SENIOR SERVICES
Provided by Village of Wheeling
Please contact the Village of Wheeling at 847-459-2672 for information regarding Lunch at the Pavilion and other senior services, including: • Subsidized Cab Program • Memory Screenings • Dial-a-Ride/Senior Disabled Transportation • State of Illinois Benefits • Pace Paratransit Bus • Special Needs Resident List • RTA Free or Reduced Ride Program • Lending Closet • Pace Bus Service • Senior Citizens Commission • Escorted Transportation Service • Lunch at Pavilion
LUNCH EVENTS Events are included with lunch (See pages 6-8 for all lunch dates and menus). To join us for the program only, please register with the Village of Wheeling by calling 847-459-2670.
The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman
New Year Goals & Crazy Plate Day
The Love of Music
Wednesday, January 9 New Year, new you! Join us to discuss how to stay resolute in your desire to affect real change. Stay tuned in until the end of the presentation for a chance to win a prize.
Atypical Globetrotting
Monday, January 14 Biran Michalski guides you through the process of going on the world travels of your dreams.
Welcome, Winter
Wednesday, January 16 Leave it to Heather Braoudakis to cheer you up during the cold weather with songs that warm your heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 21 Step back in time and join Tim Wilsey to learn about the fascinating life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Randy Walker
Wednesday, January 23 Get ready to sing with Randy Walker as he recreates many of the popular tunes from the teens, ‘20s and ’30s such as “Five Foot Two”, “Up a Lazy River”, “Bye-Bye Blackbird” and many more.
Black History Month
Friday, February 1 Tim Wilsey kicks off the heritage series with an educational program highlighting many influential African Americans who shaped history.
Chinese New Year
Tuesday, February 5 Celebrate Chinese New Year with a tasty Asian dish.
That’s Amore
Friday, February 8 Different kinds of love are all featured in this romantic Heather Braoudakis show.
Monday, February 11 Through dramatic monologue, poetry and song, Ms. Cynthia Maddox provides a powerful glimpse into the charismatic life of Ms. Tubman. Thursday, February 14 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Wendy Wagner Cotton, soprano, cellist and winner of Metropolitan Opera’s Most Promising Young Artist award, in an original presentation conducted by violinist and violist Jennifer Silk, B.M., M.M.
Self Love
Friday, February 22 Angela Burrell believes in the importance of self love and will help you to listen to what you need and give yourself what you require to recover and restore from life’s daily stresses.
Mardi Gras Party
Monday, March 4 Put on your mask and beads and join the party complete with New Orleans-inspired food. Sandy Haynes provides the entertainment with Dixieland, Blues, Zydeco and Cajun music as well as the oldies.
Kiss Me. I’m Irish.
Monday, March 11 Get your Irish on and sing along to the Irish classics with Heather Braoudakis, including Celtic favorites like “Danny Boy” and “It’s a Great Day for the Irish”.
Healthy Eating
Wednesday, March 13 This refresher on healthy eating provides tips and new recipes as well as meal-planning ideas to get you where you want to be with your spring and summer goals.
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Friday, March 15 Kiss the Blarney Stone and celebrate Irish American month along with St. Paddy’s Day. Tim Wilsey talks about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, one of the most celebrated holidays.
Greek Lunch and Movie
Wednesday, March 21 To commemorate Greek American month, join us for a delicious Greek-themed lunch followed by the movie that captures the culture in a light-hearted way - “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”.