1. Healthcare

From the Senior Director
Dear Friends,
Welcome to 2015...a new year filled with endless possibilities and
experiences! We hope you keep yourself OPEN & think positive thoughts
as attitude is so important to your wellness. Wellness encompasses so
many things, mentally & physically. Our daily wellness classes will help
keep you strong & healthy. Participants tell us that they attend because
they feel better when they do. It keeps the heart pumping, helps with
flexibility & joint health. Our wonderful instructors will help modify & adapt
the classes to your needs. Keeping yourself mentally healthy is equally
important & requires you to stretch a little in different ways. Socializing is
very healthy. It is important to think of others & give support & also take it
when you may need it. Laughter is good for you & so are new experiences.
Look through the Newsletter & see if something grabs your interest either at
the Center or a trip, & join in!
Please update your contact information for 2015. New Health ID Cards
are available at the Center. You need to sign a 2015 Travel Release in
order to go on any trips. If your contact information, emergency contact
information, address, or telephone number has changed, please see
Natalie to update it.
I’ll be looking for you, ♥ Gayle
February
Friday
2015
6, 13, 20, 27
Creativity Classes-Learn to Paint Landscapes
Thursday
12
Valentine’s Day Party, Senior Center
Wednesday 18
West Side Story, Drury Lane, Oak Brook, IL
Thursday
19
Lunchtime Chats with Tim Wilsey, Senior Center
Friday
20
Windsor Park Lunch & Program, Carol Stream, IL
Sunday
22
Vicki Lawrence & Mama, Paramount Theater, Aurora IL
Wednesday 25
Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN
27W031 North Avenue
(1/2 block East of
County Farm Rd.)
West Chicago, IL 60185-5122
(630) 231-7155
[email protected]
March
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
2015
12
13
17
19
25
Lunchtime Chats with Tim Wilsey, Senior Center
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Lunch @ Claddagh, Geneva, IL
St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Bingo, Senior Center
Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, MI
Blue Man Group & Sapori Trattoria, Chicago, IL
April
Wednesday
Wed-Fri
Wednesday
Friday
Tuesday
2015
1
8-10
15
17
21
Greek Islands, Lombard, IL
French Lick Resort, French Lick, IN
Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN
Celebration of Life w/ Eddie Korosa Jr., Senior Center
Carousel & Maggiano’s Little Italy, Chicago, IL
Look What’s New!
Senior Meetings
February Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Heart Healthy by Jackie Kold
March Meeting
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Bingo/Pizza
Humanitarian Program
Humanitarian Chairperson: Don Dugo
Our schedule for the GA food pantry is:
February…………………………**Soup
March…………………………….Pancake Mix/**Syrup
*this list is subject to change. **donations of low
sodium soup & sugar-free syrup & jelly & gluten
free foods would be appreciated.
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Volunteer Opportunity-Phil’s Friends
bringing HOPE to those affected by cancer
2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 10
9:30am – 11:30am
1350 Lake Street, Roselle
Make a difference
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AARP TAX AIDE
Tax help is available at the Center on
Wednesdays in 2015, through April.
Travel Meeting
Tuesday, February 17 at 9:30am
Does a getaway sound appealing? Airplane or
motor coach? We are beginning to plan for
late summer/early fall travel and want to plan
trips that YOU are interested in. Please bring
your ideas or just an open mind and let’s GO!!
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Rules of the Road
Monday, April 20, 2015
9:30am-11:30am
Review class to prepare for the written and
road test and to explain new laws.
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2015
Please update your contact information for
2015. New Health ID Cards are available. You
need to sign a 2015 travel release. If your
contact information, emergency contact, address or telephone number has changed,
please see Natalie to update it.
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Vacation Dreaming
Share a good memory with us. Please bring in a favorite vacation picture for our bulletin board. Put
your name & location on the back, please. Your picture will be retuned to you.
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Do something good for YOURSELF
***Reminder***
Out of township dues & newsletter mailing fees are due in the office by the end of
January! Dues are $35. Newsletter mailing is $5 for members or $8 for nonmembers. Thank you.
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Try our FREE wellness classes
Monday
@ 10:00am
Tuesday
@ 11:00am
Wednesday @ 10:30am
Thursday @ 10:00am
Friday
@ 10:00am
Seated Yoga
Total Body
Line Dancing
Fit for Life
Tai Chi
Activities
Monday
Wayne Township “Bookies”
10:30am - 12:00pm
February 9, 2015 (2nd Monday)
“Stitches” by David Smalls
March 9, 2015 (2nd Monday)
“Lila”
By Elizabeth Marilynne Robinson
Volunteer Chairperson: Rita Applen
Movie Day
The first Monday of the month. Popcorn, candy,
soft drinks and coffee are served.
Monday, February 2, 2015 @ 12:30
“Draft Day”
At the NFL Draft, the general manager has the
opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades
for the number one pick. He must decide what
he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for
a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
Kevin Costner stars. 1 hour 50 minutes. Rated R.
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Monday, March 2, 2015 @ 12:30
“Jersey Boys”
The story of four young men from the wrong side
of the tracks in New Jersey who came together
to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four
Seasons. 2 hours 14 minutes. Rated R.
