Vol. 10, Issue 5
LISLE PARK DISTRICT SENIOR CENTER 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Northeast entrance of the Recreation Center
ISSUE PREVIEW HOURS Monday - Friday GET IN ON THE CHESS CLUB ACTION! 8:30am - 4:00pm The Senior Center Chess Club provides friendly and fun chess action. Players of all levels of chess CLOSED experience are welcome to join this dedicated group. Thursday, November 24 Basic knowledge of chess is expected. It is entirely Friday, November 25 free to participate. See page 4 for more information. 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 order in which received.
3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR RESIDENT Lisle Park District taxpayers Save the date for these fun programs & trips! • Sat., October 8 - Online Sunday Fun-Day - Page 6 • Mon., October 10 - Walk-in, New Years at Noon - Page 8 phone or mail TRIAD Bingo Jingo - Page 8 NONRESIDENT News & Views - Page 9 • Sat., October 22 - Online A Fireside Christmas - Page 13 • Mon., October 24 - Walk-in, Winter Overnight - Page 15 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 10
• Nonresidents beginning Monday, October 24
Laura Gardner Mail-in Registration Trip Coordinator Registrations may be mailed to: 630-969-0992, ext. 4347 [email protected] Senior Center 1925 Ohio Street Lisle, IL 60532 Please do not mail cash.
Barb Marciniak Online Registration Administrative Assistant 630-969-0992 Register online at LisleParkDistrict.org. Instructions [email protected] for a successful registration are noted on the website and an instructional handout is available for pick-up at the Senior Center. Online registration requires your login ID & PIN #. You may call the Senior Center during regular business hours at 630-969-0992 to obtain this information. Please note: You will be Kimm Biedermann charged a $3 processing fee for each completed Administrative Assistant online transaction. 630-969-0992 [email protected] • Lisle Residents beginning Saturday, October 8
• Nonresidents beginning Saturday, October 22
Paul Puccini Bus Driver [email protected]
1 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Program & Trip Information • Walking Guide
PROGRAM & TRIP INFORMATION Registration Guidelines Registrations are accepted in person at the Senior Center, by mail, by phone with credit card payment, or online at LisleParkDistrict.org. Payment due upon registration. Check your receipts! Confirm your program/trip, date, times, locations, meal choices, etc. by verifying your receipt. Receipts may be sent via email, USPS (50¢ fee), or pick-up in person. “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 are available at our office if you wish to provide us with that information. Home pick-ups are available to Lisle and Cameo residents for a $5 fee. Select this option 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 Parking for days trips is conveniently located just across the sidewalk in the Community Center parking lot or Barb Marciniak in the middle of the Senior Center parking lot. This gives you easy exit upon our return and frees up the front Administrative Assistant spots at the Senior Center for patrons visiting the center throughout the day. Also, refrain from parking in lots 630-969-0992 not owned by the Lisle Park District. [email protected] 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 sensitive to those who may have significant allergies. Kimm Biedermann Silence your cell phone when traveling on our bus or participating in a program at the Senior Center. If you Administrative Assistant must answer your phone, please move to a location away from the activity and/or keep your conversation to a 630-969-0992 minimum. [email protected] No dairy items are allowed on bus trips. All trips are via the Lisle Park District bus unless a motorcoach is specifically mentioned in the trip description. All trips depart from the Senior Center unless a different location is specifically mentioned in the description. WALKING GUIDE FOR TRIPS 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 The Shoulder Joint: 12402...... Page 5 A Fireside Christmas: 12206...... Page 13 Learn About Lacey Creek: 12514...... Page 5 Blackhawks vs. Predators: 12251...... Page 16 Put Your Smart Meter To Work For You: 12454.....Page 5 Carmen: 12579...... Page 17 Thanksgiving Bingo & Lunch: 12451...... Page 5 Celebrate Christmas Together: 12257...... Page 14 Countdown to Christmas Breakfast: 12245...... Page 5 Chicago Holiday: 12258...... Page 12 Christmas Breakfast & Bingo: 12253...... Page 5 Christmas at the White House: 12255...... Page 13 Grand Victoria Casino: 12261...... Page 16 Fun & Games Lucia di Lammermoor: 12203...... Page 12 Christmas Music in the Movies: 12455...... Page 6 Mr. & Mrs. Pennyworth: 12260...... Page 15 Christmas Bunco: 12456...... Page 6 One of a Kind Show: 12254...... Page 12 Thanksgiving Bunco: 12450...... Page 6 Puppet Heroines: 12478...... Page 16 Sunday Fun-Day: 12252...... Page 6 Saturday Night Fever: 12256...... Page 17 Wii Bowling Tournament: 11317...... Page 6 The Book of Joseph: 12259...... Page 17 The Little Mermaid: 12246...... Page 14 Parties & Trips Winter Overnight: 12242...... Page 15 Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers: 12446...... Page 7 Let’s Do Lunch - Gibsons: 12520...... Page 7 Previously Advertised Trips Let’s Do Lunch - Warren’s Ale House: 12515.....Page 7 Annie Warbucks: 12205...... Page 21 New Year’s at Noon: 12247...... Page 8 Blue Chip Casino: 12188...... Page 19 TRIAD Bingo Jingo: 12236...... Page 8 Crazy For You: 12204...... Page 20 For Mind & Body Discover IN: Crown Point: 12209...... Page 19 End Of The Rainbow: 12208...... Page 19 Brain Gang: 12201...... Page 9 Hamilton: 11758...... Page 21 DuPage Memory Café:...... Page 9 JFA Show & Hofbräuhaus: 12187...... Page 18 Eat Right: A Healthy Cooking Demo: 12401...... Page 10 Mamma Mia!: 12239...... Page 18 News & Views: 12194...... Page 9 Potawatomi Holiday Overnight: 12158...... Page 20 Quilt Corner...... Page 11 Singin’ In The Rain: 12189...... Page 21 Resistance Training: 12391...... Page 10 Restorative Yoga: 12163...... Page 11 Senior Yoga: 12067, 12069, 12392, 12393...... Page 11 Sound Healing: 12447, 12448, 12449...... Page 9 Strength & Bone Density: 12135...... Page 10 Tuesday Tidbits: 12452 & 12453...... Page 10
3 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Regular Daily Activities
REGULAR DAILY ACTIVITIES Monday 10:00am - Cash Bingo: $1 for 2 cards and 50¢ each additional card. Enjoy a variety of bingo games sure to challenge your mind and luck! Birthdays will be celebrated on the third Monday of each month. Birthday cake provided by Williams Chiropractic, Lisle. 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 9:00am - 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. 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 concentration skills to play proficiently. Basic rules are available at the front desk for beginners to review prior to attending. 1:00pm - 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: Join this friendly group for an afternoon of drop-in bridge. A basic knowledge of the game is needed to participate. 1:00pm - 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. 1:00pm - Chess: All levels are welcome to join this friendly and dedicated group. Basic knowledge of chess is expected.
Friday 9:00am - 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. 10:00am - 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.
