Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar - Feb 2

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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:15AM

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Business

People who live or work in Deerfield and neighboring towns are invited to Deerfield Optimists breakfast meetings from 7-8 a.m. the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Egg Shell Cafe, 660 Lake Cook Road. Visit www.deerfieldoptimist.org.

NBNI North Shore Network Group meets 7 a.m. Thursdays at Max & Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, to provide business leads to members with businesses. Call Philipp Weisskopf (847) 831-6401.

Children

District 106 holds kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year at Bannockburn School. Parents of children who will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2012 may stop by the Bannockburn School office prior to Feb. 15, between 8:30-3:30 p.m. to pick up a registration packet and sign up for kindergarten screening. Parents of preschool aged children or children being home schooled or attending private schools, should contact Peg O’Rourke, director of student services at (847) 945-5900 Ext. 129.

District 109 holds kindergarten registration Feb. 15 from 1-7 p.m. at the District Center, 517 Deerfield Road in Deerfield. If your child will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012, attend District 109 kindergarten registration for 2012-2013 kindergartners. Come to the District Center 1-7 p.m. Feb. 15. If you haven’t already received a packet from your child’s school, review the registration packet online for the checklist of information you must bring to register your child. Go to www.dps109.org “Parents” Registration and click on the 2012-2013 kindergarten registration packet. If unable to register on Feb. 15, call the District Center at (847) 945-1844 to make an appointment to register as soon as possible after Feb. 15 (and before March 1). It’s important for staffing and planning that the District have an accurate count of incoming kindergarten students. AM/PM kindergarten assignments are made in May 2012 and not based on early arrival at registration.

Clubs

The Lincolnshire Garden Club presents “Thinking Outside the Black Hole: Expanding the Experience of the Evening Garden,” on Feb. 16, at Ryerson Forest Preserve’s Welcome Center. For gardeners who work during the day, or those who want to relax after dinner on the patio, twilight, moon gardens make the most of time spent outdoors. Coffee served 9:30 a.m., brief business meeting 10 a.m., and program 10:30 a.m.

The Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter holds a Pajama Party Game Night 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at a member’s home. Wear your favorite pajamas, bring your game (no maj) and friends. $5. Pita Inn catering humus, falafel etc. Contact Hadassah North Shore office (847) 205-1900, email northshore@hadassah.org or visit www.northshore.hadassah.org.

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Deerfield, PFLAG Chapter meets 7:15 p.m. at Congregation BJBE, 1201 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield, second Thursday of month. Primary mission is to support parents, family members and friends who learn that their child is gay. PFLAG is a non-denominational organization. Refreshments served. Contact PFLAG (630) 415-0622, choose Deerfield mailbox. Visit www.pflagillinois.org or www.pflag.org.

Prairie Knitters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of month at Riverwoods Village Hall. Call Shari Benson (847) 374-1602.

Sons of the American Legion meets 7 p.m. first Monday of the month at American Legion Post, 849 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 945-9821.

Sons of Italy in America meets 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at The Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Open to men, women and youth, regardless of nationality. Call (847) 242-0002 or email sonsofitalynsil@hotmail.com.

Community

Friends of Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, conducts a book group, Ryerson Reads, for those who wish to read works of American environmental literature. $15 per person per session; $10 for FRW members. Register at www.LCFPD.org or call (847) 968-3321. Next session is March 14: American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree by Susan Freinkel.

Education

As part of the Social Action’s program on immigration, North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, offers the Unitarian Universalist Association’s study curriculum titled “Immigration as a Moral Issue.” The six-week program meets Wednesdays at noon at the church. Topics covered: Understanding the Causes of Migration; History of Immigration in the US.; Economics of (Im)migration; Security, Enforcement, and Human Rights; Who benefits from a Broken System; Seeking Solutions. Programs free. Call Holly Kerr (847) 831-2905.

