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Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, (847) 823-0453, calendar of events includes:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays (every week) - Employment counseling, by appointment.
Saturday, June 27 - Blood pressure and blood sugar testing, 10 a.m.-noon (no appointment needed).
Wednesdays, July 1, 15, and 29 - Grief and loss support group (call first).
Tuesdays, July 7 and 21 - Medicare counseling, by appointment.
Monday, July 13 - Alzheimer's caregivers support group, 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 18 - Legal counseling, by appointment.
Saturday, July 25 - Blood pressure and blood sugar testing, 10 a.m.-noon (no appointment needed).
Note: The Center will be closed July 3 and July 4 for Independence Day.
Center counselors also are available to help eligible residents apply for Illinois Circuit Breaker property-tax relief grants and license-plate discounts, Illinois Cares Rx (prescription-drug assistance), the senior-citizen real-estate tax exemption and deferral, the senior-citizen tax-assessment freeze, and the longtime-occupant-homeowner property-tax exemption.
Support groups for Alzheimer's caregivers, those suffering from grief and loss, and seniors seeking to improve their nutrition are available at the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. The center also offers affordable personal counseling to adults of all ages. Call center social worker Myrna Fogarty, (847) 823-0453. The center is at 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge. The center also offers housing counseling for seniors and others seeking affordable housing, programs designed to prevent homelessness, in-home health care referrals, friendly visitors for the homebound and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field.
Center tax counselors are available to help eligible residents apply for Illinois Circuit Breaker property tax relief grants and license plate discounts, Illinois Cares Rx (prescription drug assistance), the senior citizen real estate tax deferral, and the senior citizen tax assessment freeze.
Employment counseling and preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also are available by appointment. All services are offered at the Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call (847) 823-0453 weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TLC: Total Learning Community, in Partnership with Oakton Community College, is offering free Family Literacy Classes on Saturday mornings. Free child care is also provided. Participants will learn about the U.S. school system; how to report a child's absence from school; understand report cards; how to prepare for parent-teacher conferences; how to complete required forms; how to help with homework; and how to participate during the parent-child activity. Register now. Classes run from 9 a.m.-noon at Gemini Junior High School, 8955 Greenwood Ave., Niles. Note: Child care is available for children who are out of diapers. Call Pamela Surber, TLC director, (847) 827-4137.
Adelia's Closet, a bead store at 9227 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, hosts free beginning jewelry-making classes at 9 a.m. weekdays. Call (847) 966-2323.
Les Bavards, a monthly francophone dinner-group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 1 for dinner and conversation at a restaurant in Des Plaines to practice using the language in an informal setting. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, and include native speakers of the language. No membership dues are required, merely the willingness to converse in the language. If attending, e-mail lesbavards@yahoo.com or call (847) 720-4502 by the preceding Monday evening.
I Chiacchieroni Italian-language dinner group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Salerno's, 1716 E. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. This is a casual evening of conversation in Italian. The next meeting will be July 9. Call Gabriella, (847) 541-8524, or e-mail: ichiacchieroni@yahoo.com.
LeTip International, a business networking organization, recently opened a new local chapter. Area professionals seeking new leads, networking opportunities and valuable business tips are invited to join the group, which meets every Thursday at 7:01 a.m. at Omega, 9100 W. Golf Road in Niles. At each meeting, members exchange qualified business referrals, build professional relationships, create alliances, develop public speaking skills and take turns promoting their products and services. Also, in every LeTip chapter, each business category is represented by one member to prevent conflicts of interest (once you join, your competition cannot). To learn more, contact Janet Hansen, (815) 728-1483, or jvhansen@letip.com. For details on LeTip, visit www.LeTip.com.
Join the Catholic Women's Bowling League for Ladies Night Out at Classic Bowl, 8530 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. Fee is $15 per week. All skill levels welcome. Call Deanne Drozdz at (224) 628-4009 or d.drozdz@comcast.net.
The Knights of Columbus (North American Martyrs Council, Niles), provides ways for members to help others in the community while trying to improve their family and spiritual lives. Call Bob Galassi, (847) 965-0920.
The American Jewish Artists Club is accepting new members. The group, founded in the early 1920s, focuses on the broad aspects of artistic performance and serves to enrich the cultural fiber of the Jewish community. Call Lorre Slaw, (847) 272-0744, or e-mail lslaw@oakton.edu.
Audubon Society of Park Ridge meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month in the Maine Park Leisure Center, Forestview and Sylviawood. Guests of all ages are welcome. Call Roger Ginger, (847) 825-2982.
Niles Chapter Toastmasters meets at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Morton Grove , 6140 Lincoln Ave. Members learn how to feel comfortable and have self-confidence talking to an audience. Call (847) 583-9328.
The Villages of Skokie and Morton Grove and Township of Niles, in conjunction with the Schaumburg Township Disability Services, will hold a presentation of free Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) amplified telephones for the hearing impaired. Live testing for telephones will take place at 11 a.m. July 20 at the Smith Activities Center, 5120 Galitz, Skokie. all (847) 933-8208.
The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)/Neighbors At Work Inc. hosts a Community Forum from 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 25 at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., in Evanston. The focus of the forum is to discuss and prioritize community needs and issues in the townships of Evanston, Niles, New Trier and Northfield. To reserve a place, call Jacqueline Mimns at (847) 328-5166, Ext. 5419, on or before June 22,
Niles Family Fitness Center. 987 Civic Center Dr. Niles, (847) 588-8400 or www.nilesfitness.com.
The Niles Family Fitness Center's Summer Camp program for ages 6-12 includes sports, outdoor games, field trips and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 14. Camptastic is the area's only camp dedicated to the health and fitness of children. Camptastic is the perfect way for a child to spend the summer. Parents are able to register one week at a time on an ongoing basis throughout the summer. A before- and after- camp for working families also is available. This year, campers and staff are not only committed to keeping healthy and fit with "Fresh Fruit Fridays" but are also committed to the environment. Campers will work hard cleaning up a space outside their camp area, laying new soil and compost, planting tomatoes, peppers and flowers. Extended camp hours are 8-9 a.m. $5 extra per day, and 3-5 p.m. $10 extra per day. Camp session fees are: full-time:, one week, $128, members or $166, nonmembers; part-time: 3 days per week (parent's choice), $86, members or $111, nonmembers. Register for all nine weeks of Camptastic and receive the ninth week free.
The Niles Family Fitness Center offers various party themes which include Splish Splash Pool Party, Havin' a Ball Sports Party, Bead-Tastic Bash, Professor Crazy's Mad Science Fun, and Tiny Tots Birthday Bash. All party packages include: private party room; party host to lead activities; decorations; personalized cake with candles and punch; all service utensils including tablecloths; goody bags for invited child; free swim pass for each invited child. Package prices are $179, members; $199, nonmembers.
Mike Ipjian and Niles Family Fitness Center present a highly instructional, highly competitive Summer Basketball Clinic for ages 9-14. The camp will address proper shooting mechanics, ball-handling, play-making skills, rebounding, defensive fundamentals and offensive principles. Players will participate in 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 tournaments, as well as various jumping-shooting competitions.
Learn the Korean Art of Tae Kwon Do and develop physical, mental and muscular strength. Classes for age 6 to adults taught under the direction of Master Instructor San Chel Chung of Chung's Tae Kwon Do Academy.
Youth Boot Camp for ages 12-14 - Cardio interval training combined with segments of weight-training and conditioning in a kid friendly environment.
Youth Cardio Dance Mix, ages 12-14 - This five-week class offers a variety of dance, including line dance, hip hop, Latin, ballet and jazz, finishing with a yoga based stretch.
The Niles Family Fitness Center's Summer Camp program for ages 6-12 includes sports, outdoor games, field trips and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 14. Camptastic is the area's only camp dedicated to the health and fitness of children. Camptastic is the perfect way for a child to spend the summer. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Parents are able to register one week at a time on an ongoing basis throughout the summer. A before- and after- camp for working families also is available. This year, campers and staff are not only committed to keeping healthy and fit with "Fresh Fruit Fridays" but are also committed to the environment. Campers will work hard cleaning up a space outside their camp area, laying new soil and compost, planting tomatoes, peppers and flowers. Extended camp hours are 8-9 a.m. $5 extra per day, and 3-5 p.m. $10 extra per day. Camp session fees are: full-time:, one week, $128, members or $166, nonmembers; part-time: 3 days per week (parent's choice), $86, members or $111, nonmembers. Register for all nine weeks of Camptastic and receive the ninth week free.
Swim Club -- This class, for ages 7-15, will teach different training techniques used for competitive swimming. Requirements are: 100 -yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke, 50-yard breaststroke and 25-yard fly. Fees are $90 for members; $110, nonmembers.
Group fitness classes for every level; fees per class are $8, residents; $9, nonresidents:
A.I.S. Stretch: Isolated stretching to increase flexibility.
Body Flex: Increase lean muscle mass and boost resting metabolic rate with this strength training class. Use hand weights, body bars, exercise balls, and floor exercises to develop a toned, strong body.
BOSU, Cardio & Core: Challenges balance while taking cardiovascular drills that target glutes and thighs, and core strengthening exercises which challenge abs, back and waist. Intermediate to Advanced.
Butts, Guts and Step: A 30-minute lower body strengthening workout, including squats, lunges, and core strengthening, followed by 45 minute step workout, which includes high intensity step aerobics and a cool down stretch. Intermediate to Advanced.
Cardio Dance: High energy class with music. This 45-minute calorie burner followed by some work at the bar to stretch and work balance. Beginner to Intermediate.
Cardio Fusion: Cardiovascular workout with muscle shaping with interval Step, plyometrics, Kickboxing or BOSU combinations with strength training. Finish with core work and stretch. Intermediate to Advanced.
Dance Aerobics: Includes a mix of dance, and aerobics, followed by an abdominal workout. Intermediate to Advanced.
Fantasy Fight: 60 minutes of choreographed low-impact simulated fight sequences derived from the martial arts, boxing and basic self-defense, designed to condition the heart, burn calories and improve self-confidence; handwraps required, available at the Membership Service Desk for $5.
Heart Rate Up & Pump: Get heart rate up with this variety of high-intensity, low-impact cardiovascular routines with some muscle conditioning. Beginner to Intermediate.
Lite & Fit: Perfect for the mature adult. Work at your own pace -- a combination of low-impact (with some high intensity) aerobics. May include basic step, stability ball work, body toning with ab and back strengthening. Beginner to Intermediate.
Step, Drills & Strength: This step class offers variety from week to week. One week is Step with 10 minutes of cardio drills followed by core strengthening and the next week Step Interval. Intermediate to Advanced.
Step & Stretch: This 60 minute step class includes a warm-up, high intensity step aerobics, and a Yoga inspired stretch.
Yoga: Work the mind and body.
NEW The Les Turner ALS Foundation's 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Day at Wrigley Field will be held July 26. The "don't miss" event begins with a two-hour pre-game party at the Vic Theatre emceed by 93XRT's Lin Brehmer followed by a match up between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
Pre-game party guests will enjoy unlimited food and beverages and beer . There will also be a raffle and live auction. One lucky auction bidder will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the game and four attendees will have their photograph taken in Wrigley Field's on-deck circle. Tickets cost $110 for the Pre-game party with unlimited food and beverages, terrace reserved game ticket and event give-a-way; $85 for children under 10.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be held from 6 p.m. June 26 to 6 a.m. June 27 at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. It is an overnight event where teams of local businesses, schools, community groups and families raise funds to fight cancer. Area cancer survivors unite to walk the first lap and are then joined by family, friends and co-workers who helped them through their battle with cancer. A luminaria ceremony, held after dark, honors cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle against cancer. Call (847) 368-1166 or visit www.relayforlifedesplaines.com
Resurrection Medical Center, 7435 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, offers the following health programs in June. Advance registration is required, unless noted otherwise, by calling 1-877-737-4636. Free parking.
Cholesterol Screening Part 2 will provide participants with the results of the lab test from Part 1 from 1-2 p.m. June 29. There will be a lecture by a registered dietitian/exercise physiologist on eating appropriately and exercising to lower cholesterol. Participation in Part 1 is not required to attend lecture. Registration is required.
Dr. Frederick Tiesenga will present a lecture on "Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery" from 5-6 p.m. June 25 in the Blessed Alice Conference Rooms B & C, Professional Office Building, Entrance B, ground floor. Learn about a new method for gallbladder removal, hernia and bariatric surgery, etc. which involves a single incision through the belly button. This minimally-invasive technique involves less scaring, less blood loss and a faster recovery, especially for people on the go. Registration requested, not required.
Nicotine Anonymous meetings in the Health Management classroom located on the first floor of the hospital near Entrance C. Ongoing: 7-8 p.m. Mondays.
Have the whole family get fit at the Club Res Family Fitness Camp - for children ages 8 to 14 and parents. Ongoing: 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Fee: 10 classes, $50; 20 classes, $80.
Yoga Classes, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9-10:30 p.m. Saturdays - in the Blessed Alice Room, ground floor of the Professional Building, Entrance B, across from the Fitness Center. Fee: $8 per class.
Senior Advocate of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers free blood-pressure screenings each month at the hospital's Patient Resource Center, 8820 W. Dempster Street, Niles (across from the hospital). Call (847) 723-7277.
The Niles Historical Society announced the cancellation of a scheduled event featuring Cecil Wiselogel and her husband, Michael, in "Here Comes the Bride," originally slated to be at 2 p.m. June 28. The free program was to be held in the Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call (847) 390-0160 for more information.
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