CLEVELAND, Ohio — Muscle Milk may be aimed at bodybuilders and other fitness folks, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this highly processed supplement doesn’t contain any milk.

Its manufacturer, CytoSport, even points out that it’s great for lactose-intolerant consumers. Well, yes, in the sense that it provides a lot of protein (15 grams or more, depending on size).

When it comes to these kind of supplements, it should be said that Muscle Milk seems to be one of the better-tasting ones. A couple of years ago, while attending the annual Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus (a multisport fitness competition), a group of us sampled about 10 different brands of these liquid protein supplements, and Muscle Milk was by far the least powdery-tasting brand.

These days, I prefer whole foods to the concoctions with 20-plus chemical ingredients that pass for supplements. but that’s just me.

Several weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to CytoSport, saying it had a problem with the use of the word “milk” in the name and that the protein drink brand’s labels could be misleading to consumers.

In a statement CytoSport released, the company noted, “We are proactively and openly addressing the FDA’s concerns,” but provided no specifics. It also noted that the FDA had not expressed any concerns about the safety of the actual Muscle Milk products.

The makers of Muscle Milk made a valid argument in the statement that echoed a complaint that the dairy lobby has made in the past: “Soy milk,” “almond milk,” “rice milk” and “coconut milk” products don’t have any milk in them either, yet producers are allowed to use the word “milk.” Not having dairy is, of course, part of their attraction to those who don’t like, or can’t drink, cow’s milk.

In the meantime, always look at a product’s label to see what it is you are drinking. aside from containing no milk, Muscle Milk is high in calories and sugar. So much so, that consumer demand led the company to began creating a “lighter” version, with less of both.

If you want to add calories to your diet, and you’re going to take in that much sugar, why not make it ice cream?

Restaurant calorie counts

Are you skeptical about calorie counts provided on restaurant menus? The most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that they are fairly close to correct.

An examination of the caloric content of food from about 40 fast-food and sit-down restaurants in three states found that overall the stated calories of items on the menus were accurate. they did note, however, that there were substantial inaccuracies that understated or even overstated calorie figures (the latter is kind of a surprise).

The accuracy of calorie counts on menus is important, as about 35 percent of the daily calorie intake in the United States comes from foods bought in restaurants. Also, as part of health care legislation, more and more restaurants will be required to post calorie counts on their menus, beginning in 2012.

The calorie study written up in the journal was done by a group of researchers at Tufts University in Boston. Foods from 42 restaurants, comprising 269 total food items, were ordered as takeout meals and analyzed at a laboratory for calorie content. The restaurants and foods were randomly selected from quick-serve and sit-down restaurants in Massachusetts, Arkansas and Indiana between January and June of 2010.

Of the 269 food items, 40 percent had measured energy contents that were at least 10 calories per portion higher than what was stated on the menu, and 52 percent measured at least 10 calories lower. and 19 percent contained at least 100 calories more per portion higher than stated.

The researchers found more discrepancy between stated and measured calorie content in foods in sit-down restaurants than in quick-serve eateries. but that makes sense, as fast-food restaurant portions tend to be standardized. The study’s authors attributed the difference between stated and actual calories in restaurant items to “poor quality control of portion size.”

Foods that had the highest discrepancy between stated and actual calories averaged 273 more calories per portion than stated.

That’s a lot, if you’re counting calories and trying to stick to 1,500 or 2,000 a day.

Or, as the authors stated in medicalese, “Additional portion control has the potential to facilitate individual efforts to reduce energy intake.”

Clinic wins award

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named the Cleveland Clinic as one of eight winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovation Awards.

The awards are part of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ “Healthy Weight Initiative,” which is part of the department’s focus on preventive health, as well as a way to recognize organizations that implement innovative approaches to address chronic disease and promote healthier lifestyles.

The Clinic was recognized in the Healthy Workplace category for large employers. It recognizes the Clinic’s “Shape up and Go!” program.

Since the program was started in 2009, more than 18,000 Cleveland Clinic employees and almost 3,000 teams have participated in “Shape up & Go!” Employees join forces with their co-workers, forming teams that compete over 12 weeks to see who can walk the most pedometer steps, exercise the most minutes and lose the largest percentage of weight.

This summer, the Clinic also received a grant from Foundation for Healthy Communities to involve area children in a similar program. The Clinic developed the “5 to Go!” program, a tool kit of childhood-obesity prevention strategies, which it then distributed to nearly 8,000 students and 71 elementary school superintendents in Northeast Ohio.

Chemical causes of insomnia are extremely common. the most widespread causes are pharmaceutical medications, including prescription nonprescription (over the counter, OTC) drugs, herbs, and nutritional supplements.

More pharmaceuticals, herbs, and supplements are consumed today than ever before in human history. Two-thirds of U.S. adults over 60 are taking more than five prescription drugs a day, while more than one-fifth of children under 12 years old are using at least one prescription medication.

The ingredients in these formulations interact within the body in unpredictable ways. the average prescription medication causes over 70 side effects, including insomnia.

Many medications act alone to disrupt sleep, while others act in unison, combining in vivo to create new biochemical moieties with poorly understood and unrecognized effects. some medications disrupt sleep when they are administered, while others affect it when they are withdrawn.

A huge number of medications disrupt sleep either directly or indirectly. these medications include, but are not limited to:

• ADHD medications • Alcohol • Allergy medications • Antidepressants • Antihypertensive medications • Antiparkinsonian medications • Asthma medications • Caffeine-containing medications • Chemotherapeutic agents • GERD medications • Hormones • Diuretics • Laxatives • Tobacco and nicotine • Seizure medications • Recreational drugs

Many herbal compounds and supplements contribute to or cause insomnia. some of these include:

• Ginseng • Barberry • Uva ursi • Ephedra or ma huang • Goldenseal • Green and black teas • Coffee • Melatonin • Adrenal “support” formulas • Essential oils

The use of medication to suppress symptoms of illness should be avoided whenever possible since this method of treatment frequently results in sleep-disrupting side effects. these complications are not only extremely common but also highly predictable and increase in frequency and likelihood as the number of medications, supplements, and herbs increases. Volumes of medical data have documented these phenomena, but the texts and online data are still incomplete.

A complete medication, herb, and supplement inventory should be obtained. Ingredients on all products should be reviewed and nonessential items eliminated.

All medications, herbs, and supplements known to affect sleep should be discontinued. the ingestion of any compound capable of affecting sleep (positively or negatively) should be eliminated (under medical supervision) until the actual effects are determined.

Chemicals can disrupt sleep regardless of the time of day when they are administered. these agents affect the body many hours and sometimes days after their administration.

Metabolism and excretion of these compounds varies widely, depending on the combination of agents being utilized. Even so-called “sub-therapeutic” levels of many compounds still have the potential to produce profound effects.

Not only can the metabolism of these agents vary widely from person to person, but also individuals can react idiosyncratically and unpredictably to different combinations of drugs and herbal supplements.

It is important to remember that most pharmaceuticals and herbs on the market are backed by limited and incomplete safety data. Most medications receive only the bare minimum requirement of study (if any) before approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and most serious side effects and “black box warnings” are discovered after the drugs were approved and marketed.

The FDA admits that improper procedures and political lobbying have frequently contributed to the approval of medications that should never have been accepted.

