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Smith Crossing residents host holiday dinners, 

draw family and friends from near and far 

Hosting holiday meals 

with family and friends is 

easier than ever for residents 

of Smith Crossing, a 

life plan community located 

at 10501 Emilie Lane in 

Orland Park. On Thanksgiving 

Day, for instance, 

close to 250 Smith Crossing 

residents and their 

families will sit down to a 

dinner of turkey, cornbread 

dressing and ham prepared 

by Smith Crossing Executive 

Chef Rob Snow. 

Many ways to get into the 

spirit 

Besides meals served on 

specific holidays with general 

seating for residents 

and their guests, Smith 

Crossing also accommodates 

residents’ private 

parties. 

For the fifth year, Smith 

Crossing resident Robert 

Kreis has invited family 

members from Ohio, 

Colorado and Wisconsin 

to join him for a private 

Christmas dinner a couple 

of weeks prior to the big 

day. As many as 36 have 

attended previous gatherings 

to enjoy meals featuring 

steak, salmon and 

chicken cordon bleu. 

Prior to moving to Smith 

Crossing in 2013, Kreis 

hosted Christmas dinners 

at Prestwick Country Club. 

“I almost can’t imagine 

hosting holidays any other 

way,” he said. “Everyone 

has a chance to visit.” 

Afterward, his family set- 

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Great Room with a fireplace 

to enjoy beverages and holiday 

sweets brought by family 

members. 

Between Christmas 

and New Year’s, resident 

Bobbie Hett, a retired 

restaurant owner and current 

vice president of the 

Pleasantdale Garden Club, 

will host a scavenger hunt 

for 30 of her girlfriends. 

Then, she’ll treat them to 

a dinner catered by Smith 

Crossing in the Arts and 

Crafts Room. 

“Smith Crossing is such 

a wonderful place, and 

I plan to show my girlfriends 

a good time,” she 

said. 

For potluck feasts, families 

frequently reserve the 

Arts and Crafts Room, 

which features a kitchen 

area and large tables. For 

these gatherings, Smith 

Crossing often provides 

meat servings in chafing 

dishes. Family members 

bring side dishes and desserts. 

“Hosting holiday dinners 

in these different ways 

makes it easier for families 

to stay connected,” said 

Frank Guajardo, executive 

director of Smith Crossing. 

“It also makes sure 

our residents remain at 

the center of their families 

during this wonderful time 

of year.” 

Wine and alcoholic 

beverages can be ordered 

to accompany meals, or 

residents can provide their 

own beverages for serving. 

For holiday meals, Smith 

Crossing also provides 

complimentary valet parking 

for guests. 

About Smith Crossing 

Since the life plan community 

opened in 2004 

and first expanded in 

2013, Smith Crossing offers 

independent living 

apartments and villas, assisted 

living apartments, 

Memory Support residences, 

short-term stay rehab 

suites and skilled nursing 

care rooms for more than 

300 adults. The campus 

features a broad array of 

common areas as settings 

for dining, entertainment, 

lifelong learning and wellness 

programs. 

Smith Crossing is one of 

only nine life plan communities 

in Illinois awarded a 

five-year accreditation for 

“exemplary conformance” 

to international standards 

set by the Commission on 

Accreditation of Rehabilitation 

Facilities, the industry’s 

sole accrediting body. 

The life plan community’s 

sponsor, Smith Senior Living 

is a not-for-profit organization 

serving older 

adults since 1924. 

Submitted by Smith Crossing, 

10501 Emilie Lane, Orland 

Park. For more information, 

call (708) 326-2300 or visit 

www.SmithCrossing.org. 

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Orland Park welcomes Christmas season with holiday festival 

Outdoor festivities 

return to Orland 

Park Village Center 

The Village of Orland 

Park officially welcomes 

the holiday season each 

year on the Sunday after 

Thanksgiving. This year’s 

annual holiday festival and 

tree lighting ceremony is 

to be held Sunday, Nov. 

25. 

“Coming together as a 

community to welcome 

the holiday season is a 

long-standing Orland Park 

tradition,” said Trustee 

Dan Calandriello, chairman 

of the Village’s Parks 

and Recreation Committee. 

“It’s fun to see the 

many families come to see 

Santa, enjoy the holiday 

music and be a part of our 

annual tree lighting.” 

The holiday market — 

complete with food, crafts 

and holiday items — opens 

at 3:30 p.m. outside of the 

Orland Park Village Center, 

14700 S. Ravinia Ave. 

The festivities are scheduled 

to begin with the tree 

lighting outside of Frederick 

T. Owens Village Hall 

at 4:30 p.m. Once the tree 

and lighted displays are lit, 

the holiday festival will 

continue until 7:30 p.m. 

The event features: 

the Carl Sandburg High 

School Chamber Choir 

and Jerling Jr. High School 

Choir; the Orland Park 

IMPROV Team; the Village’s 

Junior and Senior 

Dance Companies; Orland 

Park Library storytelling; 

and a performance of “Beyond 

the Nutcracker” by 

Ballet 5:8. 

Attendees also can visit 

with Santa, go on sleigh 

rides, see live reindeer, 

take kiddie car train rides 

($1 per ride per child), and 

make crafts and more. 

Scout troops, churches, 

athletic organizations, 

youth groups and local 

clubs are invited to adopt 

community trees to decorate 

on the village green. 

A limited number of trees 

are available, and there 

is no cost to participate. 

Trees will be assigned on 

a first-come, first-served 

basis and are approximately 

5 feet tall. They will 

include lights and a sign 

with the organization’s 

name. Participating groups 

must provide the decorations 

(handmade or storebought). 

Organizations are 

asked to have their trees 

decorated by Nov. 25 in 

time for the holiday festival. 

Vendor spots also remain 

available for the holiday 

market, with a variety 

of sellers welcomed — including 

ready-to-eat food, 

crafts, jewelry, holiday 

décor and more. Interested 

vendors may call Doreen 

Biela at (708) 403-6266 

or by emailing atdbiela@ 

orlandpark.org. 

Submitted by the Village of 

Orland Park, 14700 Ravinia 

Ave. in Orland Park. For 

more information, call the 

Village’s Parks and Recreation 

Department at (708) 

403-7275. 

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Ceremony 

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 

4:30PM TO 7:30PM 

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4:30PM–TREE LIGHTING &FULL FESTIVITIES 

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14750 RAVINIA AVENUE 

 

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MAYOR VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES 

Keith Pekau John C. Mehalek Kathleen M. Fenton James V. Dodge Patricia A. Gira Carole Griffin Ruzich Daniel T. Calandriello Michael F. Carroll



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Chicago Gaelic Park welcomes 

Paddy Homan and the Noble 

Call Christmas Show 

Celebrate the holiday 

season at Gaelic Park with 

Paddy Homan and the Noble 

Call Christmas Show 

on Dec. 7. Doors open at 

6:30 p.m. and the show 

starts at 7 p.m. 

The opening act is 

scheduled to be local accomplished 

performer and 

singing sensation Liam 

Durkin. 

Homan and friends will 

take the audience on a trip 

back to the “hearth” of an 

Irish Christmas, filled with 

songs, stories, rousing music, 

and traditional Irish 

dancing. Joining Homan for 

the evening will be The Noble 

Call, which consists of: 

Mick Broderick on bozouki; 

Dave Curley on guitar, 

banjo and vocals; Larry Nugent 

on the flute; and Brendan 

Bulger on fiddle. To see 

any of these entertainers 

individually is a treat, but to 

see them perform together 

in Paddy Homan’s Christmas 

show is magic. 

There will be a guest 

appearance by Sean-nós 

dancer Brian Cunningham. 

Hailing from County Galway 

in Ireland, Cunningham 

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in which the performer is 

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Tickets are available for 

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Paddy Homan 

and The Noble Call 

takes audiences back to the 

‘hearth’ of an Irish Christmas, 

filled with songs and stories. 

Guest appearance by 

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Original Pancake House 

re-opens Oak Forest location 

Drive down LaGrange Road and it is 

obvious there is no shortage of restaurants; 

however, there’s a genuine treat 

where menu choices are made using the 

freshest, most natural and preservativefree 

ingredients available. It’s The Original 

Pancake House, and it’s the place to 

stop. 

The Original Pancake House prides itself 

on cooking with conventional recipes 

created with wholesome ingredients your 

great-grandma used. All syrups — including 

tropical, apple and strawberry — are 

made on site using fresh fruit, and the 

homemade sauces are equally tasty. Real 

93-score butter is whipped each morning 

while orange and grapefruit juices are 

squeezed by hand. Recipes are crafted 

with sourdough yeast, grown in the kitchen 

from a culture of potatoes, flour, sugar 

and activated with a “start of yeast,” creating 

melt-in-your-mouth light and fluffy 

pancakes. The seasonal Pumpkin Pancakes 

and Waffles are currently on the 

menu, an autumn favorite decorated with 

cinnamon sugar, baked pecans and topped 

with whipped cream. 

The Original Pancake House is famously 

known for the Apple Pancake, a single, 

large pancake smothered with Granny- 

Smith apples and pure cinnamon glaze, 

baked to perfection. Guests also come 

from far and wide to enjoy the Dutch Garden, 

Dutch Treat and Dutch Baby. These 

oven-baked German pancakes are served 

in a variety of ways, bringing folks back 

time and time again. Some other popular 

dishes are the four-egg, fluffy, oven-baked 

omelettes, and Create Your Own skillets, 

both served with a side of mouth-watering 

pancakes. 

A new look 

The Original Pancake House in Oak 

Forest was recently closed for 37 days 

while it underwent a complete renovation. 

Closing its doors on Sept. 3 was bittersweet, 

as the décor was original to the 

opening in 1975; however, the new look 

is brighter, more welcoming and modern. 

“It was time for an update,” said owner 

Lisa Sczurek. “It is very exciting to share 

our fresh look with our regular guests 

while welcoming new customers as well.” 

With the holidays coming, it was vital 

to Lisa and Steve Sczurek, who own and 

operate five Chicagoland locations, to 

keep their staff actively employed during 

the construction. 

“We appreciate the loyalty of our staff,” 

Lisa said. “Although it was important to 

have the doors opened as soon as possible, 

it was imperative to give each employee 

the opportunity to keep working. 

Many of our employees have been with 

us between 10 and 35 years, and we truly 

appreciate their dedication.” 

Various members of the Oak Forest 

team traveled to the Orland Park OPH, 

while others ventured out to a few Chicago 

sites. The doors in Oak Forest reopened 

on Oct. 11, so a very excited staff 

is back “home,” eager to show off the new 

look. 

Though people might be overwhelmed 

with all the restaurants along LaGrange 

Road, they can trust The Original Pancake 

House to serve them delicious, made-toorder, 

home-cooked breakfasts. In the 

mood for something new? Check out the 

remodeled Oak Forest location. Both locations 

are open daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Visit ophChicagland.com for a complete 

menu and location details. 

Submitted by The Original Pancake 

House, 5140 W. 159th St., Oak Forest. 

For more information, visit originalpan 

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Monday,December 31 • 8PM 

Saturday, December 29 • 8PM 

THE SECOND CITY 

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue 

Wednesday, November 21 •7:30PM 

THANKFUL FOR THE BLUES 

The Smiley Tillmon Band &NuBlu 

Band featuring Carlise Guy 

Saturday, November 24 • 8PM 

FOUR CNOTES 

Seasons Greetings 

Sunday, November 25 •3&7:30PM 

NUTS &BOLTS: IN THE MIX 

Joel Hall’s Nutcracker 

Sunday •December 2•7PM 

CHICAGO GAYMENS CHORUS 

Holiday Hullabaloo 

Friday, December 7&14•7:30PM 

Saturday, December 8&15•7:30PM 

Sunday, December 9&16•2:30PM 

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Beverly Arts Center 

offers arts education, 

entertainment for all ages 

The Beverly Arts Center’s location in 

the heart of the historic Beverly/Morgan 

Park/Mt. Greenwood neighborhoods has 

made it a staple for arts, creativity, socializing 

and entertainment to the thousands 

of neighbors who visit each year. The 

BAC has been serving all ages through 

multidisciplinary and multicultural enrichment 

programs and services encompassing 

education, exhibition and performance 

for 50 years. 

Whether a student of the arts or simply 

a fan, the Beverly Arts Center is a welcoming 

destination for live music, theater, 

art exhibits, films and literary events. 

The 400-seat Baffes Theatre is a great 

place to see music and shows. Coming 

up this holiday season on the BAC Main- 

Stage Live are Thankful for the Blues on 

Nov. 21 with The Smiley Tillmon Band 

and NuBlu Band featuring Carlise Guy, 

daughter of blues legend Buddy Guy; 

Four C Notes on Nov. 24 featuring songs 

of Frankie Valli along with rock and roll 

holiday classics, Nuts and Bolts (Joel 

Hall’s jazzy Nutcracker) on Nov. 25, Chicago 

Gay Mens Chorus Holiday Hullabaloo 

show on Dec. 2, Second City Dysfunctional 

Holiday Revue on Dec. 29, and 

Pat Tomasulo and Friends Laughing in the 

New Year on Dec. 31. The BAC’s holiday 

professional theatre series will feature the 

Winter Wonderettes Dec. 7-9 and 14-16. 

This musical features 1960s versions of 

holiday classics, such as “Santa Claus is 

Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and 

“Winter Wonderland,” as the cast of four 

women help to save the holiday party at 

Harper’s Hardware Store. 

Also showing in the Baffes Theatre are 

the BACinema film screenings of first 

run, indie, foreign and art house movies. 

Upcoming films include “A Christmas 

Story” on Dec. 12 and two WWI films in 

partnership with The Chicago Council of 

Gold Star Mothers: “Paths of Glory” on 

Dec. 8 and “Joyeux Noel” on Dec. 21. 

“The Beverly Arts Center is an outstanding 

place for experiencing the fine 

arts as a student and as an audience,” said 

Shellee Frazee, artistic director. 

The BAC’s acclaimed School of the 

Fine Arts has been offering classes since 

soon after the Center opened 50 years ago 

at its original location on the campus of 

Morgan Park Academy. 

Founded by professional artists, the late 

Bill Anderson and Judie Anderson, the focus 

of the School of the Fine Arts is to 

provide a challenging arts curriculum that 

gives students of visual and performance 

arts a solid foundation for expanding their 

skills. The winter session of classes begins 

the week of Jan. 7, 2019. 

Find class schedules, registration information 

and ticket information at BAC or 

online at beverlyartscenter.org or by calling 

(773) 445-3838. 

Submitted by Beverly Arts Center, 1309, 

2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, 60655. For more 

information, visit beverlyartscenter.org or call 

(773) 445-3838.



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SkinMD welcomes new doctor to medical, 

cosmetic service providers in Orland Park 

SkinMD is a full-service 

dermatology practice offering 

both medical and 

cosmetic services to families 

in the greater Chicago 

area. With a team of highly 

skilled and compassionate 

professionals at convenient 

locations in Chicago, 

Orland Park, Skokie and 

Evergreen Park, you are 

never far from the Chicago-area’s 

best dermatology 

care. 

The quest for healthy, 

beautiful skin is nothing 

new, but the range of 

medical and cosmetic skin 

treatments has never been 

more impressive. Thanks 

to technological advancements 

and innovative approaches, 

achieving and 

maintaining a healthy 

complexion has never 

been closer at hand. 

Medical services span 

the full range of dermatology 

concerns, from the 

treatment of acne, psoriasis 

and rosacea, to laser therapy 

for vitiligo and other 

pigmentation abnormalities. 

We offer quick and 

painless X-trac treatments 

to help eliminate vitiligo 

and psoriasis patches that 

can provide long-lasting 

relief and reduce symptoms 

of these debilitating 

skin conditions. SkinMD 

even has surgeons who 

specialize in Mohs surgery 

to remove cancerous skin 

cells. The practice also offers 

an impressive array 

of cosmetic procedures to 

help its patients feel great 

about their appearance. 

SkinMD welcomes its 

newest physician, Dr. Christine 

Sickles. Sickles joined 

our practice in October. 

Sickles received her 

doctor of osteopathic 

medicine from Lake Erie 

College of Osteopathic 

Medicine, class of 2014. 

Sickles is a proud member 

of the American Osteopathic 

Association, American 

Osteopathic College 

of Dermatology, American 

Academy of Dermatology 

and the American Society 

for Dermatological Surgery. 

Sickles has experience 

in treating patients 

suffering from a wide variety 

of different dermatology 

associated skin cancer 

conditions and other 

diseases. SkinMD feels 

privileged to give the patients 

the opportunity to 

get valuable advice and 

treatment from Sickles 

and strongly believes that 

the patients of our practice 

will be benefited to 

get supervision under her 

care. Sickles is accepting 

new patients and has flexible 

scheduling with appointments 

available in the 

afternoon, evenings and 

Saturdays. 

Submitted by SkinMD, 16105 

S. LaGrange Road, Orland 

Park, 60467. For more information, 

visit skinmdchicago. 

com or call (708) 232-7302. 

Melka Garden Center serves 

as one-stop holiday shop 

For more than 20 years, 

Melka Garden Center has 

been the one-stop shop 

for all your gardening and 

decorating needs, and this 

holiday season is no different. 

Let Melka’s help you 

make your home the envy 

of the neighborhood, so stop 

in for our excellent selection 

of fresh-cut Christmas 

trees, fresh wreaths, roping, 

greens, poinsettias, gift shop 

items, holiday custom planters 

and seasoned firewood. 

Need that perfect gift for 

friends and family? Melka 

Garden Center is filled with 

a large selection of holiday 

ornaments, gift shop items, 

Christmas décor, Weber 

grills/accessories and gift 

certificates for gardening 

enthusiasts. 

Mark your calendars, 

Melka is inviting the public 

to celebrate the Christmas 

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Before XTRAC 

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PURCHASE $125 GIFT CARD, 

RECEIVE A $20 

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Photo courtesy of 

David J Friedman, M.D. 

After 

6 Months After 

48 XTRAC 

Help those in need this holiday season and 

bring in a non-perishable food item and 

receive a cosmetic voucher! 

708-636-3767 

16105 S. LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60467



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Years of experience show in Ramon’s hand-crafted leather accessories 

Ramon’s Shoe Repair 

and Motorcycle Leatherworks 

has been serving the 

Chicagoland area for more 

than 20 years, and now 

they’ve brought their talents 

to their shop in Mokena. 

Ramon’s offers premium 

hand-crafted, artisanquality 

leather motorcycle 

saddlebags, pouches, accessories 

and much more. 

They know a customer’s 

motorcycle is more than 

just a way to get around 

town; it’s an investment, 

and it’s a reflection of the 

owner’s personality. 

