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Ela Township “55 Plus” Volume 31 No. 9 Susan Dillon, Director of Adult & Senior Services April, May and June 2015 847-438-9160 From the Desk of Susan Dillon Hello to all of our Ela 55 Plus Members, On a cold January morning, Ela 55 Plus staffer, Connie Bellio was leading her Sit N’ Be Fit class. Upwards of 50 older adults were in our center exercising that morning. As class ended, one woman started to feel “off”. She seemingly melted to the floor, while an alert peer noticed and was able to catch our friend before she fell completely back towards the floor. In a flurry, Connie ran to her aid, the crowd of concerned folks was dispersed and 911 was called. Meanwhile, a fellow staff person immediately ran to our member file cabinet and pulled out the ailing member’s waiver and medical information sheet. Our member had since become sick to her stomach, short of breath and ashen colored. As the AED was brought to the scene, the paramedics arrived. All of this had transpired in short minutes. When the paramedics asked of medications the member might be on or medical conditions to be considered, the staff quickly checked the medical information sheet only to see that none were listed. Immediately, the emergency contact listed on her sheet, her husband, was called. He informed staff that his wife was indeed on high blood pressure medication….a fact that was vital to her treatment according to the paramedics. The member’s husband had no idea of the medication name or dosage...or even where his wife kept it. The paramedics told us this was not unusual, continued treatment and eventually transported our member to the hospital where she received further treatment in the CCU. Luckily, all was well. I would love to tell you that this was a “one time” occurrence. However, realistically we all know that the possibilities of these types of emergencies at our center, FOR OLDER ADULTS, is an every day possibility. For this very reason, and this reason alone, we must insist EVERYONE, who comes into our center or participates in any of our programming, fills out a waiver and medical information sheet. We do not share your information with anyone other than emergency medical personnel when needed. Quite frankly, we do not have time, nor do we have the desire to sift through all of the forms to see who is taking what! As the paramedics themselves have stated to us on more than one occasion, “having the patient’s medical information written and at our fingertips saves valuable minutes at a critical time of care”. Please take this request seriously as a prompt to come in and fill out your medical information sheet or to simply update it. It could be the information that saves precious time when trying to help you! Thank you Susan Dillon & The Ela Township 55 Plus Staff: Connie Bellio, Jim Dalbec, Lisa Gaggiano, Lynn Neumaier, Kim Piers and Laura Zickuhr Special Events VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON Ela Township Community Center Friday, April 10 Noon—2:00pm Join Ela Township 55 Plus as we say “THANK YOU” to all those who have helped us throughout the year! From those who have volunteered at our reception desk to bingo callers, gardeners, folks that helped in so many ways at our Holiday Dinner Dance, exercise class set up helpers, and so many more. Personal invitations will be sent out to each of our honored guests and those guests are free. For those who have not had a chance to volunteer this past year, please come as well, and help say thank you to all of our volunteers. Registration is required. We ask that everyone that has received an invitation, please attach it to your registration. A delicious lunch of a spring greens salad, grilled salmon filet topped with a lemon-dill sauce, herbed rice pilaf, steamed vegetables. Lunch will be completed with berries and cream for dessert. will be served. Following lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy the clear, beautiful voice of Kym Frankovelgia. Back once again, Kym promises to be as delightful as ever! Fee $12/Member and $17/Guest Registration is required. You must be signed up at least one week in advance. No Exceptions. 1ST ANNUAL ELA ART SHOW Ela Township Community Center Evening Show Opening Friday, April 24, 6:00-8:00pm Open House Saturday, April 25 Noon—4:00pm Do you paint, draw, take photos, stitch or work in any other medium to show your artistic side? If so, we would love to share your talents with the community in our 1st Annual Ela Art Show. If you are interested in exhibiting your art, please fill out the registration sheet and we will contact you with further details. Do you appreciate art? Well then, join us Friday and Saturday as we celebrate our local artists and their talents! Friday evening will be our show opening and will include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Saturday will be an Open House with the entire community welcomed in. Advanced Tickets: Friday: $5 /each Saturday: $2/each At the Door: Friday $7/each Saturday $3/each NEW EXERCISE CLASS PUNCH CARD! We are now offering a brand new Exercise Class Punch Card for all fee based exercise classes. This card may be used for ANY ten (10) sessions for $25 and will be kept at the center. Cards will expire 6 months from the date of purchase and will allow you to try a variety of classes and not lose money if you miss a session. ALL PUNCH CARD CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE ELA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER. If you have any questions, please see a staff member! Fee: $25/$35. The following classes may use the Punch Card: Zumba Gold Yoga Beginning, Yoga & Chair Yoga NEW “Fitness Plus” Exercise Class Fitness Challenge Exercise Class Power Play Exercise Class Core Strength Conditioning Exercise Class ONE MONTH UNLIMITED PUNCH CARD Manpower Are you using up more than one punch card each Arthritis Exercise Class month? Then this is the card for you! For $30/$40 per month you can attend as many classes as you Cardio Fusion would like! *NEW* Pilates PARTICIPANTS MUST ALSO REGISTER IN EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS SO THAT THEY MAY BE REACHED IN CASE OF CLASS CANCELLATION OR DELAY. Beginning Yoga, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm This is a great class for those of you who are still working or for those who would like to do a little something in the evening. Led by certified instructor, Patti May, yoga teaches the ancient art of breathing, meditation and posing, resulting in increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, greater relaxation and more effective breathing. Participants must be able to get up from and down to the floor on their own ability. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing and if possible, bring a water bottle. Yoga mats will be supplied. Yoga, Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm This is a great class for those of you who would like to deepen your yoga practice. You will spend a little more time exploring modifications to some of the poses you may already know. Led by certified instructor, Patti May, yoga teaches the ancient art of breathing, meditation and asanas (poses) resulting in increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, great relaxation and more effective breathing. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor on their own ability. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing and if possible, bring a water bottle. Yoga mats and props will be supplied. MANPOWER, Mondays, 10:15am-11:00am Meant for men worried about their mid-section, our experienced and knowledgeable instructor will coach and demonstrate proper exercise techniques to help you tackle the challenge. This mat-based class promises to be safe, fun and challenging. NEW NO CLASS 5/25 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class Mondays, 1:00—1:45pm Exercise proven to help people with arthritis or other related conditions, to reduce pain, become more confident in your ability to continue activities, increase social activity and decrease doctor visits. This is a low impact activity in which you will participate in safe and effective exercises. NO CLASS 5/25 NEW Chair Yoga, Fridays, 1:30—2:15pm Pilates, Thursdays, 10:00—10:45am Chair Yoga is a unique yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a yoga chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. The student is able to warm up the body safely and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. Poses are done seated on the chair or the chair is used for support during standing poses, forward and backward bends, side extensions, balancing, and leg and arm stretches. Chair Yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions. Dress is loose, comfortable clothing and if possible, bring a water bottle. Blocks and straps will be supplied. NO CLASS 4/03 This class is for anyone worried about their mid section. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructor will coach and demonstrate proper exercise techniques. This mat based class promises to be safe, fun and challenging. Pilates presents a method as the art of controlled movements, which should look and feel like a workout (not a therapy) when properly manifested. If practiced with consistency, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong powerhaus, and improving coordination and balance. Pilates' system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises. 2 NEW EXERCISE CLASS PUNCH CARD! Zumba Gold NEW TIME! Power Play for Seniors Thursdays, 9:00—9:45 am Improve your muscular strength, agility, balance and coordination utilizing a variety of movements and equipment. Led by Health Enhancement instructor Kim Piers, this class is sure to improve your physical strength and mobility. LIMIT 15 Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00pm AND Fridays, 8:00—8:45am Get ready to move! This class will get all of your muscles moving and shaking to the music. Zumba Gold is a combination dance/ exercise class; the instructor will modify the class to your pace. The hour will fly by and before you know it, you’ve worked off the day’s calories! Class size is limited to 25 so hurry in to register. NO CLASS 4/03 Cardio Fusion Fitness Plus Exercise Class Tuesdays, 9:00—9:45 am Certified Personal Trainer, Kim Piers, leads the class in light stretching and walking exercises. As the class proceeds, weights and bands will be used. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Bring a water bottle. Saturdays, 8:30-9:15 am Jumpstart your day with this high energy, calorie burning class infused with intervals of cardio and strength training. Consider staying for the following Core Strength class to complete your total body workout. Led by Health Enhancement instructor Kim Piers. THIS IS A GREAT ACCOMPANIMENT TO FUNCTIONAL CORE STRENGTH CONDITIONING! FITNESS CHALLENGE Tuesdays, 6:45pm—7:30pm Functional Core Strength Conditioning Are you doing the same old exercises and getting the same old results? Do you want to stay fit and active? Would you like to gain strength? How about a stronger core for a taller more balanced you? This class will focus on movements needed to advance to a better quality of life. The class will include exercises pinpointing balance, strength, agility and flexibility. Led by Health Enhancement instructor Kim Piers. Saturdays, 9:30–10:15 am Challenging and fun total body workout. Participants MUST be able to jump, do a push up and get up from and down to the floor. A variety of equipment will be used. This class can take you to your next fitness level. Come give it a try. Gym shoes, comfortable clothes and a water bottle are required. Personal Training NEW Why don't you set up your FREE 15 minute consultation to see if personal training can help you! One on One or Small Group sessions are available. Are you afraid of falling? How is your balance? Do you have an injury that is bothering you? How is your flexibility? Are you as strong as you used to be? Would you like to perfect your form to prevent injury? If you answered yes or even maybe to any of these questions, personal training is right for you. FEE: One on one $30 member/$40 guest per session Small group 2—4 persons $20 member/$30 guest per person per session 3 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Sit and Be Fit Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00–10:00am Come join us for a fun filled chair exercise class. Our very own Connie Bellio will lead us in light stretching and muscle toning movements to music from the 50’s up to today. Not only do we exercise sitting in our chairs, we also do some standing moves. During the class we will use tension cords and light weights. It is amazing how the music motivates you and the hour flies by quickly. This is a healthy, fun filled class with a lot of humor. It is a great way of staying fit. NO CLASS 4/03 OR 5/25 FREE! There is no fee for this class, but you must pre-register. A Walk In The Park Cuba Marsh, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am Spring is coming and you should be outside to witness it! Join us at Cuba Marsh and watch as nature’s springtime story unfolds. Listen as the cranes and frogs sing their serenades and watch the bursts of color emerge from the earth. Walking has been proven to improve agility, flexibility, endurance, lower blood pressure and help shed some unwanted pounds! Walkers will meet at the information sign in the parking lot of Cuba Marsh Entrance (Cuba Road and Ela Road) . To respect everyone's busy schedule, we leave promptly at 8:30am. We will walk for about 60 minutes. This is a crushed gravel path and is rated moderate. Registration is required. NO FEE. Tennis Anyone? Tuesdays, 10:00am-Noon, Starting May 12 Ela Township Tennis Courts Come join us for a friendly match of tennis at the Ela Township Tennis courts, located next to Ela Town Hall on Route 22. Talents will be matched up and depending on how many people attend, singles or doubles will be played. NEW Don’t know how to play...no worries. Come on over and we will give you enough instruction to get you started. Bring your own racket, balls will be provided. FREE! There is no fee for this class, but you must pre-register. A Matter of Balance All Wednesdays, May 6 –June 24 10:30am—12:30pm Recognized by the American Public Health Association and the National Council on Aging, the Matter of Balance program is designed to reduce falling and improve activity levels among older adults. The training will focus on changing attitudes, setting realistic goals for increasing activity, changing the environment to reduce falls and promoting exercise to increase strength and balance. This class is for ANYONE who has a concern about falling or has fallen in the past, restricts activities due to a fear of falling, or anyone who would like to improve their flexibility, balance, and strength. By the end of this 8-week program, participants can expect to feel comfortable: Managing their concern of falls, setting realistic goals to improve activity levels, and setting up a safe environment in order to reduce the risk of falls. Fee: $20/members & $25/ guests Space is limited so please register early. 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS RUN WITH FOGLIA YMCA FOR ANY OF THE PROGRAMS BETWEEN ELA 55 PLUS AND THE FOGLIA YMCA: You must register each month and receive a membership card from Ela Township “55 Plus” and then register at the Foglia YMCA. Fitness Orientation Foglia YMCA Fitness Center, All Tuesdays and Fridays, 1—3pm Fitness Orientation is a supervised workout using the exercise machines located in the Fitness Center of the Foglia YMCA. This program is geared for mature adults, who may or may not be familiar with fitness equipment and who wish to have motivational coaching. The workout is designed to the individual’s goals and abilities. The fee is $15 per participant for each session. Members must pre-register. Participant’s checks must be made out to the Foglia and turned in at the Y member service desk. Ela Township members must show two forms of identification for entrance into the facility and admittance into the program. You must show your Ela Township “55 Plus” card as well as the program member card. Your program member card will be given to you when you pay at the member service desk. Low Impact All Over Fitness Foglia YMCA Fitness Center, All Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30-12:15pm The fee is $15 per participant for each session. Members must pre-register at member services desk. . Participant’s checks must be made out to the Foglia and turned in at the Y member service desk. Ela Township members must show two forms of identification for entrance into the facility and admittance into the program. You must show your Ela Township “55 Plus” card as well as the program member card. Your program member card will be given to you when you pay at the member service desk. Walking Track All Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-9:30am…Free for any participant. No registration required. Just show your “55 Plus” card. You will be asked to leave the gym at 9:30am due to classes/programs starting. Balance and Flow Foglia YMCA’s heated pool, All Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30—12:30 pm. This is a great class for anyone seeking low impact water exercise in the middle of the day. This well rounded class will concentrate on flexibility, range of motion, and strength, while getting some cardio in as well. The fee for 1 time per week is $15, two days per week for $20, and three days week for $25. This cost is for the entire session. Registration at the Y is required for these classes. Participant’s checks must be made out to the Foglia and turned in at the Y member service desk. Ela Township members must show two forms of identification for entrance into the facility and admittance in the program. You must show your Ela Township “55 Plus” card as well as the program member card. Your program member card will be given to your when your pay at the member service desk. H2O Go Getters Aquatic Class for Ela Township “55 Plus” Foglia YMCA’s large pool, All Mondays 8:30-9:30 am.-FREE This class is designed to improve your range of motion and ease the pain in hinge, pivot and rotary joints. It will help loosen those stiff and aching muscles and joints. This class is free, thanks to the generosity of the Foglia YMCA. There is a 25 member limit. Advance registration is required for this class. You must register each month and receive a membership card from Ela Township “55 Plus” and then register at the Foglia YMCA. If there are over 25 people registered at Ela “55 Plus,” participants will be chosen via lottery. You must register each session with the Foglia YMCA You need to present these two forms of identification for entrance. If you are chosen via lottery and miss three classes, you will be taken out of the class. 5 Cuisine Club Jameson’s Char House Thursday, April 16 5:30pm 847-392-7100 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights Back by popular demand, this authentic Midwest steakhouse is a favorite, and with good reason. Delicious food, fantastic service and a wonderful atmosphere is what keeps everyone coming back for more! Join us at Jameson’s where the comfortable atmosphere and warm fireplace will play the perfect backdrop to our evening of fine dining and great conversation. Each meal starts with both soup and salad. Entrée choices include 1)Chicken Breast Masala with Rice Pilaf & Fresh Vegetables, 2) London Broil with Baked Potato & Fresh Vegetables, 3) Charred Atlantic Salmon with Wild Rice and Fresh Vegetables. Fee: $34 per member/$40 per guest. Registration is required. For a fee of $5 you can be picked up and dropped off at your home; first come, first serve, limit 7 Bangkok Cafe Friday, May 29 5:30pm 17 North Vail St., Arlington Heights 847-398-1989 Guests will be delighted by this quaint Thai restaurant, owned, managed and completely operated by six sisters from Thailand. Famous for cuisine that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Using only the freshest ingredients, mostly grown in their own gardens in Itasca, Bangkok Café delivers delicious, authentic Thai food. Your food will NOT be spicy. The main spices used will be mint, basil, ginger and cilantro. Our dinner will be served family style and begins with a combination platter of spring rolls, steamed pot stickers, crab rangoons, egg rolls, and fried won tons. We will then follow with a salad tossed with the house dressing; ginger vinaigrette. Guests will then move on to entrees of Pad Thai with marinated tofu, Pineapple fried rice, Fresh sole filet with ginger sesame sauce, Beef and broccoli stir fry with oyster sauce and orange chicken. Something for everyone and plenty for anyone! Finally, we will top off our dining experience with a homemade dessert of sesame banana. Coffee, tea, iced tea and soft drinks are included. Cash bar Fee: $26 per member/$31 per guest. Registration is required. For a fee of $5 you can be picked up and dropped off at your home; first come, first serve, limit 7 Café Pyrenees Thursday, June 18 5:00pm 1762 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville (847) 362-2233 Café Pyrenees is just a short drive, yet a world away. Transform yourself into a young Parisian as you dine at this casual French Bistro. Sure to delight everyone that joins, Café Pyrenees is known for its exquisite French fare. Guests will choose from three delicious appetizers including:1) Hot vichyssoise soup, gazpacho soup or the Pyrenees salad. Five wonderful entrée choices are next A) Grilled salmon, B) Beef Bourguignon, C) Chicken Cordon Bleu, D) Vegetable risotto, or E) Grilled hanger steak. There is no wrong choice, all are sure to be delicious! Finally, guests will choose from profiteroles or vanilla crème brulee for dessert. Cola, iced tea, lemonade and coffee are included. Fee: $35/$45 Registration is required. For a fee of $5 you can be picked up and dropped off at your home; first come, first serve, limit 7. Follow us on Facebook at Ela Township 55 plus, “like” us! 6 MENS PROGRAMS MANPOWER Mondays 10:15 am—11:00am Ela Township Community Center NEW TIME This class is designed specifically around men! Each week participants will use a variety of equipment to target problem areas and build balance and strength. Taught by certified personal trainer, Kim Piers. Pre-registration is required. This class is tailored toward more mobile and active men. Punch card is required for this class. Pre-registration is required. NO CLASS 5/25 Hey Hey Macho Man Real Men of Genius Fridays 9:00-10:00am Ela Township Community Center Enjoy coffee and light snack as you and fellow “genius” gentlemen chat about whatever comes up. From health and wellness to the Cubs and Sox; music to war; weather to women. Jim Dalbec will cover it all with you. And did we mention fresh bakery goods. NO MEETING 4/03 Registration is required. FREE Wednesdays 2:00—3:00pm Ela Township Community Center Come join Connie Bellio in our MEN ONLY exercise class. This class is a fun filled exercise class utilizing chairs, standing moves, cords and weights. This is a great way to become stronger, improve balance and coordination plus have fun while exercising to music. Who knew you could improve your health, work up a sweat and still have fun? Come and join us and see the results. Remember you too can be a Macho Man. Registration is required. FREE MENS TRIPS Smokin’ T’s in Long Grove Schaumburg Boomers Thursday, April 9th, 11:30am Wednesday, May 27th, 10:00am Do you have a taste for some BBQ close to home? Join us men once again for a delicious lunch of authentic wood fired barbeque. As their motto says, they cook it slow, we get it fast! (Participants pay for lunch on their own) Schaumburg, IL What’s better than a day at the ballpark? Let’s go out to the ballgame to see the defending champions of the Frontier League, the Schaumburg Boomers! We will see an 11:00am game against the rival Normal Corn Belters. (Price includes ticket and transportation. Food and beverage are on your own) FEE: $15 member/ $20 guest Action Movie and Lunch Tuesday, June 23rd, TIME TBD Here is your opportunity once again to see an action movie with the guys and to leave the wife at home. We will get lunch at Deer Park, and then head over to Century 16 for Jurassic World. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor's interest, which backfires horribly. (Price includes lunch) FEE: $15 member/ $20 guest 7 TripsTrips Trips Trips Trips Million Dollar Quartet Anderson Japanese Gardens Apollo Theater 2540 Lincoln Avenue Chicago Wednesday, April 22 11:00am—5:00pm Rockford, IL Thursday, May 28 8:30am—3:00pm MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for the first and only time. That legendary night is brought to life in this thrilling musical which features a score of hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Construction of Anderson Japanese Gardens began in 1978, when Goin' On," "Hound Dog" and more. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at Rockford businessman John Anderson was inspired by a visit to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon. With the ongoing Guests will first be treated to some down home bbq, just like Jerry Lee, Johnny, Carl and Elvis used to eat at the Barn & Company BBQ restaurant in Lincoln Park. Price includes deluxe transportation, lunch and performance. Fee: $70 members/$85 guests Registration is required All Shook Up Fireside Theater Thursday, May 21 2:00pm– 6:30pm Fort Atkins, WI assistance of renowned Master Craftsman and designer Hoichi Kurisu, the Andersons’ swampy backyard along Rockford’s Spring Creek was transformed into a Japanese-style landscape. From groundbreaking to today, the placement of every rock, alignment of every tree, and layout of all paths has been made with careful consideration by Mr. Kurisu. In 1998, John and Linda Anderson donated the Gardens as a supported organization to the Rockford Rotary Charitable Association. It now exists as a not-for-profit entity and continues to grow and change to this day. Learn about these beautiful gardens as you enjoy a docent-led tour. Enjoy the rich history and remarkable gardens and how they came to be. After exploring the gardens on a guided tour, guests will dine overlooking the breathtaking gardens! DiTullio’s Italian Deli will Join us for the Fireside premiere of this be providing our lunch and your choices include: your choice of rocking musical comedy featuring the songs of the King of rock and roll: Elvis Presley. No tight sandwiches along with fresh pasta salad and fruit salad. A fresh baked cookie will top off this refreshing lunch. Soft drinks or pants, no kissing and no loud music. Those are the rules in one small Midwestern 1950's town. water will also be included. But then a stranger comes to town - a rebellious, guitar-playing, hip swiveling roustabout (who bears a striking resemblance to the Fee includes deluxe transportation, garden tour and lunch: King himself). All at once everything changes - young love blooms, Registration is required Fee: $40 members/$50 guests unspoken dreams begin to come true, and the once quiet little town is turned upside down in this hilarious, tuneful, highstepping, award-winning Broadway romp featuring laughs, romance, thrilling dances, and a host of your favorite Presley classics. Before sitting back and enjoying the show, dine in the always delicious Fireside Restaurant. Our featured menu includes their signature salad, marinated chicken, lean pork back ribs, baked potato stuffed with broccoli and cheese, corn bread and triple layer carrot cake! The cost for deluxe transportation, meal and show: Fee: $70 members/$85 guests Registration is required. 8 TripsTrips Trips United States Military Veterans Four Winds Casino Resort Monday, June 1 9:00am-7:00pm (approx. return time) 11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI. 866-494-6371 Set in the picturesque Lake Michigan woods, the Four Winds Casino Resort will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a north woods lodge. Once inside, guests know they are in the premier casino of the Midwest. Come try your luck on one of their 3,000 slot machines or exciting table games. Price of this trip includes deluxe coach bus transportation, $15 instant slot credit and $10 food credit. Please note that we are staying extra late to accommodate all of those lucky players! Bus departs from and returns to Ela Township Community Center When registering, be certain to include Four-Winds rewards number, complete date of birth and cell phone number. Fee: $40 members/$50 guests Registration deadline is 4/09/14 Willis Tower and Chicago Architectural Boat Tour Tuesday, June 16 7:30am—4:30 See the city from the highest vantage point, the Willis Tower Skydeck. Sure to take your breath away, these magnificent scenes of the city and lake front will leave you with memories to last the entire summer! After stopping at a local hot spot, Lizzie McNeil’s, for lunch, our summer adventure continues. Guests will now enjoy the city from a completely different vantage point...aboard the Wendella Architectural tour boat. Enjoy the beautiful views of the city while gently gliding along the Chicago River in this wonderful tour boat. Bring your camera as there are sure to be great sites to capture and share with others! Fee includes deluxe transportation, Willis Tower Skydeck, lunch and Wendella Boat Tour. Registration is required Fee: $50 members/$65 guests Veterans Helping Veterans Are you a veteran? Do you need one on one help with veteran information? Mike Kozar can help, please email [email protected] for help and more information. Also go to: [email protected] or call 847-377-3344. Health care through the VA Dental care for needy veterans Programs available through VA Compensation for health programs related to Agent Orange exposure Qualifications for help in finding work Qualifications for compensation if unable to work due to service connected disability Widows benefits/compensation Substance abuse support Homeless Social interaction More Veteran News & Help: Veterans can receive benefit information by calling: Michael Peck, Superintendent Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission at 847-377-3344; Fax 847-360-3188 20 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 http://www.lakecountyil.gov/veterans/Pages/default.aspx Locally, American Legion Post 964 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-438-9477 Website: Alpost964il.org Email: [email protected] Membership meetings 2nd Friday at 7:30pm Free donuts and coffee for veterans every Tuesday morning! BINGO every Tuesday at 6:00pm Texas Hold 'em monthly at 1:30pm: April 25 and May 16 9 Special Events Special Events Special Events Weekend Movie & Ice Cream Bowling Party Century 16 Theater, Deer Park Cold Stone Creamery Sundays, April 12, May 17 & June 14 Fridays, 11:00am—1:00pm April 24, May 22 & June 19 Brunswick Zone 21080 N. Route 12, Lake Zurich Catch the latest flicks at the box office. Join us at the Deer Park Theaters, sit comfortably and take in a popular movie. After the movies, we will simply stroll down the sidewalk over to Cold Stone Creamery and enjoy a delicious dairy delight! All members will be called with the final movie choices and times. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, carpooling is encouraged. You must register at least one week in advance or you will not be able to attend with us. Fee: $6 per member and $10 per guest which includes a single scoop and topping ice cream treat. Come join Jim Dalbec one Friday every month for 2 hours of bowling and lots of laughs. Whether your scores are double or triple digit, all are welcome to join the fun. The fee includes two hours of bowling, shoes, a ball, popcorn, and soft drinks. Registration is required Fee: $8/members and $13/guests Ladies & Gentlemen….The Beatles! Friday, May 15 5:30pm-8:00pm Ela Township Community Center Remember when the Beatles took the States by storm? If you do, then you will love the entertainment tonight! With songs right off the top Beatles albums, you will not be able to keep yourself off the dance floor. Start the evening with cocktails and a snack at 5:30. Dinner will be served at 6:00 and will include: fresh field greens salad, Chicken Breast Oscar with crabmeat on a bed of rice topped with hollandaise sauce and served with delicious spring asparagus. For dessert….chocolate sundaes! Then it’s time to hit the dance floor and enjoy the tunes. Fee $20/Member and $25/Guest Registration is required. You must be signed up at least one week in advance. No Exceptions. Boogie Night! Disco at the Community Center Friday, June 19 5:30pm-8:00pm Ela Township Community Center You’ll be flashing back to the 70’s tonight as we do the Hustle, the Bump, the YMCA, the Funky Chicken and the Bus Stop! Don’t worry if you can’t remember the steps, we’ll help you! With Polyester being the material of choice, you know you’ll always look good. Still have some of these in your closet: tunics, culottes, bell bottoms, pant suits, butterfly collars and flower patterned dress shirts? Don’t forget those 70’s hairdos; Farrah Fawcett feathered, Dorothy Hamill’s wedge, and if you can pull it off….the Fro! It will feel like you’re back home with tonight’s dinner: a classic Caesar salad, chopped steak with mushrooms and onions, homemade mac n’ cheese and green beans topped with fried onions. Everything will be DYNOMITE when you enjoy your mini banana split dessert. Cocktails and snack start at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:00 and entertainment at 7:00. Fee $20/Member and $25/Guest Registration is required. You must be signed up at least one week in advance. No Exceptions. 10 Special Events Special Events Special Events Intergenerational Event Ice Cream & Laughter! Ela Township Community Center Friday, June 26 11:30am—1:00pm Bring your funny bone and any friends, young or old to this afternoon of laughs and treats. First, we will join kids from the Ela Shooting Stars program and enjoy a summertime treat...ICE CREAM! Next, we will be treated to the comedic magic of Dennis DeBondt. Dennis blends his lightening quick wit, humor and magical talent to create a show that truly deserves the name, “Very Funny Magic.” Registration is required Fee: $5/members and children under 12 $10/guests SAVE THE DATE! HOUSING EXPO Ela Township Community Center Saturday, August 29 10:00am-3:00pm This is your opportunity to explore all things related to housing. Exhibitors will include the full spectrum of housing facilities, realtors that specialize in helping seniors, companies that modify your current home to enable you to stay, medical equipment companies that can accommodate your special needs, companies that will come in and help you sort to declutter or even prepare for moving, and even home delivery meal providers. Lunch & Learn Ela Township Historical Society Thursday, May 7 11:30am—1:00pm Join our own local historians and discover the history that surrounds you! This fascinating lunch and learn will teach you how Ela Township started and grew to become one of the top 10 places in Illinois to raise a family! Fee : $5 members/$10 guests Price without lunch $4/$8 Guests must register one week prior. Lunch & Learn If you can dream it, you can grow it! How to grow and display all things green Tuesday, June 2 11:30am—1:00pm Ela Township Community Center For every unique gardening problem, there are at least five solutions. Even if challenged by light (or lack of), space, or water...or even all of the above, there are innovative resolutions to every situation. Join us for this informative one hour session on how to grow anything. Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. 11 Special Events Special Events Special Events Lunch & Learn Story Tellers Series Lunch & Learn Lake County Forest Preserve Series Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at Ela 55 Plus and then sit back and enjoy wonderful stories told by some of the best around! Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at Ela 55 Plus and then sit back and enjoy a presentation about what’s in your own backyard! Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. Guests must register one week prior. Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. Guests must register one week prior. Living with Wildlife Tuesday, April 7 11:30am-1:00pm Ben Rosenfield Thursday, May 14 11:30-1:30 Well known as "The Frog Guy," Ben's stories come from his childhood growing up in the hills of Southern Ohio, as well as stories of his own creation. Ben was the creator and artistic director of the highly popular Woodstock "Scare on the Square" and long hosted the Liar's Contest at the Illinois Storytelling Festival in Spring Grove Many species of Lake County wildlife are welcome visitors to our properties, but sometimes wildlife ends up in places that are not safe for them, people or their pets. Learn how to safely live with wildlife and some humane ways to deter them from your yard. Sandhill Cranes Tuesday, May 12 11:30am-1:00pm Guests must register one week prior. Jim May Tuesday, June 30 11:30-1:30 Jim May was born in Spring Grove, Illinois where his ancestors first settled in the 1840s. Raised in this small German-Catholic farming community, his stories resonate with the rural voices of the Illinois prairie. His relatives spent time "visiting" and telling stories as an integral part of daily life - as a means of weaving the social fabric of the community. As an Emmy award-winning, and world traveling freelance storytelling and author, his humorous and heart felt stories not only entertain but present an art form ideal for the grounding and healing that is needed in complex, modern times. Guests must register one week prior. These magnificent birds are a cherished part of Lake County’s restored ecosystems. Through restoration of their nesting and feeding habitats, the cranes’ population has increased. Learn about sandhill crane biology and habitat requirements, and why Lake County provides a great home. Butterflies in Your Garden Thursday, June 11 11:30am-1:00pm What factors have influenced butterfly populations in our area, and how can gardeners help foster these winged jewels? Discover the secrets of designing a butterfly garden in your own yard in this slide presentation. Guests must register one week prior. 12 Special Events Special Events Special Events Lunch & Learn Steven Frenzel Film Series Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at Ela 55 Plus and then learn about various movie subjects. Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. Guests must register one week prior. Spring Fling at the Movies Thursday, April 23 11:30am—1:00pm Usher in the spring season with a dazzling collection of film clips featuring the best in song and dance from “Easter Parade,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” and other favorites! You’ll enjoy heartwarming stories and charming anecdotes about the actors, actresses, and filmmakers behind these classic film favorites while humming along to the peppy tunes of spring. Memorial Day: A Soldier’s Musical Salute Tuesday, May 26 11:30am—1:00pm Share the laughs and sing along to some of the greatest songs of the World War II era as you join Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Abbott and Costello, and many more of your favorite stars entertaining the troops in this dazzling collection of show-stopping scenes! Chicago In the Movies Tuesday, June 9 11:30am—1:30pm Take a tour of the Windy City with this exciting collection of Chicago’s greatest cinematic moments. We’ll enjoy scenes from “The Blues Brothers,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “The Untouchables,” and many more Chicago favorites! Guests must register one week prior. Lunch & Learn Bob Levi Musical Moments in Comedy Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at Ela 55 Plus and learn about Musical Moments in Comedy as we travel through the decades with Bob Levi. Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. Guests must register one week prior. Musical Moments in Comedy– The 1960’s Tuesday, April 21 11:30-1:30 Victor Borge and Stan Freberg, two outstanding satirists, along with comedians Allan Sherman, Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke performed some of their best routines during the 1960s. Video clips of musical moments by these outstanding comics have been incorporated into a multimedia presentation developed by Bob Levi. The program show how each of these comics played, sang and danced into our hearts. Guests must register one week prior. Musical Moments in Comedy– The 1970’s & Beyond Tuesday, May 19 11:30-1:30 Many comedic performances since 1970 have incorporated music. Bob Levi’s “Musical Moments In Comedy” presentation encompasses video clips of musical performances by some of best comic minds of any era. Highlighted in the program are Peter Schickele (creator of P.D.Q. Bach), Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Jim Henson, Woody Allen and Kevin Kline. Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests Price includes lunch Price without lunch $4/$8 Price is per session. 13 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Ukulele Club Ela Township Community Center Tuesdays 1:00—2:00pm Join our own Bill Clugston at a regular meeting of ukulele players of all skill levels to: Play together Share ideas Teach each other Prepare 1 or 2 songs to share Bill will teach any beginners! FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Participants need to bring their own ukulele. Don’t have one? Try Costco, Off Beat Music, Walmart, or Guitar Center. April Craft Class Felt Ball Coaster Ela Township Community Center Monday, April13 10:00—11:30am Join our craft instructor, Janet Parry as she teaches you to create these whimsical felt ball coasters. Sure to brighten up even the most dull table, these coaster are easy to make , are bright and cheerful and incredibly useful. After you finish your project, stay for lunch. Always fresh, always delicious. FEE: Craft Class is $5 members/$10 guests Lunch is $4.00 see listing for menu. May Craft Class Gold Rubbed Glass Bottles June Craft Class Monogram Wreath Ela Township Community Center Monday, May 4 10:00—11:30am Ela Township Community Center Monday, June 15 10:00—11:30am Watch something simple transform into something absolutely beautiful. A very unique way to make an ordinary bottle a conversation piece in a very short time. After you finish your bottle, stay for lunch. Always fresh, always delicious. Adorn your front door with this pretty monogram wreath. Choose your favorite monogram letter and colors and the rest is up to you and your imagination. After you finish your flower basket, stay for lunch. Always fresh, always delicious. FEE: Craft Class is $5 members/$10 guests FEE: Craft Class is $5 members/$10 guests Lunch is $4.00 see listing for menu. Lunch is $4.00 see listing for menu. 14 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Scarves! Art Class Noon– 1:00pm Ela Township Community Center Tuesdays April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23 10:15—11:15 am Ela Township Community Center Monday June 8 Do you have a drawer full of scarves and are not sure what to do with them? It does not have to be such a challenge to wear a scarf fashionably without practically hanging yourself! Join us and we will teach you several different ways to wear your scarves and get them out of your drawer. Our very own Sandra Peek will bring her vast knowledge and insight into painting, drawing and appreciation. She will teach basic principles of drawing and sketching using colored pencils and watercolors. We have a few openings for this special class. Be sure to bring each style of scarf with you to learn how to best wear it. FEE: $5 /members & $10/guests Pre-registration is required. Fee: $3/member $5/guest Come early and enjoy a delicious lunch/registration and fee is separate. Come see our work hanging in the Community Center, select pieces available for purchase. Senior Tap Class Ela Community Center Fridays Beginner (Never tapped before) 10:15—11:15am Intermediate (Some tap experience) 11:15am—12:15pm Have you always wanted to learn to tap dance? Here’s your chance to learn with your peers and try something new, or refresh an old talent. The class will focus on the basic fundamentals of tap dance, including terminology and proper execution of sound, followed by choreography. A pair of tap shoes is required for class (flat heel preferred). The class will be taught by Pam Zeidman, a successful and dynamic teacher, and award-winning choreographer with over twenty-five years of experience motivating and inspiring dancers of all ages and levels. She has been a studio manager for two top dance schools in the Chicago area. Currently, Pam is the Illinois Program Director for American Dance Training Camps, and attending Northern Illinois University for a degree in Theatre Studies. Trained in all areas of dance, Pam specializes in Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre. Fee: $10/members $20/guests Registration is required. 15 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Senior Self Defense Ela Township Community Center Thursday, June 4 10:00—11:30am Hopefully none of us ever need to use any of the techniques taught in this class, but the truth is, we all need to be prepared. Being prepared is half the battle and this class will give a great overview of what you should be looking for, doing and expecting when you are out in public. This class is meant for older adults and is intended to give you the tools to defend yourself, not make you scared. The more you know, the more likely you will be your best defender. Fee: $3/members $5/guests Registration is required. Lifestory Writing Ela Township Community Center Wednesdays April 1 & 15, May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17 10:00–11:30am Come and join Karen Larsen our instructor for the Lifestory Writing Class. Your own relatives, as well as students of modern history, would welcome a record of your life. Researchers at the Universities of Wisconsin and Texas have proven the act of telling your own history can lower your blood pressure, increase your self-esteem, and improve your immune system. In Lifestory Writing, we write whatever comes to mind. At each session, we jointly decide a topic for the next class. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling or punctuation. Just get your ideas on paper and be sure to include the unique details of your story. Here are just a few ideas to spur your memory. Remember duck and cover drills, ration coupon books, saddle shoes and Bobbie socks, telephone party lines, milk delivery and how they affected your life? Fee: $5/members $10/guests Registration is required. FLOWER POWER HOUR Hawthorn Gardens Wednesdays, April 29, May 27 & June 24 10:30-11:30am NEW New! We are still heading to Hawthorn Gardens monthly to create something wonderful and green. However, one month out of each quarter, we will be tackling a larger project. These projects cost more and therefore it is necessary to charge a bit more, but it will be worth it! April 29 : Larger Project! Decorator Terra Cotta Succulent Bowl; you will make a stylish 12” terra cotta bowl filled with the hottest category in plants…succulents. These plants couldn’t be easier to care for. They simply need a sunny window and very little watering. All materials provided, bring gloves. FEE: $20/members/$30/guests. May 27: Easy Care Herb Pot; You will select 5 herbs of your choice and plant them up. Pot & soil provided, bring gloves. Place in a sunny location and enjoy tasty herbs for months to come! FEE: $10/members/$20/guests. June 24: Veggies Made Easy! Learn about growing your own vegetables, soil preparation, care and fertilizer. You will pick 5 potted vegetable plants to take home and place in your own garden. FEE: $10/members/$20/guests. 16 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Brain Fitness with Jim Learning iPhone Basics Back again due to overwhelming feedback, we will once again cover all of the basics and get down to the nitty gritty with your iPhone. Join Jim Dalbec and the rest of the gang as they guide you through some basics of iPhones. Whether you missed out the first time or want to take the class again, Jim will guide you through all of your iPhone issues. (These classes will contain the same information as Jan., Feb., Mar. The first topic has been split into 2 sessions to allow for more questions and interaction). Back due to popular demand, we will continue to exercise our minds and learn new things! At Ela Township Community Center Wednesday, April 15 1:00—2:00pm Brain Tricks In honor of April Fools Day, we will talk about our brain and how it continues to trick us on a daily basis. We will learn all about optical illusions, why we convince ourselves that you get what you pay for, and discover how we justify the behavior of ourselves and others constantly. Our brain can be our best friend, and our worst enemy at the same time. Wednesday, May 20 1:00—2:00pm Differences Between Men and Women A revised topic from a previous class, we will once again delve into the differences between the brains of men and women. Why do they behave and communicate differently? Why does my husband refuse to listen? Why does my wife obsess over details that don’t seem to matter? A lot of it has to do with the brain! Wednesday, June 17 1:00—2:00pm Brain Limits As amazing as our brains are, they obviously have their limits too. We will learn what happens to our brains with sleep deprivation and try to look into the more paranormal workings of the brain. Can people really have a 6th sense? Are psychics real? Is there such a thing as having a photographic memory? We will look into all of these things and more! Fee: $3 members/$5 guests per session Ela Township Community Center Noon—1:00pm Setting up your iPhone: Part #1 Thursday, April 16 Setting up your iPhone: Part #2 Thursday, April 30 Social Media, Pictures, Apps, & E-Mails Thursday, June 18 Registration is required Fee For Each: $3 members/$5 guests There’s No Such Thing as Free Speech Wednesday, June 10 1:00—2:30pm Stripped straight from the headlines, our own Bill Clugston will discuss both sides of the freedom of speech debate. Brigitte Bardot on trial, cartoonists targeted, campus speech codes. We'll look at the limits on free speech in the U.S. and around the world. Registration is required Fee: $3 members/$5 guests per session 17 Long Distance Trips New long distance trip policy: Ela 55 Plus will no longer be able to arrange special seating for guests with motion sickness. Unfortunately travel companies cannot provide this service. Discover Tuscany April 28—May 7, 2015 $3499 Double Occupancy $3799 Single Occupancy Final Meeting April 17 at 6:00pm Join your friends and meet some new ones on an adventure of a lifetime in beautiful Tuscany! Highlights: Rome, Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis, Montecatini Terme, Siena, San Gimignano, Winery Tour, Florence Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from O’Hare Intl Airport Visit the Academy Gallery and Michelangelo’s famous statue of “David.” Sample delectable wines during an included wine tasting in the heart of the Chianti region. Visit the breathtaking historic city of Siena Enjoy a guided tour of historic Assisi and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, a World Heritage site containing famous frescos by world-renowned artists. Enjoy regional wines with every included dinner. Experience the benefits of personal audio headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. Enjoy a relaxing 6-night stay in Tuscany, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance 10 Days • 13 Meals • 8 Breakfasts • 5 Dinners For more information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 Plus (847) 438-9160, [email protected] San Antonio, Texas September 19—September 27, 2015 $799 Double Occupancy $1039 Single Occupancy FINAL PAYMENT DUE JULY 13, 2015 On the road again! There will only be one bus and a limit of 48 guests, so book now! Highlights: San Antonio’s River Walk, the Alamo, LBJ Ranch, San Antonio Missions, Institute of Texas Cultures Included in Price: Motor coach transportation 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the San Antonio area 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners Guided Tour of San Antonio Cruise at San Antonio's famous River Walk District Visit to the famous ALAMO and IMAX Theater presentation: "ALAMO...The Price of Freedom" Visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions Tour of the LBJ Ranch $75 Non Refundable Deposit Due Upon Signing/ Final Payment Due 7-13-2015 9 Days • 14 Meals • 8 Breakfasts • 6 Dinners For more information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 Plus (847) 438-9160, [email protected] 18 Long Distance Trips New long distance trip policy: Ela 55 Plus will no longer be able to arrange special seating for guests with motion sickness. Unfortunately travel companies cannot provide this service. BRAND NEW DISCOVER PANAMA! The Land Between the Seas March 10—March 18, 2016 $2749 Double Occupancy $3499 Single Occupancy Informational Meeting April 10 at 6:00pm Join your friends and meet some new ones on an adventure of a lifetime in historic Panama! Highlights: Gamboa Rainforest Resort ● Pacific Queen Panama Canal Cruise ● Panama City ● Emberá Indigenous Village ● Miraflores Locks ● Anton Valley ● Playa Blanca Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from O’Hare Intl Airport Traverse the Panama Canal through two locks aboard the Pacific Queen and learn about this engineering marvel Travel by dugout canoe to an Embera village and learn about their traditional indigenous culture Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the ruins of the oldest Spanish settlement on the Pacific, destroyed by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. Enjoy three relaxing nights in a deluxe river view room-complete with balcony and hammock at Gamboa Rainforest Resort 9 Days • 15 Meals • 8 Breakfasts • 3 Lunches • 4 Dinners For more information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 Plus (847) 438-9160, [email protected] BRAND NEW RAIL TRIPS! Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks by Rail September 2016, Pricing to come out Spring 2015 $200 DEPOSIT DUE NOW TO HOLD YOUR PLACE, SPOTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY! INFORMATION PRESENTATION MARCH 13 AT 7:00PM! Don’t miss the chance to be on our first rail trip at Ela 55 Plus! Space is very limited. Highlights: Three national parks of America’s West await you on this 11-day tour that combines overnight travel aboard the legendary California Zephyr and Empire Builder trains with unique escorted sightseeing in Salt Lake City, the cowboy town of Jackson, and Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Included in Price: Roundtrip rail transportation on Amtrak (2 nights on train) Hotel accommodations for 8 nights, including 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park and 2 nights at Glacier Park Lodge 17 meals including lunch at the Mural Room Salt Lake City tour Visit to Grand Teton National Park Yellowstone National Park touring including Upper and Lower Falls and Old Faithful Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer buses Transportation by deluxe motor coach Services of a professional tour manager Baggage handling For more information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 Plus (847) 438-9160, [email protected] 19 CARDS games CARDS games CARDS “Life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing those you hold well.” -Josh Billings BRIDGE Ela Town Hall Tuesdays 11:45 am—3:00 pm People of all skill levels are encouraged to come to this fun filled activity. Snacks will be provided. You need to register for this activity. If you have questions, please call the Community Center Office at 847-438-9160. POKER Ela Township Community Center Tuesdays, 10:30am—Noon Join the fun and keep your poker skills sharp. Long time player or just starting, there is a place for you at our table! There is no charge for this group . If you have questions, please call the Ela 55 Plus office at 847-438-9160. There is a $1 fee for this group. CANASTA Ela Township Community Center Mondays, 10:00—11:30 am Experienced or never played before, join us for the fun and challenging game of Canasta. Our players will instruct Canasta beginners in the necessary skills and the correct terminology of the game. There is no charge for this class, but we ask that you pre-register. Join us for our delicious lunches just $4.00 No Canasta May 25 PINOCHLE Ela Township Community Center Tuesdays, 10:00—11:30 am Even if you never played cards before, don’t worry. You will be taught the necessary skills and correct terminology. The only things we really need you to bring are your wits and sense of humor as we learn together. Pinochle is a game of cards for two to four people, played with a special deck of 48 cards, with points being scored by taking tricks and forming certain combinations. There is no charge for this class, but we ask that you pre-register. Join us for our delicious lunches just $4.00 LUNCH BUNCH SUPER BINGO Ela Township Community Center Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15—2:30pm There's a reason this game is everywhere! What could be more fun than joining some of your friends, grabbing a few cards and winning prizes! How about lunch? Who can play a good game of Bingo on an empty stomach? Come at 11:30am and enjoy our homemade lunches for only $4.00. Bingo is played on all Mondays and Thursdays in the Community Center and refreshments are always served and always fresh! Good luck and we will see you there. MAH JONGG Ela Township Community Center Thursdays, 11:00am—3:00pm Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Players use skill, wit and good fortune to build hands by drawing and discarding tiles. Our fun-loving group invites you to join us for coffee, tea, snacks and Mah Jongg. The snacks and playing