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The Shoulder Joint Thanksgiving Bingo and Lunch Senior Center Senior Center
The most flexible joint in the entire human body, our Join us this morning as we give thanks for our friends shoulder joint is formed by the union of the humerus, while enjoying our usual lively games of bingo. We’ll the scapula (or shoulder blade), and the clavicle (or gather afterwards for a delicious lunch. collarbone). Commonly thought of as a single joint, the shoulder is actually made up of two separate Lunch provided by First Light Home Care, Plainfield joints - chronic or acute wear and tear on the joint can lead to the painful tearing of the tendons of the Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By rotator cuff or a torn labrum. Both of these conditions are very painful. Join us for breakfast and learn about 12451 M Nov. 21 10am-12:30pm FREE Nov. 14 what to do for shoulder pain. Advanced Wellness Center’s, Dr. Emmy Wang will break it down and discuss options. Countdown to Christmas Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Breakfast and Bingo 12402 M Nov. 7 9-10am FREE Oct. 31 Senior Center
27 days and counting! Join us this morning and catch Learn About Lacey Creek the Christmas spirit with a festive breakfast. Everyone will also make a handmade Christmas card and some Senior Center Christmas crackers (table favors, not the kind you eat) and participate in a raffle! Lacey Creek is a brand new supportive living facility right down the street in Downers Grove. Come to the Breakfast and prizes provided by Senior Center this morning to learn exactly what Manor Care, Naperville supportive living is, if it’s right for you and what sets Lacey Creek apart from other communities in the area. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Light breakfast will be provided by 12245 M Nov. 28 9-11:30am FREE Nov. 21 Lacey Creek, Downers Grove
Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 12514 M Nov. 14 9-10am FREE Nov. 7 Christmas Breakfast and Bingo Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 1 & 2
Put Your Smart Meter to Work for You! A La Carte will be here this morning to put you in Senior Center the Christmas spirit with their lovely acapella ensemble. You’ll even get a chance to join them in A representative from Com-Ed will be presenting some Christmas Carols. this morning. It’s your chance to learn about the electric smart meter now installed at your home. Breakfast and entertainment provided by Find out about smart meters and how they benefit Brookdale, Lisle you. Get to know the smart grid and how it helps improve reliability. Explore personalized online Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By energy-management tools. There will be time for 12253 M Dec. 19 9-11:30am FREE Dec. 12 questions after the presentation.
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12454 M Dec. 5 9-10am FREE Nov. 28
5 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Fun & Games
Thanksgiving Bunco Senior Center
You’ll have a lot to be thankful for when you join us today for our favorite game - bunco! Enjoy some laughs with your friends and a festive dessert too as we roll away the afternoon together! Prizes and dessert provided by Fountain Square, Lombard Wii Bowling Tournament Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Senior Center 12450 W Nov. 16 1-2:30pm FREE Nov. 9 Come and enjoy the bowling everyone can do - Wii Bowling! Sign up today! Prizes will be awarded, and we’ll enjoy a delicious pizza lunch afterwards. Lunch provided by Passeros Pizza, Lisle Christmas Bunco Senior Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa says, it’s time to roll the dice and 11317 F Nov. 11 10am-12pm FREE Nov. 4 find out if you’ve been naughty or nice! Join your friends this afternoon as we celebrate the holidays with festive snacks and treats and play our favorite Sunday Fun-Day dice game! Senior Center Prizes and refreshments provided by Harbor Chase, Naperville The Senior Center is opening one Sunday each month this fall. We’ll have the Bear’s game on our Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By ‘big screen’ and card tables set up for you to play all 12456 W Dec. 21 1-2:30pm FREE Dec. 14 your favorite games. There will also be a separate space set up for folks who just want to visit during this time. Lunch will be served at 1:00pm. Lunch: Mostacciolli, ribs, salad, bread and dessert Christmas Music in the Movies Provided in part by Naperville Senior Center Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 2
Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Our favorite movie aficionado, Steven Frenzel, is back today with an informative and entertaining 12252 Su Nov. 13 11:30am-3:30pm $5/$5 Nov. 10 presentation. You’ll enjoy music and film clips from Christmas movies past and present. Steven’s vast knowledge of all things film will keep you entertained and leave you informed on Christmas music in your favorite movies. Presentaion provided by Bright Star, Naperville
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12455 F Dec. 16 1-2pm FREE Dec. 9
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Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers The Springs at Monarch Landing, Naperville
Being a caregiver is a stressful job. Being a caregiver during the holiday season can heighten your stress level and lead to caregiver burn out and more. Join us this afternoon for a relaxing and enlightening program on how to cope with your stress and enjoy the holidays with your family and loved ones. Presentation provided by Bright Star at The Springs at Monarch Landing, Naperville Let’s Do Lunch - Warren’s Ale House Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Departure Time: 12:30pm Wheaton Approximate Return Time: 2:30pm Warren’s Ale House is a family owned establishment that opened its doors to Wheaton in 2014. They offer Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By a fun diverse menu and beer from all around the 12446 M Nov. 14 12:30-2:30pm FREE Nov. 7 world. Their $9 lunch menu offers options from soup and salad, sandwiches, tacos and even a bratwurst plate! We’ll order from the menu and request separate checks. Fee is for transportation only. Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Let’s Do Lunch - Gibsons Steakhouse Departure Time: 10:45am Oak Brook Approximate Return Time: 12:30pm An Iconic Chicago Steakhouse: Gibsons Bar & Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners 12515 F Nov. 4 10:45am-12:30pm $6/$9 Oct. 28 Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors 27 years ago in May of 1989. The classic American steakhouse is the first and only in the country to be awarded its own USDA Prime Certification. USDA Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. In the 2016 ‘Best of Chicago’ issue, Chicago Magazine readers named Gibsons burger one of the best in the city. Today you’ll have a chance to experience all of the great things Gibsons has to offer. The lunch menu offers options beginning at $12.50 for a burger, $15.75 for filet medallions and Senior Trips & Programs up. Why not treat yourself to a special day out with Lisle Park District Programs & Events your friends! We’ll order from the menu and request Community Park Fitness Memberships separate checks. Fee is for transportation only. River Bend Golf Club - Golf & Merchandise Home Pick-Up Time: TBD Sea Lion Aqua ic Park Season Passes Departure Time: 12:30pm Approximate Return Time: 3:00pm PURCHASE YOURS TODAY! Call 630-969-0992 or stop by Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By the Senior Center Front Desk 12520 F Dec. 9 12:30-3pm $6/$9 Dec. 2
7 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Parties & Trips
TRIAD Bingo Jingo Lisle Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1 & 2
Join your friends from the Lisle/Naperville TRIAD for a special holiday celebration. Your afternoon will begin with a very special performance by the Lisle High School Varsity Singers. You’ll enjoy delicious Christmas desserts and end your lovely afternoon by playing your favorite bingo games. Registration for this program begins on November 1 for both residents and nonresidents.
