Active older adult lifestyle shapes curriculum

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1 Newsletter For OUR D214 Older Adult Residents A robust curriculum of 270 classes welcomed students of District 214 Community Education s Continuing Education program this fall semester. The new semester, which started Monday, September 9, offers courses that run the gamut from new self-help classes to the very popular Social Security and Medicare Planning class. This is an exciting time for Community Education as a lot of thought went into the design of this semester s classes, Teresa Palaggi, Continuing Education supervisor, said. We have to keep up with our older adults in the community as they are redefining what being active means nowadays. Palaggi added that her office has received requests from students to offer more enrichment courses this semester. An encouraging sign, according to her, after meeting an increased demand for professional classes these past semesters due to the recent recession. The clamor for new enrichment classes is a good indicator for us that our economy is on the mend and we are very happy to oblige, Palaggi added. For lifelong learners interested in embarking on a culinary experience, they can choose from 40 classes; three of these classes make up the Holiday INSIDE Fall 2013 Fall semester s Continuing Education classes Active older adult lifestyle shapes curriculum What s your interest? From exercise to Yoga to making beer and computer classes, there s something for everyone this fall semester. D214 Community Education will help you achieve your goal! Cooking Classes for grandparent and child. Parents are welcome, too! The first class is Haunted House. Students will learn how to make a scary one out of gingerbread for Halloween. The second class is Gobble Gobble Turkey Cake: learn how to make an adorable turkey cake for the holiday table. The third class is Gingerbread House: learn how to assemble a house made of gingerbread and royal icing. Other classes such as a session of The Affordable Health Care Act and You is scheduled on Sept. 17, Organizing Your Home to Show and Sell, a one-session class, is on Oct. 19; and Savvy Social Security and Medicare Planning, a two-session class, is scheduled on Oct. 15 and 22. The People s Law Series, featuring five free classes, is back. The first class, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney, is scheduled on Oct. 2. The fall semester offers something for everyone; there s a class for every interest and experience! For more information or to register, please visit or call 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. Please call our office at to reserve your seats for all events. Events that show an asterisk (*) have limited seating. 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. 15 (Tuesday)... Fall Play, Romeo and Juliet... 4:00 p.m. Oct. 24 (Thursday)... Fall Choral Showcase... 7:00 p.m. Oct. 29 (Tuesday)... District 21/214 Orchestra Fest... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 3 (Tuesday)... Winter Play, American History Abridged... 4:00 p.m. Dec. 10 (Tuesday)... Orchestra Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17 (Tuesday)... Winter Choral Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17 (Tuesday)... Senior Art Show... 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 (Wednesday)... Winter Band Concert... 7:30 p.m. Elk Grove High School 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL Sept (Wednesday-Saturday)... Fall Play, Metamorphosis... 7:00 p.m. Oct. 19 (Saturday)... Fall Showcase of Music... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 4-7 (Wednesday-Saturday)... Musical... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 19 (Thursday)... Holiday Concert... 7:00 p.m. John Hersey High School 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, IL *Limited Seating *Oct. 8 (Tuesday)... Fall Choir Concert, Fallapalooza... 7:00 p.m. *Oct (Thursday- Saturday)... Fall Play (call CE for title of play)... 7:00 p.m. *Nov. 23 (Saturday)... Children s Theatre... 10:00 a.m. *Nov. 26 (Tuesday)... Jazz Concert...7:00 p.m. *Dec. 5-6 (Thursday- Friday)..... JHHS One Acts... 7:00 p.m. *Dec. 8 (Sunday)... Band Holiday Concert...1:00 p.m. *Dec. 10 (Tuesday)... Orchestra Holiday Concert...7:00 p.m. *Dec. 16 (Monday)... Choir Holiday Concert...7:00 p.m. Prospect High School 801 W. Kensington Road, Mt. Prospect, IL Sept. 25 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, Exhibit This... 4:00 p.m. Oct. 23 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, Almost Maine... 