NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021

999 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE • NILES, IL 60714 • 847-588-8420 • WWW.VNILES.COM

2-3 November & December

Calendars�

4 Virtual Programs�

5-7 Informa�onal Forum, �

Arts & Cra�s�

8-9 Exercise Classes, �

Health & Wellness�

10 Games�

11 Musical Programs�

12 Movies �

13 Special Event & �

Luncheons�

14-17 Holiday Happenings�

18 Trips�

19 Lunch with Us & Nonno

Pino Grab & Go Meals�

22 Season of Giving�

25 Social Services�

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NILES SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS & EVENTS ITITITIT’’’’S POSSIBLE HERES POSSIBLE HERES POSSIBLE HERES POSSIBLE HERE

REGISTRATION BEGINS: M, OCT 18(M) � W, OCT 20(NM)�

2 NILES SENIOR CENTER WWW.VNILES.COM • (847) 588�8420�

Monday, Nov 1�

9:30 AM� Fitness Fusion/Line Dance�

11:15 AM� Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile�

12:30 PM� Billiards & Beer�

1:00 PM� Rules of the Road Class�

1:30 PM� Thanksgiving Rocks�

Tuesday, Nov 2�

10:00 AM� Fit for Life�

12:00 PM� Walt Disney: Crea7vity Frame�

� By Frame �

2:00 PM� Watercolor Class�

Wednesday, Nov 3�

10:30 AM� Chair Yoga�

1:00 PM� Civil War: The United States

� IS!�

Thursday Nov 4�

9:30 AM� Zumba Gold�

10:30 AM� Musical Memories�

1:30 PM� Acrylics Class�

3:00 PM� Virtual�All Things Zoom�

Friday, Nov 5�


10:00 AM� TED Talks�

11:00 AM� Thanksgiving Cards�

12:30 PM� Peter Mile7c the Piano Man�

2:45 PM� Flexibility & Strength Training�

Monday, Nov 8�



3:00 PM� Bingo�

Trip�Aurora Outlet Mall�

Tuesday, Nov 9�


12:00 PM� Greatest Musicals�


Wednesday, Nov 10�


11:30 AM� Fall Preven7on Clinic�

2:00 PM� Mystery Cra? with Maria�

Thursday, Nov 11�

Office Closed�Veterans Day�

Friday, Nov 12�



11:30 AM� Myra the Comfort Dog�

12:00 PM� Rags to Rhinestones�


Monday, Nov 15�


10:00 AM� RTA Presenta7on�


12:00 PM� Bunco Tournament�

2:00 PM� Angel Ornament Class�

Tuesday, Nov 16�


11:30 AM� Lovely Rita Hayworth�


3:00 PM� Heads Up�


10:00 AM� Smart 911 with NFD�


11:30 AM� Lunch with Us�

2:00 PM� Floral Design Class�

5:00 PM� Dinner & Movie�The Lady in�

� the Van�

Thursday, Nov 18�


11:00 AM� Encore Move�The Lady in

� the Van�

11:30 AM� Polish Coffee Hour�

12:30 PM� Hanukkah Luncheon�


Friday, Nov 19�



12:00 PM� Lite Lunch & Movie�

� Greyhound�

2:30 PM� Cornhole Tournament�


Monday, Nov 22�


1:00 PM� Glen Campbell Documentary�

� I’ll Be Me�

1:30 PM� Holiday Decora7ng

� CommiDee�

Feed My Starving Children Community Event

Libertyville�

Tuesday, Nov 23�



Trip�Hard Rock Casino�Northern, IN�

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10:00 AM� Soap Making for Gi? Giving�


1:00 PM� Jewelry Workshop �

Thursday, Nov 25�

11AM�3PM � Thanksgiving Meal Deliveries�

Office Closed�Happy Thanksgiving!�

Friday, Nov 26�

Office Closed�Day A�er Thanksgiving�

Sunday, Nov 28�

Hanukkah begins at sundown�

Monday, Nov 29�



12:00 PM� Nightclub in the A?ernoon�

1:30 PM� Holiday Decora7ng

CommiDee�

Gingerbread House Drop�off�

Tuesday, Nov 30�



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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES�

Monday�Friday (Except Holidays)�

9:00 AM� Virtual�Medita7on�

9:00 AM� Social Cards & Billiards�

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Monday�

10:30 AM� Tripoley�

1:30 PM� Holiday Decora7ng Comm.�

2:00 PM� Widow/Widower Support�

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Tuesdays�

1:00 PM� Wii Bowling�

1:00 PM� Medita7on�

2:00 PM� Healthy Rela7onships�

2:30 PM� Grab & Go Meal Pickup�

WWW.VNILES.COM • (847) 588�8420 NILES SENIOR CENTER 3�

Wednesday, Dec 1�

10:30 AM� Chair Yoga� �

1:00 PM� South America Adventure�

Thursday, Dec 2�


10:00 AM� Smart 911 with NFD�

10:30 AM� Gnome Shoes Workshop�

11:00 AM� Movie�A Christmas Carol�


3:30 PM� Virtual�Book Discussion �

� Group�

Friday, Dec 3�


12:30 PM� Holiday Party with the Good�

� Clean Fun Band�


Monday, Dec 6�



12:15 PM� Hidden Story of Dicken’s A �

� Christmas Carol�

12:30 PM� Billiards & Beer�

1:30 PM� Christmas Holiday

� Ornaments�

3:00 PM� Virtual�Intro to Facebook�

Hanukkah ends at sunset�

Tuesday, Dec 7�



Wednesday, Dec 8�


2:00 PM� Mystery Cra? with Maria�

5:00 PM� Dinner & Movie�Last�

� Christmas�

Thursday, Dec 9�


11:00 AM� Encore Movie�Last

� Christmas�


Trip�Merry Motown Christmas �

Friday, Dec 10�

9:00 AM� Wills Appointments�


10:00 AM� TED Talks�


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Monday, Dec 13�



12:00 PM� Christmas at Marshall Field’s �

12:00 PM� Myra the Comfort Dog�

Tuesday, Dec 14�


10:00 AM� Meds & Sharps Collec7on�

12:00 PM� Bunco Tournament�


Wednesday, Dec 15�


11:30 AM� Lunch with Us�

2:00 PM� Floral Design Class�

Thursday, Dec 16�


11:30 AM� Polish Coffee Hour�


1:30 PM� Ugly Sweater Contest &

� White Elephant Game�

3:00PM� Bingo�

Friday, Dec 17�



Trip�Holiday Season in An'och, IL �

Monday, Dec 20�


12:00 PM� Secret Santa Gi? Exchange�

1:00 PM� Lite Lunch & Movie�White�

� Christmas�

Tuesday, Dec 21�



3:00 PM� Heads Up�



1:30 PM� Holiday Rocks �

Thursday, Dec 23�



Friday, Dec 24�

Office Closed In Observance of Christmas�

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Saturday, Dec 25�

Merry Christmas!�

Monday, Dec 27�



Tuesday, Dec 28�





Trip�Cinderella at Paramount Theater �

Thursday, Dec 30�



Friday, Dec 31�



New Year’s Eve�

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Wednesdays�

10:30 AM� Pinochole�

10:30 AM� Rhythm Band(1st & 3rd Wed)�

10:00 AM� Virtual�Bingo�

2:00 PM� Qigong�

3:00 PM� Pic7onary�

Thursdays�

9:30 AM� Issues in the News�

10:00 AM� Musical Memories�

11:00 AM� Social Cornhole�

12:00 PM� Ceramics �

2:00 PM� Life Café � � �

Fridays�

10:30 AM� Rummikub�

1:00 PM� Social Scrabble�

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES�


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Lending Laptop�

The NSC program is for those that

do not have a “smart” device. We

currently are lending out laptops to

try out some NSC virtual

programming. If you are interested,

please contact Jaymi at 847�588�

8434. �

New to Zoom?�

Are you new to Zoom and need help

to get started? Don’t miss out on

our NSC virtual programs, we can

help. If you have a desktop, laptop

or smartphone, you can Zoom. Call

the NSC at 847�588�8420 and we

will gladly assist you in ge.ng

connected.�

Daily Mindful Medita�on�

M�F|9am| No Cost�

All it takes is 5�20 minutes a day.

