Aging Well Neighborhood
September 2024
SEPTEMBER AWN EVENTS
FITNESS / AGING WELL / LIFELONG LEARNING / ENTERTAINMENT / SOCIAL
EVERY FRIDAY IN September! | Friday Morning Men’s Regulars | Discussion & social group | Every Friday |9:00am-11:00am | In-Person: St. Barbara's Parish Center, Brookfield
Questions: Contact Jim Matthews at 708-308-4420
CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY! Sept. 2nd
YOGA | Tuesday Sept 3 | 1:05-2:00pm | In Person at IMPULSE in Westchester or Zoom
Increase your flexibility and reduce joint stiffness with Senior Stretch. Having normal joint range of motion helps to maintain healthy joints and leads to improved ability to move.
Supplies needed: Light hand weights or water bottles for a challenge. A sturdy chair with no arm rest and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.
Instructor: Beth Gorman, Co-Owner and MSPT from Impulse Rehab and Wellness
Click this link to
join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuspjovH9ARX8N2wS_I5OmkAd1H1xm3 Password: awn123 | Meeting ID: 848 9248 1554
Blood Pressure Screenings | Wednesday Sept 4 | 12:30-1:00pm | In-Person: McCook
Where: Village of McCook, 5000 Glencoe Ave., McCook
Hosted by: the MCCOOK/HODGKINS Aging Well Team
Movie time! – Marley & Me | Wednesday Sept 4 | 1:00-3:00pm | In-Person: McCook
Where: Village of McCook, 5000 Glencoe Ave., McCook Hosted by: the MCCOOK/HODGKINS Aging Well Team
Qi Gong | Wednesday Sept 4 ad Sept 18 | 1:30-2:30pm | In-Person: ACC
Qi Gong is an ancient practice involving coordinated body movements, breathing, and meditation to enhance health and spirituality. Originating from Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, it aims to balance and cultivate "Qi," or life energy. Tom's classes focus on standing exercises that improve mobility and flexibility in all joints, promoting suppleness and youthful vitality. This process is often described as "oiling the joints”.
Instructor: Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes
Art & Ice Cream | Thursday Sept 5 | 2:30-3:30pm | In-Person at ACC
Join us for conversation, coloring, and ice cream!
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Book Discussion at Congregate Meal Program: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Monday Sept 9 | 12:30-1:30pm | In-Person at Salerno’s Restaurant
Come for a meal and stay for a book discussion!
Where: Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St. Hodgkins, IL
Registration Required: Contact Deb Denneny at 708-603-2269
Movie Matinee: Marley & Me | Monday Sept 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | In-Person
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
HUH - Help Us Hear | Tuesday, Sept 10 | 1:30-2:30pm | In-Person
Support and learning group for those with hearing loss and those that support loved ones with hearing loss.
Facilitator: Carol Johnson
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Art & Ice Cream | Wednesday Sept 11 | 1:30-2:30pm | SAC
Join us for some coloring, chatting, and ice cream, as we enjoy an afternoon of stress relief.
Where: SAC – Seniors Assistance Center, 7774 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Brain Games | Monday, Sept 16 | 10:30-11:30am | In-Person at ACC
Back by popular demand! Join us as we explore: crossword, jigsaw, & find-a-word puzzles; trivia games; card, word, and board games; apps that allow you to work that mind.
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Balance & Strength| Tuesday, Sept 17 | 1:05-2:00pm | Zoom or In Person at IMPULSE Westchester
Let’s get in gear! It’s good for fall prevention!
Where: IMPULSE Rehab and Wellness, 3075 S. Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.
Instructor: Beth Gorman, Co-Owner and MSPT from Impulse Rehab and Wellness
JOIN IN-PERSON OR ON ZOOM:
join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuspjovH9ARX8N2wS_I5OmkAd1H1xm3 Password: awn123 | Meeting ID: 848 9248 1554
Special Programming! Alzheimer’s Association presents ….
Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body | Thursday, Sept 19th | 11:00am-Noon |
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Avenue, La Grange 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Lunch and Entertainment | Thursday, Sept 19| 1:30 – 3:30 PM | Indian Head Park
Come for a meal and stay for the song stylings of the Harry Hmura Duo!
