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th12 Annual Northern Illinois Suburbs Lupus Walk

Sat., May 5, 2019, 9 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. walk. Fun, family-friendly, 1 mile/3 mile walk/run. Call 312-542-0002. Visit lupusiled.org. At Half Day Forest Preserve (Milwaukee Ave., North of Rte 22) in Vernon Hills.

Lira Ensemble2019 Cultural Tours of Poland

Southern Poland from June 6–June 20, 2019 and Northern Poland from June 27 - July 10. Plus an optional tour of Lithuania following the Northern Poland Tour. Lira is now taking reservations for two exclusive cultural tours of Poland, for Lira’s audience and fans, led by Artistic Director, Lucyna Migala. Both tours include first class accommodations, wonderful cuisine and lots and lots of fun! Call 733- 508-7040 or visit liraensemble.org.

McHenry County LivingSat., April 27, 2019, 6–8:30 p.m. Wood Sign Workshop. You design the look! All stains, finishes and font colors will be chosen at the workshop. These are BYOB events. Ages 15 and up with a parent. $40–65. At Muse Art & Co.,135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake.

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On the Go Editor, The Connection, P.O. Box 38, Dundee, IL 60118

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Irish American Heritage CenterSat., April 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Awards Gala! Cocktail Reception followed by dinner and program. Black Tie. To purchase tickets, call 773-282-7035, ext. 10. In the Erin Room at the Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago.

CLUBSHoward Mohr Community Center

Wed., April 10, 2019, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Enjoy For Colored Girls at The University of Chicago’s Court Theater. A sisterhood of eight women tell their stories through dramatic prose poetry, music, and movement. Told in vivid language, their experiences resound with fearless beauty and unity, despite exposing the unending challenges and oppressions that women face every day. Late lunch at Mellow Yellow, and an additional treat to take home after the show from Abundance Bakery. Lunch and play included. $85 resident, $89, non-resident. Reservations required, call 708-771-7737. Visit forestpark.net. At 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Moving Forward Moving Forward formely Movin’ On, welcomes all singles over the age of 60 in the Northwest suburbs. Come join us for a monthly lunch, dinner and/or happy hour. Come and make new friendships. Call Diane at 708-212-5792 for more information on the next outing.

New Horizons Singles New Horizons is a social group for singles aged 55 and up. It hosts a variety of social activities as well as dances on the third Tuesday of the month and typically the fourth Saturday of the month at First Church of Lombard at Main and Maple Streets in Lombard. Visit newhorizons2.com for all events and d e t a i l s . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l nhnews.events@gmail.com.

The Original WOW Widow or Widowers of the Western Suburbs. Regular meeting on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. $5 for members and guests. Come and see what we have to offer! Contact Dave for 630-620-4060 for more information. Visit wow.cfsites.org.

Southwest Suburban W.O.W. Sun., April 28, 2019, 5 p.m. Spring Fundraiser. DJ, door prizes, gift basket raffle, 50/50 raffle. $30. For tickets, call Jean Kutschke at 815-469-8241. At Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park.

W.O.W. of St. Anthony A non-denominational social group for widows

and widowersFri., April 12, 2019, 7 p.m. Join us for a short meeting, entertainment and refreshments. New faces are welcome. $5. Call Mary at 815-469-4351 or Bill at 708-478-6118. At our new location, the Frankfort Township Building 11000 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rte. 30), around the back.

Oswego Senior CenterSenior Strength Exercise

Monday and Wednesdays at 10–11 a.m. Low impact aerobics combined with weight training that can be done seated or standing. All exercises can be modified to accommodate injuries or specific needs. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Please sign up. At the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington. Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

DANCEShoreline Dance Club

Sat., April 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Our April dance lesson will be Fox Trot. With professional dance instructors Bob and Penny Urbon. An evening of social dancing and fun follows. A variety of

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS The Chicagoland Daylily Society

Sun., March 10, 2019, 2–4 p.m. Daylilies 101 by Eric Denham with Raffle Table. Call Judi at 630-852-9807. See future dates and programs at http://www.chicagolanddaylilysociety.org. At The

thCommunity House, 415 W. 8 St., Hinsdale.

Suburban Garden Club Mon., March 18, 2019, 7:30–9 p.m. Herbs and Veggies presented by Barbara Collins. Collins earned her MS in Horticulture at University of Illinois at Urbana and is the author of Landscaping Herbs and Professional Interior Plantscaping. Collins is active in several professional organizations including the International Herb Association and the Prairie Avenue House Museums in Chicago where she designed an historic herb garden, researched, wrote and trained docents for a tour based on the uses of herbs circa 1830’s. Her teaching experience includes, College of DuPage, Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanical Gardens. No reservations needed. Free ample parking. Call 630-202-5739 or visit suburbangardenclub.org. At the

th thCommunity House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8 St. (8 and Madison). MUSIC

Midwest BallroomSat., March 9, 2019. Spring Dance PartySat., March 16, 2019. Easy Listening FavoritesSat., March 23, 2019. Spring SongsSat., March 30, 2019. Dance Tunes For YouMidwest Ballroom is hosted by John “Radio” Russell and airs each Saturday from 5–7 p.m. over WDCB 90.9 FM and worldwide on the In te rne t a t wdcb .org . The show maybe con tac ted a t midwestballroom@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or at . Reruns of older shows air on WTPB LP in Rockford 99.3 FM at 8 p.m. nightly.

