with photos and maps about the politics and alliances of the world that then exploded into the maelstrom of WWI. As Chief Purchasing Agent for General Pershing, Dawes speaks of the challenges of supplying 2 million American soldiers. He tells stories of the British, French, Lloyd George, Clemanceau, Kaiser Wilhelm, and Czar Nicholas. He recounts the American successes at the battles of Cantigny, 2nd Marne, Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, and St. Mihiel. Sponsored by The Sheridan at Green Oaks

Holiday Sing-A-Long with the Music Institute

of Chicago Sunday, December 4 2:00 pm FREE Please register by Thursday, December 1 Bring your family & friends! The Music Institute of Chicago Lake Forest campus is proud to present a Holiday Sing-A-Long for all to enjoy. Come for performances by students of all ages “from 1-92” from the studio of distinguished MIC voice faculty, Dorothy Jean Lloyd. Enjoy opportunities to feel the holiday spirit in a group– singing setting with friends and acquaintances to help warm the winter weather. We’ll be celebrating all events of the winter season and all are encouraged and welcome to attend!

Those Were the Days Radio Players Friday, January 27 1:00 pm Dessert $5/$8 guests Please Note: Registration is due by Tuesday, January 24 Come and shake off the winter blues with this unique group! Those Were the Days Radio Players re-create radio shows using original scripts with their own talented performers aided by music, sound effects and broadcast-like sound reproductions. Watch an old-time radio show! Laugh along with “Abbott & Costello,” “Burns & Allen,” “Fibber McGee & Molly,” “The Bickersons” and “Our Miss Brooks.” Sponsored by The Springs of Vernon Hills & Companion Services

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Barry Bradford Lectures Fridays, November 18, December 9, January 20 10:00 am FREE for DH Members/$10 guests Through his commitment to justice and belief in the power of every individual to affect history, Barry brings conviction and passion to his message of leadership and personal empowerment. Sponsored by BrightStar Care November 18 - Jimmy Stewart He was America’s favorite actor for 50 years! In this nostalgic and revealing multimedia presentation, Barry Bradford will share the true story of the small-town boy who became one of the greatest movie stars of all time: Jimmy Stewart! December 9 - Looking Back; Looking Ahead This is one of our most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December, Barry presents a recap of his choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then makes his predictions for what will be the top news stories of next year. And just to keep him honest, he’ll review his list of predictions to see how well he did in 2016! January 20 - Sister Aimee: The Unbelievable But True Tale of Aimee Semple McPherson You may not know the story of Aimee Semple McPherson– but that is all the more reason to come to this absolutely unique, fascinating multimedia presentation. Sister Aimee turned her good looks, spectacular voice and undeniable charisma into a career as the first radio evangelist in America. But when she was kidnapped and turned up later in the desert under mysterious circumstances, the mystery and the legend was just beginning.

Speakers’ Corner Lectures Tuesdays, December 13, January 10 10:00 am $5/$8 Guests Please Note: Registration is due one week before each lecture Join us for fascinating one-hour programs presented by some of our finest local speakers. Men and women are invited to attend lectures covering a variety of topics. Light refreshments follow the presentations to encourage further conversation and debate! December 13 - “Funniest, Heartwarming Moments in Christmas Movies” Presenter: Steven Frenzel Celebrate the holiday season with the greatest moments from modern and classic holiday movies. We’ll laugh at some of the funniest moments and revisit some of the most touching scenes from our childhood. We’ll learn fascinating trivia about our beloved holiday stories and see wonderful films that we love but haven’t seen for years. Happy Holidays! Sponsored by Autumn Leaves

January 10 - “Travel Patagonia, Buenos Aires and Chile” Presenter: Marla Schachtel Relax in a comfortable chair and prepare for an adventurous travel experience. Join Marla as she recaps her trip through Patagonia, in pictures, showing you its glaciers, fjords, and mountains in all their majestic beauty. Discover Argentina, from the exhilarating city of Buenos Aires, down to the southernmost tip of land mass at Cape Horn. Sponsored by Traycee HomeCare

Great Decisions: Are you prepared to

discuss the world? Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Briefing Book, watching the DVD and then meeting in a monthly Discussion Group to discuss the most critical issues facing America today. Please contact Jill at 847-810-4679 if you would like more information about Great Decisions.

Mornings with the Maestro! Tuesday, November 29 2:00 pm Wednesdays, December 21, January 18 10:00 am $8/$12 guests per class Please Note: Registration is due one week before each class Join Music Researcher and Composer Jim Kendros for a morning of enjoyable musical explorations! Jim will guide us through the fascinating lives and times of the great composers. Jim Kendros is the Pre-Concert Lecturer and Resident Music Historian of the Lake Forest Symphony. He is also the Composer Fellow and Pre-Concert Lecturer of the Northbrook Symphony, and is the co-host of the acclaimed Elgin Symphony Listeners’ Club Radio Show.

Tuesday, November 29 - Beautiful Violin Music to be Thankful For (Please note day and time change) Jim returns to enhance our season of thanks with beautiful violin music! Enjoy the charm of Mozart’s Violin Concerto #3, and delight in the powerful lyrical creations of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky! You’ll learn about the various structures the composers used and the fascinating stories behind the music!

Wednesday, December 21 - Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto It is the Winter Solstice– the shortest day of the year! But it is also time for the holidays! What better way to welcome the festivities than with Jim Kendros and Vivaldi! Jim will share with us the amazing story behind Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto. You will also be treated to a mini-concert! Come for a morning of music and celebration!

