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Musical Mondays: New Classical Music Appreciation Series Coming this Fall!

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Member Bill Charles has a profound love of music and he wants to share it. Thus, he has created a series for people who would like an informal introduction to classical music.

There will be six sessions, each with between 3 and 6 pieces of orchestral music. Most of the time will be spent just listening to music, with brief discussions between the pieces.

We will sample music that has been written over a span of almost 270 years. Some will be excerpts or movements from larger pieces; others, the shorter ones, will be played in their entirety. Each selection will have a very brief introduction about the piece, or the composer, or both.

Please plan to join us in the fall at Sulzer for this series. Mondays beginning in September.

This is a great example of how Forward Chicago works. Members decide what they want to do and we work together to make it happen. We have done scavenger hunts, talks, a conference, book clubs, movie and theater group, a walking club…the list goes on. Would you like to start something? Lets chat and make it happen!

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Aging in Community, Community Events, Forward Chicago Activities, Lifelong Learning, Policy Issues

Great Decisions Details & More

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Summer 2017
Meeting each Monday in June and July from 7 to 9pm
Sulzer Regional Library, Community Room
Corner of Montrose and Sunnyside
Cost: $30.00
We will be meeting at the Sulzer Regional Library.   Tana Durnbaugh and Pat Wilder are organizing this group .
We use the 2017 Great Decisions booklet of 8 foreign policy articles, each about 10-12 pages in length (with photos and maps).  In addition, at each session we watch the corresponding video (about 30 minutes long) for the applicable topic which provides more information.
You need know nothing about the topic, nor do you need to do any further reading, in order to participate. The article and video provide enough information.  The booklet provides discussion questions, but often the person or persons leading the discussion of that topic will come up with questions to discuss.  In addition to the article and video, however, the Great Decisions web site provides a glossary of terms and items for further reading if you wish to “dig deeper.”
All of this material comes from the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan group dedicated to educating Americans about foreign policy.
If you wish to enroll email tanadurnbaugh@yahoo.com or go to Forward Chicago
 web site Forward Chicago.
Great Decisions Chicago Northside is sponsored by Chicago League of Women VOters, Chicago 47th ward,
 Sulzer Regional Library, and Forward Chicago.
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Sign up today: Great Decisions – Starting June 5th!

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GD Book coverGREAT DECISIONS: America’s Largest Discussion Program on World Affairs

The Foreign Policy Association provides background information, policy options and stimulates discussion on eight critical issues facing America today. Join people across our country in a shared learning experience.

We are so excited to begin this new 9-week course to learn and discuss world events, stimulate thinking and re-discover the art of discourse. Topics include: World events, trade policy, South China Sea, Geopolitics of Energy and Nuclear Security, and more.

Registration is limited to 20 participants Cost is approximately $30.00 for materials. Scholarships are available.

Convened by: Forward Chicago, Leage of Women Voters of Chicago, Ofice of 47th Ward – Ald. Ameya Pawar, and Sulzer Regional Library

Course dates (Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 pm): June 5, 12 19, 26th; July 10, 17, 24, 31st.

The Eventbrite page is open to join today!

Click here to link to the event registration

 

Health & Fitness, Local Programs & Services, Nature

Eat your Veggies! NNA’s 5th Annual CSA Fair

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Northcenter Neighborhood Association’s 5th Annual CSA FAir
Monday, March 13th from 5-8pm
Epiphany UCC, 2008 W. Bradley Place

Community-Supported Agriculture is a way to get fresh seasonal food delivered straight from the farm to our neighborhood and help support local farmers and sustainable agricultural practices.

Come meet growers from local farms and discover the many reasons why signing up for a CSA membership is a great idea.

$5 suggested donation online and at the door.

Please REGISTER ONLINE to let us know you will be attending

This year’s participating farms include: Mint Creek Farm, Scotch Hill Farm, Joe’s Blueberries, Sandbox Organics, Sitka Salmon Shares, Willow Ridge Organic Farm, and Collective Resources Inc. 

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Cubs Tickets Available for 2017 Season

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We have once again purchased blocks of tickets to see the Cubs!

We will have 3 games available:

  • Wednesday, May 18th vs Cincinnati
  • Tuesday, August 29thvs. Pittsburgh
  • Wednesday, September 13thvs. New York Mets

Based on feedback from last year’s outing, we will have tickets available in 2 different areas, a block of tickets in Terrace Reserve Preferred ($40 – $50.00/each) and Upper Reserve Infield ($30 – 35/each). We have estimated this cost, so it may vary by a couple of dollars (includes estimated amusement tax). There was a 20% increase in ticket prices this year.

Please email info@forwardchicago.org to get your name on the list. We will distribute the tickets as soon as we have them!

Go CUBS!

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Donate today! You Make Forward Chicago Happen.

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This is the time of year when people reflect on things that are important to them and generously donate to the causes they care about. We ask you to consider donating to Forward Chicago.

Forward Chicago is an entirely volunteer-driven organization. We do big things with a small budget and low overhead. Your donations keep us going – every dollar counts.

Please donate today by clicking here or send a check to:

Forward Chicago
4734 N. Virginia, First Floor
Chicago, IL 60625

Aging in Community, housing

New Affordable Senior Housing Coming to Chicago in 2017

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Alderman O’Connor just sent this out . . . 

Michael Fitzgerald  Apartments

Interested people, 62 years of age and older, can pick up applications at North Park Village Apartments, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., Building H, Chicago, IL on January 9,2017 between 10am and 3pm. Applicants must meet the HUD income guidelines.

This new building, located on the North Park Campus, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., Building R, is expected to be ready for occupancy in March 2017. No applications will be available prior to Jan. 9.

Applications will be available after Jan. 9 by calling 773-539-3403 or 954-835-9200 between 9am and 4pm Mon-Friday, or by email ksimmons@ehdoc.org or pkohnke@ehdoc.org. Applications will be mailed to interested seniors requesting them after Jan. 9 and must be returned by mail.

Arts & Culture, Local Programs & Services

Let the Music Play! Join the Band.

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If you have longed to play with a band and believe you don’t have the musical wherewithal, here’s an answer to that wish: the Lake Effect Clarinet Quartet (LECQ).  No, you don’t have to play a challenging instrument like the clarinet, but you can join with a kazoo!

The LECQ gave a delightful family concert at Sulzer Library on Saturday, December 17th, performing several selections from J.S. Bach’s “The Christmas Oratorio” and then descending to the great classic, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”  Hearing the bass clarinet’s “voice” for Mr. Grinch was delightful.

To conclude the program, the audience tuned their kazoos, and we did a rousing performance of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from the “Messiah.”  You’ve got your 2017 calendar by now, I hope.  Turn to next December and make a note at the top to include this program in your holiday festivities.