Live Life Actively! Adult Activity Center Newsletter November/December 2018

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1 Adult Activity Center Newsletter November/December 2018 Live Life Actively! Hello AAC Members! Fall is upon us, which means the holidays are quickly approaching. I m enjoying football and hockey season, along with the changing colors of leaves on the trees in our beautiful Pottawatomie Park. There is still time to get outside and enjoy the wonders of nature. I hope you will join us at the Winter Wonderland Dinner Party on Friday, December 7 from 11:30am-3pm. Enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by dancing and a raffle! It s a great time to celebrate the season among friends. Register by stopping by the desk the next time you visit the AAC. Looking forward to seeing many of you at this delightful event! Picture: AAC Members enjoying Early Bird Breakfast hosted by the St. Charles Rotary Club. Adult Activity Center Hours Mon-Fri 8am-9pm Sat 8am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm 2018 Holiday Hours Thanksgiving (Nov 22) Closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) Closed Christmas Day (Dec 25) Closed Have an idea for future trip or program? Feel free to stop by my office or drop me a note with your idea. I do plan trips about 6 months in advance, so I m currently looking for summer of 2019 places to visit! Wishing you all a festive holiday season! ~Lynne Reminder for any activity with a five digit activity code you MUST register in advance. Although many programs are free to you as a member, this helps us plan accordingly for supplies. Join the AAC in GOING GREEN! If you wish to receive your newsletter electronically, please send me an at: lyuill@stcparks.org with subject line AAC Newsletter. Paper copies of the mailed newsletter will be available at Pottawatomie Community Center.

2 Drop-in Programs Monday Pinochle Club 8am-4pm Harmelodian Club 10-11:30am Open Art Studio 10am-12pm Samba 11:30am-5pm Open Play Billiards 6-9pm Tuesday Bridge Club 9am-1pm Computer Coaching* 11am-1pm 2nd & 4th Tues. Mah Jongg 1-5pm At the Movies 2pm & 6pm 9-Ball Pool 6-9pm Wednesday Queen Bees Quilting 9am-12pm Morning Bingo 9:30-11am 1st & 3rd Wed. Pinochle Club 11am-4pm Red Hot Book Readers 1-2:30pm Last Wed. of the month Open Play Billiards 6-9pm Bridge for Beginners* 6:30-8:30pm Thursday Samba 8:30am-12:30pm Duplicate Bridge 9am-1pm Bring your own partner Mexican Domino Train 1-4pm 9-Ball Pool 6-9pm Mah Jongg 6-9pm Friday Bocce Ball 9am May - September Bridge Club 9am-1pm Queen Bees Quilting 9am-12pm Triple Play 9:30am-2pm Tripoli/Red Hearts 1-3pm Table Tennis 1-4pm Scrabble Dabble 2-5pm Sunday Mah Jongg 1-5pm Red Hot Book Readers November: The Bartender s Tale, Ivan Doig author December/January : The Girls of Atomic City, author Denise Kiernan or Murder at the Mansion, author Sheila Connolly Mah Jongg Lessons To schedule a lesson contact AAC Desk at *Registration Required Contact AAC Desk at

3 Upcoming Activities and Opportunities Rules of the Road This FREE course updates drivers on current rules of the road and prepares them for the vision, general written and driving portions of the test. W Nov 7 10am-12pm #17012 AAC Member FREE Caring for the Caregivers Workshop Learn tips and tricks to help the caregiver receive adequate care while caring for their loved one. Topics include wellness, resources and education. Complimentary breakfast and sack lunch provided. F Nov 9 9am-12pm #17019 AAC Member FREE AARP Smart Driving Course Improve your driving techniques to get around better in today s complex traffic patterns. Insurance companies give discounts on the liability portion of insurance to those who complete this course. On the first class day, bring your AARP membership card and plan to pay the instructor for this class. M-Tu Nov pm #17011 AARP member $15 Non-member AARP $20 Thanksgiving Pickleball Tournament Join the excitement of one of the newest sport crazes pickleball! The Thanksgiving Tournament is a fun one-day round robin scramble. Register as an individual. Please provide IPF player rating at time of registration. For rating descriptions, visit usapa.org. All skill levels welcome. Lunch provided. Su Nov 18 9am-5pm #17076 $26 Potluck Party Thursdays 12-1pm Nov 1 Tasty Turkey #17004 Dec 6 Holiday Ham #17005 Sponsored by: Autumn Leaves (Nov) & Right at Home (Dec) AAC Members FREE Nonmembers $5 Let s Do Lunch Riganato Old World Grille W Nov 7 11:45am-1pm #16975 Brunch Cafe W Dec 5 11:45am-1pm #16976 Meet at the restaurant location. Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Interested in helping the Fox Valley community? Volunteer with the Adult Activity Center at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Depending on the work needed and the skills of each volunteer, activities will vary. Hope to see you there! W Nov :30am #17008 W Dec :30am #17009 FREE but please register NORT Pounds Meals August 3,116 2,508 September 3,005 2,405 The AAC proudly partners with the following businesses to bring you quality programs: Holiday Tree Decorating Get into the spirit of the holiday season with a festive, yet casual, tree trimming party. Relax with friends and enjoy a morning full of holiday cheer, music, goodies and more! M Dec 3 11am-12pm #17013 FREE

