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A Message from Joe Xanthopoulos Life at Park Place of Elmhurst
Happy New Year from Park Place of Elmhurst! As we welcome 2026, let’s take a moment to reflect on the good things from 2025—time with loved ones,
New Y ear's Day Buffet Thursday, January 1 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a holiday buffet with your family and guests! Seating times are as follows:
lessons learned, and opportunities to make a positive impact. What were the good things in your life in 2025? Challenges are also part of everyone’s life, but as Roy Bennett reminds us, “Every challenge, every adversity, contains the seeds of opportunity and growth.” When you look back on the challenges you may have faced in 2025, did you find those “seeds of opportunity and growth?” This past year, we were thrilled to welcome 26 new Independent Living residents , each bringing unique experiences that enrich our vibrant community. For over 13 years, Park Place has thrived thanks to thoughtful, caring residents who make this a wonderful place to live and work. I am excited about what 2026 holds in store for our community. I hope you are, too. Here’s to a bright and fulfilling year ahead! Blessings in the New Year, Joe
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Where to make reservations: Call the reservation line at ext. 10010 or inform a hostess. Max capacity per seating: 50 people Max capacity per table: We can accommodate up to 10 people per table. If you will be dining solo, the Dining Service team has created a “community table” at two assigned seating times: 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. We hope you feel the more who join you, the merrier you will be. Please let the hostess know that you would like to be added to the “community table” and indicate whether you would prefer to dine at 11:00 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. Kindly recall that the Bistro will only be open for breakfast from 7:00 – 9:30 am, and dinner will not be served in the Dining Room on the evening of this event.
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Spotlight Events at Park Place Tech Help with Stephanie Mondays in January 10:30 a.m., Bistro
elective courses covering a variety of interests. The residents of Park Place are invited to attend certain classes and engage with the students.
Are your smart devices giving you trouble? Stop by the Bistro at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays to see Stephanie. She will be down in the Bistro to answer any questions you have with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. This is also the perfect time to ask questions about unwanted text messages or emails you may have received. Learn how to report and block those numbers that keep calling you about your car's extended warranty, even after you have given up your car. All questions are valuable, especially in search of understanding. If you're wondering, others probably are too, so please stop by and ask. Trip to Walgreens Tuesday, January 6 1:30 p.m., Main Entrance Walgreens Senior Day offers 20% off eligible regular-priced items for myWalgreens members aged 55 and older on the first Tuesday of every month, both in-store and online (using code SENIOR20). It's a monthly savings event for essentials, cosmetics, and health products, requiring a free myWalgreens account for the discount. Sign up with the Concierge by Monday, January 5, to secure a spot on the Bus. Timothy Christian Activities RENEW Classes January 6-20 When the students of Timothy Christian return from winter break, they participate in a two- week period called RENEW. During this time, some students are participating in service projects at home and abroad. The students not actively engaged in full-time service projects have an opportunity to register for special
Welcome Timothy Christian's Women's Fitness RENEW Class Thursday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Here at Park Place, there are a variety of group fitness classes to take part in. Ranging from core building to Chair Yoga, walking club to balance class. There are even aqua fit classes offered in our heated indoor pool! Today, the ladies from Rachel Mirra’s RENEW Women’s Fitness Class will be joining our Park Place residents and Jovita, our Symbria well-being specialist, for balance classes. There are many benefits to maintaining balance in the senior population. Starting with fall prevention, which is a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence. Some challenges that occur with aging include changes in muscle and joint function, slower reflexes, and diminished vision and sensory perception, which can impact one's ability
to maintain balance and stability. We invite residents to join us for
balance classes this morning. All fitness levels are welcome. This is a wonderful learning experience for the students to participate in a group fitness class with Park Place Residents.
Welcome Reception Friday, January 9 3:00 p.m., Bistro
Please come and welcome the new residents of Park Place! Wine, soft drinks, and appetizers will be served.
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Bingo! Monday, January 12 11:00 a.m., Community Room
Park Place Book Discussion Becoming Madam Secretary By Stephanie Dray Saturday, January 10 3:00 p.m., Providence Dining Room Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference. When she’s not working with children in the crowded tenements in Hell’s Kitchen, Frances throws herself into the social scene in Greenwich Village, befriending an eclectic group of politicians, artists, and activists, including the millionaire socialite Mary Harriman Rumsey, the flirtatious budding author Sinclair Lewis, and the brilliant but troubled reformer Paul Wilson, with whom she falls deeply in love. But when Frances meets a young lawyer named Franklin Delano Roosevelt at a tea dance, sparks fly in all the wrong directions. She thinks he’s a rich, arrogant dilettante who gets by on a handsome face and a famous name. He thinks she’s a priggish bluestocking and insufferable do- gooder. Neither knows it yet, but over the next twenty years, they will form a historic partnership that will carry them both to the White House. Frances is destined to rise in a political world dominated by men, facing down the Great Depression as FDR’s most trusted lieutenant—even as she struggles to balance the demands of a public career with marriage and motherhood. When vicious political attacks mount, and
This month, Bingo will occur a week early on January 12 to accommodate another program. Please see the January activity calendar for reference. Community Conversations Monday, January 12 1:30 p.m., Dining Room Hear from your Executive Director about all that is happening at Park Place. Bring your questions and comments! Watercolor Class at Timothy Christian Tuesday, January 13 8:50-11:00 a.m., Main Entrance We invite you to join Timothy Christian students for a morning watercolor class at Timothy Christian. Get a feel of what it is like to be a high school art student again. Take this opportunity to share your learning experiences from your education to this day with a student. For the instructor to know how much art supplies are needed, please sign up with the Concierge by Monday, January 5. We have 12 spots available. Trip to Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Wednesday, January 14 1:30 p.m., Main Entrance Join fellow residents for a trip to the Lizzadro Museum. The Lizzadro Museum displays gemstone treasures, antiques to modern, with a blending of earth science exhibits. No docent tour will be available on this trip. On Wednesdays, the Museum has free admission. Please sign up with the Concierge by Tuesday, January 13. We have 12 spots available.
