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October 2015—News & Views

Independent Living Newsletter

303 E. Washington St. Bensenville, IL 60106

Oktoberfest Dinner

The Dining Room is

gearing up for a special

evening of traditional

German foods, along

with music.

You are welcome to dress in traditional

German festive wear.

Thurs., Oct. 22, from 4-6:30 pm /

Dining Room

Spooktacular Birthday Party

This month our birthday party celebration will be a SPOOKTACULAR event. We will play

games, enjoy spooky foods and have a BOOTIFUL afternoon.

Friday, October 30, in the MPR

12:30 —We will start off with the announcement of October Birthdays and proceed into a va-

riety of spooky and kooky games, carnival style along with table games.

1:30 pm—Announcement of Contest. Prizes will be awarded!!

Scarecrow Contest -Individual, or teams can enter into the scarecrow contest. Please have

entries ready by Friday, October 16th, to be displayed in the Fireside Room for view-

ing and voting.

Pumpkin Contest— To enter this contest you may decorate a pumpkin by carving,

painting or adding embellishments. All pumpkins should be brought to the Fireside Room

after Monday, October 26, to place on display.

Voting will be done by residents and visitors in the MPR starting October 16th for Scare-

crows and October 26th for the pumpkin contest!

Richard Klinger (112)………...…3

Charlene Crandall (327)….....…4

Richard Sova (136)………….....6

Ray Kristopaitis (115)……….….9

Nick DiGiovanni (117)…………14

Lucy Gonzales (138)………….20

Janice Jones (249)……………21

Eleanor Kraemer (214)……… 23

Alice Stanczak (316)……..…. 23

Helen Geihsler (201)………… 25

Victor Geihsler (201)………… 27

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What’s Happening at Bridgeway!

Eggshell Art Project

This project consists of egg shells and transpar-

ency inks on a wooden base. This is a two step

process due to drying time.

Fri., Oct. 2, at 6:15 pm / LD

Sat., Oct 3, at 2:00 pm / LD

Char Meyer Lecture

Life Review

We all have a memorable story to tell. Let’s

talk about how you can capture your life re-

view to share with your family, friends and

future generations. Telling life stories is

fun!

Tues., Oct. 6, at 2:30 pm / MPR

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Lucy Muir, a beautiful widow who rents a house

by the ocean, refuses to be frightened by the for-

mer owner’s ghost, a dashing sea captain who

visits her often. When her income suddenly

stops, he suggests they collaborate on a book

about his life and the unlikely pair fall deeply in

love. But Lucy's affection for the captain’s spirit

is soon challenged by another man leaving the

broken-hearted captain to choose another course.

Wed., Oct. 7, at 10:00 am / Den

Phil’s Friends Cards

Everyone is welcome to join in on coloring

cards for Phil’s Friends Cards of Hope program.

These cards are distributed to cancer patients of

all ages.

Sun., Oct. 4, at 1:00 pm / MPR

Movie / Ordinary Miracles

A troubled teen who has bounced from one

foster home to another goes to live with a

judge who’s struggling with the disarray of her

own life; together they rediscover the joy and

miracle of being alive. 85 Min.

Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 pm / Den

Introducing

Dr. Barry Blattberg/

Doctor of Optometry

We are excited to announce

that Dr. Barry Blattberg, Op-

tometrist will be here on the second Monday

of each month and will be providing Optom-

etry services.

They will provide examination equipment,

and if needed, an Ophthalmologist, Dr. James

Noth, will be able to see you for further ex-

aminations.

Come and meet Dr. Blattberg, and learn

about the services they will be offering on

Monday, October 12, at 1:00 pm in MPR

The doctor will be seeing patients right af-

ter the presentation. A clipboard will be

available in the Wellness Center for you to

sign-up for appointments on

Monday, October 12, at 1:30 pm / WC

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Reading Buddies

Chippewa’s 5th grade students are back for an-

other amazing year of reading and socializing.

