"Talk" Newsletter - Fall 2014

The Flashback Issue
Top Billing: Benefit Buzz Pages 1-2 >
Are You Red Carpet Ready? Page 3 >
Zip It Page 4 >
Volunteer Voyager Page 5 >
Spotlight: Social Services & HOW Pages 6-9 >
Gridiron Greats Page 10 >
Your Suite is Ready Page 11 >
Pennies from Heaven Page 12 >
volume 8/number 3
Fall 2014
Just One Look Was All It Took:
Benefit Co-Chairs Prove that Real Life Can Imitate Reel Life
Like many classic love stories of film and fiction, this one started in a gin mill.
The place was Cleveland in 1966. It was a low-key Friday night in May. He was a 25-year-old ad
salesman, spending time with his buddies after returning home from a short business trip. She was
a 22-year-old service consultant with Ohio Bell Telephone Co., and was out on a date with another
fellow, someone she didn’t know very well.
Theirs was a chance meeting, to be sure. But Lloyd and Martha Ferguson agree that it was love
at first sight for both of them. “We met in Pat Joyce’s Tavern,” Lloyd said. “It was a popular place,
the Butch McGuire’s of Cleveland. The most beautiful girl I had ever seen walked in and it was
like a slot machine went off.”
The girl in question was having a similar experience. “I looked up and there
he was, leaning against the wall,” Martha recalled. “He had this beautiful smile
and I thought, ‘I’d like to marry a man like that someday.’”
Unlike many fleeting boy-meets-girl romances of the cinematic variety, this one has lasted
more than 47 years. It’s also resulted in two children (now grown), two grandchildren
(still growing) and an abundance of happy family memories. Now that’s a real love story...
Lloyd &
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How appropriate then, that the Fergusons should serve as the Co-Chairs for our 2014
Benefit, “Flashback: Flickers of the Silver Screen.” This event will celebrate the glamour
of Hollywood films from the 1920s and 1930s, paying homage to celluloid sweethearts
like William Powell and Myrna Loy, and Clark Gable
and Claudette Colbert, among others.
As Co-Chairs, the Fergusons will lead a
Benefit Committee of 18 volunteers who
will tackle duties such as acquiring
donated silent auction items, selling
ad space for the program book and helping to plan
the evening’s festivities.
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“I worked on the Benefit Committee for a few years (in the past) and was impressed by
the dedicated, hard-working and fun people I worked with,” Martha said. “The Benefit
raises money for the House of Welcome and for the Center’s Social Services efforts.
For elderly individuals in need of support or Alzheimer’s care, the Center is a jewel.”
At his wife’s suggestion, Lloyd agreed to serve as a Benefit Co-Chair in order to be involved with his
community. “Our primary goal is to make it a financial success,” he said. “The Benefit is a very important
event for seniors in this area.”
“The Thin Man”
(1934)
Sophisticated and witty,
the detective team of Nick and
Nora Charles (William Powell
and Myrna Loy) made marriage
an action-packed adventure.
Filmed on what MGM considered
a B-picture budget and a
14-day schedule, “The Thin
Man” turned out to be a sleeper
hit that led to the production of
five additional movies between
1936 and 1948.
Learn more about this
classic film by visiting our
blog at www.nssc.org.
Truer words were never spoken. In fiscal year 2013, North Shore Senior Center provided support services
to 17,976 low-income seniors. This type of assistance allows older adults to remain independent in their
own homes and avoid costly nursing home stays. However, in the face of dwindling government funding,
the Center would not be able to provide these types of services were it not for the Annual Benefit and
donor generosity.
The Ferguson’s family history also motivated them to devote their time and talents to this year’s Benefit.
“Alzheimer’s has hit three or more generations in our family, so it is also a personal
calling,” Martha explained. “By increasing awareness, our hope is to raise money to
provide even better facilities and resources for people who depend on a place like the
House of Welcome.”
