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Niles Senior Center November/December Naturally Active All programs require advanced registration. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News – Thursdays - 9:30-11:30AM This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information. AARP Driver’s Safety Program This program is the nation’s first and largest resfresher course for drivers age 50 and over. It has
helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. NOTE:This class is for 8 hours spread over 2 days. Both days are REQUIRED to receive certification. AARP graduates may get an insurance discount. Tuesdays, November 6 & 13, 12:00-4:00pm. $12 AARP members/$14 non-members. Pre-registration required. Chat with the Chiefs In keeping with the community outreach philosophy, Police Chief Dean Strzelecki and Fire Chief Steve Borkowski, invite all residents and visitors, to join them for a Chat with the Chiefs. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, discuss, be heard, or just chat. Bring all questions and issues with you. Tuesday, November 13, 2:00pm, FREE Grandmas Garden Luncheon Presented by: Susie Stone, Lurvey’s Garden Center. Susie will be here to teach us the different flowers and plants that you can buy throughout the year and how to maintain & care for them. Following her presentation, enjoy a chicken Caesar salad, roll and dessert. Wednesday, November 14, 10:00am-12:00pm. $6M/$9NM Line Dance Join others who love to dance, no partner needed. Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Studies show group or line
dancing is beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular, and overall well-being. Enjoy line dance, fitness, & friendship. November 13-December 4, 1:002:00pm. $10M/$15NM. Thanksgiving Day Celebration Family far away? If so, please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. A traditional meal featuring turkey and all the fixings will be served. Thursday,November 22,11:30am3:00pm. Reservations required by Thursday, November 15. FREE, but food or monetary donations to the Niles Family Service Food Pantry are requested. Horseshoe Casino Trip, Hammond, Indiana. $25M/$30NM, Price includes transportation, lunch buffet, and $10 play. Wednesday, November 28, 7:30am-4:00pm. Supermarket Bingo & Lunch Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and Bingo. Entrance fee: fresh, new grocery store items due as you check in and WALK IN to play (to ensure freshness). If we have left over goods, they will go to the Niles food pantry. Lunch includes a croissant sandwich, chips and dessert. Wednesday, December 19, 12:00-2:00pm. $4/$6NM. A Noon-Year Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch including salad,
chicken parmesan, vesuvio potatoes, steamed vegetables and dessert. Entertainment will be followed by Chicago’s own Peter Oprisko, and his 4 piece band, a premiere interpreter of treasured traditional adult Pop, Jass, and Tin Pan Alley standards. We will end the afternoon with a traditional NewYears champagne toast. Thursday, January 3, 12:002:30pm $15M/$20NM. Holiday Greeting Cards for Homebound Ho, Ho, Ho! We have it on very good authority that Santa (being a senior himself) hangs out at the NSC very regularly. In fact, he has enlisted the help of the NSC staff to collect his letters from the seniors in Niles who may be unable to go out (to the mall to see him), so that he may send them a card of holiday wishes!! If you are or know of a homebound Niles senior who would like to receive a nondenominational holiday card from the jolly ol’ fat man himself, please call the NSC at 847-5888420 or stop by to let us know
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the name and address of the person. Due to Santa’s busy schedule, we need to the names and addresses received no later than 5 pm Friday, December 7th. Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life! Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).
North Shore Senior Center Lunch and a Movie: Hugo Thur sday