Vol. 9, Issue 5

LISLE PARK DISTRICT SENIOR CENTER 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Northeast entrance of the Recreation Center

Special Thank You To Our Watering Angels! SENIOR CENTER HOURS A special thank you to our Watering Angels Carol Monday - Friday Chambers, Bea Grabowski, Anne Herrera, and Sue 8:30am - 4:00pm Peca who gave Mother Nature a hand in keeping the SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Thu., Nov 26 & Fri., Nov. 27 watered this summer! Thu., Dec. 24 & Fri., Dec. 25 plants and flower pots in front of the Senior Center Thu., Dec. 31 & Fri., Jan. 1

REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to Register Registration is accepted in person at the Senior Center, by mail, charge by phone 630-969-0992, or online at LisleParkDistrict.org in the It’s Not Too Early To Renew Your order in which they are Prime Times Subscription! received. Renew your subscription today so you don’t miss a Resident Registration single trip or program in 2016. Only one more Lisle Park District taxpayers issue for the 2015 Prime Times. See page 21. • Saturday, October 3 - Online • Monday, October 5 - Save The Date For These Walk-in, phone or mail Festive Holiday Programs! Santa’s Secret Shop & Craft Bazaar - December 4 Nonresident Registration Crafters, call today to reserve your table! • Saturday, October 17 - Online • Monday, October 19 - New Year’s at Noon - December 31 Walk-in, phone or mail

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HOW TO REGISTER Senior Center Team Registration by Phone or Walk-In Debbie Breihan Phone and walk-in registrations will be accepted Senior Citizen Coordinator during regular business hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm 630-353-4344 at the Senior Center front desk. [email protected] • Lisle residents beginning Monday, October 5 • Nonresidents beginning Monday, October 19

Laura Gardner Mail-in Registration Trip Coordinator 630-969-0992, ext. 4347 Registrations may be mailed to: [email protected] Senior Center, 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Please do not mail cash.

Online Registration Barb Marciniak Register online at . www.LisleParkDistrict.org Administrative Assistant Instructions for a successful registration are noted 630-969-0992 on the website and an instructional handout is [email protected] available for pick-up at the Senior Center. Online registration requires your login ID and PIN #. You may call the Senior Center during regular business hours at 630-969-0992 to obtain this information. Please note: You will be charged a $3 Kimm Biedermann processing fee for each completed online transaction. Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 • Lisle residents beginning Saturday, October 3 [email protected] • Nonresidents beginning Saturday, October 17

Paul Puccini Bus Driver [email protected]

1 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 PROGRAM & TRIP INFORMATION • WALKING GUIDE

HELP US PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST PROGRAM POSSIBLE! Registration Guidelines Registrations are accepted in person at the Senior Center, by mail, by phone with credit card payment, or online at www.LisleParkDistrict.org. Payment due upon registration. Check your receipts! receipt. Receipts may be sent via email, USPS (50¢ fee), or pick-up in person. Confirm your program/trip, date, times, locations, meal choices, etc. by verifying your “Register by” dates are necessary so that we can meet the deadlines given to us by various venues and vendors. Of course, if the “register by” date has passed, don’t hesitate to call 630-969-0992 to check the status, as we frequently have cancellations resulting in open seats. Emergency contact cards

Home pick-ups are available are toavailable Lisle and at ourCameo office residents if you wish for a to $5 provide fee. Select us with this optionthat information. during registration. Refund policy - If the Lisle Park District cancels a trip, a full refund will be credited to your park district account. If you cancel, giving at least two business days notice and the space can be resold, a full credit less a $2 service charge will be applied to your household Lisle Park District account; however, we cannot guarantee a resale. If you should prefer a refund to your charge card or receive a check, just let us know. Trip & Program Guidelines When joining us on one of our bus trips, please park your vehicle towards the middle of the parking lot, rather than up close to the entrance. This gives you easy exit upon our return and frees up the front spots for those patrons visiting the center throughout the day. Also, refrain from parking in lots not owned by the Lisle Park District. Review your receipt – Receipts are important! Be sure to verify all the information that is contained on the receipt, and contact us immediately with any changes or discrepancies. Trips must depart promptly! Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to allow for adequate time for check-in and bus loading. Limit the use of perfumes or colognes when traveling with us or participating in park district events to be

Kimm Biedermann sensitiveSilence your to those cell whophone may when have traveling significant on ourallergies. bus or participating in a program at the Senior Center. If you must Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 No dairy items are allowed on bus trips. [email protected] answer your phone, please move to a location away from the activity and/or keep your conversation to a minimum. All trips are via the Lisle Park District bus unless a motorcoach

All trips depart from the Senior Center unless a different locationis specifically mentioned in the trip description. WALKING GUIDE FOR TRIPS is specifically mentioned in the description. To assist you in selecting your trips, we include a walking icon with each trip description to indicate the level of

physical activity for that specific trip. Light walking Moderate walking Extensive walking with few stairs and/or some stairs and/or many stairs

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Index of Activities and Trips Advertised in this Issue of The Prime Times (Listed A-Z by category)

ACTIVITIES DAY TRIPS BINGO NEW TRIPS Christmas Breakfast & Bingo: 10600...... Page 5 A Christmas Survival Guide: 10861...... Page 13 Countdown to Christmas Bingo: 10868...... Page 5 American Grands XXI: 10859...... Page 15 Choosing a Medicare Supplement: 10863...... Page 5 A Wonderful Life - The Musical: 10496...... Page 12 Thanksgiving Bingo & Lunch: 10867...... Page 5 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: 10854..Page 16 Bye Bye Birdie: 10874...... Page 14 FUN & GAMES Chicago Blackhawks Game: 10860...... Page 12 Christmas Bunco: 10988...... Page 6 Chicago Holiday: 10873...... Page 11 Christmas Cookies with Wendy: 10948...... Page 6 Christmas Story: 10856...... Page 12 Pumpkin Pie Bunco: 10865...... Page 6 Heir Apparent: 10875...... Page 14 Wii Bowling Tournament: 9943...... Page 6 Jeeves at Sea: 10898...... Page 15 Santa’s Secret Shop & Craft Bazaar...... Page 6 One of a Kind Show: 10857...... Page 11 The Field Museum: 10858...... Page 13 PARTIES & TRIPS Winter Overnight: 10855...... Page 15 TRIAD Bingo Jingo: 10987...... Page 8 Fall Fashion Show at Lexington Sq.: 10625.....Page 7 Happy Hour at Heritage Woods: 10527...... Page 7 PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED TRIPS New Year’s at Noon: 10598...... Page 8 Discover IL: Kewanee: 10801...... Page 17 Resaling Away: 10040...... Page 7 Elf: 10815...... Page 20 Thanksgiving Lunch at Oak Trace: 10866...... Page 7 Farm to Stable: 10542...... Page 17 Firekeepers Overnight: 10546...... Page 19 FOR MIND & BODY Grand Victoria Casino: 10847...... Page 18 A Look at the Kennedy Assassination: 10862..Page 9 Mannheim Steamroller: 10827...... Page 20 Christmas Around the World: 10994...... Page 10 Merry Window: 10508...... Page 20 Coffee Talk - Love Your Heart: 10945...... Page 9 Spamalot: 10507...... Page 17 Coffee Talk - Aging with Dignity: 10947...... Page 10 The Marriage of Figaro: 10504...... Page 18 Lunch & Learn - Winter Safety: 10864...... Page 9 Treasure Island: 10824...... Page 18 Quilt Corner ...... Page 10 White Christmas: 10814...... Page 19 Resistance Band Training: 10851...... Page 9 Senior Yoga: 9