Wednesday, January 18 - It’s Mozart’s Birthday! January is Mozart month - what better way to ring in the New Year than with the wonderful music of Mozart? We will delight in the elegant and wonderfully melodious music of this timeless genius. Explore grandiose symphonies, elegant chamber music, and brilliant piano concertos. Come and discover the music of “the miracle that God let be born in Salzburg”!

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*Rescheduled* Art During the Holocaust:

Beauty and Brutality with Cindy Lewis Tuesdays, January 17, 24 & 31 10:00 am $17 per lecture/$19 guests “Some would be surprised that art existed in a place like that, in a place with crematories, but art was especially needed here behind the barbed wire, because the art could save a part of their human dignity,” says Agnieszka Sieradzka, art historian at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. “The art was a hope for a better future … an escape from the brutal reality of the camp to another, better world.” Art created by victims under Nazi domination attests to the extraordinary power of spiritual resistance.

January 17 Concentration Camp Artists January 24 Children’s Drawings January 31 Holocaust Survivors

Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest

Hospital - “It’s a Matter of Balance - Fall

Prevention and Safety” Tuesday, November 15 10:00 am FREE Please register by Thursday, November 10 Please join specially trained Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital physical therapists for a discussion on preventing falls. Learn about how increasing your flexibility and muscle strength improves your mobility and how this helps to prevent falls. Just the mere fear of falling and appearing to need help also increases the risk. Simple tips and exercises to prevent falls will be discussed. A representative of the hospital will also provide an update and status report of the new hospital site. Question– and– answer session will follow. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care

Introducing Dial-A-Ride! Wednesday, November 2 2:00 pm FREE Please RSVP 847-234-2209 if you plan to attend! PACE has expanded its Dial-A-Ride program, which serves older (65+) and disabled individuals. Now it covers Lake Bluff, Knollwood and all of Lake Forest. Destinations include all parts of Shields Township and Lake Forest, plus selected other locations. Cynthia Maloney, Shields Township Supervisor, has championed this curb-to-curb transportation and will provide program details and explain how to register and book rides to take you where you need to go! If you need a ride to this presentation please phone Tara at 847-234-2209.

AARP Driver Safety Class Thursday, November 3 & Friday, November 4 9:30 am-1:30 pm $15 AARP Member/$20 Non-Member Develop strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This 8-hour class may reduce your car insurance; check with your insurance agent for the amount. You must attend the full 8 hours to receive a discount. Reservations: 847-234-2209

Rules of the Road Class Thursday, December 1 1:30 pm FREE Open to all This valuable review course is designed to give drivers– especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities– the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver's license. Call to reserve your spot! Next Class will be Thursday, February 2 1:30 pm

Tablescapes for the Holidays Wednesday, November 9 10:00 am FREE Members only Presented by Woodlands Garden Club Please register by Monday, November 7 Please join as we welcome back Woodlands Garden Club with guest presenter Walter Fedyshyn. Walter will demonstrate how to use articles you already own to make dynamic table top displays for any size dining gathering for the holidays. Raffle tickets will be sold for the centerpieces that Walter creates, and some lucky winners will get to take them home!

The Play’s the Thing! - Play Reading for

Seniors Wednesday, January 4 10:00 am FREE Whether you love to read or perform, this class inspires the actor, artist, and intellect in all of us! Members will get an opportunity to learn about the playwright and discuss the play. The real fun begins when characters are assigned and the play is read aloud by participants who get to bring the words on the page to life! Sarah Hall has been teaching acting to individuals of all ages for over 20 years. Her professional credits in acting include television (Gilmore Girls, ER, Judging Amy, Providence, and Diagnosis Murder) and stage work (The Shakespeare Theatre’s: A Winter’s Tale, Antony & Cleopatra, Henry IV, and As You Like It). Sponsored by Right at Home

Make Your Own Miniature Garden Thursday, January 12 10:00 am $35/$45 Guests Please register by Monday, January 9 Charlene Ackerman will guide you through the process of creating your very own miniature garden. All you need to bring is a sense of fun-loving creativity. Materials will include a selected container, soil mixture, plants, and a variety of miniature items. A resource list will be given in order to carry on with this newly found hobby!

Coloring Workshop Wednesday, January 18 1:00 pm FREE Members only Please register by Friday, January 13 Have you heard about the new relaxation trend? Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. It also promotes mindfulness and allows creativity. Take a break and join Dickinson Hall member Fran Sunseri as she shows you how relaxing this trend can be. No experience necessary. We will supply the coloring pages and colored pencils, you just need to be ready to color away and lift your mood! Stop by Dickinson Hall and view Fran’s coloring art on the Art Wall during the months of November & December.

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Learn iPhone & iPad Basics Thursday, January 26 2:00 pm FREE Members only Did you get a new iPhone or iPad for Christmas? Do you already own one but struggle in figuring out how to use it? Join us at Dickinson Hall when we host the Apple Store at Northbrook Court to facilitate an iPhone and iPad Basics workshop. Attendees should already have their devices “set up” and working so that we can learn things like care and maintenance, using Siri effectively, customizing your device, and more.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm November 2-December 14 (6 sessions) $36 Members only No Class: November 23 January 4-February 15 (6 sessions) $36 Members only No Class: February 8 Are you interested in learning Spanish as a beginner? Have you studied Spanish in the past, and would like to renew your conversational skills en Español? Join Leslie Fenster in this language skills class for weeks of fun and learning!

