Plymouth Place Hosts September 2015 Events

Submitted by Plymouth Place.

The following events are at Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 North La Grange Rd, La Grange 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.

Mondays through August: Great Courses: A History of European Art, Skyline Lounge 4:00pm

Professor and art historian William Kloss teaches this new video series.

Thursday, 9/3: Ray Schlueter presents: “Is Your Food Fit to Eat?” LL Fitness 1:15pm

Resident Dr. Ray Schlueter presents a DVD about Dr. Melanie Joy’s book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism. Discussion follows.

Thursdays, 9/3, 10, 17, 24: Bible Study: “Jesus Is the Question”, 2nd Floor Multi-purpose Room 2:00pm

In the four gospels, Jesus asks 307 different questions. By contrast, Jesus is asked only 183 questions. Of those, he directly answers only 3. Why did Jesus ask so many questions and answer so few? What sort of questions did he ask? What might our answers be to the questions Jesus asked? Come, see, learn, grow and enjoy.

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

Friday, 9/4: Cruise to Egypt, Dole Hall 3:00pm Our cruise around the world destination this month is to Egypt. Enjoy a travelogue. Residents share any memorabilia you may have and bring your passport for your stamp.

Sunday, 9/6: Singer, Larry Levin, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Wednesday, 9/9: Singer, Randy Walker, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Thursday, 9/10: Art Exhibit Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm

The 4th Annual Assisted Living Exhibit will show you it’s never too late to create something of beauty. Enjoy the talents of the residents of Assisted Living. The residents participate in art classes offered by our own in house Art Therapist Anita Martin of the Life Enrichment Department. Many of which are first time artists. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, 9/11: TED Talks, Education Room 3:00pm

Saturday, 9/12: “Mexican Arts” by Jeff Mishur, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Popular Art Historian Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions returns to Dole Hall, presenting a vibrant slide-lecture featuring the art work resulting from the sensational marriage of Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, who enjoy wide popularity in the U.S. as well as Mexico.

Wednesday, 9/16: Afternoon at the Classic Movies, Albert Hall 2:00 pm

Join us to enjoy some freshly popped pop corn and watch a favorite Classic movie!

Thursday, 9/17: Pianist Fred Moyer, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Fred Moyer returns to the Chicago area in September and will play a concert of both classical and jazz selections.

Friday, 9/18: Economics Today with George Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 9/18: Singing Bowls of Tibet & Nepal, Multi-purpose Room 2:30pm

Rita Lopienski presents the exotic seven-metal singing bowls, gongs and chimes that monks use for meditation, and yoga instructor’s use for relaxation. Experience first-hand the benefits.

Monday, 9/21: “Working Vacations, Digging Dinosaurs” Dole Hall 1:00pm

“Working Vacations, Digging Dinosaurs”, presented by resident Karen Nordquist. Karen, a volunteer at the Field Museum will take you on a virtual scientific discovery of fossil digs in North America.

Wednesday, 9/23: Spectrios: “What is Low Vision”, Dole Hall 9:30am

Wednesday, 9/23: Singer Sandi Haynes, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Thursday, 9/24: Ballroom Dance Program, Dole Hall 3:00pm

A Sentimental Journey Through Song & Dance features the vocals of Nora Drysch singing standards from the Big Band Era and beyond while professional dancers Margaret and Alex Arteaga demonstrate both smooth and Latin ballroom styles including waltz, Viennese waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, swing, tango, bolero, rumba, cha-cha, and mambo.

Friday, 9/25: Current Events with George Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am

Friday, 9/25: Egypt Travelogue with Bill Helmuth, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Egypt is a history book that has survived itself over 5000 years of Pharohs, battling empires, and religious conflicts. It owes its destiny to the Nile River which collects 95 % of its people within 5 miles of its banks. Bill will take you on a special tour, walking the mysterious streets of Cairo, home to 22,000,000 people, its colossal pyramids and Sphinx. We will visit the old villages, where life had not changed for 100s of years and try to understand how Egypt fits into the current puzzle of the middle east dilemma.

Saturday, 9/26: Ballet 5:8, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Chicago’s touring Christian Ballet Company, Ballet 5:8, has a mission to engage and inspire audiences in worship.

Sunday, 9/27: Spectrios Low Vision Support Group Meeting, Lower Level Creative Arts 1:30pm

Wednesday, 9/30: Medication Reconciliation, Dole Hall 10:00am

Sponsored by Aging Care Connections and Aging Well, the Medication Reconciliation is a 2-hour program presented by the UIC School of Pharmacy. It consists of a 30-minute presentation of medication safety, high blood pressure screenings, and then a one-on-one medication review with pharmacy students. Registration is required to attend. Please sign up at the front desk.

Wednesday, 9/30: Hymn Sing, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Wednesday, 9/30: Martina Mathisen presents “Cleopatra”, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Cleopatra: the last Pharaoh of Egypt. She was the most famous female ruler in history. Her story is more amazing and incredible than a fiction author could imagine! Cleopatra “herself” will share her astounding story, audacious spirit, and astonishing guile.