Young at Heart | Active Adult Programming

Trip Registration

Resident registration begins November 30. Non-resident registration for trips begins December 1.

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Minimal walking Moderate walking and/or stairs Mostly walking and/or stairs

Notes About Our Trips

Transportation is provided in our new deluxe 36 passenger mini-bus, equipped with a wheelchair lift and can accommodate 2 wheelchair passengers. Please indicate at registration if you require a wheelchair spot on the bus or have any special needs. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis, when accompanied with payment. If a trip is full, we strongly encourage you to put your name on the waitlist. Many times there are cancellations, additional tickets may be acquired, or an additional date may be scheduled. If the deadline has passed, please call to check for availability. We encourage participants to bring their own reusable water bottle in an effort to support our environment.

TRIPS

Dancing Horses

The holiday show at the Dancing Horses in Wisconsin is the most festive and popular of all of their horse shows. This show will start with a late lunch of turkey stuffed chicken breast or pork roast and side salad with dinner roll. After the meal we will be enjoying the gravity defying act that is Dancing Horses. Be sure to get your tickets! Register by 12/31. Min 15 | Max 30. (TG)

Four Winds Casino

Four Winds Casino experience offers a $15 gambling card and $10 food voucher for an extremely affordable price. Join us on the spacious Park District bus. Register by 01/03. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks

Be sure not to miss the Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks! The excitement of the United Center will be a great experience for people of all ages. Join us for this hockey game and don’t worry about the parking because we are taking the 32 passenger Park District bus. Register by 01/03. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

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Minimal walking Moderate walking and/or stairs Mostly walking and/or stairs

Milwaukee Fish Fry Tour

In Milwaukee, there is just nothing quite like a Friday night fish fry – it’s a classic! Join us as we indulge in Wisconsin’s ultimate comfort food, narrated with a little history and trivia along the way. Tour an area Catholic church with us this Lenten season, stop at 3 of the city’s fish fry hot spots, and conclude the tour with dessert! We can almost guarantee there will be one spot that you’ve never been to before! Register by 01/24. Min 20 | Max 32. (TG)

Chicago Wolves vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Wolves vs. Admirals! The tickets are cheap and the transportation is included. Bring the whole family out for this evening of excitement at the Allstate Arena. Let us eliminate the stress of a family outing and join us on the Park District bus for night of fun. Each person signed up will receive a Chicago Wolves winter cap. Register by 01/31. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Don Quixote at the Lyric Opera House

The family-friendly ballet full of bravery, fantasy, and love. Yuri Possokhov’s fresh interpretation of this revered ballet classic centers on Don Quixote, an aging and eccentric nobleman, who imagines himself to be a valiant knight. This ballet will be at the breathtaking Lyric Opera House. Register by 01/31. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Groundhog’s Day

Come and relive the joyful comedy of Groundhog’s Day at the Paramount Theater. This Bill Murray classic has been adapted for the stage and is sure to be an absolute delight. Tickets include the show at the historic Paramount Theater and lunch. Register by 02/18. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

M & Co Salon + Lunch

M & Company is a locally owned salon in the heart of downtown Wheaton established in 2014. The quality and comfort you get at M&Co will keep you coming back. Join the Young at Heart groups for a relaxing wash and set (blowdry and style) at the salon and lunch close by at the Hale Street Cantina. After lunch and the salon there will be time for shopping in downtown Wheaton. Register by 02/17. Min 6 | Max 12. (TG)

Program Dancing Horses Four Winds Casino

Ages Day/Date Time Location 21+ W, 01/12 10:15A-5:00P Delavan, Wi 21+ Tu, 01/18 8:30A-5:30P New Buffalo, Mi

Chicago Blackhawks

10+ M, 01/31 5:30-10:30P Chicago Milwaukee Fish Fry Tour 21+ F, 02/11 8:40A-4:00P Milwaukee Chicago Wolves vs. Admirals 10+ Tu, 02/15 10:00A-4:00P Rosemont Don Quixote 21+ Sa, 02/19 12:00-6:00P Chicago