Continuing Spanish Conversation Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm November 2-December 14 (6 sessions) $36 Members only No Class: November 23 January 4-February 15 (6 sessions) $36 Members only No Class: February 8 Join us as we continue our Spanish adventure! This class is designed for our students who are intermediate Spanish level or have previously taken classes with Leslie Fenster and are continuing on! Gracias!

Knitting with Caryl Mondays 1:00 pm Free to DH members Interested in learning how to knit? Enjoy knitting but have questions on how to do something? Join our knitting group and our talented knitting leader will help with instructions, inspiration and assistance on specific projects. Just come with your needles, yarn and questions.

Mah Jongg Lessons with Shirley Tuesdays 9:30 am FREE to DH members This 5,000-year-old Chinese game is catching on everywhere. People of all ages love the game because it stimulates your memory, teaches you strategy, and is just plain fun! The game uses colorful tile pieces which display unique Chinese characters and symbols. If you are curious about this game but have never played it, our own Shirley Tampa will be your teacher!

Join with friends, old and new, for fun and interesting trips throughout the area! Reservations for trips in this issue open on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 at 9:00 am. When submitting your request, please list your trips in the order of preference. You may send your requests via email at [email protected] or leave a message at 847-234-2209. It is only necessary to leave one message. You will receive a confirmation call from Dickinson Hall within 24 hours. Payment must be made within 3 days to secure your reservation. Refunds for cancellations will only be issued if we can fill the opening from a wait list. All trips leave from Dickinson Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Meal costs are not included unless noted. Come join us!

American Holiday Spiritual Series - Jacob

Henry Mansion Estate Tuesday, November 8 9:00 am $60/$70 guests We will begin our day with a self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion, a historical city, state and national landmark, built in 1873. We will enjoy a holiday luncheon at the estate. Following lunch, enjoy a Gospel concert in the Old Central Church. The Templetons, a family of eleven, will delight you with their vocal harmonies, skilled level of instrumentation, and family humor to add to the fun! (Moderate walking)

Mozart, Wagner, Brahms at the Chicago

Symphony Orchestra Friday, November 11 10:30 am $85 Members only Dickinson Hall will be closed for Veterans Day; however, the trip will still go to the CSO.

Of Brahms’ A German Requiem, Clara Schumann wrote, “It is a truly tremendous piece of art which moves the entire being in a way little else does.” Jaap van Zweden returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in this emotional work. Mozart’s Masonic Funeral Music and Wagner’s groundbreaking Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde open the program. We will enjoy lunch at The Club @ Symphony Center. Have your own ticket? Ask about a seat on the bus. (Minimal walking)

Don Quichotte, Lyric Opera Wednesday, November 23 10:30 am $115 Members only Don Quichotte is the story of an eccentric idealist and self-proclaimed knight errant who tilts at windmills and fights for the honor of his lady Dulcinée. The opera combines Massenet’s fabulously atmospheric music with his own matchless theatrical flair to conjure a Spain that abounds with energy and spirit, beauty, and hope. Legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto bringing this signature role to vivid life with Sir Andrew Davis conducting in a production that is as gorgeous to see as it is to hear. We will enjoy lunch at One North Kitchen & Bar. Have your own ticket? Ask about a seat on the bus. (Minimal walking)

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Crazy For You, Drury Lane Thursday, December 1 10:30 pm $70/$80 guests Cozy up this winter with “Crazy For You”! This romantic Gershwin musical comedy follows Bobby Child, a New York banker with a craving for show business, who is sent to foreclose on a theatre in a small mining town. After falling in love with a local girl, he vows to put on a show to save the failing theatre. “Crazy For You” takes memorable Gershwin tunes like “I Can't Be Bothered Now,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and brings new life into them. “Crazy For You” is a vivacious night filled with mistaken identity, plot twists, and fabulous dance numbers that are perfect for the whole family. Lunch is included (select your entrée when you register for the trip). (Minimal walking)

The Lira Ensemble, Orchestra Hall Sunday, December 4 11:30 am $60/$70 guests The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance. Its mission is to bring the best of Polish culture into American life. The Lira company of singers, dancers and musicians is returning to Chicago’s spectacular Orchestra Hall. After several years at other Chicago venues, Lira is mounting an all-new show filled with surprises for all. Lunch at Smakosz. (Minimal walking)

Glazunov, Prokofiev, Sibelius at the Chicago

Symphony Orchestra Friday, December 9 10:30 am $85 Members only Neeme Järvi, known for his interpretations of Sibelius, leads the CSO in the composer’s Suite from Karelia and the majestic Fifth Symphony. Vadim Gluzman, praised for his “tremendous intensity and great expressive range” (Seattle Times) is the soloist for Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1. We will enjoy lunch at Tesori. Have your own ticket? Ask about a seat on the bus. (Minimal walking)

Sanfilippo Estate Christmas Lunch & Concert Tuesday, December 13 11:00 am $100/$110 guests An unbelievable opportunity to experience the amazing Sanfilippo Estate in a unique way! The afternoon begins with an elegant lunch including wine in the Carousel pavilion followed by a live Organ Holiday Concert in the Sanfilippo Residence, featuring Dave Wickerham on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ. There will be time to enjoy the Sanfilippo Collection and view this private home. Please bring a toy for the Toys for Tots drive and help a child in need. (Moderate walking)

Christmas Lights with Gene Tuesday, December 20 4:30 pm $10 Members only Spend the evening with Gene travelling through the beautiful holiday lights in Lincolnwood and Lake Forest. We will enjoy dinner at L. Woods before seeing the lights. (Minimal walking)

