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The New Shanghai Circus beautifully
presents Chinese circus acts dating back to
harvest festivals of 2,000 years ago. Cancel
by: Dec 04…Includes: Transportation /
Performance. Bus boarding @5:45pm
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The monarch butterfly is a true marvel of
nature. Weighing less than a penny, it makes
one of the longest migrations on Earth
across a continent to a place it has never
known. Follow the monarchs’ perilous
journey and join hundreds of millions
of real butterflies, with breathtaking
cinematography from an award-winning
team including Oscar® winner Peter Parks.
There will be time for a self-tour of other
exhibits at the museum. FOOD IS ON
YOUR OWN. Cancel by: Dec 31…
Min20/Max28…Includes: Transportation
/Museum admission/Tickets to Omnimax
Theatre. Bus boarding @9:45am…Depart
Clubhouse: 10am…Return to Clubhouse:
3pm. Price: $32.00@ (Museum will detail A revolutionary work that changed the
course of the American musical, West Side
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Entrée Selection: Tilapia or Chicken Breast
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Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles Depart Clubhouse: 11am...Return to
residing in Utica. Live Birds of Prey shows Clubhouse: 4:30pm. Price: $70@
and various activities at the Starved Rock
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Manhattan.
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pregnant
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Clubhouse: 3pm. Price: $35.00@ (Event her setbacks into small victories, all the
while trying to reconnect to a family she
may detail standing and walking)
has purposefully forgotten in pursuit of
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. Bus boarding @10:45am…
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crossed lovers caught between rival gangs.
Clubhouse: 6pm. Price: $60@
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Marge
Kazlauskas
with the rehabilitative
equipment
that
is
available to our residents
in need. Both Marge
and Nancy will store and be available to
distribute the equipment.
Please call Marge at 815-407-1317
and Nancy at 815-372-1536.
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Set in the 1940s, Tommy is the story of a little boy who goes into a nearly catatonic
state, becoming deaf, dumb and blind. Eventually, his only form of communication
becomes pinball and his wizardry with the flippers propels him into the national
spotlight. Tommy is a story of hope, healing and human spirit that follows this child’s
journey from darkness to triumph. Based on The Who’s 1969 album, this one-of-akind production is filled with soaring anthems and bursting ballads, mind-exploding
images and pulsating dance numbers. Cancel by Jan 15… Min25/Max30…Includes:
Transportation/Performance /Lunch. Bus boarding @10:15am…Depart Clubhouse:
10:30am…Return to Clubhouse: 5pm. Price: $68@
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This bus trip will be combined with Paramount Theatre event. At the Hollywood Casino
the bus will drop you off at the Casino door. If you do not have a player’s slot card –you
will need to go to the Marquee Rewards Counter and sign up for a membership card.
A government photo id is required and you will need to bring it with you! FOOD
IS ON YOUR OWN. Cancel by Jan 15. Includes: Transportation/5 hours gaming.
Bus boarding @10:15am…Depart Clubhouse: 10:30am…Return back to Clubhouse:
5pm. Price: $20@ (bus fare only) (This program will include walking or standing for
long periods)
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This theatrically charged musical comedy thriller is about a publicity crazed actor turned
killer and the endearing detective who pursues him is based on the best-selling novel
that became a renowned movie. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as Detective Morris
Brummell chases a murderer through New York City, master of disguises unraveling
a complex tale involving befuddled detectives, meddling mothers, and glamorous
socialites. Can he find the killer, get the girl, and appease his disappointed mother all
before the next chorus? It’s a game of cat and mouse. It is a devilish blend of humor,
romance and murder with a tour de force with 4 actors playing 17 roles with a myriad
of disguises. Three entrée selection: Herb Wrapped Roast Pork Loin, Wok Seared
Whitefish or Seared vegetable Risotto. Cancel by: Jan 20…Min20/Max25… Includes:
Transportation/Performance/Lunch. Bus boarding @11:15am …Depart Clubhouse:
11:30am…Return to Clubhouse: 4:30pm Price: $66@
Pick up starts at 8:30 a.m. 10:45
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from 1 cent to $100. Sign up early to insure a seat on the bus. MUST HAVE A
VALID GOVERNMENT ID TO PARTICIPATE. YOU MUST BRING THIS ID
WITH YOU TO SHOW AT CASINO. Cancel by Feb 05…MUST HAVE MIN.45
PER BUS. Includes: Transportation/$15 slot card/ $10 food credit…Bus boarding @
9:15am… Depart Clubhouse: 9:45am… Return to Clubhouse: 5:30pm. Price: $25@
(This program will include walking or standing for long periods)
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First Wives Club is a hilarious and inspiring story about friendship at its strongest…
and revenge at its sweetest. Based on Olivia Goldsmith’s bestselling novel, three former
college friends reunite to find that they have more in common than their alma mater!
Ditched by their respective husbands for younger women, they band together to settle
scores with the men who did them wrong. The reworked musical features a score of new
songs and classics such as “Reach Out … I’ll Be There,” “Stop in the Name of Love,”
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” and “My World Is Empty Without
You “. Dress Circle seats – Evening show – limited tickets. Cancel by Jan 23… Min
25/Max30…Includes: Transportation/Performance. Bus boarding @4:45pm …Depart
Clubhouse: 5pm…Return to Clubhouse: 11pm. Price: $100@
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On Golden Pond a play written by Ernest Thompson. The
plot focuses on aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who
spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond.
During the year the story takes place, they are visited by daughter
Chelsea with her fiancé and his son in law. The play explores the
often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her
father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the
twilight years of a long marriage. Entrée Selection: Baked Cod
OR Beef Stroganoff. Cancel by: Mar 04…Min30/Max40…
Includes: Transportation/Lunch / Performance. Bus boarding
@10:45am…Depart Clubhouse: 11am…Return to Clubhouse:
5pm…Price: $70@
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Direct from her Smokey Mountain theater in Pigeon Forge,
Tennessee: Patty Waszak. Patty is a dynamic vocalist, phenomenal
musician, hilarious comedienne and has been known to dance a
step or two. Her enthusiasm for entertainment and sincere love
of her audience is evident in every performance. She says she’s
there to “re-charge your battery” and she does. This lively, uptempo show, has pleased audiences of all ages. It is produced
to the highest artistic standards possible with an emphasis
on wholesome and healthy values. We will be dining at the
Starved Rock Lodge. Cancel by: Mar 04…Min20/Max25…
Includes: Trans/Performance/Hot Lunch Buffet. Bus boarding
@ 9:45am…Depart Clubhouse: 10am…Return to Clubhouse:
4pm. Price: $55@
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We have reserved main floor 1 seats (front of the theatre) to
see CAROUSEL-an original new production from Lyric Opera.
Watch Steven Pasquale as he portrays the swaggering, carefree
carnival barker, Billy Bigelow who captivates and marries the
naive millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard
times and unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do
the tuneful hits, in this masterpiece of American musical theater.
You’ll hear “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” accompanied by the Lyric Chorus and
Orchestra. Director/ Choreographer: Rob Ashford-Conductor
David Chase. Cancel by Mar 15…Min 25/Max45 … Includes:
Transportation/ MAIN FLOOR 1 SEATS/Performance. Bus
boarding @ 11:15am…Depart Clubhouse: 11:30am…Return
to Clubhouse: 5:30pm …Price: $96@
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Join us on Tuesday, January 6, 1-2:30pm at the Club House in
the Ceramics Room. This will be a “meet and greet” gathering
to enjoy conversation with others with low vision or expectation
of future low vision. We will also consider topics for future
meetings. Our 2015 meetings will meet on 1st Tuesday of each
month in the Ceramics Room. Friends and family are also
welcome. If you need a ride or for more information please call
Dorothy Kresse 815-372-9686 or Carol Woods 708-246-9699.
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Start sensibly.
We gradually allow our schedule to be taken over by the business of
the holidays. So now we should not jump in boldly. Exercise is only
effective if you participate. With this being said, find an exercise
activity that you enjoy. The activity needs to be scheduled at a time
of the day that you are most likely to participate. So if you are not a
morning person exercise later in the day. Classes may be interesting
but if they do not work with your schedule it will difficult to make
the effort to attend. When we do not accommodate our fitness
level, interests, time and flexibility we set our sights on failure.
Realistic goals.
Do not over commit your time to exercise. Look at ways to increase
activity. An examples: parking your car in a space further away
from your destination. Or find a project at home that will not only
increase your activity level but will improve your living conditions.
Try to dance, or a new recreational activity, a different exercise
class or program. Many times an exercise program is dictated by a
physicians’ opinion of your wellness. Always remember a fitness
professional can offer guidance.
Dietary adjustments.
Start small. The idea is to be able to make this a lifestyle over the
long term. First add water to the mix. By increasing water intake,
you feel fuller, your digestion is better and there are other longterm health benefits to hydration. Scheduling regular mealtimes
assist in keep you from experiencing extreme hunger and cravings.
Never deprive yourself of a special treat but make the treat an event.
