EVENTS HAPPENING NOW!
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FREE PASSES FOR SOFA & INTUIT SHOW OF FOLK & OUTSIDER ART
Friday November 5 - Sunday November 7
Just click here to print a complimentary ticket for you and a guest. SOFA is known for its outstanding craft-related work and Intuit celebrates the work of gifted untrained artists. Village guests will be guided through the Intuit show by Intuit Board member and collector Susann Craig as she de-mystifies outside art for us. The tour is Saturday, November 6 at 1:30 PM. Meet Susan at the Intuit Store Booth 1524I.
BASIC MEDITATION
Saturday November 6, 8:15 AM
Members Only - Free
AUTUMN HARVEST BOUNTY FOR THANKSGIVING AND BEYOND
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6:30 PM
WHOLE FOODS, 1550 N. KINGSBURY
Members $25, Guests $30
Whole Foods resident chef Won Kim will delight our taste buds with his magical concoctions. He'll introduce us to a secret local source for a timely change to fall flavors and complement the offerings with appropriate beverages. Call the office to reserve by November 5th.
AN EVENING WITH SARAH JONES PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRANCIS W. PARKER SCHOOL, 330 W. WEBSTER
Members and Guests $15
Tony Ward winning playwright/performer Sarah Jones' one-woman performance showcases embodiment and impersonation. You won't believe you're in the room with just one person. Ms. Jones performed at the White House in Celebration Women's History Month and is currently working on a commission for Lincoln Center Theater. CHF tickets are sold out - but a block of tickets is reserved for Village members. They're sure to sell out so call 773.248.8700 now!
SAM SHEPARD LITERARY PRIZE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 10:00 AM
SYMPHONY CENTER, ARMOUR STAGE,
BALCONY SEATS
Members and Guests $15
The Pulitzer Prize winning author and playwright Sam Shepard's work "shares a richness of language, brutal honesty, dramatic intensity, intelligent humor, sympathy for human weakness, roots in the American subconscious, and an unerring sense of what happens when you put the right people in a room and turn up the heat." Call to reserve 773.248.8700 by November 9!
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Village Members
Mary Ann Alexander & James Nagle
Patricia Kelley
Laurie Levy
Jeanne McMahon
Marilyn McMahon
Patricia Penn
Anna Nessy Perlberg
Diane Shopiro
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COMING IN DECEMBERRegister early - don't miss out! YOUR HEALTH...ONLINE
Wednesday, December 1, 10:30-Noon
Members & Guests - Free
Strategies for finding reliable health information on the web.
ARMS & ARMOR SPECIALIZED TOUR WITH HUGH BRODKEY
Saturday, December 4, 11AM
The Art Institute
Members and Guests - Free
POLITICAL GURU DON ROSE Sunday, December 5, 4:30-6:30 PM
Hosted by Myrna Knepler
330 W. Diversey
Members and Guests - Free
Our mayoral filing deadline is November 29, so all the intrigue and possibilities should be fascinating to learn about. Chili supper potluck to follow.
CHICAGO ARCHITECTS & OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Thursday, December 9, 6-8:30 PM
Belmont Yacht Club - Free Parking
Members and Guests - $30
A panel discussion on development, landmarks, affordable housing, and the hottest topic - the Childrens' Hospital site - will feature four of Chicago's foremost architects. The participants are John Buenz (Solomon Cordwell & Buenz), Jack Hartray (Nagle Hartray), Ben Weese (member of the Landmarks Commission), and moderator Bruno Ast
(University of Illinois - Chicago)
Refreshments follow.
VISIT THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY  Saturday, December 11, 10 AM
Marbled Papers & Fine Bindings
Members - $10, Guests - $15
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COMING IN JANUARY
Register early - don't miss out!
GREAT CONVERSATIONS:
GREAT BOOKS
DISCUSSION GROUP
Members Only - Annual Fee $30
A new monthly Village offering for members beginning Monday, January 10, 6:30-8PM on the first or second Monday of each month. Don Whitfield, director of higher education programs at the Great Books Foundation, will lead (along with other Village members) using reading from the Foundation's Great Conversations anthology
DALAI LAMA RENAISSANCE
Sunday, January 23, 2 PM
Charles Schwab, 820 W North Av.
