Our mission is to support the independence and well-being of adults 50 years and older; to encourage their participation in all aspects of community life; and to provide programs that serve their social, recreational, and intellectual needs and enhance their lives.
Gender Knee / Dr. Bruce Summerville / Lunch
Underwritten by ManorCare
#113121-01
Thursday, September 4 @ 12:15 pm
Register by 8/29
Free
Dr. Summerville, Illinois Bone & Joint physician, will present “Innovations and Alternatives in Hip and Knee Replacements.” Come and learn about the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy.
Book Chat
#113221-03
Monday, September 8 @ 10:30 am
Register by 9/4
Free
Melissa Stoeger, Readers’ Librarian at the Deerfield Public Library, will discuss three fabulous books of historical fiction about three famous women—Empress Orchid by Anchee Min; The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir; The Secret Life of Josephine: Napoleon’s Bird of Paradise by Carolly Erickson. Following the Book Chat, Melissa will demonstrate how easy it is to use a “Playaway”—a recent addition to the Library’s extensive audio book collection. A “Playaway” is a book and player all in one, super simple to operate and weighing just two ounces. If you love audio books, check out a “Playaway”! Donuts & coffee will be served.
Single Mingle
#113215-01
Bocce Ball and Dinner
Tuesday, September 16
Reserve by 9/9
4:00 - 6:00pm
$12/person
Highwood at its best - Bocce and authentic Italian food prepared on site by the Highwood Bocce Club.