Community Calendar for Jan. 13
January 13, 2012 5:52PM
Updated: February 20, 2012 8:29AM
Benefits
The Optimist Club will host its fourth annual Friend of Youth Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Tickets are $100 per person. The evening features a concert by cover band “The Not for Profit Band,” a gourmet dinner, reverse drawing with a grand prize of $2,000, a silent auction, beautiful art work and gift certificates. For information and tickets, call Tom Durment (847) 998-0796 or visit www.glenviewoptimist.org. Some of the Optimist Club’s core programs include Children’s Cancer Campaign, Student 2 Student, Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, High School Scholarship Program, Youth Appreciation Awards and Glenview Civic Awards.
The Chicago Botanic Garden
The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
Registration for the 2012 summer day camp programs has begun. In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s weeklong summer day camp, Camp CBG now offers full-day camps (from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) for two weeks for children ages 6-9. Parents who register their children by Feb. 29 will receive a $5 per camp “Early Bloomer” discount. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.
Three Friends of Winter, a silhouette bonsai show, will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 27-29. The program will feature a bonsai display, an interpreted display of the “Three Friends of Winter,” family activities and lectures.
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for children ages 2-12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options from June 18 to Aug. 17. Online registration is open through June.
The exhibition Treewhispers will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 8 in the Joutras Gallery. Visit www.treewhispers.com.
Green Youth Farm Facilitator will take place Jan. 28. A $50 per-person fee includes all programming, lunch and parking. To register or for more information, contact Eliza Fournier at efournier@chicagobotanic.org.
In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Festival of Trees, will feature free family activities from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29.
Weekend Family Classes for children ages 4-10 accompanied by an adult, will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. or from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Each class is $22 per child and Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount. Accompanying adults are free. Registration is required at least one week in advance.
Botanical Art: Learning to Draw will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Fridays, Feb. 24. The class is recommended for beginning horticultural students. The cost is $249 for members and $312 for nonmembers.
Botanical Art: Painting in Gouache from 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24. The cost is $249 for members and $312 for nonmembers.
Botanical Drawing 3 will take place from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21-Feb. 25. The prerequisites are Botanical Drawing 1 and 2 or equivalent. The cost is $229 for members and $287.
Botany for Beginners will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 21. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
Early Garden History will be discussed from 1-3:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 22-March 25. The cost is $269 for members and $337 for nonmembers.
Garden Design Implementation will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23-March 26. The cost is $269 for members and $337 for nonmembers.
Pen and Ink I will take place from 6-9 p.m. Mondays Jan. 23-March 5. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.
Take Charge of Your Health will take place from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25-Feb. 29. Students who attend at least four of the six sessions will also receive a $15 gift card. The cost is $30.
Landscape Design Studio will take place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 27. The cost is $79 for members and $99 for nonmembers.
Soil: Where Are Your Roots? Will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 28.
Gardening Techniques: Session B will take place from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 28-March 3. The cost is $249 for members and $312 for nonmembers.
Beginning Flower Arranging will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.
White City/Green City will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. Recommended background reading (not required to follow the course material and discussions): The Devil in the White City by Erick Larson and The Plan of Chicago by Carl Smith. The cost is $99 for members and $124 for nonmembers.
Pop-Up Flowers of the Midwest: Beginners will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants may create pop-up cards featuring native flowers of the Midwest. The cost is $89 for members and $110 for nonmembers.
Home Spa Aromatherapy Workshop will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $39 for members and $49 for nonmembers.
Starting from Seed will be discussed from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill will take place from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 4. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Woody Plants for the Eco-Garden will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Beginning Silk Painting will take place from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6-April 2. The cost is $239 for members and $299 for nonmembers.
Clubs
The International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 43 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the South Conference Room at St. Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Members will compete to see who comes up with the most creative title for the magic he or she will perform. The club welcomes prospective members who are interested in magic, as well as magicians of all skill levels. Guests $5 which can be applied to membership. Additional information, Robert Miller (847) 272-3850; miracles@magicmiller.com. For club information go to http://ring43.org.