Members - Free, Guests - $10
This thought-provoking and prize winning documentary is narrated by Harrison Ford. We'll watch the movie with member Myron Rogers who appears in the movie. He'll then lead a discussion and talk of his experiences during the filming.
THE BOYS ROOM
BY JOEL DRAKE JOHNSON
Tuesday, January 25, 7:30 PM
Victory Gardens Theatre
Members -$25, Guests - $30
Following the performance Joel, the critically acclaimed playwright will talk and answer questions. Beverages served. **Production uses strong language.
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Lincoln Park Village Leadership
Board of Directors
Ruth Ann Watkins, President
Melville W. Washburn,
Vice President
Charlotte Damron, Vice President
Mary Ann Schwartz, Secretary
Robert Spoerri, Treasurer
Katherine Zartman, Immediate
Past President
Harvey Adelstein
Jane Curry
Sally Edelsberg
Larry Elkins
Marjorie Freed
Jack Hartray
John Hobbs
Christopher Horsch
Laurie Regenbogen
Joann M. Ricci
Marcia Opp
Ed Rose
Carol Rosofsky
Richard Stuckey
Dian Weddle
Advisory Council
Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD
Henry B. Betts, MD
Robyn L. Golden
Robert B. Lifton
Dawn Clark Netsch
Warner Saunders
Joanne G. Schwartzberg, MD
Michael Spock
Dianne S. Campbell
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What is Lincoln Park Village?
Lincoln Park Village is part of a national movement that is empowering people to take charge of their lives by choosing to age in their homes, with enjoyment and confidence. More than 50 such villages currently operate in cities across the country, with another 100 in formation. With one phone call, Lincoln Park Village provides members with access to a full range of vetted services, programs, and customized attention to make their life at home easier. A unique and extensive calendar of Village educational and social programs, created and led by volunteers, builds community and ensures strong neighbor to neighbor connections and friendships. The Member-Plus Program ensures that residents of modest means can join the Village and have funds for services.
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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Dear Village Member,
Lincoln Park Village is thriving. So much has been done by so many to bring the Village this far. As the new president of Lincoln Park Village I am excited and honored to follow in the footsteps of our first two presidents Michael Spock, and Katherine Zartman. To recognize their contribution, in October, two hickory trees
standing side by side in an area of Lincoln Park called Grandma's Garden were designated in their honor through the Chicago Park District.
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We are also grateful to Harriet NewDelman and Michael Kurzman who completed terms on the board and we welcome new board members Sally Edelsberg, Jack Hartray, Ed Rose, Mary Ann Schwartz and Dian Weddle.
A recent and major development for our Village was the expansion of our service area through the merger with LakeView Village, three of whose board members now serve on the Village board. On November 3rd the board members, staff and volunteers took a "look and listen" trolley tour of our expanded service area, focusing primarily on Lake View and also the west part of our community. This is part of ongoing efforts to build the Village's knowledge bank about all things relevant to all our members.
 | Betty Dayron, Jack Hartray and others on the Trolley Tour.
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As we move forward, our various committees continue their fine work: meeting service requests through dedicated, talented volunteers, vetted service providers, office team volunteers and remarkable staff, and the creation of exciting programs based on members' interests by our outstanding program committee.
But there is much more to do. I thank you for your support of the Village and invite you to continue to work together to shape the future of Lincoln Park Village and I pledge to do my part as your president.
Ruth Ann Watkins
Lincoln Park Village Board President
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Dear Village Member,
We are coming into the end of this year with an intriguing array of events of all kinds - useful, fun, healthy and sociable. You can read about them here and sign up or call the office for more information. We hope you will consider joining us at one or more of them. And starting in January there will be some changes in this newsletter that we hope you will find beneficial and of interest. In addition to letting you know what is going on within the Village, the newsletter will include information from other sources. It will bring you information on matters of interest from experts; it will keep you up to date on issues critical to elder well-being; and it will , we hope inform, educate and entertain you. My best wishes to each of you for a joyous Thanksgiving.
Dianne S. Campbell
Founding Executive Director
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LOTS GOING ON IN NOVEMBER - CHECK THESE OUT AND JOIN US!