The Writers Theatre, The World Premiere of

The Hunter and The Bear: A Musical Folktale Wednesday, January 18 2:00 pm $60/$70 guests The critically acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. return with their considerable talents to perform this original tale at the new Writers Theatre building. The Hunter and The Bear tells the haunting story of an imaginative young boy and his father, the pragmatic hunter tasked with protecting the isolated town. When his son disappears in the woods, the search to recover him will lead the hunter and eventually the entire community through a landscape teeming with dark secrets and supernatural threats. Come and enjoy PigPen’s signature style: using resourceful staging, captivating storytelling, ingenious shadow puppetry and award-winning folk music to fuel a headlong plunge into the darkest part of the woods. No meal scheduled for this trip. (Minimal walking)

The Magic Flute, Lyric Opera Wednesday, January 25 10:30 am $120 Members only Who can fail to be delighted and moved by the triumph of love and goodness in The Magic Flute? Join us for this operatic fairytale as Prince Tamino strives for the hand of Pamina, accompanied by his lovable sidekick Papageno. You’ll meet the evil Queen of the Night and the virtuous high priest Sarastro in a story that encompasses both the real and the fantastical. Revel in this combination of heartwarming comedy and true heroism, and the unparalleled genius and beauty of Mozart’s music. Lunch at Prime Bar. Have your own ticket? Ask about a seat on the bus. (Minimal walking)

Opera in Focus Wednesday, February 1 9:00 am $25/$35 guests Join us as we immerse ourselves in the world of puppets and opera. Opera in Focus will present fully staged scenes from Madame Butterfly, Louise, Pops at the Puppet Opera, Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, and The Sound of Music. The puppets are manipulated from below the stage floor and are capable of very life-like actions and dramatic gestures for which opera singers are so famous. A demonstration of the operation of the puppets and a tour of the highly technical backstage area follows each performance. Lunch will follow at Francesca’s Tavola in Arlington Heights. (Minimal walking)

Illinois Holocaust Museum Tuesday, February 7 10:00 am $55/$65 guests Come along with Cindy Lewis as we tour the three exhibits at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We will start with Karkomi Permanent Exhibition with its 500+ artifacts, documents, photographs, and a German rail car of the type used in Nazi deportations. Next we will head to Leave of Absence Gallery focused on contemporary artistic responses to genocides and other atrocities around the world. Finally, we will visit the special exhibit How It Is, How It Should Be: An Imagined Life Outside of Gurs. Lunch will follow at Max & Benny’s. (Moderate walking)

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Low Vision Group

Join us for this interactive exchange of ideas and information to increase your knowledge and help you retain your independence while getting the support you need! High- and low-tech solutions, community resources and adjustment issues will be discussed. Individuals of any age coping with vision loss and their family members are welcome. Rides may be available for those needing them. Please contact Janet Fryer (847-810-4678) or [email protected]. Thursday, November 10 10:15 am Please note time change Richard Reagen of LS&S will come to share and demonstrate some of his company’s products, including magnifiers, colored eyeglasses, lighting options, among other items. These products can help you to live independent, satisfying lives. Thursday, December 8 10:00 am Self-Care for Quality Living - There are a number of choices we make that might improve our health, well-being, functioning and outlook. As we approach the new year, we will examine our current habits and explore some practices which might improve quality of life. Low Vision does not meet in January, February or March. Janet is happy to come out to the homes of local members to visit and assist in finding ways to address issues arising from limited vision or other concerns. Home Alone Group Tuesdays, November 8, December 13, January 10 2:00-3:30 pm This supportive group meets monthly, and you can hear the laughter throughout the building. This is a friendly way to meet with others and discuss whatever is on your mind as you deal with issues relating to living alone.

Gourmet Trotters

Gourmet Trotters is available to Dickinson Hall members only. Join us for lunch at popular and well-reviewed restaurants. Meet new friends and enjoy a meal together as you enjoy an old favorite or try something new! We welcome your recommendations. Transportation is $10; meal is “Dutch treat.” Reservations DUE three days in advance. A minimum of 10 members must be signed up or the trip may be cancelled. Greek Islands, Chicago: Monday, November 7 11:00 am Since 1971, the same owners continue with the founding principles of great food, great service, and value. From Greece they select and ship to their restaurants the highest quality extra virgin olive oil, superior wines, the best cheeses, herbs, and seafood. Triple Crown Dim Sum|Chinese Restaurant, Chinatown: Monday, December 19 11:00 am Triple Crown is a well-established gem in the Chinatown neighborhood! They have been open since 1996 and have consistently offered authentic quality Chinese cuisine. With their elaborate menu of Dim Sum or wide variety of entrées we’re all sure to find something we’ll love! *No Separate Checks* Himalayan Restaurant, Niles: Monday, January 23 11:00 am The Himalayan Restaurant in Niles opened their doors in December 2003. This unique Indian and Nepali specialty dining restaurant is the brainchild of two friends. Their love for the Indian and Nepali food, aspiration to provide better customer service and their innate desire to share their culture led them into the world of restaurants. Rated by Chicago Tribune as one of the most prominent Indian and Nepali restaurant in Chicago area, Himalayan Restaurant was also featured on Check, Please!

American Classic Tours 2017 Travel with the Best! American Classic Tours offers Dickinson Hall more exciting travel options in 2017. Listed below is a sampling of the diverse and interesting trips ACT provides to active adults throughout the year. Feb 3-9 Florida Keys & Miami Mar 21-28 Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head & Jekyll Island Apr 26-May 3 Virginia & Chesapeake Bay May 5-11 Greenbrier Resort of West Virginia May 15-22 New Mexico: Santa Fe & Taos Pueblo

Contact Jill at 847-810-4679 for more details and flyers.

