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
Event Type
All
Active Adults
Aquatic Events
Chevy Chase Event
Community Event
Connect with Your Board
Early Childhood
Fitness Event
Historical Society
Kids Night Out
Senior Trips
Unplug at the Park
Wheeling Historical Society
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
11apr9:30 am3:00 pmChicago Premium Outlets9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $30/ Non-Residents: $35
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Aurora Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/4 Registration Opens March 13
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Aurora
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/4
Registration Opens March 13
17apr1:00 pm3:00 pmSpring Fever Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes! Location: CRC Fee: $8 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/10
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!
Location: CRC
Fee: $8
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/10
18apr9:30 am12:00 pmThat Little French Guy9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning having brunch at a traditional French Patisserie! Brunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Highland Park Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration
Event Details
Spend the morning having brunch at a traditional French Patisserie! Brunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Highland Park
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/4
Registration Opens March 13
25apr9:30 am4:00 pmPotawatomi Casino9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Milwaukee, WI Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/18
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/18
01may1:00 pm3:00 pmCinco De Mayo Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes! Location: CRC Fee: $8 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/24
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!
Location: CRC
Fee: $8
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/24
02may9:30 am4:00 pmMilwaukee Zoo9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $22/ Non-Residents: $28
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the Milwaukee Zoo at your own pace! The price of the trip includes general admission. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Milwaukee,
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the Milwaukee Zoo at your own pace! The price of the trip includes general admission. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $22 / Non-resident – $28
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/25
Registration opens March 13
30may10:00 am4:00 pmCubs vs Brewers Game Trip11:00 am
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $80/ Non-Residents: $88
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Tickets are general admission and lunch is not included. Game time is 12:10 pm. Location: Milwaukee, WI Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident –
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Tickets are general admission and lunch is not included. Game time is 12:10 pm.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident – $88
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/25
Registration Opens March 13
12jun8:00 am4:45 pmAnderson Japanese Gardens8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $28/ Non-Residents: $33
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Anderson Japanese Gardens. After exploring we will stop for a late lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location:
Event Details
Spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Anderson Japanese Gardens. After exploring we will stop for a late lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Rockford
Fee: Resident – $28 / Non-resident – $33
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 5/22
Registration Opens March 13
21jun5:00 pm10:30 pmLake Geneva: Jazz Dinner Cruise5:00 - 10:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $97/ Non-Residents: $105
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy live music and dinner on Lake Geneva! A cash bar is available on the cruise. Cruising time is 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Dinner is included in the price of
Event Details
Enjoy live music and dinner on Lake Geneva! A cash bar is available on the cruise. Cruising time is 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Dinner is included in the price of the trip.
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
Fee: Resident – $97 / Non-resident – $105
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 5/24
Registration Opens March 13
26jun1:00 pm3:00 pmLuau Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Chamber Park
131 N. Wolf Road
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes! Location: Chamber Community Center Fee: $8 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 6/19
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!
Location: Chamber Community Center
Fee: $8
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 6/19
19jul8:00 am6:15 pmLand and Water Cruise at Starved Rock8:00 am - 6:15 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $75/ Non-Residents: $85
Time
(Friday) 8:00 am - 6:15 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend your day exploring the beauty of nature at Starved Rock State Park! The tour kicks off at 11:00 am and includes lunch, a trolley tour and a river cruise. Location:
Event Details
Spend your day exploring the beauty of nature at Starved Rock State Park! The tour kicks off at 11:00 am and includes lunch, a trolley tour and a river cruise.
Location: Oglesby
Fee: Resident – $75 / Non-resident – $85
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 6/28
Registration Opens March 13
23jul11:00 am4:00 pmDancing Horses11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $50/ Non-Residents: $58
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds who perform alongside their trainers in this fantastic showing of equestrian artistry. Be sure to eat lunch before arriving for our
Event Details
This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds who perform alongside their trainers in this fantastic showing of equestrian artistry. Be sure to eat lunch before arriving for our trip.
Location: Delavan, WI
Fee: Resident – $50 / Non-resident – $58
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 7/8
Registration Opens March 13
24jul1:00 pm3:00 pmOlympics Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Chamber Park
131 N. Wolf Road
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes! Location: Chamber Park Community Center Fee: $8 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 7/17
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!
Location: Chamber Park Community Center
Fee: $8
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 7/17
06aug9:30 am4:00 pmPleasant Prairie Outlet Shopping9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 7/31 Registration Opens March 13
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 7/31
Registration Opens March 13
13aug9:00 am5:30 pmHard Rock Casino
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Gary, IN Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 8/6 Registration Opens March
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Gary, IN
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/6
Registration Opens March 13
21aug2:30 pm5:30 pmGrayslake Farmers Market2:30 - 5:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy your afternoon exploring the Grayslake Farmers Market! Dinner is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Grayslake Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 8/14 Registration Opens
Event Details
Enjoy your afternoon exploring the Grayslake Farmers Market! Dinner is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Grayslake
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/14
Registration Opens March 13
28aug1:00 pm3:00 pmEnd of Summer Bash Bingo1:00 - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
$8
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes! Location: CRC Fee: $8 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 8/21
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! We will play 10 games for the chance to win exciting prizes!
