Community Corner
Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center
Plus Programs & Events for Seniors
Seniors! The Crystal Lake Park District Active Senior Center at Grand Oaks (1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake) offers Mon-Fri, Drop-In Activities. Reservations are not required. FREE, residents and non-residents welcome!
Drop In activities will be held Mon-Fri, from 9 am-Noon.
Featured daily drop in activities:
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Monday: Pick Your Play or Mah Jongg (beginning at 9:30 am)
Tuesday: Dominos
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Bingo (2nd week each month, $5)
Wednesday: Hand & Foot or Samba Canasta (beginning at 9:15 am)
Thursday: Triple Play
Friday: Beanbag Baseball (games begin at 10 am)
Mah Jongg
Craft2Noon
Center is closed on 10/11, 11/25 & 11/26, 12/20-12/31
For more information contact Jennifer Peterson at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219, jpeterson@crystallakeparks.org
Special Events
Beanbag Baseball Tourney
Everyone can play Bean Bag Baseball! Names will go into a hat to form teams. Following the tourney, lunch will be provided including hotdogs, chips and a drink.
Fri, Oct 8, 10 am-Noon
Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$5 res/$7 non-res
Advance registration required. Register via page 64 of the digital activity guide at crystallakeparks.org
Holiday Brunch Party
Join us for a lively lunch and holiday entertainment by Jeorge Holmes while overlooking the beautiful view of Crystal Lake. We will be joining the Cary Park District’s Active Adult Group as we gather with old friends and new friends to ring in the holiday season. A catered lunch consisting of London Broil, Oven Roasted Potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and lemonade.
Fri, Dec 10, 11:30 am-2 pm
Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake
$30 res/$39 non-res
Register by Dec 1
Advance registration required. Register via page 64 of the digital activity guide at crystallakeparks.org
Programs
Watercolor Painting
Discover the fun and enjoyment that watercolor has to offer. All ability levels welcome. A supply list will be emailed at time of registration.
Fr, Nov 19-Dec 17, 9:30 am-Noon
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$58 res/$76 non-res
Register via page 62 of the digital guide at crystallakeparks.org
Sit, Stand and Swing
Various fitness styles will be incorporated in this class including Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Pilates, Zumba, bands, weights as well as working on balance, strength and stretching to fun music. Whether you use the chair for the whole class or part of class or can do the class without the chair, you will feel an invigorating workout to keep you moving throughout the week.
Th, Nov 4-Dec 23, 2-3 pm, no class Nov 25
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$56 res/$73 non-res
Advance registration required. Register via page 64 of the digital guide at crystallakeparks.org
