Events

A wine and cheese reception will take place for the opening of a new art installation from 2 — 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Narrow Gallery at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The work of artists Nancy Grayson and Marcia Palazzolo will be featured in a collection titled “Works […]

The Monday Night Concert Series continues with classical guitarist Paul Henry at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Described as “possessing finesse and a great sense of musicality,” Henry was a first place winner in the Society of American Musicians Competition in 2005 where he was

The public is invited to a performance by the Clyde Park Dancers at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The Clyde Park dancers, ranging from ages two to 11 years old, will present a recital titled “You Shine a Light in My Life” for residents and

A representative from Interim HealthCare will present a talk titled “Healthy Aging for Seniors Over 65” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The seminar is part of the ongoing monthly series called, “Here’s To Your Health.” Although there are some diseases that become

Students from Brooks Middle School will perform at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, and a performance from students of Hatch Elementary will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. BRAVO is an award-winning, nationally recognized performing arts program at Brooks Middle School which helps students discover

Georgeann Russell, PhD, will lead a discussion on senior blues at “Breakfast with the Docs” at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. When the days are shorter and the weather limits activities and travel, it is easy for people to begin experiencing winter blues.

Roberta Kulik will teach dances from the 60’s at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan, 9, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Classic favorites such as the Twist, Watusi and the Pony will be taught with user friendly steps and choreography. The Twist, named after the song sang by Chubby Checker that started

The Oak Park River Forest Alumni Chorus will perform a concert of holiday classics at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Michael Colin Reed will conduct the OPRF Alumni Chorus in a special holiday concert for residents and the public at the Arms. The OPRF Alumni

The members of the Oak Park Arms’ Readers Theatre and the Oak Park Arms Chorus will present a “Winter Wonderland Variety Show” at 7 p.m. Monday, December 12, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The two groups are collaborating on a program of holiday classic songs and poetry. Oak Park Arms

A doctor will lead a discussion on nutrition at “Breakfast with the Docs” at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Healthy eating is importance at any age, but for those over 50, proper nutrition helps increase mental acuteness and resistance to illness and disease.