Nominations Open for Chicago Senior Hall of Fame
Nominations for new members to the Hall of Fame of the City of Chicago are invited by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens. Bruce Trinz chairs the civic committee and May ceremonies in City Council chambers will honor 750 existing inductees. Deadline for nominations is March 15.
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Chicago
Civic
Bruce Trinz
Mayor’s Office
N. LaSalle
Royal Plaza Offers Knitting Classes For Residents
Thelma Sampples of Tesla Community School begins knitting and crocheting sessions for Royal Plaza residents on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts room. Materials supplied by the Tesla school. Participants may donate to a Gift Club or shop and proceeds fund bus trips to Chicago area attractions. Mr. William Gordon discussed school services with residents.
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Thelma Sampples
Tesla Community School
Royal Plaza
Tesla School
Chicago
William Gordon
the Royal Plaza
WhistleSTOP Talk Planned for Hyde Park YMCA Seniors
Ross Lathop chair of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference will explain PROJECT WHISTLESTOP to Hyde Park YMCA Seniors on Tuesday March 7 at 1 30 p m in Bartlett Studio. The talk promotes a low cost shrill whistle to gain neighbor and police assistance to protect property and persons.
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Ross Lathop
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Hyde Park
Medicare Part B enrollment ends March 31 1972
Born between October 1 1903 and October 1 1904 who reach age 65 must sign up for Medicare Part B by March 31 1972. Robert Hall of the Social Security office at 4731 Dr. M. L. King Jr Drive urges enrollment even if still working.
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Robert Hall
Social Security Office
M. L. King Jr
Calendar of Hyde Park senior events March 1 6
The schedule lists Jewish Community center seniors at Rodfei Zedek 5200 Hyde Park Blvd with a kosher lunch meeting birthday party and musical program from 10 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Hyde Park Neighborhood club 5480 S Kenwood hosts Friendly club with meeting lunch and table games.
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Hyde Park
Club del Prado
Ann Dansie
Herald
Cheryl Fries
Jewish Community Center
Rodfei Zedek
Hyde Park Blvd
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Friendly Club
S. Kenwood
Hyde Park Ymca
Retirement Pet Guide Helps Seniors Choose Pets
The American Association of Retired Persons and National Retired Teachers Association publish the Retirement Pet Guide to help older adults pick suitable pets. It covers dogs cats birds fish and reptiles and notes dogs lead in popularity with cats close behind while fish are cheapest and least demanding. Free copies are available by writing NRTA AARP Pet Guide 1225 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington DC 20036.
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American Association of Retired Persons
National Retired Teachers Association
Pet Guide
Nrta-Aarp
Connecticut Avenue
N.W
Washington, D.C
Numbers to remember for senior help and services
A list of hotlines and agencies for aging services including United Charities 939 1300 Information Service for the Mayors Office for Senior Citizens 744 4016 Hyde Park Jewish Community Center 362 2770 and seniors transportation lines 7474 Bo 8 9540 plus Social Security and public assistance contacts for financial and senior programs.
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United Charities Service For the Aged
Information Service
Mayors Office
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YMCA
moma Lee _Thomas
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE/ Social Security
del Prado
HPNC
Social Security
Hyde Park Jewish Com
Munity Center
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club