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APRIL 2024
VICTORIAN VILLAGE
Life at Victorian Village A Message from Jackie
Victorian Village Book Club The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedic 3:00 p.m. — 2nd floor of the Grand "The Personal Librarian" tells the remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, who was hired by J.P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true. Belle’s complexion isn’t
“Let’s know, let’s press on to know the LORD ; whose appearing is as certain as the dawn; who will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that give drink to the earth.” Hosea 6:3
I wish it didn’t take me almost 60 years to stop wishing spring away. For years, it seems, I’ve spent the months of March, April, and the beginning of May, grumbling that it’s not warm enough to sit outside on our patio and enjoy a good book, putting my nose up at the bare bushes and trees, complaining about mud puddles, downed branches and sticks, and the endless bits of garbage that seem to appear among the spring blooms. I really cheated myself out of enjoying every single day and appreciating what each day brings to us. I don’t know why, but this year I’m giving more thought and appreciation for the magnificence of God’s creation. How do those bulbs know when to push through the earth and burst into bloom? How did God design so many bushes and trees adorned with leaves and buds with so many different colors, shapes, and sizes? This month, I urge each of you to stop in your tracks and take time to drink in the splendor of creation. Don’t be like me: enjoy every minute!
dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American. All residents are welcome!
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Life Enrichment Activities for April
Breakfast/Lunch: Chef Klaus in Mokena 10:30 a.m. Bus departure
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Walgreens Senior Shopping Day 9:30 a.m. Bus departure Shopping Trip: Skechers Outlet Store in Orland Park 1:00 a.m. Bus departure Book Club Meeting: The Personal Librarian 3:00 p.m. — 2nd floor of the Grand Fun Games & Fellowship 1:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lounge Prayer Service Trinity Lutheran 1:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Catholic Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1st floor of the Inn Homer Glen Mobile Library 10:30 a.m. — Inn Living Room Inn Happy Hour 2:00 p.m. — Inn Living Room Jewel Shopping Trip 9:30 a.m. Bus departure Happy Hour at the Grand 3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Courts Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. — Community Center Card-Making Craft 1:30 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Ro’s Jewelry Table: Come for bargains! 1:00p.m. — Grand Fireside
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Courts Mocktail/Cocktail party 4:00 p.m. — Community Center
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Inn Resident Meeting 11:00 a.m. — 1st floor Inn
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Live & Learn Presentation: Laughter and Humor — A link to Healthy Living 10:00 a.m. — Grand Activity Center Reminisce and Share your Treasure 2:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside
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22 nd Homer Glen Mobile Library 10:30 a.m. — Inn Living Room
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22 nd Happy Hour at the Inn
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Shopping Trip: J.C. Penney’s in Orland Park 9:30 a.m. Bus departure Grand Happy Hour 3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside
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Paddy Lynn Storytelling Program 2:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Courts Potluck 12:00 p.m. — Community Center Movie Matinee & Popcorn 2:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
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Meijer Shopping Trip 9:30 a.m. Bus departure
Prom Night with Lockport High School
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Ashford House Restaurant Trip 11:00 a.m. Bus departure
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Lincolnway East High School Presents: Phantom of the Opera 1:00 p.m. Bus departure
Catholic Mass Monday, April 1
Restaurant Trip: Chef Klaus in Mokena Tuesday, April 16 10:30 a.m. Bus departure You may enjoy breakfast or lunch in a German country setting.
10:00 a.m. — 1st floor living room at the Inn Fr. Joe McCormick from St. Bernard’s Catholic Parish will celebrate the Mass.
Card-making Craft Wednesday, April 10 1:30 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
Bingo with Bethshan On Wednesday, April 17 6:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
Join volunteers Linda & Ellen for a card-making craft. Everything is provided—just bring yourself.
Bill Schepel will bring residents from the group CILA homes to visit and play bingo with our Victorian Village residents.
Intergenerational Prom Saturday, April 13 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wear your finest attire and
Restaurant Trip: Ashford House in Tinley Park Tuesday, April 30 11:00 a.m. Bus departure
join in the fun! We’ll crown our Queen and King, and we’ll enjoy light refreshments and lots of fun with the Lockport High School Interact students. Lincoln-Way East High School Presents: The Phantom of the Opera Sunday, April 14 1:00 p.m. Bus departure
Enjoy traditional Irish cuisine and American classics at The Ashford House, a cozy and friendly restaurant in Tinley Park, located next door to Winston’s Market — enjoy lunch and shopping!
from the Grand Sign-up required
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News from the Courts: Cocktail/Mocktail Happy Hour (Held the 3 rd Tuesday of each month) Tuesday, April 16th 4:00 p.m. — Courts Community Center 1. Bring your own beverage and container (glass, mug, holder of any nature). 2. A SMALL appetizer to pass 3. When leaving, take it all home. No RSVP needed and no reminder calls will be made.
