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505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 847.991.1112 • ptscc.org Check us out on Facebook
Palatine Township Senior Center Hours
Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm Enter at the back door, #2.
The Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (PTSCC), a notfor-profit organization, operates the Palatine Township Senior Center and is governed by a volunteer board of directors. PTSCC is open to anyone 50 and over. The Senior Center offers meeting rooms, a wellness clinic, an exercise and aerobics room, a fitness room, an arts and crafts room, computer lab, and billards room.
PTSCC Memberships
Half Year (July 2022—December 2022) Single 27.50
Half Year (July 2022—December 2022) Couple $37.50 Memberships include discounts on activities and trips, as well as use of the fitness center and billiards room. Members are given priority to join the activities. Get your membership now!
Social Services Department support
Adult Day Services Applications for senior entitlement programs Medicare/Medicaid questions Referrals to community agencies Housing questions Listings of service providers Benefits Access applications Energy Assistance Supportive Counseling SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) MMAI (Medicare and Medicaid Alignment Initiative) Prescription Drug Insurance Counseling
Caring Hearts Adult Day Program
The Caring Hearts Adult Day Program may be the resource you have been needing for more support. This program has been provided since 1991 and offers an opportunity for those with mild to moderate dementia to gather for social interaction and activities, while providing respite for caregivers. Please contact The Social Services Director, Nancy Frenk at 847-991-1112 x 222 or nfrenk@ptscc.org for any Social Services questions, or for availability, tour or more information about the Adult Day Program.
Daily Activities for PTSCC Members
Call the Senior Center at 847.991.1112 for more information. Members are given priority to join the activities. However, non-members are welcome at an additional fee. Call for availability. Registration is required at least one week in advance for all activities.
Monday
Chair Yoga • 9:00am
BingoCize • 10:00am
Mah Jongg • 12:00pm Tuesday
Creative Paper and Stamping Projects • 10:00am Offered the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Reserved times for fitness room. Please call for reservation, members only
Wednesday
T.O.P.S. • 8:30am-10:30am Pinochle • 11:00am Reserved times for the billiards and fitness rooms. Please call for reservation, members only
Thursday
Ceramics • 9:30am
Technology Lab • 10:00am-12:00pm
Bingo • 12:00pm
Tai Chi • 2:30pm Friday
Reserved times for the billards and fitness rooms. Please call for reservations. Members only.
PTSCC Fundraisers
Save the Date! Top Golf Fundraiser event Sunday, September 25, 2022. Watch our website ptscc.org for dates, details, and ticket information. We hope you can join us!
Call Kate at 847.991.1112 for details or visit our website ptscc.org.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
OPEN Technology LAB
Come visit our Technology Lab Volunteers on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm with all your technical needs. Feel free to bring your own iPhone or iPad, computers are also available. Call 847.991.1112 to make an appointment. $5 • 10:00am or 11:00am time slots.
Programming Events:
Please call or check our website for additional Programming Events such as Luncheons, Games, Crafts, Entertainment.
Creative Class
Mandala Rock Painting • Tuesday, August 16, 10:30am-12:00pm $10 Members, $12 Non-members Join Nancy Frenk as she describes and demonstrates how to paint a mandala design on a painted black rock. Show your creativity! Tools and supplies will be provided. Register by Monday, August 15. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH PTSCC:
PTSCC provides a variety of services to people at the Senior Center and in the Palatine community, and we could use your help! Volunteers are always needed in the following areas: Home Delivered Meals Drivers Office Assistance Café/kitchen helpers Gift Shop Contact Peg Schuetz at 847.991.1112 to get involved!
Gift Shop
Donations of small home décor, purses, jewelry, and seasonal items are appreciated for our Gift Shop. Thank you!
upcoming trips
Register in advance with the Senior Center.
DAY TRIPS White Sox • August 3 Sandwich Fair • September 8 Nashville Connection • September 13 Lake Geneva Tour • October 5
OVERNIGHT TRIP Lacrosse Overnight • October 18-20, 2022 Holiday to Shipshewana • November 30-December 1
Adult activities and Programs at Palatine Park District
Fitness Gentle Yoga page 59 Walking Track page 70 Sports/Athletics Co-Ed 50+ Volleyball page 68 General Interest
Palatine Historical Society
page 64 Cultural Arts
Allegro Community Chorus
page 35
Quilting with Margaret
page 38 Visual Arts page 38
Theatre Performances
page 39, 63 Health and Recreation Center at Harper College Water Aerobics page 52
