Events and Activities Calendar

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series About Christian Ketter: Tenor Christian Ketter, made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2014, featured in the Washington Post, as part of “The Song Continues” with American Mezzo-Soprano Marilyn Horne....

A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.

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

Come discuss the latest in News and Events with our friend Leslie!

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

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Jeffrey Hartman, is a 2011 Wagner Society of New York Award winner, and made his Austrian Debut and Role Debut as Jean de Leyde in LE PROPHÈTE at Landestheater...

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 married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.

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!

The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart’s talent and claimed to have murdered him.

The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart’s talent and claimed to have murdered him.

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

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Biography Kimberly Han, 17-year-old pianist and violinist, is from Lake Forest, Illinois of USA. She was recently awarded the revered “Young Steinway Artist” title (ages 16-35 years old young...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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!

Residents use Kindle devices that are easy to learn, provide large print reading, and offer a wide range of books to enjoy. The Book Club meets once a month to discuss the book in a...

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...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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!

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.

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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...

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...

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Based in Chicago, IL, Roya Naldi is a jazz singer and bandleader specializing in jazz style of the 1920s and 1930s. Roya Naldi is one of the few vocalists...

A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.

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.

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

Fun games designed to sharpen the brain and enhance memory.

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 married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.

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 story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

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

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series About Andy Bossov: Andy Bossov enhances lives through music, spirituality, and community building. In addition to his musical performances, he is a licensed Rabbi conducting services, weddings, B’nei Mitzvah,...

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!

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...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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

Sharon Evans is a writing instructor for Goodman Theater’s GENarrations program for students 55+ and she will be presenting a 6-week writing workshop for Selfhelp residents. “ Real Life Stories” class will help you create personal stories and learn...

Join Dr. Bob Munman for a fascinating art history lesson! About Robert Munman, Associate Professor Emeritus of Renaissance Art:  Prof. Emeritus Robert Munman received his B.A. in Art History from UCLA in 1962 and his...

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.

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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

An exploration of the wild and beautiful parts of our planet!

Visiting Scholar: Rabbi Jeffrey Weill, Ezra-Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation Date: January 15th at 10:30am Topic: “Strange Stories of Our Sages from Talmud and Midrash” – Rabbi Weill will tell stories of our sages...

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

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...

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Join us for Flamenco Nights: Music, Song and Dance! Listen to the sounds of Thomas Kimball on the guitar playing Spanish Classics & watch the very talented Flamenco Dancers...

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

“Giants in the Park brings the statues of Lincoln Park to life.  It includes a collection of crisp, clear and well-researched stories about the people depicted by these bronze figures as well as the people who funded...

Learn about the exciting history of your favorite Broadway productions!

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

Enjoy singing classic tunes with the residents!

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 us for an hour of Yiddish conversation, music, short stories, and nosh! Some knowledge of Yiddish preferred. Email [email protected] to RSVP for this event!  

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!

Cowboy Choir is an acoustic musical group that plays classic country, timeless standards, early rock favorites as well as contemporary gems. Their guitars, bass, and violin provide the ideal backdrop for their voices that blend...

The Cotton Club was a famous night club in Harlem. The story follows the people who visited the club, those who ran it, and is peppered with the Jazz music that made it so famous.

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

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series  

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...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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

Sharon Evans is a writing instructor for Goodman Theater’s GENarrations program for students 55+ and she will be presenting a 6-week writing workshop for Selfhelp residents. “ Real Life Stories” class will help you create personal stories and learn...

Special visit from North Park Elementary School!

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.

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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...

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Charles began piano studies at age seven, with significant recognition of his playing occurring three years later. He studied piano at North Park Academy, Northwestern, St. Olaf College, and...

Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.

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!

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

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

 Howard & Marillyn Weiss Concert Series Both former members of the rock and roll band The Cryan’Shames, Jeff Rutter’s ability to identify with many musical styles, his consistency ‘zany’ stage presence along with an excellent...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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

Learn about joint replacement: when it’s a good choice and when it’s not. Learn some pain management strategies and alternative methods to surgery. Presented by Dr. Logan Hubbard Knox, DPT – Director of Rehabilitation, Healthpro...

 

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...

Enjoy cards & games in the Bensinger Room!

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

Sharon Evans is a writing instructor for Goodman Theater’s GENarrations program for students 55+ and she will be presenting a 6-week writing workshop for Selfhelp residents. “ Real Life Stories” class will help you create personal stories and learn...

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.

A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

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

An exploration of the wild and beautiful parts of our planet!

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...

John Ragir founded Live Bait Theater with his wife in 1987 and produced over 200 premier plays. He has written four plays including  Wally’s Demon for the Chicago Playwrights’ Center, as well as for the...

A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

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

Come discuss the latest in News and Events with our friend Leslie!

Fun games designed to sharpen the brain and enhance memory.

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 us for an hour of Yiddish conversation, music, short stories, and nosh! Some knowledge of Yiddish preferred. Email [email protected] to RSVP for this event!  

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

The soldiers congratulate Prince Yeletsky on his recent engagement. He points out his fiancée Liza, who is with her grandmother, the old Countess. Herman realizes she is the one he loves. The soldiers remark that...

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