The Repair Cafe volunteers are here to show you how to repair broken or in-need-of-repair items on SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16 and OCTOBER 21 from 10am - 1:30pm

The Repair Cafe brings together volunteers and members of our community. The volunteers show how broken, torn or non-functioning items can be repaired and in doing so, keep them out of landfills. We have repaired clothing, wooden items, jewelry, small

appliances, chainsaws, lamps, etc. We are now featuring a Kid’s Table, meeting at 11:30am. Children, working together

or with a partner, have a supervised tear-down space where things can safely be taken apart. This is a fun way for the next generation to learn how things work.

What to bring: an item to dissassemble (no computers or cell phones), a pad of paper and a pen to make a sketch, a small spade screwdriver and a tweezer.

The Oak Park Repair Cafe website is: repaircafeoakparkil.org or call:708-848-5251.

Join us for repairs, refreshments and camaraderie!

Join us for repairs, expertise, refreshments and camaraderie!

Senior Citizens’ Center Oak Park-River Forest

Staff Center Directors Nancy Grayson

Helen Schmucker

Economy Shop Beth Johnson

Marilyn Loftus

Repair Café Nancy Bauer Paul Bauer

Mac Robinet

Center Instructors/ Moderators

Brigitte Angarita Sherilyn Cook

Karen Davé Lyle DeGarmo

Nancy Fong Marilyn Goodman Patricia C. Koko Elizabeth Lifshin

Gary Lundin Diane Moses Diane Nelson Ann Primack

Patricia Prosia Alfred Schoepko

John Sumeria Melody Turner Jim Walwark

Board of Directors Nancy Teclaw, Pres. Galen Gockel, Treas.

Nancy Bauer Robert Giles

Janine Katonah Abby Schmelling

Donna Weaver

RSVP Volunteer Diane Greco

Leisure Times

Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest:

THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

ANNUAL ULYSSEAN AWARD DINNER

Every year we honor individuals in our community who have demonstrated a commitment to the continued quest for lifelong learning and have served to broaden our social,

educational and/or cultural horizons.

This year’s Ulyssean Award Honorees are:

BARBARA BALLINGER and

HARRIET HAUSMAN

Join us on Friday, September 22, 2017 Cocktails at 6:30pm - Dinner at 7:45pm

Business Attire Brookdale Plaza Oak Park, 1111 Ontario, 13th Floor, Oak Park, Il

Donation $65/plate

Call the Center at 708-848-5251 for reservations and/or more information We hope to see you there!

September - October, 2017

Weekly Class Schedule

Monday 11:00 - 12N Art and Culture of Italy 1:00 - 2:00 Smartphone Help 12:30 - 3:00 Sewing/Quilting 3:30 - 4:30 Art and Culture of Italy

Tuesday 9:30 - 12N Beginning Weaving 9:30 - 2:30 Weaving (Open Studio) 10:00 - 2:00 Bridge Group 11:00 - 12N Intermediate French (Resumes September 12) 12:30 - 2:30 Ceramics 6:00 - 7:00 The Spiritual Brain

Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 Scribblers 12:00 - 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 - 3:00 Lapidary 1:00 - 3:00 Woodshop 7:00 - 8:00 The Wisdom of History

Thursday 9:30 - 2:30 Weaving/Open Studio 10:00 - 12N Beginning Stained Glass (Starts 9/14) 11:00 - 12N German 1:00 - 2:30 Yarn Craft/Needlecraft Drop-in Friday 1:00 - 3:00 Art (Painting)

Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 Intermediate Italian 2:00 - 3:00 World’s Great Mythologies (9/2,16, 30 & 10/14, 28) __________________________

MONTHLY: Senior Citizens’ Center Board Meeting: Tuesdays, September 12 and October 10 at 3pm.

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CENTER AND CLASS NEWS

. Intermediate French will begin again on September 12.

Welcome to Melody Turner, who has recently set up a Stained Glass Studio in the Woodshop Room. We are starting a Beginning Stained Glass class on Thursday, September 14 from 10-12N.

Space is limited and currently filled, so if you’re interested, please call the Center to be put on the waiting list. Intermediate and Advanced Stained Glass classes are in the works.

Call the Center if interested and to be put on the waiting list.

Time Change: Sewing is now meeting on Mondays at 12:30.

Kumihimo: on Thursday, October 12, from 12 - 3pm, we will have a one day workshop to learn about this ancient Japanese art. Join us to learn the basics of this beautiful jewelry making technique and

make a bracelet. Weaving disc and variegated colored ribbon will be provided. Class is $12 for members, $15 for non-members.

Space is limited. Call to reserve your place in the class.

Please Note: The Art and Culture of Italy class will be presented twice on Mondays: in the morning at 11 and at 3:30 in the afternoon

Membership Dues Reminder: Annual membership fees of $50 were due by August 31. For those of you who have not yet filled it out, the Membership Form is on page 4.

