Maine Township MaineStreamers 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL

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1 July 2013 Maine Township MaineStreamers 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for residents 55 years of age and older by providing a broad array of educational programs and recreational activities that encourages socialization, learning and promote independence, self esteem and dignity. Greetings from Mary! It is my pleasure to offer congratulations to both Dorothy Nagel, winner of the Super Senior Award and Beverly Zussman, recipient of the AgeOptions Award. Both of these ladies were honored for their volunteer work here at Maine Township! I would also like to invite all of you to take advantage of the Taste of Park Ridge Senior Day on Friday, July 12! We will have a free Movie and Bingo (see advertisement below). This is a wonderful way to support our community and enjoy some free programs! Mary Swanson, Director INFORMATIVE PROGRAM JACK BENNY EXTRAVAGANZA Monday, July 15 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost:$3.00 or 3 coupons Registration Required Bring on the laughs with an hour of comic gold, courtesy of Jack Benny, one of comedy s most dazzling funny men, in this exciting, hilarious presentation. HEALTH PROGRAM FEATS OF FITNESS PROGRAM Wednesday, July 10 9:00 a.m. - Common Eye Problems 9:30 a.m. - Fun Bingo Held at Golf Mill Shopping Center Court No Charge or Registration Needed A discussion about common age-related problems, such as dry eyes & cataracts. PATRIOTIC LUNCHEON Wednesday, July 10 Chateau Ritz, 9100 Milwaukee, Niles Lunch Served: 12:00 noon Cost: $16.00 members/$17.00 guests + $2.50 Fish Get ready to Sail Beyond The Sea with the smoothest voice to hit the stage since Ol Blues Eyes himself. Enjoy Michael Hutchins performance. Lunch includes a Tossed Salad, Roast Pork or Tilapia (Fish Choice), Broccoli, Chateau Potatoes and Rainbow Sherbet for Dessert! Blood Pressure Screening sponsored by Presence-St. Andrews. Reservations and cancellations due by Wednesday, July 3rd. Next Luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 14 at Chateau Ritz. Luncheon Sponsored by FREE! FREE! FREE! The Taste of Park Ridge Senior Day Friday, July 12 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Uptown Area - Prospect Avenue & Hodges Park 10:00 a.m. - Free Movie at the Pickwick Theatre - Les Miserables 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Free Bingo held at Hodges Park sponsored by the Maine Township MaineStreamers.

2 Day Trip Information Rate 1- Easy means usually one stop, some walking and minimal stairs. Rate 2- Somewhat Difficult means that there are at least two stops and sometimes stairs. Rate 3- Difficult means that there are at least two stops and sometimes stairs and moderate to heavy walking. Cancellation Policy When canceling please keep in mind that we need to be able to resell your ticket first. If we are able to resell, a $3.00 cancellation fee will be charged per ticket. If the ticket is not resold, there will be no refund. Guest Policy If the trip indicates that guests are allowed the policy is one per paid member. Special Requests Please limit your request to sit with one person only and indicate this on your registration form. Also, if you need any special assistance, such as wheelchair access, special menu etc...indicate this on the Registration Form. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for each day trip. You will receive a confirmation letter for each trip you register for! DEPARTURE POINT - GOLF MILL MALL SOUTH PARKING LOT HAWAIIAN LUAU - WAUCONDA STYLE Wauconda, Illinois Thursday, August 1-12:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 2 $67.00 members/ $72.00 guests Don your finest Hawaiian outfits and enjoy a beautiful time on Bangs Lake. We will stop for a visit to ytthe beautiful St. Peter s Church In Voilo. Tim,e to shop at the Vo0lo outlet is included. Then you will arrive in Wauconda and enjoy Pontoon Boat Rides and have time to visit the Farmer's Market on Main St. Enjoy a wonderful Hawaiian Style Buffet featuring House Salad, Hawaiian Rolls, Roasted Chicken with a Tropical Flavor, Sliced Ham with Pineapples, Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Fruit and Berries with a Citrus Crème Freche. Then enjoy Hawaiian Dancers including a Fire Dancer as they perform on the beach at Sunset! Aloha! RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Wednesday, August 7-8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 1 $94.00 members/ $99.00 guests Today s show is considered to be one of the funniest comedies ever! Unassuming cab driver John Smith is mugged one day and is taken home by a helpful policeman. Unfortunately the policeman takes him to the wrong home.and then the fun begins. Prior to this hilarious show enjoy lunch which features Cream of Watercress Soup, Freshly Baked Breads, Medallions of Roast Tenderloin of Beef and Chicken Vienna served with a Potato Croquette au Gratin and Fresh Sugar Snap Peas and Triple Layered Carrot Cake! THE MELTING POT TRIP Chicago Area Friday, August 9-9:00.am. to 4:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 3 $53.00 members/$58.00 guests Join us for one of our fun filled tours with our tour guide Jason Lesniewicz, to savor cuisines from all over the world! Sample small plate dishes in neighborhoods throughout Chicago from Greek, Mexican, German restaurants including a stop at our city s French Market! Make sure to leave room for Dessert and bring home lots of amazing treats! See Next page for more trips...

