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18 Stimulates, as gifts for those on 55 African language
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curiosity list? 57 Luminous glow
20 Mr. T’s outfit 105 Proclaim loudly 59 “The Time
21 Syllables from Santa 108 Actress Basinger 60 Machine” author
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23 Snow-covered home 110 Portraying Comet’s 63 “Stranger Things”
sleigh-pulling 64 Jazz great
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35 Ryder Cup org.
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71 Oscar winner Hunt 16 Header’s opposite 100 Cry of frustration
72 Build up 17 London insurance 101 Aptly named
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86 British fish dish 32 “Yeah, right” 110 Letters from school
87 Like the contents of 33 Min. fraction 111 Asian language
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18 Whales 66 Growing out battle
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accompany myriad mellifluously cited
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1 Seafood platter abbr. 45 Pixie
14 Yellow fruits 47 Gerald & Betty
morsel 47 Comic strip “__ 19 Canadian 48 __ 500; annual
5 Make well Gordon”
9 Exchange migrants race
13 Can wrapper 48 Magazine 22 Crawling bug 49 Withered
15 As dumb __ ox editions 25 Ice at sea 50 Waterbird
16 Saint topper 27 Too 53 Welcome
17 Walk leisurely 51 Many a time 28 Carvey & Delany
18 Deserters 52 Mary Todd’s 29 Dwindle blessing
20 Part of MPH 30 Gouge 54 Gets it wrong
21 West of man 31 Deserve 56 Actress Zadora
55 Daily delivery 33 Difficult child 57 Suffix for absorb
Hollywood 58 Boo-boo 34 __ Alamos, NM
23 Make changes 60 “Doggone it!” 36 Ball holders or correspond
61 Thoughtful 38 Memento 59 Corduroy
to 62 Severity; 39 Pink and purple
24 Blackish wood 41 Scuzzball ridge
26 “__ whiz!” strictness
27 Christmas 63 Strong desires
64 Munches on
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29 Common sense
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35 Nov. honoree 3 Shorten
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38 Norwegian 5 Drew or Mariah
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40 Granola bit 7 __ into;
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WHAT TO DO
The Stefan Hillesheim Trio will help celebrate the Harlem Avenue Lounge’s 30th anniversary as a b
Berwyn’s Harlem Avenue Lo
By Myrna Petlicki when they’re here.”
Ken Zimmerman opened the Harlem Every Thursday night, there’s a free
Avenue Lounge in Berwyn 42 years ago. A Open Mic Blues Jam starting at 8:30 p.m.
dozen years after that, he decided to turn On Fridays and Saturdays there are shows
his lounge into a blues club. starting at 9 p.m.
This year the lounge’s website proclaims Next up on Dec. 30 is the Stefan
that they are celebrating “30 Years of Keep- Hillesheim Trio.
ing The Blues Alive.”
FYI, there’s no performance on New
Zimmerman said that he has been a Year’s Eve.
blues fan “all my life. We used to go down to
Maxwell Street when I was a kid. It’s music This will be the third or fourth time that
that appeals to all age groups.” Hillesheim has performed at the Harlem
Avenue Lounge. “It’s nice to build a follow-
He noted that many blues musicians ing,” he said. “There’s regulars who like
perform frequently at his club. “As the years blues. They have a great crowd. They prefer
went by, all the artists became regulars and to hear original music there.”
friends,” he explained.
Hillesheim said that he always liked the
Manager Dave Ruzicka, who has been on blues and listened to it, “But being a work-
staff at Harlem Avenue Lounge for nearly ing musician, I had to do a lot of other stuff
20 years, believes that the club has been so because that where the money’s at. Then at
successful because, “The people who come one point I decided that I’m kind of burnt
here on a regular basis love the vibe in the out on doing Top 40 and dance music.” He
room,” he said. “They like the talent Ken decided to “go all in” and play the music he
hires and we try to make them comfortable likes best.
The move to blues was solidified when
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blues club on Dec. 30 when they perform at the club. MICHAEL CHEREPOC
ounge keeps the blues alive
STEFAN HILLESHEIM TRIO Philip Burgess on drums and Paul Stress on
bass.
