S.T.A.R. Connections Centennial Activity Center • 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 • 847-692-3597 • www.prparks.org Sandy Dumalski Over the past several years, Sandy has graciously shared her doll house boxes. Her beautiful and intricate displays have been admired by kids and adults alike. Sandy has been a STAR member since 2016. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Nominated by: CAC Staff. STAR of the Month STAR of the Month is in recognition of our members who go above and beyond to make the Centennial Activity Center a wonderful and special place! A Valentine’s Day Celebration Wednesday, February 12 • 12:30pm Be our Valentine’s Day date for a party where love is in the air! Enjoy a delicious meal followed by a performance by Alex Talbott, an extremely talented singer and saxophone player who has been featured on WGN. Lunch includes vesuvio braised beef tips topped with garlic, peas, and white wine, vesuvio potatoes, pasta with a creamy tomato sauce and fresh basil, salad, rolls, and dessert. Registration deadline: 2/7. #1230102-01 • M/NM: $18/$20 (program w/lunch) #1230102-02 • M/NM: $8/$10 (without lunch @1:15pm) Call for 2020 STAR of the Month Nominations: March Nominations due February 29 In an effort to highlight the wonderful members we have, we are asking you to nominate fellow members who exemplify STAR. Nominations forms are available at the registration office. Those selected will be featured in the newsletter and honored at our 2020 Holiday Party. February 2020 PRPD STAR Celebrating 40 years of fun & friendship! Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Featuring Harrington’s Corned Beef Dinner Tuesday, March 16 • 12:30pm Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little taste of Ireland! Harrington’s is back with their corn beef and cabbage dinner. After you’ve gotten your fill of traditional Irish fare, sit back and enjoy a wonderful performance by Irish dancers from Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance. Register early, this lunch is sure to fill fast! Registration deadline: 3/10. #1230102-04 • M/NM: $32/$35 (program w/lunch) #1230102-05 • M/NM: $10/$12 (without lunch @1:15pm) Weekend Gamers Looking for something to do on the weekends? Grab a friend or two to play games such as bridge, canasta, Maj Jong, cards, etc. The lounge is open from 1:00pm-5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. NEW! Sponsored by Amada Senior Care
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S.T.A.R.ConnectionsCentennial Activity Center • 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 • 847-692-3597 • www.prparks.org
Sandy DumalskiOver the past several years, Sandy has graciously shared her doll house boxes. Her beautiful and intricate displays have been admired by kids and adults alike. Sandy has been a STAR member since 2016. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Nominated by: CAC Staff.
STAR of the MonthSTAR of the Month is in recognition of our members who go above and
beyond to make the Centennial Activity Center a wonderful and special place!
A Valentine’s Day CelebrationWednesday, February 12 • 12:30pm
Be our Valentine’s Day date for a party where love is in the air! Enjoy a delicious meal followed by a performance by Alex Talbott, an extremely talented singer and saxophone player who has been featured on WGN. Lunch includes vesuvio braised beef tips topped with garlic, peas, and white wine, vesuvio potatoes, pasta with a creamy tomato sauce and
fresh basil, salad, rolls, and dessert. Registration deadline: 2/7.
In an effort to highlight the wonderful members we have, we are asking you to nominate fellow
members who exemplify STAR. Nominations forms are available at the registration office.
Those selected will be featured in the newsletter and honored at our 2020 Holiday Party.
February 2020PRPD STAR Celebrating 40 years of fun & friendship!
Sponsored by
Brookdale
Senior Living
St. Patrick’s Day LuncheonFeaturing Harrington’s Corned Beef Dinner
Tuesday, March 16 • 12:30pmCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little taste of Ireland! Harrington’s is back with their corn beef and cabbage dinner. After you’ve gotten your fill of traditional Irish fare, sit back and enjoy a wonderful performance by Irish dancers from
Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance. Register early, this lunch is sure to fill fast! Registration deadline: 3/10.
weekends? Grab a friend or two to play games such as bridge, canasta, Maj Jong, cards, etc. The lounge is open from 1:00pm-5:00pm on
Saturdays and Sundays.
NEW!
Sponsored by Amada Senior Care
AARP TAX PREPARATIONAARP is providing tax services beginning February 11-April 8. Appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They will take place at Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley in Park Ridge. Call 847-692-3597 to schedule your appointment. We will begin taking appointments January 20.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGWednesday, Feb 12 • 11:00am-Noon
The Summit of Uptown provides monthly blood pressure screenings. First come, first served!
SOCIAL WORKERTuesday, Feb 4 & 18 • 9:30am-Noon
North Shore Senior Center social worker Michelle Duel is available on a walk-in basis for counseling and supportive services. Reach her at 847-784-6064.
RULES OF THE ROAD Tuesday, Feb 4 • 9:00am-11:00am
Review the Rules of the Road and prepare for your upcoming driver’s license test. Call the Centennial
Activity Center to register at 847-692-3597.
AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASSTu/Th, Feb 25 & 27 • 9:00am-1:00pm
A refresher for drivers age 55 & up that may entitle you to a discount on your auto liability insurance. You must attend both days. Call 847-692-3597 to register. Checks payable to AARP; $15 AARP Members; $20 non-AARP members. Please give payment to the instructor.
LIBRARY – Besides the hundreds of books housed in the library (generously donated by our members), we have two computers, cable TV, and Wi-Fi.
LENDING CLOSET – We have a limited amount of equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and commodes. Call 847-692-3597.
Weekly Drop-In Fun!SE
RV
ICES
All free programs are free to members,guests pay $2.
Day Time Activity Fee
M
9:00am–10:00am Exercise $4/class
10:30am–11:30am Exercise $4/class
1:00pm–4:00pmPinochle (2nd Mon of the month)
Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Table Tennis Free
2:30pm–3:30pm Uketones Free
Anytime Cards & Games Free
Tu
9:00amPolice Breakfast (3rd Tues of the month)
Free
9:30am–NoonSocial Worker(1st & 3rd Tues of the mon.)
Free
10:30amCoin Club(2nd Tues of the month)
Free
12:30pm–3:00pm Mah-Jongg Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Table Tennis Free
1:00pmBunco (This month only: Feb 18)
Free
Anytime Cards & Games Free
W
9:00am–10:00am Exercise $4/class
10:00am Chess Free
10:30am–11:30am Exercise $4/class
1:00pm–4:30pm Gamers Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Table Tennis Free
6:30pm–9:30pm Wed. Night Bridge Group Free
Anytime Cards & Games Free
Th
1:00pmBook Worms(1st Thurs of the month)
Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Sit & Stitch Free
1:00pm–4:30pmPinochle (3rd Thurs of the month)
Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Table Tennis Free
Anytime Cards & Games Free
F
9:00am–10:00am Exercise $4/class
9:00am–Noon Duplicate Bridge Free
10:30am–11:30am Exercise $4/class
1:00pm–4:30pm Gamers Free
1:00pm–4:00pm Table Tennis Free
Sat1:00pm–5:00pm Pinochle Free
1:00pm-5:00 Weekend Gamers Free
Sun 1:00pm–5:00pm Bridge Mixer Free
NEW!
Try out restaurants near and far, and leave the driving to us! Each month we
visit a different restaurant, and you get to choose what you order. Your cost
simply includes the price of transportation; cost of lunch or dinner is on
your own. Space is very limited; register early to secure your seat!
We drive…you dine!
LUNCH: Quigley’s Irish Pub, Naperville, IL Monday, Mar 9 • 11:00am-3:00pm
Upscale, wood-trimmed tavern for classic Irish fare & bar bites.
#1230902-03 • M/Guest: $7/$8
WAIT LIST ONLY
WAIT LIST ONLY
Dining Out!
LUNCH: il Poggiolo Ristorante, Hinsdale, IL Tuesday, Feb 11 • 11:00am-3:00pm
Italian fare & a full bar in a former movie theater.
#1230902-02 • M/Guest: $7/$8
Fitness ClassesPlease see the registration office if you are interested in joining an ongoing class. We are happy to pro-rate the classes if we
are able and space is available. Registration deadline for all classes: one week prior to the beginning of class.
STRETCHABILITY with KC Bleuher
Stretch, tone, and feel great after a full hour of stretching, easy yoga, and Pilates. This class has you moving from standing positions to the floor while using mats, yoga straps, yoga brick, and foam rollers. Modifications are made to meet all fitness levels! Newcomers may try the first class for free.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230604-02 F Feb 21-Mar 27 11:30am-12:30pm $48/$54
S.T.A.R. YOGA I AND CHAIRIncrease your flexibility, strength, and balance. Class size is limited, so sign up today.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230601-03 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 10:15am-11:00am $42/$48
1230601-04 Th Feb 27-Apr 2 10:15am-11:00am $42/$48
S.T.A.R. INTERMEDIATE YOGAStrengthen your body and gain or maintain flexibility in your muscles and joints. Newcomers may try the first class for free.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230602-03 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 11:15am-12:15pm $42/$48
1230602-04 Th Feb 27-Apr 2 11:15am-12:15pm $42/$48
ZUMBA GOLD with Kim Lyszczarczyk
Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230608-02 Th Feb 20-Mar 26 9:00am-10:00am $36/$42
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS with Bobbie Adams
Tai Chi helps improve flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture, and balance to prevent falls. Enjoy the class at your own pace standing or seated.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230603-02 F Feb 21-Mar 27 1:00pm-1:45pm $48/$54
EXERCISE WITH A THERAPY DOG with Bobbie Adams Bobbie and her therapy dog, Bella, team up to improve your body and mind with gentle movements. Class includes light cardio, strength training, flexibility, balance, and meditation, which can be done seated or standing.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230521-02 Th Feb 20-Mar 26 3:00pm-3:45pm $48/$54
S.T.A.R. TAP CLASSES with Jeannine Pilolla
Shuffle, hop, toe, flap, and ball-change! Learn how to be the next Gregory Hines or Ann Miller. Brush up on what you already know and add on to your repertoire.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230605-03 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 12:30pm-1:30pm $36/$42
1230605-04 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 1:30pm-2:30pm $36/$42
NEW!