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP Join us on... 1st Wednesday of Every Month Do you care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? at 6:30pm Are you looking for information and support? You’re not alone. Alzheimer’s Association Sunrise of Naperville North Caregiver Support Groups provide emotional, educational and social support for family and 535 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other, related dementias. Questions? Call 630-305-9400

3 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 REGULAR DAILY ACTIVITIES

REGULAR DAILY ACTIVITIES MONDAY 10am - Cash Bingo • $1 for 2 cards and 50¢ each additional card. Enjoy a variety of bingo games sure to challenge your mind and luck! 12 noon - Canasta • Join this friendly and ever-growing group to play the Hand and Foot version of this all-time favorite card game. Rules are available at the front desk for those needing to refresh and brush up on their skills prior to attending.

TUESDAY 9:30am - Mah Jongg • Mah Jongg is an ancient tile game played by many cultures. Players use skill, wit and good fortune to build hands by drawing and discarding tiles. This group plays the American version of Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome, but please note that this game does take time, patience and good

at the front desk for beginners to review prior to attending. concentration skills to play proficiently. Basic rules are available 1pm - Depression Poker • Attention experienced poker players! Grab your nickels and get ready for a fun and fast- paced afternoon. You’ll need $5 worth of nickels to get started. A limited number of nickels will be available for purchase if you are unable to get your own.

THURSDAY 12:45pm - Bridge • Experienced players are invited to join this group for a friendly afternoon of drop-in bridge. 1pm - Rummikub • Combining features of some of the most famous pastimes, such as Mah Jongg, Rummy, Dominoes & Chess, Rummikub is a stimulating game that requires a large measure of strategy and small dose of luck. A copy of the rules is available at the front desk. 1pm - Chess • All levels are welcome to join this friendly and dedicated group. Basic knowledge of chess is expected.

FRIDAY 9am - April-October - Walking Club • Put on your walking shoes, grab a water bottle and head on over to the Senior Center for a morning of exercise, friendship, and fun as we trek through the paved trails of the lovely Community Park. 10am - Games Galore • Bring your lunch and join this group of gamers for a round of Dominoes in the morning and a few hands of Hand and Foot Canasta in the afternoon. Rules for Hand and Foot and Mexican Train Dominoes are available at the front desk for those needing to brush up on their skills before attending. 5:00pm, Every Friday - Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge • Prior registration is required. Please call John Spokas at 630-968-8154 for more details and to register.

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PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES Silence your cell phone when traveling on our bus or participating in a program at the Senior

keep your conversation to a minimum. See PAGE 2 for all Trip & Program Guidelines. Center. If you must answer your phone, please move to a location away from the activity and/or

CHOOSING A MEDICARE THANKSGIVING BINGO & LUNCH SUPPLEMENT BREAKFAST & BINGO Senior Center Senior Center Join us this morning as we give thanks for our friends Get the information you need to choose an AARP while enjoying our usual lively games of bingo. We’ll Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan that may meet gather afterwards for a delicious lunch. your needs. Lunch provided by The Springs at Monarch Landing, Naperville Refreshments and presentation provided by United Health Care Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10867 M Nov. 23 10am-12:30pm FREE Nov. 16 Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10863 M Nov. 9 9-11:30am FREE Nov. 2 CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST & BINGO Multipurpose Rooms 1 & 2 COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BINGO Laugh your way to a Happy Holiday with your friends Senior Center 25 days and counting! Join us this morning and Laughter can improve your health, boost your morale, catch the Christmas spirit with a festive breakfast. increaseand certified communication laughter leader,skills and Madeline most important Holstrom!- Everyone will also make a handmade Christmas card ly is just plain fun! Our fun and festive morning will conclude with a delicious breakfast and your favorite games of BINGO! andBreakfast participate and prizesin a raffle! provided by Manor Care, Naperville Entertainment and breakfast provided by Brookdale of Lisle Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10868 M Nov. 30 9-11:30am FREE Nov. 23 10600 M Dec. 21 9-11:30am FREE Dec. 14

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CHRISTMAS BUNCO Senior Center

out if you’ve been naughty or nice! Join your friends thisHo! Ho!afternoon Ho! Santa as sayswe celebrate it’s time tothe roll holidays the dice with and findfes- tive snacks and treats and play our favorite dice game!

Prizes and refreshments provided by VCP Home Care, Joliet

PUMPKIN PIE BUNCO Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Senior Center 10988 Tu Dec. 15 1-2:30pm FREE Dec. 8 Come on out this afternoon and enjoy some time with your friends and some lively rounds of bunco. We’ll have prizes and delicious pumpkin pie for dessert! Prizes and pie provided by Villa St. Benedict, Lisle CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH WENDY Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Senior Center 10865 Th Nov. 12 1-2:30pm FREE Nov. 5 Did you ever wish you could make those beautifully decorated cookies you see in the bakery window? Today you will have the chance to work with the Park District’s very Wii BOWLING TOURNAMENT own master decorator Wendy, as you learn some tricks Senior Center of the trade and decorate one dozen Christmas cookies Come and enjoy the bowling everyone can do - Wii yourself! Your fee gets you one dozen cookies on a festive Bowling! Sign up today. Prizes will be awarded and plate, decorating instruction, and Wendy’s secret recipe we’ll enjoy a delicious pizza lunch afterwards. for the delicious cookies and frosting! Don’t miss out on Lunch provided by Passeros Pizza, Lisle

Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By thisCode fun filledDay morning!Date Time R/NR Reg. By 9943 F Nov. 13 10am-12pm FREE Nov. 6 10948 Tu Dec. 1 10am-12pm Nov. 24

$10/$13

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RESALING AWAY FALL FASHION SHOW AT Lisle LEXINGTON SQUARE Calling all bargain hunters! It’s time for our fall resale Lombard excursion! We’ll scout the area’s best resale, thrift, You will be in for a real treat today when you join us at Lexington Square in Lombard for a delicious gently used housewares, clothing, and more. We’ll luncheon followed by a fashion show. Sherwin’s VIP stopand consignmentfor lunch along stores. the way These at a stores fast food are restaurant. filled with Fashion Service will be providing fall and winter Fee includes transportation only. fashions including sportswear, sweaters, outerwear, dressy jackets and a wide variety of accessories Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Departure Time: 9:30am including purses, scarves and jewelry. All items Approximate Return Time: 4:00pm will be available for purchase that day. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Departure Time: 11:15am 10040 W Nov. 4 9:30am-4pm Oct. 28 Approximate Return Time: 2:30pm

$8/$11 Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10625 Tu Nov. 17 11:15am-12:30pm FREE Nov. 10 THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT OAK TRACE Registration for residents & nonresidents is NOW OPEN! Downers Grove Consider this your turkey day warm-up as you dine with both old friends and new in the lovely Oak Trace dining room. Take the bus or save $5 by driving HAPPY HOUR AT HERITAGE WOODS yourself. Bolingbrook We’re invited to head on down the road to enjoy a Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Friday Happy Hour complete with appetizers and Departure Time: 11:30am ‘mocktails’ with our friends at Heritage Woods. Alex Approximate Return Time: 2:00pm Talbot will be there for our entertainment pleasure. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Home Pick-Up Time: TBD ***FREE if you drive yourself*** Departure Time: 2:00pm Approximate Return Time: 4:00pm $5 - 10866 W Nov. 18 11:30am-2pm Nov. 11 On Bus Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10527 F Nov. 13 2-4pm FREE Nov. 6

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TRIAD BINGO JINGO Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Rooms 1 & 2 Join your friends from the Lisle- Naperville TRIAD for a special holiday celebration. Your afternoon will begin with a piano sing-along followed by a very special performance by the Lisle High School Varsity Singers. You’ll enjoy a delicious Christmas dessert and end your lovely afternoon by playing your favorite bingo games.

Registration for this program begins on November 2 for both residents and nonresidents.

Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10987 Th Dec. 10 12:30-2pm FREE Dec. 3

NEW YEAR’S AT NOON yukon gold mashed potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Rooms 1 & 2 Greet the New Year in style with your friends. The Entertainmentwith a delicious andsponsored decadent by dessert Lisle finale!Savings Bank Recreation Center will be all decked out for New and Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Year’s Eve today! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and a champagne toast to your health, happiness and Favors provided by Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook friends! After lunch sit back and enjoy the music and comedy of Chuck Salvo. Your lunch begins with a Code Day Date Time Fee Reg. By - 10598 Th Dec. 31 12-2pm Dec. 23 dallion with a sherry wine shitake mushroom sauce, house salad followed by lemon chicken and filet me $37/$40

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RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING SENIOR YOGA Manor Care, Naperville Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space Hop on the bus and we’ll head over to Manor Care in Sign up to join this very popular yoga class! The Naperville where you’ll learn 10-15 exercises you can do with resistance bands to stretch and strengthen benefits toof perform yoga include various improved yoga poses. strength, The second flexibility, half of andthe activity level. balance. A chair will be used for the first half of the class your muscles. These exercises can be modified to any Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By class will include poses on the floor. Participants using onthe out floor and should give itbring a try! a Wednesdayyoga mat. You Instructor: do not need Rita; to 10851 Th Oct. 22 2:15-3:30pm FREE Oct. 15 Fridayparticipate Instructor: in the floor Holly. exercise to join this class. Come Registration for residents & nonresidents is NOW OPEN! Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 11012 W Dec. 2 - Jan. 6 10-11am Nov. 25 COFFEE TALK: LOVE YOUR HEART 11013 F Dec. 4 - Dec. 18 10-11am $36/$39 Nov. 25 Monarch Landing, Naperville Sign up for both days & SAVE$18/$21 $10! ing and maintaining a healthy weight. Eating right to take careJoin ofdietician your heart, Beth manage VanDerWal your cholesterolfor a look at levels, defin and LUNCH & LEARN: WINTER SAFETY blood pressure. Senior Center

Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Join us today for lunch and an informative presentation on how to stay safe this winter. Reminders about fall 10945 M Nov. 2 12:30-3pm FREE Oct. 26 prevention, preventing hypothermia and frostbite will be given as well as how to handle extreme weather situations and staying hydrated. Lunch and presentation provided by VCP Home A LOOK AT THE KENNEDY Health, Joliet ASSASSINATION Senior Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Join Tim Wilsey this afternoon for a look at one of 10864 Tu Nov. 10 11:30am-12:30pm FREE Nov. 3 the most discussed, examined & argued moments in our country’s history. We’ll look at President JFK`s assassination, who would have possibly wanted him eliminated and examine the controversial Warren Commission Report. Presentation and refreshments provided by Silverado, Naperville

Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10862 F Nov. 6 1-2pm FREE Oct. 30

Quilt By Janet Keller

9 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 FOR MIND & BODY

COFFEE TALK: AGING WITH DIGNITY CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD Monarch Landing, Naperville The Museums at Lisle Station Park Jennifer Shea Hellman is a licensed social worker Join us at the lovely Museums at Lisle Station Park who will talk about The Five Wishes, a living will today for a look at how Christmas is celebrated that talks about personal, emotional, spiritual, throughout the world. We’ll enjoy cookies and cider and medical issues. It allows one to share with the and a special craft. Weather permitting, we’ll visit all family and doctors what is wanted if ever faced the buildings on the campus to enjoy the old fash- with a terminal illness. Complimentary copies of ioned Christmas decorations on display. Parking is The Five Wishes will be given out. limited so we will meet at the Senior Center and ride our bus to the Museum campus. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Home Pick-Up Time: TBD 10947 M Dec. 7 12:30-3pm FREE Nov. 30 Departure Time: 12:45am Approximate Return Time: 2:30pm Refreshments and craft provided by Comfort Keepers, Wood Dale

Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10994 F Dec. 18 12:45-2:30pm Dec. 11

$5/$8

QUILT CORNER Display Your Quilt at the Senior Center! Call, 630-969-0992, ext. 4347. Quilts are a beautiful art form, and we would love to see yours! If you have a quilt that you would be willing to share, we will display it

will be hung with clamp hooks for oneon the month wall inat Laura’sa time. office. Quilts

Call Laura Gardner to schedule the month you want your quilt displayed, and be sure to stop in to take a look at each one! Quilt By Janet Keller Quilt By Judy Teska

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PLEASE LIMIT USE OF PERFUMES & COLOGNES When traveling with us on a trip or participating in Lisle Park District events, please be sensitive to

thoseSee PAGE who 2 may for haveall Trip significant & Program allergies. Guidelines.

