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Programs, Meetings & Clubs
Senior Mini-Bowling League
Computer Classes
Two-pound bowling balls are used in this new senior minibowling league in partnership with Senior Services of Aurora.
Form a team or sign up as an individual and be placed on
a team. Cost includes two games, lunch and beverages. The fee is due upon
check-in at the site on league days. For information, call Jennifer at Prisco at
630-859-8606. The league plays on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
No registration necessary; just show up. (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
$8
MIN: 5 / MAX: 30
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center
732 Prairie St., Aurora
Day
Time
Tu
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn about computers in a relaxed, non-threatening learning
atmosphere. These programs are taught by SciTech Museum
staff. (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
$15(R) / $24(N)
MIN: 8 / MAX: 20
SciTech Science Museum
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Topic
54460
M
June 11
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Very computer basics
54461
M
July 9
9 to 10:30 a.m.
The internet in a click
54462
M
Aug. 13
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Stay in contact with your family
Grandparent/Grandchild Mini-Bowling
Senior Bean Bag Baseball
Love baseball but don’t want to run the bases? Join this new
Senior Bean Bag Baseball team, where players toss beanbags
through holes cut into plywood (like other beanbag games)
and labeled “single,” “home run,” etc. It’s easy and fun to play. The park district
challenges the team from Senior Services in Aurora and then goes out and
competes against other groups. The group will alternate between playing at
Senior Services and Prisco. (JHP)
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Bring the grandkids to try mini-bowling. Everyone will get to bowl two
games and enjoy pizza and pop. Afterward, everyone has the option
to pay to play video games, the laser tag course and more. Please
pre-register so we have an accurate count for food. (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
8Y and up & adult
$8
MIN: 5 / MAX: 25
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center
732 Prairie St., Aurora
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Tu
June 12
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
54466
55Y and up
Free
MIN: 5 / MAX: 10
Prisco Community Center
54467
Tu
July 10
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
54468
Tu
Aug. 14
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Day/Date/Time
Call Jennifer at 630-859-8606 for information about the team.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Bunco Dice Game Days
Bring some friends for a fun day of Bunco, refreshments and prizes on the second
Monday of each month. Bunco is an easy-to-learn dice game. (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
$5(R) / $8(N)
MIN: 8 / MAX: 15
Prisco Community Center
This driver safety course is designed to help drivers 50 and over to
learn defensive driving strategies. Participation is mandatory for both
days to receive a certificate that may qualify for an insurance discount.
The fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please pre-register so there is
an accurate count for handouts. This class is taught by AARP. (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
50Y and up
$12(R) / $14(N)
MIN: 2 / MAX: 35
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54477
M
June 11
1 to 3 p.m.
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54478
M
July 9
1 to 3 p.m.
54522
M-Tu
Aug. 6 to 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
54479
M
Aug. 13
1 to 3 p.m.
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Rules of the Road Class
Lifeline Health Screenings
Those age 55 and better can brush up on their driving skills before
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through the Illinois Secretary of State. Registration is not required for
this class. (JHP)
These affordable, non-invasive, painless screenings scan for potential health
problems. The screening session take 60 to 90 minutes for all five screenings.
The screenings offered are: Cartoid artery, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal
aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis and artial fibrillation. Pre-registration is required
by calling 800-690-6313. The screenings are offered by Life Line Screening, the
nation’s leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings. (JHP)
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Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
Free
MIN: 4 / MAX: 25
Prisco Community Center
Day
Date
Time
Tu
July 24
10 a.m. to noon
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
50Y and up
Varied
MIN: 25 / MAX: 50
Prisco Community Center
Day
Date
Time
F
Aug. 10
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special Events
Triad Fashion Show, “Who’s Really Knocking
at the Door?”
Active adults will learn who is really knocking on their door
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after local utility companies and various other agencies
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“walk the runway” to help make seniors aware of what
these uniforms should look like along with valuable safety information. There
is no cost for this program, but please pre-register. This event will be part of
the Friendly Center Club’s meeting. This program is taught by the Triad Safety
Academy. (JHP)
Age
Fee
55Y and up
Free
Class Size
Location
MIN: 50 / MAX: 100
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54510
Th
June 7
1 to 3 p.m.
Learn how to prepare an easy picnic for two people! After the
demonstration, everyone will get to enjoy the meal. This program is
taught by Chef Mitch from Upper Crust Catering. (JHP)
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
$7(R) / $10(N)
MIN: 25 / MAX: 50
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54514
Tu
June 26
Enjoy picnic favorites of hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad
and cole slaw. Then play bingo! Everyone has the option to stay
for two games of mini-bowling after bingo. Grandparents are
encouraged to bring their grandchildren to this event! (JHP)
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
8Y and up & adult
$5: lunch and bingo only
$8: lunch, bingo & bowling
MIN: 15 / MAX: 100
Luigi’s Pizza and
Fun Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54470
Tu
July 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Triad Senior Picnic
The Southeast Kane County Triad is sponsoring its annual
senior picnic at the main pavilion at Phillips Park. Reuland’s
will provide a catered lunch with picnic favorites. The afternoon
features bingo, entertainment and prizes. Pre-register for this event so there is
an accurate count for food. Anyone wanting to bring a group from a senior living
facility should call Jennifer at 630-859-8606 to register. (JHP)
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Summer Picnic Cooking Demo
Age
Picnic and Bingo
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
Free
MIN: 50 / MAX: 250
Phillips Park
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54509
Tu
Aug. 14
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reel Fun Thursdays
Spend an afternoon enjoying a recently released movie or a favorite
classic. Popcorn and a beverage will be provided. The program is free
and does not require registration. Call ahead to find out what movie
will be playing. (JH)
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Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
Free
MIN: 10 / MAX: 20
Prisco Community Center
Day
Date
Time
Th
July 5
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Th
Aug. 2
1:30 to 3 p.m.
