GENERAL INFORMATION 2 table of contents General Information . . . . 2 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . 8 Day Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 More Programs for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 mission: To provide recreation and park experiences that enrich the quality of life for our community. vision: To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community. Welcome to the Senior Program Guide Unless specified, all programs are held on the upper level of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (ARRCC), 305 W. Jackson Ave. Day trips depart from the Warming House parking lot on the Riverwalk. To access the ARRCC, enter on the upper level from Mill or Eagle Streets. Building hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday as scheduled. Registration hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Game Room, which contains a ping pong table, billiard table, a television, four computers, paperback/hard cover book exchange, large table for drop-in board game play, bean bag toss game and coffee service, is available to those ages 50 and over. The hours for the game room are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A 20% discount is offered for individuals age 60 and over for most programs not listed in the Active Adults & Seniors section of every Program Guide (excluding trips or externally ticketed events). Because this discount is not available online, it must be requested in person or noted on your registration form. Please call 630-848-5000 to make sure your birthdate is listed in our computer system to take advantage of the 20% discount. Important Phone Numbers ARRCC Main Phone............................................................................................ 630-848-3615 Volunteer Desk..................................................................................................... 630-848-3613 Ecumenical Adult Care........................................................................................ 630-357-8166 Ride DuPage/Pace Reservations......................................................................... 800-713-7445 Ride DuPage/Pace Complaints and Comments............................................... 847-364-7223 Call 630-848-3615 for additional information or visit us at www.napervilleparks.org Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 GENERAL INFORMATION The following activities take place at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, at 305 W. Jackson Avenue. For information, call 630-848-3613 unless otherwise noted. Bean Bag Toss Game “The Original” Bean Bag Tailgate Toss Game is available for use Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This can be set up in the Game Room. Game is for 2 or 4 players. Instructions for play are located on the back of the game box. Book Club You’re invited to a lively discussion of books. Participants choose a list of books and discuss one each month. Come prepared with your suggestions. If you like to read and share your thoughts on chosen books, this group is for you. Location: ARRCC-Room 201 Dates: Thu. Apr. 16, and May 21 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Book Exchange Are you looking for a good book to read? Have you read a good book lately? We are always happy to receive your donations of books at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center. Books are located in the Game Room. Bunco Club Bunco is an old parlor dice game. Please join us on the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Canasta Club Our Canasta Club plays from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. every Monday in Room 202. Dominoes Club The Dominoes Club meets the second and fourth Friday of every month from 9:00-11:30 a.m. They play Mexican Train Dominoes. 3 Drop-in Painting Group The drop-in group is for those who do not need instruction. Join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:0011:30 a.m. to draw, paint and socialize. Drop-in Woodcarving If you like to work with your hands and you like working with wood, you will enjoy this group. Bring your own materials and tools. Volunteer leader is Shelly Weiser, 630-753-0017. The fun is in the creation. This program meets every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge meets on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Larry Lucas at 630-420-7513. Kindle If you are interested in checking out our Kindle device for a three-week time period, come to the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center any time Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are limited book titles that have been downloaded to the device. The biggest asset to this Kindle is that you are able to enlarge the font size to be even larger than standard large-print books. A copy of your driver’s license or state issued photo ID is required to check out the device. Mah Jong Club Mahjong, a Chinese game with tiles, is played on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Ruth Weber provides instruction and leadership for this fun game. Please bring your Mahjong set, if you have one, and join this exciting club! Pinochle If you enjoy playing Pinochle and would like to meet some new people, you can become a part of the group. They meet on Tuesdays from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Pool (Billiards) Pool is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m. Reservations are not required; just bring a friend. follow us on: 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Social Bridge Social Bridge is held every Thursday from 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. Come and join this exciting club. Table Tennis Calling all table tennis fans! A table is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the game room. Find a partner and join us for some fun and exercise. Walking Club Each Monday at 9:30 a.m., the walking group will gather at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center lobby to take a refreshing walk in our surrounding parks and neighborhoods. Ron and Sandra Lehner will escort the group. For more information, contact them at 630-904-0288. COD Classes The Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center is a satellite for College of DuPage classes that emphasize learning as an enjoyable experience. You may receive grades for each course or opt for pass/fail grading. Anyone over age 65 may participate for a minimum fee per credit hour. People under age 65 may register for the same classes at the regular college fee. People interested in the COD classes must register at least two weeks before a class begins. If a class has not reached its minimum enrollment by this time, it will be canceled. (lmo) Watercolor Watercolor is an art form that is fun and easy to do. Begin by painting simple still-life shapes and progress to more complex shapes. Experiment with weton-wet and wet paper/dry brush techniques. Location: ARRCC Craft Room 205 Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Pam Keller Fee:$129/age 55 and better; $185/under age 55 Date: Tue., Apr. 21-Jun. 9 Code:art-0002-007 How to Register for COD Classes To register for any of the COD classes, please call the College of DuPage at 630-942-2208. Senior Resources are Only a Phone Call or Mouse Click Away! As people age, it can be tricky to navigate the wide variety of questions and concerns that go hand-inhand with the aging process. Senior citizens and their loved ones have many resources available to assist them with day-to-day life all the way from the national level to right here at home. Naperville is a community that warmly embraces seniors and “baby boomers” and wants to help connect them to information about these available services. The City of Naperville and Naperville Park District have joined together to provide seniors with a convenient way to access this information. The City of Naperville recently launched a comprehensive webpage at www.naperville.il.us/ seniorservices.aspx that provides relevant phone numbers, webpages and descriptions of services offered to seniors by category. Where appropriate, the pages guide a visitor to the appropriate provider of the service, be it the City, township, county or state. Categories include: • care options • education • elder rights • emergency preparedness • employment • financial assistance and taxes • food assistance • general information • health benefits • household maintenance assistance • housing • legal assistance • life safety • recreation • transportation • utility assistance • veterans assistance • volunteerism Along with the webpage, the Naperville Park District will have volunteers and staff available to help seniors navigate the website or provide resource contact information. For assistance, or if you have any suggestions or feedback regarding additional services to be listed on the webpage, please call (630) 848-3613 or stop by the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center at 305 W. Jackson Ave. GENERAL INFORMATION Ecumenical Adult Care of Naperville Ecumenical Adult Care, located in the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, offers a full day of activities for older adults in need of companionship or who are at risk when left home alone. A professional eldercare staff, including nurses, activity coordinators and assistants, provides purposeful daytime activities and outings for participants. After completing an evaluation, older adults may attend this program on a scheduled basis. A fee is charged. A physical examination is required prior to attendance. Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers are always welcome! For more information, contact Laura Milligan at 630-357-8166. Free Legal Aid Prairie State Legal Service Inc. provides free representation in civil legal matters for anyone who is “60 and better.” You may request assistance in the following areas: 1.Housing, eviction, tenant problems, subsidized, low-income housing, unsafe or unsanitary conditions, FHA or VA foreclosures and nursing home rights. 2.Public benefits/income maintenance: unemployment compensation, Social Security, Social Security insurance, public aid, Aid for Dependent Children, Aid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled, food stamps and general assistance. 3.Health care: Medicare, Medicaid, Hill-Burton and hospital collection defense. 4.Domestic abuse and related family-law issues. 5.Consumer law/miscellaneous, repossession, exemption rights and utility shut-offs. 5 SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) Free “One On One” Counseling for Seniors Counselors can provide a broad range of information on health insurance coverage for seniors including: • Medicare A & B (hospital/doctor) •Medicare C (Medicare Advantage Plans/HMO – PPO – PFFS) • Medicare D (Prescription Drug Plans) •Medicare Supplemental Policies (Medigap) • Long Term Care Insurance • Medicaid Programs Counselors are trained and sponsored by State of Illinois Department on Aging. Call the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center at 630-848-3613 to arrange an appointment with a SHIP counselor. (lmo) Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee:Free RTA Reduced-Fare Card Naperville Township seniors can obtain a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Card by contacting Jenny Dawley, 630-357-8058, at the Naperville Township office. She is in the office Monday through Friday each week. The Township office is located at 139 Water Street, Naperville. The RTA Card also is available, for Lisle Township residents, at the Lisle Township Office, 4721 Indiana, Lisle 630-968-2087. The RTA Card provides a discount to persons 65 years of age and older on the CTA buses and rapid transit, PACE buses and Metra trains in the six county area served by the RTA. Services for wills and real estate problems are NOT provided by Prairie State through this program. Call 630-690-2130 for your appointment. follow us on: 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Rules of the Road Income Tax Class The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Naperville Park District, offers “Rules of the Road” classes for anyone who is 50 and over. Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax-Aide program that provides free filing assistance for low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those over age 60. One week of classes is conducted by fellow volunteers that cover pertinent tax law and use of the TaxWise computer program for e-filing. Classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with lunch breaks) during the second week in January. Volunteers who pass openbook tests following the classes are asked to donate a few hours each week during the 10-week tax filing season from February to mid-April on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue. For information, call Phoebe Bickhaus at 630-357-7355. These free classes are designed to help you pass your Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The classes update you on the current rules of the road and prepare you for the general written and road sign examinations. To register, call 630-848-3613. (lmo) Location: ARRCC-Room 206 Dates: Thur., Mar. 26 Time: 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. AARP Smart Driver Course Co-sponsored by the AARP and Naperville Park District, this program (formerly known as the AARP Driver Safety Program) is a comprehensive driver-retraining course geared to the specific needs of older motorists. You will learn the effects of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, license renewal procedures, local traffic hazards and more. Designed to improve your driving abilities through additional training, attention and practice, this two-day course helps you drive more safely and keep your driver’s license longer. Most insurance companies offer a discount for people who attend this class. Discounts may vary, so check your auto insurance policy. The fee is $20 ($15 if member of AARP with card). Make checks payable to AARP. Please register in advance at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue, or by calling 630-848-3613. (lmo) Location: ARRCC-Room 206 Dates:Wed. & Thu., May 6 and 7 Time:12:30-4:30 p.m. Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 Grandparent/Grandchild Spring Break Week registration in progress The grandkids are off this week for spring break. Are you looking for things to do with them? We have an entire week of events to keep the grandkids occupied! You can play board games such as Backgammon, Battleship, Candy Land, Checkers, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4, Cribbage, Jenga, Rummikub, Scrabble, Sorry!, Trouble and Yahtzee. Try your skills at billiards, ping pong or simply relax and watch a movie such as Dolphin Tale 2, Earth to Echo, Muppets Most Wanted and The Nut Job*. The week ends with our popular Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo & Pizza. Although most of these programs are free of charge, registration is required to secure a spot due to limited seating or classroom availability. Programs are for children ages 5 and over. These are per person events. Each grandparent and grandchild must register. (lmo) Mon., Mar. 30 Thu., Apr. 2 Board Games - Room 205 12:00-1:30 p.m., Code 129595 Pool/Billiards - Game Room 12:00-1:30 p.m., Code 129604 Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo & Pizza - Community Hall 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Codes 123616 (early bird price) & 129617(regular price) Tue., Mar. 31 Movie: Dolphin Tale 2 Lounge 12:00-1:30 p.m., Code 129627 Movie: Muppets Most Wanted - Lounge 2:00-3:30 p.m., Code 129629 Movie: Earth to Echo - Lounge 9:30-11:30 a.m., Code 129625 Movie: The Nut Job - Lounge 9:30-11:30 a.m., Code 129626 Wed., Apr. 1 Ping Pong - Game Room 12:00-1:30 p.m., Code 129614 Fri., Apr. 3 Ping Pong - Game Room 2:00-3:30 p.m., Code 129615 Board Games - Room 205 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Code 129600 Pool/Billiards - Game Room 2:00-3:30 p.m., Code 129605 *Movies may be subject to change depending on availability. Movie: Earth to Echo - Lounge 2:00-3:30 p.m., Code 129628 Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo & Pizza Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo & Pizza Callingdescription all grandparents . . . round up your grandchildren here and head to an afternoon of Bingo fun! This event includes 12 games of Bingo, a snack provided at the start, pizza and a drink at the halfway point, prizes for both adults and children and, so no child goes home empty-handed, consolation prizes for all the children at the end of the event. Take advantage of early bird pricing! Registration closes Apr. 2. No walk-in registrations for this event. This is a per person 630-848-5000 • napervilleparks.org event. Each grandparent and grandchild must register. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall Date: Apr. 3 CodeAgeDay Time Early Bird Price until Mar. 27 • $10(R)/$15(N) 129616 6 and up Fri 11:30 am-1:00 pm 129617 6 and up Fri 11:30 am-1:00 pm Regular Price Begins Mar. 28 • $15(R)/$22(N) Proud Sponsor of Grandparent/ Grandchild Bingo & PIzza SENIOR PROGRAMS 8 Weekly Movies Apr. 6, 7 & 8.................The Railway Man – R Apr. 13, 14 & 15...........Killing Kennedy – Not Rated Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center 305 W. Jackson Avenue Mondays Noon Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. Catch a movie with your friends! There is no charge and reservations are not needed. Apr. 20, 21 & 22...........Night Moves – R Apr. 27, 28 & 29...........Jersey Boys – R May 4, 5 & 6.................Begin Again – R May 11, 12 & 13...........Rage – Not Rated May 18, 19 & 20...........And So It Goes – PG-13 May 25..........................CLOSED – Memorial Day May 26 & 27.................Wish I Was Here – R The Naperville Park District does not endorse the content and opinions expressed in the above movies. Ageless Grace Chair Exercise How can a seated chair exercise program be so much fun and still provide lifelong comfort and ease of movement? Welcome to Ageless Grace®, a unique program that works for all ages at all fitness levels and abilities. We’ll be learning 21 Tools that focus on different anti-aging techniques like Shake It Up Baby, Dance Party, Spaghetti Spine, all to lively and familiar music. Sing along while you stretch, bend and laugh. The program works core muscles while building cognitive learning. It’s time to add fun to exercise and experience the newest way to move both mind and body! (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall Date:Apr. 9-May 21 Fee:$35(R)/$42(N) CodeAge DayTime 7-week session 131996 50 and up Thu 9:30 am-10:30 am Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 SENIOR PROGRAMS Bingo Bring your friends and let the fun and games begin! Event includes lunch, 12 games of regular Bingo, friendship and, if you’re lucky, prizes! Take advantage of early bird pricing! (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall CodeAge DayTime Apr. 10 Early Bird Price until Apr. 6 • $3(R)/$4(N) 9 Bingo at ManorCare of Naperville ManorCare of Naperville has graciously offered to host Bingo at their beautiful facility located at 200 W. Martin Ave. Today’s Bingo will be preceded by a delicious lunch. Directions, parking information and check-in instructions will be included on your confirmation. Registration ends on May 16 for early bird price and May 20 for regular price. No walk-in registrations for this event. (lmo) 131984 50 and up Fri Regular Price Begins Apr. 7 1:00 pm-2:15 pm 131985 1:00 pm-2:15 pm CodeAge 131986 50 and up Wed Regular Price Begins Apr. 26 1:00 pm-2:15 pm Early Bird Price until May 16 • $3(R)/$4(N) 133375 50 and up Thu 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Regular Price Begins May 17 • $8(R)/$10(N) 133376 50 and up Thu 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 131987 1:00 pm-2:15 pm • $8(R)/$10(N) 50 and up Fri Apr. 29 Early Bird Price until Apr. 25 • $3(R)/$4(N) • $8(R)/$10(N) 50 and up Wed May 13 Early Bird Price until May 9 • $3(R)/$4(N) 1:00 pm-2:15 pm 131993 1:00 pm-2:15 pm 50 and up Wed May 27 Early Bird Price until May 23 • $3(R)/$4(N) 131994 50 and up Wed Regular Price Begins May 24 1:00 pm-2:15 pm 131995 1:00 pm-2:15 pm • $8(R)/$10(N) 50 and up Wed DayTime TRIAD 131992 50 and up Wed Regular Price Begins May 10 • $8(R)/$10(N) Location:ManorCare of Naperville - Lobby Date:May 21 Triad is a partnership of Law Enforcement, Senior Citizens, and Community Groups. The mission of our local Triad is to enrich the lives and safety of all senior citizens in Lisle and Naperville Townships. Triad empowers senior citizens to become involved in the educational and practical aspects of crime prevention within their community. Through the cooperation of several local governments, law enforcement agencies, fire protection districts, senior services providers, park districts, and volunteers, the Naperville/Lisle Triad presents programs that enhance safety and increase senior involvement in community programs. Events for senior citizens presented by the Triad are posted on www.naperville-lisle-triad.org follow us on: SENIOR PROGRAMS 10 Bowling: Active Adult and Senior Appreciation Fox Bowl, Wheaton and Brunswick Zone, Naperville Enjoy eight consecutive weeks of group, coordinated, league-format, free bowling with free shoe rental at Fox Bowl in Wheaton on Wednesdays and Brunswick Zone in Naperville on Fridays! Please pick an eight-week session at either or both locations that best suits your availability because you may attend for less than eight weeks, but cannot attend beyond eight consecutive weeks to qualify for free bowling. Fox Bowl is located at 1101 Butterfield Rd. in Wheaton and Brunswick Zone is located at 1515 Aurora Ave. in Naperville. This free 8-week session is a one-time only program per participant; it does not begin again in a new calendar year. You may continue to bowl in a coordinated league format at a reduced cost after the eight week session. Please contact staff at each bowling alley for current reduced rates as they are subject to change. (lmo) Fee: Free Course CodeAge DayTime Fox Bowl - Wednesdays Apr. 8-May 27 132007 50 and up Wed Brunswick Zone - Fridays Apr. 10-May 29 132006 50 and up Fri 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Bridge Practice Here’s your chance to play Bridge under the watchful eye of an instructor. If you have taken Bridge 1 or Bridge 2 and want to continue to build your skills, this program is perfect for you! (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Lounge Date:Apr. 7-May 19 Fee:$45(R)/$54(N) CodeAge DayTime 7-week session 131998 50 and up Tue Classic Movies Enjoy classic movies from the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s in the comfortably decorated Lounge. Reminisce about movies that made you laugh, cry and want to escape your everyday life. Enjoy snacks and beverages with each movie. The run time for each movie will vary, but each shouldn’t last more than two hours and fifteen minutes. Classic movies differ from the weekly senior movies; registration is required. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Lounge Fee: Free Course CodeAge 12:00 pm-2:30 pm Bridge 1 7:00 pm-9:00 pm DayTime 30s-Top Hat • Apr. 9 131999 50 and up Thu 40s-Mrs. Miniver • May 15 132001 50 and up Fri 11:00 am-12:40 pm 11:00 am-1:15 pm Learn the fundamentals of Bridge including point count, opening bids, responses and rebids. Also learn about overcalls, leads and basic play of a Bridge hand. Little or no experience required. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Classroom 202 Date:Apr. 6-May 18 Fee:$45(R)/$54(N) CodeAge DayTime 7-week session 131997 50 and up Mon 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 SENIOR PROGRAMS Fall Prevention: Preventative Exercises & Body Mechanics registration in progress Just as we use the model of building blocks to a successful education, today’s physical therapist at will use an analogy of six building blocks that are needed for safety related to falls. Presenters will demonstrate how to prevent falls from occurring and how to recover from them.. Participate in upper body exercises in a sitting position while reviewing body mechanics. Presentation and a light, healthy snack provided by ManorCare of Naperville. lmo) Location:ARRCC - Craft Room 205 Date:Apr. 8 Fee:Free Course CodeAge DayTime 130139 Wed 50 and up 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Health Care Planning in Retirement Discover your health care options in retirement. Learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D and how to fill any gaps. Increase your knowledge of Medicare supplements. Also learn the basics of Long Term Care Insurance. Presentation and refreshments provided by Bentron Financial Group. Even though this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall Date:May 4 Fee: Free Course CodeAge DayTime 131968 Mon 50 and up 1:00 pm-2:30 pm follow us on: 11 Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo & Pizza registration in progress Calling all grandparents - round up your grandchildren and head to an afternoon of Bingo fun! This event includes 12 games of Bingo, a snack Proud Sponsor provided at the start, pizza and a of Grandparent/ drink at the halfway point, prizes Grandchild geared to both adults and children Bingo & PIzza and, so no child goes home empty-handed, a consolation prize for all the children when the event is over. In order to obtain an accurate count for food, beverages and prizes, we encourage you to take advantage of early bird pricing. Registration closes Apr. 2. No walk-in registrations for this event. This is a per person event. Each grandparent and grandchild must register. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall Date: Apr. 3 CodeAge DayTime Early Bird Price until Mar. 27 $10(R)/$15(N) per person 129616 6 and up Mon 11:30 am-1:00 pm Regular Price Begins Mar. 28 $15(R)/$22(N) per person 129617 6 and up Mon 11:30 am-1:00 pm SENIOR PROGRAMS 12 Hearing Screenings New Horizons Band DuPage Hearing screenings are available the first Friday of every month by appointment only. A Hearing Instrument Specialist from AccuQuest Hearing Centers will look in your ears to check for wax, provide education about hearing loss and perform a baseline screening. There is no cost for the screening but you must be registered. (lmo) New Horizons Band DuPage provides an entry point to music making for active adults and seniors including those with no musical experience at all. Learn how to read music and play a musical instrument. Every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding. Each participant must purchase, rent or borrow the band instrument that he or she chooses to play. New Horizons Band DuPage has some instruments that can be rented or can suggest locations where instruments can be rented or purchased. Payment of $10 for a music instruction book will be collected at the first class. Please make checks payable to New Horizons Band. It’s never too late to toot your own horn! (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Craft Room 205 Fee: Free Course CodeAge Apr. 3 132020 132021 132022 134930 134931 May 1 132026 132027 132028 134932 134933 DayTime 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri 10:00 am-10:20 am 10:25 am-10:45 am 10:50 am-11:10 am 11:15 am-11:35 am 11:40 am-12:00 pm 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up 50 and up Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri 10:00 am-10:20 am 10:25 am-10:45 am 10:50 am-11:10 am 11:15 am-11:35 am 11:40 am-12:00 pm Medicare Updates This Medicare presentation provides an overview of the changes in 2015 for Medicare Parts A and B deductibles and co-pays, the various Medicare Supplement Plans and their differences, the four phases of the Part D program and a brief overview of Medicare Advantage Plans. Presentation and refreshments provided by BCBS of Illinois. Although this presentation is free, registration is required. (lmo) Fee:$35(R)/$42(N) CodeAge DayTime Central Park - Naperville Community Concert Center Beginner Level 3 - 5 week session Apr. 6-May 4 132011 50 and up Mon 3:30 pm-4:15 pm Beginner Level 3 - 5 week session, No class May 25 May 18-Jun. 22 132009 50 and up Mon 3:45 pm-4:30 pm Intermediate - 5 week session, No class May 25 May 18-Jun. 22 132010 50 and up Mon 4:30 pm-5:15 pm Community United Methodist Church - Room 102 Intermediate - 5 week session Apr. 9-May 7 132008 50 and up Thu 5:30 pm-6:15 pm Location:ARRCC - Craft Room 205 Date:Jun. 19 Fee:Free Course CodeAge DayTime 135028 Fri 50 and up 11:30 am-12:30 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 SENIOR PROGRAMS Role Reversal: Adult Children Caring for Parents Tai Chi: For Health BenefitsLevel 1 registration in progress Many families are caring for their elderly parents while still trying to maintain their own family life and career. Explore the sandwich role of an adult child providing care for both their children and their parents. Discover support and resource options for this challenging time of life. Presentation and light lunch provided by Premier Care Consulting. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Craft Room 205 Date:Mar. 20 Fee:Free Course CodeAge DayTime 127513 Fri 40 and up 11:30 am-1:00 pm Social Security Planning for Boomers After years of being told that Social Security is “going broke,” baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. The decisions made now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits received over a lifetime. This informative seminar covers the basics of Social Security and reveals strategies for maximizing benefits. Learn how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits and how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income. Presentation and refreshments (Apr. 30 presentation only) provided by Pulse Financial Services. Even though this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Craft Room 205 Fee: Free Course CodeAge Apr. 30 132003 May 5 132002 13 Tai Chi is a unique health and fitness exercise art developed in China. Modern medical studies are now verifying in controlled test groups that Tai Chi had a higher rating than other tested exercise programs in regard to improving focus, balance and overall well-being. Concentration is on foundation breath/energy exercises such as Neigongs and Chi Gongs that work on achieving balance and stress reduction. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Community Hall Date:Apr. 1-May 20 Fee:$40(R)/$48(N) CodeAge DayTime 8-week session 132004 50 and up Wed Tai Chi: For Health BenefitsLevel 2 Further develop the ability and understanding of the breath/energy exercises begun in Level 1. In addition, learn the first half of the traditional sequence of flowing movements also known as the Form. Completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite before participating in Level 2. (lmo) Location:ARRCC - Classroom 202 Date:Apr. 1-May 20 Fee:$56(R)/$67(N) CodeAge DayTime 8-week session 132102 50 and up 132005 50 and up Wed Wed DayTime 50 and up Thu 10:45 am-12:15 pm 30 and up Tue 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 9:10 am-10:10 am follow us on: 8:00 am-9:00 am 10:30 am-11:30 am 14 Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and Visitor Center On the Naperville Riverwalk Near Rotary Hill Proud winner of the Metropolitan Planning Council’s “What Makes Your Place Great? Your Secret Corner of Chicagoland” contest for 2010. A t the base of the Riverwalk’s Rotary Hill stands the majestic Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower, a unique, 16-story structure with a 72-bell instrument. This gift, given to the Naperville community to commemorate the dawn of the New Millennium, was built through community support and donations and is now maintained through a partnership between the Park District, Millennium Carillon Foundation and the City of Naperville. The Carillon and adjacent Visitor Center is open for tours from May-November. Admission is $3 for ages 5 and older; children 4 and under are free. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 2015 Millennium Carillon and Visitor Center Hours of Operation May 2-November 15 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sundays, 12:00-6:00 p.m. May 22-August 14 Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dates and hours of operations are subject to change due to weather and other factors beyond our control. Carillon Visitor Center At the Visitor Center, formerly the historic Netzley House, guests will learn about the Carillon and area history through displays and interactive exhibits and view the carillonneur practice area. Visitors also will watch a six-minute video that highlights nearby attractions. Guests may access the Visitor Center free of charge. Small, private events also can be hosted at the Visitor Center. Carillon Weddings Imagine hosting your once-in-a-lifetime event with the unique Millennium Carillon and the beautiful Naperville Riverwalk as your backdrop. We offer two different wedding packages. Ask about our engagement and anniversary dinner options, too. Call 630-848-3540 for pricing and availability. 