When: 9 p.m. Dec. 30
Where: Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. For the Dec. 30 performance, about 60%
Harlem Ave., Berwyn of the selections will be original Hillesheim
Tickets: $6-$10 songs from his albums.
Information: 708-484-3610;
harlemavenuelounge.com/schedule The trio will also be taking requests. “We
throw in a Cream song, a Hendrix songs
the German-born musician moved from if people are feeling that energy,” he said.
California to Chicago in February. They will also play one of owner Zimmer-
man’s favorite numbers, Otis Redding’s “I
“There’s blues clubs in California,” he Got Dreams to Remember.”
noted. “But it’s not really a part of the
culture.” He observed that Chicago is one The January schedule confirmed so far
of the top three cities for blues music in this includes Ivan Gomez Singh, a young guitar-
country. ist from Argentina, who has performed
many times at the club, on Jan. 7.
In addition to performing, Hillesheim is
a prolific writer of original songs. “I try to The Jan. 14 performers are Tom Holland
only talk about stuff that I experienced in & the Shuffle Kings.
my life,” he said. “I try to tell my own story.”
Zimmerman has a succinct explanation
Because it’s a busy time of year, the regu- for why the Harlem Avenue Lounge has
lar members of Hillesheim’s trio aren’t flourished for so many years. “Stubborn-
available for the Harlem Avenue Lounge ness,” he declared.
gig. The guitarist will be accompanied by Myrna Petlicki is a freelance
reporter for Pioneer Press.
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Thursday, December 29, 2022 | A Chicago Tribune Publication
Listings are subject to change. Drury Lane Presents--A Christmas
W Please call the venue in advance. Carol: 10 a.m. Drury Lane Theatre, 100
Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are a
Thursday, December 29 final sale. Tickets are not refundable. To
purchase tickets via telephone, call (630)
Create Your Dungeons and Dragons 530-0111. For mainstage performances,
Character--Middle School: 3-4 p.m. Indian children under 5 are not admitted. All
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, patrons need a ticket to enter the theatre.
Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. If
you’ve never created a character before or Friday, December 30
just want a little help, stop by our Dungeons
and Dragons Character Creation Workshop Teen Volunteer Hour: 12-1 p.m. Westmont
to get set up before we play. This program is Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave, Westmont.
for middle schoolers age 10 - 13; please refer westmont.librarycalendar.com. Earn a
to the teen and adult programs for those age volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean
groups. toys.
Middle School Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday, December 31
4-6 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Join NYE Science Spectacular: 10-10:45 a.m.
us in the Mid-Kid area. Live your tabletop Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect
role-playing game dreams and play Dun- Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary.
geons and Dragons, a fun, social game where evanced.info. An Elmhurst Public Library
the only limits are your imagination and the card is required. Start your New Year’s Eve
roll of the dice. Beginners and experienced off with live in-person science demonstra-
players are welcome. This program is for tions. This interactive show will thrill the
middle schoolers. whole family! Tickets available beginning
at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
Teen Volunteer Card-Making Drop-In:
2-4 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Sunday, January 1
Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Pick up
some volunteer hours by dropping into our 2023-New Year-Comedy Slam: 8 p.m.
Maker Studio to create holiday cards for local Holiday Inn Countryside, 6201 Joliet Rd,
seniors, assisted living centers, and nursing Countryside. $25. It’s 2023–let’s start the
homes. year off with laughter! This is always a hot
show, hosted by HBO’s Funny lady Sonya
Art Camp: 1-1:45 p.m. Elmhurst Public D! Don’t forget to come early and have
Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. dinner at Jameson’s Steak House, which is
elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. In this adjacent to the hotel.
three-day camp, learn about different kinds
of art and artists, and create your own Monday, January 2
masterpieces inspired by their styles. Live
in-person. Registration with an EPL card Bingo Mondays: 7-9 p.m. American Legion
required. Post 1941, 900 s. La Grange Rd, La Grange.
