May Regent Report

The Regent Report

MAY 2024

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Questions? Contact Marissa Moravec, Recreation Supervisor at 847.566.4790 or mmoravec@ mundeleinparks.org

Bunco! (Ages 50+)

Thursday, June 13 1–2:30 pm

Cost: $10 member $15 nonmember

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Once a month we will snack on appetizers and play several games of Bunco. Price includes snacks and prizes for best bunco, most wins, worst bunco, most bunco, and most mini bunco. Prizes include gift cards to local businesses. Held at the Regent Center.

Message from Marissa

Dear Regent Center Members,

April came and went in the blink of an eye! Two of our Blue Zone programs started up and have been so much fun. Gratitude Journals is a fun, intimate group that is focused on finding the positive. The Gardening group has been a wealth of information when it comes to planting and harvesting.

Many of you know that I traveled to London & Paris with our group in April. We had a great time exploring both cities and their vast history. An update on our upcoming trips: there is still room on Athens & the Greek Islands, Montreal & Quebec City, and Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria. Iceland is very close to selling out as I write this. By the time the Regent Report is published, it is possible that it will be waitlist only. I still encourage you to come see me if you’re interested. Many times I’m able to negotiate more rooms on the trip.

Our summer day trips have been published and are open for registration. Pullman has limited space, so make sure to sign up early if you have your eyes on it. Indiana Amish Country is a popular trip, and I anticipate it will sell out this summer.

Lastly, we have started up two new drop-in groups over the last month or so. Table Tennis is off to a great start. I love seeing new faces to our facility. Learn to Line Dance started up on April 16 and has a robust group of 10 that are determined to learn to dance.

Stay well,

Marissa Moravec

Chicago River Cruise

Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 am–6 pm

Cost: $130 member/$155 nonmember Prog: 0060.23.2

Registration deadline: May 20.

Day Trips

Trips depart from the Regent Center

Experience the best of Chicago with an architectural lunch cruise and spend your afternoon on the Chicago River with dining, picturesque views, and a narrated tour of the city. While onboard, you’ll enjoy a chef-prepared plated meal of your choice between Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast, Atlantic Striped Bass, or Lemon Potato Gnocchi. After our afternoon on the River, we’ll stop at Garrett Popcorn for some shopping. This trip includes transportation, plated lunch, and tour. Dress code is casual cocktail attire. Departs from the Regent Center.

Pullman National Monument

Friday, July 26, 8:15 am–4:30 pm

Cost: $119 member/$145 nonmember Prog: 0061.23.2

Registration deadline: July 1

Located in one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods is the National Park Service’s newly created Pullman National Monument. In 1880, industrialist George Pullman, the owner of the Pullman Railroad Car Company, makers of the famous Pullman rail cars, built America’s first company town, complete with a factory, a housing community, stores and a hotel. We’ll visit the National Monument Visitor Center in the newly renovated Pullman Administration Building. While touring the Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall we will see an audiovisual presentation giving an overview of Pullman. The Hall also features exhibits and photographs of this amazing story. Next, we will tour the neighborhood and learn about this incredible district. A Pullman guide takes us on a leisurely walking and riding tour to see the highlights of this area. See the famous Hotel Florence, stroll past the red brick Romanesque and Gothic architectural row houses, and learn about Pullman’s demise. Lunch is at the picturesque Harborside International Golf Center on Lake Calumet. Lunch choices are Applewood Chicken Melt or a Burger. Please note there is limited space on this trip. Departs from the Regent Center.

