October, November, December 2015

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Ela Township 55+
Susan Dillon, Director of Adult & Senior Services
October, November & December 2015
847-438-9160
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Join Team
Ela Township Walking the Journey
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015
INDEPENDENCE GROVE, LIBERTYVILLE
Ceremony at 9:30/ Walk starts at 10:00am
Join the Ela 55+ Staff and the rest of team to help end Alzheimer’s.
Register with Ela Township 55+ and we will take care of the paperwork!
Not able to walk?...then help team Ela Township Walking the Journey
meet our goal of raising $1,000. Donations will be taken at the center. All
funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and
research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, a non-profit 501(c)3
organization. Want to volunteer? Call Cassie Petoskey at 847-324-0375.
Holiday Dinner Dance
St. Francis de Sales Church
11 S. Buesching Road
Friday, December 11
4:30-8:00pm
Ela Township’s elected officials and Ela Township 55 + are delighted
to host the annual Happy Holidays Dinner Dance. It will be held in Fr.
Valker Hall, downstairs at St. Francis de Sales Church from 4:30–
8:00pm.
With well over 300 guests attending, this is always a magical and fun
night. Just as amazing are all of the volunteers that help make this night
possible! From making centerpieces to serving dinner, every detail is
covered. The outpouring of generosity from our community is a wonderful sight to see this time of year. Due to the increasingly large
number of attendees, the dinner dance will be limited to Ela
Township residents 55 and over only. Sorry, but we will not be
able to accommodate guests from outside of our township.
Doors will not open until 4:30, please do not arrive prior to this
as you will not be allowed into the building. Refreshments and snacks
will be served at 5:00, with dancing accompanied by music by Jason
Gold’s Mini Big Band. After a holiday blessing, dinner will be served
at 6:00pm. There will be raffles and gift baskets throughout the night.
The raffle winners will be drawn at 7:30pm.
Admission into this annual holiday event is a minimum donation
of $5 per person. The proceeds benefit Emmaus House Community
Dinner and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, both serving local
families and seniors.
Registration is required and will close on December 4.
Ela Township buses will be available at no charge for those
who need a ride, please call Ela Township Dial-A-Ride
at 847-438-6677.
….Tis better to give than to receive!
Every year the proceeds from our
Annual Holiday Dinner Dance benefit Emmaus House Community
Dinner and the St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry. If you are unaware
of what these charities do, here is
some vital information to help enlighten you.
Emmaus House is comprised of 3 major arms; the weekly
Sunday Night Community Dinner, Food Rescue, and the
Housing Program. Donations are used to provide services
to local area families and individuals who are experiencing
financial challenges. Additionally, Emmaus administers
the Ela-Emmaus Diaper Program which provides diapers,
formula and other baby related items to qualifying Ela
resident families. For further information on how to
donate time or resources please visit www.emmaushouse.org or call 847-814-0212.
St. Vincent DePaul sponsors the Thursday Night Food Pantry, serving approximately 500 people weekly throughout
Lake County. The Pantry is reliant on volunteers, food and
monetary donations. The organization sponsors various
drives throughout the year to support their mission. Caseworkers review and provide assistance for people in need.
For further information on how you can help this important work, visit www.svdplz.org or call 847-726-4890.
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
 “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!
 Pilates
PARTICIPANTS MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR 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 and down from 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.
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.
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 in loose, comfortable clothing and if possible, bring a water
bottle. Blocks and straps will be supplied.
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.
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NEW EXERCISE CLASS PUNCH CARD!
Zumba Gold
NEW TIME!
Power Play for Seniors
Tuesdays, 1:45—2:45pm 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.
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
Cardio Fusion
Saturdays, 8:30—9:15 am
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.
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, 7:00pm—7:45pm
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.
Holiday Boot Camp
Wednesday, November 25, 7:30am
Friday, November 27, 9:00am
NEW
Do you enjoy eating Thanksgiving dinner with all of your favorite trimmings? How guilty and tired do you feel
afterwards? You can get a jump start on your calorie burn the day before and recharge your metabolism the day after
by attending one or both of these hard core calorie burning classes.
FEE: $5 members per session/$10 guests
Pre registration is required, minimum of 5 for class to run
Personal Training
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
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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. (GYM SHOES REQUIRED)
No Charge! There is no fee for this class, but you must pre-register.
A Walk In The Park
Cuba Marsh, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am
Join us as we watch the most beautiful time of the year unfold throughout Cuba Marsh. Come with your
water bottle and enjoy beautiful Cuba Marsh in its fall colors.
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.
Open Ping Pong
Tuesdays, 2:00—3:00pm
Ela Township Community Center
Too cold or rainy to play tennis or golf? No problem, come inside and get some exercise
while having a blast. Ping pong is a fast paced, exciting game of skill and speed.
NEW
Has it been years since you’ve played...no worries. A couple quick matches and you’ll be right up to speed.
Have fun and get some good laughs as we open up the ping pong table to our seniors.
No Fee, but registration is required. Participants must wear tennis shoes.
Social Dance
Ela Township Community Center, Mondays, 6:00—7:30pm
Two left feet? Has it been a while since you have graced the dance floor? No more excuses! Join expert
instructors as they guide you through one dance each month. By the end of the month, you will have
mastered a new dance. Bring your partner and spark that interest in dancing again.
Don’t have a partner, no problem. We will do our best to match people up. The main objective is to get
you dancing. Due to holidays and a group trip, October will be a continuation of September.
NEW
Fee is for the month and you must register at least one week prior to class beginning.
Monthly Fee: $15/single member $25/couple member
PROGRAM IS OPEN TO
EVERYONE BUT IS BEING
HELD AT ZURICH MEADOW
SENIOR HOUSING
$25/single guest
$35/couple guest
A Matter of Balance
All Wednesdays, at Zurich Meadows Senior Housing
October 7,14,21,28; November 4,11,18,25
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: FREE, PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL 8 CLASSES
Space is limited so please register early.
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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+” 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 Foglia YMCA
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+” 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. Participants’
checks must be made out to Foglia YMCA 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+” 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+” 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 Foglia YMCA 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+” 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.
H2O Go Getters Aquatic Class for Ela Township “55+”
Foglia YMCA’s large pool, All Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15am. FREE
NEW
TIME
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+” 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.
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HELP A HERO!
United States Military Veterans
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.
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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
Join Ela 55+ and the Lake Zurich Legion as we help our
service men and women.
If you have unworn individual pairs or packs of men’s or
women’s work or black crew socks, please consider bringing them in. Don’t have any? Please go and buy some!
If possible, attach a handwritten note to brighten the day
of your soldier.
Troops wear through socks quickly,
but Operation Care Package ships
extras to service members deployed
in remote areas where they can’t buy
more!
Please bring all socks and notes in by
our Veteran’s Day Luncheon on Friday, November 13.
Thank you!
More Veteran News & Help:
P.S. Thank you to Phyllis Henley for this awesome idea.
LUNCH & LEARN
Honor Flight
Thursday, November 12
11:30am—1:00pm
Veterans can receive benefit information by calling:
Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission at:
847-377-3344; Fax 847-984-5750
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]
Free coffee and donuts for all vets regardless of membership
Tuesday mornings: 8:30am-10:30am
Membership meetings 2nd Friday at 7:30pm
Free donuts and coffee for veterans every Tuesday morning!
Texas Hold 'em monthly at 1:30pm:
After a delicious homemade lunch, join Pat Ishinger from
HONOR FLIGHT, as she presents this wonderful program
benefiting our WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War
veterans.
Fee for Each: $5 members/$10 guests
All proceeds benefit Honor Flight!
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LADIES FIRST!
KNOW YOUR BMR!
Time Matters:
Thursday, October 22
Noon—2:00pm
Women’s Retirement Outlook
Monday, October 26, 2015
6:00—7:30pm
Join local expert, Sean Dwyer as he sets some timelines and give
his expertise on how and when you can retire.
What is your BMR? It’s your basal metabolic rate and understanding what it is and what your personal rate is could be the key
to how you eat, sleep and exercise.
Join Kim Martin, founder of “I’ve Decided”, and the creator of a 6
step plan to help women complete their goals and dreams. As she
explains how finding out your BMR is the first step to weight loss
and control.
Fee: $5 Member/ $10 Guest
Registration is required.
An educational program that shares perspectives on financial
concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have recently
transitioned to retirement. This class discusses retirement income
strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the
unexpected; including market and inflation risks, and the rising
costs of health care and long-term care.
Fee: $5 Member/ $10 Guest
Lunch & Learn
Cheryl Gorey
Ready for the Holidays?
Monday, December 14
11:30—1:30
Have a special occasion over the holidays? Need to look your best? Join Cheryl as she shows the latest make-up trends for the holidays and teaches you how to get that special look. Learn from the best, professional make up artist and local resident, Cheryl Gorey
will be here to help.
