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Niles Community Calendar for March 15, 2012
Updated: May 14, 2012 1:47AM
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Center of Concern
The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, (847) 823-0453, calendar of events includes:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays – Income tax preparation, by appointment.
Mondays, March 19 and 26 – Employment counseling, by appointment.
Tuesday, March 20 – Medicare counseling, by appointment. (sponsored by the federally funded Senior Health Insurance Program)
Wednesday, March 21 – Grief and loss support group (call first).
Saturday, March 24 – Legal counseling, by appointment.
Saturday, March 31 – Blood pressure and blood sugar testing, 10 a.m.-noon (no appointment needed)
Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider the Center of Concern's Shared Housing Program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.
Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. All services are offered at the Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call (847) 823-0453 weekdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (The center is open only until noon on Fridays.) The Center of Concern also offers housing counseling for seniors and others seeking affordable housing, programs designed to prevent homelessness, friendly visitors for the homebound, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. See www.centerofconcern.org.
Center counselors also are available to help eligible residents apply for Illinois Circuit Breaker property-tax relief grants and license-plate discounts, Illinois Cares Rx (prescription-drug assistance), the senior-citizen real-estate tax exemption and deferral, the senior-citizen tax-assessment freeze, and the longtime-occupant-homeowner property-tax exemption.
Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industry, (847) 268-8180. Niles Chamber Women in Business Luncheon: Noon-1 p.m. March 27, North Suburban Physicians Group, 241 Golf Mill Center, Suite 600. Cost: $20; register in advance. Annual Niles Night of Roses Awards Dinner: Honoring local citizens who make a difference, April 21 at White Eagle Banquets & Restaurant, 6839 Milwaukee Ave. Tickets, $50, available through the Niles Chamber.
The village of Niles was informed of a grant opportunity for homeowners with a minimum of $10,000 worth of damage remaining from the 2008 federally declared flood. To be eligible, the following requirements must be met: Home must have been damaged by the 2008 disaster; must be a single family unit structure; must be located outside the 100-year flood plain; must be the homeowner's primary residence; homeowner must have been owner of record at the time of the disaster and continue to be the owner; homeowner must have applied for FEMA for disaster assistance in 2008; household must be considered Low and Moderate Income; home must still have a minimum of $10,000 worth of damage. If all of the requirements above are met, contact the Assistant Village Manager at (847) 588-8007 before March 20.
Maine Township is again accepting nominations for the Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award. The award recognizes a Maine Township resident who has shown support, service, and dedication to the township. The winner will be recognized at the Maine Township Annual Town Meeting on April 10 and will receive a plaque and monetary award. Deadline to submit a nomination is March 22. Nomination forms are available on the Maine Township website, www.mainetownship.com, or at the front desk of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Forms should be mailed to Township Trustee Susan Moylan Krey at the Town Hall address or faxed to (847) 297-1335.
A representative from the Niles Township Clerk's office will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and evenings by appointment on the second and fourth Mondays of each month to accommodate residents with passport applications, voter registrations and temporary handicapped parking placards. To schedule an appointment at Niles Township in Skokie, call (847) 673-9300.
The Maine Township Neighborhood Watch meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in the basement of Maine Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Meetings address issues within the unincorporated area of the township and all residents are invited. Reports from the Cook County Sheriff's Police, North Maine Fire Department, and the township's Code Enforcement Department are shared, and residents are invited to ask questions and report any concerns or problems in their neighborhood.
The Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, offers a variety of classes for the adults in the horticulture, garden design, nature studies and botanical arts by Garden staff and other experts. For information or to register, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school or call (847) 835-8261.
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Inc., is now offering "Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy," dog training classes at various locations, including 6042 W. Oakton St., in Morton Grove. The fee is $60. Contact Dorida King at email@example.com or call (773) 736-9021, for schedules and locations.
The Sweet Singers of Congregation Ezras Israel which entertains at nursing homes, retirement facilities and charitable organizations, meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Rosenberg Auditorium of Ezras Israel, 7001 N. California Ave., Chicago. Those who enjoy singing are welcome to join. Call the Ezras Israel office at (773) 764-8320.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7712 meet at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the Post at 7680 Caldwell Ave. (next to Tam Tennis in Niles on Howard Street). The Post is open also on Fridays 7 p.m. until closing. All veterans from Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan Korea and World War II are welcome. Call Bernard Beverley, (847) 966-5479, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call (847) 470-9890.
The Korean War Veterans Association, Greater Chicago Chapter No. 25, meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Montclare-Leyden VFW Post, 6940 W. Diversey Ave. Call Joe Henmueller, (773) 774-9671.
The Knights of Columbus (North American Martyrs Council, Niles), provides ways for members to help others in the community while trying to improve their family and spiritual lives. Call Bob Galassi, (847) 965-0920.
Niles Chapter Toastmasters meets at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Morton Grove , 6140 Lincoln Ave. Members learn how to feel comfortable and have self-confidence talking to an audience. Call (847) 583-9328.
Our Lady of Ransom's annual Rummage Sale will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 30 in Paluch Hall, 8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles. There will be a variety of items available: clothing, glassware, toys, tools, household items, jewelry, small appliances, exercise equipment, small furniture, lamps, bedding, books and more. There is also a "Treasure Room" that will have items that are new or slightly used. The sale benefits the parish as a whole. A pre-sale will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 29; $3 admission fee. A Bag Sale will be featured from 9 a.m.-noon March 31 at $3 per bag. Call Ruth at (847) 823-2550.
The Twice As Nice Moms Kids/Baby Resale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24 at First United Methodist Church, 418 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge. Find gently-used baby and children's clothing, baby equipment, toys, books, coats, swimsuits and more. Admission is $1. Check out www.twiceasnicemoms.com. Donations will also be accepted for the Bear Necessities Pediatric Foundation, dedicated to eliminate pediatric cancer.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, (847) 967-4800; reservations, 9847) 967-4889, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Museum admission prices: General Admission, $12; seniors (65+), $8; students (ages 12-22), $8;children (ages 5-11), $6. Reservations required for programs. Through June 17: Special Exhibition — Ours to Fight for: American Jews in the Second World War. Through their artifacts, letters, and photographs, the "Greatest Generation" tell the stories of what the war was like for all its participants, and for Jews in particular. Ours to Fight for brings to life the actions and feelings of these young men and women. Free with Museum admission. March 15, 6:30-8 p.m.: Clark University professor, author and Holocaust scholar Deborah Dwork discusses her book, Flight from the Reich: Refugee Jews, 1933-1946. Comprehensive research contributes to this compelling look at the search for safe haven from the Nazis. Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended. March 22, 6:30-8 p.m.: Nazis on the Run: How Hitler's Henchmen Fled Justice by Gerald Steinacher, recipient of the 2011 National Jewish Book Award for Holocaust studies. The book examines uncomfortable issues such as the roles of the International Red Cross, the Vatican and Allied intelligence services in allowing Nazis and their collaborators to escape justice. Join Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz, Loyola University and Spertus Institute faculty member, for discussion. Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended. March 25, 1:30-3 p.m.: Providing unique insights into the life of Jewish soldiers, Deborah Dash Moore discusses her book, GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation. Moore, professor of history and director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at University of Michigan, relates how more than half a million Jews in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II not only battled the Axis enemy, but also fought the prejudiced attitudes of their comrades in arms. Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended.
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County recently established a Battery Recycling Program for rechargeable and alkaline batteries, partnered with Interstate Batteries in Skokie to provide recycling at no cost to SWANCC communities. Common household batteries are no longer accepted at Illinois EPA-sponsored household chemical waste events and facilities due to their benign nature and high recycling costs. Batteries accepted in SWANCC's program: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D and 9V) and rechargeable (NiCd, NiMh, lithium ion, lithium polymer). Before dropping off rechargeable batteries, residents need to tape the contact points on each battery or place in an individual self-locking plastic baggie to avoid sparks. Local drop-off sites include: Niles Public Services Department, 6849 Touhy Ave., (847) 588-7900, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Niles Village Hall, 1000 Civic Center Drive, (847) 588-8000, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays; Park Ridge Public Works, 400 Busse Highway, (847) 318-5240, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Additional drop-off sites are posted at swancc.org/recycling/batteryrecycling.html.
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County has established a location for residents to drop off electronics on a weekly basis at no cost at the Glenview Transfer Station, 1151 N. River Road, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Under the new Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act (SB2313), only the following items will be accepted: Computers – PCs and laptops, scanners, computer monitors, mobile phones, peripherals – mice, keyboards, zip drives, MP3 players, televisions, PDAs – printers, VHS players, fax machines, DVD players, video game consoles, and DVR/cable boxes. Electronics from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted. Visit swancc.org.
