ELECTED OFFICIALS Laura J. Morask Supervisor Peter Gialamas Clerk Susan Moylan Krey Assessor Walter Kazmierczak Hwy. Commissioner Kimberly Jones David Carrabotta, Esq. Claire R. McKenzie Susan Kelly Sweeney MaineStreamer Staff Mary Swanson Director Therese Tully Assistant Director Marie Dachniwsky Program Coordinator Monika Jaroszewicz Program Coordinator Debra O Brien Senior Associate Maine Township 1700 Ballard Rd. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-297-2510 www.mainetownship.com Maine Township MaineStreamers JULY 2017 847-297-2510 Dear Township MaineStreamers, As your new Township Supervisor, I would like to introduce myself. I was recently elected to the office after serving on our Board for 16 years as a. I have been fortunate to get to know many of you throughout those years and look forward to continuing to provide a great level of Senior Services to all our residents. I truly believe seniors are the lifeblood of our community, indeed, any community. In addition to the MaineStreamers excellent programming, each of our other departments offer much needed services to you and other seniors. For example, our Assessor s Department helps seniors process and obtain senior exemption and other applicable property tax savings without the need for traveling to downtown Chicago. Our Clerk s office offers passports, vehicle stickers, fishing licenses and more. Our General Assistance Department advocates and counsels seniors on the intricacies of Medicare Part D and veterans assistance. Mary Swanson and her team run the annual Swing into Spring Senior Expo bringing together over 2,000 attendees this year with vendors of all types of senior related services and agencies. If you are new to the township, I invite you to attend one of our upcoming newcomers meeting and become part of our township family! I write this as we embark on the Memorial Day holiday, I thank all our veterans for their service to our country enabling our freedoms for future generations to come. Supervisor Laura J. Morask FREE.FREE.FREE TASTE OF PARK RIDGE SENIOR DAY FRIDAY, JULY 14-10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. 10:00 a.m. Free Movie at The Pickwick Theatre featuring Sully starring Tom Hanks 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Free Bingo held at Hodges Park located on Prospect Avenue just south of the train tracks. Sponsored by MaineStreamers and Taste of Park Ridge! PATRIOTIC LUNCHEON Wednesday, July 12 Chateau Ritz, 9100 Milwaukee, Niles Doors Open: 11:00 a.m. Lunch Served: 12:00 noon Cost: $18.00 members/ $19.00 guests + $2.00 Fish Come and enjoy our wonderful Patriotic luncheon. You will enjoy time to relax and socialize before your meal is served. Following lunch the Na Kupuna Ukulele Club performs. This musical group consists of Island and Mainland born Seniors for the purpose of fellowship and love of music. Blood Pressure Screenings offered by Presence Healthcare. MENU Tossed Salad Choice of: Roast Pork or Tilapia (Fish Choice) Garlic Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Rainbow Sherbet Luncheon Sponsored by Reservations/Cancellations by Wednesday, July 5th. Our next Luncheon is at Chateau Ritz on Tuesday, August 8. 1
EXCITING DAY TRIPS FOR AUGUST! 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! PLEASE NOTE: DEPARTURE POINT - SABEEL CENTER, 8800 BALLARD RD., DES PLAINES TEMPEL LIPIZZANS & MORE Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Wednesday, August 2 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $64.00 members/ $69.00 guests Let s start our day at the famous Jelly Belly factory. Enjoy a 30-minute tram ride and learn the history of this company as well as how they make their delicious Jelly Belly. Then make your purchases with a discounted coupon. Off to lunch at the Savanna House located on the Wadsworth Savanna with views of birds and nature. You will have a country-style lunch in this beautiful setting. Tempel Farms is our next stop where you will enjoy a performance of these beautiful creatures. Experience first hand how they are trained by visiting the stables and trainers to explore and learn more! Menu Summer Salad with Local Vegetables Homemade Corn Muffins with Cinnamon Butter Fried Chicken Baby Red Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream MENU Bread Mixed Green Salad Choose ahead of time: Roasted Chicken Pasta-Romero Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Shallots in a Tomato Cream Sauce Pan Seared Salmon Mini Dessert Platter THE TIN WOMAN Gatto s, Tinley Park & Theatre at the Center, Munster, IN Wednesday, August 9 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trip Rate 2 $78.00 members/ $83.00 guests We start with a delicious family-style meal at Gatto s prior to going to the Theatre at the Center (see menu below). Inspired by a true story, Joy has had a heart transplant and is questioning her second chance in life. When she connects with the family of her