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at Ela 55+ followed by Cheryl’s demonstration.
Price includes lunch
Price without lunch $4/$8
JUST FOR YOU ...
...and
and YOU!
Corner Salon
For Men & Women
Wednesdays
10:00am—2:00pm
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.
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.
Men’s or Lady’s Cut: $5
Lady’s Cut & Style: $15
Not quite ready for a cut?….Try Blow Dry & Style: $10
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MENS PROGRAMS
Men of Action
Just for Men Lecture Series
Patton
By: Barry Bradford
Friday, October 30
Noon-1:30pm
NEW
George S. Patton was a man of contradictions – charismatic,
cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical
and emotional. Along with Generals Washington, Grant and
Sherman, Patton was able to lead men to tremendous victories
through personal bravery, strategic initiative and sheer daring.
Among all the USA generals in WWII, he was the one the
Germans most feared.
His success on the battlefield is unquestioned. However, his odd
personality has been the subject of great speculation. In this fast
moving and fascinating multimedia presentation, we will explore
the unique background of a man of great controversy – and even
greater achievement!
The Doolittle Raid
By: Barry Bradford
Friday, November 20
Noon-1:30pm
The Doolittle Raid is one of the most
famous events of World War II.
It is also, on some levels, the most misunderstood.
The basics are right. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led an elite team of 80
men on one of the most dangerous missions of the Second World
War. They took medium range bombers off of the deck of an aircraft carrier, a feat that had never before been done. In revenge
for the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the Doolittle Raiders flew
low over the ocean on their way to bomb Japan. The Japanese
people, who had been assured by their Emperor that they were
invulnerable to foreign attack reacted in shock and horror at the
terrifying daytime attack. The Doolittle Raiders then attempted to
fly to China, unable to return to the ship or to American soil.
Some of the Raiders survived, some were killed on impact when
their planes crashed and some were captured and killed. Learn all
of the truths and myths of this pivotal raid.
James Bond: History of Thrills
By: Steven Frenzel
Thursday, December 17
Noon-1:30pm
Ping Pong
Tuesdays
2:00—3:00pm
Whether you call it Table Tennis
or Ping Pong, come play on Tuesday afternoons on our
very own table. Located in the Bingo Room, we’ll practice
our skills and enjoy some friendly competition.
Registration is required. FREE
Hey Hey Macho Man
Wednesdays
2:00—3:00pm
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.
Real Men of Genius
Fridays
9:00-10:00am
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?
Walking Men of Genius
Fridays
The new James Bond film opens this
10:00 —10:30am
November, and you'll want to climb into our
Aston Martin as we enjoy the history of the
Bond films, examining how they reflect our
changing values over the past 50 years. We'll Can’t get enough Men of Genius?
also enjoy the greatest moments from the films - the fast cars, the Stay after with Jim as we walk around the block, get
incredible gadgets, the fascinating women, and the colorful vilsome fresh air, and continue our discussion.
lains. So join us as we travel all over the world with
BOND...JAMES BOND."
Fee: $3 members/$6 guests
Price is per session.
Guests must register one week prior
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MENS TRIPS
Cantigny Park
Wheaton, IL
9:00am – 3:00pm
Step back in time and explore the
life, family and passions of the great Robert McCormick on a guided narrative tour of his 20thcentury mansion, the Robert R. McCormick Museum. Then follow in the footsteps of real American
heroes at the First Division Museum as told through gripping stories of the famed 1st Infantry
Division. We will then enjoy a delicious lunch on site at Le Jardin.
FEE: $25 member/ $30 guest (lunch included)
Movie & Lunch: Star Cinema Grill
Arlington Heights, IL
Tuesday, November 10
TIME TBD
Join the guys for the latest 007 James Bond movie while you enjoy
lunch in the cozy and spacious seating of Star Cinema Grill. Located in
Arlington Heights, Star Cinema Grill is a dine-in-theater providing high
quality food and beverages in comfy lounge chairs while you enjoy the
movie. SPECTRE starts out with a cryptic message from Bond's past
sending him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. Bond peels
back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
FEE: $10 member/ $15 guest
Price includes movie. Lunch is on your own.
Lunch at Lou Malnati’s
Buffalo Grove, IL
Tuesday, December 1
11:30am
Considered by many to be the best pizza in the Chicagoland area, we’ll head to Lou Malnati’s in Buffalo Grove
for lunch. Choose between your own personal deep
dish pizza, or a half order of any pasta or sandwich.
Yum!
FEE: $12 member/ $17 guest
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TripsTrips Trips Trips Trips
Ol’ Man River…
Museum of Science and Industry
October 18 & 19
Monday, November 30
8:00am—5:30pm
A Riverboat Trip Down the Mighty Mississippi!
ONLY
2 SPOTS
LEFT
Join Ela 55+ as we take in the beautiful fall colors along
the majestic Mississippi River.
It will be an early start as the deluxe motorcoach departs
the Ela Township Community center at 5:00am on
Sunday, October 18. A comfortable ride to LeClaire,
Iowa is where guests will meet and board the Twilight, a
luxurious riverboat that beckons back to the days of
Mark Twain.
Once on board, guests will be delighted by their options
that include, restaurants, gift shops, indoor and outdoor
decks to sightsee, and even live entertainment. Snacks
and meals will be provided as we wind our way down the
Mississippi towards Dubuque.
Shortly after enjoying a relaxing dinner aboard the
Twilight, at approximately 6:30pm, our boat will arrive
in the harbor at Dubuque. Here guests will disembark
and take in the sights and sounds of the town. There are
several options at this point; some of which include: going
to your hotel, the Grand Harbor, hitting Diamond Jo’s
Casino, or wine tasting at the nearby Stone Cliff Winery.
After a good night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast, guests
will spend the next few hours touring Dubuque, including
the National Mississippi River Museum, St. Luke’s
Methodist Church Tiffany Stained Glass window
collection and the Cable Car Square Shopping Center.
It’s back on board the Twilight by 11:30am and what
better way to begin our cruise than a delightful lunch. As
we roll down the river back towards LeClaire, passengers
will enjoy all of the amenities of the Twilight.
The boat will arrive back in LeClaire at approximately
6:30pm and guests will board our deluxe motorcoach and
head back to the Ela Township Community Center.
It’s going to be a fun filled day! We will start out from the center
by 8:00 to arrive at the Museum of
Science and Industry by 9:30. After
being divided into smaller groups,
we will all get a chance to experience the On-Board Tour: Walk
Through History in which you will
board the actual craft that stalked
the water of the Atlantic before it was blown to the surface and
captured on June 4, 1944.
Next stop at the museum….Humpback Whales, at the Omnimax
Theater. Narrated by twotime Golden Globe®
nominee Ewan McGregor,
Humpback Whales is an
extraordinary journey into
the mysterious world of one
of nature’s most aweinspiring marine mammals.
Guests will then enjoy lunch on their own in the Museum
cafeteria until they have had their fill.
After lunch, everyone will have until 3:30 to explore the museum
on their own….including the world renown Christmas Around
the World exhibit...a Chicago tradition !
This is a heavy-walking tour, so
be sure that you are up for it!
Fee: $35 members
$50 Guests
There are a limited amount of openings so please register
immediately.
Pricing: $464 Double Occupancy
$504 Single Occupancy
$50 Non-Refundable Deposit due upon registration.
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TripsTrips Trips Trips Trips
A Wonderful Life at
The Fireside Theater
Fort Atkins, WI
Intergenerational Trip
Seussical
Friday, December 18
8:00am—5:30pm
We return to the tradition that
has made The Fireside a number one choice for Christmas entertainment for thousands of people from around the nation and
around the world. For over twenty years the Fireside Christmas
offering has become, without question, the most popular and
sought-after show of the season. It’s always gorgeous; it’s always
entertaining; it’s always filled with inspiration and love. It always
has a new look, a new sound, new music, new choreography, new
costumes, new settings, and a new, fabulous cast of performers.
After a deluxe coach bus ride to Fort Atkinson guests will enjoy
a delicious Fireside meal which includes: Fresh Atlantic diver
scallop surrounded by shredded Idaho potatoes, sautéed to a
crisp golden brown, presented on sun dried tomato beurre blanc
sauce, freshly baked bread from their artisan bakery, chef carved
roasted capon chicken over mushroom and herbed stuffing,
glazed with a rich gravy au natural and served with whipped
potatoes, fresh asparagus, brandied cranberry sauce and baked
southern style corn pudding. Dessert will be a trilogy of sweet
tastes including warm British sticky date and toffee pudding
cake, pecan caramel turtle ball sundae and lemon mousse cheesecake. All served with coffee, tea and milk. Promptly after this
delicious meal guests will move to the theater and enjoy the
wonderful holiday show.
Limited amount of tickets, register early.
