Programs for Seniors
Seniors, join us for GLENergy, an educational Friday afternoon break held in the Community Room. GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center.
A Voice from the Holocaust: Reflections from a Survivor
Friday, December 14, 1-2 PM • Community Room
Gdalina Novitsky, Holocaust survivor and member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s Speakers’ Bureau, recounts her family’s experiences in the former Soviet Union both during and after the Holocaust.
Vanished: Monumental Art at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
Friday, January 4, 1-2 PM • Community Room
Travel back to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by taking a virtual stroll to view the monumental sculptures that decorated buildings, bridges, lagoons, and private viewing rooms. Author and former guide with the Chicago Architectural Foundation, Krista August, guides us through the exciting history behind these mostly temporary sculptures that dazzled before they disappeared.
Social Security and Medicare: Understanding Your Benefits
Friday, February 1, 1-2 PM • Community Room
Social Security and Medicare are important benefits for older adults. Join Michelle Grochocinski, MSW, Older Adults Benefits Specialist, North Shore Senior Center as she discusses these benefits. A wonderful opportunity for those new to Medicare and Social Security, as well as those who have been enrolled for many years.
Senior Housing
If you are looking for senior housing, this list from our 2018 Senior Housing Fair may be helpful.
One-On-One Counseling • Exploring Resources & Options
Tuesdays, December 18, January 22 & February 26 • Second Floor Study Room
30-minute appointments available: 9:30 AM-Noon
Do you have questions about retirement and health insurance options? CJE SeniorLife Resource Specialists provide counseling to adults 60 and over, their families and caregivers. Counseling includes topics such as the selection of appropriate retirement benefits, picking the right health insurance and Medicare programs, determining housing needs, and identifying supportive resources. For more information and to make an appointment, call Kathy Gaeding at CJE SeniorLife, 773-508-1054.
Live Well, Age Well
Discover Meditation: An Intro to Self-Reflection & Cleansing Meditation
Friday, February 22, 1-2 PM • Community Room East
What is meditation and what are the benefits? Join Jon Miller, Glenview Meditation, for an explanation of how meditation works, its benefits, and an introductory meditation session. Space is limited.
Photo Policy: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Glenview Public Library publicity purposes.
ADA accommodations are provided for all programs. Requests must be made when registering for a program. Advance notice of five days is required. Call 847-729-7500 x 7900 to make an ADA accommodation request.