Doug Dvorak will present a travel program called “The Best of America” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. Dvorak spends several months of the year exploring the world, photographing and documenting his travels and compiling them into customized travel programs for presentations and workshops. He …
Comic Tom Connolly will present a performance titled, “Gaelic & Garlic,” at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. Connolly is a Chicago area actor, author and comic. After overcoming years of addiction and depression, Connolly is now focused on dispelling the myths behind these conditions and …
A Timbers’ favorite, singer Christine Stapleton will perform the classic songs of legends Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd. As a lark, Stapleton sang Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” as a karaoke performance at her office Christmas party. She was overwhelmed …
Annette Glasgow from United Health will present a seminar titled “Long Term Care Insurance” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road. More than eight million Americans are protected with long-term care coverage. Although age is not a determining factor in the necessity of long-term care, …
Louis Bank’s daughter recently bought Bank his first iPad, and boy, is Bank glad she did. The 98-year-old Shorewood man is enjoying songs by Benny Goodman, movies such as “Paint Your Wagon,” reading email updates from his grandchildren and showing off photos from the art show Bank recently hosted as a tribute to his late …
Bhavesh Gandhi, M.D. will present a seminar titled “Dementia” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road. There are many causes of memory loss, and forgetfulness or confusion was once considered a natural part of aging. While some memory loss may be expected as a person …
Being crowned queen at her “senior prom” was thrilling for Marie Smeets. But it was second to the excitement of whirling about the ballroom dance floor with a “super” boy. “He was a good little dancer,” Smeets, 85, of Shorewood said. “I didn’t get his name but he was awfully nice to an old lady.” …
At the June 11 Chamber Business After Hours held at Heartland Bank and Trust in Shorewood, the bank presented the 2013 Heart of our Community award to two recipients. This award was established to recognize local Shorewood residents who have stood out with their time and talent. Nominations were submitted by peers in the Shorewood …
After a frustrating day of dealing with rude shoppers, Eleanor Keagle, 76, of Joliet, stomped into her home and threw down her coat and purse. Still boiling, Keagle remembered a better way to deal with her anger. So she turned on a CD of soft music and practiced tai chi for one hour. “It freed …
When Jay Mau of the area’s renowned Jay Mau Orchestra decided to retire, another member, Del Bergeson of Joliet, stepped up. As the Del Bergeson Orchestra, Bergeson is continuing Mau’s legacy of traditional Big Band melodies, contemporary pop songs and dance hits, along with audience interaction. “Music is the soundtrack of our lives,” said Bergeson, …
