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November 2014 Maine Township MaineStreamers 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 1-847-297-2510 Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for residents 55 years of age and older by

November is one of my favorite months with the kickoff to the holiday season, my granddaughter s birthday and the comfort of hibernating by a warm fire with family and friends!

..please remember all of the service men and women who have sacrificed for us so we have the freedom of choice every single day!

Do you have trouble hearing on the phone? Join Maine Township & Schaumburg Township Disability Services to test ITAC amplified telephones and learn how to obtain a free phone.

1 November 2014 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 encourage socialization, learning and promote independence, self esteem and dignity. Greeting from Mary! November is one of my favorite months with the kickoff to the holiday season, my granddaughter s birthday and the comfort of hibernating by a warm fire with family and friends! This year I will be spending Thanksgiving with my family in Austin, Texas. I am so excited to be able to cook BBQ style for Thanksgiving! On another more important note...please remember all of the service men and women who have sacrificed for us so we have the freedom of choice every single day! Mary Swanson, Director New Program FREE AMPLIFIED PHONE PROGRAM Monday, November 3 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon To schedule a 20-minute appointment call Disability Services. Do you have trouble hearing on the phone? Join Maine Township & Schaumburg Township Disability Services to test ITAC amplified telephones and learn how to obtain a free phone. There are specific guidelines that will be discussed. THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Thursday, November 13 Chateau Ritz, 9100 Milwaukee, Niles Doors Open: 11:00 a.m. Lunch Served: 12:00 p.m. Cost: $17.00 members/$18.00 guests + $2.00 Fish Let s give thanks and enjoy a wonderful lunch of House Salad, Roast Turkey or Tilapia (Fish Choice), Green Bean Almondine, Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkin Pie for Dessert! Then you won t want to miss the Legacy Girls, like the Andrew Sisters, they will take you on a sentimental journey. Bingo will follow. Blood Pressure Screenings by Presence Life Connections. Reservations and cancellations due by Thursday, November 6th. Next Luncheon will be our Holiday Luncheon Sunday, December 7th at Chateau Ritz. Town Hall will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Tuesday, Nov Veterans Day Thursday, Nov Thanksgiving Day Friday, Nov 28 - Day after Thanksgiving The Penguins of Madagascar FREE screening at the Pickwick Theatre Friday, November 28 th at 10:00 a.m. Grandchildren welcome. Sponsored by

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.

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.

Special Requests Please limit your request to sit with one person only and indicate this on your registration form.

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! DEPARTURE POINT - GOLF MILL MALL SOUTH PARKING LOT A CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT GRAND GENEVA Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wednesday, December 3-10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 1 $86.00 members/ $91.00 guests This wonderful Holiday trip will kick off the season. We will start at the beautiful Grand Geneva for a 3 course lunch featuring a Salad, Seared Marinated Chicken Breast, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Blend with a Warm Apple Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream for Dessert! Then enjoy the sounds of the seasons at A Christmas Portrait Show takes to the stage. Following the show enjoy Tea and Cookies. We then board our motor coach and visit the Main Lodge to view the beautiful Holiday Displays and Gingerbread Houses with time allotted to shop their Boutiques. We then Board our coach and view the Holiday Lights on display along their beautiful grounds. A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Theatre at The Center, Munster, Indiana Wednesday, December 10-10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 1 $69.00 members/ $74.00 guests Based on Truman Capote s touching memoir of his childhood, this new musical is set in a small Southern town in the 1930 s. A CHRISTMAS MEMORY chronicles a young boy s friendship with his eccentric relatives, including his cousin and best friend, Sook. It s a festive tale whose songs celebrate the simple pleasures of country life. Prior to the show You will enjoy lunch starting with Cream of Tomato Soup and choose ahead of time between Baked Chicken with Apple Stuffing or a Baked Pork Chop, Duchess Potatoes, Glazed Carrots and Chocolate Raspberry Cake for Dessert! THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Deer Park, Lake Zurich and Palatine, IL Sunday, December 14-9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Trip Rate 2 $90.00 members/ $95.00 guests Come and enjoy the Christmas Pageant with a cast and crew of over 400 and a host of live animals! On our way we will stop at Morkes Chocolates first, so you can make your holiday purchases. Then enjoy lunch at Biaggi s in Deer Park. The meal features Bruschetta, a House Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese and choose ahead of time Grilled Pork Chops, Salmon Milanese, or Chicken Marsala and Warm Apple Crostata for Dessert. Then we re off to view the wonderful production of the Christmas Pageant!! See next page for more Day Trips...

FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Thursday, December 18-8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Trip Rate 1 $96.00 members/ $101.

Through song, stories, and dances - both traditional and original Fireside Theatre captures the very heart and essence of the holiday season.

Jacques - a ramekin of Gulf Shrimp and Sea Scallops folded into a White Wine Cream Sauce topped with Garlic Butter Toasted Croutons.

Escalloped Tomatoes, Zucchini Squash and a Potato Croquette with Canadian Bacon. A Trilogy of Holiday Delights for Dessert!

3 FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Thursday, December 18-8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Trip Rate 1 $96.00 members/ $ Each holiday season Fireside Theatre brings you a show that re-kindle the true Christmas spirit in all of us! Through song, stories, and dances - both traditional and original Fireside Theatre captures the very heart and essence of the holiday season. Prior to the show you will enjoy a wonderful lunch featuring Seafood St. Jacques - a ramekin of Gulf Shrimp and Sea Scallops folded into a White Wine Cream Sauce topped with Garlic Butter Toasted Croutons. Then enjoy the main entrée Chicken Monterey - skinless Breast of Chicken, dipped in Buttermilk and Egg and lightly breaded topped with Parmesan, Spinach, Artichoke and Swiss Cheese served with Escalloped Tomatoes, Zucchini Squash and a Potato Croquette with Canadian Bacon. A Trilogy of Holiday Delights for Dessert! SALUTE TO VIENNA Maggiano s and Orchestra Hall, Chicago Sunday, December 28-11:15a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Trip Rate 3 $ members/ $ guests Welcome the New Year with Salute to Vienna! Enjoy a brilliant cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes in Main Floor Seats. Celebrate the best Strauss waltzes, polkas and excerpts from Die Fliedermaus Merry Widow and more...a Family Style lunch prior to the show includes Freshly Baked Breads, Stuffed Mushrooms, Bruschetta, Chopped Salad, Rigatoni with Chicken Mushrooms, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Brocolini with Lemon and Garlic with Tiramisu and Nonna s Pound Cake. UPCOMING DAY TRIPS The Sensational 70 s Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Wednesday, January 14 - Trip Rate 1 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $96.00 members/ $ guests West Side Story Drury Lane Oak Brook, IL Thursday, January 22 - Trip Rate 1 10:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $67.00 members/ $72.00 guests All in Good Taste Art Institute, The Drake and Eataly Thursday, January 29 - Trip Rate 3 9: 30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $82.00 members/$ guests UPCOMING EXTENDED TRIPS Arizona Adventure featuring 3 Cubs Spring Training Games March 7 to 12 Washington D.C. April 6 to 10 American Classic Tours For a flyer contact MaineStreamers at CLASSES PIANO LESSONS Weeks of Nov. 3 to December 22 1/2 hour lessons for 8 classes Cost: $ Registration Required Learn to play piano with Ludmyla Turkalo. You will arrange your own time once payment is received. Lessons are held at her home in Maine Township. COMPUTER WORKSHOP Monday, November 10 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lee Huber Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 guests Organization & Backup: Does No more lost files sound good to you? This workshop will help you master Folder/ File Management with top tips to better manage and organize your computer files. Find your pictures, recipes, letters etc...quickly. Also learn how to back up all your files!

AARP S DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Mon., Nov. 17 and Wed., Nov. 19 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $15.00 AARP members/ $20.

& Wed., Feb. 23 & 25th! RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES A DAY AT THE RACES Monday, November 3 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Game Begins: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $5.

B I N G O Thursday, November 6 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Game: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 or 2 Coupons Registration Required Come for an afternoon of bingo. Win prizes, enjoy Sweet Rolls and Coffee.