Students and residents are put into small

groups and will continue in those groups until

the end of the school year. If you are interested

in joining this program, come to the MPR and

meet the students. Class will meet the first

Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the MPR.

Due to a scheduled school outing, the class will

meet on the third Tuesday for October.

Tues., Oct. 20, at 1:00 pm / MPR

Halloween Bingo and Games

More information to be announced.

Sat., Oct. 17, 2:00 pm / MPR

Bridgeway to Knowledge

What we now call the White

House, has a history of events

that shaped our country — some tragic, some

reflecting common human lives, and some hu-

morous. This presentation will bring some of

that history for us to view with pride and hu-

mility.

Tues., Oct. 20, at 10:00 am / Den

National Dessert Month

Come celebrate National Dessert Month

while making cute Halloween desserts. We

will make witches hats, witches brooms, and

more.

We will enjoy apple cider and enjoy our des-

sert when we are finished. Please sign up in

the Lifestyle Department by Wed., Oct. 14, so

we know how many supplies to have on hand.

Fri., Oct. 23, at 1:00 pm / MPR


All Resident Council

Meeting

It is time for our Annual All

Resident Council Hour. All residents of Bridge-

way and Meadow Crest are welcome. We will

need your vote of acceptance of the newly cho-

sen officers of the Resident Council and to meet

the new Floor Representatives.

The Bridgeway Store is in need of a volunteer

to take over the responsibilities of purchasing

and pricing merchandise and scheduling the

volunteers starting in November. Please see Pat

Zugehar if you are interested.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 am / MPR

Social Butterflies Coffee Clutch

Come and enjoy a cup of coffee while shar-

ing stories from the past. Bring any item that

you would like to share with the group.

Tues., Oct. 13, at 10:00 am / MPR

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Bridgeway Players Meeting

The Lifestyle Department is looking for any-

one who is interested in joining a new group

called the Bridgeway Players. This group

will be performing plays and short skits.

Those interested should sign-up in the Life-

style Department. You will be given instruc-

tions and the date and time of the next meet-

ing.

Mon., Oct. 26, at 1:00 pm / MPR

National Popcorn Popping Month

October is National Popcorn Popping Month,

so we will be preparing popcorn from time to

time during the month.

Low Vision Group

This group will discuss facing fears– acknowl-

edging the scary questions that are lurking in

the back of your mind about your vision loss.

We will discuss and explore ideas and con-

cerns.

Tues., Oct. 27, at 2:30 pm / Den

The Uninvited

A pair of siblings from London purchase a sur-

prisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in

Cornwall, only to discover that it actually car-

ries a ghostly price—and soon they’re caught

up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond

the grave.

Thurs., Oct. 29, at 12:30 pm / Den

Christian Book Club Our presenter will be Rev. Craig Jarvis who

is an outstanding Bible teacher. His topic will

be the man Gideon from the Book of Judges.

This will be the first of three sessions of the

Christian Book Club on the life of Gideon.

Do you believe that God can change things

that seem unchangeable? Do you ever doubt

that God can use you for His great purposes?

Do you struggle to have the faith that God

will support you through the constant changes

of life? Then come and hear about Gideon

who struggled with all of these questions and

more.

Tues., Oct. 27, 2015 at 10:00 am / Den.

Prayer Chain

Should you have a need for a prayer for your-

self, another person, or a situation, please call

Vic at (630) 766-1952. You may leave a mes-

sage or email to: [email protected].

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Bridgeway’s Bus Adventures!

Bus Outings will be listed in red ink in the calendar pages!

Please sign-up for trips in the bus outing book located at the Front Desk.

Marcus Cinema / Addison

Please join us for an afternoon at the movies.

Movies are only $5. Movies & times / TBA

Tuesday, Oct. 27th

Awana / Schaumburg

This is volunteer piece work assembling small

parts into bags for children who belong to

Awana Clubs. Great Volunteer Opportunity!

