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
Fitness Event
Historical Society
Kids Night Out
Senior Trips
Unplug at the Park
Wheeling Historical Society
21sep10:00 am3:30 pmThe Art Institute of Chicago10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $30/ Non-Residents: $35
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago’s Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Explore the museum at your own
Event Details
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago’s Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Explore the museum at your own pace. Be sure to eat before the trip and we will stop for a late lunch after exploring the museum. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Downtown Chicago
Fee: Resident – $30 / Non-resident – $35
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 9/1
27sep10:00 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 11, 2023 10:00 am - october 11, 2023 12:00 pmoctober 25, 2023 10:00 am - october 25, 2023 12:00 pmnovember 8, 2023 10:00 am - november 8, 2023 12:00 pmnovember 22, 2023 10:00 am - november 22, 2023 12:00 pmdecember 6, 2023 10:00 am - december 6, 2023 12:00 pm
01oct11:00 amCubs vs Brewers Game Trip11:00 am
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $80/ Non-Residents: $88
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Game is at 2:00 pm. Due to tickets being purchased, no refunds will be permitted. Lunch is not included in the price
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Game is at 2:00 pm. Due to tickets being purchased, no refunds will be permitted. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee
Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident – $88
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/7
05oct2:00 pm4:00 pmActive Adult Expo2:00 - 4:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Free
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Wheeling Police Department and Wheeling Park District invite you to learn about the numerous active adult resources in the Wheeling Community! This Expo brings a vast array of organizations and
Event Details
Wheeling Police Department and Wheeling Park District invite you to learn about the numerous active adult resources in the Wheeling Community! This Expo brings a vast array of organizations and services designed for seniors under one roof, right in our neighborhood. More than 20 companies and organizations will be in attendance
Participating Organization
Comfort Keepers
Addolorata Villa- Senior Living Community
NW Suburban Catholic Charities
Center of Concern
Greater Family Health
Care Diem Home Care
Harbor House Memory Care
Wheeling Police Department
Kolssak Funeral Home
Harper College
Mark Drug Medical Supply
Indian Trails Public Library
CJE SeniorLife
Pace
True Purpose Health
Greek American Rehab & Care Centre
Arosa Chicagoland
Harper
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Heartland Animal Shelter
INTERESTING IN HAVING YOUR ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPO?
We would like to invite your organization to share your information with the attendees. An 8-foot table with 2 chairs will be provided. In exchange for this we require you to either provide a raffle prize for our raffle drawing held that day or some sort of treat or snack for our goodie table (average size of about 15-20 servings)
We ask that you fill it out by September 22, 2023, but space is limited and available on a first come first served basis. Please feel free to contact Shari Huizar or Diana Murillo with any questions or requests at 847.459.2606.
10oct10:00 am11:30 amDueling Pianos Brunch10:00 - 11:30 am
Age
55+
Fee
$28
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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 dueling piano performance from Andrew Blendermann. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Event Details
Start your day with a wonderful Chevy Chase County Club breakfast! Enjoy a live dueling piano performance from Andrew Blendermann. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
11oct10:00 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 25, 2023 10:00 am - october 25, 2023 12:00 pmnovember 8, 2023 10:00 am - november 8, 2023 12:00 pmnovember 22, 2023 10:00 am - november 22, 2023 12:00 pmdecember 6, 2023 10:00 am - december 6, 2023 12:00 pm
12oct10:00 am3:15 pmWhite Fence Farm: The Nifty 50's and 60's10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $65/ Non-Residents $70
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Event Details
Sweet Reminder singers Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden deliver pure entertainment with their captivating performance of The Nifty 50’s & 60’s! Fee includes lunch and the performance. Location: Romeoville Fee: Resident –
Event Details
Sweet Reminder singers Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden deliver pure entertainment with their captivating performance of The Nifty 50’s & 60’s! Fee includes lunch and the performance.
Location: Romeoville
Fee: Resident – $65/ Non-resident – $70
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 9/7
25oct10:00 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 8, 2023 10:00 am - november 8, 2023 12:00 pmnovember 22, 2023 10:00 am - november 22, 2023 12:00 pmdecember 6, 2023 10:00 am - december 6, 2023 12:00 pm
25oct1:00 pm3:00 pmHalloween 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! Participants will play 10 games with prizes in every round! Participants are encouraged to come dressed for the theme of each day! Registration Deadline: October 18
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! Participants will play 10 games with prizes in every round! Participants are encouraged to come dressed for the theme of each day!