The Evanston North Shore Bird Club’s January meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick (corner of Bridge Street), Evanston. Call the Ecology Center at (847) 448-8256 for directions. Parking is available and refreshments will be served. The public is welcome. For general information, call Libby Hill (847) 475-2096 or Joel Greenberg (630) 725-9416. Jason Weckstein, a staff scientist at the Field Museum, will speak on the Field Museum’s Emerging Pathogens Project: A Pilot Study of Birds and their Parasites and Pathogens.
Community
The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programs, including: Physician lectures, complementary education, meditation, yoga, stress reduction, writing workshop, massage, acupuncture, reflexology and personal training sessions, to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.
Coffee with Abbey Fishman Romanek, candidate for judge for one of two seats up for election from Cook County’s Ninth judicial subcircuit, will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 24 in a home in Wilmette. Contact Cheryl Smith at findme@cherylbsmith.com or call (847) 256-3044.
The Glenview Based Northfield Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago is hosting a Winter Blues
Bash at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook. The event is a social afternoon of music, food, fun & games. For information, call the Program Chair, Carol Luczak (847) 724-4935. Proceeds benefit Lyric Opera of Chicago
Tu B’Shevat Rock! With ShirLaLa: Family Concert will take place 4-6 p.m. Jan. 29 at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $15 per person or $36 for a family of three or more. Contact Ali Drumm at adrumm@nssbethel.org or call (847) 432-8900.
Open House for Families with Children with Special Needs will take place from noon-1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Contact (847) 835-5056 or visit www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
An Evening with Rob Evans will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Countryside Montessori School, 1985 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. Evans is the author of Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing. To register, call Karen at (847) 498-1105 or e-mail Karen@countrysidemontessori.org.
“Educating the Whole Student: Integrating Academic, Social and Emotional Learning” will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8 at New Trier High School, Gaffney Auditorium, 385 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. Pre-registration is not required for this free program. Visit www.fan-ntts.org.
Library
The following programs are offered at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road. Call (847) 729-7500:
Library Highlights
Socks for Soles — Help warm the soles of our communities’ neediest. Drop of new socks, mittens, gloves, hats, and sweaters in the library lobby. New items appreciated; all sizes for all ages. Delivery to the Northfield Township Pantry throughout the winter season.
Love Your Library: Winter Reading Program – Jan. 23 through March 4. Love your Library? Love to read? What better way to warm your heart (and mind) than by reading a good book. Complete four books of your choice in six weeks to receive a specially selected prize for finishing and an entry in the grand prize raffle. Open to Glenview Library adult and teen card holders. Sign up at the Reader Services Desk.
Project Valentine: Through Feb. 3 — Decorate valentines for hospitalized veterans and soldiers overseas. Valentines are collected as part of the national effort, Valentines for Vets. Schools, churches, scout groups, and clubs are encouraged to participate.
Art in the Library
Cityscapes: Portraits of the Second City by Audrey McCartney Barrett, Glenview Resident — through Feb. 28. Cityscapes captures the vitality of Chicago’s neighborhoods and street life. Beginning with photographs, Barrett creates a montage of the very essence and character of a street scene. Audrey then challenges herself to capture the energy, rhythm, and emotional feeling of a place, as well as intriguing architectural forms and embellished facades. A self-taught artist, Glenview Art League member, and multiple award-winner, Barrett’s hope is to engage the viewer and share a moment of connection with her art and Chicago.
Adult Enrichment
Unless otherwise note, register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600 or visit the Reader Services Desk.
Adult Drop-In Chess Club — 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow chess players in a casual learning environment. Whether you are a novice or an expert, join volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson for a lively evening of chess.
