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Inside this issue:

Special Points of Interest / Birthdays

An Evening With Nicholas Gage

Activity Happenings

Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Life Enrichment Calendar

Lincoln Park Zoo

Friendship

Flower of the Month

Summer in Greece

Volunteers Needed

Save the Date ~ Hellenic Legacy Gala

Golf Outing Highlights

THE

GREEK-AMERICAN

TIMES

Carpenter, K. 08/13

Saltouros, H. 08/17

Bougas, M. 08/20

Maheras, M. 08/20

Logaras, M. 08/29

Nardulli, V. 08/29

A poem by

Mary Oliver

When the blackberries hang

swollen in the woods, in the brambles

nobody owns, I spend

all day among the high

branches, reaching

my ripped arms, thinking

of nothing, cramming

the black honey of summer

into my mouth; all day my body

accepts what it is. In the dark

creeks that run by there is

this thick paw of my life darting

among

the black bells, the leaves; there is

this happy tongue.

August Birth Month Flower:

The Gladiolus

The gladiolus, or ‘sword lily,’ represents remembrance,

calm, integrity, and infatuation.

Gladiolus indicates that the heart is being “pierced with love.”

Giorgos Tsalikis

Sunday, August 6

Friendship Day is a day to nurture relationships, new and old. It's a really easy and fun day to celebrate.

Start the day by getting in touch with some old friends. Start early. Chances are, your friends know it's Friendship Day. You want to beat them to the punch, and contact them first. Phone calls, emails, Ecards, are great tools. See if you can make plans for lunch with a friend today, or some other day (soon).

Then, catch up to some of your current pals and buddies. Make sure to do some interesting things with them before the day is through. As you go through the day, be ever vigilant to spot an opportunity to make a new friend. Finding new friends today, is a real feather in your cap.

One thing is for certain...... if you put your all into the spirit of Friendship Day, you will

have a great, great day.

Happy Friendship Day to people all over the world!

Save the Date SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Hellenic Legacy Gala and After Party

Westin O’Hare Hotel

For further information, please call

847-465-1323

www.greekamericancare.org

Giannis Kritikos

SUMMER IN GREECE

Greece is mostly known as a destination for

summer holidays and most tourists come to Greece

in summer months to enjoy all the positive features

that Greece has to offer them. In fact, the tourism

season in Greece starts in May and lasts till the

beginning of October, which means that tourists

come as soon as the warm weather starts and leave when the first autumn rains fall.

The warm weather is one of the things that people love in Greece. It is not random

that most tourists in Greece come from countries where the weather is mainly cold,

cloudy and rainy, such as Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Canada and the U.S.A.

The warm weather brings joy and peace in the people's heart and cheers them up.

They make them see the joyful way of things and when they go back to their

countries, they are more positive than before.

Another characteristic of Greece that tourists love is the Greek beaches. Greece has

many types of beaches, found along the mainland coastline and the Greek islands.

There are small or large beaches, sandy, pebbled or rocky, clean or others with sea

wracks, with a green or a bare surrounding, popular or isolate. However, one thing is

for sure: they all give you this nice familiar feeling of exhaustion combined with

satisfaction, when you lay on the warm sand, after you get tired of swimming. The

most popular resorts in Greece are the Greek islands. The Cyclades islands, in

particular, are known all over the world for its special architecture. They have narrow,

paved alleys and most of their buildings and churches are painted in blue and white,

as a combination of the blue sea and the clear white sky above the Aegean. One of the

most famous village of the Cyclades is Oia. Greece offers visitors a lot of things to do

in summer. Apart from swimming in the beautiful beaches, tourists can also try water

sports, such as sailing and windsurfing, hiking along the charming paths in the Greek

countryside, visiting important historical places or just relax, having a drink in the

many beach bars by the sea. Once you come to Greece, you will discover that this last

habit is the favourite among Greeks and foreigners, as people in Greece love having a

drink at the beach, where they spend many hours of their vacations.

