This Here is “Forward Chicago”
by Roger Wright | If the question is, “What is Forward Chicago?” — you see the answer as Helene offers up a delicious tour of the harvest table and hear it in conversations that are all about inclusion.
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Us, and the Universe: A Day at Adler Planetarium
by Pat McFarland | On Sept. 3, we viewed a distant galaxy’s “family photos” of newborn planets, and witnessed a Red Giant Star navigate its way thru those terrible teens to becoming a neutron star.
The Ring, the Story and the CFO: How Uncle Frankie Dealt With Ageism
by Roger Wright | Overcoming ageism doesn’t come with a list of instructions in an owner’s manual. Overcoming ageism comes from building one’s own individual path. This is Uncle Frankie’s story.
Curious About the Universe? Board the Bus to Adler Planetarium!
We’re heading to Adler Planetarium on Sept. 3 with our own personal tour guide, an astrophysicist who will answer our questions and guide us through exhibits. Plenty of time to explore on your own, too!
Advice on Building Connections and Friendship in Later Life
by Susan McDaniels | Dr. Louise Hawkley spoke at the Aging 2.0 conference on the causes and consequences of loneliness and social isolation as we age — and strategies to improve social connections.
UIC Research on Preventing Falling Seeks Volunteer Participants
We know accidental falls can be serious and potentially life-threatening. If you would you like to help researchers learn how to reduce the incidence of falls, here’s an opportunity for you to make a difference.
Get Tickets for “Forget Me Not” – DuSable Museum of African American History
Garrett Davis’ award-winning stage play “Forget Me Not” will be performed at the DuSable Museum of African American History. The play is sponsored by African Americans Against Alzheimer’s.
Interested in Learning for Fun?
Would you like to “go to school” without the angst of early morning classes, tests, and grades? It’s possible to do at Northwestern University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Astrophysics for All Begins June 2 at Sulzer Library
If these questions about the universe fascinate you, come to the Forward Chicago Astronomy & Astrophysics Series!
National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Galter LifeCenter
Join Galter LifeCenter May 27 to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day, a free event that includes lectures, classes, raffles, exhibitors, refreshments and goodie bags.
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