Any women interested in joining the Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Threshold Singers can contact Kathy Huber at (847) 685-9900. Practices are held on two Thursdays each month starting at 6:45 p.m. in Park Ridge. Threshold Singers are trained to sing in groups of two and three at the bedside of those who are sick and dying. The songs are generally traditional or simple rounds, chants, lullabies and hymns that can be chosen to respond to musical taste and spiritual direction. Singers go through patient care volunteer training, but there are no auditions; only requirements are a love of music and a desire to serve others.
Avenues Thrift Shoppe offers great prices and specials on gently used clothing for infants, children and adults, shoes, household items, books and small furniture. On Wednesdays, seniors 60 years and older receive 10 percent off all regularly priced items. The main shop is located at 7710 W. Touhy Ave. in Chicago, and the "boutique" shop at 7700 Touhy Ave. features upscale clothing, outerwear, collectibles and finer merchandise. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 1-8 p.m. Thursdays. Donations are accepted 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays only. Donate only gently used clothing; broken or obsolete electronics cannot be accepted. Purchases help adults with developmental disabilities. Avenues to Independence is a nonprofit organization based at 515 Busse Highway in Park Ridge that offers a variety of programs to enhance an individual's work, social, and daily living skills. For information on donations or to volunteer, contact Michael Frustini, (773) 631-6230.
The Stand Up for Epilepsy fundraiser will take place March 30 at the Snuggery in Edison Park, 6733 N. Olmsted Ave., Chicago. The evening of stand-up comedy will feature Patti Vasquez, Pat McGann and Pat Tomasulo. Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at epilepsychicago.org. Proceeds will benefit the many programs and services provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.
Our Lady of Ransom Church, 8624 W. Normal Ave., Niles, will host its annual St. Joseph's Table on March 18. Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m.; a spaghetti dinner with a variety of treats will be served from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Call (847) 823-2550. All are welcome. Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent dePaul Society in their community work.
Like New Auto Spa, Inc., 1050 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, has introduced a special fund-raising program that benefits Advocate Lutheran General Hospital/Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. Anyone who visits Like New to have their car washed or detailed or buys a gift card from the company and also asks for the Lutheran General discount will receive a price cut for the service, with a portion of the proceeds going specifically to benefit the Older Adult Services program of the hospital. Call AiMee Madden, Lutheran General Development Office, (847) 723-8518; Steve Radakovic at Like New Auto Spa, (847) 823-9274; or visit www.likenewautospa.com. The fundraising program is featured on the home page with a link to a more detailed flyer containing the discount and donation matrix. This offer is not valid with an outside wash only, or any other promotion/program.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is hosting a weekly community lecture series titled "Taking Care," focusing on Women's Health during March. All lectures will be held at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's West End Grille, 1775 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free valet parking is available and refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend however registration is required. Call (800) 323-8622 and mention class code 8G52 or visit www.advocateheatlh.com/luth click on "I need a class or support group" and type in the class code.March 20: "Your Pregnancy: How it Affects You and Your Child Forever," presented by Dr. James Keller, chair Obstetrics/Gynecology; March 27: "Pelvic Pain: Finding the Answers," presented by Dr. John White, chair of Surgery, and Dr. Lisa Laurent, radiologist.
Advocate Medical Group is now providing immediate care and occupational health services at the Advocate Medical Group Patient Center, 7255 N. Caldwell Ave. in Niles. This will provide community members with convenient, quality medical care including treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses such as: Cuts and burns, sprains and bruises, eye injuries, flu symptoms, sore throats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ear aches, respiratory and urinary tract infections. The center provides easy access to X-ray and laboratory services to assist in diagnosis and treatment of these and other ailments. In addition, the clinic provides international travel medical services including for those planning a trip out of the country. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call, 847-647-0355.
Golf Mill Hearing Aid Center, 8856 N. Milwaukee Ave., is offering free hearing evaluations. All who come in will receive a comprehensive audiological evaluation. Call (847) 296-3344.
Pediatric developmental screenings offered at no cost. LYNX Therapeutics, 9436 Ozark Ave., Morton Grove, provides specialized occupational therapy services and learning instruction programs to children with physical, social, emotional, and learning difficulties. Contact: Ingrid Kenron at (847) 791-1631 or (847) 966-1505.
A local dialysis clinic, Fresenius Medical Care Niles, 9371 N. Milwaukee Ave., has started a new night-time program for dialysis patients. The new service allows patients to receive treatments in the clinic at night, for eight hours, while sleeping or resting, usually three times a week. In addition to having their days free for other activities, patients often report having more energy and better dialysis results. Medicare-certified Fresenius Medical Care Niles is now accepting new dialysis patients. Call (847) 581-0334.
Senior Advocate of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers free blood-pressure screenings 10 a.m.-noon on the first Wednesday of every month at the hospital's Patient Resource Center, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles (across from the hospital). No appointment is necessary. Call (847) 723-7277.
Historical Society
Celebrate an afternoon of fun, food and friends at 2 p.m. March 25 at the Niles Historical Museum, 8970 Milwaukee Ave., when Peter Oprisko presents "The Rat Pack." He will deliver anecdotes of their antics and camaraderie. Free refreshments. Free admission Call (847) 390-0160.
The Niles Historical Museum, 8970 N. Milwaukee Ave., is open to the public from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Drop in, make arrangements for a tour, drop off artifacts and collections, or just come to visit. The new magnetic elevator makes the auditorium easily accessible. Call (847) 390-0160.
The Resurrection College Prep High School Alumnae Association presents Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9-11:30 a.m. March 31. All are welcome to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, enjoy entertainment by Resurrection students and make Easter arts and crafts. Each child will have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and receive a special gift. Tickets are $10 per child and $5 per adult and are required in advance. Tickets are available at www.reshs.org or by calling (773) 775-6616, Ext. 127 or by e-mail at email@example.com. Resurrection College Prep High School for girls is located at 7500 W. Talcott Ave. in Chicago.
Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., (847) 663-1234 or online at www.nileslibrary.org. Registration is required for most programs unless indicated otherwise.
Former French teacher and Francophile Betty Winer follows in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Monet, and Matisse, in a slide-lecture format at 2 p.m. March 18. Winer has visited Provence and the Riviera numerous times, discovering and photographing the many picturesque and inspiring sites associated with the innovative art of modern times.
In coordination with the College Nannies & Tutors, teens are invited to take a free practice ACT test at 12:45 p.m. March 17; bring a calculator and pencil. On April 3 at 7 p.m., review passages and questions from an actual ACT reading test and learn test-taking skills and strategies.
Learn about making good academic and career choices before choosing a college at 7 p.m. March 20. Find out why early career planning is important, and four great steps for making college major and career decisions. This program is presented by Career Vision, a not-for-profit foundation.
For anyone who needs some help downloading eBooks, go to www.nileslibrary.org/contactus and click on eBook Help or click on the Overdrive Download link on the homepage to find step-by-step instruction sheets for different eBook readers as well as how to get started on MyMediaMall. MyMediaMall titles are now available for the Amazon Kindle.
Book Buddies — Students entering eighth grade in the fall and adults can become Book Buddies. Buddies read or listen to children read once a week for an hour. The Niles Public Library provides all materials and training.
The Niles Public Library is open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. all year.
Weekly, counselors from the Chicago Chapter of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will be at the library to help small business owners and anyone considering starting a small business. SCORE counselors are successful executives and business owners who can help with a wide variety of business issues. These experienced businesspeople offer private one-hour sessions of business coaching. SCORE is a nonprofit association of volunteers. Weekly sessions are held on alternating Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings. Sessions are free but an appointment is required. To set up an appointment online, visit the counseling page at www.scorechicago.org/. If there are questions, call (312) 353-7724 or e-mail email@example.com.
Youth programs on a drop-in basis — Babytime: 11 a.m. on Mondays, for babies age 2 and under. Continuous year-round drop-in program for children with an adult. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and extended playtime afterward. Rise & Shine Storytime: 10 a.m. on Thursdays, ages 2-6 with caregiver; enjoy stories, songs and more.