It will make the whole experience more enjoyable. When eating
healthy foods becomes a habit and you break the habit, your body
really does not feel as well and lacks energy. This alone should be
the motivation to stick with a healthy meal plan.
The new you.
If this is not enough, picture yourself as a new creation, thinner,
more fit and self-sufficient. You will benefit greatly when you
experience more energy and self-confidence. Overall you will
experience better health and well-being.
New Year, New You!
Good Luck~
Contact the CAMA office and ask for Toni if you need further
assistance.
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Thank you to all my friends and neighbors for all the cards and
phone calls after my surgery. Especially those who tiredlessly
walked my Murphy and my dear friend, Pat, who kept Murphy
for four days.
Thanks a million to you all.
Mary Jane Purkart
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Our meeting of December 6 was lightly attended, but still a
good time. We had a little celebration with coffee and cookies.
Thanks to all who brought something, especially to Irma who
took care of all our coffee needs. Several of the people in
attendance are going to Florida with Treasures of America, (See
below). There was a lot of questions on that, plus our great
traveler Caryl Mikrut filled us in on her recent trips. We also
had information on motorcoach trips and Fancy Free Travel
trips. All in all, it was a great time.
Here’s the information on the popular motor coach trip to
Daytona, in late winter, that so many Carillon residents have
taken. The trip dates for 2015 are February 21 through March
13.
Our advice to you if you are interested, is to contact Treasures
of America as soon as possible. This trip has grown greatly here
at Carillon. For more information, call Al or Valerie (708)5982295.
Our February meeting is Saturday, February 7. We are hoping
to have a speaker from Royal American Travel to tell us about
the upcoming motor coach trips with Diamond and White Star
Tours.
We wish you happy and safe travels always. Happy New Year
to all of you!
Caryl Mikrut, Judy Yambor, Irma Wegner, Jeanne Garritano
(See directory for contact information. However, Jeanne’s e-mail
is improperly listed. The correct one is [email protected])
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NOVEMBER CLOSINGS
Koichi & Mariko Matsumoto, Missouri .................... Bedford
Margaret Tebo, Missouri ...................................... Cambridge
Olga DeLaRosa, Cambridge ...................................... Bedford
Thomas Lach, LaGrange Park ....................... Canterbury East
Karen Moran, Shorewood ..........................................Chelsea
Gerald & Luane Spillane, Woodridge ................... Darlington
Robert & Naomi Webber, Bellwood...........................Chelsea
Sharon Thrumbel, Naperville ...............................Canterbury
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Hope your holidays were fine and that the New Year will be
happy and healthy. The January 21st CWC meeting will be
a Pizza Party. The entertainer is Eddie Korosa, Jr. with “The
Boys from Illinois”.
The doors open at 6:00 P.M. and dinner will be served at
6:30 P.M. Tickets are $5:00 and if you still need a ticket call:
Helen 407-1915 or Carla 886-1915
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE
AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THE
INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO YOU
WEBSITE: WWW.CARILLONHOA.ORG
LOG IN TO REGISTER
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
REGISTER FOR TRIPS ONLINE
READ THE TALK OF THE TOWN
CHECK OUT ALL OUR AMENITIES
SEE OUR LIST OF ACTIVITIES
BARBERSHOP CHORUS
Sunday February 15, 2015
BYOB, Pizza Party $10.00
Doors Open 3PM, Entertainlllent 5PM
Ticket Sales Jan. 26 & 27 9-11AM
Checks to Carillon Activities
815-552-2836 or 815-886-8601
INFORMATION IS ALWAYS
ADDED AND UPDATED
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Cordially Invites You to
“Arthritis-STOP it in its TRACKS! It’s not reversible, but it
can be stopped”
Back pain! Hip pain! Knee pain! Where does it end!? Ask yourself,
which of these joints is oldest in your body? That’s right! They are
the same age! Arthritis has NOTHING to do with AGE! Come and
learn the 3 things you MUST do to avoid joint decay.
Dr. Michael Moss, DC
Maximized Living doctor, local chiropractor and wellness coach will
be covering:
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The 3 simple steps to start feeling better NOW
How to overcome the effects of aging and decrease or even
eliminate your pain
How to ensure that you’ll be able to play with your grandchildren
for years to come
Just because it runs in the family, doesn’t mean it’s your destiny
Come enjoy a healthy homemade dessert from our Maximized
Living recipe book, and hear the amazing information doctors are
now finding out… You can STOP the irreversible disease, arthritis
from occurring in your body.
January 19th, 2015
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Club Room 1
Refreshments and healthy snacks will be served.
Raffle prize as well
Please RSVP by Friday, January 16th, 815-372-0170
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Happy New Year
The Carillon Marketing Committee would like to wish you all
a great year in 2015. We look forward to finding opportunities
for spreading the word about the fantastic community we enjoy
here in Carillon.
Newcomers Gathering
Our next Newcomers Gathering is scheduled for Saturday,
January 31, 6 to 7:30PM. The Newcomer Committee wants to
welcome new, newer, newest residents to Carillon. We will have
great treats, community information and lots of friendly faces!
This is a meet-and-greet opportunity. Mark your calendar and
join us on the 31. RSVP Barbara Erickson, 815 524 3384, or
Sheila Peebles, 815 886-8665.
carillonhoa.org
Have you seen the Carillon web site lately? Get your login and
check it out. There is neighborhood information available, the
Talk of the Town and the monthly calendar can be viewed, and
you can look at all of our home styles with the floor plan of each.
If you need help with a login call Jeanette Grays, 312-504-1636,
for assistance.
Selling your home? Did you know that now you can publish a
listing on the Carillon web site? Anyone who is searching the
web for a home in an active adult community will be able to see
your listing at www.carillonhoa.org. Contact Tom Bogan, 815372-3775, [email protected], for more information and
the “how-to” on this new marketing tool.
Barbara Erickson,
Marketing Committee
January 2015
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Words to Move You
Now the trumpet summons us againnot as a call to bear arms, though arms we neednot as a call to battle, though embattled we arebut a call to bear the burden of the long twilight
struggle, year in and year out, rejoicing in hope,
patient in tribulation-a struggle against
the common enemies of man: tyranny,
poverty, disease and war itself.
President John f. Kennedy
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Important Dates to Remember
New Years Day
Epiphany
VFW Post 12059 Members Meeting 7 PM
Persian Gulf War Began
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Signing of Vietnam Peace Accord (1973)
Panama Campaign Ended (1990)
This month’s general membership meeting will be on Monday, January
5 at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Bundle up and come join your single
neighbors to hear about upcoming events, and stay for coffee and
dessert after the meeting.
You can pay your 2015 dues at the January meeting. Remember to pay
by check, put it in an envelope, and write your name, address, phone
number, and birth date on the outside. Dues are $15.00 if paid by
September.
We’re giving everyone a chance to catch their breath after the holidays,
so there will be no social this month.
There WILL be an Activities Committee meeting on Tuesday, January
27 at 4:00 in the Crafts Room. If you have ideas for future socials or
are willing to pitch in to help with our meetings and events, please join
us at this meeting.
Carillon VFW Post 12059 hopes that the entire community had a
wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza during the month of
December. This is truly a special time of the year for people of all faiths.
Carillon VFW Post 12059 made its’ usual monthly trip to Manteno
Veterans Home with the generous donations from the Carillon
Community. Your monthly donations make it Christmas all year
round for them. It gives the members of the post a nice feeling seeing
the happy faces when we arrive. The volunteers at the home always
remark what wonderful treasures you give to our very deserving
veterans. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
Carillon VFW Post 12059 made its’ annual trip to Our Lady of the
Snows Parish in Chicago for a special Veterans Celebration. Mass and a
great breakfast were part of the morning events and the members who
attended had a nice time. In attendance were approximately 30VFW,
American Legion, and Marine Corps. League posts and the celebration
is always very successful. They ask us to attend every year and we always
look forward to this special event.
Carillon VFW Post 12059 held its’ annual Veterans Day and Flag
Retirement Program on Veterans Day in the south parking lot. The
weather that day was terrible as usual, rain, snow and a bitter wind
along with a temperature of 28, but the small number of the community
who attended appreciated our efforts on this very significant day.
The New Year is here once again, and it is the hope of Carillon VFW
Post 12059 that all members of the community have a safe and
prosperous year.
James Singler, Commander
Carillon VFW Post 12059
815-407-1900
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Thank you Carillon to all who have so generously donated to
Harvest Saturday. A special thank you to ‘Dan Schaeflein’ for all
his years of service.
The Committee
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Happy New Year, everyone! Wasn’t it fun to share a festive Christmas
luncheon at Cog Hill? Jean Fulton deserves a big ‘thank you’ for all her
hard work in organizing this wonderful event. It was great to see so
many new faces there, and we hope to see all of you throughout the year
at our monthly gatherings.