DROP-IN EXERCISE Get fit with the S.T.A.R Exercise Program. Each level is designed with our active adults in mind! Please visit or call the registration office for a full description of levels for each class time. Pay per class ($4M/$6NM) or purchase a 10-visit punch card. Are you new to the program? Your first class is on us! Punch Card (M/NM): $30/$50
DROP-IN EXERCISE CLASSESForever Fit:Mondays at 9:00am with Sheila
Wednesdays at 10:30am with Sheila
Fridays at 9:00am with Meghan
Fridays at 10:30am with KC
Seated Pelvic Core Fusion: Mondays at 10:30am with Tina
Balance & Stretch: Wednesdays at 9:00am with Bobbie
NEW!
Extended Travel with American Classic Tours
2020 TOURSNew Orleans French Quarter & Hotel Monteleone • April 19-23, 2020 • 5 DaysSpecial features of this getaway include four evenings at the lovely Hotel Monteleone located the heart of the French Quarter; carriage tour of the French Quarter, breakfast at Café du Monde for beignets; guided tour highlighting the fascinating features of New Orleans; narrated boat excursion into the heart of Louisiana’s swamp land to experience the cypress, gators, and wildlife; fabulous parade floats at colorful Mardi Gras World; a glimpse into Southern lifestyle at the Houmas House Plantation; dinner cruise with live jazz on board the S.S. Natchez; dinner at the famous Court of Two Sisters, and much more. Price includes home pickup, airfare, admissions, transportation, 7 meals, gratuities, and trip insurance. Final payment due 1/5/20.
Double Occupancy $ 2,999 • Single Occupancy: $3,495
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival & Grand Hotel • June 11-16, 2020 • 6 DaysExperience a landmark of Victorian elegance and charm—the Grand Hotel of Mackinac Island. Listen to the harpist at afternoon tea. Unwind in a rocking chair on the magnificent porch lined with giant American flags and cheery red geraniums. Savor fine dining while a stringed ensemble provides pleasant background music. Relish the tradition of horse drawn carriage rides around the island. Dance the night away in the ballroom where the orchestra plays on and on. There is no place on earth like this place—the Grand Hotel of Mackinac Island. Our summertime getaway features a three night stay at this famous hotel. Other highlights: Mackinac Island Lilac Festival & the Lilac Parade, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Gerald Ford Presidential Museum, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and more! Final payment due 1/5/20.
Double Occupancy $2549 per person • Single Occupancy: $3259 per person • Trip Insurance sold separately
For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation, call Jennifer Meyers at 847-692-3007.
Registration deadline for all classes: one week prior to the beginning of class.
Specialty Classes
SIT & STITCHGwen Jaeger and Lee Logeman lead this group of quilters, cross stitchers, hand stitchers, embroiders, and sewers of all kind! Come, sit, and stitch! Free for members of the CAC! Non-members pay the drop-in rate.
Day Date Time
Th Ongoing 1:00pm-4:00pm
CERAMICS with Mickey Currie
M/Tu 9:30am-Noon, M/NM $12/$14
Join us for our weekly ceramics class. Students work on projects of their choice and level of experience. Pieces are available for purchase, or you can bring your own.
Activity Day Date1230513-07 M Feb 31230513-08 Tu Feb 41230513-09 M Feb 101230513-10 Tu Feb111230513-11 M Feb 171230513-12 Tu Feb 181230513-13 M Feb 241230513-14 Tu Feb 25
STAR ART WORKSHOP with Rae Penzin
Calling out your inner Picasso! Our talented instructor can bring out the best in you artistically! All ability levels are welcome. Instruction is in acrylics.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM1230501-02 M Feb 24-Mar 30 10:00am-Noon $54/$60
ALT: Adults Learning TechnologyTuesday, Feb 11 & Mar 10, M/NM $3/$5
Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to ask your burning technology questions. Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone. Eileen O’Leary Sorensen, owner of ALT: Adults Learning Technology, will be leading these one-on-one sessions.
Activity Day Date Time
1230809-05 Tu Feb 11 9:00am-9:30am
1230809-06 Tu Feb 11 9:30am-10:00am
1230809-07 Tu Feb 11 10:00am-10:30am
1230809-08 Tu Feb 11 10:30am-11:00am
1230809-05 Tu Mar 10 9:00am-9:30am
1230809-06 Tu Mar 10 9:30am-10:00am
1230809-07 Tu Mar 10 10:00am-10:30am
1230809-08 Tu Mar 10 10:30am-11:00am
IMPROV GAMES AND SCENES with Eileen Hand Students are taught the fundamentals of improvisation through fun and energizing games that encourage them to break outside of their comfort zones and embrace their inner kid again! Class involves no memorization just a willingness to create, play, laugh, connect, and try something new. Class involves some movement. This is a contracted class.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM1230520-01 Th Feb 27-Apr 9 10:00am-11:00am $48/$54
BEGINNER BRIDGE with Barb Stone
Learn the basics, start playing in no time!
