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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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Gil and Marge Fauteux
Leatrice Berman-Sandler & Stephen Sandler
Chris & Prill Nugent
Betty Coschigano
Jo Mooney
John & Tom Hardie & Paul Gozatto
Kathy Ravenel
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COMING IN AUGUST
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Register for these programs by calling 773.248.8700 or e-mail
celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org
Payment is due in advance.
Let the Village office know if you need a ride!
As the Village grows, from time to time events with limited attendance are fully subscribed with a waiting list. If you wish to participate in such an event, please sign up early. You can do this by calling the office or going to the Member Web Site. Just select "Events" from the menu on the left and follow the prompts.
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FITNESS
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T'ai Chi
Mondays
10-11 AM
Whole Foods, 1550 N. Kingsbury
Nia
Thursdays
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Church of the Three Crosses
333 W. Wisconsin St.
Members - $40 for each
series of 8 sessions
or $7 per session
Non-Members - $15 per session
Series continues; join anytime.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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MEMOIR WRITING WITH
BETH FINKE
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Thursday, August 11, 2:00 PM
Hosted by Susan Squires
Members and Guests--Free
If you've ever considered writing a memoir, don't pass up this introduction to a special Village class to follow in September. Check out Beth's Web Site and her blog at http://www.bethfinke.com.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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WALKS WITH MYRNA KNEPLER
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Wednesdays and Fridays
August 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 & 31
9:00 AM
Meet at North Pond Cafe
2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Members and Guests - Free
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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BASIC MEDITATION
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Saturday, August 13
9:15 AM
Hosted by Ellen Stone Belic
Members and Guests - Free
Join this group to learn and practice basic meditation techniques. This is a great opportunity to start or renew your meditation practice--and to experience its multitude of benefits. Participants will discuss and apply passages from Eckhart Tolle's Practicing the Power of Now.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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GROCERY STORE TRANSPORTATION
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Wednesday, August 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Members Only - Free
Here's a great opportunity to stock up on those bulky, hard-to-transport staples and more. Participants will choose the stores, and we'll divide into small groups with a driver for each. Reservations are a must!
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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MEDICATIONS AND OLDER ADULTS
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Wednesday, August 31
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Searle Conference Center
Rush Professional Building
1725 W. Harrison St., 5th Floor
Members and Guests - Free
Free to LPV Members; free valet parking.
People 65 and older consume more prescription and over-the-counter medicines than any other age group. Come to this special public program and learn about medications, drug interactions and ways to safely manage common chronic conditions with medication.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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COMING IN SEPTEMBER
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Register for these programs by calling 773.248.8700 or e-mail
celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org
Payment is due in advance.
Let the Village office know if you need a ride!
As the Village grows, from time to time events with limited attendance are fully subscribed with a waiting list. If you wish to participate in such an event, please sign up early. You can do this by calling the office or going to the Member Web Site. Just select "Events" from the menu on the left and follow the prompts.
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WALKS WITH MYRNA KNEPLER
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Wednesdays and Fridays
September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28
9:00 AM
Meet at North Pond Cafe
2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Members and Guests - Free
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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MEMOIR WRITING SERIES WITH BETH FINKE
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Thursdays
September 8 & 15
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
November 3
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Members - $50, Guests - $70
for the series of 7 sessions
Participants will write short pieces on varied topics and use writing to explore events in their lives, which they will share. Check out Beth's Web site and her blog at http://www.bethfinke.com.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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GREAT CONVERSATIONS: DISCUSSING GREAT BOOKS
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Monday, September 12
6:30 - 8:00 PM
This month's reading is
Pascal's Pensées.
Locations:
The Emersons
will meet at the home of
Anna Perlberg.
The Ibsens
will meet at the home of
Donna Renn.
Members Only - Full
(Let the office know if you are interested in subsequent offerings.)
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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EXPLORE EDGAR MILLER'S HANDMADE HOME
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Thursday, September 8
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Members - $20, Guests - $25
as contribution to the Village.