3 ODYSSEY AND CIRQUE SHANGHAI Navy Pier, Chicago Thursday, August 15-10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Trip Rate 2 $84.00 members/ $89.00 guest Enjoy spectacular skyline views while dining on a three-course meal. You can choose from a variety of wonderful appetizers, main entrees and a Dessert Bar! Then enjoy entertainment! Following the 2-hour cruise we will view the Cirque Shanghai Dragon s Thunder performance. See awe-inspiring acrobats, daredevil motorcyclists and, for the first time in North America, the heart-pounding Chinese Dragon Drums. Time to enjoy Navy Pier will be allotted! CABARET Carson s, Deerfield and Cahn Auditorium, Evanston Wednesday, August 21-11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 1 $80.00 members/ $85.00 guests We re off to the Light Opera Works to see the production of Cabaret. Remember the hit songs Wilkommen, Don t Tell Momma and, of course, Cabaret. Before the show choose between Half Slab Baby Back Ribs, Half BBQ Chicken, Bone-In Pork Chop or Fresh Salmon. All served with a Salad, Potato and for Dessert, Gold Brick Sundae! UPCOMING DAY TRIPS Next to Normal Drury Lane Oak Brook Thursday, September 5 Trip Rate 1 10:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $65.00 members/$70.00 guests In The Heights The Paramount Theatre, Aurora Wednesday, Sept Trip Rate 2 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $69.00 members/$74.00 guests Once Upon a Mattress Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Thursday, September 19 - Trip Rate 1 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $94.00 members/ $99.00 guests To Master the Arts Weber Grill and The Broadway Theatre Wednesday, Sept Trip Rate 2 10:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $ members/ $ guests Oktoberfest in Little Switzerland Saturday, September 28 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. $84.00 members/ $89.00 guests EXTENDED TRIPS 2013 Autumn in New England October 4 to 11, 8 days and Balloon Fiesta - New Mexico October 7 to 11, 5 days American Classic Tours For a flyer please call MaineStreamers at CLASSES CHAIR AEROBICS CLASS Wed., July 10 to August 28 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Feldman Park, 8800 Kathy Lane in Niles Cost: $20.00 for 8 classes Instructor: JoAnn Kitching This class will increase your strength, balance, flexibility and coordination in a sitting or standing position. TAI CHI Thursdays, July 18 to Sept. 5 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Sylvester Marshall Cost: $40.00 for 8 classes Tai Chi involves gentle, flowing movements and deep breath, cycling through a series of stances. COMPUTER WORKSHOP Monday, July 29 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lee Huber Cost: $10.00 members/$15.00 guests Security on your computer how do you know when you have enough? Can you have too much? Attend this workshop and Lee will cover everything!