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230506-01 W Mar 18-Apr 29 4:00pm-6:00pm $74
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE with Barb Stone
This class is for players who have taken Beginner Bridge or who have some experience. We expand upon the basics and learn conventions by playing prepared hands.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230505-01 W Mar 18-Apr 29 9:30am-11:30am $74
CONNECTING THROUGH STORY with Linda Suzu Kawano
Did you ever wonder why and how a certain story—whether in the form of a book, play, film, broadcast or song has the power to compel, touch us and remain in our memories? In this workshop Linda Suzu Kawano, a business communications trainer, biologist, and student of performance, teaches the basics of classical story structure, how we relate to each other through story, and what makes a story resonate.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230511-01 W Feb 26 10:00am-11:00am $4/$6
UKULELE led by Peg MistakThese classes will have you strumming in no time!
Beginning UkuleleActivity Day Date Time M/NM1230516-02 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 1:30pm-2:30pm $36/$42
Beginner Plus Ukulele Activity Day Date Time M/NM1230502-02 Tu Feb 25-Mar 31 2:30pm-3:30pm $36/$42
Ukulele Ensemble ClassActivity Day Date Time M/NM1230503-02 M Feb 24-Mar 30 1:30pm-2:30pm $36/$42
Must sign up one week before the class.
February events & programs
Bingo & PizzaWednesday, February 19 • 12:30pm
Treat yourself to hot slices of Spuntino’s cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo!
#1230305-02 • M/NM: $9/$11
The Real Mae West Adapted and Performed by Martina Mathisen
Monday, February 24 • 12:30pm
Mae West shattered box office records and public sensibilities. She rocketed from Broadway to become the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. She rescued studios from bankruptcy and created stars like Cary Grant. Think you know Mae West? Martina Mathisen brings us the woman behind the wit and the story behind the actress. Lunch includes Texas style braised pulled beef on pretzel buns, four chees baked macaroni, corn with butter, and dessert. Registration deadline: 2/20.
EVENTSJust Lunch: Meatball Sub & Side Salad with RanchMonday, February 3 • Noon
Looking to enjoy good company and delicious meal? Join us monthly for a delicious meal catered in by a local restaurant. Stay afterwards for good company and a game of cards, or our Armchair Travels series.
#1230304-02 • M/NM: $9/$11
Lunch and Learn: The Importance of Leisure in Your LifeMonday, February 10 • 12:30pm
Americans need to embrace the fun! We are living in an era where everyone is busy, but it’s important to make time. Staying active as seniors has a dramatic effect on health, happiness, and mental well-being. Learn ways to incorporate leisure into your daily life. Lunch includes chicken Cesar wrap and soup. Registration deadline: 2/6.
#1230303-02 • M/NM: $9/$11
MOVIE TALK WITH BRICKTON ARTS CENTER with Elliot Krick of the University of Chicago
Participants view an assigned movie outside of class and meet once a month to partake in a professionally-led discussion group. You are notified of the movie title via e-mail at least 10 days in advance of the class. Discussions uncover the deeper meaning of films such as themes, metaphors, and motifs. Typically, the movies selected can be classified as “art productions” and are frequently played at the art theatres in Evanston, Chicago, and Highland Park. This is a great opportunity for film lovers to meet and participate in meaningful dialogue about a wide variety of films. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Day Date Time M/NM
Su Feb 2 10:00am $10
BEGINNER SEWING with Gwen Jaeger
Let Gwen Jaeger help you get started and make you feel
comfortable using a sewing machine while teaching you the
basics! In this class you will make a 16" pillow cover with a
zipper! If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230515-01 W Feb 5-Mar 11 6:30pm-8:30pm $60/$68
BEGINNING MAH JONGGAre you interested in learning all about the hype around
Mah Jongg, an ancient Chinese tile game? Would you like
to keep your mind active and keep dementia at a distance?
Then this game is for you! Game play taught will be based
on the American Standard Way. All supplies are included for
game play. This is a contracted class.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM1230522-01 Th Feb 6-Mar 26 9:30am-11:00am $50/$56
CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID TRAININGThis course, taught by a certified instructor of the National
Safety Council, teaches adult and child CPR and AED use,
and how to relieve choking in adults and children. It teaches
critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the
first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive.
These courses can be taken by anyone who wants to be
prepared for an emergency in any settings. Students receive
a course completion card that is valid for 2 years and a
workbook from the National Safety Council.
Activity Day Date Time M/NM
1230523-01 Tu March 10 5:00pm-9:00pm $65/$71
Sponsored by Comfort Keepers
Registration deadline is one week prior to the beginning of class unless otherwise indicated.