Their belief in The Center and its mission encouraged the Fergusons to step into the spotlight as the 2014
Benefit Co-Chairs. Lloyd also believes that people have to go above and beyond to make a difference
in the lives of others. “Eighty percent of life is just showing up,” he said. “You have to give to receive.” n
Flashback: Flickers of the Silver Screen
This year, our Annual Benefit celebrates the iconic films of the 1920s and 1930s. As far as Hollywood
history is concerned, these were action-packed decades. Significant production changes occurred during
the demise of silent films and the subsequent birth of the “talkie.” At the same time, our nation was
undergoing an economic shift of seismic proportions. When the gin-and-jazz fueled “Roaring Twenties”
were silenced by the 1929 stock market crash, the Great Depression cast a somber shadow over the
American landscape. In the blink of an eye, the jewel-draped flapper took a back seat to the boxcar hobo,
an affable fellow who became the cinematic stand-in for joblessness, homelessness and hunger.
It’s no secret that everything old is new again. Since December 2007, our country has struggled with
“The Great Recession” and the unemployment, bankruptcies and poverty it generated. North Shore Senior
Center is proud of the work we did during these challenging years. When older adults turned to us for
help, we were there for them, providing the assistance they needed.
Your support of the Annual Benefit will allow our efforts to continue. Together, we can build on
the past and create a future in which seniors can enjoy the independence and well-being
they deserve. n
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Save the Date for the 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
An Elegant Evening in Benefit of North Shore Senior Center’s
Family and Senior Services & House of Welcome
The Evening Begins at 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres with Dinner to Follow
Silent Auction, Raffle & Games
Entertainment Provided by: OMJB
Old Men’s Jazz Band—An 18-Piece Big Band
Chairs: Lloyd & Martha Ferguson
The Janet Burgoon
Philanthropic Excellence Awards
Outstanding Philanthropist
Elinor R. Thaviu
Distinguished Community Partner
Retirement Research Foundation
Dedicated Corporation
William Blair and Company, LLC
Enter the Grand
Raffle to Win...
ONE OF THESE GREAT PRIZES:
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Four (4) Disney World One-Day
“Park Hopper” Passes
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$1,000 Cash
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Vacation in Florida
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Handmade Quilt
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Luxury French Wine Package
Buy 5 & Save!
5 Entries: $100
1 Entry: $25
Open only to individuals 21 years of
age or older. Travel prizes do not include
transfers, incidentals and gratuities.
Some restrictions apply.
North Shore Senior Center
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093
$250 Single Tickets / $500 VIP Tickets
Call 847.784.6050 for more information.
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Zip It!
Finding Elegance
in the Everyday
In the world of haute couture, what could
be more pedestrian than the zipper? Known
as the “clasp locker” and the “hookless
fastener” in its earliest incarnations in the
late 1800s, the zipper has become the
often-ignored stepchild of style. In fact,
many fashionistas prefer it to be absolutely
invisible. That is, until now.
Dorothy Kroll models
her Zipper Vest, which
she made from 52 red
zippers, each 22” in
length. The scarf at the
right is a piece Dorothy
wove from individual
strands of embroidery
floss. It measures 6”
wide by 57” long. She
estimates that each
inch of fabric took an
hour to weave.
“April Showers”
experimental fabric
shown to the left.
“Jezebel”
(1938)
In her portrayal of Southern
belle Julie Marsden, Bette
Davis embraced the ultimate
fashion faux pas when she
wore a scandalous red dress
to the Olympus Ball.
Visit our blog at
www.nssc.org to
learn more.
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Dorothy Kroll, a North Shore Senior Center
member and former fashion designer, rolled
up her tailored sleeves last June to show us
how fabulous an ordinary zipper could be.
“I was inspired by photos of artisan
jewelry I saw in magazines,” Dorothy said.
“The pieces people were making were
beautiful and elaborate and I realized
that zippers offered a wealth of design
possibilities.”
After some experimentation on her own,
Dorothy brought her samples and creativity
to our Nichols Fiber Arts Studio to teach
our first-ever “Zipper Bracelet Class.”
