Plymouth Place Hosts February Events

Submitted by Plymouth Place Senior Living. Photo via Facebook.

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.

Tuesdays through February: Bible Study: I See the Promised Land; Theology of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Multi-Purpose Room 10:30am

Discover the deep Scriptural roots of the civil rights movement by discussing two sermons and two essays by Dr. King. Join Chaplain Carol Taylor as we find hope for today in these inspiring words.

Thursdays 2/12, 19 & 26: First Annual Faith Film Festival, Education Room 2:00pm

Observe Black History Month with films, followed by discussion facilitated by Chaplain Carol Taylor. that will entertain as well as provoke reflection on our culture today and yesterday.

Monday, 2/2: Ceci Wiselogel: Grandma Moses, the Artist, Dole Hall 2:00pm

Ceci returns to share her large collection on the art of Grandma Moses. Following the presenta-tion, ice cream will be provided and served by

Fifth Third Bank.

Wednesday, 2/4: 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.

Thursday, 2/5: John Otto’s Swing Band, Dole Hall 2:00pm

Enjoy John Otto on clarinet, along with three others on guitar, piano and bass in a tribute to popular music of the 1920s and 30s.

Friday, 2/6: RJ Lindsey as Abe Lincoln, Dole Hall 1:30pm

Chicago actor RJ Lindsey portraying Abe Lincoln in a living history.

Monday, 2/9: William Conway Art History Lecture: Aspects of Love, Dole Hall 1:30pm

Art historian William Conway will give a presentation that illustrates how artists have represented the human condition of Love, from mythology to reality.

Tuesday, 2/10: Cruise to Trinidad and Tobago, Dole Hall 3:00pm

The February cruise around the world destination is Trinidad and Tobago. Residents are encouraged to share any memorabilia they may have and to bring your passport to be stamped.

Tuesday, 2/10: Elmhurst College Lecture: The Harlem Renaissance: Beyond the Jazz, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Professor Janice Tuck Lively will address the racism and image shift that took place during the Harlem Renaissance. Dr. Tuck Lively’s areas of scholarship include the Harlem Renaissance and 19th and 20th century African-American female writers.

Wednesday, 2/11: Accordion and Piano Player Mike Basin of Latvia, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Thursday, 2/12: Art Exhibit Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm

This month’s gallery exhibit, “Birds of a Feather”, features artwork by Dick Keslik, a La Grange Highlands watercolor painter of wildlife.

At the reception, meet him and learn about his paintings. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, 2/13: Economics Today with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 2/13: 4th Annual Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, Dole Hall 3:00pm

In honor of National Weddings Month, a special

wedding ceremony officiated by Chaplain Carol Taylor will be held for any couples wishing to renew their marriage vows. See cover story for details. If interested in participating, contact Rita at 482-6805.

Saturday, 214: Valentine’s Day with Nuclear Jazz Quarktet Big Band, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner in all dining rooms, followed with music by the Nuclear Jazz Quarktet Big Band, including trumpet, sax, trombone, piano, bass, drums and vocals by Julie Ann Caselli. They’ve accompanied Johnny Mathis, Liza Minnelli, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Carol Channing, Steve Allen, and have appeared at the Sabre Room and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Sunday, 2/15: Village Voices, Dole Hall 2:30pm

The Village Voices Chorus of Downers Grove return for a special performance. Our own Plymouth Place Chorus will join them to sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

Tuesday, 2/17: Fat Tuesday with “The History of Mardi Gras in Rio” by Joan DeRycke, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Wednesday, 2/18: Ash Wednesday Service, Dole Hall 9:30am, and Albert Hall 10:30am

Wednesday, 2/18: Mardi Gras Celebration with the Chicago Hot Five, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Upon popular request we bring back the Chicago Hot Five Band. Enjoy music of the ‘20s and ‘30s, similar to the bands of New Orleans, including those in Preservation Hall.

Thursday, 2/19: LTHS Black Culture Club Program, Albert Hall 1:3pm

Friday, 2/20: TED Talks, Education Room 3:00pm

Saturday, 2/21: Tribute to Trinidad by the Potts and Pans Steel Drum Band, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Woodstock based Potts & Pans Steelband is the largest steelpan organization in Chicagoland, striving to educate and entertain through culture, arts and music.

Sunday, 2/22: Tracey Ford Voice Recital, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Monday, 2/23: Singer Chris Colltetti, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Tuesday, 2/24: Accordion Player Joe Moroz, Albert Hall 2:15

Thursday, 2/26: Peter Oprisko, Dole Hall 7:15pm

As a premiere interpreter of treasured adult pop, jazz and Tin Pan Alley standards, baritone crooner Peter Oprisko will entertainer you and bring back memories of Frank Sinatra.

Friday, 2/27: Current Events with George Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am

Friday, 2/27: Singer Quincy Crank: Tribute to MoTown Artists, Dole Hall 3:00pm

In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a program featuring Al Green, Johnny Mathis and more!

Saturday, 2/28: Chinese New Year with the Sunrise Chorus, Dole Hall 2:30pm

The Chinese Fine Arts Society provides cultural program with narration, song and dance.