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July 2009
1 Reiki
2 Blood Pressure Screening
  South Shore Seniors Investment Club Meeting
3 CLOSED-Independence Day
6 The Heart Cart
  Hearing Evaluations
  Massage Therapy
7 Advisory Board Meeting
  Living A Healthy Life
8 Gardening Group
9 Spaghetti Dinner
11-12 Fun Days in the Park
12 Fireworks
13 Massage Therapy
  Cooking for One (or Two)
  Living A Healthy Life
15 "The Many Colors of Dolly, A Tribute to Dolly Parton" at Milk Pail, East Dundee, IL
  Fancy Foot Clinic
  Alzheimer's Support Group
16 Blood Pressure Screening
  Make Your Mark - Creating a Tile by Lubeznik Center for Arts Presentation
18 One Thousand and One Nights
20 Red Hat Birthday Party
21 Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
  Living A Healthy Life
22 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play Presentation
  2010 Paris Trip Presentation
23 Newsletter Assembly
  Social Security Website Presentation
24 Zoological Society Trivia Challenge
27 Popcorn and a Movie
28 Coffee with the Mayor
  Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
  Living A Healthy Life
29 Gardening Group


August 2009
3 Red Hat Society Lunch at The Timbers
4 Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
  Living A Healthy Life
11 Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
  Living A Healthy Life
12 "Footloose" at Theatre At The Center, Munster, IN
18 Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
24 Red Hat Society Double Decker Bus Tour of Chicago
25 Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
27 Chicago Cubs Game
27-30 Boat Show


September 2009
4-7 Summer Festival Labor Dayz
7 Labor Dayz BINGO
17 Red Hat Day at Arlington Race Track
24 Fall Card Party
30 "Hairspray" at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL


October 2009
4 Lion's Pancake Breakfast
10-11 Oktoberfest
12 CLOSED - Columbus Day
13 "Thunder Bay Resort OVERNIGHT" in Hillman, MI
19 Red Hat Mystery Halloween Party


November 2009
11 CLOSED - Veteran's Day
12 "Christmas Schooner" at Theatre At The Center, Munster, IN
14 "9th Annual Holiday Shopping Trip"
15 Red Hat Champagne Brunch & Play
19 Turkey Dinner
26-27 CLOSED - Thanksgiving


December 2009
4 Christmas Party
7 Salute to Park Dept.
14 Red Hat Christmas Party
24-25 CLOSED - Christmas
31-1 CLOSED - New Years


Regularly Scheduled Programs
Monday 9:45AM
10:30AM
12:30PM 2:00PM
Exercise
Yoga & Acupressure
Duplicate Bridge
Knitting & Crocheting Bee
Tuesday 9:00AM
9:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
12:30PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
Billiards
Ceramics
Mahjong
Tai Chi
Spanish
Spanish
Cards
Spanish
Euchre
Wednesday 9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:45AM
10:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
12:30PM
Men's Club
SHIP (call for appt.)
Painting
Exercise
Tai Chi/Qigong
Double Pinocle
Cards
Mexican Train/Dominoes
Thursday 9:00AM
9:30AM
10:00AM
12:00PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
Billiards
Tai Chi
Pinochle Lessons
Spanish
Spanish
Bingo
Painting
Spanish
Friday 9:45AM
10:30AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
12:00PM
12:15PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
3:00PM
Exercise
Tai Chi/Qigong
Sing-a-long
Bunco
SHIP (call for appt.)
Pinochle
Computers
Spanish
Computers
Computers

July 1 - 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Reiki
The gentle art of healing. By Appointment Only. Each session is 15 minutes long, cost is $10. Nona Frazier, Certified Reiki Practitioner uses a gentle method of hands-on healing that taps into the energy referred to as ki in Japan, chi in China, and prana in India. Reiki is not massage, hypnosis or a tool for diagnosing illness. Reiki is a technique that addresses both chronic and acute conditions, gently and powerfully promoting balance among all the body's systems and the regenerative processes of body and mind. You will receive the amount of energy you need to bring your mind and body into balance. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 2 - 12:30PM
Blood Pressure Screening
Sponsored by Miller's Merry Manor. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 2 - 2:00PM
South Shore Seniors Investment Club Meeting
Accepting new members. The purpose of this club is to learn about stocks and mutual funds; to learn to purchase quality, growth stocks; to develop a strategy of lifelong investing. Any questions, call Jeanne Tieken at 878-8519.