Groundhog’s Day 21+ W, 03/02 10:30A-4:30P Aurora

M & Co Salon + Lunch 21+ Th, 03/10 10:30A-2:00P Wheaton

Activity # Res | NR 708011-01 $65 | $75 708887-01 $10 | $15 708051-01 $85 | $90 708041-01 $75 | $80 708052-01 $25 | $30 708012-01 $45 | $55 708013-01 $62 | $72 708053-01 $60 | $65

Chicago Wolves vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves vs. Griffins! The tickets are cheap and the transportation is included. Bring the whole family out for this evening of excitement at the Allstate Arena. Let us eliminate the stress of a family outing and join us on the Park District bus for a night of fun. Each person signed up will receive a Chicago Wolves winter cap. Register by 02/27. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Axe Throwing

Nothing beats the fun and adrenaline rush you get when you hurl an axe! The trained staff of Axeperts at Splinters in St. Charles will teach you the safe techniques of the exciting sport of axe throwing. We will be holding a tournament among all of our participants. For this trip we will also be making a dinner stop at Just Kabobs before axe throwing. Register by 03/04. Min 10 | Max 14. (TG)

Sir Andrew Davis Conducts Beethoven’s 9th

Lyric will celebrate Sir Andrew Davis’s magnificent two-decade tenure as music director with one of his favorite works, never previously performed at Lyric: Beethoven’s enthralling, life-enhancing Symphony No. 9, the “Choral,” music’s most exalted hymn to the human spirit. Sir Andrew will conduct a superb vocal quartet with the wonderful Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The concert will begin with a new choral work by Sir Andrew’s son, Ed Frazier Davis, an impressively gifted composer. Register by 03/18. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Chicago Food Tour Polonia

You don’t have to travel overseas to visit the Old Country. Chicago boasts a thriving Polish community and we will celebrate all things Polish. Our day will begin with a tour of St. Hyacinth Basilica, the heart of Chicago’s Polish Village. Next, we’ll visit The Polish Museum of America for a docent-led tour. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a sit-down lunch at Staropolska’s, the top Polish restaurant in Chicago, and have some time to shop along Milwaukee Avenue. Polish meal is served family style complete with cucumber salad, pierogi, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, Polish sausage, and red cabbage. We’ll end our day with shopping at Kolatek’s Bakery so that we may bring home some tasty treats. For this trip we will be getting on and off the bus multiple times and doing a fair amount of standing. Register by 03/25. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Egg House Brunch and Sweet Street

This Lombard outing starts with brunch at the Egg House Cafe and continues on to exploration of the Lombard main strip. For those of you with a sweet tooth you will not want to miss our stop at the classic candy shop, Sweet Street. Register by 03/29. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Four Winds Casino

Four Winds Casino experience offers a $15 gambling card and $10 food voucher for an extremely affordable price. Join us on the spacious Park District bus. Register by 04/04. Min 15 | Max 32. (TG)

Program Wolves vs. Griffins

Ages Day/Date Time Location 10+ Su, 03/13 2:00-7:00P Rosemont

Axe Throwing

21+ F, 03/18 5:00-9:00P St. Charles Sir Andrew Davis Conducts 21+ F, 04/01 5:30-10:00P Chicago Chicago Food Tour Polonia 21+ Tu, 04/05 8:30A-5:30P Chicago Egg House Brunch & Sweet Street 21+ Tu, 04/12 9:30A-1:00P Lombard Four Winds Casino 21+ Tu, 04/19 8:30A-5:30P New Buffalo, Mi

Activity # Res | NR 708052-02 $25 | $30 708054-01 $30 | $35 708014-01 $45 | $55 708042-01 $90 | $95 708043-01 $35 | $40 708887-02 $10 | $15

LUNCH & DINNER MOBILE

Do you like to try different restaurants and eating out with your friends? Leave the driving to us! Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to sign up early! Each trip price includes: meal, gratuity, and transportation fees for residents and non-residents. This inclusive price must be paid in advance. (TG)

Perry’s Steak House | Oak Brook

LUNCH | Perry’s Steak House is known for the Friday porkchop special and it surely will not disappoint. Register by 01/02. Min 15 | Max 25. (TG)

