Senior Programs

Senior Badminton

Badminton is a recreational sport that requires a bit less physical activity, but a good amount of fun Seniors and competition. It’s a great way to stay fit and meet new friends. Participants can learn the basics of badminton, the rules, the court and equipment. Participants will learn how to play singles and doubles. Ages 62 & Up Computer Basics Yes, you really can teach an old dog new tricks! Computer technology is changing how we interact, work and Program: 186056 Fee: $5.00(R), $10.00(NR) Min/Max: 4/8 Registration Deadline: February 22 play. Everyoneshould have basic computer skills and an understanding of how things work together in Section#:03 Date: March 1-March 10 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Day: Monday & Wednesday order to safely do business online, make online purchases, do personal banking, use social media to keep up with loved ones Diamond Painting and protect your personal data. Age 62 & Up Feel the stress melt away as you create your own shimmering artwork, one “diamond” at a time! Cross Stitch meets Paint By Numbers. Program: 133023 Min/Max: 3/6 Fee: $5.00(R), $10.00(NR) Registration Deadline: January 25 No skills required - just place each diamond where it belongs on the sticky canvas to reveal a glimmering masterpiece! Age 62 & Up Section#:01 Date: February 1-February 10 Time: 10:00am-11:00am Day: Monday & Wednesday Are you ready to improve your strength training exercises? improving balance and mobility.

Program: 198115 Min/Max: 3/6 Fee:$10.00 Registration Deadline: February 25

Section#:01 March 4-April 1 10:00am-Noon Thursday

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Chair Dancing at Home

We’ll begin with an easy warm-up followed by the cardio portion

(Virtual Option!) Attend a group fitness program from the comfort of home. Go online at the program time and day, click on the link, and see your instructor and your senior friends! You’ll strengthen, tone and shape your arm, shoulder and back muscles, all while comfortably seated on your chair. Leg and abdominal exercises, followed by gentle stretching; complete this 30-minute workout Section#:02 March 9-April 13 Day: Tuesday

to delightful music. Age 62 & Up

Program#: 139010 Min/Max: 4/6 Registration Deadline: One week before the start of each section

Section#:01 January 15-February 19 2:30pm-3:00pm Friday Section#:02 April 8-May 13 11:00am-11:30am Thursday

Cardio & Strength Training for Seniors health with cardiovascular and We will show you the way to develop strength while also

containing heart-healthy moves, next we’ll enjoy strength training with routines using small hand weights and a chair that will help you stay strong and balanced, and end with a relaxing stretch that sends you on your way to a healthy day. Age 62 & Up

Program: 139014 Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $15.00(R), $20.00(NR) Registration Deadline: One week before the start of each section.

Section#:01 January 12-February 16 Time: 10:00am-11:00am Fee: $5.00(R), $10.00(NR)

Section#: 03 May 4-June 8

Staying Safe In order to keep our participants safe while enjoying programs, class sizes will be reduced, face masks will be required, children will use supplies dedicated for their use only, and sanitation procedures have been significantly increased throughout our building.

Senior Ping Pong Do you play Ping-Pong? If you’re a senior looking for ways to stay physically and mentally active, it might be the right game for you. Ping-Pong is a lively game, yet it’s playable at the pace the competitors choose. In other words, because there are so many ways to benefit from the game, it’s not necessary to go full-tilt to enjoy it. Meet friends and have fun! Age 62 & Up

Program#: 154251 Min/Max: 2/4 Fee: $5.00(R), $10.00(NR) Registration Deadline: April 23

Seniors Senior Bingo

Join the Eisenhower Seniors as they gather for bingo Aqua Arthritis This class is a warm-water exercise program especially designed for those with arthritis and related conditions. Range-of-motion, strengthening and some aerobic exercise will be offered. This type of exercise can decrease pain and stiffness, while providing an enjoyable and safe workout. Class Requirements: Aqua Shoes (not Aqua Socks) Ages 13 & Up every Monday & Friday. This is a drop-in program that will fit perfectly with your schedule. Various types of bingo will be played. Grab those lucky bingo cards!! Eisenhower Center Room 105 No pre-registration is required Every Monday and Friday Noon to 4:00pm *Bingo calling starts at Program#: 139006 Min/Max: 6/10 Fee: $40.00(R), $45.00(NR) Registration Deadline: One week before the start of each section 12:15pm *Program ends at 4:00pm 15% discount for Fitness Center pass holders THIS PROGRAM WILL BE DEPENDENT UPON

COVID STATE EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

Section#: 01 Date: February 6-March 13 Time: 8:15-9:00am Section#: 02 Section#: 03 Date: March 27-May 8* Date: May 22-June 26 Day: Saturday *No class April 3 Eisenhower Fitness is proud to be a Silver Sneakers agency. Silver

SilverSneakers® Classic Sneakers provides a

Have fun and move to the music through a free fitness membership to variety of exercises designed to increase seniors having specific muscular strength, range of movement and medical insurance. To see if your insurance is eligible, activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, visit online at silversneakers.com or call 1-888-423-4632. elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is Senior Archery used for seated and/or standing support. Ages 50 & Up It’s never to late to learn something

SilverSneakers participants – it is a first come, first serve basis each week. new. Archery is a versatile program The first 10 participants are eligible to participate in class. that is fun, rewarding, progressive and safe. No experience is necessary - Program#: 139008 Min/Max: 6/10 Fee: $40.00(R), $45.00(NR) we will teach basic skills and drills that Silver Sneakers members are FREE. will improve your aim and Registration Deadline: One week before the start of each section coordination. Enjoy challenging yourself and a bit of casual competition with your classmates. Age 62 & Up Section#: 01 Date: January 4-February 8 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Section#: 02 Date: February 22-March 29 Day: Monday Program#: 172005 Min/Max: 4/8 Section#: 03 Date: April 12-May 17 Fee:$5.00(R), $10.00(NR) Registration Deadline: January 8 Section#: 04 Date: January 7-February 11 Time: 10:00-11:00am Section#: 05 Date: February 25-April 1 Day: Thursday Section#:01 Date:January 15-February 5 Section#: 06 Date: April 15-May 20 Time: 12:30-1:30pm Day: Friday

ZOOOMERS- the benefits of membership!!

Staying connected, staying active, staying safe and staying healthy are all important goals for today’s seniors. Park Districts play an important part in helping seniors achieve these goals by offering a wide variety of activities suited just for seniors that enable them to have fun, get fit, learn something new and socialize with their neighbors and peers. ZOOOMERS is an exciting program for seniors 62 years and up. Check it out - you deserve a little fun! Each programming season the park district will plan a multitude of activities for ZOOOMERSmembers. ZOOOMERS membership is just $15.00 per season (three seasons per year - summer, fall and winter/spring). ZOOOMERSwill receive a monthly calendar of events - most events will be FREE with your membership! Enjoy craft days, special events, fitness programs, swimming, dance classes, athletics and more. Trips will usually require an additional fee of just $5.00. In order to keep our seniors as safe as possible, the ZOOOMERS program is temporarily suspended. We hope to see our ZOOOMERS program back soon.Come out for programs and events that appeal to you or come out every day. Transportation may be available.