Harper College’s continuing education department offers courses for adults 55 years of age and older through the Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses available to members and non-members, and held on Harper campuses in Palatine and Prospect Heights and at partner sites in Buffalo Grove, Barrington, Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Palatine and Schaumburg. To register for courses, call (847) 925-6300.

Entertainment

The First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, 824 Waukegan Road, hosts a Music Makers Series in 2012. The first three concerts have been announced. Everyone welcome. Free-will offering.

Jazz Group “Mercaba” features Jazz Standards 4 p.m. March 11.

First Presbyterian Church Festival Choir, Southminster Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) Sanctuary Choir and Chamber Orchestra 4 p.m. April 29. Performance includes Handel Coronation Anthems, “Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened,” “Zadok the Priest,” and Faure’s “Requiem.” (847) 945-0560 or firstpresbyterianchurchofdeerfield.org.

Fund-raisers

The Riverside Foundation holds benefit gala “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 25 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort. Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides intellectually and developmentally disabled adults with the highest standard of care and a meaningful life experience through its residential facility in Lincolnshire and its work/activity center in Vernon Hills. The black-tie optional evening begins with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed by dinner, dancing, live auction and more in the Marriott Lincolnshire’s new Grand Marquee Pavilion. Music. Award-winning WSCR “The Score” sports talk personality, Dan Bernstein, co-host of “Boers and Bernstein,” is master of ceremonies. Call Riverside Foundation at (847) 634-3973. Gala tickets are $200 per person, and may be purchased online at riversidefoundation.net.

NA’AMAT USA, Aviva Club, 10024 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, will deliver top quality, first rate, lox box Feb. 25, in the morning. This box are filled with 8 oz. of lox, a half dozen bagels, cream cheese, an onion and a tomato, juice, cake and goodies. All of this, including handling charges and delivery, is only $25. Lox boxes will be delivered to many north and northwest suburbs. The delivery range extends from Roselle Road on the west to McCormick Boulevard (south of Wilmette) or to Lake Michigan from Wilmette and north on the east. The south border is Northwest Tollway and Skokie north of Oakton Street and to the north to routes 176 and 45 including Del Webb Mundelein. Call Bobbie at (847) 870-7383 to determine if a location is within the acceptable range. Purchasing an Aviva Club Lox Box will make a contribution to NA’AMAT USA. All profits go toward the NA’AMAT Technological and Agricultural High Schools helping thousands of teenage students.

The Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter sponsors Adopt-A-Patient fund raiser for an orphaned 13-year-old boy, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Contributions add to medical care for him and other cancer survivors. Donations go to Moshe Sharett Institute of Oncology at Hadassah-University Hospital in Jerusalem. Call (847) 205-1900 or email northshore@hadassah.org or visit www.northshore.hadassah.org.

United Way of Lake County and Bernie’s Book Bank conducts Page it Forward: Lake County’s Biggest Book Drive. Books can be donated by texting the word “PAGE” to 85944. Reply with the word “YES” to confirm a $10 donation (the equivalent of four books) to Page it Forward. Standard messaging rates apply. Visit www.liveunitedlakecounty.org/pageitforward. Facebook: www.facebook.com/pageitforward. Twitter: www.twitter.com/pageitforward.

Health

The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers An Evening of Survivorship 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9. Lectures, interactive discussions and demonstrations. Survivorship topics include: “Cognitive Dysfunction: Is it Chemobrain?” “Food Facts and Myths for Survivors” “The Myth of the Cancer Hero: Its Definition, Purpose and Impact” “Reestablishing Intimacy” and “Stress Reduction Techniques.” A light meal and dessert served. Call the center at (847) 509-9595 or visit cancerwellness.org to register.

