Deerfield calendar - Sept. 16
September 16, 2011 3:30PM
Updated: November 10, 2011 11:38AM
Business
The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations will sponsor a North Expo from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Hyatt Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road. There will be a free trade show, educational seminars and interactive demonstrations. The trade show is open to general public until noon. There is no charge for the trade show or interactive demonstrations. Fee for the educational seminars is $25 for ACTHA members and $40 for non-members. An additional fee of $15 per person will be charged after Sept. 28. Individuals are encouraged to pre-register. Call (312) 987-1906 or visit www.actha.org to register.
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 who reside in Cook and Lake counties with businesses throughout two counties. Call Philipp Weisskopf (847) 831-6401.
Sept. 22 Lake County Young Professionals Networking and Bags Tournament 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Network and LCYP Bags Tournament. $10, if pre-registered; $15 at door, Bags Tournament entry $5. Includes appetizers and one drink ticket. (847) 945-4660, or rsvp@dbrchamber.com.
Clubs
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana will have a recruitment and informational meeting for parents of girls new to Scouting. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Wilmot School in Deerfield. Admission is free. For information, contact Jill Odzer at (847) 236-9389.
Friends of Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, will conduct a book group, Ryerson Reads, for individuals who wish to read works of American environmental literature. Book discussions will be led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Cost is $15 per person per session; $10 for FRW members. Register at www.LCFPD.org or call (847) 968-3321. Sessions will be Nov. 16: The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring by Richard Preston; Jan. 11: The Golden Spruce: A Story of Myth, Madness and Greed by John Vaillant; and March 14: American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree by Susan Freinkel.
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 the 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. Meeting format consists of general announcements about local LGBT events and news, followed by a guest speaker addressing LGBT issues and finishing with small group sessions for people to share stories and discuss LGBT issues. Contact PFLAG (630) 415-0622, choose Deerfield mailbox. Visit www.pflagillinois.org or www.pflag.org.
Prairie Knitters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month at Riverwoods Village Hall. Call Shari Benson (847) 374-1602.
Sons of the American Legion meets 7 p.m. the 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 e-mail sonsofitalynsil@hotmail.com.
Community
Bannockburn will conduct a Sidewalk Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Waukegan and Half Day roads. The event includes police K-9 demonstrations, police vehicles on display, and Touch A Fire Truck.
Farmers markets
The Deerfield Farmers Market is held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 15 in the Metra commuter lot on the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Ave. Produce available rain or shine. Seasonal vegetables and fruit grown by farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin. Organic, naturally grown vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals, perennials; baked breads, muffins, cookies; Wisconsin cheese; maple syrup; honey; specialty products; and bake-sale items as fund-raisers for community organizations.
The Deerfield Farmers Market community fund-raisers and activities calendar includes:
Sept. 24: Annual apple pie contest; Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; Boy Scouts Troop 150 – Popcorn sale; and West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization - Info.
Oct. 2: Market Raffle; Holy Cross Youth Group – Bake sale; and Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – Meet and greet.
Oct. 9: Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; and Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board.
Oct. 16: Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info, lemonade and balloons.
Fund-raisers
MonTees Carpe Diem Racing’s inaugural Embrace the Race 5K will be held at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, beginning and ending at the Highland Park Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road. Post-race festivities include refreshments and a Health Expo. Individuals interested in raising money for either breast- or ovarian cancer research should sign up for “Team Pink” or “Team Teal.” The entry fee is $30. Call Colleen Montgomery at (312) 607-6668 or go to www.embracetherace5k.com for information.
Wellness Place will have its 11th annual gala celebrating the art of the human spirit Oct. 8 at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. The event includes a viewing of the Modern Wing gallery, cocktails and dinner followed by an auction and after party. Proceeds benefit Wellness Place cancer-related counseling, education and support programs provided at no charge to survivors, their family, friends and caregivers. For ticket or sponsorship information, call Judy Benkendorf at (847) 274-4549. For gala and auxiliary updates, visit www.WellnessPlace.org.
The Wilmot Parent Teacher Organization is selling engraved bricks to raise funds for a new playground. Imagine seeing your name or your family’s name displayed at the entrance to Wilmot School. It is a way to leave a legacy, while supporting a new playground for Wilmot and the community. Also, it is a way to advertise a business. To download the form for individual/family and business purchases, go to the Wilmot Webstore at http://wilmotpto.revtrak.net/tek9asp or www.dps109.org, select “Wilmot,” then “PTO,” then “PTO Webstore.” The last day to submit an order is Oct. 1 for a target installation of Nov. 1. Contact Amy Cohen at cohenamy@mac.com or (847) 607-9788 for information
The Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter is having an Adopt-A-Patient fund-raiser to raise funds for a 13-year-old boy, who is orphaned and has been diagnosed with cancer. Chapter members want to help him and others with medical expenses to cover treatments and necessary care. 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 e-mail northshore@hadassah.org or visit www.northshore.hadassah.org.