$15. (708) 354-3300. al1941.org. Bingo is
Festivals of Light Storytime: 9:30-10:15 back! Monday Nights at the La Grange
a.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect American Legion Post 1941. Doors open
Ave, Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurst- 6pm, Bingo starts 7pm. Raffle Games &
publiclibrary.evanced.info. Join us for stories, Pull Tabs. $10,000 Progressive JACKPOT
rhymes, and activities celebrating the season Game. Cost $15 for 10 games. Bring your
of lights for many cultures. Each week we’ll group. Bar open, drinks/snacks.
highlight a different winter holiday. Live
in-person. Tickets available beginning at Tuesday, January 3
9:00 a.m. the morning of the program. EPL
card required. Pick-Up Program--Solve a Cold Case:
9 a.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Holiday Highlight Craft: 2-6 p.m. Elmhurst Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. libcal.com. If you like true crime, register for
(630) 279-8696. elmhurstpubliclibrary. this fun program to solve your own case.
evanced.info. Each week, create a craft All of the faux cold case information is pro-
highlighting a different winter holiday. Limit vided. Due to the nature of the program,
one per person, while supplies last. Live participants must be 18 or older. Packet
in-person. Drop-in. No registration. pickup begins on Jan. 3, while supplies last.
On The Cutting Edge--Contemporary Snow Fun Activity: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gemstones Sculpture: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Pros-
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 pect Ave, Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696.
Kensington Road, Oak Brook. $5 - $10. (630) elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Stop
833-1616. lizzadromuseum.org. Featuring 10 into the Kids’ Library and create a new
lapidary artists from the Americas represent- project each week. Available while supplies
ing gem carving trends in the 21st century.
last for Week 1: Thank You Cards; Week specific details.
2: Snowflakes; Week 3: Winter Science;
Week 4: Snow Surprises; and Week 5 there Thursday, January 5
is a snow craft but no special theme. No
registration required, just drop in. Intermediate Sewing--Hand Warmers:
6:30-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Winter Sensory Bingo, January 3-31: Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Use
9 a.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S sewing machines to create hand warmers
Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. from fleece and rice.
elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Use
your five senses and check off activities on Online Program: 1-2 p.m. Indian Prairie
your bingo card. No registration–just pick Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien.
up your bingo card in the Kids’ Library. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Dancing
Cranes Yoga teaches chair yoga which gives
Middle School Makers, Grades 5-8: adults flexibility, joint health, core strength,
3:30-4:30 p.m. River Forest Public Library, balance, and the ability to breathe deeply
735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) without getting on the floor. It’s online via
366-5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket. Zoom and registration is required. You’ll get
com. Middle Schoolers are invited to join an email with the Zoom info 3 hours before
in every Tuesday to create something new. the program.
This is sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
Thursday Afternoon Movie --“Brian and
Guesstimation Jars, Grades 5-12: 9 Charles”: 1:30-4 p.m. Indian Prairie Public
a.m.-9 p.m. River Forest Public Library, 735 Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630)
Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366- 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Enjoy watching
5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. “Brian and Charles”on a big screen with
How many items are in the jar? Guess the others. Rated PG. A lonely inventor named
closest and win a prize! One guess per Brian decides to undertake a new project
person per month, and the winner will be of building an artificially intelligent robot to
announced the following month. keep himself company. The doors open at
1:30 p.m. Popcorn is provided. Sponsored by
Pop-in Projects, Ages 2 and up: 10 the Foundation & Friends.
a.m.-12 p.m. River Forest Public Library,
735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) The Power of Forgiveness: 10-11 a.m.
366-5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave,
com. Pop in for our monthly craft project Elmhurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.
in the Children’s Room! Pop in Projects info. Learn the importance of forgiving others
are the first Tuesday of the month. This by gaining a new understanding of what it
month: winter hats. See the link for some means to forgive and how it can free us to
specific details move forward in our lives. Presented with
Thought Stepping. Registration is required
Wednesday, January 4 for this live, in-person program.
New Year, New You--Change Your Life Pub Trivia: 7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public
Online: 6-7:30 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst.
Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Test how
887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. If you’re trying to much you know with a pub quiz and compete
stay on top of your New Year’s Resolutions for prizes! Bring a group of up to six people, or
then you’ll want to learn about our top let us match you up with a team. Registration
health, organization and learning apps is required for this live in-person program.
that can help you become a new you.