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Ask
an Expert
Senior Seminars
In this senior speaker series, experts share
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valuable information about their topic.
These programs are free, but please
pre-register. Coffee and donuts will be served. (JHP)
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Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
55Y and up
Free
MIN: 10 / MAX: 50
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
54471
F
June 15
9 to 10:30 a.m.
54472
F
July 20
9 to 10:30 a.m.
54473
F
Aug. 10
9 to 10:30 a.m.
June 15 – Ask a Rehab Facility expert:
Learn how a Nursing and Rehab facility can help keep people out of
hospitals, how to avoid being re-admitted to a hospital after a recent
discharge, how to best use home care and educational forum services and
learn when and who to call for help. Refreshments will be served. Speaker
will be Sara Clymer, Admissions Coordinator from The Tillers. She has a
Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences specializing in Gerontology.
July 20 – Ask a Cancer Care Center expert with Rush-Copley:
Learn about skin cancer prevention and early detection. Speakers are:
Jeff Coleman, RN, BSN, clinical manager of the Cancer Care Center; and
Judi Bonomi, RN, MS, MSN, OCN, director of the Cancer Care Center and
Inpatient Nursing.
Aug. 10 – Ask a Social Security expert:
Learn seven important facts about Society Security from James L. Flanagan,
owner and principal of Bentron Financial Group in Naperville. Jim is a
Certified Estate Planner with the National Institute of Certified Estate
Planners and is a Registered Financial Consultant.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make it a social
outing? The Breakfast Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at
Mother’s Pancake House and Restaurant at 2290 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. (JHP)
Over 60 Club
This senior social club meets monthly to share lunch and a variety of programs.
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month at the Prisco Community
Center and cost $2. Area residents are invited to bring their own service and a dish to
pass by noon. For more information, call Club President Sue Moga at 630-892-2588.
“Edad De Oro” Social Club
The Golden Age Hispanic Social Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the
Prisco Community Center. The free club is designed for men and women age 50
and older. Activities include games, food and holiday decorations. The meetings
are conducted in Spanish. Membership is free, and all are welcome. Call Frank
Navarro, club founder, at 630-553-2975 or 630-291-0893.
El Club Social Hispano de la Edad de Oro, se reune a partir de las 7 to 9 p.m.
Cada Miercoles en el Centro Comunitario de Prisco. Situado en la 150 W. Illinois
Ave. en Aurora. Puede ser miembro Del club gratis y esta disenado para hombres
y mujeres con edad de 50 anos en adelante. En las actividades incluyen juegos,
alimento y celebractiones segun el dia de fiesta. Las reuniones se conducen en
espanol. Para mas informacion por favor llamar a Frank Navarro, fundador del
club, al 630-291-0893 o 630-553-2975.
Other Senior Clubs
Duplicate Bridge: Call Arthur “Nick” Cordell at 630-553-2810.
Golden K Kiwanis: Call David Brown at 630-897-0689.
Spend Some
Time Together
The Fox Valley Park District offers unique
opportunities for families to spend time
together. Let our programs create
connections and make memories between
you and the little ones in your life!
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60
Years
The Friendly Center Club meets at noon on Thursdays all year
long at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in
Aurora. The club is for all active adults 55 and better. Anyone
may visit twice as a guest, and the third time may become
a member. Everyone must register in advance for luncheons.
Members pay $2 dues each week. The club plans numerous
activities every month, such as birthday parties, bingo,
luncheons, holiday and theme parties and guest speakers.
For more information, call Jennifer Huber at 630-859-8606.
Originated in 1951, the Friendly Center Club was the vision
of John A. Lippold, who felt a club for ages 55 and better was
needed. Today the club includes more than 250 members who
meet at the Prisco Community Center. The club officially turned
60 years old last November.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
1-Gilman
5-Mastodon
3-Montgomery
7-New Haven
8- Waubonsie
12-Gilman
10-Lincoln
14-Montgomery
15- New Haven
19-Waubonsie
17-Mastodon
21-Lincoln
22- Montgomery
26-New Haven
24-Gilman
28-Mastodon
29- Lincoln
Golden Foxes Walking Club Summer Schedule
Join active walkers age 55 and better on Tuesdays at
8:30 a.m. at the following locations. If the weather is
too cold or rainy, then we will walk inside at the Prisco
Center. The Walking Club is free to join and there is no charge to
be a member! (JHP)
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31-Waubonsie
Specific locations are as follows:
• Lincoln Park – walking trail next to FVPD Greenhouse at Russell and
Lakewood
• Mastodon Lake – walking trail around the lake in Phillips Park
at Smith Boulevard and Ray Moses Drive
• Gilman Trail – walking trail starting at Blackberry Farm off Barnes
Road
• Waubonsie Lake Park –walking trail around Waubonsie Lake
off Kautz Road
• New Haven – New Haven Avenue, just west of Highland Avenue
• Montgomery Park – park in main lot off Mill Street; meet
at shelter