If you are interested in participating, please call the Village office for details and fees (if any).
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Mather LifeWays
TELEPHONE TOPICS
CHAIR YOGA - NOVEMBER 8, 2:00 PM
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE - NOVEMBER 16, 1:00 PM
Members & Guests - Free
A world of support at your fingertips: from the comfort of your home, you can dial up fun and interesting topics brought to you by Mather LifeWays. The November schedule includes Chair Yoga on Monday, November 8 at 2:00PM; Women of Influence on Tuesday, November 16 at 1:00 PM and Social Security Update on Wednesday, November 3 at 1:00 PM. To get the full schedule, click here. To register for a session call Mather LifeWays at 1-888-600-2560.
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DISCOVERIES IN THE AMAZING
SCIENCE OF COSMOLOGY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PRIVATE HOME
Members and Guests Free
Have you been curious about the "big bang" and wondered about the existence of heretofore unknown materials and forces in the universe such as dark matter and dark energy? Larry Elkins, an LPV board member is convinced that the basic claims made by the modern science of cosmology can be understood by us all. He's eager to lead a group discussion and demystify current thinking.
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ADVANCED DIRECTIVES:
YOUR CHANCE TO CHOOSE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
OFFICES OF CHARLES SCHWAB
Members Free, Guests $10
End of life decisions can be incredibly difficult to make due to emotional issues as well as confusion over the choices one has. Join Village member, attorney Jim Zartman and Joan Ente, LCSW, a geriatric care manager with CJE SeniorLife for a comfortable conversation including definition of various types of advanced directives and facts surrounding each type of choice, as well as the legal and ethical issues, tools and resources one may encounter.
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HOLIDAYS? ALREADY? YUP.
For those of you who want to get a jump on
holiday preparation, Lincoln Park Village
has some early bird ideas:
SHOP THE CONVENIENCE OF AMAZON AND
SUPPORT THE VILLAGE
Amazon and Lincoln Park Village. What an amazing combination! Do your holiday shopping through our Amazon Store link and Lincoln Park Village will receive a percentage of every purchase. Go to the Village website, lincolnparkvillage.org and click on the word Amazon which will take you to the Amazon Store. Then just shop as you would regularly. Put Lincoln Park Village on your holiday list and thank you for your support!
A BREADMAKING WORKSHOP TO
USHER IN THE HOLIDAYS 
Thursday, November 11, 6:00-8:00 PM Hosted by the Washburns
Members Only - $10
What a novel and thoughtful gift - fresh, homemade bread. Learn from Pam Washburn and Hazel Vespa who both have been making bread since childhood. Hazel will show us the secrets of Finnish Pulla, a cardamom scented and braided yeast bread and Pam will demonstrate how to make honey whole wheat bread. You'll sample the finished products along with accompaniments and learn the process step by step. You'll leave with handouts and yummy samples.
WREATHS AND GARLANDS WORKSHOP 
Members - $15, Guests - $20 Join us on Saturday November 20, 10:30 AM at the Church of the Three Crosses for a group workshop conducted by John Hobbs, church Pastor and Village board member. John will use boxwood for this project as it provides staying power, pliability, and has a unique look. He'll have supplies on hand and everyone will take home their handiwork.
GIVE THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY What more loving gift could there be than membership in Lincoln Park Village? It brings the recipient a year-long connection to companionship, support, mental stimulation and even occasional laughter. For your loved one - or for a stranger in need through Member Plus. Call the Village for details.
STAY OR GET IN SHAPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Before that piece of pie distributes itself all over your silhouette and stays there, give your waistline a fighting chance by spending some time in one of our fitness classes:
Members - $40 for series of 8, Non-members - $15 per session
NIA
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM,
Church of the Three Crosses QI GONG
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM,
Church of the Three Crosses T'AI CHI
Mondays, 10-11 AM,
Whole Foods 1550 N. Kingsbury A GREAT CHICAGO TRADITION:
ZOO LIGHTS! 
See the glowing lights and enjoy a holiday party. Sunday, December 12, 6:30-8:30 PM at Judith Hertzing's overlooking Lincoln Park! Members only - Free
Let the Village office know if you need a ride!
Register for these programs by calling 773.248.8700 or email
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