4 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES A DAY AT THE RACES Tuesday, July 2 Doors Open: 12:30 p.m. Game Begins: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $ Registration Required Join us for an afternoon of horse racing. Take a chance and win! Refreshments will be served. Max. 30 people. There will be no Bingo in July...visit us at Taste of Park Ridge, Friday, July 12! MOVIE OF THE MONTH Silver Linings Playbook - Rated R Tuesday, July 9 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $2.00 or 2 Coupons Popcorn & Soda included After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Soiltano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife...until Tiffany? WOMEN S TEA From Pantaloons to Bikinis Wednesday, July 17 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Cost: $3.00 or 3 coupons Refreshments Served Listen to the funny and amusing stories about underwear of our ancestors. You just might learn something about the past and be thankful it is in the past! INTERGENERATIONAL FISHING OUTING Lake Opeka, Des Plaines Wednesday, July 17 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No Charge - Registration Required Spend TIME with a child from our Day Camp, ages 8 to 13 years old. We will enjoy a morning of fishing together followed by a picnic lunch. We need you to help teach fishing to our youth. HOOKED ON FISHING OUTING Big Bear, Little Bear Friday, July 19 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $ Registration Required Join us for our fishing outing at Big Bear, Little Bear. Included in the price is fishing, bait, Continental Breakfast, Fried Chicken Dinner (dark or white) Lunch and prizes. Must have a fishing license. Carpooling and directions are available. Transportation on your own. THREE HANDED PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT Wednesday, July 24 Lunch:11:30 a.m. Game:12:15 p.m. Cost: $6.00 members/$7.00 guests Enjoy an afternoon of competition. Included in the price are lunch & prizes. Reg/Cancel Deadline: July 19th. MEN S BREAKFAST CLUB Kappy s, 7200 Demster, M.G. Tuesday, July 30 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00 members/$12.00 guests Choose off the menu. Coffee and tip included. Deadline: Thurs., July 25th! NEWSLETTER MAILING Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come and help us collate and fold the August Newsletter. E.A.R.N. (Encourage Adolescent Responsibility Now Are you in need of some Spring yard clean up or lawn mowing? We match residents needing help with youths 12 to 19 who are willing to cut grass or do other yard work etc It is the responsibility of that resident and youth to negotiate a fair fee for these services. Both residents and youths need to pre-register for this matching process by calling Gloria at #283 MEMORIAM Joan LaFleur Texxe Mack Janet Wittbold If you know of someone who is ill or has passed away call MaineStreamers at

5 JULY REGISTRATION FORM 1. Complete form, sign name and detach entire registration form. If you are signing up another member we must also have their registration form. Please do not staple or scotch tape checks! 2. Mail Only (No walk-ins or phone reservations) to: Maine Township MaineStreamers (M.T.M.S.) 1700 Ballard Road Park Ridge, IL Enclose a separate check and/or coupon for each event and make checks payable to M.T.M.S. Please add me to your alert Indicate number attending each event by placing the number in the space before each event: Recreational Activities A Day at the Races - Tuesday, July 2 - $5.00 Patriotic Luncheon - Wed., July 10 - $16.00 members/$17.00 guests + $2.50 FISH Movie of the Month - Siver Linings Playbook - Tuesday, July 9 - $2.00 or 2 coupons Women s Tea - Wednesday, July 17 - $3.00 or 3 coupons Intergenerational Fishing Outing - Wednesday, July 17 - No Charge Hooked on Fishing Outing - Big Bear, Little Bear - Friday, July 19 - $15.00 Choose entrée: Dark Chicken or White Chicken 3 Handed Pinochle - Wednesday, July 24 - $6.00 members/$7.00 guests Men s Breakfast Club - Tuesday, July 30 - $10.00 members/$12.00 guests Informative Program Jack Benny Extravaganza - Monday, July 15 - $3.00 or 3 coupons Classes Chair Aerobics Wednesdays - $20.00 for 8 classes Tai Chi - $40.00 for 8 classes Computer Workshop - Monday, July 29 - $10.00 members/ $15.00 guests Day Trips 1. Please remember to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for EACH trip! 2. On Day Trip(s) please seat me with (Limit 1): 3. Special Needs: Wheelchair Accessibility, Visual/Audio aids, etc..) Please Specify: Hawaiian Luau Trip - Thursday, August 1 - $67.00 members/$72.00 guests Run for your Wife - Wednesday, August 7 - $94.00 members/ $99.00 guests The Melting Pot Trip - Friday, August 9 - $53.00 members/$58.00 guests Odyssey & Cirque Shanghai - Thurs., Aug $84.00 members/$89.00 guests Cabaret - Wednesday, August 21 - $80.00 members/ $85.00 guests Choose Entrée: BBQ Ribs BBQ Chicken Pork Chop or Salmon Print Your Name: Phone Number: