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Chicago Senior News and Events

Serving Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding suburbs.

Local Events

February 9, 16 & 23, 2012 – Thursday, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Linking Generations at Levy Senior Center
Location: Levy Senior Center
Address: 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
Be a part of Art Encounter’s Linking Generations project, and connect with interesting high school students as you create art together. No art talent is necessary as you collaborate with a student on a special mixed media work of art. You will learn more about yourself, the student and different approaches to art. And most of all, it’s fun! Linking Generations meets after school once a week for eight sessions during February and March. It’s alright to miss a session. Our teaching artists will be present to guide you through this exciting process! The project culminates on April 12, 2012 in a gallery exhibition for family and friends showcasing participant projects at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
www.artencounter.org

February 15, 22 & 29, 2012 – Wednesday, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Hands On Technology: Learning to Use Your iPad at Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Location: Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Address: 1551 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1, Deerfield, IL
If you own an iPad or are thinking about buying one, and want to learn how to use it, this interactive three-week series will introduce you to the tablet device and provide basic instruction and an introduction to popular apps. Bring your own tablet or share one of ours. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Classes are held on Wednesdays at 10:30AM at Weinberg Community for Senior Living located in Deerfield, Illinois. Beginners will feel at ease attending any of the following sessions: Series I: Feb. 15, 22 & 29, Series II: March 14, 21 & 28 and Series III: April 11, 18 & 25. For more information or a summary of class topics, please call 773-508-1169 or email Barbara.Milsk@cje.net.
Link to event flyer – Click Here
Visit Weinberg Community for Senior Living Website – www.cje.net

March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2012 – Thursday, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Linking Generations at Levy Senior Center
Location: Levy Senior Center
Address: 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
Be a part of Art Encounter’s Linking Generations project, and connect with interesting high school students as you create art together. No art talent is necessary as you collaborate with a student on a special mixed media work of art. You will learn more about yourself, the student and different approaches to art. And most of all, it’s fun! Linking Generations meets after school once a week for eight sessions during February and March. It’s alright to miss a session. Our teaching artists will be present to guide you through this exciting process! The project culminates on April 12, 2012 in a gallery exhibition for family and friends showcasing participant projects at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
www.artencounter.org

March 14, 21 & 28, 2012 – Wednesday, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Hands On Technology: Learning to Use Your iPad at Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Location: Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Address: 1551 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1, Deerfield, IL
If you own an iPad or are thinking about buying one, and want to learn how to use it, this interactive three-week series will introduce you to the tablet device and provide basic instruction and an introduction to popular apps. Bring your own tablet or share one of ours. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Classes are held on Wednesdays at 10:30AM at Weinberg Community for Senior Living located in Deerfield, Illinois. Beginners will feel at ease attending any of the following sessions: Series II: March 14, 21 & 28 and Series III: April 11, 18 & 25. For more information or a summary of class topics, please call 773-508-1169 or email Barbara.Milsk@cje.net.
Link to event flyer –Click Here
Visit Weinberg Community for Senior Living Website –www.cje.net

April 11, 18 & 25, 2012 – Wednesday, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Hands On Technology: Learning to Use Your iPad at Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Location: Weinberg Community for Senior Living
Address: 1551 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1, Deerfield, IL
If you own an iPad or are thinking about buying one, and want to learn how to use it, this interactive three-week series will introduce you to the tablet device and provide basic instruction and an introduction to popular apps. Bring your own tablet or share one of ours. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Classes are held on Wednesdays at 10:30AM at Weinberg Community for Senior Living located in Deerfield, Illinois. Beginners will feel at ease attending any of the following sessions: Series III: April 11, 18 & 25. For more information or a summary of class topics, please call 773-508-1169 or email Barbara.Milsk@cje.net.
Link to event flyer –Click Here
Visit Weinberg Community for Senior Living Website –www.cje.net

April 12, 2012 – Thursday, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Linking Generations at Levy Senior Center
Location: Levy Senior Center
Address: 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
Be a part of Art Encounter’s Linking Generations project, and connect with interesting high school students as you create art together. No art talent is necessary as you collaborate with a student on a special mixed media work of art. You will learn more about yourself, the student and different approaches to art. And most of all, it’s fun! Linking Generations meets after school once a week for eight sessions during February and March. It’s alright to miss a session. Our teaching artists will be present to guide you through this exciting process! The project culminates on April 12, 2012 in a gallery exhibition for family and friends showcasing participant projects at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
www.artencounter.org

Go Chicago – A Website from the Illinois Office of Tourism
Discover everything from festivals and flower shows to museum exhibits.
www.gochicago.com

