Kraus Senior Center
Newsletter
Senior Center
Hours
8:30 am-1:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday
& Friday
Points of Interest
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Blood pressure checks will
take place on the first Friday
of each month, 9 - 11 am.
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Poker Club meets Tuesdays,
11 am - 2 pm and
Thursdays, 10 am - 1 pm.
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Glee Club rehearses on
Tuesdays, 10 - 11 am.
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Craft Club is on winter break
& will resume in March.
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Bridge Club meets on the
1st - 4th Thursday evenings,
6 - 9 pm. Also on the 1st &
3rd Mondays, 1 - 4 pm.
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Book Club meets on the 2nd
Thursday of each month,
10 - 11 am.
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Pinochle Club meets on the
2nd & 4th Thursday,
12:30 - 2 pm.
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Garden Club meets on select
dates. Refer to calendar.
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Dominoes Club meets on the
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10 am 1 pm.
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Bingo is held on select
Fridays, 11:30 am - 1 pm.
Refer to the calendar inside.
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Mah Jongg Club meets on
Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
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Crimson & Plums Divas
meets monthly.
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Bunco Club meets the 2nd &
4th Tuesdays, 12 - 2 pm.
March/April 2015
441 W. Main Street, Cary
(847) 639-8118
Grand Victoria Casino Trip
Tuesday, March 31 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
$10/$12 NR
Bar Code: 22771
Stay warm and cozy indoors while enjoying a day of gambling,
good food and fun company. Let us do the driving while you
relax and enjoy the fun. Lunch is on your own and self-pay or
you can dine with others at the Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet,
featuring six micro restaurants in one. Fee includes transportation by Park District bus and return time is approximate.
Registration deadline is March 24 and refunds will not
be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 8/13
Cary Fire Protection District’s
Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
Friday, March 13
Fire Station #1 (Cary-Algonquin Rd.)
Barcode: 23012
$1/$1 NR
Begins at 11:15 am ( Doors open at 10:30 am)
Advanced registration is required. Please call the
Kraus Senior Center to register.
McHenry County’s “Best” Tour
Thursday, April 30 Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
$10/$12 NR
Bar Code: 22772
Spend the day checking out several McHenry County
establishments that were chosen “McHenry County’s Best
2014” by Northwest Herald readers. Stops will include an antique shop, a women’s boutique, a gift shop, a cookie shop, and
a butcher shop. The group will enjoy an off the menu, self-pay
lunch at “Best” winner, Benedict’s La Strada in Crystal Lake.
Transportation is by Park District bus. Registration deadline is April 17 and refunds will not be issued after the
deadline.
Min/Max: 10/13
Breakfast & Lunch-Out Group
* Check Out New Saturday Eats!
Tuesday, March 17
Lunch at Red Lobster in West Dundee
Bar Code: 22759
Saturday, March 28
Breakfast at IHOP in Crystal Lake
Bar Code: 22760
Tuesday, April 7
Lunch at Biaggi’s in Algonquin
Bar Code: 22761
The bus will depart from the Senior Center.
The breakfast outing will depart at 9:00 am and return at approximately 11:00 am.
The lunch outing will depart at 11:15 am and return at approximately 2:00 pm.
Meals are off the menu and self-pay.
Transportation Fee $5 ($6 NR)
Min/Max: 8/13
Registration deadline is one week in advance of event date and refunds will not be issued after deadline.
It’s Party Time!
Both events listed below will be held at the Cary Park District Community Center. The registration
deadlines are one week in advance of event date and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.
We Sang! We Danced! A Musical History of McHenry County & Luncheon
Sponsored by McHenry Chamber RISE Group
Friday, March 20
11 am - 1:30 pm
FREE / reg. req.
Bar Code: 22766
What a treat! The RISE Group is treating you to a free musical presentation and Italian
luncheon. The program will be presented by music therapist and historian, Mary Ellen Heelan.
She will explore the fascinating and sometimes mysterious history of local dance halls and other
venues. Trap doors, hidden tunnels, and gangster connections will be explored. Get to know
music makers: bands, orchestras and choruses. Space is limited for this special program,
so sign up early to reserve your spot.