Volunteers needed …

Here at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre we are always looking for friendly, outgoing and passionate individuals to lend a helping hand. There are many ways you can be of assistance such as, visiting with the residents, providing additional support during activities, assisting with special projects or events, helping provide clerical assistance or even volunteering in our gift shop.

To begin your volunteering experience today, visit our website at www.garcc.org and complete the volunteer application, or feel free to stop in and pick up an application from our first floor receptionist.

* * If you have any questions in regards to volunteering, please feel free to contact Vasiliki Stratikopoulou, Volunteer Coordinator @ (847) 459 - 8700 ext. 1044 or

email her at vasilikis@GARCC.org. .

The zoo was founded in 1868, when the Lincoln Park Commissioners were given a gift of a pair of of swans by Central Park's Board of Commissioners in New York City. In 1874, the swans were joined by a bear cub from the Philadelphia Zoo: the first animal purchased for the zoo. The bear became quite adept at escaping from its home and could frequently be found roaming Lincoln Park at night. The first bison ever born in captivity was born in the Lincoln Park Zoo. A new Lion House opened in 1912. It was later renovated and reopened in 1990. The Primate House opened in 1927, and was known for housing a popular gorilla named Bushman (1931–1951), one of the only gorillas in a U. S. zoo at the time. The zoo's great apes were moved to the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House in 1976, named for the zoo's out-going director, and the original Primate House was later renovated and reopened in 1992 as the Helen Brach Primate House, featuring more naturalistic settings. It was announced in March 2014 that the zoo's Robert R. McCormick Bear Habitat, or "Bear Line", would be torn down and rebuilt with a large and significantly improved habitat for the zoo's lone polar bear, with much more land area for the bears and a behind-the-scenes den for breeding. The new exhibit will also feature a new African penguin habitat, a new species for the zoo from the tropical coasts of Africa, enabling them to stand the zoo's harsh summers as well as its cold winters. This exhibit would also be fully outdoors and equipped for over a doz-en penguins with a behind-the-scenes breeding area. Construction will begin after the opening of Regenstein Macaque Forest in fall 2014, with a 2016 opening set for the new habitat.

Dominion of the theotokos

Activity Happenings ...

July was filled with happy memories for all of us. The nice weather, our special visitors and the outings to various places all contributed to some incredible moment for all of us.

Our 4th of July Social was a fun-filled afternoon. Residents and staff delighted in a tradi-tional 4th of July meal of hamburgers and hot dogs on the patio while wearing the colors of the American flag. A special treat for all was the delicious and colorful cupcakes which was served for dessert.

During the month, we welcomed our visitors from St. Haralambos Philoptochos, St. Nicholas Philoptochos and the Ladies Society of Achladokampos who treated us to Greek Coffee and homemade sweets. Thank you to all and a special thank you to St. Nicholas for the outstanding diples! July’s outings were a great success. Residents went to Twin Lakes where they had their first picnic of the summer. We enjoyed our visit to River’s Casino, although no one won the big pot, so we did all our shopping for the month at Walmart and the Dollar Tree. The residents enjoy going out for lunch and brunch, therefore, we visited Elly’s Pancake House for brunch and Diagostino’s Pizza for lunch; both meals were scrumptious. We also went to Demetri’s Restaurant for lunch where our host, Sam, is always gracious and kind and the food is always delicious. Summer is the time for Greek fests at the various churches in our area. We attended the fest of St. Haralambos in Niles and St. Demetrios in Libertyville and feasted on delicious loukoumades, homemade pastries and other Greek specialties.

During the month we also had a visit from one of our favorite entertainers, Sandy, who charmed our residents with her delightful voice and warm and pleasant personality. Sandy sang old-time favorite songs and our residents danced to the rhythm of her music. Residents always look forward for her visits.

August is around the corner and we have made plans to keep our residents as busy as possible. Some of the outings will include a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, Golf Mill Shopping Center, St. Demetrios of Chicago’s Greek Fest and Demetri’s Restaurant.