Mindfulness is the prac5ce of purposely

focusing your a7en5on on the present

moment�and accep5ng it without

judgment. Mindfulness is now being

examined scien5fically and is a key element

in stress reduc5on and overall happiness. �

Bingo�

W, Nov 3�Dec 29 |10am| No Cost�

Who doesn’t love Bingo? If you’re

interested, you will be emailed your Bingo

cards, and we will all play together for

prizes.�

LENDING LAPTOP &

ZOOM

VIRTUAL—EXERCISE

VIRTUAL—GAMES

VIRTUAL—BOOK DISCUSSION Book Discussion Group�

Th, Dec 2|3:30pm|No Cost�

Join our NSC virtual Book Discussion Group.

Email [email protected] for more informa5on.

Books will be available for pick�up. �

VIRTUAL—TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Virtual�All Things Zoom�

Th, Nov 4|3pm| No Cost�

Let’s talk Zoom. You’ve been doing it, but do

you know how to start a mee5ng, how to

host a mee5ng for your friends and family?

Let’s go over some of the fun features of

Zoom. �

Virtual�Intro to Facebook�

M, Dec 6|3pm| No Cost�

Learn how to use Facebook.

This course will show you

how to share photos and

videos, choose privacy

seDngs, and more. �

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

Cell Phone/Smart Phone/

Tablet Assistance�

Do you have an iPhone/tablet you

are unsure how to use? Do you

need help programing numbers into

your flip top phone? We are here to

help you with a wide variety of is-

sues you have with your current cell

phone/tablet. This service is free,

but by appointment only.�

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TIPS FOR WINTER WELLNESS

DISCUSSION GROUPS Issues in the News�

Thursdays|9:30am|No Cost�

If you enjoy keeping up with the latest

news stories, you’ll enjoy par5cipa5ng in

the new Current Events discussion group.

Join your fellow NSC members for lively

discussions and debates in a respecEul

manner that focuses on the ho7est topics

in the week’s news. (Registraon is

required) �

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

Rules of the Road�

M, Nov 1|1pm|No Cost�

(Instructor from Secretary of State’s Office)�

Take a refresher course before you take

your test.�

RTA Group Transit Orienta�on

Presenta�on�

M, Nov 15|10:00am|No Cost�

Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and

trains are easy to use and the Regional

Transporta5on Authority (RTA) would love

to show you how! It is important that older

adults and people with disabili5es stay

informed about accessible public

transporta5on op5ons to get to

appointments, maintain social

connec5ons, and enjoy independent travel.

Topics covered include:�

�� Local public transporta5on op5ons�

�� Accessibility features on CTA, Pace &

Metra�

�� Planning an Accessible Trip�

�� Paying Fare�

�� Ventra Cards�

�� RTA’s Reduced Fare and Ride Free

Programs�

�� Travel Safety Tips �

�� RTA’s Free Travel Training Program�

IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING

Tips for Winter Wellness�

There are a number of techniques

that can help keep your immunity

high and your body in good condi-

5on to support wellness all season

long so that you can enjoy the chilli-

er months. �

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Get Up & Moving �

Winter brings fewer hours of sun-

light during the day, and per the

Na5onal Sleep Founda5on, dark-

ness naturally causes the brain to

release melatonin, a hormone that

triggers sleepiness. Exercise can

counteract this drowsiness.�

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Add Herbal Supplements�

Herbal supplements can help sup-

port overall health. For example,

the supplement turmeric, derived

from root extracts of the Curcuma

longa plant, is widely regarded to

have numerous posi5ve health im-

plica5ons. �

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Get Ample Rest�

The Na5onal Sleep Founda5on rec-

ommends older adults get at least 7

�8 hours of sleep each night for op-

5mal health.�

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Boost Immunity �

During the winter months, when

fresh fruit can be harder to find,

supplements like Echinacea & Vita-

min C from Nature’s Way can be

another source of vitamin C. �

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Maintain Skin Health�

You can take steps to minimize

painful redness and flakiness or

cracking by regularly moisturizing

your skin with fragrance�free lo-

5ons and herbal oils. �

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Note: Always consult your

healthcare provider when contem-

plang new ideas to promote be%er

health.�

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Why the World Needs Sharks�

F, Nov 5 |10am| No Cost In this eye�opening talk, conserva5onist

Ocean Ramsey explains why sharks ��

highly intelligent marvels of evolu5on ��

are actually an essen5al part of the ocean's

ecosystem.�

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What the People of the Amazon Know

that You Don’t�

F, Dec 10 |10am| No Cost "The greatest and most endangered

species in the Amazon rainforest is not the

jaguar or the harpy eagle," says Mark

Plotkin, "It's the isolated and uncontacted

tribes." In an energe5c and sobering talk,

the ethnobotanist brings us into the world

of the forest's indigenous tribes and the

incredible medicinal plants that their

shamans use to heal. He outlines the

challenges and perils that are endangering

them � and their wisdom � and urges us

to protect this irreplaceable repository of

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ARTS & CRAFTS Thanksgiving Rocks�

M, Nov 1|1:30pm| No Cost�

Watercolor with Carol Luc�

Tu, Nov 2 �Dec 28 |2pm|$12M/$17NM

Each Class�

Please bring your supplies and request a

supplies list upon registra5on. This class is

a fun way to express your ar5s5c side

with a wonderful and knowledgeable

instructor.�

Ceramics�

Th, Nov 4�Dec 30|12pm|No Cost�

(No Ceramics Nov 11 & 25)�

Drop�in ceramics requires registra5on

and all par5cipants must bring their own

supplies. If you are new to ceramics and

would like to join, please call the NSC.�

Acrylics Class with Debi Gajewski�

Th, Nov 4� Dec 30|1:30pm|�

$12M/$17NM Each Class�

(No Class Nov 11 & 25)�

Debi is referred to as the wonderful

wizard of art. She is an acrylic art teacher

for Deco Art Paints, President of the Niles

Ar5san Guild and is on the Niles Arts &

Culture Council. The paints and canvas

will be provided, but please bring your

own acrylic brushes for each class.�

Volunteer Opportunity�Thanksgiving

Cards�

F, Nov 5�19|11am|No Cost�

We will be making cards for Thanksgiving

to give to

homebound

seniors

living in our

community.

Helping

others will

bring joy to

everyone’s

life.�

Mystery Cra5 with Maria�

W, Nov 10|2pm|$15M�

W, Dec 8|2pm|$15M�

Enjoy the aOernoon craOing with Maria,

one of our NSC members. She will walk

you through the project step by step. The

craOs are simple and easy for all levels.

We guarantee you will have a few laughs

while being crea5ve.�

Angel Ornament Class�

M, Nov 15|2pm|$10M/$15NM�

You will be crea5ng a stunning angelic

tassel�wing angel ornament, a pair of

crystal angel earrings, and one�of�a�kind

angel card. Learn about the symbol of

angels. All supplies included, a drawing

will be held for someone to win a special

handcraOed angel giO.�

Roberts Floral Design�

W, Nov 17|2pm|$25M/$30NM�

W, Dec 15|2pm|$25M/$30NM�

Chicago florist and ar5st, Robert Neri,

creates stunning custom made flower

arrangements for any event or occasion.

Robert has been in business for nearly 40

years and has been an instructor at his

studio and Mather. Cost includes all

materials and instruc5on. �

Volunteer Opportunity� Holiday

Decora�ng Commi6ee�

M, Nov 22 & 29|1:30pm|No Cost�

Volunteer and help decorate NSC for the

holiday season. Please bring your

decora5ng ideas to transform our rooms

to celebrate the winter season. We will

be scheduling decora5ng days leading up

to the holiday party on December 3.�

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Soap Making for Holiday Gi5 Giving�

Community Event�

W, Nov 24|10am�12:30pm|�

$35M/$40NM�

Let’s get crea�ve and enjoy some

aromatherapy while learning to make

soap. Includes supplies for 5�6 take

home soaps.�

Jewelry Workshop! Community Event�

W, Nov 24|1pm|$45M/$50NM�

Learn basic bead stringing & working with

jewelry tools, design / color theory and

clasp a7achment. Create something

special for yourself or as a holiday giO!