Monday, December 28, 10am
Marriot Lincolnshire Theatre
847-634-0200
Every holiday season, Ela Township 55 Plus takes an intergenerational trip to the theater. This year is no exception,. Oh, the things
you can think….when you think about Seuss! In this fantastical,
magical musical, some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are
lovingly brought to life with the Cat in the Hat, Horton the
Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of
Whoville. These classic, colorful tales are brought together by Jojo,
a young "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks."
In an effort to allow everyone a chance to see this performance and
because of the popularity of the event, members may only buy the
first 4 tickets for $7 each. Every subsequent ticket will be $10.
Guests may buy all of their tickets for $10 each.
Our adventure begins at the Marriot Theatre in Lincolnshire. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, carpooling
is encouraged. Tickets may be picked up at the Ela Township
Community Center 1 week prior to the performance.
$7 each first 4 tickets/$10 all subsequent tickets
$10/ticket for non-residents
Lion King
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Noon—5:30pm
Disney presents a musical that brings the much-loved 1994 animated film to life to
breath-taking effects, spirit and power, inviting you to explore the African Serengeti and join the wide eyed cub
Simba on the adventure of a lifetime as he grows up and accepts his destiny as the King of the Pride Lands. In
addition to the beloved songs penned by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice (such as the soaring 'Circle of Life') this phenomenal adaptation
has new original songs and explodes with joyous, captivating music that soundtrack the rich mythology and moving drama expertly.
Since opening on Broadway in 1998, The Lion King has smashed records, evolving into the highest grossing show, playing to date,
6,700 performances and mounting new ones worldwide. The success is well deserved as the musical is a visually stunning affair, creating a realistic and thrilling landscape, with actors dressed as the wild animals and encompassing their characters in a spectacular,
goose bump-giving performance that keeps audiences coming back time and again.
A visual spectacle like this needs to be seen, and seen up close to be truly appreciated. That is why we have only purchased a limited
amount of tickets, but the tickets are extraordinary….orchestra seating in the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Because of the price of the
show and for these seats, we are offering a boxed lunch instead of dining out. Guests can choose whether or not to purchase the
lunch, which will be eaten on our way to the theater.
Fee: $100 members/ $120 guests…..$50 deposit due to hold your spot. (See October registration sheet)
Optional Potbelly’s boxed lunch: $10
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Cuisine Club
Millrose
Tuesday, October 6
6:00pm
45 South Barrington Road, South Barrington
(847) 382-7673
It is the fulfillment of a vision of William R. Rose, owner of Rose Packing Company, a meat processing firm located in Chicago near Midway Airport. American contemporary meals compliment
the rustic ambience of the barns, high fireplaces and patio and the relaxed country atmosphere of Millrose.
While Millrose is wonderful to look at, it’s even better to eat at! Everyone will start with the Millrose House Salad along with bread
and butter. Guests may then choose from 1) Seared Atlantic salmon served with stewed tomatoes and a citrus beurre sauce,
2) Apricot glazed pork loin served with a fresh apricot sauce, or 3) London Broil, served with a Chasseur sauce. All entrees will be accompanied by lemon and oregano roasted potatoes and glazed carrots with dill.
Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included. Finish off this wonderful evening with a chocolate lava
cake with raspberry sauce.
Fee: $36 per member/$41 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.
Circa ‘57
6:00pm
101 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights
847-392-1957
Get ready for a time warp Arlington Heights! A place where the food is good and the cars have fins. A time when some of the simple
pleasures of life meant things like sharing a milkshake at the soda fountain, the daily Blue Plate Special at the diner, a hearty home
cooked meal by mom, or a T-bone steak off of dad’s backyard grill on a summer night.
Tonight’s menu will include an appetizer of parmesan crusted zucchini sticks, a diner wedge salad, your entrée choice of a) country
fried chicken with a biscuit and honey butter, b) 12oz. Slow roasted prime rib with Yukon gold whipped potatoes and horseradish
tarragon sauce, or c) bourbon glazed grilled salmon along wild rice. All of this will be topped off with Mary Helen’s fresh baked pie of
the day. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included. Bar and Soda Fountain drinks cash bar.
Fee: $30 per member/$35 per guest.
For a fee of $5 you can be picked up and dropped off at your home; first come, first serve, limit 7
Epicure
Tuesday, December 29
Noon
718 West Northwest Highway, Barrington
(847) 382-1677
Set in the location of the previous Barrington Bistro, and with a menu that rivals any French bistro in
the area, Epicure is quickly becoming a local favorite.
The menu is based on authenticity, creativity and quality . Choose from several delightful luncheon
options: 1)La Bistro Crepe - Sliced ham, melted Swiss cheese and béchamel parmesan gratinee, served with a salad ; 2)La Bourguignone Crepe - Braised beef in red wine sauce with carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions, served with a salad; 3) La Crepe Maison Sautéed chicken breast in tomato cream sauce with mushrooms and fresh herbs, served with a salad; 4)L'Alaskan Crepe - Poached
salmon in white wine cream sauce with fresh dill, served with a salad; 5)La Woodstock Crepe - Cream of spinach and artichoke with
ricotta and parmesan cheese, served with a salad; 6)Croque Monsieur Sandwich - Toasted bread with ham, cheese, Dijon mustard
and béchamel, choice of French fries or salad; 7)Quiche - Bacon, caramelized onion and Swiss cheese quiche on marinara sauce,
served with a salad. For dessert choose between a) French Kiss Crepe- Caramelized apples, caramel sauce, cinnamon and vanilla ice
cream, or b) Chocolate Rumba - Warm chocolate cake with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks and
coffee are included. Cash Bar.
Fee: $25 per member/$30 per guest.
For a fee of $5 you can be picked up and dropped off at your home; first come, first serve, limit 7
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Special Events Special Events Special Events
Weekend Movie & Ice Cream
Bowling Party
Century 16 Theater, Deer Park
Cold Stone Creamery
Sundays, October 25, November 22 & December 13
Fridays, 11:00am—1:00pm
October 9, December 4
SORRY, NO NOVEMBER MEETING
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 in October and December
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
FOOD FRIDAY
Heng Wing
Friday, October 23
Noon—1:00pm
Come on out to eat and socialize. Join your neighbors and friends while having lunch. Experience the delicious food of Heng Wing
Chinese Restaurant without having to drive to Palatine. Guests will be treated to a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.
Fee: $8/Member and $13/Guest
You must be signed up at least one week in advance. No Exceptions.
Oktoberfest!
Friday, October 2
5:30—8:00pm
Strap on your lederhosen and grab your favorite fraulein. It’s Oktoberfest time at Ela 55+!
5:30 will kickoff this fun evening with hot pretzels and cold beer. It will feel like we are in Germany
when dinner is served: a delicious fall salad, an array of homemade sausages served over braised
red cabbage and accompanied with potato dumplings, bread and butter and for dessert….warm
apple strudel.
After dinner, guests will be able to work off that
strudel while dancing a polka to the traditional
sounds of accordionist, Val Sigal.
Fee $15 Member and $25/Guest Registration is required.
You must be signed up at least one week in advance.
No Exceptions.
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Halloween Party!
Friday, October 30
6:00—8:00pm
The ghosts and goblins will be in full force at Ela 55+! Come bring your scariest costume and your appetite as
we celebrate the spookiest night of the year. Dinner will begin with a delicious seasonal
salad topped with a balsamic vinaigrette, followed by spaghetti with meatballs topped
with aged parmesan cheese and accompanied by a broccoli and cauliflower medley.
Hand decorated Halloween cookies will top this feast off. After enjoying a delicious
dinner and frightfully tasty drinks, the games will begin. Be sure to sign up early and
make certain that you start working on your costume now!
The fun begins at 6:00, spooky games and even prizes for the best costumes will follow dinner.
Fee $15/Member and $25/Guest Registration is required.
You must be signed up at least one week in advance.
No Exceptions.
Veterans Day Luncheon
Friday, November 13
Noon—1:30
It is the pleasure and honor of Ela 55+ to have an occasion to say
“thank you” to all of our veterans. This special luncheon is but a small
token of our thanks to all of those who have served. Lunch will be
homemade pot roast, chicken with tomato relish, roasted red potatoes,
green beans with carrots and topped off with red, white and blue cupcakes! Lunch will begin at noon and will be followed by the wonderful
music of Randy Walker. This afternoon’s entertainment will be sponsored by BrightStar Care, thank you to them!
Again, we are eternally grateful to our veterans and as a small token of
our thanks, ALL VETERANS WILL BE THE HONORED GUESTS OF ELA 55+ AND WILL
ATTEND AT NO CHARGE.
We do ask that everyone still register so that we know how many people are attending.
Fee: All veterans: NO CHARGE, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER
$12/Member and $17/Guest
Registration is required. Sorry, you must be signed up at least one week in advance.