In addition to a very simple wrap-andsnap design, Dorothy offered instruction
on how to create a felt-backed “Money
Bracelet” that could serve as a secret
stash for cash. “When I taught this class
previously for local guilds, I told the
women that they should put a $100 bill
in there for when they were out shopping
and they needed to treat themselves.”
The practice of turning the mundane
into the magnificent is second nature to
Dorothy. “I see things differently than most
people do,” she said. It’s a talent she has
been honing all her life.
In her 20s, Dorothy earned a Fine Arts
Degree in dress design from the Art
Institute of Chicago and the University of
Chicago. During her studies, she became
particularly interested in weaving and
elected to spend a year studying under
the mentorship of renowned weaver
Else Regensteiner.
At the start of her fashion career, Dorothy
worked as a freelance sketch artist for
apparel buyers. A stint designing junior
wear followed. She then became a
designer and pattern specialist for several
Michigan Avenue fur salons. Dorothy also
spent a number of years with an exclusive
Chicago boutique, where she created
custom garments for film celebrities,
socialites and other prominent clients.
Creativity, it turned out, was something
that Dorothy couldn’t turn off outside
of regular business hours. She continued
to design, weave and sew even in her
spare time, entering scores of fashion
and design competitions over the years.
In the 1990s, Dorothy created an
experimental piece called “April Showers”
for a local fashion show. The piece was
noticed by the Therm O Web Company,
which subsequently commissioned her
to design a no-sew instructional project.
The result was a plastic-covered fabric
that featured pressed, fresh flowers—
some of which friends and neighbors
donated from their own yards. The
technique Dorothy created was eventually
featured on the company’s website and
in all JoAnn Fabric Stores.
Dorothy’s ingenuity and the practice of
“re-gifting” were the two forces that
combined to make our Zipper Bracelet
Class a reality. A friend had been given
a huge inventory of zippers, and having
no use for them, she passed them along
to Dorothy.
“There were big ones, small ones, short
ones, plastic ones—all kinds,” she said. “I
brought them home and sorted them
and my whole living room was covered
in zippers. People give me odd items
like that because they want to see what
I can do with them.”
For Dorothy, a woman who once made a
wedding dress out of dry cleaning bags
and clear, plastic painters’ drop cloths,
a few thousand zippers represented just
her kind of challenge.
To learn more about classes offered
in our Nichols Fiber Arts Studio,
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NSSC Volunteer Takes His
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During the 1930s, while the Great Depression weighed heavily on
America’s collective shoulders, the movie theater provided a convenient
escape from worries and problems. Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton and
Krazy Kat might have made people laugh, but travelogues allowed them
to dream. Adventure and exotic destinations were accessible for the price
of theater admission—and that was within reach for many.
Flash forward to the present day, when air travel has made the far ends of the
earth accessible to anyone who cares to visit them. One such person is North
Shore Senior Center volunteer Bill Bishoff. After retiring from his teaching
position at Glenbrook South High School in 1992, he and his wife Leda set
about exploring the world.
“Science, history, culture and nature have always interested us,” Bill said. “We
haven’t seen all the places we want to yet, but we have been to all seven continents.”
Retirement offered Bill the opportunity to learn on a global scale and report back to
family, friends and his community. He does so by using his Nikon DSLR cameras, which have
virtually made him a new-Millennium version of the 1930s travelogue. “I’ve always enjoyed
teaching, and with traveling you discover new things that can be shared with others.
Photography’s a part of that.”
Bill bought his first camera in 1950, a Practiflex, which he paid for with money saved from
his paper route. His first darkroom was at Rockford East High School, where he became
the president of the Photography Club in 1956. “We used a 4x5 inch Crown Speed Graphic
camera and developed sheet film in tanks,” he said. “It had an excellent lens and a big
negative. You could really blow them up. It was all Tri-X then.”
Bill always had a darkroom in his home until he and Leda downsized to a condo in 1998.
