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Chicago Hyde Park Village

5500 S Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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Date: 9/4/2023
Subject: RSVP now for Dementia Friendly Cruise and more CHPV News & Events!
From: Chicago Hyde Park Village



 

Upcoming Events!
If you are experiencing Covid-19, flu, or cold symptoms or are not feeling well, please refrain from participating in CHPV in-person activities.
 
glass top river boat cruise
Dementia Friendly Cruise Down the Chicago River
 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
$25 per pair
Space is limited; RSVP required by September 8
To RSVP or for more information, contact Amy Keefner:
amy@seniorlivingspecialistschicago.com
 
Boarding 12pm; Cruise 1–3pm
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. (located at NBC Tower on Michigan Ave.; navigate to the Gleacher Center at University of Chicago)

CHPV is please to support the Dementia Friendly Cruise Down the Chicago River! Families (person with diagnosis + guest) can experience this unique, 2-hour ride with their loved one diagnosed with memory impairment in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy the beauty of Chicago’s iconic skyline and historic architecture from inside or outside the glass-topped Odyssey boat! The boat is wheelchair accessible with elevator access to the dock. Allow extra time for arrival. Our generous sponsors have made it possible for this event (valued at $200 a pair) to be provided for only $25.00 per pair.

Hosted by The Memory Center at UChicago Medicine & Senior Living Specialists.
Cruise staff will be oriented to the dementia-friendly, accessible experience by Elite Cruises and Vacations Travel.

 Join us for our free monthly Zoom Drop-In!

Detail of bus with wheelchair lift CTA RTA PACE ParaTansit
Transportation for Older Adults in Chicago – CTA, Pace & METRA

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
12–1pm Central Time

Meeting ID: 240 191 593
Passcode: Lunch
Join via Zoom
Driving represents the freedom to go where you want when you want, and many children look forward to it as a perk of adulthood. Unfortunately, older adults who wish not to drive and/or no longer drive may feel like children again since the freedom they once enjoyed has been taken away. All older adults deserve the right to travel as they please without getting behind the wheel themselves. This discussion will cover public transportation options and resources for older adults in Chicago, making it easy to find safe transportation to travel safely without compromising their own safety or the well-being of others. Topics include: Reduced Fare/Ride Free programs, ADA Paratransit, the Taxi Access Program (TAP), and how to apply for each program in addition to using the Trip Planning function.

OUR SPEAKER

Katie Garrity, MSW, is the Mobility Outreach Coordinator, Regional Transportation Authority. Katie is a licensed clinical social worker and is passionate about community education.

Chicago Hyde Park Village's free Drop-In seminar series is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome! Invite a friend!
 
WOULD YOU LIKE A REMINDER?
You may optionally sign up to receive a friendly email reminder with the Zoom Meeting details on the morning of the seminar.
 
 
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First Tuesday Dinner Salon

Tuesday, September 5
4:30pm Central
 

Mahjong tiles and hands
Monday Afternoon Games
 
CHPV's afternoon of games in partnership with Chicago Park District returns to Nichols Park Fieldhouse.
 

MONTH AT A GLANCE
Schedule subject to change. Please visit chpv.org/calendar to confirm prior to attending.
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CHPV NEWS!
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Labor Day Closure
 
CHPV's office is closed today, Monday, September 1 in recognition of Labor Day.

CHPV Helped Kick Off the African Festival of the Arts!
34th Annual AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, Labor Day Weekend, Sep 1-4, 2023, 5100 S Cottage Grove
We started off the Labor Day Holiday Weekend with a bang at the African Festival of the Arts' SeniorPalooza with Stretching & Stepping with Wesley Pulphus & Rick Ball to health & wellbeing resources at CHPV's information table.
Our thanks to all who stopped by CHPV's resource table at the Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo Health & Wellness Pavilion. Thanks also to our friend and major institutional partner the SHARE Network for inviting CHPV to participate with a special shout-out of gratitude to festival organizer, SHARE staff member, and CHPV board member Monica Long! And a very special thank-you to CHPV members who came our to support our effort: Contessa Miller, Susan Alitto, Ruth Knack, and Robin Kaufman!
African Festival 2023 CHPV resource table with Contessa Miller, Ruth Knack, & Robin Kaufman
African Festival 2023 Stepping with Rick Ball and Wesley Pulphus
African Festival 2023 stretching with Rick Ball and Wesley Pulphus
African Festival 2023 CHPV resource table with Contessa Miller

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Featured on CBS Chicago!
 