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12236 Th Dec. 8 12:30-2:00pm FREE Dec. 7
Home Pick-ups Available
New Year’s at Noon shitake mushroom sauce, Yukon gold mashed pota- Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 1 & 2 toes, fresh sautéed vegetables with a delicious and decadent dessert finale! Greet the New Year in style with your friends. The Lisle Recreation Center will be all decked out for Entertainment sponsored by Lisle Savings Bank New Year’s Eve! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and Favors provided by Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook a champagne toast to your health, happiness and friends! After lunch sit back and enjoy Ed Parzygnat Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By as he pays tribute to some of your favorite artists, 12247 Sa Dec. 31 12-2pm $37/$40 Dec. 16 including The Rat Pack, Johnny Cash and Elvis. Your Home Pick-ups Available lunch begins with a house salad followed by lemon chicken and filet medallion with a sherry wine
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DuPage Memory Café Senior Center
The DuPage Memory Café is a recurring program held on the second Thursday of the month. The DuPage Memory Café is a place for individuals with memory loss and their loved ones, partners, or caregivers. It’s a place to get together in a social and engaging environment. Our goal is to encourage friendships and provide support, education, and enjoyment. It is an opportunity to meet with others sharing similar challenges. Please call the Senior Center at 630-969-0992 for a Brain Gang listing of activities and to reserve a space. Senior Center Programming and leadership provided by Join us on the second Wednesday of each month Comfort Keepers and Elderwerks as Patti Terkovich from Autumn Leaves leads you through a morning of exercising your most Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By important muscle! Th Oct. 13 10:30-11:30am FREE Oct. 10
Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Th Nov. 10 10:30-11:30am FREE Nov. 7
12201 W Oct. 12 - Dec. 14 10-11am FREE Oct. 10 Th Dec. 8 12:30-1:30pm FREE Dec. 5
Sound Healing Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space News & Views Sound Healing supports raising the frequency and Senior Center vibration with crystal and Indian bowls to bring The presidential race, Chicago crime rates, the Illinois harmony to the etheric, emotional, and physical bodies. budget, Middle Eastern foreign policy, local sports, The brain shifts into higher states of consciousness, and entertainment are just a sampling of the topics thoughts are slowed down, and the heart opens to that will be covered in this current events group. Tim healing. Yolanda Lozano has over 20 years of extensive Wilsey will be here to get the discussion going and bi-cultural training in the healing arts from master moderate when needed to be sure that everyone has teachers in India, China and Shamanism. Yolanda a chance to talk in a safe and respectful environment integrates breathing techniques, toning and chanting, about what is going on in our world today. Bring your meditation, movement, vibrational energy healing, opinions and an open mind to this lively group! Group and self-care, while listening to the true self within. meets on the first and third Wednesday at 10am. Registration now open for both residents and Program provided by Silverado, Naperville; Home nonresidents. Helpers, Downers Grove; Assisting Hands, Naperville
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12447 W Oct. 19 11:10am-12:10pm $12/$15 Oct. 12 12194 W Oct. 19 - Nov. 16 10-11am FREE Oct. 12 12448 W Nov. 16 11:10am-12:10pm $12/$15 Nov. 9
12449 W Dec. 21 11:10am-12:10pm $12/$15 Dec. 14
9 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 For Mind & Body
Tuesday Tidbits Lisle Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room 3
Join us once each month this fall for presentations to help you live a healthier, fuller, more informed life. Each time you attend a presentation you will be automatically entered in the December raffle for a beautiful gift basket and gift card. Balancing Your Life As the busy holiday season fast approaches, life can get hectic and even unmanageable. Whether it’s concerns about spending, traveling, health or family, you may feel stressed and powerless to gain control Resistance Training for Seniors over your own life. We will discuss some tangible practices you can put in place to stay calm, centered Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space and balanced as the cold weather sets in. This class combines resistance tools such as Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By resistance bands, exercise balls and weights for 12452 Tu Nov. 22 10-11am FREE Nov. 15 a full-body workout. Build strength, flexibility and core stability with regular resistance training. Christmas Coffee Our Instructor Jen Young holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with a special interest in Join the Senior Service Solution Group for a fun and senior fitness. Wednesday Workout card holders lighthearted pre-holiday breakfast. Ask any and all will continue to receive a punch for attending this questions that may have been on your mind related to class. Registration now open for both residents and your future and the needs you currently or may have nonresidents. down the road. In a casual and informal setting, we will enjoy some holiday cheer. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By
Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 9:30- 12391 Th Nov. 10 - Dec. 22 10:15am $36/$39 Nov. 3 12453 Tu Dec. 13 10-11am FREE Dec. 6
Strength & Bone Density Eat Right: A Healthy Cooking Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space Demonstration There is scientific evidence that shows the benefits of Senior Center weight-bearing exercise on bone density. We reach peak Join Mary Flynn this morning for an informative bone density in our twenties and begin to lose it in our presentation and demonstration on the importance of thirties. This is especially true without proper exercise, good nutrition. She’ll give examples of what a healthy diet and with a family history of osteoporosis. This plate looks like as well as ideas for simple, nutritious class takes you through a wide variety of light weight and delicious meals you can prepare at home. You’ll bearing exercises to help you stay strong and healthy. have a chance to sample some foods and will go home Our instructor, Jen Young holds a Master’s Degree in with recipes and ideas. Exercise Science and conducted her graduate studies on the effects of exercise on bone density. Program provided by Comfort Keepers, Wood Dale Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By 10:30- 12135 Tu,Th Oct. 25 - Dec. 15 $75/$98 Oct. 19 12401 Th Nov. 3 10-11am FREE Oct. 27 11:30am
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Restorative Yoga Senior Yoga Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space Lisle Recreation Center, Athletic Space
Relaxation is a state of mind, but also much more. Sign up to join this very popular yoga class! The Relaxation happens when the muscles relax, the benefits of yoga include improved strength, flexibility, breathing slows and deepens and the mind quiets. and balance. A chair will be used for the first half of the The level of relaxation can be found on a continuum class to perform various yoga poses. The second half of at any given time from agitation to deep calm. Come to the class will include poses on the floor. Participants restorative yoga to deepen your level of relaxation via using the floor should bring a yoga mat. You do not need breathing techniques and poses to help the body and to participate in the floor exercise to join this class. mind open and release. Come on out and give it a try! Wednesday Instructor: Rita; Friday Instructor: Holly. Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Code Day Date Time R/NR Reg. By Nov. 9 12163 W 11:10am-12:10pm $24/$27 Nov. 2 Nov. 30 12067 W Nov. 2 - Dec. 7 10-11am $36/$39 Oct. 26
12392 W Dec. 14 - Jan. 18 10-11am $36/$39 Dec. 7
12069 F Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 10-11am $36/$39 Oct. 28
12393 F Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 10-11am $36/$41 Jan. 3
*** SAVE $10 - sign up for both days *** QUILT CORNER
Thank you for making Quilt Corner a success! 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 on the wall in Laura’s office. Quilts will be hung with care from clamp hooks for one month at a time. Please be sure to stop in to admire the craftsmanship of each one!