But it wasn’t until after he retired that his traveling and his photographic experimentation
really took off. “I started using a digital camera in 2001 and I loved the process,”
he said. “You have so much more creative control over your images. All my processing
is done on Apple computers using Adobe Camera RAW, Lightroom and Photoshop.”
Since he and his wife started touring internationally, Bill has given photographic
presentations on dozens of far-flung locations. He has been a guest lecturer at the
Mallinckrodt/Meskill Center and at the Wilmette Library for the “Armchair Travels”
series. Bill is also a volunteer nature and events photographer for the Chicago
Botanic Garden.
What’s up next for the Bishoffs? They will visit the Arctic in August, Vietnam
and Cambodia in November and New Zealand in February 2015. With more
than six decades of travel photography experience under his belt, it’s clear that
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Alaskan Cruise
Castles and Manors of Ireland
Blue Ridge Parkway
In the Wake of Lewis and Clark
Best of Italy
Game Parks of Kenya
Paris and the Loire Valley
Historic York, England
Canadian Rockies
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Mozart’s Musical Cities
Provence and Southern France
The French and Italian Rivieras
Toronto and the Stratford Festival
India: Architecture and Game Parks
Athens and the Peloponnese, Greece
The Greek Isles
Australia and New Zealand
Galapagos Islands: Equador
Scandinavia
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Peru and Machu Picchu
Antiquities of Egypt
Eastern Caribbean
South America: Chile, Argentina & Brazil
Antarctica
Walking Cotswolds and Cornwall, England
Switzerland
And more...
To learn more about the history of
movie theater travelogues, visit our blog
at www.nssc.org.
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Memory Bouquet: Floral Gift
Helps Creativity Blossom at HOW
For the past 15 years, Edwards Florist in Winnetka, has made a weekly
donation of fresh flowers to our House of Welcome (HOW) Adult Day Services.
The oversized bouquet—a fragrant riot of colors wrapped in tissue paper—
comes to us every Tuesday via volunteer courier.
Like any floral delivery, it represents a thoughtful
gesture. However, these particular bouquets
have another purpose. They allow adults with
Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
to benefit from the multi-sensory experience
of flower arranging.
HOW Volunteer Rochelle Sincox (left) picks up a
donation from David Hook, owner of Edwards Florist in
Winnetka. “Each day I volunteer, I see how the House of
Welcome makes such a positive impact on both the lives
of the participants and their caregivers,” Rochelle said. “I get
a great deal of satisfaction from knowing I am helping staff
to provide such a wonderful service.”
The Oscar
Goes To...
With the Annual Benefit, we
salute our Family and Senior
Services and House of
Welcome programs. The film
industry also has a celebratory
method of honoring its own.
Learn about the first
Academy Awards in 1929
by visiting our blog at
www.nssc.org.
“Arranging a bowl of flowers in the
morning can give a sense of quiet in
a crowded day, like writing a poem
or saying a prayer.”
—Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Group activities like gardening and flower
arranging, sometimes referred to as “horticulture
therapy,” help people with short-term memory
loss by bringing back good feelings and lost
moments from the past. Horticulture therapy can
also overcome dementia’s limitations by offering
purposeful, creative work.
At HOW, the completed floral arrangements
serve many functions. “Arrangements are
placed around our program space, including
on the lunch tables, and in the reception area,”
said Julie Lamberti, Director of House of
Welcome. “Sometimes flowers are sent home
with participants to give to their spouses. We
also use them as inspiration in art therapy, for
still-life paintings.” n
“There’s not a right or wrong way to do this
activity and it gives participants a task that’s
tangible and active,” said Fredelyn Calla, a Senior
Program Specialist at HOW. “Participants are
encouraged to work together to choose vases
and flowers, pour water, clean up stems, cut off
leaves and share opinions on colors of flowers
or how they should be arranged.”
North Shore Senior Center thanks
Edwards Florist for this generous gift and
the enjoyment it brings to everyone at
House of Welcome. To learn more about
our Adult Day Services Program, please
call 847.242.6250.
