2023 Stay Active Newsletter - July/September

Celebrate the Diversity of our Community at International Festival! pg. 3

WELCOME CONTACT US

Stay Active is a quarterly publication for active adults designed to bring you news about activities, events and trips. Our goal is to provide you with lots of social and active options to fill your days with memorable experiences.

NEED A RIDE TO THE CRC?

Wheeling Township offers bus service for Wheeling Township residents Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call 847-259-7743 between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:30 pm to schedule transportation. Reservations should be made two days before the travel date.

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EVENTS, TRIPS & DROP-IN

Bella Licciardello Allen

ilicciardello@wheelingparkdistrict.com 847-465-2940

LUNCH EVENTS / MENU

Jesus Delgado

847-650-0650

PICKLEBALL

Katie Klemke

kklemke@wheelingparkdistrict.com

847-465-2317

HEALTH & FITNESS

Beth Harrington

bharrington@wheelingparkdistrict.com

847-465-7673

CAR SHOW

Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion

See a wide selection of classics and classics-in-the-making. Live music by Rosie & the Rivets. Food will be available for purchase. Do you own a vehicle or truck that you would like to bring to the event to show off in the car show? Please visit www.wheelingparkdistrict.com to complete an application or contact Emily Matgous at 847-465-7766.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion and Family Aquatic Center

Bring the whole family and join the Wheeling Park District and Wheeling Police Department for a variety of activities for all ages. Get to know your neighbors and the police officers who serve our community. Learn about local crime- and drugprevention efforts and show your neighborhood spirit.

PARTY ON THE PATIO

Location: Chevy Chase Country Club

Join us for Chevy Chase’s Annual Patio Party! We will be providing food and beverage for purchase, live band, and yard games. Seating will be limited so we encourage bringing your own lawn chairs. This event will be fun for the whole family rain or shine. Event will move indoors if inclement weather is observed.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion

Celebrate the diversity of our community. Bring the whole family and explore the cultural richness of Wheeling through authentic live performances, fun activities, and ethnic food. Learn about local organizations that support unique and diverse populations. To see the schedule of performers and activities go to wheelinginternationalfest.com.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT

FREE ADMISSION

Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion

Plan your visit: Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer will be available for purchase. Various food trucks are scheduled to attend all concert dates.

FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINERS

7TH HEAVEN - - - - - - - - -

This band made it their personal duty to bring all the great ‘80s songs you love to life in full force.

TRIBUTOSAURUS BECOMES THE ROLLING STONES

Tributosaurus is the Jurassic beast of multiple musical faces, and will morph into The Rolling Stones.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT

MARIACHI MONUMENTAL DE MEXICO - -

Enjoy a magical and cultural evening with sounds of the best traditional mariachi repertoire.

KALEIDOSCOPE EYES

Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. They pay homage to the band that’s the official soundtrack of generations of families.

DAVIDSON COUNTY BAND

Davidson County Band is a high-energy country band that covers the best of today’s country music as well as your favorite classics.

HOKULEA ACADEMY OF POLYNESIAN ARTS

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Bring the entire family on a voyage through the beautiful tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean.

GooRoos live show is high energy, polished, and ROCKS! The biggest radio hits of all time in one non-stop, action packed, old school rock concert.

TRIPS

PLEASANT PRAIRIE OUTLET SHOPPING

Location: Pleasant Prairie

Registration Deadline: 8/10

Spend the afternoon shopping! Lunch not included in the price of the trip.

VALENTINO VINEYARD

Location: Long Grove

Registration Deadline: 8/11

Spend your Friday evening exploring Valentino Vineyard! A Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting, and Wine Appreciation Seminar is included in the price of trip.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

Location: Chicago

Registration Deadline: 9/1

The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago’s Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Explore the museum at your own pace. Be sure to eat before the trip and we will stop for a late lunch after exploring the museum. Lunch not included in the price of the trip.

CUBS VS BREWERS GAME

Location: Milwaukee

Registration Deadline: 8/7

Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Game is at 2:00 pm. Due to tickets being purchased no refunds will be permitted. Lunch not included in the price of the trip.

WHITE FENCE FARM: THE NIFTY 50’S AND 60’S!

Location: Romeoville

Registration Deadline: 9/7

Sweet Reminder singers Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden deliver pure entertainment with their captivating performance of The Nifty 50’s & 60’s! Fee includes lunch and the performance.