Cary Police Department’s Annual Spring Fashion Show
Sponsored by Three Oaks Assisted Living
Friday, April 24
11 am - 1:30 pm
$10/$11 NR
Bar Code: 22767
Once again the Kraus Senior Center will usher in the magic of spring with colorful spring
fashions adorning our beautiful Senior Center models. The Dress Barn will provide casual and
dressy fashions for the event. The Cary Police Department will sponsor the event with Officer
Eiring helping to serve as MC. A catered luncheon will include breast of chicken Florentine,
parsley baby red potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad & dessert. *Please contact the Senior
Center if you are interested in participating as a model in this event. Great fun!
Bingo - Bango - Bongo
Join us for scheduled bingo events with cash awards.
Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor we can offer free Bingo with cash prizes!
And don’t miss Birthday Bingo - Bango - Bongo!
Celebrate monthly birthdays with birthday cake & ice cream.
Friday, March 6
Friday, April 10
Sponsored by Eastgate Manor
Sponsored by Right At Home/In Home Care
March 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2
3
4
Township Bingo
Afternoon Bridge Club
Poker Club
Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Salvation Army
Poker Club
Chair Yoga & Lunch Dominoes Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
Blood Pressure checks
Craft Club
Divas Activity
11
13
Divas Activity
9
10
Salvation Army
Poker Club
Wii Game Day & Lunch Glee Club
Bunco Club
Mah Jongg Club
5
Friday
12
Cary Fire Protection
District Corned
Beef & Cabbage
Luncheon and Safety
Presentation
20
17
18
Township Bingo
Afternoon Bridge Club
Poker Club
Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Salvation Army
Poker Club
Chair Yoga & Lunch Dominoes Tourney
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
19
Senior Center
Closed
Musical History
Event & Luncheon
Sponsored by McHenry
Chamber RISE Group
Senior Center
Closed
23
24
25
Salvation Army
Movie Day & Lunch
Poker Club
Glee Club
Bunco Club
Mah Jongg Club
Salvation Army
Poker Club
Chair Yoga & Lunch Pinochle Club
New! Sit & Swing
Memory Café
Evening Bridge Club
Showing:
Gone With the Wind,
Part I
Birthday Bingo
Sponsored by
Eastgate Manor
Salvation Army
Poker Club
Chair Yoga & Lunch Book Club
Laptop Computer Class
Pinochle Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
16
Lunch Out
Red Lobster
6
26
27
Craft Club
Bingo - Bango - Bongo
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28 (Saturday)
Breakfast Out IHOP
30
31
Salvation Army
Wii Games & Lunch
Poker Club
Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Grand Victoria
Casino Trip
New! Sit & Swing Class
Cary Physical Therapy will lead Sit & Swing classes
on Thursdays from 1 - 2:00 pm. Have fun & exercise
as you Sit & Swing to great tunes! FREE
LIHLIHEAP, License Discount Applications & Medicare Questions
Cathy Chudy of Senior Services of McHenry County will be available for scheduled
appointments at the Kraus Senior Center. Find answers to Medicare questions and other
valuable resources available to seniors. Call the Senior Center at (847) 639-8118 to set-up
an appointment and for more information.
Appointments can be scheduled on Friday, April 17.
April 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
Salvation Army
Chair Yoga & Lunch
Poker Club
Dominoes Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
8
9
10
Salvation Army
Chair Yoga & Lunch
Book Club
Poker Club
Pinochle Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
Craft Club
Blood Pressure checks
Sponsored by Right At
Home/In Home Care
15
16
17
Poker Club
Salvation Army
Wii Games Day & Lunch Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Bunco Club
Salvation Army
Chair Yoga & Lunch
Poker Club
Dominoes Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
Craft Club
Senior Services
Appointments
20
21
22
23
24
Township Bingo
Afternoon Bridge Club
Poker Club
Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Salvation Army
Chair Yoga & Lunch
Poker Club
Pinochle Club
New! Sit & Swing
Evening Bridge Club
Cary Police Dept.
Annual Spring
Fashion Show
Crafting Event
FREE
On Tuesday, April 21 from 11 am - 1 pm,
Charlotte Kutin will lead a craft
activity. Call the Senior Center for a list
of supplies you will need to bring. Enjoy
creating an easy craft & socializing.
7
6
Election Day Senior Center
Closed
Township Bingo
Afternoon Bridge Club
Lunch Out - Biaggi’s
14
13
New! Crafting Event Memory Café
3
Senior Center
Closed
Birthday Bingo
Bingo - Bango - Bongo
To be held at the
Community Center
Sponsored by Three
Oaks Assisted Living
Senior Center
Closed
27
28
29
30
Salvation Army
Movie Day & Lunch
Poker Club
Glee Club
Mah Jongg Club
Bunco Club
Salvation Army
Chair Yoga & Lunch
Poker Club
Showing:
Gone With the Wind,
Part II
McHenry County’s
“Best” Tour Trip
Salvation Army Golden Diners Activities
Stop by the Kraus Senior Center for lunch, Monday through Friday at 11:00 am.
Donations to the Golden Diner program are accepted. Monthly menus are available.
Call (847) 639-7224 to make a reservation.
FREE Wii games, activities and chair yoga are scheduled at 10:00 am throughout the month.
Refer to the calendar for scheduled activities on select dates.
Around The Clubhouse
Book Club
Thursday, March 12
Thursday, April 9
Join a club now, everyone is welcome!
Coordinator: Dorothy Fagerson
Book: A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy
Book: Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea
Time: 10 - 11:00 am
Bridge Club
Coordinator: Loretta Pearson
Duplicate Bridge is played on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 6 - 9:00 pm.
Rubber Bridge is played on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 6 - 9:00 pm.
Monday Afternoon Bridge meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays from 1 - 4:00 pm
Bunco Club
Coordinator: Marion Shepard
Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 12 - 2:00 pm.
Cary Canaries Glee Club
Coordinator: Kathi Brandt
Join the Canaries and the Old Buzzards as they perform monthly for local nursing homes.
The Club meets on Tuesday’s from 10 - 11:00 am & performs the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Craft Club
Meets on Fridays from 10 - 11:00 am.
Crafty? Join the Craft Club and spread cheer by creating gifts for homebound seniors.
Crimson & Plum Divas
Coordinator: Malinda Bacchi
Tuesday, March 3
Eleanor Roosevelt presentation at McHenry County College
Friday, March 6
Home of the Sparrow’s Women’s Luncheon
Dominoes Club
Coordinators: Bob & Helen Spuck
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. Everyone welcome & bring a snack to share.
Thursday, March 19
Dominoes Tournament will take place
Garden Club
Head Hosta: Karen Niese
Meets on select dates. Call the Senior Center for more information.
Mah Jongg Club Join the Mah Jongg group on Tuesdays from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Pinochle Club
Poker Club
Held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 12:30 - 2:00 pm.
Penny Poker meets on Tuesdays from 12 - 2 pm and on Thursdays from 10 am - 3 pm.
Free Computer Classes
New Laptop Classes!
Thursday, March 12
Small group setting for more hands on experience.
Call the Senior Center for advance registration.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Loretta Pearson, Instructor
Using Search Engines and bookmarking sites
Participants need to bring their own laptop computers.
Cary Park District
Kraus Senior Center
441 W. Main Street
Cary, IL 60013
Phone: (847) 639-8118
Fax: (847) 639-7224
www.carypark.com
Senior Transportation Providers:
Algonquin Township
(847) 639-2700 Ext. 6
Pace: (800) 273-5939
Eastgate Manor
Supportive Living
101 Eastgate Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
847.458.2800 www.eastgatemanor.com
Three Oaks Assisted
Living
1055 Silver Lake Rd, Cary, IL 60013
847.516.6016
www.threeoaksassistedliving.com
Thank you all of our wonderful volunteers
who contribute to make the Kraus Senior
Center such a great place!
A Special Shout - Out To:
Officer Kathleen Eiring and the Cary Police
Department for sponsoring the Annual Pancake
Breakfast & Safety presentation in February and
for sponsoring the Annual Spring Fashion Show.
Outstanding effort!
Thank you also to Three Oaks Assisted Living,
Cary Grove Neighborhood Life Organization
and the Flour Shoppe Bakery for assisting
with these events.
Lieutenant Andy Veath and the Cary Fire
Protection District for providing the Annual
Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon & Safety
Presentation. A huge success!
We so appreciate these organizations and
their commitment to senior safety. Above &
beyond! Outstanding!