Maine Township
The vocal magic of "Mr. Sound Effects" joins the expanded variety of exhibits, programming, and entertainment that will be featured at Maine Township's Senior Expo "Swing into Spring" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Golf Mill Shopping Center. Other highlights of the day include the Legacy Girls, who will return with their signature performance, an Andrews Sisters musical revue, at 1 p.m. as well as bingo preceding the Expo from 9-10 a.m., sponsored by Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano; a Zumba Gold demonstration from 11-11:30 a.m. by certified instructor Diane Garvey, who is a member of the MaineStreamer class; and two raffles, one at 10:45 a.m. and the second at 12:15 p.m. Displays will include senior housing, health, financial services, and other providers of products and services that benefit older Americans. Call (847) 297-2510 or visit www.mainetownship.com. Potential exhibitors should call the Expo Office at (847) 698-5069.
Maine Township's FISH (Friends Indeed Serve and Help) is in need of volunteer drivers to provide residents free transportation to medical facilities in and near Maine Township. Volunteers may choose how much time they wish to devote. Requirements include a current drivers license and proof of auto insurance. The program requires residents in need be mobile, or be able to use a cane or walker. FISH also asks that appointments be set three or more days in advance. To become a volunteer driver call Ed Oken at (847) 696-0761. To schedule a ride or for information call FISH coordinator Gloria Stepek at (847) 297-2510, Ext. 283.
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation offers people with physical and mental challenges, behavior and learning disorders, hearing and visual impairments and emotional disabilities an opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreation activities. MNASR serves Des Plaines, Golf-Maine, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge and Skokie. To receive a seasonal brochure, or to offer support for people with special needs by volunteering, call (847) 966-5522.
Niles Park District New 3's Preschool is offered at Niles Park District is for children who turned 3 after Sept. 1, 2011, missing the deadline for the regular 3-year preschool. Classes are held from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Howard Leisure Center. Session run up to May 17. Call (847) 967-6633.
Niles Park District is offering private piano lessons (30-45 minutes) for beginning and intermediate students Wednesdays and Thursdays at Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard St. Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of technique, music theory and good practice habits. Call (847) 967-6633 to reserve a lesson time.
Golf Maine
Visit one of the Golf Maine Park District offices, Feldman Recreation Center, 8800 Kathy Lane (one block south of Golf Road on Western Avenue), Niles; or Dee Park, at the corner of Dee and Emerson Roads, Des Plaines; or call (847) 297-3000; www.gmpd.org.
Resident Advisory Committee – The District is in the process of assembling a group of residents to offer their input to better serve future community programs and activities. Interested parties should contact the Director, Bret Fahnstrom at (847) 297-3000, ext. 26, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
And Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 7 at 10 a.m. at Dee Park.
Cricket classes and clinics begin in April at Dee Park. Learn the basic fundamentals of this very popular sport. Children ages 7-17
Spring Break Youth Basketball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, March 26 to 30 at Feldman. Work on dribbling, shooting, footwork, offensive and defensive techniques.
L'il Shooters Youth Soccer – Learn basic soccer skills including footwork, dribbling and passing. Ages 5-8 years old. Next session April 10 to May 15 at Dee Park.
The Painting Studio meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays or 7-9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Feldman.
Over the Rainbow allows young children to have fun learning the colors of the rainbow through stories and songs at Dee Park on Fridays. For ages 3-5 years.
Before & After School Child Care is available for children attending Mark Twain, Apollo or Stevenson schools in District 63. Call for details.
Zumba is a Latin-inspired workout to get in shape. Ongoing classes are held at 7:15 p.m. Mondays or Tuesdays at Feldman (nine weeks).
Ballet & Tap – Ages 3 years to adult. Ongoing classes year round. Dee and Feldman Parks.
The Painting Studio offers classes for adults: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and 7-9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Feldman.
Tiny Tots Open Gym – Parents may drop in and supervise their 1-5 year-old any Wednesday or Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m. for a variety of gym games at Dee Park.
There are still spots available for second-semester preschool (for 4-year-olds). Offered are morning (five days per week) and afternoon classes (Mondays through Thursdays). All classes are at Dee Park.
Tae Kwon Do is a popular martial arts classes for children (ages 7-15) and adults offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round.
Various rooms/gyms are available for rental for parties, meetings or ongoing activities. Call (847) 297-3059.
The Golf Maine Park District offers a selection of ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs for sale to the public from a Lights for Learning kiosk. Proceeds from the sale of every bulb will directly fund the scholarship program sponsored by the district. The scholarship program allows children the opportunity to attend camp when they may not have the resources to do so on their own. The kiosk will also house the Lights for Learning teacher tool kits, designed for educators and organization leaders, to provide informational materials on the overall Lights for Learning Program. ENERGY STAR Activity Books for children, as well as ENERGY STAR home energy-conservation and electronics information, will also be available. A recycling bin for used CFLs will also be available. CFLs may be purchased at Feldman Park, 8800 Kathy Lane, Niles, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call (847) 297-3000.
The Golf Maine Park District offers the community an opportunity to recycle paper products. A recognizable green-and-yellow container supplied by Abitibi Bowater was dropped off in the Feldman Park lot, 8800 Kathy Lane, near the corner of Western Avenue and Kathy Lane. Products that can be recycled in this container include: newspapers, magazines, office paper (fax and copy), shopping catalogs, mail and envelopes, catalogs, folders, colored paper and shredded paper (bagged); no cardboard or phone books. All money raised will fund the scholarship program, allowing children to attend summer camp and other programs. Call (847) 297-3000 or go to www.paperretriever.com/.
Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, will offer its K'tonim Pre-School Program of Judaic Arts and Play, for children ages 2 and older. Children will enjoy Judaic arts and crafts, stories, games, singing, and snacks with their parents and/or grandparents. Siblings are welcome. Children under 2 are free. The 2011-12 classes will be held two Sundays per month from 9:45-11:15 a.m. Schedule to be determined. Tuition per semester will be $60 and $75, respectively, for members enrolling one or two children; and $85 and $100, respectively, for nonmembers enrolling one or two children. Call the temple office at (847) 676-1566.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8201 N. Karlov Ave., Skokie, will hold Adult Christian Education classes following 10 a.m. Sunday services. Classes will be held on a variety of topics. A Fellowship Hour follows the 10 a.m. service each week with "Bring a Friend to Church and Brunch" the first Sunday of each month. Call the church at (847) 673-1434.
Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge, holds a Christian education hour at 9 a.m. each Sunday, with worship service at 10:15 a.m. During the hour, Sunday school is in church parsonage; children from preschool-sixth grade welcome. Childcare services are available during worship. Call (847) 823-6984.
St. John Brebeuf Adoration Chapel in the Parish Ministry Center, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for spiritual devotion, prayers and meditation. Call (847) 966-8145.
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St., Skokie, offers Introduction to Judaism and beginning adult Hebrew classes on Sundays and monthly Yiddish. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Call (847) 675-4141, or go to www.ehnt.org.
Resurrection College Prep High School will celebrate an All-School Reunion on April 21, beginning at 6 p.m. at the school, 7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. Classes that are celebrating a milestone year will be honored in a special way during the evening. Resurrection Alumnae Coordinator Stefanie Thorpe is seeking graduates who are available to reach out to friends and help promote the event to their former classmates. Contact Resurrection Alumnae Coordinator Stefanie Thorpe at email@example.com or (773) 775-6616, Ext. 127.
The St. Columbkille Alumnae Association will sponsor its annual reunion luncheon March 25 at the Fountain Blue, 2300 S. Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Cocktail service will begin at noon and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Cost is $35. Proceeds go toward the retirement fund of the Sisters of Providence, St. Mary of the Woods, Ind. Call Charlene Swintek, president of the St. Columbkille Alumnae Board, at (847) 427-1981.
The Roosevelt High School Athletic Fund is holding an all-year reunion May 4 in the school cafeteria, 3436 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago. There will be a buffet dinner and musical entertainment. Cost is $60 per person. Call Arnie Kamem, class of 1950, at (847) 432-2773; visit www.roosevelthschicago.org.
St. John Brebeuf is looking for all St. John Brebeuf School alumni. Alumni should contact Libby Ryder, (847) 966-3266, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, and submit their name, year graduated, address, phone number, maiden name (if applicable) and e-mail address, and may share a story or tell how St. John Brebeuf made an impact on their life.
Maine Seniors
The Maine Township MaineStreamers program offers a variety of opportunities for residents 55 and older. Membership includes a free subscription to the MaineStreamers monthly newsletter, which details activities for the upcoming month. Most activities are at Maine Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, unless otherwise noted. Contact the MaineStreamers, (847) 297-2510, or go to www.mainetownship.com.