GlenVIEWINGS film series — 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. As the cold weather sets in, the winter film series will warm you up with three films about the pursuit of passion expressed in three very different ways. For title and information about films in the series, visit glewnviewpl.org/glenviewings.htm. Resource guides provided. Casual discussion follows the film. Just drop in.
China, Japan & Korea The Politics of Economics — 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Professor Arthur I. Cyr, Carthage College’s A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen,distinguished professor of political economy, will delve into Asian economic developments at a time when the region is steadily becoming more important to United States foreign policy. Since 1985, our trade volume with this vast region has been greater than with Europe, with that differential steadily growing — along with concerns about China’s aggressive military buildup and purchase of U.S. debt, North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, and Japan’s economic stability.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture Series — 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Indulge your passion for opera. Tales of intrigue, love, and death from the 2011/12 Lyric Opera season. Show Boat by Jerome Kern is the February selection. Moderated by Lyric Opera docents.
Crazy About Cakes — 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Valentine’s Day and other special occasions often include celebration cakes, straight from the heart and infused with loving memories. Amy Alessio, popular food blogger and vintage cook book collector, will treat you to the history of special cakes including red velvet, carrot, beloved brand name favorites, and styles of wedding cakes. You will leave with new recipes and some delicious free tastes.
Health, Fitness & Sports
Unless otherwise noted, register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.
“Keeping Healthy: A Prevention Plan for Adults” — 7-8 p.m. Jan. 19. Anne Middaugh RN, MSN, NorthShore University HealthSystem, will present an educational workshop on maintaining good health through prevention. Topics will include prevention of infections through immunizations, cardiovascular health screenings and early cancer detection, focusing on colorectal and skin cancer.
Library Links Winter Golf Clinic: Full Swing Set-Up — 1-2 p.m. Jan. 28. Open to beginning youth & adult golfers (ages 12 & up). Limit 30 participants. Show off on the links this spring with new skills learned at this special clinic. Teaching professional Michael Stone of the Glenview Park Golf Club is offering a group lessons at the library. It is important to have a set-up that is fundamentally sound and correct. Learn about the full swing set-up and what to do when a ball is hit out-of-bounds. Join in the fun and learn proper fundamentals. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Golf equipment provided. For further information on this three-session series, visit glenviewpl.org/healthfitnessandsports.htm. Take one session or sign up for all three.
GLENergy — Exploring the Senior Lifestyle: Medicare Made Easy — 1-2 p.m. Feb. 3. Jean Cleland, licensed social worker, North Shore Senior Center Health Insurance program coordinator, will discuss Medicare changes for 2012. A wonderful opportunity for those new to Medicare, as well as Medicare veterans, to gain a greater understanding of their benefits. Q & A session will follow the presentation.
DRUMS! — 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 8. It’s fun! It’s different! It’s a workout like none other for all adult fitness levels. Move to songs you know and love. Use drum rhythms to train the whole body and mind. Condition the cardio-vascular system, core, and mind through rhythm, movement, and creative expression. Taught by a Glenview Park District instructor. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Limit 30 participants.
In Concert
Talent Rising Concert Series — Funk in the Trunk: 20,000 Leagues Under the Beat — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The lively style of this seven-member band is influenced by the latest rhythms out of Paris, as well as rock, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, and even Middle Eastern, Latin, and African sounds. The music fuses together in an innovative, energetic, fun performance that will have you swaying to the spirited beat. Please register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.
Adult Book Discussion Groups
Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome; just drop in.
BookIT! Nonfiction Book Group — 7 p.m. Jan. 19. The January selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Meets bimonthly.
Special Adult Services
Free Adult Literacy Classes —9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through May 10. Conducted by Oakton Community College. A unique opportunity to improve English reading and writing skills. For adults whose first language is not English, with beginning to intermediate skills. Call (847) 635-1426 for details.
Genealogy
Genealogy Computer Workshop: familysearch.org — 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 26. The Mormons have the best genealogy library in the country. It’s free, huge, and you don’t have to go to Salt Lake City to use it. We’ll show you how. Glenview Library cardholders only. Registration required. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7700.
