Senior Programs

Watch for details on upcoming activities in the senior newsletter! Newsletters are available at the Community Center and carypark.com.

Clubs & Activities

• Blood Pressure Checks • Glee Club • Dominoes Club • Pay to Play Bingo • Birthday Bingo - FREE! • Craft Club • Mah Jongg Club • Book Club • Canasta

Senior Transportation Providers

Algonquin Township: 847-639-2700 ext. 6

Souper Duper Fridays with Pay to Play Bingo

Enjoy free soup plus Pay to Play Bingo the second Friday of the month at the Community Center. Bingo begins at 10:00 am; soup served at break. Registration required. Registration deadline is one week prior to event. Sponsored by The Pointe at Eastgate.

Chair Yoga

Offered every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 am at the Community Center.

Blood Pressure Checks

Offered on select Fridays at the Community Center.

DAY DATE TIME FEE F 9/2 9:00-10:00 am FREE F 10/7 9:00-10:00 am FREE F 11/4 9:00-10:00 am FREE F 12/9 9:00-10:00 am FREE

Armchair Traveler

Offered on select Tuesdays at the Community Center. Sponsored by Cary Travel Express.

CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE

Route 66

13446 Tu 9/13 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE/FREE

South Africa

13832 Tu 10/11 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE/FREE

Egypt

13833 Tu 11/8 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE/FREE

Holidays Around the World

13834 Tu 12/13 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE/FREE

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE

13835 F 9/9 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE/FREE 13836 F 10/14 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE/FREE 13837 F 11/11 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE/FREE 13838 F 12/9 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE/FREE

Pay to Play Bingo

Join us on select Fridays the month for Pay to Play Bingo at the Community Center. Cards are sold starting at 9:45 am on the Fridays listed below. Please bring your own dobber and single dollar bills as no change will be given. Cards are $2.00 per card packet (3 cards/game, 8 games/packet) 3 packet max.

DAY DATE TIME FEE

F 9/16 10:00 am-12:30 pm See above F 9/23 10:00 am-12:30 pm See above F 10/21 10:00 am-12:30 pm See above F 12/16 10:00 am-12:30 pm See above

Birthday Bingo

Offered the first Friday of the month from at the Community Center. Birthday Bingo is free.

DAY DATE TIME FEE F 9/2 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 10/7 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 11/4 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 12/9 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE

Lunch-Out Group

Join us for lunch and great socializing at area restaurants. Come alone or bring a friend! Lunch is off the menu and self-pay. Drive yourself, carpool, or take the Park District bus for $5 ($6 NR). The bus leaves the Community Center at 11:15 am. Advanced registration is required. Registration deadline is one week prior to event

date. Refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

CODE CODE

DAY DATE TIME Riding Driving/

Beelow’s Steakhouse in Lake Zurich Bus Carpool

Tu 9/27 11:15 am-2:00 pm 13902 13906

Makray in Barrington

Tu 10/25 11:15 am-2:00 pm 13903 13907

Biaggi’s in Algonquin

Tu 11/29 11:15 am-2:00 pm 13904 13908

Galati’s in Cary

Tu 12/20 11:15 am-2:00 pm 13905 13909

Downtown Lake Geneva

Enjoy the day exploring beautiful downtown Lake Geneva. The Streets of Lake Geneva is home to unique, locally owned one-of-a-kind shops with everything from clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts, sportswear, toys, and tasty treats. Take a break from shopping and relax in one of the many lakeside parks. Dine on your own or meet up with others for a self-pay lunch at one of the many downtown dining options. Registration deadline

is October 11 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 13910 Tu 10/18 9:00 am-3:00 pm $12/$14

Royal Oak Farm

Spend a beautiful fall day in Harvard. Enjoy a narrated tractor drawn wagon tour of the orchard where you will learn the history of the orchard, the important role bees play, and about the 29 varieties of apples that are grown there. There will also be plenty of time to explore the Country Store Market, the Royal Oak Bakery, and the Sweet Shop. The group will dine on a self-pay lunch in the Country Restaurant. This cozy restaurant serves cafeteria style and features all made from scratch hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, and their famous pies and desserts. The registration fee includes transportation by Park District bus and wagon tour. Registration deadline

is September 8 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 13911 Th 9/15 9:30 am - 2:30 pm $12/$14

Holiday Shopping

Sit back and relax as we take care of the driving to Gurnee for a self-pay brunch at Cracker Barrel. After the meal let us worry about the parking as we head to Gurnee Mills Shopping Center for holiday shopping. Have fun exploring the 150 stores to find all sorts of gifts and treasures. All food and shopping is self-pay. Transportation is by Park District bus. Registration deadline

is October 27 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 13912 Th 11/3 8:30 am-3:00 pm $12/$14

Parties & Events

Enjoy a catered meal, entertainment, games, and activities. The registration deadline is one week in advance of the event date. Refunds will not be issued after the deadline. More information about parties can be found in the bi-monthly Senior Center newsletters. Min/Max: 20/40

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE

Pumpkin Painting & Fall Carnival

13913 F 9/30 11:00 am-2:00 pm $15/$17

Halloween SPOOKtacular & Cary Canaries Concert

13914 F 10/28 11:00 am-2:00 pm $15/$17

Turkey Festival

13915 F 11/18 11:00 am-2:00 pm $5/$6

CODE DAY DATE TIME

R/NR FEE Holiday Party with our Co-Op Friends

13916 F 12/2 10:30 am-2:00 pm $35 Location: Main Beach Pavilion, Crystal Lake

Holiday Brunch

13917 F 12/16 9:30 am-12:30 pm $15/$17

Holiday Party in a Bag

13853 F 12/22 11:30am-12:30pm $5/$5 Pick up location: Community Center

Holiday Party in a Bag!

Over the past two years the Holiday Party in a Bag has been a huge success in providing a way for area seniors to celebrate the holidays. Seniors in the community will have the opportunity to register to receive a Holiday Party Bag!

l Please complete a registration form and return it to the Community Center with your payment (cash or check). Or you may register online at carypark.com. Please use registration code 13853 when registering. l Fee is $5 per bag (registration is required). l Registration deadline is 12:00 pm, Friday, December 9. l Your Holiday Party in a Bag will be ready for pickup at the drive-up station in front of the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary on Thursday, December 22 between 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. All bags will be placed in your vehicle.

Holiday Party in a Bag will Include:

l A complete individually packaged catered holiday meal consisting of an entree, spring mix salad with dressing, roll with butter, dessert, milk, and a mini can of root beer or ginger ale. l Small gifts, puzzles, and treats to open.

To Register

Sponsorship Opportunities

As in previous years we would like to offer our community, both individuals and businesses the opportunity to sponsor this event. The sponsorship fee is $20. You may register as a sponsor by registering online at carypark.com, using registration code 13856 or by contacting the Community Center at 847-639-6100. Deadline for sponsorship is Monday, December 19.