Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Tour

Based on an inspiring true story, “The Sound of Music” is one of Rodgers and Ham-merstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink of WWII, Maria, a pos-tulant, proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as gov-erness for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.

The beloved story features many memorable tunes including “Climb Every Moun-tain”, “My Favorite Things”, “Do Re Mi” and “Edelweiss”.

At time of registration, please select from baked tilapia with lemon Beurre Blanc and fresh chives or roast pork loin with apple sauerkraut and rosemary demi-glaze.

Date: Wed., November 16 Cost: $80 Members; $96 Non-Members Code: 105422.A2 Time: 10:30AM—Depart Lincolnwood

5:00PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood

You do not want to miss this day of nostalgia along famous Route 66! Our tour will begin at the Route 66 Visitors Center in Joliet. From there, we will cruise Route 66 with a non-stop narrated tour by award-winning author, John Weiss, including stops at the Mill-town Market in Wilmington, a 1890s restored lumber yard. Who wouldn't want to have their picture taken in a 1906 jail cell or have lunch at Old Route 66 Café? Continuing on our journey, we will hit Odell, visiting a 1932 filling station, the Route 66 Hall of Fame Mu-seum in Potaiac and Polk-A-Dot Drive In in Braidwood for a turtle sundae and some jukebox tunes from the 50s and 60s. This all-inclusive trip includes two snacks, family-style meal, shopping and even a few surprises! Don’t forget your camera!

Date: Wed., October 12 Cost: $95 Members; $114 Non-Members Code: 305430.A Time: 7:30AM—Depart Lincolnwood

6:30PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood

The Sound of Music at Drury Lane

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Germany’s Best

Oktoberfest

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They’re Playing

Our Song

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Jameson’s

Charhouse

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AARP 3

Movie & Lunch—

Jane Eyre

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White Eagle

Restaurant

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Senior Financial

Planning

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Michael Jordan’s

Steak House

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Movie & Lunch—

The Odd Couple

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Fall BBQ 6

The Breakers 6

Monthly Mix ‘n Mingles

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Rivers Casino 7

Lone Tree Manor

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Park 52 8

Book Talk 8

T-Shirt Folding 8

Movie & Lunch—The American

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December Previews

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2011 Lincolnwood Social Club

October/November Newsletter

They’re Playing Our Song at Pheasant Run

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Germany’s Best & Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a 16–18 day festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in Oc-tober. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 5 million people at-tending annually.

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When an award-winning, straight-laced composer teams up with a quirky, aspiring lyricist, it's

far from a match made in musical heaven. But when an unexpected romance builds between

them, they hilariously struggle to find harmony. Based on the real life love story of Marvin

Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Simon's romantic musical will leave a smile on your

face and a song in your heart.

At time of registration, please select from the following entrees: chicken picatta or roast herb

crusted pork loin. Date: Thurs., October 6 Cost: $80 Members; $96 Non-Members Code: 305429.B Time: 11:15AM—Depart Lincolnwood

6:00PM—Estimated Return Time

German American Services, Inc., the producers of the yearly Christkindlmarket, Chi-cago's beloved authentic Christmas market, is announcing a new event at Navy Pier…Germany's Best & Oktoberfest! As the name suggests, this is an event in two distinct, yet intimately related parts: first, Germany's Best as a showcase of modern Germany's strengths in a variety of areas; and second, an Oktoberfest as a widely

known and celebrated traditional aspect of Germany. Oktoberfest will give visitors a chance to sit down at bona fide 7' long Bavarian-style, wood topped garden tables and benches and relax in traditional Okto-berfest tents draped with blue and white panels while waitresses in Dirndls and waiters in Lederhosen roam the tents. Imported classic food will be prepared by German vendors.

If the goal is to have fun and leave with a richer understanding of mod-ern Germany's culture, technology, companies, and other initiatives, and how they connect to America, then Germany's Best & Oktoberfest is the place to be. Get ready to "O'zapft” is!