Quilt by Pat Russo Quilt by Mary Ann Armstrong Quilt by Lois Beran
11 Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532 DAY TRIPS - Depart from Senior Center Unless Otherwise Noted
Lucia di Lammermoor PARKING FOR DAY TRIPS Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL If you cherish the classic tale of star-crossed love in is conveniently located just across the sidewalk Romeo and Juliet, then Lucia di Lammermoor will in the Community Center parking lot or in the sweep you away with its intense romance. The most middle of the Senior Center parking lot. This famous of all bel canto operas, you’ll be transfixed by gives you easy exit upon our return and frees up the passion of the heroine and her lover Edgardo (you’ll the front spots at the Senior Center for patrons long remember their heavenly love duet) and the vocal visiting the center throughout the day. Also, fireworks of Lucia’s dazzling mad scene, as she breaks refrain from parking in lots not owned by the your heart while sending spectacular coloratura and high notes soaring. This beautiful period production Lisle Park District. features a star cast that is not to be missed. Performed in Italian with English translations. Fee includes transportation and main floor seating. Departure Time: 12:30pm Chicago Holiday Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm Chicago, IL Code Date R/NR Reg. By
Chicago is decked out for the holidays! We’ll first 12203 Sun., Nov. 6 $96 / $99 Fri., Sept. 30 get into the spirit with a visit to the Lincoln Park Conservatory to revel in their poinsettia and tree displays, complete with a holiday train. Next, we’ll go to One of a Kind Show the Loyola University Museum of Art for a very special Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL crèche exhibit. See how artists from all around the world have depicted the timeless story of Mary, Joseph It is Chicago’s most ‘ONEDERFUL’ time of the year and the Christ Child, using a wide variety of clothing, - the 16th annual One of a Kind Show! A refreshing architecture and figures from their native countries. alternative to traditional retail and held in Chicago’s The museum is located right next to Hershey’s World Merchandise Mart, the show is the ideal place to find of Chocolate - you just might be tempted to make a one of a kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list. stop. We’ll drop off at the Christkindlmarket in Daley More than 600 talented artists from across North Plaza. This outdoor market is no longer just a German America will bring their imaginative, handmade tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. It’s a creations to this year’s show offering a wide range of unique shopping experience, featuring a wide variety media and categories, including accessories, fashion, of items for sale, as well as German food and drinks. fiber art, sculpture, glass, wood, metal - something You might choose to have lunch here and include a for everyone on your list, including yourself! You souvenir mug of hot spiced wine! Or, we will drop you can speak with the artists individually, attend artist off at Macy’s on State Street where you can take in the demonstrations, and join in a crafting workshop. Enjoy lovely decorated windows, do some shopping, have gourmet cafés, fashion shows and live music. This is a lunch inside Macy’s or at a surrounding restaurant. one of a kind experience not to be missed! Lunch is The Christkindlmarket and Macy’s are only a block on your own, and there are several choices within the apart so it’s possible to spend a little time at each. Fee Merchandise Mart. Fee includes transportation and includes transportation and visits. Lunch is on your own. show admission. Departure Time: 9:00am Departure Time: 10:30am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm
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12258 Tue., Dec. 6 $20 / $25 Wed., Nov. 23 12254 Fri., Dec. 2 $29 / $34 Fri., Nov. 11
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Christmas at the White House Chablis sauce, roasted potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and coffee or tea. During lunch costumed Victorian Diplomat West, Elmhurst, IL Dickens characters will play holiday music. Fee It’s that magical time of year when the world’s includes transportation, luncheon and performances. most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Departure Time: 11:30am is aglow with decorations, celebrations, and music. Approximate Return Time: 4:00pm Our hosts will share favorite songs and fascinating stories about the first families throughout the history Code Date R/NR Reg. By of Christmastime at the White House. Prior to the 12255 Wed., Dec. 7 $59 / $64 Fri., Nov. 4 program, we will have a delicious lunch consisting of soup, salad, rolls, boneless chicken breast with light
their faithfulness to the traditions and memories of this most joyous of seasons. Prior to the performance, we will be treated to Fireside’s gourmet luncheon consisting of a winter wonderland salad (strawberries, mangoes, candied pecans, and feta cheese on arugula and kale glazed with raspberry vinaigrette), freshly baked breads from the Fireside’s artisan bakery, beef and bird (boneless beef short rib slowly braised in a red wine beef stock) accompanied by chicken waterford, a skinless breast dipped in buttermilk and egg, lightly breaded, sautéed, topped with corned beef, caramelized leeks and Jarlsberg swiss cheese on an Irish mustard sauce, served with whipped acorn squash sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, fresh green beans, A Fireside Christmas and for dessert a trilogy of cheesecakes – Bailey’s Irish Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI cream, key lime and malted milk tiger butter. From the beautifully decorated dining room, the delightful This season they return to the tradition that has made gift shoppes and heartwarming performance, you The Fireside the number one choice for Christmas are guaranteed to leave with the spirit of Christmas. entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people Fee includes motorcoach transportation, meal and from around the nation and around the world as they performance. present an all new edition of A Fireside Christmas. It’s Departure Time: 7:30am from Community Center their mission each holiday season to bring you a show Approximate Return Time: 7:00pm that will re-kindle the true Christmas spirit in all of us. Through songs, stories, and dances – both traditional Sponsored By Lisle Savings Bank and original – they commit to capturing the very heart and essence of the holiday season. Each show is new Code Date R/NR Reg. By and exciting, with gorgeous new costumes and sets, new songs and dancing, and new ways to tell the 12206 Wed., Dec. 14 $105 / $108 Fri., Nov. 18 familiar stories of the season. What never changes is
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Celebrate Christmas Together The Little Mermaid Brookfield Zoo - Riverside, IL Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL
Let’s celebrate Christmas together over a delicious Ariel lives 20,000 leagues under the sea with her royal meal and then take in the holiday lights at the zoo. family that includes her father, King Triton. Despite Our first stop is at highly rated Chew Chew restaurant, the breathtaking beauty of her aqua surroundings, featured on WTTW, ABC, and in Chicago Magazine. the young mermaid only dreams of what lies above. Dinner will be served in the dining room with its During one of her top-side expeditions with her loyal subtle, but delightful, train references throughout, as companions – Sebastian the crab and Scuttle the well as lovely holiday decorations. You will have your seagull – the turbulent waters cause some precious choice of 1) trout picatta (butterflied rainbow trout, cargo, Prince Eric, to be tossed into sea. Ariel swims lemon-caper butter, wine, hazelnuts, herbed wild rice, to his rescue and gets the Prince to safety. When he spaghetti vegetables), 2) nutty chicken (macadamia awakens in the sand, he has no recollection of how he nut-crusted chicken breast, broccolini, mashed sweet got ashore. Determined to risk it all for her chance at potato, mango butter, fruit salsa), or 3) spaghetti true happiness, Ariel makes a deal with Ursula the sea bolognese (beef & pork tomato ragu, applewood bacon, witch. She uses her black magic to transform the love- red wine, roasted corn, pecorino romano, basil), all struck princess into a human. But Ariel has only three served with fresh garden salad and Christmas bread days to get her true love to kiss her, and as part of the pudding with