Since the majority of people taking pharmaceuticals engage in polypharmacy, the potential for chemical interactions is extremely important and yet remains virtually ignored. As a result, these agents, singly and in combination, are responsible for many complications and deaths.

This is the fourth of a 10-part series.

Next week: more chemical causes of insomnia.

Dr. Whitmont is a classical homeopathic physician and internist who practices in New York. His website is HomeopathicMD.com

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Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. there is no charge for publication.

The Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road, is open from 2-4 p.m. Sundays through September and by appointment. Visitors are invited to tour five buildings of historic interest, including the 1837 Caspar Ott log house, Lake County’s oldest surviving building. The permanent exhibit is “Deerfield History” from the first settlers through the 1950s. The Deerfield Area Historical Society created and maintains the Historic Village. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. call (847) 948-0680 or visit deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org for information

NBNI North Shore Network Group meets at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Max & Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, to provide business leads to members who reside in Cook and Lake counties with businesses throughout two counties. Contact Philipp Weisskopf at (847) 831-6401.

The DBR Chamber of Commerce offers several upcoming events:

Networkers Breakfast with the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce from 7:30-9 a.m. July 15 at GCG Financial, 3000 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register online at rsvp@dbrchamber.com, or call (847) 945-4660.

DBR Chamber vs. Northbrook Chamber Softball Game at 5 p.m. July 20 at Village Green in Northbrook. Admission is free. call (847) 945-4660 for information.

Joint Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 at Demetri’s Greek Restaurant, 660 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The event includes networking and lunch. For July, the group is teaming up with the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for non-members. Contact (847) 945-4660 or rsvp@dbrchamber.com to reserve a spot.

BNI Wildfire Chapter Networking Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Wildfire Restaurant, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Contact Karen at (773) 867-3631 or karen.derose@lfg.com for information.

LeTip networking and referral group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rhapsody Cafe, 833 Deerfield Road. call Bob Sztapka at (847) 875-8007 for information.

NW Suburban Jewish Networking Group has a series of professional networking and support meetings from 10-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. Admission is free. call (847) 459-1677 for information.

Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce sponsors Net Linc!, a networking group that meets the last Wednesday of the month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Visit lincolnshirechamber.org or call (847) 793-2409 for information.

District 109 Kindergarten and new student registration is available at the district administration building 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Registration packets available online at dps109.org under “Parents” and under “Registration.” The administration building: 517 Deerfield Road. call (847) 945-1844 with questions or for an appointment outside normal registration hours.

JCYS Sunflower Day Camp, located on Clavey Road between Green Bay and Route 41, is at the JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center. Summer-camp options are available for children ages 1-5 years. New are: Parent-Tot Drop-in and Play Camp in the Lily Pad designed for 1- and 2-year-olds; a Travel Tots program for children 18 months to 2 years of age; as well as a longer day option for 3’s and 4’s. Older 3-year-old campers take trips to the Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center Splash Pad, while 4- and 5 year-old campers spend time at swim lessons, off-site field trips, etc. Sunflower Camp families are entitled to a Summer Family Pass at a discounted rate. Contact Ileane Voigt (847) 433-6001, Ext. 116 or for information.

Learn to Play and Play to Learn: The Preschool Program offered through Deerfield Park District runs from September to may and is open to all children 2 1/2-5 years of age. All Preschool Program staff members are early childhood educators. The Preschool Program is housed within the Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. A fenced playground is adjacent to the facility. Preschool, depending upon the age group, is offered on a two-day, three-day, four-day or five-day basis, in the morning and in the afternoon. Registration for the 2011-12 Preschool Program is taking place. Walk-in registration is ongoing. For a tour, call (847) 572-2634, e-mail or visit dfpd.org.

Deerfield Park District offers a.m./p.m. care for District 109 kindergarten students at the Recreation Center, providing a supplement to the District 109 educational curriculum with recreational options. call (847) 945-0650, e-mail or go to dfpd.org for information.

Holy Cross School has openings in its pre-kindergarten program held daily from 8:15-11 a.m. and staffed with a certified teacher and para-professional. Care is available before and after the pre-kindergarten class, through Connie’s Clubs, a childcare service affiliated with Holy Cross. Enroll in a pre-kindergarten program at (847) 945-0135 or .

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Northbrook Chapter IL 847 Northbrook meets every Wednesday for a weigh-in 6:15-6:45 p.m. and meeting 6:45-8 p.m. at Northfield United. call (847) 977-5698 or visit tops.org.

Deerbrook Park Toastmasters Club meets second and fourth Tuesday of month 7 p.m. at Walgreens’ Corporate offices, 304 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Guests welcome. call Gerry Laures (773) 804-6216 or Jessie Lee (224) 554-2769. deerbrook.freetoasthost.org

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Deerfield, PFLAG Chapter meets 7:15 p.m. at Congregation BJBE, 1201 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield, second Thursday of the month. their primary mission is to support parents, family members and friends who have learned that their child is gay. PFLAG is a non-denominational organization. Refreshments served. Meeting format consists of general announcements about local LGBT events and news, followed by a guest speaker addressing LGBT issues and finishing with small group sessions for people to share their stories and discuss LGBT issues. Contact PFLAG help line at (630) 415-0622 and choose the Deerfield mailbox. Or visit pflagillinois.org and the parent site pflag.org.

The Talk of Lincolnshire Toastmasters Club meets 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of each month at Lincolnshire Village Hall, One Old half Day Road. New members welcome. Visit talkoflincolnshire.org.

American Legion Post 738 meets second and fourth Monday of every month 7 p.m. at 849 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. call (847) 945-9821 or contact John (847) 366-7554.

Deerfield Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon at The Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Contact Tom Healy (847) 945-0984.

Secret to Success Toastmaster Club meets at 12:45 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month at Kleinschmidt inc., 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Contact Helene Snyder (847) 945-0717.

Deerfield Questers meets in member’s home 12:30 p.m. on second Wednesday of each month to support preservation and restoration projects. call Mary Torgerson at (847) 945-8658.

Deerfield Woman’s Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of month (September-April) at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Contact Dilene (847) 945-1804.

Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club meets 7 a.m. Thursdays at Walker Brothers Original Pancake House, Lincolnshire Corporate Center, Milwaukee Road. call Stan Roelker (847) 883-8600.

Optimist Club of Deerfield meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast at The Eggshell Cafe, Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. call Doug Heinrichs (847) 279-1109 or visit deerfieldoptimist.org.

Prairie Knitters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month at Riverwoods Village Hall. call Shari Benson at (847) 374-1602.

Sons of the American Legion meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at American Legion Post, 849 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. call (847) 945-9821.

Sons of Italy in America meets 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at The Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Open to men, women and youth, regardless of nationality. call (847) 242-0002 or e-mail sonsofitalynsil@hotmail.com.

