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Oswego Senior Center Releases Mid-March Schedule

Events in March include a seminar on downsizing a home and a caregiver support group meeting.

March 6 2020

“Downsizing Your Home”

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Tuesday, March 17, 11am

You will learn from an experienced Senior Move Manger how to “right size for a new life style” at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E, Washington St. Hear all about how to select what needs to stay and what needs to go! Presented by Tammy Bilek, Certified Senior Move Manager/ Owner of Honoring Aging. Please RSVP to 630-554-5602.

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Caregiver Support Group

Friday, March 20, 11am

Join us at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. as Keith Bielema, BSW, of Kendall County Health Department Transitions Program leads this monthly support group for those who have found themselves in a caregiving role. This group offers support, ideas, resources and hope on the sometimes heavy journey through caregiving. RSVP 630-554-5602.

Cape Cod & the Islands

September 12-18

Join the Oswego Senior Center travelers for this 7 Day/6 Night Tour. Fly into Boston for a full day City Tour including famous historical landmarks such as the Old North Church, the Old South Meeting House, Beacon Hill, and Old Ironsides. Your tour continues with the Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the JFK Presidential Library & Museum. Then head to Cape Cod for a five night stay highlighting Plymouth Rock, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown, Hyannis and a scenic ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. No trip to Cape Cod is complete without a traditional farewell New England Lobster dinner. $2,775 per person Double Occupancy, $3,525 Single. Stop at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St or call 630-554-5602 for more details. $300 deposit due March 31, 2020.

Bags isn’t Just for Summer

Mondays & Thursdays: 10:30 am - 12pm

Call it Bags or Cornhole, it is all fun at the Oswego Senior Center located at 156 E, Washington St. We are always seeking more men and women players. Easy to learn, easy to play, great fun and good exercise. Call for more information, 630-554-5602.

Eating a Plant Based Diet

Friday, March 20, 12:30pm

Organic, non-GMO, biotechnology. What does it all mean? We will define these terms, learn the latest information, and make a new, healthy plant-based recipe for tasting. Come to the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. to learn how you can be a smart consumer without a having a PhD in food science! Presented by Karen Kelly Registered Dietician. Register for class, 630-554-5602.

Line Dancing

Fridays, 10 – 11am

Whether you are a novice or a pro, Instructor Mary Love will get you dancing at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. Line dancing can help with balance and coordination, as well as memory and endurance, while having fun! Just $1 donation Instructor Fee. Join us anytime or call 630-554-5602 for more information.

Paramount Theatre Day Trip

“The Secret of My Success” & Lunch

Date Change: Wednesday, March 25, 11:15am –4pm

Join the Oswego Senior Center group for this World Premiere Musical follows an ambitious Midwesterner trying to make it in the big city, secrets and all. Is success money? A powerful job? A happy marriage? The Secret of My Success, is a hilarious, heartfelt new musical based on the 1987 Michael J. Fox movie. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at noon at the Meyer Ballroom, (directly across the street from the Paramount), followed by the play at 1:30pm. $70 per person includes lunch, theater tickets and transportation from the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. Space is limited to 12. Sign up in person or call 630-554-5602 for more information.

IHOP Meal Fundraiser for Oswego Senior Center

Sunday, March 15, 1-10pm

IHOP in Oswego on Rt. 34 will donate back 20% of meal price for everyone who mentions at purchase Oswego Senior Center on Sunday, March 15, 1-10pm. For more details call Oswego Senior Center, 630-554-5602.

OSWEGO SENIOR CENTER CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM

The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington, offers congregate lunch to seniors (age 60 plus) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week at noon. Reservations are required by 10am the business day prior to lunch. Suggested $5 donation.

March 16: Sausage and Cabbage W/Potatoes, Garden Salad and Happy Birthday Cake

March 18: Grilled Chicken Sandwich W/Chips, Celery W/Ranch Dipping Sauce Cheesecake

March 19: Beef Stew, French Bread, Garden Salad and Pie


This press release was produced by the Oswego Senior Center. The views expressed here are the author’s own.