Don't Miss These Upcoming Events
For complete details,
visit
our web site: www.lincolnparkvillage.org.
ARTS & CRAFTS TOUR, Art Institute of Chicago
Saturday, January 16 - 10:00 - Noon; Wednesday, January 20, 1:30-3:30 pm.
The history of the Arts and Crafts movement, from England to America, with a guided walk through the treasure of artistically designed objects.
TEA-TASTING EXTRAVANGANZA
Sunday, January 17, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Member-hosted.
Learn the intricacies of cultivating special organic teas from Ineeka, Chicago's award-winning tea company with farms in the foothills of the Himalayas.
WINE-TASTING: BORDEAUX
Wednesday, January 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Member-hosted. Concentrating on France's Medoc region, we'll open old and young Bordeaux and learn about the features of the wines and the region.
BOOK DISCUSSION: HOW DOCTORS THINK
Saturday, January 23, 10:30 - Noon, Basil Leaf Café.
An
informal discussion of Dr. Jerome Groopman's New York Times
best-seller, which details what helps and hinders doctors in providing
good care.
NUTRITIOUS SOUPS & STEWS
Sunday, January 24, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Member-hosted.
A nutritionist/chef will show us how to prepare delicious meals in a bowl, using various grains, legumes, and spices from India, Africa, and the Middle East.
INSOMNIA: GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Rush University Medical Center.
Two sleep medicine experts explain the causes and serious affects of insufficient sleep and explain the role that relaxation techniques play in the treatment.
THE DOCTOR DIALOGUES
Saturday, Jan. 30 - See full story in the newsletter.
NIA - Continuing
Thursdays through February 4 at Church of the Three Crosses
T'AI CHI - Continuing
Mondays through January 25 at Whole Foods
Coming in February...
FIGHTING SLAVERY IN CHICAGO, Sunday, February 7, 4:00 pm. Member-hosted.
Register by calling 773.248.8700.
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Personal Favorites for 2009?
Member Program Picks
T'AI CHI
Baila Miller,
N. Larrabee St.
"The T'ai Chi classes have been marvelous. My physical balance has improved, and I'm much more aware of my posture and walking. Over the break, I've even used notes to continue practicing at home. The instructor is very sympathetic to the needs of everyone in the group. I also enjoy the opportunity the class provides us to see and talk with one another on a regular basis. It's very friendly."
CHINESE COOKING CLASS
David Baker,
N. Fremont St.
"It was a case of six degrees of separation: Irv (the instructor) and I had worked together on civic projects in the 1980s and early 1990s, and I was interested in seeing him again. I also cook Chinese, so I wanted to watch his interpretation and technique. The main lesson for me that evening was the importance of preparation: finding the right ingredients, and the time and attention to the food before cooking begins. The meal was delicious - Irv makes a hot sour soup to die for."
FAVORITES ALL!
Mel Washburn,
N. Lakeview Ave.
"Pam and I have participated in a number of programs - tours, entertainment events, discussions, receptions - and enjoyed all of them. Two things we value about Village programs: First, they are from the neighborhood, organized by great people who have strong interests and things to share. That itself is worth the price of membership. And two, the programs bring us together with wonderful people in our community we've never known before. We'd expect to have something in common with our neighbors, but it's remarkable how interesting they are the more we get to know them."
NIA & THE LILY POND TOUR
Emily Spoerri,
W. Chalmers Pl.
"I really like the smaller programs, and I think the Village does an excellent job of finding the right people to lead them. The tour of the Lily Pond last summer was so interesting - and eating together afterwards at a local restaurant gave us all the chance to get to know one another better. My Nia class also is the perfect size. It's exercise without stress, but when I walk out the door, I know I've truly exerted myself - a great feeling."
AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
Reven Fellars,
W. Willow St.
"What a creative idea - and so beautifully executed. It was enormously gracious of members to open their homes to all of us. As the evening progressed, I think we all felt a growing sense of fun and anticipation - meeting friends and renewing acquaintances, the lovely dinner, the ride downtown in the yellow school bus and, of course, Garrison Keillor and his red sneakers. Reed and I had a wonderful time."
