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Life Style AUGUST 2025
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Life at Victorian Village A Message from Tammy Tjoelker
Happy moments fill us all when Summer is fully upon us. We think of August as the dog days of Summer, usually a very hot and humid season of the year, but then we remember all the fun we had growing up during these days. The joys of running through the sprinklers, tossing water
enjoy, surrounded by many amazing residents, families, friends, and coworkers at Victorian Village. We remember these are the good gifts that come from our Heavenly Father, and these are the days we will reminisce with each other, encourage one another, and build each other up as we walk in our different stages of life. May the joy of this summer season bring that renewed sense of strength and encouragement as we engage with one another and spend time outdoors together.
balloons back and forth, swimming, attending picnics, enjoying reunions, attending county fairs, riding our bikes full speed ahead, going camping, spending a day at the beach, and doing all sorts of other outdoor activities. It evokes memories of the times we spent together with family and friends on summer vacation, and all the beautiful celebrations and gatherings that took place outdoors. During August, take time to stroll through our campus gardens, sit on the patios, walk along the trails, and enjoy the beautiful summer days. Remember to take in the fresh air, listen to the bird song, and feel the warmth all around you. We are blessed with a beautiful campus to
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Life Enrichment Activities for August
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Watermelon Social 1:30 p.m.—Memory Care 1:45 p.m.—Victorian Inn 3:00 p.m.—Grand Victorian
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Root Beer Float Social 1:00 p.m.—Grand Activity Center 1:30 p.m.—Memory Care 1:45 p.m.—Victorian Inn Living Room
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Christian Service 1:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Led by Pastor Rick Schauer from Trinity Lutheran Church.
11 th Happy Hour
3:00 p.m. — Inn Living Room
12 th Shopping Trip:
Walmart, Orland Park 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening book.
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Homer Glen Rolling Library 10:30 a.m. — Inn Aviary Lounge
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Catholic Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1st Floor Living Room, Inn Celebrated by Fr. Joe McCormick from St. Bernard’s Catholic Parish. Shopping Trip: Walgreens Senior Discount & Aldi 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening book. Midday Morsels & Melodies 12:00 p.m. — Victorian Inn Dining Room 1:30 p.m. — Entertainment Join us for a special lunch followed by toe-tapping entertainment with George Nicholson! Enjoy a delicious meal, then sit back and relax as George brings the fun with his lively tunes.
12 th Crazy Bunco
1:30 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
12 th Happy Hour
3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lounge
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13 th Fun & Fellowship Games
1:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby Volunteers from Palos CRC lead table games and bring cookies.
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14 th Live & Learn
Brain Matters: Understanding Cognitive Changes 10:00 a.m. — Grand Activity Center
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15 th Classic Car Show
22 nd Baking Club
4:00–7:00 p.m. — Main Parking Lot Cruise into a night of nostalgia! Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring classic cars, lemonade, popcorn, and old- fashioned candy bars. Stroll around, and enjoy the sweet taste of yesteryear!
1:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Help bake a new recipe for the Victorian Village cookbook (coming in December).
25 th Happy Hour
3:00 p.m. — Inn Living Room
18 th Homer Glen Rolling Library 10:30 a.m. — Inn Living Room
26 th Shopping Trip:
Jewel-Osco and Dollar Tree 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening book.
19 th Shopping Trip
9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Meijer Sign up in the What’s Happening book.
26 th Happy Hour
3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lounge
20 th Entertainment: Gerald Glander 1:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby Get ready for an afternoon of smooth
27 th Card-Making Craft
1:30 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Join volunteers Linda & Ellen. All supplies provided—just bring yourself!
sax and piano magic. From jazzy notes to classic favorites, Gerald have your fingers snapping and your spirits soaring.
29 th Entertainment: Liz Goss
20 th Bingo with Bethshan Residents 6:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Bill Schepel will bring residents from the CILA homes to join in.
3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music with vocalist Liz Goss! With her beautiful voice and charming presence, Liz brings timeless classics and heartfelt melodies that are sure to delight. Don’t miss this musical treat!
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News from the Courts Courts Happy Hour (Held the 3 rd Tuesday of each month) Tuesday, August 19 th 4:30 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.
