NEW HORIZONS EVENTS CALENDAR AS OF 11/13/2014 Also check our website for more information: WWW.NEWHORIZONS2.COM New Horizons is not responsible and assumes no liability for any loss or injury to property or persons who participate in New Horizons events. Check out our Facebook page at New Horizons Singles. Friend us and let us know what you think. NOTE: For January and February 2015, New Horizons will host just one general meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. If either of these is cancelled due to bad weather it may be rescheduled for the third Tuesday of that month. November 2014 11/14/2014 Friday, 7:00 p.m. Karaoke - <flyer> Join us for dinner at 7:00 p.m. and a fun evening of KARAOKE starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion. The cost for dinner starts at $8.95. Please make your reservation by Thursday with sponsor: Larry Meyers (630) 215-5657. Directions: The American Legion Hall is located at 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126, (630) 8337800. Exit I-88 at Midwest Road, go north (right) to Butterfield Road, east (right) on Butterfield 1.7 miles. Look for the Normandy Banquets sign. 11/15/2014 Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Theater - <flyer> Join us for dinner at The Cellar Bistro in downtown Wheaton at 6:00 p.m. followed by the musical “The Secret Garden” at Wheaton Drama at 8:00 p.m. This restaurant is the OpenTable.com Diners’ Choice Winner for 2012. Their menu includes amazing appetizers, homemade soups and sauces, fresh seafood, healthy salads, delicious pasta’s and sourdough pizza. Their food is fresh, and free of preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. You can view the menu at www.thecellarbistro.com. Please feel free to join us for the dinner, the play or both. Wheaton Drama tickets are $23.00 and can be purchased before st November 1 by calling (630) 668-1661 and telling them that you are with the New Horizons group. After that date you may call (630) 260-1820 or go online at www.WheatonDrama.org. Directions: The Cellar Bistro (630-653-6299) is located at 132 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. It is on the corner of N. Hale Street and Wesley Street. Wheaton Drama is located 1 block north at 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. You may park for free at the Wheaton Place Parking Garage, a ½ block west of the theater. Exit I-88 at Naperville Road, go north on Naperville Road, west (left) 1 block on Roosevelt Road, north (right) on Main Street and west (left) 1½ blocks on Wesley Street. After purchasing your tickets, please RSVP to Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. 11/16/2014 Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. Pinochle -<flyer> An invitation to socialize while playing the highly stimulating game of pinochle! What a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Experienced and relatively inexperienced players are welcome. Please bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre and drink. We will play at the home of Kathy Whitcraft,15 S. Pine Street, Mt. Prospect, IL. Directions: Take I-355 N toward NW Suburbs; Merge onto I-290 W; Take exit 1B for IL 72/Higgins Rd. toward Woodfield Rd/IL 58 State Route/Golf Rd. Follow the signs to Golf Rd. Turn right on Golf Rd. Go to Arlington Heights Rd. Turn left onto N. Arlington Heights Road. Turn right onto E. Central Rd., Slight right onto US-14E. Turn left onto S. Pine St. RSVP to sponsor, Judy Lizak at 708-307-9079 by the Friday prior to play. 11/16/2014 Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Spiritual Journey Book Club <flyer> - We invite you to come and join our group that has been meeting for 12 years. With the friendships we have made we have learned to Believe, Hope, Laugh, Pray and Dream. We look forward to seeing longtime friends and meeting new ones. This is the book we will be reading…Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic. We will discuss Chapters 3 and 4. Bring a snack to pass. We meet at John & Madeline Holstrom’s home, 2744 Flagstone Circle, Naperville, IL 60564 RSVP: call 630-922-1181 or email [email protected] 11/18/2014 Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Newcomer's Dinner at Culver's -- Everyone is invited to meet the newcomers in our group. If you have joined recently, been a guest, or are just thinking about coming to New Horizons, please join us for dinner before the Tuesday meeting. There is no need to make a reservation, just join us any time from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. We will meet at Culver's,1155 S. Main St., Lombard. Contact: Joyce (630) 960-1373 or (630) 391-1433. Directions: I-355 to Roosevelt Road east, north on Main St., restaurant on the right side of the road. Page 1 of 6 11/18/2014 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Horizons General Meeting –This will be a fun night of Charades run by Bonnie Cozzens. Join us as we challenge each other and laugh our way through it. Members $3.00. Nonmembers $6.00. Bring a munchies to share and y our beverage of choice (soda, beer, and wine only). For directions see last page for First Church of Lombard. 