CHICAGO HOLIDAY ONE OF A KIND SHOW Chicago, IL Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Some consider it the most beautiful time of year in It is Chicago’s most “ONEDERFUL” time of the year - downtown Chicago! The jingling of bells, the decorations, the 15th Annual One of a Kind Show! A refreshing the shoppers – come spend the day in the holiday spirit! alternative to traditional retail and held in Chicago’s You can spend your time at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket, a cherished German and European tradition inspired by one of a kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list. the Christkindlmarket in Nuremberg, Germany, which MoreMerchandise than 600 Mart, talented the show artists is the from ideal across place toNorth find began in 1545. Or, perhaps you would prefer to visit America will bring their imaginative, handmade Marshall Field’s (I know, it’s Macy’s now) and walk along creations to this year’s show offering a wide range of State Street to view the holiday windows; go up to see the media and categories including accessories, fashion, beautiful tree in the Walnut Room, and do a little holiday shopping. If you can’t decide between the two places – for everyone on your list, including yourself! You do both! They are only a block apart. Lunch is available canfiber speak art, sculpture,with the artists glass, wood,individually, metal attend – something artist on your own at either venue or nearby surrounding demonstrations, and join in a crafting workshop. Enjoy restaurants. Before we head home we’ll stop at Navy Pier gourmet cafes, fashion shows and live music. This is for the 15th Annual Winter Wonderfest, Chicago’s biggest a one of a kind experience not to be missed! Lunch is and best indoor winter playground featuring 170,000 on your own and there are several choices within the square feet of decorations, displays, community group Merchandise Mart. Fee includes transportation and concerts, rides and indoor ice skating, all held inside show admission. Festival Hall. Fee includes transportation and admission to Winter Wonderfest (additional admission required for Departure Time: 10:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm rides and ice skating). Departure Time: 9:30am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm Code Date R/NR Reg. By 10857 Fri., Dec. 4 Fri., Nov. 13 Code Date R/NR Reg. By $29/$32 10873 Tue., Dec. 8 Fri., Nov. 13

$25/$28

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A WONDERFUL LIFE - THE MUSICAL CHRISTMAS STORY Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI Theatre at the Center, Munster, IN Tens of millions wait every Christmas to see Frank Who will ever forget Hammond native Jean Shepherd’s

The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in BB gun that long ago Christmas? Last produced on BedfordCapra’s classicFalls has film brought of dreams hope and inspiration the power to of every love. stagecharming by TATCfilm about in 2006, Ralphie’s it’s a quest true foraudience the Red pleaser Ryder heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us. with a cast of 4 adults and twelve young actors. The A stunning live musical by Sheldon Harnick and Joe department store slide with Santa, the leg lamp, the Raposo, A WONDERFUL LIFE captures all the magic turkey-stealing dogs, the easily thwarted bullies, and beautiful dancing, and a brilliant musical score this all those scenes will come alive in one of TATC’s most Firesideof the film production and so muchwill shine more. with With the humor, true spirit pathos, of popularthe poor shows. kid whose Prior tongue to the getsperformance frozen to we a flagpole will have – Christmas. Prior to the performance we will be treated lunch in their dining room, where you will have your to Fireside’s gourmet luncheon consisting of a fresh choice of 1) roast sirloin of beef, or 2) roast turkey atlantic diver scallop surrounded by shredded Idaho breast, both served with chicken rice soup, Duchess potatoes, sautéed to a crisp golden brown, presented on potatoes, peas & carrots, and carrot cake. Fee includes a sun dried tomato beurre blanc sauce; freshly baked transportation, lunch and performance. breads; roast holiday capon chicken, chef carved over Departure Time: 11:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm freshmushroom asparagus; and herbed brandied stuffing, cranberry glazed with sauce; a rich baked stock southerngravy au naturalestyle corn and pudding; full of flavor; and for whipped dessert potatoes; a trilogy Code Date R/NR Reg. By of sweet tastes - warm british sticky date and english 10856 Wed., Dec. 16 Fri. Nov. 20 toffee pudding cake, pecan caramel turtle ball sundae and lemon mousse cheese cake. From the beautifully $71/$74 decorated dining room, the delightful gift shoppes and heartwarming performance, you are guaranteed to leave with the spirit of Christmas! Fee includes motorcoach CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS transportation, meal and performance. VS. SAN JOSE SHARKS Sponsored by Lisle Savings Bank United Center, Chicago, IL Departure Time: 7:30am from Community Center Last year the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm Cup, making it three times in the last six years! The team has become Chicago’s favorite sports team and Code Date R/NR Reg. By the buzz in the air when they take the ice at the United Center can’t be beat, beginning with Jim Cornelison’s 10496 Wed., Dec. 9 Fri., Nov. 13 “Star Spangled Banner” to the last “Chelsea Dagger”. Our seats are in section 306. Don’t mess with parking $99/$102 when our bus will conveniently drop us off and pick us up. Fee includes transportation and game ticket. Departure Time: 4:00pm from Community Center Approximate Return Time: Depends on game length

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Age 50+ 10860 Sun., Dec. 20 Fri. Dec. 11 Age 21-49 $115/$118 $115/$172 A Wonderful Life - The Musical: Fireside Dinner Theatre

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A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE with sage dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, and fresh vegetables 2) honey glazed baked ham with au gratin Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL potatoes and fresh vegetables, or 3) stir fry vegetables with seared tofu and steamed rice. All are served with baked minestrone soup with mozzarella cheese, theLaugh true away essence your seasonalof Christmas. anxieties Armed and withjoin fivea copy young of beverage and apple strudel Anglaise. Fee includes “Aoptimistic Christmas people Survival on theirGuide” hilarious and open journey minds, to their find transportation, lunch and performance. adventure teaches them to cope with holiday humbugs Departure Time: 11:30am in ways that are both hysterical and heartwarming. Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm Brimming with holiday cheer and your favorite songs of the season like “Sleigh Ride,” “(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man With The Bag”, “Silver Bells” and more, this musical brings more enjoyment than a heaping glass of Code Date R/NR Reg. By eggnog. Prior to the performance we will have lunch in 10861 Thu., Dec. 17 Fri. Nov. 20 the dining room. You have your choice of 1) roast turkey $58/$61