Includes: supplies for 1 necklace OR 2

bracelets. �

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Holiday Rocks Community Event�

W, Dec 22|1:30pm|No Cost�

Listen to some music and relax with a few

friends while we paint some rocks. We

will design and paint kind words on rocks

to either take home or share with the

community. Art supplies included, but

feel free to bring your paint, paint pens,

markers or brushes. Suggested $2

dona5on for each class to replenish

supplies.�

Gnome Shoes Workshop�

Th, Dec 2 |10:30am| $12M/$17NM�

How fun! Debi Gajewski, our NSC acrylics instructor, will walk us

through how to make gnome shoes for ourselves or as a giO for a

friend or family member. Everyone will need to bring their own

pair of sneakers for this program and everything else will be

included. Snacks will be provided.�

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Christmas Holiday Ornament Class�

M, Dec 6|1:30pm| $9M/$13.50NM�

Create two bling ornaments, one for yourself and one for a giO.

You can use beads, bows, bells, crystal teardrops and much

more. Then, design a one�of�a�kind Christmas/Holiday card. All

supplies included. Learn about the history of ornaments. Also, a

drawing will be held for someone to win a special handcraOed

ornament giO.�

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Please refer to Page 23 for In�Person Program Guidelines�

EXERCISE CLASSES

Fitness Fusion with Contemporary Line

Dancing�New Friday Classes Added�

M, Nov 1�29|9:30am|$20M/$25NM �

M, Dec 6�27|9:30am|$16M/$21NM �

F, Nov 5�19|9:30am|$12M/$17NM�

F, Dec 3�31|9:30am|$16M/$21NM�

(No class Dec 24 & Dec 31) �

Instructor: Billie Jean Darling �

Did you know line dancing has a whole new

look? It is no longer just country, and we

dance to jazz, blues, rock & roll, and even

classical music. It is a great low�impact

exercise, and the concentra5on involved will

also give your brain a workout. So join us for

some exercise, an opportunity to make new

friends and have fun.�

Sit, Stand, Stretch & Smile�

M, Nov 1�Dec 27|11:15am|$28M/$33NM �

(No Class Nov 22 & Dec 20)�

Instructor: Susan Kulaga �

Join Susan as she combines seated and

standing movements for balance, strength,

stretching, coordina5on and flexibility

development�

Fit for Life �

Tu, Nov 2�30|10�11am|$20M/$25NM �

Tu, Dec 7�28|10�11am|$16M/$21NM �

Instructor: Sue Gleeson �

Fit for Life is designed to increase muscle

strength, range of mo5on and improve

ac5vi5es for daily living. A chair is used for

seated exercise and standing support.

Exercise can be modified for individual's

fitness level. �

Chair Yoga�

W, Nov 3�24|10:30am|$16M/$21NM �

W, Dec 1�29|10:30am|$20M/$25NM�

Instructor: Diane Dombeck �

With a chair for support, this

class challenges the body and

mind through strengthening,

stretching, relaxing and

breathing.�

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Zumba Gold�

Th, Nov 4 & 18|9:30am|$10M/$15NM�

Th, Dec 2�30|9:30am|$25M/$30NM�

(No class Nov 11 & 25)�

Instructor: Maria Sitelis �

Zumba Gold takes the popular La5n�dance

inspired workout of Zumba and makes it

accessible for seniors with needed

modifica5ons in their exercise rou5ne.

Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health, and

works the muscles of the hips, legs and arms

with dance moves. �

NEW Flexibility & Strength Building Class�

(Instructor Kloe Zhang)�

F, Nov 5�19|2:45pm|$12M/$17NM�

F, Dec 3�31|2:45pm|$16M/$21NM�

(No class Dec 24 & Dec 31)�

Would you like to increase your flexibility and

mobility in a comfortable manner? As a Yoga

Therapist, Kloe will guide you through

accessible, therapeu7c movements that will

increase your strength and leave you feeling

refreshed. �

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Come join the fun!�

Play Bingocize�

Tu & Th|Jan 11�Mar 17|

11:15am�12:15pm|No

Cost�

Looking for a fun way to

be more ac(ve? Bingo +

Gentle

Exercises=Bingocize®�

Bingocize® is a 10�week

program that combines

the game of bingo with

fall preven(on exercises.

Come play bingo and

meet new people all while

learning about techniques

to reduce falls. Bingocize®

is exercise for your body,

mind and spirit.�

Win Prizes!�

Smiles Galore!�

NEW CLASS COMING IN

JANUARY 2022



HEALTH & WELLNESS Niles Fire Department Presents: Smart 911�

Facilitated by: Lt. Evan Schachtel�

W, Nov 17|10am|No Cost�

Th, Dec 2|10am|No Cost�

In recogni5on of Emergency Preparedness

Month, the Niles Fire

Department will be

here to provide

informa5on and

assistance in

registering for the

Smart 911 program.

This regional web

based program allows

any resident with a cell phone or home phone

to input their informa5on about their medical

history, medica5on, family contacts and any

special needs they might have. When the

resident calls 911 this informa5on will

automa5cally come up on dispatch computers

so first responders can have all of their

informa5on and needs before they arrive. �

Glen Campbell Documentary�I’ll Be Me�

M, Nov 22|1�4pm|No Cost�

In 2011, music legend Glen Campbell set out

on an�unprecedented tour across America.

They thought it would last 5 weeks instead it

went for 151 spectacular sold out shows over a

triumphant year and a half across America.�

What made this tour extraordinary was

that�Glen had recently been diagnosed with

Alzheimer’s disease. He was told to hang up his

guitar and prepare for the inevitable. Instead,

Glen and his

wife went

public with

his diagnosis

and

announced

that he and

his family

would set out

on a

“Goodbye

Tour.”�

The film

documents

this amazing

journey as he

and his

family a7empt to navigate the wildly

unpredictable nature of Glen’s progressing

disease using love, laughter and music as their

medicine of choice.�

Special appearances include Bruce Springsteen,

The Edge, Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton,

Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Taylor

SwiO, Steve Mar5n, Chad Smith and Bill Clinton

among many others.�

In this informa5ve and engaging presenta5on,

Sharon Rosman, LCSW and students from Oak

Point University Nursing Program will discuss

the many issues surrounding memory loss. Is it

normal to lose your keys so oOen? What is

demen5a vs. normal memory loss? Is

demen5a Alzheimer’s? Learn the different

types of demen5a and most importantly learn

what to ask your doctor if you or your family is

concerned. We will also be offering a mini

memory screening aOer the movie to help get

the conversa5on started.�

Registra5on required for movie and

screenings.�

Nurse Clinics�

The Senior Center has partnered with Oak

Point University, formerly Resurrec5on

University, to be a clinical placement for

nursing students.� Students will be available

Monday and Tuesday, November 1 �

December 14 to provide blood pressures, assist

with medica5on reviews and� present health

and wellness programs.� No appointment

necessary.�

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Fall Preven�on Clinic by �

Advocate Aurora Health�

W, Nov 10|11:30am|No Cost�

Falls can be life�changing events

with devasta7ng consequences

including injury and loss of inde-

pendence.�Many falls in the

adult and older adult popula7on

occur during transi7on periods,

that is, moving from si.ng to

standing, reaching to sit, or turn-

ing to walk.� It is so important to

review safety precau7ons during

those transi7on 7mes to mini-

mize risk for fall and subsequent

injury.� Furthermore, there are

numerous exercises to encour-

age strength and stability one

can do in a safe, seated posi7on,

that promotes a healthy lifestyle.�

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Myra the Comfort Dog�

F, Nov 12|11:30am�12:30pm�

M, Dec 13|12�1pm�

Myra will be at the NSC to visit

anyone that would love to visit

her.�

Is there anything more com-

for5ng than the reassuring

touch of a dog? Scien5sts have

discovered that interac5ng

with animals boosts levels of

oxytocin, dopamine, and sero-

tonin in our brains, and can

even improve our immune sys-

tem.�

Medica�on & Sharps �

Collec�on�

Tu, Dec 14 |10am�12pm�

HEALTH & WELLNESS



FUN & GAMES

Billiards & Beer�

M, Nov 1|12:30pm|$6�

M, Dec 6|12:30pm|$7�

It’s a sport of agility and strategy. Playing is a

way to keep your mind ac5ve and focused. If

you have the ability and the willingness to

learn, you’ll succeed. Lunch will include an

Italian sausage sandwich in November, and a

chicken Caesar wrap in December, side and

dessert. We will then enjoy the rest of the

aOernoon playing pool while sipping on a

beer.�

Pic�onary�

W, Nov 3�Dec 29 |3pm|No Cost�

Bingo�

M, Nov 8 |3pm|$1M/$2NM�

Th, Dec 16|3pm|$1M/$2NM�

Come play Bingo for prizes. Includes a sweet

treat.�

Bunco Tournament�

M, Nov 15 |12�2pm| $8M/$12NM�

Join us as for Bunco at the NSC. Lunch will

include a BLT sandwich, chips and dessert.

