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Leading forms of arthritisOsteoarthritis (OR) is the most common arthritis in the U.S. OR is a disease

that damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. This damage allows bones to rub together. The rubbing causes pain, swelling and often loss of joint motion. Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape.

OR usually comes with age. It most often affects the fingers, knees and hips. OR can also follow a joint injury. For example, you may have suffered an ankle injury when you were younger and developed OR in your ankle years later. OR does not affect other organs in the body, only joints.

Gout is a form of osteoarthritis. It is the result of the buildup of crystals in joints caused by a substance called uric acid. When the body breaks down purine, a substance found in many foods, uric acid, forms. People who have gout have trouble eliminating uric acid or they produce too much uric acid. This buildup causes inflammation and severe pain in the joints.

Eating to fight arthritisIncluding Entertainment, Church Chatter and On The Go

(Part I of II)What is arthritis? According to the

Arthritis Foundation, simply put, it is inflammation of the joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and joint related diseases. Underlying causes of each form of arthritis are different. The most common types include osteoarthritis (and gout), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus.

The first step is a diagnosis of arthritis and early treatment. See your healthcare

provider to find out if you have arthritis. Self-diagnosis is a mistake. Arthritis can strike anyone at any age. The disease most often begins in middle age or later. However, even children sometimes get a similar form of arthritis called juvenile arthritis.

“Arthritis” literally means joint inflammation. Inflammation causes painful redness, fever and swelling. Joints are places in the body where two bones come together, such as knees, elbows, shoulders, fingers and toes, and ankles. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports, “Joint inflammation is a symptom or sign, rather than a specific diagnosis. The term arthritis often refers to any disorder that affects joints and surrounding tissue.”

If you regularly feel pain and stiffness in your joints, you may have a form of arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause extreme pain and swelling in your joints. Over time, severe and permanent joint damage may result, but not always. Some forms of arthritis also can cause problems in your organs, such as your eyes or skin.

Somethin’ Good is Always Cookin’Wilted Spinach/Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing

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To sleep, perchance to… see the

glass half-full? Sleeping well is essential for your immune system, maintaining a healthy weight, and overall health. It also may help you tune in to the sunny side of life.

According to a recent clinical study, sleep deprivation may impair your ability to notice positive things in

your environment and in your life—which in turn may increase the risk for clinical depression and anxiety. You’ve heard it before, but practicing good sleep hygiene is more important than ever in today’s super busy, hyper-connected world.

If you’re not sleeping well, stick with set sleep and wake times, limit caffeine and alcohol in the afternoons and evenings, get regular exercise, keep your bedroom cool and dark, and create a relaxing bedtime ritual. And since it’s virtually impossible to power down your brain while texting friends or scanning headlines, impose a “bedtime” for your computer, phone, and other devices that’s at least an hour before yours.

When you see the world through sleep-colored glasses, it’s a beautiful world indeed!

It’s that time of year again, when magazine covers promote eating and exercise plans for the upcoming “bikini season.” Our advice? All year, support your health with regular exercise and a nutritious diet. And while you’re at it, spend time with people who aren’t obsessed with their bodies!

Even if high school was long ago and far away, other people’s attitudes can affect your own—which can, in turn, affect your habits and your health. In a preliminary study, when young women interacted with people who were not preoccupied with their bodies, they felt more appreciative of and satisfied with their bodies. They also ate more intuitively, in alignment with their bodies’ hunger and

fullness signals, rather than following a rigid diet. We know that being down on your body can undermine your health goals. Pay attention to the “body talk”

in your social circle; and rather than fixating on your shape in the mirror or the number on the scale, think about all the amazing things your body does each and every day. Cultivate appreciation for your body, and maybe you’ll want to take good care of it for all the right reasons.

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The company you keep affects your body image—and health!

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Stay optimistic with a good

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Y o u m a y h a v e n o t i c e d r e s t a u r a n t offer ings that extended beyond t h e t y p i c a l v e g g i e burger—savory b e a n - f i l l e d breakfasts, tofu and vegetable poke bowls, and entrees featuring chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes. The good and bad news is that this trend isn't going away. The demand for meat alternatives—for health, environmental, and ethical reasons—continues to grow, and many businesses are happy to oblige.

The downside is the potential for the market to be flooded with unhealthy, highly processed meat alternatives. Unfortunately, just because it’s vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean it’s good for you! Don’t rely on overly processed forms of soy for protein, such as soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, and textured vegetable protein. Instead, opt for soy protein from whole foods like tofu, tempeh, or edamame, along with other whole-food plant proteins.

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Men’s Bone Health Research Study

at Northwestern University

For more information or to find out if you qualify,

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A research study is being conducted at

Northwestern University in downtown Chicago

to determine if an investigational medication is

safe and effective to treat low bone density

or osteoporosis.

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You may be eligible if you:

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If you would like to learn more about your bone

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Q: I’m a 64-year-old woman who is lactose intolerant. Do you think this will put me at risk for osteoporosis?

A: Between 30 and 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, which means they have trouble digesting dairy products. Lactose intolerance usually is not dangerous.

Lactase is an enzyme made in the small intestine. You need lactase to digest lactose, the sugar in milk. People who are lactose intolerant don’t make enough lactase; after consuming lactose, they suffer from bloating, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea. These symptoms usually begin a half-hour to two hours after ingesting lactose.

Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue.

Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans; about 68 percent of them are women. One out of every two women and one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

A major risk factor for developing osteoporosis is insufficient calcium intake. Dairy products are significant sources of calcium. It’s easy to assume that someone who is lactose intolerant might be more likely to suffer from osteoporosis. However, research into the influence of lactose intolerance upon osteoporosis has produced mixed findings.

People who are lactose intolerant just have to be

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especially vigilant about consuming enough calcium to maintain bone health. You can maintain a diet rich in calcium by eating broccoli, leafy greens, canned salmon, almonds, oranges, certain kinds of tofu and soy milk, and calcium-fortified breads and juices. In addition, there are supplements you can take to meet your daily requirements of calcium and other nutrients.

Those of us between the ages of 51 and 70 should take in 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily.

There are three types of lactose intolerance: • Primary—This is caused by aging. The body

produces large amounts of lactase during early childhood when milk is the primary source of nutrition. Usually, lactase production drops when you become less reliant on milk. This gradual decline may cause symptoms of lactose intolerance.

• Secondary—This type occurs when lactase production decreases after an illness, surgery or injury to your small intestine. This form of the condition may last weeks and be completely reversible. However, long-term illness can make it permanent.

• Congenital—You can be born with lactose intolerance, but it happens rarely. Infants with congenital lactose intolerance can’t tolerate their mothers’ breast milk.

Don’t self-diagnose lactose intolerance. If you have symptoms, see a doctor. The symptoms could

Lactose intolerance and osteoporosis

be caused by something else. There are tests to determine if you are lactose intolerant.

Most people with lactose intolerance can take some milk products. They may be able to increase their tolerance to dairy products by gradually introducing them into their diets.

However, most supermarkets carry lactose-reduced or lactose-free products.

You can manage your lactose intolerance with lactase enzyme tablets; you can take them just before you eat. These tablets help many people.

Probiotics are available as active cultures in some yogurts and as supplements in capsule form. These may also help your body digest lactose.

Fred Cicetti lives in New Jersey and is a health writer with more than 40 years

of experience in newspaper journalism.

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To Be Joyful Again Thursdays, April 4 and 18, 7 p.m. A non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone who has lost a significant other, meets the first and third Thursdays of each month. Come get the support you need in this difficult time. All are welcome. Call Pat at 847-217-4624 or Bob at 847-438-2884. At Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Rd., Inverness.

L.O.S.S. – Loving Outreach to Survivors of SuicideWed., April 17, 7–9 p.m. A free support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The third Wednesday of every month, Call 815-723-0331. At Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. The group is also offered in Wheaton and Kankakee.

Grief Support Group at St. ThomasTues., May 7, 8:45–10 a.m. A support group for people grieving the death of a loved one meets on the first Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas of Villanova, 1201 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine. Call Connie at 847-358-6999.

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Support GroupsAccording to NIH, gout often starts in the big toe (but not always) and can

cause lumps under the skin and sometimes kidney stones. Of all the forms of arthritis, gout has the most obvious dietary link. Avoiding foods that contain high levels of purines is a critical part of managing gout. These foods include red meats (mainly beef, pork and lamb), most seafood (shellfish) and meat-based broths and gravies. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks and foods sweetened with fructose (fruit sugar) also increase uric acid levels. Alcohol intake, especially beer, increases risk of attacks too.

Eating to reduce inflammationAnti-inflammatory eating can

reduce inflammation throughout your body and your joints. However, changing the way you eat is no easy task. Start by adopting one new action each month. Foods that cause inflammation include (limit or try to avoid these foods as much as possible):

• Sugar and refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, white pasta, and pastries.

• French fries and other deep-fried foods (too much fat)• Soda/pop, energy drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages• Red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat like hot dogs, sausages,

and cold cuts• Full fat dairy products, shortening, lard, bacon drippings and other

hard/saturated fats• Alcohol in excess wreaks havoc on your liver. Excessive use weakens

liver function, and causes inflammation and gout flare-ups. Bright and deeply colored fruits and vegetables are your clue to anti-

inflammatory eating. Adopting the Mediterranean diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, and healthy oils, is an excellent plan. Your daily meal plan should include these foods:

• Tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash, red and deep orange fruits and vegetables

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Eating to fight arthritisGrief Share Support Group No new dates yetThursdays, through June 14, 2018, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. A special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one. We know it hurts, and we want to help. St. Mary Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock. Call Jenny at 815-338-3377.

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• Healthy liquid oils like olive oil, nut oils, and seed oils• Nuts like almonds, walnuts• Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries and oranges• Cold-water fish, which are high in Omega-3, are known to have anti-

inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, fish oil supplements do not produce the same positive results.

• Dark green leafy vegetables contain antioxidants that fight inflammation. Kale, the cabbage family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, etc.), collards, and spinach to name a few

Caution: If you are taking a blood thinner like Coumadin/warfarin, follow your health care professional's advice on how many servings of dark leafy vegetables and omega-3 foods you should eat each day.

Look for Part II on arthritis next month, as we celebrate National Arthritis Awareness Month.

Prepared by Drusilla Banks, Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness; University of Illinois Extension in Bourbonnais, IL.

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On those days when grief feels like an unbearable burden and you think you just can’t go on, remind yourself that there are steps that can be taken to ease the burden. Here are simple, but effective actions you can take to feel better now.

