River Valley Players to open 2023 season with ‘9 to 5: The Musical’

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River Valley Players will open its 2023 season with “9 to 5: The Musical” with five select performances from May 4-7. The shows will be performed at St. John XXIII Community Center, 1301 Second St. in Henry.

The show, directed and choreographed by Deanne Crook, is based on the original 1980 hit movie “9 to 5.” The musical version debuted in 2008 in Los Angeles before taking on Broadway in 2009, winning three Tony Awards.

Crook, along with Music Director Mary Kieffer, is looking forward to bringing some of Dolly Parton’s music to life in a story focusing on female empowerment.

The two shows, featuring desserts and coffee, will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6.

The traditional dinner theater shows, featuring buffet dinner, drinks and dessert, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 5; Saturday, May 6 and at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7.

Announcements about ticket prices and ticket sales will be announced on the River Valley Players Facebook page.

River Valley Players is grateful for the continued support of Sun Foundation, whose grants have partially funded the 2023 season.

3 - Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program, Benefit Access Enrollment Event 9-10 AM

4 - Site Council Meeting 10:30 AM, Spring Pictionary 12:30 PM

6 – Easter Party 12:30 PM

7 – PCCC Closed – Good Friday

10 – Stress Busting Program 10:00-11:30 AM

11 – A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks 10-11 AM, Cards & Bingo 12:30 PM

13 – A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, Music by Michelle 12:30 PM (virtual & inperson)

14 – PCCC Board Meeting 9:30 AM

17 - Stress Busting Program 10:00-11:30 AM

18 - A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, ‘The Best Bicycle Trail in Illinois” by John Lynn – Sponsored by the PC Library 12:30 PM, Alternatives Caregiver Counselor Office Hours 1:30 – 3:00 PM

20 - A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, Outreach @ Granville Library 9:30-11:30 AM, Cards & Bingo 12:30 PM

24 - Stress Busting Program 10:00-11:30 AM

25 – A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, Step back into the 1950s! Program by Ron Bluemer12:30 PM (virtual & in-person) Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in 50’s attire!

27 - A Matter of Balance 8:30 -10:30 AM, Bunco 12:30 PM

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We understand that caregiving is rewarding, but it also can be stressful!

Our NEW Caregiver Stress Busting Program gives family caregivers resources and activities to manage the stress that comes along with taking care of a loved one with memory loss or dementia.

The program will run 90 minutes once a week for 9 weeks. We will also offer activities for the care recipient during the meeting time (in the next room).

Program starts Monday, April 10th at 10:00 AM

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There is no cost to attend this program.

Alternatives Caregiver Counselor Office Hours

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800-322-1051. PCCC is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

Deanne Crook, along with Music Director Mary Kieffer, is looking forward to bringing some of Dolly Parton’s music to life in a story focusing on female empowerment.

2023 Birdies for Charity kicks off April 3!

Through the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program, over $145 million has been delivered to nonprofit organizations in IA & IL.

If you’d like to donate to the PCCC in April, May or June, please consider making your check payable to “QC Golf Classic Charitable Foundation” & mail it/drop it off to the PCCC. We will receive 100% of your donations PLUS 5-10% back!

Donations can also be made online at birdiesforcharity.com/donate. Search for “Putnam County Achievement Service”.

THANK YOU DONORS!

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