brandy crème anglaise. Non-alcoholic deal, while on land, Ariel will not have the ability to beverages are included, but you may wish to order make a sound. If she fails at her quest, her soul and her a cocktail to toast the season! After our meal, we beautiful voice become the property of Ursula. will board our bus and head over to Brookfield Zoo. This is the kind of production that has the Paramount Although the zoo will be closed to the public, we will creative team chomping at the bit. Bringing the ride our bus through the zoo paths to see the beautiful underwater surroundings to life, creating the costumes holiday lights – and perhaps an animal or two! Fee that transform humans into creatures, developing includes transportation, dinner and zoo tour. a system that will allow mermaids to swim and Departure Time: 3:00pm arranging a score for the Paramount orchestra that Approximate Return Time: 8:00pm will give audiences chills are exactly the challenges they thrive on. No matter your age, no matter your Code Date R/NR Reg. By experience with the story, no matter if you believe in mermaids or not, when that curtain goes up, you will 12257 Tue., Dec. 20 $64 / $69 Fri., Dec. 2 want to be in your seats to experience this production Prior to the performance, we will have a buffet lunch in the Meyer Ballroom, just across the street from the theatre – garden salad, roasted pork with apple au jus, potatoes, green breans, cookies, brownies and beverage. Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. Departure Time: 11:00am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm
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Mr. & Mrs. Pennyworth Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth is brought to life through the wondrous puppetry of Blair Thomas and reveals the Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, IL transformational power of storytelling. Prior to the The Lookingglass Theatre is renowned for their performance, we will have lunch across the street at creative productions, and this promises to be Foodlife, an urban food hall with 14 distinct kitchens. innovative. Traveling storytellers Mr. and Mrs. A wristband will give you unlimited access to each Pennyworth captivate audiences with spell-binding of the kitchens kiosks, including soup, pizza, salad, tales. But one day, the big bad wolf mysteriously dies barbecue, grill, stir-fry, dessert, beverages, and more. before his story is complete. Fairytales disappear Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. from the pages, characters are utterly forgotten, and Departure Time: 10:30am Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth must journey through the Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm stories to restore order before they are lost forever. Written and directed by ensemble member, Doug Code Date R/NR Reg. By Hara, this world-premiere weaves an exceptional 12260 Thu., Jan. 12 $75 / $80 Fri., Dec. 16 story of adventure, love, and unexpected endings. Influenced by Neil Gaiman and other fantasy writers,
Winter Overnight untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in great Quad Cities Area, IL danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns Our annual Winter Overnight trip is to two brand to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him new, land-based casinos - the all-new Rhythm City protect Molly and avenge his death. Circa ’21 is housed Hotel & Casino and the new Isle Casino! Escape the in the historic Fort Armstrong Theatre which opened winter doldrums as we first check out the Isle Casino in 1921 and remains a beautiful venue today. You will for gaming, lunch and $5 FanPlay. We will then head select your lunch entrée at the restaurant, all served over to the new Rhythm City complex, with its lovely with salad, sides, dessert, and beverage. Fee includes hotel, casino, Aveda spa, small lap pool, and fitness motorcoach transportation, double occupancy hotel center. You will receive the $10 slot play each day and room (single room available for additional $50), casino a $5 off coupon towards the dinner buffet (other dinner offers (detailed above), Circa ’21 meal and performance. options include a sports bar, Ruthie’s fine dining, and Note: Photo ID is required at the casinos. If you have the market). Half of the casino is non-smoking as are cards, please provide your Rhythm City & Isle card all hotel rooms. numbers upon registration. Departure Time: 9:00am from Community Center On day two, your breakfast buffet is included and Approximate Return Time: 7:00pm you’ll have time to play in the casino before we head over to Circa ‘21 for Ghost The Musical, adapted from Code Date R/NR Reg. By the hit film starring Patrick Swayze and Whoppi 12242 Tue.-Wed., Jan. 24-25 $179 / $184* Fri., Jan. 6 Goldberg. It follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s *$50 Deposit Option; Balance Due Jan. 6
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators United Center, Chicago, IL
The Blackhawks are giving it all to bring the Stanley Cup back to Chicago – so let’s cheer them on as they face the Nashville Predators! When they take the ice, the buzz in the air is electrifying, beginning with an exciting “Star Bangled Banner” to the last “Chelsea Dagger!” Our seats are in section 306. Our bus will conveniently drop us off and pick us up. Fee includes transportation and game ticket. Departure Time: 3:30pm Approximate Return Time: Depends upon game length
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$115 / $120 Age 50+ 12251 Sun., Jan. 8 Fri., Dec. 16 Puppet Heroines $115 / $172 Age 21-49 Opera in Focus, Rolling Meadows, IL
“Opera in Focus” presents fully staged scenes from well known operas and musicals. The puppets are Grand Victoria Casino manipulated from below the stage floor and are Elgin, IL capable of very life-like action and dramatic gestures for which opera singers are so famous. We will see With a variety of fun and exciting slots, thrilling Puppet Heroines perform scenes from The Sound of table games and the area’s richest giveaways and Music, The Wizard of Oz, Madame Butterfly and more. promotions, Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin is a A demonstration of the operation of the puppets and a winning combination of gaming fun and excitement. tour of the highly technical backstage area follows the Step in and you’ll be greeted by the hottest new slots performance. Lunch is included at Sam’s of Arlington, with a luxurious high limit room, Vegas-style table where you will select your lunch entrée at the games including blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card restaurant, all served with soup or salad, bread, carrot poker, and baccarat, as well as a poker room dealing cake, beverage and your choice of 1) chopped round live Texas hold ‘em. Everyone in our group will receive steak with grilled onions and mashed potato with $5 rewards play and first time guests will receive a gravy, 2) rainbow trout with rice, or 3) chicken picante special gift. With 250 points earned you also win a with rice. Fee includes transportation, museum, lunch free buffet! Lunch options include the Indulge Show and performance. Kitchen Buffet ($16.99), the Crave Deli, and Prime Departure Time: 10:30am BurgerHouse. Fee includes transportation and $5 slot Approximate Return Time: 4:30pm play. Photo ID is required at the casino.
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12261 Wed., Jan. 18 $18 / $23 Fri., Jan. 6
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The following trips were featured in a previous issue of The Prime Times. Saturday Night Fever classic that will bring you dancing in the aisle. Prior Registration is now open to all residents and nonresidents. to the performance, we will have lunch in their dining Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL room. You have your choice of 1) grilled chicken breast Grab your bell-bottoms and take a trip back in time Mediterranean, or 2) roast turkey with stuffing. Both with Saturday Night Fever. Based on the 1977 hit film, are served with bread, spinach mandarin salad with Saturday Night Fever follows Brooklyn teen, Tony poppyseed dressing, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, Manero, in his attempt to escape his tribulations by and beverage. Fee includes transportation, lunch and spending weekends at the local discotheque. Watch performance. as Tony tries to win the admiration of the crowd as Departure Time: 11:00am well as his heartthrob, Stephanie Mangano, with his Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm electric moves. Featuring your favorite Bee Gees songs Code Date R/NR Reg. By from the movie such as “Stayin’ Alive” and “More Than a Woman,” Saturday Night Fever is a nostalgic 12256 Wed., Feb. 8 $74 / $79 Fri., Jan. 13