“If we had no winter, spring would not be so pleasant.” -Anne Bradstreet
Heike Mauck
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Third Thursday of the Month
At
The Ceramics Room in the Club House
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
Dementia you are invited to join our support group. Here
in a friendly supportive environment you can participate in
discussions geared toward the needs and interests of individuals
who are caregivers, family members, or friends of someone with
dementias. It is a chance to learn more about dementias and
what to expect along the way.
Those with the dementia are also welcome if they are able to sit
in the discussions and benefit from the group. They do not have
to enter the discussions if they are not comfortable or able to do
so.
Our support group is an opportunity to learn from and share
with others who are experiencing the same situations in their
interactions with someone with dementia. A support group helps
individuals understand that they are not alone in their situation
and that others do understand and can often offer suggestions
that may help. And it is comforting to know someone will listen
and understand.
For more information please call the facilitator ARLENE
ALBERT at 815-744-6770.
Talk of the Town
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service for all seniors and middle and low income tax payers. Volunteer
counselors help to prepare Federal and State returns between Feb. 1
and April 15. The AARP Foundation administers the AARP Tax-Aide
Program, and in cooperation with the IRS, offers free IRS self study
training and certification in basic income tax preparation.
The self study training material is available in late November and the
self study can be done either by hard copy or on-line. A four day review
and certification class is held in January.
More volunteers are needed who, after certification, are willing to
commit to at least four day time hours one day each week at one of the
local tax preparation sites. To join the Tax-Aide Team and receive IRSCertified Self Study Training Material call Mr. Paul Ward at the Will
County Senior Services center 815-740-4215 or log on to the AARP
web site at www.aarp.org/taxaide.
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Now that winter’s settled in to stay, it’s time to look forward to lighting
up the night with the Theatre Guild’s Mardi Gras celebration, February
17—Fat Tuesday, headed by Kathleen Krauss and stage directed by
Vicki McIntosh. We’re working hard to make this a truly festive event
with your friends and neighbors as the featured performers. Maybe
you’ll be inspired to come in costume, not mandatory, but it will get
you into our drawing for the door prize. Come on, you know you’ve
been wanting to recycle that old “formal” or maybe some tails. It’s a
fantasy evening of fun and friends.
You won’t want to miss this one; get your table together. The first ticket
sales date is Wednesday morning, January 28, from 9:00 to 10:30AM.
Watch for February dates on the bulletin board in the refreshment and
notice alcove of the clubhouse.
2015 Consolidated Election
Listed by precinct are the number of offices up for election within
each district. Candidates for these offices will not be known
until late January or early February. For Consolidated Elections,
petitions are submitted to the Township Clerks. Only after that
process is compete are they forwarded to the Will County Clerk.
Note: These are the office holders who vote tax increases that
appear on your property tax bill.
Offices: Park Commissioner, School Board Member, Library
Trustee, Junior College Trustee, Regional Education Trustee and
Fire District Trustee.
Lockport Precinct #1:
Lockport Township Park District (2)
White Oak Public Library District (3)
Valley View Community School Dist. #365U (3)
Joliet Junior College District #525 (2)
Will County Regional Off. of Education (2)
Lockport Township Fire Protection District (3)
DuPage Precinct #34:
White Oak Public Library District (2)
Plainfield Community School District #202 (3)
Joliet Junior College District #525 (2)
Will County Regional Off. of Education (2)
Lockport Township Fire Protection District (3)
Plainfield Precinct #5:
Plainfield Township Park District (2)
Plainfield Public Library District (3)
Plainfield Community School District #202 (3)
Joliet Junior College District #525 (2)
Will County Regional Off. of Education (2)
Lockport Township Fire Protection District (3)
Also, give a thought to when June is busting out all over. The first of
our plays, the riotous Done to Death, will be presented Wednesday, the
24th, Friday, the 26th, and Saturday, the 27th. Watch this column for
audition dates. Theatre Guild tries to be a welcoming and enthusiastic
organization. If you don’t feel quite up to treading the boards on stage,
we have important slots backstage. We’d love to have you join us.
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A big thank you to our neighbor, John Barone, who for the
second year brought two of his former students to play taps.
The bugle presentation was inspiring and emotional. Thanks
again John and the two High School students who spent their
day off honoring our Veterans. Also, thanks to our Grandson,
Tor Munson, and his three friends, Joey, Eddie and Andy Glas
who were our flag holders.
Oury Johnson, VFW
Color Guard Commander
January 2015
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Primary Election is March 24, 2015.
Consolidated Election is April 7, 2015.
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The Carillon Civic Committee
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1st Raffle & Chili Party
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Doors open at 2:30 P.M.
Dine at 3:00 P.M.
Chili and baked potato.
Games will follow after the food.
Three free raffle cards for each ticket
One big coverall.
Tickets on sale – Cost $12.00 – B.Y.O.B.
Tuesday, January 6th – 10 A.M. to Noon
Wednesday January 7th - 10 A.M. to Noon
DEADLINE Monday, January 12th
No tickets will be sold after this date.
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Classes are held every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 in the ceramic/craft
room. There is a $2.00 instruction fee, and still some greenware/bisque
available for purchase.
Come paint with us
Let your imagination loose and create.
Mondays 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Arts/Ceramic Room
Barb & Mary Lou
Come and see the exciting new things we are doing on Tuesday evening.
If you are interested in attending, call Judy Adams – 815-886-3045
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Come join us on Wednesdays from 12:00pm –
4:00pm for afternoon fun and relaxation. Learn
to dry brush, to apply mother of pearl, to use
24 carat gold, apply antique medium, and many
other ceramic techniques. Get tips and hints that
will help you enhance the beauty of your ceramic
pieces. Available to assist you will be Marge
Lenartowicz and Judy Keeler along with other
knowledgeable ceramists. Bring a friend. We’re looking forward
to sharing Wednesday afternoons with you.
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Jim Pritchett
Mary Garlow
Eileen Pell
Jack Strevell
Gloria Ventresca
Mike Garlow
Martha Powers
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Dorothy Teska
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New players always welcome.
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Please join us every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30p.m.
to 9:30p.m. in the Billiards and Poker Room. If you do not
know poker well or would like to learn, we are friendly and will
help you.
JUST COME AND EVERYONE WILL PLAY.
For information call: Marlene Belmonte 815-372-2256
or Lynn Gritzman 815-886-7174
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Thanks, Janet
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What’s Happening at Carillon” can be seen on Comcast channel
6 each week at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Thursday and Sunday
and at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
To those residents who have AT&T Uverse, you can view
“What’s Happening at Carillon” by going to channel 99 for
the government listing. Then Look for Village of Romeoville
Television (VORTV).
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We will be playing the 4th Tuesday of every month. This is a fun
game. You do not need to know how to play bridge to play this
game.
Sign up sheet is in Club Room One.
Questions call: Dianne Donofrio 815-293-0278
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We will gladly teach you if you want to play this popular game
here at carillon
Game starts at 6:30 and it is played on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each Month.
Contact person: Marilyn Beger 815-886-3560
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The journey of grief after loss is one of life’s most difficult
experiences, but we don’t have to walk alone. If you are grieving
the death of a loved one, please consider joining Carillon’s
bimonthly support group for bereaved adults and discover
the healing process within a safe, supportive and confidential
environment. The group will provide time to share stories,
process emotions, learn new coping skills and self-care practices.
The sessions are facilitated by Heartland Hospice Bereavement
Counselor and Carillon resident, Kathy Jarman.
Did you all have a good Thanksgiving? Now on to Christmas.
Put on your warm jammies, make a cup of hot chocolate and
watch your favorite Christmas movies.
And while you’re doing all that, get out your knitting needles
or crochet hooks and work on some presents for your family or
perhaps for a needy family. Or better yet, join Crafty Crafters.
You can even wear your jammies-we don’t care.
We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 10:00 AM
– 11:30 AM in the Craft Ceramic Room. Pre-registration is not
required, but if you have questions, please call Kathy Jarman at
630-335-5658.
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HAPPY 2015 TO ALL!!
Crafty Crafters is a group of knitters and crocheters who get
together every Wednesday in Club Room 2 from 12:30 to 3:00
p.m. We knit or crochet items that are then donated to nursing
homes, homeless shelters, women’s shelters, humane societies,
veterans, hospitals and any other organizations that are in need.
Don’t know how to crochet or knit or maybe just a little rusty
with your skills? We have people who will help you. We supply
you with the yarn. If you like to socialize and talk while serving
your community, this is the place for you. Hope to see you soon.
Our plans for this New Year are to continue working on charity projects.
We will be working on our Quilt of Valor and Patriotic Quilts. Our
intentions are to raffle off a quilt at the All American Breakfast. Some
of our projects include quilts for a Women’s shelter, pillow cases for
ConKerr Cancer as well as scarves and hats that are donated to the less
fortunate.
If you join us, you will meet Beverly Winters from Darlington.
Bev has lived in Carillon for 10 years and been a member of
Crafty Crafters for 9 ½ years. Bev learned to knit from her
grandmother. However, she learned to crochet from our group.