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Seated YOGA @ 10:00
Every Monday of the month except February 16,
2015.
Instructor: Catherine Wagner
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Mexican Dominos @ 12:30pm
Dominoes are easy to learn and fun to play.
Second Monday of the month:
Monday, February 9, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Jenice Tremelling
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Canasta 11:00am-2:00pm
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Monday, February 9 & 23
Monday, March 9 & 23
Volunteer Chairperson: Judy Shanahan
Tuesday
Crafty Ladies
9:00am - 11:00am
February 3, 17, 2015
March, 3, 17, 2015
Volunteer Co-Chairpeople:
Karen Bonkowski & Joyce Henkel
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Total Body Fitness Training
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 11:00
Instructor: Jackie Kold
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Bingo
1:00 - 3:00
Third Tuesday of the month:
February 17, 2015
Volunteer Callers: Jack Rouck, Joe DiSerio,
Chuck Riha & Frank Reale
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Bunco
1:00 - 3:30
First Tuesday of the month
February 3, 2015
March 3, 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Rita Riha
Wednesday
Line Dancing
10:30-11:30
Line dancing requires no partner and is great for
all abilities, you may join in at any time.
Instructor: Jim Kotil
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Hand & Foot & Pokadice
Wednesday 12:00 - 3:30
Hand & Foot
Volunteer Co-Chairpeople:
Doreen Volkmann & Gerry Cardinal
Pokadice
Volunteer Co-Chairpeople:
Frank & Joy Speck & Barb Fink-Suma
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Bridge
Wednesday 12:30 - 3:30
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
February 4, 2015 & March 4, 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Doris Karpiel
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Activities
The Half-Fast Walkers
Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00
Meet at Charlestowne Mall (at the carousel) in
St. Charles. Walk at your own pace. Followed by
breakfast/lunch at Corfu Restaurant in St.
Charles.
Volunteer Chairperson: Joanne Ohlhaber
Thursday
Fit for Life
10:00
Fit for Life guides you through a simple lowimpact routine working on movement,
flexibility and stamina. Following are the
dates:
February 5, 19, 26 2015
March 5, 12, 19, 26 2015
Instructor: Penny
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Eat Right/Be Light
11:00
Healthy eating weight loss group. Share tips,
support and ideas for a healthy lifestyle. New
people always welcome.
February 5, 19, 26 2015
March 5, 12, 19, 26 2015
Volunteer Co-Chairpeople:
Karen Wingard & Sharon Kowal
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Pinochle
Thursday 12:00 - 3:00
Pinochle welcomes players of all abilities.
February 5, 12, 19, 26 2015
March 5, 12, 19, 26 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Bernice Verive
Correction: Congrats to ARLENE SEBESTIN
on her Double Run which Mary Meyers
passed to her!
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Rummikub
Thursday 1:00-3:00
Rummikub welcomes players of all abilities. If
you do not know how to play, they will teach you!
February 12 & 26, 2015
March 12 & 26, 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Joyce McNeil
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Friday
Tai Chi
Friday 10:00
Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise routine
that is energizing and relaxing; bringing
health, vitality and increased balance. You
can expect to improve posture, balance,
coordination, flexibility, strength, reduce
blood pressure, stress. You may sit or stand
as needed.
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
Instructor: John Robertson
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Mah Jongg
Friday 11:00
An Americanized Chinese tile game of strategy.
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
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Knitting & Crocheting Group
Friday 11:00
Join the wonderful women of Wayne Township
as they gather to knit & crochet Happy Hats for
CDH Cancer Center. If you are not a knitter we
can use you too. Hats are available to purchase
for a free will donation.
***Yarn donations are greatly appreciated***
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
Volunteer Chairperson: Karen Mahrenholz
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Poker
Friday 12:00
Come play Poker every Friday @ the
Center.
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
Volunteer Co-Chairpeople:
Connie Szarszo & Anna Scaccia
Day Trips/ Events
Creativity Classes #5
Learn to Paint Landscapes
Discover the Great Artist within you!
4 weeks, 1.5 hour classes each week.
No prior experience necessary, just a desire to be creative!
Friday, February 6th @ 1:00pm-2:30pm
Friday, February 13th @ 1:00pm-2:30pm
Friday, February 20th @ 1:00pm-2:30pm
Friday, February 27th @ 1:00pm-2:30pm
Minimum 4 people, Maximum 25 people.
Members: $25 Guests: $50
Registration/Refund Deadline: 1/30/15
Code: C-11E
Valentine’s Day Party
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Senior Center
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with singer Kym Frankovelgia, performing the standards, jazz, Broadway & comedy.
Her renditions offer a modern twist to the classics from
the 1920s through the 60s. Heart shaped pizza & chocolate will add to this special Valentine’s Day Party! Come
be our Valentine!
