Momentum Northbrook Senior Center Newsletter
January – March 2024
Dear Senior Center Members, As the winter season descends upon us, we are thrilled to present our newest newsletter brimming with activities and insights to keep you engaged and active. In the fall, we enjoyed seeing our seniors participate in presentations from Barry Bradford and Carol Kerman, programs to learn Hands-Only CPR or how to write a memoir, luncheons, bingo games, and traveling to the White Fence farm to see Denny Diamond & The Jewels together. In November, many of you joined us for our first Annual Senior Center Showcase; volunteering to talk about your dropin programs, visiting with staff and sponsors, and learning about our variety of offerings. We continue to appreciate the friendly spirit of our Senior Center members as together we welcome over 20 new members following the showcase. As we move into colder temperatures, our Senior Center serves as a welcoming refuge during these chilly days, dedicated to ensuring your winter is filled with options that can bring joy, fulfillment and the warmth of community. I am excited to formally introduce myself to those that I have not yet had the opportunity to meet. My name is Nancy Eschker, and I have been overseeing recreation programs and events for numerous years, working with the Northbrook Park District for the past 5 years. Some of you may already be familiar with my presence at the Leisure Center as I have been fortunate to get to know some of you while
Northbrook Senior Center
3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-291-2995
Nancy Eschker Recreation Manager neschker@nbparks.org
Senior Center Members at Denny Diamond
assisting with luncheons, bingo and other Senior Center activities in the past. I am delighted to embark on a new journey, now taking charge of Senior and Adult Programming. You will frequently spot me, alongside Sally Norlie, as we form a dynamic team eagerly planning numerous fresh opportunities for all our Senior Center members. Be sure to stop in at the Senior Center office to say hello! In this issue of Momentum, we are pleased to share a wide array of classes including AARP Driver’s Safety, beading, canasta, ceramics, bridge and drawing, Barry Bradford’s compelling presentations on Princess Diana and the Best Movies Filmed in Chicago, a National Puzzle Day Competition and an Estate Planning Workshop. Our upcoming bingo events include Snowman Bingo and Cupid’s Arrow Bingo and we’ll be celebrating Mardi Gras with a delightful luncheon on February 13. For our drop-in programs offered exclusively for members, we have introduced a movie viewing on the 2nd Friday of every month! Keep an eye on your email for updates on the featured film and rest assured, popcorn will be provided. As we eagerly anticipate your visits to the Leisure Center, we want you to know that your presence within our Senior Center community is greatly valued. We look forward to another fantastic year together in 2024. Warm regards,
Nancy Eschker