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Brain Gain or Drain: Do We Have Choices?, March 7
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We hope you are planning to join us for SOAR's March First Wednesday program Brain Gain or Drain: Do We Have Choices? organized by Skyline Village Chicago in partnership with Northwestern Feinberg School of Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease Center.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
6:00 pm Registration, 6:30 pm Program*
Feinberg Pavilion, Pritzker Auditorium
251 E. Huron Street, 3rd Floor Conference Center
 Presented by Dr. Sandra Weintraub, professor of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Clinical Core Director of Northwestern's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center (CNADC).
Have you ever wanted to be a Super Ager, someone able to maintain high cognitive abilities as you age? Come learn how your choices can help put you on a positive trajectory to achieve improved brain function. Dr. Weintraub will discuss the changes in brain function throughout one's life, especially as potentially affected by specific behaviors, activities, diet, and other factors, including aging.
You'll learn this and much more during this interactive presentation which will include a Q&A segment as well as a questionnaire to self-test how "brain healthy" you really are.
Plus, all attendees will be registered for the chance to win one of four fabulous raffle prizes:
- Complimentary Trial Membership to OLLI ($150 value)
- Consult with a Registered Dietician & Exercise Physiologist ($440 value)
- Customized Pre-Travel Healthcare Consultation
- Consult with Dr. Judy Fulop, Naturopathic Medicine + $20 gift certificate toward massage or acupuncture
Please RSVP no later than Monday, March 5th by email or voice mail to 312-280-2596, ext. 3.
*Roundtable discussion on community issues & ideas immediately following the program.
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| Mediate or Litigate: It's Your Money!, March 28 | | SOAR's Residential Network (SRN) is pleased to present its first program of 2012 to be held on Wednesday, March 28th, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.
Join us for a timely discussion of how mediation works and when it could help your association resolve disputes between unit owners and other parties. Featured presenters are attorney Mark Pearlstein of Levenfeld Pearlstein, and mediator Mac Steele of the Center for Conflict Resolution. Participation in this program is geared toward building board leadership and property managers. Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Location: 161 Chicago Avenue East Condo Assoc. Community Room Registration: 6:00 pm Program: 6:30 pm SOAR Members: No Charge Non-Members*: $10 in advance, $15 day-of Pay Online *Non-member fees will be applied to your SOAR membership if you choose to join at the event. Due to the expected popularity of this program, please reserve your seat today by email or by phone to 312.280.2596. Attendees must be on the list to be admitted to the building. "The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternative methods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried." Justice Sandra Day O'Connor We hope you are able to join us on March 28. |
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Community Meeting & Developer Presentation, March 22
| |  Please Save-the-Date on the evening of March 22, 2012 for a public presentation of a recently filed application for a change in zoning: 435 N. Park Ave. The time and location of this meeting will be announced in the next News Briefs.
Representatives from DRW Holdings LLC will make a full presentation of their proposals and will be present to answer
any and all questions regarding this project.
Learn more about the status and plans for this development.
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Get Involved: New Volunteer Opportunities
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Membership Committee Looking for SOAR members interested in participating on the new, energized Membership committee whose purpose is to increase and enhance SOAR membership through broad-based recruiting initiatives. Opportunities include: - Membership Benefits - This sub-committee will develop a plan for gathering and managing discounts and special promotions for SOAR members including designing a SOAR membership card program.
- 2012-13 Membership Campaign - This sub-committee will develop and execute a robust membership drive that will grow both individual and business members.
If interested, please contact Buffy Sergent, SOAR Associate Director. Streeterville Artisan Market Organizing CommitteeSOAR will once again host the very popular Streeterville Artisan Market in early November 2012 and is looking for talented and motivated volunteers to participate on the steering committee. If you have an interest in joining the committee or you would like to learn more before committing, please contact Rosalie Harris, 2012 Artisan Market Chair. |
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Streeterville Community Events & Programs
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Skyline Village Chicago invites you to the Driehaus Museum for a concert featuring the Rembrandt Chamber Players performing works of Arnold, Debussy, Ravel on Monday, March 5, 2012. Reserve your ticket today
Northwestern Memorial Hospital cordially invites you and the women in your life to the Women's Heart Matters spring noontime lecture series beginning March 6, 2012. Explore the latest lifesaving strategies for preventing and healing matters of the heart. All programs will be held from noon to 1 pm and are free of charge. Read More
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Life Center is hosting a program, Lessons Learned: Taking Action, Parkinson's Disease in 2012, on April 10, 2012 in honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expand your knowledge & resource connections by attending this Resource Fair & Awareness Talks. Learn More
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Safety and Security
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The next CAPS meeting for South Streeterville, North Streeterville, Gold Coast and Near North West will be held on Thursday, March 1st at 7:00 pm, 115 W. Chicago Avenue (Access Living Building).
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming SOAR events:
March 7, 2012 March First Wednesday Brain Gain or Drain: Do We Have Choices? Time: Registration 6:00 pm, Program 6:30 pm Location: Feinberg Pavilion, Pritzker Auditorium, 251 E. Huron St. RSVP Today March 22, 2012 Community Meeting & Developer Presentation for 435 N. Park Drive Time: Evening (TBD) Location: TBD Learn more about this project March 28, 2012 SOAR Residential Network (SRN) Mediate or Litigate: It's Your Money! Time: Registration 6:00 pm, Program 6:30 pm Location: 161 Chicago Avenue East Condo Assn. Community Room RSVP Today (Must be on the list to be admitted to building) April 4, 2012 Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Reilly Time: Registration 5:30 pm, Town Hall Meeting 6:00 pm
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) RSVP Today April 21, 2012 Streeterville Spring Cleanup Time: 9:00 am - noon (Rain or Shine) Kick-off with light refreshments at Streeterville Properties, 432 E. Grand Ave. RSVP Today Visit the SOAR website for the latest information on upcoming events.
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SOAR Committee, Task Force and Council Meetings
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March 12
Marketing Committee
6:00 pm
Home of Bruce Corson, 232 E. Walton Pl.
March 13
Real Estate Review Committee
6:00 pm
Streeterville Properties, 432 E. Grand Ave..
You must be a SOAR member in good standing to participate on this committee.
March 14
Streeterville Artisan Market Steering Committee
1:00 pm
Home of Irene Newman, 680 N. Lake Shore Dr.
March 21
Membership Committee
6:00 pm
SOAR Conference Room, 244 E. Pearson St.
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| Volunteer Opportunities | | |
Streeterville Artisan Market Organizing Committee
SOAR will once again host the very popular Streeterville Artisan Market in early November 2012. If you are interested in volunteering to participate on the steering committee or would like to work day-of, please email the committee at artisans@soarchicago.org.
Wednesday, March 7th March First Wednesday
Volunteers are needed to assist with registration and check-in and to serve as greeters. If you are interested in helping please call the SOAR office at 312.280.2596 or respond to volunteer@soarchicago.org.
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. |
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Contact SOAR
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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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