2016 Program Book.pub - Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council

Dear Friends,
As the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council’s (PTSCC) Board Chair,
I welcome you to our 16th Annual Caring Hearts Gala – Gala of
Thrones: A Medieval Ball.
Our mission is to provide programs and services that support older
adults and their families by encouraging independence, well-being,
and connection to the community. Last year, we served over 2,800
adults 50 years or older - residing mostly in Palatine, Buffalo Grove,
Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, and Hoffman Estates.
Here are just a few ways we help the Palatine Township area:
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We offer social, recreation, education, nutrition and health services
to older adults in need. PTSCC is proud to have Latino and Russian
bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available to ensure we meet the
needs of the diverse population we assist.
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We provide free transportation to medical and/or dental
appointments to clients who lack other means of travel.
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We operate an adult day program for older adults with mild to
moderate Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
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We deliver meals to those who are homebound and unable to
prepare meals for themselves.
These services are offered at multiple locations including the
Community Resource Center and numerous apartment complexes
densely populated by older adults throughout the surrounding
communities.
We could not accomplish all we do without the help and support of
many amazing people. Thank you to our corporate and community
supporters, ongoing funders, center members, those who have
donated to our endowment, numerous volunteers, including our
dedicated Board of Directors & the Gala Committee and, of course, our
extremely dedicated and hard-working staff.
Thank you for being here tonight!
Cheers,
Karen Fay, Chair
PTSCC Board of Directors
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Come hither, tonight we celebrate the Palatine Township Senior Citizens
Council’s 16th Annual Caring Hearts Gala – Gala of Thrones, A Medieval Ball.
Welcome and thank you for attending. An evening with kings, queens,
knights, renegades, liars, lords, honest men and fantasy await.
A medieval group of people contributed to the preparation and facilitation of
this great event, as well as to the on-going operations of the PTSCC. Their time
and effort is immensely appreciated and recognized with much thanks.
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Thank you Gala sponsors for the support your partnership brings to
strengthen the event and increase each attendee’s experience.
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Thank you to all the individuals and businesses whose generous
contributions resulted in this evening’s stunning silent and live auction
items.
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Thank you Betsy Storm, Guest of Honor, for helping people tell their life
stories.
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Thank you Gala committee members and volunteers for all your hard
work which made this event possible.
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Thank you Carol Reagan, Executive Director, Kate Johnson, Development
Associate, Lauren Milani, Development Assistant, and the entire PTSCC
staff for your continued enthusiasm, commitment and devotion in serving
the senior community.
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Thank you Board of Directors for your foresight and guidance in the
pursuit of PTSCC’s Mission to provide programs and services which
support older adults and their families by encouraging independence,
well-being, and connection to the community.
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Thank you Michael Noens for your technological and video skills to
showcase our home delivered meals program.
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Thank you Norm Andrews, Live Auctioneer, for donating your time and
talent for this evening’s auction experience.
A huge thank you goes out to you and each event attendee as well. Your
bigheartedness and unsurpassed generosity are vital to the success of the
PTSCC. Your support truly changes lives and makes a substantial difference for
seniors and their families.
Tonight we celebrate during our Medieval Ball. Enjoy delectable food, dance
to the music of The Original Rockin’ Fenderskirts. Throw down your shield and
share your generosity as you explore and bid often on silent auction items,
partake in raffle opportunities and participate in the live auction.
Winter is coming!
Donelda Danz
Caring Hearts Gala Chair
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Rem Stokes is a former Chair of the Palatine Township
Senior Citizens Council’s Board of Directors. During his
tenure, the Caring Hearts Gala and our Corporate
Membership program were established, based on his
suggestions. The PTSCC Endowment, now called The
Stokes Fund in his honor, was established with a
generous donation from Rem and his wife Lee. His
Royal Circle Gala Sponsorship is in memory of her.
Rem has authored two books, Cultivating Generosity:
Giving What’s Right, Not What’s Left, a book on how
churches and other non-profits can cultivate a spirit of
generosity in their congregation or constituents, and
From God to DNA. Both books are on sale at
Amazon.com.
