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Bad Hair

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In the era of YouTube celebrity, a lot of people have a lot to say about cutting hair, styling hair, coloring hair for people, dogs, Barbie dolls… And yet so many of us really have no clue. (For the record, not all of the YouTubers do either.) But the difference is that they’re willing to take that leap onto the world wide internets and fake it ‘til they make it. That’s something we’re all going to need to do as long as hair needs to be cut, and it’s a huge risk to go to your favorite salon or barber shop.

What does NPR have to say about it?

https://www.npr.org/2020/05/20/859261894/people-are-cutting-their-own-hair-during-quarantine-sometimes-without-success

Some really bad haircuts

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/quarantine-haircuts_l_5e973402c5b6ead140065d1b

Women with Bobs

Women with Short Hair

Men with Clippers

Community Events, Lifelong Learning, Local Programs & Services

My Block, My Hood, My City

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For Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, struggle is nothing new. Long ago he learned how to pull himself out of any dark space: serving others. In his new book, Cole explores the power of building community and helping your neighbors — and lets you know how easy it is to get started. 

This month, Block Club is joining Cole in asking this question: “What’s something simple I can do that will have a positive impact on my block?” Do you see a need you can fulfill on your block? Do you have an idea for a project that would improve the block for your family and your neighbors? 

Submit your ideas here by December 31. Then, the My Block, My Hood, My City team will give out $25,000 in grants so dozens of you can put your vision into action. Looking for inspiration? You can buy Jahmal’s book here or check out incredible community service projects from his organization here.

Blog, Reflections

Bridges

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“Memories of an Apple Tree” by Steve Borzcik
Click here to buy this art.

Bridging the days and years.

The games we play and the toys we enjoy are helpful as we move through the years. In my childhood years I lived in a small village with many pastures and trees. My home had a grove of trees in a small cluster. My brothers and I made the grove into rooms. The rooms changed depending on the story of the day. One brother wanted to be a cowboy so we often lived in the old west. Some days we lived in the world of knights and kings. We took good care of our homes. Gathering sticks and stones to build furniture and utensils and chasing away the bad people, we cared for our imaginary children. The hot days of summer were filled with our imaginary tales.

Our parents were happy to ignore our adventures. We allowed our imaginations to run across history and spaces. The entertainment was cheap. The stories were dark and tantalizing. The days flew. They were bridged by creative thoughts and developing brains. The grove is still at the old home place. Now different young children live in the space. I am hopeful they are bridging their lives to the stories and dreams of other spaces and places.

Did you ever use your toys to build imaginary worlds?
Who did you play with?
What is your best story?
Let me know.
Bridging the days in thoughts and imagination.

– Tana
Dr. Tana Durnbaugh lives in the Ravenswood area of Chicago. She co-houses with her son and his family. She loves stories and her little dog, Bess Truman.

If you would like to illustrate a blog post, please contact Forward Chicago at info@ForwardChicago.org

Community Events, Lifelong Learning, Policy Issues

What is Racism? What is Anti-Racism?

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Skyline Village Chicago & Forward Chicago Zoom Forum 

Monday, November 16, 2020
4:00-5:00 pm 

The forum is free. Register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uc-mhpzgtEtWsmTfXELtLoI7V0_Mtu_aZ

Speakers: Dr. Sarah Dennis and Yvonnie DuBose 
DuBose and Dennis are anti-racist/anti-bias co-founders of New Roots. They are also trained and certified facilitators of Racial Healing Circles by the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) initiative of the Woods’ Fund. This brief Zoom encounter will introduce concepts and tools to motivate anti-racist action. 

Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, etc. have been protesting for centuries, but our current times feel different. This is a national uprising where the USA has never gone before. It’s time to reimagine every facet of our community and create a space that allows all non-dominant folks to flourish. Just as this transformative revolution is not a sprint, but more of a marathon, this one-hour Zoom Forum cannot answer all our questions, but it will be an insightful introduction. 

“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” (James Baldwin). 

In lieu of payment, Yvonnie and Sarah are requesting that every attendee donate as much as they are able to the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute, a (black woman founded & run) non-profit organization.

http://www.hydeparksuzuki.org/donate.html

Arts & Culture, Community Events, Lifelong Learning, Reflections

Story and Stuff: 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War

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The year 2020 is a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, which is known as the forgotten war. During this program, a U.S. Korean War veteran, Dr. Jerry Field, the president of Keumsil Cultural Society, Jin Lee, and a Georgetown professor of Korean Studies, Dr. Bonnie Oh share their stories and stuff to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. You will agree that Korean War is a living war in someone’s heart and the appreciation should go to our brave veterans who risked their lives to help a country so small that was thousands of miles away from homes.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://chipublib-org.zoom.us/j/88265830268?pwd=UzYwYzZadmJ0WHI1OVFBbTh3V2FBQT09

Meeting ID: 882 6583 0268
Passcode: KoreanWar

Call in: 1-312-626-6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 882 6583 0268
Passcode: 275254766

Find your local number: https://chipublib-org.zoom.us/u/keaaQEJUTU

This program is co-sponsored by Jewish War Veterans of Illinois and Keumsil Cultural Society.
Aging in Community, Forward Chicago Activities, Health & Fitness, Lifelong Learning

Dr. Michael Ison: “The Latest Information on COVID-19 for Older Adults and Their Caregivers”

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Join us for our continuing series with Dr. Michael Ison and find out the latest data about COVID-19, an update on potential vaccines, and preventative measures to take now, throughout the holidays, and all winter long.

  • Question and answer session follows presentation
  • Please submit questions in advance (with “Dr. Ison” in the subject line) to: info@skylinevillagechicago.org

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 4:00 to 5:00pm

Register in Advance

This program is sponsored by:

www.skylinevillagechicago.org

www.plows.org

Forward Chicago Activities

Older Adults & Covid-19: All the Hits

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Did you miss any of our meetings on Covid-19? We have recordings. You can catch up.

A Report from the Field – Dwayne C. Dobschuetz

Watch

A Conversation with Ald Andre Vasquez and Ald Matt Martin

Watch

Why Get Fit? with Karen McAuliffe

Watch

Healthy Coping with Kate Krajci

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Managing Worry and Anxiety in Uncertain Times featuring Eileen Dordek

Watch

Gardening for All Ages: Planting in Containers

Watch

Meditation to Achieve “Heartfulness”

Watch

Mackenzie Hyde – Legal Planning and Preparation

Watch

Grisel Rodriguez-Morales and Bonnie Ewald from Rush University Medical Center

Watch
Aging in Community, Community Events, Health & Fitness, Local Programs & Services

Don’t Fall in Love with Your Medicare D Plan – Annual Seminar

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Esther Craven, Resource Coordinator at CJE SeniorLife, and Kate Paz, Director of Programs at Without Walls at Mather Lifeways, will give a timely presentation on what’s new and your options during Medicare Part D Open Enrollment. Following the talk, registrants will have the opportunity to sign up for a free consultation with Esther or Kate, who are SHIP trained volunteers and can assist you in selecting the prescription plan that best meets your needs.  

Thursday, October 29, 2020
from 2:30-3:30pm

This year’s program is on Zoom.

Register Here

Kate Paz
Mather LifeWays
Esther Craven
CJE SeniorLife

This is a program hosted by Center for Life and Learning and Skyline Village, a virtual village of neighbors actively engaged in educational, social and advocacy programs in Chicago’s Near North side.

Skyline Village Chicago