is free to members/$1 guests. Registration is required. A $1 donation for Bingo treats will be collected. Please pre-register for lunch. No Bingo April 3 and May 25 20 JUST FOR YOU! Corner Salon For Men & Women Ela Township Community Center Wednesdays, Starting January 14 10:00am—2:00pm The Manicurist Is In Ela Township Community Center Thursdays By Appointment 11:30am & 12:30pm Need a little hair help? ...need a lot? Have no fear, your help is here! Come visit the Ela Township Community Center on Wednesdays and we will fix you right up. Make sure you hands are looking as festive as possible for the holidays! Only 2 openings per Thursday. Shari Castonzo, licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years (and mom to Indianapolis Colts left tackle, Anthony Castonzo) will tame your mane. Clients need to come with hair washed. Call for appointments on Wednesdays from 10am—2pm. Treat yourself to beautiful hands. Our own Hope Curtis, licensed manicurist for the past nine years, will take your dry, damaged hands and turn them into a thing of beauty. Men’s or Lady’s cut: $5 Ladies : Cut & Style $15 Not quite ready for a cut….try Blow Dry & Style: $10 Member prices are: Standard Mani/$10, French Mani/$12 Vinylux /$12 No-Chip Mani/$18 Guest prices are an additional $5. Make your appointment today! HOPE YOU WERE WITH US FOR THE FUN! 21 Our Community CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We're looking for a few good men and women to help our Center run ever so smoothly. If you have a few hours to donate, please consider filling a gap in any of the following areas. Subs are welcomed! Gardening: plant, water, weed, harvest April: 2, 6, 15, 20 May:11,14, 18, 22 June: 3,12, 17, 29 Please note on registration sheet and Susan will contact you...THANK YOU! Reception Desk: - answer phones & questions, greet visitors, accept registrations, miscellaneous office help we especially need help on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Friendly Home Visitor: We are looking for compassionate seniors willing to brighten the day of others who may not have the opportunity to venture out of their own homes. Sometimes a quick 10 minute visit to someone’s home who may not interact with anyone else throughout the day could make all the difference. There will be a brief orientation for all volunteers. Questions? Call Lisa Gaggiano at 847-438-9160. Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator Led Meets 2nd Wednesday of Every Month 10:00–11:00am Ela Township Community Center Join us for this facilitator led support group open to caregivers and family affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This is a confidential, supportive place to share feelings, hear from others in similar situations, and get help with problem solving. This group is affiliated and supported by the Alzheimer’s Association. We will meet on 5/13 & 6/10 FREE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Alzheimer’s Association Special Session: Caregiver Stress: Relief, Acceptance and Empowerment Wednesday, April 8 10:00–11:30am Providing care for someone with memory loss can be a labor of love, but it can also be exhausting and stressful. This program will introduce participants to the causes, signs and symptoms of stress, and will provide participants with stress – reductions strategies. Don’t Buy Medical Equipment! Looking for a walker, wheel chair, cane, crutches or other medical equipment? Before you go and spend your money, come to the Ela Township Lending closet and borrow equipment to bill your needs! Call or visit Ela Town Hall at 1155 East Route 22, Lake Zurich or 847-438-7823 and ask for Nora or Heidi. It’s easy, quick and convenient. Interested or need more info? Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Zickuhr, at 847-438-9160 or [email protected] WEDNESDAY SENIOR CLUB Wednesdays Ela Township Community Center 12:00—3:00 pm The ground breakers in our community formed the Wednesday Senior Club. To this day this group remains and grows under the umbrella of “55 Plus.” Join your neighbors and friends who meet on a regular basis on Wednesdays in the Ela Township Community Center from 12 noon to 3 pm. Fellowship and games are available at these meetings. Elected Advisory Council members select monthly outings and special events. Trips are to local destinations on deluxe transportation and are reasonably priced to members. For further information call Diane Pelelas, President, at 847-438-7669. All members of the Wednesday Senior Club must also be registered as members of Ela Township “55 Plus.” Do you have equipment that you are no longer using? Call us first to see if we are in need. All equipment must be clean and usable. Make a Difference Day Silverado Center Fridays, 10:30—11:30am April 17, May 8 and June 5 Please join us in helping others! Silverado is a senior living facility for those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia, located right here in Lake Zurich. We’ll join our own Jim Dalbec and visit while enjoying fun filled games with fabulous prizes for the residents. Add a little joy to someone’s day! Pre-registration required. 22 Our Community SUPER SENIOR DAY! AARP Safe Driving Ela Township Community Center Friday, May 15 10:00am—2:00pm Ela Township Community Center Monday and Tuesday May 11 & 12 9:00am—1:00pm RULES OF THE ROAD 10:00—11:30am Super Seniors is a convenient and voluntary program for driver's license renewal, which includes Rules of the Road classroom instruction, and a vision-screening exam. The Rules of the Road Review Course also includes a review of safe driving techniques and Illinois driving laws. These services are FREE for those 65 and older. Does your license expire within a year? A Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Unit will be available for participants to renew their driver's licenses, unless you are due for a driving test. If you are age 65 and older you may obtain a free, non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card, all others are $15. Drivers age 75 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their driver's licenses; therefore they must visit a Driver Services Facility. Free: Registration is required. Completion of this two-day driving technique course often provides savings on car insurance rates. Participants must attend both days to be eligible for a class certificate. Fee-$15.00 AARP member, $20.00 if not an AARP member. Checks must be made out to AARP. Registration is required. Ela Township “55 Plus” Senior Resource Services TECH 911 Ela Township Community Center Jim Dalbec Got computer issues? Can’t even figure out how to answer your cell phone? What’s so smart about your smart phone? Do you have one or two things that you’ve always wanted to fix or figure out with your computer or phone? Call Jim to set up an appointment and he can walk you through it all! Everything from e-mail, Skype, or even changing your monitor background. Jim can help solve some of those pesky problems you need taken care of. Anything requiring over an hour of help is beyond our abilities. Call the center at 847-438-9160 and ask for Jim to make an appointment. BREAKFAST CLUB Tuesdays 9:30—10:30am Where can you get a hot breakfast, have great conversation and meet new people? Only at the Ela Township Community Center. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not share it with others? Join our own Lisa Gaggiano and Jim Dalbec for conversations and delicious breakfasts. Start your day off right each Tuesday and be part of our group. You must register at least two days in advance. Fee: $3/ Pay At Arrival Our senior resource office assists Ela Township residents with many programs and links them with services to promote independence and a sense of well-being. Pharmaceutical Assistance Medicaid Generic Discount Programs Assistance with Medicare Advantage or Part D enrollment Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs State Benefits/Department of Human Service Programs Medicaid Food Stamps (link card) Medicare Savings Program (Provides assistance with Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-insurance) RTA Free Ride Transit Pass Benefit Access License Plate Discount Senior Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP) Medicare Medicare Supplement policies Medicare Prescription Drug coverage Long term care insurance Assists with Medicare Appeal process Information and Referrals Housing options, assisted living, nursing homes, home health Counseling/mental health Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program Food pantries and meal programs 23 Christy’s Corner The noise and dust of construction will soon be a memory and your newly remodeled library invites you to celebrate with a grand re-opening on Saturday, May 2, 2015 2-4pm. For those of you who frequent our Children’s department with small friends, a whole new experience awaits you! Interactive panels, face out shelving of picture books, new toddler play areas and so much more await discovery. Upstairs in the Reference department you’ll find more small work spaces as well as glassed in quiet rooms to study or read. Charging stations for lap tops and cell phones and improved lighting are also upgrades in the Reference area. Forge, our new Makerspace takes those who enjoy crafting, or experimenting with new technologies to a whole new level. Come and witness a 3-D Printer create objects while you watch or better yet, learn how to use the software to send your own images to be printed into a 3-D object. With several sewing machines available we plan to offer instructional classes in the Forge along with many other hands-on classes. Specific class offerings and times when Forge will be open for experimentation will be available later this spring. The Forge is located on the main floor where the Teen area used to be. Summer always includes the library’s annual One Book One Reading Community program. We asked our patrons to vote from a field of 5 titles last fall and the winner is… “The Girls of Atomic City: the untold story of the women who helped win WWII” by Denise Kiernan. The book reveals how the young women recruited for a top secret project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee unwittingly played a crucial role in one of the most significant moments in U.S history. Available in audio, large and regular print formats as well as on the library’s Nexus tablets, the One Book program will begin in May. Watch for many related programs during the summer months as well. Senior Book Discussion Join us at the Ela Area Library for a lively discussion and debate over some of the latest and classic reads. Join us in Meeting Room A. Registration is required. The Remains of the Day By Kazuo Ishiguro Monday, April 27 10:00-11:30 am The Remains of the Day is a profoundly compelling portrait of the perfect English butler and of his fading, insular world postwar England. At the end of his three decades of service at Darlington Hall, Stevens embarks on a country drive, during which he looks back over his career to reassure himself that he has served humanity by serving “a great gentleman.” But lurking in his memory are doubts about the true nature of Lord Darlington’s “greatness” and graver doubts about his own faith in the man he served. NO MAY MEETING DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space By Lynn Sherr Monday, June 22 10:00-11:30 am In Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space, Lynn Sherr writes about Ride's scrupulously guarded personal life, with exclusive access to Ride's partner, her former husband, her family, and countless friends and colleagues. This is a rich biography