Ramon’s understands the 

passion that bikers have for 

their motorcycles. After 

serving thousands of satisfied 

customers for three 

decades in Worth, they’ve 

built the expertise to provide 

bikers with those alterations 

and customizations 

that truly allow the owner 

to represent who the person 

is on the bike. 

Ramon personally 

works with each individual 

customer to make sure 

they’re getting exactly 

what they want. He’ll sit 

down with the customer, 

and together, they come up 

with an exact plan for the 

design and implementation, 

ensuring that customers 

won’t be talked into 

a product that they don’t 

want or need, and will do 

the work for a price that 

is fair and reasonable. 

Customers won’t find any 

unwelcome surprises like 

hidden costs and fees. Everything 

will be planned 

out with their specific 

wants and needs before 

work is started. Customers 

won’t pay a dime until the 

work is done and they’re 

satisfied with the finished 

product. 

Some of Ramon’s specialties 

include custom 

motorcycle bags, seat coverings, 

fringe, heritage bag 

reinforcement, patch applications 

for a customer’s 

favorite old or new jackets 

or bags, and many other 

custom jobs. Customers 

can also get their favorite 

pair of boots and shoes repaired, 

getting rid of the 

hassle of having to get a 

new pair and spend the uncomfortable 

time breaking 

them in. 

Ramon’s attention to 

detail means a customer’s 

custom motorcycle bag 

will be the finest a customer 

has ever owned and will 

get them noticed on the 

road. Seat coverings can 

be altered to fit the individual, 

so no more struggling 

with factory stock seats 

that can be uncomfortable 

or even dangerous to ride 

on. Ramon can add fringe 

to any leather motorcycle 

accessories, including 

custom hand grip fringe, 

floor board fringe and bag 

fringe. Heritage Softail 

bags can sag over time, 

but Ramon can keep those 

bags looking new with his 

custom-made leather supports. 

If a customer has 

patches but doesn’t trust 

themselves to apply them, 

Ramon can apply them for 

the customer to their cut, 

leather or denim jackets or 

their bike’s bags. 

Ramon has been working 

with leather since his 

father started teaching him 

when he was just 5 years 

old. Since then, Ramon 

has been honing his craft 

so that there isn’t any job 

too big or too small for 

him to handle with the 

expertise and care needed 

when making alterations 

or repairs to a customer’s 

most prized possessions. 

When customers work 

with Ramon, they’re going 

to come away with exactly 

the work they want done 

at a fair and honest price. 

This holiday season, come 

see why Ramon is the only 

name a customer needs 

to know for all their motorcycle 

leatherwork and 

shoe repair needs. 

Submitted by Ramon’s Shoe 

Repair and Motorcycle 

Leatherworks, 19410 S. La- 

Grange Road, Mokena. For 

more information, call (708) 

478-8144. 

Ramon’s Leatherworks & Shoe repair 

Winter Sale! 

20% off 

FRI., NOV. 23 RD THROUGH FRI., DEC. 28 TH 

gloves | saddlebags | patches | vests | jackets | helmets | pouches 

swing arm bags | heat-shields | all retail merchandise 

Excludes Ramon’s Custom Work or Shoe Repair Services. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. 

Offer expires Friday, December 28th, 2018 

WHEN YOU VISIT LET US KNOW HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT US! 

RamonsLeatherWorks.com | 19410 S. LaGrange Mokena, IL 60448 | (708) 478-8144 

*Custom Leather items, Dealer Merchandise, Easy Brackets, Boss Bags, Already Clearance items, and Service are not included in this sale*



Memory loss: Find peace, joy 

Those caring for loved ones 

with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia 

or other types of memory 

loss are no longer alone. 

The Legacy: Memory Support’s 

team of trained caregivers 

offers personalized care and 

a unique approach to caring for 

seniors with memory loss. 

Legacy Living means that 

caregivers are making sure their 

loved ones are cared for in the 

best way possible based on their 

needs. Choosing Legacy Living 

fulfills the promise caregivers 

make to their loved ones. 

The Legacy lets each day gently 

unfold, taking into account 

each senior’s preferences and 

comfort levels. The Legacy’s 

person-centered programming 

promotes socialization during 

a time that can feel incredibly 

isolating. The staff, who come in 

each day refreshed and revitalized, 

take care of the day-to-day 

tasks so family members can go 

back to being that role in their 

loved one’s life. 

This unique approach works 

in tandem with The Legacy’s 

building, which has been created 

to strategically cater to its residents 

with memory loss. Every 

detail at The Legacy: Memory 

Support has been designed with 

those loved ones in mind. 

The continuous, figure-eight 

walking paths make it so one 

can always find their way to 

their destination. Meanwhile, 

customized memory boxes 

hang outside of rooms to help 

residents know they are home. 

Bathrooms are set at an angle in 

the apartments, so that residents 

have a clear idea of how to enter 

and exit. The kitchen/dining areas 

are built for smaller groups, 

which leads to less noise and interruptions 

and more individualized 

attention. 

For more than 55 years, the 

Heritage family of senior living 

campuses has been caring for 

seniors in various stages of life 

and health. In that time, it has 

learned the best ways to care 

for those with memory loss. It 

has combined the most effective 

methods for its unique approach, 

calling it Life Unrehearsed. It 

allows seniors to live life at their 

comfort level, with each day full 

of peace and joy. 

Evergreen Senior Living in 

Orland Park is a community 

where independence thrives and 

compassionate care is always 

present. 

Submitted by Evergreen Senior 

Living, 10820 183rd St. in Orland 

Park. For more information, call 

(708) 479-1082 or visit www. 

EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark. 

massage 

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sion, total body stretch or healthy 

skin facial session per month. 

Each session includes 10 minutes 

for consultation and dressing. 

• Member discounts on their upgrades 

and 90-minute massages 

and facials. 

• Member discounts on their Microderm 

Infusion and chemical exfoliation 

services. 

• Unlimited additional massage, 

stretch or skin care sessions at 

member rate. 

• Discounts on membership for family 

members. 

• 10% discount on Murad Home 

melka 

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season at its 22nd annual Pictures 

with Santa and live reindeer event. 

This year’s event is to be held from 

10 a.m.-2 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 1. 

The event includes pictures with Santa, 

pictures with live reindeer from 

10 a.m.-1 p.m., live holiday music, 

cookies and refreshments. Please 

register your children to ensure Santa 

Regimen Kits. 

• Unused sessions roll over or can be 

shared with others 

• Other benefits of membership will 

be presented upon enrollment. 

To purchase gift cards, enroll in 

the wellness program or to make an 

appointment, stop by today at one of 

the following convenient south suburban 

locations. 

Submitted by Massage Envy, 11061 W. 

Lincoln Highway in Frankfort; 15159 

S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park; and 

7270 W. 191st St., Tinley Park. For more 

information, call (815) 277-5151, (708) 

675-1555 or (815) 469-4400 or visit 

www.massageenvy.com. 

will have a gift for everyone. Don’t 

forget to bring your camera for pictures. 

This is an event you do not 

want to miss! 

Visit Melka Garden Center for all 

your holiday decorating. 

Submitted by Melka Garden Center, 

11606 179th St. in Mokena. For 

more information, call (708) 349- 

6989 ext. 3 or visit www.jimmelka 

landscaping.com. 

Legacy 

Living 

Fulfills Your Promise 

of Lifelong Care for 

Your Loved One 

The Legacy’s beautiful campus is 

strategically designed for those with 

memory impairments. Our compassionate 

staff brings fresh energy every day. Legacy 

Living is how you care for the person who 

has always taken such great care ofyou. 

Learn more about the Legacy or schedule a 

tour to see for yourself. Visit us online at 

EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark or call us 

today at (708) 479-1082. 

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(708) 479-1082 •10820 183rd Street •Orland Park, IL



Durbin’s in Tinley Park offers holiday 

packages, turkey giveaway to customers 

With the holidays right around 

the corner, Durbin’s offers a variety 

of ways to celebrate this 

season. 

Durbin’s on Oak Park Avenue 

in Tinley Park, is open on 

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas 

Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s 

Eve and New Year’s Day. 

Customers can join Durbin’s 

on Black Wednesday for its annual 

turkey giveaway. Dating 

back 25 years to the original 

location in Burbank, every hour 

from noon to 8 p.m., at all locations 

(excluding Frankfort), a 

frozen turkey is raffled to one of 

Durbin’s customers in this fun 

annual tradition. 

Durbin’s is proud to be open 

on Thanksgiving Day, offering 

a full sit-down dinner in the restaurants. 

Or, for those hosting 

Thanksgiving at home, Durbin’s 

can do all the work. Roasted turkey 

or glazed ham catering packages 

are available. 

Customers and ring in the New 

Year in downtown Tinley Park. 

The event features two rooms 

of DJs playing dance music, an 

appetizer buffet, party favors, 

a champagne toast at midnight 

and a continental breakfast. The 

event is $20 per person, or $50 

for the premium open bar package. 

The fun is slated to go on 

until 4 a.m. 

Customers also can celebrate 

New Year’s Eve in the dining 

room with a special New 

Year’s Eve menu! Offerings include 

surf and turf, filet mignon, 

Branding Iron ribs, steak, lobster 

and much more. Reservations 

are recommended. 

And those still looking for a 

place to have their holiday parties 

can find great packages from 

which to choose at Durbin’s. 

Rooms in Tinley Park can accommodate 

up to parties of 120 

people. 

Looking for gift ideas? Customers 

can buy a gift certificate 

for $50 and receive a $10 gift 

certificate free. 

Submitted by Durbin’s, 17265 Oak 

Park Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 

information, visit durbinspizza.com. 

LET US CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY! 

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Catering 

Open Thanksgiving (Tinley) & Christmas Eve 11am-2am 

Open Christmas Day 5pm-2am (Tinley) 

Open New Year’s Eve 11am-4am 

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10154 S. Roberts Rd. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 

PARTY IN THE PUB 

(NOT AVAILABLE IN FRANKFORT) 

D.J. Dance Music • Appetizer Buffet • Party Favors 

Champagne Toast & Continental Breakfast 

$20 Per Person 

with premium open bar: 

$55 Per Person 

Open bar 9pm to 1am. Event open till 4am. 

Celebrate New Year's Eve in our Dining Room 

at the Historical Downtown Tinley location 

Special New Year's Eve Menu 

Surf & Turf • Filet Mignon 

Branding Iron Ribs 

Steak • Lobster 

and much more to choose from 

Reservations Recommended 

708-429-1000 

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Rife and Associates puts focus on family-oriented care 

Choosing a primary care practice 

may be one of the most important 

decisions one can make 

in his or her life. Without good 

health, does much else matter? 

So, what are the key things to 

look for in a primary care practice? 

Experience should probably 

top the list when making 

that decision. As Family Practice 

specialist Dr. Susan Rife puts it, 

“Being in practice for 26 years 

helps me use my experience to 

give my patients the best care 

possible.” And she shares that 

experience on site with five, topnotch 

physician assistants, who 

have developed a significant following 

of patients of their own. 

Selecting convenient location 

and hours is also a good idea. 

With our busy schedules these 

days, convenience becomes very 

important for individuals and 

families. At Rife and Associates 

Family Medicine, located at 

10755 W. 163rd Place in Orland 

Park. Same day appointments 

are welcome, and with convenient 

hours — such as Saturdays 

and evenings until 6 p.m. — they 

are there when you need them. 

A Family Medicine office is 

also important to consider. Family 

Medicine specialists take care 

of all ages and genders, from infants 

to the elderly, while internists 

don’t see children and pediatricians 

don’t see adults. Family 

Medicine providers also perform 

many procedures in the office, 

such as pap smears, mole removals, 

skin tag removals and joint 

injections that many people seek 

from other specialty offices outside 

of primary care. Managing 

chronic conditions like diabetes, 

high blood pressure and weight 

issues are also handled right in 

the family practice office. 

Starting in November, Rife 

and Associates has launched convenient 

“Family Appointments.” 

This type of appointment offers 

patients the best medical care, as 

providers gets to know patients 

and their families, which has 

been shown to improve overall 

care. 

“There is certainly a place for 

urgent care clinics in our health 

system,” Rife said. “But seeing 

a different provider each time a 

medical issue comes up is not the 

path to better health”. 

Busy moms and dads will 

also appreciate Family Appointments, 

as they give them the 

opportunity to take care of the 

children or an aging parent and 

themselves at the same time. 

Why travel to multiple different 

offices and providers to get care 

when it’s available from one provider 

in one spot? 

Submitted by Rife and Associates 

Family Medicine, 10755 W. 163rd 

Place, Orland Park. For more information 

visit www.rifefamilymed. 

com, or call (708) 873-1187. 

We’re right in your neighborhood! 

FAMILY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL AGES 

WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. 

Independently owned and operated since 1999 

We are specialists in primary care 

What are the advantages of being a Family 

Medicine Patient? 

• We are trained to treat All ages and Both sexes 

• We treat you as a whole person, not just your symptoms 

• We perform minor procedures and treatments, such as mole 

removals and skin tags, pap smears and IUD removals and 

much more, with no specialist appointments necessary 

• We manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high 

blood pressure, again with no specialist appointment necessary 

• We get to know you and your family’s history to coordinate 

your care. 

Call us today to make your family 

visit appointment! 

DR. SUSAN RIFE 

DR. MARK MCKEIGUE 

CORY CUNNINGHAM, P.A.-C 

www.RifeFamilyMed.com • 708.873.1187 

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NEW! 

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• MORE CONVENIENT – Now there’s 

no need to make separate appointments 

with multiple doctors, at different 

locations and different days. We also 

have extended hours and Saturdays for 

you. 

• BETTER CARE – Your provider gets 

to know you and your family, which 

improves the continuity of care 

• BETTER UNDERSTANDING – 

Allows you to help your spouse or your 

older parent understand their treatment 

plan. 

• TAKE CARE OF THE KIDS OR AN 

AGING PARENT AND YOURSELF 

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Traverso’s humble 

from its beginnings 

In 1962, with full-time 

jobs and small children at 

home, John and George 

Traverso purchased “Ken 

and Dick’s” tavern in 

Roseland on Chicago’s 

Southeast side. 

The opening of that 

restaurant, their first fullservice 

venture, in 1968, 

brought the addition of 

“Mama T,” the boy’s mother. 

Widowed in 1949 with 

four children, Lena worked 

in various area Roseland 

kitchens, displaying the 

skills she learned as a child 

in her parents’ hotel in Cesuna, 

Italy. 

Following six years of 

success in Mount Greenwood, 

John and George 

ventured west, opening 

their first self-named restaurant, 

Traverso’s, on 

Harlem Avenue in Orland 

Park. The new restaurant 

was met with critical acclaim 

and long lines, and 

WeekNight Specials 

Monday - 1/2 Price 

Pasta Night 

Spaghetti, mostaccioli, 

angel hair, linguini, 

shells or baked mostaccioli. 

Includes soup or 

salad 

Tuesday - Family Pizza 

Night 

40 percent off all pizzas 

(excludes parties of 10 

or more) 

with Mama T running the 

kitchen and 21-year-old 

Paul Gabriel managing 

the large staff, Traverso’s 

flourished. 

Within a year, the brothers 

sold their other two 

establishments to concentrate 

their efforts in Orland 

Park. In fact, by popular 

demand, John and George 

expanded the restaurant by 

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Lasagna, Soup or Salad 

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Full Slab BBQ Ribs 

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Kids Under 10 eat free, 

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All Chicken Dinners 

$11.95, Includes Soup 

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100 seats, to 300, in 1975, 

just one year after their 

opening. 

Still a strong presence 

in Chicago’s south suburbs, 

Traverso’s in Orland 

Park celebrated 30 

years in 2004. And despite 

the passing of Mama T 

in 1999 — at age 86 — 

George, John and manager 

Paul continue to oversee a 

family tradition more than 

40 years in the making. 

Where they are today 

Dine inside in Traverso’s 

traditional Italian dining 

room or bar during the 

winter months and head 

out back to the outdoor 

patio and bar during the 

warmer months. 

Traverso’s patio is one 

of the few places you are 

permitted to smoke. Have 

a cocktail or two and partake 

in some entertaining 

Karaoke on at 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesdays and at 8:30 

p.m. Saturdays. 

Submitted by Traverso’s 

Restaurant, 15601 S. Harlem 

Ave., Orland Park. For more 

information, visit traver 

sospizza.com or call (708) 

532-2220. 

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Runa Izakaya specializes 

in Asian cuisine 

Runa Izakaya specializes in ramen and 

a menu of Asian favorites with a twist that 

you can enjoy by dining in, ordering takeout 

— they deliver in Tinley Park — or 

by having them cater for your next party. 

Catering specials are available. 

Our Chinese restaurant is known for its 

modern interpretation of classic dishes 

and its insistence on only using high quality 

fresh ingredients. 

Runa Izakaya is a cornerstone in the 

Tinley Park community and has been recognized 

for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, 

excellent service and friendly staff. 

Stop in for 50 percent off daily specials. 

Submitted by Runa Izakaya, 7138 W. 183rd 

St., Tinley Park, 60477. For more information, 

visit runaizakaya.com or call (708) 

342-1652. 

Store Hours 

• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 

• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 

p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon-9 p.m. 

Estimated delivery time is 30-45 

minutes. 

Delivery fees 

• $2.50 in 2 miles range 

• $3 in 3 miles range 




• $10 in 7.5 miles range 

• We do not deliver beyond 7.5 

miles. 

The effects of age-related hearing loss 

South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center specializes 

in age-related hearing 

loss. This is the loss of 

hearing that gradually occurs 

in most of us as we 

grow older. It is one of the 

most common conditions 

affecting older and elderly 

adults. 

Approximately one in 

three people in the United 

States between the ages 

of 65 and 74 has hearing 

loss, and nearly half of 

those older than 75 have 

difficulty hearing. Having 

trouble hearing can make 

it hard to understand and 

follow a doctor’s advice, 

respond to warnings, and 

hear phones, doorbells, 

and smoke alarms. Hearing 

loss can also make it 

hard to enjoy talking with 

family and friends, leading 

to feelings of isolation. 

Jonathan L. Wright, 

ACA, BC-HIS, a specialist 

at South Suburban Hearing 

says that age-related 

hearing loss most often occurs 

in both ears, affecting 

them equally. Because the 

loss is gradual, if you have 

age-related hearing loss 

you may not realize that 

you’ve lost some of your 

ability to hear. 

“Many people put off 

getting help for their hearing 

loss because they think 

it’s insignificant – something 

they can deal with 

by simply turning the TV 

louder or asking family 

and friends to repeat 

themselves,” Wright said. 

But research has linked 

untreated hearing loss to 

significant issues that affect 

peoples’ lives in many 

ways. 

Dementia and hearing loss 

Seniors with hearing 

loss are significantly more 

likely to develop dementia 

over time than those who 

retain their hearing. 

• Mild hearing loss: two 

times more likely to develop 

dementia. 

• Moderate hearing loss: 

three times more likely 

Please see hearing, 25



Orland Township Holiday 

Program assists local families 

Many families have holiday traditions 

that have been around for generations. 

The Orland Township family 

has a tradition that dates back more 

than three decades — helping Township 

neighbors who are experiencing 

difficult times to have a happy holiday 

season. 

According to Township Supervisor 

Paul O’Grady, the Township’s Holiday 

Program has been successful for more 

than 30 years because of the generosity 

of residents, civic groups and organizations, 

and local businesses. Every year, 

more than 150 local families who are 

experiencing financial difficulty turn to 

the Township for holiday assistance. 

The Township is preparing for the 

2018 holiday season, and donations for 

the program are now being accepted. 

There are several ways to participate 

in the Orland TownshipHoliday 

Program: 

Giving Tree* – For those who enjoy 

making the holidays special for 

children, the Giving Tree contains tags 

with wish lists for children, from newborns 

to age 16. 

Adopt-A-Family* – Make the holidays 

brighter for an entire family by 

filling their wish lists of toys, clothing 

and other items. This is a popular idea 

for work, church, school and social 

groups. 

Item Donations – Contributions of 

food, toys, clothing and personal items 

can be dropped off at the Township. 

Please see the Township’s website, 

www.orlandtownship.org, for a list 

of suggested items. Gift and clothing 

items for teenagers and adults are usually 

in short supply and are greatly appreciated, 

as are monetary donations. 

*Please visit the Township office, 

located at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in 

Orland Park, to choose tags from the 

Giving Tree or to Adopt-A-Family. 

“While the holiday season is a joyous 

time to celebrate with family and 

friends, there are some members of 

our community who are in need of assistance,” 

O’Grady said. “On behalf of 

those families, we ask that you share 

your holiday spirit by participating 

in the Township’s Holiday Program. 

Your generosity will help make the 

season a little brighter for one of our 

less fortunate neighbors.” 

Donations for the Holiday Program 

can be dropped off at the Township office, 

located at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. 

in Orland Park, during regular business 

hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m- 

4:30 p.m.; and Tuesdays until 6 p.m. 

Donations for the Holiday Program 

should be delivered by Wednesday, 

Dec. 12, in order to give Township 

personnel enough time to sort and organize. 

Orland Township 2018 Holiday Program 

The Orland Township 2018 Holiday Program is designed to provide food, new toys and new clothes to families in need in Orland 

Township. Here is how you can help make a difference. Donations of non-perishable food (please check expiration dates on all food 

items donated), food certificates, gift cards, new clothes and new toys are needed. Monetary donations are always welcome, too. 

Donations for the 2018 Holiday Program will be accepted at the Orland Township Office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., during regular office 

hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./ Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

We also offer an Adopt-A-Family Program which allows individuals or groups to provide gifts and clothing for an entire family (family 

sizes vary). If you would like to adopt a family, or need additional information, please contact Lindsay Trost (708) 403-4222. 

Find adventure with 

St. Christopher Tours 

Travelers in pursuit of 

adventure should look no 

further than Phil & Amy’s 

St. Christopher Tours and 

their deluxe motorcoach 

venues. In addition to being 

recording artists and 

musical performers, for 

more than 25 years Phil 

& Amy have hosted oneday 

and overnight luxury 

motorcoach trips. Their 

St. Christopher travelers 

have traveled all around 

the country to exciting getaway 

locations across the 

United States and Canada. 

This past summer and fall, 

St. Christopher Tours visited 

Yellowstone National 

Park and Jackson Hole, experiencing 

the scenic wonders 

of Wyoming. Phil & 

Amy surprised their guests 

as they were invited to sing 

the national anthem for 

the world-famous Cody, 

Wyo. rodeo. Old Faithful, 

plunging waterfalls, multicolored 

canyons, rivers 

and streams, mountains, 

forest, countless plant and 

animal life and beautiful 

accommodations are sure 

Submitted by Orland Township, 14807 

S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. For 

more information, call (708) 403-4222 

or visit www.orlandtownship.org. Please see tour, 27 

Suggested Food List: 

•Holiday Food Baskets 

(non-perishable items) 

•Canned Sweet Potatoes 

•Canned Cranberries 

•Canned Vegetables 

•Potatoes/ Dehydrated Potatoes 

•Dry Stuffing Mix 

•Canned Olives/ Pickles 

•Jell-O/ Pudding 

•Cake/ Frosting Mix 

•Pie Filling/ Crust Mix 

•Food Certificates for Meat, 

Poultry & Perishables 

Other Staples 

•Canned Stew/ Chili Dinners 

•Spaghetti Sauces 

•Pasta/ Rice 

•Boxed Noodle Dinners 

•Dry/ Hot Cereals 

•Powdered Milk 

•Juice Drinks 

•Peanut Butter/ Jelly 

•Tuna 

•Macaroni & Cheese 

•Baby Food 

Suggested Toy List: 

•Dolls & Doll Accessories 

•Coloring & Craft Sets 

•Miniature Car Sets 

•Trucks/ Trains/ Boats 

•Sports Equipment 

•Board Games 

•Blocks/ Building Sets 

•Infant/ Toddler Toys 

•Items for Older Children 

•Toy Certificates/Gift Cards 

•….OR be creative!



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Tinley Park, IL 

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Mickey’s in Tinley 

Park offers more 

than just ribs 

Those who have not been 

to Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros on 

Oak Park Avenue in Tinley 

Park should give their taste 

buds a treat. 

Mickey’s provides a superior 

dining experience, with 

delicious food that is made to 

order and delightful service. 

Mickey’s is best known for 

its tender ribs and tasty gyros, 

with fresh sauce that is made 

daily from scratch. But if that 

is not what a customer has a 

taste for, that is not a problem. 

Diners always can find 

delicious options on Mickey’s 

menu — whether burgers, hot 

dogs, grilled chicken on pitas, 

beef sandwiches, or salads 

and a variety of sides. Customers 

will not leave hungry, 

but they should make sure 

they leave room for dessert — 

tasty, creamy milkshakes, ice 

cream and a selection of cakes 

to satisfy their taste buds. 

With 33 years in business 

this year, Mickey’s prides itself 

in providing great service 

and quality food. Mickey’s is 

devoted to its customers and 

the community, and has many 

regular customers who the 

restaurant’s staff has gotten to 

know through the years. 

Catering orders are available 

for any occasion. 

Submitted by Mickey’s Ribs & 

Gyros, 17432 S. Oak Park Ave. 

in Tinley Park. For more information 

call (708) 532-3060. 

hearing 

From Page 22 

to develop dementia. 

• Severe hearing loss: five times 

more likely to develop dementia. 

Mental health and hearing loss 

Hearing loss results in social isolation. 

Adults with untreated hearing 

loss tend to withdrawal from 

engaging with family & friends. 

Adults ages 50 and older with 

untreated hearing loss are more 

likely to report depression, anxiety, 

anger and frustration, emotional 

instability, and paranoia, 

and are less likely to participate 

in social activities than those who 

wear hearing aids. 

Can I prevent age-related hearing 

loss? 

At this time, scientists don’t 

know how to prevent age-related 

hearing loss; however, you can 

protect yourself from noise-induced 

hearing loss by protecting 

your ears, with ear plugs or ear 

muffs, from sounds that are too 

loud and last too long. 

How can I tell if I have a hearing 

problem? 

Ask yourself the following 

questions. If you answer “yes” to 

three or more of these questions, 

you could have a hearing problem 

and may need to have your hearing 

checked*: 

• Do you sometimes feel embarrassed 

when you meet new 

people because you struggle to 

hear? 

• Do you feel frustrated when talking 

to members of your family 

because you have difficulty 

hearing them? 

• Do you have difficulty hearing or 

understanding co-workers, clients 

or customers? 

• Do you have trouble hearing in 

the movies or in the theater? 

• Does a hearing problem cause 

you to argue with family members? 

• Do you have trouble hearing the 

TV or radio at levels that are 

loud enough for others? 

*Adapted from: Newman, C.W., 

Weinstein, B.E., Jacobson, G.P., 

& Hug, G.A. (1990). The Hearing 

Handicap Inventory for Adults 

[HHIA]: Psychometric adequacy 

and audiometric correlates. Ear 

Hear, 11, 430-433. 

What should I do if I have trouble 

hearing? 

Hearing problems can be serious. 

The most important thing 

you can do if you think you have 

a hearing problem is to seek advice 

from a health care provider. 

If you suspect that you or a loved 

one is experiencing a hearing loss, 

please don’t hesitate to get a hearing 

test. Come visit South Suburban 

Hearing Health Center’s professionals 

in Homer Glen, Burr 

Ridge and Mokena. Call (708) 

966-4724 to make an appointment. 

Submitted by South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center, 14316 S. Will- 

Cook Road, Homer Glen, 60467; and 

20006 Wolf Road, Mokena, 60448. 

For more information, visit southsub 

urbanhearing.com. 

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CATERING PK 2 

FEEDS 20-25 

3Lbs. Italian Beef 

6Lbs. Gyros 

12 Sandwich Rolls 

Full Pan Salad 

20 Pitas 

36 oz. Gyro Sauce 


Sweet & Hot Peppers 

$ 

119.99 


3 Hot Dog 

100% Beef ith Frie 

$1OFF 

MICKEY’S 




JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER 

with fries or baked potato, 

coleslaw & garlic bread 

$2 OFF $2 OFF 

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CATERING PK 3 

FEEDS 15-20 

2 lbs Italian beef 

4 lbs gyros 

8 sandwich rolls 

half pan salad 

15 pitas 

26 oz. gyros sauce 

tomatoes & onions 

20 chicken wings 

Sweet & hot peppers 

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Most Americans 

take water for granted 

Investment in infrastructure 

critical to daily service 

Most Americans take the community 

water systems that bring clean water to 

and from their homes and businesses for 

granted. 

They turn on the tap and flush the toilet 

without thinking twice about where the 

water came from or where it will end up. 

Imagine a day without water; a day 

without safe, reliable water and wastewater 

service. A day without water would 

mean no water comes out of the tap to 

brush one’s teeth. There would be no 

morning coffee. When flushing the toilet, 

nothing would happen. 

Firefighters would have no water to 

put out fires. Farmers couldn’t water their 

crops. Restaurants and industries would 

close. Doctors couldn’t wash their hands. 

A single, nationwide day without water 

service would put an estimated $43.5 billion 

of economic activity at risk. In just 

eight days, a national water service stoppage 

would put nearly 2 million jobs in 

jeopardy. 

A day without water everywhere would 

be nothing short of a humanitarian, political 

and economic crisis. 

That’s unimaginable for most, but there 

are communities in the U.S. that have 

lived without water. From manmade tragedies 

in Flint, Michigan, to water scarcity 

Please see water, 47 

tour 

From Page 23 

to be forever remembered 

by their travelers. Phil & 

Amy’s Tours also took 

their guests later in June to 

beautiful Mackinac Island 

and are just back from 

their head start of Christmas 

shopping on a threeday 

visit to Frankenmuth, 

Mich. Plenty of one-day 

tours are offered all the 

time as well. 

Once again, St. Christopher 

Tours has great travel 

plans and destinations 

in store for one-day and 

overnight vacations for the 

coming year. June 2019 

features a nine-day motorcoach 

trip to Cape Cod that 

includes everything from 

visiting the New England 

islands and a visit to Boston 

to a five-day stay at a 

Cape Cod resort and spa 

and even a boat cruise for 

whale watching. Travelers 

will have a delightful 

morning experience as the 

group crosses Nantucket 

Sound by ferry to visit 

Martha’s Vineyard. The 

little villages and town 

each have their own personality 

and a tour guide 

that will show the sites, 

such as the Oak Bluffs and 

famous lighthouses. Back 

on the mainland, travelers 

will experience dinners at 

famous fine local restaurants, 

as well as meals at 

the resort and spa that they 

venture out from each day. 

Winding roads through 

picturesque communities 

will take travelers on an 

expedition off the coast for 

the whale-watching cruise. 

This is a great trip for joining 

Phil & Amy and St. 

Christopher Tours. Just ask 

any past travelers about the 

2016 Cape Cod trip, which 

was fun, relaxing and educational, 

too. Check out 

their ad and visit the www. 

philnamymusic.com website 

and gallery to relive 

travel moments and anticipate 

future destinations. 

One-day trips include Phil 

& Amy’s Starved Rock 

performances and theater 

events including “The Producers” 

lunch and matinee 

at the Paramount Theater 

in Aurora, “Mamma Mia” 

lunch and matinee at The 

Drury Lane Theater in 

Oak Brook and “West Side 

Story” evening performance 

at the Lyric Opera. 

Call their offices to find 

out more about pick-up 

and drop-off locations and 

options. Nothing brings a 

family together more than 

a motorcoach bus tour. 

Submitted by Phil & Amy’s 

St. Christopher Tours, 5348 

Forest Trail in Oak Forest. 


(708) 687-3302 or visit www. 

philnamymusic.com.



Be part of the family at Dancing Marlin Restaurant 

Eat! Drink! Share! 

Dancing Marlin in Frankfort 

is proud to be the first 

South Suburban Chicago 

restaurant to offer shared 

plates featuring fine American 

cuisine in an ultrahip, 

yet informal setting. Conveniently 

located minutes 

from Interstate 80, Dancing 

Marlin offers a seasonally 

evolving menu that 

highlights innovative, responsible 

and sustainable 

fare with a purpose. Experience 

the innovate, chefdriven 

Dancing Marlin 

menu, where every item 

is made in-house from 

scratch using high-quality, 

fresh and locally sourced 

ingredients. In addition 

to great food, Dancing 

Marlin’s sharing concept 

provides a lively and entertaining 

experience that 

is perfect for dining with 

friends and family. What 

are the rules for sharing? 

There are no rules. Guests 

begin by ordering a few 

dishes to share. If they’re 

still hungry, they can go 

ahead and try a few more. 

If someone at the table is 

not the sharing type (and 

there’s nothing wrong with 

that), then they may enjoy 

one of the larger entrées. 

Start the tasting adventure 

with house-made 

sliders, tacos or a salad, 

and then enjoy a DM signature 

dish, such as gnudi, 

The Fig and the Pig, or the 

locally-famous NY strip 

steak served Tuscan style. 

And don’t forget to taste 

the fresh seafood. Dancing 

Marlin features fresh 

fish that is sourced direct 

from Hawaii, Japan, British 

Columbia and other 

acclaimed international 

seafood locations. Try 

some of the acclaimed 

DM favorites, such as crab 

stuffed peppers, DM scallops, 

spicy garlic shrimp 

and the daily “fresh off 

the hook” specials. An extensive 

list of gluten-free 

items, as well as vegetarian 

dishes, are offered. 

Dancing Marlin knows 

when it comes to quality, 

details matter. The DM 

full-service bar now includes 

our hand-picked 

bottled wine program to 

complement our 18 carefully 

selected wines served 

from a custom tap system 

with perfect air and temperature 

control for every 

glass poured. Eight handcrafted 

cocktails are also 

offered on tap, many of 

which are seasonally inspired. 

The DM staff has a 

passion for food and drink 

and customers are encouraged 

to ask for pairing 

suggestions. 

Dancing Marlin recognizes 

that dining is as 

much about the experience 

as it is the cuisine, 

and the atmosphere is as 

rousing as our food. Interior 

design elements are 

reclaimed or repurposed, 

and serve as a reflection 

of responsible and sustainable 

values. Have a seat at 

the chef’s communal table, 

also known as The Kitchen 

Table, where you can 

experience an exclusive 

behind-the-scenes look at 

the high-energy DM open 

kitchen. The Kitchen Table 

atmosphere buzzes with 

excitement and creates a 

festive sharing environment 

for up to 16 people. 

Dancing Marlin is the 

perfect setting for private 

dining and group events, 

ranging from Holiday parties, 

cozy family affairs for 

birthdays, anniversaries or 

showers, to large corporate 

dinners and client cocktail 

parties. Customers can 

create their own custom 

menu as unique as the party 

being planned. Dancing 

Marlin Restaurant staffs 

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dedicated servers to ensure 

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experience. 

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with a sharing twist. Visit 

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Submitted by Dancing 

Marlin Restaurant, 20590 S. 

LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 

60423. For more information, 

visit dancingmarlin 

restaurant.com or call (815) 

464-6646. 

Those who don’t have a primary care physician need one 

“Not me…I’m healthy.” 

At least you think you are. 

When you’re examined by a 

primary care physician, you can 

know for sure. A PCP is your 

medical point person with whom 

you can have a trusted, ongoing 

relationship. Health can be fragile 

and uncertain, so get a doctor 

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and even improve your health. 

Better health, reduced illness 

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scheduled at the right ages and 

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treatment of life-threatening illnesses. 

If you need to see a specialist, 

your PCP can refer you to 

doctors they know and trust, so 

they stay connected to you. 

People who feel well can still 

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Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., 

Chicago, 60637. For more information, 

visit uchicagomedicine.org or 

call (888) 824-0200.



A town-by-town look at the southwest suburbs’ biggest holiday events 

HOMER GLEN 

Homer for the Holidays 

4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, Homer Glen 

Village Hall, 14240 W. 

151st St. The Village 

of Homer Glen hosts 

its annual tree lighting 

ceremony. Guests can 

meet Santa, enjoy a cold 

weather refreshment and 

go on a hayride, and 

children will be able to 

make a craft they can 

take home. For more 

information, visit www. 

homerglenil.org, or call 

(708) 301-0632. 

Healthy Eating 

for the Holidays 

7-8 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 3, Homer Township 

Public Library, 

Community Meeting 

Room, 14320 W. 151st 

St. Attendees will learn 

10 secrets to preventing 

holiday weight gain 

with wellness coach 

Tom Kens. Registration 

is required. For more information 

or to register, 

visit www.homerlibrary. 

org or call (708) 301- 

7908. 

Fifth-Grade Chorus 

Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 3, Hadley Middle 

School gymnasium, 

15731 S. Bell Road. 

Sixth-Grade Chorus 


7 p.m. Tuesday, 




Polish Christmas Traditions 

6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 5, Homer Township 

Public Library, 

Family Activity Zone, 

During last year’s Christmas in the Square event in Lockport, (left to right) Santa Claus asks Jessica Eaton and her 

cousin Cameron Haas what they want for Christmas. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

14320 W. 151st St. Participants 

can learn Polish 

traditions, make Christmas 

tree decorations, 

try a Christmas delicacy 

and sing Polish carols. 

Children suggested ages 

6 and older; ages 12 and 

younger must be with an 

adult. The program will 

be in Polish and English. 

Registration and a $2 

fee are required for all 

attendees. Please register 

each child and adult. 