Maine Township, in cooperation with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, is collecting used cell phones to be converted for emergency 911 use for seniors. Donate phones at Maine Town Hall.
Senior Center
The Niles Senior Center offers membership to Niles residents age 55 and older and their spouses. Drop by the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, or call (847) 588-8420 for an application. Visit www.vniles.com, click on Departments and then Senior. Registration required for most programs.
Beginning Conversational Spanish will be taught from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 4 to May 9. Lisa Basset of Oakton Community College will lead the class. Cost is $30, members; $35, non-members. Registration deadline is March 26.
Yoga in Chairs will be conducted from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, April 5 to 26. The class will provide a way to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Cost is $24, members; $29, non-members.
A workshop for persons who are losing their vision will take place at 11:30 a.m. March 21. The program will deal with "Maintaining Your Lifestyle" — dining with confidence, communicating with friends and family, and finding local resources.
Niles Senior Men's Club will host a St. Joe's/St. Pat's Party from 11:30 a.m. to 2;30 p.m. March 16. This year's menu will feature corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. The afternoon entertainment will feature Enzo Incandela. Door prizes will be included. Seating is reserved; pick up a Table Reservation Form at the Front Desk. Cost is $15, members; $20, nonmembers.
The Niles Senior Center Caregiver Support Group is a source of practical and emotional help for caregivers, where issues such as hiring in-home help are frequently discussed. The group is facilitated by Niles Senior Center social workers who offer coping tools, help relieve caregiver stress, and offer a safe place for caregivers to receive the support of other community members dealing with similar challenges. Contact Bev Wessels at (847) 588-8420.
Walk-in assistance in filing the Senior Freeze Application is available from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. No appointment is necessary.
Circuit Breaker appointments are now available by appointment only at the Niles Senior Center. Appointments are on Friday mornings.
Free tax assistance appointments are available in February. Some restrictions apply. Call the Center Tax Hot Line, (847) 588-8440.
The Niles Senior Center Kitchen Band is looking for new members. Under the direction of ukulele-playing George Button, the popularity of this unique group of musicians has led to a very active performance schedule throughout Niles and the surrounding communities. If you like to sing, play the spoons, or are interested in learning how to play a ukulele, consider joining this fun group.
Join the Computer Interest Group to discuss all the recent computer innovations or individual problems or concerns. Contact Jaymi for dates, (847) 588-8420.
Niles Senior Center Issues in the News meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.
An Effective Communications group for persons with hearing loss meets from 11 a.m.-noon monthly. Learn about the latest equipment and devices. Contact Trudi, (847) 588-8441.
Registration is required for the following winter program sessions; there is no cost for members of the Niles Senior Center; non-members pay a $12 fee for each group — Social Card Play of Billiards, Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m., 4:30 p.m.; Drop-in Art, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon; Sudoku Club, Mondays, 11 a.m.- noon; Choral Group, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.; Social Mahjongg, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Social Bridge, Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Line Dance, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.; Social Bunco, third Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m.; Computer Interest Group, every other Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m.; All American, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon; Issues in the News, Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m.; Social Mahjongg, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Drop-in Ceramics, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; Drop-in Wood Carving, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; Social Scrabble, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon.
The Niles Senior Center offers a wide variety of support groups. Cost per group is $10, members; $15, nonmembers. Weight Management meets the first Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. Diabetic Management meets the second Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. Virtually Impaired Motivators (VIM) meets the third Tuesday of month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cancer Survivor Group meets the third Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes winter term, running to June 25 – Level 4 Advanced, meets 9-10 a.m. Mondays; includes weight training with under 3-pound weights, standing and sitting exercises. Level 1 Beginners/Pain Management meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays; includes gentle stretching, mostly chair exercises. Cost for each session is $10, members; $15, nonmembers. Contact Sue Friedman.
The Sudoku Club meets from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Admission is free for members; $12 for six months for nonmembers.
A Timely Talk on "Landscapes Before and After" will be presented by Maureen Taylor, a Master Gardener, at 2 p.m. March 21 at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago. Taylor, who has her own landscape design business and serves as president of the Irving Park Garden Club, will discuss some of her recent projects that show the impact a professionally designed landscape can have on a property. She designed four community gardens with the help of neighborhood volunteers and in 2007 won Mayor Daley's Landscape Award for her own yard and for her Community Gardens. Following her program, she will answer plant or landscape questions. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, entrance off Avondale Avenue. Refreshments will be available, and a raffle will be held. To register, call (773) 577-5323 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mather's–More Than a Cafe, 7134 W. Higgins Ave., invites adults 55 and older to experience professionally taught, free-to-moderate-priced programs such as lifelong learning programs, fitness classes, free blood-pressure checks and health screenings, free consumer seminars, special-interest workshops, special events and day trips. Call (773) 774-4804 for more information, except where noted. Chess Club for checkmate champs and new people who want to learn the rules and basic strategies. Sessions are Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Jazzercise – Jazzercise is a fitness program that combines aerobic exercises with elements of jazz dance. A series of dance routines is set to popular music while incorporating yoga, Pilates, cardio-kickboxing, and other fitness styles. The classes move incrementally through different intensity levels, so anyone is welcome to join. Classes are held at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and the cost is $5.35. Line Dancing is offered at 11:15 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Each class costs $3.25. A variety of exercise classes fit for every level is available. Try the gentle-moderate exercise class, 11:15 a.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. on Tuesdays that features a combination of seated and standing exercises for a complete cardiovascular workout. The moderate-high energy class is at 11 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, giving more of a challenge with cardio, strengthening, stretching, and toning routines. Each class costs $3.25. Computer Classes – All classes are four weeks and meet once a week for two hours. Begin with level one and advance through to level four. Classes are regularly forming and are offered every month. Trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are preparing 2011 tax returns until April 9. Bring your 2010 tax return and 2011 income statements. Call (888) 600-2560 to schedule an appointment. Caryl Derenfeld will present "Feisty Females: Women of Our Times" discussing movers and shakers like Hlllary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Doris Haddock and more at 12:30 p.m. March 15. Suggested donation is $8. A St. Patrick's Day Special will be served on March 16 providing corned beef and cabbage, potatoes with carrots, celery and horseradish, Barley Blarney soup, soda bread and a Bailey's brownie. Cost is $13; discount $9.60. Also enjoy St. Patrick's Day with the Nippersink Rogues at 4 p.m. March 16. Enjoy a complete corned beef dinner, then celebrate with Irish tunes; show is at 5 p.m. Meal cost is $12 (discount $9.60); entertainment donation is $8. Classic Looney Tunes Cartoons will be featured by media historian Mike Delaney at 1 p.m. March 22. He will focus on the classic Warner Brothers cartoons created between 1930 and 1969 and the quirky artists who worked in the famous TermiteTerrace on the studio lot. Suggested donation is $8. Annette Isaacs presents a glimpse of her native country in "Culinaria Germania: The Delicious Dish on German Food" at 12:30 p.m. March 29. Suggested donation is $10 (includes German sweet treats). A dinner theater program will feature the Norridge Those Were the Days Radio Players at 4:30 p.m. March 30, returning to the golden age of radio programming. Meal cost is $10/discount. Suggested donation for entertainment is $8.
Golf Mill Shopping Center is hosting "Feats of Fitness," a mall-walking program Mondays through Saturdays, to enable seniors to walk within an enclosed environment. The program is sponsored by Bethany Terrace, Golf Mill Shopping Center, Maine Township MaineStreamers and Partners in Healthcare (North Shore Physicians Group). Health seminars and blood pressure screenings will be offered throughout the year every month on the second Wednesday. Call the Golf Mill management office at (847) 699-1070.
CJE SeniorLife is accepting applications for its Robineau Residence, 7550 N. Kostner Ave., in Skokie. Robineau offers a residential community composed of 24 affordable units in a one-story building, in a warm, friendly setting designed to serve seniors, 62-years and older, who may need a helping hand. Staff is available on-site, 24 hours a day, in case of emergency. Additional supportive services are available through CJE. Applicants should qualify for subsidized housing under the provisions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 program. An additional monthly service fee is required. Scholarships are available. For an application and tour of Robineau, contact Dorothy Levant at (847) 675-8580.
Super Seniors, a Jewish Seniors group for people older than 60, meets 3-4:30 p.m. the first and third Sundays at the North Shore University Health System Skokie Hospital, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Topics include current events, books, jokes and Israel. Call (847) 583-9328.
