55+ programs - Bourbonnais Township Park District

55+ PROGRAMS
SEPT • DEC 2016
55+ programs
Bingo/Card Parties (AP Discount)
Are you someone who enjoys playing bingo or cards? Come
meet with your friends and enjoy conversation and coffee. A
different kind of game will be played each afternoon on
Monday. (Bingo and Pinochle) Tuesdays and Thursdays
(Euchre) Wednesdays (Canasta), and Fridays
("Free Play Fridays"). Please feel free to bring
into share. All playing levels are welcome and
we we are willing to teach new people that
are willing to learn.
Day Time Activity Monday12:00-2:00p
Bingo / Called at 12:00p Monday 12:00-3:15p Pinochle
Tuesday 12:00-2:45p Euchre / 1st game 12:30p
Wednesday 12:00-3:00p Canasta / Games start 12:00
Thursday 12:00-2:45p Euchre / 1st game starts 12:30
Friday 1:00-3:00p
Free Play Fun
Prg. Fee/Resident Fee Active Pass Members Location
$2.00/$1.00 - .50 per card
$2.00 $2.00/$1.00 $2.00/$1.00 $2.00/$1.00 Free
Visit Free - .50 per card
Free
Free 1 dime & 1 quarter
Free
Free 1 dime & 1 quarter
Free
*Municipal Center
*Municipal Center
*Municipal Center
*Municipal Center
*Municipal Center
**Riverside Assisted Living
*600 Main Street North West Bourbonnais, IL 60914
**Riverside Assisted Living is located at 85 Burns Road, Bourbonnais IL 60914
Card locations are subject to change on occasion, or cancellation may occur. Please check the Bourbonnais Township
Park District Website www.BTPD.org for updates or call (815)933-9905 to add your # to the Bourbonnais Township Park
District Senior Phone List if you do not check the internet.
55 +ACTIVE PASS
Register today for the 50+ Active Pass.
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE:
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
$2.00 discount on admission to the Exploration
Station® a children’s museum for Active Pass holder
(Please show card for discount)
This pass is the key to getting active and staying active at
the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Your Active Pass
gives you great program discounts, free programs and
fun seasonal activities.
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Free Bingo and Card Parties Mon. - Thurs.
Seasonal Brochure Discounts on selected Senior
Programs and Senior Trips
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Individual Resident/$55 - Non - Resident/$65
Couple (same household) Resident - $80
Non-Resident - $90
This pass will save you money!
** Represents the extra discount offered for Active Pass Members
SEPT • DEC 2016
55+ PROGRAMS
Senior Input Meeting
Free Popcorn and beverages for those that would like to
come and give input and suggestions on senior programs.
What are your favorite programs? What programs would you
like to see improved? Your Opinion Matters! Don’t miss out
on this important opportunity to be heard and to give your
recommendations for upcoming seasons. A Senior Input
Board will be put into place at this meeting for those who
would like to become a part of making the Bourbonnais
Senior Programs even better by giving us your wonderful
suggestions and meeting each month. Please Pre-Register.
Location: Village of Bourbonnais Community Center
Min/Max: 3/50
Age: 55 years & older
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
Donuts and Coffee Talk
251014-A
Come each week and listen to a professional educated
speaker talk on different topics while enjoying coffee,
fruit and donuts. Dates and topics include: Heart
Health, Financial planning, Know your Options (a
speaker from Options will go over different resources
that Options Center for Independent Living offers),
and how to keep your mind and body active without
leaving your home. This will also include ideas to help
you get more social out of the house. This program is
free but please pre-register.
Location: Recreation Station
Min/Max: 4/30
Age: 55 years & older
ID #
DATE
251919-A 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15
DAY TIME
Prog. Fee
Th
FREE
10:00 - 11:00a
Christmas Lunch and Caroling (AP Discount)
Join us for a delicious Christmas-themed lunch! This will be
a potluck and the BTPD will supply the main course. Please
feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Listen to
some of your favorite Christmas songs and enjoy surprise
guest carolers. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am, but the
room will open at 10:30 a.m. for you to come and socialize
with your friends. Stay after for an afternoon filled with
board games, Bingo and fun. Please register one week in
advance so we know how much food to order.