Creative activities such as flower arranging
reinforce the things that a participant can do and
allow them to contribute to the group as a whole.
Such tasks lead to casual discussions about
gardening, traveling, Chicago Botanic Garden
shows, nature and favorite flowers. “There is also
a sensory aspect to this activity,” Fredelyn added.
“The colors, scents and feel of the flowers can
ignite reminiscence and sensory stimulation.”
The use of flowers and plants to improve
someone’s physical, mental or spiritual wellbeing is actually an ancient practice. For example,
generations of Native Americans have approached
their health by examining the relationship
between nature and mankind. Today, horticulture
therapy is embraced as a holistic healing
element for those who may feel disconnected
or isolated due to an illness, injury, or disorder.
Juanita, a HOW participant (left),
and Lovie, a HOW staff member,
discuss how they should trim roses
for use in a vase.
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For people with memory loss, familiar activities
like flower arranging can also have a calming
effect. “When participants are engaged in the
process and interacting with others, it definitely
helps relax them,” Fredelyn said. “For most,
being ‘in the zone’ of completing a task can
decrease or eliminate anxiety.”
A Conversation with Melissa Versch:
Case Manager, NSSC Family and Senior Services
Education: University of Iowa - B.A. Psychology & B.A. Cinema (2006)
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work (2011)
Experience: NSSC Employee since May 2011; Intern from
August 2010 - May 2011
As a full-time NSSC Licensed Clinical Social Worker, how
many clients do you serve?
I typically have around 70 clients that I work with regularly, plus about
10-15 Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) clients per month. Many
of these clients have high-level needs, which is why my “caseload” is low.
I also take walk-in appointments every Wednesday at the Park Ridge
Senior Center, and I do community education presentations about once
per month.
How many of these seniors are considered “low-income”?
Most clients I work with are considered low-income and are living off just
a retirement benefit. Living on a fixed income can be tough, especially
as housing and healthcare expenses rise. Part of my job is to ensure that
a person is getting their basic needs met—food, medicine and a place to
live. To do this, we may have to apply for benefits like Medicaid or SNAP
(formerly food stamps), or look for ways to reduce costs in other areas.
What kinds of issues can you help seniors resolve?
As a case manager, I help people connect with support services in
order to foster independence and well-being. (Yes, I serve out the mission
statement of NSSC). It is important to listen to a person to find out what
their needs are, and talk with them about how they would like those
needs to be met. Sometimes this means home-delivered meals,
homemaker services, or transportation to the doctor. Sometimes other
issues are important to a person. For example, I met with a woman
who asked for help getting food for her dog. Her dog was her emotional
support and lifeline, and it was important to include that in our goals
so that she could have a better quality of life.
What is the most common problem you can help to solve?
A common problem is trying to work through bureaucratic red tape.
Applications for benefits can be confusing, especially when insurance
is involved. I often help people with applications for Medicaid or
understanding their Medicare coverage. It is important for me to keep
up-to-date with program changes so that I can help when new
issues arise.
What made you choose this professional field?
I first became interested in the social sciences in high school and
I continued my education through college and volunteer work. I took an
Aging class in college that I really enjoyed, but I wasn’t sure I could
cut it as a social worker until I got a job working in a nursing home. It is
so rewarding to be a counselor and advocate for people who may not
have a strong voice, or who just need a little encouragement to achieve
their goals.
Melissa answers a
walk-in client’s Medicare
questions. (Right)
Going through paperwork
with a client during a
home visit. (Bottom)
Is there anything about your job that keeps you up at night?
Any clients you worry about?
When there is a tough issue, I always talk it through with my supervisor
to brainstorm possible resources or strategies. If a person does not want
help, it is their right to refuse assistance and all I can do is be available
if they change their mind. That can be difficult.
Why do you think it’s important to work with or on behalf
of seniors?
As we get older, we experience major life changes in work, health, family
and friends. Some changes are wonderful and some are unexpected. It is
important that we continue to have autonomy and dignity throughout life,
and not be forgotten. Seniors are a growing population and there is still
so much to learn from this group.