Following lunch, we will dive into the

tournament. Don’t know how to play? No

worries, we will go over the rules prior to

the tournament.�

Heads Up�

Tu, Nov 16|3pm|No Cost�

Tu, Dec 21|3pm|No Cost�

Heads�Up always gets the party started

and is a twist on the tradi�onal charades.

It’s a classic word game where players

have to describe the word that the

selected person is holding to their head

(they do not know what’s on the paper). �

Cornhole Tournament�

F, Nov 19|2:30pm|$3�

Please register your partner, and if you don’t

have one, we will partner par5cipants.

Teams are matched�up in a bracket format,

and any team that loses two games is

eliminated. The winning teams con5nue to

play un5l a winner is crowned. Winners will

receive NSC giO cer5ficates.�

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Bunco Tournament�

Tu, Dec 14 |12�2pm|$8M/$12NM�

Join us as we bring Bunco back to the NSC.

Lunch will include an Italian beef sandwich,

chips and dessert. Following lunch, we will

dive into the tournament. Don’t know how

to play? No worries, we will go over the

rules prior to the tournament.�

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NEW GAME GROUPS�

We are now forming game groups for

the following: Rummikub, Tripoley and

Pinochle. If you don’t know how to play,

we will provide wri6en and video

instruc�on.�

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Tripoley�

M, Nov 1�Dec 27|10:30am |No Cost�

Tripoley is a combina5on of three separate

games played in the following order:�Hearts,

Poker, Michigan Rummy. In Tripoley, players

collect chips through a series of games,

which includes Hearts, Poker & Michigan

Rummy. The player who collects the most

chips by the end of the game wins. �

Pinochle �

W, Nov 3 �Dec 29|10:30am|No Cost�

Pinochle is a card game for two or more

players using a 48�card deck consis5ng of

two of each card from nine to ace. The

object is to score points for various

combina5ons and to win tricks.�

Rummikub�

F, Nov 4�Dec 31|10:30am|No Cost�

Rummikub is a 5le�based game, combining

elements of the card game rummy and

mahjong.�

SOCIAL GAMES

Wii Bowling�

Tuesdays|1pm|No Cost�

Come on in and play Wii Bowling in

the lobby of the NSC.�

Social Cornhole�

Thursdays|11am�12pm|No Cost�

Join your fellow NSC at the Senior

Center to prac5ce Cornhole,

otherwise known as Baggo skills. �

Social Scrabble�

Fridays|1�2pm|No Cost�

Who doesn’t love to play the classic

game Scrabble? Drop in and enjoy a

game with your NSC friends.�

Niles Rhythm Band�

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month | 10:30am�

Looking for new members!�

Do you sing? Do you play a

musical instrument or would

you like to learn? If so,

considering joining the Niles

Rhythm Band!�

Come join us the 1st and 3rd

Wednesday of each month

at 10:30am. There are also

free ukulele lessons for

those interested.�

The Niles Rhythm Band

performs at various nursing

homes and at senior centers

around Niles and

neighboring communi5es.�

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Musical Memories�

Th, Nov 4�18|10am|No Cost �

Th, Dec 2�30|10am|No Cost�

(No class 11/11 & 11/25)�

Musical Memories is a gathering of individuals with memory loss

along with their caregivers, family or friends. Members will sing

familiar songs from their past and will share musical memories

together. No vocal experience needed, just a love of music. �

In partnership with Center of Concern and AgeOp5ons.�

MUSIC PROGRAMS

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Niles Senior Center, Niles, IL B 4C 01-2077

Christine Pusateri Founder-Designer-Consultant

7665 N. Milwaukee, Niles IL 60714

[email protected] www.cphairsolutions.com





MOVIES & VIDEOS

A Christmas Carol (1951, 86min)�

Th, Dec 2|11am|No Cost�

“Considered by many to be the

classic adapta5on of Charles Dickens'

novel, this 1951 version stars Alastair

Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge, the callous

miser visited by three ghosts on

Christmas Eve. Michael Hordern

plays the spirit who successfully

haunts the old man. Co�starring in

this seamless sketch of Dickens'

England are Hermione Baddeley, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison

and a young Patrick Macnee.” �NeElix.com �

Dinner & Movie�Last Christmas (PG13, 2019,103min)�

W, Dec 8|5pm|$7M/$10.50NM (Movie Only�No Cost) �

Encore: Th, Dec 9|11am| No Cost�

“In this yule5de roman5c

comedy inspired by the

music of George Michael,

Kate works as an elf at a

year�round holiday shop.

Kate faces an endless

streak of bad luck and

poor decision�making

un5l she meets Tom, a kind�hearted man with a mysterious past

who challenges her cynical world view. It seems like nothing can

keep this mismatched couple together, but some5mes you go7a

listen to your heart... and you go7a have faith.” �NeElix.com�

Dinner includes a cheeseburger, chips and dessert.�

Lite Lunch & Movie�White Christmas (1954, 120min)�

M, Dec 20|1pm|$6M/$9NM (Movie Only�No Cost)�

Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney�

“Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye play war buddies turned

entertainers who fall for two sisters. The boys follow the girls to

a resort owned by their former commanding officer, and he's in

danger of losing the place.” �NeElix.com�

Lunch will include a meatball sandwich, side and dessert.�

Dinner & Movie�The Lady in

the Van (PG13, 2015)�

W, Nov 17|5pm|$6M/$9NM

(Movie Only�No Cost)�

Th, Nov 18|11am|Encore�No

Cost�

In this touching human drama

adapted from writer Alan

Benne7's bestselling memoir, he

befriends the elderly Miss

Shepherd, who's living in a van that's been parked in his driveway

for 15 years. Dinner includes pizza, soda and dessert.�

Lite Lunch & Movie�Greyhound�

(PG13, 2020)�

F, Nov 19|12pm|$6M/$9NM

(Movie Only�No Cost)�

Starring: Tom Hanks�

In World War II's early days, a career

naval officer gets the command post

he's long coveted �� captain of a

destroyer �� and is assigned to escort

an Allied convoy through the perilous

North Atlan5c ... with German U�boats in pursuit.�

Lunch includes a grilled chicken sandwich, chips and dessert.�



Walt Disney: Crea�vity Frame by

Frame Presented by Bob Burton�

Tu, Nov 2|12pm|$14M/$19NM�

Join us for this in5mate portrait of the

quiet innovator who spent a life5me

combining crea5vity with commerce.

Surprising personal insights from Disney’s

friends, family and colleagues are

supplemented with clips from some of

the remarkable showman’s finest

produc5ons for you to enjoy again. Lunch

includes: cheeseburger, chips and

dessert.�

Explora�on Series: Civil War: The

United States IS!” with James Rowan�

W, Nov 3|1pm|$6M/$9NM�

It has been said that before the Civil War,

we said “the United States ARE…”. AOer

the Civil War we said “the United States

IS….”. Find out what this means as we

discuss the greatest conflict fought on

American soil. Why was this the last

chivalric war and the first modern war?