660 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL

Phone: 847-940-0777

1913 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL Phone: 847-486-1988

Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm

AUGUST 15 The Feast of the Dormition

of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15 each year. The Feast commemorates the repose (dormition and in the Greek kimisis) or "falling-asleep" of the Mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The Feast also commemorates the translation or assumption into heaven of the body of the Theotokos.

Biblical Story

The Holy Scriptures tell us that when our Lord was dying on the Cross, He saw His mother and His disciple John and said to the Virgin Mary, "Woman, behold your son!" and to John, "Behold your mother!" (John 19:25-27). From that hour, the Apostle took care of the Theotokos in his own home.

Along with the biblical reference in Acts 1:14 that confirms that the Virgin Mary was with the Holy Apostles on the day of Pentecost, the tradition of the Church holds that she remained in the home of the Apostle John in Jerusalem, continuing a ministry in word and deed.

At the time of her death, the disciples of our Lord who were preaching through-out the world returned to Jerusalem to see the Theotokos. Except for the Apostle Thomas, all of them including the Apostle Paul were gathered together at her bedside. At the moment of her death, Jesus Christ himself descended and carried her soul into heaven.

Following her repose, the body of the Theotokos was taken in procession and laid in a tomb near the Garden of Gethsemane. When the Apostle Thomas arrived three days after her repose and desired to see her body, the tomb was found to be empty. The bodily assumption of the Theotokos was confirmed by the message of an angel and by her appearance to the Apostles.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL

10:30 Outing: Lunch at

Dengeo’s

1:30 Doctor A. 2 FL TV

2:00 Cooking- cake time!!

3:00 Bingo – 2FL

5:00 Dinner Time Set Up

2

10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Exercise your mind 2&3

2:00 Outing: Golf Mill

Shopping Mall

3:00 Bingo 2FL

4:00 Patio time

3 10:00 Orthodox Service—CH

10:00 Creative Time 2&3

1:30 Jewish Group 2FL

2:00 Greek Coffee with

SAINT HARALAMBOS

3:00 Bingo time 2fl

4 10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL

10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL

10:30 Be more beautiful 2fl

2:00 Magic Show

with Austin 2fl

3:00 Bingo 2fl

5

10:00 Movie Classics 2/3FL

10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl

2:00 Catholic Service 2FL

3:00 Bingo 2 FL

4:00 TV Classics 2&3 FL

6:15 Scrabble Club 1FL

6 Friendship Day

10:00 Morning Stretch 3

10:15 Greek Service 2/3 TV Lounge

2:00 Going to the park

for Friendship Day

3:00 Bingo 2FL

4:00 Table Games 2FL

7

10:00 Morning Exercise-2/3 FL

10:30 Stretching The Mind -

TRIVIA 2FL

2:00 Arts and Crafts -

Bracelets 2FL

3:00 Bingo-3FL

4:00 Evening Trivia

8 10:00 Light & Lively 2/3 FL 10:30 Soccer 2/3fl

1:30 Doctor A. 2 FL TV

2:00 Cooking time- Jello

Snacks 2fl.

3:00 Bingo – 2FL

4:00 Dinner Time Set Up

9

10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Exercise your mind 2&3

11:30 Outing: To the Glen!!!

2:00 Let’s meet the world 2fl

3:00 Bingo 2FL

4:00 Dinner Set-up 2/3fl

10

10:00 Orthodox Service—CH

10:00 Creative Time 2&3

1:30 Jewish Group 2FL

2:00 Outing: Greek Coffee at

Papagalino

3:00 Bingo time 2fl

6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL

11

10:00 Movie Classics

10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl

11:00 Outing: Downtown

Chicago

2:00 Birthday Bash-2FL

3:00 Bingo time 2FL

6:15 Card Games-1FL

12

10:00 Movie Classics 2/3FL

11:00 Trivia Time with Elvia

2:00 Arts and Crafts 2&3

3:00 Bingo 2 FL

4:00 TV Classics 2&3 FL

6:15 Scrabble Club 1FL

13 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 FL 10:15 Greek Service - 2&3 TV Lounge