This event is FULL; we are only taking a waiting list.
Wander through Village member Ingeborg Kohler's delightful apartment on magical Burton Place. This unique hideaway is one of the original combined home/studios envisioned by Miller and Sol Kogen in 1927. Both inside living areas and outside patio spaces boast handmade decorations from that era. Miller and Kogen were talented innovators who met as students at the Art Institute of Chicago and reconnected in Paris. In addition to graphic arts and sculpture, Miller also worked deftly with wood, metal, mosaics, stained glass, ceramics and textiles, many examples of which can still be seen here and in an adjacent studio. Be sure to peek at Ingeborg's copy of the recent Edgar Miller book with its stunning photographs. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Note: Multiple staircases are not handicapped accessible.
Light refreshments and wine will be served on the communal patio.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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NEW FALL SKETCH CLASS
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Thursdays
September 8, 15, 22 & Oct. 6
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Members--$75, Guests--$85
This popular Village offering, led by Angee Lennard, a gifted teacher, is sure to enhance your techniques. Skill levels can vary.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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FINE DINING FOR THE LACTOSE OR GLUTEN INTOLERANT
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September 13, 6:30 PM
Whole Foods (Waveland and Halsted) Members - $25, Guests $30
Got tummy troubles? If you are lactose or gluten intolerant and still like to eat well, you won't want to miss the Food Adventurer's event at Whole Foods.
Zachary Connelly, Whole Foods Marketing Director and Renee DeMan, a Whole Food's chef will lead the discussion and prepare a healthy, delicious repast with suitable beverages.
Maximum number 20.
Register by September 10
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
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September 14 to October 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hosted by Pam and Mel Washburn
Members - $20, Guests - $36
These six sessions will help participants increase skills to manage their diseases and teach adults to work with their health-care professionals. Attendees will be able to confront the challenges of living with chronic illnesses.
For more information, click here.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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A MATTER OF BALANCE:
FALL PREVENTION
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1:30-3:00 PM Rush Professional Building Members-Free, including valet parking We want you to be safe on your feet! Come hear the latest recommendations from physical therapists and physicians on ways to increase balance and prevent falls. To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org. |
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GROCERY STORE TRANSPORTATION
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Wednesday, September 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Members Only - Free
Here's a great opportunity to stock up on those bulky, hard-to-transport staples and more. Participants will choose the stores, and we'll divide into small groups with a driver for each. Reservations are a must!
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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CHICAGO IN FICTION:
FROM DREISER TO PARETSKY
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Saturday, September 24
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Members - Free, Guests - $5
In this introductory meeting, leader Virginia Gibbons will discuss options for books to read that take place in various Chicago neighborhoods and time periods. Attendees will choose different books each month.
October 22 will be the
next meeting date.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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SUNDAY IN HYDE PARK
WITH CHUCK
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Sunday, September 25
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Members - $20, Guests - $25
See Chuck Thurow's collection of Chicago and ethnographic art from Mexico and Indonesia. Also, tour the Hyde Park Art Center.
To register for events, e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org.
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LEADERSHIP
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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
Larry Elkins
Marjorie Freed
Jack Hartray
John Hobbs
Christopher Horsch
Laurie Regenbogen
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
Founding Executive Director
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Dear Village Member:
We like to say that Lincoln Park Village provides a new way to find an old-fashioned connection.
And at the heart of those connections are our amazing members, volunteers and professional colleagues--and nonstop acts of kindness, often described as "above and beyond" and "going the extra mile."
Customized attention is one of the many features that makes our Village community special. And it's the grassroots, volunteer-first approach and neighbor-to-neighbor support, coupled with skillful matchmaking, that creates the magic and power of the Village.
I continue to be dazzled by the skills, seasoned experience and heart of our members, volunteers and others involved in the Village. From rewiring an old lamp to strategic planning assistance, members are contributing in so many ways.