Carmen The Book of Joseph Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago, IL
Opera has plenty of femme fatales, but there’s only Directed by Barbara Gaines, you won’t want to miss the one Carmen. Her allure proves spellbinding as she world premiere of The Book of Joseph. In an unopened seduces a hapless corporal and then a dashing suitcase, Richard Hollander discovers a collection of bullfighter. You’ll feel the heat as you’re captivated by swastika-stamped letters written during World War Bizet’s bewitching melodies — the smoky “Habanera,” II by the family he never knew, including his late the playful “Seguidilla,” the provocative “Gypsy Song.” father Joseph. Unable to convince the family to leave Every single melody in this ever-popular opera is Poland, Joseph escaped to the U.S., where he fought a beloved hit, and each is brought to life by a cast of from afar to save them. Based on the life story of spectacular leading artists. Join us for this production Joseph A. Hollander and his family. The performance — never before seen in Chicago — and find out why it’s is held in the CST Upstairs Theatre, an intimate 200 the perfect work to see again and again, and the ideal seat venue where the stage and seating are configured opportunity to introduce new fans to the thrill of opera. specifically for the performance. We will arrive at Navy Prior to the performance, we will dine upstairs at the Pier with time allowed to have lunch at the restaurant Florian Bistro, a delightful opera-themed bistro. Meal of your choice (or bring your own and enjoy it in the selections will be made at the restaurant. Fee includes lovely indoor Crystal Gardens). Options range from transportation, performance and lunch. sit-down to fast food in all price ranges. Pier map Departure Time: 10:45am will be distributed. Fee includes transportation and Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm performance. Departure Time: 9:45am Code Date R/NR Reg. By Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm 12579 Wed., Feb. 15 $135 / $140* Fri., Jan. 13 Code Date R/NR Reg. By *$50 Deposit Option; Balance due Jan. 13 12259 Wed., Feb. 22 $64 / $69 Fri., Jan. 30
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JFA Show & Hofbräuhaus Mamma Mia! Rosemont, IL Paramount Theatre & Basil’s, Aurora, IL
Two great experiences in one! Our first stop is the It’s the story of Sophie, a 20-year-old bride-to-be Jewelry, Fashion & Accessory Show at the Stephens preparing for her wedding. Unbeknownst to her Convention Center. It’s the ultimate woman’s shopping mother, she finds her mom’s diary and reads about paradise - hundreds of vendors exhibiting their wide her love-filled summer 20 years before, with three variety of goods, from costume jewelry to fine jewelry, different men. Sophie is convinced one of the men is clothing, perfumes, household items, purses, shoes, her father, and she’s determined to find out who. She scarves, hats, the hottest trends to the classics. The sends a wedding invitation to each of the men, forging prices range from a jewelry booth where everything is her mother’s signature on each note. When the men $1 to the most expensive diamonds, gold and furs, with arrive the day before the ceremony, Donna, her mom, everything in between. It’s the perfect opportunity is shocked at their presence, while Sophie is elated to shop for yourself or start your holiday shopping. to finally meet her father. Quickly, each of the men Shopping works up quite the appetite, so we’ll have realizes why they’ve been asked to the nuptials, and lunch at Hofbräuhaus Chicago. As a replica of the each is ready to walk their daughter down the aisle. legendary Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany, they take This is a story of love and friendship, of lost dreams great pride in giving you an experience as authentic and that last chance to make it all right. Best of all, and unforgettable as the 400-year-old original. Lunch the entire show is set to the music of one of the most is in the beer hall where you order off the menu and popular bands in the world – ABBA. From “Dancing may or may not choose to include a stein of beer! Fee Queen,” “Take a Chance,” “SOS,” and “Knowing Me, includes transportation and JFA admission fee (does Knowing You,” it’s one hit song after another that will not include lunch). have you mouthing the words, dancing in your seats Departure Time: 9:15am and touching your heart. Experience the musical Approximate Return Time: 3:30pm that is an international phenomenon. Prior to the Code Date R/NR Reg. By performance we will have lunch at Basil’s. You will have your choice of 1) Basil’s chicken – half a chicken 12187 Fri., Oct. 21 $22 / $25 Call for availability oven baked with olive oil, garlic, oregano, tomatoes and basil, 2) Basil’s salmon – fresh Atlantic salmon, grilled, topped with julienne vegetables, garlic, lemon and basil, or 3) roast lamb – oven roasted lamb shank, garlic, oregano, olive oil and lemon, all served with an appetizer of Saganaki (Greek flaming cheese), classic salad, beverage and loukoumades – cinnamon sugar honey pastry puffs with chopped walnuts. Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. Departure Time: 10:45am Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm
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Discover IN: Crown Point End of the Rainbow Crown Point, IN Stage 773 & Wilde, Chicago, IL
“Grand Old Lady” is the fond name given the magnificent It’s December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make Lake County Courthouse in the town square of Crown her comeback... again. In a London hotel room, with both Point. Beautifully restored, home to several businesses her new young fiancé and her adoring accompanist, and shops, it houses the Lake County History Museum Garland struggles to get ‘beyond the rainbow’ with her and the John Dillinger Museum. Dillinger spent time signature cocktail of talent, tenacity, and razor-sharp there and broke out of the supposedly escape-proof wit. Featuring some of Garland’s most memorable jail! In addition, the town square has a great collection songs, this savagely funny play with music offers of public art - Seward Johnson’s life-size sculptures unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and of famous people and images from popular culture, consumed one of the most beloved figures in American including “Forever Marilyn” and everyday figures popular culture. Prior to the performance, we will have reading poetry, sharing newspapers and having lunch at Wilde, an upscale Irish bar and restaurant.You conversations. We will have lunch at Lucrezia Café will have your choice of 1) meatloaf with gravy, crispy which is inside a lovely old home, and featured on onions, tomato, baby carrots, chutney, and mashed “190 N,” “Check Please!,” “Chicago Tonight” and “ABC 7 potatoes, 2) shepherd’s pie with beef, onions, carrots, Morning News.” Lunch will consist of minestrone soup, mashed potatoes with garlic crostini, or 3) tomato your choice of 1) fettucine salmon with scallions in a basil soup & half ultimate grilled cheese sandwich lemon dill cream sauce, or 2) chicken breast stuffed with gruyere, aged cheddar, mozzarella, brie, roasted with four cheeses, sides, beverage and sorbet. On our tomato concasse, fried shallots, and candied bacon way home, we will stop at Albanese Candy Factory, confetti melted in parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, home of the “World’s Best Gummies,” Gold Label served with non-alcoholic beverage and apple crumble chocolates, and a large selection of sugar-free candy. for dessert. Fee includes transportation, lunch and Fee includes transportation, lunch, and admissions. performance. Departure Time: 9:00am Departure Time: 9:45am Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm
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Blue Chip Casino offers listed above. Note: Please provide your Blue Chip Prime Rewards Player’s Card upon registration (if you Michigan City, IN have one). A photo ID is required at the casino. Come play the slots at the Blue Chip Casino! The gaming Departure Time: 9:15am floor is all one level - 65,000 square feet of luxurious Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm space with 2,100 slot machines, including progressives. A $16 food voucher is included that is valid for the all- Code Date R/NR Reg. By you-can-eat options buffet or it can be used at the Deli. In addition, with 500 points played you will receive $5 12188 Wed., Nov. 2 $20 / $23 Call for availability in slot play. Fee includes transportation and casino
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Crazy For You filled with mistaken identity, plot twists, and fabulous dance numbers that are perfect for the whole family. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL Winner of three Tony Awards®, including Best Musical! Cozy up with Crazy For You! This romantic Gershwin Lunch prior to the performance is in their dining room, musical comedy follows Bobby Child, a New York where you will have your choice of 1) chicken breast banker with a craving for show business, who is sent Mediterranean, or 2) creamy vegetable lasagna, both to foreclose on a theatre in a small mining town. served with soup of the day, sides, dessert and beverage. After falling in love with a local girl, he vows to put Fee includes transportation, lunch and performance. on a show to save the failing theatre. Crazy For You Departure Time: 11:00am takes memorable Gershwin tunes like “I Can’t Be Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm Bothered Now,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and brings Code Date R/NR Reg. By new life into them. Crazy For You is a vivacious night 12204 Thu., Nov. 10 $79 / $82 Call for availability
son, Charles, and billed as the “Grand Hotel of the West.” This elegant hotel houses the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world, all collected by Guido and Charles. Lunch is included at the hotel. Jingle Bus Tour – From the comfort of our bus, we’ll enjoy the Holiday Lights Festival with its animated light displays in the downtown streets and parks. Holiday Folk Fair International – Held in the Expo Center of the State Fairgrounds is America’s premier multicultural fair. Explore the customs and traditions of the world’s diverse cultures as you sample traditional dishes, enjoy lively music and dance, and browse beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, double occupancy non-smoking room (single room available for additional $75), casino offer of $10 slot play and $10 Potawatomi Holiday Overnight food credit for dinner at various casino/hotel dining spots, Pabst Mansion Tour, Pfister Hotel and lunch, Milwaukee, WI Jingle Bus Tour, and Holiday Folk Fair admission. A comfort stop will be made en route to Milwaukee, and Milwaukee really knows how to ring in the holidays! we will stop at the Mars Cheese Castle on the way So much is planned in two days and you are sure to feel home. Note: Photo ID is required at the casino. Please the holiday spirit! Our overnight accommodations are provide your Potawatomi player’s card # if you have at the lovely Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. You will one. have time to play in the casino, and you will receive $10 slot play and $10 food and beverage credit with Departure Time: 8:30am from Community Center additional $10 slot play earned with 100 points. Our Approximate Return Time: 6:00pm holiday stops include: Code Date R/NR Reg. By Pabst Mansion - The opulent 19th century mansion of beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst, magnificently Call for 12158 Fri.-Sat., Nov. 18-19 $225 / $228 decorated by local designers. availability Pfister Hotel – Built in 1893 by Guido Pfister and his *$50 Deposit Option; Balance due Oct. 14
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Hamilton Hamilton opened on Broadway earlier this year to enthusiastic reception from critics and audiences of The Private Bank Theatre, Chicago, IL all ages. It’s the show everyone is talking about! Fee includes transportation and main floor seating. No The blockbuster Broadway musical Hamilton – with meal is included. book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will play its first engagement outside New York City this Departure Time: 11:45am fall in Chicago. It is the story of America’s Founding Approximate Return Time: 6:30pm Father, Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right- TRIP IS FULL. WE HOPE TO ADD MORE DATES SOON. hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring Code Date R/NR Reg. By a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, 11758 Wed., Nov. 23 $159 / $162* Call for availability told by America now. A thoroughly inventive, wildly *$50 Deposit Option; Balance due Oct. 21 entertaining musical about the birth of our nation,
Singin’ in the Rain Annie Warbucks Marriott Lincolnshire & Dover Straits, IL Theatre at the Center, Munster, IN
Tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation All the ingredients that made Annie so successful of the celebrated and beloved MGM classic. Filled return in its sequel, Annie Warbucks, with an added with every memorable moment from the film and a old-fashioned romance thrown in for good measure! downpour of unforgettable songs, Singin’ in the Rain The action picks up where Annie left off, when Child is full of old-fashioned musical comedy joy! The songs Welfare Commissioner Harriet Doyle arrives on the are so memorable you can’t help but want to sing along, scene to inform Daddy Warbucks he must marry in 60 with or without the rain! Prior to the performance, days so the newly adopted Annie can have a proper we will have lunch at Dover Straits. Since 1978, it has mother. In the end, Daddy Warbucks’ whirlwind proudly offered the finest selection of fresh seafood search for a fitting bride uncovers not only a plot by and exquisite service. Owned and operated by seven Doyle and her daughter to strip him of his fortune, brothers from Greece, Dover Straits focuses on treating but also his true feelings for Miss Grace Farrell, his every guest like family. You will have your choice faithful secretary who has loved Annie from the start. from a menu of several different entrées (including Prior to the performance, we will have lunch in their seafood, beef and chicken), all served with soup, dining room, where you have your choice of 1) roast salad, vegetables and potatoes, beverage and dessert. chicken with corn bread stuffing, or 2) roast sirloin of Entrée selections will be made that day. Fee includes beef, both served with garden vegetable soup, garlic transportation, lunch and performance. mashed potatoes, broccoli florets, red velvet cake Departure Time: 10:00am and beverage. Fee includes transportation, lunch and Approximate Return Time: 5:00pm performance. Departure Time: 11:00am Code Date R/NR Reg. By Approximate Return Time: 5:30pm
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$115 / $120 (50+) 12251 Blackhawks vs. Predators Jan. 8 $115 / $172 (21-49) Senior Ctr. 12260 Mr. & Mrs. Pennyworth Jan. 12 $75 / $80 Senior Ctr. 12261 Grand Victoria Casino Jan. 18 $18 / $23 Senior Ctr. Photo ID Required at the Casino *$50 Deposit / Balance Due Jan. 6 12242 Winter Overnight Jan. 24-25 $179 / $184 Comm. Ctr. Roommate: +$50 single rm Players Card # 12478 Puppet Heroines Feb. 1 $55 / $60 Senior Ctr. 12256 Saturday Night Fever Feb. 8 $74 / $79 Senior Ctr. 1) Chicken 2) Turkey 12579 Carmen Feb. 15 $135 / $140* Senior Ctr. *$50 Deposit / Balance Due Jan. 13 12259 The Book of Joseph Feb. 22 $64 / $69 Senior Ctr. PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED TRIPS - Call 630-969-0992 to check availability. 12187 JFA Show & Hofbrauhaus Oct. 21 $22 / $25 Senior Ctr. 12239 Mamma Mia! Oct. 26 $89 / $92 Senior Ctr. 1) Chicken 2) Salmon 3) Roast Lamb 12209 Discover IN: Crown Point Oct. 27 $66 / $69 Comm. Ctr. 12188 Blue Chip Casino Nov. 2 $20 / $23 Senior Ctr. Player’s Card # 12204 Crazy For You Nov. 10 $79 / $82 Senior Ctr. 1) Chicken 2) Vegetable Lasagna 12208 End of the Rainbow Nov. 17 $87 / $90 Senior Ctr. 1) Meatloaf 2) Shep. Pie 3) Soup & Sandwich 12158 Potawatomi Holiday Overnight Nov. 18-19 $225 / $228 Senior Ctr. Roommate: Players Card # 11758 Hamilton Nov. 23 $159 / $162 Senior Ctr. Trip is full. We hope to add more dates. 12189 Singin’ in the Rain Nov. 30 $79 / $82 Senior Ctr. 12205 Annie Warbucks Dec. 1 $72 / $75 Senior Ctr. 1) Chicken 2) Sirloin of Beef