Mon., Oct. 12, at 9-11:45 am

Morton Arboretum Fall Colors & LEGO Dis-

play

After driving through the winding roads of

beautiful fall colors, we will visit the gift shop

and Ginkgo Restaurant & Café. At that time, you

may walk around and see the LEGO displays.

Cost: $12.00 admission, plus lunch $. Please

bring your $12.00 (cash) to the Lifestyle Depart-

ment by Fri., Oct. 16th.

Mon., Oct. 19, the Bus Leaves at 9:30 am

Bensenville Movie Theatre / Still Alice

Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a re-

nowned linguistics professor at Columbia

University. When words begin to escape her

and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs,

Alice must come face-to-face with a devastat-

ing diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer’s dis-

ease. As the once vibrant woman struggles to

hang on to her sense of self for as long as pos-

sible, Alice’s three grown children must

watch helplessly as their mother disappears

more and more with each passing day.

Free Admission

Thurs., Oct. 15, at 6:30 pm

Fenton High School Play

Up the Down Staircase

Sylvia Barrett, is an idealistic English lan-

guage teacher at an inner-city high school

who hopes to nurture her students' interest

in classic literature. She quickly becomes

discouraged during her first year of teach-

ing, frustrated by bureaucracy, the indiffer-

ence of her students, and the incompetence

of many of her colleagues. She decides to

leave the public school system to work in a

smaller private setting.

Sat., Oct. 24, at 1:00 pm

Bensenville Movie Theatre

Cinderella

A girl named Ella (Cinderella) has the purest

heart living in a cruel world filled with evil step-

sisters and an evil stepmother out to ruin Ella’s

life. Free Admission

Tue., Oct. 6, at 6:30 pm

Making your own Fall

Wreath!

We will be going to Annie’s Occa-

sions in Bensenville for a wreath decorating

class. Annie will show us how to make our

wreath using flowers and fall embellishments.

We will have Apple Cider, coffee and cookies

for refreshments. Cost: $10.00

Mon., Oct. 5, at 9:45 am

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9:00 Balance / MPR

9:30 Chair Chi /

MPR

9:30 Bible Discov-ery / Den

11:30 Sit & Fit / WC

2:00 Bingo / MPR

Thursday

9:00 Catholic Com-

munion / MPR

9:30 Exercise / MPR

9:30 Sittercise / WC

10:00 Brain Storm-ing / Den

1:30 Wal-Mart / 83

6:00 Wii / Night Owls / Den

6:15 Eggshell Art Project / LD

Friday

10/1/15 10/2/15

Sunday

9:30 Worship

Service / MPR

1:00 Phil’s Friends Color Cards / MPR

Bridgeway News & Views October 1-2 2015

Monday Wednesday

10/7/15

9:00 Exercise/ MPR

9:30 Walgreens / P.O.


10:00 Movie / The Ghost and Mrs. Muir / Den

1:00 Wii Bluebirds / Den

1:30 Chiquita / Banks

Dollar General

2:30 Wii Stars & Strikes

/ Den

3:00 Choir / MPR

6:00 Wii Beauties & the

Beast / Den

Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10/6/15 10/5/15 10/8/15 10/9/15 10/3/15