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Members: $8 Guests: $10
Activity Level: Mild
Registration/Refund Deadline: 1/31/15
Code: 7063
Drury Lane
West Side Story
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Oak Brook, IL
A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet,
“West Side Story” is one of the world’s greatest love
stories. The tale of two star crossed lovers caught between rival gangs. “West Side Story” features the
classic songs: “Somewhere,” “Tonight,” & “I Feel
Pretty.” WINNER OF 3 TONY AWARDS.
Menu choices to be made when purchasing tickets:
***Waiting List Only***
Members: $45
Guests: $58
Registration/Refund Deadline: 1/28/15
Bus: 10:45am
Return:4:00pm Code:2194
Activity Level: Moderate
Lunchtime Chats with Tim Wilsey @
The Senior Center
Share a pasta, salad & conversation with expert entertainer, Tim Wilsey during our series of 3 lunchtime
talks in January, February, & March, 2015.
The second of the series will be about the Assassination of John F. Kennedy, held on Thursday, February
19 @ 12:00pm. The attendees will vote on the last
presentation topic. You must register for this event so
we can plan the lunch!
Thursday, February 19 @ noon-JFK Assassination
Thursday, March 12 @ noon-topic to be decided
Please register at least 1 week before the program.
Members: $5 Guests: $6
Time: 12:00pm
Activity Level: Mild
Registration Deadline: 2/12/15
Windsor Park
Program & Lunch
Friday, February 20, 2015
11:45am
124 Windsor Park Drive
Carol Stream, IL
Windsor Park has invited the Wayne Township Seniors for a lovely afternoon at Windsor!
A vegetarian meal will be offered in their welcoming
dining room, followed by a program with R.J. Lindsey. Lindsey will be impersonating Thomas EdisonAmerica’s Inventor. They will provide transportation
from Wayne Township to Windsor Park for the first
29 people that request it when signing up. The rest
will be “drive yourself.” The talented Windsor Chef
is working on a special menu for us.
Drive Yourself
Please arrive @ 11:45am
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Program
Members: $2
Guests: $3
Reg/Refund deadline: 2/6/15
Code: 1103
Activity Level: Mild
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Day Trips/ Events
Vicki Lawrence and Mama
40th Anniversary Tour
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Paramount Theater, Aurora, IL
A Two-Woman Show @ 3:00pm
They are two of the most recognized women in entertainment, & both performed for over a decade
with Carol Burnett. They also worked together on
their own hit TV series, Mama’s Family. Now Vicki
& Mama are coming to the Paramount. First, Vicki
Lawrence takes the stage to share stories from her
long & diverse career, including insider scoop on her
days with The Carol Burnett Show. Plus, she’ll take
the mic to sing a few numbers. Then as you watch a
short behind-the-scenes bloopers film, Vicki slips
back stage & changes into her alter ego-Mama. Hang
on to your handbag after that because Mama is in the
house & life ain’t going to be the same.
We will go to Hollywood Casino before the 3:00pm
show for 2 hours of play. There is a short distance to
walk between the casino & the theater.
No meal is included in this event so you could
grab a bite to eat if you prefer that to casino time.
Members: $40
Guests: $52
Registration/Refund Deadline:1/30/15
Code:2195
Bus:12pm
12:30-2:30
Hollywood
Casino
Return:5:30pm
Activity Level: Moderate
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at
Friday, March 13, 2015
Geneva, IL
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a taste of Ireland at
Claddagh Restaurant! Once there, you will pick from 7
entrees & enjoy Irish Car Bomb Cheesecake for dessert! Erin Go Braugh!
Choose one at the restaurant:
 Irish Beef Stew
 Shepherd’s Pie
 Irish Mac ‘N Cheese
 Jameson Burger
 Fish ‘N Chips
 Galway Pasta
 Paddy Mac (corned beef sandwich)
Served with your choice of soup or salad, coffee, tea
& soda. Irish Car Bomb Cheesecake for dessert.
Bus: 11:15am
Return: 2:30pm
Members: $22
Guests: $28
Code: 1105
Activity Level: Mild
Registration/Refund Deadline: 2/27/15
St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold
BINGO
Blue Chip Casino
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wear Green, Win Green $$$
Tuesday, March 17th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Michigan City, IN 1 floor, 1900 slots, 65,000sq’ casino
Price includes:
 Round Trip Transportation
 Full Lunch Buffet
 $10 playing credit when you reach 1000 points on
Players Card
Members: $25
Guests: $30
Bus: 9:00am
Return: 5:00pm
Reg/Refund Deadline: 2/9/15
Activity Level: Mild
Code: 6112
30 Minimum needed to run this trip.
10 games:
3 games @ $25
5 games @ $50
2 games @ $100
Join in this fundraiser for General Assistance!
Cost: $5.00 ticket Bingo Cards: 2 for $5
Cash Only Non-refundable
No Guests Members Only
Registration Deadline: 3/10/15
Code: P-8
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Day Trips/ Events
Four Winds Casino
Thursday, March 19, 2015
New Buffalo, MI
Price Includes:
 Bus Transportation
 $10 Food Credit
 $15 Instant Slot Credit
 5 hours at Casino!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Lombard, IL
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, we venture to Lombard’s Greek Islands Restaurant where they have assembled a delicious Greek luncheon for us to enjoy.