THE FIELD MUSEUM and observe different approaches that invertebrates take to raising their young. Listed above are only three Chicago, IL of the many wonderful exhibits at the Field Museum. Travel the world and through time without ever You will have 4 hours on your own to view the exhibits leaving Chicago via several spectacular exhibits at the of interest to you. Lunch is on your own – bring a Field Museum! Travel to China in the Cyrus Tang Hall of brown bag lunch or purchase at one of the two cafes China exhibit – explore a culture of deep tradition and within the museum. Fee includes transportation and dynamic change through textiles, rubbings, bronzes, All-Access Museum Pass. ceramics and sculpture that travel across thousands Departure Time: 10:00am of years of history. View a 27’ long hand painted scroll Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm depicting a panorama of life along a riverside city; go backstage to discover how performers put on a unique show at a Chinese shadow puppet theater, and so Code Date R/NR Reg. By much more. Next you may wish to travel through more 10858 Thu., Jan. 7 Fri., Dec. 18 than 5000 years of Greek culture, from their Neolithic origins to the expansion of Greek Culture into Asia and $39/$42

many of which have never been seen outside of Greece, includeAfrica under iconic Alexander objects thefrom Great. notable Magnificent tombs. Youartifacts, may also wish to travel underground to get a bug’s-eye view

of your actual size – smaller than a penny – to explore anof theimmersive world when environment you magically of worm “shrink” tunnels to 1/100thand soil chambers. This exhibition reveals soil to be home to an incredible diversity of living things, and shows how not a single plant or animal could survive without it.

other animatronic critters, and identify soil organisms thatMeet seem a giant small, mole even cricket, at crayfish,100 times wolf their spider, normal and size. Encounter the snapping tail of a mama earwig defending her babies, peek in on hatching snail eggs,

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BYE BYE BIRDIE Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook, IL One of the most captivating shows of our time – BYE BYE BIRDIE tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns; he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving

publicity plan before Conrad’s induction. Conrad will bidforward a typical in the American world. Rosieteen-age concocts girl goodbye one final with national an all- American kiss. Kim MacAfee, in Sweet Apple, Ohio, wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are already The Heir Apparent - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL busy during “The Telephone Hour” as Kim has just pinned to Hugo, a local boy. BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into THE HEIR APPARENT the everyday life that is very much part of us all. Prior Navy Pier, Chicago, IL to the performance we will have lunch in their dining room where you will have your choice of 1) roast beef with red wine mushroom sauce, or 2) traditional roast and the prospect of a sizable inheritance from an elderlyYoung Eraste uncle. has There’s it all just – good one looks,snag: thea beautiful uncle won’t fiancée die sauce. Both are served with soup, bread, and chef’s and he has bequeathed his entire fortune to someone choiceturkey ofbreast potato, with vegetable, herb stuffing, and dessert.gravy and Fee cranberry includes else! Whatever will the young man do? Hilarious transportation, lunch and performance. rhyming couplets and contemporary slang abound as seventeenth-century bawdiness is catapulted into the Departure Time: 11:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm Regnard’s classic “Le Légataire universel” by acclaimed playwrighttwenty-first. David This cheekyIves, and romp is stagedis a hilarious by Tony retooling Award ®of- Code Date R/NR Reg. By winning director John Rando. The performance is 10874 Thu., Jan. 21 Wed., Dec. 30 within Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, a theater inspired by the theaters in England where Shakespeare’s plays $74/$77 for you to have lunch on your own - join Laura at Riva’s restaurantwere first staged.for lunch We or willeat at arrive any one at of Navy the many Pier in dining time options within Navy Pier. Fee includes transportation and performance. Departure Time: 10:00am Approximate Return Time: 4:30pm

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WINTER OVERNIGHT AMERICAN GRANDS XXI Quad Cities Area Elgin Community College With 12 grand pianos on stage and close to 500 local is the Rhythm City Casino in Davenport. You will while performers, American Grands is a musical spectacular awayIt’s time the for afternoon our Annual with Winter an included Overnight! buffet Our lunch first stopand not to be missed. With pianists as young as 6 up to $5 slot play. We will then go to the Isle Hotel & Casino in adult performers, this concert truly is ‘grand’, under Bettendorf. Its hotel has undergone recent renovations the direction of Colin Holman, conductor, and Larry to its South Tower rooms and public spaces. The Dieffenbach, musical director. After the performance attached casino hosts a wide variety of slots and table we will go down the hall to the college’s hospitality games for your gaming pleasure. You will receive $25 department’s restaurant where we will have a full free slot play, a $5 food credit, and included breakfast buffet dinner, complete with dessert and beverage. the next morning. We will then enjoy a gourmet Fee includes transportation, concert and dinner. luncheon and performance of PHANTOM at the Circa Departure Time: 2:45pm from Community Center 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. Yeston & Kopit’s Approximate Return Time: 7:30pm PHANTOM is a timeless tale with a haunting score and stunning production. Become enraptured with beautiful Code Date R/NR Reg. By songs and characters more richly developed than in any other version. Circa ‘21 is housed in the historic 10859 Sat., Jan. 30 Wed., Dec. 30 Fort Armstrong Theatre which opened in 1921 and remains a beautiful venue today. You will select your $58/$61 lunch entrée there, served with salad, sides, dessert and beverage. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, double occupancy hotel room (single room available for additional $50), casino offers detailed above, Circa ‘21 JEEVES AT SEA meal and performance. Mayslake Estate & Honey Jam Café Departure Time: 9:00am from Community Center Approximate Return Time: 7:00pm It’s the return of the ultimate gentleman’s gentlemen – Jeeves, the proper English valet to the well-intentioned Code Date R/NR Reg. By but hapless Bertie Wooster! On board a yacht anchored

Tues., Jan. 26 - once more in the soup, caught between the romantic 10855 $50 Deposit; Fri., Jan. 8 in Monte Carlo, the feather-brained Bertie finds himself Wed., Jan. 27 intentions of both the mischievous Lady Stella and the Bal.$174/$177 Due Dec. 28 stern Miss Minerva. Throw in twin brothers Percy and Alfred Crumpworth, and it leads to a predicament that may stump even the redoubtable Jeeves! It’s a wonderful light-hearted comedy in a most unique setting. Prior to the performance we will have lunch at the Honey Jam Café, a delightful, homey restaurant with delicious food and a vast menu from which to choose. You will order off the menu that day. Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance.

Departure Time: 12:45pm Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm

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Drifters “Up on the Roof” and so many, many more). But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that

tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise toshe stardom, finally managed from being to find part her of atrue hit voice.song writing BEAUTIFUL team

fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann,with her to husband becoming Gerry one Goffin, of the to mosther relationship successful withsolo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than BEAUTIFUL music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Our seats for the performance are on

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Oriental Theatre, Chicago, IL restaurant. Arrive early at 11:00am for lunch on your ownthe main if you floor. wish. The Fee bus willincludes depart transportation from Wheatstack and BEAUTIFUL: performance only. VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY. THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Departure Time: 12:15pm from Wheatstack, Oriental Theatre, Chicago, IL 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle Long before she was Carole King the chart-topping Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she Code Date R/NR Reg. By reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams

10854 Wed., Feb. 3 $50 Deposit; Fri., Nov. 20 acts in rock ‘n’ roll (remember Bobby Vee’s “Take Good $118/$121 Careand aof flourishing my Baby”, Little career Eva’s writing “The hits Loco-Motion”, for the biggest The Bal. Due Jan. 4

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DISCOVER IL: KEWANEE FARM TO STABLE Kewanee, IL Northern Illinois Incorporated in 1854, Kewanee was once a prominent Three unique places in one day! Behind-the-scenes industrial town. Most industry has left the area, but tours at the stable and training facility of the world- there is a notable company that remains. You’ve heard class Lipizzan stallions. See how these beautiful horses it advertised on WGN Radio many times – Good’s develop their performing skills, learn their history and Furniture dates back to 1895, when Elmer Samuel perhaps pet some sweet noses! Our second tour will Good opened his furniture shop in town. Good’s now be at the Radical Root Organic Farm where the barn encompasses 12 historic buildings connected by and house date back to 1863. We will learn about their skyways displaying “Good Furniture at a Good Price.” A farming process, including a look into the greenhouse wonderful wine cellar & café is on a lower level along with a marketplace featuring clothing, accessories, gift vegetables, herbs and perennial plants, including items and more. You’ll receive a $20 gift card to use to andthe beginnings post-harvest of area.the organic Stroll the orchard, fields toand look learn at the purchase your lunch in the wine cellar or to buy any importance of farming in a way that does not harm item in the store. After our browsing time at Good’s, a step-on guide will board our bus for a driving tour of to it. We will have a fabulous lunch at AdLib Geocafé, the town. We’ll also tour one of the few remaining round the environment but actually benefits and contributes barns in Illinois within Johnson Sauk Trail State Park. ingredients at the peak of their freshness, primarily It’s beautifully maintained and on the National Register wherefrom local the chef/owner sources. You uses will the have highest your quality choice seasonal of 1) of Historic Places. Before heading home, we’ll stop for arctic char, which is similar to salmon but with a more homemade pie in a little café with a beautiful view of pines outlining the lakeshore. Comfort stops will be roasted fennel and dijon or 2) prime pork chop with made en route both ways. Fee includes transportation, delicateseasonal texture vegetables and clean,and apple mild sauce.flavor withBoth celeryare served root, $20 gift card, tours and pie. with seasonal root vegetable salad with goat cheese and brown butter vinaigrette, butternut squash cheesecake Departure Time: 9:00am with candied walnuts, and vanilla bean gelato for Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm dessert. Fee includes transportation, lunch & both tours.

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SPAMALOT performances and was seen by over two million people. Prior to the performance, we’ll have lunch in their dining Theatre at the Center, Munster, IN room with your choice of 1) baked ham or 2) roast loin of pork, both served with beef barley soup, sweet Grail” comes the multi Tony Award® winning musical potatoes, corn O’Brien, raspberry cake and beverage. comedyInspired Spamalotby the 1975, with film book “Monty and Python lyrics andby TheEric HolyIdle Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. and an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and Departure Time: 11:00am from Community Center Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm Frenchmen and killer rabbits combine in this epic story ofJohn King Du ArthurPrez. Dancing and his divas, band aof legless raunchy knight, Round flatulent Table Code Date R/NR Reg. By Knights on their pursuit of the Holy Grail. Spamalot was a massive hit on Broadway, playing over 1,500 10507 Thu., Oct. 15 Call for availability $71 / $74 17 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

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THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO GRAND VICTORIA CASINO Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL Elgin, IL Want the perfect opera? Here it is, including sublime With a variety of fun and exciting slots, thrilling table games and the area’s richest giveaways and promotions, life and love. Mozart gets everything right in one of Grand Victoria Casino is a winning combination of gaming Westernmusic, wry civilization’s comedy, andgreatest penetrating artistic reflectionsachievements. on fun and excitement. Step in and you’ll be greeted by the The resourceful Figaro gets ready to marry his lovely hottest new slots with a luxurious High Limit Room, Vegas- style table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, with her virtue still intact! His boss, the Count, has his three-card poker and baccarat, as well as a poker room eyesSusanna on Susannaand endeavors and sees to noget reason his fiancée to let toher the escape altar dealing live Texas hold ‘em. Everyone in our group will his noble snare, even if it means breaking the heart of his own long-suffering bride. But there’s rebellion a special gift. With 250 points earned you also win a free in the air in a comedy that boasts more salon drama buffet!receive Lunch$5 rewards options play include and first the time Indulge guests Show will Kitchenreceive and backroom maneuverings than a whole season of Buffet ($16.99), the Crave Deli, and Prime Burgerhouse. Downtown Abbey! After the performance, we’ll let Fee includes transportation and $5 slot play. Upon registration, please provide your GVC player’s card # upstairs Florian Bistro (meal selections made there). if you have one. Photo ID is required at the casino. Feetraffic includes subside transportation, and have supper performance in the ambiance and supper. of the Departure Time: 10:00am Departure Time: 12:30pm Approximate Return Time: 4:00pm Approximate Return Time: 8:00pm Code Date R/NR Reg. By Code Date R/NR Reg. By 10847 Tue., Nov. 3 Call for availability 10504 Wed., Oct. 21 Call for availability $18 / $21 $122 / $125

TREASURE ISLAND The theatre is housed in the Chicago Pump House that Lookingglass Theatre & Harry Caray’s, survived the Chicago Fire. Prior to the performance, Chicago, IL Tony Award® winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, of Water Tower Place, right across the street from Arabian Nights) returns to Lookingglass Theatre to helm thewe willtheatre. have We’ll lunch have at Harry an assorted Caray’s sandwichon the 7th buffet floor this glorious adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s most with salad, homemade chips, dessert, coffee and tea. beloved novel. Adventure beckons when a mysterious Admission into the Harry Caray sports memorabilia blind man delivers a dreaded Black Spot to an aging museum is also included. Fee includes transportation, sea captain, plunging an innkeeper’s son into a lunch & museum, and performance. desperate race for buried treasure armed with only Departure Time: 9:45am his wits against a dastardly crew of cutthroat pirates. Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm Set sail with young Jim Hawkins, the larger-than-life Long John Silver and a crew of swashbuckling rogues, as Treasure Island explodes like a cannon ball onto the Code Date R/NR Reg. By stage regaling thrill-seekers of all ages with a story 10824 Thu., Nov. 5 Call for availability both epic and intimate, hilarious and harrowing. $74 / $77

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FIREKEEPERS OVERNIGHT and $5 food credits each day. On day two, we will stop for Battle Creek, MI four hours at our favorite Four Winds Casino, where you will receive $15 slot play and $10 food credit for use at the Come relax and have some fun before the hectic holidays buffet or other dining establishments within the casino. begin! We’ll spend the night at the fantastic Firekeepers Hotel & Casino with its contemporary rooms, large casino, Fee includes motorcoach transportation, Firekeepers beautiful pool, spa, and more. On our way there, we will double occupancy room, Blue Gate Inn performance and dinner, and casino offers detailed above. Single Gate Inn. We’ll see their enchanting performance of OUR room available for additional $60; all rooms are non- CHRISTMASfirst spend the DINNER afternoon, a new in Shipshewana, musical that IN,is aat hilariousthe Blue smoking. Photo ID is required at both casinos. If you look at family tradition, holiday expectations, unexpected have player’s cards from Firekeepers and/or Four guests and the REAL meaning of Christmas (football?!?). Winds, please provide the # upon registration. After the performance, we will have a traditional family Departure Time: 8:00am on Nov. 19 style Amish dinner in the dining room, consisting of fried Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm on Nov. 20 chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, dressing, noodles, salad, homemade bread, and pie for Code Date R/NR Reg. By dessert. We will then continue to the Firekeepers Hotel & Thu.-Fri., Fri, Oct. 16 Casino where you’ll have the evening and next morning 10546 to enjoy all the hotel amenities (including a lovely pool Nov. 19-20 $50 deposit due Nov. 2 and spa area) and casino. You will receive $20 slot play $198 / $201

Our Christmas Dinner: Blue Gate Inn Firekeepers Casino & Hotel

WHITE CHRISTMAS is joyful entertainment and will have WHITE CHRISTMAS audiences dreaming of tree tops glistening and sleigh Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL bells in the snow. Prior to the performance, we will have Celebrate the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s WHITE lunch in the dining room, which consists of 1) grilled CHRISTMAS, the merry and bright stage production chicken breast Mediterranean, or 2) baked lemon sole, based on the classic silver screen romantic comedy. both served with fresh bread, spinach mandarin salad, When two former Army buddies, who are now Broadway dessert and beverage. Fee includes transportation, lunch performers, follow a sister act booked at a charming and show. Vermont Inn, they soon discover that it is owned by their Departure Time: 11:00am former commander. With no snow and no customers, the Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm General is nearly bankrupt. To save the lodge, the two acts team up and put on a festive show packed with Irving Code Date R/NR Reg. By Berlin favorites like “Blue Skies,” “Count Your Blessings,” “I Love a Piano,” and, of course, “White Christmas.” 10814 Wed., Dec. 2 Call for availability

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER ELF Paramount Theatre & Marriott Lincolnshire, IL Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL One of the most loved holiday movies starring Will Farrell There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than is now a full-grown Broadway musical. Join Buddy the Elf with the band that changed Christmas music forever: in his larger than life quest from the North Pole to New Mannheim Steamroller. Helmed by Grammy-winner and musical genius Chip Davis, this world-renowned group takes your favorite songs of the season and beefs theYork country City to findand his arrives true identity.at the Marriott This heartwarming Theatre just and in them up with their signature new age style that’s been timehilarious for the musical holidays. is breaking Prior to boxthe officeperformance, records we around will dubbed “18th century Classical Rock.” With 40+ years of have lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf inside the Marriott live performances under their cummerbunds, these guys Lincolnshire resort. You will have your choice of 1) grilled know how to put on a show that will leave audiences in salmon with fruit relish, or 2) chicken breast stuffed with absolute awe. Our festive time together will start before cornbread dressing, both served with chef’s selection of the performance at Two Brothers Roundhouse where vegetable and starch, fresh bread, dessert and beverage. we’ll enjoy an appetizer buffet served with beer, wine, Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. soda & coffee. Fee includes transportation, beverages and Departure Time: 10:15am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm appetizers,Departure and Time: main 1:30pm floor performance from Community seating. Center Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm Code Date R/NR Reg. By 10815 Thu., Dec. 3 Call for availability Code Date R/NR Reg. By $69 / $72 10827 Sat., Nov. 14 Call for availability

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MERRY WIDOW Lyric Opera & The Walnut Room, Chicago, IL the performance, we will have lunch at The Walnut Room withlook atthe and traditional a pleasure tree to hear.”in its (Huffingtonfull holiday Post).splendor. Prior You to Beautiful Hanna’s late husband has left her a very rich will have your choice of 1) oven baked meatloaf made woman. In fact, she’s so rich that the economy of her with pine nuts, spinach and red pepper gravy, served homeland depends on her marrying a local, so the with whipped potatoes and vegetable, 2) gluten-free ambassador springs into action with the help of his wife grilled chicken breast with pommery mustard sauce, brown rice and vegetable, or 3) Mrs. Haring‘s famous But it’s a tricky affair because the wily widow already chicken pot pie, all served with The Walnut Room salad, (a former cancan girl) to find Hanna the right husband. fresh bread, beverage and Frango Mint ice cream pie. Fee has no intention of giving up bachelorhood. He’s got ahas bevy someone of beauties in mind: delighted Count Danilo,to keep an him old happy flame, with who the performance. no strings attached. Rendezvous are rampant and includes transportation, lunch and main floor seating for complications abound. Hanna ultimately gets her man as Departure Time: 9:45am Lehár’s unforgettable tunes bubble happily along. Susan Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm Stroman, one of Broadway’s hottest directors, leads Lyric’s blockbuster cast, featuring the incomparable star Code Date R/NR Reg. By power of Renée Fleming, Elizabeth Futral, and Thomas Hampson in an “eyepopping production...breathtaking to 10508 Fri., Dec. 11 Call for availability

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R 10870* NR 10872** 2016 PRIME TIMES SUBSCRIPTION $5 / $10 * *YES, SIGN ME UP FOR THE 50+ ENEWSLETTER C 10871*** 10857 One of a Kind Show Dec. 4 Senior Ctr. 10873 Chicago Holiday Dec. 8 Senior Ctr. $29/$32 10496 A Wonderful Life - The Musical Dec. 9 Comm. Ctr. $25/$28 1)Roast Sirloin of Beef 10856 Christmas Story Dec. 16 Senior Ctr. $99/$102 2)Roast Turkey $71/$74 1)Roast Turkey 2)Baked Ham 10861 A Christmas Survival Guide Dec. 17 Senior Ctr. 3)Stir Fry Vegetables 10860 Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks Dec. 20 $58/$61 Comm. Ctr. 10858 The Field Museum Jan. 7 Senior Ctr. $115/$118 $115/$172 Age 21-49 10875 Heir Apparent Jan. 14 Senior Ctr. $39/$42 10874 Bye Bye Birdie Jan. 21 Senior Ctr. 1)Roast Beef 2) Roast Turkey $69/$72 $50 Deposit; Balance Due Dec. 28 $74/$77 10855 Winter Overnight Jan. 26-27 Comm. Ctr. Roommate: $50 Single Rm $174/$177 10859 American Grands XXI Jan. 30 Comm. Ctr. 10854 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Feb. 3 Wheatstack $50 Deposit; Balance Due Jan. 4 $58/$61 10898 Jeeves at Sea Feb. 18 Senior Ctr. $118/$121 PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED TRIPS $59/$62- CALL 630-969-0992 TO CHECK AVAILABILITY 10801 Discover IL: Kewanee Oct. 6 Senior Ctr. 10542 Farm to Stable Oct. 14 Senior Ctr. 1)Arctic Char 2)Pork Chop $57/$60 10507 Spamalot Oct. 15 Comm. Ctr. 1)Backed Ham 2)Roast Loin Pork $75/$78 10504 The Marriage of Figaro Oct. 21 Senior Ctr. $71/$74 10824 Treasure Island Nov. 5 Senior Ctr. $122/$125 10847 Grand Victoria Casino Nov. 3 Senior Ctr. Players Card # $74/$77 10827 Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 14 Comm. Ctr. $18/$21 $125/$128 $50 Deposit; Balance Due Nov. 2 Roommate: 10546 Firekeepers Overnight Nov. 19-20 Comm. Ctr. Firekeepers Card: Four Winds Card: $198/$201 10814 White Christmas Dec. 2 Senior Ctr. 1)Grilled Chicken 2) Lemon Sole 10815 Elf Dec. 3 Senior Ctr. 1) Grilled Salmon 2) Chicken Breast $69/$72 **$50 deposit due Nov. 20 10508 Merry Widow Dec. 11 $69/$72 Senior Ctr. 1) Meatloaf 2) Chicken 3) Pot Pie $125/$128** How would you like to receive your receipt? (circle one) Email Pick up USPS Mail 50¢ SIGN WAIVER Make checks payable to: Lisle Park District E DO NOT MAIL CASH D ON PAGE 2  This section must be filled out if using VISA/Mastercard/Discover/AMEX: Account Number ...... Cardholder Name ......

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(18 years or older or Parent/Guardian) 23 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Sponsored by Register Online • LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 24 25 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 SENIOR SERVICES

Senior Health Insurance Program Ride DuPage Also known as SHIP. The Illinois Department of Ride DuPage is a subsidized transportation service Insurance has trained volunteers to provide assistance established to provide affordable transportation for Lisle Township residents age 65 and over and persons regarding Medicare insurance coverage for seniors. with disabilities. Ride DuPage service is available Forin filingmore information, Medicare claims call Jenny and Dawley answer at Naperville questions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Township at 630-357-8058. To be eligible for the program, you must: • Be at least 65 years of age or disabled Senior Luncheon Program Home delivered meals are available to area seniors • Live in Lisle Township who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. For • Be registered in the Lisle Township additional information, call Home Delivered Meals at Ride DuPage program 630-620-0804.

plus $1.00 per mile. For additional information, Foot Doctor callThe Jim cost Vondran, of a one-way Assistant trip to is the a $2.00Supervisor, flag pull at Dr. John Mazzarella comes to the Senior Center on 630-968-2087, ext. 11. the second Monday of each month to care for Lisle residents’ foot needs. Please call 630-969-0992 to schedule an appointment. Taxi Subsidy A Transportation Subsidy Program is available to Village of Lisle residents who are at least 65 years Legal Aid of age or disabled. Participants must live within the Eligible applicants may receive free legal aid from corporate limits of the Village of Lisle to qualify for Prairie State Legal Services. Call Prairie State directly the program. Program participants are allowed to at 630-690-2130 to schedule an appointment at their purchase up to $50 worth of coupons each calendar month at a cost of $25. All taxi and limousine companies licensed to operate within the Village Carol Stream office. The Benefit Access Program of Lisle must accept these coupons as if they were cash. For further information, please call the Village (formerly known as Circuit Breaker) This assistance program offers low income seniors and persons with disabilities a reduction in license Paperof Lisle Recycling Business Office at 630-271-4100. When you’re done with this issue of The Prime Times, pleaseplate fees call Laura and qualifies at Lisle Township them to applyat 630-968-2087. for the RTA recycle it in the bin located in the Community Center Ride Free permit. For assistance filing an application, parking lot! We’ll take your newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs, office papers, school papers and Notary Service Available junk mail. No trash, cardboard, glass or plastic, please. A notary public is now available by appointment. Please call the Senior Center at 630-969-0992 for more information. Note that a current photo ID is Recycle Your Old Clothes, Shoes, & Linens required for notarization. Recycle old clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, handbags, belts, bedding, sheets, drapes, towels and more through our partnership with USAGAIN. Drop Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program off your bags at the bin located in the Community (LIHEAP) Center parking lot. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is available to qualifying residents. Please call Lisle Township at 630-968-2087 for further information.

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