Trips & Excursions Support Groups

Bored? Recently Retired? Volunteers Needed! Dickinson Hall has a small pool of volunteer drivers who take members in need to doctors’ appointments, dentists, physical therapy and other places to ensure health and improve quality of life. Volunteers fill in when our Senior Bus or Car program

cannot accommodate a rider. Call Janet at 847-810-4678 for more information.

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Your Senior Advocate Compassion and Support, Problem-solving, Identifying Resources Janet Fryer, LCPC, is the Senior Advocate at Dickinson Hall. Janet supports older adults in the community through face-to-face meetings, and home, hospital and nursing home visits, depending on the need. There is no charge for her services, including assessments, counseling, referrals and help identifying financial assistance programs and applying. Support and guidance are available for those who are homebound, lonely, or who need help considering options and making decisions. If you are concerned about a family member or older neighbor, give Janet a call. Janet is an employee of Family Service and can be reached at 847-810-4678. Caregiver Support One-on-one support is available to individuals caring for a loved one, even if that person does not live with you. Janet is available to meet with family caregivers here at Dickinson Hall, or in someone’s home. Call Janet at 847-810-4678 with questions, or if you need to talk. Information and Referral We have put together lists of local resources and are happy to provide contact information on local professionals, social services, medical providers, and other subjects. Call the Senior Advocate to request the local referrals. (Note: We are not able to endorse any person, company, agency or facility; these resources are for your convenience in contacting resources.)

Save Money on Your Car Registration, Ride Free on

Transit if you earn less than $27,610 for an individual, or

$36,635 for a couple. This requires an approved Benefits Access application, filed over the computer, which can take months to approve. The Senior Advocate can help you apply right away, or 3 months before your current certificate expires. Dickinson Hall also offers a scholarship for seniors eligible for the state program. Seniors who do not meet income requirements can still get discounted fares on Metra and the RTA.

Confused by Medicare? Medicare, supplemental, drug plan, and long-term care insurance information and assistance is available as a free service from our Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) volunteers, and is sponsored by the Department of Aging. Call Janet for a free consultation at 847-810-4678.

Medical Lending Closet at Dickinson Hall Wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, bath seats, grabbers, canes, and commodes– we lend equipment on a short-term basis to LF and LB residents. Call to check availability or for an appointment.

Financial Assistance Seniors in need may speak with Janet about applying for assistance to cover unexpected home repair bills, hygiene supplies, and other needs. Call Janet at 847-810-4678.

Need a Handyman? A local handyman has agreed to help out Dickinson Hall members at a discounted rate. He can repair bi-fold doors, fix damaged walls, do tile repairs, install grab bars, do small carpentry jobs and more. Call Janet at 847-810-4678 to get the discount rate.

Part D Open Enrollment continues until December 6.

Review your Drug plan to save money! Medicare Drug plan premiums and co-pays change from year to year, and once a year you can sign up for a new plan. SHIP volunteers use the Medicare.gov website to input your current medications and determine which drug plan will offer good service while saving money. The open enrollment period runs from October 15-December 2. Once you enroll, the new plan will be effective January 1, 2017. Call Janet at 847-810-4678 to reserve your time slot.

Tax Preparation Assistance in 2017 Fridays, February 10 - April 14, 2017 Volunteer certified tax preparers, trained through AARP, will return in 2017. They are here to help low and moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older.

This free service is available to most individuals. However, they are not able to prepare tax forms for most business owners, or those with rental income or farm income.

You may begin scheduling appointments at Dickinson Hall on January 16, 2017. Please call 847-234-2209 for more information.

Thank You! Our Social Services Program is in partnership with Family Service of Lake County which employs the Senior Advocate. Funding for the Senior Advocate position is provided by Shields Township, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation, and by your thoughtful donations.

Support Services

We would like to thank Les Hammar, who recently announced his retirement as President of the

Senior Citizens’ Foundation, for his many years of dedicated service. Les served on the Senior

Resources Commission for 6 years prior to joining the Senior Citizens’ Foundation in May 2007. He

became President of the Foundation in May 2013, and has been a devoted and passionate advocate for Dickinson Hall and seniors of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff. Paul Lemieux will replace Les as Foundation

President. Les will continue to serve on the Foundation Board.

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Free Movie Mondays

Mondays 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

November 7 A Cry in the Dark (PG13) 2h

November 14 Moulin Rouge (PG13) 2h 7m

November 21 Bernie (PG13) 1h 44m

November 28 The Pursuit of Happyness (PG13) 1 h 57m

December 5 Bowfinger (PG13) 1h 37m

December 12 Hello, My Name Is Doris (R) 1h 35m

December 19 21 (PG13) 2h 3m

December 26 *Dickinson Hall Closed*

January 2 *Dickinson Hall Closed*

January 9 Eye in the Sky (R) 1h 32m

January 16 Elsa and Fred (PG13) 1h 37m

January 23 Thank You for Smoking (R) 1h 32m

January 30 The Best Offer (R) 2h 11m

Dickinson Hall Art Wall

A huge thank you to our previous Art Wall exhibitors July/Aug Jean Grost Photography & artwork Sept/Oct Lucille Adams Photography We would like to welcome our upcoming exhibitors to our Art Wall Nov/Dec Fran Sunseri Coloring designs Jan/Feb Maxine Gladstone Asian-inspired ink paintings Artists Wanted If you are interested in displaying your work on the Dickinson Hall Art Wall, contact Jill at 847-810-4679 for more details.

Dickinson Hall Readers

The group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 10:30 am. For more information, please call Dickinson Hall at 847-234-2209. New members are always welcome. Monday, November 14: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Monday, December 12: The Children Act by Ian McEwan Monday, January 9: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Movies & Activities

Girls’ Night Out!

Meet at the restaurant for a delightful dinner out with good companions. Meal is “Dutch treat.” Reservations are a must and are DUE three days in advance. If fewer than 5 are signed up for the night, the event may be cancelled. MLG, Lake Forest: Wednesday, November 2 5:00 pm 181 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest The Grille on Laurel has been updated and it sounds like it has flourished into an exciting, modern, new space: “Inventive, new American cuisine in a swanky, upscale environment with a vast collection of wines, drinks and rotating artistic masterpieces evoking the perfect fusion of art + food + wine.”

Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest: Wednesday, December 7 5:00 pm 255 E Illinois Ave, Lake Forest Keeping it classic and cozy at the holidays, join us for a beautiful evening surrounded by the holidays at the Deerpath Inn. Is there any other way to celebrate the holidays in Lake Forest!?

Paisano’s on Broadway, Richmond: Wednesday, January 11 Bus leaves at 4:00 pm $10 bus We’ll be taking the bus out for Girls’ Night Out. Paisano’s on Broadway is a hidden gem near the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Tucked away in the kitschy border town of Richmond, IL, Paisano’s delivers the highest quality Italian & Steakhouse favorites in a cozy bistro environment. This is a Girls’ Night Out you won’t want to miss!

Games People Play

Mah Jongg Tuesdays 9:30 am & Thursdays 1:00 pm Come play and meet new friends! Cards provided and new players are welcome. Bridge Thursdays 10:00 am Join this Thursday morning drop-in group for a great game - new players welcome! Poker Mondays & Fridays 11:30 am A different game every hand will keep you thinking. New players always welcome! Canasta Alternate Wednesdays 1:00 pm November 2, 16 and 30, December 14 and 28, and January 11 and 25 A great afternoon laughing, snacking and having fun! New players welcome! Bingo Fridays 1:00 pm November 4 and January 6 - Note: December Bingo will be part of the Tree Lighting Party Play unlimited $1 cards until our final “Cover All” game. Then pick your luckiest card for a chance to win the pot! *December 2 - Holiday Bingo along with Tree Lighting Party Bunco Fridays Noon $8 lunch December 9 and January 13 Note: There will be no Bunco in November Reservations DUE two days in advance We’ll show you how to play this fun and easy-to-learn game! Enjoy an informal lunch and great company. New players are always welcome!

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Regular exercise helps keep joints fluid, balance stable, immune systems strong, and energy up! A range of fitness options are available for our members at Dickinson Hall.

SilverSneakers® Fitness programs below are free for members who qualify through Healthways Insurance. To see if you qualify, contact Audrey, SilverSneakers® Instructor, at 847-736-2671 or [email protected], or visit a class to check it out and speak with Audrey in person. You may also purchase a punch card in the main office, good for eight sessions of your choice: $64/$74 guests.

Cardio, Strength & Balance: SilverSneakers® Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am A low-impact class to improve flexibility and balance while increasing muscular endurance.

Gentle Yoga (chair only): SilverSneakers® Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am Standing and seated positions for all levels - benefits include balance, increased flexibility and relaxation.

*NEW* Canes, Walkers and Wheelchairs

Tuesdays beginning November 1 1:30 pm Use a cane, walker or wheelchair? Join this new class to improve flexibility, strength, balance and muscle tone with sitting and/or standing exercise. Legs, ankles, shoulders, biceps, triceps, back and arms are lengthened and strengthened. Get fit, have fun and make new friends in this class. Please Note: This is not a SilverSneakers® Class. Participants must use a punch pass.

T’ai Chi with Lee Ann Tuesdays 1:00 pm October 4, 11, 18, November 15, December 6 and 13 (6 sessions) $30/$35 guests January 10 - March 28 (12 sessions) $60/$70 guests Those with previous T’ai Chi experience will benefit from this intermediate class which brings mind and body together to reduce stress.

Beginning T’ai Chi with Lisa Jacobs Wednesdays 11:00 am $70/$80 guests November 30 - January 11 (7 sessions) January 18 - March 1 (7 sessions) Join Lisa Jacobs as she teaches T’ai Chi, Joy through Movement. Moving Meditation promotes health, wellness, creativity, and serenity. Graceful moves center the body as well as energize us. This class is low impact and may be done standing or sitting.

Introduction to Tap Dance with Lisa Jacobs Wednesdays 1:00 pm $35/$45 guests November 30 - January 11 (7 sessions) January 18 - March 1 (7 sessions) Have you always wondered what it would be like to join a tap dance fitness class but been too afraid to join? Instructor Lisa Jacobs has put together a shorter 1/2 hour class to give you an introduction to tap so you can see how much fun tap can be.

Tap Dance Fitness with Lisa Jacobs Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm $70/$80 guests November 30 - January 11 (7 sessions) January 18 - March 1 (7 sessions) Tap your way to great physical condition? You bet! The music is fun and you’ll have a great time too. Dancers at all levels are welcome to join in! Can’t make the first class? You can join anytime!

Dickinson Hall Explorers Walking Group Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:45 am Dickinson Hall Members only Our group walks include local neighborhoods, walking trails, various area indoor facilities, and even some field trip adventures to places of interest! Walks are usually 2 miles; routes are e-mailed to the group on Monday morning for the upcoming week. For more information, call 847-234-2209.