Food & Wine Pairing Dinner
Friday, November 20
5:30pm-8:00pm
Enjoy an elegant night of food, wine and music at the Ela Township Community Center. Guests will be
treated to a four course dinner; appetizers, salad, entrée and of course...dessert!. Each course will be
carefully paired with a delicious wine for your full enjoyment. This is a great way to learn which wines to
pair with certain types of food. So, you could almost say this is an educational night!
The first course will be brie with dried fruits and fire roasted shrimp. A delicious Caesar salad with aged
parmesan cheese will be the next course. Entrees will include sliced tenderloin medallions over a bed of
spinach and red pepper, along with chicken Milanese with cherry tomatoes. The evening’s dining will end
with a trilogy of mousse: white chocolate, dark chocolate and strawberry.
Your entire dining experience will be further enhanced with live chamber music.
Fee: $20/Member and $30/Guest
Sorry, you must be signed up at least one week in advance. No Exceptions.
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New New New New New
Reel Talk
Flex your mental muscle and join us each month as we take in a topical documentary followed
by a round table discussion. When was the last time you participated in an in depth discussion
on a topic you probably hadn’t thought about in ages? Each session begins with a
documentary no longer than 60 minutes, followed by a brief 10 minute break and then
roundtable discussion.
NEW
You must register one week prior.
15 to Life
Thursday, October 8, 1:00-2:30pm
At age 15, Kenneth Young received four consecutive life sentences for a series of armed
robberies. Imprisoned for more than a decade, he believed he would die behind bars.
Now a U.S. Supreme Court decision could set him free.
Home
Thursday, November 5, 1:00-2:30pm
In 50 years, the Earth has been more radically changed than by all previous
generations of humanity. With aerial footage from fifty-four countries, 'Home'
is a depiction of how Earth's problems are all interlinked.
Secrets, Politics, and Torture
Thursday, December 3, 1:00-2:30pm
FRONTLINE filmmaker Michael Kirk tells the dramatic story of the fight over the CIA's
controversial interrogation methods, widely criticized as torture. Based on recently declassified
documents and interviews with key political leaders and CIA insiders, the film investigates what
the CIA did -- and whether it worked.
Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
Sunday, October 4: Bears at Raiders, 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, November 1: Bears at Vikings, 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, November 15: Bears vs Rams, 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, December 6: Bears vs 49ers, 12:00-3:00pm
Come watch Bears games with Jim here at the Community Center for four Sunday
afternoon games. Jim will grill up hot dogs and burgers and we'll do our best to cheer
the Bears to victory. All you have to bring is your appetite and a snack to share.
NO CHARGE
Registration is required. (Must have a minimum of 5 participants per game)
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Special Events Lunch and Learn Special Events
Lunch & Learn
Barry Bradford
Lunch & Learn
Jim Gibbons Series
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from
the kitchens at Ela 55+ and learn about the mob.
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the kitchens at
Ela 55+ and then take a step back in history.
What do you get when you combine a best selling author, former
standup comic and National Teacher of the Year with an
“Life is no mystery when you know your history,” this is the philosophy
of historian Jim Gibbons. Enjoy these historical presentations during a
series of lunch and learns.
internationally acclaimed crusader for justice?
You get Barry Bradford, public speaker and educator from Chicago, who is best known for leading national movements to
reopen two cold cases from the Civil Rights Era – including the
notorious “Mississippi Burning” case.
Lyndon B Johnson
Tuesday, October 20
11:30am-1:30pm
His personality, his voice, his stature,
and his accomplishments were all bigger than life. So were his flaws. The
unique, complex and astounding life of
Lyndon Johnson comes to life in this dramatic, dynamic
one man presentation by master storyteller Barry Bradford.
The Swinging,
Controversial Life
of Frank Sinatra
Tuesday, December 8
11:30am-1:30pm
In this brand-new multimedia presentation we will trace the
biography of Sinatra’s improbable life. Starting with his odd
childhood as a skinny Italian street kid in working-class Hoboken, New Jersey. His father was a prizefighter turned saloon
keeper; his mother was a hard drinking suffragette and political
power in Hoboken who also made a living by performing abortions. We will look at Sinatra’s bumpy road to stardom. When
he avoided serving in World War II and musical tastes began to
shift, his career went into a steep decline that was only rescued
by the help of the Mafia and his amazing performance in the
movie “From Here To Eternity.” The rest of the story is equally
fascinating. Swingin’ Sinatra, the Rat Pack, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, and civil rights are part of the story. So are Lucky Luciano,
Sam Giancana, Skinny D’Amato, Jilly Rizzo and the Mafia.
Guests must register one week prior
Our Lady of the Angels School Fire
Tuesday, October 13
11:30am-1:00pm
A presentation on the 1958 tragedy in which 92
children and three nuns perished in the fire at the
Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago. Inspired by reading the book "To Sleep with the
Angels: The Story of A Fire", Jim learned that the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL had 25 graves where children of the fire were interred. His parents were interred there as well and he went to the memorial to pay his respects. At that point it was the 50th Anniversary of the
fire. He began researching the fire in depth and got into contact with
some of the survivors.
The Assassination of JFK
11:30am-1:00pm
“From Dallas Texas, official news flash: President Kennedy died at 1:00
p.m. central standard time, 2:00 eastern standard time some 38 minutes
ago.” These were the words that riveted America. As soon as they were
announced everything stopped. For the next four days the country was
plunged into total mourning.
Jim Gibbons will relook at this most tragic time in our nation’s history,
presenting “The Kennedy Assassination.” You may remember where you
were and what you were doing that fateful day in Dallas. You will learn
how everything came to a complete halt with just four words
“The President is dead!”
WWII
11:30am-1:00pm
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt stated: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941- a
date which will live in infamy-the United States of
America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of
the Empire of Japan.” The United States had now entered World War II.
Historian Jim Gibbons will take you through the second of two of the
most catastrophic wars in our nation’s history, World War II. Gibbons
will highlight significant events that thrust the United States into this
unwanted war.
Price is per session. Guests must register one week prior.
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Special Events Lunch and Learn Special Events
Lunch & Learn
Financial Expertise
Lunch & Learn
Charles Troy: A Day With Lerner & Loewe
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch fresh from the
kitchens at Ela 55+ and then learn about
various movie subjects.
The Creation of My Fair Lady
kitchens at Ela 55+ then join Sean Dwyer as he leads a
Tuesday, October 27
series of talks concerning you, your money and your
11:30am—1:00pm
future.
We’ll follow the creative path of this universally beloved show,
often called the greatest musical of all time, from its beginnings
Stocks:
as Shaw’s 1912 play Pygmalion and then as a popular 1938 film.
Then we’ll learn how Lerner and Loewe managed to fashion this
The Nuts and Bolts
difficult material-an intellectual drawing room comedy-into such
a stunning musical theatre triumph.
11:30am—1:00pm
Stocks may play a major role as investors try to reach their
long-term financial goals. This presentation shares basic
information to help investors evaluate how this type of
investment may fit into an overall strategy. Stocks: The
Nuts and Bolts looks at common versus preferred stock,
dividends, investment strategy and different ways to own
stock.
Retirement Income Primer
11:30am-1:00pm
This 50 minute presentation will examine how to budget
for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement
income and potential risks to retirement income such
as LTC and health care costs.
Guests must register one week prior.
The Creation of Camelot
11:30am—1:00pm
This star-crossed show, Lerner & Loewe’s last great musical,
almost killed two great talents-Lerner and director Moss Hart
were both hospitalized during its pressure-packed tryout period.
It took an unlikely event to make Camelot into the hit it becameand another, a president’s assassination, to make it a legend.
Lunch & Learn
Steve Justman Series
Long Distance Trip Preview Nights
Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza!
November 28– December 2,2016
INFO NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 7:30PM
DISCOVER PANAMA!
March 10—March 18, 2016
INFO NIGHT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 7:00PM
Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks by Rail
August 10-20, 2016
INFO NIGHT FOR NEW GUESTS: WED., OCT. 21 AT 7:00PM
Heritage of America: Walk Through American History!
April 29—May 8, 2017
INFO NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 7:00PM
kitchens at Ela 55+ and then sit back and enjoy
wonderful music.
Musical Memories: The Magic of Song!
Tuesday, November 3
11:30am—1:00pm
Steve Justman is currently performing as bassist and backing
vocals for Johnny Cash and June Carter theater and tribute
band June's Got the Cash. Come listen to vintage Folk, Country, pop & early rock favorites. A remarkable and ever growing
repertoire.
Fee : $5 members/$10 guests
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PEN PAL EXCHANGE
with 2nd Grade Students
Our first year with our Pen Pals was a HUGE success.
Thank you to all of the participants who wrote letters last
school year and had an enormous impact on the students.