11/19/2014 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Chat - Join a friendly group of people for a breakfast gathering at Juicy-O's, located at 2942 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove (630-932-4260). Directions: I 88 west, exit 355 north, exit Butterfield Road east (right turn) and left on Finley Road. Restaurant is on left. Sponsor is Wayne Krempach, 630-487-8463. 11/20/2014 Thursday, 9:00 am. Northern Illinois Food Bank – <flyer> Many hands make light work at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Help your friends pack items for distribution to food pantries. After the work is done, we will go out to lunch with the group to socialize at a local restaurant. Directions: The Northern Illinois Food Bank (630) 443-6910is located at 273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134. Take Il38/Roosevelt Road west, turn north (right) on Kautz Road, west (left) on Averill Road and south (left) on Dearborn Court. Contact: Carl Sagmeister (630) 360-6769 and Kay Van Wyk (630) 462-0542. 11/22/2014 Saturday, 7:00 p.m. New Horizons Dance - <flyer> Put on your favorite western duds and join your friends at the Wild West Dance. DJ Tom Munizzi will be playing the tunes. This is a great way to relax before the holiday rush begins. $5.00 Members, $10.00 Non-members. Bring a dessert or appetizer to share and beverage of choice (soda, beer, and wine only please). For directions see last page for First Church of Lombard Location. 11/23/2014 Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Bridge Brunch – <flyer> You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call Sponsor for location: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. 11/23/2014 Sunday, 5:30 p.m. The New Horizons Book Club <flyer> will discuss “American Terroir” a cookbook by Rowan Jacobsen that challenges readers to rethink their relationship to food. Kirkus Reviews wrote of this book, “Savory information presented on a stylish plate.” And The Library Journal reviewed, “Jacobsen eases readers into discussions of chemistry, history, geography, and gastronomy with cavalier charm and worldly wit … Inspirational and highly engaging.” We will meet at the th home of Karen Zehe (708) 246-3688, 1403 49 Court N, Western Springs, IL 60558. This book is available in paperback on Amazon for about $2.68 plus shipping and at most libraries and book stores. Please bring a munchie to share, your beverage of choice, and your opinions about the book. Directions to Karen Zehe’s home: Go south on I-294, take the Ogden Ave exit th onto US-34 E/ Ogden Ave, turn south (right) on Wolf Rd, west,(right) on 47 St., south (left) on th Commonwealth Ave and take the first left onto 49 Court. Please RSVP to one of the cosponsors if you plan to come. Co-sponsors: Margie Dunn (630) 460-3583 and Karen Zehe (708) 246-3668. 12/02/2014 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Horizons Christmas Party – Come join Jan and Gino for Christmas songs, spirit and dancing to seasonal tunes. $3.00 Members; $6.00 Non-members. Bring a munchie to share and your beverage of choice (soda, beer, and wine only). For directions see last page for First Church of Lombard. 12/03/2014 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Chat - Join a friendly group of people for a breakfast gathering at Juicy-O's, located at 2942 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove (630-932-4260). Directions: I 88 west, exit 355 north, exit Butterfield Road east (right turn) and left on Finley Road. Restaurant is on left. Sponsor is Wayne Krempach, 630-487-8463. 12/05/2014 Friday, 8:00 p.m. Soundz of Time. Join Jan and Gino at a new venue - A Salute Lounge and Grill, 2400 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL, 630 549-0181, www.asaluteloungeandgrill.com. Friendly staff, and full menu with a small area to dance. To reserve a table call GINO at 847 508-6903, 24 hours in advance. 