S.T.A.R. Coin Club Moderator: Tony LaPelusa
Tuesday, February 11 • 10:30am-11:30am • Free
Bring in your collections and show them off to a group of collectors just like yourself. We can help you find out how much your collection is worth! Please RSVP to the registration office at 847-692-3597 if you plan to attend.
Science for the Inquisitive MindLed by STAR member, Dr. Robert Dwyer
Wednesday, February 12 • 10:00am
Join us as we continue to explore Science topics specifically for non-scientist. No math, no homework, no quizzes! Just intriguing, accessible insights. No science background required—in fact that just might be preferred. Please RSVP to the registration office if you plan to attend.
New Movie: Ad Astra2019, rated PG-13, 122 mins.
Thursday, February 13 • 1:00pm
Army Corps engineer Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) has never stopped missing his father, a scientist who vanished on a mission to find alien life on Neptune. Twenty years later, Roy embarks on a galactic search to locate his dad and learn what happened. Popcorn is served.
#1230401-02 • M/NM: $2/$3
Park Ridge Police BreakfastTuesday, February 18 • 9:00am • Free
Free breakfast with program to follow. Breakfast is provided courtesy of Panera Bread and Jewel.
Poker TournamentThursday, February 27 • 1:00pm-4:00pm
Play poker and win some prizes! Snacks are provided.
#1230514-02 • M/NM: $8/$10
PROGRAMSAll free programs are free to members, guests pay $2.
Money Matters with Chris Valentine
Monday, February 3 • 10:00am
Join Chris Valentine from Edward Jones as he answers your questions about the market and investments.
Travelling by motorbike, Daniel and Lars set out on an exhilarating journey to circumnavigate the globe. Aiming to finance their trip by working as they go, they want to experience local cultures more immediately than any tourist could. Battling against nature, the road, their bikes, and their fears, the journey that unfolds in this doc gives an unusually compelling display of the human spirit. Come for “Just Lunch” and the movie is on us! (Must be registered for Just Lunch for discount.)
#1230403-01 • M/NM: $2/$3
Movie Critics Club: Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018, rated R, 107 mins.
Tuesday, February 4 • 1:00pm
Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) is a frustrated, hard-drinking author who can barely afford to pay her rent in 1990s New York. Desperate, Israel soon hatches a scheme to forge letters by famous writers and sell them to bookstores and collectors. When the dealers start to catch on, Lee recruits a dubious friend to help her continue her self-destructive cycle of deceit. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Classic Movie Thursday: Vertigo1958, rated PG, 129 mins.
Thursday, February 6 • 1:00pm
One of Alfred Hitchcock's most compelling suspense films tells the story of police detective Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart), who has a crippling fear of heights—and an all-consuming obsession with a married woman. When an old friend asks him to tail his wife (Kim Novak), Scottie is drawn into a vortex of deceit and murder. But that's only the beginning as a mesmerizing score draws Scottie to the film's haunting final shot. Popcorn is served.
#1230402-02 • M/NM: $2/$3
Senior Skate at
OaktonIce Arena
Tuesdays1:00pm-2:20pm
$2 Admission
$1 Skate Rental
Coming Up in March…
PROGRAMSAll free programs are free to members, guests pay $2.
Money Matters with Chris Valentine
Monday, March 2 • 10:00am
Join Chris Valentine from Edward Jones as he answers your questions about the market and investments.
Armchair Travels: Slovakia: Treasures in the Heart of Europe2016, rated NR, 58 mins.
Monday, March 2 • 1:00pm
A country of lush forests and mountains surrounded by blissful countryside, Slovakia is a land rich with historical and cultural treasures. Travel to the center of Europe and explore castles, mountains and unknown treasures in one of Europe's most overlooked travel gems. With host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova. Come for “Just Lunch” and the movie is on us! (Must be registered for Just Lunch for discount.)
#1230403-02 • M/NM: $2/$3
Movie Critics Club: Two Popes 2019, rated PG-13, 125 mins.
Tuesday, March 3 • 1:00pm
In a historic encounter, Pope Benedict XVI and his likely successor, Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, come together to engage in a deep dialogue about the Catholic Church's present and future, and to find a path forward for its followers. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Classic Movie Thursday: Mr. Skeffington1944, rated NR, 145 mins.
Thursday, March 5 • 1:00pm
To keep her embezzling brother out of jail, Fanny Trellis (Bette Davis) weds the very rich Job Skeffington (Claude Rains), but she seeks a divorce when her sibling, angry about Fanny's one-sided union, runs off to war and is killed. Coquettish Fanny takes up with a host of men until diphtheria spoils her trademark beauty. Davis earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of a narcissistic socialite who gets her comeuppance in this tale. Popcorn is served.
#1230402-03 • M/NM: $2/$3
EVENTSJust Lunch: Corned Beef Sandwich and FriesMonday, March 2 • Noon
Looking to enjoy good company and delicious meal? Join us monthly for a delicious meal catered in by a local restaurant. Stay afterwards for good company and a game of cards, or our Armchair Travels series.