Friday, January 6
Online--Chair Yoga: 1-2 p.m. Indian Prairie
Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. Animal Yoga: 4-4:45 p.m. Elmhurst
(630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Dancing Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elm-
Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, hurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info.
which provides an enjoyable opportu- De-stress with this animal-based yoga
nity for adults to improve flexibility. This program. Stretch, move, and relax, and have
program will be held online via Zoom. You fun making animal shapes. Live in-person.
will receive an email with the Zoom infor- Registration with an EPL card required.
mation three hours before the program
begins. eMedia: 2-3 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpub-
Story Stretchers, Ages 4-7: 4-4:30 p.m. liclibrary.evanced.info. Access thousands of
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos, and eMusic!
Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205. Learn about the different applications and
riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. ways to access these collections with your
Those ages 4-7 years listen to a story EPL card. Live in-person. Registration with an
and do creative extension activities like EPL card required.
crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced
registration required. See the link also for Turn to Calendar, Page 13
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Calendar by Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and
Norway. Learn to improve your life by em-
from Page 12 bracing the practices of hygge, lagom, and
more. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the
Plug In & Play (for 20 + 30 somethings): info to join. A limited number of seats are
7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 available in-person at the library.
S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpub-
liclibrary.evanced.info. Join us for a night Going Electric: 7-8 p.m. Eisenhower
of video games, old and new. Bring your Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood
favorite to share or play one of ours. Live Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828. wp.me.
in-person. Registration required. Join via Zoom to learn about the benefits
of electric vehicles and the more efficient
Saturday, January 7 electric alternatives to heating and cook-
ing at home. Find the Zoom link at https://
In-Person ESL Conversation Group: 10 wp.me/pbFvB5-12oz.
a.m.-12 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl. Tuesday, January 10
libcal.com. Practice your English pronuncia-
tion and conversation skills. Drop-in. Introduction to Embroidery: 6:30-7:30
p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Sewing Pillows: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Indian Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Our
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, experts will guide you through the basics
Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. of the embroidery machine and use Hatch
Learn how to use the sewing machine and software to find and create your own
sew small pillows. designs.
BookStories Film Series--You’ve Got Middle School Craft--Sock Snowmen:
Mail: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Eisenhower Public 4-5 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights. Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
Free. (708) 867-7828. wp.me. This winter libcal.com. In this month’s Middle School
we’re celebrating books, book stores, and craft for youth in 6-8th grade, learn to
libraries with a series of screenings of films make a stuffed snowman out of socks.
highlighting book shops. Today we’ll watch
You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Nature Storytime with The Morton
Ryan. Save your seat at wp.me/pbFvB5-12lZ Arboretum: 9:30-10 a.m. Indian Prairie
Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien.
Monday, January 9 (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Nurture
your child’s connection to nature at this
Transitioning to Senior Living: 10-11 a.m. storytime run by educators from The
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Morton Arboretum. The program will
Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal. conclude with a process art activity. For
com. Learn how to select the Senior Living families with children 7 and under. IPPL
Community that works best for your current cardholder exclusive.
lifestyle and future budget.
Online Program--Preparing for Behav-
Learn to 3D Print!: 4-5 p.m. Elmhurst ioral Interview Questions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield
elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Learn Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.
how to design 3D objects and get them com. Prepare yourself for the toughest
printed on the Makery’s 3D printer. We’ll interview questions. Join us to learn
learn how to make some fun winter-themed how to answer the behavioral interview
projects. Live in-person. Registration with question with ease, This program is held
an EPL card required. online via Zoom. You will receive an email
with the Zoom information one to three
Life Lessons from the Happiest People hours before the program begins.
on Earth (In-Person): 7-8 p.m. Elmhurst
Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elm- Clean Energy and Solar with CUB
hurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. (In-person): 7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public
Each year, the World Happiness Report is Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. el-
dominated by Denmark, Iceland, Finland, mhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Explore
Sweden, and Norway. What is it about these solar power and other clean sources of
countries that makes living there so pleas- energy to make your home greener and
ant? Learn to improve your life by embrac- lower your energy costs. Live in-person
ing the practices of hygge, lagom, and more. with a virtual presenter. Registration
Live in-person. Registration required. required.