Melissa Versch is one of North Shore Senior Center’s 72 Family and
Senior Services professionals. Proceeds from the Annual Benefit make
their work possible. n
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One Love: Guiding Mom
As She Guided Others
She made your lunch and knew that you loved mustard. She placed a cool hand
on your feverish forehead and brought juice to your bedside. She was all things to
you for many years: confessor, protector, inspector, judge, jury and benefactor.
And now, she needs you.
According to the National Center on Caregiving, trying to create the best possible quality of life for an
aging relative is “the new normal” for 43.5 million Americans. In many cases, it’s the Baby Boomers
who are stepping up to care for their elderly parents.
Lois and Lynn share a hug on the flower-lined entry ramp to
their home. The space doubles as their wheelchair-accessible
patio in fair weather.
Lynn Stuertz and her parents, Lois and Bill, represent one very personal story among this growing
American trend. In 2010, Lynn moved back into her childhood home in Glenview to help care for
her mother Lois, 80, who had been diagnosed with memory loss after a stroke several years earlier.
Lois’ health was also affected by Lewy Body Dementia, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Lynn had just returned from China, where she had been teaching English to college students for five
years. After weighing the cost of finding a caregiver for Mom, versus the salary she could expect to
earn working full-time, Lynn made a decision. “I was in a good place to make the move,” she said.
“My brother and sister were both working and I was unemployed. Plus, my mother and I have always
been very close. This is the kind of care I want for her.”
Aside from attending to Lois’ daily needs, Lynn provides transportation for her various medical
appointments. “There are quite a few,” Lynn said. “She sees a cardiologist, a neurologist, a podiatrist,
an ENT, and of course, her primary care physician.”
While Lois and Bill have been married for 58 years, there are times when Lynn is the only one who
can provide Mom with a helping hand. “My father will go to her and ask her what she needs and
she’ll say, ‘I want Lynn.’”
In 2011, Bill clipped an article from the Village of Glenview’s newsletter and handed it to his
daughter. “I think you might need this,” he said. It was a story about North Shore Senior
Center’s Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. This six-week program is offered at both our
Northfield and Evanston locations. There is no charge to attend, but participants are asked
to contribute $40 for their copy of “The Caregivers Handbook,” which is used in class.
(No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.)
Lynn found the Powerful Tools class was a safe and accepting place to discuss
issues she was facing in caring for Lois. “It was a blessing to be able to connect
with people who were doing the same thing,” she said. “It was also nice to be able
to go somewhere and meet new people. When you’re a full-time caregiver, you’re
somewhat isolated.”
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is designed to help family members become more
confident caregivers while maintaining their own well-being. The class functions
as a mini support group and provides a forum in which participants can share
helpful resources and tools for reducing caregiver stress and burnout.
Bill and Lois met through a church-sponsored youth
group. They were married in October 1956 at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Chicago. He was 28; she was 23.
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Having raised three children of her own, Lois Stuertz is no stranger to the process of caring for
another person’s needs. Today, she is glad to be able to depend on her oldest daughter for the
support she requires. “I just feel more comfortable with my own flesh and blood,” she said.
To learn more about Powerful Tools for Caregivers, please call 847.784.6040 or visit
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CareOptions:
The New Face Behind Our Newest Program
North Shore Senior Center is proud to announce
that Linda Collins has joined our staff as
the first Director of our CareOptions program
(formerly Optimal Care Options). One of the
Center’s newest services for seniors and
families, the CareOptions program helps
older adults live safely and independently in
their own homes. This fee-based program
is designed specifically for seniors whose
income or asset levels do not allow them to
participate in government-provided or
managed care services.