1. Exercise. Sure, this may be the last thing you really want to do, but physical activity is good for body, mind and spirit.

2. Write or email a note of gratitude or encouragement to a friend. You’ll feel better expressing yourself this way and so will your recipient.

3. Stream a comedy program or a comedian via a streaming service or on You Tube. Laughter

heals. “I believe that if people can get more laughter in their lives, they are a lot better off,” said Steve Wilson, MA, CSP, a psychologist and laugh therapist. “They might be healthier, too.”

4. Meditate. Ten minutes of silently focusing on your breathing—inhaling and exhaling—can leave you feel refreshed mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.

5. Listen to music that you really, really love—music that lifts your spirits no matter how low they may be. Psychologist Michael Friedman, PhD., said, “Does music heal emotional suffering? Research says yes. We now know through controlled treatment outcome studies that listening to and playing music is a potent treatment for menta l heal th i ssues . Research demonstrates that adding music therapy to treatment improves symptoms and social functioning among schizophrenics. Further, music therapy has demonstrated efficacy as an independent treatment for reducing depression, anxiety and chronic pain.”

6. Tune into a podcast of someone who has overcome a major life trauma. This will inspire you to keep chipping away at the burden of grief.

7. Bake. Bread, cookies, a cake. Enjoy what you’ve created. Then, enjoy it more by sharing your baked goods with a neighbor.

8. Create a gratitude list. Write down a dozen things that are good, right, positive in your life. Don’t think too much about it or censor yourself. Just let the gratitude flow out of you.

9. Donate money to a person in need or to a charity. “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up,” noted John Holmes.

10. Change your posture. Your body reflects how you feel. Hold your head high, straighten your back when you walk anywhere.

11. Spend time outside. Take a long, leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, a park or a forested area. Nature soothes. Author Sylvia Plath observed, “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’”

12. Be friendly. This means smiling at everyone you encounter. Make eye contact as you smile. Yoko Ono said, “Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.”

13. Affirmations. Create or select a positive, life-affirming phrase and repeat it several times a day. Some examples: I

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“Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.” ~ Yoko Ono

can do this! I am confident and capable! I can deal with this! Make this a habit and you be sure to cut back on so much negative self-talk that we all do.

14. Explore. Do something you haven’t done before. If you only read non-fiction, pick up a science fiction book. If you always walk the same way to a location, change it up.

15. Help someone. There are many people in your community who are struggling. Some are lonely, some are unemployed, some are trying to get through a separation or divorce. Be a friend to one of those individuals. Listen to them and offer your support in any ways you can.

Victor M. Parachin, M. Div., is a bereavement educator and grief counselor. He is the author of numerous books about grief, including

The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm For The Grieving and Healing Grief.

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The Partnership for Food Safety Education took inspiration from the Associated Press Stylebook in creating its just-released style guide for recipes.

Could the secret to food safety be better recipes? That’s what the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) thinks—and it has recent research to prove it. Armed with that information, the group recently announced a style guide for recipe authors.

The Safe Recipe Style Guide is intended to be, essentially, the Associated Press Stylebook of recipes. Its goal is to encourage consistency in how recipes describe food-handling best practices to improve food safety.

“Our challenge was to figure out how to get these simple instructions incorporated into more recipes,” said PFSE Executive Director Shelley Feist in a news release. “That’s when we came up with the idea to provide food editors with a recipe-writing style guide—just like the AP Stylebook— only this guide would provide easy ways to incorporate food safety instructions.”

Emphasis on easy: The guide is only two pages long. One page features recommended text for instructions on food temperature, hand washing, cross-contamination, and produce handling. The other provides safe cooking guidelines for different types of food, including most common kinds of meat, as well as leftovers. (Your leftovers should be heated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, in case you were thinking of using up last weekend’s meatloaf for dinner tonight.)

A 2 0 1 6 r e p o r t , t i t l e d “ R e c i p e Modif ication Improves Food Safety Practices During Cooking of Poultry,” published in the Journal of Food Protection, was among the studies that directly inspired the style guide.

The guide is simple, but uptake might be harder. The group is ready for that. Having received funding for the project from the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, PFSE plans to work with the publishing industry to get the changes added to recipes.

“We will be meeting with prominent food publications and speaking at food industry conferences in the coming months,” Feist said. “In addition, we have a team in place that can review and update existing recipes, to bring them into compliance with these important new food safety guidelines.”

The resulting standard might just make cooking in your kitchen a little bit safer

By Ernie Smith, Associations Now, associationsnow.com/2019/03/food-safety-group-tries-fresh-approach-with-new-style-guide. Visit saferecipeguide.org/news.

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The Safe Recipe Style Guidelines are designed for practical use by recipe developers and food journalists. With a little practice, the language will become second nature as recipes are created and edited.

Here is a sample of how the guideline text can be worked into a recipe.

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Entertainment About Town

April reigns with showers of fine music and theater

With spring arriving at last, so arrives plenty of fine music and theater! Following is a look both forward and back to some of the most interesting:

LYRIC OPERA: Verdi’s La Traviata had the audience cheering, when Emily Birsan stepped into the title role as Albina Shagimuratova was suffering from laryngitis. The American soprano, and Ryan Opera Center alumna was sensational, and joined by a top-flight cast including Giorgio Berrugi, Zeljko Lucic, Christopher Kenney, Zoie Reams, and David Weigel. A marvelous production was put together by director Arin Arbus and her team of Riccardo Hernandez (sets), Cait O’Connor (costumes and puppet design), Marcus Doshi (lighting), and Christopher Ash (projection design). The orchestra played passionately in the debut of conductor Michael Christie.