Meet others to practice conversational Spanish at the Golf Mill Shopping Center Food Court at 3 p.m. Saturdays, March 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Look for "Meetup" sign on table near Subway. Call (847) 830 7656.
A "Memory Box" workshop will explore emotions related to the loss of a loved one while constructing a memory box. The program will be given from 10 a.m. to noon on March 24 at Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care, 1550 Bishop Court, Mount Prospect. Participants are encouraged to bring photos and /or small objects to be placed in the box. Other materials will be supplied. Registration fee is $15.
La Leche League, a breastfeeding support group, will meet at 10 a.m. March 16 at Healthy Babies, Happy Families, 8267 W Golf Road in Niles (Four Flaggs Shopping Center). Expecting and nursing mothers are invited to attend this series of meetings, continuing April 20, May 18, June 15. No registration is necessary. Babies are always welcome. Visit llli.org.
Joyful Again! offers a retreat/workshop for widows and widowers March 17 and 18 at Holy Family Medical Center, 100 N. River Road, Des Plaines. This event is sponsored by Rainbow Hospice. Call (708) 354-7211 for particulars and to register. See www.joyfulagain.org.
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter (2050 Claire Court, Glenview) grief support groups meet for eight weeks and are offered at no charge to the general public. The schedule for winter includes: Hope & Healing: Adult Loss, Thursdays, up to March 29, 6:30–8 p.m.; First Light: Spouse/Partner Loss, Wednesdays, up 8 to March 28, 6:30–8 p.m.; Families with Children, Wednesdays, up to March 28, 6:30 p.m., (847) 556-1999; Drop-in Group, first and third Fridays of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call (847) 556-1777 to register. Registration deadline is four business days before the start date of each group. Visit www.carecenter.org/groupsupport.
Weight No More, a friendly weight loss support group, welcomes new members. Discussions include weight loss tips, recipes, and helpful ideas to help participants reach their goals. Fees are $5 monthly to defray the room rental costs and small fines for weight gain. Meetings take place from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fridays at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 Howard St., Niles (elevator accessible). Call (847) 679-4229.
The Lutheran General Hospital Stroke Club for stroke survivors and their caregivers meets from 3-4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month (except January and July) at the Outpatient Therapy Center, 9375 Church St., Des Plaines; use south entrance. Contact Meg Potterfield, (847) 723-4765.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) meetings at its Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. The minimum age for the monthly meetings or eight-session groups is 18-years-old. If possible, call the LOSS office, (312) 655-7283, for an initial intake before the first meeting or visit www.catholiccharities.net/loss. Groups meet 7-9 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month and also on the second Wednesday of each month.
Families Anonymous is a support group for family members and friends who are concerned about and affected by the substance abuse or behavioral problems of a loved one. Group 831 meets at 10 a.m. every Friday at Carter Westminster Church, 4950 W. Pratt Ave., Skokie, in the basement; enter from parking lot in the rear. Group 173 meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday (except holidays) at First United Methodist Church, 418 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, in the Parlor Room, south portion of main level; use entrance at rear (Grant Place), across from the parking lot. No dues or fees required. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. This is a nonprofessional and non-religious program. Call (773) 777-4442 or visit www.familiesanonymous.org.
NorthShore Hospice will sponsor grief support groups. Soul Mates is an ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or life partner. This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month 6:30-8 p.m. at NorthShore University HealthSystem Home & Hospice Services office, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Legacy is an ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a parent. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month 6:30-8 p.m. at NorthShore University HealthSystem Home & Hospice Services office, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Handicap accessible and parking available. To preregister for the programs, call Thom Dennis, (847) 982-4364 or e-mail email@example.com.
Tops Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), an international weight-loss network of support groups, holds a local meeting weekly on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Niles Park District Center, 6676 W. Howard St., Niles, on the lower level. The building is handicap accessible. TOPS has helped individuals live healthier lives since 1948 with a combination of sensible eating, regular exercise, and ongoing support to help members achieve and maintain their weight-loss goals. Women, men, teens and preteens committed to attaining and maintaining a healthy weight are all invited to join. Visitors are welcome to visit their first TOPS meeting free of charge. For more information about this meeting call (847) 966-4871 or, to find another local chapter, visit www.tops.org or call 1-800-932-8677.
MOMS Club of Northern Chicagoland holds weekly activities (such as playgroups, outings, museums, park dates) and monthly member meetings and Moms Night Out. Call (773) 853-2834 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/momsclubofnorthernchicago or e-mail email@example.com.
One Hope United, formerly Kids Hope United, is seeking foster, adoptive parents to provide homes for at-risk children. Call (847) 245-6543 or visit www.onehopeunited.org.
The Maryville Crisis Nursery, 4015 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, offers twice-monthly tours of the facility. Tours are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. and on the fourth Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Maryville Crisis Nursery is a safe haven for children, newborn to age 6, whose families are experiencing crises in their lives, such as job/medical issues, homelessness, domestic violence or other stressful situations. The nursery cares for children for up to 72 hours while parents concentrate on resolving the problems that are the root cause of the stress. There are no charges for services. Children are cared for by professionals and skilled childcare volunteers. The Maryville Crisis Nursery is available to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 24 hour help line number is (773) 205-3637. For additional information, call (773) 205-3600.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban, invites the public to attend its Family Support Group for families of individuals with a mental illness. Program is free and meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Nesset Center, 1775 Ballard Road, north of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Free parking. Call (847) 716-2252.
The local TOPS Club chapter meets at 5 p.m. Mondays at the Niles Park District Center, 6676 W. Howard St., Niles, on the lower level (handicap accessible). TOPS meetings are open to women, men and teens. Cost is nominal. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Call (847) 966-4871; to find another local chapter, visit www.tops.org or call TOPS Headquarters at 1-800-932-8677.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago has free support groups for people with mood disorders and support groups for their families. Meetings take place 6:30-8 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge, Evanston, in Rooms G952 and 954. Call Elaine at (847) 674-6376.
An Alzheimer's Caregivers support group, co-sponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association, is offered monthly at the Nesset Pavilion on the campus of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Meetings are 1:30-3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the lower-level conference room of Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Meetings are free and no registration is required. Contact Sandy Guarise, (847) 318-2501.
The Neptune Society, the largest independent cremation company in the nation based in Des Plaines, is bringing comforting teddy bears to Chicago area children who are hurt, frightened or alone. The Neptune Society Teddy Bear Program names a teddy bear in honor of every person whose death care is handled by Neptune on the one-year anniversary of their death. The teddy bears are then donated to organizations such as Rainbow Hospice in Park Ridge and local fire departments to be given to a child in need.
The Les Turner ALS Foundation Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. For directions, call (847) 675-0951. Those attending are asked to notify Claire Owen, director of patient services, (847) 679-3311 or email@example.com.
Grandparents As Caregivers, a program sponsored by Children's Home+Aid, will offer grandparents an opportunity to meet other grandparents, share concerns and talk about interesting topics that will help them care for their grandchildren. Meetings are 10-11:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St. Free child care is available with 24-hour notice. Meetings are monthly. Call Linda, (847) 640-9590.
The Stroke Club of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital meets 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Outpatient Therapy Center, Church and Potter avenues, Des Plaines. Call Megan Potterfield, (847) 723-6690.
Holding Onto Hope - Rainbow Hospice is a monthly daytime group for widowed people grieving the loss of a spouse. It meets 1-2:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Park Ridge Non-Profit Center, 720 Garden St. Registration is required. Admission is $5 per session. Call (847) 692-8884.
Rainbow Hospice's Life Transitions Group is an ongoing support group for anyone who, as a general guideline, has been widowed for one to four years, meeting 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Park Ridge Non-Profit Center, 720 Garden St., Park Ridge. The fee is $5 per session. Call (847) 692-8884.
Good Mourning Program will meet 6:45-8 p.m. every third Monday of the month at Lutheran General Family Care Center, 9375 Church St., Des Plaines. The program is a support group for children, teens and families who have lost a loved one through death. Preliminary interview is required before registration. To register, call Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement Support, (847) 692-8884.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation support group meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Room 1063, Park Ridge. The focus is to assist patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, their families, significant others and friends in coping more effectively with the illness. Call (847) 827-0404.
Resurrection Medical Center sponsors a variety of free cancer-support groups for both patients and their family members. All support groups are free and meet in the Cancer Conference Room (ground floor, Entrance C). Contact Carol Flanagan, (773) 792-5116:
The Cancer Support Group for cancer patients, families and friends meets monthly 7-8:30 p.m. every last Wednesday.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Family Support Group for people with leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's Disease and their families meets every first Wednesday of the month.