And sometimes it's the little things--and our commitment to each other--that make the difference. Examples, just in the last few weeks, abound:
Most recently, not only did member Lois Stack provide three rides in a single week to assure that a member got to her early-morning Rehab Institute appointments on time but then, while on holiday in Leavenworth, Washington, she sent a cheery, "thinking of you" postcard to the member. Lois wanted to share the beauty of the alpine town she visited and encourage our member, who is working hard to get strong again. For our member, it did just that--and the postcard made her day.
That same member had a leaky sink, a distracting worry when one needs to focus on getting well. And a volunteer handyman couldn't do the job, as licensed plumbers were the requirement of the condo association. The solution: Mike, one of our trusted plumbing service providers, stopped by the same day to take a look. Solution was simple: He tightened this and that. Problem solved, no charge.
Another member, home bound at the moment, requested a magnifying glass with a stand with which to read books and newspapers. The Village reached out to vetted service provider Save Rite Pharmacy, and they went to work finding and ordering one for him. Save Rite delivered it free of charge the next day and gave him 10% off for being a Village member.
Although we strive to plan ahead, unexpectedly two members had a car problem that made a trip to the hospital for a follow-up appointment later that day a challenge. Sally Edelsberg and Marilyn Hennessy provided same-day rides.  | Village Members Fred Spector and John Hobbs
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As our Village grows, acts of kindness are leading to other acts of kindness. What started as a friendly visit has turned into a friendship. Member John Hobbs has been visiting with retired CSO violinist Fred Spector. Now Fred is helping John, who is learning to play the violin, with all sorts of pointers--an expert coach at no charge. All part of the give help/get help phenomenon that is our Village at work.
Journalist Jen Weigel wrote about the emotional and physical benefits of lending a helping hand in a recent Chicago Tribune column. What particularly struck me is that research shows that "When you get help or when you give help, your brain changes," according to Thea Singer, author of Stress Less: The New Science That Shows Women How to Rejuvenate the Body and the Mind. Singer also points out that "research shows that when you volunteer, there is an increase in your brain activity. Executive functioning improves... and you can have improved cognitive abilities." (The complete article can be viewed here.)
At the Village, there are so many ways to lend a helping hand (and build your brain and so much more!). I salute all of our volunteers, and invite you to join us. Dianne S. Campbell
Founding Executive Director
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IMPORTANT WORK FOR CARING HANDS
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Right now, Lincoln Park Village has a variety of interesting, rewarding volunteer opportunities. Many people are apprehensive about volunteering because they don't want to be "in charge of" something, or be left on their own. But fear not: all of these opportunities are for people to join a group--to take on a small piece of something and pitch in to make something bigger happen. For example:
Village Office
Volunteers are needed to work in the Village office. This is an interesting way to get to know more about how the Village works, meet other members and be at the very heart of Village life. Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule.
Direct Services to Members
These services are at the very heart of what makes our Village unique--the embodiment of both neighbors helping neighbors and of volunteer-first. Volunteers are needed in three areas: to drive members to appointments, to pay friendly visits and to make periodic well-being phone calls. This is an extremely rewarding volunteer activity because as an individual you can make a significant positive impact on a fellow member's quality of life.
Photography
If you attend Village events and have a camera or a camera phone, you can help out by taking pictures to use on our Web sites and in this newsletter. If a small group of volunteers can be assembled to do this, we can work with everyone's schedule to make sure that most of our events are covered by a photographer.
Events Calendar
Volunteers are needed to work with the Program Committee to help write the monthly calendar of events that goes to all our members.
Writers
There are many opportunities for people to write for the Village publications:
- Thought pieces for this newsletter on important subjects that face us all (e.g., senior scams, grandchildren)
- Reviews of plays, movies, restaurants etc. for our Web site
- Descriptions of activities in which you are involved to promote to other members (see Playback Theatre article in this newsletter)
- Member profiles for this newsletter
- Anything in which you have a special expertise or interest for our Member Web Site (e.g., see Member to Member>From Members>Chinese Cooking)
Service Committee
Work with members of the Service Committee to add to our growing resource of trusted service providers.
Program Committee
Volunteers are needed to help develop, plan and organize events and programs, especially arts programs such as theater and concerts.
New-Member Conversations
To help new members feel welcome and to learn more about them and their interests, we try to set up a face-to-face conversation with each of them. Volunteers are needed to visit our new members and help make this very important first connection to the Village.
St. Vincent De Paul
In the Village's first "give back to the community" program developed by Melaine and Bob Stepehens, there is an opportunity to spend some time with pre-school children. Read more about it here.
If you are interested in volunteering to fill any of these needs, or if there is something you would like to do that you don't see here, just call the Village office, and you will be referred to the appropriate contact.
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One member has already stepped up to help with an important job. We are extremely pleased to announce that member Susan Nelson is now co-editor of the Village newsletter.
Susan is a veteran journalist who started as a cub reporter and copy editor at the Indianapolis Times before joining the Chicago Tribune in the 1960s. She worked there as a feature writer and then as a Tribune Magazine articles editor and writer, also responsible for coordinating arts coverage and contests. She has been a columnist and staff writer for the Reader; a writer and editor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes and Air Pollution Control programs; editor of Remodeling Contractor magazine; editor of newsletters for the Indiana Dunes and the Nature Conservancy; and an editor at Pearson Education. She is now a free-lance writer and editor whose work has appeared in local and national publications, including Reader's Digest and the Washington Post.
For the Village, Susan has served on the Communications committee and has volunteered as a highly skilled last-eyes proofreader of the Calendar, the newsletter, the new Village brochure and other printed materials. Welcome aboard, Susan!
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NOTICING SMALL THINGS; DREAMING BIG DREAMS
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By Bruce Hunt
 Mary Ann Schwartz pays attention to small things. So when her mother discovered a penny on the sidewalk during one of their regular walks, Mary Ann undertook a discipline of looking for cast-off coins. Soon her family and friends were salting their living space with discoverable loose change. Over time, street change became a reliable contribution to food programs in Chicago.
Mary Ann and her husband Richard Brewer have been residents of Lake View since 1977. They appreciate the diversity of the neighborhood, the variety of faces seen on the streets and the variety of dogs that accompany those faces. "I love the little-bitty dogs as well as the great big ones," she says. They also came to appreciate the very practical attention demonstrated by Lake View Village, which provided some relief from their care of Mary Ann's mother and allowed the couple a weekly "date night." She is excited about the opportunities presented by the merger of the Lake View and the Lincoln Park Villages. Not only has this merger expanded the resources available to the whole community but it also has expanded the relationships that Mary Ann has been able to build. She views those relationships as key to realizing the mission of the Village.
"Social connections are so important," she says. "As people get older they lose the easy connections with co-workers, even though they don't intend to. It's not so much a matter of replacing old friends as finding opportunities to make new ones." She cited her neighbor, who found a walking companion to help him get back in touch with nature, and the dog handler who provided a "temporary dog" for an aging dog lover who could no longer handle one of his own on a permanent basis but delighted in walking with an expert from time to time.
Mary Ann serves on the Village Board and is co-chair of the Village's membership committee. She knows it is important to build a critical mass. The real challenge is to show the benefits of membership to people who say, "I am not ready yet." Membership "is more than insurance," she says. "Being part of a compassionate community is a benefit in itself, and keeping it vital is enormously satisfying." People get started in a number of ways: informal coffees where members tell their stories and where neighbors get acquainted; Great Conversations, sponsored events, committee membership and volunteering--all have been vehicles for engagement. "My objective is to find a path to sustainability, and memberships are only part of the answer." She speculates on the possibility of villages all over the city, affiliates that allow for shared administrative costs. Her eyes shine with excitement--she can dream big things as well as pay attention to the small things. Mary Ann taught for a number of years at Northeastern Illinois in women's studies and sociology. She also engaged in a practical sociology project by helping to build the faculty union that is still active. She is pleased with herself for having just completed the eighth edition of her textbook on marriage, family and diversity. So she keeps moving. Even as we were winding down, she joined her walking group that meets regularly in the same coffee shop. Who knows, perhaps they picked up some loose change to add to the fund. |
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Everyone who walks into a theater has a story to tell. The longer we've lived, the richer the stories we have. This is why the Village has chosen to introduce Playback Theatre this fall in a series of classes that will combine members' stories with our innate acting abilities.