Let Nancy G. or Helen know if you’re available to teach or if you have any class requests!

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THE ECONOMY SHOP NEWS

We are starting a new Economy Shop Season! The first shopping day is on Thursday, September 7. As many of you know, we have volunteers who staff Housewares. We are in charge of marking, pricing, displaying and selling things for the kitchen and linens rooms. We are always looking for

volunteers to help out. If you only have a short amount of time available, a lot can be done even in a half an hour. We need volunteers for both the marking days (in the mornings, two days before the sale days) and the sale days. The marking days are spent measuring, marking and displaying items. On the

sale days we are available to assist customers, package items and help with check out. We have a great group of volunteers and it’s a lot of fun.

If you would like to help out, please let Nancy G. or Helen know and we’ll put you on the email list. There is never any pressure to volunteer - we appreciate you helping out when you are available.

The support the Economy Shop gives to the SCCOPRF is greatly appreciated and plays a major role in keeping our Center a viable and important community resource.

Also, again, many thanks to last season’s volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you!!

SALE DATES from 9am - 3pm: Thursdays, September 7 and October 5 Saturdays, September 16 and 23 and October 14 & 21

THE SCCOPRF: THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER NEWS

ULYSSEAN DINNER

Our Previous Annual Ulyssean Awardees: Sherlynn Reid, Redd Griffin, Virginia R. Cassin, Rev. F. Dean Lueking, Lee Brooke, Chatka Ruggiero,

Gus W. Kostopulos, Sylvia & Gysbert Menninga, Roberta L. Raymond, Norbert M. Teclaw, David Sokol, Sandra Sokol, Lawrence Christmas, Donald Offermann, Marguerite Bloch,

Barbara Furlong, Jeanette Fields, Jim Bohenstengel, Harriette & McLouis Robinet, Nancy Waichler, Harold T. Rohlfing, John L. Hedges, David & Mena Boulanger, Michelle Germanson O.P.,

Ann & Gene Armstrong, Marty Noll.

Sponsorship: A book of sponsors is available at the Ulyssean Dinner that serves as a way to honor the awardees as

well as support the Center. This year, we are happy to be adding sponsorships for individuals who would like to make a donation.

There are three tier levels for individuals: Gold ($40), Silver ($30) and Bronze ($25). Your name, or the name of a designated loved one, will be listed as a sponsor for the dinner.

Business sponsors can purchase space in the book (full pages, half pages or quar ter pages are available). If you are a business or an individual and would like to be part of the book, please contact

the Center at 708-848-5251 for details.

Raffle Drawing: Enter to win a weekend on Lake Como, Wisconsin:

Two bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, 2nd floor condo near Lake Geneva. (Dates to be determined by winner and owner.)

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Call the Center for more information.

SPOT THE TYPO

Congratulations to Annabel Abraham, who found an error in the last newsletter. On page 5, in the section about the SCCOPRF, we left out the word “like” when we wrote “...and would

to be part of the book,…”. If you find any errors in this newsletter, be the first to let us know and win a small prize!

Call us at 708-848-5251,

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OUR FRIENDS AT THE OAK PARK ARMS

The Oak Park Arms offers programs that are open to the community. Full calendar of events is on the SCCOPRF bulletin board and at the Oak Park Arms front desk.

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE: Saturday, September 16 from Noon - 2pm (with tours starting at 11am):

Fall 2017 Open House Dance with Free Notes Big Band Come for tours, raffles and refreshments.

Sunday, September 17 at 2pm: Klassic Komedian Killides with Kops and Kriminals Sunday, September 24 from 2pm - 4pm: Art Opening and Reception for Photographer, Pauline Doyle

Monday Night Concert Series Presents: Monday, September 25: The Steven Hashimoto Trio

Monday, October 16: Dee Alexander, Jeremy Kahn, Eric Schneider

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Scribblers member, Delphine Furtaw, had an article, “Thanks for saying it so well”, published in the May 3 Viewpoints section of the Wednesday Journal.

Board Member, Bob Giles was pictured with his wife, Marilyn, in the July 5 issue of the Wednesday Journal in celebration of being named OPRF Rotatarian of the Year.

Marcia Palazzolo and Tom Palazzolo’s ar t show titled, “Light Side/Dark Side”, is in the Lower Level Gallery of West Suburban Medical Center, The show will be up until October 1.

Congratulations! If there is anything that you want to share, please let Helen or Nancy G. know.

SENIOR SERVICES

Oak Park Township Senior Lunch Program is hosting Take Charge of Your Health - Diabetes

During this six week program, you will learn about healthy eating, pain management and medication. This program will also address how to communicate with family and medical professionals.