Jim wears the uniform of the Illinois 64th

Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Doors open

at 12:30 pm for a picnic inside NSC;

please bring your lunch. �

Peter Mile�c the Piano Man�

F, Nov 5|12:30pm|$11M/$16NM�

Have your requests ready. Peter is a

dazzling piano player with a wide range of

skills and vocal abili5es. He has

performed at dueling pianos in the

Chicagoland area and impressed his

audience with rock and roll, classic rock,

Top 40, R&B, and country. Meal op5ons

include: 1) chicken Caesar salad, �

2) chicken bake, 3) hot turkey and

provolone sandwich, includes side and

dessert.�

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Ground Breaking Musicals Part 1�

with Jim Kendros�

Tu, Nov 2|12pm|$14M/$19NM�

Ground Breaking Musicals, Part 1�

Composer and Music Researcher Jim

Kendros returns to the Niles Senior

Center with an exci5ng series of great

musicals! In this first part of the series Jim

will explore highlights Andrew Lloyd

Weber’s “Phantom of the Opera” and

highlights of Leonard Bernstein’s “West

Side Story.” Jim is a long�5me favorite

presenter�you won’t want to miss this

exci5ng series! Lunch includes: chicken

Caesar salad, garlic bread and dessert.�

Rags to Rhinestones: The Life and

Music of Dolly Parton�

F, Nov 12|12�2pm|$16M/$21NM�

Featuring Marianne Murphy Orland

with Girls Like Us�

Marianne Murphy Orland and trio Girls

Like Us,�bring us the life, stories and

music of na5onal treasure and country

music icon Dolly Parton. AOer 7 decades

and 25 number one hits, Ms. Parton is

s5ll making music and magic as a singer,

songwriter, actress, author and

philanthropist. Murphy Orland, coupled

with Beckie Menzie and Laura Freeman as

guest singers,�provide the voice and

special brand of storytelling and humor

that will bring Dolly’s beloved songs to

you in a new and memorable way. Lunch

includes a personal deep dish Malna5's

pizza, salad and dessert. Please choose

one pizza topping only: cheese, sausage,

pepperoni or spinach.�

Rita Hayworth: Lovely Rita with �

John Boda�

Tu, Nov 16|11:30am|$10M/$15NM�

She was the top pin�up girl of WWII and

one of the most glamorous film stars of

old Hollywood! Rita was born on October

17, 1918 to parents in show business. Her

father was a famous dancer and dance

instructor who taught Rita at a young age.

She became an excep5onally talented

dancer and was considered Fred Astaire’s

favorite partner. This presenta5on looks

at her life and career and includes several

of her big songs such as: Put the Blame

on Mame, Long Ago and Far Away, I’m

Old Fashioned, Dearly Beloved and more.

Many beau5ful pictures are shown of her

in various films as well as brief clips

during the songs performed showing her

incredible dancing. Like all of these, it will

be kept tasteful and posi5ve, and the

focus is always a tribute to a wonderful

performer who leO a great legacy of

music and films. Lunch will include an

Italian beef sandwich, chips and dessert.�

Nightclub in the A5ernoon with

Maureen Chris�ne�

M, Nov 29|12�2pm|$15M/$20NM�

Join us for Nightclub in the AOernoon as

we welcome NSC favorite, Maureen

Chris5ne. Lunch will include: chicken

parmesan, salad, roll and dessert.�

Explora�on Series: “South America

Adventure�Bolivia, Ecuador & Peru”

with James Rowan�

W, Dec 1|1pm|$6M/$9NM�

From the rugged Andes Mountains to the

wildlife�rich Galapagos Islands, South

America has something for everyone.

We’ll meet Quechua and Aymara Indians

wearing colorful tradi5onal dress at

highland markets, then travel to the

ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the

Amazon Rainforest and the colonial

capitols of La Paz, Quito and Lima. Doors

open at 12:30pm for a picnic inside NSC;

please bring your lunch. �

SPECIAL EVENTS & LUNCHEONS

Most entertainment & presenta�ons are available virtually. If you are interested, please call the NSC for more informa�on.�



Hanukkah Luncheon �

Th, Nov 18|12:30pm|$18M/$23NM �

Enjoy some great music, great food and

have a wonderful 5me at this year’s

Hanukkah Party. Warm your belly up with a

a delicious beef dish, potato pancakes,

beet salad and dessert. You will be

entertained with music from the world

famous Maxwell St. Klezmer Band Quartet

performing classical and contemporary

holiday songs. AOer the performance, stay for the dreidel tournament to

keep the fun going and maybe you will be the big winner!�

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Gingerbread Exhibit & Compe��on Community Event �

Niles Senior Center is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Gingerbread

Exhibit and Compe55on. Interested bakeries, schools, organiza5ons,

individuals, and the

en5re community

are invited to

par5cipate! Be

crea5ve every

structure is eligible.

Gingerbread drop off

will start November

29 and will be

displayed un5l

December 20,

throughout the Niles

Senior Center. The

vo5ng box will be

available to the

public un5l December 16 at 3pm. The Gingerbread winner will be no5fied

on December 16.�

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT THE �

NILES SENIOR CENTER�





Holiday Party with the Good Clean Fun Band �

F, Dec 3|12:30pm|$18M/$23NM �

Mike & Traci's Holiday Show will play a variety of hits and styles that will

deliver a fun, exci5ng show that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face,

and bring everyone out to the dance floor! Meal op5ons include :�

1)� pistachio crusted chicken served with roasted pepper cream sauce, �

2) chicken Parmigiana breaded and fried served with marinara & mozzarella

cheese. Each meal comes with a salad, side of pasta, dinner roll & dessert. �

The Hidden Story of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol �

with Rochelle Pennington�

M, Dec 6|12:15�2pm|$14M/$19NM�

This fascina5ng program takes a close�up look at the literary genius of

Charles Dickens, England’s most celebrated Victorian novelist, and explores

the hidden history behind the author’s 1843 Christmas classic. What events

inspired the Carol to be wri7en? Who

was it wri7en for? How did Dickens’

historical novel “single�handedly

resurrect” Christmas at a 5me when

factories were open and churches

were closed on December 25th

? By

1900, no other book in the world had

sold more copies except the Bible.

Pennington’s narra5ve will offer

factual perspec5ve and behind�the�scenes insights into the epic influence of

Dickens’ immortal characters: Ebeneezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, and a trio of

Christmas ghosts. Lunch includes chicken with ar5chokes, rus5c salad and

dessert.�

Christmas at Marshall Field’s with Leslie Goddard�

M, Dec 13|12�2pm|$16M/$21NM�

For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season was complete without a visit to

Marshall Field and Co. We'll trace the store's holiday tradi5ons, including the

Walnut Room Christmas tree, the window displays, the toy department, and

the catalogs. Ever have your photo taken with Santa in Cozy Cloud Co7age?

Remember Uncle Mistletoe and Aunt Holly?�This will be a fun and fascina5ng

look at one of Chicago's most beloved holiday tradi5ons.�Lunch includes:

mostaccioli with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert.�





Ugly Sweater Contest & White Elephant Game��

Th, Dec 16|1:30pm|$7M/$10.50NM��

Please come dressed in your

ugliest holiday aDre! White

elephant giOs will be used to

play the game; wrap 3�5

things around your house

that you no longer want or

need (the funnier, the

be7er). The game will start

with presents in the middle

of the circle. When your card

is called, you will pick a present from the center, once all the presents are gone,

the fun begins, and you will have to take giOs from your friends! You may end

up with something unique or nothing at all. So join in some silly fun and lots of

laughs. Break 5me lunch will be provided at 2:30 pm, providing a food op5on

especially for those who would like to a7end Bingo at 3pm. Please select a meal

op5on 1) Superdawg on a poppy seed bun, juiciest crea5on of pure beef hot

dog 2) Superburger large and juicy, 100% freshly�ground beef 3) Grilled cheese,

slabs of American cheese, grilled�melted to a bubbling creaminess on a toasted

bun. Trimmings and fries are served on the side, each meal includes dessert.�

Secret Santa Gi5 Exchange (registra�on required before Nov 18)�

M, Dec 20|12pm|$6M/9NM �

Everyone loves to be surprised with presents this 5me of year! If you would

like to par5cipate, please request a form from the front desk to submit your

name with a list of giO ideas. Each person will draw a name on November 18 at

3pm (if you are not present, we will draw a name for you and relay the

informa5on). GiOs need to be new purchases with a $15 minimum. �

Lunch will include a meatball sandwich, a side, and dessert. AOer the giO

exchange, stay for the holiday classic movie, White Christmas.�

Welcome New Year’s!�

Tu, Jan 4, 2022|12�2pm|$18M/$23NM�

Cheers! Welcome 2022 together with

entertainment by Diva Montell and Jorge

Holmes and a delicious meal catered by Nonno

Pino’s, followed by a champagne toast.�

Lunch includes a salad, roll, dessert and a main

entrée choice of: Chicken Vesuvio� boneless

breast sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce with

sweet peas and roasted potatoes or Salmon

Floren5ne� Tomatoes and spinach in a garlic white wine sauce.�

SEASONAL

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THANKSGIVING DAY MEALS

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Thanksgiving Day Meals�

Th, Nov 25 | 11am�3pm�

Although we cannot come together to celebrate Thanks-

giving this year, we are pleased to announce that NSC staff

and volunteers will be delivering tradi�onal individual

meals featuring turkey and all the fixings to Niles residents.