Manhattans | Wheaton

LUNCH | Manhattans is a fan favorite revisit requested by the last lunch mobile groups. We are heading back to enjoy the extensive menu and welcoming setting. Please invite a new friend and let’s have some fun over a delicious meal. Register by 02/08. Min 15 | Max 30. (TG)

Gia Mia | Wheaton

LUNCH | The Gia Mia menu is chef-driven, farm-to-fork food concepts such as Neapolitan style wood-fired pizzas, creative small plates, fresh pasta, and hand-made mozzarella. The lunch menu will offer a variety of mouth watering up-scale options. Register by 03/14. Min 15 | Max 20. (TG)

Program Perry’s Steak House Manhattans Gia MIa

Ages Day/Date Time Location 21+ F, 01/14 11:00A-1:00P Oakbrook 21+ Tu, 02/22 11:00A-1:00P Wheaton 21+ Tu, 03/29 11:00A-1:00P Wheaton

Activity # Res | NR 708091-01 $30 | $35 708092-01 $25 | $30 708093-01 $30 | $35

Queen Bee Quilting for Charity

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00A-12:00P | Cedar Room

Join the Queen Bee Quilters as we make lap quilts to donate to local hospitals and charities. We meet from 10am-noon on the first and third Wednesdays of the month on the 2nd floor in the Cedar Room. You can use your own material to make a quilt top or select from our collection of material. Not sure if you want to join? Stop by on the first or third Wednesday of the month to check us out. Donations of quilting materials are appreciated.

Red Hat Divas

1st Monday of the month, 6:00-8:00P | Oak Room

The Red Hat Society is a global group of women that support and encourage women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfilment and fitness. Women over age 50 are known as “Red Hatters,” while those under 50 are referred to as “Pink Hatters”. The Bensenville chapter is called the “Red Hat Divas”. Dues are $30 annually and meetings are in the Oak Room of the Deer Grove Leisure Center. Queen Mum, Mickey Rhode at (630) 616-0667.

Welcome to the Oak Room

The Oak Room offers use of card tables, cards, puzzles and books. Scheduled card play is $1 for residents and $2 for non-residents to cover coffee and snack expenses.

CARDS & GAMES

Ages 50+ | $1 Resident/$2 Non-Resident

Cribbage

Every Wednesday | 12:30-3:30P

Cribbage is a wonderful game that can be played with 2, 3, or 4 players. If you are interested in learning to play reach out to Trent Grossman at (630)766-7015. (TG)

Pinochle Club

Every Tuesday | 12:00-3:00P

This is a great group of recreational Pinochle players! Join them for an afternoon of fun and refreshments. (TG)

Mah Jongg

Every Monday | 10:00A-1:00P

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in a comfortable, instructional environment. All players are welcome. No supplies needed. (TG)

Hand & Foot/Samba Game

Every Friday | 10:00A-1:00P Every Saturday | 10:00A-1:00P

Hand & Foot / Samba is a card game for 4 to 6 players per table. The object of the game is to get rid of cards from your hand pile and then from your foot pile. It is important to arrive on time as partners and tables are determined at the beginning. (TG)

Canasta Club

First Thursday | 1:00-4:00P

This is a very friendly group and will help beginners get up to speed to play the game. Canasta can be played with 2, 3, 5, or 6 players. This group meets only on the first Thursday of the month. (TG)

Bunco

Second & Fourth Tuesday | 10:00-11:30A

Players roll the dice to accumulate points by rolling certain combinations. Prizes are awarded for most buncos, most wins, highest score, and lowest score. No previous experience necessary. (TG)

Birthday Bingo

Fourth Thursday | 1:00-3:00P

This is a fun drop-in bingo event that starts out with cake and refreshments for everyone and a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" for anyone celebrating a birthday that month. Then we play bingo for prizes that include useful items, edible items or pretty items. Come on out and celebrate. Max 24. (TG)