Special Event:
Time to LAUGH with Tracy DeGraf Thursday April 18 2:00 p.m. Grand Fireside A 45 minute stand up comedy show.
Referred to as one of Chicago’s best clean female comedians and speakers, Tracy DeGraaf has made a name for herself with her one-woman comedy show Life Happens Laugh Anyway . Rebellious Magazine said DeGraaf has the “presence of a motivational speaker and the uplifting message of a preacher. Her everyday experiences resonate with fans who can be seen nodding along with punchline after punchline.” DeGraaf pulls material from her experiences as a middle-aged woman, wife, mother of five sons and breast cancer survivor. The mission of Tracy DeGraaf Ministries is to provide comedy that saves! We promote two messages: Jesus and mammograms because we want people to KNOW Jesus, but we don't want them to meet him face to face just yet.
Courts Potluck Thursday, April 25th 12:00 p.m. Courts Community Center
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Senior Fitness with Symbria Well Being: Best Benefits of Laughter for Older Adults
ALLEVIATES DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Laughter may not be all you need if you have a mental health condition. If you’re struggling
didn’t view the videos. This shows that laughter for seniors can improve short-term memory, which makes a massive difference in your independence and in your overall quality of life. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH The benefits of laughter aren’t only emotional or social. It also has a measurable effect on physical health. One study examined the effects of a weekly stand-up comedy show on older adults and found that laughter therapy caused a decrease in blood pressure and in heart rate. Cardiovascular health problems are particularly common in older adults, so any activities that improve blood flow and heart health are valuable. Live & Learn Laughter and Humor: The Connection to Better Health Thursday April 18th 10:00 a.m. — Grand Activity Center Who doesn’t love a good belly laugh? Join Stacy for an informative presentation that looks at how laughter and humor can benefit your overall health and well-being. Come away with important information that could extend your life and make it a little more fun as well.
with depression, anxiety, or any other mental or emotional issues, therapy may be necessary for overcoming these challenges. However, laughter for seniors can alleviate some of the symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety. Laughing releases endorphins, the neurochemicals in your brain that boost your mood. A good laugh can make you feel happier and improve your outlook on life, and regularly adding humor to your day can lead to long-term improvement in your mental health. MEMORY Memory issues are one of the most common concerns among seniors. Laughter is surprisingly an excellent way to maintain cognitive health. Cortisol and other stress hormones can contribute to memory problems but laughter combats stress and keeps your mind grounded in the present. One study showed that older adults who watched humorous videos showed better learning ability and better recall than those who
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Chaplain’s Corner
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3 Any challenge or trial or sorrow that you go through can be an occasion for growth and maturing. We are all carrying some sorrow. Health concerns. Grief. A difficult relationship. Financial worries. God might use that pain to knock out the props we leaned on, leading us to reach out for something more secure to rest in. But pain alone won’t make us grow; pain alone can leave you depressed. Instead, God gives us hope. God’s good Easter gives us hope. Jesus endured the deepest pains and yet is now alive. He can share the benefit of his resurrection with us. Because I live, you also will live, Jesus said (John 14:19). Through faith in Christ, we live fully, live with hope, live forever. Christ’s resurrection hope can transform our crises into times of growth, times of deepening dependence on God. As we trust in him, Christ can renew our faith and open us up to deeper life with God. Because he lives, we will really live.
Easter Gifts On Easter, we commemorate Christ’s resurrection and how he gives us hope and new life. The Bible says, Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:20
His resurrection changes things — especially the meaning of our pain and suffering. Pain is God’s megaphone , C.S. Lewis wrote. God can use pain to help us see our need for him. God can use pain to call us to find rest in Christ alone.
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Sharing Life & Making Memories Lillian Olsick's 100th Birthday Celebration
Lillian Olsick was one of two Faith House residents who turned 100 years old in the past months! Her family graciously provided lunch for residents and staff, and even Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike participated in the fun. We love you, Lillian!
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Ginny Renkor's 100th Birthday Celebration We were delighted to honor and celebrate Ginny Renkor’s 100th birthday at Faith House with family and friends. She is such a special lady and she is so loved!
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Great-Great Granddaughter Flo Triezenberg enjoying the company of her great-great granddaughter! FIVE generations — such a blessing!
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration Some photos of our St. Paddy’s Day celebration: Residents enjoyed a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner, along with all the other Irish goodies. Everyone was Irish on this special day!
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