donor, together they learn what it means to truly give one s heart! Family Style Menu Garbage Salad Fried Calamari Pasta Mariana Chicken Vesuvio Cannoli Coffee, Tea or Soda GYPSY Cahn Auditorium and Terra & Vine, Evanston Thursday, August 24 10:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Trip Rate 2 $97.00 members/ $102.00 guests ODYSSEY AND NAVY PIER Chicago Lakefront Thursday, August 17 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $74.00 members/ $79.00 guests Let s spend a day on the beautiful Chicago Lakefront. We start with a wonderful cruise aboard the magnificent Odyssey. You will be seated and enjoy a 3 course lunch (choose off the menu). Relax and take in the lakefront views while dining. The selections will be hard to choose from! Then take in the views and perhaps see one of the aircraft practicing for the upcoming Air and Water Show. Following our 2 hour cruise you can spend time on Navy Pier. You can enjoy the shops, attractions, ride the newest attraction, the Centennial Ferris Wheel, or just sit and relax! We start at one of the newest restaurants in Evanston - Terra & Vine. Enjoy a wonderful lunch in beautiful surroundings. Then we travel to the Cahn Auditorium to see the production of Gypsy. The show tells the story of the colorful world of 1920 s show business, with a brassy score by Jule Styne, including Everything's Coming Up Roses, Let Me Entertain You and Some People. Don t miss this fantastic trip! 2
UPCOMING DAY AND EXTENDED TRIPS CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Thursday, September 7 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Trip Rate 1 $95.00 members/ $100.00 guests AN AUTUMN ADVENTURE Geneva and St. Charles, IL Friday, September 15 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $75.00 members/ $80.00 guests BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Theatre at the Center, Munster, IN Wednesday, September 20 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trip rate 1 $74.00 members/ $79.00 guests CUBS Miller Park, Wisconsin Sunday, September 24 10:30 a.m. To 7:00 p.m. $88.00 members/ $93.00 guests BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA October 2 to 7, 6 Days FRENCH LICK The Elegant West Baden Springs Hotel October 24 to 26, 3 Days BRANSON 5 Holiday Shows! November 16 to 20, 5 Days NASHVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS At the OPRYLAND HOTEL November 16 to 20, 5 Days CARIBBEAN CRUISE Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, Panama Canal & Costa Rica January 26 to February 7, 2018, 13 Days These trips are being offered by American Classic Tours! Flyers with complete information on any of these trips available by calling 847-297-2510! CLASSES SENIOR AEROBICS CLASS Wednesdays, July 19 to September 6 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 8 classes Feldman Center, 8800 Kathy Lane, Niles Cost: $32.00 members/ $37.00 guests Instructor: Joann Kitching This class will increase your strength, balance, flexibility and coordination in a sitting and/or standing position. Min. Students: 12 Reg. Deadline: July 12th. COMPUTER WORKSHOP Monday, July 24 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lee Huber Cost: $10.00 members/ $15.00 guests Windows 10 - The operating system you love to hate. There are lots of new features in recent Windows 10 updates. Attend this workshop to learn how to tweak the top features to the way you use the computer. Let s keep the learning curve to a minimum with the top tips you can apply right away. Registration Required. HEALTH PROGRAM EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS Monday, July 31-10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Presenter: Michelle Bisconti, Chiropractic Assistant Registration Required - No Charge Attend a seminar on smart, pain-free exercise protocols for all levels of arthritis. Presented by Michelle Bisconti, a chiropractic assistant, certified athletic trainer, and yoga instructor with a passion for fitness and natural wellness. She has a great deal of expertise regarding physical exercise programs for individuals of all ages, as well as breathing exercises to provide stress relief. The seminar will be a hands-on lecture where participants are guided through exercises for individuals with arthritis and other chronic pain issues, both for the purpose of pain management and stress relief. 3