Date: Wed., October 5 Time: 11:00AM—4:00PM Code: 105432.A Cost: *$20—Member; $24—Non-Member *Price includes transportation. The cost of food is not included in this trip.

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Germany’s Best & Oktoberfest

Cars have changed. So have the traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 55+ have never looked back since they got their first driver's licenses, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.

By taking this course, you can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving tech-niques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving envi-ronment. You’ll learn to adjust to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

This eight-hour program is a classroom refresher course for drivers 55 years of age and over. Please call or stop in the Parks & Recreation Office to reserve a spot (phone – 847-677-9740). Fees are paid to the instructor on the first class. Please bring a check made payable to AARP. You must attend both days to receive certification for insurance discounts. Dates: Tues./Thurs. October 11 & 13 Code: 305302.B Time: 9:00AM—1:00PM

Cost: $12 – AARP Member; $14 – Non-AARP Member Registration Deadline: October 4

Charlotte Bronte’s classic romance is revived once again. Raised by her aunt Sarah af-ter her parents die of typhus, young Jane Eyre is later shipped off to a stark boarding school as the result of her perceived insolence, and suffers greatly at the hands of the cold, unusually strict administration. Upon turning 18, Jane finds work as a governess for Adèle Varens, the ward of Edward Fairfax Rochester, master of Thornfield Hall. It doesn't take long for the young Adèle to warm to Jane, and upon returning home the charming Rochester, too, falls under the spell of his modest yet captivating governess. Later, he ends his courtship with the beautiful Blanche Ingram in favor of proposing to Jane, who excitedly accepts. On what was supposed to be the happiest day of Jane's life, however, a scandalous secret is revealed, and the emotionally shattered governess takes flight. But her passion for Rochester still burns bright, prompting Jane to make a life-altering decision after learning a crucial secret about her own family. Assorted pizzas will be served for lunch.

Date: Fri., October 14 Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 305201.A– Movie; 305201.B—Movie & Lunch

Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch)

This month’s Lunch Bunch selection is Jameson’s Charhouse, a member request. Jameson’s Charhouse is located next door to the Doubletree Hotel and Northlight Theatre in Skokie. Menu items include burgers, sandwiches, salads, seafood, steaks and chops, ranging from $8.50-$13.95.

Please remember to register for Lunch Bunch so we can make accurate reserva-tions.

Date: Fri., October 7 Code: 105202.A1 Time: 11:30AM Location: Jameson’s Charhouse, 9525 Skokie Blvd.

Cost: Lunch and transportation are on your own

Depart Lincolnwood

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Defensive Driving

Movie & Lunch (New Release) Jane Eyre

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It’s that time of year again...the Lincolnwood Farmers Market is ready to delight you with the freshest produce, breads, pastries, herbs and spices, maple and honey products and so much more. This year’s market will feature booths by local businesses and community groups as well as an entertainment series.

The Farmers Market will run through October 13 from 8AM-1PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 4707 Pratt Avenue.

White Eagle has a 50+ year reputation for the highest quality food, service and value. Since 1946, the Przybylo family has been offering the finest in quality and value, all with a personal touch. Dinner will be served family-style for $16.50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Date: Tues., October 18 Time: 6:00PM Code: 205420.A1 Cost: Dinner and transportation are on your own Location: 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles

Lincolnwood Farmers Market FREE!

“I was aware of my success, but I never stopped trying to get better.” – Michael Jor-

dan. Now open at the iconic InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Michael Jor-dan’s Steak House Chicago offers fine dining in a relaxed, approachable backdrop, sure to charm locals and tourists alike. With a penchant for perfection, similar to its namesake, Michael Jordan’s Steak House is not satisfied with good, we strive for the best, and the Chicago locale is the latest offering of an evolving brand rooted in excellence. The cost of transportation and chaperone will be covered. You must pay for your own meal.