The Butterfly Club is a support group for children ages 6 to 13 whose parent or caretaker has been diagnosed with cancer. The group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Registration and parental consent are required.
The Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month.
The Teen Cancer Support Group is for teens ages 13 to 18 whose parent or caretaker has been diagnosed with cancer. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. Registration and parental consent are required.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the last Saturday of each month in the Resurrection Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, first floor, Professional Building, Entrance C. Call (773) 594-7856.
Alzheimer's Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month in the Health Management Classroom. The session is free. Call Health Management, (773) 792-5022.
Afterglow Support Group for stroke survivors and their family and friends meets the second Wednesday of the month in the Resurrection Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, first floor, Professional Building, Entrance C.
Parkinson's Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month 5-7 p.m. at Resurrection Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, first floor, Professional Building, Entrance C. Call (773) 594-7866.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is forming a support network for women living with breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Networking Group will meet 2-3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. The support group provides breast-cancer survivors the opportunity to share information and experiences with other women. The group will be at Lutheran General's Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge, in the ground-floor conference room G104. Call (847) 723-8130.
Northwest Suburban Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome Support Group of Illinois meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, Conference Room 1064. E-mail email@example.com to be added to the e-mail list for meeting announcements.
An area Alzheimer's support group for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer's Disease meets at 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at Central Baptist Village, the Commons Theater Lounge, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. New members are always welcome. Call Jessi Lenth, group facilitator, (708) 583-8509.
Queen of All Saints hosts a weekly meeting for female survivors of sexual abuse. The meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the Benedict Center Chapel, 6275 N. Ionia. To participate in the confidential, 12-step program, call Queen of All Saints Rectory, (773) 736-6060. Additional meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays at St. Juliana Parish Center, 7200 Osceola Ave. Call Linda, (773) 271-2281.
Teen Center
The Niles Youth Council is a group of teens from sixth through 12th grade who provide support and advice on Teen Center programming, develop leadership skills and work to serve the Niles community. They meet the first and third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Stop to check them out. Call (847) 375-8949. The Teen Center is located at 373 Golf Mill Center in Niles.
The Teen Center is working with the Niles Senior Center to find teenagers willing to help senior citizens with leaf raking, snow shoveling and general yard work while earning money. Complete the Niles Teen Job Connection form available on the center Web site and return it to Mark at the center. Information will be shared with the director of the center and contacts will be made with residents in need of services.
Register your bike through the Niles Teen Center or Niles Police Department. Every year the Niles Police Department accumulates a number of lost or stolen bikes and is forced to sell them at an auction because their owners cannot be identified. By registering your bike, you are issued a Village of Niles Police Department sticker and your bicycle's information is entered into a national database allowing the Police Department to reconnect you if it is ever lost or stolen.
The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, a not-for-profit that serves the elderly and low-income families in the north and northwest city and suburbs, needs volunteers to help with a variety of medical, financial, legal, and computer issues. Hours are flexible. The center needs volunteers to: Provide friendly visits and transportation to elderly clients; make telephone reassurance calls to the homebound and frail elderly; install, troubleshoot, and maintain computer hardware, software, and networks; produce video for the center's website or fundraising campaigns; promote the center on Facebook and other social media; assist with public relations and facilitate media coverage of center events; prepare income tax returns for center clients; provide Medicare counseling (federally funded by the Senior Health Insurance Program); and prepare simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property. Call (847) 823-0453 or visit www.centerofconcern.org.
Volunteers are needed to serve as Court Watchers for Domestic Violence at the Skokie Courthouse. Being a Court Watcher is easy, convenient and rewarding. To volunteer for this very important program, contact Joanne Liberman at (847) 412-1577 or email Joanne at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Individuals who have a few hours to spare are urged to join the Avenues to Independence Thrift Shoppe Team of Volunteers. Avenues is looking for friendly, hard-working men and women to help staff at the Thrift Shoppe, 7710 W. Touhy Ave. in Chicago. Volunteers are needed on a regular basis 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or 1-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Volunteers receive a discount. No experience is needed. All proceeds from the Thrift Shoppe help Avenues continue valuable programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Contact the store manager, Michael Frustini, (847) 292-0870, Ext. 771.
The Men's and Women's Association of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is looking for new members. The community-based philanthropic and social organization raises funds for the hospital through a variety of events, including an annual golf outing, glove sale and concert. The organization's donations have assisted the hospital in expanding programs, purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment, and pursuing research and education initiatives. Yearly dues are $35. Call (847) 723-6105.
Many individuals have found themselves laid off or unable to find employment. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care would like to respond by helping professionals stay current with their job skills (or gain experience if recently graduated) by offering professional volunteer opportunities. Possible opportunities include positions in medical records, human resources administration, community outreach, finance, marketing and admissions/customer service. Volunteers must have a willingness to make use of their professional skills and a positive attitude allowing them to take on a great deal of responsibility. Training and seminars for professional and personal development will be provided. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (847) 685-9900, Ext. 3128, or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit www.rainbowhospice.org.


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I refuse to do that until they accomplish something. All they've done is demolish the teams that they're supposed to beat and then struggle against all the decent teams out there. I need to double check, but I think they've got a losing record against the elite teams (Lakers, Orlando, SAS, Boston etc). If they weren't schooled so bad in the Finals two years ago, I would've given them props. So far they've accomplished nothing.
Arrogance is not necessary to be a top player. Confidence, yes. Arrogance no. I keep going back to the example of Tim Duncan.
Yes, Kobe is not like that at all. I don't ever remember seeing him as trying to be the center of attention.
Clevelanders take no offense, but it may be a market thing. There are other things going on in LA, but in Cleveland he IS the main attraction.
This "taking turns at the championship" concept reminds me of the pee-wee soccer games I take my 3-year old to where everyone gets a trophy in the end. I disagree. I'd love to see the Spurs meet the Celtics in the finals, and inevitably dismantle them.
Actually, I don't see him winning a title in Cleveland. He may win one if he goes to a team that doesn't mind paying luxury tax to get him a top quality sidekick and a proper supporting cast.
I'm not really seeing the LBJ "works so hard on his game". He relies on natural talent IMO. He still has no post game which coaches have wanted him develop for awhile. He just doesn't like to play in the post therefore he doesn't do it regardless of it's effect. His shooting mechanics are still awful, and he hasn't made any effort to fix them. His footwork is lacking. There's a reason why Kobe's game is so much more diverse and fluid and that doesn't have to do with his "heart" or "clutch ability". Every time someone tries to give LBJ constructive criticism or advice that doesn't essentially say "you are god", his reaction is to call them "stupid". I remember some coach giving him pointers and saying essentially that he could be the greatest player of all time if he worked on etc, and his reaction was so childish. When Barkely pointed out that maybe he shouldn't be a media-whore about the NY/leaving thing b/c of how it might affect his teammates, again childish reaction. I have no problem respecting a player that is talented and has a healthy dose of confidence (read; not attention whore). Lebron is not that. He's a spoiled brat. I get he's young, but it's not just that IMO.
You're joking. And when you're Lebron, who needs a post up game when you can zoom around fools/get cowardly defenders to part like the red sea by revving up the engine and flooring it? You're nitpicking. Footwork? Shooting mechanics?
That post was the epitome of nitpicking. It needs to be framed for reference. Nobody ever called Lebron the perfect player but he's the best the league's got right now. He makes up for his inane deficiencies in so many other ways that it cancels them out and THEN some. BTW, fluid Kobe can't make plays like Lebron. As a matter of fact he cannot even SEE Lebron when it comes to playmaking ability. Because he's a freak athlete means that he doesn't work hard? All those one times. What an a-hole. Kobe is an a-hole. Carlos Boozer is an a-hole. Deshawn Stevenson is an a-hole.
You are still giving me absolutely no reason why you think LBJ works hard on his game. If you think it's nitpicking so be it, but all the things that LBJ excels at are based on his natural talent and raw athletic ability. The points that i made about his game are of constant talk among CLE fans who watch him on a daily basis and wonder these same things. It's a little embarrassing that Lebron has a hard time posting up a "Rodney Stuckey". Actually if you watch his games against ORL, they get away w/ putting Courtney Lee on him with success. LBJ has stated himself that he needs to work on his post up game/footwork for years and nada. It seems like he will when it becomes absolutely neccessary. A coach pointed out that LBJ could have better footwork, mechanics, etc.; he reacted that way. Barkely said what he said; he reacted that way. I'm basing this on what the situations that have given a frame of reference. Being critical of LBJ is not a popular thing to do in the media. Again give me a reason you feel this way b/c all i'm getting is "LBJ is awesome, you're nuts to think otherwise".