Massage Therapy with Linda Walker, Licensed

Therapist Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Members $65 one hour, $40 half-hour Non-members $75 one hour, $45 half-hour

Arthrossage Arthrossage reduces pain in joints affected by osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Client remains fully clothed. Call us at 847-234-2209 to schedule an appointment. 45 minutes $50

*NEW!* Hand, Foot, Neck and Shoulder Massages Beginning in November, treat yourself to a 1/2 hour hand, foot, neck or shoulder massage or any combination thereof. These individualized 1/2 hour massages will help relax muscles, ease tension and reduce stiffness and fatigue. Treat yourself for the holidays! 30 minutes $35

Podiatry Appointments Dickinson Hall Members only Podiatrists Dr. Dawn Hackel and Dr. Nick Ivancevic are available by appointment for routine care. Medicare may cover your visit every 63 days; please speak with the doctor regarding your specific case. Charges from Medicare apply until your deductible is met. The doctor’s office will call you to confirm your appointment and discuss your needs. Call 847-810-4677 for an appointment.

Health & Fitness

Stop by Dickinson Hall to pick up your

Free Passport to Fitness! Try four of our fitness classes

in January! See Tara for details!

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Thank you to our generous and committed donors Anonymous Donor In Honor of Marge Burda

Helen Kohr Mah Jongg Table Covers

Majlis Anderson Walt & Lee Basco Betty Bitetti Paul and Kathy Blahunka Jim & Sharon Borg Gail Burns Daniel & Maria Considine The Coyle Foundation Jo Ann Dreyspring Mae Goeldner Elizabeth Hamilton Dolores Hendricks George & Michelle Hinchcliff Anne Hughes Kenneth & Phyllis Johnsen Howard & Patricia Kerr Donna Kissel Betty Lou Klingenberg Bill & Inge Knauz Mary Kneibler

Margaret Lambrecht Paul & Cathy Lemieux Jeanette Magill David Mattoon Mary Ellen McGoey Samuel & Virginia McTier Mary Metcalf John and Judith Moore Catherine Eardley-Murphy Barbara Neis Joyce Newcomb Jolene Pappas Don & Pauline Peterson Juliet Priebe Kenneth & Kathleen Rakowski Maureen Riley Sarah Roloson Stephena Romanoff Francis Sheahen Janet Tamer

Brian & Jill Weston David & Kathy Williams Conrad & Ginny Zion

Sponsors Autumn Leaves Belmont Village Bright Star Care Brookdale Senior Living Radford Green Sedgebrook The Sheridan at Green Oaks Traycee Home Care Vernon Hills Memory Care LLC Whitehall of Deerfield

Thank you to all our generous donors through September 7, 2016!

A Special Thank You to Chico’s for their generous support! And to our beautiful models, Gerry, Janet, Loretta, Marge, Rosemary & Ruth!

Thank you to our generous donors for the Women’s Club Fashion Show

Please support these local businesses!

Aks Allure Art Store Gallery Artquest Audrey Clamage Authentico Bailey and Hart Baker’s Square Barrel Crossing Tap & Grill Beelow's Restaurant Bluffington’s Alison Buck Floral Design Buffo’s Chicago Bears Chipotle Chocolates by Bernard Citadel Theatre Cooper’s Hawk Courtyard Wines CVS Deerpath Golf Course Deer Path Inn Del Rio Restaurant Designs by Jody

Dickinson Hall Donna’s Custom Flowers Egg Harbor Einstein Brothers Florals by Mary Celeste Food Stuffs The Frame Forum Graffiti Grill Griffith, Grant & Lackie Grille No. 43 Harris Bank Heinen’s High Tea with Gerri Initial Choice J. McLaughlin Jay Lovell’s Jewel Osco Jimmy Johns, Lake Bluff Jimmy Johns, Lake Forest Knauz Auto Group Konradt’s Florist Lake Bluff Golf Course Lake Forest Bookstore

Lake Forest Bootery Lake Forest Car Wash Lake Forest Hardware Lake Forest Health & Fitness Lake Forest Rec Center Lake House Terry Leone Lincolnshire Marriott Theatre Lizlee Flowers Lou Malnati’s Mane Tamers Beauty Salon Meatheads Amidei Mercantino MLG (Grille on Laurel) Ooh-La-La Hats PegAnn Company The Perfect Setting Popcorn Factory Potbelly’s Prismatic Nails RAM Brewery Red Door

Salon 580, Sheila Lindsey- Levin Salon 580, Sherri Modory Smith’s Men’s Store Sunset Foods Suzy’s Swirl Sweet Pete’s Sweets Target Taylor Reese Salon Trader Joes Tsukasa Viola Walker Bros. Weiland flowers Wildfire

November

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs

2 Shop Hawthorn 9:00 Cardio, Strength &

Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:00 Dial-A-Ride 2:30 Continuing Spanish 5:00 Girls’ Night Out!