When: Beginning Tuesday, October 10 for six consecutive Tuesdays from 9am until 11:30am. Where: 130 S. Oak Park Ave., in the Senior Services building.

To register, call: 708-383-8060. In addition, Senior Services offers a lunch program, senior advocacy, information and other assistance

including an Automotive Safety: Rules of the Road class on Wednesday, October 11 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Senior Services, located at 130 S. Oak Park Ave., is part of the Township.

SHEDD AQUARIUM

The Shedd Aquarium is offering Senior Days for guests over the age of 65 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September. Seniors visiting Shedd Aquarium on

September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 will enjoy complimentary admission and programming from 9am - 2pm.

Complimentary admission is also available to one adult partner/caregiver/family member when accompanying a senior. Participants will receive a $10 food voucher, valid at all Shedd food outlets for the date of their visit (while supplies last). Individuals may obtain their complimentary admission on-

site only. No online or phone reservations will be accepted for individuals.

SCCOPRF CAN BENEFIT WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON Shopping on Amazon: We are one of the not-for-profits that benefits when people shop at Amazon. When you shop on smile.amazon.com, you can designate the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park and River Forest to receive .5% of the purchase price, at no additional cost to you and registration is easy.

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Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park River Forest (The Lifelong Learning Center) 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL. 60302 708-848-5251 E-Mail:sccoprf@sbcglobal.net Web: www.sccoprforg.wordpress.com

Membership Application July 2017-June 2018

Name_____________________________________email :_____________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

City ______________________________________ State _________ Zip ______________

Birthday: Month______________ Day _______ Year ___________ Emergency Information: Name___________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Relationship ________________________________________ Additional information. The following information is requested by our funding sources. Answers are compiled in aggregate (no one individual’s information will be identified) in order to respond to questions from funders: 1. Ethnic Background: Please check one. —-American Indian/Alaska Native AND White __American Indian/Alaska Native __ Asian ___Native Hawaiian/Other South Pacific Islander __Black/African American __ White ___American Indian/Alaska Native AND __ Black/African American AND ___ Asian AND Black/African American White White ___ Other Multi-Racial In any of the categories above, are you of Hispanic origin? Yes No

2. Number in household: (circle) 1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 3. Income: (Include income of all persons over the age of 18 living in the household.) Single Individual ___Less than $15,750 ___$15,751 to $26,200

___$26,201 to $41,900 ___Over $41,901

2+ Adult Household ___Less than $18,000 ___$18,001 to $29,950

___$29,951 to $47,900 ___Over $47,901

4. Do you have a disability? Yes No

Membership Dues $50.00 ________________ Donation $1000 $500 $100 $50 $25 ________________ We are a 501c3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. TOTAL ________________ Please return this application sheet with your dues and/or donation To help with future planning, if you have included the Senior Center in your Estate Plan, please check here: _______. (We do not sell your information.) Thank you very much.

The Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest is supported by The Oak Park Arms, The Economy Shop, The Community Foundation, Rotary Club, Oak Park Area Arts Council in partnership with the Village of Oak Park and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the 19th Century Charitable Association. The Senior Citizens’ Center is a member agency of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce. SCC is a partner in “Oak Park Nonprofit Learning Group” part of Community Foundation OPRF

I/we certify that the information in this application is true and correct as of the date set forth opposite my/our signature(s) on this application and acknowledge my/our understanding that any intention or negligent misrepresentation(s) of the information contained in this application may result in civil liberty and/or criminal penalties including, but not limited to, fine or imprisonment or both under the provision of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1002, et. seq, and liability for monetary damages to the organization, its agents, successors and assigns, insurers, and any other per-son who may suffer any loss due to reliance upon any misrepresentation(s) which I/we have made on this application. __________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date

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This newsletter is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, an agency of the State of Illinois. The Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest is also supported by The Economy Shop, the Oak Park Arms, the Community Foundation, Rotary Club, Oak Park Area Arts Council in partnership with the Village of Oak Park, the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts and the 19th Century Charitable Association. The Senior Citizens’ Center is a

member agency of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce. SCC is a partner in “Oak Park Nonprofit Learning Group ” part of Community Foundation OPRF.

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Senior Citizens’ Center Oak Park River Forest (The Lifelong Learning Center) 414 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 708-848-5251 E-mail: sccoprf@sbcglobal.net www.sccoprforg.wordpress.com

REPAIR CAFÉ: Saturdays: SEPTEMBER 16 and OCTOBER 21 from 10am - 1:30pm ECONOMY SHOP SALES: Sales are from 9am - 3pm on the following dates: Thursdays, SEPTEMBER 7 and OCTOBER 5 and Saturdays, SEPTEMBER, 16 & 23 and OCTOBER 14 & 21 ANNUAL ULYSSEAN DINNER: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Cocktails at 6:30pm - Dinner at 7:45pm CENTER IS CLOSED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 and MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

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