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Palatine Township Senior
Citizens Council
(PTSCC)
Our Mission. . .
is to provide programs and services which
support older adults and their families by
encouraging independence, well-being
and connection to the community.
Who Are We?
The Palatine Township Senior Citizens
Council operates the Palatine Township
Senior Center, the first accredited senior
center in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago,
and only one of five in the State of Illinois.
Only three percent of the approximately
11,000 senior centers in the United States are
accredited.
For over 40 years, the Council has provided
education, health, wellness, and social
services, in addition to nutrition and
recreation for adults 50 and older. An
independent, private, not-for-profit
corporation, PTSCC is governed by a
voluntary Board of Directors.
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Palatine Township Senior
Citizens Council
(PTSCC)
Board of Directors
Congratulations and
best wishes to the
Palatine Township
Executive Committee
Karen Fay, Chair
Donelda Danz, First Vice Chair
Diane Iser, Second Vice Chair
Stephen Smalenberger, Treasurer
Bob Haas, Secretary
Laurie Stock, Immediate Past Chair
Senior Citizens Council
on its
16th Annual
Caring Hearts Gala.
Directors
Kelly Anderson
Ajoy Batra
Phyllis Marlene Benstein
Jenny Garcia-Macko
Sheila Schwartz
Marla Shapiro-Gillen
Mary Stevens
Barbara Tomasello
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Thank you for all you do for
the community!
Ray and Judy McCaskey
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Honor—
Guest of Honor
—Betsy Storm,
Author
Betsy Storm is the author of Bright Lights of the Second City:
50 Prominent Chicagoans on Living with Passion and Purpose.
She is the principal of Top Drawer Communicaons, a
Chicago-based public relaons firm, and a personal historian
who specializes in helping “everyday people” tell their life
stories, each of which is extraordinary in its own way.
Her professional honors include a 2004 Award of Excellence
from the Public Relaons Society of America. Betsy has a B.A.
in Communicaons from American University in Washington
D.C., and she is the former vice president of Independent
Writers of Chicago, the largest organizaon of professional
independent writers in the Midwest.
Betsy lives in Chicago with her husband and her overly
indulged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Truffles. The mother
of an adult daughter and son, she is also the stepmother of
three adult daughters and the grandmother of two young
boys, Finnegan and Wya3, whom she tries (but not really all
that hard) not to spoil. Betsy is a longme volunteer in the
areas of an-violence, hunger and poverty, literacy,
community mental health, and the Girls Scouts of America.
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Caring Hearts Gala Committee
Gala Chair
Donelda Danz-Palatine Park District
Dr. Gloria Abularach
Community Volunteer
Lauren Milani
PTSCC Staff
Phyllis Marlene Benstein
Monat
Kim Moore
Community Volunteer
Karen Fay
Community Volunteer
Carol Reagan
Executive Director,
PTSCC Staff
Jenny Garcia-Macko
CCSD15
Marla Shapiro-Gillen
BMO Harris Bank
Bob Haas
Inverness Police Department Laurie Stock
Inland Bank and Trust
Diane Iser
Ann Vatch
New Day Aging, LLC
Community Volunteer
Kate Johnson
PTSCC Staff
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Palatine Township Senior
Citizens Council
(PTSCC)
PTSCC Staff
Lisa Boatright, Social Services Representative
Russ Freitas, Building Supervisor
Nancy Frenk, Director of Social Services
Antonia Gámez, Social Service/Latino Liaison
Karen Halla, Food Service Aide
Kate Johnson, Development Associate
Nancy Klintworth, Facility Assistant
Diane Lancour, Director of Programs
Guiselle Lopez, Nutrition Site Manager
Diane McFadden, Adult Day Care Coordinator
Teri Mercer, Administrative Assistant
Lauren Milani, Development Assistant
Carol Reagan, Executive Director
Carolyn Stein, Food Service Aide
Nina Vaynrub, Social Service/Russian Liaison
Glenn Zera, Facilities Coordinator
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Major Supporters
Palatine Park District
Palatine Township
Community Consolidated School District 15
AgeOptions
United Way
Village of Palatine
Corporate Members of PTSCC
Platinum Club
Northwest Community Healthcare
Gold Club
Addolorata Village-Franciscan Communities
Northrop Grumman
Silver Club
A Homecare Service, LLC
BHHS, Koenig Rubloff Realty Group —
Debbie McGuire & Russ Mangialardi
Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc.