Location: Village of Bourbonnais Municipal Center
Min/Max: 15/100
Age: 55 years & older
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 9
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Prog. Fee/Res. Fee/
Active Pass Disc.
251531-A
$4/$3/Free
12/12
M
10:30a - 12:00p
11/6 Su
3:30p
FREE
Trick or Treat with Grandma and Grandpa
You’re never too old to dress up or to want some candy
or free goodies. Take the grandkids out to show off their
costumes and Trick or Treat at local businesses that will be
present at Perry Farm in a safe, fun, friendly environment.
Costume contest for kids and the whole family at the Perry
Farm. Stay and enjoy Sleepy Hollow.
Location: Perry Farm Park
Min/Max: 25/200
All ages/children must be accompanied by an adult ID #
DATE
DAY TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
N/A
Free
10/14
F
5:30 - 6:30p
Quilts and Carriage Rides on the Perry Farm
Enjoy a quilt show at the Perry Farm House and get to
know other quilters in the area. Watch an experienced
quilter at work, followed by a carriage ride and lunch.
The carriage ride will take you to view the beautiful
Indian Caves and fall foliage along the trails. The Perry
Farm is beautiful in the Fall and you won’t want miss this
opportunity to see the amazing quilt show.
Location: Start at the Perry Farm House
Min/Max: 15/60
Age: 50 years & older
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 26
Purchase your ticket by 9/20/16 & receive a $2.00 discount
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
251917-A
9/30 F
10:00a - 1:00p
Fee: $4.00 for quilt show and carriage rides, $10.00 for lunch, quilt show
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55+ PROGRAMS
SEPT • DEC 2016
50+ Book Club
Calling all book worms, come make friends and
get lost in a great book.
This book club is specifically for seniors and will meet on
the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The first meeting will be an
introductory meeting to get you acquainted with your
group, introduce and choose the books you’ll be reading
and discussing. What a great way to get out of the house and
relax while meeting with friends and making new ones. This
is a free program but pre-registration is required.
Come enjoy pizza at this Bunco party! Prizes will be
awarded! If you don’t know how to play Bunco we will
teach you!
Location: Bourbonnais Public Library
250 W John Casey Rd.
Min/Max: 3/12
Age: 50 years & older
ID #
DATE
251009-A 9/20, 10/18, 11/15
Bunco and Pizza Party
DAY
TIME
Program Fee
Tu
10:00 - 11:00a FREE
Location: Recreation Station
Min/Max: 4/30
Age: 55 years & older
NEW
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Prog. Fee/Res. Fee/
Active Pass Disc.
251017-A $6/$5 /$2
11/3
Th
3:30 - 6:15p Alzheimer's Takes a Devastating Toll . . .
Not only just on those with the disease, but on entire
families. Please join the Bourbonnais Township Park
District’s team in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - the
world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds
for Alzheimer’s. Whether you’d like to volunteer at
the event, walk with the BTPD team or donate to this
great cause please go to alz.org/walk or call or email
the team captain Brandi at (815)933-9905 ext. 240 or
Brandik@btpd.org.
There is a 24.7 HELPline available by the Alzhiemer’s
Association® Greater Illinois Chapter at (800)272-3900
A Maker of Balance
Come to this 4 week fall prevention course that will
inform and educate you on balance exercises. These
will make you sturdy on your feet and less likely to
FALL. This class will be put on by Options certified
trainers. Don’t miss this 4 week course that will give
you tools in becoming a better balanced and better
educated YOU!
Location: Presence St. Mary’s Rehab
Min/Max: 4/30
Age: 55 years & older
ID #
DATE
DAY TIME
251918-A 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 W NEW
Program Fee
10:00 - 11:00a $12
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Saturday, September 17 – Perry Farm Park
Register today - www.alz.org/walk
55+ FIT
SEPT • DEC 2016
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SENIOR
Health & Fitness
CLASSES
The Bourbonnais Township Park District is
now in network with Healthways to accept
SilverSneakers® members for classes at no
cost to the SilverSneaker® eligible members!