This year, our host teacher has moved schools and will
now be teaching 2nd grade in Barrington. We will continue the Pen Pal Program in the new school as soon as everyone gets settled. If you are interested, we are limiting
participants to the first 18 that sign up for the 18 students
in the classroom. In the meantime, Jim will keep everyone
posted with any information he has regarding when the
program will start.
Free: If you have any questions, please ask Jim Dalbec.
4th Annual COOKIE-PALOOZA!
Thursday, December 10
Set The Perfect Holiday Table
Monday, November 16
1:oo-2:00pm
Are you hosting the holidays? Has the anxiety over setting
the table already begun? Your help is here!
Whether you are making the “kiddie” table or setting a
formal table, we will show you how to make the most out
of your holiday table. From centerpieces to place cards;
Waterford to plastic tumblers, we will cover it all!
FEE: Class is $5 members/$10 guests
3rd Annual Holiday Sweater
Soup & Chili Potluck
Monday, December 21
11:30am
Noon
Just in time to get ready for the holidays! Come to our center
with 4 dozen of your favorite home-baked cookies, the recipe…
and a big sweet tooth. We will be tasting and admiring your holiday cookies while swapping cookies and their recipes. Prizes for
the best looking and best tasting cookies will be awarded. Over
the past two years, the competition has been very tight! Be sure
to bring a container to take home your favorites.
Free: Registration is required, along with
your cookie recipe as we will be compiling all
recipes for all participants.
Back again for a 3rd year, come wear your best Holiday Sweater
as we try to stay warm inside with delicious homemade soups
and chili. Get out the crock pots and your favorite soup or chili
recipes for what promises to be a delicious time!
Please let us know what dish you are
bringing when you sign up.
No Charge
Please include your dish choice
with registration.
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Senior Book Discussion
Christy’s Corner
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 summer months offered our patrons so many new
experiences. Between new devices to checkout, portable
DVD players to fishing poles and new skills to try in our
Forge, 3-D printing and Curiosity kits, it was fun and
exhilarating to witness patrons’ excitement over these new
opportunities. Were you among those who took a class in
the Forge or gazed at the stars in your backyard in one of
our Orion Star telescopes? If you haven’t been in the
library lately, it has changed! Come back this fall and
discover what makes your library a top destination for so
many reasons.
Perhaps the most frequent issue the Outreach
department responds to revolves around low vision.
Terms such as Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, diabetic
Retinopathy are all familiar to our Outreach staff and
probably to many of you. One important role of the
Outreach department is to help patrons with low vision
connect with the resources to help them continue their
activities of daily living. Because low vision issues are so
prevalent among older adults, Outreach Services and Ela
Township “55-Plus” are offering an educational program
on Low Vision Friday, November 6 10am-12:30pm at the
library. Registration and light refreshments will begin at
9:30am. On the agenda will be a local Optometrist
speaking on low vision evaluations, diagnosis and
treatment of various low vision issues, the Coordinator of
the Illinois Talking Book Center, a representative of the LZ
Lions Club as well as other presenters. In addition to this
program, the Lions Club International Vision Screening
bus will be parked in the library’s parking lot for the day to
provide free drop-in low vision screenings. Seating for the
Low Vision event is limited so please register through the
library after Sept. 1 by calling 847 438-3433.
Finally, take time to review the many programming
opportunities listed in the fall edition of the library’s
newsletter, Footnotes. From the Sweet Candy History of
Chicago on Oct. 22 to Old Time Radio performers on
Nov. 8, you’ll find an array of programs, classes and
speakers we are proud to present to our patrons.
Stop in and say Hello at your next library visit and
The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
By Jan Phillip-Sendker
Monday, October 26
10:00-11:30 am
A Land More Kind than Home
By Wiley Cash
Monday, November 23
10:00-11:30 am
(Note: The group meets the 4th Monday of the month)
Please register at the Ela Area Public Library by
calling 847-438-3433
Low Vision Event
Friday, November 6
10:00am—12:30pm
Ela Area Public Library
Join Ela 55+ and the Ela Area Public Library as we bring this
special event to you.
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Speakers on low vision evaluations, diagnosis and
treatment
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Illinois Talking Book Center
LZ Lions Club
Lions Club International Vision Screening Bus
Happy Reading!
Christy
Register with the Ela Area Public Library
Registration and light refreshments begin at 9:30am
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Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
Art Class
Tuesdays
October 13 & 27 , November 10 & 24, December 8 & 22
10:15—11:15 am
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.
FEE: $5 /members & $10/guests
Come see our work hanging in the Community Center, select pieces available for purchase.
October Craft Class
Autumn Leaf Bowl
Monday, October 5
10:00—11:30am
Join our craft instructor, Janet Parry as she teaches
you to create a lovely autumn leaf bowl.
You’ll be the only house with a candy bowl hand crafted
from leaves! 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.
Pumpkin Flower Arrangement
December Craft Class
Noel Letter Decor
Monday, November 9
10:00—11:30am
Monday, December 7
10:00—11:30am
November Craft Class
This beautiful arrangement inside a pumpkin will liven up any
holiday table!
Adorn any table, mantle or door with this festive holiday
décor.
After you finish your decoration, stay for lunch.
Always fresh, always delicious.
When you finish your arrangement, stick around and enjoy a
delicious home made lunch. Sign up separately for lunch.
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Social Dance
Mondays, 6:00—7:30pm
Two left feet? Has it been a while since you have graced the dance floor? No more
excuses! Join expert instructors as they guide you through one dance each month.
By the end of the month, you will have mastered a new dance. Bring your partner
and spark that interest in dancing again.
Don’t have a partner, no problem. We will do our best to match people up. The main objective is to get you dancing.
Fee is for the month and you must register at least one week prior to class beginning. Due to holidays and a group trip,
October will be a continuation of September.
Monthly Fee: $15/single member $25/couple member
$25/single guest
$35/couple guest
Ukulele Club
Tuesdays, 1:00—2:00pm
Participants need to bring their own ukulele. Don’t have one? Try Costco, Off Beat Music, Walmart, or Guitar Center.
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!
NO CHARGE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Senior Tap Class
Ela Community Center
Fridays, 11:00am—Noon
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).
Class is taught by Pam Zeidman, a successful and dynamic teacher, and award-winning choreographer with thirty years of experience
motivating and inspiring dancers of all ages and levels. Pam is a mentor, workshop presenter, master teacher, writer, adjudicator,
and owner of Performing Arts Virtual Assistant. She has been the studio manager for two
top dance schools in the Chicago area, and Illinois Program Director for American Dance
Training Camp. As a choreographer, her musical theatre credits include: “Footloose,”
“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” "West Side Story," "Beauty and the Beast," "Fame - the Musical," "Kiss Me Kate," "Aida," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat," "South
Pacific," "Damn Yankees," "The Wiz," "Pippin," and "How to Succeed in Business Without
Really Trying." Pam studied theatre at Northern Illinois University. Trained in all areas of
dance, Pam specializes in Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre.
Fee: $10/members $20/guests
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FLOWER POWER HOUR
Hawthorn Gardens
Wednesdays, October 28, November 18 and December 9
10:30-11:30am
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!
October 28: Pumpkin Planter & Winterizing Your Garden. This is a double program. Plant
up a pie pumpkin with fall blooming annuals and also learn tips & tricks on winterizing your
garden. This is very educational and you will all learn something new.
Bring gloves. FEE: $10/members & $20/guests.
November 18: Larger Project! Winter Container using Spruce Tops &
Greens. Make your own designer container using spruce tops, assorted greens &
stems. This container will last until spring and provide attractive winter interest on
your porch. All materials provided.
Bring gloves & pruners. FEE: $20/members & $30/guests.
December 9: We will be making 45 or so centerpieces for our Annual Dinner Event
and you will make one for yourself. We will be using assorted greens and stems to
create something for your table. All materials provided.
Bring gloves & pruners. FEE: $10/members & $20/guests.
Lifestory Writing
Wednesdays
October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18, December 2 & 16
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?
Music & The Brain
Tuesday, December 1
11:30am—1:00pm
Using music to enhance one’s mind, body and spirit; that is the goal of this class. Join our friends from
Journey Care as they present this special program.
Music enhances memory and can enrich your life during daily stressors and challenges. Come join us for a
fun and spirited program guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your heart singing.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 and the music program will start at noon.
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Brain Fitness with Jim
Learning iPhone Basics
1:00—2:00pm
Social Media, Pictures, & E-Mails
Whether you took this class already and want a refresher
or maybe you’ve never taken this class before, come learn
all of the ins and outs with taking pictures and using social
media on your iPhone.
At Ela Township Community Center
Wednesday, October 21
1:00—2:00pm
Case Studies
Many interesting case studies and experiments have
been examined throughout the years ranging from
why it’s difficult to notice small changes, to how we
obey authority figures more than we should, and
why. We’ll take a look at some interesting studies
learning about human nature.