One of Linda’s primary objectives will be to
educate the surrounding communities about
the value of North Shore Senior Center’s
geriatric care management services. “I think
about my own parents and how I’ve been able
to help them navigate their own care,” she
said. “Luckily, I live nearby and have a lot of
siblings for support. If that were not the case,
it could have been very stressful. That’s where
a program like CareOptions can bring peace
of mind to a family. To have a care manager
from a trusted organization like North Shore
Senior Center, with the knowledge and
experience to assess a situation, determine
the best course of action, and guide the
family to necessary resources—that type
of assistance is invaluable.”
Her desire to work with the senior community
is something that Linda can trace back to her
youth. It’s a motivation that is both deep-rooted
and personal.
“Since my first visit to a nursing home
at age 12, I felt a genuine connection
to, and a concern for, older adults,”
she said. “I also enjoyed spending
time with my grandparents, and have
treasured time with my own parents
as they age.”
Linda’s professional experience spans both
the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Prior to
joining North Shore Senior Center, she
worked for a number of years in the field of
geriatric care management. Her background
also includes overseeing personal care services
for seniors in an assisted living setting, as well
as working to provide supportive housing
options for adults recovering from mental illness.
Her experience in the field of aging has
reinforced Linda’s long-held belief that older
adults want to stay engaged with the world
around them. “They want to keep up with
current events, enjoy entertainment, pursue
hobbies, maintain their friendships and
stay healthy,” she said. “Those are the same
things all of us want, so despite age
differences, most people have very similar
needs and so much more in common that
we might think. Taking the time to engage
with an older adult is always a very rewarding
experience.”
Linda holds a bachelor’s degree from North
Park University in human development, as
well as a certificate in gerontology from
the University of Illinois at Chicago. A lifelong
resident of Chicago, she grew up in the
Rogers Park neighborhood and attended
both St. Scholastica Academy and Roger C.
Sullivan High School on the city’s North Side.
To learn more about the CareOptions
program for older adults or any other
services offered by North Shore Senior
Center, please call 847.784.6000 or visit
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S creening, arranging and monitoring
services
Coordinating health and medical care
Supporting family communication
P lanning social and recreational
activities
For more information, please call
Linda Collins at 847.784.6009 or
Nancy Sacks at 847.784.6007
or email [email protected].
“City Lights”
(1931)
Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp
character falls in love and makes the
welfare of a blind girl his top priority in
this iconic silent movie.
Visit our blog at www.nssc.org
to learn more.
18th Annual
Joan Golder Distinguished Senior Lecture
Featuring Mike Ditka
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 7 p.m.
“Horse
Feathers”
(1932)
The Marx Brothers bend
the rules a bit with this film
that chronicles a football game
between the fictional Huxley
and Darwin colleges. A
gavel-wielding Groucho also
lets people know exactly
where he stands with this
catchy song:
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus
161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093
Mike Ditka, also known as “Da Coach,” boasts an illustrious
football career as a Pro Football Hall of Fame player,
Super Bowl-winning coach and NFL analyst. Named
“Coach of the Year” twice for the Chicago Bears,
he is the second person to win the Super Bowl
as a player, assistant coach and head coach.
$10 for members
$12 for non-members
Please call 847.784.6030
to purchase tickets for the event.
“I’m Against It”
I don’t know what they
have to say,
It makes no difference anyway,
Whatever it is, I’m against it.
No matter what it is or who
commenced it,
I’m against it.
Your proposition may be good,
But let’s have one thing
understood,
Whatever it is, I’m against it.
And even when you’ve changed
it or condensed it,
I’m against it.
Learn more. Visit our blog
at www.nssc.org
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Flu Shot Clinic 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and
Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus
161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093
Mariano’s pharmacists will visit us to help you skip the flu this year! Participants will receive
a free dinner voucher ($6 value) from our event partner!
The Flu Shot Clinic is free to those who
present their Medicare Part B card.
To learn more, please contact:
Annie Hayashi at 847.784.6060 or
Michele Corrado at 847.784.6038
Lifelong Learning News & Events
Mid-Term Election Highlights Daytrip
With mid-term elections this fall at the local,
state, and national levels, we offer a number
of programs at our Northfield location to keep
you informed.