of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Sherr's revealing portrait is warm and admiring but unsparing. It makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman—an inspiration to millions—come alive. Happy Reading! (Note: The group meets the 4th Monday of the month) Christy Please register at the Ela Area Public Library by calling 847-438-3433 24 Drop In Cafe Treat yourself to a delicious homemade lunch. Each day brings a new menu item and a chance to sit and eat with your friends, or perhaps meet some new ones. We serve lunch Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. These menus will be posted on the board by the kitchen in the Ela Township Community Center and on our website.! Only $4.00 per lunch, these deals cannot be beat. You must sign up at least two days in advance...no exceptions. If you sign up for lunch and do not show, you will be invoiced for the lunch. Lunch is served at 11:30 am April 2 Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Pound Cake with Berries April 6 Corned Beef and Swiss on Rye, Pasta Salad, and Lemon Cake April 7 Turkey BLT on Multi-Grain Bread, Fresh Fruit Salad, and Brownie April 9 Hickory Pulled Chicken, Mixed Salad, and Fresh Fruit April 13 Chicken Tender Sandwich, Spinach Salad, and Cream Puffs April 14 Shrimp Pasta Salad on a Bed of Lettuce, Roll, and Cream Puffs April 16 Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Lettuce Salad, and Cheesecake April 20 Ham with Leeks & Dilled Potatoes, Rolls, and Apple Pie April 21 Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Broccoli Slaw, and Pound Cake with Berries April 23 Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Romaine Salad, and Brownies April 27 Turkey BLT on Multi Grain Bread, Fresh Fruit, & Angel Food Cake with Berries April 28 Italian Sub Sandwich, White Bean Salad, and Spumoni April 30 Grilled Chicken Fettuccini with Vegetables, Rolls, & Cake May 4 Tuna Salad in Butter Lettuce Salad Cup, Rolls and Pie May 5 Chicken Salad on a Bed of Lettuce, Dinner Roll, and Lemon Cake May 7 Italian Beef Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Chocolate Cake May 11 Loaded Shrimp Wedge Salad, Croissant, and Éclairs May 12 Turkey, Apple ‘N Swiss Sandwich, Chips, and Apple Pie ala Mode May 14 Chinese Pepper Steak on Rice, Fortune Cookies, and Carrot Cake May 18 Roast Beef & Provolone Cheese on a Kaiser Roll, Pasta Salad, and Ice Cream Cup May 19 Grilled German Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, and German Chocolate Cake May 21 Hickory Smoked Beef Sandwich, Potato Salad, and an Ice Cream Bar May 25 CENTER CLOSED—MEMORIAL DAY May 26 Turkey N’ Havarti Cheese Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Angel Food Cake with Berries May 28 Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Salad, and Cupcakes June 1 Black Forest Ham and Cheese on Rye, Mustard Potato Salad, and Éclairs June 2 Julienne Salad, Bread Stick, and Sherbet June 4 Turkey Tetrazzini, Fruit Salad, and Chocolate Cake June 8 Sausage with Peppers and Linguine, Green Salad, and Cherry Pie June 9 Build Your Own Chicago Dog, Potato Salad, and Pie June 11 Vegetable Lasagna, Tossed Salad, and Brownies June 15 Italian Sub Sandwich, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad, and Lemon Cake June 16 Grilled Apple Cheddar Sandwich, Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad, Ice Cream Treat June 18 Chicken Wings with Ranch Dressing, Coleslaw, and Ice Cream Cups June 22 Salami and Swiss Cheese on a Kaiser Roll, Chips, and Strawberry Cheesecake June 23 Grilled Hamburger, Coleslaw, and Melon June 25 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Confetti Coleslaw, and Apple Pie June 29 Chicken Salad on a Bed of Salad Greens, Roll, and Fresh Fruit June 30 Ham N’ Cheese on a Kaiser Roll, Chips, and Strawberry Shortcake 25 Sun 5 12 19 26 MOVIE & ICE CREAM Mon Tues APRIL 2015 Fri 2 Cardio Fusion Sat 4 Thu 2 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Wed 1 CENTER CLOSED Checkers/Low Impact/ Macho Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Jongg/Power Play/Walk In The Wednesday Seniors/Corner Salon/ Park/Yoga/PILATES LIFE STORY Strength Core Conditioning 11 GARDEN 9 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 10 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ 8 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Cardio Fusion 7 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA PILATES Low Impact Fitness 6 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Wednesday Seniors/Corner Salon/ SMOKIN’ T’S Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: CAREGIVER STRESS Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class LIVING W/WILDLIFE 15 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Corner Salon/ Wednesday Seniors Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / JAMESONS Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA PILATES / iPHONE Low Impact Fitness SILVERADO 16 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 17 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ 25 Cardio Fusion 18 PANAMA PREVIEW NIGHT LIFE STORY/ BRAIN FITNESS GARDEN 23 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 24 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ Cardio Fusion Strength Core Conditioning 14 Art/BrkFst Club/Bridge VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 13 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Fitness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/Yoga/Art/UKULELE/ Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA 22 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga / ZUMBA PILATES Low Impact Fitness GARDEN Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit ART SHOW ART SHOW Strength Core Conditioning Strength Core Conditioning 21 BrkFst Club/Bridge Fitness+/ Corner Salon /Wednesday Seniors 30 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ PILATES /iPHONE FINAL TUSCANY MEETING 20 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CRAFT Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class MUSICAL MOMENTS 28 Art/BrkFst Club/Bridge Fit- SPRING FLING IN MOVIES GARDEN 27 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ 29 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class ness+/ Poker/Pinochle/Walk In The Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Park/Yoga/Art/UKULELE Fitness Wednesday Seniors /Corner Salon Challenge/ZUMBA FLOWER POWER SENIOR BOOKS 26 April Registration Form When paying by check, you must pay for all the events in each month with one check. Please sign up for events right away since space for events and programs are limited. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. CANCELLATIONS: Once you are registered for an event, credits are only given in cases of medical emergencies, unless there is a waiting list. SPECIAL EVENTS __Alzheimer’s Special Session: 4-8 __Volunteer Luncheon: 4-10: $12/$17 __Movie & Ice Cream: 4-12: $6/$10 __Discover Panama Info Night: 4-10 __Final Tuscany Long Distance Trip Meeting: 4-17 __Bowling: 4-24: $8/$13 __Ela Art Show: 4-24: $5 __Ela Art Show: 4-25: $2 TRIPS & CUISINE CLUB __Men’s Trip: Smokin T’s: 4-9 __Jameson’s Charhouse: 4-16: $34/$40 Entrée Choice: _________ ____________ __Ride $5 __Million Dollar Quartet: 4-22: $70/$85 LUNCH & LEARN __Living With Wildlife: 4-7: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Musical Moments-1960’s: 4-21: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Spring Fling at the Movies: 4-23: $5/$10 or $4/$8 OUR COMMUNITY & JUST FOR YOU! __Make a Difference Day: 4-17 __Manicurist is In, Thursdays Date ________ Type of Manicure________________ __Corner Salon Date_________Type of Service__________________ CLASSES __Art Class: 4-14 & 28: $5/$10 __Brain Fitness: 4-15: $3/$5 __Craft Class: 4-13: $5/$10 __Lunch YES ____ $4.00 __Flower Power Hour: 4-29: $20/$30 __Learning iPhone: 4-16: $3/$5 __Setting Up iPhone: 4-30: $3/$5 __Lifestory Writing: 4-1 & 15: $5/$10 __Beginning Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Intermediate Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Ukulele Club: Tuesdays: Free VOLUNTEER __Reception Desk __Gardening : Dates 2___6___15___20___ __Friendly Home Visitor GAMES __Bingo: Mondays & Thursdays: $1 __Pinochle: Tuesdays __Canasta: Mondays __Mah Jongg: Thursdays: $1/guests __Bridge Group: Tuesdays: $1 __Poker Group: Tuesdays HEALTH AND WELLNESS __Personal Training: Details: _____________ PUNCH CARD CLASSES __PUNCH CARD (10 CLASSES) $25/$35 __UNLIMITED APRIL PUNCH CARD $30/$40 __Arthritis Class, Mondays __Manpower, Mondays __Zumba Gold, Tuesdays or Fridays __Beginner Yoga, Tuesdays __Yoga, Thursdays __Chair Yoga, Fridays ___Pilates, Thursdays __ “Fitness Plus” Exercise , Tuesdays __ Fitness Challenge Exercise , Tuesdays __ Power Play Exercise , Thursdays ___ Cardio Fusion, Saturdays __ Functional Core Strength, Saturdays FOGLIA YMCA COOPERATIVE CLASSES __Low Impact All Over Fitness, Mon. Wed. Fri. __Fitness Orientation, Tuesdays & Fridays __H2O Go Getters, LOTTERY FOR APRIL 11 SESSION __Balance and Flow, Mondays & Wednesdays __ Walking Track FREE CLASSES __Macho Man, Wednesdays __A Walk In The Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays __Sit and Be Fit, Mon. Wed. Fri __Real Men of Genius, Fridays FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE: ____________ TIME: _________ INITIALS ________ PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________ ADDITIONAL PAYMENT:_____________DATE:___________ Name___________________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Member Guest Name_________ ______________ E-Mail _____________________ Birthday___________________ Spouse’s Birthday_______________ Please add me to Ela Township data base for e-mail updates: INITIALS _________ CENTER IS CLOSED April 3, 2015 27 Sun 3 10 17 24 31 MOVIE & ICE CREAM 12 Art/BrkFst Club/Bridge Thu nius/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga / Low Impact Fitness ZUMBA Fri 1 Open Track/Real Men of Ge- Cardio Fusion Sat 2 9 Strength Core Conditioning 7 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 8 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ 6 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Cardio Fusion 14 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 16 Strength Core Conditioning Cardio Fusion PILATES / GARDEN BEN ROSENFIELD SUPER SENIOR DAY Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA Low Impact Fitness Strength Core Conditioning Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA PILATES ELA HIST. SOCIETY Low Impact Fitness SILVERADO MATTER OF BALANCE LIFESTORY WRITING 13 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Corner Salon/ Wednesday Seniors/ TENNIS/ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT 15 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Wednesday Seniors/Corner Salon/ Wed MAY 2015 5 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ Tues 4 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA Mon Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class 11 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ CRAFT Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class AARP DRIVING Fitness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/Yoga/Art/UKULELE/ Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA/ AARP DRIVING GARDEN THE BEATLES! 