#1230304-03 • M/NM: $9/$11
Lunch and Learn: Medicare Fraudwith AgeOptions
Wednesday, March 4 • 12:30pm
Don’t be a victim of Medicare Fraud! AgeOptions explains how to protect, detect, and report Medicare fraud. Learn how to identify common Medicare scams and what to do about it. Lunch includes a patty melt, side salad with ranch, and dessert. Registration deadline: 3/1.
#1230303-03 • M/NM: $9/$11
St. Patrick’s Day LuncheonMonday, March 16 • 12:30pm
Featuring Harrington’s Corned Beef Dinner
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little taste of Ireland! Harrington’s is back with their traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner. See page 1 for full details. Register early, this lunch is sure to fill fast! Registration deadline: 3/10.
Treat yourself to hot slices of Spuntino’s cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo!
#1230305-03 • M/NM: $9/$11
Poker TournamentThursday, March 26
1:00pm-4:00pm
Play poker and win some prizes! Snacks are provided.
#1230514-03 • M/NM: $8/$10
Dominoes TournamentFriday, March 27 • 1:00pm-4:00pm
Join us in our Dominoes Tournament for a friendly competition. Pay a $2 tournament fee on the day of the
tournament. Please RSVP to the front desk.
Book Worms: Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow Moderator: Mary Loise
Thursday, March 5 • 1:00pm
Join us in reading a variety of books and meet monthly for intellectual discussion. Please RSVP to the registration
office at 847-692-3597 if you plan to attend.
S.T.A.R. Coin Club Moderator: Tony LaPelusa
Tuesday, March 10 • 10:30am-11:30am • Free
Bring in your collections and show them off to a group of collectors just like yourself. We can help you find out how much your collection is worth! Please RSVP to the registration office at 847-692-3597 if you plan to attend.
Science for the Inquisitive MindLed by STAR member, Dr. Robert Dwyer
Wednesday, March 11 • 10:00am
Join us as we continue to explore Science topics specifically for non-scientist. No math, no homework, no quizzes! Just intriguing, accessible insights. No science background required—in fact that just might be preferred. Please RSVP to the registration office if you plan to attend.
Extended Travel with American Classic Tours
2020 TOURSNova Scotia by the Sea • July 6-13, 2020 • 8 Days
Join us for the trip of a lifetime to Nova Scotia which in Jacobean Latin means “New Scotland.” The unspoiled beauty of Cape Breton Island resembles the highland country
of Scotland. Travel along one of the most beautiful drives in the world—The Cabot Trail— to view the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Nova Scotia is a rich blend of Scottish, English, Irish and Acadian traditions. It is the Land of Evangeline, made famous by Longfellow’s poem. Craggy shorelines, authentic fishing villages, expansive
apple orchards, historic forts, placid lakes, Digby, Bay of Fundy, Whale Watching Cruise, Gaelic College, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and bustling Halifax—this is Nova Scotia and so much more! With endless miles of ocean shorelines and crashing surf, vast forestlands,
and stunning mountain vistas, it seems as if life here has not changed in hundreds of years. Double Occupancy $3898 per person • Single Occupancy: $4498 per person
For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation,
call Jennifer Meyers at 847-692-3007.
ADVENTURE
Weekend GamersLooking for something to do on the weekends? Grab a friend or two to play games such as bridge, canasta, Maj Jong, cards, etc. The lounge is open from 1:00pm-5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
NEW!
New Movie:A Beautiful Dayin the Neighborhood2019, rated PG, 107 mins.
Thursday, March 12
1:00pm
In this heartwarming drama, journalist Lloyd Vogel sets out to profile the host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood": the iconic Fred Rogers. After approaching his subject with skepticism, Vogel changes his outlook when he forms a friendship with Rogers. Popcorn is served.
#1230401-03
M/NM: $2/$3
Park Ridge Police BreakfastTuesday, March 17 • 9:00am • Free
Free breakfast with program to follow. Breakfast is provided courtesy of Panera Bread and Jewel.
ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS • October 12-18, 2020Each year during the winter months, travelers journey to Iceland and venture out into the dark to see the magical but elusive northern lights (aurora borealis). Trip highlights include Reykjavik, Northern Lights cruise, search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajökull Glacier, and Blue Lagoon. Price includes round trip airfare from O’Hare, trip insurance, hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, and 5 dinners. For a full itinerary, visit the trip website at https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/969823.
Double Occupancy: $3,214, Single Occupancy: $3,614, Triple Occupancy: $3,184
SOUTHERN CHARM • April 5-11, 2020Experience warm southern hospitality in America’s southeast. Come to know its rich history and deep traditions highlighted by stays in Charleston, Jekyll Island, and Savannah. Trip highlights include historic Charleston, choice of Boone Hall Plantation or Patriots Point Naval Museum & Maritime Museum, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Sea Island, Savannah, and Andrew Low House. Price includes round trip airfare from O’Hare, trip insurance, hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts, and 3 dinners. For a full itinerary, visit the trip website at http://gateway.gocollette.com/link/969827.