Questions, Answers & Everything Else
Do you have any lingering questions or issues that you are
sick of dealing with? Some problems that don’t quite fall
into the categories of previous classes? This class will be
completely participant driven so we can tackle as a group
anything that comes up. Help yourself AND others!
Fee For Each: $3 members/$5 guests
Wednesday, November 4
1:00—2:00pm
What Shapes Our Behavior?
We touched on various Case Studies with the
Milgram Obedience Study and Stanford Prison
Experiment. We'll go deeper and learn what shapes
our attitudes. How does prejudice develop and how
can we overcome it? These are just a few of the big
questions of interest in the field of social psychology.
Wednesday, December 2
1:00—2:00pm
Dealing With Difficult People
This session will focus on learning about and dealing
with unreasonable and difficult personalities in your
work and personal relationships. What if the difficult
person is related to you or lives with you? What if
you’re the difficult person? We'll touch on
narcissism, passive-aggressiveness, the overly
anxious, and several other types learning how to
effectively deal with issues that arise while trying to
maintain your sanity.
Fee: $3 members/$5 guests per session
Is your smart phone not an
iPhone?
This class is for you!
Not all phones are iPhones. In fact, if you have a Samsung,
LG, HTC, or any other Smart Phone that’s not an iPhone,
chances are it’s called an Android. Join Jim for some
helpful tips and basic information regarding your
Android phone and how to get the most out of it.
Android Basics and Tips
Monday, November 2
1:00—2:00pm
Fee For Each: $3 members/$5 guests
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Long Distance Trips
New long distance trip policy: Ela 55+ will no longer be able to arrange special seating for
guests with motion sickness. Unfortunately travel companies cannot provide this service.
DISCOVER PANAMA!
The Land Between the Seas
Registration cutoff is October 10!
March 10—March 18, 2016
$2749 Double Occupancy
INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00pm
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
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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
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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 + (847) 438-9160, [email protected]
BRAND NEW RAIL TRIPS!
Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks by Rail
September 2 –12, 2016 FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY
NEW DATE ADDED! August 10-20, 2016
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR NEW GUESTS: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00pm
$2,795 Double Occupancy/Coach
$3545 Single Occupancy/Coach
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
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For more information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 + (847) 438-9160, [email protected]
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Long Distance Trips
Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza!
November 28–December 2, 2016
INFORMATION NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 7:30PM
Shows Include: Puttin’ On The Ritz ● The Hughes Brothers Christmas Show ●
The Adventures of Marco Polo Show● 70’s Musical Celebration ● Dublin’s Irish Tenors●
The Celtic Ladies● Brett Family Show ● Miraflores Locks ● Anton Valley ● Playa Blanca
Included in Price: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
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Admission to 7 Fabulous Shows
Showboat Branson Belle
Three Evening shows
$75 non-refundable deposit/First Come First Served
5 Days • 4 Meals • 4 Breakfasts • 4 Dinners
For more information call:
Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 + (847) 438-9160, [email protected]
Heritage of America
Walk Through American History!
April 29—May 8, 2017
$2949 Triple Occupancy
INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00pm
Highlights: New York City, Philadelphia, Amish Country, Gettysburg, Shenandoah
Valley, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Washington, D.C.,
Smithsonian Institution
Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip
Air from O’Hare Intl Airport
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Start in NYC and see Greenwich Village, the Wall Street District, Little Italy, China
Town, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Chelsea Market, St. Paul’s Chapel.
In Philadelphia visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Amish Country in Lancaster
Visit Wheatland, Gettysburg, Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Williamsburg, Mount
Vernon and more!
In D.C. see the Smithsonian Institute, guided tour of D.C., war memorials, Arlington National Cemetery and much more!
9 Days • 15 Meals • 8 Breakfasts • 3 Lunches • 4 Dinners
For more
information call: Susan Dillon: Ela Township 55 + (847) 438-9160, [email protected]
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Our Community
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
is coming!
Facilitator Led
Meets 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
October 14, No November Meeting, December 9
10:00–11:00am
The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is
October 15—December 7, 2015.
This is an important time of year to look at your Medicare
Prescription Drug Plan. You can change your plan during
Open Enrollment and should compare plans each year
since they often change their costs and formulary coverage.
Our trained SHIP Volunteers/staff can assist you through
this process by entering your medications into the Medicare.gov website, and it will tell us
which plan will be most cost effective
based on your specific medications.
We have been able to help people save
hundreds of dollars by switching plans.
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 FREE:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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!
Please note on registration sheet and Susan will
contact you...THANK YOU!
Contact Lisa Gaggiano to schedule an
appointment
Ela Township “55+”
Senior Resource Services
Thrive After Three: Help Youth Director, Alex Tonigan as
she hosts area K-5 students everyday after school.
Holiday Dinner Dance Set Up: Come join the crew as
we set up tables, decorate and prepare Fr. Valker Hall for our
annual Holiday Dinner Dance.
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.
Reception Desk: Answer phones Monday afternoons and
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Friday mornings, answer questions, greet visitors, accept
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registrations, and miscellaneous office help.
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Bingo Caller: Call numbers on Mondays or Thursdays. 
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.
Interested or need more info? Please contact
Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Zickuhr, at
847-438-9160 or [email protected]
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
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Senior Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP)
Medicare
Medicare Supplement policies
Medicare Prescription Drug coverage
Long term care insurance
Assists with Medicare Appeal process
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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
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Our Community
Friendly Home Visitor
NEW
Are you or someone you know unable to leave their home, but would
enjoy the company of a friendly visitor? The Friendly Visitor program
provides social visits by trained volunteers to home bound seniors. Regular social interaction
has been proven to immensely impact the lives of individuals in an extremely positive way. We have a core of volunteers ready to brighten the day of someone on a weekly
basis.
To request a Friendly Visitor, please call Lisa Gaggiano at
847-438-9160 or e-mail [email protected].
FLU & PNEUMONIA CLINIC
Wednesday, October 14
9:00am—Noon
Every year 10% to 20% of the U.S.
population becomes ill with influenza.
Consider the potential impact it could have on you and your family.
Depending on the prescription and medical insurance that you
carry, there may be no out of pocket cost even! For instance, Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and many other carriers
cover all routine immunizations including all flu and pneumonia
vaccines.
We are making it as easy and convenient as possible! Just register
and come in during your scheduled hour to the Community Center
and you will be protected for the flu season.
FREE
EVERY REGISTRANT WILL RECEIVE A 10% OFF
GROCERY COUPON FROM JEWEL!
AARP Safe Driving
Monday and Tuesday
October 5 & 6
9:00am—1:00pm
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.
Secretary of State
Rules of the Road
Friday, November 20
1:30pm—3:30pm
Feel the need to brush up on those driving rules before you
renew your license? This is the class for you. Led by an Illinois Secretary of State instructor, this session will clarify new
rules as well as reinforce and remind you of all the current
laws.
FREE. Registration is required.
Make a Difference Day
Silverado Center
Fridays, 10:30—11:30am
October 23, November 6 & December 18
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.
TECH 911
WEDNESDAY SENIOR CLUB
Wednesdays
12:00—3:00 pm
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?
The ground breakers in our community formed the Wednesday
Senior Club. To this day this group remains and grows under the
umbrella of 55 +. Join your neighbors and friends who meet on a
regular basis on Wednesdays in the Ela Township Community Cen- Call Jim to set up an appointment and he can walk you through
ter from 12 noon to 3 pm. Fellowship and games are available at
it all! Everything from e-mail, Skype, or even changing your
these meetings. Elected Advisory Council members select monthly
outings and special events. Trips are to local destinations on deluxe monitor background. Jim can help solve some of those pesky
problems you need taken care of.
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+.”
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.
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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
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 + office
at 847-438-9160.
There is a $1 fee for this group.
CANASTA
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 09/07
PINOCHLE
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
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
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.
No Mah Jongg 10/15
A $1 donation for Bingo treats will be collected.
Please pre-register for lunch.