Life Lessons from the Happiest People Clean Energy and Solar with CUB (Vir-
on Earth (Virtual): 7-8 p.m. Elmhurst Public tual): 7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library,
Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elm- 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurst-
hurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Each year, publiclibrary.evanced.info. Explore solar
the World Happiness Report is dominated power and other clean sources of energy
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your energy costs. Live on Zoom. Register elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info.
to receive the information to join. A limited Create a cozy fort at home and Zoom in W
number of seats are available in-person at for storytime with your EPL friends. Share
the library. bedtime stories, rhymes and songs. Bring a
flashlight! Live on Zoom. Register to receive
Homeschool Explorers: 1-3 p.m. Elm- the information to join.
hurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave,
Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpub- Drop-In Device Help: 6-7:30 p.m. Elmhurst
liclibrary.evanced.info. Have you seen a Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst.
kinkajou? How about a lion-faced rabbit? elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Library
Or a tenrec, perhaps? See these amazing staff will be available to assist with your
animals and learn interesting facts during newly acquired electronics. Bring your
this live animal show presented by the devices and technology questions! Live
Flying Fox Conservation Fund. Registration in-person. Registration required.
is required for this live in-person program.
English Conversation Hour: 2-3 p.m.
Makery Craft--Embroidered Skyline Elmwood Park Public Library, 1 Conti
Sign: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Pros- Parkway, Elmwood Park. Free. (708) 453-
pect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary. 7645. il.evanced.info. Practice your English
evanced.info. Practice with the embroi- language skills with this hour of guided
dery machine by making a decorative conversation. This program is for those who
hanging sign of the Chicago skyline. All have basic English skills already. No sign-up
materials provided. One reservation per required!
library card, one kit per reservation, while
supplies last. Book your January session Inciting Joy with Author/Poet Ross Gay:
online at elmlib.org/MakeryCraft starting 7 p.m. Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N
Jan. 9. Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights. Free. (708)
867-7828. eisenhowerlibrary.org. Kick off
Adult Book Discussion--Drive Your Plow your new year with a conversation about joy
Over the Bones of the Dead: 2-3:30 p.m. with best-selling essayist and award-win-
Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo ning poet Ross Gay. Save your seats at
Ave, Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867- eisenhowerlibrary.org/ross
7828. wp.me. This month’s Adult Book
Discussion book is“Drive Your Plow Over Thursday, January 12
the Bones of the Dead”by Olga Tokarczuk.
The story takes place in a remote Polish Coding With Scratch & Makey Makey:
village, with the main character being 4-5:30 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library,
Janina in this whodunit. Join in via Zoom 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760.
at wp.me/pbFvB5-12oC. ippl.libcal.com. Learn to code Makey Makey
devices using Scratch coding software.
Wednesday, January 11
Increase Your Cash Flow Fast: 10 a.m.-11
Savvy Social Security Planning for Baby p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plain-
Boomers: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Indian Prairie field Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Jean shares
Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. her story of buying 2 bankrupt businesses
(630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. In this and turning them around in 12 short months
lecture, you will be informed as to when and adding $100,000 to their bottom lines.
you should apply for Social Security. In And she did it with NO customer list and NO
addition, you will learn how to optimize marketing budget.
your benefits and learn how to increase
survivor benefits amongst other things Introduction to the Windows Computer
related to this topic. (7-Week Course): 10-11:30 a.m. Indian
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
Advance Directives--Empowering Your Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
End of Life Wishes (Virtual or In-Per- This seven-week course teaches you the
son): 7-8 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, components of a computer, how to use a
125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. (630) mouse, Windows desktop, introduction to
279-8696. elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced. applications, files and folders, and using
info. Discussing your end-of-life choices is the Internet. Class content is sequential
difficult, but necessary. Learn about your and requires a seven-week commitment.
options and available resources for these Presented by the People’s Resource Center.
decisions, then practice how to share your
wishes with loved ones. Live in-person or Teen Dungeons and Dragons: 4-6 p.m.
on Zoom. Registration required. Register Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield
to receive the information to join. A limited Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Ages 13+ Live
number of seats are available in-person at your tabletop RPG dreams and stop by the
the library. Teen Lounge to learn how to play Dungeons
and Dragons, a fun, social game where the
Cozy Fort Storytime: 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Pros- Turn to Calendar, Page 14
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Calendar variety of other ways.