4 50+ Fitness Tai Chi and Qigong for Older Adults The ancient Chinese arts consist of gentle, flowing exercises that are combined with deep abdominal breathing to promote the release of tension and create a state of deep relaxation. The gentle, low-impact movements have also been shown to benefit those with arthritis and osteoporosis. Each class begins with easy warm-up exercises that prepare the muscles and support these ancient practices. Intermediate TuTh Oct 30-Dec 20* 1-2pm #16962 RES $90/NR $135 *No class Nov 22 Beginner TuTh Oct 30-Dec 20* 2-3pm #16960 RES $90/NR $135 *No class Nov 22 Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong 16+ Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is the most widelypracticed exercise in the world. It has been shown to improve flexibility, strength, coordination, balance and to help in delaying osteoporosis. The gentle movements are done slowly to maximize the workout and to promote calmness and peace of mind. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy stretching. Sa Nov 3-Dec am #16964 RES $48/NR $72 Lite Cardio 16+ Target and strengthen specific muscle groups, increase your core stability and gain functional fitness. Whatever your fitness level, you will experience noticeable results from this low impact exercise routine. W Oct 31-Dec 12 8:30-9:15am #16966 RES $35/NR $53 Sit, Stretch and Tone Increase your flexibility, tone your muscles and elevate your heart rate. Class consists of stretching the entire body, resistance band and lightweight training while in the seated position. F Nov 2-Dec 14* 8:30-9:15am #16968 RES $30/NR $45 *No class Nov 23 Dance for the Joy of it! No dance experience necessary. Explore the B.E.S.T. elements of dance; body, energy, space and time. Come celebrate life with those around you through movement, music and exercise. Let s shake loose, have fun and DANCE! W Oct 31-Dec 19* 1-2pm #17186 RES $56/NR $84 *No class Nov 21

5 Tuesdays 2pm & 6pm Nov 6 The Shack... PG-13, 2017 Nov 13 City Slickers...PG-13, 1991 Nov 20 The Seagull....PG-13, 2018 Nov 27 Skyscraper PG-13, 2018 Dec 4 Casablanca.... PG, 1942 Dec 11 A Dog s Purpose... PG, 2017 Dec 18 Mr. Church... PG-13, 2016 *All movies subject to change due to wait time. Tabata Bootcamp 16+ Workouts are geared towards delivering true results, weight loss and muscle gain. TBC sessions are based on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) using the proven Microburst Training Protocol and other various HIIT protocols. The program offers effective complete body workouts that maximize your results in minimal time, while experiencing one of the most effective styles of exercise for optimum fat burning. Beginners to intermediate levels are welcome. Bring a towel, water bottle and yoga mat to each class. M Oct 29-Dec 10 8:15-9am #16972 RES $42/NR $63 Bootcamp Gold Participate in age-appropriate drills and activities to improve, enhance and maintain strength, cardio capacity, balance, agility and cognition. All program formats are specifically designed to minimize stress on aging joints. All fitness levels welcome! M Oct 29-Dec 10 9:30-10:30am #16970 RES $42/NR $63

6 Veteran s Day Celebration Enjoy a beautiful Veteran's Day program honoring local Veteran s with music, a formal ceremony and refreshments. While you are here, take a tour of the Brighton Gardens community and learn why residents are so proud to call this place their home. Transportation included. St. Charles. M Nov :30pm #17475 $5 Registration Deadline: Nov 2 Shades of Crimson at Cantigny View over 3000 poinsettias at their finest on display! After exploring Cantigny Park s annual Shades of Crimson display, enjoy the gardens and museum for a self-guided tour. Lunch on your own at Le Jardin in the park. Each participant will take home a poinsettia. Transportation, admission and poinsettia included. Wheaton. F Nov 16 10:30am-3:30pm #17029 $35 Registration Deadline: Nov 7 Trips depart from Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, unless noted.

7 Salvation Army Museum Take a guided tour of the Salvation Army Central Territory Museum featuring five exhibit galleries, one permanent and four rotating, highlighting the Salvation Army s work and ministry in the Midwest from 1880 to the present. Featured exhibits include an overview of The Salvation Army s role in WWI, historic instruments, treasures from a Salvation Army family and more! Afterwards, enjoy lunch on your own at Georgio s Chicago. Transportation and tour included. Hoffman Estates. Tu Nov 27 9am-2pm #17059 $24 Registration Deadline: Nov 13

8 St. Charles Park District Pottawatomie Community Center 8 North Avenue St. Charles, IL Lynne Yuill Adult Activity Center Supervisor lyuill@stcparks.org Adult Activity Center Registration Desk Office: Fax: PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. CHARLES IL PERMIT NO. 140