*Need DOB-ID & Pin#, 4 digit number you will re- A group of friends realized the American dream that
many immigrants had—they opened their own busimember, or your member card # and PIN #.
ness after many years of hard work. From humble beginnings they grew their business into the most popuWhen: Thursday, March 19, 2015
lar Greek restaurant in the United States.
Time: Bus at 8:30am Return at 5:30pm
Cost: Members $30 Guests $39
Code: 6113
Deadline: 2/26/15
Activity Level: Moderate
Since 1971, the same owners with their original principle provide great food, great service and fresh ingredients. Our menu for the day is listed below:
Avgolemono: Chicken-lemon rice soup
Saganaki: Flaming Cheese
Sapori Trattoria & Briar Street Theatre
Greek Salad: Mixed gr eens, feta cheese, tomatoes
Blue Man Group
& olives with our traditional house dressing
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Chicken Riganti: Oven baked Gr ecian style
Briar Street Theatre, Chicago, IL
chicken
Blue Man Group combines music, technology & comSide Dish: Rice & Beans
edy to create a form of entertainment that defies cateDessert & Coffee: Homer s vanilla bean ice cr eam
gorization & appeals to people of all ages. Blue Man
& American regular or decaffeinated hot & iced tea.
Group’s shows have been described by critics as
“innovative,” “energetic,” & “wildly entertaining.: But
Members: $24
Guests: $30
they only way to truly understand Blue Man Group’s
Bus @ 11:30am
Return: 2:30pm
global popularity is to see the show for yourself.
Reg/Refund Deadline: 3/18/15
Activity Level: Mild
Code: 1106
Prior to the show, enjoy lunch at Sapori Trattoria,
which includes:
 Fresh mozzarella & basil focaccia pizza
 Chopped house salad
 Roasted potatoes
 Chicken breast Vesuvio
 Penne Marinara
 Dessert & Non-Alcoholic drinks
Depart: 10:30am
Return: 5:30pm
Members: $70
Guests: $90
Activity Level: Moderate
Refund/registration deadline: 3/11/15
Code: 2196
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Day Trips/ Announcements
Celebration of Life
With Eddie Korosa Jr.
Friday, April 17, 2015
The accordion music of Eddie Korosa Jr. will entertain
us at this Celebration of Life! In addition to Eddie’s
Wed, April 8-Fri, April 10, 2015
famous polkas, he will be playing favorite standards
French Lick, Indiana
from Big Band Waltzes & Swing to Rock & Roll,
The Midwest’s Premier resort casino destination, Country & Line Dances!
French Lick Resort, features 443 rooms, amenities
such as bowling, swimming, horseback riding, a spa & Please bring a dish to share, chicken & desserts will be
historic tours, PLUS it is connected to a 24 hour casi- provided by the Center.
no. This property is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Time: 11:30-2:30
Trip includes:
Cost: $3 members/$5 guests
Activity Level: Mild
 Round trip deluxe motor coach
Reg/Refund Deadline: 4/10/15
 2 night hotel stay at historic French Lick Resort
Code: 7064
 24 hour casino
 Tour of Albanese Candy Factory
 1 hour train ride of French Lick scenic railway
The Lyric Opera Presents
 Tour of Indianapolis Speedway Museum
 2 breakfasts/1lunch
 $5 casino play
Minimum 35 passengers
There are no refunds 30 days prior to departure.
Costs:
Deposit:
Triple: $346
$50 due by March 8, 2015
Double: $390
$22 for optional travel ins
Single: $548
Code: 4030
Activity Level: Much
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
The Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL
Swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow,
captivates & marries the naïve millworker, Julie Jordan. But all too soon, they fall on hard times & unbearable loss. Yet the power of love perseveres, as do
the tuneful hits, “If I Loved You,” “June is Bustin’
Out All Over,” & “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” all set
against the backdrop of an original new production
from Lyric Opera.
Horseshoe Casino
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Home of 1500 Penny Slots
Enjoy a 3 course lunch at Maggiano’s in Chicago
Hammond, Indiana
before the show.
Price includes:
 Appetizer: Maggiano’s Salad, Br uschetta, &
 Transportation
Crispy Zucchini Fritte
 Lunch Buffet
 Entrée: Chicken Par mesan, Par mesan Cr usted
Everyone must bring a photo ID on the day of trip
Tilapia, & Rigatoni D-chicken, mushrooms, &
and MUST use your player’s card while gaming.
marsala
What: Horseshoe Casino
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time: 9:00am pick-up
5:00pm return
Cost: Member: $25
Guest: $33
Reg/Ref Deadline: 3/25/15
Activity Level: Moderate
Code: 6114
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Dessert: Chocolate Zuccotto Cake & Apple
Crostada
All meals are served with Ciabotta Rolls, Coffee,
Hot Tea, Iced Tea & Soda.
Members: $85
Guests: $101
Reg/Ref Deadline: 4/7/15
Code: 2197
Bus: 10:00am
Return: 5:30pm
Activity Level: Moderate
Announcements
Volunteers for November/December 2014
Sue Allen
Kathy Amacker
Nancy & Ray
Arndt
Damaris
Axelson
Mary Babcock
Jeanine Baker
Pat Bartell
Ruth Beam
Peggy Benton
Pat & Tom
Bishop
Betty Blank
Joyce Bloom
Carol
Bonkowski
Steve Brennan
Anne Cadelina
Louise Carroll
Chris Cloutier
Jane Coconate
Ann Cristino
Joe Dandre
Anne DeFreece
Letty Dino
Joe & Rosemarie DiSerio
Judy Dogoda
Don &
Margaret Dugo
Marion
Eckholm
Joni Feigel
Rosemarie
Feld
Mary Fortino
Shirley & Wally
Gadzinskas
Dora Gibellina
Butch &
Theresa
Gonzalez
Barb Grauel
Dolores Harper
Joyce Henkel
Hal & Mary
Hoffman
Al Inciso
Joyce &
Richard
Jendrycki
Shirley
Kaczmarek
Myra Kiely
Rita Kitching
Judy Kling
Don & Margo
Koch
Barb Lach
Elaine LaPierre
Maria Laterza
Al & Annette
Lobrillo
Karen
Mahrenholz
Eva
MacNerland
Joyce McNeil
Joan Mruk
Carol & Rich
Nelson
Arlene & Joe
Ohins
Bill & Joanne
Ohlhaber
Nora O’Shea
Judy & Tony
Positano
Joyce Rawlings
Frank & Phyllis
Reale
Marie
Rebmann
Pat Reid
Chuck & Rita
Riha
Jack & Martha
Rouck
Paul Samson
Lita Sarlitto
Stella Sawko
Anna Scaccia
Lynn Schwartz
Ruth Sear
Arlene
Sebestin
Judy Shanahan
Connie
Szarszo
Jean Szwaya
Lucy Szwed
Jackie & Ron
Tomaso
Jenice
Tremelling
Ester
Velasquez
Elaine Wierdak
Geri
Weyerstrahs
Linda Wood
And a special thank you to all of the
Committee, Callers, Chairpeople, Assistants,
Knitters & Crocheters, & S.H.I.P Counselors who
volunteer regularly!
Welcome New Members
Irene Birkholz-Benter
Kristine Eisele
Lynn Engebretson
Betty Enk
Denise Gehrett
Rich Gehrett
Rosemarie LaValle
Barbara Marine
Eduardo Pena
Chuck Scheckel
Dianne Stalions
Dave Stalions
Gail Umphrey
Don Worcester
Mobility Limitations?
It is important for Wayne Township Seniors to welcome
all persons to the Center & on our trips. We understand &
appreciate that some persons may need extra assistance
with transportation & mobility concerns. We will accommodate your special needs with buses with wheelchair
lifts. Please inform us of any requests at the time of sign
up.
Activity Guide
Please use this as a guide,
remember that walking levels
are subjective.
Mild………little walking, on and off the bus
once, to/from venue
Moderate…on/off bus once, lar ger venues
Much…...on/off bus mor e than once, lar ge venues, requiring endurance
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Announcements/Birthdays
February
Diane Drew ..................................1-Feb
Edel Factor ..................................1-Feb
Marion Canino ........................... 2-Feb
Mary Joyce Panico ..................... 2-Feb
Phyllis Reale.…........………………..2-Feb
George Teska .............................. 2-Feb
James Gallagher ......................... 3-Feb
Betty Vermillion ......................... 3-Feb
Lucille Pelletier ........................... 4-Feb
Ruth Apfelbaum ......................... 5-Feb
Ann Fortier ................................. 5-Feb
Bennie Ramsey ........................... 5-Feb
Jean Filetti .................................. 6-Feb
Tom Neihengen .......................... 6-Feb
Thomas Benjamin ...................... 7-Feb
Bill Raymond. ............................. 7-Feb
Joe Al-Mooshi ............................ 9-Feb
Margaret Tierney……...…….……...9-Feb
Russell Williams ......................... 9-Feb
Joan Wojcik ................................ 9-Feb
Tony Gregorio .......................... 10-Feb
Hansa Parekh ............................ 11-Feb
Dorothy Partynski .....................12-Feb
Marie Chezem............................13-Feb
Beverly Johansen ......................13-Feb
John Legenza .............................13-Feb
Patricia O’Neil ...........................13-Feb
David Stalions ...........................13-Feb
David Cienke ............................ 14-Feb
Helen Ehrhardt ........................ 14-Feb
Lori Prang ................................. 14-Feb
Edi Mota. ...................................15-Feb
Patsy Scornaienchi ....................15-Feb
Rose Bacino .............................. 16-Feb
Leilani Randall ......................... 16-Feb
Jim Lopez ................................. 18-Feb
Joyce McNeil ............................ 18-Feb
Chuck Riha ............................... 18-Feb
Pauletta Stepanek..................... 18-Feb
Patricia Havlicek ...................... 20-Feb
Carmella Musillami .................. 20-Feb
Jennie Padron .......................... 20-Feb
Harry Eichman ..........................21-Feb
Annie Pappalardo ......................21-Feb
Judy Positano ............................21-Feb
Eileen Cinquegrani................... 24-Feb
George Gargano........................ 24-Feb
Denise Gehrett.......................... 24-Feb
Marilyn Thompson................... 24-Feb
Fran Furst ................................. 25-Feb
Ed Price……….………..…………….25-Feb
Ken Havlicek ............................ 26-Feb
Joan Collins .............................. 27-Feb
Jan Paluga ................................ 27-Feb
Nancy Bowman ........................ 28-Feb
March
Joan Layne.................................. 1-Mar
Sam Miller .................................. 1-Mar
Kay Randazzo ............................. 1-Mar
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Marilyn Burns....….………………...2-Mar
Jim DellOrto. ............................. 2-Mar
John Winnicki ............................ 2-Mar
Germaine Gimenez .................... 3-Mar
Robert Harrington ..................... 3-Mar
Marilyn Carpentier .................... 4-Mar
Elizabeth Favarulo ..................... 4-Mar
Marianne Henrikson ................. 6-Mar
Patt Bockman ............................. 8-Mar
Elizabeth Miller ......................... 8-Mar
Bev Partyka ................................ 8-Mar
Karen Sisto ................................. 8-Mar
Elaine Neihengen....................... 9-Mar
Karen Kalusza .......................... 10-Mar
Marilyn Rotta ........................... 10-Mar
Concetta Burdi….………....……….11-Mar
Ronald Maxwell.……………………11-Mar
June Simon…………….…...………11-Mar
Linda Swanson……....…………….11-Mar
Marie Lesniak.….…………………..12-Mar
Dorothy Borchardt....…………….13-Mar
Jane Kauffmann…..……………….13-Mar
Loretta Slowik……….....………….13-Mar
Ruth Beam………....………………..14-Mar
Barbara Groves...….....…………..14-Mar
Ron Tomaso….……………………..14-Mar
Ester Velasquez…........…………..14-Mar
Sally Allen…………..………………..15-Mar
Mary Hirschauer…………………..16-Mar
Duane Huber………………………..16-Mar
Patricia Katsoolias..……………...16-Mar
Norma Galang.……………………..17-Mar
Steve Brennan………..…………….18-Mar
Ed Nevera……….…………………...18-Mar
Jean Pinch……...……...….…….….18-Mar
Lucille Thompson….……..……...18-Mar
Marion Trometer…....…………...18-Mar
Janice Giasson….….……………...19-Mar
Josefina Guarte.…….……………..19-Mar
Patrick Guzik...……….…………….19-Mar
Gloria Scavone…...….…………….19-Mar
Pauline Thomas-Brown.………..19-Mar
Anita Orzech...……....…………….20-Mar
Dolores Phelan…..……….……….20-Mar
Geraldine Bird.…………………….21-Mar
Kathy Doherty .………..…………..21-Mar
Judy Kling…………….....………….21-Mar
Dorothy Brannen…...…………...22-Mar
Eileen Carrier…..………..…….….23-Mar
Joe DiSerio……....………………...23-Mar
Theresa Gonzalez.…………..…...23-Mar
Mary Ann Hatchell…....………...23-Mar
Tom Barich …….….…….………...24-Mar
Marion Arp……....…..…….……...26-Mar
Peter FioRito.…...…….…………..26-Mar
Pam Barich..…..…….……………..27-Mar
Rosemarie DeLascio…..….……..27-Mar
Joan Zimdahl.. ……...…….………27-Mar
Eugene Bender……..…….……….28-Mar
Ralph Canaday……..…….………..28-Mar
Madeline Lawson……….………..28-Mar
Clayton Moore....…….…………...28-Mar
Don Ortberg.………..…….……….28-Mar
Damaris Axelson……….………….29-Mar
Ed Bonkowski……...…….………..29-Mar
Theresa Agostino....…….………..31-Mar
Phyllis Jacobs………..…….……….31-Mar
Gloria Krystal……...…….………...31-Mar
Katie Majchrowicz….…...……….31-Mar
Merrily Zamecnik…....….……….31-Mar
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Large print library books and
books on tape
Videos in the lending library
Games
Purchase trip tickets and gift
certificates
Community resources
Medical lending closet
Wii bowling (if not in use)
Make an appointment for
hearing screening
Make an appointment with a
SHIP counselor
A shredder is available for
your use
Notary signature
Use of computer, internet
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Work on puzzles
Township Happenings
Update From the Supervisor
It’s hard to believe a new year is upon us. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that the New Year brings you continued health and happiness. Although we have been fairly lucky as far as the weather is concerned, please remember winter is not over. Anyone in need of a warming center is welcome to stop by the Township Monday-Friday 8:30am
through 4:30pm. Please visit our website at www.waynetwp-il.org for a
complete list of warming centers.
This year’s Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14,
2015 at 7:30pm. Check in for the meeting will be at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held right here in the Senior Center. It is a great opportunity
to connect with your township officials as well as ask any questions you
might have regarding township government.
The last item I want to mention is the Township Recycle Event. The
date is not yet scheduled but will most likely be in late May or early
June. Watch for flyers posted around the Township building or keep an
eye on our website for a list of items to be collected. Start cleaning out
your garage, basement, and closets!