from Page 13 A Virtual Tour of St. Petersburg: 7-8
p.m. Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N
only limits are your imagination and the Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights. Free. (708)
roll of the dice. Beginners and experienced 867-7828. wp.me. Join on Zoom to explore
players welcome. the highlights of St. Petersburg’s glorious
royalty, majestic views, and onion-shaped
English Conversation Hour: 7-8 p.m. Ei- domes. Tour guide Olga Cardamone takes
senhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, you inside the Church on Spilled Blood, the
Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828. Hermitage museum, and St. Isaac’s cathe-
eisenhowerlibrary.org. Join in for an hour of dral. Zoom link is at wp.me/pbFvB5-12oM.
casual conversation with other patrons who
are learning English as a second language. Preschool Fair: 5-7:30 p.m. Eisenhower
No lessons, just a place to practice your Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood
English skills. Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828. eisenhower-
library.evanced.info. Drop in between 5 p.m.
Friday, January 13 to 7:30 p.m., on the second floor in Meeting
Room A/B, to learn everything you need to
Bring Your Own Book Club: 3:30-5 p.m. Ei- know about enrolling your child into area
senhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, pre-schools or daycare. Pre-schools and
Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828. daycares from the area will be in atten-
eisenhowerlibrary.org. Our BYO Book Club is dance to answer all of your questions.
going back online! Have a favorite book or
two (or four) you’d like to share with fellow Wednesday, January 18
readers and librarians? Drop into our virtual
book club to tell us about them! Find the Baby Playdate: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Indian
link to join us on Zoom at eisenhowerlibrary. Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
org/category/clubs. Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
Come socialize with other adults while
Monday, January 16 playing and reading books with baby. Ages
birth-17 months with an adult. Registration
Introduction to Laser Engraving: 6:30- not required but recommended to receive a
7:30 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 reminder.
Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Our
experts guide you through finding the right Teen De-Stress Storytime: 4-5 p.m.
graphic to create your own design using the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield
software CorelDraw. Supplies are available Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.
to etch or engrave your finished design. com. Little kids don’t have to take finals!
Embrace being a little kid for an hour for our
Tuesday, January 17 Teen Storytime, complete with snack, circle
time, a simple craft and a few picture books.
Google Calendar Basics: 6:30-8 p.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Monday, January 23
Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
Never forget an appointment or birthday Hybrid Gentle Mat Yoga: 1-2 p.m. Elm-
again. Learn how to use Google’s online wood Park Public Library, 1 Conti Parkway,
calendar for effective time management, Elmwood Park. Free. (708) 453-7645.
sharing event information, invites, and il.evanced.info. This class involves gentle
notifications. Requirements: Basic mouse, stretching with some standing, sitting, and
keyboard, Windows skills and a Gmail lying down poses. Learn about your body
account. Please bring your email address and breathing, while focusing on flexibility
and password. IPPL cardholder exclusive. and the relaxation of body and mind. This is
a hybrid program, so attendees can join in
Opera Lovers Lecture--Hansel & Gretel: person or remotely via Zoom. Sign up today!
1-2 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl. Wednesday, January 25
libcal.com. A member of the Opera Lovers
Lecture Corp, discusses the opera and plays Create Your Dungeons and Dragons
musical highlights. Character--Adults: 5-6 p.m. Indian Prairie
Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.
Retirement Planning After a Pandemic: libcal.com. If you’ve never created a char-
7-8 p.m. Forest Park Public Library, 7555 acter before or just want a little help, stop
Jackson Blvd., Forest Park. Free. (708) by our Dungeons and Dragons Character
366-7171. tinyurl.com. A practical guide for Creation Workshop to get set up before we
retirees and near-retirees in the wake of play. This program is for adults; please refer
the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jim Flanagan’s to the middle school and teen programs for
session covers embracing technology (such those age groups.
as FaceTime and Zoom), improving your
relationship with healthcare providers, and Have an event to submit? Please go to
bolstering your financial positioning in a chicagotribune.com/thingstodo.
HEALTH
PEOPLE’S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS AND HOME REMEDIES
Substitute to opioids for pain
has some severe side effects
By Joe Graedon, M.S.,
and Teresa Graedon,
Ph.D.
