Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar - Oct. 25
October 25, 2011 6:38PM
Updated: November 28, 2011 9:57AM
Art
Crafters, artists and vendors are wanted for the St. Norbert Craft & Gift Market in Northbrook. The holiday show draws traffic from the parish, school families and neighboring communities. The show attracts a base of shoppers attending Advent Masses during the gift-giving season. It is supported with local advertising and publicity. Cost is $125 for space, which includes an 8-foot-by-6-foot space, an 8-foot table, two chairs and lunch. The show is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, at 1817 Walters, Northbrook. Visit www.stnorbertcraftandgift.org or call (847) 226-7969 for an application.
Fund-raisers
The 30th annual Holiday Craft Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Road (between Route 22 and Deerfield Road), Lincolnshire. Call (847) 945-1550 for information. Start shopping for gifts for the holidays and all occasions from more than 50 vendors. Admission is free. Non-perishable food items are being collected for local food pantries.
The Citizens for Conservation has produced a calendar featuring photographs of CFC properties, as well as resident wildflowers and birds. The card stock of the 8.5-inch-by-11-inch calendar allows page-turning and hangs flat to show the monthly images and calendar grid with CFC events like the Spring Native Plant Sale. The standard calendar is available for $20. A customized version can feature birthdays, anniversaries and events with personal pictures and text. Cost is $40 for the first copy and $30 for each subsequent copy. Contact Jim Bodkin at (847) 382-7934 or jrbodkin@comcast.net for information. The standard calendar is for sale at the CFC office. Call (847) 382-7283 to reserve a copy. Mailing arrangements will be made for anyone unable to pick up a calendar from the office. All purchases are tax-deductible.
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, hosts its Annual “Fall Into Christmas Bazaar” 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 12. Food, homemade Greek pastries, (“Carry-Out” as well). Prizes. Admission free. Call (847) 482-1200 or Olga Kalis at (847) 634-0261.
The Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter hosts 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 e-mail northshore@hadassah.org or visit www.northshore.hadassah.org.
United Way of Lake County and Bernie’s Book Bank 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/pag
Health
“Response to Intervention: What It Is and What It Isn’t” will be presented by Beverly Holden Johns, a consultant, lead author and past president of the Learning Disabilities Association. She will clarify and explain the laws and regulations regarding a response to intervention for children with special needs. In addition, court cases involving response to intervention will be discussed. Suggestions will be provided for parents, educators and other related professionals to ensure that students receive appropriate services. The seminar is Nov. 5. Lunch will be provided with registration starting at 12:15 p.m. The seminar will end at 4:30 p.m. at be conducted at McCracken Middle School, 8000 E. Prairie Road, Skokie,. For registration, contact Barbara Joseph of Professionals in Learning Disabilities and Special Education, at (847) 508-9981. All parents and professionals are welcome.
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, individuals should call (847) 317-0025 for appointment.
“Women and Arthritis: Another Experience in Gender Bias” will be presented by rheumatologist Lori B. Siegel, M.D., at an open meeting of the Deerfield Area Branch of AAUW at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road. The public invited to attend the free program. E-mail thomcla@aol.com, call (312) 587-9087 or visit www.aauw-il.org/deerfield for information.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.
Religion
Adult Jewish Educational Co-op of the Northwest Suburbs offers the 2011 Fall Series of “Who’s Got the Power?” The last session will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Congregation Or Shalom, 21 W. Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. Bobbie Gordon will speak on “Empowering Women for Healthy Relationships; A Jewish Perspective.” Cost is $15 for the session, payable by cash or check only. Call Linda Magad at (224) 475-0390 for information.
An Affirmative Prayer Workshop will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 15 at First Church of Christ Scientist, 155 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Joan Coletto, team leader of Bodhi Spiritual Center, will teach a five-step affirmative prayer. Cost is $50. The workshop is sponsored by Abundant Life Unity Church, led by the Rev. Carol Saunders, Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m, at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Kid’s Community meets for youth ages 3 – 11. Information on the church is available at abundantlifeunity.org.
Abundant Life Unity Church, 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. Visit abundantlifeunity.org.Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the North and Northwest Suburbs. First year of Religious School is free for one student. Adult Hebrew (Prayerbook and Biblical) is free for members; $36 a session for not-yet members. Private tutoring available for those 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.
Volunteers
The Women’s Board of Catholic Charities of Lake County needs volunteers to help sort, check and distribute thousands of gifts that come through the warehouse in time for the Christmas Gift Giving Program. Shifts are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (two shifts) at 2231 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. The program benefits needy children of Lake County. Donations are needed. Lunches also are need to provide to the workers. Call Kathy Brosmith at (847) 949-7536 for information.
Business
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 throughout two counties. Call Philipp Weisskopf (847) 831-6401.
Clubs
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.
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Libraries
Deerfield Public Library. The Deerfield Library Board of Trustees meets 7 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. Programs free; open to 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 at (224) 543-1485 (adult and teen programs) or (224) 543-1486 (youth programs), or in person at the library at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.
Fan of mysteries? Working on writing one of your own? Get a peek into the author’s thought process and gain insight into the business side of the writer’s life at a “Love is Murder” Mystery Mini-Conference; an opportunity for November’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Each afternoon event features a panel of published mystery writers who discuss the joys and challenges of publishing, their secrets of success, and most recent novels. Participants will have the opportunity for Q&A, and ample time to mingle with the guest authors. Also a book signing. Books available for purchase courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. One registered participant will win a ticket to the “Love is Murder XIII” Mystery Writers’ Conference to be held at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare in February 2012. The prize is valued at $275. Love is Murder Mini-Con 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Featuring authors Raymond Benson (official author of the James Bond 007 novels), Michael Harve The Chicago Way, Jeffrey Small The Breath of God, and Robert Goldsborough Three Strikes You’re Dead. Event is preceded by an Agatha Christie presentation with actress Betsy Means of WomanLore at 1 p.m. Mystery writers’ events are free and open to all; registration required for raffle entry. Call library to register or visit their website.
Recreation
Deerfield Park District:
Online registration ongoing for programs at www.deerfieldparks.org. Mail and walk-in registrations depend on space availability. Register at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Call (847) 945-0650 or e-mail info@deerfieldparks.org. Registration also at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road; Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm; and Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center, 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods.
Classes for children six years of age and younger, in art, dance, music, swimming, sports, fitness, movement, cooking, martial arts, Legos, parent-tot play, etc. offered 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 (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: Nov. 11 to 2BU Studios; Nov. 22 to Go Bananas; and Nov. 23 to Sunshine Crafts and Sachs Rec Center to Swim. There are nine different trips to various locations from Enchanted Castle and Nickle City to Marriott Theater and Rinkside Sports offered during Dec. 19-23 and during Dec. 27-30.
School’s Out Programs For Children In Grades 1-8:
Fitness Center Memberships: Older teens and Adults: at Sachs Recreation Center. Classes: Zumba and Piyo to Turbo Kick, Jungle Gym, etc. Indoor swimming, tennis, racquetball, track, cycling studio, dance studio, three gyms, personal training etc. Memberships available for individuals 16 years and up, individual +1, with special rates for adults 65 years and up. High School students who are 14 and 15 years of age may become a Fitness Center member by completing a Teens ‘n’ Training (TNT) program.
Extended Care - For options that lengthen the day from as early as 8 a.m.-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 interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and/or appeals etc., and 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 the first Monday of each month.
The Blue Bag Program is a collaborative effort between the Patty Turner Center and 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 whatever they want. Melissa Versch (847) 572-2655.
ACES: Adult Caregiver Education and Support is held 1:15-2:30 p.m. 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, 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; 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; or 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 six 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.
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 is 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.
SASI has a new name “Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI)” to better 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, Chicago. Call (847) 864-7274 or visit www.SASIathome.org.
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