Please call ahead to reserve your individual meal to be de-

livered on Thanksgiving Day.�

There is no cost, but a food or monetary dona�on to the

Niles Family Services Food Pantry is requested.�

If you would like to volunteer, please call Jaymi at �

847�588�8434.�

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CULTURE CLUB ON YOUR OWN TRIPS

Aurora Outlet Mall �

M, Nov 8|Check�In: 9:45am, Depart:10:15am�3:15pm|�

$20M/$25NM (Heavy Walking)�

Let’s beat the holiday rush and enjoy the aOernoon shopping,

includes 65% off at Chicago’s ul5mate outlets featuring 140+

stores. Lunch is not included, but you are bound to find the

perfect meal to keep you going to find those fantas5c deals. �

Hard Rock Casino � Northern Indiana �

Tu, Nov 23|Check�In: 9:45am, Depart: 10:15am�4:15pm�

|$20M/$25NM (Moderate Walking)�

Welcome to the newest casino Hard Rock Casino in Northern

Indiana! This state�of�the�art casino

brings world�class gaming. Test your

luck on the casino floor and choose

from over 1,800 table games and slot

machines, in an effort to win big!

Whether you’re a high�roller or just

hoping to have some fun, you’re sure to

find it here! �Lunch is on your own, you

will discover a wide selec5on of dining

op5ons from the esteemed Council Oak Steaks and Seafood to

the classic Hard Rock Cafe, you are sure to find the food and

atmosphere that suits your taste.�

Merry Motown Christmas Show�Romeoville�

Th, Dec 9|Check�in: 10am, Depart 10:30am �4pm|�

$62M/ $67NM (Minimal

Walking)�

Paula Williams is a voice to be

reckoned with! From soul to blues

to Motown and more, Paula

delights audiences everywhere she

goes. On top of her vocal exper5se

she is endearing, charming and a

lot of fun! You are in for a

refreshing 5me when you come to

a Paula William's show. You will

always leave with a pep in your step and a song in your heart!

Lunch will feature 4�piece fried chicken meal with: cole slaw,

homemade corn fri7ers, co7age cheese, kidney bean salad,

homemade chicken gravy, pickled beets, baked potato and

vanilla ice cream. �

Holiday Season in An�och, IL�

F, Dec 17|Check�In: 8:45am,Depart:9:15am�4pm|�

$52M/$57NM (Heavy Walking)�

We will start the day at Holiday Village, indoors for easy viewing

at Kringle�Dickens. Several full�

sized Dickens�era characters and

Christmas�themed shadowboxes

that take you back in 5me. Lunch

is at the new Rivalry Alehouse,

including Dickens and Kringle

"behind�the�scenes" talk and live

holiday music. Please select a

meal op5on 1) meatloaf with and

mashed potatoes, 2) Swedish

meatballs with egg noodles 3) chicken parmesan with pasta, all

meals include seasonal vegetables coffee or soda and dessert.

Next, enjoy a docent�led shopping tour with shopping on your

own. Then we will meet at�Lovin Oven Cakery�for a pastry and

coffee.��

Cinderella Paramount Theater Community Event�Aurora �

W, Dec 29 |Check�in 10:15|Depart 10:45am�5:30pm|�

$74M/$79NM (Minimal Walking)�

Experience one of the most beloved and cherished fairy tales

live on Paramount’s stage and with all the spectacle and splendor

you’ve come to expect. This mesmerizing produc5on gives us a

familiar yet reimagined

take on the story

families have returned

to over and over across

genera5ons. Experience

jaw�dropping magic as

you’ve never seen

before. From pumpkins

into carriages to ta7ered rags into a beau5ful gown, this show

will delight and enchant young and old alike. Lunch will include a

garden salad, rolls & bu7er, meatloaf, mashed potatoes with

gravy on the side, corn, cookies & brownies. Non�alcoholic

beverages are also included.�

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Feed My Starving Children Community Event/On Your Own

Trip�

M, Nov 22|7�8:45pm|No Cost�

During the Thanks-

giving season, the

Niles Senior Center

always has an

abundance of peo-

ple reaching out to

help. Unfortunately, FMSC can only pack meals at the pace they

are funded. Although they have had to rely on more costly alterna-

5ve packing methods during the pandemic, the need for funding

and volunteering is greater than ever.�We wanted to offer more

opportuni5es to the community by reserving spots to help pack

meals at the Libertyville loca5on (742 E. Park Ave, Libertyville, IL

60048).� However, everyone is welcome; please email Chrisann

Fahy at�[email protected]�or call (847)588�8436 to reserve your spot. �

DAY TRIPS (MASKS & PROOF OF VACCINE ARE REQUIRED) TIME IS APPROXIMATE)


LUNCH WITH US PROGRAM

Center of Concern Lunch with Us Program�

W, Nov 17 � 11:30am�1:30pm�

W, Dec 15 � 11:30am�1:30pm�

Join us for a nutri5ous lunch followed by an entertaining program.� �

The meal is available to persons 60 years of age and older and their �

spouses regardless of age.� The lunch is free but there is a suggested �

dona5on of�$2.�

Nonno Pino’s feature recipes

passed down through genera-

5ons of family. Culinary influ-

ences hail from the southern

regions of Italy, burs5ng with

bright, bold flavors. Please

note, meals need to be or-

dered the Friday before the

pickup date. �

Pickup at the Niles Senior

Center 999 Civic Center Drive

parking lot; you don’t even

have to get out of your car,

pull up, and the meal will be carried to your car and placed in a

trunk or backseat. �

Nov 2 Pickup 2:30pm �3:00pm � Order by date Oct 29�

A.� smoked turkey & smoked mozzarella with sliced red onion &

roasted peppers with light vinaigre7e, includes pasta salad

and cookie�$9�

B.� chicken asiago�boneless breast of chicken encrusted with

asiago cheese & breadcrumbs served with an asiago cream

sauce, includes Caesar salad and tomato penne pasta�$10�

Nov 9 Pickup 2:30pm �3:00pm � Order by date Nov 5�

A.� gorgonzola Bistecca � thinly sliced slow roasted beef served

with a savory blue cheese dressing , sautéed red onions and

fresh spinach, includes potato salad and brownie � $9�

B.� pistachio crusted chicken served with roasted pepper cream

sauce, includes Caesar salad and marinara penne pasta�$10�

Nov 16 Pickup 2:30pm �3:00pm � Order by date Nov 12 �

A.� grilled chicken breast with pesto mayo, tomato and Swiss

cheese, includes pasta salad and cookie � $9�

B.� chicken parmigiana breaded and fried served with marinara &

mozzarella cheese, includes house salad and tomato cream

penne pasta�$10�


A.� salami, capicola & prosciu7o with roasted peppers, provolone

and fresh spinach leaves with house vinaigre7e, includes po-

tato salad and brownie � $9�

B.� chicken Vesuvio�boneless breast sautéed in a garlic in a gar-

lic in a garlic white wine sauce with sweet peas, includes

house salad and marinara penne pasta�$10�




and cookie � $9�

B.� salmon Floren5ne sautéed in a lemon white wine sauce with

spinach & tomatoes, includes house salad and marinara pen-

ne pasta�$10�

Dec 7 Pickup 2:30pm �3:00pm � Order by date Dec 3 �

A.� gorgonzola Bistecca � thinly sliced slow roasted beef served

with a savory blue cheese dressing, sautéed red onions and

fresh spinach, includes potato salad and brownie � $9 �

B.� chicken asiago�boneless breast of chicken encrusted with

asiago cheese & breadcrumbs served with an asiago cream

sauce, includes Caesar salad and tomato penne pasta�$10�


A.� grilled chicken breast with pesto mayo, tomato and Swiss

cheese, includes pasta salad and cookie � $9�

B.� pistachio crusted chicken served with roasted pepper cream

sauce, includes Caesar salad and marinara penne pasta�$10�


A.� salami, capicola & prosciu7o with roasted peppers, provolone

and fresh spinach leaves with house vinaigre7e, includes po-

tato salad and brownie � $9 �

B.� chicken parmigiana breaded and fried served with marinara &

mozzarella cheese, includes Caesar salad and meat sauce pen-

ne pasta�$10�

Dec 28 Pickup 2:30pm �3:00pm � Order by date Dec23 �



and cookie � $9�

B.� chicken Vesuvio�boneless breast sautéed in a garlic in a gar-

lic in a garlic white wine sauce with sweet peas, includes

house salad and marinara penne pasta�$10�

GRAB & GO MEALS FROM NONNO PINO


LUNCH WITH US


MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Teach a Class at the Niles Senior Center�

At Niles Senior Center we are always looking for new

program oppor-

tuni�es. Do you

have a talent,

specific skill or

specialty in a

par�cular area

that you would

like to share

with others? Cur-

rently we are looking

for people to lead

dice games, kni"ng

and croche�ng

groups, and movie

discussion and chat

groups, but are open

to all ideas. If inter-

ested, please contact Chrisann Fahy at 847�588�8436. �


SEASON OF GIVING

Niles Family Services Food Pantry�

The Niles Family Services food pantry provides Niles

residents with a monthly and emergency food pantry.

Please recognize your ability to make a posi�ve impact

in someone else’s life. If you have a dona�on of food

(non�perishable), paper goods, infant items or

toiletries, you can conveniently drop them off at the

NSC and help the families in our community.�

US Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Annual

Toys for Tots Drive�

Once again the Village of Niles has partnered

with the local US Marine Corps Reserve with

collec�ng toys for children in need. The goal is

that every child gets a new toy this Christmas

season. Holidays are made brighter for children

thanks to generous dona�ons. You can help this

holiday season! �

A Toys for Tots drop off box will be located in the

lobby of the NSC beginning Monday, November

15 through Friday, December 17.�

All toy dona�ons must be brand new and

unwrapped. Thank you for making this season

brighter for a child.�

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION�

Please note that as of August 2, the Village of Niles requires all

visitors and employees to wear masks in Village facili5es and

Village owned buildings. �

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Friendly Visitor Program�

The Friendly Visitor program is temporarily postponed. �Please contact Jaymi

Blickhahn if you are interested in making telephone reassurance calls to Niles

residents who live alone and are isolated due to COVID�19. �

Maine Township �

Assessors Office �

847�297�2510 �

Niles Township �

Assessors Office �

847�673�9300 �

Niles Free Bus �

847�588�7960 �

Pace Bus �

847�364�7223 �

Social Security Office � 705 N Wheeling Rd,

Mount Prospect �

800�772�1213 �

Village of Niles Administra5on Building,

Mayor’s Office, Village Manager, Village

Clerk, Vehicle S5cker, Voter Registra5on �

847�588�8000 �

Community Development�

847�588�8040 �

Family Services �

847�588�8460 �

Fire Department�

EMERGENCY | 911 �

Non�Emergency | 847�588�6800 �

Niles Family Fitness Center �

847�588�8400 �

Niles Family Services �

Food Pantry �

847�588�8460 �

Police Department�

EMERGENCY | 911 �

Non�Emergency | 847�588�6500 �

Public Services, Garbage Collec5on, Forestry,

Water Main Breaks �

847�588�7900�

Water Billing � �

847�588�8030 �

CENTER NEWS & INFORMATION

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE

Do you need to inves5gate your health insurance op5ons and gather accurate in-

forma5on concerning Medicare so you can make decisions that can prevent seri-

ous, costly problems? In our Medicare Resource Center we have several publica-

5ons to assist you in making informed health insurance decisions. The NSC also has

four cer5fied Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors onsite to assist

with health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.

Please call 847�588�8420 to set up an appointment.�

Volunteer Assistance �

The Niles Senior Center, Family Services and Teen Center have teamed up with

area schools to recruit students who would like to give back to their

community.� The Niles Community Youth Crew is made up of local teens providing

service to Niles residents. �If you are a Senior and/or a disabled Niles resident and

in need of assistance, please contact Jaymi at (847)588�8420.� We will do our best

to match you up with an available volunteer.� The available tasks include:

Technology Assistance, assis5ng with pulling garbage cans to the curb each week,

Pen Pal program, yard work, and snow shoveling.� Please note, this is a volunteer

based program.� ��

MEDICARE RESOURCE CENTER

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT What is Open Enrollment?�

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is an annual period of 5me (October 15

through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re�evaluate part

of their Medicare coverage (their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan) and

compare it against all the other plans on the market. AOer re�evalua5ng, if you

find a plan that is a be7er fit

for your needs, you can then

switch to, drop or add a Med-

icare Advantage or Part D

plan. Medicare Advantage is

also known as “Part C” plan.�

For more informa5on, or

assistance with reviewing

your current plan, please

contact the Senior Center.�


SOCIAL SERVICES

Niles Family Services/Senior Center

New Programs�No Cost, Open to

Senior Center Members & Niles

Residents�

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Widow/Widower Grief Support Group�

M, Oct 11�Nov 29|2�3pm|No Cost�

This weekly, ongoing group will allow

par7cipants to come together in a safe and non�

judgmental place where they can openly express

and share their thoughts, feelings, memories,

stories and experiences rela7ng to the death of

a spouse or partner. The group will provide grief

educa7on, prac7cal coping strategies, and self�

care prac7ces. Par7cipants will be helped to find

an enduring connec7on with their loved ones as

they simultaneously adjust to a new life without

them. Par7cipants can also poten7ally make

new friends, allowing them to feel more

understood and less isolated and alone.�

Medita�on�

Tu, Oct 12�Nov 30|1�2pm|No Cost�

In this weekly , ongoing group, you will learn

what exactly medita7on is, the purpose of it,

and the many scien7fically�based health benefits

it offers. Together, we will prac7ce a wide

variety of medita7on prac7ces in order to find

the ones that most resonate with you.�

Healthy Rela�onships Group�

Tu, Oct 12�Nov 30|2�3pm|No Cost�

This weekly, ongoing group focuses on how to

improve ALL of your rela7onships, including

spouses or partners, adult children,

grandchildren, friends and neighbors. The focus

will be on improving your listening and

communica7on skills, learning how to give less

advice and more support and valida7on,

showing more empathy and compassion, se.ng

appropriate boundaries, expressing more

genuine apprecia7on, learning about the Five

Love Languages, and accep7ng others as they

are without trying to change them.�

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Qigong�

W, Oct 13�Dec 1|2�3pm|No Cost�

Qigong is an

ancient Chinese

prac7ce that

combines deep

breathing,

medita7on, and

slow, rhythmic

movements. It

has many health

benefits and is

fun and easy to

do! This weekly, ongoing class will begin with a

short medita7on and end with a group

discussion on a par7cular theme.�

Life Café �

Th, Oct 14�Dec 16 |2�3pm|No Cost�

In this weekly personal growth discussion group,

we will be openly discussing topics such as:

dealing with loneliness, chronic illness and

physical challenges; age related concerns,

uncertainty, and fears about death; as well as

finding new and crea7ve ways to mange stress,

finding meaning and purpose, cul7va7ng

awareness, self�compassion and gra7tude, and

remaining ac7ve, engaged and vital as we age.�

Self�Care �

Th, Nov 18|3�4pm|No Cost�

Th, Dec 16|3�4pm|No Cost�

(Third Thursday of each month)�

In this monthly, ongoing group, we will focus on

what self�care is, why it’s so important, its many

health benefits. We will also discuss how to

overcome the obstacles we oKen encounter,

preven7ng us from regularly doing it. Self�care

topics will include 7ps and sugges7ons in the

areas of nutri7on, movement, sleep, recrea7on,

relaxa7on and much, much more.�

Polish Coffee Hour �

Witamy�

Th, Nov 18 | 11:30am| No Cost�

Th, Dec 16 | 11:30am|No Cost�

The Senior Center would like to

invite all Polish speaking seniors for

a coffee and chat about everything

and anything. All mee7ngs will be

held on the 3rd Thursday of each

month at 11:30 AM. Please join

our group! �

Zapraszamy wszystkich senior�w

na kawę oraz rozmowę o wszystkim

i o niczym. Spotkania odbywaja się

w III Czwartek każdego miesiaca o

godzinie 11:30 AM. Masz pytanie?