23 MATTER OF BALANCE 21 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ SANDHILL CRANES 20 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho 22 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ 19 BrkFst Club/Bridge Fitness+/ 18 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Cardio Fusion 30 Strength Core Conditioning Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga / ZUMBA PILATES Low Impact Fitness GARDEN BOWLING Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class PILATES /Iphone ANDERSON GARDENS BANGKOK CAFE Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA Low Impact Fitness 28 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 29 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ ALL SHOOK UP Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit Corner Salon /Wednesday Seniors TENNIS/LIFESTORY WRITING/BRAIN FIT MUSICAL MOMENTS 26 Art/BrkFst Club/Bridge Fit- GARDEN MATTER OF BALANCE 25 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ 27 Checkers/Low Impact/Macho Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class MATTER OF BALANCE ness+/ Poker/Pinochle/Walk In The Man/Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / Park/Yoga/Art/UKULELE Fitness Wednesday Seniors /Corner Salon Challenge/ZUMBA TENNIS/SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS/ FLOWER OWER SENIOR BOOKS SOLDIER’S MUSICA SALUTE 28 May Registration Form When paying by check, you must pay for all the events in each month with one check. Please sign up for events right away since space for events and programs is limited. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. CANCELLATIONS: Once you are registered for an event, credits are only given in cases of medical emergencies, unless there is a waiting list. SPECIAL EVENTS __Movie & Ice Cream: 5-17 $6/$10 __Alzheimer’s Support Group: 5-13 __Bowling: 5-22: $8/$13 __The Beatles: 5-15: $20/$25 __Cooking with Lynn: 2-20: $5/$10 __Real Men of Genius, Fridays GAMES __Bingo: Mondays & Thursdays: $1 __Pinochle: Tuesdays __Canasta: Mondays __Mah Jongg: Thursdays: $1/guests __Bridge Group: Tuesdays: $1 __Poker Group: Tuesdays TRIPS & CUISINE CLUB __All Shook Up: 5-21: $70/$85 __ Anderson Gardens: 5-28: $40/$50 __Men’s Trip: Schaumburg Boomers: 5-27: $15/$20 __Bangkok Café: 5-29: $26/$31 __Ride $5 LUNCH & LEARN __Ela Historical Society: 5-7: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Ben Rosenfield: 5-14: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Sandhill Cranes: 5-12: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __A Soldier’s Musical Salute: 5-26: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Musical Moments-70’s: 5-19: $5/$10 or $4/$8 OUR COMMUNITY & JUST FOR YOU! __Make a Difference Day: 5-8 __AARP Safe Driving: 5-11 & 12: $15/$20 __Super Senior Day, 5-15: Free __Manicurist is In, Thursdays Date ________ Type of Manicure________________ __Corner Salon Date_________Type of Service__________________ CLASSES __Art Class: 5/ 12 & 26: $5/$10 __Brain Fitness: 5-20: $3/$5 __Craft Class: 5-4: $5/$10 __Lunch YES ____ $4.00 __Flower Power Hour: 5-27: $10/$20 __Lifestory Writing: 5-6 & 20: $5/$10 __Beginning Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Intermediate Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Ukulele Club: Tuesdays: Free VOLUNTEER __Reception Desk __Gardening : Dates 11___14___18___22___ __Friendly Home Visitor HEALTH AND WELLNESS __A Matter of Balance: 5/6-6/24: $20/$25 __Personal Training: Details: _____________ PUNCH CARD CLASSES __PUNCH CARD (10 CLASSES) $25/$35 __UNLIMITED MAY PUNCH CARD $30/$40 __Arthritis Class, Mondays __Manpower, Mondays __Zumba Gold, Tuesdays or Fridays __Beginner Yoga, Tuesdays __Yoga, Thursdays __Chair Yoga, Fridays ___Pilates, Thursdays __ “Fitness Plus” Exercise , Tuesdays __ Fitness Challenge Exercise , Tuesdays __ Power Play Exercise , Thursdays __ Cardio Fusion, Saturdays __ Functional Core Strength, Saturdays FOGLIA YMCA COOPERATIVE CLASSES __Low Impact All Over Fitness, Mon. Wed. Fri. __Fitness Orientation, Tuesdays & Fridays __Balance and Flow, Mondays & Wednesdays __ Walking Track FREE CLASSES __Macho Man, Wednesdays __A Walk In The Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays __Sit and Be Fit, Mon. Wed. Fri __Real Men of Genius, Fridays __Tennis, Tuesdays FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE: ____________ TIME: _________ INITIALS ________ PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________ ADDITIONAL PAYMENT:_____________DATE:___________ Name___________________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Member Guest Name_________ ______________ E-Mail _____________________ Birthday___________________ Spouse’s Birthday_______________ Please add me to Ela Township data base for e-mail updates: INITIALS _________ CENTER IS CLOSED May 25, 2015 29 Sun 7 14 21 28 MOVIE & ICE CREAM Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class 8 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ FOUR WINDS Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class Mon 1 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness Challenge/ ZUMBA TENNIS ART CHICAGO IN MOVIES 9 Fitness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In Open Track/Sit N Be Fit / WednesThe Park/Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness day Seniors/Corner Salon/ Challenge/ZUMBA, TENNIS/ GROW IT MATTER OF BALANCE LIFESTORY WRITING GARDEN Tues 2 BrkFst Club/Bridge / 17 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open JUNE 2015 SCARVES! 16 BrkFst Club/Bridge Fitness+/ 11 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ SENIOR SELF DEFENSE Jongg/Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/PILATES Thu 4 12 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ SILVERADO nius/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga / Low Impact Fitness ZUMBA Fri 5 Open Track/Real Men of Ge- 13 Strength Core Conditioning Cardio Fusion Sat 6 BINGO/Manicures/Mah 10 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open Cardio Fusion 18 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 19 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ 20 Strength Core Conditioning Cardio Fusion PILATES / iPHONE BOOGIE NIGHT DISCO BOWLING Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA Low Impact Fitness Strength Core Conditioning Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga /ZUMBA PILATES BUTTERFLIES IN GARDEN Low Impact Fitness GARDEN ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT FREEDOM OF SPEECH Track/Sit N Be Fit / Wednesday Seniors/Corner Salon/ Wed 3Low Impact/Macho Man/ 15 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Track/Sit N Be Fit / Corner Salon/ Wednesday Seniors/TENNIS/ LIFESTORY WRITING BRAIN FIT BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/ Yoga/Art/UKULELE/Fitness Challenge/ TENNIS CRAFT GARDEN MATTER OF BALANCE 27 WILLIS TOWER & WENDELLA 25 BINGO/Manicures/Mah Jongg/ 26 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ CAFÉ PYRENEES 23 Art/BrkFst Club/Bridge Fit- 24 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open 22 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Cardio Fusion Strength Core Conditioning Power Play/Walk In The Park/Yoga/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga / ZUMBA PILATES Low Impact Fitness INTERGEN. ICE CREAM & LAUGHS ness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Track/Sit N Be Fit Corner Salon / Park/Yoga/Fitness Challenge/ Wednesday Seniors TENNIS/ ZUMBA TENNIS MATTER OF BALANCE FLOWER POWER Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class SENIOR BOOKS 30 BrkFst Club/Bridge Fitness+/ JURASSIC WORLD 29 BINGO/Canasta/H2O/ Poker/Pinochle/Walk In The Park/ Yoga/Art/UKULELE Fitness Challenge/ZUMBA TENNIS JIM MAY Low Impact/Manpower/Sit Fit/ Arthritis Class GARDEN 30 June Registration Form When paying by check, you must pay for all the events in each month with one check. Please sign up for events right away since space for events and programs is limited. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. CANCELLATIONS: Once you are registered for an event, credits are only given in cases of medical emergencies, unless there is a waiting list. SPECIAL EVENTS __Boogie Night Disco: 6-19: $20/$25 __Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6-10 __Movie & Ice Cream: 6-14: $6/$10 __Bowling: 6-19: $8/$13 __Real Men of Genius, Fridays __ Intergenerational Ice Cream & Laughter: 6-29: $5/$10 GAMES __Bingo: Mondays & Thursdays: $1 __Pinochle: Tuesdays __Canasta: Mondays __Mah Jongg: Thursdays: $1/guests __Bridge Group: Tuesdays: $1 __Poker Group: Tuesdays TRIPS & CUISINE CLUB __Four Winds Casino: 6-1: $40/$50 Rewards # __________________________ Date of Birth _________________________ Cell Phone __________________________ __Willis Tower & Wendella: 6-16: $50/$65 __Men’s Trip: Jurassic World: 6-23: $15/$20 __Cafe Pyrenees: 6-18: $35/$45 __Ride $5 VOLUNTEER __Reception Desk __Gardening : Dates 3___12___17___29___ __Friendly Home Visitor LUNCH & LEARN __Grow It: 6-2: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Jim May: 6-30: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Chicago In the Movies: 6-9: $5/$10 or $4/$8 __Butterflies In Your Garden: 6-11: $5/$10 or $4/$8 OUR COMMUNITY & JUST FOR YOU! __Make a Difference Day: 6-5 __Manicurist is In, Thursdays Date ________ Type of Manicure________________ __Corner Salon Date_________ Type of Service__________________ CLASSES __Art Class: 3-10 & 24: $5/$10 __Brain Fitness: 3-18: $3/$5 __Craft Class: 6-15: $5/$10 __Lunch YES ____ $4.00 __Flower Power Hour: 6-24: $10/$20 __Learning iPhone: 6-18: $3/$5 __Lifestory Writing: 6-3 & 17: $5/$10 __Beginning Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Intermediate Tap: Fridays: $10/$20 __Ukulele Club: Tuesdays: Free __ Scarves!: 6-8: $3/$5 __ Senior Self Defense: 6-4: $3/$5 __Freedom of Speech: 6-10: $3/$5 HEALTH AND WELLNESS __Personal Training: Details: _____________ PUNCH CARD CLASSES __PUNCH CARD (10 CLASSES) $25/$35 __UNLIMITED JUNE PUNCH CARD $30/$40 __Arthritis Class, Mondays __Manpower, Mondays __Zumba Gold, Tuesdays or Fridays __Beginner Yoga, Tuesdays __Yoga, Thursdays __Chair Yoga, Fridays ___Pilates, Thursdays __ “Fitness Plus” Exercise , Tuesdays __ Fitness Challenge Exercise , Tuesdays __ Power Play Exercise , Thursdays ___ Cardio Fusion, Saturdays __ Functional Core Strength, Saturdays FOGLIA YMCA COOPERATIVE CLASSES __Low Impact All Over Fitness, Mon. Wed. Fri. __Fitness Orientation, Tuesdays & Fridays __H2O Go Getters, June 7 Session __Balance and Flow, Mondays & Wednesdays __ Walking Track FREE CLASSES __Macho Man, Wednesdays __A Walk In The Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays __Sit and Be Fit, Mon. Wed. Fri __Real Men of Genius, Fridays __Tennis, Tuesdays FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE: ____________ TIME: _________ INITIALS ________ PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________ ADDITIONAL PAYMENT:_____________DATE:___________ Name___________________________________________________ Phone______________________________ Member Guest Name_________ ______________ E-Mail _____________________ Birthday___________________ Spouse’s Birthday_______________ Please add me to Ela Township data base for e-mail updates: INITIALS _________ 31 Ela Township “55 Plus” PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID 380 Surryse Road Permit No. 117 Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich, IL 60047 OR CURRENT RESIDENT Ela Township “55 Plus” Director of Adult & Senior Services Susan Dillon Editor 847-438-9160 [email protected] Ela Township Town Hall 1155 East Route 22 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-438-7823 Dial A Ride Bus Service 847-438-6677 Ela Township Officials Lucy Prouty, Supervisor Bill Donnan, Clerk Bill Kruckenberg, Hwy. Commissioner John Barrington, Assessor Trustees Lawrence Bowman Jack Reck Lynn O’Brien Gloria Palmblad Ela Township Social Worker Susan Fackler, LCSW CADC 847-540-8380 32