Deerfield Public Schools District 109 participates in an ongoing process of locating, identifying and evaluating children who show delays in: Cognitive development; social, emotional or behavioral skills; speech; language; fine or gross motor development; pre-academic skills, vision; or hearing. If your child is from birth to age 5 and you are unsure that your child is meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones and would like to participate in an early childhood screening, contact District 109 to register and schedule appointment. Screenings are: 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 5 at South Park Elementary School, 1421 Hackberry Road, Deerfield. If your child is younger than 3 years old and you have concerns, a birth-to-3 coordinator from Child and Family Connections is available to screen your child. Three- to 5-year-olds screened by District 109 Early Childhood staff. Contact Andrea Walls at (847) 945-1844, Ext. 7232 for information.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior, or a codependent relationship. Meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 200 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 580-5781.

Library

Vernon Area Public Library District programs are free and open to all unless otherwise indicated. Register for programs online at http://calendar.vapld.info, by telephone at (224) 543-1485 (adult programs) or (224) 543-1486 (youth or teen programs), or in person at the library at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.

Recreation

Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield.

Ice Skating available weather permitting. Unlighted neighbor rinks at Briarwood and Pine Street parks; lighted rinks at Jewett Park and Jaycee Park. Hockey rink is at Jewett Park. Warming house hours are Monday-Thursday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.deerfieldparks.org

Job Openings now for swim instructors and/or lifeguards. Qualified individuals interested in teaching swim lessons or being a lifeguard at the indoor pool at Sachs Recreation Center on Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. and/or 1-3 p.m.; Wednesday 9-11 a.m. and/or 1-3 p.m. should contact Jeff Napolski, at (847) 572-2626 or email jeff@teamcoho.org.

Deerfield Park District invites Dads and their Daughters in grades kindergarten to fifth to the 2012 Western Celebration 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 26. Attendees wear Western attire for an evening of dinner, entertainment and square dancing. Souvenir photos. Dinner Dance is at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm, Deerfield. To register, visit www.register.deerfieldparks.org. Moms and sons who are 4-10 years of age may sign up to participate in Mom/Son Sport Night 6:30-8:15 p.m. March 16, at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield. Evening includes sports, a snack, entertainment, games, prizes. Honor a favorite sport’s team by coming dressed in its team colors or jersey. A souvenir photo is provided. To register, visit www.register.deerfieldparks.org. There are maximum numbers able to be accommodated at each event, so those interested are encouraged to register early. Contact Ginny at (847) 572-2624 or ginnyw@deerfieldparks.org.

Mari Krasney and Elaine Silberman, two of the art teachers with the Deerfield Park District, offer an array of programs for artists of all ages. Children as young as 4.5 years through adults of all ages will find art classes geared to their types and levels of interest. Complete listings of art classes appear in seasonal program brochures that may be picked up at any Deerfield Park District facility; or, a PDF version is available at www.deerfieldparks.org.

For the youngest artists, 4.5-6 years of age, art classes at Jewett Park Community Center are offered in both eight-week sessions for Media Mania, Meet the Masters, Clay Play, and Munch with Lunch and in “mini-classes” that are just one to three weeks in length, such as Multi-Media Art, Sculpture Construction, Art from Around the World, and Clay and Multi Media. Some of the above classes are offered at times that allow children in preschool to attend art classes before or after their Preschool Program. Art Reunion for children 5-8 years of age. Art Lessons with Elaine Silberman available for youth and teen artists. Elaine also runs the Silberman Art Studio for adults 18 years and up at both Jewett Park Community Center and Patty Turner Center, September-March. Registration now open for winter sessions of art classes. A district-wide Art Show for all Deerfield Park District artists takes place at Patty Turner Center, in Deerfield, April 22, 2012.

New for February 2012 is an opportunity for Deerfield Park District artists in winter classes to have a chance at having their “Valentine-theme” artwork displayed on the Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall during the month of February, at First Bank of Highland Park. Along with the display of artwork, a reception for artists and their families takes place 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 11. For questions about art classes or the Art Shows/Displays call (847) 945-0650 or email: info@deerfieldparks.org.

