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Maine Township MaineStreamers January & February 2019 847-297-2510 Mission Statement ELECTED OFFICIALS To enhance the quality of life for residents 55 years of age and older by providing a broad array of educational programs and recreational activities that encourage socialization, learning, and promote independence, self Laura J. Morask esteem, and dignity. Supervisor Greetings MaineStreamers, As we enter the New Year, please note that the new format for our Newsletter features programs, Peter Gialamas events and classes for both January and February. You will also find the Registration form is inserted Clerk within this Newsletter. Don’t miss some fun events on page 7. If you have any questions please call us and we will help you navigate through this new format! Enjoy the New Year! Susan Moylan Krey Marie Dachniwsky, Director Assessor Walter Kazmierczak Julia Child Hwy. Commissioner Lynn Rymarz...Storyteller, Author Wednesday, January 23rd 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Club Casa Cafe, Breakfast Buffet Kimberly Jones Refreshments will be served 353 N. River Road, Des Plaines Trustee Friday, January 11th Registration Required - No Charge Doors Open: 9:00 a.m. David Carrabotta, Esq. Joe Conroy, President of American Classic Tours, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Trustee Inc., will be here to highlight the 2019 extended Cost: $27.00 members/$29.00 guests Claire R. McKenzie travels they will be offering. Travel with some Historical Storyteller Lynn Rymarz will enlighten Trustee of the MaineStreamers to the most beautiful you about how Julia discovered her passion for destinations in North America. For over 30 cooking French food. Hear Julia’s own words as Susan Kelly Sweeney years American Classic Tours, Inc. has provided she describes her love of French food and how she Trustee the best travel for the MaineStreamers. Ameri- was determined to learn how to cook it. Follow can Classic Tours, Inc., integrates history, art, her journey into French culture. She shares her architecture, cuisine and entertainment into a struggles and her successes, including her own creative, cultural experience. Come take a look cookbook Mastering The Art of French Cooking. MaineStreamer Staff at some of the exciting trips that will be pre- Prior to the presentation we will enjoy a breakfast Marie Dachniwsky viewed! Special discounts offered if you sign up buffet featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, French toast, danishes, muffins, or- Director for any trip at this event. ange juice, grape juice, and a coffee station. Transportation on your own Therese Tully (Enter by the blue awning – south side of building) Assistant Director Registration and Cancellations due by January 4th Enclose a self Addressed Envelope with Registration Monika Jaroszewicz VALENTINE LUNCHEON Program Coordinator Eddie Korosa Polka Band Wednesday, February 13th Oksana Bukaczyk Chateau Ritz, 9100 Milwaukee, Niles Program Coordinator Doors Open: 11:00 a.m. Lunch Served: 12:00 noon Cost: $22.00 members / $24.00 guests + $2.00 Fish Maine Township Eddie Korosa returns to the MaineStreamers playing his accordion and singing. Enjoy an afternoon of outstanding accordion fun while listening or dancing a polka! Eddie was voted the "Piano/Keyboard 1700 Ballard Rd. Player of the Year" in 1996 and "Accordion Player of the Year" in 1997 by the United Polka Associa- Park Ridge, IL 60068 tion. Even though polkas are Eddie's favorite music, he plays favorite standards, from big band 847-297-2510 waltzes and swing to rock and roll, country, and even line dances, from the '20's to the '70's. Bingo www.mainetown.com will follow. Blood pressure screenings and health information provided by Presence Healthcare. Menu Luncheon Sponsored By: Cream of Mushroom Soup Roasted Half Chicken Tilapia (Fish Choice) Twice Baked Potato Broccoli Reservations/Cancellations by Wednesday, February 6th Spumoni Ice Cream Our next Luncheon will be on Monday, March 4th at Chateau Ritz 1 MaineStreamers Hit the Road in February REGISTRATION POLICY Payment for February Day Trips is due with Registration Form. Payment for March Day Trips is due by: January 17, 2019 DAY TRIP INFO Rate 1-“Easy” means usually one stop, some walking, and minimal stairs. Rate 2-“Somewhat Difficult” means that there are at least two stops and some stairs. Rate 3-“Difficult” means that there are at least two stops, stairs, and possibly heavy walking. CANCELLATION POLICY When cancelling, there will be a $3.00 cancellation fee per ticket, if we are able to resell your ticket. If the ticket is not resold there is no refund. GUEST POLICY If the trip indicates that guests are allowed, the policy is for ONE guest per paid member. Therefore, paid couples can have TWO guests. SPECIAL REQUESTS Please limit your request to sit with one person only and indicate this on your Registration Form. Also, if you need any special assistance, such as wheelchair access, special menu, etc...indicate this on the Registration Form. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each day trip! EXPLORING CHINATOWN MAMA MIA! GEMS OF ELMHURST: LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART & MingHin Cuisine, Chicago Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook McCORMICK HOUSE & FRANCESCA’S AMICI Thursday, February 14th Wednesday, February 20th 10:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 8th $80.00 members / $85.00 guests $72.00 members / $77.00 guests 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trip Rate 1 Trip Rate 3 $74.00 members / $79.00 guests Come visit the most unique museum which Trip Rate 3 Mamma Mia is an international mega hit! Come and enjoy the greatest songs was opened up by the Lizzadro family to Come join us as we explore Chinatown. We share the largest collection of Chinese jade of ABBA, they tell you a hilarious story of will start the day off with a guided tour of and other hard-stone carvings from around the Chinese American Museum of Chicago marriage, family and finding where you the world. We will also visit the McCormick followed by a family style lunch at MingHin belong. It proves that in the end the win- House, a one story home designed by pio- Cuisine, a modern Chinese restaurant fea- ner takes it all. Come see why more than neering modern architect Mies van der Rohe tured on Check Please! According to The 54 million people worldwide have in 1952. The McCormick House is one of only Daily Meal, it’s considered to be the best laughed and danced to this unforgetta- three residences designed and built by Mies Chinese restaurant in all of Illinois. Our ble jukebox musical. van der Rohe in the United States. We will family style lunch will consist of a variety of enjoy lunch at Francesca’s Amici in Elmhurst. Chinese Entrees such as - BBQ Combo MENU MENU-FAMILY STYLE Platter, Shrimp & Scallop with King Mush- Tomato Basil Soup Bruschetta alla Romano room, Beijing Duck (BBQ Duck or Fried Choose ahead of time: Duck), Sizzling Beef Tenderloin with Black Mixed Greens Salad Grilled Chicken Breast Rigatoni con Mozzarella Pepper Sauce, Orange Chicken, Stir Fried Parmesan Crusted Flounder Roasted Chicken Breast with Baby Bok Choy, Stir Fried Chow Mein Noo- Roasted Potatoes Crepe Florentine dle with Vegetables, Fried Rice, Egg Drop Dessert: Cream Puffs filled with Vanilla Soup, Egg Rolls and Tea. We will end the Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae Gelato day with a 45-60 minute landmark bus tour. Coffee & Iced Tea Included Coffee, Iced Tea & Soft Drinks Included MENU THE PRODUCERS House Salad Paramount Theatre, Aurora & Granite City Brewery Choose ahead of time: CEO Burger Wednesday, February 27th Grilled Salmon 10:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meatloaf $84.00 members / $89.00 guests - Trip Rate 2 Selection of Desserts Under the right circumstances a producer could make more money with a flop than Coffee, Tea & Soda included he could with a hit. So begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre histo- ry. Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway. After producing one too many flops, he’s now just a has-been forced into seducing little old ladies for money. After an off the cuff comment from his accountant Leo Bloom, dollar signs go off in his head (as well as “beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls”). With the reluctant help from Bloom, Max goes in search of the worst musical ever. Will it be a flop? It better, or they might find themselvesin prison. The Producers is an uproariously funny musical with hilarious songs that will have you grinning from ear to ear. Prior to the show we will enjoy lunch at Granite City Brewery. 2 MaineStreamers Hit the Road in March MUSEUMS, ART & HISTORY IN EVANSTON A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO A BRONX TALE, THE NEW MUSICAL LOVE AND MURDER HALIM TIME & GLASS MUSEUM, BLOCK Oriental Theater & Carson’s Ribs, Chicago MUSEUM OF ART & FRANCIS WILLARD HOUSE Ruth Page Center for the Arts & Farm House Restaurant, Evanston Carmine’s on Rush Street, Chicago Wednesday, March 20th Tuesday, March 5th 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $142.00 members / $147.00 guests $85.00 members / $90.00 guests Saturday, March 9th Trip Rate 3 Trip Rate 2 12:30 noon to 7:30 p.m. Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to Our first stop will be The Halim Time & Glass $100.00 members / $105.00 guests Museum which showcases a private collection the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s. Trip Rate 2 of one of the world’s largest and most com- Where a young man is caught between the prehensive collections of rare and historic A delightfully bonkers romp through Ed- father he loves and the mob boss he’d love clocks, watches and restored stained glass wardian England.