Double Occupancy: $3,174, Single Occupancy: $4,074, Triple Occupancy: $3,144
For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation, call Jennifer Meyers at 847-692-3007.
Extended Travel 2020 with Collette
FEBRUARY 2020Saturday, 2/11:00pm Pinochle / Weekend GamersSunday, 2/2 10:00am Brickton Movie Talk1:00pm Bridge Mixer / Weekend GamersMonday, 2/3 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:30am Ceramics Class10:00am Money Matters10:00am Art Workshop12:00pm Just Lunch1:00pm Armchair Travels1:00pm Table Tennis1:30pm Ukulele Ensemble Class2:30pm UketonesTuesday, 2/4 9:30am Ceramics Class9:30am Social Worker10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga12:30pm Mah Jongg12:30pm Intermediate Tap Class1:00pm Movie Critics1:00pm Table Tennis1:30pm Advanced Tap Class1:30pm Beginning Ukulele2:30pm Beginner Plus UkuleleWednesday, 2/5 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:00am Adult Art Studio Workshop9:00am Day Trip: Bald Eagle Tour/Starved Rock10:00am Chess Club1:00pm Gamers1:00pm Table Tennis 6:30pm Bridge Wednesday6:30pm Beginner SewingThursday, 2/6 9:00am Zumba Gold9:00am Adult Art9:30am Beginning Mah Jongg10:00am Reader's Theatre10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga1:00am Book Worms1:00pm Classic Movie1:00pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Sit & Stitch3:00pm Exercise with a Therapy DogFriday, 2/7 9:00am Bridge Duplicate9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 11:30am StretchAbility1:0pm Gamers1:00pm Tai Chi1:00pm Table Tennis Saturday, 2/8 1:00pm Pinochle / Weekend GamersSunday, 2/9 1:00pm Bridge Mixer / Weekend GamersMonday, 2/10 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:30am Ceramics Class10:00am Art Workshop12:30pm Lunch & Learn1:00pm Pinochle 2nd Monday1:30pm Ukulele Ensemble Class2:30pm UketonesTuesday, 2/11 9:00am ALT: Adults Learning Technology9:30am Ceramics Class10:15am Yoga I and Chair
10:30am Collectors Club11:00am Dining Out: il Poggiolo Ristrorante11:15am Intermediate Yoga12:30pm Mah Jongg12:30pm Intermediate Tap Class1:00pm Table Tennis 1:30pm Advanced Tap Class2:30pm Beginner Plus UkuleleWednesday, 2/12 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:00am Adult Art Studio Workshop10:00am Chess Club10:30am Science for Inquisitive Minds11:00am Blood Pressure Screening12:30am Valentine's Day Celebration1:00 pm Gamers1:00 pm Table Tennis 6:30 pm Bridge Wednesday6:30 pm Beginner SewingThursday, 2/13 9:00am Zumba Gold9:00am Adult Art9:30am Beginning Mah Jongg10:00am Reader's Theatre10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:00am Day Trip: An American in Paris11:15am Intermediate Yoga1:00pm New Movie 1:00pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Sit & Stitch3:00pm Exercise with a Therapy DogFriday, 2/14 9:00 am Bridge Duplicate9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 11:30am StretchAbility1:00pm Gamers1:00pm Tai Chi1:00pm Table Tennis Saturday, 2/15 1:00pm Pinochle / Weekend GamersSunday, 2/16 1:00pm Bridge Mixer / Weekend GamersMonday, 2/17 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:30am Ceramics Class10:00am Art Workshop1:00pm Table Tennis 1:30pm Ukulele Ensemble Class2:30pm UketonesTuesday, 2/18 9:00am Police Breakfast9:30am Ceramics Class9:30am Social Worker10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga12:30am Mah Jongg12:30pm Intermediate Tap Class1:00 pm Bunco1:00 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Advanced Tap Class1:30 pm Beginning Ukulele 2:30 pm Beginner Plus UkuleleWednesday, 2/19 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:00 am Art Studio Workshop10:00am Chess Club12:30am Bingo & Pizza 1:00 pm Gamers1:00 pm Table Tennis 6:30 pm Bridge 6:30pm Beginner Sewing
Thursday, 2/20 9:00am Zumba Gold9:00am Adult Art9:30am Beginning Mah Jongg10:00am Reader's Theatre10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga1:00pm Pinochle1:00pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Sit & Stitch1:00pm Exercise with a Therapy DogFriday, 2/21 9:00am Bridge Duplicate9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 11:30am StretchAbility1:00pm Gamers1:00pm Tai Chi1:00pm Table Tennis Saturday, 2/22 1:00pm Pinochle / Weekend GamersSunday, 2/23 1:00pm Bridge Mixer / Weekend GamersMonday, 2/24 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:30am Ceramics Class10:00am Art Workshop12:30pm The Real Mae West1:00pm Table Tennis 1:30pm Ukulele Ensemble Class2:30pm UketonesTuesday, 2/25 9:00am AARP Driver's Class9:30am Ceramics Class10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga12:30pm Mah Jongg12:30pm Intermediate Tap Class1:00pm Table Tennis 1:30pm Advanced Tap Class1:30pm Beginning Ukulele2:30pm Beginner Plus UkuleleWednesday, 2/26 9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 9:00am Adult Art Studio Workshop10:00am Connecting Through Story10:00am Chess Club1:00pm Gamers1:00pm Table Tennis 6:30pm Bridge Wednesday6:30pm Beginner SewingThursday, 2/27 9:00am AARP Driver's Class9:00am Zumba Gold9:00am Adult Art9:30am Beginning Mah Jongg10:00am Improv Games and Scenes10:15am Yoga I and Chair11:15am Intermediate Yoga1:00pm Poker Tournament1:00pm Table Tennis 1:00pm Sit & Stitch3:00pm Exercise with a Therapy DogFriday, 2/28 9:00am Bridge Duplicate9:00am & 10:30am Exercise MWF 11:30am StretchAbility1:00pm Gamers1:00pm STAR Tai Chi1:00pm Table Tennis Saturday, 2/29 1:00pm Pinochle / Weekend Gamers
Refund Policy:You may request a withdrawal by either calling 847-692-3597 or by visiting our registration office. If you withdraw from a program prior to the deadline, a full program fee minus a $3 administrative fee will be applied to your park district account. If you need to be reimbursed, please allow two to three weeks for refund processing. After the deadline, a prorated program fee, minus the $3 administrative fee, will be issued as a credit based on the day of the event. The district may prorate the expenses already incurred in advance for any program or trip. No refunds will be issued after the third class.
No refunds will be issued for one-day classes/programs, trips after the deadline date or memberships. At the activity center, we do our absolute best to accommodate your withdrawal request. If you need to withdraw, we will attempt to fill your spot to issue a full refund minus the $3 administrative fee.
For each new S.T.A.R. member you refer, receive a $5 park district gift card to use toward classes, luncheons, trips, and special events.
Each-One-Reach-OneReferral Rewards
Trips & TravelBALD EAGLE TOUR Feb 5 • 9:00am-5:00pm • #1230901-06
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Feb 13 • 11:00am-4:30pm • #1230901-02
MONTHLY TRIP REMINDER
SENIOR CENTER TRIP PUNCH CARD
1 2 3 4 5
No. • $5 Off every 5 trips
BECOMING QUEEN ELIZABETH II Henry Jacob Mansion, Joliet, IL
Tuesday, March 10 • 10:30am-4:30pm
In this new historical portrayal, historian Leslie
Goddard, Ph.D., explores the life of Britain's famous
monarch, from her childhood, the abdication of her
uncle, her marriage to a navy officer named Philip, her
World War II service, and her struggle to balance her
roles as queen and mother. Lunch includes a garden
salad, dinner rolls, chicken apricot with rice and
steamed vegetables, and dessert. Departs from the
CAC. Registration deadline: 2/9.
#1230901-03 • M/NM: $80/$88
WINDY CITY LIVE Chicago, IL
Tuesday, March 24 • 8:30am-4:00pm
Attend a live taking of Windy City LIVE with us! Windy
City LIVE is Chicago’s #1 daytime talker, showcasing
anything and everything Chicago. It blends talk,
entertainment, information, and fun. Hosts Val Warner
and Ryan Chiaverini dish about what's going on in the
city, from politics and parking meters to Chicago festivals,
celebrities, and much more. Plus, they occasionally
surprise audience members with great giveaways and
out-of-studio audience experiences! Enjoy breakfast at
Wildberry Café in Water Tower Place before the show.
Departs from the CAC. Registration deadline: 3/10.
#1230901-04 • M/NM: $60/$66
GUYS AND DOLLS Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, WI
Wednesday, April 8 • 8:30am-6:00pm
One of Broadway’s hottest shows is back as a brand
new production of this immortal Broadway fable.
This blockbuster won seven Tony Awards including
Best Musical in 1951 and four more in 1992 including
Best Revival. It’s a colorful and hilarious adaptation
of Damon Runyan’s beloved stories about some
of the most unforgettable characters ever to walk
across a stage, such as Liver Lips Louie, Nicely-Nicely
Johnson, Nathan Detroit, Miss Adelaide, Society Max,
and Big Jule. Its fabulous musical score features
such memorable
songs as “Luck Be
A Lady,” “If I Were A
Bell,” “A Bushel And
A Peck,” and the
show-stopping hit
“Sit Down, You’re
Rockin’ The Boat.”
Lunch is included.
Registration
deadline: 3/7.
#1230901-05 • M/NM: $88/$96
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