May-August Schedule Announced for Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center Programs, Events and Drop-In Fun

The Crystal Lake Park District offers special events, trips and weekly programs and activities for active senior adults. Registration is accepted up to the date of the program as long as space is available. Registration in advance is required, unless noted. Registration is accepted at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, located at One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, or online at www.crystallakeparks.org. The summer program brochure will be delivered to residents in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes beginning May 5. Several programs indicated by an * are currently accepting registration. Registration for other programs will open on May 5 at 9 am.

Crystal Lake Park District Trip Policy:

In order to keep trips affordable, the CLPD co-ops with the Wauconda, Barrington, Grayslake, and Lindenhurst Park District. Departure location is dependent on numbers registered at each Park District. Every effort is made to leave for the trip from Park Place. Transportation may be in a park district van, mini-bus or motor coach. Motor coach trips are noted in the brochure. Cancellation policy: Refund will be given if the request falls before the cut-off date less the $5 service charge. If the refund request falls after the cut-off date, no refunds will be given unless a replacement is able to be found.

Senior Center at a Glance

Stop by and visit the Grand Oaks Active Senior Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Park District is pleased to offer the following at the Grand Oaks Active Senior Center: drop-in activities, guest speakers, social clubs/dinners, trips, programs such as, arts & crafts, games, Wii Bowling, movie days, cooking, fitness, dance, Bingo and much more! The senior center is open year-round.

Drop-In Activities. Pre-Registration is NOT required

Rummikub

Monday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Dominos

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Morning Bingo

2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 10 am-Noon, $5 per person

Beginning June 14, Tuesdays are Penny bingo-bring your pennies! 1 cent cards

*includes games, coffee & sweets, pay at the door

Hand & Foot (card game similar to Canasta)

Wednesday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Drop-In Activities Continued

Weeping Canasta

Thursday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Wii Bowling (9 am-10 am) and Golf and Spite & Malice (10 am-Noon)

Friday, see above for time, FREE

Beanball Baseball League

Friday, 10 am-Noon, call Jennifer for more information (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219

Pool Table

Open Monday and Wednesday, 9 am-Noon. Call for additional availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Call Jennifer Peterson, (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219

Want to form your own group and play a game on one of these days? i.e. Mahjong, Bridge, etc. Call Jennifer Peterson, (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219

Check out our Senior Monthly calendar and newsletter for a listing of activities. (Schedule is subject to change). Trips and entertainment are listed in the brochure and on the website. Events are subject to change. A complete calendar of events may be picked up at Grand Oaks Recreation Center or the Park District Administrative Office. Registration - All programs and trips require preregistration and payment to attend. Please register at the Park District’s Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue.

Crystal Lake Park District Senior in Motion Fitness Punch Pass Special (Ages 55 & older)

Codes #4794-0

10 punch passes for $50 for residents, $55 for non-residents

The fitness programs below is a Punch Pass program, please feel free to join us at anytime during the session. Come as often or as little as you wish. Punch Pass may be used for Seniors in Motion.

Seniors in Motion

Main Beach/Grand Oaks Auditorium

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, May 2-August 29

(Friday class moves to Grand Oaks on June 3)

9-10 AM (doors open at 8:30 am)

Because these programs are Punch Pass programs, please feel free to join us at anytime during the session. Come as often or as little as you wish.

Super Senior Fitness (not included in Fitness Punch Pass option)

Grand Oaks Recreation Center

M/F, July 11-August 26

10:15-10:45 am

Program Fee: $36, Res. Discount Fee: $36

May Events and Programs

Sterne’s Woods & Fen Wagon Ride and Tour

Wednesday, May 18, 10-11:30 am, code #4042-5, register by May 12

Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake

Program Fee: $5, Resident Discount Fee: $5 (includes water bottle and snack)

Kentucky Derby Day at the Races (*Registration now open)

A lively day at the races and a luncheon Derby-style and a little gambling (with play money) on simulated horse races on the big screen at Grand Oaks. The big winner wins a special prize. Lunch includes: finger sandwiches, pasta salad, fruit, dessert, coffee and lemonade. Wear y our derby hat for a chance to win a prize at our contest.

Friday, May 20, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, code #4742-2, register by April 28

Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Program Fee: $13, after 5/15 fee is $15 Resident Discount Fee: $12, after 5/15 fee is $15

Make It Take It Oil Painting Class (*Registration now open)

Tuesday, May 24, 9 am-Noon, code #4782-3

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 5 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $64, Resident Discount Fee: $59

EZ Bridge

Tuesday, May 31-July 5, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-4

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Registration deadline May 27

Program Fee: $57, Resident Discount Fee: $52

June Events and Programs

Tabor Hill Winery and Blue chip Casino, Michigan/Indiana

Wednesday, June 1, 7 am-7:45 pm, code #4937-1, register by May 20

Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake

Program Fee: $70, Resident Discount Fee: $65 (includes transportation by motor coach, buffet lunch, tour and snack)

Active Adult Line Dance

Thursday, June 16-August 25, 1:30-2:30 pm, code #4621-0 (no program August 4)

Grand Oaks Dance Room, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $111, Resident Discount Fee: $101

Beginner Watercolor Painting

Thursday, June 2-23, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-5

Friday, June 3-24, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-6

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $38, Resident Discount Fee: $38

Make It Take It Oil Painting Class

Tuesday, June 14, 9 am-Noon, code #4782-4

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 5 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $64, Resident Discount Fee: $59

Stained Glass Plate

Wednesday, June 22-29, 12:30-2:30 pm, code #4796-2

Friday, June 3-24, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-6

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $40, Resident Discount Fee: $40

June Events and Programs-continued

Pancake Breakfast/Trivia

Thursday, June 23, 8:30-9:30 am, code #4787-0

Grand Oaks Lounge, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register by June 20

Program Fee: $8, Resident Discount Fee: $8

Beach Blanket Bingo/Movie and Picnic Lunch

Thursday, June 30, 10 am-2 pm, code #4795-1

Grand Oaks Lounge, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register by June 20

Program Fee: $16, Resident Discount Fee: $14

July Events and Programs

Beginner Watercolor Painting

Thursday, July 7-28, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-7

Friday, July 8-29, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4795-8

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $38, Resident Discount Fee: $38

Colorful Flower Pens in a Decorative Pot

Friday, July 22, 12:30-2:30 pm, code #4796-3

Grand Oaks. 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Program Fee: $18, Resident Discount Fee: $18

Indoor Picnic & Ice Cream Social

Thursday, July 14, Noon-2 pm, code #4795-0

Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register by June 21

Program Fee: $14, Resident Discount Fee: $12

Movie on the Big Screen

Thursday, July 21, 12:30-2 pm, code #4795-2

Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Register by July 18

Program Fee: $1, Resident Discount Fee: $1

August Events and Programs

Viva Las Vegas

Thursday, August 18, 3-5 pm, 3 pm refreshments & activities, 4 pm Elvis impersonator

Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Free, all seniors are welcome to stop by