12/09/2014 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the New Horizon’s Leadership Team meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m., but feel free to join us for a quick dinner at 6:30 p.m. Location is Pappa Passero’s, 6326 South Cass Ave, Westmont, 630-963-7660. Contact Dee Smithberg (708) 299-2133 or Paul Sapata (630) 205-5300. December 2014 Page 2 of 6 12/12/2014 Friday, 7:00 p.m. Karaoke - <flyer> Join us for dinner at 7:00 p.m. and a fun evening of KARAOKE starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion. The cost for dinner starts at $8.95. Please make your reservation by Thursday with sponsor: Larry Meyers (630) 215-5657. Directions: The American Legion Hall is located at 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126, (630) 8337800. Exit I-88 at Midwest Road, go north (right) to Butterfield Road, east (right) on Butterfield 1.7 miles. Look for the Normandy Banquets sign. 12/14/2014 Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner & Discussion Group, Oakfield Restaurant, 27w229 Geneva Rd., Winfield, 630-6903303 in mall on Southwest corner of Geneva & County Farm Rd. Rotating topics of choice. Sponsored by John Romano and Bonnie Cozzens, 312-805-6706 12/16/2014 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Horizons General Meeting – NEW! GAME NIGHT! Take your mind off your holiday tasks and enjoy playing games and some hot chocolate at New Horizons. Bring your favorite game, some munchies (or Christmas cookies) to share, and your beverage of choice (soda, beer, and wine only). Members $3.00. Non-members $6.00. For directions see last page for First Church of Lombard. 12/17/2014 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Chat - Join a friendly group of people for a breakfast gathering at Juicy-O's, located at 2942 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove (630-932-4260). Directions: I 88 west, exit 355 north, exit Butterfield Road east (right turn) and left on Finley Road. Restaurant is on left. Sponsor is Wayne Krempach, 630-487-8463. 12/18/2014 Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Northern Illinois Food Bank <flyer> – Many hands make light work at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Help your friends pack items for distribution to food pantries. After the work is done, we will go out to lunch with the group to socialize at a local restaurant. Directions: The Northern Illinois Food Bank (630) 443-6910is located at 273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134. Take Il38/Roosevelt Road west, turn north (right) on Kautz Road, west (left) on Averill Road and south (left) on Dearborn Court. Contact: Carl Sagmeister (630) 360-6769 and Kay Van Wyk (630) 462-0542. 12/19/2014 Friday, 7:00 p.m. Dinner and a Show - <flyer> Join us for dinner at 7:00 and a fun evening of entertainment at 8:30 p.m. featuring Sling Blade in Café 187 at the Elmhurst American Legion. There is no cover charge tonight. The cost for dinner starts at $8.95. Directions: The Elmhurst American Legion (630) 833-7800, is located at 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Exit I-88 at Midwest Road, go north (right) on Midwest Road to Butterfield Road, turn east (right) on Butterfield Road and go 1.7 miles. Look for the Normandy Banquets sign. Please RSVP by Thursday to Sponsor: Leigh Holzwart at (630) 495-0196 or (630) 699-0196. 12/28/2014 Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Bridge Brunch – <flyer> You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call for location. Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. 12/31/2014 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Chat - Join a friendly group of people for a breakfast gathering at Juicy-O's, located at 2942 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove (630-932-4260). Directions: I 88 west, exit 355 north, exit Butterfield Road east (right turn) and left on Finley Road. Restaurant is on left. Sponsor is Wayne Krempach, 630-487-8463. 12/31/2014 Wednesday, 7 p.m. NEW YEAR'S EVE Dinner Dance <flyer> Celebrate with New Horizons at their annual New Year's Eve dinner dance on Wednesday, December 31, at Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President Street, Glendale Heights, IL 60139. Music will be provided by DJ Lou Dalegrene. Price: $60.00 for Members and $75.00 for Non-Members. All ticket sales end 12/20/14 or until the limit of 150 tickets are sold. If you don’t want to drive home, New Horizons has made special arrangements with the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 645 West North Ave., Lombard, for a room rate of $89.00. For reservations please call the Hotel Directly (630) 629-1500. For dinner reservations only, please contact Pat Allie (847) 989-3876 or Dee Smithberg (708) 299-2133. See attached flyer for full information. January 2015 Page 3 of 6 1/04/2015 Sunday, 5:30 p.m. The New Horizons Book Club <flyer> will discuss “A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole, the 1981 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction. “A Confederacy of Dunces” is the story about a young man’s isolation