For more information or 

to register, visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Seasonal Celebration 

3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 9, Homer 

Township Public Library, 

14320 W. 151st 

St. Refreshments, crafts, 

games, prize wheel and 

more. Guests can dress 

in their holiday finery 

to visit Santa at the library. 

Those who attend 

are asked to bring their 

camera for photos. An 

all-ages event, with children 

ages 6 and younger 

to be accompanied by 

adults. For more information, 

visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Homer Jr. High Chorus 


6:30-9 p.m. Monday, 




LOCKPORT 

Christmas in the Square 

1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 24, Central 

Square, 222 E. 9th St. 

The Christmas season 

officially gets underway 

in Lockport with the 

Christmas in the Square 

event. Admission is free, 

so anyone can join and 

celebrate the beginning 

of the Christmas season 

with live reindeer, pictures 

with Santa, festive 

entertainment, train 

rides, holiday games and 

much more. For more 


cityoflockport.net. 

TAGOL Kids Holiday Art 

Show Opening 

6-9 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, The Flower of 

Life Art Gallery, 1601 

S. State St. The Artist 

Guild of Lockport is 

kicking off its annual 

Kids Holiday Art Show 

with an opening reception 

for all. Most of the 

artwork on display will 

be for sale, and the exhibit 

is to be on display 

until Dec. 23. Attendees 

are asked to park in the 

lot behind the art gallery 

on at the Metra Station 

just north of the gallery 

on State Street. For 

more information, email 

theartistguildoflock 

port@gmail.com or visit 

www.tagolshow.com. 

Holiday Open House 

5-8 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 4, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St. Holiday enthusiasts 

of all ages can enjoy 

holiday crafts, refreshments 

and surprises during 

the library’s Holiday 

Open House. From 6-7 

p.m., there is to be a 

special visit from Santa 

and Mrs. Claus, with 

photo opportunities. The 

Taft Concert Band and 

Choir are to perform at 

5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For 

more information, call 

(815) 552-4257. 

LTHS Band Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

6, Lockport Township 

High School, East Auditorium, 

1323 E. 7th St. 

Holiday Gift Wrapping 


Dec. 11, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St. Anyone struggling 

to put the perfect 

finishing touches on 

their gifts with Christmas 

wrap can attend the 

Creative Holiday Gift 

Wrapping event at the 

library. Attendees are to 

get tips for wrapping, 

ribbon tying and bow 

making, while listening 

to holiday music and sipping 

on cocoa. Wrapping 

supplies are to be provided 

for two gifts per 

attendee. Registration is 

required. For more information, 

contact Deborah 

Lullo at (815) 552-4260 

or dlullo@whiteoakli 

brary.org. 

LTHS Choir Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

13, Lockport Township 

High School, East Auditorium, 

1323 E. 7th St. 

ORLAND PARK 

Tree Sale 

Orland Park Lions 

Club Christmas Tree & 

Wreath Sale. Times vary, 

now through Sunday, 

Dec. 16, or until trees are 

sold out, Village Hall, 

14700 S. Ravinia Ave. 

For more information, 

visit www.orlandpar 

klionsclub.com. 

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Turkey Trot 

8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 

22, Franklin Loebe Center, 

14650 Ravinia Ave. 

This 2.5-mile chip-timed 

cross country race is run 

through the streets, paths 

and woods of Orland 

Park, near the Village 

Hall. For more information, 

visit orlandpark.org. 

Mayor’s Holiday Festival & 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, 

Nov. 25, Orland 

Park Civic Center, 14750 

Ravinia Ave. Participants 

can enjoy holiday craft 

and food vendors, barrel 

train car rides for $1 

per child/per ride, sleigh 

rides, live community 

entertainment, activities 

and more. Santa will be 

visiting, so attendees 

should bring their cameras. 

Holiday crafts, food, 

beer, wine and beverages 

available for purchase. 

Attendees should be outside 

at 4:40 p.m. by the 

holiday tree at Village 

Hall for the lighting ceremony. 

Santa’s Pit Stop 

at Sportsplex 

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 1. Sportsplex, 

11351 W. 159th St. Free 

to all ages. Bringing a 

camera is encouraged. 

Melikin Puppets Perform 

‘The Night Before 

Christmas’ 

11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 

1, Orland Park Public Library, 

14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Room 104. 

It’s Christmastime 

in Chicago 

7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

4, Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave., Room 104. Since 

its inception, Chicago 

has had a finger in every 

bit of plum pudding, 

from being one of the nation’s 

first mass marketers 

of holiday trees and 

wreaths to revolutionizing 

the toy and game 

industry many times 

over. “It’s Christmastime 

in Chicago” will refresh 

old memories and help to 

create new ones. 

Victorian Holiday Customs 

7 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 5, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Room 104. 

Many of the holiday customs 

we hold most dear 

today came into being 

and gained popularity 

during the Victorian Era. 

President and Mrs. Abraham 

Lincoln actors are 

to tell attendees a little 

about what the holidays 

were like in America 

during this time, and how 

some of the customs we 

observe today first came 

to be. 

Orland Park Theatre Troupe 

presents ‘The Christmas 

Express’ 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

7, and Saturday, Dec. 

8; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

9; Orland Park Civic 

Center, 14750 Ravinia 

Ave. Reserved seating is 

available at Recreation 

Administration, 14600 

S. Ravinia Ave. For more 

information, visit orland 

park.org, or call (708) 

403-7275 and (708) 645- 

7529. 

Home Alone Building 

Challenge 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

7, The Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court. 

Attendees will create a 

wild contraption, just like 

in the movie. It will be 

playing in the Art Studio 

the whole night. Then, 

attendees can match the 

movie quotes to the right 

movies. Those sitting later 

in the night at booths 

in the Big Room are 

eligible for prizes. One 

Shot Finch is performing 

live. Culver’s is to serve 

frozen custard in the 

kitchen. Open to grades 

7-12, free with student 

membership application 

on file. No outside food 

or beverages permitted. 

Gingerbread House 

Decorating Party 

4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

11, Orland Park Public 


Ave. Family event. All 

ages can come and decorate 

a paper gingerbread 

house. Limited to 15 

families. Register with 

a Youth Services staff 

member in person. 

White Elephant 

& Holiday Market 

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 14, The 

Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court. 

Participants can stroll 

through a White Elephant 

Holiday Market, make a 

special Christmas card or 

gift tag in the Art Studio 

and taste the flavors of 

PDQ while taking in the 

sound of Christal Luster. 

All white elephant 

items and ugly Christmas 

sweaters in the Holiday 

Market will be priced 

$.50-$10. All items have 

been donated by the 

community through The 

Bridge Thrift Store, and 

proceeds made will benefit 

the free programs 

and events at The Bridge 

Teen Center. Cash only. 

Open to students in 

grades 7-12. Free with 

student membership application 

on file. No outside 

food or beverages 

permitted. 

American Girl Holiday 

High Tea 

2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 

15, Orland Park Public 


Ave. Children grades 

K-4 can bring a doll and 

holiday good cheer to 

enjoy a spot of tea. Registration 

Required. Limit 

20. 

Teen Gingerbread 

Smack Down 

5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 

Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave. The library will 

Yarah (left) and Lana Kadoura, of Orland Park, look at handcrafted ornaments from 

Baum Designs during the 2017 Mayor’s Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony in 

Orland Park. 22nd Century Media File Photos 

provide all the supplies; 

attendees just bring the 

creativity. Waiting list. 

Showcase - Southwest 

Community Band Brass 

Ensemble 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 

Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave. The Southwest 

Community Concert 

Band will be performing 

a mixture of classic yuletide 

tunes. 

TINLEY PARK 

Holiday Market 

6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 

30; 12-5 p.m., Dec. 1-2, 

Oak Park Avenue Metra 

station, 6700 S. St., 

south parking lot. Stroll 

through a heated tent 

and shop for unique, 

handmade crafts. Food 

and live music by local 

groups will entertain 

all weekend. There 

also will be activities 

for children, including 

making holiday crafts, 

writing letters for soldiers 

and decorating 

cookies. For more information, 

visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Community Tree Lighting 

Ceremony 

6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 

Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Ave. Village 

officials will light the 35- 

foot community holiday 

tree. Holiday music and 

a sing-along will precede 

the lighting and start at 

5:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit down 


Holiday Art Workshop 

6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 

30, Vogt Visual Arts Center, 

17420 S. 67th Court. 

Instructor Marlo Steinke 

will lead a holiday art 

workshop. Tickets are 

$25 for residents and 

$33 for nonresidents. For 

more information, visit 

www.tinleyparkdistrict. 

org/calendar-of-events. 

Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

11:45 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, 175th St. to 

Zabrocki Plaza. Tinley’s 

Toyland Parade celebrates 

the official arrival 

of Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

The guests of honor will 

arrive at the Oak Park 

Avenue Metra station 

immediately after the 

parade. Children are encouraged 

to bring an unwrapped 

toy to donate to 

a local charity. For more 

information, visit down 


Parade of Lights 

5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

2, viewing at 177th St. 

along Oak Park Avenue. 

Watch as festive floats 

and decorated vehicles 

parade down the street 

with community members 

and a few special 

guests. For more information, 

visit down 


Trip: Holiday Lights Tour 


Dec. 4, meet at Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 

8125 W. 171st St. 

Travel to Chicago for a 

holiday lights tour. The 

tour includes a stop at 

the Adler Planetarium, 

Lincoln Park, Michigan 

Avenue, Millennium 

Park and Christkindlmarket 

at Daley Plaza. 

The six-hour trip costs 

$48. For more information, 

visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/calendarof-events. 

Avery McCurdy and her sister Chloe check out the cookies during the Frankfort 

Historic Business Alliance’s 2017 Cookie Walk in downtown Frankfort. 

Pizza Lunch with Santa 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 8, Bettenhausen 

Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 171st 

St. Attendees can grab a 

slice of pizza and a photo 

with Santa and play a 

few holiday games. Tickets 

are $10 for residents 

and $13 for nonresidents. 

Registration is required 

to attend this event. For 

more information or to 

register, call (708) 342- 

4200. 

Elf on the Shelf Workshop 

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 

Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 

171st St. This two-hour 

workshop for ages 4-10 

provides an opportunity 

for children to make 

crafts, play a few games 

and enjoy some snacks 

while singing along to 

holiday music. The cost 

to participate is $12 for 

residents and $16 for 

nonresidents. For more 


tinleyparkdistrict.org/ 

calendar-of-events. 

Rudolph Dash 

5:30-6:45 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 14, Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 8125 

W. 171st St. Fitness 

activities and a dash 

around the indoor track. 

A special visitor will 

meet children ages 4-9 at 

the finish line. After the 

activities, Rudolph will 

lead everyone to visit 

with Santa, where they 

will enjoy hot chocolate, 

cookies and crafts. 

The event costs $15 for 

residents and $20 for 

nonresidents. For more 


tinleyparkdistrict.org/ 

calendar-of-events. 

The Essential 

Christmas Carol 

7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 

17, Tinley Park Public 

Library, 7851 Timber 

Drive. Get insights 

about Charles Dickens 

and his famous novel, 

as storyteller William 

Pack performs a reading 

from Dickens’ 1867 

script of the classic story, 

enhanced with a magic 

lantern show. For more 


tplibrary.org/events. 

FRANKFORT 

Small Business Saturday 

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 24, downtown 

Frankfort. People 

can start their holiday 

shopping early with the 

downtown shops, many 

of which will be offering 

reverse progressive 

discounts by the hour, 

beginning with 25 percent 

off in some shops at 

8 a.m. People can get the 

word out and celebrate 

Small Business Saturday 

by using #ShopSmall on 

social media. 

Lighting of the Green 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, Breidert 

Green, Kansas and 

White streets, downtown 

Frankfort. Experience 

the magical tree lighting 

ceremony to kick off the 

holiday season in Frankfort. 

There will be a visit 

from Santa and Mrs. 

Claus, hot chocolate and 

cookies. 

Lunch with Santa 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 1, Mary 

Drew Elementary 

School, 20130 S. Rosewood 

Drive. Children 

younger than 10 years 

old must be accompanied 

by an adult. Cost 

is $12 for residents and 

$15 for nonresidents. Everyone 

ages 1 and older 

must purchase a ticket. 

Children younger than 

1 year attend free. Registration 

is required, and 

no tickets will be sold at 

the door. To register, call 

(815) 469-3524. 

Letters to Santa 

Letters due by 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 5 to 

the Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Santa will personally 

write to each family who 

writes him a letter, provided 

that all information 

on the checklist is 

complete. Checklists are 

available at the main office 

or on the park district 

website. Please address 

letters to: Santa Claus, 25 

Candy Cane Lane, North 

Pole (c/o Frankfort Park 

District, 140 Oak Street, 

Frankfort, IL, 60423). 


call the Frankfort Park 

District at (815) 469- 

9400. 

Cookie Swap 


Dec. 5, Frankfort Public 

Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer 

Road. This is an event for 

those who like to cook 

but, more importantly, 

for those who like to eat. 

Try a recipe from one of 

the recommended titles 

or make a family favorite. 

Please bring two dozen 

cookies, a copy of the 

recipe and a container to 

bring cookies home. For 

more information and 

registration, visit www. 

frankfortlibrary.org call 

(815) 534-6173. 

Santa’s Mailbox 

Letters are due by 

Friday, Dec. 7, to the 

Frankfort Square Park 

District’s Community 

Center, 7540 W. Braemar 

Lane. For more information, 

call (815) 469-3524. 

Madrigals Performance 

11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 8, Frankfort 

Public Library, 21119 S. 

Pfeiffer Road. Join the 

Lincoln-Way East Madrigals 

for a quick show 

of their wonderful talents. 

Stay afterward to 

chat with the performers 

or enjoy refreshments 

with the Friends of the 

Frankfort Public Library 

District. Doors open at 

10:30 a.m., and space is 

available on a first-come, 

first-served basis. 

Santa Photos & Workshop 

11, 11:30 a.m. and 

Noon Saturday, Dec. 

8, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Santa will be making a 

special appearance in 

Frankfort, and there will 

be cookie decorating and 

holiday-themed games, 

as well. Cost is $5 per 

child. Deadline to register 

is Dec. 6. 

Paws with Claus 

1-2 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 8, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak 

St. Residents can bring 

friendly family pets and a 

camera for a holiday photo 

opportunity with Santa 

Claus. All pets must be 

on a leash. People should 

bring a pet item to be donated 

to a local shelter. 

No registration required. 

Cost is $2 per dog family. 

Chorale Christmas Concert 

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

9, Lincoln-Way East 

Performing Arts Center, 

201 Colorado Ave. “Sing 

We Now of Christmas” 

will be presented by the 

Lincoln-Way Area Chorale. 

Tickets may be purchased 

online at www. 

lwac.com, from any 

Chorale member, or by 

calling (708) 479-1863 

or (815) 469-1010. Cost 

is $18 for adults and $16 

for seniors and students. 

Holiday Karaoke 

7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 



Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. 

People can bring family, 

friends, neighbors 

or perhaps just go solo 

to participate in this fun 

holiday group karaoke 

for all ages. Song experts 

Gina Slager and Muriel 

Reymond will guide participants 

while they sing 

along with others, or just 

come to listen. Registration 

is encouraged but not 

required. For more information 

and registration, 

visit www.frankfortli 

brary.org or call (815) 

534-6173. 

Holiday Traditions: 

Hanukkah 




Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. 

This event is for anyone, 

whether they celebrate 

Hanukkah or just want 

to learn more about the 

holiday. There will be 

a guest speaker and a 

potluck. Celebrants are 

asked to share favorite 

foods and family stories 

to teach others how their 

family celebrates. Patrons 

should bring a dish 

in a container they will 

take home with them and 

bring serving utensils. 

Holiday Traditions: 

Christmas 




Pfeiffer Road. This event 

is for anyone, whether 

they celebrate Christmas 

or just want to learn more 

about the holiday. There 

will be a guest speaker 

and a potluck. Celebrants 

are asked to share favorite 

foods and family stories 

to teach others how 

their family celebrates. 

Patrons should bring 

dishes in containers they 

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will take home and bring 

serving utensils. 

New Year’s Countdown 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Monday, Dec. 31, 

Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. Get 

ready to countdown to 

2019. Celebrate New 

Year’s Eve with dancing, 

party games, a giant 

inflatable, crafts and ice 

cream. There will be a 

“Countdown to 2019” 

balloon drop at noon to 

celebrate the New Year. 

Deadline to register is 

Dec. 28. This program 

is for children ages 4-10 

years old. Cost is $8 for 

residents, and $11 for 

nonresidents. 

MOKENA 

Madrigals Performance 


Nov. 28, Mokena Community 

Public Library 

District, 11327 W. 195th 

St. Enjoy a performance 

by the Lincoln-Way 

Central High School 

Madrigal Singers to start 

the holiday season. The 

Madrigals — which are 

costumed singers, ladies, 

troubadours, a jester, 

wench and Shakespearean 

players — will 

perform Medieval and 

Renaissance Christmas 

music. To register, call 

(708) 479-9663 or visit 

www.mokenalibrary.org 

and find the event on the 

calendar. 

Holiday Lights Contest 


Monday. Dec. 10. Don’t 

miss out. People should 

enter their residences 

in this annual free contest 

to win great prizes. 

Judging will take place 

between 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

on Dec. 12 and 13, and 

will be based on creativity, 

originality, theme, 

musical effects, lighting 

and overall layout. To 

enter, call the Mokena 

Park District office at 

(708) 390-2401. 

Winterbreak Jumpfest 

3-8 p.m. Thursday, 

Jan. 3, The Oaks Recreation 

and Fitness 

Center, 10901 W. La 

Porte Road. Jumpfest 

wristbands will include 

unlimited jump time on 

tons of inflatables. Early 

bird registrants (by Dec. 

3) will receive a VIP 

wristband that will include 

an additional hour 

of jump time from 2-3 

p.m. Children 11 years 

and younger must have 

a guardian with them. 

Register by Jan. 3 for 

$10, or register at the 

door for $12. 

NEW LENOX 

Christmas Cantata 

3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 

25, St. Jude Catholic 

Church, 241 W. Second 

Ave. Join St. Jude 

for “Sing Christmas: A 

Christmas Choral Experience,” 

under the direction 

of Tom Labanauskas 

and performed by 

the St. Jude Music Ministry 

choirs and orchestra. 

The show will feature 

guest soloists from 

Chicago Lyric Opera 

and Chicago Symphony 

Chorus. All are welcome. 

Holiday Cards 

5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, New Lenox 

Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. People 

can earn volunteer hours 

while spreading holiday 

cheer. Teens can create 

some crafty holiday 

cards for the residents of 

local nursing homes and 

retirement communities. 

To register, visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Madrigal Performance 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, New 

Lenox Public Library, 

120 Veterans Parkway. 

Enjoy a performance by 

the Lincoln-Way Cen- 

Paul Eckhardt (left), of New Lenox, and his cousin 

Alyssa Guglielmo, of Wheaton, pose for a photo with 

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who during last year’s Lunch 

with The Grinch, hosted by the Lincolnway Special 

Recreation Association. 

22nd Century Media File Photo 

tral High School Madrigal 

Singers to start 

the holiday season. The 

Madrigals — costumed 

singers, ladies, troubadours, 

a jester, wench 

and Shakespearean 

players — will perform 

Medieval and Renaissance 

Christmas music. 

To register, visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Pictures with Santa 

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 1, Animal 

Clinic at New 

Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar 

Road. The Animal Clinic 

at New Lenox is to 

welcome Santa for photos 

with two- and fourlegged 

family members 

to benefit the TLC Animal 

Shelter in Homer 

Glen. A $10 minimum 

cash donation is requested. 

Additionally, 

Animal Clinic at New 

Lenox will be collecting 

donations (both monetary 

and wish list items) 

for TLC throughout the 

month of December. 

Christmas in the Commons 

Saturdays and Sundays 

Dec. 2-Jan. 6, Village 

Commons, 1 Veterans 

Parkway. Enjoy a 

full season of entertainment 

and activities in 

the Commons and come 

see the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus in 

the United States. There 

will be a dazzling light 

display throughout the 

Commons, holiday markets 

and ice skating. For 

a full list of times, dates, 

events and activities, 

visit www.newlenox. 

net. 

Empty Bowls 

2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

2, Village Commons, 


Anyone who purchases 

a ticket for the event 

will receive a bowl that 

was hand-painted by a 

New Lenox Community 

Park District Program 

participant and soup at 

the Kick-Off Celebration. 

Proceeds from the 

event will go to the New 

Lenox Township Food 

Pantry. Tickets can be 

purchased at the Administration 

Building, 701 

W. Haven Ave., or at the 

Lions Community Center, 

1 W. Manor Drive. 

Cost is $15. 

Jingle and Mingle 

5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 7, The Atrium 

at Gatto’s Restaurant & 

Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln 

Highway. People can 

join the New Lenox 

Chamber of Commerce 

for a festive night of 

networking, food and 

beverages, 50/50 Merry 

Money Raffle and 2018 

award announcements 

— all while supporting a 

good cause: The Township 

Food Pantry. Many 

of the families served 

by the food pantry have 

children who can benefit 

from the generosity of 

community members. 

Donations will be accepted 

at the Jingle & 

Mingle event and at 

Chamber office through 

Thursday, Dec. 6. Deadline 

to RSVP for the Jingle 

and Mingle event is 

Friday, Nov. 30. Cost is 

$25 per person. To register, 

call (815) 485-4241. 

Cookie with Mrs. Claus 

10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 15, New 



Join Mrs. Claus and 

some North Pole elves 

for festive stories, a 

craft, cookies and elf 

games. To register, visit 

www.newlenoxlibrary. 

org. 

Lunch with the Grinch 

10 a.m. and noon 

Saturday, Dec. 15, Lincolnway 

Special Recreation 

Association, 1900 

Heatherglen Drive. Join 

the LWSRA for their 

third annual Lunch with 

the Grinch. There will be 

two, two-hour sessions. 

This event is open to 

the public, and all children 

must be accompanied 

by an adult. Space 

is limited. Register at 

www.eventbrite.com 

and search for “Lunch 

with the Grinch” in New 

Lenox. 

Holiday Lights Contest 

6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 15. Open to 

all homes in the New 

Lenox Community Park 

District boundaries. 

Judging will take place 

on the weekend of Dec. 

15-16 in the categories 

of: overall curb appeal, 

originality and use of 

theme, and creativity and 

design. Winners for first 

and second place will be 

notified on Wednesday, 

Dec. 19. To enter, email 

Tracy at twrase@new 

lenoxparks.org. Because 

of the popularity of the 

contest last year, there is 

a maximum amount of 

15 houses that can enter. 


Monday, Dec. 10. 

Family Holiday Party 

6-8:30 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 17, Lincolnway 

Special Recreation Association, 

1900 Heatherglen 

Drive. Join the 

LWSRA for a family 

holiday party. For more 

information, call (815) 

320-3507 or visit www. 

lwsra.org. 

Scooby-Doo Christmas 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 17, New 



Watch the movie, “Scooby-Doo 

Christmas,” 

have some Scooby Snax 

and take pictures in The 

Mystery Machine photo 

booth. To register, visit 

www.newlenoxlibrary. 

org. 

Flower Pot Ornaments 

6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 19, New 



Patrons can create 

matching Mickey and 

Minnie flower pot ornaments 

for the tree. To 

register, visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org.



EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY 

DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: 

12.1 SHINDIG 

12.2 JIM BULANDA (TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA) 

12.5 FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOW 

12.6 JOHN & GRACE 

12.7 DJ (FLASHBACK FRIDAYS) 

12.8 BERNIE GLIM & CRB 

12.12 LIVE BLUES 


12.15 LUPO 

12.16 JIM BULANDA (TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA) 

12.19 RICK MICHAEL & MARK MOLLOY 

LUNCH • DINNER • BANQUESTS • CATERING • VIDEO GAMING 

12.20 JOHN& GRACE 

12.21 MIKE VALENTINE & THE HEARTBEATS 

(TRIBUTE TO ELVIS) 

12.22 THE MIDNIGHT BANK CHRISTMAS PARTY 

12.26 LIVE BLUES 


12.29 DUELING PIANOS 

12.30 FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE 

(EVE OF THE EVE PARTY) 

12.31 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!! 

(WWW.SIDESTREETTAVERN.COM FOR DETAILS) 

18401 N. Creek Dr. •Tinley Park 

708.928.8080 

www.SideStreetTavern.com



“If you could take every adult 

smoker and fully switch them to 

e-cigarettes, that would have a 

substantial public health impact.” 

Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner 

September 25, 2018 

Cool Clouds Vapor 

Shop offers variety, 

adds CBD products 

Premium vapor products and Eliquids 

Knowledgeable and professional staff 

Helping your friends, family and neighbors 

stay smoke free since 2014! 

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Help manage pain, inflammation, stress 

anxiety and sleep with all natural CBD. 

3837 W. 95th Street Evergreen Park 

7899 W. 159th Street Tinley Park 

1303 Hamilton Avenue University Park 

Cool Clouds Vapor 

Shop offers a wide variety 

of electronic cigarettes 

and e-liquids. They 

specialize in finding the 

right fit for adult smokers 

looking for an alternative 

to combustible tobacco 

cigarettes. Inventory is 

constantly changing to 

keep up with the latest 

technology and they offer 

a tester bar with more 

than 150 flavors to choose 

from. Most recently, Cool 

Clouds has added CBD 

products to their shelves. 

CBD products come in a 

variety of applications including 

e-liquids and topical 

balms and are used to 

manage pain, inflammation, 

anxiety and stress. 

Established in 2014, 

Reid Nuttall and his wife, 

Bridget Carey, opened 

Cool Clouds Vapor Shop 

as a place for people to 

get the education and 

products that would allow 

them to successfully 

switch from cigarettes to 

vaping. From inception, 

their goals have been to 

provide quality products 

at reasonable prices and 

offer the best customer 

experience possible. 

After opening their first 

shop at 3837 W. 95th St. 

in Evergreen Park, Cool 

Clouds has been thrilled 

to be able to expand its 

network into the south 

suburbs. Cool Clouds Vapor 

Shop can now also be 

found at 7899 W. 159th 

St. in Tinley Park between 

Fishing Connection 

and Rocco’s Little 

Italy. They also have a 

third location at 1303 

Hamilton Ave. in University 

Park, located between 

the truck stops on 

Manhattan Monee Road. 

Customer service is a 

priority at Cool Clouds. 

A team member will walk 

you through everything 

needed to get started, and 

they are always ready to 

help troubleshoot problems 

you may run into. 

You will often find customers 

striking up conversations, 

swapping tips 

and offering each other 

encouragement to quit 

smoking. Cool Clouds 

offers a support network 

that tobacco harm reduction 

advocates note as a 

leading factor in successful 

quit attempts. 

Reid successfully 

switched from smoking 

combustible cigarettes to 

vaping and has not looked 

back. After smoking for 

more than 15 years it 

was a hard task that had 

been attempted multiple 

times with no luck. Vaping 

was the first thing that 

worked. 

Reid and Bridget have 

become very active in 

their industry. They are 

true advocates for the 

vaping community, making 

sure that these harm 

reduction products are 

available to adult consumers. 

They know how 

hard it is to quit smoking 

and want to make 

sure that the person that 

decides they want to quit 

smoking five years from 

now will have the same 

access to the products 

that helped Reid. 

Submitted by Cool Clouds 

Vapor Shop, 7899 W. 159th 

St., Tinley Park. For more 

information, call (708) 620- 

8877 or visit www.cool 

cloudsvapor.com.



Upcoming Merry Mixer Appearances 

Come Sing Along with the 

Ozinga Merry Mixer! 

This holiday season, Ozinga is decking out one of their signature red 

and white mixers with more than 32,000 programmed LED lights. This 

dazzling display, dubbed the “Merry Mixer”, can be spotted at multiple 

events throughout the greater Chicagoland area and will feature 

animated light sequences and toe-tapping renditions of some of 

your favorite Christmas tunes. 

Nov. 23: Festival of Lights Parade - Crystal Lake, IL 

Nov. 24: Electric Christmas Parade - St. Charles, IL 

Nov. 25: Six Flags Holiday in the Park - Gurnee, IL 

Nov. 30: Illuminated Christmas Parade - Whiting, IN 

LIGHT UP THE TRUCK WITH OZINGA 

Bring the family to Ozinga’s Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event and 

enjoy the truck lighting, pictures with Santa, carols, hot chocolate, 

and giveaways! 

Dec. 1: Electric Christmas Parade - Lake Geneva, WI 

Dec. 2: Parade of Lights - Tinley Park, IL 

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting - Calumet City, IL 

Dec. 8: Lighted Parade - Peotone, IL 

Dec. 10: Victorian Village - Homer Glen, IL 

Dec. 11: Rush Children’s Hospital - Chicago, IL 

Dec. 12: Comer Children’s Hospital - Chicago, IL 

Dec. 15: Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic - Brookfield, IL 

Dec. 22: Parkview Christian Church - New Lenox, IL 

Dec. 26: Six Flags Holiday in the Park - Gurnee, IL 

Visit ozinga.com/merrymixer for a 

regularly updated list of events. 

WHEN: 

November 29th from 4:30-6 PM 

WHERE: 

19001 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena



Come sing along with the Ozinga Merry Mixer 

This holiday season, Ozinga 

is decking out one of 

their signature red and white 

mixers with more than 32,000 

programmed LED lights. This 

dazzling display, dubbed the 

Merry Mixer, can be spotted 

at multiple events throughout 

the greater Chicagoland area, 

and will feature animated light 

sequences and toe-tapping 

renditions of some of your favorite 

Christmas tunes. 

To kick off the Merry Mixer, 

Ozinga is hosting a truck 

lighting, Merry Mixer Merrymaking 

event from 4:30-6 

p.m. on Nov. 29 at their Mokena 

office, located at 19001 

Old LaGrange Road. Those in 

attendance will be party to hot 

chocolate, carols, pictures and 

giveaways. 

The Ozinga Merry Mixer 

will make its way to other local 

events, including: 

• Six Flags Holiday in the 

Park - 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 

25 in Gurnee; 

• Merry Mixer Merrymaking 

Event - 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 

29 at Ozinga Office in Mokena; 

• Tinley Park Parade of Lights 

- 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 in Tinley 

Park; 

• Peotone Lighted Parade - 5 

p.m. on Dec. 8 in Peotone; 

• Brookfield Zoo Holiday 

magic - 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 in 

Brookfield; 

• Six Flags Holiday in the 

Park - 2 p.m. on Dec. 26 in 

Gurnee. 

Events are updated regularly, 

so visit ozinga.com/merrymixer 

for the most recent 

event list. 

Ozinga is a fourth-generation, 

family owned, American 

company providing concrete, 

materials, energy and logistics 

solutions to neighborhoods 

throughout Illinois, Indiana, 

Wisconsin, Michigan, and 

South Florida. For 90 years, 

the company has offered the 

highest quality and best service 

in the communities where 

they live, work and play. 

An important part of the 

Ozinga culture is being a part 

of and giving back to the local 

communities. Over the years, 

Ozinga has participated in numerous 

Touch-a-Truck events 

and local parades; hosted Father’s 

Day events; supported 

local nonprofits, schools, and 

organizations; and donated 

materials to special projects 

for worthy causes. 

Submitted by Ozinga, 19001 

Old LaGrange Road, Mokena, 


visit ozinga.com. 

Finding ‘The Gift’ at 

Ashburn Baptist Church 

“The Gift” is a must-see experience 

this Christmas season at Ashburn 

Baptist Church in Orland Park. 

“The Gift” is a multimedia musical 

performance featuring the moving 

story of a young family desperately 

in need of a miracle. It is a Christmas 

story of sacrifice that recalls God’s 

great love for mankind in sending 

His one and only Son to bring 

salvation. The concert will feature 

multimedia lighting and video, powerful 

music from the Ashburn choir 

and worship teams, and an inspiring 

message of hope from the Rev. 

Tommy Thompson. The concert will 

conclude with Christmas carols by 

candlelight with family and friends 

while reflecting on that silent, holy 

night when God became man, offering 

hope to the world. It is an aweinspiring 

presentation of the true gift 

of Christmas and an experience not 

to be missed. 

Come early and enjoy freshly 

baked Christmas cookies and a cup 

of hot chocolate or coffee. 

“The Gift” will be presented 

twice: 6 p.m. on Dec. 23, and 6 p.m. 

on Dec. 24. This event is free to everyone, 

but tickets are required. For 

times, tickets, or additional information 

about “The Gift” and Ashburn 

Baptist Church, please visit ashburn 

baptist.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. 

and there is no reserved seating. 

Please join us with your family 

and friends as we celebrate Christmas 

at Ashburn. Merry Christmas! 

Submitted by Ashburn Baptist Church, 

15401 Wolf Road, Orland Park, 60467. 

For more information, visit ashburn 

baptist.com or call (708) 403-1363. 

THE GIFT 

THIS EVENT IS FREE 

www.ashburnbaptist.com. 

ashburnbaptist.com | 15401 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 | 708-403-1363


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Worry-free living at Alvernia 

Manor Senior Living 

Is mom living alone? 

Are you concerned of 

her safety? Is she able 

to reach out quickly for 

assistance should something 

happen? Do you 

worry dad is taking his 

daily medications as prescribed 

or eating nutritional 

meals? Is the hired 

home care provider giving 

that special aunt all 

the care, attention and socialization 

she needs and 

deserves? 

Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living is the “hidden 

gem” that can ease your 

family’s concerns. The 

mission of this unique 

senior living community 

is to provide seniors a 

loving, safe and caring 

home. Alvernia Manor 

has a warm, homey setting, 

its walls brimming 

of compassion, fulfillment 

and fun. Amenities 

include three daily 

meals plus snacks, staffed 

healthcare services, 24- 

hour emergency call 

system, housekeeping, 

furnished private rooms, 

and a calendar full of activities 

and socialization. 

In addition, there are no 

annuities or endowment 

fees. For more than 45 

years the School Sisters 

of St. Francis of Christ 

the King and their dedicated 

staff have cared 

for seniors as their own 

family: with respect, love 

and concern. Family and 

friends refer to Alvernia 

Manor as their “hidden 

gem”. 

Alvernia Manor is located 

on a hilltop in the 

southwest suburb of Lemont. 

With its beautiful 

bluff location, the vivid 

colors of the four seasons 

are played out annually in 

panoramic view. The Little 

Bit of Heaven pavilion 

is a favorite spot for resi- 

Please see ALVERNIA, 41 

STEAKS • CHOPS • PRIME RIB 

SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • RIBS 

Jack Gibbons Gardens all 

about traditions, not trends 

Jack Gibbons Gardens does not follow 

trends. 

Diners are not going to witness Happy 

Hours or Margarita Mondays at Jack Gibbons. 

That is because Jack Gibbons focuses 

on what really matters: great food and 

even better company. 

The restaurant reportedly has customers 

who say they have not been there for 

25-30 years but come back and it is just 

the way they remember it. 

Jack Gibbons Gardens — or Gibbons, 

as the regulars call it — opened in 1922 

as a speakeasy. Although times have 

changed drastically since then, the restaurant 

itself has not. From the red leather 

booths to the wood-paneled walls, Jack 

Gibbons is truly timeless. 

In a time where chain restaurants are on 

every corner, Gibbons has become even 

more special and unique. From the second 

a diner sits and is instantly delivered 

delicious warm bread, three-bean salad 

and coleslaw, before even a glance at the 

menu, it is easy to know one is about to 

have one of the best meals of his or her 

life. From surf and turf to fried chicken, 

Gibbons has something to satisfy any 

craving. 

Gibbons has been described as a “generational 

place” that sees everyone from 

grandfathers and fathers to their grandchildren 

who dine there. 

A secret to that success is that the restaurant’s 

staff does not experience the 

type of turnover seen in some chain restaurants. 

Its employees have worked there 

for years, striving for a “Cheers” vibe with 

which the bartender knows the customers, 

what they’re having, and the friends they 

bring with them. 

Submitted by Jack Gibbons Gardens, 14700 

Oak Park Ave. in Oak Forest. For more information, 

visit www.jackgibbonsgarden.com or 

call (708) 687-2331. 

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GIFT 

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Booking Private Luncheons for 35 or more 

Monday - Friday: 5pm - Close • Saturday: 4pm - Close • Sunday: 3pm - Close 

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HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas Eve 11am-5:30pm • Christmas Day CLOSED • New Year’s Eve 11am-7pm • New Year’s Day OPEN 

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Tinley’s Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage ready for the holidays 

At Pop’s Italian Beef & 

Sausage in Tinley Park, 

homemade food at a great 

value is what’s on the 

menu this holiday season. 

The Pop’s Italian Beef 

and Sausage Tinley Park 

location has been making 

the holidays special with 

their delicious catering offerings 

since 2009. Focusing 

on high quality food 

with affordable prices, let 

Pop’s be a part of your celebrations 

this season. 

“Christmas Eve is our 

busiest day of the year,” 

owner Burke Matyas said. 

“People especially love 

our beef and chicken for 

their holiday gatherings. 

“Every 15 minutes we 

are cooking 120 pieces of 

chicken, so call early for a 

prime spot. Some people 

who have made our food 

a tradition are calling a 

month in advance every 

year.” 

Pop’s famous chicken is 

pressure-cooked to make 

it more moist and delicious, 

which is why it’s so 

popular among customers. 