Community Services Day, a free event for residents of all ages, is Sept. 10, at Brickyards Park/Patty Turner Center, Deerfield. The purpose of the event is to promote services available to residents. Community-service clubs and organizations are invited to reserve booth space. The main Community Services Day event runs from noon to 4 p.m., with a passenger/child safety-seat checkpoint from 9-11 a.m. in the south parking lot, A SWALCO electronics recycling/collection activity is tentatively set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the Public Works building. From 9 a.m. to noon, a Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic will be held near the Patty Turner Center. American Legion Post 738 will present the colors at 12:45 p.m. The Deerfield Lions Club will bring its inflatable mascot, Leo the Lion. there will be balloon twisters and other activities. A helicopter ball drop will be held at 3:45 p.m. Entertainment will be on stage throughout the afternoon. All booth vendors are asked to bring give-away items and/or run some type of game or activity (both to be approved by the CSD 2011 Committee). Performances, games, giveaways, adult programs, inflatable rides for kids, a helicopter take-off and landing, canine-unit demonstration, art tent, residential sprinkler fire demo, “Touch-a-Truck” and mascot activity will be part of the event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking will be available in the 155 Pfingsten office building parking lot (across from Brickyards Park). The event will take place rain or shine. Emergency-services demonstrations and helicopter activities depend upon availability and weather. To reserve booth space, contact Linda Anderson at (847) 945-0650 or e-mail .

Retired Teachers Roundtable seeks retired high school and college instructors of liberal arts and science courses for a monthly discussion group, now being formed. Share the best of your academic field with other lifelong learners. No fee to join the group which has a North Shore locale. Contact rtroundtable2011@gmail.com for information. specify subject(s) taught and days/times available.

The Village Music Store “Summer Showcase” continues with the Wednesday evening performance by The Big Band Sound of Deerfield 7 p.m. July 13 at Starbucks Plaza, downtown Deerfield, 675 Deerfield Road. The 20 piece group is conducted by Bob Gand with his signature Red Trumpet and features vocals by Caroline Freer Sheaffer. The program includes performance of the band’s new you Tube music videos “Misty,” “Satin Doll,” “Orange Colored Sky,” “Almost like being In Love” and other songs from “The great American Songbook.” The band is sponsored by the Deerfield Park District. this is a public service activity of the Village Music Store, the Deerfield Primesource Village Center and Starbucks. call Lana Rae (847) 945-5321.

The Deerfield Farmers Market is held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday morning from through Oct. 15 in the Metra commuter lot on the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. Produce will be available rain or shine. Shoppers can purchase: seasonal vegetables and fruit grown by farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin; organic and naturally grown vegetables and fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials; baked breads, muffins and cookies; hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese; maple syrup; honey; specialty products; and bake-sale items in fund-raisers for community organizations.

Deerfield Farmers Market community fund-raisers and activities calendar:

July 9: Trinity United Church of Christ – Bake sale and lemonade; Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info and balloons; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures: Jodi Koplin (children’s interactive music) – 10-11 a.m.

July 16: American Association of University Women – Used books and bake sale; Deerfield Public Library – story time about trains; and Plaza Pleasures: The Dooleys (American/Irish folk) 10-11:30 a.m.

July 23: Holy Cross Youth Group – Bake sale; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; Christian Beginnings – Sale of Sno Cones and cotton candy; and Plaza Pleasures: Kettle Moraine String Band (Bluegrass) – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

July 30: Bear Hugs – Bake sale, lemonade and teddy bears; Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – find out what’s new at the library; Christ United Methodist Church – Info and kids crafts; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures: Joan Hammel Band (folk songs) – 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 6: Market Raffle; Bear Hugs – Bake sale, lemonade and teddy bears; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; Deerfield Park Foundation – Sale of tickets for helicopter golf ball drop; and Plaza Pleasures: The Rich & George Duo – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 13: Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; and Plaza Pleasures: West Side Winders and Rockabilly – 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 20: Grillfest! Trinity United Church of Christ – Bake sale and lemonade; Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info and balloons; Deerfield Park Foundation – Sale of tickets for helicopter golf ball drop; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures: Nightcrawlers (Blues) – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 27: Deerfield Public Library – Back to school story time; Alex’s Lemonade – Sale of lemonade to benefit pediatric cancer research; DHS Parent Network – Info; and Plaza Pleasures: The Pipe Dreams (original pop/rock)

Sept. 3: Market Raffle; American Association of University Women – Used books and bake sale; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Info; and Plaza Pleasures: Cirrus Falcon (acoustic rock) – 9:30-11 a.m.

Sept. 10: Junior Women’s Club – Bake sale; Deerfield Public Library One Book – One ZIP Code – Promotion; Christ United Methodist Church – Info; and Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board

Sept. 17: Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit – Bake sale; Friends of the Deerfield Library – Used cookbook sale; Patty Turner Center – Info; and whole Foods Deerfield – Fresh from the Market – Demo and samples

Sept. 24: Annual apple pie contest; Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; Boy Scouts Troop 150 – Popcorn sale; and West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization – Info.

Oct. 2: Market Raffle; Holy Cross Youth Group – Bake sale; and Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – Meet and greet.

Oct. 9: Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; and Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board.

Oct. 16: Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info, lemonade and balloons.

A Garden Walk will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 to benefit local student internships in landscaping and maintenance of the Reed Turner Woodland in Long Grove, as well as other local charities. Four area gardens will be open for the club’s garden tour, followed by a boxed lunch (choose from four). Perennial, annual and native garden designs, including varieties of hostas, will be featured. Reservations are required and are $25 ($20 without lunch). Check-in, map and directions will be at the Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Car-pooling is encouraged. The club welcomes new or old gardeners of any level and is active with many gardening-related activities. For reservations, call Gerri at (847) 550-6292.

The Jessica Shayne Magid “Chai” Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation sponsors its annual Bowl-a-Rama event at 11 a.m. July 10 at Brunswick Zone, 10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. The event features two hours of all-you-can-bowl – with shoes, pizza and pop. Games and prizes for adults and kids will be provided. Team and individual scores will be tabulated. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 years of age and under. call Carl Alston at (847) 919-6250; TTY (847) 424-0600 for information.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Deerfield Road, will hold a fund-raiser, Shine at Zion: Car Wash & Car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9. Support the Zion youth service trip to help rebuild New Orleans by partaking in a Hot Rod and Corvette show while getting your car washed and/or vacuumed. Food will be sold. Car washes are $10; vacuuming is $5. The Car show is a free-will donation. call Julia Arbaugh at (847) 940-7264; TTY (847) 945-2009 for information.

B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim’s Sisterhood (Deerfield) will hold its 1,000+ Family Garage/Resale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 and noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Used adult and children’s clothes, shoes, jewelry, toys, books and household goods will be available. BJBE is located at 1201 Lake Cook Road, just east of the Interstate 294 Toll Road at Pine and Lake Cook roads, Deerfield. Contact BJBE at (847) 940-7575 or online at bjbe.org for information.

The Wilmot PTO is selling engraved bricks to raise funds for the school’s new playground. It is a way to leave a legacy at the elementary school, while supporting a playground for Wilmot and community. It is also a way to advertise a business. To download the form for individual or family bricks, go to dps109.org/pto/wilmotpto/PTO%20Forms/Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf. To download the order form for businesses, go to dps109.org/pto/wilmotpto/PTO%20Forms/Corporate%20Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf. Contact Francesca Picklin at francescadq@aol.com or (847) 945-2211 for information.

