INSIDE. Newsletter For OUR D214 Older Adult Residents. Fall Dear Gold Card Member,

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1 Newsletter For OUR D214 Older Adult Residents Fall 2011 Dear Gold Card Member, We welcome another school year with a lot of buzz and excitement. I hope that the fall season finds you in good health and in great spirit. This issue of your newsletter brings a smorgasbord of interesting choices. There are performances, concerts, plays, classes, trips and many more that you, your loved ones and friends can choose from. Now that summer is behind us, we ve cooked up many wonderful things to keep you busy as we welcome fall. Hopefully by this time, you have received your copy of our Community Education booklet. I am a believer that it s never too late to learn something new. For starters, we have added a variety of more than twenty new classes this semester. From language to self-enrichment to computer/technology, these new classes, along with hundreds of classes brought back by popular demand, provide opportunities for everyone. We now have health and fitness classes, leisure interests and computer classes during daytime hours. You might find one of the following weekday classes interesting: Yoga, Pilates, Crochet, Setting Up Your Wireless Network at Home, Switching from a PC to Mac, Help Series and Cross-stitching. If you re interested in Computer/Technology, take a look at your choices this fall: Editing Photographs with Picasa, Social Networking for Intermediate Computer Users, or Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and more for Beginners. Our partner, Northwest Community Hospital, has an interesting article on page 3 on Medicare s Annual Wellness Visit or AWV. Make sure you check it out! If travelling is left unchecked on your to-do list this year, we are unveiling our exciting schedule of day trips, tours and cruises on page 4. Remember, our trips are designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. We offer a unique one-stop service. If you haven t travelled with us, I think it s time that you give us a try! I could go on and on but remember, we re here to serve you. We look forward to your comments, feedback or suggestions to help us improve. Give us a call at and let us know how we can help you. Or visit our website, to get to know your District 214 Community Education better. We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Michael S. Field Director of Community Education M. Field INSIDE P. 2 Your School Connection P. 3 To Your Health P. 4 Travel With CET

2 Your School Connection The following events are scheduled at our schools in October, November and December Your Gold Card is your ticket for free admission. Be sure to bring your Gold Card with you to the performances so you can show it at the ticket office. Events that show an asterisk (*) have limited seating. Please call our office at to reserve your seats for these events. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE OF THE PERFORMANCE. Buffalo Grove High School 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL Oct 6 (Thursday)... Student-Directed One-Act Play Performances... 7:00 p.m. Oct 19 (Wednesday)... Fall Choral Concert... 7:00 p.m. Nov 1 (Tuesday)... Fall Play Preview, The Crucible by Arthur Miller, updated... 4:00 p.m. Nov 13 (Sunday)... District 214 Honors Orchestra Concert... 3:00 p.m. Dec 1 (Thursday)...Orchestra Strings Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec 13 (Tuesday)...Winter Choral Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec 14 (Wednesday)...Winter Band Concert... 7:30 p.m. Elk Grove High School 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL Oct 5 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, Bram Stoker s Dracula... 7:00 p.m. Oct 15 (Saturday)... Fall Showcase of Music (Band/Orchestra/Choir)... 6:30 p.m. Dec 1 (Thursday)... Winter Play, Night of the Living Dead... 7:00 p.m. Dec 15 (Thursday)... Holiday Concert (Band/Orchestra/Choir)... 7:00 p.m. John Hersey High School 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, IL Prospect High School 801 W. Kensington Road, Mt. Prospect, IL Rolling Meadows High School 2901 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL Wheeling High School 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL *Limited Seating *Oct 3 (Monday)... Choir Concert, Fallapalooza... 7:30 p.m. Nov 1 (Tuesday)... Little Women (The Musical), Theater... 4:30 p.m. *Nov 18 (Friday)... Pop & Pretzel Orchestra Concert - Carter Gym... 7:30 p.m. *Nov 22 (Tuesday)... Jazz Concert - Black Box... 7:30 p.m. *Dec 1 (Thursday)... One Acts - Black Box... 7:30 p.m. *Dec 4 (Sunday)... Band - Holiday Concert, Theater...1:00 p.m. *Dec 12 (Monday)... Choir - Holiday Concert, Theater... 7:30 p.m. *Dec 14 (Wednesday)... Orchestra - Holiday Concert, Theater... 7:30 p.m. Oct 19 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, One-Act Festival, Day :00 p.m. Oct 20 (Thursday)...Fall Play, One-Act Festival, Day :00 p.m. Nov 13 (Sunday)... Fall D214 Honors Orchestra Concert (BGHS Theater)... 3:00 p.m. Nov 17 (Thursday)... Fall Orchestra/Jazz Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec 4 (Sunday)... Holiday Winter Music Concert... 3:00 p.m. Dec 8 (Thursday)...Winter Play, The Electric Man... 7:00 p.m. Oct 12 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, Noises Off, Theater... 6:00 p.m. Oct 23 (Sunday)... Fall Music Concert, Main Gym... 3:00 p.m. Oct 26 (Wednesday)... Band-O-Rama Concert, Main Gym... 7:30 p.m. *Limited Seating Oct (Thurs - Sat)...Fusion... 7:30 p.m. *Oct 18 (Tuesday)... Fall Choir Concert... 7:30 p.m. *Nov 3 (Thursday)... Fall Play, The Nerd... 7:30 p.m. *Nov 16 (Wednesday)... NIU Jazz Band with WHS JB :00 p.m. *Dec 2 (Friday)... Dance Showcase... 7:00 p.m. *Dec 8 (Thursday)... Holiday Extravaganza... 7:30 p.m. *Dec 13 (Tuesday)... Winter Choir Concert... 7:30 p.m. Dec 15 (Thursday)... Orchestra Concert... 7:30 p.m. 2

