Volume 27, Issue 1 June is National Safety Month and the perfect time to start a new safety initiative. Safety month can be about helping people to prevent injuries by calling attention to common safety and health risks. MEveryone has something they live to see or experience and we engage in safe behaviors so we can live for what matters to us. mCurrently, Park Place is working with Med Pro Disposal Service to become a possible site to safely dispose of used needles, syringes, and lancets. Managing these items correctly can prevent injury and disease transmission from needlesticks. Remember to never leave needles or syringes on streets, in parks, or anywhere else where someone could get injured. Park Place hours are located on page 4. Safety is more important than convenience. Park Place is endeavoring to begin a new support group! The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Support Group will have its first meeting at Park Place on Saturday, June 20th, 10:00am. Going forward the LGBT Support Group will continue to meet monthly. The group will celebrate ethnic, racial, and gender diversity and serve members who are 55 and better. Call 847-2449242 for meeting day and times. If you are looking to save on your prescriptions, consider Waukegan Township’s FREE
prescription discount card. This card offers you the best drug prices available without having to clip coupons for specific drugs. It’s also available for Lake County residents 18 and older. Cards are available at the Supervisor’s Office, 149 S. Genesee Street or Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave; Waukegan, IL. Summertime is a great time to plan a party, wedding reception, meeting, or other gatherings. Consider renting the Park Place Banquet Room for your next get together. The room accommodates 90 guests, has a kitchen, tables and chairs. For rates call 847-2449242. The Home Sweet Home Personal Lawn Care program starts Monday, June 1st for seniors 55 or better who reside in Waukegan Township. You must call our hotline at 847-599-2932 for additional information. I would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures. Special recognition to our male staff and volunteers. No matter how you celebrate Father’s Day, it is the memories made that will last a lifetime. Thankfully, I have a “lifetime” of great memories shared with my father, Mr. Leroy P. Jones, a veteran, community activist, elementary school principal, and consummate family man. Love you, dad. Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor 847-244-4900
Park Place is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator Extraordinaire! Job Description Includes: Work directly with Director, great organizational skills, computer skills a plus, work well with others, schedule volunteers, create volunteer job descriptions, and interview potential volunteers. For questions, please contact Jennifer Salazar at 847-244-9242.
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor
Trustees: Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Chuck Willms Township Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin
Waukegan Township Publication
Congratulations to Park Place Senior Services Chairman Victor Ruiz. He was honored on Saturday, April 28th at the Wyndham Glenview Suites Hotel in Glenview, Illinois with the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, as a new Sir Knight. Mr. Ruiz has been Chairman of the Park Place Senior Services Committee for the past two years. He has enthusiastically participated in all events and programs, including the Walk For Senior.
Please join us for the Independence 5K! You can pre-register online at www.waukegantownship.com or in person at Park Place. On the day of the event, registration is 7am - 9am at Independence Grove. The step off celebration will start at 8:30am and the race will begin at 9am. This is a fun event for the whole family. Metals will be given to the fastest woman/man to complete the course and the oldest and youngest runners/walkers. Professional timing service will be used this year. Receive your immediate timing results online! After the race, enjoy entertainment and exciting giveaways.$30 fee includes T-shirt. Park Place will provide shuttle bus service. For information call 847-2449242 for more info. Park Place Senior Citizen’s Services Committee: Chair: Victor Ruiz Vice Chair: Ray Evelyn Curry Secretary: Opal Rice Members: Thomas Parks Ed Buschbacher Evelyn Bailey & Larry Eaker
Exercise Class Schedule MONDAY *SeniorSize - 9:15 a.m. *SeniorSize -10:15 a.m. *Chicago Soul Dancing - 5:30 p.m. *Yoga/Meditation 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
*Walk Fit -
*Advanced SeniorSize9:15 a.m.
*SeniorSize 10:15 a.m.
*Zumba - 9:00 a.m.
*Yoga/Meditation 10:15 a.m.
*Chicago Soul Dancing 5:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. *Country Line Dancing 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY *Walk Fit - 10:00 a.m.
*Men’s Only Exercise 10:00 a.m.