Marquette Bank Full-Service Banking Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Private Dining Room at the Grand We offer on-site banking with Marquette Bank to provide services to our residents. Banking services are set up in our private dining room at the Grand and is available every Thursday:
• August 21 st • August 28 th
• August 7 th • August 14 th
Courts Potluck Thursday, August 28 th 12:00 p.m. Courts Community Center
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, August 19th 5:00-6:00 p.m. — Inn Private Dining Room In cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association, Victorian Village offers an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group that meets the third Tuesday of every month and allows caregivers to take a break and get recharged to continue to be the caregiver their loved one needs. Please RSVP one day in advance by calling (708) 645-2122.
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Book Club The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin Friday, August 22nd 11:00 a.m. Grand Private Dining Room
At the Table National Watermelon Day! Get ready to slice into summer's juiciest celebration! August 3rd is National Watermelon
Day, and it's time to savor the sweet, refreshing crunch of this iconic fruit. Loved by generations — watermelon has been enjoyed for over 5,000 years, with its roots tracing back to ancient Egypt! It was even found in King Tut’s tomb as a symbol of nourishment for the afterlife. Today, watermelon is a summertime favorite — and not just for picnics! With over 1,200 varieties grown around the world, there’s a perfect slice for everyone. From juicy wedges at summer socials to refreshing watermelon salads and smoothies, this fruit has a way of bringing people together. It’s more than a snack — it’s a symbol of sunshine, smiles, and simple pleasures. So whether you salt it, chill it, enjoy it right off the rind, or just love spitting seeds, take a moment to savor this timeless treat. After all, you’re never too old to be one in a melon!
A moving novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II. Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence. Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It’s a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them. As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.
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Chaplain’s Corner: John 21:18-25 (NET)
We learn, for one thing, from these verses, that the future history of Christians, both in life and death, is foreknown by Christ . The Lord tells Simon Peter, "When you are old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you where you would not." These words, without controversy, were a prediction of the manner of the Apostle's death. They were fulfilled in after days, it is commonly supposed, when Peter was crucified as a martyr for Christ's sake. The time, the place, the manner, the painfulness to flesh and blood of the disciple's death, were all matters foreseen by the Master. The truth before us is eminently full of comfort to a true believer. To obtain foreknowledge of things to come would, in most cases, be a sorrowful possession. To know what was going to befall us, and yet not to be able to prevent it, would make us simply miserable. But it is an unspeakable consolation to remember that our whole future is known and fore-arranged by Christ. There is no such thing as luck, chance, or accident, in the journey of our life. Everything from beginning to end is foreseen—arranged by One who is too wise to err and too loving to do us harm. Let us store up this truth in our minds and use it diligently in all the days of darkness through which we may yet have to pass. In such days, we should lean back on the thought, "Christ knows this, and knew it when He called me to be His disciple." It is foolish to repine and murmur over the troubles of those whom we love. We should rather fall back on the thought
"I tell you the solemn truth, when you were young, you tied your clothes around you and went wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and
others will tie you up and bring you where you do not want to go." (Now Jesus said this to indicate clearly by what kind of death Peter was going to glorify God.) After he said this, Jesus told Peter, "Follow me." Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. (This was the disciple who had leaned back against Jesus’ chest at the meal and asked, "Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?") So when Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, "Lord, what about him?" Jesus replied, "If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours? You follow me!" So the saying circulated among the brothers and sisters that this disciple was not going to die. But Jesus did not say to him that he was not going to die, but rather, "If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours?" This is the disciple who testifies about these things and has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. There are many other things that Jesus did. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”
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that all is well done. It is useless to fret and be rebellious, when we ourselves have bitter cups to drink. We should rather say, "This also is from the Lord—He foresaw it, and would have prevented it, if it had not been for my good." Happy are those who can enter into the spirit of that old saint, who said, "I have made a covenant with my Lord, that I will never take amiss anything that He does to me." We may have to walk sometimes through rough places sometimes, on our way to heaven. But surely it is a comforting and soothing reflection: "Every step of my journey was foreknown by Christ." We learn, secondly, in these verses, that a believer's death is intended to glorify God . The Holy Spirit tells us this truth in plain language. He graciously interprets the dark saying, which fell from our Lord's lips about Peter's end. He tells us that Jesus spoke this, "signifying by what death he should glorify God."
of our martyred Reformers had more effect on the minds of Englishmen than all the sermons they preached and all the books they wrote. One thing, at all events, is certain—the blood of the English martyrs was the seed of the English Church. We may glorify God in death, by being ready for it whenever it comes. The Christian who is found like a sentinel at his post, like a servant with his loins girded and his lamp burning, with a heart packed up and ready to go, the man to whom sudden death, by the common consent of all who knew him, is sudden glory— this, this is a man whose end brings glory to God. We may glorify God in death, by patiently enduring its pains. The Christian whose spirit has complete victory over the flesh, who quietly feels the pins of his earthly tabernacle plucked up with great bodily agonies, and yet never murmurs or complains, but silently enjoys inward peace—this, this again, is a man whose end brings glory to God. We may glorify God in death, by testifying to others the comfort and support that we find in the grace of Christ. It is a great thing when a mortal man can say with David, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." (Psalm 23:4.) The Christian who, like Standfast in "Pilgrim's Progress," can stand for a while in the river, and talk calmly to his companions, saying, "My foot is fixed sure—my toilsome days are ended,"—this, this is a man whose end brings glory to God. Commentary by J.C. Ryle
The thing before us is probably not considered as much
as it ought to be. We are so apt to
regard life as the only season for honoring Christ, and action as
the only mode of showing our religion, that we overlook death, except as a painful termination of usefulness. Yet surely this ought not so to be. We may die to the Lord; as well as live to the Lord; we may be patient sufferers as well as active workers. Like Samson, we may do more for God in our death than we ever did in our lives. It is probable that the patient deaths
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When you exercise, your heart rate increases, and your body pumps more oxygen to your brain. Multiple studies have found that a well-oxygenated brain helps manage anxiety and depression. Just 20-30 minutes of mild aerobic movement releases chemicals called endorphins that interact with receptors in your Senior Fitness with Symbria Exercise makes you happy! y MONDAY-FRIDAY Group Fitness classes y THURSDAYS Brain Boosters Wii Bowling y FRIDAYS Balloon Volleyball y DAYS & TIMES VARY Card Making-Craft
brain that reduce your perception of pain… meaning you’re more likely to feel positive and upbeat during a challenging session of movement. It also releases other mood- enhancing chemicals like serotonin and dopamine that can stick around in your brain for a couple of hours after you exercise. Exercise does have short-lived mental health benefits, but when done more consistently, studies show that it actually changes the structure and function of the brain over time. So, do your exercises! Walking, NuStep, chair work, machines, dancing to music, breathing, stretching—whatever it is—is always better than doing nothing. Couple that with other healthy practices, such as getting enough sleep at night, eating well, and setting aside time to stay connected and maintain fulfilling relationships, with the many abundant activities we have here at Victorian Village for you to join which include:
Please check your monthly calendar for correct times and days of all activities!
Live & Learn Brain Matters: Understanding Cognitive Changes Thursday, August 14 th 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Activity Center Maintaining brain health is a goal that everyone shares. This seminar approaches brain fitness by exploring the areas of preservation, prevention of memory decline, and information about the structure and capacity of the brain. Join Stacy for an engaging and interactive session that offers tips for brain health and includes some fun brain games.
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Sharing Life & Making Memories
July Joy: A Month to Remember! Step into the sunshine of our July photo gallery — a vibrant collection of memories celebrating a month filled with connection, celebration, and community spirit! From flipping pancakes at the Grand Victorian to flipping beanbags at Victorian Inn, our residents were busy making memories. We saluted our Veterans, sang along with Tammy, celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Health & Wellness at Victorian Village, and even cooled off with a walker & wheelchair wash during Youth Camp Day — complete with Hawaiian Bingo fun! We cheered for birthdays, enjoyed sweet treats on ice cream outings, bonded over baking, sang patriotic tunes, and admired the blooms we've lovingly cared for. And thanks to special guests like the Mayor of Homer Glen, the Ability Awareness Group, and the American Legion Auxiliary Ladies, July was filled with heartfelt moments and joyful surprises. So take a look, relive the laughter, and enjoy the snapshots of a community that knows how to make every day count.
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