STAY ACTIVE NEWSLETTER
STAY ACTIVE is a quarterly publication for active adults designed to bring you news about activities, vents, and trips. Our goal is to help you feel welcome and provide you with lots of social and active options to fill your days with memorable experiences.
ACTIVE ADULTS EVENTS
18sep1:00 pm3:00 pmOktoberfest Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
September 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for an afternoon that brings together the excitement of Bingo, with the festive spirit of Oktoberfest. We play 10 games. Themed treats are included. Registration Deadline: 9/11 Registration
Event Details
Join us for an afternoon that brings together the excitement of Bingo, with the festive spirit of Oktoberfest. We play 10 games. Themed treats are included.
Registration Deadline: 9/11
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
24sep9:30 am3:00 pmExploring Lake Geneva9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
September 24, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day walking around and exploring down town Lake Geneva at your own pace. Lunch is on your own. Registration Deadline: 9/18 Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
Event Details
Spend the day walking around and exploring down town Lake Geneva at your own pace. Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 9/18
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
04oct8:45 am7:00 pmMules, Marigolds, & Mimosas Boat Tour8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $75/ NR $80
Time
October 4, 2024 8:45 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M Canal, then kick back with mimosas at the Boat Captains Lunch in the I7M Canal Visitor Center. Next, venture to the
Event Details
Enjoy a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M Canal, then kick back with mimosas at the Boat Captains Lunch in the I7M Canal Visitor Center. Next, venture to the Weber Gardens and
explore Ted Weber’s storybook-style house along with over two acres of stunning English gardens. The tour is from 11:30 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch is included.
Registration Deadline: 9/18
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
16oct10:00 am11:30 amFall Fling10:00 - 11:30 am
Age
55+
Fee
$28
Time
October 16, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-05:00)
Location
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N Milwaukee Ave.
Event Details
Start your day with a wonderful Chevy Chase County Club breakfast! Enjoy a live performance from LUDY and his LADY. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Fee: $28 Registration Deadline: 10/2
Event Details
Start your day with a wonderful Chevy Chase County Club breakfast! Enjoy a live performance from LUDY and his LADY. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Fee: $28
Registration Deadline: 10/2
24oct10:30 am4:00 pmEli's Cheesecake and Lunch10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
October 24, 2024 10:30 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Dine with friends for lunch and then enjoy yummy dessert at Eli’s Cheesecake! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Registration Deadline: 10/10 Registration Opens July 17
Event Details
Dine with friends for lunch and then enjoy yummy dessert at Eli’s Cheesecake! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Registration Deadline: 10/10
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
30oct1:00 pm3:00 pmHalloween Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
October 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Get ready for an afternoon of spooky vibes, exciting Bingo and a festive celebration of Halloween. Don’t forget to dress up! We play 10 games. Themed treats are included. Registration Deadline:
Event Details
Get ready for an afternoon of spooky vibes, exciting Bingo and a festive celebration of Halloween. Don’t forget to dress up! We play 10 games. Themed treats are included.
Registration Deadline: 10/23
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
07nov6:00 pm8:00 pmCozy Fall Cookie Decorating6:00 - 8:00 pm
Age
21+
Fee
R $55/ NR $60
Time
November 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Cozy up and celebrate fall with cookie decorating! In this beginner’s class, learn to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing under step-by-step guided instruction. Cookie designs include a pumpkin, fall
Event Details
Cozy up and celebrate fall with cookie decorating! In this beginner’s class, learn to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing under step-by-step guided instruction. Cookie designs include
a pumpkin, fall leaf, pumpkin spice mug, and slice of pumpkin pie. Participants will each get a set of vanilla cookies, icing bags, and a royal icing transfer with a to-go-home tray. Skills
taught in this class include working with tipless icing bags, outlining and flooding with royal icing, flooding in sections, wet on wet techniques, and working with a metal piping tip. Jamie
from One Happy Cookie Bakeshop is the instructor for this class.
Fee: Resident $55 / Non-Resident $60
Registration Deadline: 10/24
13nov9:15 am1:00 pmLong Grove Chocolate Factory Tour & Lunch9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $15/ NR $20
Time
November 13, 2024 9:15 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
You’ll be like a kid in candy store as we learn about chocolate through a guided tour of the Long Grove Confectionary Company! The tour is from 10:00-11:00 am and
Event Details
You’ll be like a kid in candy store as we learn about chocolate through a guided tour of the Long Grove Confectionary Company! The tour is from 10:00-11:00 am and there will be time to
shop at the store before heading to lunch at Dengeos. Lunch is walk-in, all guests will order at the counter. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Registration Deadline: 10/30
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
20nov1:00 pm3:00 pmThanksgiving Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
November 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Join us for a lively afternoon filled with laughter, games, and chance to give thanks and win prizes in this exciting Bingo extravaganza. All participants will receive a raffle ticket
Event Details
Join us for a lively afternoon filled with laughter, games, and chance to give thanks and win prizes in this exciting Bingo extravaganza. All participants will receive a raffle ticket to win a
turkey! We play 10 games. Themed treats are included.
Registration Deadline: 11/13
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
21nov9:30 am3:00 pmHollywood Casino9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
November 21, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is on your own. Registration Deadline: 11/7 Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 11/7
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
13dec12:00 pm2:00 pmHoliday Party12:00 -2:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $18/ NR $20
Time
December 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Help ring in the holiday spirit with friends, entertainment, lunch buffet, raffles and surprises at our Holiday Party! Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Seats are limited, register
Event Details
Help ring in the holiday spirit with friends, entertainment, lunch buffet, raffles and surprises at our Holiday Party! Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Seats are limited, register early.
Registration Deadline 12/6
Fee: Resident $18 / Non-Resident $20
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
19dec10:00 am3:30 pmAurora Chriskindlmarket10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $15/ NR $20
Time
December 19, 2024 10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Enjoy the day exploring the outdoor German-style Christkindlmarket. Stroll through the magical villages, explore vendor products from around the world in this unique shopping experience. Lunch is on your own. Registration
Event Details
Enjoy the day exploring the outdoor German-style Christkindlmarket. Stroll through the magical villages, explore vendor products from around the world in this unique shopping experience.
Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 12/5
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
GET REIMBURSED FOR WORKING OUT!
Get reimbursed for working out! Many health care providers offer discounts, or even full reimbursements, for gym memberships.
Call your insurance company today to find out if you are eligible.
In addition to Silver Sneakers and Renew Active, the Wheeling Park District Fitness Center participates in Prime and Healthy Contributions reimbursements.
UPCOMING SENIOR TRIPS
Take all of the work out of travel and let us take you to the best places in the Chicagoland area!
All trips depart from and return to the CRC.
REFUND POLICY Should you need to cancel your trip, please notify us immediately and we will do our best to find a replacement. If a replacement is found, the fee will be refunded. If a replacement is not found, no refund is issued.
24sep9:30 am3:00 pmExploring Lake Geneva9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
September 24, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day walking around and exploring down town Lake Geneva at your own pace. Lunch is on your own. Registration Deadline: 9/18 Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
Event Details
Spend the day walking around and exploring down town Lake Geneva at your own pace. Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 9/18
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
04oct8:45 am7:00 pmMules, Marigolds, & Mimosas Boat Tour8:45 am - 7:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $75/ NR $80
Time
October 4, 2024 8:45 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M Canal, then kick back with mimosas at the Boat Captains Lunch in the I7M Canal Visitor Center. Next, venture to the
Event Details
Enjoy a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M Canal, then kick back with mimosas at the Boat Captains Lunch in the I7M Canal Visitor Center. Next, venture to the Weber Gardens and
explore Ted Weber’s storybook-style house along with over two acres of stunning English gardens. The tour is from 11:30 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch is included.
Registration Deadline: 9/18
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
24oct10:30 am4:00 pmEli's Cheesecake and Lunch10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
October 24, 2024 10:30 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Dine with friends for lunch and then enjoy yummy dessert at Eli’s Cheesecake! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Registration Deadline: 10/10 Registration Opens July 17
Event Details
Dine with friends for lunch and then enjoy yummy dessert at Eli’s Cheesecake! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Registration Deadline: 10/10
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
13nov9:15 am1:00 pmLong Grove Chocolate Factory Tour & Lunch9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $15/ NR $20
Time
November 13, 2024 9:15 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
You’ll be like a kid in candy store as we learn about chocolate through a guided tour of the Long Grove Confectionary Company! The tour is from 10:00-11:00 am and
Event Details
You’ll be like a kid in candy store as we learn about chocolate through a guided tour of the Long Grove Confectionary Company! The tour is from 10:00-11:00 am and there will be time to
shop at the store before heading to lunch at Dengeos. Lunch is walk-in, all guests will order at the counter. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Registration Deadline: 10/30
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
21nov9:30 am3:00 pmHollywood Casino9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $10/ NR $15
Time
November 21, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is on your own. Registration Deadline: 11/7 Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 11/7
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM
19dec10:00 am3:30 pmAurora Chriskindlmarket10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
R $15/ NR $20
Time
December 19, 2024 10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Enjoy the day exploring the outdoor German-style Christkindlmarket. Stroll through the magical villages, explore vendor products from around the world in this unique shopping experience. Lunch is on your own. Registration
Event Details
Enjoy the day exploring the outdoor German-style Christkindlmarket. Stroll through the magical villages, explore vendor products from around the world in this unique shopping experience.
Lunch is on your own.
Registration Deadline: 12/5
Registration Opens July 17 @ 8:30 AM