United Way of Lake County and Bernie’s Book Bank teamed up to host Page it Forward: Lake County’s Biggest Book Drive. Books can be donated by simply texting the word PAGE to 85944. Reply with the word YES to confirm a $10 donation (the equivalent of 4 books) to Page it Forward. Standard messaging rates apply. To learn more about Page it Forward, visit www.liveunitedlakecounty.org/pageitforward. Facebook: www.facebook.com/pageitforward. Twitter: www.twitter.com/pageitforward.
Celebrity Chef Gale Gand to appear at Deerfield Historical Society’s 36th Annual Fall Festival noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road. Free. Food, historic building tours, a car show etc. Children enjoy hands-on activities and visit a one-room schoolhouse. Visitors invited to explore five buildings of historic interest including the Caspar Ott log house, the oldest building in Lake County (1837). Enter a favorite cookie recipe to compete for prizes in the cookie contest. Bring 4 dozen cookies and a copy of the recipe by 1:15 p.m. Judging takes place at 1:30 p.m. with Chef Gale Gand. Cookies go on sale to raise money for the Historic Village. At 2:15 p.m., Chef Gand demonstrates one of her favorite recipes and holds a book-signing of her cookbooks 3-4 p.m. All profits from the Fall Festival help restore the buildings in the Historic Village. (847) 948-0680 or visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Health
The American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International Parkway, Suite 125, Lincolnshire, offers an opportunity for cancer patients to receive free wigs at: The Lake County Regional Office in Lincolnshire; Cancer Wellness Center, 2824 Belvidere Road, Waukegan; or Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Grayslake Campus, 1475 E. Belvidere Road, Unit 100. The Lake County Regional Office, Cancer Wellness Center and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital contain wig boutiques that provide cancer patients suffering from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation with new wigs, scarves and hats. In order to receive a free wig, scarf or hat, each individual should call (847) 317-0025 prior to visiting a wig boutique for an appointment.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior, or a co-dependent relationship. Meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 200 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 580-5781.
Recreation
St. Alphonsus Liguori School/Parish will conduct an Oktoberfest fund-raiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at 411 N. Wheeling Road. Traditional German fare of brats, potato salad, sauerkraut and desserts, and a beer tent featuring imported German and domestic beers will be featured. The Paloma Band will perform traditional Oktoberfest music; and the Danube Schwabians will provide dance music. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call Darrel Talken at (847) 255-7452.
Didier Farms conducts Pumpkinfest Daily Sept. 24-Oct. 31 at Prairie View, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Prairie View/Lincolnshire. Take a hayride through Scarecrow Alley to the Pumpkin Patch to pick pumpkins. Visit the petting zoo, Grandma D’s Fresh Bake Shop and the educational farming display. Ride ponies or a camel and kiddie rides. Items for sale include fall produce, bakery goods, taffy apples, Door County Pies. Tickets required. Call Barb (847) 634-3291.
Deerfield Park District:
Online registration is ongoing for programs at www.deerfieldparks.org. Mail and walk-in registration for activities depend on space availability. Register at the Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Call (847) 945-0650 or e-mail info@deerfieldparks.org for information. Registration is also taken at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road; Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm; and Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center, 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods.
Deerfield Park District events include:
Classes for children 6 years of age and younger, in art, dance, music, swimming, sports, fitness, movement, cooking, martial arts, Legos, parent-tot play, etc. are offered at Park District locations. Anyone interested in helping “Design a Class” for your child and their friends – by interest area, day/time, location, etc. should contact Early Childhood/Preschool Supervisor Ginny Wiemerslage at (847) 572-2624 or e-mail ginnyw@deerfieldparks.org.
“Extend the Day – Play,” where programs are offered “with lunch” or for which you may register to extend your child’s day of learning, friendships and play.
One-Day Events include: Sept. 27 and Sept. 30 Sculpture (3-D) Construction; Oct. 10 Lego Regatta in the morning and Lego Free Play in the afternoon; or Oct. 10 trip to Party Time Palace. Other School Day-off trips include: Oct. 11 to Legoland; Nov. 11 to 2BU Studios; Nov. 22 to Go Bananas; and Nov. 23 to Sunshine Crafts and Sachs Rec Center to Swim. Additionally, there are nine (9) different trips to various locations from Enchanted Castle and Nickle City to Marriott Theater and Rinkside Sports offered during the Dec. 19-23 time frame and during Dec. 27-30.
Halloween Hoopla with Inflatable Rides, Balloon Twisters, Entertainers and a “lights-on” Haunted House, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29 as well as Haunted House, DJs, Bonfires and more, 7-9 p.m., on Oct. 28 and 29. Register online at www.deerfieldparks.org or call Deerfield Park District at (847) 945-0650.
