Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
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december
03dec1:00 pm3:00 pmHoliday Hoopla1:00 - 3:00 pm

Age
All ages
Fee
Free
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Celebrate the holidays at the Wheeling Park District! Join us at the CRC for a variety of kids games, crafts, and photos with Santa! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1:00 – 3:00 pm Photos with
Event Details
Celebrate the holidays at the Wheeling Park District! Join us at the CRC for a variety of kids games, crafts, and photos with Santa!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
06dec10:00 am12:00 pmCoffee, Cards & More!10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Age
55+
Fee
$2
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee while playing your favorite card games, and more! We will provide hot coffee, cards and games for you to play at your
Event Details
Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee while playing your favorite card games, and more! We will provide hot coffee, cards and games for you to play at your leisure. Please PRE-REGISTER so we know how much coffee to make.
08dec6:30 pm8:30 pmKids Night Out - Games Galore6:30 - 8:30 pm

Age
5 – 10
Fee
Resident $15 / Non-Residents $20
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Kids will have fun doing a variety of games, crafts, and making sundaes! Pizza will be provided. Registration Deadline: 12/5 Register Today
Event Details
Kids will have fun doing a variety of games, crafts, and making sundaes! Pizza will be provided.
Registration Deadline: 12/5
14dec5:30 pm7:30 pmPuzzle Palooza5:30 - 7:30 pm

Age
55+
Fee
$15 per team
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Register a team of up to 4 people to compete in a 500-piece puzzle race! Teams will compete to see who can complete the puzzle the fastest. Members of the
Event Details
Register a team of up to 4 people to compete in a 500-piece puzzle race! Teams will compete to see who can complete the puzzle the fastest. Members of the winning team will receive a gift card! Snacks will be provided. Fee is per team, one member registers and gives the names of their teammates.
15dec6:30 pm8:00 pmFamily Gingerbread House Decorating6:30 - 8:00 pm

Age
3+
Fee
Resident $30 / Non-Residents $35
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for fun with the whole family! Each family will receive one gingerbread house, frosting, and candy for decorating. Each child will receive a gingerbread craft activity. Registration Deadline: 12/13
Event Details
Join us for fun with the whole family! Each family will receive one gingerbread house, frosting, and candy for decorating. Each child will receive a gingerbread craft activity.
Registration Deadline: 12/13
20dec12:30 pm2:30 pmHoliday Party and Bingo12:30 - 2:30 pm

Sponsor
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $12 / Non-Residents: $18
Time
(Wednesday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Celebrate with your friends, old and new at the Holiday Party! Participants will play 10 games with prizes given in every round! Lunch is included. Registration Deadline: December 13
Event Details
Celebrate with your friends, old and new at the Holiday Party! Participants will play 10 games with prizes given in every round! Lunch is included.
Registration Deadline: December 13
21dec10:00 am5:00 pmThe Nutcracker10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $75/ Non-Residents $80
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy the Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet theater! The show begins at 2:00pm! Location: Chicago Fee: Resident – $75/ Non-resident – $80 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 12/4
Event Details
Enjoy the Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet theater! The show begins at 2:00pm!
Location: Chicago
Fee: Resident – $75/ Non-resident – $80
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 12/4
31dec11:00 am12:15 pmHappy Noon Year11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Age
All ages
Fee
$2 / person
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Celebrate the NEW year at NOON! Bring the kids and join in the festivities including games, music, a massive balloon drop and sparkling grape-juice toast. Each participant receives a glow-stick
Event Details
Celebrate the NEW year at NOON! Bring the kids and join in the festivities including games, music, a massive balloon drop and sparkling grape-juice toast. Each participant
receives a glow-stick necklace, party hat and noisemaker.
Registration Deadline: 12/17
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
january
30jan9:30 am5:00 pmRivers Casino & Shopping9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $10 / Non-Residents $15
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day at the casino and fashion outlets! Participants may choose to enjoy going to either location at their leisure. Lunch is not included in the price of this
Event Details
Spend the day at the casino and fashion outlets! Participants may choose to enjoy going to either location at their leisure. Lunch is not included in the price of this trip.
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Fee: Resident – $10/ Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 1/23
february
06feb10:30 am2:30 pmBavarian Bierhaus10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $10 / Non-Residents $15
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Dine at a Bavarian-style beer hall featuring craft brews and German comfort meals in Glendale, Wisconsin. Lunch is
Event Details
Dine at a Bavarian-style beer hall featuring craft brews and German comfort meals in Glendale, Wisconsin. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 1/30
22feb10:15 am2:30 pmHigh Tea with Gerri10:15 am - 2:30 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $62 / Non-Residents $68
Time
(Thursday) 10:15 am - 2:30 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
High tea is inspired by British classics – an artful array of finger sandwiches, scones, and petite pastries
Event Details
High tea is inspired by British classics – an artful array of finger sandwiches, scones, and petite pastries – a menu that represents authenticity. Dressy attire is encouraged and hats are provided by Gerri’s. Lunch will last 60-90 minutes and after there will be an hour to explore downtown Long Grove.
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 2/15
24feb6:30 pm8:30 pmSuperhero Family Date Night6:30 – 8:30 pm