Mundelein Park & Recreation District Presents

Extended Trips

by Premier World Discovery by Collette by Collette

Montreal & Quebec City Christmas

December 4, 2024

Tour Highlights

• Montreal City Tour

• Underground City

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• Quebec City Tour

• Montmorency Falls

• Old Quebec Christmas Market

• Gilles Copper Museum

• St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine

• Sugar Shack Demonstration

• Leisure Time in Quebec

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

January 28 – February 3, 2025

Tour Highlights

• Reykjavik

• North Lights Cruise

• Golden Circle

• Thingvellir National Park

• Gullfoss

• Lava Exhibition Center

• Vik

• Seljalandsfoss

• Skogar Museum

• Skaftafell National Park

• Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon

• Solheimajokull Glacier

• Blue Lagoon

Explore Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria

April 30–May 9, 2025

Trip Highlights

• Bern

• Alphorn Maker

• Yodeling Demonstration

• Fondue Lunch

• Lucerne

• Austrian Alps

• Innsbruck

• Salzburg

• Mirabell Gardens

• St. Peter’s Restaurant

• Bavaria

• Linderhof Palace

• Tyrolean Folklore Show

• Choice on Tour: Cultural City

Walking Tour or Architectural Walking Tour

Cinco de Mayo Bingo

Wednesday, May 1

12–3 pm

Cost: $12 members/$19 nonmembers

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Join us for an afternoon of spectacular food and fun. Lunch is catered by Taco Burrito Express and includes quesadillas, beef tacos, rice, beans, and a churro for dessert. At 1 pm we'll start bingo and play games including Postage Stamp, Callers Choice, The New Yorker and more. Held at the Regent Center.

Thank you to our Cinco de Mayo Bingo Sponsor

Sample Local

Once a month we will be exploring hidden gems in Mundelein and neighboring communities. Advanced registration is required. Transportation will be on your own. Join Marissa or another Regent Center employee as we have lunch and try new foods!

Time: 11:30 am–1 pm

May: Casa Bonita in Libertyville

June: Dover Straights in Mundelein

July: Lindy’s Landing in Wauconda

Walk and Grill

Walk a few laps around the scenic lake located behind the Regent Center. Afterward, enjoy the delicious smell of burgers on the grill while you relax on the Regent Center patio. Your meal includes a choice of burger or brat, chips, potato salad or coleslaw, dessert, and lemonade. Make it a day out and stay for BINGO after you eat! Our walk will begin at 11:30 am, lunch will be served at noon. Held at the Regent Center.

Cost: $9 member/$15 nonmember

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Adult Bingo (Ages 21+)

Saturday, June 8, 6–9 pm

The Regent Center

Cost: $15 in advance/$25 at the door

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Grab some friends and your favorite adult beverage and join us for a night of Bingo. Games will include The New Yorker, Charlie Bingo, Cover All, and many more. Follow the Park District on Instagram and Facebook for prize updates leading up to the event. This event sells out, so make sure to register early.

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May 26 MHS Jazz Band

June 2 Judson Brown

June 9 Feel Good Party

June 16 The Four C Notes

June 23 Mr. Meyers

Sundays, 5–6:30 pm

Held at Kracklauer Park

Sponsored by the Mundelein Community Days Commission, Mundelein Park & Recreation District and the Village of Mundelein.

June 30 Dirty Looks

July 4–7 Mundelein Community Days

July 14 One Foot in the Groove

July 21 South of Disorder

July 28 Guitarra Azul

August 4 Strung Out

August 11 Grupo Zubia

August 18 Real Time Noise

MAY 2024

Monthly Program Schedule

A.C.E.S. (Active Citizens Exercising Simultaneously): Aerobics exercises led by Anne McKenna. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 am. Cost: $3.50/class. Punch cards only.

BINGO: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. $2/card. 18 games are played including the New Yorker, Charlie Bingo, Cover All, and Postage Stamp.

BRIDGE: Drop in and play! Fridays at 12:30 pm. Please let Carol know if you’ll be attending.

BUNCO: Bunco is a dice game generally played with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice. Please RSVP each week so that we can ensure we have at least 12 players. $1 to play.

DOUBLE DECK PINOCHLE: Social Pinochle on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Call Shelia for more information at 847.899.2590.

Euchre: NEW! Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Please call the office and let Annette know if you will be attending.

GOLDEN PINOCHLE: Social Pinochle on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. For more information, call Sheila at 847.899.2590.

HAND & FOOT: Tuesdays at 11:30 am.

LEARN TO LINE DANCE: This drop-in program teaches those new to dance the basics of line dance and the simple steps used in popular dances such as Cupid Shuffle, Elvira, Electric Slide, Rita’s Waltz, Chilly Cha Cha, and many more. This class is for beginners only. Led by Deb. Cost: $2/class.