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS A DAY AT THE RACES Tuesday, July 11 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Game Begins: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Come join us for an afternoon of horseracing. Enjoy refreshments while competing for prizes. Each participant gets an equal amount of wagers to bet on his or her favorite horse. Max. 40 Registration Required. SOCIAL PINOCHLE Wednesday, July 26 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. No Charge - Registration Required Come, try your hand at Pinochle with a friendly group of folks who will help you learn and perfect the game. THREE-HANDED PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT Wednesday, July 26 Lunch:11:30 a.m. Game: 12:00 noon Cost: $7.50 Members Only Enjoy an afternoon of competition. Included is lunch & prizes. Reg./cancellation: July 21st. MOVIE OF THE MONTH The Last Word Rated R, Drama/ Comedy Tuesday, July 18 Doors Open: 12:00 noon Movie Begins: 12:30 p.m. $2.00 or 2 coupons Popcorn and Soda Included Harriet Lauler (Shirley MacLaine), a once-successful business woman, works with young local writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to pen her life story. When the initial result doesn t meet Lauler s high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she ll be remembered, dragging Anne along as an unwilling accomplice. As their journey unfolds, the two women develop a strong bond which not only alters Harriet s legacy but also Anne s future. Registration Required. Max. 60 HOOKED ON FISHING OUTING BIg Bear, Little Bear Vernon Hills Friday, July 21 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $18.00 members/ $20.00 guests Our outing at Big Bear, Little Bear includes Sweet Rolls, Juice, your choice of a Hot Dog or mini - Italian Beef Sandwich and prizes. Bait is included. Transportation on own. Fishing License a must. MEN S BREAKFAST Eggsperience 90 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge Friday, July 28-8:30 a.m. Cost: $12.00 members / $14.00 guests Order off the menu. Coffee and Tip included. Transportation on own. Min. 10 Did you know???? Maine Township Office Of Emergency Management's Emergency and Community Information Radio Station (AM 1350) broadcasts community events 24 hours a day. In the event of a large scale disaster (federal declaration), information on where you can go to get assistance would be provided. This radio station also broadcasts severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. When an alert is issued, the regular broadcast will be briefly interrupted. After a few minutes, the normal broadcast will resume. SUPER SENIOR AWARD Russell LaBarbera, long time volunteer for Maine Township MaineStreamers received the Super Senior Award on May 25 at North Shore Senior Center. Thank you Russell and Congratulations! TOWNSHIP CLOSING Maine Township will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day! MEMORIAM Edward Bud Hoffman George Ristoff, Volunteer Dick Thomas, Advisory Council Member Betty Waser If you know of someone who is ill or passed away, please call MaineStreamers at 847-297-2510. STANLEY FUKAI RETIRES! AARP Driver Safety Instructor Stanley Fukai has retired. Stanley started teaching classes at Maine Township in 2000. After 17 years and over 2,000 senior students Stanley has decided to retire. Stanley received an award of recognition at the May Luncheon. 4
JULY REGISTRATION FORM 1. Complete form, print name and detach entire registration form. Please do not cut up or copy registration form and do not staple or scotch tape checks. Not correctly completing your form may result in a delay of your registration! 2. Mail Only (No walk-ins or phone reservations) to: Maine Township MaineStreamers (M.T.M.S.) 1700 Ballard Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 3. Enclose a separate check and/or coupon for each event and make checks payable to M.T.M.S. 4. Please note that a confirmation letter is only sent when you are participating on a Day Trip and only sent in the envelope you provide. All other activities you register for we do not send a confirmation. You should mark your calendar and attend unless we notify you of a cancellation. Indicate number attending each event by placing the number in the space before each event: Recreational Activities A Day at the Races - Tuesday, July 11 - $6.00 Patriotic Luncheon - Wednesday, July 12 - $18.00 members/ $19.00 guests + $2.00 FISH Movie of the Month - The Last Word - Tuesday, July 18 - $2.00 or 2 coupons Hooked on Fishing - Friday, July 21 - $18.00 members/ $20.00 guests Social Pinochle - Wednesday, July 26 - No Charge Three-Handed Pinochle Tournament - Wednesday, July 26 - $7.50 Members Only Men s Breakfast Club - Friday, July 28 - $12.00 members/ $14.00 guests Classes Senior Aerobics Wednesdays - $32.00 members/ $37.00 guests for 8 classes Computer Workshop - Monday, July 24 - $10.00 members/ $15.00 guests Health Programs Exercise for Arthritis - Monday, July 31 - No Charge 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: Tempel Lipizzans & More.. - Wednesday, August 2 - $64.00 members/ $69.00 guests The Tin Woman - Wednesday, August 9 - $78.00 members/ $83.00 guests Odyssey and Navy Pier Thursday, August 17 - $74.00 members/ $79.00 guests Gypsy - Thursday, August 24 - $97.00 members/ $102.00 guests Choose Entrée: Roasted Chicken Pasta Romero Pan Seared Salmon Print Your Name: Phone Number: 5
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