Where: Indian Head Park Village Hall, 201 Acacia Drive, Indian Head Park, 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR | Tuesday, Sept 24 12:30P-2:30pm | Salerno’s Hodgkins
30 Vendors! Raffles every 30 mins! Get your Flu Shot! And much more!
Come for a meal – stay for the Senior Fair! ($3 suggested donation, call the day before)
Where: Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St. Hodgkins, IL
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
For all programs, please email [email protected] or call 708-354-1323 with questions.
Photo Release Statement: Aging Care Connections reserves the right to photograph participants during programs and events for marketing purposes. Photos may be used for brochures, flyers, websites, social media, and other public relations materials.
How to Join AWN Classes via Zoom
Join by computer
NOTES for all of our new online classes
Please click on the link to join the sessions BEFORE the scheduled start time to allow time for your computer or device to connect.
Waivers for Joining Fitness Classes
This Agreement is entered into between Aging Care Connections and all Aging Care Connection members/attendees with Just Lift Fitness (Studio) and Impulse Rehab and Wellness (Studio). ASSUMPTION OF RISK: You agree that if you engage in any physical exercise or activity, including personal training, group training, and virtual workouts, or enter our premises or use any facility or equipment on our premises for any purpose, you do so at your own risk and assume the risk of any and all injury and/or damage you may suffer, whether while engaging in physical exercise or not. This includes injury or damage sustained while and/or resulting from using any premises or facility, or using any equipment, whether provided to you by Studio or otherwise, including injuries or damages arising out of the negligence of Studio , whether active or passive, or any of Studio’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. Your assumption of risk includes, but is not limited to, your use of any exercise equipment (mechanical or otherwise),, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, or any equipment. You assume the risk of your participation in any activity, class, program, instruction, or event, including but not limited to weightlifting, walking, jogging, running, aerobic activities, or any other sporting or recreational endeavor. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activities and assume all risk of injury, illness, damage, or loss to you or your property that might result, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property, whether arising out of the negligence of Studio or otherwise. If you are engaged in online training, you acknowledge that you are not being monitored by any trainer and that there is no liability to the trainer, facility or studio if there is an injury sustained.
RELEASE: You agree on behalf of yourself (and all your personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns) to release and discharge Studio (and Studio ’s affiliates, related entities, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns) from any and all claims or causes of action (known or unknown) arising out of the negligence of Studio, whether active or passive, or any of Studio ’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. This waiver and release of liability includes, without limitation, injuries which may occur as a result of (a) your use of any exercise equipment or facilities which may malfunction or break, (b) improper maintenance of any exercise equipment, premises or facilities, (c) negligent instruction or supervision, including personal training, (d) negligent hiring or retention of employees, and/or (e) slipping or tripping and falling while on any portion of a premises or while traveling to or from personal training, including injuries resulting from Studio’s or anyone else’s negligent inspection or maintenance of the facility or premises, (e) training you undertake that is online only without the supervision of a trainer. The trainer will provide step by step instruction on completing the exercise in a safe manner but cannot monitor you while you are completing these exercises. If you are unable to complete the exercise due to physical limitation or lack of understanding DO NOT attempt. If you do attempt, you will be liable for any injury sustained.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: You expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law in the State of Illinois and beyond, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. You acknowledge that you have carefully read this waiver and release and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk. You are aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, you are giving up your right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against the Studio’s negligence, or for any defective product used while receiving personal training, group training, or virtual training from the Studio(s). You have read and verbally agree to the waiver and release and will allow the AWN Online Fitness Classes to be recorded and published for future use, and further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing verbal agreement have been made.
FITNESS / AGING WELL / LIFELONG LEARNING / ENTERTAINMENT / SOCIAL
EVERY FRIDAY IN September! | Friday Morning Men’s Regulars | Discussion & social group | Every Friday |9:00am-11:00am | In-Person: St. Barbara's Parish Center, Brookfield
Questions: Contact Jim Matthews at 708-308-4420
CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY! Sept. 2nd
YOGA | Tuesday Sept 3 | 1:05-2:00pm | In Person at IMPULSE in Westchester or Zoom
Increase your flexibility and reduce joint stiffness with Senior Stretch. Having normal joint range of motion helps to maintain healthy joints and leads to improved ability to move.
Supplies needed: Light hand weights or water bottles for a challenge. A sturdy chair with no arm rest and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.
Instructor: Beth Gorman, Co-Owner and MSPT from Impulse Rehab and Wellness
Click this link to
join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuspjovH9ARX8N2wS_I5OmkAd1H1xm3 Password: awn123 | Meeting ID: 848 9248 1554
Blood Pressure Screenings | Wednesday Sept 4 | 12:30-1:00pm | In-Person: McCook
Where: Village of McCook, 5000 Glencoe Ave., McCook
Hosted by: the MCCOOK/HODGKINS Aging Well Team
Movie time! – Marley & Me | Wednesday Sept 4 | 1:00-3:00pm | In-Person: McCook
Where: Village of McCook, 5000 Glencoe Ave., McCook Hosted by: the MCCOOK/HODGKINS Aging Well Team
Qi Gong | Wednesday Sept 4 ad Sept 18 | 1:30-2:30pm | In-Person: ACC
Qi Gong is an ancient practice involving coordinated body movements, breathing, and meditation to enhance health and spirituality. Originating from Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, it aims to balance and cultivate "Qi," or life energy. Tom's classes focus on standing exercises that improve mobility and flexibility in all joints, promoting suppleness and youthful vitality. This process is often described as "oiling the joints”.
Instructor: Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes
Art & Ice Cream | Thursday Sept 5 | 2:30-3:30pm | In-Person at ACC
Join us for conversation, coloring, and ice cream!
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Book Discussion at Congregate Meal Program: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Monday Sept 9 | 12:30-1:30pm | In-Person at Salerno’s Restaurant
Come for a meal and stay for a book discussion!
Where: Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St. Hodgkins, IL
Registration Required: Contact Deb Denneny at 708-603-2269
Movie Matinee: Marley & Me | Monday Sept 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | In-Person
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
HUH - Help Us Hear | Tuesday, Sept 10 | 1:30-2:30pm | In-Person
Support and learning group for those with hearing loss and those that support loved ones with hearing loss.
Facilitator: Carol Johnson
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Art & Ice Cream | Wednesday Sept 11 | 1:30-2:30pm | SAC
Join us for some coloring, chatting, and ice cream, as we enjoy an afternoon of stress relief.
Where: SAC – Seniors Assistance Center, 7774 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Brain Games | Monday, Sept 16 | 10:30-11:30am | In-Person at ACC
Back by popular demand! Join us as we explore: crossword, jigsaw, & find-a-word puzzles; trivia games; card, word, and board games; apps that allow you to work that mind.
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave, La Grange
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Balance & Strength| Tuesday, Sept 17 | 1:05-2:00pm | Zoom or In Person at IMPULSE Westchester
Let’s get in gear! It’s good for fall prevention!
Where: IMPULSE Rehab and Wellness, 3075 S. Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.
Instructor: Beth Gorman, Co-Owner and MSPT from Impulse Rehab and Wellness
JOIN IN-PERSON OR ON ZOOM:
- ZOOM: No advance-registration needed
join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuspjovH9ARX8N2wS_I5OmkAd1H1xm3 Password: awn123 | Meeting ID: 848 9248 1554
Special Programming! Alzheimer’s Association presents ….
Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body | Thursday, Sept 19th | 11:00am-Noon |
Where: Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Avenue, La Grange 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
Lunch and Entertainment | Thursday, Sept 19| 1:30 – 3:30 PM | Indian Head Park
Come for a meal and stay for the song stylings of the Harry Hmura Duo!
Where: Indian Head Park Village Hall, 201 Acacia Drive, Indian Head Park, 60525
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR | Tuesday, Sept 24 12:30P-2:30pm | Salerno’s Hodgkins
30 Vendors! Raffles every 30 mins! Get your Flu Shot! And much more!
Come for a meal – stay for the Senior Fair! ($3 suggested donation, call the day before)
Where: Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St. Hodgkins, IL
Registration Required: Barb Kohley, [email protected]
For all programs, please email [email protected] or call 708-354-1323 with questions.
Photo Release Statement: Aging Care Connections reserves the right to photograph participants during programs and events for marketing purposes. Photos may be used for brochures, flyers, websites, social media, and other public relations materials.
How to Join AWN Classes via Zoom
Join by computer
- A few minutes before your class is scheduled to start, click the Zoom link that is listed earlier in this email for the class you want to join.
- Next, click the “Zoom…exe” link that will appear on your computer screen. Zoom should direct you to this link with an arrow in a large orange box on your screen. After you click the link, Zoom should automatically and quickly download the Zoom software to your computer. (Note – you only need to do this step the first time you use Zoom on your computer)
- Click on the “Open Zoom Meetings” box
- Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop us asking for your name. This will identify you during the class.
- You should now be part of the class. Click the button that says “Join with Computer Audio”
- Please make sure that your device’s speaker is on, and the volume turned up so you can hear the instructors.
- If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
- Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above
NOTES for all of our new online classes
Please click on the link to join the sessions BEFORE the scheduled start time to allow time for your computer or device to connect.
- We will open up our Zoom meeting rooms 5 minutes before each class is scheduled to start.
- When the class actually starts, we will mute everyone, so we don’t all hear each other’s background noise or the sound of new people coming into the class. You will hear the instructor, however.
- As technology can be finicky sometimes, we appreciate your patience as we work through any technical glitches that may arise.
Waivers for Joining Fitness Classes
This Agreement is entered into between Aging Care Connections and all Aging Care Connection members/attendees with Just Lift Fitness (Studio) and Impulse Rehab and Wellness (Studio). ASSUMPTION OF RISK: You agree that if you engage in any physical exercise or activity, including personal training, group training, and virtual workouts, or enter our premises or use any facility or equipment on our premises for any purpose, you do so at your own risk and assume the risk of any and all injury and/or damage you may suffer, whether while engaging in physical exercise or not. This includes injury or damage sustained while and/or resulting from using any premises or facility, or using any equipment, whether provided to you by Studio or otherwise, including injuries or damages arising out of the negligence of Studio , whether active or passive, or any of Studio’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. Your assumption of risk includes, but is not limited to, your use of any exercise equipment (mechanical or otherwise),, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, or any equipment. You assume the risk of your participation in any activity, class, program, instruction, or event, including but not limited to weightlifting, walking, jogging, running, aerobic activities, or any other sporting or recreational endeavor. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activities and assume all risk of injury, illness, damage, or loss to you or your property that might result, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property, whether arising out of the negligence of Studio or otherwise. If you are engaged in online training, you acknowledge that you are not being monitored by any trainer and that there is no liability to the trainer, facility or studio if there is an injury sustained.
RELEASE: You agree on behalf of yourself (and all your personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns) to release and discharge Studio (and Studio ’s affiliates, related entities, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns) from any and all claims or causes of action (known or unknown) arising out of the negligence of Studio, whether active or passive, or any of Studio ’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. This waiver and release of liability includes, without limitation, injuries which may occur as a result of (a) your use of any exercise equipment or facilities which may malfunction or break, (b) improper maintenance of any exercise equipment, premises or facilities, (c) negligent instruction or supervision, including personal training, (d) negligent hiring or retention of employees, and/or (e) slipping or tripping and falling while on any portion of a premises or while traveling to or from personal training, including injuries resulting from Studio’s or anyone else’s negligent inspection or maintenance of the facility or premises, (e) training you undertake that is online only without the supervision of a trainer. The trainer will provide step by step instruction on completing the exercise in a safe manner but cannot monitor you while you are completing these exercises. If you are unable to complete the exercise due to physical limitation or lack of understanding DO NOT attempt. If you do attempt, you will be liable for any injury sustained.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: You expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law in the State of Illinois and beyond, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. You acknowledge that you have carefully read this waiver and release and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk. You are aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, you are giving up your right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against the Studio’s negligence, or for any defective product used while receiving personal training, group training, or virtual training from the Studio(s). You have read and verbally agree to the waiver and release and will allow the AWN Online Fitness Classes to be recorded and published for future use, and further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing verbal agreement have been made.
We encourage you to share our class schedule with friends, family, and neighbors, near & far, of any age – everyone is welcome to join us. Thank you all for being a part of the Aging Well Neighborhood! Today is a good day to age well.
For questions about the programs listed below, please email [email protected].
For questions about the programs listed below, please email [email protected].