* Advance sign up for classes & a medical release form must be on file. (renew form yearly) Utility Clinic With State Representative Rita Mayfield - Tuesday, June 30 - 10a.m. @ Park Place. Please join us to learn about what the additional charges on your utility bill are. Free Healthquest Homecare Screenings - Monday: June 8th & 22nd - 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. (Blood Pressure Check, Glucose and Cholesterol). Rosalind Franklin Community Care Coach Free Health Screenings - Tuesday, June 2 - 10:00a.m. @ Park Place. Workshop - Science to Sleeping Well - Wednesday, June 3 - 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Speaker: Sandie Japuntich. Health & Wellness Workshop - Staying Healthy When You Travel - Wednesday, June 10 - 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Speaker: Dr. Ivan Bracic. Dating in the Digital Age Workshop - Wednesday, June 17 - 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. - Speaker: George S. Lowman. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Park Place Complimentary Foot Care - Thursday, June 18 - 1:00p.m. By appointment @ Park Place. 3 Part Dementia Workshop - Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably as many people believe that one means the other. Discover how the two diagnosis, while related, are remarkably different. Please join us for a three part workshop: Dementia 101- Wednesday, June 10th @1p.m., Dementia 102 - Wednesday, June 24th @1p.m. & Dementia Friendly Home - Wednesday, July 8th @1p.m.
On Friday, June 12th at 11:30 a.m., we will celebrate Men of Distinction at the beautiful Bonnie Brook Golf Club. Join us for this wonderful event as we enjoy live entertainment and pay tribute to some of our communities most phenomenal men. Dr. Jerry Weber, President of the College of Lake County, will serve as the keynote speaker. Award honorees for this event will be Program Director of SHINE - Germain Castellanos, Educator Josh Bill, Volunteer George Harro, Judge George Bridges, Bradshaw and Range Owner Richard Bradshaw, People’s Choice President John Sarantakis, Waukegan Fire Chief Ricco Farrell, Alderman Larry Eaker, President of the Waukegan Historical Society Harry Came, Detective Harold Rollins, Former superintendent of lake County Jail Henry Reed, Officer Jose Nieves, Manager of Waukegan Airport Jim Stanczak, and Waukegan Coroner Thomas A. Rudd. Cost is $25 per person and $350 for a table of ten. Table sponsors receive reserved seating. Please call 847-244-9242 to RSVP by May 29th. Both cash and credit card payments are accepted. No tickets will be sold at the door. Thank you to this year’s donors; Cunningham Insurance, Brightstar Home Care, Louie’s Restaurant, Gwen Broughton Realtor, and Heritage Woods of Gurnee. This is an event you do not want to miss! INTEREST GROUPS MEETING DATES
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
Book Club…….….....…Monday 06/01 1:00 p.m.
Advanced Internet
Grief….……….….….….Friday 06/05 10:30 a.m.
Tues & Thurs: June 2, 4, 9 & 11 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $32.00
Grandparents & Other Relatives...Monday 06/08 5:30 p.m. & Tuesday 06/23 11:00 a.m. Spanish…………..…… Friday 06/12 11:00 a.m. Low Vision ………..…..Tuesday 06/09 10:00 a.m. Red Hat Society…...….Thursday 06/18 Noon Alzheimer’s……....…...Tuesday 06/23 10:00 a.m. Benefit Access Program….M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How To Download Photos From A Camera To Your Computer Monday, June 22nd 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10.00
AARP Monthly Meeting June 17th - 1:00 p.m.
How To use A Thumb/ Flash Drive Device Monday, June 15th 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10.00
Waukegan Residents 55 & older. Call the TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE 847-599-2936 (Please reserve 3 days in advance)
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Nothing like baseball in the summertime with the Kenosha Kingfish! Trip includes round trip transportation, admission to the game, a hot dog, and soft drink. Join us for all of the fun and excitement of minor league baseball. Trip will depart Park Place at 6:00pm. Fee $20. For more info call 847-244-9242 or email Lpable@waukegantownship.com.
Aloha! Come aboard Pride of America the only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round. Island hop Hawaii in style, with 18 restaurants and 9 bars and lounges, excellent family accommodations, spacious suites, and more balconies than any ship that cruises. For more information call 847-244-9242.