3 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 AARP Driving Class 10:00 Bridge Noon Women’s Club 1:00 Mah Jongg

4 9:00 Cardio, Strength &

Balance 9:30 AARP Driving Class 11:30 Poker 1:00 Bingo


Balance 10:30 Movie 11:00 Gourmet Trotters 11:30 Poker 1:00 Movie 1:00 Knitting Class

8 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:00 Trip: American

Holiday 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs 2:00 Home Alone


Balance 10:00 Tablescapes for

the Holidays 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Beginner Spanish 1:30 Tap Fitness 2:30 Continuing Spanish

10 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 10:00 Veterans Day Breakfast 10:15 Low Vision 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 SRC Meeting

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Dickinson Hall Closed

Veterans Day

10:30 Trip: CSO

14 Podiatry: Dr. Nick 9:00 Cardio, Strength &

Balance 9:30 Coffee with Staff 10:30 Movie 10:30 DH Readers 11:30 Poker 1:00 Movie 1:00 Knitting Class

15 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Northwestern

Medicine 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi Noon Thanksgiving

Feast & Food Drive 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish

17 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg


Balance 10:00 Barry Bradford 11:30 Poker


Balance 10:30 Movie 11:30 Poker 1:00 Movie 1:00 Knitting Class

22 Shop Hawthorn Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 10:30 Trip: Lyric Opera

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Happy

Thanksgiving!

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Happy

Thanksgiving!

28 Podiatry: Dr. Hackel 9:00 Cardio, Strength &


29 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs 2:00 Mornings with

Maestro!


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish

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December Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 10:30 Trip: Drury Lane 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:30 Rules of the Road


Balance 11:30 Poker 1:00 DH Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 4 11:30 Trip: The Lira

Ensemble 2:00 Sing-A-Long



6 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons Noon Women’s Club 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish 5:00 Girls’ Night Out!

8 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 10:00 Low Vision Noon Men’s Group 1:00 Mah Jongg


Balance 10:00 Barry Bradford 10:30 Trip: CSO 11:30 Poker Noon Bunco



13 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Speakers’ Corner 11:00 Trip: Sanfilippo

Estate 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs 2:00 Home Alone


Balance 11:00 BeginningT’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:00 Canasta 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish

15 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge Noon Holiday

Celebration 1:00 Mah Jongg


Balance 11:30 Poker



20 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs 4:30 Trip: Xmas Lights

with Gene


Balance 10:00 Mornings with

Maestro! 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness


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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays!

27 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:00 Canasta 1:30 Tap Fitness



Balance 11:30 Poker 11:00 NYE Champagne

Brunch

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January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2


Happy New Year!

3 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 10:00 Play Reading

Workshop 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish



Balance 11:30 Poker 1:00 Bingo



10 Shop Hawthorn Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Speakers’ Corner 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs 2:00 Home Alone


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish 4:00 Girls’ Night Out with

Transportation

12 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 10:00 Make Your Own

Miniature Garden 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 SRC Meeting


Balance 11:30 Poker Noon Bunco



17 Shop Hawthorn Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Cindy Lewis 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 10:00 Mornings with

Maestro! 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:00 Coloring Workshop 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:00 Trip: Writers Theatre 2:30 Continuing Spanish

19 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge Noon LF Firefighters’ Chili

Luncheon 1:00 Mah Jongg


Balance 10:00 Barry Bradford 11:30 Poker



24 Shop Hawthorn Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Cindy Lewis Noon Women’s Club 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs


Balance 11:00 Beginning T’ai Chi 10:30 Trip: Lyric Opera 1:00 Beginning Tap 1:00 Canasta 1:30 Tap Fitness 1:30 Beginner Spanish 2:30 Continuing Spanish

26 Jewel-Osco Shopping Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:00 iPhone/iPad Basics


Balance 11:30 Poker 1:00 Those Were the Days

Dessert

30 Podiatry: Dr. Hackel 9:00 Cardio, Strength &


31 Massage Therapy 8:45 Walking Group 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10:00 Cindy Lewis 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 T’ai Chi 1:30 Canes, Wlks, Chairs

Save the Dates!

Wednesday, February 1 Opera in Focus Tuesday, February 7 Illinois Holocaust Museum

Save the Dates! Wednesday, February 8 Women’s Club Thursday, February 16 Men’s Group

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Dickinson Hall LF/LB Senior Citizens Foundation 100 E. Old Mill Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Permit No. 153

Dickinson Hall on the Grove Cultural Campus is your “go to” place when moving into the next phase of life. Whether you are

newly retired or new to the area, Dickinson Hall is a warm and welcoming place where you can make new friends and explore the

exciting opportunities that lie ahead. At Dickinson Hall you will find creative outlets, social activities, wellness, fitness, trips to

Chicago, Milwaukee and beyond for theatre, sporting and cultural events. You will also find answers to questions about Medicare

and Social Security as well as support and referrals when caring for aging family members.

We hope that you will find something inside this Newsbrief to stir your interest. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming

you to Dickinson Hall. A membership form is available at the office for both new and renewing members. We hope to see you

soon!

Senior Resources Commission (SRC)

The purpose of the SRC is to advocate for the senior residents of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, for the preservation of their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Residents of LF-LB are welcome to attend SRC meetings, which are held at Dickinson Hall. The next scheduled meetings are on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Commission members include:

Steven Potsic, Chairperson Mary Jo Davis Sally Kelly Tom Sullivan

Jim Blanda Mark Dillon Kathleen Ottensmeyer

LF-LB Senior Citizens Foundation

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide material and financial support to the Senior Resources Commission. Foundation members include:

Paul Lemieux, President Steve Potsic, Vice-President Steven Ballen, Treasurer Donna Slayton, Secretary Margaret Lindman, Executive VP Public Relations Diane Chikos, Senior Foundation Administrator Jim Bauer Les Hammar Terry Kiwala Beth Teich Jim Blanda Bob Karlblom Pat Kurschner Tom Grant Howard Kerr Roger Mohr

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