Career and Finance
Registration required. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7700.
Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared? — 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25. An expert panel — a financial planner, certified public accountant,, estate planner, and funeral director — will discuss meeting retirement goals, tax and estate planning, and how to best prepare for the loss of a loved one.
For Children and Families
Unless otherwise noted, registration required at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7900, the Youth Services Desk, or glenviewpl.org/registration.htm.
iRomp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months) — 11 a.m.-noon, Jan. 21. A special library time to play and share rhymes, stories, and songs. Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in.
Animal Adventures: Live Animal Show — 2-3 p.m. Jan. 21. Conservationists from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund will introduce bats and an array of amazing mammals as a way to explore biodiversity, animal behavior, and conservation. Registration required. Glenview Library cardholders only.
Service Buddies: Tsunami Recovery (grades 1-8) — 2-3 p.m. Jan. 28. A special opportunity for kids in grades 1-8 to earn service hours. Service Buddies will reach out to a special needs class at an elementary school in Shiogama, Japan to mark the one-year anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Grades 5-8 must arrive at 1:30 p.m. for a briefing. Registration required.
Glenview Public Library On The Go: American Eagle Productions presents, The Jungle Book — 2-3 p.m. Jan. 29 at The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd. Co-sponsored by the Glenview Public Library and The Glen Town Center. Great family entertainment. A theatrical performance of Kipling’s timeless tales of Mowgli and his wild animal friends. Space is limited. Registration at theglentowncenter.com.
Flight-to-Fun Kids Club (ages 2-6) — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. The Coldest Places on Earth with Extraordinary Kids, Inc. and Miss Silvia’s Storytime and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for a membership card. Just drop in.
Parks
Summer 2012 Camp registration is going on now. Exciting new additions this year’s camps include Early Bird registration prices, families can extend their child’s camp day with Before and After Camp Care option with one centralized drop-off and pick-up location, and new lunch delivery service option available for select camps to take the worry out of packing a lunch for campers each day. New camps this year include a cutting-edge total athletic training Junior Golf Camp at Glenview National 9 Golf Club and Glenbrook South High School science camps. All park district summer camps are non-lottery; sign up is on a first come, first-served basis. Priority registration for Glenview Park District residents ends on Jan. 22. General registration begins Jan. 23.
Outdoor Sledding & Skating at Glenview Park District Parks. When snow and colder temperatures arrive, hop on your sled, lace up your skates and head on over to one of these neighborhood parks for some outdoor frosty fun!
Sledding: Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road; Johns Park, 2101 Central Road.
Outdoor Ice Skating: Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road; Johns Park, 2101 Central Road; NEW! Roosevelt Park, 2200 Grove St.; NEW! Cole Park, 1031 Kenilworth Lane.
With the exception of Cole Park, all sled hills and ice skating rinks are lighted for evening activities and close nightly at 10 p.m. Daily notification of whether the rinks/hills are open/closed will be posted on the park district website at glenviewparks.org as soon as they are opened for the first time this season. Or call the outdoor sledding/skating hotline (847) 724-3337 after 10:30 a.m. for current conditions.
Glenview Youth Baseball 2012 Online Registration Now Open. Glenview Youth Baseball offers leagues for boys & girls, grades K-8, with T-ball for kindergarteners and coaches’ pitching for 1st graders. Both new and returning players may now register online at glenviewyouthbaseball.com. The registration deadline is Jan. 31. (late fees apply starting 2/1/12).
Wagner Farm
Registration for programs at Wagner Farm is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 657-1506 for details.
Crafty Calves program for kids ages 3-5 and adults, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 26. Youngsters ages 3-5 years and an adult will meet and learn about our farm animals, then make a special animal craft about each one. Every month features a different animal. In January it’s Chickens! Please sign up for only one session per month. Advance registration required. The fee is $5.75 per participant. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Park Center
Registration for programs at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., is going on now at the center or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096 for details.