Church Creek
Comfort Keepers
European Service at Home Inc.
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
The Garlands of Barrington
HCR ManorCare Health Services
Lavelle Law, Ltd.
Maude Financial Services
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Palatine Bank and Trust
Plum Creek Supportive Living
Rosewood Care Center of Inverness
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Noted Auctioneer
C. Norman Andrews
Over forty years ago,
Norm and his wife were
attending a charity
event where the auctioneer failed to show up.
Norm volunteered to call
the auction, and thus
started a second career.
He has called over 400
auctions and appeals
and raised nearly eight million dollars, and has
never charged for his services. Since retiring
from his first career 15 years ago, he has
averaged over twenty-five auctions a year.
Norm states that his Father used to say that the
time you spent volunteering does not count
against your life. He lived to age 95.
Norm believes you should find the time to
volunteer, even if it is only a few hours a week.
You will find that it is rewarding, and will give
you a wonderful feeling. Norm is looking forward
to a great event tonight, and thanks you for
participating!
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Program*
Program
2016 Gala Sponsors
ROYAL CIRCLE SPONSORS
6 p.m. Cocktail Reception with Open Bar
Silent Auction, Raffles, Selfie Station, Cork Pull
7 p.m. Welcome
Introduction of Board and Sponsor Recognition
Karen Fay, PTSCC Chairperson
Rem Stokes, in memory of Lee Stokes
DIAMOND CIRCLE SPONSORS
Introduction of Gala Committee
Donelda Danz, Gala Chair
Ray & Judy
McCaskey
Introduction of Staff and Honored Guests
Carol Reagan, Executive Director
Remarks
Guest of Honor Betsy Storm
PLATINUM CIRCLE SPONSORS
7:30
Invocation
Dinner
8:30
C. Norman Andrews
-Noted Auctioneer
GOLD CIRCLE SPONSORS
A.L Sittaro
Brookdale—Prospect Heights
Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company
Moats Office Properties
The Garlands of Barrington
SILVER CIRLCE SPONSORS
Aperion Care—Plum Grove
Comfort Keepers
Plum Creek Senior Living
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After dinner
Live Auction featuring Norm Andrews
Video on PTSCC
Fund the Need
Dancing to the music of The Original
Rockin’ Fenderskirts
Selfie Station
Raffle Drawings
“Where’s the Knight?” drawing
Open Bar
Silent Auction
10:00 Silent Auction Closes
*Times are approximate.
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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
Blackhawks vs Stars
Two Blackhawks game tickets ($150 each) for
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:30pm against the Dallas Stars
section 119, row 8, seats 1 & 2. Includes VIP Parking Pass and
$100 gift card for dinner for two at Greek Islands.
Donated by Pan American Bank
Zip Line Canopy Tour
2.5 hour Guided zip line canopy tour for two people (not valid
Saturdays, June-Oct. Expires 2/16/17) Donated by Lake
Geneva Canopy Tours & Outdoor Adventure Center Coupon
for 50% off any purchase up to $20 (expires 2/20/17)
Donated by Popeye’s On Lake Geneva
Bulls vs Wizards
Two Chicago Bulls tickets Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:00pm game vs. Washington Wizards Section 116, row 7, seats
10 & 11 Donated by Northwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Hampton’s...New York!
Enjoy a 1 week stay. This destination package is perfect for a
couples holiday, girls or guys week away, or family vacation.
This 3 bedroom (sleeps 6), 2 bath vacation home in
Southampton Village is fully furnished. Enjoy your BBQ on the
deck. Use the heated pool. Swing in the hammock.
Donated by Danielle DeAngelis.
