Adult Activity Center Hours Mon-Fri • 8am-9pm

Sat • 8am-6pm Sun • 12pm-5pm

Holiday Hours 2017 September 4 • Closed

For Active Adults Ages 50+ A facility of the St. Charles Park District

Hello everyone, As summer begins to wind down, I just wanted to say thank you! Thank you to all of our AAC members for your continued participation in programs. With your AAC membership you have access to all of our drop-in programs and many other programs we offer each season at no additional cost. Many groups are looking to expand and need your help! Be sure to check out Table Tennis and Pinochle as they both are looking for additional players. September 11 will be the next AAC Advisory Group Meeting. The AAC Advisory Group meets once a month to discuss upcoming events and programs. Enjoy a cup of coffee? Help support the coffee fund. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Suggested donation is 25¢ per cup. Help the AAC “Go Green”. Try using a coffee mug rather than a Styrofoam coffee cup! In efforts to cut down on plastic waste, I have also discontinued utilizing plastic coffee lids. If there is a spill, please let me or the front desk staff know right away so we can tend to the spill while it is fresh. Exciting opportunities are ahead! AAC members now have the chance to receive their newsletter via email! Not only will you get the first look at the most current newsletter, you will be helping the park district in efforts to “Go Green” and cut back in waste! To sign up to receive your newsletter electronically, please email Taylor at tkrawczyk@stcparks.org with subject line “AAC Newsletter”. Happy Fall! Taylor Krawczyk Adult Activity Center Supervisor

Adult Activity Center Newsletter September/October 2017

Picture: 2017 AAC Annual Golf Scramble 1st Place Team: JoAnn and Ray

Live Life Actively!

Programs in this newsletter are held in Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, unless noted.

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 Computer Coaching* 11am-1pm Mah Jongg 1-5pm At the Movies 2pm & 6pm 9-Ball Pool 6-9pm Wednesday Pinochle Club 11am-4pm 1st & 3rd Wed. 8am-4pm 2nd, 4th & 5th Wed. Queen Bees Quilting 9am-12pm Morning Bingo 9:30-11am 1st & 3rd Wed. 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 Duplicate Bridge 9am Bring your own partner Samba 8:30am-12:30pm Mexican Domino Train 1-4pm 9-Ball Pool 6-9pm Mah Jongg 6-9pm Friday Bocce Ball 9am May - September Bridge Club 9am Queen Bees Quilting 9am-12pm Triple Play 9:30am-2pm Table Tennis 1-4pm Scrabble Dabble 2-5pm Sunday Mah Jongg 1-5pm

Purchase your AAC membership

today for a full year of fun! Resident $10

Nonresident $15

Mah Jongg Lessons To schedule a lesson contact AAC Desk at 630-513-4323

Red Hot Book Readers

September: The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared By: Jonas Jonasson

October: The Outsmarting of Criminals By: Steven Rigolosi

BINGO at Bickford! FREE but please register by calling 630-587-8800.

2017: Fifth Wednesday from 7-9pm March 29 August 30 May 31 November 29

*Registration required. Call 630-513-4323 or sign up at the AAC.

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Upcoming Activities and Opportunities… Flu Shots given by Jewel– Osco Shots available during the Early Bird Breakfast. Billed to Medicare Part B for eligible participants. Registration preferred. Call the south desk at 630-513-4323 to schedule a shot, walk-ins welcome. Tu Sep 19 7:15-9am PCC Early Bird Breakfast Enjoy a delicious morning meal! Breakfast includes omelets (prepared to your liking), donuts, coffee and juice. Breakfast will be served from 7:15- 8:15am. Event hosted by the St. Charles Breakfast Rotary. Advance registration required. Tu Sep 19 7:15-8:15am #13909 AAC Member FREE PCC Nonmembers $1 Lunch & Learn - Living Options Visiting Angels As folks enter the golden years, we are faced with challenging decisions about where to live. Explore living options for individuals and families caring for a loved one. Lunch provided. W Oct 4 12-2pm #13735 RES $5/NR $8 PCC A Night of BINGO Prizes! Coffee! Dessert! You are invited to attend this friendly BINGO competition, hosted by the St. Charles Breakfast Rotary and the St. Charles Park District. Advance registration required. Space is limited. W Oct 18 7-8:30pm #13910 AAC Member FREE PCC Nonmembers $1 Happy Hikers Walking Group Celebrate Fall while witnessing the blaze of colors in the natural area. Hikes are over moderate terrain. Wear appropriate shoes. Dress for the weather. Current hikers, please note the new later start time for fall. W Sep 6-Dec 6 8:30-9:30am #14637 HKDC