Location: CRC
Fee: $8
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/21
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.
Event Type
All
Active Adults
Aquatic Events
Chevy Chase Event
Community Event
Connect with Your Board
Early Childhood
Fitness Event
Historical Society
Kids Night Out
Senior Trips
Unplug at the Park
Wheeling Historical Society
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
11apr9:30 am3:00 pmChicago Premium Outlets9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $30/ Non-Residents: $35
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Aurora Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/4 Registration Opens March 13
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Aurora
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/4
Registration Opens March 13
18apr9:30 am12:00 pmThat Little French Guy9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning having brunch at a traditional French Patisserie! Brunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Highland Park Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration
Event Details
Spend the morning having brunch at a traditional French Patisserie! Brunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Highland Park
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/4
Registration Opens March 13
25apr9:30 am4:00 pmPotawatomi Casino9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Milwaukee, WI Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 4/18
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/18
02may9:30 am4:00 pmMilwaukee Zoo9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $22/ Non-Residents: $28
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the Milwaukee Zoo at your own pace! The price of the trip includes general admission. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Milwaukee,
Event Details
Spend the day exploring the Milwaukee Zoo at your own pace! The price of the trip includes general admission. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $22 / Non-resident – $28
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/25
Registration opens March 13
30may10:00 am4:00 pmCubs vs Brewers Game Trip11:00 am
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $80/ Non-Residents: $88
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Tickets are general admission and lunch is not included. Game time is 12:10 pm. Location: Milwaukee, WI Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident –
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Tickets are general admission and lunch is not included. Game time is 12:10 pm.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident – $88
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 4/25
Registration Opens March 13
12jun8:00 am4:45 pmAnderson Japanese Gardens8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $28/ Non-Residents: $33
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Anderson Japanese Gardens. After exploring we will stop for a late lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location:
Event Details
Spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Anderson Japanese Gardens. After exploring we will stop for a late lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Rockford
Fee: Resident – $28 / Non-resident – $33
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 5/22
Registration Opens March 13
21jun5:00 pm10:30 pmLake Geneva: Jazz Dinner Cruise5:00 - 10:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $97/ Non-Residents: $105
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy live music and dinner on Lake Geneva! A cash bar is available on the cruise. Cruising time is 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Dinner is included in the price of
Event Details
Enjoy live music and dinner on Lake Geneva! A cash bar is available on the cruise. Cruising time is 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Dinner is included in the price of the trip.
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
Fee: Resident – $97 / Non-resident – $105
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 5/24
Registration Opens March 13
19jul8:00 am6:15 pmLand and Water Cruise at Starved Rock8:00 am - 6:15 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $75/ Non-Residents: $85
Time
(Friday) 8:00 am - 6:15 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend your day exploring the beauty of nature at Starved Rock State Park! The tour kicks off at 11:00 am and includes lunch, a trolley tour and a river cruise. Location:
Event Details
Spend your day exploring the beauty of nature at Starved Rock State Park! The tour kicks off at 11:00 am and includes lunch, a trolley tour and a river cruise.
Location: Oglesby
Fee: Resident – $75 / Non-resident – $85
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 6/28
Registration Opens March 13
23jul11:00 am4:00 pmDancing Horses11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $50/ Non-Residents: $58
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds who perform alongside their trainers in this fantastic showing of equestrian artistry. Be sure to eat lunch before arriving for our
Event Details
This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds who perform alongside their trainers in this fantastic showing of equestrian artistry. Be sure to eat lunch before arriving for our trip.
Location: Delavan, WI
Fee: Resident – $50 / Non-resident – $58
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 7/8
Registration Opens March 13
06aug9:30 am4:00 pmPleasant Prairie Outlet Shopping9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 7/31 Registration Opens March 13
Event Details
Spend the day shopping! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 7/31
Registration Opens March 13
13aug9:00 am5:30 pmHard Rock Casino
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Gary, IN Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 8/6 Registration Opens March
Event Details
Test your luck at the casino! Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Gary, IN
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/6
Registration Opens March 13
21aug2:30 pm5:30 pmGrayslake Farmers Market2:30 - 5:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $10/ Non-Residents: $15
Time
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy your afternoon exploring the Grayslake Farmers Market! Dinner is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Grayslake Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 8/14 Registration Opens
Event Details
Enjoy your afternoon exploring the Grayslake Farmers Market! Dinner is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Grayslake
Fee: Resident – $10 / Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/14
Registration Opens March 13