COLOR ME MINE

Location: Glenview

Registration Deadline: 10/23

Spend the morning decorating and customizing a ceramic! Participants are responsible for the price of the ceramic they choose to decorate. All curing fees have been paid. After we are done decorating we will stop for lunch. Lunch not included in the price of the trip.

BLUE CHIPS CASINO

Location: Michigan City, MI

Registration Deadline: 11/20

Enjoy the day with friends at the casino. Lunch not included in the price of the trip.

LUNCH MENU Sponsored by the Village of Wheeling

Meal Pick Up

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Location: Lunch at the Community Recreation Center check in table.

Dine-In

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Events: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Location: Community Recreation Center, Room 107

Nutrition Information Scan QR Code

Cost

60 and older: $5 (suggested donation)

59 and younger: $8

• Please register for meals one week in advance by calling Dining Coordinator, Jesus Delgado at 847-650-0650 or Social Services at 847-459-2606

• No walk-ins will be accepted

• In order to participate in events, participants must register for a meal in advance

Menu is subject to change without notice.

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Lunch Event (See page 9 for more information.)

JULY

Chicken A la Orange

BBQ Riblet

CLOSED

Happy 4th of July

Classic Lasagna W/ Meat Sauce

Surimi Crab Salad

Hamburger BLT Chicken Salad Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ Marinara Sauce

Hot Dog

Herbed Baked Chicken

Baked Meatloaf w/ Country Gravy

Slow Roasted Beef 24

Prime Rib of Pork

Eggs w/Biscuit & Gravy

Asian Glazed Chicken

Turkey Pasta Salad

Kielbasa

Italian Sausage/ Marinara BBQ Pulled Chicken

Dilled Tuna Salad Sandwich

Chicken Marbella

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION - RON STETA

Thursday, July 6

Let’s celebrate our mighty nation by welcoming a brand-new entertainer from Lucky Entertainment. Ron Steda will enliven the afternoon with a medley of song genres. Get ready for a festive event by wearing red, white, and blue.

LUAU CELEBRATION - ALOHA CHICAGO ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, July 11

Aloha! It’s that time of year again to put on your Hawaiian attire and hula dance the afternoon away at our yearly Luau celebration. Aloha Chicago Entertainment will return by popular demand to join our party.

HOW FOOD IMPACTS MOOD

Thursday, July 13

The right foods and nutrients can produce chemicals in your brain that can affect your mood, attention and focus, while the wrong foods can drain your battery. Join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Kathleen Castrejon, RDN, LDN to learn about quick, simple meals and enhanced choice-making techniques. Kathleen is a nondiet, Spanish-speaking, registered dietitian nutritionist. She specializes in providing medical nutrition therapy from a Health At Every Size approach ®. Kathleen believes everyone deserves the right to receive adequate healthcare, including nutrition care, regardless of shape, age, ethnicity, or gender.

MUSICAL MEMORIES - STEVE JUSTMAN

Thursday, July 20

Musician, Steve Justman, will perform an array of “Hit Parade” classics, early rock and roll, tender love songs, traditional country, and vintage folk songs. Don’t overlook this crowd’s favorite!

GARBO: THE MUSICAL - JILL GABRIELLE

Thursday, August 10

Paradise Playhouse presents an original, one-woman musical about the legendary and enigmatic Swedish film star Greta Garbo starring, Jillann Gabrielle.

MUSIC VARIETY SHOW - DANTE SALAMANTE

Tuesday, August 15

Let’s welcome the return of Dante Salamante, who will play a compilation of songs for afternoon entertainment.

MEDICARE FRAUD ALERT/BINGO - JESUS ENRIQUEZ

Tuesday, August 29

Play bingo and learn about the Seniors Medicare Patrol Program and how to prevent Medicare fraud – presented by Jesus Enriquez from Age Options.

MAKE A WILL - MELISSA KALLIO

Wednesday, August 30

In honor of “National Make-a-Will” month, attorney Melissa Kallio from Dutton Cassey & Mesoloras P.C. will give a presentation on Wills. She’ll describe what wills are, why they’re important, and how to get one.

HERE COMES THE SUN - HEATHER BRAOUDAKIS

Thursday, August 31

Join Heather Braoudakis to enjoy the summer with songs like “Here Comes the Sun”, “Surfin’ Safari”, “Good Old Summertime”, “Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer”, “Walking on Sunshine”, “Summer wind”, and SO many more!