4:00 p.m. Oct. 30 (Wednesday)... Fall Choral Concert... 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 (Wednesday)... Jazz/Orchestra Concert... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 8 (Sunday)... Holiday Concert... 3:00 p.m. Dec. 11 (Wednesday)...Winter Play (call CE for title of play)... 4:00 p.m. Rolling Meadows High School 2901 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL Oct. 23 (Wednesday)... Band-O-Rama Concert... 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 (Sunday)... Fall Music Concert... 3:00 p.m. Oct. 30 (Wednesday)... Fall Play, Blithe Spirit... 6:00 p.m. Nov. 1 (Friday)... Fall Play (call CE for title of play)... 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 (Saturday)... Fall Play(call CE for title of play)...2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 (Wednesday)... V-Show Performances... 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 (Sunday)... Madrigal Dinner Performances (at the Cotillion)... 5:00 p.m. Dec. 19 (Thursday)... Holiday Music and Dance Concerts...6:00 p.m. & *7:00 p.m. (*7 p.m. is tentative) Wheeling High School 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL *Limited Seating Oct. 9 (Wednesday)... Fusion... 3:30 p.m. *Oct. 10 (Thursday)... Fusion... 7:30 p.m. Nov (Thursday - Saturday)... Fall Play, Dearly Departed (comedy)... 7:30 p.m. *Dec. 6-7 (Friday - Saturday)... Winter Showcase... 7:30 p.m. *Dec. 12 (Thursday)... Holiday Extravaganza... 7:30 p.m. D I S T R I C T EVENTS Nov. 13 (Wednesday), Harper Art Show and Reception, 7:30 p.m., at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL Nov. 17 (Sunday), Honors Orchestra, 3 p.m., at Rolling Meadows High School Nov. 25 (Tuesday), Concerto Contest, 7:30 p.m., at Forest View Educational Center Theater, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL

3 To Your Health Urgent care or ER? You are not feeling well, but do your symptoms warrant a trip to the immediate care center or the emergency room? Read on for five common situations: 1. Possible Broken Bone It is a Saturday afternoon and that game of backyard football got a bit too rambunctious. Now you are cradling your wrist in pain, but you can t tell whether it is broken or just sprained. In this case, it is unlikely that you would need a hospital admission, but it is something that should be assessed quicker than waiting for a Monday office visit. Head to urgent care to get it checked out. 2. Burns You are putting a sheet of cookies in the oven when your hand brushes against the side of the oven. A small, red welt appears, but after you apply cool water to it, the pain subsides. This is most likely a first-degree burn and will probably heal on its own. But if you notice blistering or have severe pain or swelling, you have entered second-degree burn territory, which does require a trip to urgent care. Take a detour to the ER, or call 911, if a burn occurs on your face, hands, feet, groin or buttocks, is accompanied by difficulty breathing, or is the result of electricity or chemicals. 3. Severe Flu Symptoms If you would classify your flu symptoms as pretty normal - meaning cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches and fatigue then waiting it out or calling your primary care doctor is sufficient. But when symptoms take a more severe turn, as in sudden dizziness, difficulty breathing or persistent vomiting, especially in children and infants, then it s time to head to the emergency room. 4. Chest Pain You are experiencing sudden, unfamiliar chest pain. If you brush it off as just heartburn, you may be ignoring the first warning sign of a heart attack. Acting fast is key to survival, so call 911 right away. Other symptoms include pain or tingling in one or both arms, back or jaw pain, shortness of breath, or especially in women nausea, unexplained sweating and lightheadedness. 