Dołącz do naszej grupy!�

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In addi�on to counseling and

case management services,

our Senior Social Work

Department offers the

following support group

(there is no cost to a6end

groups but registra�on is

required, please call 847�588�

8460): �

Parent Group�

A support group that is

available for senior parents

coping with the demands of

caring for medically, emo�

�onally or financially

dependent adult children. �

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POLICIES�

Membership�

Niles residents may purchase a membership to the

NSC for $20 a year per person, or $30 a year for two

residing at the same address. Non�residents may

purchase a membership to the NSC for $35 a year

per person, or $45 a year for two residing at the

same address. Members receive the bi�monthly

program guide and priority registra#on with

member pricing. Your membership card must be

scanned in at the front desk to allow access to the

Center including the card room, billiards room,

main lobby with large screen TV and free WiFi,

library for books & movies, & mul#�media center.�

Registra#on�

So that we may contact you in the event of a

cancella#on, all programs, both free and paid,

require registra#on. Payment is due at the #me of

registra#on. Registra#on is available online, by mail

with a check, or by phone with a credit card. All

program fees must be paid in full at #me of

registra#on. We are unable to hold a seat without

payment. Individuals on a waitlist will be called if

there is an opening and payment may be made at

that #me. �

Refunds�

Programs cancelled by the NSC due to low

enrollment, weather, or other scheduling conflicts,

will be fully refunded to the payor. In the event a

registrant cancels less than 24 hours prior to the

program (excluding trips), the Program Coordinator

and/or Director will make a determina#on

regarding a refund. Refunds will be made to the

payor of the event by account credit, refund check

or a refund to the credit card used at the #me of

registra#on (Please note that refund checks may

take up to thirty days from the date of

cancella#on).�

Trip Cancella#on Policy�

Fees for day trips are non�refundable within 10

working days of the trip if a replacement cannot be

found. Please call and speak with a staff person if

you cannot a8end the trip. If we are successful in

finding a replacement, the payor of the trip will

receive a refund by account credit, refund check or

a refund to the credit card used at the #me of

registra#on.�

Fees for overnight trips are non refundable 30 days

before the trip unless a replacement can be found.�

Code of Conduct�

Par#cipants are expected to maintain an accepted

level of conduct and hygiene so as not to cause

harm or distress to self or others. Disrup#ve

behaviors that affect others will be immediately

addressed and may call for immediate and/or

permanent dismissal of the par#cipant.�

Parking�

Vehicles must be parked in a designated space. If a

parked vehicle is taking up more than one space, it

is not an acceptable excuse for another operator to

do the same. Drivers should be aware that spaces

in prime loca#ons tend to fill up quickly. Depending

on your #me of arrival, the outer lots may be the

best choice for parking. Should the staff witness or

be no#fied of any issues in the Senior Center lot,

including locked cars with engines running, parking

illegally in or next to a handicapped spot, fender

benders, and/or observed difficulty with driving, the

police will be called to respond.�

Permission to Photograph�

Photos are periodically taken of par#cipants in a

class, during a special event or any other Senior

Center func#on. These photos are for Village of

Niles use and may be used in all forms of media.�

Americans with Disabili#es Act�

The Village of Niles intends to comply with the

Americans with Disabili#es Act (ADA) by making

reasonable accommoda#ons for people with

disabili#es. We hope that this will enhance our

building’s appearance and make your efforts to be

informed easier. If you or someone you know with a

disability requires accommoda#ons for a Village

service or have any ques#ons about the Village’s

compliance, please contact Village Manager, Village

Administra#on Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive,

Niles, IL 60714.�

The NSC reserves the right to �

correct errors in this publica�on.�

Gi? Cer7ficates�

Available at the front desk.�

Handicapped Placards�

Forms available at the �

front desk. �

Medical Lending Closet�

Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs

available for short term use to Niles

residents.�

Program Guide �

Free M/$1NM or free online at

www.vniles.com�

Optelec Clear Reader�

A photo is taken of typed materials,

such as a magazine, newspaper, or

book, and reads the informa7on out

loud. The Reader is available for use

in the mul7�media center.�

Ventra Card�

Applica7ons available. Photos taken

for a $3 processing fee.�

SHIP Appointments�

(Senior Health Insurance Program)

Call for appointment.�

TDD (Hearing Impaired Phone) �

847�588�8487�

Will Appointments�

Call for more informa7on.�

Yard Waste S7ckers�

Available for $2 each at the �

front desk.�

In Memory of…�

Margaret Cieszykowski,

Stephanie Dow, Joanne Eiler,

James Gerhardt, Jean Kuna,

Peggy Lynch, Sharon Panek,

Dolores Peterson, Ruth

Privratsky, Sheila Shain,

Catherine Susnjara�

CENTER NEWS & INFORMATION

SERVICES BY APPROINTMENT

ONLY

REGISTRATION STARTS: M, OCT 18(M) �W, OCT 20(NM)�

Name�� Phone��

**PLEASE LET US KNOW AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.**�

MEMBER ID #� PROGRAM NAME� FEE�

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Payment Informa7on: Cash Paid $_____________ Check #_____________ Payable to the “Village of Niles”�

The release entered by and between ___________________, (“Par�cipant”) and the Village of

Niles, its successors, assignees, employees and agents (“Village of Niles”), is entered this _____

day of ______ 20___. �

Therefore, I _(ini�als)_agree that any claim or suit that is pursued against me as a result of my

par�cipa�on in the Ac�vity specified herein, including but not limited to, claims of property

damage, personal injury, and inten�onal tort, are my sole responsibility. I release the Village of

Niles, the Department, and its officers, employees, a-orneys, and agents, from all judgments,

payments, damages and claims, including all costs, expenses and a-orneys’ fees incurred by me

in defending against any such claim. I will not seek legal representa�on, contribu�on, or

indemnifica�on from the Village of Niles in connec�on with any such claim, under any theory of

vicarious liability or otherwise.�

I _(ini�als)_further recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury

associated with the Ac�vity, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death,

damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of par�cipa�ng in the Ac�vity on a volunteer

basis. I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for personal injury, death or

property damage which I may have, or which may herea2er accrue to me, as a result of my

par�cipa�on in the Ac�vity. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless the Village, the

Department, and its officers, employees, a-orneys, and agents from any loss, liability, damage,

cost, or expense which they may incur as the result of my death, injury, or property damage

that I sustain while par�cipa�ng in the Ac�vity. This waiver, release and assump�on of risk is

binding upon my heirs and assigns. �

I _(ini�als)_further agree that if any claim or suit is pursued by me or on my behalf as a result of

injuries from the Ac�vity specified herein against the Village of Niles, the Department, and its

officers, employees, a-orneys, and agents, I will Indemnify and Hold Harmless these par�es

from all judgments, payments, damages and claims, including all costs, expenses and a-orneys’

fees incurred by these par�es in defending against such claim. �

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE

THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NILES AND

ME, AND I SIGN IT OF MY FREE WILL. THIS WAIVER SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL

THE VILLAGE RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE OF MY DISCONTINUANCE IN THE PROGRAM.�

___________________________________________________ Date _______ / _______�

Signature (Release & Hold Harmless Agreement)�

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999 Civic Center Drive Niles, Illinois 60714 847-588-8420 • www.vniles.com

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Nights & weekends as scheduled

MAYOR George D. Alpogianis�

TRUSTEES John C. Jekot�

Joe LoVerde�

Dane7e O’Donovan�Matyas�

Craig Niedermaier�

Dean Strzelecki�

VILLAGE MANAGER Joseph S. La Margo�

VILLAGE CLERK Marlene J. Victorine�

SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR Kelly Mickle�

PROGRAM COORDINATORS Jaymi Blickhahn�

Milcah Baraona�

Chrisann Fahy SOCIAL WORKERS Angelika Danek�

Kathy O’Grady ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bernade7e Warner�

RECEPTIONIST Denise McCreery�

MAINTENANCE Marco Aviles�

FIRST CLASS MAIL

HOURS

REGISTRATION STARTS: M, OCT 18(M) � W, OCT 20(NM)�

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