She says we are a super group of people. She likes making items
for charity, especially hats and lap robes. Hats are quick and easy
and she loves to mix patterns and colors for the afghans. Come
meet Bev and the other wonderful people in our group.
We have a UFO (unfinished objects) day scheduled for this month.
If you are in the club house on January 10 stop by to see some of our
projects.
There are so many talented people in our group. Hopefully over
the next year, you’ll get to know them.
Are you looking for a social and productive afternoon? The Club Room
3 door is always open on Friday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come join us and see for yourself. We are more than a social group,
yes we talk and laugh; but we also TEACH, SHARE and have FUN!!
Out of consideration for sensitive members, please do not wear perfume
or scented lotions. Thank You
Hope to see you soon.
Joanne Rohlicek 815.372.3040
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The Needleworkers meet on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:30 in Club
Room 3. Anything you wish to create with a needle, the group
does: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, needlepoint, sewing,
some quilting, etc:
The second Tuesday of the month finds the needleworkers
enjoying lunch at different local restaurants before meeting at
the clubhouse.
If you are interested in working on any project that uses a needle,
come join the group. Members have knowledge of many crafts
and even though they do not teach, they will gladly try to help
with any stitching problems.
For information please call Sandie Denklau, 372-0558 or
Phyllis Taylor, 886-4789.
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Vickie McIntosh of Dover donated 6 children’s chemo hats
and 1 adult hat. Virginia Fadden of Canterbury made a yarn
donation. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Crafty Crafter donations were as follows: 5 hats and 4 scarves
to the Military. 32 adult chemo hats and 6 children chemo hats
to Edwards Hospital. 16 more hats and scarves sets, 29 hats
and 7 scarves will be going to Morning Star Mission. 8 baby
afghans went to the Women’s Center of Greater Chicago. St
Joseph Hospital in Joliet received 6 lap robes and 44 nursery
hats. And last, but not least, our little furry friends received 32
puppy pads at the Naperville Animal Shelter.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year. See you
in 2015.
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We hope everyone had a nice holiday sharing time with friends
and family. Another year has come to an end and we look forward
to a New Year and we hope good health and happiness for all.
Starting the New Year why not make one of your resolutions
to try something new. Perhaps that could be learning the art
of stained glass. You will be surprised that it is easier than you
think. We are a friendly group and would love to have you join
us. Why not stop by on Thursday or Saturday mornings from
9-12 and talk with us and meet our instructor Ed Mauer. There
is no fee to join or for your first project. And as always there is
no charge for using the stained glass equipment.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Monday, January 12 – 9:00 A.M. Come join our group at
the Bolingbrook Golf Club in “The Nest”. Questions?? Call
Howard Mason at 886-2014.
Please Note: Information regarding the February meeting
place, and contact person for any questions you may have,
will appear in Aberdeen’s February ‘Talk of the Town’ article.
BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW THIS!!
On October 22, our Aberdeen neighbor, Walter Voyt, was
inducted into the Senior Illinois Hall of Fame and also
received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement
in Chemistry.
Called a “true American chemist and inventor” by the Illinois
Department on Aging, Walter was the 2014 inductee in the
labor force category.
Happy New Year to all! Best wishes for good health in the new
year, along with whatever blessings you’re hoping for.
There is so much to tell you about our newly elected Board of
Directors. They were seated at the December 2 Annual Meeting.
Each has sent me a brief autobiography, and I hoped to put in a
few sentences about each. Instead, I am going to feature several
of them in each of the next few articles, so that I don’t have to
eliminate any part of their stories.
YOUR NEW BOARD:
Ed Sebring President
Rita Sosa Vice President
Marge Kazlauskas Secretary
Jeannine Warren Treasurer
Mark Leisen Buildings and Grounds
Larry Young Architectural
Bob Mackanin Director
Also, we have some changes in our CAMA reps:
John Schuller CAMA Representative
Walt Warren Alternate
Mark Leisen Buildings and Grounds
One of Walter’s discoveries, in 1976, was that a portion of
sunlight known as UVA light (which is also present in tanningparlor lamps) is carcinogenic and that it can be stopped by
broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Prior to his discovery, UVA light was thought to be harmless. It
is now known that UVA causes melanoma skin cancer.
Simple calculations estimate the total number of melanoma
prevented in the U.S. by the use of broad-spectrum sunscreens
in the last 30 years is about 21,000 (about 10% of the total
number: 2,100,000). The number of deaths prevented is
estimated at 30,000 (10% of the total number of 300,000).
It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of melanoma cases in
the USA have been prevented by the use of Walter’s invention.
On November 3, at the Plainfield Board of Trustees meeting,
Illinois Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented Walter with
the “Illinois Senate Recognition Award”. He was congratulated
by the Board President, the Mayor, and other members. Most of
the 55+ year-old members said they wish they had started using
broad-spectrum sunscreens earlier in life.
He was interviewed in November by several local newspapers
(Joliet Herald News, Bugle, and Enterprise) which carried fullpage stories of Walter’s inventions.
You can read more on the internet by entering “Walter Voyt”
into Google, Bing, or Yahoo search engines.
We have some pretty special individuals in Aberdeen and you
have just ‘met’ one of them.
Ed Sebring, our new president, has been living in Carillon for
about three years. Before the move, he and his wife of 43 years,
Carol, lived in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn. Ed got his BBA degree
from Northwestern, and has been director of human resources at
TRW, Time Warner, and Levy Book Distributor. By the way, Ed
and Carol have 7 grandchildren all under the age of 10.
Rita Sosa came to Carillon in 2005. Rita became the secretary
on the board in 2006. Upon the death of Don Shultz several
years ago, Rita became the president of the board. Due to health
reasons, Rita has stepped back from that position, and is now
our vice president. Rita likes gardening, cooking, and especially
playing with her two dogs, Duncan and Aurora.
More to come next month on these fine volunteers that make
up our board.
For your information, we also have the dates of Andover-related
meetings. The CAMA Board Agenda meetings will be held at
the Foster Premier office on January 19, February 23, April 27,
June 22, August 24, October 19, and November 23. Residents
are welcome to attend, but there is no open forum.
The Homeowners’ bimonthly meetings are always on the first
Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Clubhouse. Here are the
dates: March 3, May 5, July 7, September 1, November 3, and
December 1.
May God bless you and yours with good health and abundance
in the coming year.
Welcome to Zelma Locke on Foxtail Court. We wish you many
happy years in Andover!
February news deadline is January 6.
Please contact Ann Canaday (815-341-6379)
or e-mail your news to [email protected].
Our Sunshine Lady, Lucy Bayer, did not send out any cards in
late November and early December, but she lets us know that
several residents were recuperating from health issues at local
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rehab facilities. Hopefully, by the time your read this, they will
be back home. The residents are: Gerry Pacholick, Marian
Bottcher, Lois Polozzi, and Len Tesla. Please keep them in
your thoughts and prayers.
The first Men’s Breakfast of the new year is on Thursday, January
15, 9 AM, at the Southern Belle in Plainfield.
Until next month,
Jeanne Garritano
(See directory for contact information.)
I do have a different e-mail address, [email protected].
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Happy New Year to all!! Hoping that you had wonderful
holidays and that your year is blessed with good health and
happiness.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kay Milazzo 1/3, Joan Farley ¼, James
Earles 1/5, Dan Marrera 1/11, Ann Malone 1/12, Phyllis
Miller 1/17, Carolyn Alvarez 1/24, Joanne Cottrell 1/27, and
Richard Rann 1/31/. Have a wonderful day celebrating your
big day!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Jan and Ernie Kopkau, January
24, 56 years. Have a fabulous day celebrating your many years
together.
APPLEGATE THANKS to Rick Deinert for donating his time
and skills to replace lights on the six-pack.
APPLEGATE REMINDER to let Bob Sullivan or Dawn at
Foster Premier if you are going to be away for a month or more.
Waste Management will credit our account for the weeks no
garbage or recycling is picked up at your home. Every little bit
helps to keep our accounts in good shape.
APPLEGATE THANKS to Bobbi Borbas, Jean Domdey,
Betty Ray, Mike Fitzgerald, and all other volunteers for all
they did to make this year’s Applegate/Bristol Christmas Dinner
a complete success. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Great
door prizes. 50-50. Good conversation with Applegate and
Bristol friends and neighbors. Great entertainment. It was a
truly fantastic event.
Mark your calendars for this winter’s APPLEGATE BEAN BAG
COMPETITION. Sundays: January 25, February 22, March
29, April 12. 2:00 p.m. Come share in the bags games or just
a fun time spent with Applegate neighbors, enjoying snacks
brought by all.
CAMA NOTES OF INTEREST:
1. A committee has been formed regarding the changes
at the Links and ramifications for our neighborhoods.
Watch for more information in the future.
2. The blood pressure checks offered at the CAMA
Clubhouse have been changed to Wednesday.
3. The White Oak Library is here the second Monday of
each month.