FUN 50’S - HEATHER BRAOUDAKIS

Tuesday, September 12

What happens when the flying Purple People Eater, wearing a yellow polka-dot bikini, leaves chewing gum on the bedpost overnight? Find out when Heather Braoudakis takes you on a whirlwind ride through the ‘50s with fun songs, facts, and trivia.

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY - GABE ESTRADA

Thursday, September 14

Mariachi singer, Gabriel Estrada, will be here to entertain and celebrate Mexican Independence Day with lots of south of the border fun!

MUSIC VARIETY SHOW - MIKE VALENTINE

Thursday, September 21

Please welcome Mike Valentine, singer, guitarist, and trumpeter, to our program. Mike will be performing a music medley to keep us entertained throughout the afternoon.

PROGRAMS

COFFEE, CARDS & MORE!

Location: CRC room 206

Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee while playing your favorite card games and more! We will provide hot coffee, cards and games for you to play at your leisure. Please PRE-REGISTER so we know how much coffee to make.

DROP-IN

PUZZLE PALOOZA

Location: CRC

Registration Deadline: 11/30

Register a team of up to 4 people to compete in a 500 piece puzzle race! Teams will race to complete the puzzle the fastest and the members of the winning group will receive a gift card! Snacks will be provided. Fee is per team. 1 Member registers and gives the names of their teammates.

VOLUNTEER CRAFT GROUP

Location: CRC room 107

This group meets every week to work on a variety of craft projects for the community.

- 2:30

STITCH AND ITCH

Location: CRC room 206

Be social while you stitch.

END OF SUMMER BASH BINGO

Location: CRC

Registration Deadline: 8/16

Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!

OKTOBERFEST BINGO

Location: CRC

Registration Deadline: 9/15

Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!

HALLOWEEN BINGO

Location: CRC

Registration Deadline: 10/19

Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!

THANKSGIVING BINGO

Location: CRC

Registration Deadline: 11/3

Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!

PICKLEBALL

PICKLEBALL - OPEN GYM

Outdoor Pickleball Courts available at Chamber Park. Indoor Drop In begins October 2023 at the CRC.

Check the schedule at www.wheelingparkdistrict.com

OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL BEGINNER CLINICS

Location: Chamber Park (indoors at CRC if inclement weather)

Registration Deadline: 1 week before Commit to learning the game of Pickleball with other beginners in this 2 hour beginner clinic. These sessions are a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players will learn the basics of play including stroke mechanics, how to serve, dink, drive and more in drill and game-based scenarios. By the end of the session, players will have the confidence to participate in drop-in pickleball programs.

DINK WITH RICK

DINK WITH RICK AND LEARN A TRICK! IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. RICK WILL DRILL WITH ALL TYPES OF PLAYERS AND WORK ON THE DIFERRENT SKILLS NEEDED TO ELEVETE YOUR GAME. TURN YOUR WEAKNESS INTO STRENGTHS. SIGN UP TODAY FOR

As Wellness Manager, Beth Harrington is committed to helping you find your path to health and wellness. If you need assistance reaching your fitness goals or have questions about fitness services or wellness programs, please contact Beth at:

bharrington@wheelingparkdistrict.com

847-465-7673

GET REIMBURSED FOR WORKING OUT

Many healthcare providers offer discounts, or even full reimbursements, for gym memberships. Call your insurance company today to find out if you are eligible.

In addition to Silver Sneakers and Renew Active, the Wheeling Park District Health & Fitness Center participates in Prime and Healthy Contributions reimbursements.

Contact Beth Harrington for more information at 847-465-7673.

ACTIVE ADULT GROUP CLASSES

The Wheeling Health & Fitness Center offers Silver Sneakers, Stay Fit, Zumba Gold, and Aqua Fit classes with a Health & Fitness Center Membership.

Check our website for the most current Group Exercise class schedule or stop by our Health & Fitness Center.

WHEELING WALKS

Commit to 30 minutes of daily activity, and walking is an easy way to do that! Enjoy the beautiful path around Lake Heritage with friends. For further information or updates, please contact Beth Harrington at bharrington@wheelingparkdistrict.com

To see summer Health and Fitness Events go to www.wheelinghealthfitnesscenter.com

LAP/OPEN SWIM

See the Indoor Pool schedule at www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Wheeling Park District

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Wheeling, IL 60090