King Features Syndicate
Q: I was given gabapen- Doctors have been giving the anticonvulsant gabapentin to
tin in the hospital follow- patients in lieu of opioids for post-surgery pain. DREAMSTIME
ing surgery. A few days
after, the doctor removed A: Acne responds well to monial sent us to the medi-
drains along with a pres- topical combination ther- cal literature. There we
sure bandage. I began to apy. Tretinoin (Retin-A) found research confirm-
feel light-headed and had was introduced over 40 ing that Coenzyme Q10
diarrhea. years ago and remains a (CoQ10) can lower blood
key acne treatment. Skin pressure in people with
At home, I had more irritation, redness and cardiometabolic disorders
episodes of dizziness and sensitivity to sunlight are (Advances in Nutrition,
diarrhea. On the fourth possible side effects. Sept. 20, 2022).
day home, I felt extremely
light-headed and called to Benzoyl peroxide can We were surprised to
my husband. He caught me cause redness, burn- find that CoQ10 supple-
as I was passing out, crack- ing, itching and peeling. ments can also assist in
ing my head on the kitchen Niacinamide is a kind of blood sugar control and
counter as I went down. B vitamin and is indeed lower triglycerides in Type
anti-inflammatory. 2 diabetes (International
My primary care physi- Journal of Endocrinology,
cian immediately took me Q: I started taking CoQ10. Sept. 16, 2018).
off gabapentin. I will never To my surprise, my home
take that drug again. blood pressure readings, The body makes Coen-
which had been in the zyme Q10, a compound
A: Doctors are turning to 160/80 range, dropped crucial to the energy facto-
gabapentin for relieving immediately to 130/80 or ries of cells called mito-
pain after surgery, so that lower. My daily blood sugar chondria. This fat-soluble
they can prescribe fewer readings are lower without molecule has a structure
opioids. Dizziness is a any change in diet. similar to that of vitamin K.
fairly common side effect That is why people taking
of the drug, and diarrhea My primary care provider the anticoagulant warfa-
has also been reported. has never objected to rin should not take CoQ10,
my supplements, which as these might reduce the
A recent review in include a multivitamin for effectiveness of the drug.
JAMA Internal Medicine women over age 50, krill
(Nov. 1, 2022) criticized the oil, vitamin B complex and Statins are known to
prescribing of gabapen- garlic. In addition to low lower CoQ10 levels (Jour-
tin to control pain in older thyroid and high blood nal of the American Heart
adults after surgery. The pressure, I have chronic Association, Oct. 2, 2018).
authors noted this medi- kidney disease, diabe- Since your body reacted so
cation is associated with tes and gout. All of these strongly to statins, you may
delirium, dizziness, visual developed after I took be at risk of this effect.
problems and pneumonia. “preventive”statin drugs In their column, Joe and
at 55. The statins caused Teresa Graedon answer
Q: My son kept his acne agonizing pain and partial letters from readers. Send
under control with our paralysis. questions to them via www.
dermatologist’s recom- peoplespharmacy.com.
mendation: niacinamide A: Your fascinating testi-
gel and a prescription
topical Retin-A cream,
alternating with benzoyl
peroxide. The benzoyl
peroxide and niacinamide
were over the counter.
The doctor said that
niacinamide is an anti-
inflammatory that often
helps with skin conditions.
When my son ran out for
a week, the acne started
coming back, so I know it
really made a difference.
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custom mahogany wet bar
Address: 16W125 89th St., Burr Ridge
Price: $2,999,000
Listed: Nov. 17, 2022
This four-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, a
two-story foyer and a home office with a French door
entry and custom cabinetry. The kitchen has a double
oven, a breakfast nook with skylight windows and
a butler’s pantry. The family room features vaulted
cathedral ceilings and a double-sided fireplace. The
primary bedroom suite, located on the second floor, has
vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a
bathroom with a built-in tub, a walk-in full body spray
shower and double vanities. This home has a walkout
basement with a rec room, a custom mahogany wet bar,
a home gym and a game room. A covered back patio is
equipped with a built-in grill and outdoor fireplace.
Agent: Dawn McKenna and Lauren Walz, Coldwell
Banker, 312-750-9333 and 630-789-8280
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