Programs, Events and Drop-In Fun for Seniors at Grand Oaks Active Senior Center

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 programs below are part of the winter/spring program selection. The winter/spring brochure is available online at www.crystallakeparks.org. The winter/spring brochure includes programs thru May 2016. Contact: Jennifer Peterson (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219

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/Pinochle
Monday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

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

Morning Bingo
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 10 AM-Noon, $5 per person
*includes games, coffee & sweets, pay at the door

Cards and Conversation
Tuesday, 3-5 PM, FREE,
Crystal Lake Park District Admin. Bldg, Room B (One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake)

Hand & Foot (card game similar to Canasta)
Wednesday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Weeping Canasta
Thursday, 10 am-Noon, FREE

Wii Bowling (9 am-10 am) and Spite & Malice/Bunco (10 am-Noon)
Friday, see above for time, FREE

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 Fitness Punch Passes (Ages 55 & older)
Code #4560-0 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
Grand Oaks Recreation Center
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, January 1-May 29
(*no class Feb. 15, Mar. 14, Mar. 16 & Mar. 18)
9-10 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.

Punch Pass for Seniors in Motion
10 punches=$50 resident, $55 non-resident

Super Senior Fitness
Grand Oaks Recreation Center
M/W, April 4-23
(no class Feb. 15)
8:20-8:50 am
Program Fee: $18, Res. Discount Fee: $15

February/March Events and Programs

Watercolor Painting with Marge
Thursday, March 24-April 14, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4743-3
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: $35

Make It Take It Art Class with Oil Painting
Tuesday, February 16, 9 am-4 pm, code #4782-0, Yellow Rose
Tuesday, March 15, 9 am-4 pm, code #4782-1, Waterfall
Grand Oaks Room 103, 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, February 17-24, 12:30-2:30 pm, code #4782-2
Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Register by February 12
Program Fee: $30, Resident Discount Fee: $30

Defending at Bridge
Wednesday, February 10-March 16, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4742-5
Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Register by February 7
Program Fee: $53, Resident Discount Fee: $53

Competitive Bidding in Bridge
Tuesday, April 26-May 24, 9:30 am-Noon, code #4742-6
Grand Oaks Room 106, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Register by April 23
Program Fee: $53, Resident Discount Fee: $53

Pancake Breakfast/Trivia Contest
Wednesday, March 18, 8:30-9:30 am, code #4787-1, register at least 3 days prior
Grand Oaks Lounge, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $8

Movie on the Big Screen at Grand Oaks
Tuesday, February 26, 12:30-2 pm, code #4742-4: Big Eyes
Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $1

Spring Fling Party
This event features lunch from Colonial Café and entertainment by Eddie Karosa Jr. (voted Best Polka Entertainer by Chicago Music Awards)
Tuesday, April 12, Noon-2 pm, code #4742-0, register by April 4
Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $13, Resident Discount Fee: $12

February-April Trips

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.

Out and About for Lunch-Unwind (lunch and wine bar) in Long Grove
Friday, March 4, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, code #4655-5, register by March 1
Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $6, Resident Discount Fee: $6 (includes transportation by park district bus, lunch is on your own)

Milwaukee Art Museum and Lakefront Brewery
Thursday, March 10, 8 am-5:30 pm, code #4654-2
Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $70, Resident Discount Fee: $65 (includes museum, lunch and transportation by park district bus)

Opera In Focus
Wednesday, March 30, 2-8:30 pm, code #4937-5, register by March 16
Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $28, Resident Discount Fee: $23 (includes show and demonstration plus transportation by park district bus)

Crystal Lake Park District History Tour and Talk
Friday, April 8, 10 am-1 pm, code #4039-3, register by April 1
Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $10, Resident Discount Fee: $10 (includes boxed lunch from Honeybaked Ham)

Evanston Culinary Tour
Tuesday, April 19, 8 am-5 pm, code #4937-0, register by April 5
Transportation from Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $54, Resident Discount Fee: $49 (includes tour, lunch and transportation by park district bus)

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