4 AARP S DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Mon., Nov. 17 and Wed., Nov. 19 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $15.00 AARP members/ $20.00 guests Check due at class payable to AARP This class updates your knowledge of age-related changes. Upon completion, your automobile insurance company should offer a discount. Next Class: Mon. & Wed., Feb. 23 & 25th! RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES A DAY AT THE RACES Monday, November 3 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Game Begins: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $ Registration Required Come join us for an afternoon of horse racing. Enjoy refreshments while competing for prizes. Max. 40 people. B I N G O Thursday, November 6 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Game: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 or 2 Coupons Registration Required Come for an afternoon of bingo. Win prizes, enjoy Sweet Rolls and Coffee. SOCIAL PINOCHLE Wednesday, November 12 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No Charge - Registration Required For beginner players who just enjoy playing. Keep in mind you can only sign up for one of the Pinochles! Deadline: Nov. 10 THREE HANDED PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT Wednesday, November 12 Lunch:11:30 a.m. Game: 12:00 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Members Only Enjoy a fun afternoon of competition. Included in the price are lunch & prizes. Reg/Cancel Deadline: Nov. 10th MEMORIAM Renee Ekhaus Patricia Finkler Walter Tymczuk If you know of someone who is ill or has passed away call MaineStreamers at MOVIE OF THE MONTH Belle - Rated PG Drama Tuesday, November 18 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $2.00 or 2 Coupons Popcorn & Soda included This is the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixedrace daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Belle s lineage affords certain privileges but the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating. Registration Re- WOMEN S TEA Funniest Women in the Movies Thursday, November 20 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Cost: $3.00 or 3 coupons Join Steven Frenzel as he presents funniest women in the movies - Madeline Kahn, Terri Garr, Barbra Streisand, Gracie Allen and more...you will see clips from some of the most hilarious movies!. Registration Required. MEN S BREAKFAST CLUB Andy s Restaurant, E. Oakton, D.P. Monday, November 24 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost: $12.00 members/$14.00 guests Choose off the menu. Coffee & tip included. Deadline: Thurs., Nov. 20th! INFORMATIVE PROGRAM BOOK REVIEW Coco Chanel Friday, November 14 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Presenter; Barbara Rinella $6.00 members/$7.00 guests To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Coco Chanel s first shop in Deauville, France, which opened May 1913, Barbara Rinella has created a special tribute to this quintessential woman of style! Parts will be taken from The Power of Style by Annette Tapert and Diana Edkins, and Coco Chanel, An Intimate Life by Lisa Chaney!

5 NOVEMBER 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. 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 - Monday, November 3 - $5.00 Bingo - Thursday, November 6 - $2.00 or 2 coupons Social Pinochle - Wednesday, November 12 - No Charge 3 - Handed Pinochle - Wednesday, November 12 - $6.00 members only Thanksgiving Luncheon - Thurs., Nov $17.00 members/$18.00 guests + $2.00 FISH Movie of the Month - Belle - Tues. Nov $2.00 or 2 coupons Women s Tea - Thursday, November 20 - $3.00 or 3 coupons Men s Breakfast Club - Tuesday, November 24 - $12.00 members/ $14.00 guests Informative Program Book Review - Coco Chanel - Friday, November 14 - $6.00 member/$7.00 guests Classes Piano Lessons - $90.00 for 8 classes Computer Worshop Monday, November 10 - $10.00 members/ $15.00 guests AARP S Driver Safety Program - Monday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 19 $15.00 AARP members/$20.00 non-members *Payable on the first day of class to AARP 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: A Christmas Portrait Trip - Wed., December 3 - $86.00 members/$91.00 guests A Christmas Memory - Wed, December 10 - $69.00 members/$74.00 guests Choose entrée: Baked Chicken or Pork Chop The Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 14 - $90.00 members/$95.00 guests Choose entrée: Grilled Pork Chops Salmon Milanese or Chicken Marsala A Fireside Christmas - Thursday, December 18 - $96.00 members/$ guests Salute to Vienna - Sun.. Dec $ members/ $ guests Print Your Name: Phone Number:

Maine Township MaineStreamers 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL

July 2013 Maine Township MaineStreamers 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 1-847-297-2510 Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for residents 55 years of age and older by providing a broad