personal tragedies threaten to derail her ambitions, she must decide what she’s willing to do—and what she’s willing to sacrifice—to save a nation.
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Opera at the Met: Turandot Saturday, January 17 1:00 p.m., Community Room Turandot tells the story of an icy Chinese princess who challenges suitors to answer three riddles to win her hand, with failure meaning death; a mysterious Prince Calaf solves them, but only after his devoted slave Liù sacrifices herself for love, ultimately melting Turandot's cold heart and revealing her own capacity for love, a transformation completed by Alfano's ending after Puccini's death, featuring the famous aria "Nessun Dorma". World premiere: Teatro alla Scala, Milan, April 1926.
Birthday Luncheon Thursday, January 15 12:00 p.m., Dining Room
Today, you deserve a celebration for all the joy you bring into the world. There are many precious things in life, but few are as special as you! We invite those with a January birthday to lunch in our Dining Room as we celebrate and wish you all a Happy Birthday. Please RSVP to the Concierge if you will be attending by Friday, January 9. Curiosity University: Journalism from the American Revolution to the Digital Revolution Friday, January 16 1:00 p.m., Community Room By the founding of our country, America’s press had already evolved from a puny, weak, censored offshoot of the printing trade into a robust forum for political debate. Activists on both sides launched new publications at a rapid pace, often hiding behind pseudonyms to launch bitter partisan attacks. That’s the model of news media enshrined in the Constitution. In this lecture, Professor Chris Daly will show how those polemical, local, hand-made newspapers and pamphlets evolved again into the powerhouses of mass media in newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. Over the years, they grew, needing to appeal to a broader audience. They adopted a kind of political camouflage: the doctrine of objectivity. Then came the internet, which upset the business model and led to the splintering of that big audience. Now, most people can choose precisely the news they like, with the political spin they prefer. Join resident, Michael Harrington, to listen to this wonderful lecture featuring a discussion about journalism. All are welcome.
Broadway Music Monday, January 19 2:00 p.m., Living Room
We are pleased to welcome our friends from Tri-L-Co Music back for another unforgettable Broadway performance. Special guest vocalists Gavin Coyle and Nicole Tuma will be accompanied by Carlyn Lloyd (flutist) and Jon Warfel (Pianist). Please join your fellow residents for an afternoon of live dialogue, music, and fabulous singing. Writing Family Stories Class Monday, January 26 11:00 AM, Creation Studio Writing Family Stories class will resume. Come ready to share your stories. Welcome ICCP Students Available dates on Monthly Calendar 12:40-1:40 pm Sign up to meet with IC Catholic Prep students enrolled in Theology IV: Discipleship Through Service on select dates later this month through April. They can provide tech help, apartment projects, social time, games, art projects, etc. These young people are happy to serve and look forward to working with you. Sign up with the concierge or check in the bistro for availability.
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PRESENTS
January 19 – 23 & 26-30 | 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Community Room
Please RSVP to the Concierge for EACH DAY you wish to attend. We need specific numbers for room management. If you are not on the RSVP list, you will be asked to sit in an alternative space.
JANUARY 19 Our Shared Humanity: Creating Understanding Through the Principles of MLK Rev. Naomi Tutu will share how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles can guide reconciliation, justice, and cross-cultural understanding. Drawing on her lifelong activism and experience leading Truth and Reconciliation workshops, Naomi offers practical insights for building bridges across race, gender, and culture.
JANUARY 21 Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All Majora Carter will share how economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Guided by her experience in urban revitalization, Majora illustrates how low-status communities need to use the same talent-retention strategies that successful businesses implement, reducing the brain- drain that cripples local economic progress.
JANUARY 22 Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
JANUARY 20 Journeying with Story
Dr. Vivek Murthy will discuss the growing epidemic of loneliness and its profound impact on health and well-being. Drawing from his book Together and his experience as U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek will explore how human connection and strong communities are essential for personal and public health. JANUARY 23 Less is more. More or Less. Harry Smith will share insights on how simplifying life can create more meaning, satisfaction, and peace. Drawing on decades of storytelling as an Emmy- and Peabody-winning journalist, Harry offers reflections on balance, fulfillment, and what truly matters.