Handel’s Ariodante saw the orchestra playing in a different, though equally impressive, style under the direction of Baroque expert Harry Bicket. There was phenomenal singing by Alice Coote, Iestyn Davies, Brenda Rae, Heidi Stober, and Kyle Ketelsen. The production by original director Richard Jones and revival director Benjamin Davis relocated the setting to a remote Scottish island in the late 60s-early 70s. That concept worked, and so did replacing the ballet sequences with amusing puppet shows, but some took exception to the added brutal subtext involving a charlatan Calvinist preacher.

Lyric is now preparing for its big spring family show: a new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s classic West Side Story, May 3–June 2. Call 312-827-5600.

SYMPHONY CENTER highlights include Nicolaj Znaider leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a program including the Maher Symphony No. 1 April 25, 26 and 27, and pianist Murray Perahia in recital April 28 at 3 p.m. Call 312-294-3000.

GOODMAN THEATER: There are numerous reasons why Rebecca Gilman is one of this writer’s favorite playwrights: one of them is her special ability to merge drama and humor, another is her way of capturing the way people actually talk. Gilman’s Twilight Bowl is hugely enjoyable for those reasons and for the terrific cast of director Erica Weiss: Mary Taylor, Anne Thompson, Heather Chrisler, Becca Savoy, Hayley Burgess, and Angela Morris. Regina Garcia’s delightful set design of a Wisconsin small-town bowling alley was extraordinarily real, down to the smallest detail.

Goodman is now presenting the powerful Broadway hit and 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner Sweat, by Lynne Nottage. Directed by Ron OJ Parson, Sweat concerns a group of friends in a Rust Belt town, when layoffs begin. Tyler Abercrumbie and Kirsten Fitzgerald are among the remarkable cast in the much-talked-about drama, playing through April 14 at the Goodman, 170 N. Dearborn. Call 312-443-3800.

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO brings top Broadway shows to classic downtown theaters. The always-popular Jersey Boys plays April 2–7 at the magnificent 1890s Louis-Sullivan-Dankmar Adler Auditorium Theater, Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway. The new Broadway musical Anastasia plays April 2–7 at the Nederlander Theater, formerly the Oriental, at 24 W. Randolph. Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical plays April 2–14 at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, part of the classy Water Tower Place setting.

By checking broadwayinchicgao.com, you can plan to see the splendid downtown theaters that are quite a show in and of themselves.

NORTHLIGHT THEATER: Landladies is a world-premiere through April 21, at 9501 Skokie Boulevard. Call 847-673-6300.

Joe Cunniff is a Chicago-based arts writer.

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Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles plays two performances on April 14, at the gorgeous Cadillac Palace Theater, and Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs—part theater, part dance, part rock concert—plays April 16–21 at the Nederlander. Rock of Ages, nominated for five Tony Awards, plays the Nederlander April 23–28.

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th12 Annual Northern Illinois Suburbs Lupus Walk

Sat., May 5, 2019, 9 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. walk. Fun, family-friendly, 1 mile/3 mile walk/run. Call 312-542-0002. Visit lupusiled.org. At Half Day Forest Preserve (Milwaukee Ave., North of Rte 22) in Vernon Hills.

Lira Ensemble2019 Cultural Tours of Poland

Southern Poland from June 6–June 20, 2019 and Northern Poland from June 27 - July 10. Plus an optional tour of Lithuania following the Northern Poland Tour. Lira is now taking reservations for two exclusive cultural tours of Poland, for Lira’s audience and fans, led by Artistic Director, Lucyna Migala. Both tours include first class accommodations, wonderful cuisine and lots and lots of fun! Call 733- 508-7040 or visit liraensemble.org.

McHenry County LivingSat., April 27, 2019, 6–8:30 p.m. Wood Sign Workshop. You design the look! All stains, finishes and font colors will be chosen at the workshop. These are BYOB events. Ages 15 and up with a parent. $40–65. At Muse Art & Co.,135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake.

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Irish American Heritage CenterSat., April 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Please join us at the Awards Gala! Cocktail Reception followed by dinner and program. Black Tie. To purchase tickets, call 773-282-7035, ext. 10. In the Erin Room at the Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago.

CLUBSHoward Mohr Community Center

Wed., April 10, 2019, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Enjoy For Colored Girls at The University of Chicago’s Court Theater. A sisterhood of eight women tell their stories through dramatic prose poetry, music, and movement. Told in vivid language, their experiences resound with fearless beauty and unity, despite exposing the unending challenges and oppressions that women face every day. Late lunch at Mellow Yellow, and an additional treat to take home after the show from Abundance Bakery. Lunch and play included. $85 resident, $89, non-resident. Reservations required, call 708-771-7737. Visit forestpark.net. At 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Moving Forward Moving Forward formely Movin’ On, welcomes all singles over the age of 60 in the Northwest suburbs. Come join us for a monthly lunch, dinner and/or happy hour. Come and make new friendships. Call Diane at 708-212-5792 for more information on the next outing.

New Horizons Singles New Horizons is a social group for singles aged 55 and up. It hosts a variety of social activities as well as dances on the third Tuesday of the month and typically the fourth Saturday of the month at First Church of Lombard at Main and Maple Streets in Lombard. Visit newhorizons2.com for all events and d e t a i l s . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l nhnews.events@gmail.com.

