Volume 33, Issue 1 Dear Friends, Being well-informed can save you money and in some cases literally save your life. Medicare Part B premiums for 30% of Medicare recipients will jump next year, but not as high as they would have without the budget deal passed late last month. While 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will have their premiums held to the same $104.90 per person, paid in 2015, 30% will face a 16% increase in their base premium from Patricia Jones, M. Ed $104.90 to $121.80 per person per month. And Waukegan Township Supervisor the 5% of beneficiaries who pay an income 847-244-4900 pjones724@waukegantownship.com surcharge, will pay a 16% increase in that surcharge, along with paying the higher base. There is good news! The "hold harmless provision" in the Social Security Act disallows an increase in the Medicare Part B premium for qualifying Social Security recipients if their COLA is not large enough to cover the increase in the Part B premium. Who may see an increase in their 2016 premium? Anyone new to Medicare, those with income related premium, those not having premiums deducted from Social Security check, and anyone who loses their Medicare Savings Program. Park Place is looking for volunteers to assist with our raffle on Thursday’s Bingo from 5pm-9pm. Volunteers are also needed for the front desk and Park Place Gift Shoppe in shifts between the hours of 9am-4pm. Consider volunteering at Park Place to remain active or to help assist others. You will receive special discounts on trips, tickets, and more. For more information call Jennifer at 847-244-9242.
Waukegan Township Publication
We hope you’ll appreciate the changes in the Park Place Preview for 2016. The newsletter will be distributed every other month. The newsletter will print every other month and will feature a new look and design. You will still receive information regarding upcoming events/workshops, trips, interest groups, technology classes, movies, and obituaries. Look forward to additional pages of exciting and informative information. The Park Place Preview will include local legislative information that affect the lives of those 55 and better. If you know a business or organization who would like to purchase ad space in the Park Place Preview, please call 847-244-4900 or kwoods@waukegantownship for rates. The Park Place Preview has a distribution of over 10,000 throughout the Lake County area.
Are you a senior who needs help clearing snow from your driveway and sidewalk? Call our hotline at 847-599-2932 to register to receive your complimentary Snow Removal services. Park Place will be closed: Friday, December 11th for an employee enhancement event, also, Friday, December 25th in observance of the holidays and on Friday, January 1st in observance of the New Year. On behalf of Supervisor Patricia Jones, the Township board and staff, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, we wish everyone a very healthy and prosperous Holiday and Happy New Year.
Please join us on Sunday, December 13th - 4:30pm at Park Place for our Park Place Holiday Party. This is a complimentary luncheon. Highlights include entertainment from The Senior Stompers, and Singing Santa. Transportation provided. Please RSVP for the event or for transportation by calling 847-244-9242 today!
Harriett Brague has volunteered with our Cribbage group for 22 years. The Cribbage group meets every Tuesday at 12:45p.m. -3:00p.m. Harriett maintains the sign in sheet for all players, oversees the set up of the game tables, and is responsible for supplying refreshments. She is the mother of 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy.
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor
Trustees: Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Chuck Willms Township Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin
Milan Banquet Hall 651 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL Park Place Senior Citizen’s Services Committee: Chair: Victor Ruiz Vice Chair: Ray Evelyn Curry Secretary: Opal Rice Members: Ed Buschbacher Evelyn Bailey & Larry Eaker
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Exercise Class Schedule
*SeniorSize - 9:15 a.m. *SeniorSize -10:15 a.m. *Chicago Soul Dancing 5:30 p.m. *Yoga/Meditation 5:30 p.m.
*Advanced SeniorSize – 9:15 a.m. *SeniorSize 10:15 a.m. *Chicago Soul Dancing 5:30 p.m.
*Walk Fit 9:00 a.m. @Field House *Country Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. @Park Place
*Zumba 9:00 a.m. Step Up Aerobics 10:00 a.m.
*Advanced SeniorSize9:15 a.m. *Yoga/Meditation 10:15 a.m.
*Advanced SeniorSize 9:15 a.m. *Walk Fit - 10:00 a.m.
* Advance sign up for classes & a medical release form must be on file. (Renew form yearly)
Complimentary Health Screenings - Monday, December 14 & 28 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. (Blood Pressure Check, Glucose and Cholesterol). @Park Place
Rosalind Franklin Community Care Coach Free Health Screenings Tuesday, Dec 1st10:00a.m. @ Park Place. LGBT Support Group Saturday, Dec 19th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Meet & Greet – Join us for a Continental Breakfast.
* All events located at Park Place unless otherwise noted. Grief Support Group – Friday, December 4 10:30 am – 11:30 am - Topic: Coping with Grief During the Holidays Speaker: Catherine Dello – VITAS: Light Refreshments will be served. Loving Your Body As You Age – Wednesday, December 9 11:00 am – 12:00 am - Celebrate Your Age! Learn ways you can improve as you get older. There’s no reason you shouldn’t love your age or size! Presentation will include: Healthy Skin, Healthy Eating & Nutrition, Fitness/Exercise, Body wear & Fashion. Grandparent’s & Other Relative Caregivers Support Group Monday, December 14 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Holiday Gathering. Must RSVP by calling: (847) 244-9242. No meeting on Tuesday, December 22. Coping Through The Holidays - Tuesday, December 15 11:00a.m. - Noon - Learn some simple things you can do to help you get through this holiday season. Speaker: Cheryl Mueller, Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Park Place. On October 24th, the Taste of Latin America attendees were able to enjoy the delights of Cuban, Mexican, and Puerto Rican dishes, plus a musical festival performed by local Hispanic artists. Trouble Shooting & More: Help Desk at the Tech Center! Every Monday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Park Place is ready to help you take on your technology challenges and frustrations! Our skilled volunteers will be here each Monday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to answer questions on your technology devices, programs, social media or applications. Drop by any time during open hours! This is a complementary service.