LUNCH BUNCH & BINGO

Please join our terrific community of people in the Oak Room for lunch and a rousing round of Bingo. Included is a wonderful meal and dessert at a reasonable price. Bingo prizes include but are not limited to paper goods, cookies, household essentials, costume jewelry, and canned foods. We also offer an optional raffle and door prizes. Doors open at 11:00am. Register by the Friday before. (TG)

January | Chinese New Year

Pork with peapods, steamed rice, crab rangoons, and almond cookies. Register by 01/14. Min 20 | Max 65. (TG)

March | St. Pat’s Celebration

Corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, steamed carrots, rye bread with butter, and dessert. Register by 03/11. Min 20 | Max 65. (TG)

February | Mardi Gras

Chicken marsala, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, tossed salad, and dessert. Register by 02/11. Min 20 | Max 65. (TG)

April | Easter Meal

Baked honey ham with pineapple chutney glaze, cheesy au gratin potatoes, cauliflower, salad, and dessert. Register by 04/15. Min 20 | Max 65. (TG)

Program January February March April

Ages Day/Date Time Location 50+ Th, 01/20 12:00-3:00P Oak Room 50+ Th, 02/17 12:00-3:00P Oak Room 50+ Th, 03/17 12:00-3:00P Oak Room 50+ Th, 04/21 12:00-3:00P Oak Room

Activity # Res | NR 708803-01 $8 | $12 708804-01 $8 | $12 708805-01 $8 | $12 708806-01 $8 | $12

Rootbeer Floats & Goats

Join us in the Oak Room for rootbeer floats and laughs. After our tasty treats and visiting we will all head over to Fisher Farm to give treats to the goats, rabbits, and chickens. Register by 04/08. Min 5 | Max 20. (TG)

Movie Monday in the Oak Room

Movie Monday in the Oak Room is a great opportunity to come and relax with friends. Each Monday we will be playing movies and providing popcorn and soda. Register over the phone. Min 1 | Max 40 (TG)

Puzzle Pick Up & Snack Pack

Having the same old puzzles can get old and buying new costs you. Choose from our assortment of puzzles to keep things fresh. Included with your puzzle will be the take home snack pack of two drinks, one salty treat, and one sweet treat. Please be sure to call ahead before coming in for your puzzle. This puzzle program is loaning out puzzles so please be sure to return them. (TG)

Pizza & Trivia

Gather your team and grab your thinking cap because pizza and trivia is back. We will be enjoying pizza from Mamma Maria’s. The winning team will receive a chocolatey prize. Registration closes one week prior to the event. Min 15 | Max 45. (TG)

New! DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

Macrame plant hangers are a real flash to the past! These pot hangers are a blast to make and give your plants a great look. Whether you are hanging from the front porch or a sunny living room, a pot hanger frees up space in the room and makes the place look wonderful. Register by 01/26. Min 2 | Max 6. (TG)

New! Mindfulness for Seniors

Research shows that mindfulness-based practices can be extremely helpful for active adults. The interconnectedness of mind and body lie at the heart of mindfulness and this makes it highly relevant to older individuals. Come join us for an exploration using guided teaching and practices to empower you to focus on abilities rather than difficulties to help you feel more engaged about your own care. Min 5 | Max 20 (LS)

Crochet & Knitting Classes

See page 50.

Program Ages Day/Date Time Location

Activity # Res | NR Rootbeer Floats & Goats 21+ F, 04/15 1:30-4:00P Oak Room / Fisher Farm 708021-01 $5 | $8 Movie Mondays 21+ M, 01/03-04/25 1:30-3:00P Oak Room $1 | $2 Oak Room Puzzle Pick Up 21+ M-F, 01/03-04/29 9:00A-3:00P Oak Room $1 | $2 Pizza & Trivia 21+ F, 01/07 11:00A-1:00P Oak Room 709220-01 $5 | $8 Pizza & Trivia 21+ F, 02/04 11:00A-1:00P Oak Room 709220-02 $5 | $8 DIY Macrame Plant Hanger 14+ W, 02/09 6:00-8:00P Oak Room 709312-02 $15 | $20 Mindfulness for Seniors 18+ M, 02/28-04/04 4:00-5:00 Oak Room 709312-03 $50 | $70