Tom Arends
Wayne Township Supervisor
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GENERAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT
630-231-7173
Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015!
Our programs made a difference in so many people’s lives throughout
the year, but not without the help of all of you. Your continued support
enables our programs to grow and help so many people in need in our
communities. I am proud of working at Wayne Township and being a
part of a great humanitarian team that includes our administration, our
staff, but most importantly, our volunteers and donors. Thank you for
your partnership in 2014. We will continue to need your support as we
go forward in 2015, most of our clients are still unemployed and still
struggling to make their rent or mortgage payments and keep food on
the table. Wayne Township programs make a positive difference in
people’s lives and we will continue to do that with your help.
Where did your donations go?
Thanks to your financial support we purchased 240 holiday meal boxes
for Thanksgiving & Christmas and distributed over 480 gift cards for
children and seniors in our Christmas programs; we also distributed 98
backpacks with school supplies, 120 Easter baskets, distributed food and
cleaning products to over 1,500 households and provided clothing and
household items to over 600 households!
Volunteer Appreciation
We want to thank everyone who helps us out with our special projects
throughout the year, your help is appreciated very much. We especially
want to thank the following members of your Senior Department who
help us out every month: John Haffey (Food Pantry), John Hugunin
(SNAP Outreach), Richard Jendrycki (Food Pantry), Sharon Kowal
(Clothes Closet), Michael Musson Sr. (Bread Pick Up), Joe Ohins (Food
Pantry), and Doris Rada (Clothes Closet).
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for two volunteers to help sort food products and organize, set up our food pantry every Tuesday. The right volunteer must
have good organization skills but be flexible enough to accommodate
changes as needed. Please contact Juanita for additional information.
Do you need help with utility bills or food?
Please call us to discuss what programs are available for you, we will do
an assessment over the phone and determine what programs are appropriate for your situation. We may be able to help you access benefits to
alleviate some of the financial hardship you may be facing and also
refer you to other services that may benefit your household. We have a
volunteer on site every Wednesday between 10am and 2pm that can
assist you in applying for SNAP benefits (formerly known as food
stamps), appointments are not necessary but please bring your photo ID
with you and allow at least 30 minutes for the application process. We
also provide financial assistance for rent, utilities and prescriptions to
eligible residents. Call our office for specific program guidelines.
Juanita, Florence & Joffrey
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What’s New in the Assessor’s Office
Michael E. Musson, C.I.A.O.
Wayne Township Assessor
(630) 231-8900
fax: (630) 231-9534
e-mail: [email protected]
Website address: www.waynetownshipassessor.com
As we begin the new year, I want to remind you of the real estate tax
exemptions available to Senior Citizens.
Senior Exemption
The Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption is available to residents who
will be age 65 or older during the assessment year. New applicants
should bring proof of age, such as a driver’s license or birth certificate,
and proof of ownership, such as the deed or title policy for the property.
For tax year 2014 (payable 2015), this exemption will reduce the assessment by $5,000 before the tax rate is applied.
Senior Freeze Exemption
Applications for the Senior Citizens’ Assessment Freeze Exemption for
the 2015 tax bill, payable in 2016, will be available in April. Applications will be mailed to those who qualified for the exemption for 2014,
and will be available in my office for new applicants. The application
deadline is October 1, 2015.
The Senior Freeze Exemption is available to senior citizens who will be
65 or older during 2015, who owned and occupied the property on January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015, with a total 2014 household income of
$55,000 or less.
To apply, the senior must provide proof of age and ownership (see
above) and complete an application itemizing his/her 2014 total household income. For assistance in completing the application, please bring
your 2014 S.S.A.-1099 and U.S. 1040 forms, if applicable. Please call
my office if you have any questions.
As most applicants have noticed during the past several years, the
amount of the Senior Freeze Exemptions has been shrinking each year
as assessments have been reduced. Because the real estate market has
improved during the past year, most assessments will begin increasing
for the 2015 assessment year. Therefore, it is very important that all
eligible seniors apply for the exemption for 2015, to ensure that their
assessments are frozen at the 2014 level, and they will again begin receiving some relief due to this exemption.
Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program
This program, implemented by the DuPage County Treasurer, allows
qualified Senior Citizens to defer their property taxes. The deferred
taxes are borrowed against the property’s market value, and must be
repaid with interest within one year of the sale of the property or the
settlement of the estate.
To qualify for the Tax Deferral Program for the 2014 tax bill, payable in
2015, an applicant must be age 65 or older by June 1, 2015, and have a
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Announcements/Township Happenings
Meet our Artists
Each month we showcase an artist’s work on
the walls of the Senior Center.
Take time to look at the talent among us.
In January we displayed the
art work of Greg Chakos. If you are interested
in displaying your artwork, please let us know.
Wii Bowling Scores
December 2014
total 2014 household income of $50,000 or less. An applicant must also
have owned the property (or another qualifying property) for at least the
last three years. The applicant must also have no delinquent property
taxes or special assessments, and must provide proof of adequate insurance against fire and casualty loss.
The application deadline for the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral is March 1, 2015. For more information regarding this program, and
for application forms, please call the Treasurer at 630-407-5900, or visit
http://www.dupageco.org/treasurer on the Internet.
Reminder to Florida Property Owners
If you own a second home in Florida and are receiving the Senior Citizens and/or Homestead Exemptions on that property, please contact my
office to verify that you are not receiving them on your Illinois property, or to request that they be removed. If the Florida taxing authorities
discover property owners receiving exemptions on multiple properties,
they will remove the Florida exemptions, and seek back taxes for previous years.
Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS)
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2nd Place- Wii Wild
3rd Place- Wii Bowls
4th Place- Wii Clique
5th Place- Wiggles
6th Place- Wii 4
6th Place- Wii-R-Strikers
6th Place- Wii Bowlers
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High Score / Month: Gerry Sodemann…...........268
High Average / Month: Gerry Sodemann...........242
High Score / Year: Phyllis Reale……... ........... 296
High Average / Year: Joyce Jendrycki.……..... 215
In Memoriam
When we think of those companions
Who traveled by our side
down life’s road
Let us not say with sadness
That they left us behind
But rather say with gratitude
That they were once with us.
Bob Bilyk
Diana Greco
Mary Grace Lomonaco
Grace Santangelo
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SENIOR COMPUTER CLASSES: Do you know a Senior who would like to
learn new computer skills and interact with new interesting people?
WAYS provides Seniors a chance to participate in a hands-on class that
will teach them the basic skills needed to use a computer, while also
having a chance to socialize with other new computer-users. Classes are
Wednesdays from 1-2pm. Fee is $2 and pre-registration is required. Let
us know if you have a request for a class topic!
REMINDER: For a class that involves a technology device such as a
smart phone, camera, or E-Reader, remember to bring it with you so
that the facilitator may be able to show you how your particular product
works.
Tuesday Classes
1/13 Smart Phones: Downloading Applications
1/20 Smart Phones: Using your GPS
1/27 Smart Phones: Privacy & Security Settings
2/3 Digital Pictures: Ordering prints online
2/10 Social Media: Using Pinterest to locate ideas
2/17 Social Media: Facebook Privacy & Security Settings
2/24 Internet: Privacy and Security
3/3 Internet: Buying and Selling Online
3/10 Introduction to Microsoft Word
3/17 Intermediate Microsoft Word
3/24 Email: Creating a contact list
3/31 Smart Phones: Identifying the Best Accessories
4/7 Smart Phones: Hooking up your phone to your car
4/14 Smart Phones: Setting up iCloud/backing up files
4/21 NO CLASS
4/28 Smart Phones: Syncing to your computer
Wednesday Classes
1/28 Digital Pictures II: Uploading pictures
2/4 Social Media: An Introduction to Pinterest
2/11 Social Media: An Introduction to Facebook
2/18 Internet Searching: Choosing the Best Search Engine
2/25 Internet Shopping: Identifying Safe Websites
3/4 Basic Skills I: Getting to Know Your Computer
3/11 Basic Skills II: Customizing your settings
3/18 Email: Creating an account
3/25 Email: Attaching Pictures
Township Happenings
Dear Seniors,
Happy New Year! To keep you
healthy, please take advantage of Medicare’s preventive services which include flu & hepatitis B vaccinations;
screenings for colorectal, breast, & prostate cancer & cardiovascular disease; screening & counseling for diabetes &
depression; & counseling to help you quit smoking or for
alcohol abuse. Medicare now offers an annual “wellness”
visit with your doctor to help develop a preventative plan
to prevent disease or disability based on your health & risk
factors. Medicare continues to shrink the “donut hole,” or
coverage gap. In 2015, if you do enter into the coverage
gap, you pay 65% of the plan’s cost for generic drugs &
45% of the plan’s cost for covered brand-name drugs. Finally, if you are computer savvy, your MyMedicare.gov
website offers a Blue Button which allows you to download your past 12-36 months of claims information for Part
A & B, & 12 months of claims information for Part D.
This information can help you & your doctor make more
informed decision about your health. Please contact the
center if you need an appointment for any of your Medicare needs.
We wish you a Happy Healthy New Year & hope you stay
out of the “donut hole!”
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We are born (our par ents take car e of us).
We live (we take car e of our selves).
Our last days (someone else takes car e of us).
Most seniors do not prepare for “end of life.” We think
that our life will end in the comfort of our home. Most of
us will develop something that will require hospitalization,
then rehab, then assisted living. We end up in a strange
place with care givers that we don’t know. Whether we
like it or not, we are all going to need “End of life”
care. If you want to contr ol your end of life you must
act now. The information you need is available from the
Illinois Department of Public Health. www.idph.state.il.us
At the top of the page you will see the alphabet. Click on
“N.” Look for, “Nursing Homes/How to Select.” For those
of you who are not computer savvy, we have copies at the
center for you.
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WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR LIFE???
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Life Saver #13-WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
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For more information, pick up a copy of Lifesaver #13Where are you going?, in the literature rack at the Senior
Center.
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