2015 Summer Recital Series On Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., from June 2August 18, talented carillonneurs from across the country and all over the world, will delight concert-goers with an evening of music. These free performances are held rain or shine (unless there is lightning), and picnicking on the lawns surrounding the tower is welcomed. Post-recital Moonlight Carillon Tours are available from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cost is $3/person. In addition to the Tuesday evening summer series, weekly recitals by local carillonneurs will take place on Saturdays at noon. Weekly Carillon pops concerts will be held on Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. beginning in June and continuing through the end of October. Group Tours: For groups of 10 or more, please make a reservation by calling 630-848-3540 or e-mail [email protected]. Interested in learning to play the Carillon? Look in the Arts: Adult section of this guide. For additional Carillon information, summer concert dates and Carillonneur bios visit www.naperville-carillon.org. Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 15 Golf the Brooks Experience the best in quality, convenience and value in the Western Suburbs. Springbrook Golf Course 2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville, IL 60564 • 630-848-5060 www.golfnaperville.org • Opened in 1974, Springbrook is viewed as one of the best golf courses in the Chicagoland area. A challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship layout with beautiful, mature trees and foliage provides an excellent golf experience for players of all levels. Golfers have the choice of playing from one of four sets of tees, depending upon age and skill. Springbrook’s amenities: •N atural turf driving range • S hort game practice area •T wo practice putting greens •P rivate and group lessons for adult players at all levels • Golf camps, clinics and leagues for kids 5 and up at all levels • Clubhouse with food service and outdoor patio • Golf Shop with brand-name golf apparel and equipment Springbrook is the former host site of Illinois PGA Western Open and Nationwide LaSalle Bank Open qualifier. “Reader’s Choice Award” for Favorite Golf Course awarded to Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses by Naperville Glancer Magazine readers. “Best Golf Course Award” given to Springbrook Golf Course by Naperville Magazine readers. Springbrook and Naperbrook are former host sites of the U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier. Naperbrook Golf Course 22204 W. 111th St./Hassert Blvd., Plainfield, IL 60585 • 630-378-4215 www.golfnaperville.org • This 18-hole, links-style course, which opened in 1991, features rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze that tests golfers at all levels. The greens are large and well-protected, while menacing water hazards appear on 11 of the holes. Naperbrook’s amenities: • Natural turf driving range • Separate teaching tee • Two practice putting greens • Private and group lessons for adult players at all levels follow us on: • Golf camps, clinics and leagues for kids 5 and up at all levels • Clubhouse with food service and outdoor patio • Golf Shop with brand-name golf apparel and equipment DAY TRIPS 16 In the interest of providing our trip participants with an improved level of service, the Naperville Park District has decided to contract out all transportation needs for day trip programs. We hope that contracting our transportation will add to the overall experience of our trips program and we look forward to your participation. The bus will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for each day trip. Cancellation Policy Requests for Day Trip transfers or refunds, including refunds for medical reasons, will not be approved unless your spot on the trip can be filled with another participant from the waitlist. Registration Is In Progress For The Following Day Trips Please use a separate registration form for these trips. Chicago Flower and Garden Show....................... Mar. 16 Backstage at the Lyric Opera................................. Mar. 22 Carousel.................................................................... Apr. 10 Chicago’s Bella Italia................................................ Apr. 14 Les Misérables........................................................... Apr. 25 Jersey Boys.................................................................May 16 Physical Activity Levels Each Day Trip is coded with a special icon to indicate the level of physical ability that is required from participants. Use this key as your guide to determine if a particular day trip is just right for you! Light Activity Moderate Activity Heavy Activity All trips leave from the Warming House unless otherwise specified. Directions to the Warming House parking lot: Take Jackson Ave. west, go past Mill St., Ewing St. and West St. and proceed to the brown sign that says “To Riverwalk”. Take a left into the parking lot. Go to the stop sign at the end and take a right. You will see the Warming House on your left. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. DAY TRIPS 17 Anderson Japanese Gardens Backstage at the Lyric Opera The Anderson Japanese Gardens are designed to allow guests to reflect upon the tranquil beauty of nature, to leave the stresses of everyday life and to commune with nature. The three essential elements of a Japanese garden are: water for its soothing and reflective qualities, rock for its sense of permanence and plants for their textures and shades of green. Start with a 1.5 hour guided tour before enjoying a catered lunch. Afterward enjoy approximately two hours to explore the grounds or visit the gift shop. Price includes guided tour, transportation and catered lunch. (lmo) registration in progress Rockford, Illinois Lyric Opera, Chicago Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:May 20 Fee:$67(R)/$74(N) CodeAge DayTime 133611 Wed 21 and up 8:15 am-4:15 pm Journey into the recesses of opera production by taking a 10-stop excursion behind the curtains. Gain insight into how the stunning beauty and enthralling music of an opera performance is brought to life onstage for the enchantment of audiences. The tour will be guided by professional staff and trained volunteers. From makeup and wardrobe to props and scenery to the orchestra pit, see close-up how imaginations can be stirred and illusions created from sometimes simple, ordinary items. Lunch will precede the two and one half hour tour. There is a lot of walking on this tour as well as climbing three or four staircases. If dropping off a form, indicate your choice of turkey box lunch or vegetarian box lunch. Price includes transporation, tour and box lunch. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Mar. 22 Fee:$72(R)/$79(N) CodeAge DayTime 130134 Sun follow us on: 10 and up 10:00 am-4:00 pm DAY TRIPS 18 Billy Elliot Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Set in a northern English mining town, against the background of the 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community and changes his life forever. Don’t miss this show with the heart, humor and passion to be named Time Magazine’s “Best Musical of the Decade.” If dropping off a registration form, be sure to mark your choice of tilapia or chicken breast marsala. Price includes transportation, meal and theatre ticket. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:May 14 Fee:$68(R)/$75(N) CodeAge DayTime 131974 Thu 21 and up 11:00 am-5:00 pm Carousel Lyric Opera, Chicago registration in progress Carousel is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most famous musicals. The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of both their jobs. He attempts a robbery to provide for Julie and their unborn child; after it goes wrong, he is given a chance to make things right. A secondary plot line deals with millworker Carrie Pipperidge and her romance with ambitious fisherman Enoch Snow. The show includes the well-known songs “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Richard Rodgers later wrote that Carousel was his favorite of all his musicals. Experience Carousel in grand Lyric Opera style! Seats are on the main floor. Price includes transportation and opera ticket. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Apr. 10 Fee:$87(R)/$94(N) CodeAge DayTime 130127 Fri 21 and up 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 DAY TRIPS 19 Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Bulls Spend the day at one of the most colorful places around, the Chicago Botanic Garden. Enjoy approximately three hours of touring the many gardens, have lunch (your expense) and ride the tram (included). From the English Walled Garden to the Lakeside Gardens, the colors and the smells will delight your senses. Price includes transportation, parking and 45-minute tram ride. (lmo) registration in progress Glencoe Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:May 5 Fee:$40(R)/$47(N) CodeAge DayTime 131973 Tue 6 and up 11:00 am-7:00 pm United Center Join us as we watch the Chicago Bulls play! Our seats are in the 300 Level. Our group will receive scoreboard recognition and each participant will receive a mini poster. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. This is a “heavy activity level” as there is a long walk from the entrance to the seats that includes stairs. Price includes transportation, game ticket and parking. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Apr. 3 Fee:$77(R)/$84(N) CodeAge DayTime Bulls vs. Pistons 130132 6 and up Fri follow us on: 5:15 pm-10:45 pm DAY TRIPS 20 Chicago’s City in a Garden Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, Michigan City Ventures “City in a Garden,” the official motto of Chicago, has guided Chicago’s vision of maintaining and increasing green space for all. Discover the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool designed to cultivate tropical water lilies. The pool was later used by Lincoln Park Zoo as a waterfowl rookery. After undergoing a major restoration, the pool is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop at an exciting new Chicago green space, The Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo. This “urban oasis” is a redevelopment of the South Pond and home to various species of birds, turtles and fish. Visit Chicago’s premier urban perennial garden, Millennium Park’s Lurie Garden. Its design pays homage to Chicago’s transformation from flat marshland to innovative green city. Today’s lunch will be at Carmine’s. Price includes guided tour, entry fees, lunch and transportation. (lmo) Spend the afternoon at the Chicago area’s newest casino in New Buffalo, MI. Enjoy approximately four hours of gaming. A minimum of 40 participants is needed for this trip to run. A photo ID is required to receive slot credit and food voucher; no exceptions. Price includes $15 instant slot credit, $10 food voucher (food voucher can be used at Hard Rock Cafe, The Buffet, Timbers Fast Food & Deli or Grab “N” Go) and motorcoach transportation with a restroom. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:May 28 Fee:$32(R)/$39(N) CodeAge DayTime 133601 Thu 21 and up 8:30 am-5:00 pm Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Jun. 18 Fee:$72(R)/$79(N) CodeAge DayTime 133624 Thu 10 and up 8:30 am-4:30 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 DAY TRIPS 21 Jersey Boys Les Misérables registration in progress registration in progress They’re back and at a different theatre this time! Jersey Boys is the 2006 Tony Award winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons. It is the story of how four blue collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide...all before they were thirty! Jersey Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll” and “Oh What a Night” that all move to the same beat. There are three pricing structures for this performance - main floor, lower balcony and middle balcony. Price includes transportation and theatre ticket. (lmo) This monumental novel comes to life in one of the greatest musicals of all time. It’s the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his journey for redemption. On that road, he encounters the unwavering love of a mother, the innocence of a child, the steely determination of a hunter and the passion of youthful freedom fighters. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, taking home 8 including Best Score and Best Musical, Les Misérables is a truly enthralling spectacle with brilliant imagery, magnificent orchestrations, stirring lyrics and a story of heroic human commitment that you will not soon forget. Whether you’re new to Les Mis or have seen it before, you will want to see what Paramount’s creative team brings to life in this grand production. Seats are on the main floor. Price includes transportation and theatre ticket. (lmo) Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Paramount Theatre, Aurora Location:Riverwalk - Little League Parking Area 1 Date:May. 16 CodeAge DayTime Main floor seats • $118(R)/$125(N) 129743 10 and up Sat 12:30 pm-6:30 pm Lower Balcony Seats • $97(R)/$104(N) 129744 10 and up Sat 12:30 pm-6:30 pm Middle Balcony Seats • $75(R)/$82(N) 129745 10 and up Sat 12:30 pm-6:30 pm Location:Riverwalk - Little League Parking Area 1 Date:Apr. 25 Fee:$54(R)/$61(N) CodeAge DayTime 130130 Sat follow us on: 8 and up 2:00 pm-6:00 pm DAY TRIPS 22 Odyssey Lunch Cruise On Your Feet! Delight in spending an afternoon of dining and sightseeing along the shores of Lake Michigan. While on board the Odyssey, enjoy listening, and even dancing, to a live three-piece band playing a variety of music. Also enjoy an unbelievable three-course, gourmet lunch including appetizer, main course, a decadent dessert and beverage. Price includes transportation, cruise, entertainment and lunch. (lmo) On Your Feet! is based on the life of seven-time Grammy® winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan. It is the story of two people who, through an unwavering dedication to one another and their pursuit of the American dream, showcased their talent, their music and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom. Set to Gloria’s chart-topping smash hits such as “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “1-2-3,” “Mi Terra” and “Conga” in addition to new music penned by the Estefans, the show will bring a new sound and get audiences on their feet. There are four pricing structures for this performance. Price includes transportation, parking and theatre ticket. (lmo) Oriental Theatre, Chicago Navy Pier, Chicago Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Jun. 23 Fee:$72(R)/$79(N) CodeAge DayTime 131976 Tue 21 and up 9:45 am-3:45 pm Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Jun. 27 CodeAge DayTime Main Floor • $115(R)/$122(N) 131977 8 and up Sat Loge • $104(R)/$111(N) 131979 8 and up Sat Lower Balcony • $89(R)/$96(N) 131981 8 and up Sat Middle Balcony • $73(R)/$80(N) 131983 8 and up Sat 12:30 pm-6:30 pm 12:30 pm-6:30 pm 12:30 pm-6:30 pm 12:30 pm-6:30 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 DAY TRIPS Shipshewana Flea Market The Little Foxes Situated in northern Indiana in the heart of Amish Country sits the quaint little town of Shipshewana. See the Amish riding down the streets in their horse-drawn buggies or operating some of the wonderful little shops in town or at the huge flea market with close to 800 vendors. Bargain-hunt at the booths and explore the flea market and adjacent town. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Enjoy lunch (your expense) at one of several restaurants within the flea market or enjoy an Amish meal just blocks away. Price includes transportation only in a motorcoach with restroom. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Jun. 2 Fee:$45(R)/$52(N) CodeAge DayTime 131975 Tue 21 and up 7:00 am-7:00 pm The Herd Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago Goodman Theatre, Chicago An electrifying revival of Lillian Hellman’s classic turnof-the-century study of family greed, The Little Foxes has been praised as “one of the most enjoyably chilling chapters in the history of melodrama” by The New York Times. Ben and Oscar Hubbard stand to earn millions funding an industrialized cotton mill and seek help with the initial investment from their sister Regina. The refusal of Regina’s dying husband to finance the scheme sets off an explosive series of betrayals, shattering Hubbard clan’s genteel facade and exposing their ruthless pursuit of wealth. Ferocious, funny and enduringly relevant, The Little Foxes is an absorbing chronicle of the dark side of the American Dream and wealth’s corrupting power. Seats are on the main floor. Price includes theatre ticket and transportation. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Little League Parking Area 1 Date:May 3 Fee:$58(R)/$65(N) CodeAge DayTime 133686 Sun Featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan and John Mahoney, The Herd is a deftly comic play about the challenges of reconciliation, the power of shared memories and the irresistible pull of family. It’s Andy’s 21st birthday and preparations for the party are underway, but Andy and his caregiver are running late. As his family gathers, two unexpected guests appear straining the delicate family dynamic. With a deft comic touch, The Herd introduces us to a suburban English family who have had to reorganize themselves around the extraordinary needs of one of their own. Seats are on the main floor. Price includes theatre ticket and transportation. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Warming House Parking Lot Date:Jun. 6 Fee:$75(R)/$82(N) CodeAge DayTime 133701 Sat 21 and up 23 1:30 pm-6:30 pm follow us on: 21 and up 12:15 pm-6:15 pm MORE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS 24 Did you know that individuals age 60+ can receive a 20% discount on Naperville Park District adult programs? The following is just a sampling of some of our adult programs and events. To see the full offering of adult programs, please reference our quarterly Program Guide or visit us online at www. napervilleparks.org and view our virtual Program Guide. The discount is not valid for trips or externally ticketed events. Please note that although the minimum age for some of these programs can be as young as 14, we’ve included these offerings based on the number of participants age 50+ who have previously registered. In order to receive the discount, registrants must request it in person or note the request on their registration form. The discount is not available for online registration. If you have questions about the discount or any of our program offerings, please call the Naperville Park District at 630-848-5000 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. NATURE PROGRAMS Garden Plots If you have an interest in vegetable gardening but you don’t have the space, sign up for a Park District garden plot. Our plots are open from mid-April to mid-October. Hand-held watering containers will be necessary; no hoses are permitted. New gardeners are assigned a plot based on availability. We recommend registering in person at 320 W. Jackson Avenue; however, mail-in and phone-in registrations will be accepted. Please see registration schedule on page 116 for dates and locations. (dk) Location:Garden Plots - Parking Lot Fee: Full size 19' x 30' $40(R)/$60(N) $32(R)/$48(N) senior Half size 19' x 15' $21(R)/$32(N) $16(R)/$25(N) senior Gardening Workshops Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, these free seminars offer helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain your garden. Register for regular gardening, organic gardening or both! (dk) Location:Sportsman’s Park - Clubhouse Fee:Free CodeAge DayTime Gardening Workshop Apr. 1 134528 16 and up Wed Apr. 15 134529 16 and up Wed 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Organic Workshop Mar. 25 134530 16 and up Apr. 8 134531 16 and up Wed 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Wed 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 MORE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS Spring Into Gardening Join us for our Spring into Gardening series! Explore different gardening topics with knowledgeable Master Gardeners or other professionals in the field. Classes include PowerPoint presentations along with time for questions; some presentations incorporate demonstrations and/or hands-on activities. (ah) 25 ARTS Metal Crochet Jewelry: Beginner and Intermediate The Herb Patch Beginners will learn the basics of using the crochet hook to create flat pieces as well as a Peruvian stitch chain. Intermediate students will learn how to make a “shicra bag” (a glass bead inserted into a pendant). They’ll also learn how to join two flat pieces to surround a glass bead. A supply kit fee of $20 will be collected by the instructor during the first class. (bm) Apr. 25 Location:Naperville Art League - Classroom Date:Apr. 25-May. 16 Fee:$150(R)/$180(N) Location:Sportsman’s Park - Clubhouse Fee:$10(R)/$15(N) CodeAge DayTime • Learn about the selection, care and uses of different herbs you can grow in your garden, porch or windowsill. Presented by a certified Master Gardener. 134009 16 and up Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am Body Smart Gardening • Learn proper techniques for using gardening tools to effectively reduce injuries, muscles aches and strains. Also includes information on keeping eyes and skin healthy while gardening. Presented by a certified Master Gardener. May 16 134032 16 and up Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am CULINARY Culinary: Croissant Workshop CodeAge DayTime 134062 Sat 16 and up 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Piano: Adult Have you always dreamed of learning how to play the piano? Learn the basics and techniques in an encouraging setting. Students will need a three-octave-range piano or keyboard to practice at home. Written workbook assignments will reinforce the music theory concepts introduced. Included in the fee is a $15 nonrefundable charge for a workbook. (bm) Making your own croissants doesn’t have to be difficult. Join us in making these buttery, flaky pastries named for their well-known crescent shape. Recipes provided. Program runs between 2-3 hours. Registration deadline is 48 hours in advance of program. (bd) Location:ARRCC - Classroom 202 Date:Apr. 11-Jun. 6 No Class: May 23 Fee:$108(R)/$138(N) Location:95th Street Center Culinary Arts Room 303 Date:May 17 Fee:$42(R)/$63(N) Level I 134158 16 and up Level II 134156 16 and up Level III 134157 16 and up CodeAge DayTime CodeAge • Menu includes Croissant Dough, Classic Croissant and Chocolate-Filled Croissant. 134067 16 and up Sun 1:00 pm follow us on: DayTime Sat 9:00 am-9:30 am Sat 8:30 am-9:00 am Sat 8:00 am-8:30 am MORE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS 26 Pottery Tai Chi The unique environment of a pottery studio is relaxing and conducive to creativity. Learn basic hand-building and surfacing techniques, the production stages of glazing and how to design and develop projects. All supplies are included. (bm) Tai Chi uses a unique approach to bring in balance and well-being. Through breath/energy exercises such as Neigongs and Chi Gongs and in learning a sequence of graceful, slow flowing movements called the Form, students will discover why, for centuries, many have sought out instruction in Tai Chi. (lmo) Location:Riverwalk - Studio One CodeAge DayTime Apr. 6-May 18 • $95(R)/$125(N) 134247 16 and up Mon CodeAge 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Apr. 8-May 20 • $128(R)/$158(N) 134251 16 and up Wed Apr. 8-May 20 • $95(R)/$125(N) 134249 16 and up Wed Fee:$80(R)/$110(N) 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7:00 pm-9:00 pm FITNESS AND WELLNESS Functional Circuits for Actively Aging Adults Experience exercise circuits, or training stations, that use multiple muscle groups at the same time. Move from large muscle groups to small, increasing your heart rate and challenging balance and core strength. (jam) DayTime Word of Life Lutheran Church - Community Room Mar. 30-May 18 132012 16 and up Mon 8:00 am-9:00 am Mar. 31-May 19 132013 16 and up Tue 9:15 am-10:15 am 132014 16 and up Tue 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 132015 16 and up Tue 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Apr. 2-May 21 132016 16 and up Thu 8:00 am-9:00 am 95th Street Center - Wood Floor Studio 208/209 Mar. 31-May 19 132019 16 and up Tue 8:00 am-9:00 am Apr. 2-May 21 132018 16 and up Thu 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Location:Transfirmations Personal Training Studio 629 E. Ogden Ave. Date:Apr. 7-May 12 Fee:$70(R)/$100(N) CodeAge DayTime 134770 Tue 50 and up 11:00 am-11:45 am Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 MORE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS 27 USY: 50-Plus Iyengar Yoga Learn supported and restorative poses in a gradually progressive sequence designed for the 50-plus practitioner, new and continuing, who requires more support and a slower pace. A greater emphasis on safety and the use of props for optimal alignment and stability is provided. (jam) Naper Notify Emergency Messages Direct To You. Location:Universal Spirit Yoga - Classroom Fee:$70(R)/$100(N) CodeAge DayTime Gentle Apr. 8-May 20 133586 50 and up Wed 11:15 am-12:30 pm Mon 10:15 am-11:30 am Fri 11:00 am-12:15 pm Level 1 Apr. 6-May 18 133588 50 and up Apr. 10-May 22 133587 50 and up Zumba Gold Need a slower Zumba program with the same amount of flavor and fun? This program is great for those coming back to working out, post rehab, seniors and others wanting a slower start to Zumba. (jam) Location:95th Street Center Wood Floor Studio 208/209 Date:Apr. 7-May 26 Fee:$52(R)/$78(N) CodeAge DayTime 133563 Tue 50 and up 6:00 pm-6:45 pm Sign Up Today! www.napernotify.com ATHLETICS Softball: Men’s 50+ Senior League Men age 50 and over gather on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for informal pick-up softball and socialization. Bring your glove and a desire to have fun. Registration is required, but teams are changed every week; come when you can! Program will not meet on Memorial Day or Labor Day. Play starts at 10:00 a.m. during the month of May due to cooler mornings. Fee includes a T-shirt. (gf). Location:Gartner Park - Ballfields Date:May 4-Oct. 2 Fee:$30(R)/$50(N) CodeAge DayTime 132643 M, W, F follow us on: 50 and up 9:00 am-11:00 am MORE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS 28 Tennis: Adult Tennis Social and Potluck Join us for our new social mixer. Adult players of all levels are welcome to participate in a fun social, and as competitive as you want, doubles event. No need to bring a partner, as we’ll mix it up! Supervised by certified professional Meredith Petri, USPTA/PTR, players will rotate through a drill court and match play. Play will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with the social and potluck from 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Registration fee includes indoor court time, tennis balls, player rotations and bottled water: Each participant will need to bring a treat to share post-competition. Be sure you include your current e-mail when registering so you can be contacted with specific event information. You must register in advance. Fee is per person. (gf) Trapshooting: Open Shoot Sportsman’s Park Trapshooting Range is open to all trapshooting enthusiasts! Sportsman’s Park offers three, lighted trap fields with single and double automatic traps. Guests must provide their own shotgun and FOID card. Fees are taken on site. Our facility is a steel shot only range. (bw) Location: Sportsman’s Park - Clubhouse & Range Days: Thursdays 6:00-10:00 pm Sundays 12:00-6:00 pm No sign-up after 4:00 pm Fee: Please visit www.napervilleparks.org for current fee information. Location:Naperville Tennis Club 1011 E. Benton Ave. Check in at front desk Date:May 9 Fee:$25(R)/$30(N) per person CodeAge DayTime 134177 Sat 21 and up 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000 • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 31 30 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., Meets in lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 24 23 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., Meets in lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 17 16 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., Meets in lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge • AARP Smart Driver Course, Rm. 206 10 9 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., Meets in lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 3 TUESDAY • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., Meets in lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge 2 MONDAY March 2015 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge 25 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Classic Movie-The African Queen: 1:002:45 p.m., Lounge 18 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge 11 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Bunco: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 4 WEDNESDAY • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Rules of the Road: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Rm. 206 26 • Book Club: 10:30 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 19 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • AARP Smart Driver course: 12:30-4:30 p.m., Rm. 206 12 • Reverse Mortgage-Pros and Cons: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 5 THURSDAY • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 27 • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Role Reversal-Adult Children Caring for Parents: 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., Rm. 205 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 20 • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 13 • Hearing Screenings: 10:0011:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 • Who’s Really Knocking at Your Door?: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Community Hall 6 FRIDAY 28 21 14 7 8 29 22 15 SAT./SUN. Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-3615 • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 28 27 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 21 20 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 14 13 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 7 TUESDAY • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge 6 MONDAY April 2015 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 29 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge 22 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge 15 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Preventative Exercise and Body Mechanics: noon2:00 p.m., Room 205 8 • Bunco: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 1 WEDNESDAY • Social Security Planning for Boomers: 10:45 a.m.noon, Room 205 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 30 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 23 • Book Club: 10:30 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 16 • Classic Movie: Top Hat: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lounge • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 9 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 2 THURSDAY • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 24 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm.201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 17 • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 10 • Hearing Screenings: 10:0011:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm.201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 3 FRIDAY 25 18 11 4 5 26 19 12 SAT./SUN. Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-3615 • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 26 25 • CLOSED – Memorial Day • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 19 18 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 12 11 • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Duplicate Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Community Hall • Drop-In Painting: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Drop-in Woodcarving: 9:00 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Pinochle: 12:30-3:00 p.m., Community Hall • Movie: 1:00 p.m., Lounge 5 TUESDAY • Walking Club: 9:30 a.m., RCC lobby • Canasta: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • Movie: noon, Lounge • Health Care Planning in Retirement 1:00-2:30 p.m., Community Hall 4 MONDAY May 2015 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 27 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge 20 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Bingo: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Community Hall 13 • Movie: 11:00 a.m., Lounge • Bunco: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • AARP Smart Driver Course: 12:30-4:30 p.m., Room 206 6 WEDNESDAY • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 28 • Book Club: 10:30 a.m.noon, Rm. 201 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 21 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 14 • Social Bridge: noon3:00 p.m., Rm. 202 • AARP Smart Driver Course: 12:30-4:30 p.m., Room 206 7 THURSDAY • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 29 • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 22 • Classic Movie: Mrs. Miniver: 11:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m., Lounge • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 15 • Dominoes: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 201 • Hearing Screenings: 10:0011:30 a.m., Rm. 205 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm. 201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 8 • Pinochle: noon-3:00 p.m., Rm.201 • Mah Jong: noon-3:30 p.m., Rm. 202 1 FRIDAY 30 23 16 9 2 3 31 24 17 10 SAT./SUN. 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