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Just In: Two Community Grants!
The Village has just received renewal grants from two of Lincoln Park's community organizations. Mid-North Association and the Sheffield Neighborhood Association have approved donations to support our Member-Plus program for residents of modest means. Such reinforcement by the Lincoln Park community - and by the residents whose contributions make it possible - propels us to work even harder toward our mission to ensure that Lincoln Park becomes a model for aging well in place.
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Dear Member:
We
all kick off the new year with good intentions - with resolutions to tackle lofty goals and those pesky problems that we keep putting off. This year can be
different.
It
probably never occurred to you to ask the Village for help in fulfilling your
resolutions? But you can ask for help,
and we have a growing community of people who are ready, willing, and more than able to assist. Just
call us. Here's a start:
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Get organized (ask for an organizer
or a house cleaner, create a home maintenance calendar, put your finances in
order, get help to repot your plants)
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Take better care of your health
(Sign up for a wellness assessment, participate in T'ai Chi or Nia classes,
join a walking group, do more strength training, take part in The Doctor Dialogues
forum or book discussion)
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Learn
something new (take a Village tour, get computer coaching, learn a new instrument)
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Make new friends (attend any Village
program, become a Village volunteer)
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Give back to the community (help
develop a Village interest group, create new programs, build our membership).
Let 2010 be the year that you sustain your resolutions, with a little help from your Village. Wishing you and Lincoln Park Village a great year ahead.
Dianne S. Campbell
Founding Executive Director
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January 30 - The Doctor
Dialogues: Let's Get Smarter About Asking, Talking, Listening
Ever wonder what doctors really hear when you talk with
them? Want to improve communications
but aren't sure how? Interested in
enhancing your care by building more informed relationships with your health
care providers? Then don't miss the rare
opportunity to spend a morning with some of Chicago's top
physicians - including a neurologist, a
geriatrician, a cardiologist, and an internist - as they provide an insider's
view on establishing proactive, productive dialogues with medical specialists.
Date:
Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (program starts 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Church of the Three Crosses, 333 W.
Wisconsin
Moderator:
Neelum Aggarwal, M.D.
Physician Panel:
Martin Gorbien, M.D., Annabelle S. Volgman, M.D., William N. Werner,
M.D.
  
Dr. Werner, Dr. Gorbien, Dr. Volgman
Dr. Aggarwal, a member of the Village Advisory
Board, is a neurologist and dementia researcher at Rush University Medical
Center. Dr. Gorbien is Director of Geriatric Medicine at Rush and Associate
Director of the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center. Dr. Volgman is Associate Professor of
Medicine at Rush and Medical Director of its Heart Center for Women. Both Drs. Gorbien and Volgman were recently
named to Chicago Magazine's list of Top Doctors in the Chicago area. Dr.
Werner is Vice President of Clinical Transformation at
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and current President of the Chicago
Medical Society.
The morning begins with coffee and informal conversation. Panelists then will discuss how changes in their own specific medical disciplines are currently affecting the way in which they interact with and care for patients. The doctors also will pinpoint some of the major concerns patients bring to them each day and how they respond. A lively Q&A follows - bring your toughest questions! The morning concludes with a strategy session on how to be a better patient. Learning tools and take-home materials are included.
Be sure to sign up soon; space is limited. The Doctor Dialogues is the second in a
series of Art of Wellness forums presented by Lincoln Park Village. Members
free; non-members $10. Register at 773.248-8700,
or wellness@lincolnparkvillage.org.
And, As a Warm-up for The Doctor Dialogues
Saturday,
January 23 - Book discussion on Dr. Jerome Groopman's book,
How Doctors Think, which unravels the ultimate medical
mystery: how doctors figure out the best treatments - or fail to do so. See
Calendar listing in this newsletter or www.lincolnparkvillage.org.
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In the Village, Our
Very Own 'University'
If you are
one of those people who has always searched for ways to keep learning through
classes, seminars, tours and exhibits, then you know how time-consuming and
costly it can be. Enter Lincoln Park
Village. In the six months since
operations began, a virtual curriculum has been presented to the community
through Village programs.
