Plymouth Place Senior Living Hosts October Events

The following events are at Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 North LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. They are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. For information contact 708-482-6511 or crichardson@plymouth.provinet.com

Saturdays:
Resident Bike Club, LL Parking Garage 9:00am

Wednesday, 10/1: Salt Creek Camera Club Exhibit LL Promenade 10am-7pm
Come see the finalists in the Salt Creek Photography Competition. Photos on display were judged at a previous club meeting. Camera Club meeting tonight in the Education Room at 7:30pm, guests are welcome.

Wednesday, 10/1: Oktoberfest with Eddie Korosa Band, Dole Hall 7:15pm
Join the Oktoberfest party with Eddie Korosa, Jr. and his Boys from Illinois. Eddie celebrates over 47 years of Polka entertainment throughout the world, starting as a child at his parents’ “Baby Doll Polka Club” in Chicago. Enjoy accordion and trumpet, oom-pa-pa music, and get ready to dance.

Thursday, 10/2: I & M Canal Dole Hall 7:15pm
Plymouth Place Residents’ Council welcomes Jim Carr presenting “I & M Canal: How & Why It Was Built”.

Friday, 10/3: Cruise to Poland, Dole Hall 3:00pm
Our cruise around the world destination this month is to Poland. Join the fun in Dole Hall with a travelogue. Share any memorabilia you may have and bring your passport for your stamp. Enjoy a sweet treat with a taste of Poland.

Monday, 10/6: Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture, Skyline Lounge 3:00pm
This month’s lecture will be on “Don Giovanni” by Mozart. Come and enjoy a lecture direct from the Lyric Opera of Chicago education department. Volunteer lecturer Michael Fish will discuss the history of the show and play select pieces of the opera. The lecture precedes the performance at the Lyric Opera of Chicago this week. All are Welcome.,

Tuesdays, 10/7, 14, 21, 28: Great Courses, Education Room 1:30pm
Our continuing education subject, “The 30 Greatest Orchestral Works” continues with lectures of all the world’s most renowned composers. Both visual/audio DVD program will include a handout with information to follow along with each lecture.

Wednesday, 10/8: RJ Lindsey presents: F.D.R, Dole Hall 1:30pm
Chicago actor RJ Lindsey portrays Franklin D. Roosevelt in a living history Fireside Chat. Join the president as he speaks about the Great Depression, the New Deal and the work of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Thursday, 10/9: Health and Wellness Program, LL Fitness 2:30pm
HealthPRO Therapy Department discusses how Physical Therapy can help keep you mobile in daily life.

Friday, 10/10: Economics Today, LL Game Room 9:30am
Resident George Plavac will lead a discussion of Economics in today’s world and how it affects all of us.

Saturdays, 10/11 & 10/18: Smart Driver Class, Education Room 1:00pm-5:00pm
Richard Jobst with AARP will be conducting a presentation about issues related to safe driving. Driver Safety Classroom Course is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Sign up at reception.

Sunday, 10/12: Lloyd Andrew, Mr. Showman, Albert Hall 2:00pm
Enjoy the musical stylings of Mr. Showman Lloyd Andrew.

Monday, 10/13: Hymn Sing, Albert Hall 2:00pm

Thursday, 10/16: Fifth Third Bank Program, Dole Hall 2:00pm
Understanding & Boosting Your Credit Score Have you ever wondered what makes up your credit score? Would you like to learn ways to boost your credit score? Are you vigilant in protecting your information & identity? All are welcome to come see Fifth Third Bank’s presentation on Understanding & Boosting Your Credit Score.

Thursday, 10/16: Robert Beck Photography Exhibit Reception, LL Gallery 4:00pm
Enjoy the talented photography of resident Andi Beck’s husband Robert. Meet Andi and hear how her husband captured these amazing images. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, 10/16: Chorus of DuPage, Dole Hall 7:15pm
Plymouth Place Residents’ Council welcomes the Chorus of DuPage performing all the popular barber shop harmonies you know and love..

Friday, 10/17: TED Talks, Education Room 3:00pm
Join us for this internet based intellectual program. Enjoy these short informative lectures and discussions. See Flyers for topics this month.

Monday, 10/20: Explore the World of Poetry, Dole Hall 1:00pm
The program, “Explore the World of poetry,” will feature our own residents reading their original poems. Come enjoy the creative efforts of David Brown, Doris Gage, Jan Kaminski and Paul and Elsie Stiffler sharing their thoughts in poetry. All Are Welcome.

Wednesday, 10/22: Ceramic Sale & Raffle, LL Promenade 9:00am-2:00pm
Support the Endowment Fund by purchasing a raffle ticket or gift item donated by the ceramics class.

Friday, 10/24: Current Events, LL Game Room 9:30am
Led by resident George Plavac, join in a discussion of current events and better understand the news of today.

Friday, 10/24: Resident Lecture Series by the Fanta’s: Alaska, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Saturday, 10/25: Piano, Cello & Violin Recital, Albert Hall 3:00pm

Saturday, 10/25: The LIRA Ensemble, Dole Hall 7:15pm
Enjoy an enchanting program of Polish culture by the Lira Ensemble, the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance.

Monday, 10/27: Singer Chris Colletti, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Wednesday, 10/29: Elmhurst College Lecture by Lance Wilcox on Lincoln, Dole Hall 7:15pm
Guest lecturer Lance Wilcox from Elmhurst College returns with a fascinating program “Lincoln The Writer”. Learn how Lincoln’s political career was furthered by his brilliance with the pen, his major literary influences, and a close examination of some of his works, including the Gettysburg Address, the Second Inaugural Address, and the Emancipation Proclamation

Friday, 10/31: Halloween Party, Dole Hall 2:00pm
Plymouth Place’s annual Halloween party kicks off with a costume parade for both residents and staff at 2pm, followed by Magician Paul Lee. The Magic & Illusions of Paul Lee will leave you amazed, mesmerized and definitely making you believe in magic.This annual event will include the pumpkin carving contest, treats and maybe a few tricks.