| Urbana Park District Senior Citizens Lifelong Leisure-Senior News Club

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Urbana Park District Senior Citizens
Club
Second Tuesday of the month at 12pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 50 and up
The Urbana Park District Senior Citizens Club meets on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Phillips Recreation Center for a potluck
luncheon, meeting and entertainment. Past programs have included
“The Voice of the Illini” Jim Sheppard, singers Caitlin Caruso Dobbs
and Logan Kirby, and BINGO. All seniors are welcome to join us
for fun, fellowship and a great meal. The Club also offers a variety
of one-day and extended trips throughout the year. Members get
great entertainment and create friendships at regular meetings
and these great trips. In addition, members gather each year for
a special Christmas lunch at the Round Barn Banquet Center with
special holiday entertainment. For more information about the Club
or to become a member ($12 resident of Urbana and Champaign
Park Districts, $15 nonresident), please call Janet at 217-367-1544,
extension 277.
Urbana Park District Senior Citizens
Club Trips
This season, our Club will be going on some fabulous trips. If you’re
interested in joining us, call Travel Chair Karen Hackett at 217-3671394. Please call between 9am and 8pm Monday-Saturday.
Lifelong Leisure-Senior News
The Urbana Park District’s free senior newsletter is your source for
information regarding senior activities. With a monthly calendar, you
can stay updated on all upcoming trips, events and programs offered
through both the District and the Club. Call the Recreation Office
at 367-1544 to get your name on our mailing list. We also send the
newsletter electronically, so if you’d like to save paper and postage,
send an e-mail to Janet Soesbe at jlsoesbe@urbanaparks.org to get
on the list, or join directly from urbanaparks.org.
Rules of the Road
Thursday, Mar 5 from 10am to 12pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 50 and up
This free review of Illinois traffic laws and signs, held in cooperation
with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, allows experienced
drivers to polish their skills and keep on top of changing traffic laws.
Registration is not necessary, just drop in!
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Trip- Navy Pier
Age 21 and up
Monday, Mar 16, from 7:30am-6:30pm
$60 R/NR both (no discounts apply to this program)
You must register by February 28 to get your seat on the bus!
We’re returning to Navy Pier for the popular Chicago Flower and
Garden Show Trip. Get a welcome glimpse of spring as you tour
more than 25 gorgeous blooming gardens, visit the large vendor
marketplace and tour the attractive Navy Pier. Lunch is on your own;
you’ll be given a map with Pier features and trip agenda the week
before we depart. Fee includes bus trip, snack, and admission to the
show.
visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
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NEW! Senior Technology Drop-In Help NEW! Brown Bag Movie Day
Thursdays Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16
Center
Phillips Recreation Center James Room
Join us for a movie on the big TV in the James Room at the Phillips
Recreation Center. Each month’s movie will be announced in the
Lifelong Leisure newsletter. Bring your own lunch at 11:30am and
we’ll start the movie at noon. Hope to see you; Janet will bring the
POPCORN!
Thursdays Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23
12:30-2:30pm
Phillips Recreation Center James Room
Age 50 and up
Students from the University’s Graduate School of Library &
Information Science will be at the Phillips Center to help older adults
with any technology issues they are facing. Struggling to learn your
new iPad? Can’t figure out how to text? Looking for help with email?
Registration isn’t required, but coordinator Noah Lenstra welcomes
your feedback and suggestions at nlenstr2@illinois.edu.
C-U Around Town
(School’s Out)
7:30am-5:30pm (1-5:30pm on May 15)
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 5-12
- On Days off School!
When you get out of school for the day, get around town with the Urbana Park District. Each
day off school includes a field trip. You’ll also try group games and new activities. All movies
will be rated G or PG. Children will ride MTD buses to field trip locations. Please bring a
morning snack, sack lunch and beverage for each full day. We provide an afternoon snack.
Date
Fri, Jan 16
Mon, Jan 19
Mon, Feb 16
Fri, Mar 6
Fri, Apr 3
Fri, Apr 17
Fri, May 15
EB Cost | Deadline
$33R/$50NR | Jan 2
$33R/$50NR | Jan 5
$33R/$50NR | Feb 2
$33R/$50NR | Feb 20
$33R/$50NR | Mar 20
$33R/$50NR | Apr 3
$17R/$26NR | May 1
Cost | Deadline
$41R/$62NR | Jan 9
$41R/$62NR | Jan 12
$41R/$62NR | Feb 9
$41R/$62NR | Feb 27
$41R/$62NR | Mar 27
$41R/$62NR | Apr 10
$20R/$31NR | May 8
Field Trip
The IDEA Store
UIAC
Savoy 16
Spurlock Museum
Urbana Free Library
Pizza Party
Meadowbrook Park
Code
2088
2089
2090
2091
2092
2093
2094
NEW! Sewing Madness!
Thursdays, from 4-6pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 7-14
Find out how quilts, clothes, and stuffed animals are made and learn the basics of sewing by
hand, from buttons to creating your own unique stuffed creature. Make projects such as a bag,
hat, pillow, and drawstring bag. Discover a new form of art and see where it takes you!
Dates
Jan 15-Mar 5
EB Cost | Deadline
$90R/$135NR | Jan 2
Cost | Deadline
$108R/$162NR | Jan 8
Code
2154
r e g i s t e r b y c a l l i n g 217- 3 67-15 4 4
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Age 50 and up
Free!
Tuesdays Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14
2-4pm
(time is approximate – we meet after the monthly Senior Club
potluck)
Phillips Recreation Center James Room
Age 50 and up
Free!