Active Adult Newsletter September 2021

815-436-2029

Afternoon Tea Party — NEW

Wear your fancy clothes, your finest hat and enjoy a Tea Party! There will be an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches and pastries, paired with delightful conversations. (Program# 45408A1) DATE: Thursday, September 23 TIME: 12:00—2pm  FEE: $12 | Plainfield LOCATION: Township Community Center  Reservation Deadline September 15th

Afternoon Tea PartyREGISTRATION

Spectrum Singers Active Adult Choir

Would you like an activity that improves your mood, keeps your mind strong, and improves your quality of life? The Spectrum Choir will provide a welcoming community for active adults who enjoy the arts. Let by a professional choral director and accompanied by a professional pianist. (Program#45407A1) Ages 40 & up  DATE: Mondays, September 13-December 6 TIME: 11:30-12:30 FEE: $150 LOCATION: Plainfield Township Community Center

Choir REGISTRATION

Bunco Party - September 16

Join us for a Bunco party! A light lunch, beverages and prizes are included in the cost. September 16 at 11:30a-2:00p $12 per player RSVP required by September 10. 4 Games of Bunco & prizes are included.

REGISTER for Bunco

NEW - Adult Dance Classes - NEW

ADULT TAP This class is for beginners as well as former tappers! DATES: Mondays, September 20-October 25 | 1-1:45 FEE: $70 | Program# 48312A1 LOCATION: Plainfield Township Community Center REGISTER for Adult Tap

ADULT BALLET Ballet helps with your balance as well as building strength and flexibility. DATES: Mondays, September 20-October 25 | 2-2:45 FEE: $70 | Program#48323A1 LOCATION: Plainfield Township Community Center REGISTER for Adult Ballet

Trips

Cantigny Garden Tour Enjoy a delightful afternoon at Cantigny Park! We will start our day with a garden tour of the grounds.   After the tour we will have lunch at the Le Jardin restaurant. Choose from Chicken Salad or Turkey & Provolone Sandwich or Caesar Salad. After lunch tour the 1st Division Museum, explore other gardens, the tank park, visitors center and gift shop.  Day: Wednesday, September 29th Time: 9:30—3:30 Fee: $64 (program#55500A1) Depart Location: Section #9 Louis Joliet Mall Registration Deadline: September 13 Cantigny Garden Tour REGISTRATION Kinky Boots at the Paramount Theatre This flashy, sassy, sexy story of big heels invading a small town shook Broadway! From its glorious costumes to its dazingly tall heels and song’s, Kinky Boots tears up the stage and never lets go. You must wear a mask inside the theatre & provide proof of vaccination to be allowed into theatre. Trip includes main floor seating and motor coach transportation. Day: Wednesday, October 13th Time: 12-5 Fee: $93 (program#55501A1) Depart Location: Section #9 Louis Joliet Mall Registration Deadline: September 21 Kinky Boots REGISTRATION

Weekly & Drop In Programs

GAME DAY at MATHER WOODS Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm Enjoy some fresh air while playing a game of your choice! Rummikub, farkel, dominos are just a few to choose from! Mather Woods is located at 25032 West Renwick Road. BRIDGE & PINOCHLE - - - - Wednesdays from 10—noon All Bridge players are welcome to play a few friendly hands of drop-in bridge. Pinochle players are needed! If interested in playing pinochle get your friends together and gather at the Community Center.   CRAFTERS CORNER - - - - Fridays from 9:30a-11a BYOS (Bring Your Own Supplies) to this drop-in time. All are welcome whether you knit, crochet, make jewelry, paint ….Bring what you are working on and join in on the fun! MAHJONG - - - - Fridays from 10a-noon Come join this enthusiastic group of mahjong players. Most participants know the game but stop in and check it out!

Massage & Reflexology

Massage—1st & 3rd Tuesdays Reflexology—2nd & 4th Tuesdays The cost is $25 for a 30-minute session. Call 815-436-2029 to check the schedule and availability.

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September Calendar

September 10: Drive-in Movie at Bott Park: Soul September 11: Jeric's Skate Contest  September 13: Star Gazing September 25: Autumn Family Fun Fest  Find more upcoming events on our event calendar