Utility bills out of control? CUB CLINIC Representatives from The Citizens Utility Board, Illinois’ premiere utility watchdog group, are coming to the Niles Senior Center to assist you on natural gas, electric, and telephone issues, plus ways to combat high bills and resolve disputes with your utility company. Bring your bills to learn how to spot billing errors and other ways to save. Registration required to ensure enough staffing to assist with billing questions. Wednesday, Oct 3 ? 10:00am ? NO COST

HHM Community Art Project- El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Masks/Coco Celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin America, El Dia de Los Muertos celebrates the life of loved ones who are gone but not forgotten. To share in this special celebration, we will be decorating masks in the tradition of the popular sugar skulls. School is out so this will be a great time to get the entire family together to let your creativity shine through! Afterwards, guests are invited to stick around and have a snack of nachos and watch the Pixar film, Coco, on which the celebration of El Dia de Los Muertos is based. Art project will begin at 11am; movie at 1pm. Please allow for 45 minutes of art time for younger participants and/or basic designs and 1.5 hours for older participants and/or intricate designs. Please register by October 3. Monday, Oct 8 • 11:00am • Art project & snack, $4 • Snack & movie only, $2

The State Treasurer is holding 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. Dan Pogorzelski, from the Illinois Treasurers office will be at the NSC to assist you to find out if you have unclaimed property. Wednesday, Oct 17 ? 9:00am-1:00pm ? NO COST (Registration is not required)

Let's join the new paint-in-party craze. You don't have to be an experienced artist to create a work of art. We will learn how to paint a simple painting with step by step instructions while enjoying appetizers and two glasses of wine. Paint-in-party is the perfect time to get together with family and friends. Space is limited! This program is a community event; everyone is welcome. Tuesday, Oct 23 • Doors open at 5:00pm, painting begins at 5:30pm $17 (under 21 years)/$18 (Adults 21 + years)