2014: MIDTERM ELECTION PREVIEW
WITH JIM KENNEY
Thursdays, October 9 - 16
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$20/member; $26/non-member
CAMPAIGN FINANCE: A WHOLE NEW
WORLD WITH JULIE STRAUSS
Monday, October 27
1 - 2:30 p.m.
$10/member; $13/non-member
2014: MIDTERM POST-ELECTION
ANALYSIS WITH JIM KENNEY
Thursday, November 13
1 - 2:30 p.m.
$10/member; $13/non-member
HISTORIC AFTERNOON TEA
AT THE DRAKE
Tea at the Drake is a Chicago tradition! High
society has always recognized the Drake as
the quintessential social hot spot in town for
tea. In fact, “Good Morning America” named
it one of the best locations for afternoon tea
in the nation. Enjoy the ambiance of the Palm
Court, hear beautiful harp music and savor
the delicious food. Then take an escorted
tour throughout the hotel to visit the different
restaurants, banquet rooms, lobby and even
the main kitchen.
“Grand Hotel”
(1932)
Wednesday, November 19, 12 - 4 p.m.
$70/member; $89/non-member
Lives and storylines overlap
when a star-studded cast,
including Garbo and a couple
of Barrymores, checks in at
a luxurious Berlin hotel.
To register for these programs,
please call 847.784.6030.
Learn more by visiting
our blog at www.nssc.org
Help Us Increase the Space at Your Place!
Our Campaign Goal: $600,000
The Deadline: December 31, 2014
We have heard your concerns! Finding a parking space at our Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr.
Campus in Northfield can sometimes be...difficult. In order to give everyone a little more
room to maneuver their vehicles, North Shore Senior Center has devised a plan.
Our solution? Eighty new parking spaces for our visitors, members, volunteers
and staff. A new fundraising campaign called “Space at Your Place” will help
us achieve this lofty goal.
We have secured permission from the Village of Northfield to demolish our property at
1775-1777 Winnetka Avenue. This will allow for construction of the 80 new parking spaces,
along with the necessary landscaping and signage. The construction project will also
provide new access to North Shore Senior Center via Winnetka Road.
Donate Today!
If you are among the 300-400 patrons who visit
us daily, you know the value of finding a parking
space! Please roll up your sleeves and pitch
in to help North Shore Senior Center raise the
funds needed for this major undertaking.
You don’t need to wield a shovel or wear a hard
hat, but your charitable donation will allow us to
cover some new ground!
To learn more, contact Patrick Price,
Director of Development & Marketing at
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161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093
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Financial Wellness Lunch & Learn
W11:30ednesday,
October 15, 2014
a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Presenters: Michael Wise, Morgan Stanley
and Susan Buccino, Hoogendoorn and
Talbot LLP Estate Planning Practice Group
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus—Golder Dining Room
161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093
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RSVP by October 8
to Mary Margaret Parker
at 847.784.6050 or
[email protected]
Connect With Us:
www.nssc.org
Of Gifts of $10,000
or More April 1 to
June 30, 2014
“Securing Your Legacy”
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This event is open to North Shore
Senior Center members, volunteers,
and staff as well as the general
public. Admission and luncheon are
complimentary. Space is limited.
Q uarterly Donor
Honor Roll
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E mphasize the importance of having an estate plan in order to
minimize taxes and family conflicts, while maximizing the share of assets
transferred to your beneficiaries, charities, or causes.
U pdate individuals on changes in the transfer tax system and how to
adjust accordingly.
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ffer a rundown on the pros and cons for common strategies Americans
take advantage of today whether it is through trusts, insurance, charitable
giving, etc.
D
iscuss the impact of retirement accounts on one’s estate and how to
minimize taxes.
Review special family circumstances that require additional planning.
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr.
Campus
161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847.784.6000
Evanston Social
Services Office
840 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
847.864.3721
House of Welcome
1779 Winnetka Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847.242.6250
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Healthcare Foundation
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Reed Parker
American Legion
Memorial Civic Center
6140 Dempster Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847.470.5223