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Some humor for the new year. OLD IS WHEN: Your sweetie
says, “Let’s go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Pick
one. I can’t do both.” OLD IS WHEN your friends compliment
you on your new alligator shores and you’re barefoot. OLD
IS WHEN a sexy babe or hunk catches your fancy and your
pacemaker opens the garage door. OLD IS WHEN going braless
pulls all the wrinkles out of your face. OLD IS WHEN you don’t
care where your spouse goes just as long as you don’t have to go
along. OLD IS WHEN you are cautioned to slow down by the
doctor instead of by the police. OLD IS WHEN getting a little
action means you don’t need to take any fiber today. OLD IS
WHEN “Getting Lucky” means you find your car in the parking
lot. OLD IS WHEN an “all nighter” means not getting up to use
the bathroom. OLD IS WHEN you are not sure these are jokes!!!
The New Year is here. Let’s make this the year that you all
send family news my way to be shared with Applegate Friends
and Neighbors in upcoming Talk of the Town articles. Mary
Ferensen, 815-524-5147 or [email protected].
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Meet Your Ashford Neighbors
Kimberleigh S. De Bruin (Kim) was born in Elmhurst, Illinois,
on August 27, 1949, with the maiden name of Dienst. She
graduated from Franklin Junior High and Wheaton North High
School in 1967 where she was a member of the very first class in
the brand new high school. Kim was the Managing Editor of the
school year book and the Editor of the school newspaper. After
starting college at the University of Missouri she completed
the degree requirements for a B.S. in Education at Northern
Illinois University in 1971. Kim taught elementary school for
one year at Rochelle, Illinois, followed by a job at Sears as a
catalog order buyer and a job at Illinois Bell as an installation
foreman. After her children were born she became a stay-athome mom. During this time she developed an interest in Yoga
and over many succeeding years Kim has been a class leader of
Hathu Yoga as well as Chair Yoga for the elderly. In addition,
as a member of the Junior League, Kim has volunteered to give
informational lectures concerning child abuse. Kim is an avid
reader and unfortunately, in recent years, she has had a chronic
health problem which has greatly curtailed her activities..
Richard P. De Bruin (Rick) was born in Madison, Wisconsin,
on May 22, 1949. He graduated from St. Michael’s Elementary
School in Wheaton and then Wheaton North High School in
1967. Rick excelled in sports, earning 9 varsity letters, named
Athlete of the Year in 1967, and named to the Chicago Tribune
all-star baseball team. He started college at Arizona State but
completed a degree in Business Administration at the University
of Wisconsin. The first post-college job was at Continental
Illinois National Bank. At the end of 5 years he was a Vice
President of Bond Investments. Rick continued in this line
of work for the remainder of his career. Employers included:
Weeden & Co., Smith Barney, Prudential (for 18 years), Piper
Jaffrey, and Advest Investments. His last employer was Vining
Sparks LLP, where he finally retired in January, 2013. Besides
coaching volley ball, soccer, and baseball he has been personally
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active in sports (including a 5 year stint with the Downer’s Grove
Volley Ball Team) all his life up until 4 years ago when he broke a
hip. Rick continues to play golf and has a hobby of playing Santa
Claus at Christmas time for various organizations.
Kim and Rick De Bruin were married on January 6, 1978.
Their daughter Susan was born in 1980 and their son Peter was
born in 1982. The De Bruin’s first home was in Clarendon Hills
until 1983, followed by a home in Burr Ridge until September
of 2013, before moving to Carillon. They have done extensive
family travelling as well as by themselves and have had pet dogs
throughout their married life.
The Ashford Board wishes all a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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HAPPY NEW YEARS
“LET US WELCOME THE NEW YEAR FULL OF
THINGS THAT NEVER WERE.”
“A CELEBRATION OF NEW HOPES AND DREAMS”
*THE BEDFORD BOARD MEMBERS WISH TO EXTEND
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR RESIDENTS.
We thank you for your attendance to all the HOA meetings
and your participation concerning Bedford issues….Looking
forward to the New Year and offering a warm welcome to new
residents in 2015.
Sandy Thompson, Pat Beitzel, Mary Ann Wands,
Julie Burford and Miriam Vecchiet
“HEADS-UP”
BEDFORD FUN NIGHT is held every 2nd Thursday of every
month (January 8th) at 7:00 pm. Come on over and join us.
We play raffle games, cards or any game you choose. Open to
all Carillon residents.
BEDFORD LUNCHEON: 1st Monday of every month…
1:00 pm (January 5th.) the December luncheon was held
at Family Square of which 16 attended. Please call Fran
Elliott-815-886-6290 for the January location if you wish to
join us.
MONTHLY AGING JOKES
Laughter is the best medicine!
-you feel like “the morning after” when you haven’t been out the
night before
-a “night out” is sitting on your patio
-your idea of “weight lifting” is just standing up
-someone compliments you on your “alligator boots” but you’re
barefooted
-you don’t remember when your “wild oats” turned into
“shredded wheat”
-the only “pole dancing” you now can do, is holding on to the
“safety bar” in the bathroom
-you look in the mirror and say, “MOM?” or “DAD?”
Please direct your complaints/concerns to: HILLCREST
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT @ 630-627-3303 ask to be
connected to Bedford Community for Nancy or Julie
HAVE A GREAT MONTH
*THE BEDFORD ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE WISH TO
EXTEND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR RESIDENTS…
We at Bedford offer many activities for your enjoyment and an
opportunity for you to meet new and established residents, Fun
Night, Luncheons, Christmas Party, No Name Game, Annual
Picnic and Raffle. A great way to create friendships and enjoy a
few hours of fun with your neighbors! We look forward to a new
year with all of you!
Miriam Vecchiet, Marge Jahnsen, Julie Burford, Fran Elliott,
Peg Devereux, Anne Mc Aleavy and Pat Hillebold
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE – November 15th we had are fall
Card Party. What great fun we all had. There were many happy
winners & a lot of “almost” winners. All 27 tables for April’s
Card Party were sold out. You can contact Pat Bambule if you
wish to be put on a waiting list.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Laverne Oswald, Marilyn Martin
2nd, Constance Zych 10th, Roy Krautedis 13th, Muhhammad
Kabbarah 22nd, Donald Lewter 25th, Diane Militell 28th,
Emma Peickert, Minnie Rice 29th, Toni Lieteau 30th, Joseph
Stellato, Virginia Klak, John Paloucek, Anna McAleavy 31st.
December 7th we had a Christmas holiday luncheon at the
Bolingbrook Golf Club. What a great meal! It was so nice to get
a chance to see old friends & meet new friends that have moved
into Berkshire. A BIG thank you to Jean Liewald, Pat Finlay,
Connie Hamot, & Mary White for planning such a nice day.
A NOTE FROM - Marge Jahnsen-Sunshine Lady
Get well wishes sent to William Marshall recovering from a
broken leg. Sincere condolences sent to the Family of Marlene
Haltrop on her recent passing November 28th. Please contact
me in the event of any neighbor needing a card sent due to
illnesses, condolences or otherwise, a good “ole” cheering up…
815-407-0421
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Terry Saccaro is
proud of her granddaughter who was hired as Dean of Waubonse
College in Sugar Grove. Last month, 12/28, Terry celebrated
her 90th birthday. On November 2nd, 41 of her immediate
family & friends held a fantastic celebration for her birthday.
Terry said it was a great celebration. Happy Birthday, Terry!
WELCOME TO BEDFORD-Olga Delrosa
Mary Jane Oakey has been very busy November & December.
She spent Thanksgiving with her daughter, Elizabeth, & family
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Feel free to provide any news, updates or corrections
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in Atlanta, GA. Jonathan, Elizabeth’s husband, smoked the
turkey, which was very good. Jonathan made sausage, which
was an all day process & was his grandfather’s recipe. “It turned
out quite delicious”, she said. 12/19 Mary Jane went to Iowa
with her daughter, Kathleen, & family to grandson’s, James
Brightmore, graduation from the University of Iowa with an
Engineering degree. Everyone was very proud of James.
Pat Markussen welcomed a new roommate, Mia. She’s 7 yrs.
old, is white with a little bit of brown on her back, weighs 7# &
has 4 legs. Pat said she is really enjoying Mia & Mia likes all of
the neighborhood dogs, too.
THANK YOU from Sandy Lopez & family to all their Berkshire
friends & neighbors for cards & prayers during her mom’s
illness & passing. Mom always enjoyed the Berkshire activities
& everyone made her feel so welcome. “Berkshire is truly a
wonderful & caring community”.
HAPPY JANUARY BIRTHDAY – Walter Ciezczak – 1, Joe
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If I have missed your birthday or anniversary or have the wrong
date, please let me know. Also, to our new Berkshire residents,
please call me with your birthday/anniversary so we may send
you our “happy” wishes. These are dates of celebration & we
want to share in your celebration.
“Thank you” to everyone who shared news & celebrations for
our articles throughout 2014. This article is about you and your
families & friends.
May all have a joyous and healthy 2015. Keep warm and safe.
Submitted by Pat Tessler
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We in Bristol wish all of Carillon a healthy and happy new year!