Extended Care - For options that lengthen the day from as early as 8 a.m. to as late as 6 p.m., children should be dropped off and picked up at the 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 is $20 per resident; $25 per non-resident. Call (847) 945-0650, e-mail 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, e-mail info@PattyTurnerCenter.org or call (847) 940-4010.
Programs: “60 Minutes...” at 12:30 p.m. Mondays. $5 members; $8 non-members. History, psychology, theater, movies, books.
Sit & Knit (members only) meets 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Share patterns, learn skills, make friends and knit. Needle-pointers and crocheters also welcome.
Fabulous Friday Flicks noon to 3 p.m. Series $24 members; $39 non-members. Individual sessions $7 members; $10 non-members. Each film preceded by a 30-minute presentation; discussion after each film.
Book-A-Month Group meets 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Free; registration required.
SHIP volunteers available free of charge to help interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and/or appeals; explain Medicare supplements available for people becoming eligible or who are interested in changing plans; review and explain long-term care policies; and explain the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Volunteers available by appointment on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and on a drop-in basis 10 a.m.-noon the first Monday of each month.
The Blue Bag Program is a collaborative effort between the Patty Turner Center and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department’s paramedics 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 where to find it. The information goes with the patient to the hospital via ambulance staff. It is an optional program and individuals may elect to complete all suggested documents or only what they feel necessary. Call Melissa Versch (847) 572-2655.
ACES: Adult Caregiver Education and Support is held 1:15-2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Patty Turner Center. SE Lake County Faith in Action volunteers provide trained volunteers to stay with a loved one while you attend meetings. Service conducted free of charge. If you need respite or a ride, call Margie Fischer (847) 572-2658.
Podiatry appointments. On-site podiatry services provided for patients by appointment 9 a.m.-noon Mondays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays. Call (847) 940-4010.
Blood-pressure/blood-sugar testing conducted 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in center lobby.
Massage therapy (a half-hour or one-hour session). A 24-hour cancellation notice required; otherwise individuals are billed for 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, grabber sticks on 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 available by reservation on first-come, first-served basis.
North Shore Rhythmics provides rhythmic gymnastics training. Preschool NSR classes 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 an Advanced Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics is held 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. (847) 572-2600 or e-mail info@SachsRecCenter.org.
The Sachs Recreation Center Teens ‘N’ Training Fitness Pass offers students under age 16, enrolled in high school, the opportunity to become a Fitness Center member. Upon completion of a three-hour TNT training class and payment of monthly membership fees, pass holders may use: Cardiovascular training and strength-resistance equipment; swimming pool, open gym; all group exercise classes (yoga, indoor cycling, kickboxing, dance, etc.); locker room/towel service; and four-lane track (walk/jog/run). Training classes are ongoing. Call Tim Johnson at (847) 572-2661 to sign up. Sachs is at 455 Lake Cook Road (Deer Park Plaza). Visit www.SachsRecCenter.org, e-mail info@SachsRecCenter.org or call (847) 572-2600 for information.
Religion
Abundant Life Unity Church will have a One-Year Anniversary Potluck Picnic from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 25. Bring a dish to share and join in the event at the pavilion behind the Patty Turner Center after service. Abundant Life, led by the Rev. Carol Saunders, meets at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Kid’s Community is held for youths ages 3–11. For information, go to abundantlifeunity.org.
Beth Chaverin has tickets available for non-members for High Holiday Family Services which will be held at Shepard Middle School, Deerfield. Rosh Hashanah is Sept. 29; and Yom Kippur is Oct. 8. Both services begin at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $136 per person for both services. The cost of tickets can be applied to a membership. Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community is a Deerfield congregation that includes families throughout the Chicago area. It has a Sunday school and offers educational programs for children and adults, as well as ceremonial events and celebrations. Visit www.BethChaverim.net or call (847) 945-6512 for information.
Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community presents Literature, Laughter and Legacy 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Center for Enriched Living, Riverwoods. Ellen Frankel, author of Syd Arthur, presents “Noshing Toward Nirvanah.” Members and non-members welcome.
Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the North and Northwest Suburbs. High Holy Days will be celebrated in Stevenson High School’s Performing Arts Center. Rosh Hashanah is Sept. 28-30; and Yom Kippur is Oct. 7-8. Call (847) 917-7726 for ticket information or visit www.anshetikvah.org. The celebration of Shabbat will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Hawthorne School, 200 Glendale, Wheeling. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Religious School meets Thursdays and Sundays. First year of Religious School is free for one student. Adult Hebrew (Prayerbook and Biblical) is free for members and $36 a session for not-yet members. Private tutoring is available for individuals looking to learn to read and understand Prayerbook and/or Biblical Hebrew. Call to arrange for Hebrew tutoring. Adult B’nai Mitzvahs are conducted. Call for details. Anshe Tikvah offers adults, who either missed the chance as a child or are ready for their second opportunity to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Cantor Jury offers a study session in homes for friends and families. Choose a topic in consultation with the cantor.