that still rings true at a time when millions interact more with computers than with other people. Kirkus Reviews wrote of this book, “A masterpiece of character comedy [that is] brilliant, relentless, delicious, perhaps even classic.” And The New York Times Book Review said “A masterwork … the novel astonishes with its inventiveness … it is nothing less than a grand comic fugue.” We will meet at the home of Phil Paul (630) 9080015, 21W111 Coronet Road, Lombard, IL 60148. This book is available in paperback on Amazon for as little as $0.01 plus shipping and at most libraries and book stores. Please bring a munchie to share and beverage of choice. Directions to Phil Paul’s home: From the intersection of I-355 and Butterfield Road, go west one mile to the traffic light at Lloyd Avenue. Turn right/north onto Lloyd Avenue and then take first left onto Coronet Road. Phil’s home, #21W111, sits at the intersection of Canary and Coronet Roads. Please RSVP if you plan to come. Co- sponsors: Margie Dunn (630) 460-3583 and Karen Zehe (708) 246-3688. 1/06/2015 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Horizons General Meeting – Topic to be determined. In the event this meeting is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 20. 1/13/2015 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the New Horizon’s Leadership Team meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m., but feel free to join us for a quick dinner at 6:30 p.m. Location is Pappa Passero’s, 6326 South Cass Ave, Westmont, 630-963-7660. Contact Paul Sapata (630) 205-5300. 1/11/2015 Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Spiritual Journey Book Club <flyer> - We invite you to come and join our group that has been meeting for 12 years. With the friendships we have made we have learned to Believe, Hope, Laugh, Pray and Dream. We look forward to seeing longtime friends and meeting new ones. This is the book we will be reading…Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic.We will discuss Chapters 5 and 6. Bring a snack to pass. We meet at John & Madeline Holstrom’s home, 2744 Flagstone Circle, Naperville, IL 60564 RSVP: call 630922-1181 or email [email protected] 1/18/2015 Sunday, 5 – 8 p.m. Dinner & Discussion Group, Oakfield Restaurant, 27w229 Geneva Rd., Winfield, 630-6903303 in mall on Southwest corner of Geneva & County Farm Rd. Rotating topics of choice. Sponsored by John Romano and Bonnie Cozzens, 312-805-6706 1/24/2015 Saturday, 7:00 p.m. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF US!” <flyer> We will celebrate all of our birthdays at our BIRTHDAY DANCE! DJ. Fast Freddy will be on hand to spin the tunes. $5.00 Members, $10.00 Non-members. A birthday cake will be provided by Leadership Team. Bring an appetizer or a dessert to share and beverage of choice - soda, beer, and wine only please. For directions see last page for First Church of Lombard Location. 1/25/2015 Sunday, 4 – 4:30 pm. Bridge Brunch – You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call for location and directions. Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. February 2015 2/03/2015 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Horizons General Meeting – Topic to be determined. In the event this meeting is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 17. 2/8/2015 Sunday, 5:30 p.m. The New Horizons Book Club <flyer> will discuss “The Men Who United the States” a book by Simon Winchester that is a fascinating popular history that illuminates the men who toiled fearlessly to discover, connect, and bond the citizenry and geography of the U.S.A. from its beginnings. Booklist wrote of this book, “This is a finely crafted and valuable reminder that the evolution of our united nation was a process often accelerated by unlikely, sometimes eccentric men who operated outside the political sphere.” And the Wall Street Journal reviewed, “Vivid, valuable...an extraordinary, propulsive tale.” We will meet at the home of Bob DeHoff (630) 969-1370, 4501 Dorset Avenue in Lisle. This book is available on Amazon for about $5.25 plus shipping and at most libraries and book stores. Please bring a munchie to share, a beverage of choice, and your opinions about the book. Directions to Bob DeHoff’s home: From the north, take Butterfield Rd./Rte. 56 to Rte. 53; turn south, passing under Rte. 88. Pass Warrenville rd Rd.; take 3 right past Warrenville Rd. onto Lacy Ave.; take first right onto Dorset and go almost to end of block to 4501. From the south take Rte. 34/Ogden Ave. to Rte. 53 exit ramp. Take Rte. 53 north to Lacey Ave.; turn left; take first right onto Dorset and go almost to end of block to 4501. Please RSVP if you plan to come. Co-sponsors: Margie Dunn (630) 4603583 and Karen Zehe (708) 246-3688. Page 4 of 6 2/15/2015 Sunday, 5 – 8 p.m. Dinner & Discussion Group, Oakfield Restaurant, 27w229 Geneva Rd., Winfield, 630-6903303 in mall on Southwest corner of Geneva & County Farm Rd. Rotating topics of choice. Sponsored by John Romano and Bonnie Cozzens, 312-805-6706 2/22/2015 Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Bridge Brunch – You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call for location and directions. Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. 2/22/2015 Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Spiritual Journey Book Club <flyer> - We invite you to come and join our group that has been meeting for 12 years. With the friendships we have made we have learned to Believe, Hope, Laugh, Pray and Dream. We look forward to seeing longtime friends and meeting new ones. This is the book we will be reading…Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic.We will discuss Chapters 7 and 8. Bring a snack to pass. We meet at John & Madeline Holstrom’s home, 2744 Flagstone Circle, Naperville, IL 60564 RSVP: call 630922-1181 or email [email protected] March 2015 3/22/2015 Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Spiritual Journey Book Club <flyer> - We invite you to come and join our group that has been meeting for 12 years. With the friendships we have made we have learned to Believe, Hope, Laugh, Pray and Dream. We look forward to seeing longtime friends and meeting new ones. This is the book we will be reading…Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic. We will discuss Chapters 9 and 10. Bring a snack to pass. We meet at John & Madeline Holstrom’s home, 2744 Flagstone Circle, Naperville, IL 60564 RSVP: call 630-922-1181 or email [email protected] 03/29/2015 Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Bridge Brunch – You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call for location and directions. Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. April 2015 4/19/2015 Sunday 5:00 p.m. Spiritual Journey Book Club <flyer> - We invite you to come and join our group that has been meeting for 12 years. With the friendships we have made we have learned to Believe, Hope, Laugh, Pray and Dream. We look forward to seeing longtime friends and meeting new ones. This is the book we will be reading…Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic.We will discuss Chapters11 and 12. Bring a snack to pass. We meet at John & Madeline Holstrom’s home, 2744 Flagstone Circle, Naperville, IL 60564 RSVP: call 630-922-1181 or email [email protected] 4/26/2015 Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Bridge Brunch – You are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Social Bridge. This is a great way to meet people as you play with different partners as the afternoon progresses. Beginning and experienced players are welcome. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverage. Call for location and directions. Sponsor: Celeste Jacklin (630) 236-4913. New Horizons Contact Information Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5161, Naperville, IL 60567-5161 For general information, please call: Female Co-Leader, Dee Smithberg (708) 299-2133; Male Co-Leader, Paul Sapata (630) 205-5300; Social Activity Coordinator, Joyce Marsch (630) 960-1373; Community Service, Kay Van Wyk (630) 462-0542. You may also direct questions, suggestions or concerns to: [email protected] New Horizons 2013/2014 Leadership Team Dee Smithberg, Paul Sapata, Pat Allie, Mike Cosentino, Brenda Nielsen, Joyce Marsch, Karen Matthews, Bonnie Cozzens, Kay Van Wyk, Joe Romando, Toni Martinez, and Nancy Huck. First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St. Lombard, IL Directions I-355 to Rte. 38/Roosevelt Rd. Exit East on Rte 38 past Finley Rd to S. Main (north). Continue for 1 1/2 miles. Church is between Ash and Maple St on west side of road across from Dairy Queen. Parking: Park in 1 of 2 lots on Maple St., west of Main St.: (1) Maple St. South Lot is a couple of buildings west of the chapel on corner, on the south side of Maple. Parking free after 3:00 pm weekdays, all day Sat. and Sun. (2) Library parking lot is on north side of Maple across from chapel. Parking allowed when library is closed (after 9:00 p.m. weekdays). Page 5 of 6 Waivers are only required at New Horizon meetings, New Year’s Eve dance and picnics. However, if you would like to use a waiver you may access it by clicking here: <flyer> If you know of any member that has been hospitalized or is sick, please contact Pat Allie, New Horizons Secretary, at [email protected] or 847-989-3876. She will send a card on behalf of New Horizons. Page 6 of 6
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