May you and yours prosper in 2015. We pray for a better winter
than last year.
Our new front gate decorations are in place. Thanks to Judy
Yambor and her crew of elves. The elves include: Dick Cherney,
Norma Thompson, Barb Wolf, Maryanne Cooper, Dave
Griesener, Joe Muraida, Pete Carrera, and Steve Howicz. As
usual it was very well done!
Proud grandparents, Judy and Jack Keeler, would like to share
some news about their granddaughter, Gianna Salzbrunn.
Gianna is a junior at Montini High School in Lemont. Gianna
is a member of the track team and was recently named to the
2014 Girls Cross Country IHSA All State Team. The honor
is given to individuals placing among the top 25 at the State
Finals. She was also recently inducted into the National Honor
Society.
Our Christmas party with Applegate was very festive. The meal
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from Inglenook was wonderful and the entertainment was
enjoyable. There was even a surprise visit from Santa!
We have lost two Bristol residents. Bill Hauser and Jeanne
Olson both passed away on Thanksgiving. Bill was one of the
original Bristol residents. He was the “go to” neighbor for those
of us with a new home. He and Rosemary had a mobile home.
They travelled many times to Southern Illinois to visit their son
and family. He was an avid model train buff. Bill even had a
short stint on Bristol’s architectural committee. In later years,
Bill’s “job” was to take Rosemary shopping and working out at
the club. He will be sorely missed. Our sympathy to Rosemary
and their family. In addition, Jeanne Olson died after a long
illness. Jeanne was also a long-time resident of Bristol. Jeanne
raised six children and is survived by her husband John. Our
condolences to the Olson family.
Some residents have been hospitalized. Pat Matthews and Bob
Skinkus could use our prayers and good thoughts. Give them a
call or drop them a note of support if you’re able.
A Poem to Share:
I see children as kites.
You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you are both breathless......
They crash!
You add a longer tail......
They hit the rooftop.
You pluck them out of the spout.
You patch and comfort, adjust and teach.
You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that
someday they will really fly.
Finally they are airborne but they need more string,
So you keep letting it out
With each twist of the ball of string there is a sadness that goes
with the joy
Because the kite becomes more distant and somehow you know
That it won’t be long before the beautiful creature will snap
the lifeline
That bound you together and sore as it was meant to
sore free and alone.
Only then do you know that you did your job.
Happy New Year!
Ardeth McLaughlin
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Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating in January: 8th,
Lorraine Bossany; 15th, Lottie Franckowiak; 27th, Ralph
Murray and Virginia Smith
Welcome to our new resident in Unit 205, Bruce Henriksen, who
came to us from Eagan, MN (for the warmer climate, we guess!).
Bruce retired from All Risks, Ltd. and chose Carillon to be nearer
his two children. They have given him three grandchildren so
far, with another due in January. Bruce’s interests and hobbies
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include golf, reading, and being an amateur historian. His first
impressions of life at Carillon are that it is quiet and there are
plenty of activities in which to become involved. Welcome to
the Buckingham family, Bruce!
Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Gloria Ventresca
and her family on the death of her husband and our friend,
Nick, on December 6.
Spectacular Decorations
Before I wish everyone a Happy New Year, I want to mention
the incredible decorating job 10 of our Buckingham ladies did in
our lobbies. It was a great team effort. I especially want to thank
Carol Sowa for her efforts and ‘loaning’ us her Christmas tree
for the outer lobby, and Sue Beckman for her ingenuity, creative
talents and hard work. We also had lots of goodies to eat and hot
chocolate to drink....if we’d had a fireplace going, it would have
been perfect. I’ll be leaving them up until January 4th so the rest
of you need to come by....you can see some of it from the outside
but the inside is even better.
Now, I’ll wish all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New
Year. Let’s count our blessings as we undertake the many
challenges that may face us. I recently started sponsoring a 3 yr
old boy in Haiti. Every time I think of his living conditions, I
thank God for what I have and am grateful that I can help this
boy in some way. May God bless you and your family in 2015.
Contributed by Debby DeBoor
Virginia Smith has been feeling punk for several weeks. We
hope you feel better soon, Virginia.
Submitted by Karen Thayer
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New Year’s Wishes to all of Cambridge. Ten units were sold in
2014. May we continue to be an attractive, friendly and goodneighbor community in 2015. We extend a special welcome
to those who joined us last fall: Donna Flanagan, Harold
and Albina Larson, Ernest Jenkins and Clyde and Marilyn
Rhodes. Hope to see you at a Cambridge event soon. Sophie
Cracco passed away in late November; Reno, please accept our
condolences.
Items covered at the December HOA meeting included these.
•CAMA dues for 2015 will be $83 monthly instead of $80.
Swipe card fees will increase to $13 from $11. •CAMA is
working with the Links to resolve issues regarding the South
entrance. Elected to fill the 3 open seats on our Board of
Directors were Irma Wegner, Janie Hammerberg and Sharon
Anguiano. Congratulations, and thanks for your willingness to
serve us! •An annual financial report will be mailed to all owners
in late January. 2015 dues are increasing to $185 from $178
monthly, which will allow us to perform needed maintenance on
our aging buildings. The last “reserve study” was done in 2001,
and another is being considered so we don’t get hit by surprises
we could have anticipated. •For issues with buildings and
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grounds, please call Tracy at Foster Premier (815-886-7930).
You should get prompt responses, but if not, call Jim Quinn
who will expedite if he can. •Walkers, with or without dogs,
should be aware of coyote sightings in Cambridge, mostly near
the golf course areas. To be safe, carry a whistle (or yell to scare
them away), do not stare at them, walk away but do not turn
your back, and pick up small dogs.
This year’s Cambridge board meeting schedules continue to be
the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm in the clubhouse.
The general HOA meetings are scheduled for the 1st Wednesday
of even numbered months at 7 pm in the clubhouse theater.
However, the January board meeting and February HOA
meetings will not be held.
Please contact me with info for the next Talk of the Town by
Monday, January 5.
Marcille Sandahl, [email protected], 815-725-5140
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“Happy New Year to all.”
Welcome New Board:
President: Arlene Skinkus
Vice Pres. Pam Howard
Secretary: Dori Carrano
Treasurer: Joan Gardner
Director: Don Arnold
New Management Co: Caruso
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS: Paul Carrano 2nd, Pat Halik 4th,
Bill Swain 18th, Charles Boksa 20th, Gail Ryba 21st, Mildred
Anderson 22nd, Rosemary Sabina 25th, John Reis and Jean
Rio the 29th.
CALENDAR:
January 1st - New Years Day (fly flag)
January 28 - US Vietnam cease fire-fly flag
January 14 - ladies breakfast Confirm with Maryann Skopek
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Next Canterbury meeting-March 2015
January Birthstone: Garnet
Flower: Carnation
Senior Alphabet: “L’ Is for Libido what happened to sex?
“M” is for Memory, I forgot what comes next.
(Continued next month.)
New activities co Chairman: Eileen Pell and Mike Rio. They
promise some new and exciting activities.
Please pick up after pets & pets are to be “on leash.”
To our neighbors & friends who have been “under the weather”
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get well soon, it’s New Years!!
Article from Dick and Pat Nielsen:
The Nielsen groups of ten went on a Danube River cruise. Our
first stop Budapest is two different towns. Buda is more modern
with more jobs and Pest is where everyone lives except for the
really rich, and is very old and beautiful. Everywhere we went
the buildings were so old it was hard to wrap our head around
how they might have been built with no machinery just brute
strength and lots of workers. The artistry of the times is mind
boggling. That kind of architecture is my idea of real art. In
Vienna a church was out of this world, very ornate and looked
like fine lace. I wanted a tee shirt with that church on it and
was unable to find one. When we caught up with my daughter
she had that shirt. I was so mad, but didn’t have time to find
the shop. One place we stopped, Durnstein, was so cute even
though only500 people live there. The town is on a steep hill
and the road is made of cobblestones. The people who live there
must have the strongest legs imaginable. They grow apricots
and grapes and the scenery is breathtaking with every color you
could imagine. The apricots were delicious. We walked at least 5
miles every day,sometimes more. Lots of hills and cobble stones.
When you are walking up them they feel more like mountains
Our last stop was in Melk and again we toured the city and had
free time. Everyone had a wonderful time.
New residents please call Jean Sinderson 886-6810 with your
birthday-We want you to have a happy birthday.
Foods for healthy joints: Apple, Black Beans, Broccoli, Ginger,
kale, Papaya and Wild Salmon.
Health & Happiness
Maryann Ingraffia 815 372 3616
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WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR – May it be Happy and
Healthy for you and yours.
SPECIAL JANUARY DATES: January 1st – start of the New
Year, 19th – Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Get well wishes to all of the residents who are dealing with
medical issues. Get well soon.
WELCOME TO NEW RESIDENTS IN 2014: Nancy Bock
& Arthur Millar, Lawrence & Laura Cordova, Thomas Lach,
David Polley and Robert & Claudia Schmidt. Welcome and
please join your neighbors at our Home Owners Meetings (next
one is February 12, 2015). Enjoy some coffee and goodies
afterwards. FYI – Since 2002, Canterbury East has had a 41
new home owners.