Age
3+
Fee
Resident $20 / Non-resident $25
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Grab your favorite superhero costume and gear up for a superhero party! Event includes dancing, crafts, a photo booth, and a dessert table. Each child will receive a goody bag
Event Details
Grab your favorite superhero costume and gear up for a superhero party! Event includes dancing, crafts, a photo booth, and a dessert table. Each child will receive a goody bag to take home. Advanced registration is required by everyone in your family who is attending.
march
12mar9:45 am4:00 pmLittle Traveler9:45 am - 4:00 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $25 / Non-Residents $30
Time
(Tuesday) 9:45 am - 4:00 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the many shops within Little Traveler. Lunch will take place within the cafe and
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the many shops within Little Traveler. Lunch will take place within the cafe and is included in the price of the trip. There will be time to explore downtown Geneva.
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 3/5
15mar6:30 pm8:30 pmSt.Patrick's Party - Kids Night Out6:30 - 8:30 pm

Age
5-10
Fee
Resident $20 / Non-Residents $25
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for a St. Patrick’s night party! Kids will have fun doing crafts, making shamrock cookies, and
Event Details
Join us for a St. Patrick’s night party! Kids will have fun doing crafts, making shamrock cookies, and playing rainbow relay! Pizza will be provided.
Registration Deadline: One Week Prior
Location: CRC
22mar6:30 pm8:30 pmFlashlight Egg Hunt6:30 - 8:30 PM

Age
5-10
Fee
Resident $20 / Non-Residents $25
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Bring your flashlight to find candy- and toy-filled eggs. Please bring a basket to collect your eggs. This
Event Details
Bring your flashlight to find candy- and toy-filled eggs. Please bring a basket to collect your eggs. This night will also include games and bingo. Pizza will be provided.
23mar9:30 am11:15 amPreschool Egg HuntVarious Times Available

Age
1 – 4
Fee
Residents: $6 / Non-Residents: $10
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 11:15 am CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Come out to the preschool playground for fun and games. Bring your camera for a photo with the
Event Details
Come out to the preschool playground for fun and games. Bring your camera for a photo with the bunny before the hunt for candy- and toy-filled eggs begin. Please bring a basket to collect your eggs. Register early as spaces are limited.
Times
Ages 1 -2: 9:30 – 9:45 am
Ages 2 – 3: 10:00 – 10:15 am
Ages 2 – 3: 10:30 – 10:45 am
Ages 3 – 4: 11:00 – 11:15 am
28mar11:15 am3:30 pmIllinois Holocaust Museum11:15 am - 3:30 pm

Age
55+
Fee
Resident $32 / Non-Residents $38
Time
(Thursday) 11:15 am - 3:30 pm CT
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Participants will take a 45-minute docent lead tour and lunch provided by Once Upon a Deli. Age: 55+ Registration Deadline:
Event Details
Participants will take a 45-minute docent lead tour and lunch provided by Once Upon a Deli.
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 3/21