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Upcoming Events

Unless otherwise indicated, programs are free and are held in Suite 2000 of the RUSH Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Avenue, Oak Park. To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636) unless another phone number is listed.

Medicare Preventive Bingo

Date: Monday, May 12
Time: 10 to 10:30 a.m. OR 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Patricia Andrade-Loranca, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
Come and experience the new Medicare bingo wave! Join us for an enjoyable way to stay informed about the latest preventive benefits - bingo style. Get an overview of the health screenings available under Medicare to help you stay healthy, happy and wise.

How Do I Make Sense of my Blood Sugar Readings?

Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: 520 S. Maple Ave., Conference Room C
Amy Folker, RN, CDE, Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Care
Whether you have diabetes or care for someone who has diabetes, join us for an informative program to help you manage the disease. Coffee and a free, light breakfast will be served. Registration is required by Friday, May 9.

Skin Cancer Screening

Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Alan Parungao, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Nearly half of all people older than 65 will develop some form of skin cancer, but the good news is that skin cancer is curable if found early. Wear your bathing suit under your street clothes for this free screening. Registration is required and limited to 40 people.

Estate Planning Basics

Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
John Bruun, Certified Financial Planner
Learn more about the basics of estate planning and how it can help you manage and preserve your assets.

Senior Health and Fitness Fair

Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Join AGE-WISE and the West Cook (Oak Park) YMCA for a traditional health fair and blood work, including PSA (prostate-specific antigen), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and total cholesterol evaluation. Stay for light refreshments and learn more about exercise programs offered at the YMCA and RUSH Oak Park Hospital.

Summer Food Safety

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Katie Kaczor, Food Service Manager
Learn about safe food preparation for fun and safe summer parties, and stay for a tasting of summer foods as well as healthful recipes to take home.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Date: Tuesday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Fee: $10
Pat Getz, AARP Instructor
AARP's eight-hour classroom refresher course is designed specifically to meet the needs of older drivers. Participants sharpen driving skills; develop strategies to adapt to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; and learn about the effects of medication on driving performance. You must complete all eight hours to get possible discount on auto insurance. Registration is required.

Gentle Yoga for All Ages

Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Judith M. Brown, OT, Certified Yoga Therapist
Learn how you can increase muscle tone and strength from participating in Yoga exercises in a chair or standing.


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