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1660 September Newsletter

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1660 N Lasalle Living

September 2026

Its September and believe it or not, its time for pumpkin spiced lattΓ©e!

Did you know that in Roman times, our calendar was only 10 months, Starting in March. September was actually the 7th month, and its name comes from the Latin word septem, which means "seven".

Later Romans added Jan and Feb, making September the 9th month, but the name stuck.

September Holidays to Note!

Monday September 7th - Labor Day

Friday, September 11th - Patriot Day and Rosh Hashanah: Begins sundown on September 11 through September 13 (Jewish New Year)

Saturday, September 12th- Sunday, September 13th - Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 13th - Grandparents Day

Monday, September 21st - Yom Kippur: Begins sundown on September 20 to September 21 (Day of Atonement)

Tuesday, September 22nd - First Day of Autumn

September 26th - Full moon called the Harvest moon

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH!

Dwayne is our highlight of the month, and it is also HIS 65th BIRTHDAY Sept 2nd!

If you live here, there is zero chance you don't know Dwayne. He is the highlight of the building. The first person that you see when you leave (or come in) during the day.

Dwayne grew up in Chicago, and has been in this building for 29yrs. Here are some VERY remarkable facts about him.

He is a former Amateur boxer, for 13 years, and has won 20+ championships!

He was a bodybuilder for over 5 years, and an MMA fighter for 5 years.

He used to run 3 night clubs, 3 restaurants, and 2 personal training gyms.

He owned and ran the Pops Italian Beef restaurant right around the corner from 1660!

He is also a licensed NRA Firearms instructor and on a shooting team!

In his down time, he loves vacationing to Poland, riding his motorcycle (doing his annual Arizona trip, riding 1200 miles), he is a car enthusiast (his favorite car being the 1965 Buick Riveria GS), listening to old school house music, techno and goth!

This man also has a strong moral compass. He follows his life in Jesus's footsteps. He loves people, He loves life, He sees life as a great adventure, even when things are rough.

If he's not working, he's helping other people in whatever way he can. We are so lucky to have him at 1660, and we may never let him retire!

If you see Dwayne, this is THE month to show you care!! Don't be shy, he loves sweets, and grilled meats! πŸ˜‰

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Do you have a special shoutout for a staff member? Was someone extra kind to you? Share your positive stories and give them a shout out. Reach out to me with the special shout out and we can feature them here.

Some Good News From Around the World I thought I'd share:

And ... Just for more fun...

A Ted Talk on 10 ways to have a better conversation

​https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation​

1660 Events Coming up!!

Games night! Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Party Room. We have started a Mahjong night with a lead teacher Melinda Steffey that has graciously been teaching how to play the game; We are extending this to more games for all residents.
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We have other games as well, such as Chess and Rumykube. Come and join us and feel free to bring more board games.

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​September Events in Chicago!

Bears first game of the regular season: Sunday, September 13th (Noon) at Carolina Panthers on Fox

Bears first HOME game of the regular season: Sunday, September 20th (Noon) Vs. Minnesota Vikings on Fox

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​Blackhawks first game of the regular season: Tuesday, September 29th (9:30pm) at Vegas Golden Nights

*First home game is Tuesday, October 6th vs St. Louis Blues (7:00pm)

Sunday, September 27th : Last regular season game for Cubs and Whitesox

Root for your team to get to the playoffs!

Events around Chicago!

Thursday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 6th: Chicago Jazz Festival

-Free event at Millennium park

Friday, September 4th - Monday, September 7th: Taste of Polonia Festival

-Largest Polish festival in the country celebrating Polish heritage, culture, with food, beer, live music, and cultural performances

-Location: Copernicus Center at 5216 W. Lawrence Ave

-Tickets: https://topchicago.org/​

Saturday, September 5th - Sunday, September 6th: The Great AMerican Lobster Fest

Location: Navy Pier Tickets: https://americanlobsterfest.com/tickets/​

Sunday, September 6th - Bike the Drive​
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Saturday, September 12th- Sunday, September 13th: Printers Row Lit Fest

-41st annual largest free outdoor literary event https://printersrowlitfest.org/​

Sunday, September 13th: Midway 5K run and walk- Family friendly race day at Midway International Airport!

To register: https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/midway-5k/​

Friday, September 18th-Sunday, September 20th: 2nd annual Old Town Oktoberfest!

-Live music, food and beer vendors, stein holding contests https://oldtownchicago.org/events/2026-oktoberfest/​

Friday, September 18th-Sunday, September 20th: Riot Fest and Carnival

Location: Douglass Park. Tickets: https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/​

Saturday, September 19th: 80’s vs. 90’s night at Lincoln Park Zoo

-Adults night out at 6:30pm -10pm Tickets required​
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Saturday, September 19th-Sunday, September 20th: Chicago Live!

-Free performing arts festival at Navy Pier

live music, dance and theater performances from local and national artists https://navypier.org/pier-events/chicago-live/​

Saturday, September 19th -Sunday, September 20th: Lakeview East Art Festival

-150 artists showcasing photography, jewerly, paintings and more

Location: Along Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne https://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com/​

Starting Saturday, September 19th running to November 1st: Jacks Pumpkin Pop Up

Location: Goose Island

Halloween pop-up including corn maze, games, axe throwing, pumpkins, bars, and photo opportunities

Tickets: https://www.jackspumpkinpopup.com/​

Starting Friday, September 25th running to November 1st: Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Free and family friendly fall event with pumpkins, live music, photo opportunities, rides and attractions

Tickets for rides and attractions: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/​

Anyone interested in going to any of the events and would like a friend or neighbor to go with? Message in the whatsapp group!

Note: These events are NOT affiliated with 1660 or the staff. Just a list of events we found on google :)​
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These newsletters won't be the same without a little historic visual of our neighborhood. This months is the Old Town Historic St. Michael Church that is a hop skip away from us.

Join the chat!

In the spirit of Community, we started a whatsapp chat group for Residents and Owners.
Got last min tix somewhere and can't go? Share in the group! Need help with groceries? Ask in the group if anyone around can help out. Danger outside the building, warn others to be careful! LINK TO JOIN

Join the Social Planning Team!

We are planning some fun social events to kick off after this month. If you'd like to join the social commission group, reach out to GulΓ©.

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