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Stress & All its Factors

Chris Smith, D.C. will present a seminar titled “Stress & All its Factors” at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. Stress affects millions of Americans every day. In fact, many people suffer from chronic stress but there are many ways to reduce stress including a chiropractic […]

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Heart Health with Newsome

In honor of Heart Awareness Month, a representative from Newsome Home Health will present a seminar titled “Heart Health” at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. The human heart is a large muscle with two sides that pumps blood to the lungs, where it gets oxygen,

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Mary Todd Lincoln

Jessica Michna will perform as Mary Todd Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb, 20, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. The performance is free and open to the public. Michna, an actress and historian, is known for her memorable portrayals of famous First Ladies. After she saw a number of Mary

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Doug Dvorak – The Middle East

Doug Dvorak will present a travel program called “The Middle East” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. Dvorak spends several months of the year exploring the world, photographing, documenting and compiling his travels into customized travel programs for presentations and workshops. He will share his

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Accordionist Bob Doszak

Bob Doszak will play the accordion in a concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Rd. Doszak was born to Slovenian and Polish parents which helped instill his style of music. He grew up in Joliet, and across the street from his childhood home was

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Whistler’s Mother comes to life

The figure in the iconic painting, “Whistler’s Mother,” will be brought to life at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road. The performance is free and open to the public. Donna Svehla, daughter of Timbers resident Louise Svehla, will transform into the character of artist James

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Coal City “Footnotes”

The Coal City High School Show Choir, “Footnotes,” will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road. The choir consists of school students ranging in grade level from freshman to senior. Approximately 100 students try out for the choir every year. The show choir performs

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