The American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International Parkway, Suite 125, Lincolnshire, offers an opportunity for cancer patients to receive free wigs at: the Lake County Regional Office, 100 Tri-State International Parkway, Suite 125, Lincolnshire; Cancer Wellness Center, 2824 Belvidere Road, Waukegan; or Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Grayslake Campus, 1475 E. Belvidere Road, Unit 100. The Lake County Regional Office, Cancer Wellness Center and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital contain wig boutiques that provide cancer patients suffering from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation new wigs, scarves and hats. Volunteers assist patients in finding a wig that fits their personal taste, but also will conduct a wig-fitting to ensure it fits correctly. In order to receive a free wig, scarf, or hat, the American Cancer Society asks that each individual call (847) 317-0025 prior to visiting the wig boutiques to set up an appointment.

Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers: Free Reiki, healing touch, reflexology, massage and personal training wellness sessions to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit thecancerwellnesscenter.org

Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield offers Group Exercise Classes for those 16 years and up. Non-members may buy a one-day guest membership to participate. $7 Deerfield Park District residents; $9 nonresidents. Varied half-hour to one-hour Group Exercise Classes offered Mondays-Fridays, at 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Classes also offered Saturday and Sunday mornings. “A-Z” Group Exercise Classes range from “Aqua” to “Zumba.” Businesses and corporations invited to call (847) 572-2660 to design memberships with before-work, lunch-hour, or after-work Group Exercise Classes (or athletic league participation) geared for employees, based on their schedules, needs and interests. Visit: SachsRecCenter.org, call (847) 572-2600, or e-mail: .

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior, or a codependent relationship. Meets Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. at North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 200 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. call (847) 580-5781.

JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights offers: Parenting a Child with Special needs: Weekly Parent Support Group Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics include: The parents’ grieving process; strategies for coping with multiple demands, roles, stresses; managing family and social relationships; etc. $15 per session. Pamela Kaplan (224) 625-2804. jcfs.org

Coping with your Chronic Physical Illness. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Learn tips and tools for finding enjoyment and minimizing challenges. Topics may include communicating with health care providers, relationships with family and friends, spiritual resources for healing, and living well. $7 per session. call David Lipschutz (224) 625-2705. jcfs.org

Futures planning. planning for the future for and with a loved one with a disability is important, especially during times of transition and as caregivers grow older. Participate through the Family Bridges program, or in the Future is Now! group and work with other families over seven sessions to complete the planning process. Partial scholarships based on financial need. Dates, time, location determined based on interest. Brenda Nemeth (773) 467-3727 or .

Deerfield Public Library. The Deerfield Library Board of Trustees meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Programs are free and open to the public. Register in advance at deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs & Classes” or by calling (847) 945-3311.

Children’s Programs: All children’s activities, except those designated “drop-in,” require registration in advance in person, online at deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs and Classes,” or at (847) 945-3311. Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Register for library programs online at vapld.info, in person, or by calling (847) 634-3650. All programs free and require registration unless otherwise indicated. All programs are held at the Vernon Area Public Library District. Recreation

Deerfield Park District events include:

Summer Samplers – free musical entertainment at Mitchell Pool/Park – from 5-6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 21. Everyone is invited; Bring a picnic or purchase concessions.

The Coho Swim Club sponsors the Coho Classic Swim Meet in the main pool area at Deerspring on July 8-10. The Dive-In Theater event is set for Aug. 6 at Mitchell Pool. Visit deerfieldparks.org for information.

To buy pool passes or get a pool calendar/sticker, stop between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Park District office, 836 Jewett Park Drive, or call (847) 945-0650 or fax (847) 945-0699.

Annual Family Campout begins at 5 p.m. July 16 and ends 8:30 a.m. July 17. Pitch tents and bring flashlights for the event in Maplewood Park, located on Clay Court just south of Hazel. The Park District provides sports equipment and grills; and a movie in the park is show at dark. Bagels and doughnuts are provided for breakfast. It is a free family event. call (847) 945-0650, e-mail: or visit deerfieldparks.org for information.

Eat to the Beat on Wednesdays at the Pavilion in Jewett Park brings musical performances and other entertainment to families, especially ones with young children. Admission is free. Eat to the Beat takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and runs July 13-Aug. 17. Lunch and snacks are sold at the concession stand through Cookers of Deerfield or participants may bring a picnic lunch. The pavilion area is adjacent to a playground. Entertainers are: July 13: Jeanie B!; July 20: Jimmy Mac; July 27: Steve Beno; Aug. 3: Super Stolie; Aug. 10: Rick Kelly; and Aug. 17: Dave Rudolph. The Jewett Park Pavilion is northwest across from Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive.

Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road (Deer Park Plaza), (847) 572-2600; ; SachsRecCenter.org is once again having Fitness Center memberships available for students home from college. Students on summer break can take advantage of a $99, three-month membership. call or stop by Sachs for a tour or details.

Contact or visit the Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center to use the golf course, clubhouse and amenities available, including leagues, lessons, camps, banquets, tee times, pro shop and practice range – or stop in for lunch at the clubhouse. Contact the Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center by stopping by 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods; calling (847) 945-8333; e-mailing ; or going to DeerfieldGolf.org

Extended Care – For “extended care” options that lengthen the day from as early as 8 a.m. to as late as 6 p.m., children should be dropped off and picked up at Jewett Park Community Center. Parents are asked to double-check trip information to determine lunch needs. All children should be picked up by 6 p.m. Fee per day of extended care is $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident. call (847) 945-0650; e-mail or visit dfpd.org for information.

Park District fitness programs for individuals 50 years of age and older are held at the Patty Turner Center. call (847) 940-4010, e-mail or visit PattyTurnerCenter.org for information. Services are offered at and/or through the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St.

Counseling and Referral Services – Margie Fisher, a gerontologist, and Kate Shaw, a social worker, are available for short-term counseling, information and referrals from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the PTC. if struggling with the care of, or loss of, a loved one, relocation, financial stress, illness etc., they can help. call the PTC at (847) 940-4010 for an appointment.

Podiatry appointments. On-site podiatry services are provided for patients by appointment from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. call (847) 940-4010 for an appointment.

Blood-pressure/blood-sugar testing is conducted at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the center lobby.

Massage therapy (a half-hour or one-hour available). A 24-hour cancellation notice is required; otherwise individuals are billed for the appointment. A half-hour massage is $35 for PTC members and $40 for non-members. A one-hour massage is $60 for PTC members, $70 for non-members.

Lending Closet offers wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes and grabber sticks on a short-term basis. Closet hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Senior Car Program. The PTC offers a drop-off/pick-up service for older adults in the Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods area. The service is available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.

Middle-school parties resume in fall.

A variety of options for pool admission is available. Pool passes start at $63 for the season, with varying rates for individuals. Swim coupons are available at a price of $65 for 10 coupons. Deerspring Pool is at 200 Deerfield Road (between Waukegan Road and Route 41), with a pool-season telephone number of (847) 945-7610. Mitchell Pool, 951 Wilmot Road (at Hazel), has a pool-season phone number of (847) 945-7760. Outside of pool season, contact the Deerfield Park District at (847) 945-0650; e-mail ; or visit 836 Jewett Park Drive.

North Shore Rhythmics provides rhythmic gymnastics training. Preschool NSR classes are offered from 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays. Young gymnasts are instructed in the basics, including flexibility, dance, musicality, tumbling, apparatus skills and hand-eye coordination. Children 5 years of age and up may sign up for Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics where athletes work on basic skills, adding more advanced elements and performing basic routines to music, using balls, hoops, ribbon, rope and clubs. Classes are 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For gymnasts 6 years old and above who are ready for more difficult skills, Advanced Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics is held from 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays The class prepares participants to move onto the first competitive level. Continued and progressive training is available. Contact the Sachs Recreation Center at (847) 572-2600 or e-mail for information.