See the auction website for details on this beautiful getaway!
White Sox Package
Two Chicago White Sox Home Plate Club tickets and one parking pass. Includes premium buffet in private lounge with all
beverages included (game will be in April of 2016—Illinois
Sports Facilities Authority selects the date) Donated by Illinois
Sports Facilities Authority Andruw Jones 400th home run
bobblehead Donated by Carolyn Stein
“100 Years of Film”
“100 Years of Film” by Italian artist Renato Casaro 58” x 42” art
print mounted on wood, stars from Marilyn Monroe to Julia
Roberts Donated by Anonymous
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Menu
Soup
Minestrone
Salad
House Special Salad
Entrees
New York Strip Steak
and
Chicken Marsala
Vegetable
Key West Blend
Potatoes
Steamed New Potatoes with Fine Herbs
Dessert
Praline Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce
Beverages
Coffee and Tea
Wine
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Thank you to PTSCC for over 40
years of dedication
and service!
Law Office of
James C. Siebert & Associates
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Donors
Dr. Gloria Abularach
Bruce & Barbara Churchill
Nancy Kane, in memory of Bob Kane
M & B Landscaping
Ray and Judy McCaskey
Brian & Carolyn McDonald
Linda & Tim Millar
Beth & Walter O’Grady
Dennis & Carol Reagan
Ray Schulenberg
This represents all donations received
by PTSCC as of the date of printing.
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Table Sponsors
Phantom Sponsorship Tables
BMO Harris Bank
Pan American Bank
Rem Stokes, in memory of Lee Stokes
Diamond Circle Sponsorship Tables
Judy and Ray McCaskey
Palatine Park District
Table Sponsor
Karen and Dan Fay
Other Sponsors
Northrop Grumman - Printing
Ray and Judy McCaskey - Music
Carol and Dennis Reagan - Printing
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Please support
all of the community-minded companies that have
contributed so generously with their donations, live
and silent auction items, and advertisements.
And a Special Thanks to
Laurie Stock, Marla Shapiro-Gillen and the
Decorations Committee for their vision and talent
in creating the decorations.
Norm Andrews as the Live Auction Auctioneer.
Kim Moore for her outstanding graphic design
work.
Palatine Park District for the use of their van and
stanchions.
Gene Vaynrub for donating his service as
photographer.
Michael Noens of the Palatine Park District for
donating his skills and creativity for the video on
PTSCC’s Meals Program, and to CNGM Pictures for
the use of their equipment.
Our office and special event volunteers for their
help with Gala preparations: Pat Dormann, Judy
Ford, Pat Hoffman, Jeannie Jones, Nancy Kane,
Mary Kittler, Nancy Klintworth, Orisha Kulick, and
Mary Schramer.
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Palatine Township Senior
Citizens Council
(PTSCC)
Facts
PTSCC is the first Senior Center in the Northwest Suburbs
accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers
(NISC) and the third to be accredited in Illinois. We were
the first senior center in the United States to be accredited
under the 2010 NISC Standards. Only 3% of the 11,000
senior centers in the U.S. are accredited.
PTSCC has been providing services to the community for
over 40 years
Congratulations and best wishes
to the
Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
on its 16th Annual Caring Hearts Gala.
Thank you for the work you do
in our community.
A. L. “Al” Sittaro, CPA
Gold Circle Sponsor
PTSCC provided services to over 2,854* clients in Fiscal
Year 2015
♦ Health and Wellness – 288
♦ Lifelong Learning - 555
♦ Home Delivered Meals – 115
♦ Noon Dining – 374
♦ Recreation - 665
♦ Social services – 1,567
*(Clients may receive more than one service.
Services will not total 2,854)
PTSCC’s current annual budget is $998,000.
80% of our budget is for direct services for older adults.
Each year, PTSCC must raise almost 60% of its budget
through fund raising events, such as the Gala, donations,
rental income and fees for service.
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PTSCC Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities outside the Center
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) - Deliver nutritious hot mid-day
meals to homebound older adults.
Escort Transportation Drivers - Help older adults maintain their
independence and well-being by providing transportation to important
medical appointments.