No Bingo 10/15
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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
Oct. 1 Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Romaine Salad, and Pumpkin Pie
Oct. 5 Reuben Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Pound Cake with Fruit
Oct. 6 Grilled German Bratwurst, Potato Salad, German Chocolate Cake
Oct. 8 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, and Apple Pie
Oct. 12 CENTER CLOSED — COLUMBUS DAY
Oct. 13 Turkey BLT, Macaroni Salad, Apple Pie
Oct. 15 CENTER CLOSED — STAFF MEETING
Oct. 19 Loaded Shrimp Salad, Croissant, and Ice Cream Bar
Oct. 20 Grilled Apple, Bacon, & Havarti Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Ice Cream Cup
Oct. 22 Chinese Pepper Steak on Rice, Fortune Cookie, and Carrot Cake
Oct. 26 Turkey BLT on Whole Wheat Bread, Chips, and Cream Puffs
Oct. 27 Turkey and Swiss on Marble Rye, Potato Salad, Halloween Treat Dessert
Oct. 29 Hickory Smoked Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Green Salad, and Lemon Cake
Nov. 2 Ham and Cheese on Croissant, Macaroni Salad, and Ice Cream Cup
Nov. 3 Tuna Waldorf Salad on Mixed Greens, Bread Roll, and Carrot Cake
Nov. 5 Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Chips, and Pie
Nov. 9 Turkey and Swiss on Marble Rye, Potato Salad, and Éclairs
Nov. 10 Build Your Own Chicago Hot Dog, Chips, and Red-White-Blue Dessert
Nov. 12 Chicken Tender Sandwich, Spinach Salad, and Cream Puffs
Nov. 16 Kielbasa with Tomatoes and Pasta, Green Salad, and Chocolate Cake
Nov. 17 Ham and Cheddar on Rye, Slaw, and Pound Cake with Berries
Nov. 19 Lasagna, Garlic Bread Sticks, Tossed Salad, and Brownies
Nov. 23 Smoked Turkey, Bacon, and Provolone on a Kaiser Roll, Fries, and Pumpkin Pie
Nov. 24 Smoked Turkey and Swiss Lorraine on Croissant, Spinach Salad, and Pumpkin Pie
Nov. 26 CENTER CLOSED– THANKSGIVING DAY
Nov. 30 Italian Beef Sandwich, Iceberg Lettuce Salad, and Cupcakes
Dec. 1 Salami and Swiss on 9-Grain Bread, Coleslaw, Cupcakes
Dec. 3 Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Salad, and Lemon Cake
Dec. 7 Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes, Rolls, and Angel Food Cake with Berries
Dec. 8 Italian Sub Sandwich, Bean Salad, and Spumoni Ice Cream
Dec. 10 Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Tossed Salad, and Cheese Cake
Dec. 14 Pasta with Ham, Peas, and Parmesan Cheese, Rolls, and Fruit Salad
Dec. 15 Corned Beef and Swiss on Rye, Chips, and a Brownie
Dec. 17 Chicken Wings with Ranch Dressing, Coleslaw, and Ice Cream Cup
Dec. 21 Potluck...Be sure to sign up!
Dec. 22 New York Turkey Reuben, Lettuce Salad, and Lemon Cake
Dec. 24 CENTER CLOSED– CHRISTMAS EVE
Dec. 28 Italian Sub Sandwich, Confetti Coleslaw, and Cupcakes
Dec. 29 Italian Sausage with Grilled Onions and Peppers, Pasta Salad, and Sherbet
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve — Chicken Alfredo, Salad, and Ice Cream
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
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Tues
Thu 1 BINGO/Mah Jongg/
Walking Men of Genius/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/
Cardio Fusion
Chair Yoga/ Low Impact Fitness
OKTOBERFEST
Fri 2 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ Sat 3
BRANSON INFO NIGHT
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17
Strength Core
Conditioning
Cardio Fusion
Bowling
8 BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power Play/ 9 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/
Walk In The Park/Yoga/PILATES
REEL TALK
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23 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/
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Cardio Fusion
Cardio Fusion
SILVERADO
Strength Core
Conditioning
22 BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power
Strength Core
Conditioning
CLOSED FOR
STAFF TRAINING
Play/ Walk In The Park/Yoga/
PILATES
iPhone
FOOD FRIDAY: HENG WING
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MENS TRIP: Cantigny
30 Open Track/Real Men of Genius/
KNOW YOUR BMR
29 BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power
Strength Core
Conditioning
Cardio Fusion
PATTON
Halloween Party
PILATES
iPhone
CLOSED FOR
STAFF TRAINING
Strength Core
Conditioning
Power Play/ Walk In The Park/
Yoga/PILATES
OCTOBER 2015
Wed
6 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ 7 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open
Mon
5 BINGO/Canasta/ Low Impact/
Sun
4
PANAMA INFO NIGHT
Track/Sit N Be Fit / Wednesday
Seniors/Corner Salon/H2O
MATTER OF BALANCE/LIFE STORY
Manpower/Sit N Be Fit /Arthritis
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
CRAFT
AARP
MATTER OF BALANCE
Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In The Park/
Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness Challenge/
ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
ALZHEIMER’S
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OUR LADY OF ANGELS
FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
MATTER OF BALANCE/LIFE STORY
BRAIN FITNESS
YELLOWSTONE INFO NIGHT
MATTER OF BALANCE
FLOWER POWER
My Fair Lady
ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
TIME MATTERS
SENIOR BOOKS
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRIP
ZUMBA/PING PONG
LBJ
CLOSED FOR
COLUMBUS DAY
AARP
BEAR DOWN
ALZHEIMER’S
WALK
ZUMBA/PING PONG
MILLROSE
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TRIP
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MOVIE &
ICE CREAM
30
October 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. Even if you have purchased a punch card, you must still register for classes!
SPECIAL EVENTS
__Ukulele Club: Tuesdays: Free
__Branson Info Night: 10-1
VOLUNTEER
__Oktoberfest: 10-2: $15/$25
__Thrive After Three
__Bear Down: 10-4: FREE
__Reception Desk
__Panama Info Night: 10-7
__Friendly Home Visitor
__Reel Talk: 10-8:$3/$5
__Bingo Caller
__Bowling: 10-9: $8/$13
GAMES
__Alzheimer’s Walk: 10-11: Shirt Size ___
__Bingo: Mondays & Thursdays: $1
__Alzheimer’s Support Group: 10-14
__Pinochle: Tuesdays
__Yellowstone New Date Info Night: 10-21
__Canasta: Mondays
__Know Your BMR: 10-22:$5/$10
__Mah Jongg: Thursdays: $1/guests
__Food Friday, Heng Wing: 10-23: $8/$13
__Bridge Group: Tuesdays: $1
__Movie & Ice Cream: 10-25: $6/$10
__Poker Group: Tuesdays
__Time Matters: 10-26:$5/$10
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
__Halloween Party: 10-30:$15/$25
__Personal Training: Details: _____________
__Men’s Lecture: Patton: 10-30: $3/$6
PUNCH CARD CLASSES
__Pen Pal Exchange, FREE
__PUNCH CARD (10 CLASSES) $25/$35
TRIPS & CUISINE CLUB
__UNLIMITED OCT. PUNCH CARD $30/$40
__Mississippi River Boat Trip: 10-18 & 19
__Arthritis Class, Mondays
__Lion King: 1-6:$50 Deposit
__Manpower, Mondays
__Men’s Trip: Cantigny Park: 10-22: $25/$30
__Zumba Gold, Tuesdays
__Millrose: 10-6: $36/$41
__Beginner Yoga, Tuesdays
Entrée Choice: _________ ____________
__Yoga, Thursdays
__Ride $5
__Chair Yoga, Fridays
LUNCH & LEARN
__ Pilates, Thursdays
__Honor Flight: 10-12: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__ “Fitness Plus” Exercise , Tuesdays
__Our Lady of the Angels: 10-13: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__ Fitness Challenge Exercise , Tuesdays
__Lyndon B. Johnson: 10-20: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__ Power Play Exercise , Thursdays
__My Fair Lady: 10-27: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__ Cardio Fusion, Saturdays
OUR COMMUNITY & JUST FOR YOU!
__ Functional Core Strength, Saturdays
FOGLIA YMCA COOPERATIVE CLASSES
_____________Name of Recipient
__Low Impact All Over Fitness, Mon. Wed. Fri.
__AARP Safe Driving: 10-5 & 10-6: $15/$20
__Fitness Orientation, Tuesdays & Fridays
__Flu & Pneumonia Shots: 10-14
__H2O Go Getters, Wed. LOTTERY FOR Oct. –Dec. SESSION
__Make a Difference Day: 10-23
__Balance and Flow, Mondays & Wednesdays
__Corner Salon, Wednesdays
__ Walking Track, Wednesdays & Fridays
Date_________ Type of Service__________________
FREE CLASSES
CLASSES
__A Matter of Balance: 10-7 thru 12-2: NO CHARGE
__Art Class: 10-13 & 27: $5/$10
__Macho Man, Wednesdays
__Brain Fitness: 10-21: $3/$5
__A Walk In The Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays
__Craft Class: 10-5: $5/$10
__Sit and Be Fit, Mon. Wed. Fri
__Lunch YES ____ $4.00
__Real Men of Genius, Fridays
__Flower Power Hour: 10-28: $10/$20
__Ping Pong, Tuesdays
__ iPhone: 10-29 $3/$5
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
__Lifestory Writing: 10-7 & 21: $5/$10
DATE: ____________ TIME: _________ INITIALS ________
__Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20
__Social Dance: Mondays, Members: $15 Single/$25 Couple PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________
Guests: $25 Single/$35 Couple
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 October 12, 15 & 16
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BINGO/Canasta/ Low Impact/
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
NOT AN iPhone
Mon 2
10 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ 11
BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/
ZUMBA/PING PONG
STEVE JUSTMAN
Tues 3
Low Impact/Macho Man/Open Track/ BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power Play/
Sit N Be Fit / Wednesday Seniors/
Corner Salon/H2O/LIFESTORY
REEL TALK
MATTER OF BALANCE
CIRCA ‘57
BRAIN FITNESS
Wed 4
HONOR FLIGHT
SILVERADO
Fri 6
NOVEMBER 2015
Sun 1
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
MEN’S TRIP: STAR CINEMA GRILL
Camelot
iPhone
26
CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING
LOW VISION EVENT
27
BOOT CAMP
CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING
DOOLITTLE RAID/SEC.STATE
FOOD & WINE PAIRING DINNER
Walking Men of Genius/ Sit N Be Fit/
Tap/Chair Yoga/ Low Impact Fitness
VETERAN’S DAY LUNCHEON
Thu 5
BEAR DOWN
CRAFT
MATTER OF BALANCE
BOOT CAMP
Open Track/Real Men of Genius/ Walking Men of Genius/ Sit N Be Fit/Tap/
8
MATTER OF BALANCE
LIFESTORY WRITING
FLOWER POWER
CLOSED FOR
VETERANS DAY
15
ZUMBA/PING PONG
PERFECT HOLIDAY TABLE
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
SENIOR BOOKS
ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
STOCKS: NUTS & BOLTS
23 BINGO/Canasta/ Low Impact/ 24 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ 25 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open
JFK
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
MOVIE &
ICE CREAM
BEAR DOWN
22
29
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
MUSEUM OF S & I
Sat 7
Cardio Fusion
Strength Core
Conditioning
14 Cardio Fusion/
Strength Core
Conditioning
21
Cardio Fusion
Strength Core
Conditioning
28
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November Registration Form
SPECIAL EVENTS
__Heritage Trip Info Night: 11-4: FREE
__Reel Talk: 11-5: $3/$5
__Veteran’s Day Luncheon: 11-13: Vets Free/$12/$17
_______Veteran’s Name
__Holiday Table: 11-16: $5/$10
__Food & Wine Pairing Dinner: 11-20:$20/$30
__Men’s Lecture: Doolittle Raid: 11-20: $3/$6
__Movie & Ice Cream: 11-22 $6/$10
__Museum of Science & Industry: 11-30:$35/$50
__Men’s Trip: Star Cinema Grill: 11-10: $10/$15
__Circa ‘57: 11-5: $25/$30
Entrée Choice: _________ ____________
__Ride $5
LUNCH & LEARN
__Steve Justman, Musical Memories: 11-3: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Camelot: 11-10: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Honor Flight: 11-12: $5/$10
__JFK: 11-17: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Stocks-Nuts & Bolts: 11-24: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Rules of the Road: 11-20: Free
___Corner Salon, Wednesdays
Date_________Type of Service__________________
CLASSES
__Art Class: 11-10 & 24: $5/$10
__Brain Fitness: 11-4: $3/$5
__Craft Class: 11-9: $5/$10
__Lunch YES ____ $4.00
__Not an iPhone: 11-2: $3/$5
__ iPhone: 11-19: $3/$5
__Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20
__Social Dance: Mondays, Members: $15 Single/$25 Couple
__Reception Desk
__Bingo Caller
GAMES
__Canasta: Mondays
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
__Boot Camp: 11-25: $5/$10
__Boot Camp: 11-27: $5/$10
PUNCH CARD CLASSES
__UNLIMITED NOV. PUNCH CARD $30/$40
__Manpower, Mondays
__Yoga, Thursdays
FREE CLASSES
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________
VOLUNTEER
__Thrive After Three
Name___________________________________________________
Phone______________________________
Member
Guest Name_________ ______________
CENTER IS CLOSED November 11, 26 & 27
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Sun
Mon
Wed Low Impact/Macho Man/Open Thu 3
BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power
DECEMBER 2015
Tues 1 BrkFst Club/Bridge /
Seniors/Corner Salon/H2O/
LIFE STORY
LIFESTORY WRITING
Fri 4 Open Track/Real Men of Ge-
nius/ Walking Men of Genius/ Sit N Be
Fit/Tap/Chair Yoga/ Low Impact Fitness Bowling
9 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open
23 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open
Sat 5
Cardio Fusion
Strength Core
Conditioning
12
Cardio Fusion
Strength Core
Conditioning
19
Strength Core
Conditioning
Cardio Fusion
SILVERADO
Strength Core
Conditioning
Cardio Fusion
26
CLOSED FOR
HOLIDAYS
25
A WONDERFUL LIFE
HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE
COOKIE-PALOOZA
REEL TALK
PILATES
Fitness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In
The Park/Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness
Challenge/ZUMBA/PING PONG
MEN’S TRIP: LOU MALNATI’S
8
MUSIC & THE BRAIN
7
BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/
6
BINGO/Canasta/ Low Impact/
BEAR DOWN
FLOWER POWER
ALZHEIMER’S
JAMES BOND
22 BrkFst Club/Bridge /
Seniors/Corner Salon/H2O/
LIFE STORY
ZUMBA/PING PONG
24
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
HOLIDAY SWEATER & SOUP
CLOSED FOR
HOLIDAYS
Fitness+/ Poker/Pinochle/ Walk In
The Park/Yoga/UKULELE/Fitness
Challenge/ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
RETIREMENT INCOME PRIMER
31 BINGO/Mah Jongg/Power Play/
EPICURE
ZUMBA/PING PONG
28 BINGO/Canasta/ Low Impact/ 29 BrkFst Club/Bridge /Fitness+/ 30 Low Impact/Macho Man/Open
WWII
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
CRAFT
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
MOVIE &
ICE CREAM
ZUMBA/PING PONG/ART
FRANK SINATRA
13
20
27
Class/SOCIAL DANCE
SEUSSICAL
34
December Registration Form
SPECIAL EVENTS
__Reel Talk: 12-3: $3/$5
__Bowling: 12-4: $8/$13
__Alzheimer’s Support Group: 12-9
__Cookie Palooza: 12-10
_____________Cookie Name
__Holiday Dinner Dance: 12-11: Donations at the Door
__Ride
__Movie & Ice Cream: 12-13: $6/$10
__Men’s Lecture: James Bond: 12-17: $3/$6
__Holiday Sweater & Soup: 12-21
_______________Soup or Chili Name
__A Wonderful Life: 12-18: $75/$90
__Seussical: 12-28: $7 first 4 tickets/ $10 guests and rest
__$7 tickets __$10 tickets
__Men’s Trip: Lou Malnati’s: 12-1:$12/$17
__Epicure: 12-29 $25/$30
Entrée Choice: _________ ____________
__Ride $5
LUNCH & LEARN
__Frank Sinatra: 12-8: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Cheryl Gorey: 12-14: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__WWII: 12-15: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Retirement Primer: 12-22: $5/$10 or $4/$8
__Corner Salon, Wednesdays
Date_________ Type of Service__________________
CLASSES
__Music & The Brain: 12-1: $5/$10
__Art Class: 12-8 & 22: $5/$10
__Brain Fitness: 12-2 $3/$5
__Craft Class: 12-7: $5/$10
__Lunch YES ____ $4.00
__ Senior Tap: Fridays: $10/$20
__Social Dance: Mondays, Members: $15 Single/$25 Couple
VOLUNTEER
__Holiday Dinner Dance
__Reception Desk
__Bingo Caller
GAMES
__Canasta: Mondays
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
PUNCH CARD CLASSES
__UNLIMITED DEC. PUNCH CARD $30/$40
__Manpower, Mondays
__Yoga, Thursdays
__H2O Go Getters, Wed. LOTTERY FOR Jan. SESSION
FREE CLASSES
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PAYMENT AMOUNT:_____________CHECK #___________
Name___________________________________________________
Phone______________________________
Member
Guest Name_________ ______________
CENTER IS CLOSED December 24 & 25
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Ela Township 55+
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+
Director of Adult & Senior Services
Susan Dillon
Editor
847-438-9160
[email protected]
Ela Township 55+
Senior Resource Specialist
Lisa Gaggiano
Hours: Mon—Thur, 8:30am—2:30pm
847-438-9160
Ela Township Town Hall
1155 East Route 22
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847-438-7823
GIVING TREE
Let’s make sure it’s a happy holiday
for every child this year! Take a
mitten off of our tree in the Community Center and make a child’s
holiday dream come true! See Youth Director, Alex Tonigan for
further details.
Ela Township Dial A Ride
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
Ela Township Social Worker
Susan Fackler, LCSW CADC
847-540-8380
Lynn O’Brien
Gloria Palmblad
Come and join us for some holiday bus rides.
The following Mondays we will be traveling to the
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills for holiday shopping:
November 9
November 23
December 7
December 14
December 21
Please call 847-438-6677 to be scheduled for the day.
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