Recognizing the abundance of stories was the realization of Jonathan Fox, an American actor, Fulbright Scholar and psychodramatist who then went one step further: Why not draw out these stories and play them back to the audience? So began Playback Theatre in 1975, a form that has inspired the creation of more than fifty troupes in North America and hundreds worldwide.
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Some troupes specialize in contemporary issues such as immigration or bullying in schools. Others create a patchwork of vignettes that offer a glimpse into many lives.
But common to all is the respect for the integrity and uniqueness of each person's individual contribution and the ability to bring these stories to life through the use of improvisation that follows specific dramatic forms.
The elements of Playback are simple: a small troupe of four or five actors, a musician, a conductor and volunteers from the audience. The setting and props are minimal: some colored cloths, six chairs and several often-simple musical instruments.
The conductor begins by asking the audience simple questions about their day. The audience responds with stories--perhaps a conversation overheard at Starbucks, thoughts going through one's mind during a NIA class, preparing for the first holiday without a spouse.
The actors and musician express these stories through language, movement, sound or even silence. Together with the conductor, they create an atmosphere that recalls the magic of primitive storytelling in which everyone participates. (To learn more about Playback Theater, follow these links: International Playback Theatre Network http://www.playbacknet.org/about; Hudson River Playback Theatre http://hudsonriverplayback.org/what-we-do-2/)
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The Village is indeed fortunate to be able to offer training in Playback Theatre under the guidance of Liz Muckley, an actress, drama therapist and 20-year Playback veteran. We will learn to use improvisational techniques that include how to listen deeply, how to share and interact with each other, how to free up the body and project the voice, how to use music and pieces of cloth to create character and dramatic tension.
No prior acting experience is necessary--just curiosity, an open heart and an eagerness to play.
--By Ellen Stone Belic
A free demonstration and performance of Playback Theatre will be held Thursday, September 15th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (600 W. Fullerton).
Training will take place on seven Saturdays from 1:30 - 4:00 PM beginning October 1st and ending November 19th , when a performance will be given by participants.
For information about the fee and location, contact the office at 773-248-8700 or e-mail celebrate@lincolnparkvillage.org. Class size will be limited.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICES
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The severe thunderstorms we experienced recently resulted in problems for several of our members. But the Village was able to help, not only with referrals to reliable professionals but also with that special connection that is at the heart of Village life--neighbors helping neighbors.
One member, who lives in a home with no basement, found her entire first floor covered in water that had leaked in from the patio. A family member was on the way to help clean out the water with a shop vac, and while she was waiting, a neighbor, our Board President, Ruth Ann Watkins, went over and helped move the furniture out of harm's way.
You can always call the office to get the help you need. And now, in addition to that, you can go the Vendor Directory on our Member Web Site and find a reliable professional. The Vendor Directory is a valuable resource that contains contact information for a wide array of service providers, including those who could help members deal with the aftermath of the storms:
- Arborists
- Glaziers
- Handymen
- Electricians
- Carpet cleaners
- Debris Removers
To access the Vendor Directory, go to the Member Web Site, click on Services/Resources, then click on Vendor Directory and follow the prompts.
Remember, if you don't ask, we can't help. So ask! No matter what. And now, if you prefer, you can also find help on your own using the Vendor Directory. In our Village, help is all around you.
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FIRST TINY THEATER OUTING A HIT!
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Village Members Betty Dayron, Lois Baron
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Village members and their guests enjoyed the Theo Ubique Theater's re-mounting of Sweet and Hot: The Music of Harold Arlen last Thursday evening, August 4.