Kaitlin Curtice will reveal how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are. An award- winning author and poet-storyteller, Kaitlin will incorporate readings from her newest book, Everything Is a Story, to discover ways we can interact with stories and reclaim them for love and kinship.
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PRESENTS
January 19 – 23 & 26-30 | 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Community Room
Please RSVP to the Concierge for EACH DAY you wish to attend. We need specific numbers for room management. If you are not on the RSVP list, you will be asked to sit in an alternative space.
JANUARY 26 The Path to Cultural Repair David Brooks will help us become more understanding toward others and find the joy that comes from being seen. His latest book, How to Know a Person, draws on neuroscience, theater, philosophy, history, and education. He will share how this integrated approach can enhance human connection. JANUARY 27 Conflicted? The World of War Dr. Samantha Nutt will explore the devastating impact of war on civilians and the global implications of conflict. Drawing from over 20 years of frontline humanitarian work and her bestselling book Damned Nations, she offers a powerful, firsthand perspective on war, aid, and public health. JANUARY 28 Pippa: A Musical Bridge Between Cultures Wu Man will share how the pipa, a pear- shaped, four-stringed Chinese lute, serves as a bridge between cultures. Through music and storytelling, she explores how this ancient instrument has helped her connect with her heritage and engage audiences across the globe. Drawing on decades of performance, composition, and cross-cultural collaboration, Wu Man offers a compelling vision of music as a tool for understanding and unity.
JANUARY 29 America at 250: How Our National Parks Inspire a More Perfect Union Tom Medema will explore how America’s National Parks serve as living classrooms. Drawing on decades of experience as a ranger and senior leader in the National Park Service, Tom shares powerful stories that illuminate how these treasured landscapes contribute to America’s story over the past 250 years. JANUARY 30 Sports as a Laboratory for Virtue Sabrina Little will explore how sports can act as a laboratory for developing our character. Drawing on her experience as a philosopher and ultramarathon runner, Sabrina shares practical insights into how sports can develop virtue, foster moral development, and avoid the possibility of forming a vice instead.
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Park Place Announcements A Message from Chaplain Gerry Bible Study
Park Place Reviews Do you follow Park Place of Elmhurst? You can find us on Facebook and Google. You and your family can use these social media accounts to see pictures from recent events or calendar reminders of upcoming events. You can also share your positive experiences with others and help spread the word about Park Place. Our goal is to increase our followers and have more 5-star ratings! Aqua Fitness Classes Join Jovita for aqua fitness classes to get your physical activity and keep your mood boosted during the winter months. The pool has many great benefits that increase your well-being. Quick movements in the water can provide natural resistance, help build muscle strength, and improve endurance. Those with arthritis benefit from aquatic exercises because the natural resistance and buoyancy reduce the stress on the joints. These benefits will also release endorphins, improve mood, and reduce anxiety. There is no need to know how to swim, since we stand in the pool and work with equipment. The pool starts at 3ft and ends at 4ft. Our aqua fitness class schedule: y Aqua Fit: Mondays at 1:30 pm y Water Aerobics: Wednesdays at 1:30 pm y Aqua ABCs: Fridays at 9:15 am Please call Jovita at extension 10020 to get enrolled or for any questions.
Tuesdays: Community Room at 10:45 a.m. January 6: Revelation 11: The Temple and the 7th Trumpet January 13: Revelation 12: The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon January 20: 1:00 p.m., Community Room (Please note the time change) Revelation 13: The Two Beasts January 27: 1:00 p.m., Community Room
(Please note the time change) Revelation 14: The Lamb and the 144,000
Worship Services Thursdays: Community Room at 2:00 p.m. January 8: Communion Service Facing Change in 2026 January 15: Facing the Unknown in 2026
January 22: God is…Wise” January 29 : God is…Love
GriefShare Chaplain Gerry will again lead a GriefShare group beginning in February. GriefShare is for anyone who has lost a loved one. It is a 13-week group experience that includes a video, discussion, and support each week. More details later.
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GOOD FRIENDS
The Park Place family extends its heartfelt birthday greetings to all of our residents who are celebrating in January.
WeCare Connect Survey Please watch for your WeCare Connect customer satisfaction survey via email, text, or phone. We are grateful that you chose Park Place and we wish to ensure your satisfaction so we need to hear from you. What better way to feel at home than to have your friends as your neighbors. Many residents move to our community because they know someone here, someone like you! For every friend or family member you refer, you and the person you referred will receive a credit equal to one month’s service fee after 90 days of residency at Park Place. REFER & EARN one month’s service fee! We love welcoming friends who feel like family. If you know someone who would enjoy our community, please contact a member of our Sales Team.
The Perfect Year-End Gift: Three Benefits of Giving Stock
The Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation exists to enhance the living experience of Park Place residents by improving facilities and amenities for the community. It expands, enhances, and improves on the experiences available to the community in a broad variety of ways. At the same time, the Foundation provides the opportunity to preserve the memory of a loved one, as well as to recognize milestones for those who are celebrating special events in their lives. Would you consider making a gift? Please call me to talk about ways you can make a difference! Thank you for your support!
Beth McGowan Welch, Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation Director
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