The AAC proudly partners with the following businesses to bring you quality programs:

Potluck Party Thursdays • 12-2pm • PCC Sep 7 Italian Dish* • #13900 Sponsored by: Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Oct 5 Oktoberfest • #13901

AAC Members FREE • Nonmembers $5 *LOCATION CHANGE— Potluck will be held in PCC Let’s Do Lunch Rookies $1 Burgers W Sep 6 11:45am-1pm #14291 Brunch Café W Oct 4 11:45am-1pm #14293 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 Sep 13 9am-12pm #13904 W Oct 11 9am-12pm #13905 FREE but please register NORT

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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 Sep 5-Oct 26 1-2pm #14270 RES $96/NR $144 PCC Beginner TuTh Sep 5-Oct 26 2-3pm #14268 RES $96/NR $144 PCC Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is the most widely-practiced 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 Sep 9-Oct 28 10-11am #14266 RES $48/NR $72 PCC Lite Cardio 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 Sep 13-Oct 25 8:30-9:15am #14276 RES $35/NR $53 PCC 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 Sep 15-Oct 27 8:30-9:15am #14274 RES $35/NR $53 PCC 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 Sep 11-Oct 23 9:30-10:30am #14272 RES $35/NR $53 PCC

Tuesdays • 2pm & 6pm Sep 5 The Sound of Music………………………………………………...G, 1965 Sep 12 Killing Reagan………………………………………………………..NR, 2016 Sep 19 Twister……………………………………………………………..PG-13, 1996 Sep 26 Fences……………………………………………………………...PG-13, 2016 Oct 3 Postcards from the Edge………………………………………….R, 1990 Oct 10 USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage…………………………...R, 2016 Oct 17 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off……………………………………..PG-13, 1986 Oct 24 Fiddler on the Roof………………………………………………….G, 1971 Oct 31 The Addams Family………………………………………….PG-13, 1991 *All movies subject to change due to wait time.

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based on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) using the proven 20-10 Microburst Training Protocol and other various HIIT protocols. The concentrated 2-week 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. For inclement weather, classes will be held indoors at the Pottawatomie Community Center. Beginners to intermediate levels are welcome. Bring a towel, water bottle and a yoga mat for outdoors. MWF Sep 11-22 8:15-9am #14284 RES $39/NR $59 PP

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Pacifica Quartet at Ravinia Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, Pacifica Quartet has gained international stature as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. Performing in Bennett Hall at Ravinia, Pacifica Quartet will be playing Beethoven String Quartets No. 2, 7, and 14. Indoor reserved seating, transportation, and a boxed lunch included. Highland Park. Su Sep 3 10:15am-5pm #14595 $42 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 25 Fox River Paddlewheel Riverboat Enjoy an up close tour of the beautiful Fox River aboard the Fox River Queen. History and natural interpretation will be shared. Lunch includes southern pan fried chicken, potato salad, hot baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, pickles and olives, cake and ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Lunch and tour included. Tu Sep 12 11:30am-1pm #14596 $35 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 29 Arlington Park Race Track It’s halfway to St. Patrick’s Day and we’re off to the races. Everyone is Irish for this event! Enjoy Irish music and performances in The Park and test your luck. Transportation and general admission seating included. Lunch on your own. Arlington Heights. Sa Sep 16 11am-5pm #13987 $25 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 30