Date: Fri., October 21 Code: 105415.A Time: 10:45AM-2:00PM Cost: $15—Members Only—Cost of meal is not included

Savvy Senior Financial Planning Join us for an hour of informative, yet entertaining information sharing on a topic that every senior should be educated on. Representatives from Senior Helpers will be on hand to dis-cuss financial planning strategies to make sure your money does not run out. Included in this discussion will be whether or not you may qualify for a Veter-ans Pension. Senior Helpers is a local organization providing community outreach programs.

Date: Wed., October 19 Code: 305214.B Time: 9:00-10:00AM Cost: FREE

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City-Style Lunch Bunch—Michael Jordan’s Steak House

Twilight Dining—White Eagle Restaurant

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Weekly Drop-In Programs

Movie & Lunch (Classic) The Odd Couple Felix Unger (Jack Lemmon) is thrown out of his house by his divorce-bound wife. He wanders aimlessly through the streets of New York before gravitating to the apartment of his best friend, incorrigibly sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison (Walter Matthau). Within a few days, this mismatched pair is on the verge of mu-tual murder: Felix cannot abide Oscar's slovenliness, while Oscar is driven insane by Felix's obsession with cleanliness. There's a laugh a second in this faithful movie adaptation of Neil Simon’s hit Broadway play. A foolproof comic situation is kept alive and healthy by some of the funniest dialogue ever written. The Odd Couple was later adapted into a long-running TV sitcom starring Tony Randall and Jack Klug-man. Movie is 105 minutes in duration.

Lunch will be ordered from Kow Kow Restaurant. Please select from beef or chicken chop suey, sweet & sour pork or chicken, broccoli chicken or broccoli beef.

Date: Tues., October 25 Time: *11:45AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 105201.A1– Movie; 105201.A2—Movie & Lunch Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch)

*Please note start time is 11:45AM not 11:30AM.

Bridge—Mondays from 12:15PM-3PM; Members—Free; Non-Members—$3 Exercise Class—Tues. & Thurs. from 9-9:50AM; Members—$2; Non-Members—$3 Mah Jongg—Thursdays from 12:30-3:00PM; Members—Free; Non-Members—$3

The Lending Closet has items for use on a monthly rental basis for a fee of $10

per item. A $75 security deposit is required, which is returned when the items

come back damage-free. Current inventory includes wheelchairs, rolling walkers,

standard walkers, shower bench, free-standing commode, toilet commode, and

cane. A current drivers license is needed to complete the rental agreement.

Please call (847) 677-9740 for more information.

The Lending Closet

Bring your appetite and join us for an afternoon of food, fun, friendship and Frank! We will dine on hotdogs, bratwursts and burgers as well as mixed salads, appetizers and dessert.

After lunch, the group will enjoy a Frank Sinatra tribute by Dan Sullivan. Grab a friend and join us for this fall mixer.

Date: Wed., October 26 Code: 305212.A Time: 12:30-2:30PM Cost: $15—Members; $17—Non-Members

Fall BBQ with Musical Entertainment

Located on Chicago's spectacular lakefront on the site of the Edgewater Beach Ho-tel, The Breakers at Edgewater Beach continues a tradition of excellence in luxurious sen-ior living at an affordable price. We will tour the facility and then dine on a fabulous lunch before returning to Lincolnwood. Transportation is provided courtesy of The Breakers. Date: Thurs., October 27 Code: 105422.B1 Time: 11AM-2PM Cost: FREE—Members Only

Lunch & Tour of The Breakers FREE!

Monthly Mix ‘n Mingle You are cordially invited to our monthly Social Club gath-ering where you can catch up with fellow Lincolnwood area seniors. Coffee and tea will be served as well as a sweet treat to celebrate the monthly birthdays. This event is a great opportunity to introduce new seniors to the pro-gram so please feel free to bring a friend or relative along with you.

Dates: Fri., October 28 Code: 105402.A2 Fri., November 18 Code: 105402.A3 Cost: $2—Members Time: 11:15AM-12:15PM $3—Non-Members

Friday Walking Club

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Friday Walking Club! We had a great time strolling around Proesel Park every week. Due to the weather turning colder, we will take a break from the weekly walks. See you all in the spring—keep movin’!

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Lunch Bunch—Lone Tree Manor

Feeling Lucky? Rivers Casino Trip At Rivers Casino, step into the excitement of nearly 1,050 slots and 48 table games. Find all of your favorites and so much more on our entirely non-smoking 43,000 square foot gaming floor. Cha Ching! From a juicy steak to a basket of wings, Rivers has got you covered. We have seven bars and restaurants to suit any taste. Try out Metropolis Coffee, brewed right in Chicago, served at Coffeespot, unwind with a custom craft brew by Chi-cago-based Half Acre, or savor a legendary steak at our own Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House, a member of the Gibson’s family of restaurants.

Because Rivers Casino is brand new, they are not currently offering any group rates or incentives. This trip will provide round-trip transportation and chaper-one. Lunch and gambling will both be on your own. If you are feeling lucky, join us and see what all the buzz is about! Date: Wed., November 9 Code: 105403.B Time: 10AM-2PM Cost: $15—Members Only—Cost of lunch and gambling is on your own

This month’s Lunch Bunch selection is Lone Tree Manor, a member favorite. Known for their Polish and European cuisine, Lone Tree will not disappoint. With a buffet lunch, diners will enjoy breaded shrimp, beef stew, crab salad, pierogies, potato pan-cakes and so much more! I’m sure you are hungry just reading this list of delicious lunch items.

Please remember to register for Lunch Bunch so we can make accurate reservations.

Date: Fri., November 4 Code: 105202.A2 Time: 11:30AM Location: Lone Tree Manor,

7730 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles

Cost: Lunch and transportation are on your own

Is that Marilyn Monroe with members of the

Social Club? Why yes it is! The group enjoyed lunch at RL

Restaurant (Ralph Lauren) on Michigan Avenue and then

headed down to see the new Marilyn Monroe statue.

Join us on a future trip and your picture may appear in a news-

letter, too!

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Book Talk with Author Cynthia Schaffer

Turkey Trot T-Shirt Volunteers Needed

City-Style Lunch Bunch—Park 52 Lunch Bunch is hitting the road! Jump on the bus and cruise down to Hyde Park

for this month’s selection—Park 52. Serving contemporary American bistro cui-

sine such as barbeque ribs, burgers, shrimp cobb salad just to name a few, menu

items average $9-$15.

The cost of transportation and chaperone will be covered. You must pay for your

own meal. If time permits, we will take a driving tour of the neighborhood before

heading back to Lincolnwood.

Date: Fri., November 11 Time: 10:45AM-2:00PM Code: 105202.A3 Cost: $15—Members Only—Cost of meal is not included

We need you! Volunteers are needed to help fold Turkey Trot participant t-shirts.

We will meet at the Community Center at 9:30AM and start folding. Lunch will be

served at Noon as a thank you for your efforts..

Anyone interested in being a part of this year’s race day

should contact the Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation

Department at (847) 677-9740 or email Andy Thurman at

athurman@lwd.org.

Date: Wed., November 2 Code: 105433.A Time: 10AM-12:30PM

Join author Cynthia Schaffer as she discusses “Mollie’s War”, a book she co-

authored with her mother, describing her experiences as a WAC stationed in Eng-

land, France and Germany during WWII. During her service, she wrote extensively

to her sister. These letters became the basis for the book. Ms. Schaffer will bring

mementos, photos and her mother’s medals for the group to view.

You may purchase the book ahead of time on Amazon.com or by calling Jan

Springer at (847) 677-9740. The cost is $25 per book.

Date: Mon., November 14 Time: 10AM-11AM Code: 105403.D Cost: $4—Members; $5—Non-Members

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Happy birthday to our July babies…

May all your wishes come true!

Marjorie Agnello (7/2). Yolanda Chin, Ellen George (7/3), Lori Heller (7/1), Sally Isenstein (7/6), Rita Levenson (7/19), Dina Rempas

(7/14), Dorothy Renno (7/15), Frances Tirone (7/8), Eleanor Toman (7/6)

Movie & Lunch (New Release) The American P A G E 9 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R

Happy Birthday to You!

Program Evaluations

“Dont worry about the wrinkles on your face, they actually form by laughing and smiling a lot. It’s the sign that you spend a very happy life.”

In the aftermath of a job gone awry, an American hitman retreats to the Italian countryside, where he be-friends a local priest and strikes up an unexpected romance while awaiting the details of his next assign-ment. Jack (George Clooney) is lucky to be alive after his Swedish assignment went sour, and he knows that it's only a matter of time before his luck runs out. Not eager to tempt fate again, Jack arrives in a small Italian town and takes a job assembling a weapon for the mysterious Mathilde. During this unchar-acteristically peaceful interlude, Jack befriends kindly clergyman Father Benedetto, and connects with pretty local Clara . But in the process of reaching out for a little human contact, Jack is making himself more vulnerable than ever. The American was adapted for the screen from the novel A Very Private Gen-tleman by author Martin Booth.

Lunch will be ordered from Corner Bakery. Please select from egg salad, smoked ham, corned beef, smoked turkey, roast beef or roast chicken. Date: Wed., November 30 Time: 11:30AM—Lunch; Noon—Movie Code: 105212.A– Movie; 105212.B—Movie & Lunch Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members (Movie); $9 Members; $12 Non-Members (Movie & Lunch)

Frank Brand October 21

Helen Galliani October 13

Nels Larsen October. 10 Rosa Mastro October 3

Janine Oberrotman October 1

Rita Pettineo October 13

Deborah Rheinstrom October 20

Adella Zunas October 20

Norma Acciari November 25

Edna Bawolek November 2

Doris Bratt November 5

Kathy Byrne-Bellavia November 18

Heather Lartz November 9

Michael Lazzaro November 15

Elaine Lazzaro November 3

Lorraine Rubin November 4

Julius Tarshis November 28

Loretta Thalman November 30

Allen Trester November 15

October November

We only list birthdays for members that provide them. If you would like your birthday listed, please make sure we have it on file. Thank you!

Holiday Luncheon at Monastero’s

December Preview

Lincolnwood Social Club 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712

(847) 677-9740

Come spread some holiday cheer with fellow Social Club members at our annual holiday lunch-eon. This year’s celebration will once again be held in the beautiful Botticelli Room at Monas-tero’s Ristorante, located at 3935 W. Devon Avenue.

The menu will consist of homemade Minestrone soup, family-style roasted chicken, Italian roast beef, penne pasta with tomato sauce, whipped potatoes and mixed vegetable medley. Everyone will enjoy cheesecake with strawberry sauce for dessert.

Tony Bernard, a Skokie Theatre and Social Club favorite, will serenade us all into the holiday spirit. Bring your dancing shoes—his music is sure to move you! Date: Fri., December 2 Cost: $50—Member; $60—Non-Member Code: 105403.C Time: 11:30AM-1:30PM

Location: Monastero’s Ristorante, 3935 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago

In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you to join them to celebrate the joy of the season in true Osmond fashion, in person, as the iconic pair share the spotlight for the first time together on a Chi-cago stage. With a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping production numbers, Donny and Marie – Christmas in Chi-cago features your favorite holiday hits mixed with their irresistible chemistry that made them international stars leading into “Osmond- Mania” topping the charts.

Lunch will be enjoyed at Club Lucky in Bucktown. Theater goers will dine family-style on bruschetta, penne marinara, chicken vesuvio, Italian ice and unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available for those interested in purchasing alcoholic beverages.

A payment plan is offered for this trip to spread the cost out over two months. You may pay $100 at time of registration and $75 by December 1 if you prefer.

Date: Wed., December 14 Cost: $175 Members; $210 Non-Members Code: 105422.A3 Time: 10:45AM—Depart Lincolnwood

5:00PM—Estimated Return to Lincolnwood

Donny and Marie—A Broadway Christmas New!