Also, all the beef is cooked 

and sliced daily and has 

been since the first Pop’s 

opened its doors in Palos 

Heights in 1980. 

Pop’s offers a variety of 

catering packages which 

include: Italian beef, Italian 

sausage, chicken, 

baked mostaccioli, and 

sausage and meatball 

trays. 

Delicious catering services 

isn’t all they’re 

known for. Pop’s in Tinley 

Park is also part of the Hot 

Lunch program for area 

schools, and offers a fundraising 

program which 

gives back 20 percent of 

their profits that day to 

the participating nonprofit 

group. 

Their daily specials and 

text messaging promotions 

also make Pop’s in Tinley 

Park a popular lunch destination. 

Every Monday 

at 9:30 a.m. a text message 

promotion is sent to 

26,000 phone numbers 

of people who opted into 

the program by texting 

the word POPS (in all 

capital letters) to 95577. 

The specials are good for 

Monday and Tuesday and 

generally rotate between 

the same popular offerings. 

The menu items include; 

cheeseburger, beef 

sandwich, Italian sausage 

sandwich, gyros sandwich, 

breaded steak sandwich, 

and all-beef hot dog. 

There’s always two different 

specials every day 

of the week. Also, every 

order comes with a brightly 

colored coupon for a 

customer’s next visit. 

For the most part, all 

Pop’s stores offer the same 

menu, but at Tinley Park 

you can also order a homemade 

sloppy joe, or choose 

from two homemade 

soups; cream of chicken 

with rice, and vegetable 

beef barley. They are very 

popular with regulars and 

keep people coming back 

again and again. 

At Pop’s Beef, customers 

are treated as more than 

a just a customer – they’re 

treated as a friend. 

“We have so many regulars 

here, and I think it’s 

because we give out great 

customer service,” Matyas 

said. “We like to talk 

and laugh with our regulars 

when they walk in the 

door, really make them 

feel welcome. 

“We have some regulars 

that come here so often, 

as soon as they walk in 

the door I’m already calling 

their order out to the 

kitchen before the customer 

even makes it up to the 

counter.” 

And it’s not just the customers 

that are loyal. 

“Most of our employees 

have been here a long 

time, so we can really 

keep up the consistency,” 

Matyas said. “I have one 

employee that’s been with 

the Pop’s franchise for 20 

years, and another one 

that’s been with me since 

Day 1 in Tinley Park.” 

Pop’s has listened to its 

loyal customer base and is 

now proudly serving No 

Antibiotic Ever “NAE” 

Grilled chicken breasts. 

Diners should come in and 

taste the difference. 

Submitted by Pop’s Italian 

Beef and Sausage, 

7301 W. 183rd St., Tinley 


visit www.popsbeef. 

com or call (708) 614- 

7677. 

The Gift of Dance! 

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your loved one, friend or co-worker gets 

the joy of dancing with a Gift of Dance 

“Gift Certificate” from you. They can 

choose to learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing, 

or Social Dancing from our Five Star 

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on line for yours today! 

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708-478-5722 

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Circle Tractor celebrates 38 years in business 

For 38 years, people 

from the southwest suburbs 

have been coming 

to Circle Tractor for the 

highest quality tractors, 

lawn equipment and attentive 

service. That has 

been its hallmark. We offer 

the widest selection 

of cutting-edge products 

from the industry-leading 

brands: John Deere, Toro, 

Honda and the latest edition, 

Avant. 

The dealership has 

grown from a small specialty 

shop to one of the 

largest multi-line outdoor 

power equipment dealers 

in the area. 

At Circle Tractor, the 

company prides itself on 

customer service and its 

ability to meet each of 

its customer’s individual 

needs. They know how important 

equipment is to its 

customers and understands 

they want someone they 

trust to maintain it. 

The parts department 

is staffed by experienced 

professionals. They want 

to make sure customers 

get the right parts when 

they need them and at a 

fair price. The store carries 

more than 10,000 original 

equipment manufacturer 

parts in stock, and if for 

any reason it is not carrying 

the part someone 

needs, employees will 

gladly have it shipped to 

the store within just a couple 

of days. 

Having trouble finding 

a part? Just come in and 

talk to one of the store’s 

parts employees, who 

will gladly help locate the 

proper part needed for any 

machine. 

The service department 

is staffed by factory-trained 

and -certified 

professional mechanics. It 

prides itself on thorough 

inspections and proper 

diagnoses of machines in 

a timely manner. The service 

department will stand 

behind its work to make 

sure equipment is working 

properly for customers 

through the entire lawn 

and garden season. 

Submitted by Circle Tractor, 

12608 W. 159th St., Homer 

Glen, 60491. For more information, 

visit circletractor. 

com or call (708) 301-0222. 

ALVERNIA 

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dents to take in the scenery 

and enjoy the fresh 

air. Residents also have 

the opportunity to enjoy 

several other secured patios 

or common areas, relax 

in the privacy of their 

rooms or spend spiritual 

time in the chapel. Keeping 

a resident’s body and 

mind healthy and active 

is the goal the sisters and 

staff strive for. Games, 

exercise, movies, bingo, 

best buddy visits, shopping 

trips, entertainment 

and other special outings, 

like a trip to Brookfield 

Zoo, are among the many 

activities on Alvernia’s 

monthly activity calendar. 

There are definitely 

fun times enjoyed by all. 

Alvernia Manor’s wellness 

coordinators and 

healthcare staff ensure residents’ 

medications are dispensed, 

vitals taken and daily 

health monitored. Fresh 

meals are prepared daily 

and all housekeeping needs 

attended to. All this adds up 

to no more worries for you. 

In addition, adult day 

services or short-term 

stay are other available 

options for families. 

Loved ones receive 

the care and recreation 

they need in a safe, loving 

environment, while 

caregivers go to work or 

get a much needed break. 

Whether for a few hours 

a day or a longer period 

of time, Alvernia Manor 

may be exactly what your 

family is looking for. 

Come see for yourself 

all Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living offers. The 

care, charm and beauty 

are undeniable. 

Submitted by Alvernia Manor 

Senior Living, 13950 Main St., 

Lemont, 60439. For more information, 

visit alverniamanor. 

org or call (630) 257-7721. 

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360 

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It is the third most common 

physical condition after 

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Papa Joe’s the place 

for pizza and more 

Papa Joe’s serving delicious 

appetizers, salads, 

sandwiches, pastas, veal, 

chicken, seafood, broiled 

specialties and, of course, 

pizza. Top off your lunch 

or dinner with a delectable 

dessert. 

Papa Joe’s provides catering 

services. We also 

offer private or semi-private 

banquets at our Orland 

Park location for up 

to 125 guests. 

Papa Joe’s Orland Park 

Italian Restaurant offers 

a banquet menu consisting 

of delicious authentic 

Italian dishes and offers 

a family style package 

for your convenience. 

With our elegant private 

and semi-private rooms 

accommodating up to 

125 you can be sure that, 

whatever the occasion, 

your every need will be 

catered to. 

Our banquet menu contains 

our basic family style 

menu choices. If there is 

anything that you do not 

see on the menu that you 

would like, please do not 

hesitate to mention it to 

one of our banquet managers. 

Here we strive to please 

our customers and to 

make your visit an experience 

to remember. 

Submitted by Papa Joe’s, 

14459 S. LaGrange Road, 

Orland Park, 60462; and 

1001 S. State St., Lockport, 


visit papajoesrestau 

rant.com. 

Papa Joe’s 

Orland Park 

14459 S. LaGrange 

Road, Orland Park, 

60462 

Hours 

• Monday–Thursday: 

11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. / 

Carry out 10 a.m.– 

10:30 p.m. 

• Friday–Saturday: 11 

a.m.–11:30 p.m. / 

Carry out 10 a.m.– 

11:30 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon–9:30 

p.m. / Carry out 10 

a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

For more 

information... 

Phone: (708) 403- 

9099 

Email: orlandpark@ 

papajoesrestaurant. 

com 

Papa Joe’s Lockport 

1001 S. State St., 

Lockport, 60441 

Hours* 

• Monday–Thursday: 

10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

• Friday–Saturday: 10 

a.m.–10:30 p.m. 

• Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 

p.m. 

*Delivery and carry out 

For more 

information... 

Phone: (815) 838- 

9099 

Email: lockport@ 

papajoesrestaurant. 

com


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New Lenox-based 

business works to make 

clothes dryers safer 

Hidden buildup in 

clothes dryer vent 

is fire hazard 

DON’T LET YOUR DRYER 

START A 

FIRE! 

Most people know they 

need to clean out their dryer 

lint tray between each cycle, 

but what lurks behind 

the wall is just as important 

for safety and avoiding fire 

traps, as well as fully efficient 

dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, owner 

of Dryer Vent Wizard, 

opened his New Lenoxbased 

business in 2009. 

Lint is the villain — lint 

that has been allowed to 

build up and linger too 

long in the dryer exhaust 

vent. 

It is estimated by the 

U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission and 

the U.S. Fire Administration 

that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers 

occur annually. These fires 

account for an average of 

20 deaths, 370 injuries and 

more than $88 million in 

property damage. “Failure 

to clean the dryer vent” 

was the leading factor cited 

in U.S. Fire Administration 

reports. 

“It is something very few 

people know about or think 

about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company specializes 

in dryer vent cleaning, 

repair, alteration and installation. 

“It is the leading 

cause of dryer fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent 

clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18-$24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting 

causes problems, as well,” 

Enzenberger said. “The 

dryer exhaust duct and 

connections should be 

made of rigid metal or 

semi-rigid metal and secured 

with metal, heatresistant 

tape rather than 

duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordiontype 

material, which can 

easily trap lint and is more 

susceptible to kinks and 

crushing.” 

Warning signs include: 

• Clothes are taking more 

than one cycle to dry, especially 

jeans and towels 

• No lint visible on lint 

screen 

• Dryer repeatedly stops 

during a cycle 

• Clothes have moldy 

smell after dry cycle 

• Clothes are very hot after 

a dry cycle 

• Top of dryer hot to the 

touch while running 

• Excess lint left on clothing. 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, 

but it’s hard to get the 

word out,” Enzenberger 

said. “Most don’t call until 

they have a serious problem 

with their dryer.” 

He suggests people 

treat clothes dryers as a 

household item in need of 

regular maintenance. Consumers 

can protect dryer 

performance and promote 

safety by cleaning the lint 

screen between each use, 

ensuring the connection 

between the dryer and 

wall is made of compliant 

material and remains 

un-kinked, and having the 

dryer exhaust duct cleaned 

regularly. Dryer manufacturers 

recommend inspection 

and cleaning at least 

annually. 

Those who are taking 

some time off for the holidays 

find it is the perfect 

time to have an inspection 

and cleaning of clothes 

dryers and dryer vent systems. 

Another important tip: 

Never let your clothes dryer 

run when you are out of 

the house or asleep. 

Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard, 

1505 Cherrywood Lane, 

in New Lenox. For more 

information, visit dryer 

ventwizard.com or call (815) 

215-2090. 

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sandwiches and so much more! 

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from Just Shrimp 

With the holidays right 

around the corner, Just 

Shrimp has decided to offer 

some simple, yet enjoyable, 

catering options 

for your next family and/ 

or corporate event. 

Catering items include, 

but are not limited to: fried 

shrimp, shrimp cocktail, 

smoked salmon, broiled 

salmon, lobster roll and 

shrimp roll. Items can be 

sold by the pound or by 

the person, whichever is 

more accommodating to 

the customer. 

Aside from Just Shrimp’s 

regular menu items, this 

year Just Shrimp has decided 

to include some nonseafood 

catering options, 

as well. For $10.99 per 

person, with a minimum 

of 20, customers will have 

the choice of two meats 

and two side dishes. 

Meat choices include 

Catering options 

• Fried Shrimp: 

$14.99/LB 

• Shrimp Cocktail: 

Trays start at $29.99 

• Lobster Roll Salad: 

$29.99/LB 

• Shrimp Roll Salad: 

$21.99/LB 

• Smoked Beef: 

$14.99/LB 

• Pulled Pork (Plain or 

BBQ): $13.99/LB 

Don’t forget to keep 

Just Shrimp in mind 

this holiday season or 

when planning your 

next event. 

smoked beef, pulled pork, 

fried chicken, fried chicken 

tenders, and chicken wings 

(traditional or smoked). 

Side dishes to choose 

from are mac and cheese, 

coleslaw, mixed green 

salad, pasta salad, rice, 

oven roasted potatoes, or 

sweet mashed. 

Other menu items as 

well as other meat and side 

dishes can be sold in catering 

packages by request. 

Traditional menu items, 

such as the lobster roll and 

shrimp roll, can be served 

great as appetizers also. 

Buying by the pound allows 

you to serve each as a 

spread for your guests to enjoy 

on crackers or focaccia. 

Shrimp cocktail trays 

include both homemade 

cocktail sauce and lemon 

wedges. Fried shrimp is 

served with your choice of 

dipping sauce and lemon 

wedges upon request. 

Submitted by Just Shrimp, 

15940 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley 


visit justshrimprestaurant. 

com or call (708) 444-2770. 

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other offers. Offer expires 1/15/19 

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For more information, please call 708-444-2770. 

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MON-THUR: 11am-10pm • FRI & SAT: 11am-11pm • Closed SUN 

Planet Fitness provides the support 

people need, Judgement Free 

Planet Fitness is here 

to provide a unique environment 

in which anyone 

— and they mean anyone 

— can be comfortable. A 

diverse, Judgement Free 

Zone, where a lasting, active 

lifestyle can be built. 

Planet Fitness’ product 

is a tool, a means to an end 

— not a brand name or a 

mold-maker, but a tool that 

can be used by anyone. In 

the end, it’s all about those 

who walk through the door. 

As Planet Fitness evolves 

and educates itself, it will 

see to a perfect, safe, energetic 

environment, where 

everyone feels accepted 

and respected. They are not 

here to kiss your butt, only 

to kick it if that’s what one 

needs. 

So, people should make 

themselves comfy. Because 

Planet Fitness is Judgement 

Free. It does not matter if 

one’s legs have never seen 

a squat machine before. 

Planet Fitness believes how 

one work out is totally up 

to them. 

People can take advantage 

of the unlimited fitness 

training programs or just 

do their own thing on the 

treadmill. Planet Fitness 

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way — if those in Planet 

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Planet Fitness believes 

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water 

From Page 27 

issues in central California, to wastewater 

runoff in the Great Lakes — water issues 

abound. There are millions of 

Americans living in communities that 

never had the infrastructure to provide 

safe water service, relying on bottled water 

and septic systems each day. 

The problems that face our drinking 

water and wastewater systems are multifaceted. 

The nation’s water and wastewater 

infrastructure is aging and in need 

of investment, having gone underfunded 

for decades. Drought, flooding and climate 

change stress water and wastewater 

systems. Too many communities have 

ignored the infrastructure needs of their 

water and wastewater systems. They are 

reluctant to adjust or raise customer rates 

to pay for necessary infrastructure improvements. 

Reinvestment in our water and wastewater 

infrastructure must be a national 

priority, but requires locally driven solutions. 

Illinois American Water invests approximately 

$70 million to $100 million 

annually to replace, upgrade and expand 

capacity of its water and wastewater systems. 

Nationally, American Water invests an 

estimated $1 billion annually on water 

and wastewater infrastructure. 

The United States Environmental Protection 

Agency estimated that approximately 

$384 billion in improvements to 

drinking water infrastructure is needed by 

2030 for systems to continue providing 

safe drinking water to 297 million Americans. 

More than $300 billion is needed for 

upgrades to wastewater facilities by 2030. 

The good news is that the American 

people are already widely supportive of 

increased investment in nation’s water infrastructure. 

Above any other pressing political 

issue, Americans name rebuilding 

the nation’s infrastructure as an issue they 

most want elected officials to address. 

Americans view water infrastructure 

investment as an even greater priority 

than infrastructure generally, with 82 percent 

of voters saying that they view the issue 

as either important or very important. 

No other issue facing our public officials 

enjoys such a broad consensus. 

Americans across the regional and political 

spectrum know that investing in 

drinking water and wastewater systems is 

key. While neglecting the nation’s water 

systems poses grave health and economic 

dangers, the benefits of reinvestment are 

great. If America closes the existing water 

infrastructure investment gap, the national 

economy would gain $220 billion 

in annual economic activity and 1.3 million 

jobs. 

There is no option. Public officials at 

the local, state and national level must prioritize 

investment in water and wastewater. 

Public-private partnerships will play 

an important role in building the water 

and wastewater systems of tomorrow. Innovation 

will allow for building modern, 

energy-efficient and environmentally advanced 

systems that will sustain communities 

for generations to come. 

America needs to prioritize building 

stronger water and wastewater systems 

now, so that no community in America 

has to imagine living a day without water. 

Submitted by Illinois American Water. For 

more information, visit amwater.com/ilaw/ 

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Forest View Farms offers horseback riding for the holidays 

For more than 50 years, Forest 

View Farms has welcomed 

horse-lovers of all ages, whether 

they have been riding all of their 

lives or want to enjoy their first 

rides. 

Forest View Farms in Tinley 

Park abuts the Cook County Forest 

Preserves — a beautiful piece 

of land that begs to be seen. The 

farms invite people to enjoy time 

away from life’s stresses and 

spend time relaxing by meandering 

through the beautiful forest 

trails. 

Riders are paired with a horse 

at the rider’s skill level, so new 

riders do not feel overwhelmed 

while sleigh rides, hayrides or 

other horse-drawn vehicles are 

piloted by one of the farms’ accomplished 

workers. 

Trail rides begin on the Forest 

View Farms property and take 

adjacent trails through the Cook 

County Forest Preserves. Trail 

rides are offered year-round, and 

offered for both private, reserved 

rides and non reserved walk-in 

customers. Trail riders need to 

be at least 9 years of age, with a 

250-pound weight limit. 

Children younger than 9 who 

want to ride also can enjoy pony 

rides, which are offered yearround 

and are great for smaller 

children. Children learn to be 

comfortable around horses during 

their controlled trail ride 

around the Forest View Farms 

property. All ponies are hand-led 

by a parent or adult. 

Forest View Farms offer riding 

lessons for new and advanced 

riders, young and old. For those 

who have always wanted to try 

horseback riding, there are classes 

for people of all ages, from 3 

years and older. Toddlers can become 

comfortable around horses 

or ponies with mommy and me 

classes, and older children can 

start learning riding basics, with 

lessons tailored to their ages and 

levels of comfort. 

For adults who have never 

had the chance to try horseback 

riding, Forest Views Farms has 

both group and private lessons, 

so people can try it out with their 

friends or on their own. Forest 

View Farms also offers driving 

lessons for those who do not 

drive. 

Forest View Farms offers everything 

one needs for a successful, 

memorable party. Parties can 

be built to accommodate everything 

from trail rides, pony rentals, 

hayrides, ride wagons, covered 

wagons, carriages and stage 

coach to petting farm animals. 

Sheriff badges, hats and bandannas 

are available as party favors. 

The farms have outdoor party 

pavilions available and heated 

party barn for fall, winter and 

spring comfort. 

And whether or not one decides 

to have a party at his or 

her location, or the farms, Forest 

View can supply everything 

needed, including western decorations 

and props for a great party 

all guests will remember. 

Forest View also does parades, 

weddings, reunions, convention 

events, company picnics, cookouts, 

special events and parties 

for all occasions. 

Forest View Farms invites everyone 

to join for a week of horsey 

fun at the horse camp, which is 

a great way to learn about horses 

and other farm animals. During 

the week at camp, campers will 

learn to brush, saddle and ride 

horses. Campers also will adopt 

one farm animal and take care 

of it for the week. Campers also 

will have riding lessons and go 

on trail rides daily. 

The farm also has other 

types of horse-related activities 

throughout the week. 

Fall is upon us, and hayride 

season is here, while winter is 

fast approaching. And the coming 

of snow brings sleigh rides. 

Gift certificates are available 

for any of the above and 

make great Christmas stockingstuffers 

for presents. 

Yes, Christ is still in Christmas 

at Forest View Farms. Call for 

additional details. 

Submitted by Forest View Farms. 

For more information, visit www. 

fvfarms.com, or call (708) 560-0306 

or (219) 365-1350. 

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Rides Are Approximately 25 - 30 Minutes 

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Reservations Are Required 

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Discover creative muses at Art a la Carte 

Finding a fun venue to book 

a holiday get together can be 

stressful, especially when parties 

start to become the same old 

thing. Art a la Carte promises an 

unforgettable celebration and 

certainly a unique way to have 

fun during the holidays. From 

painting on a wood sign, canvas 

or wine glasses, to planting a terrarium, 

the studio has a variety 

of art projects taught step-bystep 

to ensure each person leaves 

with a new creation they’re 

proud of. But the studio isn’t 

your typical art class; beer, wine 

and food are permitted, so adults 

can bring in their favorite bottle 

of chardonnay and craft their 

stress away. During the holidays, 

everyone looks forward to getting 

together, company parties, 

holiday fundraisers and family 

gatherings, so why not make 

memories with a new homemade 

project? ‘Tis the season of giving. 

It’s the perfect time to DIY 

a masterpiece. Private parties get 

their own room and receive personal 

instruction on a painting or 

project of their choice. 

Art a la Carte offers BYOB 

canvas classes Tuesdays-Thursdays 

at a discounted rate. Classes 

are also offered during the weekends 

for a simple girl’s night out 

or date night. The studio’s Frequent 

Painter program awards 

a free class to those who attend 

nine classes. Patrons are rewarded 

for discovering and practicing 

a skill they thought they never 

had. Art a la Carte’s Frequent 

Painter, Lauren Benedict, wrote: 

happy holidays 

“We went for the kid’s unicorn 

painting this morning. I’m literally 

the least artistic human and 

my 7 year old loves to draw and 

color, so we thought it would be 

fun to do. They were so helpful, 

and the instructor was super supportive 

when my little girl was 

crying over a mess up on her 

canvas. All in all, a wonderful 

experience and we can’t wait to 

do it again.” 

Everyone is an artist and Art a 

la Carte inspires the community 

to be one. 

Art a la Carte not only teaches 

classes but supports local artists, 

as well. The studio has a 

shop full of handmade products 

for sale crafted by local Chicagoland 

artists, including pieces 

made by Art a la Carte instructors. 

Personalized and custommade 

gifts are available for purchase, 

making gift-giving that 

much more special. Or, what 

better gift to give than one made 

by the giver. Gift cards are available 

for those who want to share 

the experience. 

Submitted by Art a la Carte, 11209 

W. 159th St., Orland Park, 60467. 

For more information, visit artalac 

arteinc.com or call (708) 403-2233. 

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Presented 

by: 

in the 

Sunday, December 2nd 

Kick-off Celebration, 2pm - 6pm 

101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox 

Holiday Market Dates: 

Saturday, December 8th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Craft Beer Tasting Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Holiday Character Visits 

Food Trucks Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Sunday, December 9th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Lamplight Singers Ice Carving Demonstration 


Saturday, December 15th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Craft Beer Tasting Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Holiday Character Visits 


Sunday, December 16th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Truck Lamplight Singers 


Saturday, December 22nd 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Holiday Sweets and Treats Sale Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 

Holiday Character Visits Lamplight Singers Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Sunday, December 23rd 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Touch a Truck Food Trucks 

NLFPD Santa Claus send off! Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Visit newlenox.net/events for more 

details on these FREE events! 

Santa Claus returns to New Lenox 

for Christmas in the Commons 

Mayor Tim Baldermann 

and the Village of 

New Lenox are excited 

to announce the return of 


for the 2018 holiday 

season. 

The spectacular display 

of lights — highlighted 

by the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus in the United 

States — will return to the 

New Lenox Village Commons 

for its third year, accompanied 

by a full calendar 

of holiday activities. 

The holiday light display 

is scheduled to begin 

lighting up the Village 

Commons on Dec. 2, with 

dazzling drapes of lights 

and life-sized displays 

that will transform the 

Commons into a winter 

wonderland. Santa Claus 

himself stands nearly 40- 

feet tall and is illuminated 

by 18,500 LED lights. A 

special mailbox sits near 

the display where visitors 

will have the opportunity 

to mail letters to Santa, 

all of which will receive a 

response directly from the 

North Pole if mailed by 

Dec. 16. 

Also returning to the 

Commons this year will be 

not one, but two synthetic 

skating rinks, presented 

in part by the New Lenox 

Community Park District. 

Standard ice skates can 

be used on the rink, and 

though guests are encouraged 

to bring their own, 

a limited supply will be 

available for rental during 

select hours. 

Another featured event, 

also making a return for its 

second year in a row, is the 

Holiday Market, open to 

the public each Saturday 

and Sunday in December 

before Christmas. Guests 

will find a variety of vendors 

each weekend, offering 

homemade and artisanal 

wares for sale. This 

is the perfect time to find 

unique gifts for family and 

friends all while supporting 

small businesses in a 

beautiful, holiday atmosphere. 

The ever-expanding 

celebration will also include 

many new features 

this year, including Santa 

Claus and other holiday 

character visits each weekend, 

horse-drawn wagon 

rides, musical performances, 

two holiday craft beer 

tasting nights, crafts and 

movies for the children, 

and more. 

All of the fun begins 

Sunday, Dec. 2, with the 


Kick-off Celebration 

from 2-6 p.m. in the 

Village Commons. The 

kick-off will include a 

visit from Santa and Mrs. 

Claus, an appearance by 

Santa’s reindeer, holiday 

musical performances and 

more. The day will culminate 

with the official 

throwing of the switch 

to light up the Commons 

with its breathtaking display 

of holiday lights. 

Additional details on 

all of the special events 

and activities that will be 

a part of Christmas in the 

Commons this year can 

be found at newlenox.net/ 

events, or by calling the 

Village of New Lenox at 

(815) 462-6400. 

All events are free to 

attend and no admission 

ticket is required. The Village 

Commons is located 

at 101 Veterans Parkway 

in New Lenox. 

Submitted by Village of New 

Lenox, 1 Veterans Parkway, 

New Lenox, 60451. For more 

information, visit newlenox. 

net, or call (815) 462-6400.



AND HOTEL 

Georgios has a Fresh Modern New Look with 

$1 Million Renovation completed in 2018! 

Wedding packages include: 4-hour open bar, 

champagne toast, wedding cake of your choice, 

honeymoon whirlpool suite, discounted hotel room 

block, 5-course meal, floorlength table cloths and 

fresh orchid centerpieces. 

Wedding coordinators in the office 7 days a week! 

Winter WeddingPromotion 

DECEMBER - MARCH 

$15-18 Off Per Person 

AppliestoSaturdayevening prices &openbar package only.Blackoutdates apply. 

8800 W.159th St. •Orland Park, IL 

NEW OUTSIDE CEREMONY SPACE! 

Georgios has been AGAIN voted the best of 

The Chicago Southland Banquet Hall 2018 

and for the previous 15 years! 

5 Years the KNOT Best of Wedding Winner! 

of ORLAND PARK



Pet food fit for furry family members 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd is a 

family-owned business, dedicated 

to helping pet owners 

keep their pets healthy and 

happy by providing highquality 

pet food for dogs and 

cats. 

Customers can also enjoy 

the delicious aroma of freshbaked 

goods in our store. 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd Best 

Bites uses only high-quality 

ingredients in our cakes, cupcakes, 

cookies and pizza. We 

create healthy and nutritious 

snacks for one’s best friend 

using no preservatives in 

our bakery. Our dog bakery 

is now taking orders for the 

holidays. 

Please come visit us with 

special hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

on Black Friday, Nov. 23, for 

huge sales. 

Photos with Santa Claus at 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd. Best 

Bites from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on 

Nov. 25 and from 11 a.m.-2 

p.m. on Dec. 15. 

Submitted by Joy’s Best Friends 

Ltd, 11323 W. 143rd St., Orland 


visit joysbestfriendsbestbites. 

com or call (708) 403-1510. 

See what’s new at 

Hanover Place 

Exciting changes have gone on at Hanover 

Place this year. In May, Greystar took over 

management of the property. It renovated 

units with upgraded counters and stainless 

steal appliances. But the biggest changes 

have come in the new management team. 

Bethany Mazzola started on Nov. 1 as the 

new executive director of the property. She 

brings with her eight years of experience in 

property management and is excited to join 

the Hanover Place Community. She is a 

great listener who strives to provide a high, 

customer-service living experience, and to 

ensure our residents appreciate their decision 

to make Hanover Place their home. 

Hanover Place offers one- and two-bedroom 

independent living apartments with 

a variety of amenities and services. Stop in 

for a tour and meet the new staff at Hanover 

Place. 

Happy Holidays from Hanover Place. 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 16851 S. Harlem 

Ave., in Tinley Park. For more information, visit 

hanoverplaceil.com or call (708) 501-6629. 

Black 

Friday 

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NOVEMBER 23 RD 2018 

8AM-4PM 

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OFF 

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Some restrictions apply. While supplies last. 

11323 W. 143 rd St • Orland Park 

708.403.1510 

joysbestfriendsbestbites.com 

Holiday 

Photos 

with Santa 

NOVEMBER 25 TH & 

DECEMBER 15 TH 2018 

11AM-2PM 

IN STORE DOG BAKERY



Georgios Banquets, Quality 

Inn & Suites Conference Centre 

completes $1M renovation 

Georgios has been again voted the best 

of The Chicago Southland Banquet Hall 

2018 for a 16th consecutive year, and 

won a Best of Weddings Award from The 

Knot for the fifth year. 

Georgios features four banquet rooms, 

each with a private staircase, customized 

elevated head table and hospitality 

room especially made for wedding parties, 

and the ability to combine three of 

the banquet halls into a grand ball room 

to accommodate up to 1,000 people. We 

have modernized our look to a luxurious 

silver, black, marble and white palette, 

creating a more intimate and elegant 

feel, featuring rich mirrored décor. Our 

wedding package includes a lot in the 

price: the wedding cake, open premium 

bar, a honeymoon suite with whirlpool 

for the bride and groom, along with a 

discounted hotel room block. Ordering 

more in one place, like a one stop shop, 

makes it easier for couples to plan and 

avoid stress. 

Event coordinators are in the office at 

Georgios seven days a week and make 

planning a breeze for clients. We work 

as a team letting the client know we are 

only a call or an email away. Not only do 

we take care of the day of pre-wedding 

details, we also take the ease off our couples 

by providing an experienced event 

manager to execute your special day of 

requests, putting out favors, champagne 

flutes, cake topper, being there before 

your wedding begins until after it ends, 

making sure your items to make your 

special day vision become a reality. 

With Black Sheep Lounge & Eatery’s 

new look and the Quality Inn & Suites 

all on the same property and open late 

night, Georgios makes it very convenient 

for couples to plan their big day. 

Another feature added with all the 

renovations is a new outdoor ceremony 

space with a trellis and high topiary 

trees, which is also a beautiful space to 

take wedding pictures or have a cocktail 

reception. 

Started by George Georgiou — Doulas’ 

father — and her uncles, the Georgiou 

family has been in the hospitality 

industry for more than 47 years. George 

Georgiou continues to work on the property 

to make sure things are running 

smoothly. Doulas’ cousin, Alex Georgiou, 

is the general manager of the hotel. 

We’re family owned and we love catering 

to families. 

In addition to our weddings, anniversaries 

and other social events, we also 

host a variety of corporate events accommodating 

up to 2,500 guests. Our 

facility encompasses approximately 

22,000-square-feet of flexible conference, 

meeting and banquet facilities. 

We have 12 furnished, multi-functional 

rooms, and our 14,000-square-foot ballroom 

is perfectly suited for any business 

or social occasion. 

Submitted by Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 

159th St., Orland Park, 60462. For more 

information, visit georgios.com or call (708) 

403-1100. 

WELCOME WINTER WITH MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING 

NEW RESIDENT SPECIAL 

LEASE AN APARTMENT BY DEC 31 ST & EARN 2 MONTHS FREE! 

VALID AT LEASE SIGNING ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR SPECIAL.WITH COUPON ONLY. OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/18 

WHAT MAKES 

HANOVER PLACE 

DIFFERENT THAN 

OTHER COMMUNITIES? 

OUR COMMITMENT 

TO YOU! 

WE TRULY WANT OUR RESIDENTS 

TO REDISCOVER INDEPENDENT LIVING! 

Spacious One- & Two-Bedroom Floor Plans | Nine Foot Ceilings 

Full Kitchen Including Dishwasher & Microwave | Spacious Closets 

Individually Controlled Heating & Air Conditioning Units 

Cable TV Included - Senior TV with Channels Plus Premium Channels 

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting | Close to Transportation 

Continental Breakfast | Activity Programs 

Please join us at Hanover Place for Holiday Festivities 

December 8th Saturday-Shop Till you Drop from 10am-2pm. Featuring 20 different vendors 

December 11th Holiday Party Drinks & Appetizers with a visit from Santa 

December 28th New Year’s Eve Celebration 2pm-4pm, Entertainment by Jean & Felice with 

Drinks & Appetizers. All Seating is Limited and you Must RSVP to attend 708-633-1700 

Don’t Miss the Fun, Reserve your spot early! 

16851 Harlem Avenue | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | HanoverPlace@Greystar.com 

708-688-5439 | www.HanoverPlaceIL.com



Chesdan’s maintains status as crowd-pleaser 

Historic pizzeria 

tantalizes taste 

buds with variety of 

dishes 

At Chesdan’s, the goal 

is to be innovative in adding 

things to the menu — 

but not to the point where 

people feel uncomfortable 

trying new dishes. 

That is the mindset of 

Dan Garr, who — along 

with his brother Jim — 

owns the Homer Glen pizzeria 

and grille. The dining 

establishment was started 

in Brighton Park by brothers 

Chester and Dan Sr., 

who combined their names 

in 1946. The business 

quickly became popular for 

its pizza and other cuisine. 

Garr and his brother took 

over running the restaurant 

in 1975, and they moved it 

out to Homer Glen in 2002 

when they got the first liquor 

license in a village 

that was incorporated just 

the year prior. 

Though the brand has 

been a success ever since, 

Garr does not rest on his 

laurels. 

“There are some core 

things we always have 

here,” said Garr, noting 

the pizzas with fresh ingredients 

and many of the 

pasta dishes. “But people’s 

tastes have changed over 

the years in what they are 

looking for.” 

For those looking to 

stick with tradition, getting 

a small, 10-inch Original 

King Special pizza — with 

thin crust, cheese, sausage, 

mushroom, onion and 

green pepper — is a viable 

option. 

“That pizza has been 

one of our specialties since 

1946,” Garr said. “We still 

make our own sausage. It’s 

fresh, never frozen. We 

grind our own cheese, and 

I’m very particular about 

the freshness of cheese.” 

The owner points out 

there is a delicate balance 

to be found in the dairy. 

“We get the cheese direct 

from Wisconsin, and 

if it is too fresh, it is very 

dry,” he said. “And if it is 

too old, it is very oily. If 

it’s not right, I reject the 

whole lot.” 

Where the restaurant 

has branched out in more 

recent years is in adding 

things like new pasta dishes 

and sandwiches, such 

as the chicken margarita 

sandwich — a grilled 

chicken breast on a French 

bread bun that is toasted 

and served with mozzarella 

and Parmesan cheeses. 

Menu items like these 

make for a good lunch or 

quick bite, according to 

the owner. 

If in the mood for the 

pasta, the Arabiatta di 

Manzo — which also 

comes in a meta (or halfportion) 

— gives the palate 

plenty of flavor with 

its tender beef red pepper 

flakes, garlic, red onion, 

mushrooms, black olives 

and fresh basil tossed over 

penne noodles and finished 

with sliced Parmesan 

cheese. 

“I think people like the 

family-owned, solid restaurant 

that has friendly 

service,” Garr said. 

Chesdan’s also attracts 

customers by coming up 

with daily specials. Between 

wine nights, summer 

entertainment on the 

Chesdan’s patio and other 

promotions, there is plenty 

to experience with each 

new visit to the restaurant. 

There also are treats 

all ages can enjoy, like a 

hand-scooped, made-withwhole-milk, 

creamy Oreo 

milkshake in a 22-ounce 

glass mug. 

Altogether, Chesdan’s 

is proud of its past, 

while still working hard 

and tweaking things here 

and there for an even better 

future. 

“It is quite fulfilling,” 

said Garr, of working at 

the restaurant with many 

family members and providing 

a combination of 

excellence in ambiance 

and cuisine. “I love it.” 

Other dishes not to miss ... 

Buffalo shrimp 10-piece 

— Owner Dan Garr’s favorite 

Chesdan’s appetizer 

on which to snack, this 

dish consists of breaded 

and butterflied shrimp that 

are peeled and de-veined 

in-house, and covered in a 

Cuervo buffalo sauce. 

Cinnamon pillows — A 

dessert the whole family 

can share, these “pillows” 

Please see chesdan’s, 56 

Relax This Holiday Season With 

Chesdan’s Catering 

See our website for entire catering menu 

and valuable coupons! 

Gift 

Certificates 

available 

for the 

Holidays! 

15764 S Bell Road Homer Glen, IL 60491 708.301.8300 ChesdansPizza.com



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SUPPORT 

From Page 46 

With all of these great benefits 

under one roof, Planet 

Fitness likes to say: We’re 

not a gym; we’re Planet 

Fitness — the Judgement 

Free Zone. 

Planet Fitness is known 

for a lot of things — low 

prices (and all the stuff one 

CHESDAN’S 

From Page 54 

gets for those low prices), 

the Lunk Alarm and, of 

course, the Judgement 

Free Zone. Planet Fitness 

is fiercely protective of the 

Planet and the rights of its 

members to feel like they 

belong. So, it creates an environment 

where one can 

relax, go at your one’s pace 

and just do their own thing 

without ever having to 

are fried dough covered 

in cinnamon sugar and 

dipped in caramel and 

chocolate sauces — served 

on the side. 

Chesdan’s also caters 

holiday parties. A few customer 

favorites are: 

Italian Baked Chicken 

Breast – Prepared with 

Italian-seasoned bread 

crumbs and baked with 

Parmesan cheese. 

Sausage and Peppers – 

Italian sausage, sautéed 

with tri-color peppers over 

a bed of fettuccine with 

Hours 

• Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon–4 p.m. 

Submitted by Choo Choo Works, 9555 W. 

Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, 60423. For more 

information, visit choochooworks.wordpress. 

com or call (708) 268-5941. 

worry about being judged. 

It says: This is your Planet. 

You belong. 

Really, Planet Fitness 

just makes a lot of sense. 

(And if one thinks about it, 

cents.) 

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- Tinley Park, 16189 

Harlem Ave. For more information, 

call (708) 633- 

1010. 

Chesdan’s basil garlic 

sauce. 

Submitted by Chesdan’s 

Pizzeria & Grille, 15764 S. 

Bell Road in Homer Glen. 


(708) 301-8300 or visit www. 

chesdanspizza.com.



Taylor Steam offers quality cleaning services 

For more than 30 years, Taylor 

Steam has been providing superior 

service, using state-of-the-art equipment 

to achieve desired goals and 

meet customers’ expectations. 

Although there are many cleaning 

methods in the carpet-cleaning 

industry, the only one that can meet 

expectations is a true steam cleaning 

method. This is the recommended 

cleaning method of major carpet, upholstery 

and tapestry manufactures, 

who often void warranty if other 

methods are used. 

The significant advantages include 

the following. 

• Sanitizing and deodorizing 

• Water reaching 200 degrees kills 

germs, bacteria, odor, allergens 

and toxins 

• Less chemicals. This means you 

can rest assured that children and 

Harry Miller Appliances combines experience with modern living 

Harry Miller Appliances 

was founded in 1921 

by Harry Miller when he 

started selling washers out 

of the back of his Model-T 

pickup truck. So much has 

changed since then, but 

our commitment to providing 

the finest appliances at 

reasonable prices remains 

as strong today as it did 

almost 100 years ago. We 

appreciate family life and 

the importance of getting 

the maximum value for 

your hard earned dollars. 

The Miller family, plus 

our staff, reside locally and 

have been working together 

for decades. With Harry 

Miller Appliances, you can 

rest assured that you are 

dealing with experts who 

truly understand appliances 

and are committed to 

maximizing value for our 

clientele. We are local and 

committed to you. 

We offer top brands, 

such as Whirlpool, GE, 

KitchenAid, Speed Queen, 

Maytag, Frigidaire, and 

more. Our showroom in 

Alsip features washers 

pets are safe when detergents 

and cleaners are added and not 

removed properly. The fabric attracts 

even more dirt and can make 

a carpet dirtier over time and spots 

reappear after cleaning. Steam 

cleaning removes deep dirt and 

leaves no residue. 

• Quicker drying time 

• Non damaging and extended carpet 

life 

Leave the steaming to Taylor 

Steam. 

The company also offers stateof-the-art 

duct cleaning. People can 

clean the air to improve one’s home 

and health. 

Of American homeowners, 87 percent 

do not know that pollution may be 

worse inside their homes than outside. 

In fact, indoor air quality is one of the 

EPA’s 5 environmental risks to public 

and dryers, refrigerators, 

ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, 

ranges and cooktops, 

and more. You can 

also shop on our website 

at harrymillerappliances. 

com 24/7. 

We offer the newest 

styles in appliances, such 

as Whirlpool’s Sunset 

Bronze collection. The 

Whirlpool Sunset Bronze 

finish is available in an 

exclusive lineup called 

the Sunset Bronze Kitchen 

Suite, which includes a 

French-door refrigerator, 

a dishwasher, a range and 

an over-the-range microwave. 

Whirlpool Sunset 

Bronze finish is achieved 

by color blocking the original 

silver stainless steel 

finish with the new Whirlpool 

Sunset Bronze Color. 

This technique will retain 

the texture of true stainless 

steel while giving it a 

health. 

At Taylor Steam air duct cleaning 

is completed with the only equipment 

recommended by the National 

Air Duct Cleaning Association. The 

process allows a complete cleaning 

of the duct work, rather than a fraction 

as some competitors. The negative 

air pressure and commercial air 

compressor, along with proper vent 

and return tools that are fed into the 

system, complete the process thoroughly. 

Cleaning the ducts extends the life 

of your HVAC and leads to a reduction 

in heating and cooling costs. 

Submitted by Taylor Steam. Call 

(708) 385-5057 to schedule a quality 

cleaning in one’s home. 

totally new look. The new 

finish is also fingerprint 

proof, so no more worrying 

about constantly wiping 

down the appliances. 

We also sell Whirlpool 

smart home appliances, 

which can help streamline 

life’s daily chores. Whether 

managing mealtime 

with Scan-to-Cook technology 

on the microwave 

or reducing time spent 

waiting on laundry thanks 

to our control from anywhere 

feature, Whirlpool 

connected appliances allow 

more control, from the 

kitchen to laundry room. 

Our showroom hours 

are: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays 

through Thursdays; 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays; 

and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. 

We hope you stop 

on by. 

Submitted by Harry Miller 

Appliances, 3900 W. 127th 

St., Alsip, 60803. For more 

information, visit har 

rymillerappliances.com or 

call (708) 265-3854. 

Artistic Dentistry grows 

This isn’t your grandfather’s 

— or even your 

father’s — dentist’s office. 

At Artistic Dentistry, 

14811 S. Founder’s Crossing 

in Homer Glen, dental 

work continues to evolve 

in stride with the technology 

age, providing patients 

with more efficient and 

comfortable service. 

And now, the newly renovated 

practice is expanding 

its services even further 

with the addition of Botox 

to treat dental issues. 

Botox relaxes the muscles 

and has been proven 

to ease or halt grinding 

and clenching of teeth, 

which can lead to everything 

from jaw fatigue 

and soreness to fractured 

teeth. The treatment also 

can help those who suffer 

from sleep apnea, for 

which grinding of the teeth 

is a common side ailment. 

With Botox now onsite, 

Artistic Dentistry can 

also expand its cosmetic 

offerings, which already 

include teeth whitening 

(Zoom Whitespeed) and 

veneers. 

Dental and facial imperfections 

can be a strain to 

a person’s self-esteem, and 

Artistic Dentistry is proud 

to work to end that feeling, 

according to the practice’s 

manager Jeanette 

Akroush, who added she 

wants patients to, “Look 

the age you feel.” 

“We can see the joy we 

are giving [our patients],” 

she said. “People [are] so 

happy, and hugging you. 

We are giving people back 

that confidence that they 

need to get through the 

day.” 

Since opening, the practice 

has focused on researching, 

installing and offering 

the latest and greatest 

options for dental treatment. 

Aside from the newest 

addition of Botox, Artistic 

Dentistry uses state-of-theart 

technology, such as: 

• The Cone Beam CT 

Scan, which minimizes 

radiation exposure by 

200 times while producing 

high-quality 360-degree 

images; 

• Intraoral digital cameras 

that give high-resolution 

photos that help both 

doctor and patient; 

• Digital x-rays that emit 

less radiation than conventional 

x-rays and are 

available in seconds; 

• Cinemizer video glasses 

that allow patients to 

watch movies or television 

while they are reclined 

in a dental chair; 

• Juvederm injectable dermal 

fillers, a nonsurgical 

option for restoring lost 

volume and softening 

wrinkles and folds. Juvederm 

can plump thin 

lips, build cheeks to 

help lift jowls, enhance 

shallow contours, soften 

facial creases, remove 

wrinkles and improve 

the appearance of recessed 

scars. 

Also, unlike many facilities, 

Dr. Joel Akroush 

and company can perform 

a full suite of dental procedures, 

from cleanings and 

restorations to root-canal 

therapy and implants. 

Dr. Akroush graduated 

from Loyola University 

School of Dentistry and 

has since achieved multiple 

post-graduate certificates. 

He has received extra 

training at The Dawson 

Academy and is a member 

of the Illinois State Dental 

Society, American Academy 

of Impact Dentistry, 

American Dental Association, 

American Academy 

for Cosmetic Dentistry and 

the American Academy of 

Facial Esthetics. 

Submitted by Artistic Dentistry. 


visit artisticdentistry-pc.com 

or call (708) 301-6060. 

Written by 22CM Boost, the 

content-writing division of 

22nd Century Media, publisher 

of this special section 

and newspaper.



Celebrate the holidays with Side Street Tavern 

Side Street is not just another 

restaurant, nor just another sports 

bar but an entire dining and entertainment 

emporium like none 

other in the Southwest suburbs. 

Side Street, as seen on “Chicago’s 

Best,” incorporates a 

pleasurable dining experience 

with broad entertainment and an 

inviting social atmosphere. Side 

Street is large enough to seat 350 

guests, has a large outdoor patio 

that comfortably accommodates 

50 people and multiple party 

rooms. 

Side Street offers delicious 

food from a wide-ranging menu 

served by professional, courteous 

and friendly staff. Chef 

Victor has created “updated 

versions of American classics.” 

Side Street’s signature dish is 

cola-braised volcano pork shank 

served with Carolina mopping 

sauce, as well as dishes that 

range from sirloin steak and vegetables 

finished with chimichurri 

sauce to North Creek salmon 

prepared with the customer’s 

choice of style – Asian sesame 

or barbecue. 

Comfort foods like turkey pot 

pie and pot roast that jive with 

the jolt of cold weather winter 

brings are also being added to 

the menu. For a palate pleasure, 

diners must try the roasted red 

potato and bacon salad served 

delicious and hot. Patrons commonly 

remark on the Side Street 

chips starter, piled with fresh 

house-made chips topped with 

grated Parmesan and truffle aioli, 

with a side of caramelized 

onion dip. The taco lineup is another 

popular category, ranging 

from the Tinga-filled with flavorful 

shredded chicken, red onion, 

cilantro and crema to the Baha, 

made with battered mahi-mahi. 

Flatbreads, fresh salads and 

other handhelds round out their 

casual offerings, as well as three 

varieties of Weezees, a trademarked 

sandwich staple. The 

Side Street dining experience 

wouldn’t be a decadent occasion 

without dessert, and Side Street 

doesn’t disappoint in this arena. 

In addition to desserts that can 

be shared or reveled solo, the 

menu includes OMG It’s Gluten 

Free brownie and Side Street’s 

signature bread pudding that incorporates 

sweet cognac butter. 

They also feature a list of desert 

libations from Irish coffee to the 

silky sweet chocolate raspberry 

kiss, crafted with chocolate and 

raspberry liqueurs mixed with 

coffee and finished with a dollop 

of whipped cream. 

To complement the dinner, 

Side Street offers a robust drink 

list. Side Street features more 

than 25 handpicked brews, some 

rotating and seasonal, others 

domestic and imported. The list 

also includes handcrafted cocktails 

and rosé, white and red 

wines — any of which can make 

a perfect pairing with their food 

selections. Also, Side Street has 

a long list of special drink offering 

and libations. 

Adding to the dining experience, 

Side Street offers live 

entertainment, DJ music, summertime 

outdoor music festivals, 

happy hour specials, pre-concert 

parties with ticket giveaways, 

post-concert parties with an occasional 

entertainer from the 

concert and for those who so 

wish, video slot machines. 

For the sports minded, Side 

Street has 25 large screen TVs 

with a variety of sports channels 

on at all times. For those that 

want more active participation 

there are other regular events 

including Bar Bingo with a progressive 

jackpot and bean bags 

including bags tournaments both 

indoors and outdoors. 

What is a time out without 

some awesome music? Side 

Street offers live music as diverse 

as it is foot-tappingly 

good, including everything from 

Sinatra-style, swing, rock, classic 

rock, country, folk, Irish, Motown 

and more. 

For special events, Side Street 

offers catering and private special 

event functions to accommodate 

anniversary, birthday, 

holiday, bridal and baby showers, 

office parties in a very contemporaneous 

setting. Don’t 

wait – book the office or family 

and friends holiday party now. 

Side Street has a very simple 

idea – if a customer is going out 

to eat, they can incorporate some 

fun as well. 

Submitted by Side Street Tavern, 

18401 North Creek Drive, Tinley 

Park. For more information, call 

(708) 928-8080 or visit www.side 

streettavern.com. 

Providence Catholic invites eighth-graders to placement exams 

High school touts 

academic, athletic 

accomplishments 

Providence Catholic 

High School is inviting all 

eighth-grade students to 

register for the Incoming 

Freshman Placement Exam 

taking place from 8-11:30 

a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. 

Pre-registration is required 

at Providencecatho 

lic.org, and there is a $25 

exam fee. 

Providence Catholic is 

the top college prep high 

school in the area, with 

students going on to study 

at top colleges and universities 

across the country. 

With 100 of its graduates 

going onto college, students 

receive personalized 

college counseling to make 

the right choice, while the 

most recent grads received 

$40 million in college 

scholarship offers, more 

than any other high school 

in the area. It is quite clear 

that there is an advantage to 

attending Providence Catholic, 

often dubbed “The 

Providence Advantage.” 

“We just opened the 

21,000 square foot Brown 

Student Commons in early 

October in conjunction 

with our school’s 100th 

anniversary,” added the 

Rev. John Merkelis, OSA, 

president of the school. 

“The new facility provides 

a safe, welcoming central 

space for all students to 

gather before, during and 

after school hours. A larger 

modern kitchen, food 

court, concession space and 

spirit shop allows our staff 

to provide a greater diversity 

in offerings — hot and 

cold, healthy and quick. 

The facility also includes 

a spiritwear shop and restrooms 

for students, faculty 

and guests. The new entrance 

features a spacious 

roundabout pick-up/dropoff 

area, and creates an attractive 

southwest entry for 

the school building.” 

New in 2019 will be the 

creation of the school’s 

STEM Program. STEM is 

an acronym for Science, 

Technology, Engineering 

and Math. The Providence 

Catholic STEM Academy 

will provide students with 

self-directed and collaborative 

learning in those integrated 

fields of study, and 

the content of all four disciplines 

will be interwoven. 

It will provide students 

with communication and 

presentation skills that are 

necessary today for both 

college and careers. 

“The success of our most 

recent graduates who is 

very evident,” said Rachel 

Ellingson, the school’s enrollment 

director. “They 

earned college scholarships 

valued at nearly $40 

million and performed in 

excess of 25,000 hours of 

service to this community 

during their high school 

careers.” 

PCHS students also succeed 

outside the classroom 

in the athletic and extracurricular 

arena. The Celtics 

lay claim to 30 state championships, 

67 state trophies, 

hundreds of regional 

and sectional titles, and 

conference championships. 

The school is located on a 

scenic 75-acre campus in 

New Lenox and only minutes 

from Interstate 80 and 

Interstate 355. 

Continue the tradition. 

Become something greater. 

For questions concerning 

the school’s placement 

exam, contact Ellingson at 

(815) 717-3160 with any 

questions concerning Providence 

Catholic’s Placement 

Exam. The school is 

located at 1800 W. Lincoln 

Highway in New Lenox. 

Submitted by Providence 

Catholic High School, 1800 

W. Lincoln Highway in New 

Lenox. For more information, 

visit www.providencecatholic. 

org.



Experience the Experimac difference in Orland Park 

For those who have always 

wanted an Apple 

computer but thought the 

cost of a new one was too 

high, or have an Apple device 

that is broken and unsure 

about getting it fixed, 

the solution is right in the 

neighborhood. 

Experimac, in Orland 

Park, offers gently used 

computers and mobile 

devices, and also repairs 

those devices. 

“We help our customers 

decide between the cost 

of repair and the cost of a 

previously owned, ‘broken 

in’ device,” said Gary Lundquist, 

owner of the new 

Experimac store at 9212 

W. 159th St. Lundquist 

operates the new franchise 

location along with his son 

Jeff. 

Repair shops are inclined 

to propose fixing a 

well-worn device because 

many have no alternatives, 

and used computer stores 

only want to sell you a 

“new” device, according 

to Lundquist. 

But it rarely makes sense 

to repair an iPad 2 because 

the cost of the repair will 

almost always exceed the 

cost of a replacement unit 

with the same or even 

enhanced features. But a 

popular iPhone 5 that only 

needs a new battery will 

serve its intended purpose 

for less than $40 and not 

require the user to adapt to 

a new piece of equipment, 

he explained. 

“We help customers 

make the choice that best 

suits them,” Lundquist 

said. 

Experimac is part of a 

fast-growing franchise 

group named by Entrepreneur 

Magazine as 

one of the Top 10 New 

Franchises. Experimac 

in Orland Park is part of 

a network of experts who 

can be contacted for parts 

and information on the 

more esoteric repair challenges. 

“While we’re a relatively 

small player in a world 

full of giants, we use our 

size as an advantage,” 

Lundquist said. “Little 

guys have to be more 

flexible and offer more 

options, like financing. 

And appointments are not 

necessary at Experimac. 

You’ll never have to wait 

more than 10-15 minutes, 

and that is itself a rarity.” 

The store offers a sevenday, 

“no questions asked” 

return policy, an in-house 

90-day warranty, and a 

full-year limited warranty 

underwritten by the nation’s 

largest warranty 

provider. 

“We believe that outstanding 

customer service 

is what everyone should 

provide, and we strive to 

do be better than outstanding,” 

Lundquist said. 

The proof of that is in 

the feedback he and his 

staff have received from 

customers. 

“They see that we’re 

interested in gaining customers, 

not just one-time 

sales,” Lundquist said. 

“We don’t automatically 

recommend the most expensive 

device, and if we 

can make a balky iPad 

or iPhone run simply by 

cleaning out the power 

ports, we won’t charge 

for re-building the phone/ 

iPad. If the problem can be 

fixed in five minutes, we 

often don’t charge at all.” 

For the holiday season, 

Experimac is offering 10 

percent off 15-inch retina 

laptops through Black Friday, 

and at various times 

throughout December the 

store will have 50 percent 

off on Red Tag accessories, 

or customers can buy 

a mobile phone and get 

25 percent off any phone 

case. 

Submitted by Experimac, 

9212 W. 159th St., Orland 


visit experimac.com/ 

orland-park-il or call (708) 

949-8562. 

9212 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 | Experimac.com/orland-park-il | (708) 949-8562



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