Not eligible for SilverSneaker? No Problem
The Bourbonnais Township Park District is now offering
a variety of classes Monday - Friday and offers a
membership that can work for you to keep you fit and
healthy with classes guided by qualified experienced
instructors that want to help keep you active or become
active. They will work with whatever fitness level you
are at, so beginners or fitness veterans, the Bourbonnais
Township Park District has something for YOU!
ID #
CLASSES
PROGRAM FEE
551005-A
ANNUAL REGISTRATION $35.00
551005-B
1 month - unlimited classes
$20.00
551005-C
3 months - unlimited classes
$58.00
551005-D
6 months - unlimited classes
$112.00
551005-E
1 Year - unlimited classes
$220.00 / $35 Reg. Fee Waived
SilverSneakers® FLEX™ Chair Aerobics
Move to the music and exercise in a chair with
resistance and light weights. Exercises are designed to
increase muscular strength, range of movement and
activities for daily living. Hand-held weights and elastic
tubing with handles are provided. (ongoing)
M, W, F 9:00 - 10:00a
SilverSneakers® FLEX™
Classic Senior Aerobics
Have fun and move to the music through a variety
of exercises designed to increase muscular strength,
range of movement and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are
offered for resistance. Chairs are available if needed for
seated or standing support. (ongoing)
M, W, F 10:00 - 11:00a
SilverSneakers® FLEX™ Senior Stretch
Stretch and meditate in a chair in this class similiar
to gentle Pilates. Stretch and keep up your range of
motion so you can continue your everyday motion and
mobility, decrease your chance of injury, and improve
your balance. (ongoing) Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00a
If you are not sure if you are SilverSneakers®
eligible please call the number on your
insurance card or come to one of the
SilverSneakers® classes and the BTPD will
check your eligibility to see if you qualify for
this FREE membership.
Do you have your health insurance card in front of
you? If so, then call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) to
find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers®.
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55+ FIT
Aqua Fit Class
Jump right into our aqua fit classes and build cardiovascular
fitness and strength. Just like swimming, our aqua aerobics
classes are easy on your joints, yet challenging enough to help
you reach new levels of fitness. Because of their low-impact
format, water aerobics classes are suitable for every age and
fitness level. Participants may bring and use their own water
shoes if desired. Showers and locker rooms available.
This class will meet on Thursdays, from 10:00 - 10:45a at
Riverside Independent Living, 100 Westwood Oaks Ct.,
Kankakee, IL. Min/Max 1/10.
$20.00 a month - all 55+ Fit classes also included/FREE for
Silver Sneaker members.
SilverSneakers® FLEX™ Gentle Yoga
for Healthy Bones
Move your whole body through a complete series
of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is
offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing
postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range
of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final
relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
This ongoing class meets Fridays 11:00a - 12:00p
at the Recreation Station.
1 month unlimited classes / $20.00
Silver Sneakers Flex Senior Strength
Wellness Afternoons
Join us every Thursday for open swim in the heated
pool and spa; or work-out in the fitness center with our
innovative senior-specific equipment and machines.
Showers and locker rooms available.
Wellness Afternoons are on Thursdays from 10:00a 12:00p and 3:00 - 5:00p at Riverside Independent Living,
100 Westwood Oaks Ct., Kankakee, IL.
Come increase your strength and endurance in this
30-minute class that is set for all fitness levels. In this class,
you will use your own body weight for exercises along with
Resistance bands and weighted balls to help keep your
muscles strong and your bones healthy.
This class will begin Monday, 9/19 and end 11/21, from
11:00 - 11:30a.
$20.00 a month, All 55+ Fit classes also included/FREE for
Silver Sneaker members.
9:15 - 10:00a
MONDAY
Chair Aerobics
TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY
Senior Stretch
Chair Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00a
Senior Aerobics
Senior Aerobics
11:00a - 12:00p
Aqua Fit
10:00 - 10:45a
FRIDAY
Chair Aerobics
Senior Aerobics
Senior Strength
Wellness
Gentle Yoga
(11:00 - 11:30a) Afternoons
for Healthy
9/19 - 11/21
10:00 - 12:00PBones
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