Plymouth Place Hosts April 2015 Events

Submitted by Plymouth Place.

The following events are at Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 North LaGrange Rd, LaGrange Park. They are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. For information contact 708-354-0340 or email rlopienski@plymouth.provinet.com.

Thursdays through March: Bible Study: Ester, Multi-Purpose Room 2:00pm

Join Chaplain Carol Taylor for this study of the Old Testament Book of Esther. It is short and easily read, with stories of faithfulness, courage and survival. But the end of the book poses deep ethical questions that confront us still today. Please note the new time.

Wednesday, 4/1: Salt Creek Camera Club Exhibit, LL Promenade 10am-7pm

Enjoy the finalists in the Salt Creek Photography Competition. Camera Club meeting is tonight in the Education Room at 7:30pm.

Wednesday, 4/1: Forum with IL House Minority Leader Durkin and IL Senate Minority Leader Radogno, Dole Hall 10:00am

Thursday, 4/2: Maundy Thursday Communion Service, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Thursday, 4/2 and 4/16: Health and Wellness Trends, Fitness Rm 1:15pm

Friday, 4/3: You be the Judge with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 4/4: Good Friday Service and Stations of the Cross, Dole Hall 11:00am

Friday, 4/3: Cruise to Haiti, Dole Hall 3:00pm

The April cruise around the world destination is Haiti. Guest speaker Dr. Karen Richman, a director in the Institute for Latino Studies at Notre Dame will give a presentation that includes Haitian history and culture, and busting some myths. Residents are encouraged to share any memorabilia and to bring passports to be stamped.

Saturday, 4/4: Passenger Pigeon Movie & Discussion with Director David Mrazek, Dole Hall 3:00pm

An award-winning documentary, From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction, reveals the compelling story of the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeon and explores the pigeon’s striking relevance to conservation issues today, such as the alarming depletion of shark species worldwide. Directed by David Mrazek, the film garnered its first film festival award, the Broadcast Award, at the American Conservation Film Festival. David will be present to answer questions following the 60 minute movie.

Saturday, 4/4: Singing Men of Oak Brook, Dole Hall 7:15pm

The Singing Men of Oak Brook is a non-denominational Christian ministry men’s chorus of some 35 voices whose members represent all walks of life and church backgrounds.

Wednesday 4/8: Singer LaVerne Bobkowski, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Join LaVerne for an hour of Classic Oldies with hits from the ‘40s to the ‘60s.

Thursday, 4/9 and Friday, 4/10: AARP Smart Driver Course, Lower Level Fitness Room 1-5pm

Anyone who completes the best refresher course designed for drivers 50 and older will be eligible for an insurance discount. Cost for the two day, 8-hour class is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. Please bring the money to the first class. Reservations needed.

Thursday, 4/9: Making Sense of Memory Loss, Pt. 1, Dole Hall 3:00pm and 6:00pm

Daniel Kuhn, LCSW, will present “Why Do We Forget and What Can be Done About It”? This program addresses causes of memory loss and problems with thinking. Ways to reduce or treat these problems and cope with their challenges will be explained, based on the latest research.

Thursday, 4/9: 4th Annual Employee Exhibit Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm

This month’s gallery exhibit features the 4th annual employee artwork. Meet the artists at the reception and learn about their work.

Friday, 4/10: HealthPro Rehab Presents “Good Posture, a Key Influence on Good Health”, LL Fitness 9:30am

Friday, 4/10: TED Talks, Education Room 3:00pm

Saturday, 4/11: Jessica Ondracek Student Cello and Piano Recital, Dole Hall 2:00pm

Saturday, 4/11: Stargazer Singers, Multi Purpose Room 3:30pm

Tuesday, 4/14: Ice Cream Social with Music by Joe Fire, Albert Hall 2:15

Singer/guitarist Joe Fire’s provides lively tunes.

Wednesday, 4/15: Comedienne Jeannie Rapstad, Dole Hall 7:15pm

The new show, “Comic Sketches”,was created by award winning speaker and SAG-AFTRA actor Jeannie Rapstad. It is a compilation of hilarious sketches taken from her own life as well as fictional characters and bits that she created over the years as a stand-up comic.

Friday, 4/17: Economics Today with George Plavac, Game Room 9:30am

Friday, 4/17: Richview Collegiate Stage Band and String Orchestra from Toronto, Canada, Dole Hall 2:30pm

Saturday, 4/18: Spectrios Institute for Low Vision Tech Fair, Ed. Room 10:00am-2pm

Visitors explore the latest tools and technology.

Saturday, 4/18: West Suburban Concert Band, Dole Hall, 7:15pm

This well-loved group plays a variety of marches, show tunes, big band, light classics and patriotic tunes.

Sunday, 4/19: Music with Singer Heather Braoudakis, Albert Hall 2:00 pm

Heather will be singing classic favorites in a show called, “Hurray for Hollywood.”

Monday, 4/20: Shawn Odneal: “Hydroponics and Vertical Gardening”, Dole Hall 1:00pm

Wednesday, 4/22: 26th Annual Library Happening, Dole Hall 10:30am and 2:00pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to entertain your friends and help fund the Plymouth Place library for the next year. Barbara Rinella, the noted book dramatist and favorite of Plymouth Place residents, will present “The News Sorority” by Sheila Weller. We will meet Diane Sawyer, Christiane Amanpour, and Katie Couric with all of their trials and triumphs as they challenge the boys in the news room. Tickets are available through donations to the library. Seats will be open to the general public beginning April 4.

Thursday, 4/23: Hymn Sing, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Thursday, 4/23: Making Sense of Memory Loss, Pt. 2, Dole Hall 3:00pm and 6:00pm

Daniel Kuhn, LCSW, returns to present “When Is the Right Time to Help?” This program will address how to best meet the needs of someone with progressive memory loss. Ways to balance between need for independence and need for safety and supervision, and issues like driving a car will be addressed.

Friday, 4/24: Current Events with George Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am

Friday, 4/24: Haitian Culture Program with Lecture, Dance and Music, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Presented by the Haitian American Museum, featuring a well known Haitian lecturer, and Kreyol Roots, enjoy learning about the culture of Haiti.

Saturday, 4/25: Cameron Heights Collegiate Concert Band and Choir from Kitchener, Ontario, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Monday, 4/27: “Mr. Showman”, Pianist Floyd Andrew, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Tuesday, 4/28: Joe Moroz, Albert Hall 2:15

Enjoy hearing Joe perform “oldies tunes” on his accordion.

Tuesday, 4/28: Toronto’s Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Award-Winning Band and Vocals, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Wednesday, 4/29: Elmhurst College Lecture: David DeVasato “Composers of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Dole Hall 7:15pm .

Elmhurst College Professor DeVasato will speak about the composers of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, with a focus on Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven (The Viennese Classical School).