Sinfonietta Bel CantoSun., March 24, 2019, 3 p.m. SBC Voice Finalists and Weidig Symphony in Eb major (1890). At Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. For more information on tickets, dates, locations, and repertoire visit sinfoniettabelcanto.org or call 630-384-5007.

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W.O.W. of St. Anthony A non-denominational social group for widows and widowers

Fri., April 12, 2019, 7 p.m. Join us for a short meeting, entertainment and refreshments. New faces are welcome. $5. Call Mary at 815-469-4351 or Bill at 708-478-6118. At our new location, the Frankfort Township Building 11000 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rte. 30), around the back.

DANCEShoreline Dance Club

Sat., April 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Our April dance lesson will be Fox Trot. With professional dance instructors Bob and Penny Urbon. An evening of social dancing and fun follows. A variety of recorded Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance music is selected for your dancing ease. Admission is $25 per COUPLE. Attire is dressy/casual and light refreshments are provided. Adult couples of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For further in format ion , ca l l 847-356-5349 or 847-566-2177 or v i s i t http://ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. At Lakeview Fitness Center, 700 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills.

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS The Chicagoland Daylily Society

Sun., April 14, 2019, 2–4 p.m. Daylily Flower Color–A Two-Layer System. See future dates and programs at chicagolanddaylilysociety.org.

thCall Judi at 630-852-9807. At The Community House, 415 W. 8 St., Hinsdale.

Gardeners of Central Lake County Sat., May 11, 2019, 8:30–11 a.m. Plant Sale. Offering beautiful healthy local plants for sun or shade. Choose from a variety of native plants, mature perennials, herbs, vegetables, ground covers and more dug from members’ local gardens. Expect great prices, plentiful parking and arrive early for the best selection. Rain or shine! Knowledgeable club members on hand to help with selections. Visit gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org, call 847-772-2186 or email Cindy Julian at juliancindy@hotmail.com. At the Crawford Warming House, 817 W. Lake St., Libertyville.

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The Villa At Evergreen Park10124 South Kedzie Avenue • Evergreen Park, IL 60805

708.907.7000villaatevergreenpark.com

Villa of Evergreen Park is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation to meet the needs of the community. Villa Healthcare brings a change in philosophy along with a vision and expertise to transform The Villa of

Evergreen Park into one of the communities finest facilities. A place where we combine Clinical excellence with hotel like services and amenities.

Our goal is to provide patients with the optimal pathway to restore health, vitality and independence to its highest level. Our clinical programs

include short-term transitional care, rehabilitative care, specialized clinical programs, and limited long-term care.

Healing Gardens at Stone Hill FarmSun., April 14, 2019, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Gardens open. $5, family $10. Cancer survivors always free. Call 630-740-2597 or 630-988-1470 or visit healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com. At 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles.

Suburban Garden Club Mon., April 15, 2019, 7:30–9 p.m. Diana Stoll presents Native Plants in a Non-Native Landscape. Stoll grew up in gardens and her parents grew and preserved all their own fruits and vegetables. She loves planting, nurturing and harvesting plants in containers and in the garden. Diana is the manager of a garden center in the Chicago suburbs and a University of Illinois

Extension Master Gardener for nearly 15 years. She writes a weekly column for the Chicago Daily Herald and contributes articles to the Kane County Chronicle. You can read more about Diana Stoll and get gardening tips at her blog Garden with Diana at gardenwithdiana.com. No reservations needed. Free ample parking. Come grow wi th us . Cal l 630-202-5739 or v is i t

thsuburbangardenclub.org. At the Community House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8 St. th(8 and Madison).

MUSICMidwest Ballroom

Sat., April 6, 2019. New ReleasesSat., April 13, 2019. Easy Listening FavoritesSat., April 20, 2019. Big Band Dance PartySat., April 27, 2019. Memorable MelodiesMidwest Ballroom is hosted by John “Radio” Russell and airs each Saturday from 5–7 p.m. over WDCB 90.9 FM and worldwide on the Internet at wdcb.org.

thThe show starts its 19 volunteer year in February. The show maybe contacted at P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or at midwestballroom@yahoo.com. Reruns of older shows air on WTPB LP in Rockford 99.3 FM at 8 p.m. nightly.

Sunday Mass at Mercy Home, also known as our “parish of the airwaves,” is Mercy Home’s televised mass program that brings Eucharistic celebration to parishioners across Chicago. Each year since 1992, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home has provided weekly access to a faith community for those who are unable to attend their neighborhood parish due to age, infirmity, or lack of transportation With over 70,000 faith-filled viewers and counting, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home is the most popular televised Catholic Mass in the Chicago area.

The Mercy Home Sunday Mass is broadcast Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. on WGN-TV Channel 9.

Oswego Senior Center

Senior Strength Exercise

M o n d a y a n d W e d n e s d a y s a t 10–11 a.m. Low i m p a c t a e r o b i c s c o m b i n e d w i t h weight training that can be done seated or