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Comedy Night: "Older, Wiser, and Balder"
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 Dale Irvin
The Professional Summarizer
Back by popular demand, Dale returns on February 16th for SOAR's Comedy Night. He will entertain SOAR members & Streeterville neighbors with a segment from his new program: Older, Wiser and Balder.
Dale is an alumnus of the Second City Players, and has played comedy clubs, concert halls and cruise ships around the world. Now he specializes in the business market and concentrates on making meetings more fun.
Dale Irvin is the world's only Professional Summarizer. Dale is a member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and the author of 8 books.
He also produces the Friday Funnies for global distribution each week. For more information or to sign up for the Friday Funnies, visit Dale's website
Consider participating in the 50-50 drawing! Purchase a single ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20 to enter a chance to win ½ the proceeds from the evening collection. The remaining ½ will be used to support future SOAR events. Drawing will take place at the end of the evening. Winner does not need to be present.
SOAR Members: No Charge Join SOAR
Non-Members: $15 in Advance (Pay online by 2/15), $20 at Door
Please today. Reservations can also be made by calling 312.280.2596.
This event brought to you by SOAR's Membership Committee.
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Improvisational Theater Experience
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Would you like to learn about a new program for persons with memory loss?
Come join us for an introduction to
THE MEMORY ENSEMBLE™
AN IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER EXPERIENCE FOR PERSONS WITH MEMORY LOSS
The Memory Ensemble, a joint project of The Lookingglass Theatre and Northwestern's CNADC offers individuals with memory loss a unique and enriching experience. Focusing on the Lookingglass Theatre Company's core values of invention, transformation, and collaboration, members of The Memory Ensemble learn to use their instincts, creativity and spontaneity as
they explore and create together. Workshops are led by Lookingglass Ensemble members and CNADC staff.
No improvisation, performance or acting experience is required!
At this informal session you will learn about The Memory Ensemble's 2nd pilot research session, experience some of the activities that participants will explore, and meet the program founders.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
9:30 - 11:30 A.M
Northwestern Memorial Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Huron, 2nd Floor, Room K - Chicago, IL 60611
RSVP Kristine Zachrich (312) 908-9023 or k-zachrich@northwestern.edu
 
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Health Learning Opportunity
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The Health Learning Center and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute present:
Women's Cardiovascular Health Program
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Presented by: Marla Mendelson, MD
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Exercise Guidelines
Presented by: Kameswari Maganti, MD
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Stress Reduction
Presented by: Kim Lebowitz, PhD
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Landmarks Illinois Chicago Mayoral Preservation Survey
| | In advance of the February 22nd primary election, Landmarks Illinois sent a survey on historic preservation issues to each of the six remaining candidates for Mayor of Chicago. The survey results can be seen here
For more information on the candidates, please check out their individual web sites. |
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Think Spring!
| | Chicago Park District Spring 2011 Program Session Dates
Program information available for viewing online: Monday, January 31 Online registration begins: Monday, February 14 at 9 am In-Person registration at most parks* begins: Saturday, February 19 Online registration ends: Monday, March 14 Program session runs the weeks of: Monday, March 28 - Sunday, June 5 Come out and play at Streeterville's park: Lake Shore Park808 N. Lake Shore Dr. Map ItChicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312.742.7891 For more information please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com |
Save the Date - Upcoming Events
| | Please mark your calendar for upcoming SOAR events:
February 16 Comedy Night at Timothy O'Toole's
March 2 Educational Greening Event at Chicago
Architecture Foundation
April 16 Streeterville Clean and Green May 4 Annual State of the Ward ( Note Date Change) June 9 Streeterville Clean Up August 6 & 8 Beautification Walks Visit the SOAR website for the latest information on upcoming events.
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Bathroom Revamp: Savings by the Gallon
From our toilets to our tubs, roughly 60 percent of a home's water consumption takes place in the bathroom, according to the California Urban Water Conservation Council. So if you have an eye on water use, start here.
What Do I Buy? Water-Saving Toilets.
Guzzling 27 percent of your household supply every year, your toilet is by far your home's largest water user. The Federal government now mandates that new toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush, but older toilets can use two to three times that much. And even the new ones will use more if you don't maintain them. When buying a toilet, look for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 's WaterSense label.
What Else Can I Do?
Maintain the toilet you've got. A 2000 study commissioned by the city of Tucson revealed many 1.6-gallon toilets had been modified by homeowners or plumbers. "Early-close flappers," devices that prevent the water tank from releasing more than 1.6 gallons, had been replaced with standard 3.5-gpf flappers, and dams, which let in more water.
What do you save?
By replacing 3.5-gallon toilets with 1.6-gallon or less models, the average family of four would save about 14,000 gallons of water per year.
How important is this?
The combination of population growth, increased use, and climate change are making fresh water a critical issue for our times. You won't save much money by saving water, but you will be making a big contribution to your community and to the planet-depending on where you live, wise water use may be the only way your region will continue to be habitable.
For additional information on energy saving ideas from National Geographic please visit The Green Guide. 
This greening tip was brought to you by SOAR's Greening and Sustainability Committee. If you have a greening tip you would like to share, please submit your tip to greening@soarchicago.org
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Get Involved!
There are many ways to become active and engaged in SOAR's efforts in Streeterville. Volunteers can contribute through one-time efforts, work on special events or projects, assist in the office, or participate on an ongoing basis with SOAR's task forces and committees. Streeterville residents 18 years or older are invited and encouraged to get involved. For specific volunteer opportunities, please visit SOAR's website.
Condo Coffee Volunteer
Condo Coffees take place in Streeterville condo buildings on Saturday mornings usually from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We can always use new faces to help us reach out to residents during the Coffee or to help with set-up and tear-down.
If you would like to help us host a Coffee in your building, let us know. All we need from you is a contact or an introduction to whomever it is that makes those decisions and we will do the rest. If you have questions about anything Condo Coffee related, email Sue Graff or call 312.280.2596.
For additional opportunities to make a difference in Streeterville, please volunteer!
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Phone: 312.280.2596
Mail: Streeterville Organization of Active Residents
244 E. Pearson St. Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60611 |
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