It's nitpicking. We'll leave it at that, as this argument will probably go nowhere, because you're providing unfalsifiable claims that Lebron doesn't work hard on his game just because he's an athletic freak.
28 PPG 6.7 APG 7 RPG .487 FG pct is not too shaby for someone with no post game or jump shot and with bad footwork. We could use a guy like that.
I never said he sucked, he's naturally crazy-talented, but until he expands his game he's going to continue to be easy for the "elite" teams to limit him. Guard him with a player that has the speed to keep him out of lane, and he can't punish them in the post. All you gotta do is cross your fingers and hope his jump shot is not "on". edited to add; OT, but a quote from Amir Pistons' Will Bynum gains confidence, playing time - Detroit Pistons Basketball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com I give the kid major credit. Someone in his shoes probably would have asked for a trade numerous times by now. Maybe he will have a 3rd quarter like the last game against CLE . . . and then Curry will take him out.
That's one way of looking at it, and could indeed be the right one. The other way would be to give the kid credit for knowing that his game is pretty limited and that he often fails to execute what the coaches put him into the game to do, and still doesn't get frustrated with himself, but continues to work hard.
Yeah, and that the Amir Johnsons of the world don't make trade demands. Amir: Uhm, Joe I need to talk to you for a minute. Joe: What's up Amir? Amir: I want to be traded. Joe: Not happening. Amir: Uhm, well then I'm going to hold out. Joe: No you're not. Amir: Uhm, well I won't be coming to practice. Joe: Yes you will. Amir: Uh, OK Joe. Nice talking to you. Joe: Nice talking to you Amir.
Wouldn't it be cool if NBA players all wore big tall pointy wizard hats when they were playing? I'm not exactly sure why, but I'm finding this to be hilarious. O.k., I'm going back to work now.
I would buy that if he actually did the bolded part. I don't believe that's true partly because it's not true and partly b/c Curry doesn't know what he puts anyone in the game to do and usually states they did the opposite of what they actually did. No, but he could definitely go the way of a Sean Williams/TT and start acting out. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders from what we've heard from him quote wise so far.


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Ugly performance by Max, Singler, and BK tonight - a combined 3 for 20. That's a recipe for losing if I've ever seen one. The bench almost played them back into the game, and outscored the starters 53-44. Pressed into heavy minutes because of foul trouble from Monroe/Maxiell, Drummond was awesome with 15 points on a very efficient 6-8 shooting, 12 boards (4 offensive), and 2 blocks. He was only 3-7 at the line, but that was a small flaw compared to everything else he brought (+17). He brought energy and fire that the Pistons sorely needed, and I would LOVE to see him play like that every game. I know we all keep saying it, but when he figures out what an absolute freak he is, he's going to dominate this league. Tay quietly had an outstanding game with 24 points on 10-18 shooting and 5 boards. He was actually a bit of a go-to guy tonight, leading the team in scoring and playing way better than the other starters (and he was responsible for over half their points). He still slows the whole thing down to a methodical pace, but that's kind of what the team needed tonight. Stuckey was his typical super-collider self, but managed to dole out 9 assists to go with his 17 points. Somehow, though, that didn't feel good enough. He still attacked the lane way too much and clogged up the offense - at the end of the game you could see that the Pistons moved the ball around the perimeter really well and that opened things up for them, but there was Rodney standing at the top of the key, trying to bash his way into the lane. I liked the lineup the Pistons had with Knight, Singler, Tay, CV, and Drummond - over the 3 and a half minute stretch they were on the court together from 5:35 to 2:04 they cut the lead from 17 to 8. It's not a sustainable lineup because of its clear defensive weaknesses, but if BK is firing, that gives them four solid three-point shooters and a guy that can clean up the glass. I think that, if the Pistons find themselves in a big hole again, you'll see him go to that to try and bring the game back within reason, especially against a team like Golden State that is a little smaller overall.
Another third quarter collapse, this time on the defensive end as those sons of $%$ former NBA stars Curry and Thompson lit it up from beyond the arc and in front of it leading the Warriors to a 39 point quarter outscoring the Pistons by 16. The Pistons courtesy of Drummond, Stuckey and BoT lead a furious Piston comeback in crunch time, but weren't able to hit the key three ball in the last minute or to convert a rebound into a bucket and eventually failed to Warriors after trimming an 18 point 3rd quarter lead down to 3 (98-95) on back to back threes by Tay and CV with just over a minute to go in the game. Knight who was 1-10 from the field and 1-7 from beyond the arc missed 3 three ball attempts in the last 30 seconds and had one partially blocked and then Stucco tried one with less than 10 seconds and his was blocked too. In fact both three ball attempts were blocked by former MSU spartan Draymond Green. Both teams started out struggling from the field and the Warriors held a 40-38 lead at the half. Not sure what larry and coaches talk about at halftime, but third straight game the Pistons come out in the third and lay an egg. So it appears that they need a big halftime lead to secure a victory. The Warrior guards of Curry and Thompson out played and out shot and out scored our starting guards 49-7...and were 9-14 from beyond the arc compared to 2-9 for BK and Singler. Our bench outscored their 53-20, with most of those points coming in the Pistons 36 pt 4th quarter, but they just could not climb all the way back up the hill and get over the hump. Three stars of the game were Curry, Thompson and DreBaby who had probably his best performance of his pro career and best stat wise too, with 15 pts, 12 boards, and two blocks. His body language there tonight and the Pistons would not have gotten back into it if Lfranco had pulled him. Have to wwonder what would have happen if Lfranco had put moose in there and maybe pulled Maggette earlier and then left the two towers in there until the end? Tay led the team in scoring tonight and probably gave his best scoring performance (24 pts, 5 assists) since I signed him to my fantasy team 10 days ago. Singler had his worst scoring performance in the past six games....he played 32 mins, but have to wonder about that eye that was poked the other night by sideshow bob?
Good recaps guys. I can't say a lot of positive stuff right now; pretty much everyone was horrible save for Dre and Tay, Stuck colliding sucked but he actually played far better than either starting guard, which unfortunately is a recipe for even more colliding. Maggette should go. Really. His stupid foul rate has to be up there with Daye's, and he doesn't have the youth excuse. BoT was actually decent (unless you count the defense which was horrible), Monroe and Max were unfortunately just as bad. Knight and Singler were bad; in both cases the shooting woes may be due to injury, though Brandon's bad decisions at the end of the game were not. He looked like he was pressing. Edit: To reiterate Panda's point below, Andre was a huge steal. He came in, and both times he was primarily responsible for getting them back from the brink. Thanks, Toronto. P.S. Why do I keep posting in the wrong thread lately?
Only got two things to say about this. 1 - Andre Drummond is absolutely legit. You don't ever get these performances from Kwame Brown. He will be a game changer by the end of the year, and I wouldn't be surprised if after another year or two, he is looking at all star capabilities. He is so efficient and so willing to make a difference whether it is just hustling the boards, or playing flat out D. I love this guy and I hope, whatever happens, that he has a great career. He is proving all of the doubters wrong at this point. 2 - Prince had a great game. This is what we were all hoping for, this game. I can't comment much on his defense, but 24 points and 5 assists is a awesome contribution for someone who many consider to be out of his depth as a bench warmer. The loss doesn't really concern me, because big Dre is showing us what he is going to bring to Pistonland. I am excited!
I said the first week this is now Monroe and Knight's team--if they are good enough, the Pistons will start to win. So far, they haven't been good enough. And, I was wrong. It is now the Monroe and Drummond's team and may soon be Drummond's team. I have been watching and am just amazed at Drummond's impact on the game. If this is real, it is going to be fun eventually. You can't win with any consistency, especially against decent teams, with the current Piston guards. Knight is just not ready to get the major minutes he is getting. I do hope he eventually works out..But the management should bring in a journeyman on the cheap to steady the team if the goal is to win games this year. The Pistons will undoubtedly draft a guard and or a scorer and pick up the same on the free agent market. The vision for this team is Drummond at center and Monroe at power forward (provided he becomes the scorer that he has shown he might be and provided he stops sulking and playing with abandon like Drummond does.) The pieces that are assembled around this team should fit in with the big two--starting this year--management needs to start re-assembling the roster.