Registration Deadline: October 18
02nov9:30 am2:00 pmColor Me Mine Trip9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $20/ Non-Residents $25
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning decorating and customizing a ceramic! Participants are responsible for the price of the ceramic they choose to decorate. All curing fees have been paid. After we are
Event Details
Spend the morning decorating and customizing a ceramic! Participants are responsible for the price of the ceramic they choose to decorate. All curing fees have been paid. After we are done decorating we will stop for lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Glenview
Fee: Resident – $20/ Non-resident – $25
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 10/23
08nov10:00 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 22, 2023 10:00 am - november 22, 2023 12:00 pmdecember 6, 2023 10:00 am - december 6, 2023 12:00 pm
15nov1:00 pm3:00 pmThanksgiving 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! Participants will play 10 games with prizes in every round! Participants are encouraged to come dressed for the theme of each day! Registration Deadline: November 8
Event Details
Join us for Bingo! Participants will play 10 games with prizes in every round! Participants are encouraged to come dressed for the theme of each day!
Registration Deadline: November 8
22nov10:00 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 6, 2023 10:00 am - december 6, 2023 12:00 pm
30nov8:30 am5:30 pmBlue Chip Casino8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $10/ Non-Residents $15
Time
(Thursday) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy the day with friends at the casino. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Michigan City, MI Fee: Resident – $10/ Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 11/20
Event Details
Enjoy the day with friends at the casino. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Michigan City, MI
Fee: Resident – $10/ Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 11/20
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.
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.
20dec12:30 pm2:30 pmHoliday Party and Bingo12:30 - 2:30 pm
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
ADULT DROP IN
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
Fitness Event
Historical Society
Kids Night Out
Senior Trips
Unplug at the Park
Wheeling Historical Society
21sep10:00 am3:30 pmThe Art Institute of Chicago10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $30/ Non-Residents: $35
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago’s Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Explore the museum at your own
Event Details
The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago’s Grant Park, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Explore the museum at your own pace. Be sure to eat before the trip and we will stop for a late lunch after exploring the museum. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Downtown Chicago
Fee: Resident – $30 / Non-resident – $35
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 9/1
01oct11:00 amCubs vs Brewers Game Trip11:00 am
Age
55+
Fee
Residents: $80/ Non-Residents: $88
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Game is at 2:00 pm. Due to tickets being purchased, no refunds will be permitted. Lunch is not included in the price
Event Details
Spend the afternoon at the American Family Field! Game is at 2:00 pm. Due to tickets being purchased, no refunds will be permitted. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Milwaukee
Fee: Resident – $80 / Non-resident – $88
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 8/7
12oct10:00 am3:15 pmWhite Fence Farm: The Nifty 50's and 60's10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $65/ Non-Residents $70
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Event Details
Sweet Reminder singers Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden deliver pure entertainment with their captivating performance of The Nifty 50’s & 60’s! Fee includes lunch and the performance. Location: Romeoville Fee: Resident –
Event Details
Sweet Reminder singers Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden deliver pure entertainment with their captivating performance of The Nifty 50’s & 60’s! Fee includes lunch and the performance.
Location: Romeoville
Fee: Resident – $65/ Non-resident – $70
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 9/7
02nov9:30 am2:00 pmColor Me Mine Trip9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $20/ Non-Residents $25
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Spend the morning decorating and customizing a ceramic! Participants are responsible for the price of the ceramic they choose to decorate. All curing fees have been paid. After we are
Event Details
Spend the morning decorating and customizing a ceramic! Participants are responsible for the price of the ceramic they choose to decorate. All curing fees have been paid. After we are done decorating we will stop for lunch. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Glenview
Fee: Resident – $20/ Non-resident – $25
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 10/23
30nov8:30 am5:30 pmBlue Chip Casino8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Age
55+
Fee
Resident $10/ Non-Residents $15
Time
(Thursday) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Boulevard
Event Details
Enjoy the day with friends at the casino. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. Location: Michigan City, MI Fee: Resident – $10/ Non-resident – $15 Age: 55+ Registration Deadline: 11/20
Event Details
Enjoy the day with friends at the casino. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
Location: Michigan City, MI
Fee: Resident – $10/ Non-resident – $15
Age: 55+
Registration Deadline: 11/20
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