Events and Activities Calendar

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

A resident led committee to discuss the food and dining options at Selfhelp. Residents discuss new recipes, give feedback and talk with the Director of Dining.

A resident led group discussing current event and relevant topics of interest.

 

 

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

While Joseph Goebbels infamously declared Berlin “free of Jews” in 1943, 1,700 managed to survive in the Nazi capital through the end of WWII. The Invisibles traces the stories of four young people who learned...

While Joseph Goebbels infamously declared Berlin “free of Jews” in 1943, 1,700 managed to survive in the Nazi capital through the end of WWII. The Invisibles traces the stories of four young people who learned...

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Karen Nelson, a graduate of Luther College, has been a freelance musician in the Chicago area since 1974. Her main teachers were Samuel Magad and Joseph Golan, both of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Since 1987,...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

A guided art class, a discussion and hands-on project.  Selfhelp embraces each person’s individuality and encourages creative expression. An art studio is also available for use by residents who wish to paint, sculpt, or draw...

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Stretch and gentle exercise to help promote mindful living with Kareena! Kareena Beckman Bio Kareena Beckman is presently director of Sweet Magic Studio where she teaches weekly yoga classes and workshops. Prior to opening her...

Sponsored by the Rush University Medical Center Department of Occupational Therapy.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Enjoy an afternoon learning about birds with the experts from The Wildbird Shack!

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

MASTERPIECE THEATRE, “VICTORIA.” Season 1: Episodes:1-8 Season 2: Episodes:1-8 Season 3: Episodes:1-8 Details: Created by Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious drama presents the early years of one of history’s greatest monarchs. Stretching from the upper echelons...

Meditation Classes in the Sanctuary, on the main floor. Sharon Northern, has been teaching Meditation classes for 25 years and is a Reiki Master/Teacher.  Everyone is Welcome, especially beginners.

After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Renée Gatsis has been a Tai Chi practitioner for nearly 40 years and has taught for 20. At the Selfhelp Home, Renée teaches Dr. Paul Lams’ seated Tai Chi for Arthritis. In this class residents...

A resident led committee to discuss the food and dining options at Selfhelp. Residents discuss new recipes, give feedback and talk with the Director of Dining.

After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

A weekly review on the latest headlines and a lively discussion of our opinions, led by a communications expert Lynn.

Aviva is going to sing songs and talk about aging in wise ways!

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Jewish Studies with Jonathan Schwartz, Director of Jewish Life Jonathan Schwartz Bio Jonathan joined the Selfhelp Home in 2017. His role is to enrich and grow Jewish learning and engagement at the Home. Jonathan has...

Join Selfhelp for a Continuing Education Presentation by Dan Kuhn, LCSW… “Ethics in the Daily Care of People with Dementia” Because dementia poses a threat to personal autonomy, ethical dilemmas are bound to arise in...

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Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Watch Israeli current films and review. Murray shows the latest films from Israel with discussion. Netflix series films, current events, films, etc.

A resident led group discussing current event and relevant topics of interest.

 

 

 

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

A look at the life and work of opera legend, Luciano Pavarotti.

A look at the life and work of opera legend, Luciano Pavarotti.

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Enjoy a performance from the Music Institute of Chicago! The Music Institute of Chicago is a community music school dedicated to transforming lives through music education, striving to lead everyone in its community toward a...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

MASTERPIECE THEATRE, “VICTORIA.” Season 1: Episodes:1-8 Season 2: Episodes:1-8 Season 3: Episodes:1-8 Details: Created by Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious drama presents the early years of one of history’s greatest monarchs. Stretching from the upper echelons...

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of past presidents, architectural, monumental landmarks, first ladies of the centuries, states, cultures, fashions, travels etc. and discussion relating to the topic.  20th – 21st Century era focus.

Stretch and gentle exercise to help promote mindful living with Kareena! Kareena Beckman Bio Kareena Beckman is presently director of Sweet Magic Studio where she teaches weekly yoga classes and workshops. Prior to opening her...

Sponsored by the Rush University Medical Center Department of Occupational Therapy.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Meditation Classes in the Sanctuary, on the main floor. Sharon Northern, has been teaching Meditation classes for 25 years and is a Reiki Master/Teacher.  Everyone is Welcome, especially beginners.

The story of Rudolf Nureyev‘s defection to the West.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Join Dr. Sheldon Marcus for beautiful classical music!

Mark Kaplan visits us from the uptown Chicago Public Library and brings a selection of books.

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Renée Gatsis has been a Tai Chi practitioner for nearly 40 years and has taught for 20. At the Selfhelp Home, Renée teaches Dr. Paul Lams’ seated Tai Chi for Arthritis. In this class residents...

Reminiscing about our lives- stories about life we share with each other. “My Life”, with Wallie Dayal, participants select a topic and then share pertinent vignettes from their personal treasure chest of memories and life...

The story of Rudolf Nureyev‘s defection to the West.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Jewish Studies with Jonathan Schwartz, Director of Jewish Life Jonathan Schwartz Bio Jonathan joined the Selfhelp Home in 2017. His role is to enrich and grow Jewish learning and engagement at the Home. Jonathan has...

A weekly group discussion led by a professional journalist/writer who brings a new topic to discuss and share. Residents come together to learn about each other and the world.

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Gina DiPonio shows a variety of TED TALKS videos. Each of the video follows a group Q & A full of discussion and opinions and sharing. About Gina: From creative writing to journalism to academic...