The Sachs Recreation Center Teens ‘N’ Training Fitness Pass offers students under age 16 who are enrolled in high school an opportunity to become a Fitness Center member. Upon completion of the three-hour TNT training class and payment of monthly membership fees, TNT pass holders are entitled to use: Cardiovascular training and strength-resistance equipment; swimming pool and open gym; all group exercise classes (yoga, indoor cycling, kickboxing, dance, etc.); locker room/towel service; and four-lane track (walk/jog/run). Training classes are ongoing. call Tim Johnson at (847) 572-2661 to sign up. Sachs, 455 Lake Cook Road (in Deer Park Plaza). Visit SachsRecCenter.org, e-mail ; or call (847) 572-2600 for information.

Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the North and Northwest Suburbs. No one is turned away. The first year of religious school is free with membership. Kindergarten through high school education is held Thursday and Sunday. Join in the celebration of Shabbat at Hawthorne School, 200 Glendale, Wheeling. All Kabbalat Shabbat receptions are at 6 p.m. Adult education is at Beit K’nesset, 214 University Drive, Arlington Heights. Parshat HaShavuah will be at 8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 29, and is free for everyone. No class is held Aug. 15. RSVP to Cantor Jury (847) 917-7725 or . High Holy Days are celebrated in the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated Sept. 28-30. Yom Kippur is celebrated Oct. 7-8. call (847) 917-7726 or visit anshetikvah.org for information.

Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community – Membership in Beth Chaverim includes cost of religious school for a family’s first child. Additional children, as well as Hebrew school, involve separate costs. Beth Chaverim Religious School is held Sunday mornings at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods for youth in kindergarten through high school. A one-year learn-to-read-Hebrew program is available. call (847) 945-6512.

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Navy and Marine shipmates Reunion Sept. 21-24, 2011 at Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, VA. Contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 Home (260) 486-2221 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time;) Fax (260) 492-9771; e-mail

Wartburg College will hold an Outfly picnic for alumni and friends in the Chicago area July 21 at the Rubio Shelter No. 28 of the Busse Forest and Ned Brown Meadow Park in Rolling Meadows. Social time is 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bratwursts, hot dogs, buns and table service will be provided. Attendees should bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share and a beverage. there will be an update on campus happenings and souvenirs. Outfly, a literal translation of the word “Ausflug,” is one of many German traditions the college celebrates. Dating back to the 1890s, it is a student-initiated, one-day holiday from classes. only the college president and student body president know its date in advance. In an effort to help alumni and friends reconnect with Wartburg, the college sponsors annual Outfly picnics across the country. To register, call the Alumni and Parent Programs Office at 1-800-772-2085, Ext. 8491 or e-mail . Registration deadline is July 14.

District 106 holds Kindergarten registration for the 2011-12 school year at Bannockburn School. Parents of children who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, may stop by the Bannockburn School office between 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays to pick up a registration packet and sign up for the kindergarten screening. Parents of preschool ages children or children who are being home schooled or attend private schools, should contact Peg O’Rourke, Bannockburn School director of student services at (847) 945-5900, Ext. 129. The school offers developmental screening for children from birth to 36 months in conjunction with North Suburban Special Education. call for appointment.

SASI, a nonprofit organization, recently announced its new name “Services for Adults Staying in their Homes (SASI)” to better reflect the agency’s mission to help adults who, due to aging, illness or injury, need assistance in the home. Based in Evanston at 1123 Emerson St., SASI serves several other communities, including Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe, Skokie, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Deerfield, Des Plaines and Chicago. call (847) 864-7274 or visit SASIathome.org.

Van Program: A drop off/pick up service for older adults in the Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods area. Reservations on a first come-first served basis.

Pioneering American Women Filmmakers – Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Open Mah Jongg – Mondays, Fridays, Noon to 3 p.m.; Social Bridge – Mondays, 12:30-3 p.m.; Open Poker – Tuesdays, Thursdays Noon- 3 p.m.; Open Pauper Poker – Second Friday of month, 1- 4 p.m.; Ping Pong – Tuesdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Harper College’s continuing education department offers courses for adults 55 years of age and older through the Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses are available to members and non-members. Courses are held on Harper campuses in Palatine and Prospect Heights and at partner sites in Barrington, Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine and Schaumburg.

Road Scholars is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing learning adventures for people 55 years of age and older. Road Scholars offers more than 8,000 learning adventures in the United States and 90 other countries. To learn about Road Scholars, attend a presentation offered by a Road Scholars ambassador from 10-11:30 a.m. July 28 at Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Admission is free.

Short and Sweet: The Greatest Hits of Classical Music will be held from 1-3 p.m. July 14 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Composer Jim Kendros leads an exploration of classical greats. He provides insights into each composer and the social conditions of their time while discussing his list of classical greats. Cost is $10.

Four Giants of Urban Social Reform from 1-2:30 p.m. July 12 at the Buffalo Grove Park District. Historian bill Haase, assisted by his granddaughter Jenna Cohen, reviews the lives and social achievements of four heroic women. In the Chicago area, the name of Jane Addams and her Hull House are legendary. less known, yet of significance in Chicago, is Mary McDowell. many Philadelphians have heard of Rebecca Gratz; and New Yorkers know of Lillian Wald, the founder of the Henry Street Settlement. Develop an understanding of their contributions to society and their impact on gender roles. Cost is $10.

At The Movies: God’s Message In Popular Films. In a Sunday sermon series, Pastor Brian Roots will use films to illuminate Biblical themes and lessons. All movies will be shown at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church: July 10, “Field of Dreams” “The Invitation”; and July 17, “Field of Dreams” “The Opposition.”

Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, offers programs through the Patty Turner Center, 385 Elm. It is a facility offering enrichment activities for adults 50 years of age and up. Visit PattyTurnerCenter.org, e-mail or call (847) 940-4010 for information.

Programs include: “60 Minutes…” at 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Barry Bradford’s classes cover history, psychology, theater, movies and books.

Sit & Knit (members only) 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Share patterns, learn skills, make friends and knit. Needle-pointers and crocheters are also welcome.

Fabulous Friday Flicks from noon to 3 p.m. Instructor is Bradford. The series is $24 for members and $39 for non-members. Individual sessions are $7 for members and $10 for non-members. each film is preceded by a 30-minute presentation; a 30-minute discussion is held after each film.

Book-A-Month Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Bradford is the facilitator. Admission is free; registration is required.

Check the Park District’s schedule or website for all fitness classes available for individuals older than 50.

SHIP volunteers are available free of charge to help interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and/or appeals; explain Medicare supplements available for people becoming eligible or who are interested in changing plans; review and explain long-term care policies; and explain the Medicare Prescription Drug plan. Volunteers are available by appointment on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and on a drop-in basis from 10 a.m. to noon the first Monday of each month.

The Blue Bag Program is a collaborative effort between the Patty Turner Center and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department’s paramedics to ensure that an individual’s wishes are honored at a time of medical emergency. The bag with copies (not originals) of a list of medications, advance directives, Do not Resuscitate orders, emergency contacts, identification and insurance cards is placed in a home’s refrigerator where medical and emergency personnel know where to find it. The information goes with the patient to the hospital via ambulance staff. It is an optional program and individuals may elect to complete all suggested documents or only what they feel necessary. call Melissa Hoppak at (847) 572-2655 for information.

ACES: Adult Caregiver Education and Support is held from 1:15-2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

SE Lake County Faith in Action provides trained volunteers to stay with a loved one. The service is provided by volunteers and conducted free of charge. if you are in need of respite or a ride, call Margie Fischer at (847) 572-2658.

The Lincolnshire Lightning Soccer Club offers summer soccer camps at North Park, Lincolnshire’s athletic facility. Day and evening camps are offered through July. Register online at abooma.com/slsl. For information on Lightning soccer camps, go to lincolnshirelightning.org or e-mail info@fctokoto.com. Day camps are 9 a.m. to noon July 18-22 for youth ages 5-18.

The Deerfield Park District offers basketball training at the Sachs Recreation Center. Pro basketball trainer Rob McClanaghan provides one-on-one and small group (two to four players) training sessions for boys and girls 9-18 years of age. For high school players, private consultations are available. Sign up at (401) 391-6455 or e-mail rmcclanaghan@wmgllc.com. Visit SachsRecCenter.org for information.

Let’s Talk! Military Families with Children, Parents and Caregivers from all branches – active, inactive, reserve and veterans including civilian spouses and grandparents (offered through the non-profit Children’s Home & Aid of Chicago) meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Alexian Brothers Med/Roncoli Center, 600 Alexian Way, Elk Grove Village. Share experiences, feelings and challenges with other military parents and caregivers in a support group. there is free parents care, Share Support Group, a free children’s program with child care specialists and free dinner at every meeting. Contact Carolyn Dixon (at (312) 513-9650 or for information.

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to program and individual circumstances. Some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call CJE SeniorLife at (773) 508-1000.

For Caregivers of Loved ones with Atypical Dementia – The group meets the third Wednesday of every month in Deerfield. Drop-ins are welcome. On-site respite care is available during the support group; pre-registration is required if bringing a loved one to respite care. call Sara Sanderman (847) 236-7863.

A support group meets to address the emotional issues facing parents of special needs children. Aiming to address the emotional rather than purely practical needs of parents who face unforeseen challenges, the group allows parents to express their feelings on raising a child with special needs in a supportive, non-judgmental environment and gain strength from mutual caring of others. they meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Christ United Methodist Church, 600 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Contact Kristen Scott at (847) 945-1418 or for information.

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups on topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call CJE SeniorLife at (773) 508-1000.

Holocaust Survivors – Coffee and Conversation meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. The group is sponsored by JCFS and CJE SeniorLife. No fee is charged. To register, call (847) 568-5100.

Care giving for Loved ones with Dementia – Evanston; The support group is for individuals who are involved in the care of a loved one with dementia. Participants learn about dementia and care giving; meet others who face similar challenges and share experiences; discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burn-out. The group meets from 11 a.m.-noon the first and third Wednesdays of every month at CJE’s Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. RSVP to Amy Zann (773) 508-1690.

Community Senior Adults. Open to new members. Lunch, socialization and entertainment are available on a weekly basis. Participants can purchase Kosher lunches at Lieberman’s Nosheri. The group meets 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. call Esther Craven (773) 508-1047.

The Deerfield Park District seeks individuals to serve on the Pool Advisory Committee for the coming year. Committee consists of Deerfield Park District residents appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners. Interested residents should contact the executive director of parks and recreation at the Deerfield Park District (847) 945-0650. Applications for Pool Advisory Committee available at dfpd.org or at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield.

The North Shore Senior Center in Northfield needs following volunteers: Friendly visitors; volunteers for the House of welcome; help with Lunch Circle on Mondays and/or Wednesdays; transportation coordinator; and committee secretaries. Contact Maura Rogan at or (847) 784-6052.

The Northwest Suburban Guild of Children’s Memorial Hospital seeks new members. Guild meets once a month September-May at a member’s home. Share ideas and enthusiasm to assist in support of the hospital’s Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center and art therapist which are part of Family Services Department. they want to increase their ‘Junior’ membership so anyone at least 21 years of age may volunteer a small amount of time. they hold evening meetings occasionally to accommodate work and school schedules. if interested, attend next meeting. call Rosalie (847) 991-2987 or e-mail Laurel at laurel907@aol.com.

The Caucus Advisory Council of the Village of Riverwoods seeks volunteers to participate on the Caucus Nominating Committee. Committee is responsible for recruiting and selecting qualified candidates for open offices to submit to the full Caucus (Town Meeting) for the 2011 election. Interested parties must be registered Riverwoods voters. Contact Riverwoods Village Hall (847) 945-3990 between 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to leave contact information.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lake County, needs volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. As a volunteer advocate you would become part of a program that speaks up in juvenile court for the best interests of children. you would become a consistent and reliable presence in the child’s life. Volunteer training helps you understand how to navigate the juvenile court system and collaborate with others for the benefit of children. For information about becoming a CASA volunteer, call (847) 808-9154 or visit casalakecounty.com.

The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago offers an Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series, featuring the latest resources, strategies, and tools for maximizing a volunteer program’s impact. The series consists of six courses based on new materials from Hands-on Network and other leaders in the field, taught during two day-long sessions. Course topics include: Understanding Volunteering; planning your Volunteer Program; Recruiting and Placing Volunteers; Orienting and Training Volunteers; Supervising Volunteers; Evaluating your Volunteer Program.

St. Gregory’s Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield sponsors Troop Care Package program. following items may be dropped off 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Socks, body wipes, powder, lens cleaner packets, ready-to-eat single serving food items (tuna packets or pop-top cans with spaghetti, chili, or soup), large jars of peanuts. Snacks (beef jerky, Slim Jims), single serving drink pouches, such as Crystal Light, Kool-aid, Propel, Gatorade, and protein, granola, or power bars (no chocolate). (847) 945-1678 or visit stgregoryschurch.org.

The Junior Women’s Club of Deerfield is a community-based social and service organization serving the North Shore area for more than 30 years. JWCD meets once a month at different locations within the community. To inquire about membership, e-mail JWCDeerfield@yahoo.com or visit Jwcdeerfield.com.

The Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter sponsors a Summer Dinner Meeting at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at a member’s home in Northbrook. Hear Elaine Nekritz, state representative from the 57th District, explain “What is Happening in Springfield.” The event is $25 and the fee goes to support the stem-cell research going on at Hadassah Medical Hospital. Contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: for information.

Hadassah North Shore Chapter sponsors a Children’s Picnic from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 28 in Fink Park, Clavey Road east of Highway 41 in Highland Park. The picnic recognizes all new Child Life Members and their sponsors to the multi-generational Hadassah North Shore, who are taking part in the $100 Centennial Membership Campaign. Marching Bagpipers, crafts, games and ice cream treats will be included. For New Life membership, contact the North Shore office. In case of rain and venue change, contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900, e-mail or visit northshore.hadassah.org

The Business & Professional Group of Hadassah North Shore will hold its annual Barbecue Dinner at 5 p.m. July 27 at a member’s home in Highland Park. Musical entertainment will be by songwriter Josh Berkowitz. Food is available with a $20 donation to the Hadassah Medical Organization’s stem-cell research. Contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail .

Bricks4Autism a Lego club for children five years of age and up, meets first Saturday of month 4-5 p.m.; Aspergers 4-6 p.m. Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Register at brickology.com or call Beth (847) 494-5346.

The Boy Scouts offer following: Cub Scouts – boys in first-fifth grades; Boy Scouts-boys in fifth to 12th grades; Venturing-young men and women ages 14-21. (847) 433-1813.

Programs for Early Childhood Participants – Children one-eight years of age may participate in activities at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Ginny (847) 572-2624 or e-mail .

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Lots of individuals that have a home in the region offer the possibility to take pleasure from the Milford Sound Coastal cruises while their boats are available. Cruises can be obtained on greater size ships and also on little versions that have a quantity of only 30 or 40 seats. They offer several common attributes but also a few variations as well. All of the fantastic aspects of the surroundings will be accessible wether you opt for the large or the tiny cruise trips too.

One of the upsides of the small vacation cruises is that you will be able to get up in close proximity and exclusive with the distinct animals available. At the travelers desires, the little vessels will move beneath the waterfalls supplying you an special experience. You must be prepared to get moist though. You will likely need a small seaboat if you would like receive a more particular approach on the adventure. Sometimes you might get the means to helm the ship. An additional site to travel to is the Mitre Peak. 

A lot of tourists, some of them from Queenstown, go for the cruise trips made available from the more expensive boats. The large type of charter boats are not usually an advantage though. You will never have the capacity to go through the waterfalls or much too towards the coast line in such vessels. Animals can get hurt and even killed and the landscapes is also at risk therefore these actions are not allowed. Nevertheless, greater businesses usually provide buffet type breakfasts and lunches. 

It is normally quite moist when you visualize the Milford weather. However, this is the perfect interval to enjoy this sort of sea trip. In this period the rugged shores are cut by unique waterfalls, developing a striking landscape. Cameras are necessary here too. There is a substantial chance to observe some dolphins in a Milford Sound sea trip. Beside dolphins, you might recognize many penguins too. Orca whales are rarely noticed, however there is always a chance. 

On the way back from this kind of cruise trip, it is possible to be able to look at the marine observatory. The sea life will be revealed to you as you look at the Milford Sound marine observatory. It doesn’t matter what sort of company you choose. This cruise trip will be a chatting matter for years returning home. Plus the photographs you’ll get will get a great deal of exhilaration exclamations. 
Beside Milford Sound, you could look at the Fiordland National Park. Here you can take pleasure in different gorgeous landscapes. It is achievable for you to fish, hike, horseback ride and jet skys are just a number of the items you can go through over here. The Doubtful Sound is precisely the contrary to Milford Sound, it is a calm and relaxing place. You should know that this is the greatest fjord from the natural park and here you can find a fantastic assortment of wildlife. This actually brings another great thing to travel to on this trip.

Whomever you prefer, large or small, a Milford Sound Cruise will long be a great conversation starter. When you wish to escape to a great natural environment visit Milford Sound NZ.

The actions to perform here include wind-surfing through the fjords, admiring the wonderful vistas and finding your way through the waterfalls. These activities will certainly make you want to come once again here or to go and visit several other sorts of fjords round the globe. You are likely gonna end up with excellent souvenirs and photos. The entire beautiful places is an attraction for everybody that puts New Zealand cruise trips onto the catalog for the next vacation plans. 

Many tourists come into Milford Sound mainly because  it is among the best and most interesting fjords in the New Zealand Fjordland area.One of the various variations is the distinct and also distinctive high cliff tops. The vertical and sharp highs are stated through the legends to be the job of the titanic Maori mason. Such peaks will shield you for the complete visit to the open ocean, the complete 16 km of it. 

You will surely be occupied when you get here. It is completely required that you look at the under the sea observatory of the island. The spherical observation space is really under the sea level at around 10 meters in depth. It offers you the chance to notice and take pictures the several kinds and also the ecosystems. 

The scuba diving amateurs are offered advised diving tours and also a thrill to examine the wildlife at near range. An expert’s point of view will be supplied as you select these kinds of tours.

Going for a Milford Cruise is a good selection for a weekend getaway. Whetever you are going for a solo adventure or a romanitic getaway Milford Sound Cruises are a great means to be engulfed in a natural surrounding.

The fjord has many peaks and cliffs blanketed in glaciers that may be thought of as guardians of this mythic place. Rainforests furthermore make way on top of these hills. The best known summit in the region and also the most significant is Mitre Peak. The wonderfull blue skies seem cut by a bishop’s mitre and that is where the name originates. If we consider every one of the peaks climbing right from the water level, the Mitre is one of the tallest ones, measuring around 1692m. Stirling Falls is one more iconic landmark. The Lion and the Elephant mountains protect the magnificent fall of the water over the complete 155 meters fall. Bowen Falls is another iconic waterfall in Milford Sound. This waterfall is even bigger, raising over 161 meters.

The small gulf will offer an wonderful sight on a relaxed day. The magnificent perspective will reflect on the surface of the liquid and design the unreal view you will look for hours. Bottle nose dolphins are all over the gulf, diving and performing all kinds of tricks. Nevertheless, you might be sufficiently fortunate to spot some crested penguins that can be found on the far off parts of the island. These remote places are guaranteed locations where you can notice them. The fauna includes the New Zealand fur seals that bask in the sunlight prior to they re-enter the water.
Nevertheless, you might be frustrated by several creatures too. The seashores are loaded with hives of sand flies that might possibly harm visitors. These flies feast from our body causing on our skin several unwanted itchy pinches. They feel a lot worse yet that the mosquitoes we are used to at home. Delinquens in many cases are the kea birds and some other alpine birds. In situation you are lacking some plastic items or your meal, pin the consequence on these birds. Plus, the peace of the surroundings is disturbed by the tones these birds produce. Besides, there are trees that frequently fall, generating several threatening tree avalanches. The root base of those trees are not able any longer in order to sustain the slopes, consequently landslides are incredibly generally spotted. Also the gloomy and wet local climate could relatively shiver the awesomeness of the panoramas.

Ignoring the bad aspects, this location is probably the greatest holiday destination in the complete world. Actually there are much more favorable factors as opposed to bad about it. It is clear that mother nature followed its course so far. With time, it managed to design spectacular locations that win over every single person that visits it. This location remains to be among the natural oasis, unharmed by men’s actions.

Fiordland National Park has beauty to provide, the variety of beauty that was patiently and methodically produced by nature itself. The essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty is indeed substantiated by Milford Sound.

The expenses will certainly inform you precisely how successful the trip may turn out to be. It is useful if you look at the finance and performance of the places you wish to go. Your funds are likely to influence the time period of the year you can take the vacation in the area. As the river is way better known for the sportfishing abilities along with the overnight accommodation features the more influence they will have on the prices. Also the costs are affected by the use of a ghillie or not. 
When choosing a ghillie, you will not just get hold of directions on which bait to make use of or perhaps how to use it. You are also likely to discover which are the best sportfishing places, how you can fish along with the concepts on salmon fishing. You will certainly be disappointed just in case you go with no ghillie in case you are not a veteran fisherman. It can additionally demonstrate to be a misuse of cash and assets, particularly when you end up in an region that is detrimental to fishing. There are a lot of choices to fish once you find yourself in front of the lake. The angling expertise can depend on the depth you’ll want to choose, the type of bait as well as other functions too. This is why the use of a ghillie is going to prove to provide you with the upper hand. He has the knowledge and can furthermore ensure that it is feasible to come back with a excellent catch. 

Another benefit of having a ghillie is that they can likewise turn out to be useful in aiding you boost your skills. You probably know that there are many people that are not really prepared to aid in these types of aspects. It is not a thing of ability, considering that the greatest anglers of these parts are ghillies. They are in reality the suitable individuals to offer ideas and tricks. So that they approve you and agree to reveal their experience, you have to display slightly gratitude and humility. Do remember to tip them adequately when the getaway is finished in case they do admit to train you.
Salmon fishing is well known in these regions since there is a great number of waterways that house them. You are not resumed to sportfishing in the area as there are many other activities to see as well. The region even offers ways to enjoy the open-air activities. 

The ghillie can ensure you have a wonderful time in the area and that your dollars are nicely spent. These angling excursions also ensure you have a terrific time together with your buddies as well as your family.

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It is best to look for the light sportfishing gear. The darkish trout is the sort of fish that will need a more heavy tools simply because it lives in vast lakes. The results are drastically afflicted with the suitable utensils so be careful. A light 5 foot fishing rod together with a durable sportfishing baitcasting reel are proposed by the elderly trout fishermen. You can easily rest assured that the massive trout certainly won’t escape your firm day fishing setup. As you will utilize a live bait it is best that you should select the size ten hooks. Let us speak about the fishing lures for a bit. A little sized lure is going to be needed for trout fishing. It is necessary for you to use the 1 / 4 ounces ones. So that you can be successful in your journeys they must additionally be under the four inches tall mark. Light angling tools may be worth trying as it will prove most reliable through the overall expedition.

The clothing you end up picking is very important at the same time every time you head out fishing. The catch is in accordance with the way you are dressed as well as the colorations you pick out. You are not to apply any bright nuances. The fishes are certainly gonna avoid you if you happen to opt for the bright colors. You are suggested to go for the colors that blend with the environment and also the time of the year. Green as well as brown garments would be the approach to take just in case you despise the military model ones.  So that your day fishing trip is actually memorable, you are required to watch out for what you wear.

A removed however essential factor is the true smell of your hands. To the lure you could possibly transfer the scents of the soaps together with emulsions you may employ nevertheless the result is not often the one you thought. The smells and various fragrances are extremely well sensed by the fishes. You should get some mud all over the hands after you smoke cigarettes as well. These sorts of fishes are the ones that check the lure first. Trout will really steer clear whenever they sense the cigarette smell. Fishes shall be aware in case you smoke cigarettes and tackle the lure afterwards. The next thing to consider is the unnatural odor aspect.
The actual aspect of the bait is certainly yet another vital aspect you must have in mind once you go trout fishing. Do take into account that trout is quite clever and so is capable of recognize baits which are usually not typical to their environment. Gang hook varieties are the way to go for a far better aspect of the lure you use. In case a smaller area of the hook reveals, the trout will stay away from your bait. This is why you should be careful and cover up the fishing hook entirely. It’s our last angling strategy we show you.

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As you connect you are sure to have the best sportfishing journey ever. The guide you decide on should have all of the required particulars as a way to plan the top fishing expedition. You should not tell a lie to the guide and suggest that you happen to be a expert angler if you’re not. Lies will simply lead to a negative fishing experience because he will put together stuff you are not well prepared for. 

The members of your family and possibly your buddies can be full of useful information. Details are greatest revealed through their particular prior experiences. They are usually likely to have the capacity to inform you who will be the very best guide to hire in the area. Their former expertise will be a good pointer for your search. The specifics are likely to end up being really significant. You may also find out the degree of knowledge they possess as well as help improve your experience.

The Web is a superb strategy to obtain info as well. You can discover a great deal of info concerning the top features of the trip you wish and some extra that may be useful. Turn towards the numerous day fishing blogs and even website pages as you may research the best fitted guide for you. You will not lose much time frame obtaining details nevertheless it may surely prove useful.

You must know just how much it’ll cost you though. Details are essential when you really pay for the guide. The entire value must include the different aspects of the day fishing trip. Supplies, lodging as well as transport are certainly not to be neglected. You must make perfectly sure that added expenses will not take you by surprise. Such particulars with regards to these types of functions are necessary before you decide to truly choose the guide.

It may turn out to be a wise decision to get to know your guide. It is important to be sure you’ll get along with the individual. If you are reverse figures you may have an embarrassing sportfishing trip. Prior to selecting him you may want a conversation and find out how you get along. 

Experience can also be vital as concerning to the guide as well as yourself. It is useful to understand which regions of knowledge does he learn, just how long has he held its place in business and also simply how much suitable knowledge has he got. The degree of competency together with sportfishing proficiency can be deduced from speaks with ex- customers. A great suggestions from anglers that are at the very same stage as you will mean that choosing the guide will turn into a fantastic idea. For an improved angling expertise, you will have to do a small research.
As you will enjoy wonderful outings you are absolutely gonna notify all your pals about them.

You can employ a fishing guide in order to savor guided fishing and an exceptional experience.

The back spot is the typical subject for the discomfort in such cases. The chest and higher right digestive system are also likely to suffer. Usually the soreness is not that harmful, therefore we tend not to consider too much of it and we possibly miss the explanation for the situations.

This ailment will grow in time therefore you will not even consider the pains are linked. Polyps, gall stones and also malignancy are just a number of the repercussions you will have to encounter if you don’t try to get treatment. Diarrhea, constipation, nausea or vomiting are just some of the symptoms you may experience. It is very an easy task to mistreat the numerous discomforts as you can accept it as the frequent cold or possibly a awful case of indigestion. The prolonged time it requires to signal you that something is significantly improper is certainly not helping. Some of the signs and symptoms may reveal after you have consumed something prepared by using a lot of oil or fat.

Things may not prove so simple though. Some much more serious problems may include severe cramping in the chest place, right section of the abdomen as well as in the right portion of the body. These ailments could even seem to be intolerable in some situations. You may have a challenging moment standing up as the ache is overwhelming. Just picture yourself in such discomfort for a few hours. In the circumstance you do really feel feverish you are to visit and seek a surgeon’s consult.  A aspect to think about is that the proportions as well as the actual number of the gall stones have a fantastic effect on how the signs and symptoms manifest along with the duration you put up with them.

You are not to generalize these kinds of problems as we are generally different as well as we may experience them as such. We all have a challenging time getting matters in order and knowing the connection relating to the problem and also the illnesses. Things are not constantly precisely what they look like though. The simple truth is that in cases like this you can easily leave them alone since it ‘s still time to receive the all-important treatment.

Once every quarter or so you will have to get expert consults in order to keep issues under control. The required enhancements will have time to be made in order to keep the present situation. You mustn’t be afraid though. The correct diet as well as a good way of living will ensure that you are to feel far better as well as treat the symptoms. It is additionally great for you to try to eat meals that aids to dissolve them and also eliminate them. Just the significant problems demand the surgeon’s intervention.

Gall Bladder Symptoms should be recognized in the early phases because you will be able to avert a lot of the worse bothers and Gallbladder Surgery.