Find Chicago Events at American Towns
Find local events in and around Chicago with the American Towns website.
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Find Chicago Events at Choose Chicago
Find local events in and around Chicago with the Choose Chicago website.
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Find events at Chicago’s Official Tourism Webite
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) presents large scale and small high-quality FREE festivals, exhibitions, performances, parades, sport events, farmers markets and holiday celebrations in venues throughout the city each year.
Learn More

Find Events all over Illinois with the Enjoy Illinois Website
Find events in Illinois at the official website of the Illinois Office of Tourism
www.enjoyillinois.com

Learn more about events at Clare Oaks

New Radio Program Serving Chicago About Issues of Aging and Elder Care
Listen to AGING INFO RADIO
Designed for caregivers, seniors and those concerned about their aging journey.
Featured on: WJJG – AM 1530
Program airs Thursdays at 1:00PM cst on AM 1530 and is hosted by Sue Zawacki. For more information call 877-704-1530. Program is streamed live at www.wjjgam1530.com. Aging Info Radio guests will bring their expertise to topics of interest to boomers, seniors, adult children and senior professionals.
www.AgingInfoRadio.com

Find 2011 Active Senior Expo in the Chicago Area
Since its debut in Spring 2002, more than 100,000 seniors have enriched their lives through a variety of event offerings from Active Senior Expo. Active Senior Expo features hundreds of products and services designed specifically for seniors. Exhibitors include healthcare, financial, insurance, retirement communities, assisted living, consumer products, government programs and more.
www.activeseniorexpo.net

Local News & Announcements

Chicagoland's Senior News (CSN) - 50+ Senior Newspaper
Look for Chicago's 50+ Senior News. This is a monthly news source for active adults age 50 and better in the Chicago area. The paper includes articles and news important to senior's health, lifestyle and government issues on aging.
www.csn50andbetter.com

BenefitsCheckup
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org

Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct at 800-333-1795 or visit the website today!
www.GoDirect.org

Fall Prevention Clinics of America
Seminars at your Location
630-305-0403
We are Fall Prevention Clinics of America and we offer seminars that deal with falls in the senior population ... why falls happen and how the risk of falls can be reduced. Our onsite seminars can be held at senior housing locations, medical offices, special events and other senior organizations. Our informative program offers resources and treatment options. If you need an informative and valuable presentation for your group call today for scheduling details.
www.FallPreventionClinics.com

Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities. As the population ages, services and programs for older people must evolve as well because longevity means more when quality of life is enhanced. To best serve older adults, we must also serve their families and teach younger people about the realities of aging, so many of our programs have an intergenerational emphasis. Working with Area Agencies on Aging, community-based service providers and older people themselves, the Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future generations of older Illinoisans. Visit our website for more information.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/

Kyphon
Since 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men older than 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime and bone loss can begin as early as 25, now is the time to take a closer look at osteoporosis and new options for treating fractures caused by osteoporosis. Balloon Kyphoplasty can restore vertebral body height, significantly reduce back pain and increase mobility, often shortly after the procedure. In addition to pain reduction, patients experience an increased ability to return to such simple, everyday activities as walking, reaching, bending and lifting.
www.kyphon.com

New Assisted-living Buildings Supported with Low Cost Construction Loans
Demand for low-cost assisted living buildings has prompted the state of Illinois to lift a moratorium on building applications for special low cost assisted living buildings that accept Medicaid as of October 2004. Developers have until January 14 to submit applications for new buildings. The state estimates that 35 to 40 new buildings will be approved by the deadline. These new assisted living buildings when completed will offer the state's Supportive Living Program. Contact Illinois Department on Aging for more information.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/

Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NEIL AAA) provides valuable services that help older people live independently in their own homes as long as possible. For the last 25 years, NEIL AAA has developed and coordinated services such as home-delivered meals, case management, transportation, legal services, information and assistance, etc. to assist older persons in the Northeastern part of Illinois. We think our Internet site will make our services and information more accessible and help us to improve the quality of life for an aging society. Visit our website to learn more about our services.
http://www.ageguide.org/

The State of Illinois Supportive Living Program
There are assisted living buildings for seniors with low incomes in the Chicago area that accept Medicaid and offer low-priced assisted living. Contact the following locations for more information and availability:
Churchview Supportive Living Community, 2626 W. 63rd St. - 773-471-4444
Coles Supportive Living Building, 7419 S. Exchange Ave. - 773-721-6600
Aurora Supportive Living Center, 1599 S. Farnsworth Ave. - 630-898-9400

Suburban Area Agency on Aging
The Suburban Area Agency on Agency and its network of senior service agencies are the principal source of information regarding senior services in suburban Cook County. Website includes information about the Healthcare Choices Program, Red Tape Cutters Program, Benefits Checkup, homemaker services, home delivered meals, adult day services, transportation, senior resources and benefits, and caregiver support services in your area. We also provide information on Powerful Tools for Caregivers and links to Mather LifeWays.
www.Suburban-Age.org