10/4/15

9:30 Craft Class / LD

10:30 Monty’s /$4.00


2:00 Board Games

/Den

2:30 Char Meyer Health Presentation/ MPR

6:30 Bensenville Family Movie Night / Cinderella / Free

9:00 Exercise /

MPR

9:45 Annie’s Oc-casions / Wreath Class

1:00 BSL Visit / Library

1:30-2:00 RC Executive/ Den

6:15 Golden Old-ies / Den

6:30 Rosary / MPR

9:00 Balance / MPR

9:30 Chair Chi/ MPR

10:00 Bible Talk / Den


2:00 Mayslake Ed-gar Allen Poe

2:00 Bingo / MPR

9:00 Exercise/ MPR

9:30 Sittercise /WC

9:30-12 Yorktown Mall

12:30 MPR Re-served

1:00 Resident

Council Meet / Den

2:00 Dr. Limperis /

WC

6:00 Wii / Night Owls / Den

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Bowling League Begins

12:00 Wii Lucky

Strikers / Den

2:00 Eggshell Art Project / LD

Calendar key code

Swedish Glee Club Practices— Wednesdays at 7:30 pm / MPR

VCTV (Channel 950)—Video of Church Service on Tues., & Thurs., at 2:00 & 7:00 pm

Library / L

Den / Den

Asst. Living / AL

Lifestyles / LD

Fireside Room/ FR

Multi-Purpose Rm / MPR

Wellness Center / WC

Disc. Rm / Disc.

Doctor Visits Wellness Center

Blood Draw—Every Thursday—7:30 am

Dr. Siddiqui— Every Thursday—10:00 am

Dr. Limperis / Every Friday—2:00 pm

Dentist—Every Third Wednesdays—8:30 am

Podiatrist—Every 2rd and 4th Tuesday—2:00 pm

Hearing Day— Every Third Wednesday- Disc. Rm—9:45 am

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9:00 Exercise/ MPR

9-11:45 Awana / Schaumburg

9:30 Sittercise/ WC

11:00 Lutheran

Communion/ MPR

1:00 BSL Visit / Library

1:00 Optometrist Presentation &

1:30 Optometrist Visits / WC


9:30 Worship

Service / MPR

1:00 Movie / Ordinary Mira-cles / Den

10:00 Social Butter-flies Club / MPR


1:00 Memoirists / Den

2:00 Podiatrist / WC

9:00 Exercise / MPR

9:00 Walgreens / Post Office


10:30 All Resident Council Meeting /MPR

1:00 Wii Bluebirds/ Den

1:30 Chiquita / Dollar General / Banks

2:30 Wii Stars & Strikes

/ Den

3:00 Choir / MPR

6:00 Wii Beauties & the

Beast / Den

9:00 Balance / MPR

9:30 Bible Discov-ery / Den


2:00 Bingo / MPR

Birthday Dinner

6:30 Bensenville Theatre Free Movie / Still Alice

Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

9:00 Catholic Communion /

MPR

9:30 Exercise /

MPR

9:30 Sittercise /

WC

10:00 Brain Storm-

ing / Den

1:30 Wal-Mart / Aldi / Addison

Friday Saturday

10/12/15 10/13/15 10/14/15 10/15/15 10/16/15

Sunday

9:30 Worship

Service / MPR


Monday Wednesday

10/21/15

9:00 Exercise/ MPR


9:30 Wii / Bluebirds/ Den


11:00 Enlighten Hour / MPR

1:00 Catholic Mass/ MPR

1:30 Chiquita / $ Gen-eral Banks

2:30 Wii / Stars & Strikes

/ Den

3:00 Choir / MPR

6:00 Wii Bowling / Beau-

ties & the Beast / Den

Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10/20/15 10/19/15 10/22/15 10/23/15 10/17/15

10/18/15

10:00 Bridgeway to Knowledge / Den


1:00 Reading Bud-dies / MPR

2:00 Board Games

/Den

6:15 Evening Bingo /

MPR

9:00 Exercise /

MPR

9:30 Sittercise/ WC

9:30 Morton Ar-boretum / $12


6:30 Rosary /

MPR

9:00 Balance / MPR

9:30 Chair Chi /

MPR



2:00 Bingo / MPR

4-6:30 Oktoberfest Dinner / DR

9:00 Exercise /

MPR

9:30 Sittercise /

WC

10:00 Brain

Storming / MPR

1:00 National Dessert Month / Making Hallow-een Treats/ MPR

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9:00 Power of

Prayer / Den

12:00 Wii Lucky

Strikers / Den

12:00 Wii Lucky Strikers /

Den

2:00 Halloween Bingo and

Games/ MPR

10/10/15

10/11/15

Monthly calendar subject to change!