5. Possible Concussion You slip on a wet patch of pavement and go down hard, hitting your head on the sidewalk. An hour later, you feel nauseated. Head to the ER to check for a possible concussion, which can cause more severe problems later if left untreated. Other symptoms include blurry vision, sensitivity to light, balance problems or a headache that doesn t go away. The key thing is MINOR, says Aakar M. Shah, DO, emergency physician with NCH Immediate Care Center. If in doubt, give us a call first and we will give you an honest answer about where you should take this. Things like chest pain or abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, go directly to ER. This article was submitted by Northwest Community Healthcare. (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 Martha Carés Community Education News Community Education Travel Calendar 2013 Day Trips Sep 18 Tribute to Bob Hope at Starved Rock Lodge Oct 24 History & Headstones of Graceland Nov 7 Exclusive Backstage at Medieval Times/Show Dec 5 A Christmas Carol--the Musical, Theatre at the Centre Dec 11 Chicago Holiday Lights & Lawry s (Dec 9 sold out) 2014 Day Trip Schedule available after September 15--call for brochure Motorcoach Tours Oct 6-7 Heidel House and Green Lake, WI Nov Smoky Mountain Christmas Dec 8-9 Chicago s Magnificent Mile Mar Mr Lincoln s Hometown via Train Apr Asheville & Biltmore Estate Apr Kentucky Pre-Derby Dazzle May 8-10 Holland, MI Tulip Festival May Mark Twain s Hannibal & Nauvoo Also coming in 2014: Taliesin Michigan s Upper Peninsula Minneapolis Stratford Festival Door County BrownCountyCovered Bridges Branson La Vie en Rose, a first for Community Ed, Northwest Suburbs Her voice was the soul of Paris, at least according to Marlene Dietrich. Nearly 50 years after her death, the world is still fascinated by the life, loves and music of French chanteuse Edith Piaf, the subject of the 2007 film, La Vie en Rose. And now singer Martha Carés has channeled the soul of Edith Piaf into a special stage presentation that will be having its Northwest suburban premiere on Sunday, November 3, at 3 p.m. La Vie en Rose: The Songs of Edith Piaf will be presented for the first time by District 214 Community Education at Forest View Educational Extended Tours Oct 31-Nov 9 Hawaiian Islands Cruise Dec New York City Holiday Dec 30-Jan 4 New Year s Rose Parade Feb Los Angeles & San Diego Feb 24-Mar 3 Alaska s Iditarod Race Mar 4-12 Cuba Mar Turkey Apr 24-May 5 Poland May New York City Spring May New Mexico Jun 19-Jul 7 Scandinavia Jul Northern US National Parks Jul Cape Cod Aug Canadian Rockies & VIA Rail Aug Colorado Rockies Sep 5-14 East Coast Gardens & American History Sep Mississippi River Cruise Sep Downton Abbey & English Castles Sep Croatia Oct Paris/Normandy River Cruise Also coming in 2014: Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Nova Scotia Quebec & Montreal Williamsburg Christmas Christmas in Connecticut Call CET at for any dates not available at press time 4 Center, 2121 S. Gobbert Road in Arlington Heights. In addition to Miss Carés, the ensemble features actor Robert Swan and accordionist Don Stille. Together, they perform Piaf s most romantic, nostalgic and compelling songs in both French and English. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, but Gold Card Club members may reserve advance tickets for the reduced price of $12. The show is not an impersonation of Piaf. Artists stand alone as being great artists because of distinctive qualities that they possess, Carés says. To imitate her rolling r s or other mannerisms is not my intent at all. I m inspired by her energy and her artistry, but this is my own interpretive performance of some of her pieces. Carés has appeared with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Florida Grand Opera, Grant Park Music Festival, Milwaukee Opera Company and Chicago Opera Theatre. She has been heard as guest solo artist with many symphony orchestras, and was the grand prize winner of the International Bel Canto Opera Competition. In addition to her concert, opera and oratorio appearances, Carés was seen in over 1,000 performances of the highly acclaimed Phantom of the Opera national Broadway production, directed by the legendary Harold Prince. This is the first time Northwest suburban audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy this special engagement. Tickets are available by calling , Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. District 214 Community Education is presenting this show as part of its World Stage Series, partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council. (D. Martin) A new chapter begins Barb Bergquist, middle, accepts an award from District 214 Board Member Mimi Cooper, left, and CE Director Mike Field, right, at the annual Community Education Appreciation Dinner last spring. Bergquist was a longtime Community Education staff member and Field s administrative assistant at the time of her retirement. She worked for the school district for 28 years, 22 of those years in Community Education. Congratulations, Barb! We wish you all the best!