July 3
Independence Day
CLOSED.
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


July 6 - 8:00AM - 12:00PM
The Heart Cart
Includes cholesterol & glucose test (10hr fast), EKG, carotid artery screen, abdominal aortic aneurysm screen, metabolic syndrome risk identification, peripheral vascular disease screen, Framingham Risk analysis. Results mailed 3-4 weeks after screening. Cost of $100/cash, check or credit. LP Regional Health System does not bill insurance for this service. Patients are responsible for payment in full. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

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July 6
Hearing Evaluations
Call for appointment. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 6 and 13 - 12:30PM - 3:00PM
Massage Therapy
Please call 873-1504 and leave your name and number. The massage therapist will contact you to schedule your appointment. Each session is 15 minutes long at a cost of $10. For longer sessions, book 2 or more back-to-back. MUST call for appointment.

July 7 - 9:30AM
Advisory Board Meeting
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 7- August 11 (Tuesdays) - 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Living A Healthy Life
A Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop for people with heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other conditions. Cost is $5, which will be refunded at the end of the series with the return of the book that is loaned to your during the workshop series. People who attend the workshop say they get relief from their pain and fatigue, enjoy more energy to do the things that matter, feel calmer, and are more confident about their life. By learning how to eat well, relax, mange pain, and communicate with family and healthcare providers about health issues, participants are able to take charge of their lives and feel better. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 8 and 29 - 12:00 NOON
Gardening Group
The Gardening Group continues with Master Gardener instructor Dennis Brittain. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 9
Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, beverages!! Dessert included! Then be sure to stick around for the FREE music in the park at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater. Music begins at 8pm which gives you time to set up your lawn chairs, blankets, or grab a bench seat. Come out and enjoy fabulous food, old friends & great music! Adults $8.00, children 12 and under $4.00. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 11-12
Lakeview Fun Days in the Park
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 12
Fireworks
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 13 - NOON
Cooking for One (or Two)
The Arbors of Michigan City will host a demonstration cooking class on pan cooking, and cooking for one (or two). If you are interested in learning more (and tasting some delicious recipes), please RSVP to Heather or Tanya at 874-5211.

July 15
"The Many Colors of Dolly, A Tribute to Dolly Parton" at Milk Pail, East Dundee, IL
This tribute to Dolly is like no other! Not only does Sherrill Douglas look like Dolly Parton, but she has the outstanding vocals to sound just like her! Flirtatious, sexy and fun-loving, she has all the exuberant qualities that make Dolly….well, Dolly. Sherrill brings it all together to really capture the essence of Dolly and adds all of your favorite songs from “Coat of Many Colors”, “I Will Always Love You”, “Jolene”, “9 to 5”, to so many more. She’s high on energy and BIG on audience interaction! You won’t be able to stop yourself from singing along and tapping your toes, not to mention laughing at all the Dolly-isms. Don’t be afraid to lace up your dancing shoes and line dance at this afternoon show of outrageous FUN and SONG. Package includes roundtrip motorcar transportation, lunch and show. Lunch will be Succulent Country-Style Chicken Breast. Trip departs Marquette Mall Theatre at 9:30am and returns approximately 5:00pm. Reservations and payment are needed by June 1, 2009. $70pp. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 15
Fancy Foot Clinic
To be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Cost will be $30 for new patients, $22 for returning patients. Bring your own towel, soaking tub & lotion. Karla Schoff, LPN runs this clinic. Call 873-1504 for an appointment.