Explore the flavors of the world at Taste of Chicago! Leave the driving to us, and spend your day tasting food and enjoying the beautiful Grant Park. $19 fee covers round trip transportation to the festival. Tickets for food will be sold separately. For more info call 847-244-9242 or email Lpable@waukegantownship.com.
All fees are per person, double occupancy. $250 Deposit & Insurance due at registration. * Insurance is optional, but strongly recommended. Price includes transportation to and from O'Hare from Park Place, all air fare, transfers, and the cruise. Inside Cabins - $3,254.90 Insurance $242.00 Porthole Cabins - $3,529.90 Insurance $264.00 Window Cabins - $3,569.50 Insurance $266.00 Balcony - $3,953.40 Insurance $297.00 Balcony - $3,966.60 Insurance $298.00
Animals, exhibits, entertainment, and carnival food. What could be better on a summer day? Join us for a day at the Lake County Fair! Tickets and round trip transportation are included in your $9 fee. For more info call 847-2449242 or email Lpable@waukegantownship.com.
NEW MOVIES ARE SHOWN: TUESDAYS 1:30 P.M. & SATURDAYS AT 12:30 P.M. CLASSICS ARE SHOWN: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. & WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
INTRODUCING PARK PLACE CLASSICS Monday & Wednesday, June 1 & 3 - A Hard Days Night Monday & Wednesday, June 8 & 10 - Casablanca Monday & Wednesday, June 15 & 17 - King Kong Monday & Wednesday, June 22 & 24 - Rear Window Monday, June 29 - Vertigo
PARK PLACE CINEMA Tuesday & Saturday, June 2 & 6 - Night at the Museum 3 (PG) - Starring Ben Stiller Tuesday & Saturday, June 9 & 13 - Unbroken (PG-13) Starring Jack O'Connell Tuesday & Saturday, June 16 & 20 - The Imitation Game (PG-13) - Starring Benedict Cumberbatch Tuesday & Saturday, June 23 & 27 - The Hobbit 3 (PG-13) Starring Martin Freeman Tuesday, June 30 -The Captive (R) - Starring Ryan Reynolds
Tour Route 66 on our excursion into the history of the “Mother Road.� We will travel along Route 66 from Joliet to Pontiac with a tour guide, making 5 stops during the trip. We will dine at the Old Rt. 66 family restaurant, and all travelers will receive a historic Old Route 66 Map. $89 per person includes transportation, lunch and on museum entry fees. Trip departs from Park Place at 8:30 a.m. P A R K P L A C E A PR I L
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PARK PLACE PREVIEW 414 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-244-9242 Fax: 847-244-9258 www.waukegantownship.com
Park Place Hours 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
If you are not currently receiving the Park Place Preview contact us at 847-244-9242 or e-mail kwoods@waukegantownship.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CONDOLENCES We Remember Seniors who’ve passed away 04/13/15 - 05/11/15
Catherine Setnicar 4/29/15 Murlyn Muse 4/25/15 Donald Smith 4/13/15
Patricia Machak 5/6/15
Bradley Funeral Home Willa Simpson 4/30/15
Shiloh Baptist Church Samuel Petty 4/22/15 Salata Gurnee Funeral Home Cecelia Matuszewski 4/17/15 Anna Kosanovich 4/16/15
Warren Cemetery Mausoleum & Funeral Home Toussaint Tate Jr. 4/15/15 Troy Clark 4/15/15 Josefa Ramos- Ponce 5/6/15
Robert Wilkins 4/19/15 Dorothy Beerbower 4/29/15 Florence Matson 5/6/15 Ruthane Tanner Virginia Brock 4/29/15 Bernice Carney 5/4/15 Fred Ra Sr 4/24/15 Rachel Emmaline Ryan 4/18/15
Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home Dwight Cooper 5/5/15 Rose Vaughn 4/29/15 Roosevelt West 5/2/15 Dorothy Mull 4/13/15 Congdon & Company William Johnson Funeral Home 5/8/15
Samella Taylor 5/5/15 Jessie Taylor 4/16/15 Marsh Funeral Home Paul Draegert 4/14/15 Vickie R. Myers 5/6/15 Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd Florence Hironimus 4/24/15 Ronald Milton Getz 5/4/15 Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home Robert McKinney 4/24/15
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.