Registration for Winter Classes at Deerfield Park District: Walk-In. Registration and resumed online registration continues until winter sessions are underway. “Horse Crazy Girls” (Activity #252524) offers activities for girls in grades 6-8 and high school to interact with horses primarily on the ground at Equestrian Connection, 600 N. Bradley Road, Lake Forest, in six-week sessions. There are two sessions of programs, all on Tuesdays, in the early evening. For girls in grades 6-8 - Register for classes held Feb. 21–March 27 (Section 03), High school girls may sign up for classes held 7-8 p.m. Feb. 21–March 27 (Section 04). The per-person cost for each six-week session is $240. Call (847) 945-0650 or email info@deerfieldparks.org for registration information. For questions about “Horse Crazy Girls,” the program or facility, call Becky Loizzo at (847) 615-8696.

Off-Season Triathlon Training; Thursday dry land program includes strength and core conditioning and features the use of a Jungle Gym Suspension Training Studio. To register, visit www.deerfieldparks.org and use activity #192801 or call (847) 572-2661.

PiYo: The program combines Pilates and Yoga elements. Class meets Wednesdays at 10:20 a.m.

TurboKick is a form of kickboxing. Class meets at 9:20 a.m. Thursdays.

For Active Adults 50 years of age and older: Pickleball takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon. First three sessions free; subsequent play $8 for residents; $10 for non-residents. Sessions must be purchased in sets of three. All equipment provided. Takes place in Gym A at Sachs.

The indoor pool is open to members for lap swimming during normal operating hours. Family swim is every Saturday and Sunday 1-3 p.m. Family swim is free for members; $4 per person and $8 per family for non-members.

The schedule of open gym times for the upcoming week is posted each Sunday evening on the SRC website, sachsreccenter.org. Open Gym is free for members; $4 per person for non-members.

The Retro Café is open downstairs Monday-Friday 6-10:30 a.m. serving breakfast items including muffins, bagels, cereals, coffee and juices. Open upstairs for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. serving wraps, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, etc.

Deerfield Park District, join them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/deerfieldparks. Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/dfpd. Looking for Summer Employment? Apply online at www.deerfieldparks.org

Sachs Recreation Center is at 455 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield; (847) 572-2600; info@SachsRecCenter.org; www.SachsRecCenter.org.

Classes for children 6 years of age and younger are offered in art, dance, music, swimming, sports, fitness, movement, cooking, martial arts, Legos, parent-tot play, etc. at Park District locations. Interested in helping “Design a Class” for your child and their friends, by interest area, day/time, location, etc., call Ginny Wiemerslage at (847) 572-2624 or email ginnyw@deerfieldparks.org.

“Extend the Day – Play,” where programs are offered “with lunch” or register to extend your child’s day of learning, friendships and play.

School’s Out Programs for children in grades 1-8:

Extended Care - For options that lengthen the day as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m., children should be dropped off and picked up at Jewett Park Community Center. Parents asked to double-check trip information to determine lunch needs. All children should be picked up by 6 p.m. Fee per day of extended care $20 resident; $25 non-resident. Call (847) 945-0650, email info@dfpd.org or visit www.dfpd.org.

The Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, offers programs through Patty Turner Center. Visit www.PattyTurnerCenter.org, email info@PattyTurnerCenter.org or call (847) 940-4010.

Programs: “60 Minutes...” at 12:30 p.m. Mondays. $5 for members; $8 for non-members. History, psychology, theater, movies and books discussed.

Sit & Knit (members only) meets 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Admission free. Share patterns, learn skills, make friends and knit. Needle-pointers and crocheters also welcome.

Fabulous Friday Flicks noon-3 p.m. Series is $24 for members; $39 for non-members. Individual sessions are $7 for members; $10 for non-members. Each film preceded by 30-minute presentation; discussion follows.

Book-A-Month Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Admission free; registration required.