No Initiation Fee When You Join Park Center Health and Fitness in January! Get started on your New Year’s resolution to get fit by joining Park Center Health & Fitness in the month of January and pay no initiation fee! That’s a savings of $75! Call (847) 657-3249 for more information or stop by Park Center Health & Fitness located at Park Center.
January Girls’ Night Out: “Cheerobix,” 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Bring your girlfriends to Park Center’s Group Fitness Studio for a heart-pounding, fat-blasting, smile-inducing workout that will take you back to your cheerleading days. For ages 14 and older. $10, payable at the door.
The Hangout! Grades 6-8, 3:30-6 p.m. Feb. 3. Stash the books, ditch the backpack & get over to Park Center right after school to kick it with your friends. We’ll get things rolling at 3:30 p.m. with Open Gym in the Main Gym, available until 6 p.m. Join a pick-up basketball game or practice your lay ups and jump shots. Not into basketball? No problem! Meet up with your friends to hang out in the Lakeview Room starting at 3:30 p.m. We’ll have pizza, music and good times! Fee: Just $5 for both activities. No Registration necessary — pay at the door when you get here!
“Kiddie Gras,” A Mardi Gras Family Event, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 4. Come to Park Center for a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration for ages 3 and up that includes games, crafts, music and a bounce house. Enjoy a Cajun-friendly meal of chicken, macaroni, muffins, salad and more plus a mini balloon drop to end the evening. Advance registration required. The fee per person for park district residents is $8 for children/$6 for adults and $10/$7.50 for nonresidents.
Activities and events at the Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview. Registration for programs at the Glenview Ice Center is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 724-2800 for details.
Open Public Ice Skating Every Day of the Week. Winter calls for ice skating! If it is a little too brisk to skate at one of the park district’s outdoor rinks, head over to one of the daily open public skating sessions at the Glenview Ice Center. Open skate is offered from noon-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday & Thursday; from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday; and from 8:15-10 p.m. Friday. Admission is $6.50 weekdays & weekends and $7.50 for Friday nights and holidays. Children ages 5 and younger skate free when skating with and adult. Skate rentals are available for $4.50.
Open hockey “Rat Time” 12:15-2 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays . The Glenview Ice Center sets aside one hour and 45 minutes for pick up hockey games. Players must be at least 18 years old and wear full equipment to participate. Admission: $9 or buy a 10-time Rat pass for $80. Goalies play for free!
The Grove
Registration for programs at the Grove is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096.
The Grove’s Natural Science Classroom is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 1421 Milwaukee Ave.
The Natural Science classroom features mammals as the theme in January. Individuals and families are welcome to discover nature through science equipment, environmental displays, touching tanks, etc.
GSI-Grove Scene Investigations, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 22. Something has gone missing and we need your help to find the culprit. Become a nature detective and uncover clues to solve the case while learning about some of the animals that live at The Grove. Recommended for ages 5 to adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. The fee is $8 for park district residents and $10 for nonresidents.
Restoration Work Day, Jan. 21. Help the Grove’s restoration team collect seeds and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees by removing invasive, non-native plants. Anyone ages 8 and up is welcome. No advance registration necessary. Meet in The Grove’s Interpretive Center at 9 a.m. and bring work gloves if you have them. Please note work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
Get Hooked on Hooking, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4. Re-discover the craft of hand hooking rugs, the sister art of quilting, using strips of wool fabrics and a crochet style hook to create a beautiful accent piece. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Advance registration required. The fee is $35 for park district residents and $43.75 for nonresidents.
Prairie/Tyner Center
The Interpretive Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in January. Exterior exhibits and walking trails through the prairies are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. For further information on events and programs at the Fuller Air Station Prairie and The Tyner Center, call (847) 299-6096.
