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Lectures & Learning “Age Spectacularly” Devoted to Your Health! April 17 - Get the 4-1-1 on 9-1-1 Presenters: Division Chief Mike Gallo, Battalion Chief Matt Penar and Linda Egan, PT, Parkinson’s Coordinator Learn directly from our own Lake Forest Fire Department and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital! Calling 9-1-1 can be a scary experience for anyone. Join us to hear some real life examples of when and why to call 9-1-1, which decisions you can make and which ones can be made on your behalf. Following, you will learn practical strategies to reduce your risk of falls and how to safety-proof your house, all for keeping yourself safe and sound! Insights on Aging Older adults might face new situations for which guidance would be helpful, and their middle-aged children might benefit as they assist older parents, or think ahead about their own futures. Our skilled presenters are eager to provide the latest information and are not here to sell products or services. Please reserve your spot at least one week prior to each event. Your Heart is in Your Hands: Natural Ways to Better Health Thursday, February 15 3:00 pm Free Stephen Devries, MD, Integrative Cardiologist, Executive Director of the Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology, will discuss natural ways to improve or keep your heart as healthy as possible. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can play an important role in preventing heart disease. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Traycee Home Care Hip and Knee Arthritis: Current Treatment Options Thursday, March 29 3:00 pm Free Brian Schwartz, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, will update you on the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options for arthritic pain. The spectrum of pain- relieving options range from therapy, medications, braces, and various injections, to partial and total joint replacement. Dr. Schwartz will address your questions, and talk about factors involved in selecting the least invasive, yet most effective treatment for each patient. Insuring Your Car, Home and Wealth: Getting the Most for Your Money Wednesday, April 11 3:00 pm Free Car and Home Insurance protects in two ways: by repairing or replacing damaged property, and by protecting you from catastrophic losses. Coverage should reflect the value of your property, and provide strong liability protection, while offering you a good value. Account Executive Matt Stockert, of Hill and Stone Insurance Agency, will review ways of saving on premiums while maintaining good coverage, and the role of liability coverage in protecting your assets and estate. Refreshments will be provided. Rules of the Road Class Thursday, February 1 1:30 pm Free Open to all This valuable review course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. Call to reserve your spot! Next class: Thursday, May 3 1:30 pm Bingo Lunch Friday, February 2 Noon $5/$10 Non-Member Registration is due by Tuesday, January 30 Nothing is better than a nice warm bowl of soup on a chilly day in February. Come for the soup and stay for the bingo. Join our regularly scheduled bingo day at noon for soup, and bingo will begin at 1:00 pm. Folk & Baroque Sunday, February 4 2:00 pm Free Registration is due by Wednesday, January 31 Tim Macdonald and Jeremy Ward are a Scottish fiddle duo who combine traditional fiddling with historical scholarship to create a “cutting edge” musical experience that has been described as anything from “metal” to “baroque.” Using historical instruments and combining High Baroque compositions with high-energy dance music, their 18th-century Scottish aesthetic brings a fresh perspective to the tradition. Bring your own instrument! Following the performance, Tim and Jeremy will lead a Scottish Jam Session. Sheet music is available and can be emailed in advance. What’s All the Buzz About? Wednesday, February 7 9:30 am Free Presented by Woodlands Garden Club Please register by Monday, February 5 Please join us as we welcome back Woodlands Garden Club with guest presenter, longtime beekeeper, Bob Meyers, who has managed many local residences’ beehives. Bob will be speaking about his experiences of keeping bees as well as other useful information on how we may be of help to these industrious endangered insects. Mosaics Studio Class Wednesdays, February 14 - April 4 (8 classes) 1:00 - 2:30 pm $85/$95 Non-Member Registration is due one week in advance Discover how to be creative using one of the world’s oldest art forms. You’ll learn basic techniques using tiles, stained glass, broken dishware and more. Come and explore your own hidden artist and make one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family! Essential Oils 101 Thursday, March 15 2:00 pm Free/$5 Non-Member Many of the chemicals in our home and personal care products carry with them risks for disease and other health issues. Join Bre Kingsley as she shows us what is really in our products, and how we can start to avoid those toxins. Essential oils can play an important part in a healthier, more natural lifestyle. This introductory class will teach you what essential oils are, why they have been used for thousands of years, and how to use them and incorporate them as you take steps to reduce your toxic footprint. 5