Lollie Drew Low Vision Support Group Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 10:00 am – 11:00 am Recreation and Leisure: What Do You Do for Fun? In our ‘Focus on Fun’ workshop we'll talk about the activities, past and present, we like to do and explore ways to continue to enjoy them. Our ‘Focus on Fun’ discussion includes: Adapting games to meet your vision needs, discovering new games to play alone or with others, finding new ways to enjoy old pastimes, and learning about other recreational activities you can enjoy with family and friends. Speaker: Polly Abbott, CVRT/Director of Rehabilitation from Second Sense. FOR INFORMATION ON WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS CALL 847-244-9242 Page 2
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Park Place friends for holiday shopping! Trip fee includes round trip transportation only. Advanced registration is required. Call 847-244-9242 for credit card phone registration or additional information. Mall Locations Gurnee Mills, December 4, 2015. Departs Park Place, 9:30 a.m. Depart Gurnee Mills at 2 p.m. $5.00. Westfield Mall, Vernon Hills, December 11, 2015. Depart Park Place at 9:30 a.m. Depart Westfield at 2:00 p.m. $5.00. Ikea / Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, Il December 18, 2015. Depart Park Place at 9:15 a.m., for Ikea. 11:30 Depart Ikea for Woodfield. 2:30 Depart Woodfield. $10.00. Join us once a month for a great outing at Marcus Theatre in Gurnee! $7 includes round trip transportation, ticket for an early afternoon show at the theater, and popcorn. Call 847-244-9242 for the movie selection, departure time or phone registration. Advanced registration is required!
NEW MOVIES ARE SHOWN: TUESDAYS 1:30 P.M. & SATURDAYS AT 12:30 P.M. CLASSICS ARE SHOWN: MONDAYS AT 4:30 P.M. & WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
Tickets $125 per person. Bus departs Park Place at 12:30pm. Call 847-244-9242 to RSVP. Disney presents a musical that brings the much-loved 1994 animated film to life to breath-taking effects, spirit and power, inviting you to explore the African Serengeti and join the wide eyed cub Simba on the adventure of a lifetime as he grows up and accepts his destiny as the King of the Pride Lands. In addition to the beloved songs penned by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice (such as the soaring 'Circle of Life') this phenomenal adaptation has new original songs and explodes with joyous, captivating music that soundtrack the rich mythology and moving drama expertly. P A R K P L A C E D E CE M B E R
Many thanks to our dedicated 5K For Labor Day Gold Sponsors; NRG Energy, Inc., NorStates Bank, Park City, Gurnee Mills, and Adspace Digital Mall Network. If you weren’t able to attend the 5K For Labor Day, but still want to show your support, you can still make a donation. Call 847-244-9242 for more information. Proceeds go toward providing services to adults 55 and better. We can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s 5K For Labor Day in September 2016! VOLUME 33, ISSUE 1
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Please join us on Sunday, December 13th - 4:30pm at Park Place for our Park Place Holiday Party. This is a complimentary luncheon. Highlights include entertainment from The Senior Stompers, and Singing Santa. Transportation provided. Please RSVP for the event or for transportation by calling 847-2449242 today!
Park Place Hours
Park Place will be closed: 12/11, 12/25, & 1/1/16 .
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CONDOLENCES - Our Thoughts Are With You. We Remember Seniors who’ve passed away 10/15/15 - 11/01/15
Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home James Bulls 10/28/15 Patricia Davis 10/20/15 Patricia White 10/27/15 Jerry Bulls 10/28/15 John Wells 10/27/15 Erma Doby 10/22/15
Patricia Davis 10/20/15 Linda Locket Hansbrough 10/17/15 Salata Gurnee Funeral Home Hilda Butkus 10/20/15 Julian Serzynski 10/24/15 Margaret Urbanic 10/26/15 Peterson & Patch Funeral Home Audrey Counihan 10/20/15
Robert Durbin 10/17/15 Florence Furstenburg 10/26/15
Congdon & Company Funeral Home Richard Schultz 10/15/15 Tommy Stewart Marsh Funeral Home 10/30/15 Anna Hill 10/22/15 Ermina Stoll 10/16/15 Ione Mainford Burnett-Dane Funeral 10/15/15 Robert Jablonski Michael Mintern 10/17/15 10/15/15 Warren Cemetery, Mausoleum & Funeral Home Jesse Moreno Sr. 10/29/15
Kelley & Spaulding Funeral Home Richard Van Arsdale Jr. 10/17/15
The mission of Park Place is to encourage the independence and well-being of adults age 55 and better by providing health and fitness opportunities, recreational programs, transportation options, trips, events and support services.