Drum really covers for Villanueva enough that the BOT potentially is a + player out there. Charlie passed up some 3's and went venturing in for easier buckets with some great touch. But this game was all Drummond IMO. For the most part, the spigot was turned off when he was in the game and every rebound was terrifying for GS on our end of the court as boxing out wasn't enough. Dre and Moose is going to be such a great combo that we're going to be a top 5 defensive team from next season on no matter how many mannequins we put on the court with them. It's pretty obvious at this point who the best 2 players on the Pistons are. Fittingly, they are the big men that Joe drafted in the top 10 picks after seasons with horrible records. We just built our foundation through the draft. We now have the hardest pieces to get and we have them for cheap for a little while. It will probably take one more top 12 pick to add to this mix and then the rest will have to be done through FA and trade magic. I don't really care about this L because we went down fighting to a team that was on fire from the perimeter. GS hardly had any dunks or uncontested fast breaks that I can remember. Almost all of their interior scoring was heavily challenged- David Lee found a way to finish several times when he was fully guarded. But they have really good shooters on the outside and they weren't hesitating. It wasn't that our guys were slacking off them... we just couldn't hang with them due to picks, motion, and chaos off of offensive rebounds or abandoned fast breaks. It was one of Stuckey's best games of the year, even though it was admittedly not a thing of beauty. Prince had his A game, which kept us close. If only Knight wouldn't have been such a klutz at the end, we may have actually closed the gap. Bad misses and some really boneheaded pass attempts. Monroe struggled mightily too. Foul trouble was one thing, but then he was weak on defense and also clumsy with the ball. If Bogut fully recovers, GSW won't be too bad. They are greatly improved on defense already from prior years.
Although it was a loss, the game was very entertaining. That was the most we have seen Drummond play, and he did extremely well. 2 blocks hardly begins to describe just how often he got in the head of the opponents to make them miss shots. Just him being there is something the other team frets so much about they can't otherwise shoot straight anywhere near the big guy. GS whooped us on the perimeter. That was a coaches choice. We have very good defenders who could have been playing tonight, like English and Middleton, who could have been brought in to make a difference. Some of our defense was actually pretty good there in the first half though. Not with our starters in though. Our starters got off to horrid starts both to start the game and to begin the 2nd quarter. In both cases, adjustments were made. Maybe too late? But hey, this is the first time our starters failed us that badly. You can't go completely away from something too fast. Although I would. JMAX and Monroe can't cover the defensive glass, nor provide good enough interior D. This makes us pack it in, and lets the other team operate too much on the perimeter. Yes, we played a lot of good D on the perimeter in the first half (again, when the starters were not in),but you run out of magic eventually. That good D should have stretched over the whole game. Drummond was fantastic, and those free throws almost fell at 50% - if only one of those misses - many of which just missed, had gone in. Absolutely an improvement at the line for him the last couple of games on consistency of his shot. If you ask who looked like the rookie tonight. Monroe on some costly turns. CV played a lot of good offense tonight, kind of what we saw from his Milwaukee days, scoring around the basket with a wide assortment of moves. Even hit a triple late in the game that gave us every chance to win this one. I just looked at the boxscore and indeed CV was way positive. )About 15, right - to Drummonds 17 in that department.) Still, on the defensive end, CV gives up a whole lot of points. Maggette also scored enough for his minutes. But gave up points readily at the other end. We can get a lot better defensive play from the roster Joe has provided for Frank. Could CV continue to be a part of things - like an offensive specialist. Hey, play him at small forward for that. His lack of speed could be dealt with by just asking him to zone it up near the basket, something he is not that good at either - but at least we could keep two real bigs in the game while he was providing some offense. Just an idea. Really would like to see Kravtsov play to see if we have anything to work with. They say there is. I sure would like to see for myself. Knight could have been substituted for. Singler could have been brought in to take some of those 3's. Singler had made one earlier. Not much scoring from Singler, but they were not really running plays for him as part of the starting unit - and he passed the ball even if open a few times. Don't know what is up with that. If Singler is being played off of, he should shoot. But note, some of that not shooting of his was during our run to almost tie the game back up. Anyway, I would be a lot more comfortable asking Singler to take a crunch time shot vs. Knight from 3 land. Also, if English were part of the rotation, he could have taken that shot. Drummond had a 15 -12 night, at least matching his 13 - 13 double double from earlier in the season. Solid on the defensive glass, and almost as active as Rodman on the offensive glass. Big difference between Rodman and Drummond though - Drummond will make the score off the offensive board - whereas Rodman so often pulled the ball back out. (and Drummond is learning that sometimes if the putback is not there is has to pull it back out.) Monroe connected to Drummond for one dunk, and Stuckey driving in connected with him for another. Mostly it was scoring off offensive rebounds. And 3 made free throws from getting fouled twice intentionally just to put him at the line. One trip to the line was after getting fouled on a make. Maybe there was a 3rd intentional foul where he missed both. Drummond showed some skill on a couple of occasions beyond just dunking the ball. After, I think Stuckey, got blocked, Drummond pulled the ball out of the air near the free throw line and dribbled it in for a score. (and a missed foul shot. This was in crunch time. Helped us almost get this one tied back up.) The other time was a short shot showing a lot of touch after another one of his offensive bounds. Even though our starters mucked it up in the opening minutes of this one, we ended the 1st quarter just down 1. A lot of that comeback was with Knight and Stuckey in the backcourt. And Monroe and Drummond paired as the bigs. Tay provided some offense for that unit. They were packing it something fierce on us though and it was not pretty at all on our offense. However, defensively this unit rocked compared to what we started the game with.
I only caught the 2nd half of this one, but I loved catching Drummond's celebratory dances deep in the background during replays of big 3 pt shots. How many guys on the Pistons are better than Drummond is right now, nevermind if he ever gets "it" in the future? What could the Pistons get in a transfer of Greg Monroe? He would almost have to be moved with Stuckey or Charles V if they got a veteran back in the transfer. Monroe's transfer value will probably never be higher and there are probably better fits out there for Drummond.
The pattern so far is that Dre is anchoring our defense without much help and he's not fouling. Pair him with a talented big man scorer with some range out of the paint. How about Aldridge? $13.0, $14.1, and $15.2 + Ronnie Price: $1.1 FOR Monroe: $3.2, $4.1, and $5.5 + Villanueva: $8.1, $8.6 + Daye $3.0, $4.1 The Blazers have the worst bench in the league, so they'd be getting a decent replacement starter for Aldridge in a younger Monroe + 2 bigger players who can score off their bench and stretch the D with their shooting. I just tossed in Ronnie Price to balance out the salaries and the player imbalance and b/c he's expiring. Knight/ Stuckey/ Price Singler/ English/ Bynum Prince/ Middleton Aldridge/ Maxiell/ Jerebko Drummond/ Kravtsov It's kind of a wash since we'd be locking into a market type contract on Aldridge, but we'd be getting out almost 2 years early on Charlie. Aldridge is 27 right now and still seems to be on the rise or close to his peak. He should stay there throughout his contract barring injury. Besides him, I can't really think of anyone else that fits with us and that is feasible to trade for. Teams that are winning at a high rate probably won't want to mess with it. I'm pretty happy holding pat and seeing them try to mesh for a while before concluding that they aren't good for each other. Monroe's passing is the secret weapon and it might end up being the perfect way to get Dre the ball without guards having to penetrate. Monroe can do damage if he's not doubled. We also haven't seen any plays run for Dre yet, which is kind of pitiful. Ben Wallace even has some alley oop plays designed for him.
Aside from a few frustrating moments from guys that just didn't have it tonight (Singleton, Brevin), I enjoyed this loss more than the vast majority of Piston victories over the last 4 years. If BK and Singler bring their normal sauce to the table, we win this one in convincing fashion.
Part of getting Singler open is to concentrate on getting the ball inside. Our bigs are good enough that they get a lot of garbage points, but those don't really open it up on the perimeter. Our bigs have limited post skills, so we have to find more creative ways than dumping it in to them... which never happens. Notice how often Dre gets into position in the post and the perimeter player passes him up (which they should do). However, the whole charade is a waste of energy. P&R with the guy like Bynum was doing, then kick out to Singler on occasion. Kyle has the lowest usage on the team right now while Monroe has the highest. That shouldn't be the case.
This was a good learning experience for Drummond to be there at the end of a close game. He played great, and as far as letting youngsters learn, mission accomplished. I'm pretty sure we're showcasing CV.


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