A representative from Interim Healthcare will present a talk titled “Fall Prevention” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The commercial, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” is no joke. For seniors, falling rarely just […]
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The Monday Night Concert Series continues with composer Ray Coyle at 7 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The Ray Coyle Ensemble and special guests from the Matter Dance Company will explore the links between contemporary music and dance. Coyle is a vibraphonist and composer
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Disco dancing will be taught by Roberta Kulik at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Kulik will teach the Bump, the Hustle and the Funky Chicken. Popular in the 1970’s, discotheque dancing music contained elements of funk, soul and pop. Disco was the last
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Singer Petra van Nuis and accordionist Don Stille will perform a French themed program titled, “French Twist,” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community located at 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The performance is free and open to the public. In addition to Great American Songbook tunes, van Nuis
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The Paso Doble will be taught by Roberta Kulik at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Based on Flamenco dancing, the Paso Doble, or Pasodoble, is a lively dance modeled after the drama of the Spanish bullfight. Paso doble actually means “two-step.” Described as
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The Monday Night Concert at the Oak Park Arms features a performance by the Switchback Irish Duo at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Avenue. For more than 20 years, Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack have been entertaining audiences around the world with their unique American Roots
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A wine and cheese reception will take place for the opening of a new art installation, “Like it or Not,” by abstract expressionist painter and Oak Park Arms resident, Frank Schaben. The event takes place from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Narrow Gallery at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak
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A representative from Interim Healthcare will present a talk about heart disease at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2017, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. This program is free and open to the public. About 1.2 million people suffer a heart attack each year, according to statistics from the Centers for
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Dr. Mary M. DiSomma will provide information on foot pain due to diabetes at a workshop at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The doctor will review health practices and complications to feet and ankles for those living with diabetes. Samples of diabetic shoes, which are
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Basic tango will be taught by Roberta Kulik at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Kulik will teach “the dance of love,” using a simple crossover step. The tango originated in lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The music derived from the fusion
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