3 To Your Health Medicare s Annual Wellness Visit: Your Personalized Prevention Plan The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated a new program in January of this year aimed at prevention for the over age 65 population. This is not a typical office visit with your primary care physician because it does not involve a physical examination. Instead the visit is a series of health screening questions and counseling about conditions which can put the over age 65 population at risk. The visit results in a personalized plan for your future care. This new Medicare benefit is called the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) and it is offered to individuals who have been enrolled in Medicare Part B for at least 12 months. Medicare coinsurance and Part B deductibles do not apply to the AWV so there is no out-of-pocket cost to the individual. During the first 12 months of enrollment in Medicare Part B, an individual is eligible for an Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) known as the Welcome to Medicare exam. An individual is eligible for an AWV if they have not received either an IPPE or an AWV within the past 12 months. The Annual Wellness Visit presents a unique opportunity for you and your physician to reduce your health risks and promote self-management & wellness. During the visit your medical and family history are both updated. Blood pressure, height, weight and body mass index are measured to assess current and future heath risks. The visit screens for depression, cognitive impairment, functional ability and concerns regarding your home safety. All of this information is used to create a list of risk factors and recommended interventions for conditions that have been identified. Medicare preventive screening guidelines and eligibility are reviewed during the visit. Advanced directive planning can also be discussed if you are comfortable with that conversation. As a result of the Annual Wellness Visit, you and your physician will develop a personalized prevention plan which will act as a guide for further evaluation, treatment and/or screening that you may be eligible for. You can maximize this unique opportunity to create your personalized prevention plan by taking the time to prepare for your visit. Begin by writing down a list of your concerns. Gather copies of your pertinent medical records, including immunization records and family health history, with as much detail as possible. Bring a list and contact information of any physicians you are currently receiving care from. Make a list of medications and supplements, including calcium and vitamins, with a schedule of how much and how often each is taken. Bring a copy of any written Advanced Care Planning documents so that they can be put into your medical record. Make the most of this Medicare benefit and help your doctor by being an involved healthcare partner. This article was written by Susan E. Nelson, M.D., a Board Certified Geriatrician and member of the Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group. For information about Dr. Nelson and other physicians in the NCH Medical Group, visit nchmedicalgroup.com. Offices are located at 1450 Busch Parkway in Buffalo Grove ( ), 199 W. Rand Rd. in Mount Prospect ( ), and 1538 N. Arlington Heights Rd, in Arlington Heights ( ). (This article is not intended to provide medical advice, but rather to serve as a summary of actual issues and should not be utilized as a substitute for consultation with your personal physician.) 3