The Original WOW Widow or Widowers of the Western Suburbs. Regular meeting on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. $5 for members and guests. Come and see what we have to offer! Contact Dave for 630-620-4060 for more information. Visit wow.cfsites.org.

Southwest Suburban W.O.W. Sun., April 28, 2019, 5 p.m. Spring Fundraiser. DJ, door prizes, gift basket raffle, 50/50 raffle. $30. For tickets, call Jean Kutschke at 815-469-8241. At Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park.

W.O.W. of St. Anthony A non-denominational social group for widows

and widowersFri., April 12, 2019, 7 p.m. Join us for a short meeting, entertainment and refreshments. New faces are welcome. $5. Call Mary at 815-469-4351 or Bill at 708-478-6118. At our new location, the Frankfort Township Building 11000 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rte. 30), around the back.

Oswego Senior CenterSenior Strength Exercise

Monday and Wednesdays at 10–11 a.m. Low impact aerobics combined with weight training that can be done seated or standing. All exercises can be modified to accommodate injuries or specific needs. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Please sign up. At the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington. Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

DANCEShoreline Dance Club

Sat., April 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Our April dance lesson will be Fox Trot. With professional dance instructors Bob and Penny Urbon. An evening of social dancing and fun follows. A variety of

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS The Chicagoland Daylily Society

Sun., March 10, 2019, 2–4 p.m. Daylilies 101 by Eric Denham with Raffle Table. Call Judi at 630-852-9807. See future dates and programs at http://www.chicagolanddaylilysociety.org. At The

thCommunity House, 415 W. 8 St., Hinsdale.

Suburban Garden Club Mon., March 18, 2019, 7:30–9 p.m. Herbs and Veggies presented by Barbara Collins. Collins earned her MS in Horticulture at University of Illinois at Urbana and is the author of Landscaping Herbs and Professional Interior Plantscaping. Collins is active in several professional organizations including the International Herb Association and the Prairie Avenue House Museums in Chicago where she designed an historic herb garden, researched, wrote and trained docents for a tour based on the uses of herbs circa 1830’s. Her teaching experience includes, College of DuPage, Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanical Gardens. No reservations needed. Free ample parking. Call 630-202-5739 or visit suburbangardenclub.org. At the

th thCommunity House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8 St. (8 and Madison). MUSIC

Midwest BallroomSat., March 9, 2019. Spring Dance PartySat., March 16, 2019. Easy Listening FavoritesSat., March 23, 2019. Spring SongsSat., March 30, 2019. Dance Tunes For YouMidwest Ballroom is hosted by John “Radio” Russell and airs each Saturday from 5–7 p.m. over WDCB 90.9 FM and worldwide on the In te rne t a t wdcb .org . The show maybe con tac ted a t midwestballroom@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or at . Reruns of older shows air on WTPB LP in Rockford 99.3 FM at 8 p.m. nightly.

Sinfonietta Bel CantoSun., March 24, 2019, 3 p.m. SBC Voice Finalists and Weidig Symphony in Eb major (1890). At Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. For more information on tickets, dates, locations, and repertoire visit sinfoniettabelcanto.org or call 630-384-5007.

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W.O.W. of St. Anthony A non-denominational social group for widows and widowers

Fri., April 12, 2019, 7 p.m. Join us for a short meeting, entertainment and refreshments. New faces are welcome. $5. Call Mary at 815-469-4351 or Bill at 708-478-6118. At our new location, the Frankfort Township Building 11000 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rte. 30), around the back.

DANCEShoreline Dance Club

Sat., April 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Our April dance lesson will be Fox Trot. With professional dance instructors Bob and Penny Urbon. An evening of social dancing and fun follows. A variety of recorded Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance music is selected for your dancing ease. Admission is $25 per COUPLE. Attire is dressy/casual and light refreshments are provided. Adult couples of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For further in format ion , ca l l 847-356-5349 or 847-566-2177 or v i s i t http://ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. At Lakeview Fitness Center, 700 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills.

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS The Chicagoland Daylily Society

Sun., April 14, 2019, 2–4 p.m. Daylily Flower Color–A Two-Layer System. See future dates and programs at chicagolanddaylilysociety.org.

thCall Judi at 630-852-9807. At The Community House, 415 W. 8 St., Hinsdale.

Gardeners of Central Lake County Sat., May 11, 2019, 8:30–11 a.m. Plant Sale. Offering beautiful healthy local plants for sun or shade. Choose from a variety of native plants, mature perennials, herbs, vegetables, ground covers and more dug from members’ local gardens. Expect great prices, plentiful parking and arrive early for the best selection. Rain or shine! Knowledgeable club members on hand to help with selections. Visit gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org, call 847-772-2186 or email Cindy Julian at juliancindy@hotmail.com. At the Crawford Warming House, 817 W. Lake St., Libertyville.

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The Villa At Evergreen Park10124 South Kedzie Avenue • Evergreen Park, IL 60805

708.907.7000villaatevergreenpark.com

Villa of Evergreen Park is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation to meet the needs of the community. Villa Healthcare brings a change in philosophy along with a vision and expertise to transform The Villa of

Evergreen Park into one of the communities finest facilities. A place where we combine Clinical excellence with hotel like services and amenities.

Our goal is to provide patients with the optimal pathway to restore health, vitality and independence to its highest level. Our clinical programs

include short-term transitional care, rehabilitative care, specialized clinical programs, and limited long-term care.

Healing Gardens at Stone Hill FarmSun., April 14, 2019, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Gardens open. $5, family $10. Cancer survivors always free. Call 630-740-2597 or 630-988-1470 or visit healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com. At 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles.

Suburban Garden Club Mon., April 15, 2019, 7:30–9 p.m. Diana Stoll presents Native Plants in a Non-Native Landscape. Stoll grew up in gardens and her parents grew and preserved all their own fruits and vegetables. She loves planting, nurturing and harvesting plants in containers and in the garden. Diana is the manager of a garden center in the Chicago suburbs and a University of Illinois

Extension Master Gardener for nearly 15 years. She writes a weekly column for the Chicago Daily Herald and contributes articles to the Kane County Chronicle. You can read more about Diana Stoll and get gardening tips at her blog Garden with Diana at gardenwithdiana.com. No reservations needed. Free ample parking. Come grow wi th us . Cal l 630-202-5739 or v is i t

thsuburbangardenclub.org. At the Community House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8 St. th(8 and Madison).

MUSICMidwest Ballroom

Sat., April 6, 2019. New ReleasesSat., April 13, 2019. Easy Listening FavoritesSat., April 20, 2019. Big Band Dance PartySat., April 27, 2019. Memorable MelodiesMidwest Ballroom is hosted by John “Radio” Russell and airs each Saturday from 5–7 p.m. over WDCB 90.9 FM and worldwide on the Internet at wdcb.org.

thThe show starts its 19 volunteer year in February. The show maybe contacted at P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or at midwestballroom@yahoo.com. Reruns of older shows air on WTPB LP in Rockford 99.3 FM at 8 p.m. nightly.

Sunday Mass at Mercy Home, also known as our “parish of the airwaves,” is Mercy Home’s televised mass program that brings Eucharistic celebration to parishioners across Chicago. Each year since 1992, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home has provided weekly access to a faith community for those who are unable to attend their neighborhood parish due to age, infirmity, or lack of transportation With over 70,000 faith-filled viewers and counting, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home is the most popular televised Catholic Mass in the Chicago area.

The Mercy Home Sunday Mass is broadcast Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. on WGN-TV Channel 9.

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Sun., March 6, 4 p.m. Pre-concert conversations with David Leehey at 3 p.m. and seating at 3:30 p.m. Presenting Romantic Masters. Brahms-Piano Concerto, No. 2 Naomi Kudo, soloist.

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BINGOSt. Barbara

Bingo held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m. At 2859 S. Throop St. at Archer Ave., Bridgeport, Chicago. Call 312-835-5411. It’s a Whole New BALL Game at St. Barbara Thursday Bingo...Experience Us. # (b3266)

St. GeraldFriday Night Bingo, 7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Double Q, Hot Ball, Count Out, Bulls Eye, Green Coverall, Pull Tabs, Good Food and FREE coffee! Weekly raffle drawings, quarterly loyalty drawings and more!

rd93 and Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Call 708-422-2194.

St. Gregory the Great ChurchBingo held each Tuesday evening. $2,250 in prizes, includes 2 for $500 games. Games begin at 7 p.m. Held in the gym basement–Social Hall is ADA Accessible. At 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago. North of Foster and Ashland. Call 773-561-3546 after 2 p.m. for possible cancellation.

St. Pius X Bingo held each Saturday. Doors open at 3:45 p.m., games begin at 6:45 p.m. Lightning, pull tabs and good food. At At 4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney. Call 708-484-7951 (M-F).

St. Turibius Bingo held every Sunday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Big money jackpots, pull tabs, 10 door prizes. Every week we offer delicious homemade food in our famous kitchen. Free coffee all the time. First time players receive free early birds. Call Bingo Mike at 312-501-7063 for more details. Held in the hall beneath the church. At 5646 S. Karlov, Chicago.

TOURSOur Lady Victory Church

Ave Maria ToursOur Lady of Guadalupe and The Shrines of Mexico Pilgrimage. $2,997. March 7–12, 2019. The Holyland and Lebanon/Shrine of St. Charbel Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of Jesus. $3,698. March 17–25, 2019.Noah’s Ark: Life sized Replica and World Renowned Theme Park in Williamstown, KY. Pilgrimage. $397. March 30–31, 2019.Portugal: Lisbon, Fatima and Spain. With Paris, France extension. Marian Pilgrimage. $3,597. May 12--19, 2019. All inclusive trips departing from Our Lady Victory Church, 4434 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago. For more information, please contact us toll free, by calling Rick or Emily at 872-777-0054 or 312-586-5946.

Bring The Connection along whenvisiting seniors! Many seniorswouldlovetoreadthepaper,butmaynothaveaccesstoit. Readaloudtothemiftheyprefer. Spendalittletimesharingthearticles,thehumorandtheinformation.It is sure to spark conversation andprompt reminisc ing–both greatstimulators of the brain. Have funworkingthepuzzlestogether! Letusknowifyouwouldliketoseemore papers delivered to a specificlocation. Call847-428-0205ore-maily o u r r e q u e s t t oGetTheConnecttion@yahoo.com. T hank you f o r s h a r i n g TheConnection!

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St. Hugh Spring EventSat., April 27, 2019. Doors open at 4:30p.m., dinner served from 5–6 p.m. and entertainment at 6 p.m. Dinner featuring favorite childhood dishes is free, but a free-will offering appreciated. A signature beverage will be available. GRAND RAFFLE with cash prizes, top prize of $1,000! You must RSVP by Sat., April 20, to attend by emailing sthughlyons@sbcglobal.net or calling 708-447-3108 or going online at tinyurl.com/scwspring19. At Keating Hall, 4346 Prescott Ave., Lyons, behind St. Hugh Church.

St. Viator Church Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast

Sun., April 14, 2019, 8 a.m.–noon. Call 773-286-4040. At Recreation Center Gyn, 3644 N. Kedale., Chicago.

The Shrine of Our Lady of PompeiiSat., April 13, 2019, 7:30 a.m. Mass (optional), 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Lenten Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, $25 registration, due Wed., April 10. Sun., April 14, 2019, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Palm SundayThurs., April 18, 2019, 7 p.m. Holy ThursdayFri., April 19, 2019, noon, Stations at 7 p.m. Good Friday ServicesSat., April 20, 2019, 9 p.m. Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil and Rector’s ReceptionSun., April 21, 2019, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Easter SundaySun., May 5, 2019, 11 a.m. May Crowning Call 312-421-3757. Visit ourladyofpompeii.org. At 1224 W. Lexington St., Chicago.

CRAFT SHOWS, RUMMAGE SALES AND FLEA MARKETSSt. Barbara Society of Catholic Women Flea Market

Sat., April 6, 2019. Spring is here and time for cleaning out the cabinets, garages and any storage spaces has arrived, as well. Consider making some cash on items you don’t need at the St. Barbara Flea Market. Lunch is available for purchase. Tables are still available. Call Alicia at 708 485-2502 to book your table or for any questions you have. At St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie, Brookfield.

St. Louise de Marillac Church Catholic Women’s Organization Rummage and Bake Sale

Sat., April 27, 2019, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Items selling will be clothing of all ages, toys, appliances, books, linens, seasonal items, religious items, kitchenware, etc. Call Sue Hitzeman, 708-352-5847 or Bernie Koprowski, 708-485-9174. At the Colonnade Room located at 1112 Raymond Ave., La Grange Park.

St. Francis Borgia Rummage SaleThurs., April 11, 2019, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri., April 12, 2019, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat., April 12, 2019, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission. Surprise daily specials. A great selection of gently used clothing, toys, household goods, antiques and more. At 8025 W. Addison St., Chicago.

REUNIONSndThe Immaculata Alumnae Association ~ 42 Annual Awards Luncheon

Sun., April 7, 2019, 11 a.m. This is a reunion year for the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1974 and 1979. Leticia Marie Close, BVM ‘58, will receive the Mother Mary Frances Clarke Award for alumnae achievement at the luncheon. Sr. Close was a co-founder of the Intercongregational Addictions Program (ICAP), which helped BVMs and members of 200 other religious congregations who were dependent on alcohol and prescription drugs. $50. Call 773-338-2211. At Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

thAlvernia Alumnae Association ~ 27 Annual Spring LuncheonSun., April 7, 2019. Cocktail reception begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 1 p.m. The Alvernia Alumnae Association welcomes anyone who attended, taught, worked at or was otherwise affiliated with Alvernia High School in Chicago. Visit alverniaalumnae.org for a printable reservation form or contact Eileen Lowery ‘71 at 773-882-1637 or alverniainfo@gmail.com. At The Cotillion, 360 W. Creekside Dr., Palatine.

thProviso West High School Class of 1969 50 ReunionSat., Sept. 21, 2019. Please contact us proviso69@yahoo.com. At Belvedere Events and Banquets Elk Grove Village.

BINGOSt. Barbara

Bingo held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m. At 2859 S. Throop St. at Archer Ave., Bridgeport, Chicago. Call 312-835-5411. It’s a Whole New BALL Game at St. Barbara Thursday Bingo...Experience Us. # (b3266)

St. EdnaBingo held on Fri., May 17, 2019. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Big prizes. Food will be available for purchase. Come see our brand new Parish Center building at 2525 North Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Call 847-398-3362.

St. GeraldFriday Night Bingo, 7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Double Q, Hot Ball, Count Out, Bulls Eye, Green Coverall, Pull Tabs, Good Food and FREE coffee!

rdWeekly raffle drawings, quarterly loyalty drawings and more! 93 and Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Call 708-422-2194.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic ChurchBingo held each Tuesday evening. $2,250 in prizes, includes 2 for $500 games. Games begin at 7 p.m. Held in the gym basement–Social Hall is ADA Accessible. At 1609 W. Gregory St., Chicago. North of Foster and Ashland. Call 773-561-3546 after 2 p.m. for possible cancellation.

St. Pius X Bingo held each Saturday. Doors open at 3:45 p.m., games begin at 6:45 p.m. Lightning, pull tabs and good food. At At 4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney. Call 708-484-7951 (M-F).

St. Turibius Bingo held every Sunday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Big money jackpots, pull tabs, 10 door prizes. Every week we offer delicious homemade food in our famous kitchen. Free coffee all the time. First time players receive free early birds. Call Bingo Mike at 312-501-7063 for more details. Held in the hall beneath the church. At 5646 S. Karlov, Chicago.

TOURSOur Lady Victory Church Ave Maria Tours

Holy Hill and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine’s: Wisconsin Pilgrimage. $345. May 4–5, 2019. Portugal: Lisbon, Fatima and Spain. With Paris, France extension. Marian Pilgrimage. $3,697. May 12–19, 2019.N.Y. Niagara Fallsview Resort and Shrines/Ontario Canada Excursion. $425. June 21–23, 2019. The Holyland and Lebanon/Shrine and St. Charbel Feast Day Celebration; Journey in the Footsteps of Jesus. $3,798. July 21–29, 2019. All inclusive trips departing from Our Lady Victory Church, 4434 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago. For more information, please contact us toll free, by calling Rick or Emily at 872-777-0054 or 312-586-5946.

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M o n . , S e p t . 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 . Registration and Grilled Lunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Shot-gun start is at noon. Cocktails, Hors D’Oeuvres and Raffle begin at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. The proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the elderly Residents at St.

Joseph’s Home in Palatine. For over 52 years, the Little Sisters at St. Joseph’s Home have offered the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will are welcomed as Christ, cared for as a family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Questions? Contact Diana Olson atdvpalatine@ littlesistersofthepoor.org or 847-358-5700. At Wynstone Golf Course, North Barrington.

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Rest in His Arms Do you like to sew?

Rest in His Arms is hosting sewing workshops where you can learn to recreate wedding dresses into beautiful burial garments called "angel gowns." These angel gowns are given to grieving families when a newborn is not able to be carried home due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. We will show you how it's done and provide time for working on them. Unfinished projects can be taken home to complete. Wedding dresses, patterns and samples will be provided. So bring your sewing machine and a friend! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l l n a d i n e b e r c z y n s k i @ g m a i l . c o m . Vi s i t RestinHisArms.org.

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Bring The Connection along when visiting seniors! Many seniors would love to read the paper, but may not have access to it. Read aloud to them if they prefer. Spend a little time sharing the articles, the humor and the information. It is sure to spark conversation and prompt reminiscing–both great stimulators of the brain. Have fun working the puzzles together! Let us know if you would like to see more papers delivered to a specific location. E-mail your request to GetTheConnecttion@yahoo.com, or call 847-428-0205 and leave a message. Thank you for sharing The Connection!

Rest in His Arms Do you like to sew?

Rest in His Arms is hosting sewing workshops where you can learn to recreate wedding dresses into beautiful burial garments called "angel gowns." These angel gowns are given to grieving families when a newborn is not able to be carried home due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. We will show you how it's done and provide time for working on them. Unfinished projects can be taken home to complete. Wedding dresses, patterns and samples will be provided. So bring your sewing machine and a friend! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l n a d i n e b e r c z y n s k i @ g m a i l . c o m . Vi s i t RestinHisArms.org.

Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Joseph’s Home

Swing and A Prayer Golf Outing

The Archdiocese of ChicagoQuigley Scholars Program

Young men of high school age who are interested in God’s call to the priesthood. The evening begins with prayer and reflection time followed with Mass, dinner and concludes with faith sharing and catechesis with college or major seminarians. The Quigley Scholars Program provides $2,500 scholarships (renewed annually) to eligible participants on a first-come basis to help students enrolled in a Catholic high school pay their tuition. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m., Feb. 20, March 20, April 24, 2019. Retreat May 25-26, 2019. At St. Joseph College Seminary, 1120 W. Loyola Ave., Chicago. Across from Loyola University.Thursdays, 4:30–7:30 p.m., Feb. 21, March 21, April 25, 2019. Retreat May 25-26, 2019. At Mundelein Seminary, North Residence Hall, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Route 176, Mundelein. Transportation to St. Joseph’s College Seminary is available on a first come basis, with parking available at Loyola’s Fordham Garage on Sheridan Road for $7. Mundelein Seminary has free parking available in their “Red Lot.” To download a copy of the Quigley Scholars Application, Recommendation and/or Transportation form, go to http://www.quigleyscholars.org/. For questions about the program, please contact Vocation Director Father Matthew Alexander at St. Joseph College Seminary at 773-973-8766 or email fr.alexander@cometojoseph.org.. For upcoming shadow day opportunities for Grades 8–12, please contact Mike Bednarz at 847-361-9766 or mikebednarzcpa@att.net.

Sunday Mass at Mercy Home, also known as our “parish of the airwaves,” is Mercy Home’s televised mass program that brings Eucharistic celebration to parishioners across Chicago. Each year since 1992, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home has provided weekly access to a faith community for those who are unable to attend their neighborhood parish due to age, infirmity, or lack of transportation With over 70,000 faith-filled viewers and counting, Sunday Mass at Mercy Home is the most popular televised Catholic Mass in the Chicago area.

The Mercy Home Sunday Mass is broadcast Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. on WGN-TV Channel 9.

Mon., May 20, 2019, 9 a.m. This event features a scramble format, golf, lunch, dinner, contests, raffles, and an auction. Participate in our World Famous “Beat the Nun’” contest against Sister Cindy. All proceeds benefit the ministries of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and the residents of Alvernia Manor Senior Living. We expect a full field of golfers and spots are filling quickly. We encourage golfers, dinner guests, sponsors, and donors to the auction to visit our website at golfonthehill.org or contact Carrie Peters at 630-257-7844, ext. 223 for more details. At Ruffled Feathers in Lemont.

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