Jewish Studies with Jonathan Schwartz, Director of Jewish Life Jonathan Schwartz Bio Jonathan joined the Selfhelp Home in 2017. His role is to enrich and grow Jewish learning and engagement at the Home. Jonathan has...

The Howard and Marillyn Weiss Tribute Concert featuring members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. About this Event Please be our guest for this special concert featuring members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in celebration of...

  The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is unmatched for quality music and a fun, relaxing, cultural experience. In addition to magnificent music performed by some of the best musicians in the region, patrons can enjoy a...

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Watch Israeli current films and review. Murray shows the latest films from Israel with discussion. Netflix series films, current events, films, etc.

A resident led group discussing current event and relevant topics of interest.

 

 

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.

The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

A guided art class, a discussion and hands-on project.  Selfhelp embraces each person’s individuality and encourages creative expression. An art studio is also available for use by residents who wish to paint, sculpt, or draw...

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Stretch and gentle exercise to help promote mindful living with Kareena! Kareena Beckman Bio Kareena Beckman is presently director of Sweet Magic Studio where she teaches weekly yoga classes and workshops. Prior to opening her...

Sponsored by the Rush University Medical Center Department of Occupational Therapy.

Enjoy a performance from the students of the Music Institute of Chicago! The Music Institute of Chicago is a community music school dedicated to transforming lives through music education, striving to lead everyone in its...

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Review the movie of the week with Zbigniew. ZBIGNIEW BANAS BIO Zbigniew Banas is a film critic, teacher, and a radio and television journalist.  Over the years, his reviews have appeared in Chicago Reader, Boston...

Moving with Joy – Yoga Dance Debbie Joy Lipsett  is a certified Yoga Dance Instructor –  Enjoy a class full of movement, expression and music that will make you want to dance and make you...

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Meditation Classes in the Sanctuary, on the main floor. Sharon Northern, has been teaching Meditation classes for 25 years and is a Reiki Master/Teacher.  Everyone is Welcome, especially beginners.

The story of Rudolf Nureyev‘s defection to the West.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Renée Gatsis has been a Tai Chi practitioner for nearly 40 years and has taught for 20. At the Selfhelp Home, Renée teaches Dr. Paul Lams’ seated Tai Chi for Arthritis. In this class residents...

 

The story of Rudolf Nureyev‘s defection to the West.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

MASTERPIECE THEATRE, “VICTORIA.” Season 1: Episodes:1-8 Season 2: Episodes:1-8 Season 3: Episodes:1-8 Details: Created by Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious drama presents the early years of one of history’s greatest monarchs. Stretching from the upper echelons...

Email [email protected] to RSVP for this event This event is sponsored by Illinois Holocaust Museum

Learn about the exciting history of your favorite Broadway productions!

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

 

Jewish Studies with Jonathan Schwartz, Director of Jewish Life Jonathan Schwartz Bio Jonathan joined the Selfhelp Home in 2017. His role is to enrich and grow Jewish learning and engagement at the Home. Jonathan has...

Email [email protected] to RSVP for this event

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Cavalleria Rusticana is an opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, adapted from an 1880 short story of the same name and subsequent play by...

A resident led group discussing current event and relevant topics of interest.

 

 

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Cavalleria rusticana (pronounced [kavalleˈriːa rustiˈkaːna]; Italian for “rustic chivalry”) is an opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, adapted from an 1880 short story of the...

Cavalleria rusticana (pronounced [kavalleˈriːa rustiˈkaːna]; Italian for “rustic chivalry”) is an opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, adapted from an 1880 short story of the...

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Kol Zimrah, which means “voice of song”, began in 1996 as a community choir. The group now includes representatives from 21 synagogues as well as several unaffiliated members. Its mission: sustain and interpret the tradition of...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

MASTERPIECE THEATRE, “VICTORIA.” Season 1: Episodes:1-8 Season 2: Episodes:1-8 Season 3: Episodes:1-8 Details: Created by Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious drama presents the early years of one of history’s greatest monarchs. Stretching from the upper echelons...

 

 

Stretch and gentle exercise to help promote mindful living with Kareena! Kareena Beckman Bio Kareena Beckman is presently director of Sweet Magic Studio where she teaches weekly yoga classes and workshops. Prior to opening her...

This group meets at Selfhelp once a month on Mondays from 4-5pm. Meeting Dates: The group will meet on August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25 and December 30. Learn, get support and find...

Sponsored by the Rush University Medical Center Department of Occupational Therapy.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Enjoy singing and poetry readings aloud with Wallie Dayal.

Meditation Classes in the Sanctuary, on the main floor. Sharon Northern, has been teaching Meditation classes for 25 years and is a Reiki Master/Teacher.  Everyone is Welcome, especially beginners.

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife’s passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

 

Mark Kaplan visits us from the uptown Chicago Public Library and brings a selection of books.

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

Renée Gatsis has been a Tai Chi practitioner for nearly 40 years and has taught for 20. At the Selfhelp Home, Renée teaches Dr. Paul Lams’ seated Tai Chi for Arthritis. In this class residents...

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife’s passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.

 

 

Melamed Band provides exceptional music entertainment services with outstanding musicians and band/DJ combinations since 2001. Tanya Melamed is the band leader and music director of Melamed Band. As a leader, Tanya has assembled a team...

 

Start your morning off with a burst of energy! Seated exercises to start your day.

Learn how to use your new iPad or phone or learn something new like how to use Uber, Facebook or Facetime to stay in touch with friends and family.

A resident led group discussing current event and relevant topics of interest.

 

 

 

Catch up with your friends, discuss the latest news & gossip while enjoying fresh coffee!

A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.

A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.