4 Travel With CET Day Trips, Tours & Cruises Plan Ahead! 2011 Day Trips St Charles Scarecrow Festival--plus Fox River Boat Ride, lunch Oct 7 Wisconsin Friday Fish Fry & Boerner Botanical Gardens--Oct 14 Place de la Musique --the Sanfilippo Estate, lunch--nov 15 Another Night Before Christmas--Munster theatre play, lunch--dec 7 Chicago Christmas Lights and Lawry s--plus Christkindlmarkt--Dec 15 Call to receive 2012 Schedule Tours and Day Trips Opryland Christmas--stay at Opryland Hotel, Louise Mandrell show, ICE Exhibit Dec 7-9 European Christmas Markets River Cruise Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Black Forest Dec New Year s Rose Parade--bleacher seats, LA tour, Reagan Library, Queen Mary Dec 30-Jan 4 Antarctica a trip of a lifetime walk among the penguins! Plus two nights Buenos Aires Jan 9-23, 2012 Costa Rica Arenal Volcano Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, jungle cruise Jan 25-Feb 2 Israel Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Cana, Dead Sea, optional Jordan extension Feb Alaska s Iditarod eat with the mushers and learn their stories, see race start Feb 27-Mar 4 CET visited Israel in late January this year. You ll have your chance, too, in February Call CET for details! South America & Panama Canal Cruise Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia Mar Cubs Spring Training games, Mesa sightseeing, Chase Field tour Mar Blue Danube River Cruise from Budapest to Prague, hotel stays & cruise Apr New York City --call for May dates, itinerary Russia River Cruise Moscow to St Petersburg with sightseeing/lectures May 9-22 Rhine & Moselle River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel, includes tours Jun Wild West Family Adventure take the grandkids to S Dakota & Wyoming Jun Switzerland--one hotel, Golden Pass train, Geneva, Montreux, Zermatt Sep New England Trails--fall foliage, Maine, Vermont, Boston Sep 29-Oct 5 Scotland--Edinburgh, St Andrews, Orkney Islands, Loch Ness Oct 8-17 Burgundy & Provence River Cruise--Paris to Nice on Avalon Oct Disney for Adults--it s not just for kids! Oct 31-Nov 6 Churchill Polar Bears--see polar bears up close! Oct 31-Nov 5 Call to make sure you are on the CET mailing list and you ll receive details via our CET newsletter, Travelin. CET Phone: cetravel@d214.org Stop in: Forest View Educational Center, Room A S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL

5 Community Education News Social Media Made Easy There s no escaping it! Using Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and more to communicate is now part of our culture. D214 Community Education through its Continuing Education program is offering two sessions for beginners. You will learn how to use the free applications on the Internet to communicate better with friends, family and colleagues, as well as better manage your digital photos and documents. Session 1 will focus on opening accounts and learning basic navigation in Facebook and Google (gmail). Session 2 will delve deeper into all the applications and see how they work together. The cost for two sessions is $41. The first session is scheduled on Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Buffalo Grove High School. Call Community Education at for more information or to register. CE Walkers Club in Action Members of the D214 Community Education Walkers Club take advantage of the indoor track at FVEC. To join or sign up, please call CE Programs Benefit from Annual Appeal District 214 Community Education (CE) is looking to intensify its Annual Appeal campaign this fall to raise additional funds for the many programs it supports. These programs include the Adult English as a Second Language, Read to Learn, Family Literacy and Adult Basic Education, The Women s & Children s Center, Kids on Track, Intergenerational and Older Adults, and Cultural and Performing Arts. Every year, Community Education relies on state grants and fundraisers to be able to support and sustain these programs that have benefitted thousands of people and their families. With the present economic climate, some of the funding has been lost due to cutbacks. The Annual Appeal campaign is an integral component of our fundraising goals, Mike Field, Director of District 214 Community Education, said. It helps our programs that have become crucial in helping people fight poverty and illiteracy. Gold Card Club members have been staunch supporters of the campaign for many years and Community Education is hoping the tradition continues. The Annual Appeal letter will be mailed out at the end of October or sometime early November. CE accepts donations anytime. Please call for details. The Gold Card Club newsletter is published three times each school year by District 214 Community Education. Our office is located at 2121 Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL Phone: Fax: Website: Michael S. Field, Director Nelia Bernabe, Editor / Design Doug Martin, Consultant Like us on Facebook at District 214 Community Education and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/commedd214. 5

6 Community Education Presents... World Stage All the world s on stage in this new series celebrating the many cultures that comprise our community. Enjoy these rich artistic heritages through music, dance and other art forms. ITALY The Tenors 3 with Main Street Opera Sunday, October 9 3 PM Enjoy the songs of Italy in this musical celebration that ranges from opera to pop! Photo: Amitava Sarkar Each show $10 Both shows $16 NEW SERIES! INDIA Natya Dance Theatre Sunday, Nov PM Thrill to one of the most critically acclaimed Indian dance companies in the United States! The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band Sunday, October 16 Sunday, December 4 Sunday, April 15 (2012) FREE ADMISSION Tickets Required Classical Pianist Mark Valenti Sunday, October 30 3 PM All concerts 2 PM ArtReach Educational Theatre & Spotlite Theatrix Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association Tickets $25 Friday, October 21 Saturday, October 22 Sunday, October 23 $16 advance $18 door 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 PM Season subscriptions available Mt. Prospect Park District and District 214 Community Education present The Mount Prospect Community Band Sunday, November 13, 2 PM Sunday, March 11 (2012), 2 PM $7 advance $9 at the door Mt. Prospect Park District 50 Years of Excellence F $13 advance $15 door Friday, December 9 7:30 PM Saturday, December 10 7:30 PM Sunday, December 11 2:00 PM Kids under 12 FREE with paying adult Forest View Educational Center 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights For tickets, call (Mon-Fri 9-4) 6

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