SHIP volunteers available free of charge to interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and/or appeals etc., and can explain the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Volunteers available by appointment on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and on a drop-in basis 10 a.m.-noon first Monday of each month.

The Blue Bag Program, the Patty Turner Center, and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department’s paramedics, collaborate to ensure that an individual’s wishes are honored at a time of medical emergency. The bag with copies (not originals) of a list of medications, advance directives, Do Not Resuscitate orders, emergency contacts, identification and insurance cards is placed in a home’s refrigerator where medical and emergency personnel know to find it. The information goes with the patient to the hospital via ambulance staff. This is an optional program and individuals may elect to complete all suggested documents or only what they want. Call Melissa Versch at (847) 572-2655.

Adult Caregiver Education and Support is held 1:15-2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Patty Turner Center. SE Lake County Faith in Action volunteers provide trained individuals to stay with a loved one while you attend meetings, free of charge. If you need respite or a ride, call Margie Fischer (847) 572-2658.

On-site podiatry services provided by appointment 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays. Call (847) 940-4010.

Blood-pressure/blood-sugar testing conducted at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the center lobby.

Massage therapy (a half-hour or one-hour session). A 24-hour cancellation notice is required or individuals are billed for the appointment. A half-hour massage is $35 for Patty Turner Center members; $40 for non-members. A one-hour massage is $60 for Patty Turner Center members; $70 for non-members.

Lending Closet offers wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes and grabber sticks on a short-term basis. Closet hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Senior Care Program: The Patty Turner Center offers a drop-off/pick-up service for older adults in Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods area. Service is available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.

North Shore Rhythmics provides rhythmic gymnastics training. Preschool NSR classes are 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays. Children 5 years of age and older may sign up for Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics. Classes are 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, and 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays. For gymnasts 6 years old and above, Advanced Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics is held 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (847) 572-2600 or email info@SachsRecCenter.org.

Religion

The Jewish National Fund of Chicago, an organization dedicated to caring for the land of Israel and bettering the quality of life for all its residents, and the U.S. Forest Service, are hosting Tu BiShvat Family Celebration 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12, at Chicagoland Jewish High School, 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. More than 500 members of Chicagoland’s Jewish community are expected to attend the free Family Celebration this year, showing support for Israel and bringing awareness to global environmental issues. Free arts and crafts projects, tree planting, storytelling, entertainment by local dance and singing troupes and visits with Smokey Bear and Blue Box Bob. Contact person: Allyson Marcus. Phone readers can call (847) 656-8880.

Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the north and northwest suburbs. Tutoring available for individuals wanting to learn to read and understand Prayerbook and/or Biblical Hebrew. Call to arrange Hebrew tutoring. Adult B’nai Mitzvah available. Call for details. Anshe Tikvah offers adults who either missed the chance as a child or are ready for their second (tradition says it is as if you were reborn at 70, so your second Bar/Bat Mitzvah is at 83), the opportunity exists to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Home Base Party: Cantor Jury offers a study session in homes for friends and family. Choose a topic, in consultation with the cantor, and he will give a one-hour session. Call (847) 917-7726.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot, Deerfield, hosts Professor Pan Guang, professor of history and political science, “The Jews of China” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Shanghai Center.

Spring Lecture Series with Professor Rachel Havrelock 11:45 a.m. Sundays, Feb. 12, 26 and March 4.

Topic: Jewish Politics - The distinct history of the Jews informs many of the political positions held by Jews today. Tuition: $50 members; $65 non-members. 

Simchat Shabbat - Musical Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, March 9, April 20, May 11, June 8

Experience a Kabbalat Shabbat service with instrumental accompaniment. An Oneg Shabbat follows. Everyone welcome.

Weekend Activities to Honor the Memory of our Beloved, Hazzan Joseph E. Davis, z”l at 6:30 p.m. April 13. Special Musical Shabbat Service and Oneg and April 14, Shabbat Morning Service and Special Kiddush.