Remarkable Raptors for kids ages 4-6 and adults, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 28. Have you ever seen a hawk or an owl in your backyard? Learn what raptors are, how to look for signs of them in your backyard and why they are so important to our ecosystem. Includes a short trail walk and a craft. The resident fee is $12/parent-child pair and $15/pair for nonresidents. Additional children may be added for $6/$7.50 per child.
Religion
The following events are being sponsored by St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview (847) 998-1946 www.stphilip.info: There will be a pancake breakfast from 7:15-8:15 a.m. the first Sunday of each month sponsored by St. Philip’s Men’s Group with a free-will donation; “Mom’s Day Out” to provide mothers with some time for themselves takes place 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays for children ages 2-5. Call Bonnie (847) 998-1793. There is a monthly fee charged.
Seniors
The following activities sponsored by the Glenview Park District Senior Center are held in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., unless otherwise indicated. The Senior Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (847) 724-4793.
FRIDAY
11 a.m.: Men’s Roundtable (until noon). This men’s group discusses current events, shares stories and camaraderie (Senior Center Game Room)
noon: Pinochle
1 p.m.: Chess
MONDAY
9:30 a.m.: Cribbage play (until 11:30 a.m.)
11 a.m.: Poker play. New players needed (until 4:30 p.m.)
noon: Chinese New Year Luncheon. Celebrate the first day of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the China Chef while learning about Chinese Culture and the traditions of the Chinese New Year. $15/person. Register in advance at the Senior Desk.
1 p.m.: Woodcarving in the craft room. (until 3 p.m.) Members do carvings of their choice; Level 1 computer class (until 3 p.m.), cost $5 each, sign up at Senior Center Desk
TUESDAY
9 a.m.: Crafts/Charity Work (until noon)
10 a.m.: Drop-In Bridge Play (until 3 p.m. Sr. Center membership required); Men’s Book Club
10:30 a.m.: Advanced Mah Johngg (until 3:30 p.m.)
11:45 a.m.: Duplicate Bridge play (until 3:30 p.m. Sr. Center membership required)
noon: Organized Bridge play (until 3 p.m. Sr. Center membership required); Pinochle $1 fee (until 3 p.m.); Rummikub (until 3 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY
Senior Center Trip: “Gypsy” and Lunch, Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook. Motorcoach departs the Glenview Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 5 p.m. Advance registration required. Cost: $68/person, Senior Center members and $78/person, nonmembers.
9:30 a.m.: Gin Rummy (until 11:30 a.m.)
11 a.m.: Poker play. New players needed! (until 4:30 p.m.)
noon: Pinochle (until 4 p.m.); AARP Driving
1 p.m.: Woodcarving in the craft room (until 3 p.m.), members do carvings of their choice.
THURSDAY
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 1 to 3 p.m.: Open Lab Computer Classes, classes limited to four students, Register in advance at the Senior Center Desk
10 a.m.: Chorus
11 a.m.: Blood pressure checks
11:30 a.m.: Drop-in Bridge Game (50-cent fee, until 3 p.m.)
noon: Canasta games in Room 108A & Poker Games, new players needed
Support
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter grief support groups meet for eight weeks and are offered at no charge to the general public. Call (847) 556-1777 to register. Registration deadline is four business days before the start date of each group. Learn more about these grief support groups at www.carecenter.org/groupsupport.
The schedule for Winter & Spring 2012 at 2050 Claire Court, Glenview includes:
Hope & Healing: Adult Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 9-March 29; 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9-June 27
First Light: Spouse/Partner Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 8-March 28; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-June 28
Families with Children, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 8-March 28, RSVP (847) 556-1999
Drop-in Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer the Family-to-Family education program for families of persons dealing with serious mental illness from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 4-April 21 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 716-2252 to register.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban will feature Maxim Chasanov, medical director of Alexian Center for Mental Health answering questions about mental illness from 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Kenton-Knox Conference Center, 9701 N. Knox Ave., Skokie. Call (847) 716-2252 or visit www.namiccns.org.
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