Dickinson Hall News February March April 2018

100 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-2209 February, March & April 2018 Age Spectacularly! IN THIS EDITION Parties Welcome Announcements Lectures & Learning Trips Ongoing Programs Support Services Transportation Health & Fitness Donations February Calendar March Calendar April Calendar Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Pages 3-6 Pages 6-7 Page 8 Pages 9-10 Page 10 Pages 10-11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Save the Date! Members’ Appreciation Night! Thursday, May 24, 2018 Interested in what’s happening at Dickinson Hall? All are welcome to attend the next Senior Resources Commission meeting. Thursday, March 8 at 1:00 pm at Dickinson Hall. Check out our new Fitness lineup starting on Page 10! Chinese Spring Festival Saturday, February 17 Noon Luncheon $20/$30 Non-Member PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Wednesday, February 14 Traditionally, the Chinese New Year is the kick-off to the Spring Festival in China. This is a time to celebrate with friends and family with food and dance. Join us at Dickinson Hall as we celebrate the Year of the Dog with great food and the beautiful colorful dancers of Ling Ling Pao. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield Annual St. Mary’s Luncheon Wednesday, March 14 Noon Luncheon Free PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Friday, March 9 Held at the School of St. Mary in the Upper Grade Gym, 185 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. The Guild of St. Mary and the School of St. Mary invite all Lake Bluff/Lake Forest seniors for lunch, bingo, cookies, prizes and entertainment. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. No walk-ins or early birds, please! Doors open at 11:40 am. Please call Dickinson Hall to reserve your spot. “Sweet Home Chicago” Spring Brunch Friday, April 6 11:00 am $20/$30 Non-Member PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Tuesday, April 3 Begin the morning at our mimosa bar, enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and then sit back to listen to solo artist Ivy Ford. At only 24 years old, this accomplished blues/soul singer performs regularly at Buddy Guy’s Legends, the world premier blues venue, as well as festivals and events. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Tuesday, April 24 Noon Luncheon Volunteers Free/$20 Guest PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Friday, April 20 Dickinson Hall is enormously grateful for all our many wonderful volunteers who help throw beautiful parties, welcome visitors, and get things done! We hope you will join us to enjoy lunch, followed by the intriguing magic and mind-reading talents of Joe Diamond. Bring your family and friends to show our volunteers how much we appreciate them! Sponsored by Right At Home Lake Forest Country Day School Concert Thursday, April 26 3:00-3:30 pm Free PLEASE NOTE: Registration is due by Monday, April 23 Please join us at Dickinson Hall to enjoy a concert performance by the students of the Lake Forest Country Day School. Their repertoire includes an exciting variety of genres from Folk to American Broadway Theater to the American Spiritual sung by a polished and enthusiastic group of 110 middle school students. Free and open to the public. A reception hosted by the students will follow.