Friendly Visitors - Brighten the life of an older adult by stopping in regularly
to visit to boost their morale and combat their loneliness.
Shopping Assistance - Help a homebound adult shop for needed items.
Special Events and Fundraising - Promote the Senior Center by helping
with our fundraising events including our Caring Hearts Gala, Beer Tasting,
Mah Jongg Tournament, Girls Night Out and Year-long Raffle. Help with
mailings, data entry or putting up posters.
Board of Directors - Provide needed expertise to govern PTSCC and assist in
fundraising.
Opportunities inside the Center
Office - Answer phones, light clerical duties, data entry.
Greeter - Welcome visitors, provide directions and give tours of the facility.
Our Place Café - Help with our Meals Program Monday-Friday.
Gift Shop - Staff our gift shop one morning a week.
Caring Hearts Adult Day Services Aide - This program runs 4 hours a
day, 4 days a week for those who have mild to moderate memory loss or
other impairment. Assist a staff member with activities to help stimulate
their minds and bodies.
Recreation Instructors - We are always looking for more instructors for
Arts & Crafts, Fitness and Exercise or other areas of interest that you are
competent to teach.
Computer/Technology Instructors - The Computer and Technology
Learning Program is always looking for qualified instructors and coaches to
teach and assist with classes.
For more information contact Lisa Boatright at 847847-991991-1112,
[email protected] or visit www.ptscc.org.
www.ptscc.org.
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Formerly:
Emeritus
at Prospect Heights
700 East Euclid Avenue
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-551-6973
Best wishes to the
Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
for a successful 2016
Caring Hearts Gala!
Thank you for your more
than 40 years of dedicated
service to the community.
Mayor Jim Schwantz
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Wanted: Home Delivered Meals
Drivers
Help older adults who can’t prepare
meals because of illness or disability stay
in their own homes by delivering meals
to their homes Monday-Friday. Meals
are delivered within Palatine Township
between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Deliver one day or more as your
schedule permits. Volunteers must
undergo a criminal background check
(funders requirement). Call Guiselle at
847-991-1112, ext. 227 for a volunteer
application or more information.
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Save the Date!
Girls Night Out Fundraiser
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Benefitting
The Palatine Township
Senior Citizens Council
505 South Quentin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
www.ptscc.org
at
Durty Nellie’s
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Having a Party, Reception or
Meeting?
Consider Room Rentals
at the
Palatine Township Senior Center!
Our rates are unbeatable!
We are fully handicapped accessible!
We have a variety of rooms available for
rent, including one with table seating
space for 120, kitchen and public address
system. Unique to the Center is our mirrored
Dance/Exercise Studio. Multiple rooms can
be rented simultaneously for meetings and
other events requiring break-out spaces
and eating facilities.
Call (847)991-1112, extension 233
for information or
to arrange for a tour of our facility.
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Planting Seeds for the Future
The Heritage Society is designed to recognize
those who pledge to include PTSCC in planned
giving. Membership is open to all persons and in
memory of those persons who pledge to make a
gift in one or more of the following forms:
• A bequest to PTSCC of any amount under the
donor’s will, trust, or similar testamentary
instrument, which gift is completed at the
donor’s death.
• The naming of PTSCC as a beneficiary of any
interest and any amount of any asset that
allows the donor to name beneficiaries upon
his or her death. Examples of this include IRA
accounts, life insurance policies, and simple
“payable on death” designations for bank
accounts and “transfer on death” designations
for brokerage accounts.
• Creation of an irrevocable instrument wherein
PTSCC receives a benefit of any amount now
or at the donor’s death. Examples of this
include charitable remainder trusts, charitable
lead trusts, and gift annuities.
• Other types of planned gifts as approved by
PTSCC Board of Directors on a case by case
basis.
For more information on The Heritage Society,
contact Carol Reagan, PTSCC Executive Director,
at 847-991-1112.
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Palatine Township Senior
Citizens Council
(PTSCC)
Thank you
for
your support.
Enjoy your evening!
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