Co-chairs of the Tiny Theater project, Myrna Knepler and Bobbe Wolf, came up with the idea of a program focusing on the offerings at theaters with fewer than 150 seats. "So many Village members love theater and attend plays at Chicago's major houses--Goodman, Steppenwolf and Victory Gardens. But there are a lot of interesting little theaters that people don't know about," says Myrna.
Bobbe and Myrna are trying to vary the kinds of plays chosen and also are hoping to get some feedback from theater-loving members. They have posted a simple, brief survey on the Member Web Site that will help them choose which plays to include in the series:
On the Member Web Site, from the menu on the left, click "Member to Member." Click on "Message Center;" near the bottom of the page under "General Announcements" you will see "Tiny Theater Survey--What Kinds of Plays..." Click to open and complete the survey.
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Village Members Paul and Sally Edelsberg
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Be sure to watch your Village Calendar for future outings to Chicago's Tiny Theaters.
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PERFECT WEATHER
FOR A POTLUCK AND BBQ
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Thirty-eight smiling Village members enjoyed the much-appreciated cooler weather, delicious food and good conversation at Lois and Rick Stuckey's annual BBQ on August 9. Members brought a variety of side dishes to complement Rick's masterful grilling. Lois and Rick were superb hosts, and a good time was had by all.
This event proved so popular that it was sold out with a wait list. As the Village grows, we are experiencing this from time to time, so the moral of this story is: If you want to participate in an event with limited attendance, sign up early!
Thanks again to Rick and Lois for a splendid evening.
 | Myrna Knepler and daughter Elinor Knepler (far left),
and Betty Coschigano and daughter Mary Pettinato. Credit: Bobbe Wolf Photo |
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IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!
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"We turn not older with years, but newer every day."
-- Emily Dickinson
Please join in celebrating the August birthdays of our members:
- Louise Leestma (8/1)
- Helen Sieben (8/4)
- Harry Thomas (8/5)
- Jim Nagle (8/5)
- Judy Zartman (8/8)
- Marge Fauteux (8/11)
- Dick Salem (8/15)
- Phil Matsumura (8/15)
- Carol Rosofsky (8/22)
- Lois Baron (8/22)
- Judith Metzger (8/25)
- Bud Lifton (8/26)
- Lois Stuckey (8/26)
- Sandy Gartler (8/29)
If we missed you, please call the office and let us know!
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How to Shop on Amazon and Help Support the Village
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Shop for Lincoln Park Village on Amazon!
The Lincoln Park Village Store gives you access to practically everything you can buy on Amazon, which isn't just about books and music. Amazon is a huge online department/grocery/drug store with products in categories such as Jewelry, Kitchen and Housewares, Apparel and Accessories, Tools and Hardware--and much more. It has printer ink cartridges, vitamins, soup, hair brushes--you name it, Amazon's probably got it. To help you shop smarter, Amazon also provides very useful customer reviews of many of the products. (You might learn, for instance, that this particular humidifier has a tendency to break down, or that those towels are not as fluffy as they ought to be.)
Best of all, when you do your shopping via the Village link to the Amazon marketplace, a portion of what you spend will go to support the Village! Not only that--most orders of $25.00 or more ship free!
Tell your friends and family, too. It's easy!
Just log on to Amazon via our Web site, www.lincolnparkvillage.org
and from the menu at the top of the home page, select "Store."
Click here to log onto Amazon via our Web site.
All the convenience of Amazon and support for the Village, to boot--this is a win-win if there ever was one!
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What is Lincoln Park Village?
Lincoln Park Village is part of a burgeoning national movement--a grassroots not-for-profit membership community made up of people 50+ who share a commitment to creating new ways to age well. With one phone call or mouse click, members have access to a full range of activities, events and services--all delivered with customized attention and designed to build 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. Serving Chicago's Lake View, Lincoln Park and Near North communities, Lincoln Park Village is a unique resource--professional, yet neighborly and close by--available to you right now and as your needs change.
Call us! Join us!
773.248.8700
2502 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
p. 773.248.8700 f. 773.248.8181
www.lincolnparkvillage.org
info@lincolnparkvillage.org
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