These
programs have all the characteristics you expect to find when taking university
courses: leadership by experts,
diversity, accessibility, and opportunities to socialize with like-minded
people. But the really good news is that unlike university courses, these
programs require no studying or work and they are always great fun! Take a look at the range of offerings in 2009:
Art & Art History
- Curatorial
Tour of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute
- Roger
Brown Home and Studio Tour
Arts & Crafts
- Sketchbook
Classes in the Park.
Learning to
Knit or Crochet.
Architecture
- Clybourn
Corridor Architectural Tour
- Astor
Street Architectural Tour
Books
- Village
Book Exchange at the Library
Culinary Arts
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Green City Market Tour and Chef Gale Gand Demo
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Cooking Chinese and Feasting on the Results
Environment
- How to
De-clutter, Led by Professional Organizers
Health & Wellness
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Brain Fitness
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Keeping Your Mind Alert
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Geriatrics 101
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Mindful Art Making
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Telephone Topics: Doctor Visits, stretching, laughter
Horticulture
- Alfred
Caldwell Lily Pond Tour
- Michael
Pollan Lecture and Botanic Garden Visit
- Lincoln
Park Zoo Lights, with Hosted Dessert Reception
- Holiday
Lights at the Botanic Garden
Lincoln Park & Chicago History
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Conversation: President Gary Johnson Chicago History Museum
- Don Rose
on Chicago Politics and Beyond
Music
- Picnic
and Bluegrass in the Park
- Focus on
the Violin: The Music and the Making
- The Opera
Tosca, with a Lecturer from the Lyric
Photography
- The Digital Camera in the park
Physical Movement
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T'ai Chi (ongoing)
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Restorative Yoga
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Nia (ongoing)
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Weekly Walking with Frank
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Walk Right Into a Healthy Lifestyle
Theater & Performance
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A Night with Garrison Keillor, Plus Hosted Dinners
- Flute
Concert with Marco Granados and Matthias Ziegler
- Blues and
Jazz Musicale with Erwin Helfer
- The Snow
Queen at the Victory Gardens Biograph
Our Village
university is moving into the new year with fresh and exciting programs. In January, you can learn about the Arts and
Crafts movement, attend a tea tasting, explore and savor Bordeaux, find out how
doctors think. Details on these programs
and more are on our website, www.lincolnparkvillage.org.
Come learn with us. Satisfaction (and smiles) guaranteed.
What
Would You Like to Learn? Or Teach?
Lincoln
Park Village was created to the specifications of its members - the
services provided, the way they are delivered - all of it. We're working to
bring customization to our programs, too.
If you have
a store of knowledge or expertise that you can share with your neighbors, they
will be eager to sign up. It can be a culinary expertise (how about bread-making?);
a favorite subject (history of regional theater in Chicago ); a craft or skill
(gardening, birding) or technology expertise (Facebook and other social
networks).
Or you may
have an interest you would like to pursue (learn to play bridge; research
candidates for the next election; study Abraham Lincoln).
In either
case - learn or teach - you can become part of the inner workings of the
Village university by developing a portion of the curriculum that
interests you. Just contact board member Char Damron, 773.348.8723.
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Help the Village
Grow - Join the Membership Committee
The best
way to ensure the future success, vibrancy, and stability of Lincoln Park
Village is to maintain and expand our membership. A new committee co-chaired by board members
Harvey Adelstein and Laurie Regenbogen is forming to work on this important
task and you are invited to join and help in this effort. As with any complex
activity, there will be many kinds of help needed - from strategy development
to outreach to administrative support. The first meeting will be held in
January, date to be announced. If you are interested, please contact Harvey
(773.477.1937) or Laurie (773.871.4874).
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Zoo Lights, Great
Food, Lively Conversation
Dorothy Hernquist (left) and Carole Howard stroll through the
sparkling Lincoln Park Zoo December 20 before joining friends for the dessert
reception.
After Zoo Lights, a lovely holiday
gathering was held for members and guests in the home of Carol Rosofsky and Bud
Lifton.
Photos: Jane Curry
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Call us! Join us!
773.248.8700
Lincoln Park Village
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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