LINE DANCE: Learn the steps to this fun, country dance. This class is for seasoned dancers. Led by Margie Nison on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15am. Cost: $2/class.

MAH JONGG: National Mah Jongg on Tuesdays at 1 pm and Thursdays at 12:30 pm.

MEXICAN TRAIN: Fridays at 12:30 pm.

PINOCHLE: Mondays at 12:30 pm. Call Debbie at 312.339.3485 for more information.

POKENO: Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 pm

POKER: Men’s and Women’s. Tuesdays at 12:00 pm.

SAMPLE LOCAL: An opportunity to try interesting and delicious restaurants in the Lake County area with friends.

Stretching: A stretching and flexibility class with low-impact aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am. No cost.

Table Tennis: Mondays at 9:30–11:30 am, Wednesdays at 12–3 pm, and Fridays 9:30 am–11:30 am. $2 for Regent Center Members, $5 for Non-Members.

Zumba Gold: An exciting cardio workout that increases heart rate, burns calories, and moves to a lively Latin sound. Led by Anne McKenna on Mondays and Wednesday at 10:30am. Cost: $6/class

Blue Zones Gardening

Thursdays, April 4–May 25, 1–2 pm

Cost: $10 member/$20 nonmember

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The world’s longest-lived people live in environments that nudge them to move without thinking about it. Growing a garden allows you to move naturally in a slow low impact way. Join us and get your hands dirty as we set up and manage our raised gardening beds at the Regent Center this spring and summer. Participants will be given a day of the week to water our garden. This program will begin April 4 and continue through September. Summer dates will be published in May. The fee goes towards gardening materials.

Regent Center Readers

Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 am

The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

Blue Zones Gratitude Journals

Mondays, April 1–May 20, 10:30–11:30 am

Cost: $10 member/$20 nonmember

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It is human nature to dwell on what isn’t going right rather than what is. This stress can take years off of your healthy life. Spend an hour each week at the Regent Center in a formal setting, thinking about three good things about your day. Then take those skills and journal at home about three good things that happened to you that day. It may be a person you’re grateful for, something you learned, the sun shining, or your community at the Regent Center! The fee includes the price of your gratitude journal materials.

This group will be moderated by Janis Nowak. Books are available in the Regent Center office. Please note only 20 copies will be available, but you can also read using Hoopla, Overdrive, and Libby. Audio versions of the book are also available.

Based on the true story of Richmond’s theater fire, The House Is on Fire offers proof that sometimes, in the midst of great tragedy, we are offered our most precious—and fleeting—chances at redemption.

Upcoming Regent Center Readers Books

June: Redeeming Justice by Jarrett Adams

July: Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman

August: The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood

September: These Precious Days: Essays by Ann Patchett

October: No Exit by Taylor Adams

November: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

December: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Susan Shaw

Lynn Olson

Marlene Bright

Barbara Silbert

Muriel Graham

Dionisio

Ravi Trehan

Sheila Greenfield

Stuart Bulmash

Patricia Seneco

Patricia Senelo

Rosemary Collard

Cindy Cynthia Kaplan

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Marilyn Dougal May 15

Sue Burke May 15

Mimi Wittert May 17

Lorrie Raymond May 18

Nancy Zhang May 18

Nanette Browne May 20

Martha Oliver May 21

Diane Van Matre May 22

Rita Kipp Ma 23

Marlene Pietranek May 24

Maura Bodo May 24

Patsy Sweeney May 24

Gita Soni

Linda Hirsekorn

Roseanne Lappe

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Alex Duresa May 26

Howard Mitchell May 26

Shirley Bourbon May 26

Dick Goepfert May 27

Geri Kerrigan May 28

Lorraine Henning May 28

Richard Henning May 28

Senior Prom

Friday, May 17, 5–8 pm

Libertyville Senior Center

Cost: $25

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Dance the night away with your friends at the Libertyville Senior Center! As you come in you will be given a corsage or boutonniere. Dinner will begin at 5:30pm. After dinner we will dance the night away. Make sure to stop by the photo area to have your picture taken with your significant other or your friends. You don’t want to miss this fun evening!

Thank you to our Senior Prom Sponsor