PLEASE HELP: When placing waste products (garbage) out
to the curb, please make sure the BAGS are securely tied. Our
community suffers, on occasion, with trash tossed all over the
area. PLEASE help us keep our community clean. Due to
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their set schedules, Waste Management crews are not able to go
around and pick up loose trash. If a crew is off their schedule,
the crew members may be disciplined.
FROM THE BOD: Winter is here: if you have damage from
snow plowing equipment, please notify our Property Manager,
Dawn Schwartz @ 815-886-1761 as soon as possible. If unable
to talk to her directly, leave a message including your name and
phone number.
ANOTHER FROM THE WORLD TRAVELING DYNAKOS:
Rose and Alex spent 10 days on the beautiful island of Kauai,
Hawaii. The weather was beautiful and the scenery gorgeous.
However, on their second day, Alex fell and broke his right wrist
and wearing a cast. As he tells the story, he was surfing for the
first time and a big white shark came out of the water and he hit
the shark with his surfing board and that is when he broke his
wrist. (I should put this down in with the random facts). They
still had a nice time in Hawaii with lots of memories.
If any resident wishes to have anything published in our column,
feel free to contact Rita Kowalski @ [email protected]
and she will send the information on to me.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Ladies Breakfast: Wednesday – January 14th - 9:00am at
Niko’s Breakfast Club. Call Maryann Skopek to reserve a seat
at 815 886-4077
Mens Breakfast: Third Friday – CANCELLED FOR JANUARY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: 1/02 –Florence Johnson,
1/12 – Helena Holtrop, 1/13 – Eleanor Esposito, 1/17 – Paul
Whately, 1/18 – Steve Miller, 1/25 – Dusty Mirabella, 1/26
– Jim Furey
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO: 1/08 – Dave &
Barbara Neal, 1/09 – Ron & Mary K Allan
New Looney Law still on the books: It’s against the law to drive
more than 2000 sheep down Hollywood Boulevard.
Another random fact: Experts tell us that the human body has
about 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Holy RBCs (red blood
cells), that is a huge number of miles. Out of that large number,
I wonder how many of mine are still flowing freely and not
stopping at STOP signs or forks in the road.
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Wishing you a time for new beginnings
and a wonderful year ahead!
As we prepare to take down the beautiful holiday decorations
and settle in for the long winter blahs, here’s hoping everyone
has some happy and festive memory of the season. Hopefully
Carlisle’s Holiday party was one of them. A huge thank you to
Bill & Carol Pomatto and Jack & Pat Ruland for decorating
our front gates so beautifully!
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that
matter”…Martin Luther King Jr.
One of our original wonderful neighbors, Alice Geeham has
moved to a new home. We wish her well! In case you would like
to visit or send a card her address is Heritage Woods of Plainfield,
14731 S Van Dyke Rd. Apt. 316, Plainfield IL 60544
The truest measure of life is not its length, but the fullness in
which it is lived. Frank Machowski, one of our original owners,
enjoyed living in Carillon, our Deepest Sympathy to his wife
Florence and their family and friends on his death December
5th.
Reminder!! There is no Carlisle HOA meeting in January, the
next meeting is March 11th 7pm in the clubhouse.
The security committee reports that many people have a lot
of stuff such as decorative planters and other decorations
obstructing the pathway to their front door. This pathway needs
to be kept clear and accessible in case emergency workers need to
enter and bring in their equipment like stretchers, ECT. Thank
you for your attention to this matter.
Did you know (I didn’t), that McDonald’s has a huge
Innovation Center in Romeoville? Opened in 2001 the Center
brings together engineers, researchers, designers, vendors and
franchisees, as they work to improve McDonald’s service.
Most days at least one of the mock restaurants housed in the
warehouse acts like an actual McDonalds during the breakfast,
lunch or dinner rush. Each year, McDonald’s operators from 2530 countries rotate through the Center finding ways to train
staff, handle menu changes or evaluate a redesigned restaurant
layout. The mock drive-thru can be moved to accommodate
the side of the car used by a driver in a specific country. The
focus is really on what customers are looking for. Customers are
played by retirees or students and two of our very own residents,
Florence Krock and Judy Gillono work there! The Chicago
Tribune did a large article about the Center in the Business
section on Sunday, October 19th and Florence was pictured as
a customer going thru the mock Australian drive-thru! Sounds
like interesting work!
“Whatever your life’s work is do it well”…Martin Luther King Jr.
Happy New Year Birthday Wishes; Kathleen Kraus-1/1, Rudy
Jezek-1/3, Raymond O’Brien-1/3, Kathryn Folta-1/6, Rita
DeJovine-1/12, Cheryl Leff-1/12, Louise Prassa-1/13, Marge
Walter-1/19, Harry Paolisso-1/23, Dorothy Petty-1/23, Ann
Sladek-1/23, Maxine Pantaliono-1/25, Wilma Jezek-1/26,
John Taylor-1/26, Shirley Bielanski-1/31, Christ Rembis-1/31
Wondrous New Year Anniversary Congratulations; Frank
& Mildred Klecka-1/11, Harold & Mildred Halsten-1/17,
Joseph & Margaret Mazzuca-1/23!
Nancy Vervaet 293-0299
(leave-a-message) [email protected]
January 2015
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FIRST - Here’s hoping you have a phantasmagorical New Year
and one that brings peace, happiness and good fortune in life’s
ever changing landscapes.
YOU WIN! What better way to start the New Year than with a
free…wait for it…round trip…there’s more…all expenses paid
transportation to the exciting first 2015 9:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
on Tuesday, January 2nd at luxurious Larry’s Diner on quaint,
yet fashionable Lockport Road. Imagine, you’ll actually dine by
the heart of historic downtown Plainfield. The sights you’ll see
will (probably not) last a lifetime. You may even interact with a
resident or two from Darlington. In brief: Call Ken Mueller at
815-407-1385 to snag a seat in his car. Newcomers are especially
welcome.
THE GIFT OF GIVING – The recent Harvest Saturday was a
success thanks in no short order to Chelsea’s exceptional team of
volunteers. They include Jim Bergen, Ray Sliz, Ralph Osuch,
Roger Ferguson and Mike Guistolise. The annual event helped
stock area food pantries to aid those in need. Remember, every
day can be an event as the pantries need donations year round.
WELL DESERVED – Dolores Krolo smiled, blushed and
waved it off. Still, the applause came at last month’s Homeowners
Association Board Meeting in appreciation for her volunteer
work in decorating our monuments. Nice.
MOST WELCOME – If you have yet to do so, say hello to
our new neighbors. They include Robert and Naomi Webber at
21443 Juniper Lane, Annette Farinella at 21341 Juniper Lane
and Karen Moran at 21416 Juniper Lane.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SNOWBIRD – Barbara Kobel, who less
than a week ago jetted off to her Sarasota, Florida retreat for the
winter, celebrates her birthday this month. To celebrate Easter,
her daughter, Colleen, is flying Barb to her home in South Padre
Island, Texas and then back to her own warm weather abode in
the “Sunshine State.”
SEND SOME CHEER with a card or a note to Don Cassidy.
He’s been under the weather for awhile now and could use a lift.
Don is truly one of the good guys.
REMEMBER THE DAY – The first Homeowners Association
Board of Directors meeting for 2015 takes place next month on
the first Thursday in the Club House Theater. Try not to miss it.
Get involved and stay involved.
TRUEISM FROM NEIL STRAIT – “Kindness is more than
deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is
anything that lifts another person.”
FINALLY – This year, do treat yourself like the royalty you most
certainly are.
Alex MacPhail
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A DATE TO REMEMBER
The Men’s Breakfast will be Thursday, January 8, 2015, 9 am at
Café Romeo Restaurant at 135th & Rt. 53.
And then the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just
before the bell rang indicating the end of the test, he wrote:
7) It comes in two attractive containers and it is high enough off
the ground where the cat can’t get it.
He got an A.
Joyce Eckhardt – email [email protected]
Darlington Social Committee Report
The next Ladies Luncheon will be on Wednesday, January 28 at
11:30 AM at the Tilted Kilt on Weber Road. Please call Gloria at
815-407-0936 or Lynn at 815-886-0794 to make a reservation.
It is almost time for “Auld Lang Syne” so HAPPY NEW YEAR
neighbors. We share the hope that 2015 will be a healthy and
prosperous year for all in every way for you and your families.
A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE
The next breakfast/brunch will be at the Breakfast Club on
Weber on Wednesday, February 25th. No RSVP is needed for
this one, just come and have a great time. See you soon.
Please keep Bob Nemec’s wife, Frances, in your prayers. She is
dealing with health issues right now.
Here are a few tips from one of our cold weather friends.
Keep your headlights clear with car wax! Just wipe ordinary
car wax on your headlights. It contains special water repellents
that will prevent that messy mixture from accumulating on your
lights – lasts 6 weeks.