5 Community Education News 25th Annual Senior Celebration Day highlights CE, area programs and services Special day at the park Clarence Placek of Arlington Heights, top photo, is shown holding his check alongside CE Director Mike Field. Placek was the grand prize winner of this year s Senior Celebration Day raffle. The very successful May event was held at Arlington Park Racecourse. Shown in various pictures here are District 214 Superintendent Dave Schuler, five NCH doctors, some of the over 80 exhibitors, entertainment acts, and attendees. A crowd of more than 1,500 people flocked to Arlington Park Racecourse last spring to celebrate the 25th Annual Senior Celebration Day. The fourhour event welcomed over 80 exhibitors, five Northwest Community Healthcare doctors who made up the Ask the Doctors Panel, District 214 Superintendent David Schuler, public officials, exciting raffle prizes, and high energy entertainment acts. Committee members from over 20 different organizations in the community, who started meeting monthly in October 2012 to plan the event, brought several health screenings back including: cholesterol, bone density, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, posture, gait and balance, hearing, and senior fit test. Those who performed the screenings included volunteers from the Arlington Heights Fire and Health Departments, Advanced Physical Medicine & Therapy, Lions of Illinois Foundation, Mount Prospect Lions Club, Northwest Speech & Hearing, and Northwest Community Healthcare. The Illinois Secretary of State, a widely popular exhibitor at the event, renewed Driver s License and issued photo ID cards that day. District 214 Community Education, co-chair of the event along with Buffalo Grove Park District, offered free Gold Card Club memberships and provided attendees information on its many programs and services. The May event was made even sweeter by committee members agreeing to give each attendee a Hershey bar. This was to thank each older adult who came that day and celebrate his or her many contributions and wonderful achievements in the community. Stay tuned for next year s date! 2013 Intergenerational Prom 2013 Intergenerational Prom, a rockin success! Some members of District 214 Community Education s Intergenerational (IG) Prom committee, shown in picture, took the stunning wooden replica of a 1950s Chevy for a spin during prom night last spring. It was definitely a Rock Around the Clock kind of evening as the successful event brought in a record crowd. Next year s IG Prom will be on Saturday, April 12, Stay tuned for more details or call District 214 Community Education at for information or prom volunteer opportunities. The Gold Card Club newsletter is published three times each school year by District 214 Community Education. Our office is located at 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL Phone: Fax: Website: Michael S. Field, Director Nelia Bernabe, Editor Like us on Facebook at District 214 Community Education and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/commedd214. 5

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7 SEP 15 UPCOMING EVENTS FROM DISTRICT 214 COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEP 20, 22 OCT 13 Photos from the Opera San Jose of California NW Suburban Community Concert Association Legendary Hit Makers THE FOUR ACES SUNDAY 3PM $20 OCT 20 Main Street Opera PUCCINI ONE ACT OPERAS Both operas perfomed on both dates FRIDAY 7:30PM SUNDAY 2PM $20-$27 OCT 27 THE FALCONAIRES ORCHESTRA Music and Memories of the 1950s With THE TENORS 3 and LEAH NOVAK SUNDAY 3PM $10-$15 NOV 3 WORLD STAGE SERIES THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND SUNDAY 3PM FREE ADMISSION NOV 17 NW Suburban Community Concert Association DANIEL NARDUCCI Heroes & Villians from Broadway to Hollywood SUNDAY 3PM $20 NOV 24 LA VIE EN ROSE: THE SONGS OF EDITH PIAF Starring MARTHA CARÉS SUNDAY 3PM $12-$20 DEC 8 NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Welcome New Maestra Kim Diehnelt SUNDAY 3:30PM $10-$20 DENNY DIAMOND & THE FAMILY JEWELS A Unique Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond SUNDAY 3PM $10-$15 THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND Annual Holiday Concert SUNDAY 3PM FREE ADMISSION For Tickets Call Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM District 214 Community Education Forest View Educational Center 2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights 7

8 Township High School District 214 Community Education 2121 S. Goebbert Road Arlington Heights, IL Phone: Website: Building Learning Communities