Glenview Park District

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Glenview Senior Center

Address:		2400 Chestnut Ave Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 724-4793		Hours:		Mon.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm
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While you don’t have to be a member of the Glenview Senior Center to enjoy services like counseling, community liaison, AARP/Mature Driving, senior benefit book, Rules of the Road, blood pressure testing, etc., joining the Glenview Senior Center gives you access to a wide range of additional programs and activities that are only available to members. These include many existing programs like the ones described below plus a constantly changing selection of new programs.

Genview Senior Club Membership in the Senior Center is open to anyone 55 years or older, resident or nonresident. Residents of the Glenview Park District pay an annual membership fee, covering September through August, which entitles them to participate in all Senior Center recreation programs. (Nonresidents pay a slightly higher fee.)

Transportation: Handicapped accessible bus service is one of the many special services available to Glenview Senior Center members. Members who reside in the park district have the privilege of free transportation to and from the Senior Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Bingo Mondays.

Programs and Activities: A schedule of programs and events at the Senior Center is published and mailed six times a year to members of the Glenview Senior Center. A weekly calendar of activities appears in the local newspaper. For more information, call
(847) 724-4793.

Genview Senior Club Membership Dues
Membership dues for September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010 are as follows:
Park District Resident - Individual - $25
Park District Resident - Couple - $45
Nonresident Individual - $30
Nonresident Couple - $55
Gold Star Renewal* - No Charge

There is a one-time administrative fee of $5.00 for first-time members.

Glenview Senior Center memberships may be purchased at the Glenview Senior Center Information Desk, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm. Checks should be made payable to the Glenview Senior Center.

*Anyone who has been a member of the Center for more than 10 years who is age 80 or older qualifies for a Gold Star membership.

Activities for Senior Center Members Only
The following activities are open to Senior Center members only. Senior Center members may also suggest new activities that will be added if there is sufficient interest in the group and a Center member willing to serve as chairman.

Investment Club for Men and Women
Interested in learning more about stocks? Stocks are researched, purchased and sold. Club meets at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am.
Maximum group size: 25

Glenview Senior Chorus
The Glenview Senior Chorus has expanded its repertoire to include two and three part harmonies and has appeared in hundreds of programs, performing for church groups, senior centers, etc. Practice is held on Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 am. Chorus does not meet during the summer.

Fellowship Lunches
Many of our local churches co-sponsor a monthly luncheon and entertainment program at the Senior Center. The dates and fees are posted in the monthly membership flyer and reservations are required. Each luncheon is followed by entertainment.

Wednesday Card Play Drop-In
Every Wednesday at 1 pm a room will be set up where people can drop in to form card games of their choice. For more information, inquire at the Senior Desk or call (847) 724-4793.

Special Senior Center Trips

Open to Senior Center members. Fees vary. For more information or to sign up, check with the Senior Desk at (847) 724-4793. Registration mandatory.

Future Trips include:

Fri., April 9: Book Dramatist Barbara Rinella
Wed., May 12 - "Billy Elliott" at Ford Center for Performing Arts
Wed., June 30 - "Sugar" at Drury Lane Oakbrook

"Value" Trips
The Glenview Senior Center hosts a series of mini trips in and around the area. Fees will simply cover the cost of bus transportation and any entry fees. Reservations are mandatory. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (847) 724-4793.

Men's Roundtable Discussion Group
A drop-in group for men that meets every Friday from 11 am-noon. An opportunity for informal discussion on various topics.

Camera Club
Calling all photographers--both film and digital! Whether you want to chronicle family events, capture the wonders of nature or simply wish to meet others who share your enthusiasm for this fun hobby, join us the first Wednesday of each month at 11 am.

Craft Room
The senior crafters meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings to create seasonal and holiday offerings sold at the Senior Center and at various special sales throughout the year. This lovely group of ladies also does charity work for the Cook County Sheriff's department, the Linus program and various hospitals. Everyone is welcome, if you knit, crochet, can stuff a teddy bear or sew on a button, come join us. No special talent is required.

Other Membership Activities
Bingo, Pool, Charity Work, Crafts, Historical Society Hosting, Intergenerational Exchange, Men's Pinochle, etc. Please call the Senior Center at (847) 724-4793 for more information.

Weekly Play
Bridge, Canasta, Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge, Gin Rummy, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle, Pool, Rummikub, Scrabble & Drop-In Cards
An opportunity for players of intermediate and advanced skill levels to play on a regular basis. (These are not instructional programs.)
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
WHEN: Ongoing on various days and times. Inquire at Information Desk or call (847) 724-4793.

Woodcarving
Meet in the craft room in the Senior Center for woodcarving each Monday and Wednesday at 1 pm. Instruction available.