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday

10/26/15 10/27/15

9:00 Exercise / MPR



1:00 Wii Bluebirds /

Den

1:30 Chiquita / Dollar General / Banks

2:30 Wii Stars &

Strikes / Den

3:00 Choir / MPR

6:00 Wii Beauties &

the Beast / Den

10:00 Christian Book Club / Den


Marcus Cinema / Movies & Times TBA / $5.00

1:00 Memoirists /

Den

2:30 Low Vision Group / Den


10/28/15

9:00 Exercise / MPR


9:30 Jewel / Target / Super Low

1:00 Bridgeway Players Meeting / MPR

2:00 Paint Class / LD

6:15 Golden Oldies / Den

6:30 Rosary / MPR

Sunday

10/25/15

9:00 Power of

Prayer / Den

12:00 Wii Lucky Strikers

/ Den

1:00 Fenton Play

Saturday

10/24/15

9:30 Worship

Service / MPR

9:00 Balance / MPR

9:30 Chair Chi /

MPR



12:30 The Uninvited

/ Den

2:00 Bingo / MPR

9:30 Exercise /

MPR

9:30 Sittercise /

WC

10:00 Book Dis-cussion / Den

10:00 Brain Storm-

ing / MPR

1:00 Halloween Birthday Party/ MPR

10/29/15 10/30/15

Thursday Friday

Saturday

10/31/15

Bridgeway News & Views October 31, 2015

Doctor Visits / Wellness Center

Blood Draw—Every Thursday—7:30 am

Dr. Siddiqui— Every Thursday—10:00 am

Dr. Limperis / Every Friday—2:00 pm

Dentist—Every Third Wednesdays—8:30 am

Podiatrist—Every 2rd and 4th Tuesday—2:00 pm

Hearing Day— Every Third Wednesday- Disc. Rm—9:45 am

Calendar key code

Swedish Glee Club Practices— Wednesdays at 7:30 pm / MPR

VCTV (Channel 950)—video of Church Service on Tues., & Thurs., at 2:00 & 7:00 pm

Library / L

Den / Den

Asst. Living / AL

Lifestyles / LD

Fireside Room/ FR

Multi-Purpose Rm / MPR

Wellness Center / WC

Disc. Rm / Disc.

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October 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10/1/15 10/2/15 10/3/15

1:30 Wal-Mart on

Route 83

10/4/15 10/5/15 10/6/15 10/7/15 10/8/15 10/9/15 10/10/15

9:45 Annie’s Occasions

Wreaths

1:00 BSL Visit /

Library

10:30 Monty’s

$4.00

6:30 Bensenville Theater Family Night / Cinderella /

Free

9:30 Walgreens /

Post Office

1:30 Chiquita / Dollar General / Chase &

ABC Banks

2:00 Mayslake /

Edgar Allen Poe

9:30-12 Yorktown

Mall

10/11/15 10/12/15 10/13/15 10/14/15 10/15/15 10/16/15 10/17/15

9-11:45 Awana /

Schaumburg

1:00 BSL Visit /

Library

9:30 Walgreens /

Post Office

1:30 Chiquita / Dol-lar General / Chase &

ABC Banks

6:30 Bensenville Movie Theater / Based on a Book /

Free / Still Alice

1:30 Wal-Mart/ Aldi / Good Will

Addison

10/18/15 10/19/15 10/20/15 10/21/15 1022/15 10/23/15 10/24/15

9:30 Morton Ar-

boretum $12.00

9:00 Walgreens /

Post Office


ABC Banks

10/25/15 10/26/15 10/27/15 10/28/15 10/29/15 10/3015 10/31/15

9:30 Jewel Tar-

get / Super Low

Marcus Cinema / Movies & Times

TBA / $5.00

9:30 Walgreens /

Post Office


ABC Banks

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