Murder at the Mansion You will arrive at The Jacob Henry Mansion where you will be personally greeted. Your personalized mystery is filled with intrigue, suspense and fun. The best is yet to come, when the killer is actually one of you. Everyone becomes involved to solve the “Mystery in the Mansion”. Lunch will consist of fresh garden salad with house dressing, warm rolls with whipped butter, savory and tender beef pot roast with Chef’s choice potato, steamed vegetables and dessert. Joliet. W Sep 27 10am-3pm #13988 $79 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 20 EW! Tommy Gun’s Garage Not long after the turn of the century, in a decade known as the Roaring Twenties, the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was outlawed and strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, men like Alphonse Capone and his mafia family, refused to adhere to the law. You will be transported back to the 1920s complete with the boss 1928 Model Ford, Roaring Twenties music and memorabilia from the Twenties. Lunch will include prime rib, served with soup or salad, vegetable, potato, dessert and coffee, tea or soft drink. Transportation, lunch and show are included. Chicago. W Oct 4 9am-5pm #14010 $99 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 28 Honey Hill Orchard Enjoy the fall weather with a day at Honey Hill Orchard. All of your favorite fall activities including pumpkin and apple picking even a wagon ride! Transportation and snack is included. Waterman. Tu Oct 10 9am-2pm #14174 $19 PCC Registration Deadline: Sep 25

Register online at stcparks.org or fax, mail or drop off a registration form to

Pottawatomie Community Center.

Trips depart from Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, unless noted.

Fall Colors Tour Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. The walk on this tour is less than a mile and takes 45 minutes. Wear comfortable, moveable clothing and gym shoes. Trail is not paved and there could be 1-2 water crossings dependent on rainfall. Transportation, guided tour and lunch included. Utica. M Oct 16 8:45am-4:45pm #14175 $59 PCC Registration Deadline: Sep 12 Million Dollar Quartet at Paramount There was no plan for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins to record together on December 4, 1956, but as fate would have it, they did and left behind a historic and mind-blowing album. Million Dollar Quartet tells that story, with all the raw energy and monumental talent you’ve come to expect from these music giants. Enjoy lunch on your own at Harner’s. Transportation and performance included. Aurora. W Oct 18 11:15am-5pm #13989 $59 PCC Registration Deadline: Sep 16 Wayne Newton at the Arcada Theatre Join Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton, for a show unlike he has ever done before, featuring performances of his favorite hits, showbiz stories, and candid conversation with questions from the audience. He remains a popular concert performer, playing gigs around the country. Enjoy an Italian festival lunch of cheese ravioli, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert before the show at Club Arcada. Admission and lunch included. Transportation on your own. St. Charles. Su Nov 5 1:15-5:30pm #13927 $75 ARCA Registration Deadline: Sep 22

Elf at Paramount When he was only a baby, Buddy crawled into Santa’s sack of presents and was whisked away to the North Pole where he lived as an elf for years. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy lunch on your own at Harner’s. Transportation and performance included. Aurora. W Nov 29 11:15am-5pm #13990 $46 PCC Registration Deadline: Oct 26

Funtastic Fridays! Brookfield Zoo Discover animals from all over the world in one place. Grab a friend and join us as we head to the Brookfield Zoo. Lunch (on your own) options are available or you may bring a bagged lunch, no coolers. Transportation and admission included. Brookfield. F Sep 1 10am-4pm #13737 $69 PCC Registration Deadline: Aug 23 Morton Arboretum See trees in a different light. Stroll through a mile-long paved path in the winter woods. Enjoy dinner on your own at Grinkgo Café. Transportation and admission included. Lisle. F Dec 8 4-8pm #13739 $45 PCC Registration Deadline: Nov 21

St. Charles Park District Pottawatomie Community Center 8 North Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174

Taylor Krawczyk Adult Activity Center Supervisor 630-513-4324 tkrawczyk@stcparks.org

Adult Activity Center Registration Desk Office: 630-513-4323 Fax: 630-513-9304

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