Reunion
Deerfield High School Class of ‘71 is getting together for an casual 40th reunion party Oct. 15 at the Cubby Bear in Lincolnshire. For details or to register, visit www.classcreator.com/Deerfield-IL-1971 or go to Facebook and “Deerfield High School - Class of 1971.”
New Trier Class of 1961 holds its reunion Oct. 14-16. Weekend includes a casual party at the Renaissance Hotel, a tour of New Trier, a party at Michigan Shores Club and brunch. Updates on missing classmates requested. E-mail Bill Stewart at billandsally802@yahoo.com. E-mail nt1961bitsyfell@gmail.com or visit www.newtrierreunion1961.com.
Seniors
CJE Seniorlife will present a five-week Dementia Series as Part Of its Transition To Wellness Program at the Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Sessions are open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will follow each presentation. Social workers attending educational sessions are eligible for continuing education units. Reservations are recommended. RSVP to Lisa Stanley at (847) 236-7852. The five-week wellness series runs through November: Session I will be: “Dementia Defined” (1 CEU) 7-8 p.m. Oct. 5. It focuses on the forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and frontal lobe dementia to help attendees better understand the medical treatments of memory loss, depression, anxiety and psychosis. Presenter will be Dr. Herb Sier, vice president of medical affairs at CJE SeniorLife.
Session II will be “Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Treatment of Dementia” (1 CEU) from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 10. The presenters will discuss both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for dementia, current treatment guidelines and community resources. Presenters will be Dr. Jory Natkin, D.O.; and Sara Sanderman, L.C.S.W.
Session III will be “Parkinson’s disease: Presentation in the Older Adult” (1 CEU) from 7-8 p.m.. Oct. 17. Through the program, attendees can gain a better understanding of the clinical presentation of typical Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy Body and Parkinson-type dementia. Session participants can hear about the difficulties experienced by Parkinson’s patients and learn about motor and non-motor symptoms of individuals affected by Parkinson’s. Presenter will be Sier.
Session IV: “Forgetfulness and Families: Coping with Change in Cognition and Relationships” (1 CEU) from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 14. The session is intended to help individuals understand the impact of cognitive change and dementia symptoms on family roles and dynamics. The presenter will also identify strategies and community resources to help families adapt and manage a loved one’s memory loss. Presenter will be Joan Ente, L.C.S.W., of CJE SeniorLife
Session V: “Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia” (1 CEU) from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 2.
The presenter will define frontotemporal degeneration and primary progressive aphasia and discuss common symptoms and progression of the diseases. The program will review the importance of tailoring interventions to symptoms and individual needs, and will discuss the impact the disease has on the family and the quality of life intervention available for both the diagnosed person and caregivers. Presenter will be Mary O’Hara, L.C.S.W., assistant director of education with the Northwestern’s Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Call (773) 508-1000 or visit www.cje.net for information.
Women
Vista’s Healthy Woman Expo Event will be from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort. Admission is free. The event includes presentations by Vista physicians, along with information or screenings related to cholesterol, cardiac care, osteoporosis, weight management and breast health. Following the expo is a ticketed dinner featuring Abby Rike from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” Visit www.VistaHealth.com/HealthyWoman for information.
The Townley Women’s Club of Deerfield begins its 2011-12 luncheon season Oct. 5 at Valley Lo Country Club, 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, with entertainment by storyteller Barbara Rinella. A social hour will be held at 11:30 a.m.; lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Call Mary at (847) 808-1984.
Libraries
Deerfield Public Library. The Deerfield Library Board of Trustees meets 7 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. Programs free; open to the public. Register in advance at www.deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs & Classes” or by calling (847) 945-3311.
Children’s Programs: All children’s activities, except those designated “drop-in,” require registration in advance in person, online at www.deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs and Classes,” or (847) 945-3311.
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 (847) 634-3650 or in person at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.
Schools
Under the Streetlamp, a quartet featuring the original Chicago cast members of the musical “Jersey Boys,” highlights the 2011-12 Spotlight on Stevenson performing arts series. The quartet performs in Performing Arts Center on Jan. 21. On Nov. 12, ComedySportz will be the featured act. To order tickets, call (847) 415-4121.
Support
Parents Without Partners Lake County, Chapter #247 offers a social outlet for single parents and their children. Call for next newcomer orientation. Call (847) 817-5687 or e-mail info@pwplakecounty.org for information.
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