Squeak-proof your wipers with rubbing alcohol! Wipe the wipers
with a cloth saturated with rubbing alcohol or ammonia. This
one trick can make badly streaking & squeaking wipers change
to near perfect silence & clarity.
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Cleaning the desktop and sharing activities from last year we
have:
The 17th year of the Dorchester Men’s Golf League wrapped
up with a banquet at Al’s Steakhouse in Joliet on October
23rd. Among the thirty eight people that attended was former
Dorchester resident Bill Reichert and his wife Sandy. Bill along
with Jim Garnett started the League back in 1998. Other past
members of the League that attended were Bernie Siedlecki,
Ray Reece, Hank Luebeck, Don Damm, and Larry Kamba.
Ron Cassidy was saluted as the only player not to miss a week
of golf throughout the season. Larry Gurtowski was awarded the
2014 Dorchester Men’s Golfer of the Year trophy.
Ice-proof your windows with vinegar! Frost on its way? Just fill a
spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spritz it
on all your windows at night. In the morning they’ll be clear of
icy mess. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting
point of water – preventing water from freezing.
Nance Nagy writes: Our16th annual pinochle banquet was held
on November 13th at the usual “haunt” --Bohemian Crystal. We
had 30 people in attendance—a mixture of current players, subs,
and previous players. First place prize was taken by newcomers
from Chelsea, Helen and Bernardo Levy. Second place went
to Nance and Jack Nagy with Audrey and Tony Wesley taking
third place. The ever coveted hats went to JoAnn Nieman and
Pauline Lewand. As always, if you are a pinochle player we
would love to have you join us. Call the Nagy’s.
Prevent car doors from freezing shut with cooking spray! Spritz
cooking oil on the rubber seals around car doors & rub it in with
a paper towel. The cooking spray prevents water from melting
into the rubber.
Our condolences go out to Roger and Marge Merrimack on the
passing of Marge’s 101 year old mother. She will be dearly missed
by her family and friends. Hoping the many memories that such
a long life brings will help Marge and Roger at this time.
Fog-proof your windshield with shaving cream! Spray some
shaving cream on the inside of your windshield & wipe it off with
paper towels. Shaving cream has many of the same ingredients
found in commercial defoggers.
Claudia Pacini writes the following women from Dorchester,
namely Ruth Campbell, Carol Davis, Lorraine Cern, Fran
Mildice, Jeanne Fulton, Claudia, and Lottie Avramovic
(Darlington) enjoyed a five day trip to Branson. They saw seven
Christmas shows including a magician who picked Claudia to be
his assistant. What a fun way to begin celebrating the Christmas
season.
De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer! Just put some
hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock & the problems solved!
Biology Exam
This is in straight from Scotland. Students in an advanced
Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question
was, ‘Name seven advantages of Mother’s Milk’. The question
was worth 70 points or none at all. One student, in particular,
was hard put to think of seven advantages. However, he wrote:
1) It is perfect formula for the child.
2) It provides immunity against several diseases.
3) It is always the right temperature.
4) It is inexpensive.
5) It bonds the child to mother and vice versa.
6) It is always available as needed.
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Talk of the Town
January 2015
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Safe traveling to those who are “ditching” us for the winter
months to catch some sunshine.
In the meantime, don’t forget to share any news that might come
your way. Same address: [email protected]. Looking
forward to hearing from you.
Sue Lemerman
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Day & Time Club Name
Sunday:
9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
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Interdenominational
Worship Service
Chess Club
Euchre
Mtg. Location
Theatre
Multi Purpose
Club Room #1
Monday:
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Where is Richard Simmons when you need him? I have heard
that the average person gains 4-5 pounds over the holiday
season. Well, I have always been an over-achiever!! Weight
Watchers here I come.
Blowing out candles this month are: 4th Rita Doherty and
Bernadette Kuhn, 7th Don Ott, 10th Jeannine Becker and
Liz Liming, 11th Bob Lorenz, 12th Gerry Johnson, 14th
Jerry Davis, 15th Ginny Mulrooney and Joan O’Leary,
16th Paul Ramey, 17th Sharon DiGiovanni and Frank
Kucera, 18th Dick Biederman, 21st David Becker, 24th
Lois Schwiesow, 25th Faylene McDowell and Jo Ann
Potzler, 27th Albina Wagemann, 28th Marybeth Stenson,
30th Judy Biederman, 31st Gail Schrader.
Couples who tied the knot this month are: 26th George
and Pat Shemwell, 29th Otto Bosman and Ati Kuhr, 30th
John and Vicki McIntosh.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Ladies Breakfast is on Tuesday January 13th at 9:00
a.m. at NIKO’S BREAKFAST CLUB, 38 Weber Road in
Romeoville. Please call Louise Nowakowski (293-3452) or
Alice Kosche (407-0223) for reservations. The breakfast is
always the second Tuesday of the month.
9:00
12:00
1:00
6:00
7:00
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Multi Purpose
Pinochle
Club Room #2
Carillon Painting Club Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Poker
Billiards
Canasta
Club Room #3
Tuesday:
9:00
9:00
10:00
12:30
1:00
6:00
6:00
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Bowling League
Lap Robe Makers
Party Bridge
Needle Workers
Evening Ceramics
Table Tennis
Multi-Purpose
Club Rm. #2 & #3
Club Rm. #1 & #2
Club Rm. #3
Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Multi-Purpose
Plastic Canvas
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Interfaith Bible Study
Crocheting/Knitting
Mah Jongg
Ceramic Open Inst.
Practice Beg. Bridge
Chess Club
Rosary Prayer Group
Club Room #3
Multi Purpose
Club Room #1
Club Room #3
Club Room #2
Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Club Room #1
Multi Purpose
Club Room #1
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Stained Glass Class
Partners Bridge
Poker
Carillon Community
Chorus
Multi Purpose
Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Club Room #1
Billiards
The Reducers Club
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Carillon Quilters
Beginner Mah Jongg
Chess
Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Multi Purpose
Club Rm. #2 & #3
Club Room #1
Multi Purpose
Beginners Stained
Glass
Ping Pong (Mixed)
Arts/Ceramic Rm.
Multi Purpose
Wednesday:
9:00
9:00
10:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
7:00
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Thursday:
9:00
9:00
12:30
6:00
6:30
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Club Carillon
Friday:
The Dover Men’s Breakfast is on Thursday January 8th at
9:00 a.m. at the CAFÉ ROMEO at 135th Street & Route
53 in Romeoville. No reservations are necessary. The
breakfast is always the second Thursday of the month. Call
Dick Kuklinski (407-1516) or Lanny Seeberg (372-0898)
if you would like a ride.
Please call me at 293-3656, email me at [email protected],
or drop information at my home by January 3rd if you would
like to add to the February TOTT column.
Sandi Kupris
January 2015
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9:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
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Monday through Friday:
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12:30pm Pinochle
6:00pm
7:00pm
6:30pm
8:30am
1:00pm
Trip Registration
Low Vision
Support Group
Carillon Activities
Game Night
7:00pm
Cama H/O Mtg.
11:00am “How To Live
With Knee Pain”
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10:00am Presidents’ Mtg.
6:00pm Men’s Poker
10:00am “How to Stop Arthritis”
6:00pm Men’s Poker
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
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7:00pm
Aberdeen H/O Mtg.
VFW Mtg.
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6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00am TOTT Assembly
9:00am-12:00pm
Blood Pressure Check
10:00am Living A Youthful
Lifestyle
6:00pm CWC Pizza Party
Men’s Poker
Cert. Advanced Group
Rubber Bridge
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5:45pm
6:30pm
Rubber Bridge
Movie Night
Rubber Bridge
6:00pm
9:45am
Newcomer’s Gathering
Starved Rock
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6:30pm
7:00pm
6:30pm
Duplicate Bridge
Movie Night
New Shanghai Circus
Rubber Bridge
CAMA OFFICE CLOSED
6:30pm
Museum of
6:30pm
Science and Industry
7:00pm
Alzheimer/Dementia
Support Group
Men’s Poker
Applegate H/O Mtg.
10:45am Drury Lane Theatre
6:00pm Men’s Poker
6:00pm
6:30pm
Men’s Poker
Dorchester H/O Mtg.
CAMA OFFICE CLOSED
New Year’s Day
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White Oak Library 9:45am
Calendar Group Mtg.
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am-12:00pm
Book Club
Carillon Activities
5:45pm Ashford H/O Mtg.
Blood Pressure Check
1:00pm
General Mtg.
7:00pm Bristol H/O Mtg.
7:00pm Carlisle H/O Mtg.
Men’s Poker
7:00pm Poker Pals
6:00pm
Bunco
7:00pm
Bedford H/O Mtg.
Men’s Poker
YAHS Mtg.
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10:00am
10:30am
12:30pm Pinochle
2:30pm Raffle & Chili Party
12:30pm Pinochle
9:00am
9:30am
11:15am Paramount
Hollywood Casino
12:30pm Pinochle
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