2:00 Picnic at the

Park 2/3fl

3:00 Bingo-2FL

14

10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3Fl

10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3fl

2:00 Resident Council

Meeting 2Fl

3:00 Bingo 3fl

4:00 Cards and more 2fl

15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary

10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL

11:00 Outing: Picnic by Lake Evanston 1:30 Doctor A. 2FL TV

2:00 Fabulous Cooking— Cheese Pie 2FL 3:00 Bingo Time 2 fl

16

10:00 Bible Study –CH

10:30 Exercise your mind 2&3

2:00 OBERWIES Ice cream

3:00 Bingo 2FL

4:00 Dinner Set-up 2/3fl

6:00 Play Cards 2/3fl

17

10:00 Orthodox Service –CH

10:00 Creative Time 2&3

1:30 Jewish Group 2FL

2:00 Greek coffee Plateia

3:00 Bingo time 2fl

6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL

18

10:00 Sit and Be Fit - 2/3FL

10:00 Ask and answer 2/3 FL

10:30 Nature Center

Picnic 2fl

2:00 Bingo 3FL

3:00 Table Games

19

10:00 Movie Classics

10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl

2:00 Catholic Service-2FL

2:00 St. Demetrios Fest

3:00 Bingo 2fl

6:15 Card Games-1FL

20

10:00 Morning Stretch

10:15 Greek Orthodox Service -2&3 TV Lounge

2:00 Summer Fruit

Social at the patio

3:00 Bingo –2 FL

4:00 Table Games 2fl

21

10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL

10:30 Stretching The Mind

2:00 Board Games 2fl

3:00 Bingo Time 2fl

4:00 Table games and more

6:30 Full Moon on the patio

22

10:00 Light &Lively-2/3FL

10:30 Kick the ball 2/3FL

1:30 Doctor A 2FL. TV

2:00 Cooking–

Merenda Bread

3:00 Bingo—2 FL 6:00 Monopoly time

23

10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Ask and Answer 2&3 FL

2:00 Outing: Good Will

Shopping Time

3:00 Bingo 2fl

4:00 Cards and more…. 2fl

6:00 Monopoly and more… 2fl

24

10:00 Orthodox Service—CH

10:00 Creative Time 2&3

1:30 Jewish Group 2F

2:00 Greek Coffee with

Aggeliki 2fl

3:00 Bingo time 2fl 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL

25

10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL

10:30 Be more beautiful w/

Vassiliki 2fl

2:00 Nikko sings for us

3:00 BINGO 3FL

6:15 Scrabble 1FL

26

10:00 Movie Classics

10:00 Trivia with Elvia 2fl

2:00 Patio time 2/3fl

3:00 Bingo time 2FL

6:15 Card Games-1FL

27

10:00 Morning Stretch

2&3 FL

10:30 Greek Service 2&3

TV Lounge

2:00 Movie and Snack

3:00 Bingo 2FL

28

10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL

10:30 Stretching The Mind 2/3fl

11:00 OUTING: Culver’s

3:00 Bingo time 3fl

4:00 Card Game 2/3fl

29

10:00 Morning Stretch 2/3FL 10:30 Tell me a story 2/3 FL 1:30 Doctor A. 2FL.TV

2:00 Cooking Time - Cup Cakes - 2fl 3:00 Bingo time 2FL

30

10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Ask and Answer 2&3 FL

11:30 OUTING: Demetri’s

Restaurant

3:00 Bingo 2fl

4:00 Cards and more…. 2fl

31

10:00 Orthodox Service –CH

10:00 Creative Time 2&3

1:30 Jewish Group 2FL

2:00 Greek Coffee with Achladocampos 2fl 3:00 Bingo-2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune 1FL

Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center August 2017 Life Enrichment Calendar

All activities are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each

GARCC Golf outing fundraiser at kemper lakes golf club ~ 7/7/2017