Check out CBS Chicago's report on CHPV's valuable community impact! Watch on CBSYouTube, and our homepage. Share with your friends! We are very grateful to CBS for highlighting CHPV, our members, and our crucial mission.

SHARE Network Resource Guide cover
CHPV has your new SHARE Network 2023-2024 Healthy Aging Resource Guide! The newest edition includes a spotlight section that guides caregivers along the long-term care decision-making journey. If you or someone you know is a caregiver, this is a must-have guidebook! As always, our Resource Guide is packed with many other helpful tools and information for older adults. Pick up your free copy at our monthly Lunch Gatherings. You can also access the guide online.

In Memoriam
The Chicago Hyde Park Village community celebrates the lives and grieves the loss of the following dear friends and members:
 
Carol Baldwin
August 15, 2023

Melvin Gordon Rothenberg headshot
Melvin Gordon Rothenberg
August 1, 2023
 

Marcia June Rothenberg headshot
Marcia June Rothenberg
May 14, 2023
 
 

Coming Up in the Community
Three smiling dark skinned older adults. Photo courtesy American Parkinson Association
Free Zoom Programs & Support Groups provided by the American Parkinsons Disease Association and UChicago Medicine
 
For more information and to register, call or email Dr. Nicole Reidy at 773-834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.org.
 
Support Group for African Americans Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Second Tuesday of the month
September 2023–May 2024, 10–11:30 Central
Are you interested in learning more about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and connecting with others? We work to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to support and engage with others who are diagnosed with PD and their care partner. Our monthly Parkinson’s group is a great way to receive education and build support. Provided by the American Parkinsons Disease Association and UChicago Medicine. Facilitated by Sydney Jackson, MSW, and Dr. Nicole Reidy, LCSW, ICDVP.
 
APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS)
Thursdays, Sep 7–Oct 26, 2023, 10–11:30am Central
The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 5 years, their care partners, and adult family members.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month
September 2023–January 2024, 11–12 Central
For those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease along with their care partner. The goals for this group are to provide support, educate one another on resources, form connections, and receive educational information.

Educational and Exercise Support Group
First and Third Mondays
September 18, 2023–January 15, 2024, 12–1 Central
Parkinson Disease support groups, educational programs, and exercise including Rock Steady Boxing, physical therapy, dance, and yoga are available to the public and the Parkinson’s community. Patients and their families can learn more about current medical information, local resources, and navigating various aspects of care. These classes provide education and support while enhancing the quality of life to those experiencing symptoms of Parkinson Disease.

Ongoing Events in the Community
Receive a new beautiful art kit package every week for free. All supplies included! No Zoom. No phone. No YouTube. Just YOU! Provided by the University of Chicago Memory Center with support from the I’m Still Here Foundation.

Third Friday of every month, 10:15–11:15 am
Regisration required

"Senior Swim" at Washington Park Refectory Pool 
Daily on Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–12pm. Visit the Chicago Park District Washington Park webpage and scroll down for latest schedules.

South Loop Village Memory Café
A monthly social gathering for persons living with dementia and their family, friends and care partners.
Online via Zoom — Fourth Tuesday each month, 2–3pm; registration required
In-Person — Second Thursday each month, 2:30–4pm at Second Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1936 S. Michigan Ave.

Walk With A Future Doc
Saturdays (May–Sept), 9:30am at Promontory Point
Medical students lead 45-min weekly park walks and with informal discussions on health-related topics. Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Pitch In @ Jackson Park w/ Jackson Park Conservancy
Tuesday & Saturdays (June–Oct), 12–2pm
Jackson Park Fieldhouse, 6401 Stony Island
Community volunteers  pick up litter, support park green spaces, and participate in any additional activities provided by the host. Free & family friendly. Complimentary clean-up supplies are provided. Presented by Chicago Parks.

61st Street Farmers Market
Saturdays (May 13–October 28), 9am-2pm
61st Street & Dorchester Avenue

Hyde Park Farmers Market
Sundays (June 4–September 24), 9am-2pm
54th Street & Old Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Senior Day every Fourth Sunday!

Jazz in the Court
First Friday of the month (June–September), 12pm
Harper Court, 5235 South Harper Court
BYO Brown Bag Lunch, Limited Seating/Chair, Sunshade

Sundays (July 9–August 27), 4–6pm
Nichols Park, 1355 East 53rd Street
BYO Brown Bag Dinner, Blanket/Lawn Chair, Sunshade
 

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