Contact Anita Lurie (847) 945-0470 Ext. 101; email: alurie@bnaitikvah.net

Abundant Life Unity Church, led by the Rev. Carol Saunders, meets 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Kid’s Community held for youths ages 3–11. Visit abundantlifeunity.org.

Scholarships

Applications accepted through March 1 for the $2,000 Allen Meyer Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to one high school senior in the Vernon Area Public Library District by Friends of the Library. Applicants must live within the Vernon Area Public Library District, have been accepted into a higher education program for 2012-2013, and either have been an employee or volunteer at the library or be able to demonstrate how the library has affected their life or educational goals. Applicants must submit a completed online form and provide a letter of reference, a letter of acceptance, and a copy of their most recent high school transcripts. Online form available on www.vapld.info. Look in the menu under “Community > Allen Meyer Scholarship.” Limit one submission per student. Email letters and transcripts to friends@vapld.info, to be included with application. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. March 1.

Support

Jewish Child & Family Services offers: “Staying Motivated in a Tough Job Market.” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 16. No fee. Program held at JVS Career Planning Center, 300 Revere Drive, second floor, Northbrook. Call Roberta Glick (847) 412-4304, or Rosalie Greenberger (224) 625-2819; www.jcfs.org.

Sibshops for children ages 6-12 offer brothers and sisters of children with special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive and recreational setting. They are able to discuss their joys and concerns, learn how to handle common situations and have fun; $30 per Sibshop. Register for one or more: Feb. 19, March 22, April 22. Contact Meredith Sices (773) 467-3813, MeredithSices@jcfs.org, or Tamara Besser (773) 467-3751, TamaraBesser@jcfs.org. www.jcfs.org.

Psychotherapy Groups Tuesdays at Jewish Child & Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, in Arlington Heights — Provides ongoing therapy groups that help clients address individual and relationship issues by focusing on feelings, communication and other issues. Contact Jacqueline Mallinger, (224) 625-2804, JacquelineMallinger@jcfs.org, or Dorinne Palmer, (224) 625-2816, DorinnePalmer@jcfs.org; www.jcfs.org.

Psychotherapy Groups Thursdays Jewish Child & Family Services, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook. Contact Ceil Berger, (847) 412-4327, CeilBerger@jcfs.org; www.jcfs.org.

Coping with Your Chronic Physical Illness – Meets 1-2 p.m. Mondays at Jewish Child & Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Topics may include communicating with health care providers, relationships with family and friends, spiritual resources for healing, and living well; $7 per session fee. Contact David Lipschutz (224) 625-2705. DavidLipschutz@jcfs.org; www.jcfs.org.

Healing Hearts: Northwest Suburban Jewish Grief Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 21, at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove – Six-week series for those who have experienced loss within the past year and a half. Preregistration required. No fee. Contact Rosalie Greenberger (224) 625-2819, RosalieGreenberger@jcfs.org.

Access all Jewish Child & Family Services programs with a toll-free number. JCFS has launched the Access Team and (855) ASK-JCFS (855) 275-5237 to access all of the many programs and services offered by JCFS across all locations. A new email address, ASK@jcfs.org, is available for those who prefer to contact the agency via email.

Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programming, including: Physician lectures, complementary education, meditation, yoga, stress reduction, writing workshops, massage, acupuncture, reflexology and personal training sessions, to anyone impacted by cancer, including individuals with a diagnosis, their family members and individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.

Parents Without Partners Lake County, Chapter 247 offers a social outlet for single parents and their children. For the next newcomer orientation, call (847) 817-5687 or email info@pwplakecounty.org.

SASI has a new name, “Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes,” to reflect the agency’s mission to help adults who need assistance in the home. Based in Evanston at 1123 Emerson St., SASI serves: Deerfield, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe, Skokie, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Des Plaines and Chicago. Call (847) 864-7274 or visit www.SASIathome.org.