Plymouth Place Hosts March 2015 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.

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’s a short, easily readable book 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.

Sunday, 3/1: Cello and Piano Recital, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Enjoy hymns played by DePaul music major Jenney McDunn on cello and pianists Aselai Toktogulova and Nathan Bliss.

Monday, 3/2: Lyric Opera Lecture: Tosca, Skyline Lounge 3:00pm

Carla Thorpe will lecture on Tosca, a heartbreaking story with achingly beautiful music by Puccini, on par with his other beloved masterpieces Madame Butterfly and La Boheme.

Wednesday, 3/4: 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, 3/5: Dr. Ray Schlueter presents “Why Vegetarian? Your Diet is Important”, LL Fitness Rm. 9:30am

Ray Schlueter will discuss his experience with being a vegetarian and why he made the change, with a perspective from a doctor.

Thursday, 3/5 and 3/19: Health and Wellness Trends, Fitness Rm 1:15pm

Thursday, 3/5: Movie: “Forks Over Knives”, Education Room 2:00pm

This 2011 movie examines the profound claim that most of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.

Friday, 3/6: New: You be the Judge with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Enjoy lively discussion on real court cases.

Saturday, 3/7: Trinity Irish Dancers, Dole Hall 2:00pm

This talented group of youngsters ages 4-18 will perform traditional Irish folk dances in their Gaelic costumes.

Thursday, 3/12: LTHS Art Students Exhibit Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm

This month’s gallery exhibit features the 4th Annual Lyons Township High School Advance Placement art students. Meet them at the reception and learn about their paintings.

Thursday, 3/12: Double Play Concert, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Double Play, the only musical duo playing the tuba and flute is a husband and wife team, entertaining since 1989, creating their own arrangements of many classical standards as well as original compositions.

Friday, 3/20: Economics Today with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 3/13: HealthPro Rehab Presents “Balance Clinic”, LL Fitness 9:30-11:30am

A free screening that includes gait, balance, strength and perceived fear of falling.

Friday, 3/13: Cruise to Scotland, Dole Hall 3:00pm

The March cruise around the world destination is Scotland. Residents are encouraged to share any memorabilia and to bring passports to be stamped.

Saturday, 3/14: WCT Singers: Tribute to 30s and 40s, Dole Hall 3:00pm

The Westchester Theatre Singers return for a light-hearted concert.

Sunday, 3/15: Joann Giertuga: My Life, My Song, Dole Hall 2:30pm

Learn about the musical journey of professional violinist Joann through a dramatic concert.

Monday, 3/16: Joan DeRycke: Macaronesia to Brazil Travelogue, Dole Hall 1:00pm

Joan DeRycke presents :“Macaronesia to Brazil.” A rare visit from Azores, Madeira and Canaries to Cape Verde Islands and Brazil.

Tuesday, 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Harp and Violin, Albert Hall 2:15pm

Join Aislinn Gagliardi on Irish Harp and Teresa Shine on violin for beautiful Irish tunes.

Wednesday, 3/18: Elmhurst College Lecture: Inamul Haq: Understanding Islam, Pt. 2 7:15pm

Back by resident request, enjoy learning more about Islam and politics.

Thursday, 3/19: Musician Dennis Colby, Dole Hall, 7:15pm

In his career Dennis has presented every genre of music from pop, jazz, and latin to big band standards. He has worked with The Glen Miller Orchestra, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra and his own fifteen piece band.

Friday, 3/20: Economics Today with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

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

Friday, 3/20: Angela Swenson Student Piano Recital, Dole Hall 7:00pm

Saturday, 3/21: Sarah Nishiura: History of Quilts, Education Room 10:30am

In honor of National Quilt day, enjoy a lecture by master weaver and quilter Sarah Nishiura.

Saturday, 3/21: Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers and Piper, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Enjoy authentic Scottish dancing, costumes and a bagpiper.

Monday, 3/23: Nutrition Seminar: The Effects of Sugar and Foods on Inflammation, LL Fitness Rm. 9:30am

Inflammation is a normal response to fight off infection and help protect our bodies. Some foods that we eat can help calm the inflammation that we have in our body while others may increase the amount of inflammation we have.

Thursday, 3/27: Plymouth Players and Chorus Irish Tribute, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Enjoy original Irish skits and beautiful Irish music provided by Plymouth Place residents.

Friday, 3/27: Current Events with George Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am

Saturday, 3/28: Historian John Weiss and Route 66, Dole Hall, 7:15pm

Monday, 3/30: Singer Kym Frankovelgia, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Singer Kym will delight you with her tribute to the standards.

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