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R 10870* NR 10872** 2016 PRIME TIMES SUBSCRIPTION $5 / $10 * *YES, SIGN ME UP FOR THE 50+ ENEWSLETTER C 10871*** 12194 News & Views Oct. 7 - Nov. 16 FREE Senior Ctr. 12447 Sound Healing Oct. 19 $12 / $15 Athletic Space 12401 Eat Right: Healthy Cooking Demo Nov. 3 FREE MP Rm 2 12515 Let’s Do Lunch - Warren’s Ale House Nov. 4 $6 / $9 Senior Ctr. 12402 The Shoulder Joint Nov. 7 FREE Senior Ctr. 12201 Brain Gang Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 FREE Senior Ctr. 11317 Wii Bowling Nov. 11 FREE Senior Ctr. 12252 Sunday Fun-Day Nov. 13 $5 / $5 Senior Ctr. 12514 Learn About Lacey Creek Nov. 14 FREE Senior Ctr. 12446 Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers Nov. 14 FREE Senior Ctr. 12448 Sound Healing Nov. 16 $12 / $15 Athletic Space 12450 Thanksgiving Bunco Nov. 16 FREE Senior Ctr. 12451 Thanksgiving Bingo Nov. 21 FREE Senior Ctr. 12452 Tuesday Tidbits - Balancing Your Life Nov. 22 FREE MP 3 12245 Countdown to Christmas Breakfast & Bingo Nov. 28 FREE Senior Ctr. 12454 Put Your Smart Meter To Work For You Dec. 5 FREE Senior Ctr. 12236 TRIAD Bingo Jingo Dec. 8 FREE MP 1 & 2 Registration Begins Nov. 1 12520 Let’s Do Lunch - Gibsons Steakhouse Dec. 9 $6 / $9 Senior Ctr. 12453 Tuesday Tidbits - Christmas Coffee Dec. 13 FREE MP 3 12455 Christmas Music in the Movies Dec. 16 FREE MP 2 12253 Christmas Breakfast & Bingo Dec. 19 FREE MP 1 & 2 12449 Sound Healing Dec. 21 $12 / $15 Athletic Space 12456 Christmas Bunco Dec. 21 FREE Senior Ctr. 12247 New Years at Noon Dec. 31 $37 / $40 MP Rm 1 & 2 12163 Restorative Yoga Nov. 9, Nov. 30 $24 / $27 Athletic Space 12067 Wednesday Yoga Nov. 2 - Dec. 7 $36 / $39 Athletic Space 12392 Wednesday Yoga Dec. 14 - Jan. 18 $36 / $39 Athletic Space 12069 Friday Yoga Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 $36 / $39 Athletic Space 12393 Friday Yoga Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 $36 / $41 Athletic Space 12391 Resistance Training for Seniors Nov. 10 - Dec. 22 $36 / $39 Athletic Space 12135 Strength & Bone Density Oct. 25 - Dec. 15 $75 / $98 Athletic Space
Do you need assistance or accommodations to participate in any programs? (circle one) YES NO WARNING OF RISK: Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental, and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning, and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers, and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level, conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction, or officiating, and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Lisle Park District to guarantee absolute safety. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages, or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided). I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or that may accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Lisle Park District, including its officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees, and the Village of Lisle, including its officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Parties”). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity. PHOTOGRAPHS: Photographs and videos are taken of participants to use for promotional purposes. By registering for a program, you have granted us permission to use your image for promotional purposes unless otherwise stated. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk, and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on- line or via fax, your on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. Participant’s Signature Date / / 23 Senior Center • 630-969-0992(18 years• 1925 or older Ohioor Parent/Guardian) Street, Lisle, IL 60532 1 anasta oot o tor ( y a t ) 1 anasta 1 a in o 1 anasta 1 a in o 1 anasta 1 e ression Po er on a a 1 e ression Po er on a a 1 e ression Po er on a a 1 e ression Po er on a a 1 e ression Po er on a a 1 ess 1 u i u 1 rid e 1 ess 1 u i u 1 rid e 1 ess 1 u i u 1 rid e 1 a Ga es Galore 1 a Ga es Galore 1 a Ga es Galore
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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS NOTARY SERVICE AVAILABLE A change in blood pressure, whether high or low can be an A notary public is now available by appointment. indication of a serious health concern. Regular monitoring Please call the Senior Center at 630-969-0992 for more of your blood pressure can keep you actively involved information. Note that a current photo ID is required for in your health care. On the 3rd Monday of each month, a notarization. nurse from Brookdale, Lisle will be available to take your blood pressure between 11am-12pm. No appointment is LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE necessary to take advantage of this free service. PROGRAM (LIHEAP) The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program MEDICARE HELP DESK is available to qualifying residents. Please call Lisle Center Insurance and Financial Services will be at the Township at 630-968-2087 for further information. Senior Center on the 2nd Monday of each month from 9-10am to answer your questions and assist you in RIDE DUPAGE interpreting your statements. Call the Senior Center Ride DuPage is a subsidized transportation service ahead of time to schedule a time slot. established to provide affordable transportation for Lisle Township residents age 65 and over and persons with SENIOR CENTER IPADS FOR USE disabilities. Ride DuPage service is available seven days The Senior Center now has two iPads that are available for a week, 24 hours a day. personal use in our facility. Stop by the registration desk for To be eligible for the program, you must: more information or to check one out. • Be at least 65 years of age or disabled • Live in Lisle Township SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM Also known as SHIP. The Illinois Department on Aging has • Be registered in the Lisle Township trained volunteers to provide assistance in filing Medicare Ride DuPage program claims and answer questions regarding Medicare The cost of a one-way trip is a $2.00 flag pull insurance coverage for seniors. For more information, call plus $1.00 per mile. For additional information, Jenny Dawley at Naperville Township at 630-357-8058. call Jim Vondran, Assistant to the Supervisor, at 630-968-2087, ext. 11. SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAM Home delivered meals are available to area seniors who TAXI SUBSIDY are unable to shop or cook for themselves. For additional A Transportation Subsidy Program is available to Village information, call Home Delivered Meals at 630-620-0804. of Lisle residents who are at least 65 years of age or disabled. Participants must live within the corporate FOOT DOCTOR limits of the Village of Lisle to qualify for the program. Dr. John Mazzarella comes to the Senior Center on the Program participants are allowed to purchase up to $50 second Monday of each month to care for Lisle residents’ worth of coupons each calendar month at a cost of $25. All foot needs. Please call 630-969-0992 to schedule an taxi and limousine companies licensed to operate within appointment. the Village of Lisle must accept these coupons as if they were cash. For further information, please call the Village LEGAL AID of Lisle Business Office at 630-271-4100. Eligible applicants may receive free legal aid from Prairie State Legal Services. Call Prairie State directly at PAPER RECYCLING 630-690-2130 to schedule an appointment at their Carol When you’re done with this issue of The Prime Times, Stream office. recycle it in the bin located in the Community Center parking lot! We’ll take your newspapers, magazines, THE BENEFIT ACCESS PROGRAM shopping catalogs, office papers, school papers and junk (formerly known as Circuit Breaker) mail. No trash, cardboard, glass or plastic, please. This assistance program offers low income seniors and persons with disabilities a reduction in license plate fees RECYCLE OLD CLOTHES, SHOES & LINENS and qualifies them to apply for the RTA Ride Free permit. Recycle old clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, handbags, For assistance filing an application, please call Laura at belts, bedding, sheets, drapes, towels and more through Lisle Township at 630-968-2087. our partnership with USAGAIN. Drop off your bags at the bin located in the Community Center parking lot.
Sponsored by Register Online • LisleParkDistrict.org/seniorcenter 26 LISLE PARK DISTRICT PRST STD ATTN: SENIOR CENTER U.S. Postage Paid 1925 OHIO STREET Lisle, IL 60532 LISLE, IL 60532 Permit # 116 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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NEW YEAR’S AT NOON Saturday, December 31
Greet the New Year in style with your friends. The Lisle Recreation Center will be all decked out for New Year’s Eve! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and a champagne toast to your health, happiness and friends! After lunch sit back and enjoy Ed Parzygnat as he pays tribute to some of your favorite artists including The Rat Pack, Johnny Cash and Elvis. See PAGE 8 for more details!
Entertainment sponsored by Lisle Savings Bank Favors provided by Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook