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Senior Programs
Blood Pressure Checks
Nurse Carol will be available for consultations between 8:309:30 am and blood pressure checks between 9:30 - 10:30 am on the dates below
DAY DATES FEE DAY DATES FEE
F 1/6 FREE F 4/7 FREE F 2/3 FREE F 5/5 FREE F 3/3 FREE
Souper Duper Fridays w/ 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.
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE 14173 F 1/13 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 14174 F 2/10 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 14175 F 3/10 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 14176 F 4/14 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 14177 F 5/12 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE
Birthday Bingo
Offered the first Friday of the month from at the Community Center. Birthday Bingo is free.
DAY DATE TIME FEE
F 1/13* 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 2/3 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 3/3 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 4/14* 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE F 5/12* 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE * In conjunction with Souper Duper Friday
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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 1/20 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 2/24 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 3/24 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 3/31 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 4/28 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 5/19 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above F 5/26 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above
Senior Transportation Providers
Algonquin Township: 847-639-2700 ext. 6
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
Greece
14167 Tu 1/10 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE
Brazil
14168 Tu 2/14 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE
Ireland
14169 Tu 3/14 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE
England
14170 Tu 4/11 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE
The Netherlands
14171 Tu 5/9 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE
Parties & Events
Enjoy a 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 FEE
Sock Hop & Lunch
14145 F 2/17 11:00 am-1:30 pm $15/$17
A Royal Lunch Celebration & Bingo
14146 F 4/21 11:00 am-1:30 pm $15/$17
Cinco de Mayo & Bingo
14147 F 5/5 11:00 am-1:30 pm $15/$17 View the Senior Newsletter online for a schedule of events throughout the season. All programs and clubs meet at the Community Center. Some programs and clubs take a break
during the winter months. Be sure to check the Senior Newsletter for the schedule.
Book Club
Book club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Please see the Senior Newsletter for the current book that will be discussed.
Cary Canaries Glee Club
The Cary Canaries Glee Club share the love of music and performing. The Glee Club performs at several Cary Park District senior parties throughout the year plus monthly performances for various groups throughout the community. The Glee Club meets Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:15 am. All are welcome to join.
Chair Yoga
This low impact yoga helps with pain relief, relaxation, and flexibility. Instruction is done by video. Chair Yoga meets Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:00 am.
Craft Club
Join others by working on individual or group projects. All are welcome, no crafting or artistic experience necessary. Craft Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:30 pm.
Dominoes Club
Meet others and enjoy playing Dominoes. No experience necessary as this friendly group will help you learn. Dominoes Club often hosts a Dominoes Tournament for prizes. Dominoes Club meets on the first and third Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 12:30 pm.
Canasta Club
Join this friendly group to play Hand & Foot Rummy. No experience necessary, beginners are welcome to join. Canasta Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Mah Jongg Club
Use your skill and wit and maybe some luck thrown in while playing Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg Club meets every Tuesday from 12:30 - 4:00 pm.
Join us for good food and great socialization at area restaurants. Participants will order off the menu and self-pay. Reservations are for 11:45 am. Transportation by Park District bus is available for $5 (n/r $6), and leaves the Community Center at 11:15 am. Return time is approximate. Advanced registration is required for all participants whether riding the bus or driving yourself. The registration deadline is
one week prior to the event date and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Bus Min/Max: 4/14 Driving Min/Max: 0/6
CODE BUS CODE DRIVE DAY DATE TIME
Eggville Cafe in Cary
14148 14153 Tu 1/31 11:15 am-2:00 pm
Jameson’s Charhouse in Crystal Lake
14149 14154 Tu 2/21 11:15 am-2:00 pm
Bulldog Ale House in Algonquin
14150 14155 Tu 3/21 11:15 am-2:00 pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg
14151 14156 Tu 4/18 11:15 am-2:00 pm
Bob Chinn’s Crab House in Wheeling
14152 14157 Tu 5/30 11:15 am-2:00 pm
Let’s Go to the Movies
Join your friends and let’s go to the movies! Cost includes movie ticket and transportation. After the movie, we will head to Portillo’s for a self-pay lunch. Snacks and lunch are self-pay. Registration deadline is February 1 and re-
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 14158 Tu 2/7 TBD $15/$17
Full Monty at Cutting Hall
Join the fun in lunch and theater as we head to Palatine Inn for lunch and then Cutting Hall for a production of “The Full Monty”. In this Americanized musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British film of the same name, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. As they prepare for the show, working through their fears, self-consciousness, and anxieties, they overcome their inner demons and find strength in their camaraderie. The registration fee includes show ticket and transportation by Park District bus. Lunch is self-pay. Reg-
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
14161 Su 2/26 12:00-5:00 pm $32/$37 Enjoy an afternoon of going to shopping in Algonquin Commons with friends. Stop by Barnes & Nobel, Bath & Body Works, Claire’s, DSW Shoes, The Loft, Maurices, Nordstrom Rack, and many more. After shopping we will head for a self-pay lunch at Jiang’s Mongolian Grill. The registration fee includes transportation by Park District bus. Registration
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 14164 Th 3/9 10:00 am-3:00 pm $12/$14
Lunch at Bleuroot and Shopping at Half Full Nest Vintage Market
Start the day at Half Full Nest Vintage Market a specialty shoppe located in West Dundee. Find one of a kind treasures and unique home décor. After shopping we will head to Bleuroot for lunch. They have a great self-pay lunch selection and a variety of good food for the soul. The registration fee includes transportation by Park District bus. Registration deadline is
March 31 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 14165 Th 4/6 10:00 am-3:00 pm $12/$14
Long Grove Tour and Lunch
Take a trip to Long Grove to visit a handful of specialty shoppes and then meet for a self-pay lunch at the iconic The Village Tavern. The registration fee includes transportation by Park District bus. Registration deadline is May 18 and refunds will
not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14
CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 14166 Th 5/25 10:00 am-3:00 pm $12/$14
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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.