July 15 - 2:00PM
Alzheimer's Support Group
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 16 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Blood Pressure Screening
Sponsored by Home Care Services. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 16 - 2:30PM
Make Your Mark - Creating a Tile by Lubeznik Center for Arts Presentation
This FREE program is being offered by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts & the Literacy Council of Healthy Communities of LaPorte County. The tiles that will be created by YOU will be displayed on the outside of the East wall at the Lubeznik Center. A directory will be available to locate your tile. All supplies will be provided. The presentation on this date is for informational purposes only. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 18 - 7:00PM
One Thousand and One Nights
An evening of dinner and dancing. Catered by Sahara Restaurant, live music by Mediterraneo (Chicago's Premier International Band). $50/ per person in advance or $60/ per person at the door. For tickets and more information call 219-871-1223 or click here.

July 20
Red Hat Birthday Party at the Senior Center
We'll be celebrating our birthday with a circus theme party. Cost is $16.00. Wear a costume if you like. Good food, fun, laughs & some prizes. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 21 - August 25 (TUESDAYS) 11:45AM - 12:45PM
Women's Beginner Pool Instructions FREE!
The 6 week class will be on Tuesdays. Class is taught by Jerraly Stark. No equipment needed unless you prefer to have your own cue stick and glove. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 22 - 6:30PM
2010 Oberammergau Passion Play Presentation
In the middle of the Thirty Year War, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the Oberammergauers swore an oath that they would perform the "Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. At Pentecost 1634, they fulfilled their pledge for the first time. Once again in 2010, this unique tradition will attract visitors from all over the world. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 22 - 5:30PM
2010 Paris Trip Presentation
We're going to Paris in 2010 for 8 days! Champs-Elysees, Arch de Triomphe, the Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame de Paris and Sacre Coeur. Join us for the full 2010 Paris Presentation. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 23 - 8:00AM
Newsletter Assembly
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


July 23 - 2:30PM
Social Security Website Presentation
Save time and money by saving a trip to the Social Security office when you use the Social Security website. You can go online in the privacy of your own home, at your own pace and apply for benefits, replace a Medicare card, apply for Medicare extra help, change an address, add direct deposit, and request proof of income letter. Join us for this informational presentation on the use of the SS website. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 24 7:00PM
Zoological Society Trivia Challenge
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


July 27 - 1:00PM
Popcorn and a Movie - "Seven Pounds"
Sponsored by Life Care Center. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

July 28 - 9:30AM
Coffee with the Mayor
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


August 3 - 12:00PM
Red Hat Society Lunch at The Timbers
Cost is $11.00, deadline to sign up July 24th. Dessert NOT included.

Menu choices:
Chicken Salad Croissant w/ Fruit
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Breast Sandwich w/ Homemade Chips and Cole Slaw
Burger w/ Homemade Chips and Cole Slaw
California Wrap (Turkey, Avocado & Sprouts) w/ Homemade Chips and Cole Slaw

For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


August 12
"Footloose" at Theatre At The Center, Munster, IN
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing. The ban is the brainchild of a preacher determined to exercise the control over the town youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her cap for Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar nominated score “Footloose” celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Package includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, lunch and show. Lunch will be a choice of Salisbury Steak or Herb Chicken Breast. Trip departs Marquette Mall Theatre at 10:30am and returns approximately 5:30pm. Reservations and payment are needed by July 12, 2009. $72pp. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 24
Red Hat Society Double Decker Bus Tour of Chicago
We'll take the South Shore to the City. More details to follow. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 27
Chicago Cubs Game
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL. Join us for an afternoon at the ballpark. Includes transportation and game ticket. Lunch on your own at ballpark. Departs Marquette Mall Theatre at 9:30AM returns 6:30PM. Reservations/payment by July 27 $50/pp. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 27 - 30
Boat Show
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


September 4-7
Summer Festival Labor Dayz
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


September 7
Labor Dayz BINGO
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


September 17
Red Hat Day at Arlington Race Track
Cost $89.00. Includes bus, admission and lunch.For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 24
Fall Card Party
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


September 30
"Hairspray" at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL
From this tip-top of its super teased coif, to the bottom of its dynamic dancing toes, “You Can’t Stop the Beat” of this Broadway musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Come with us to Baltimore in 1962 and meet the pleasantly plump teen, Tracy Turnblad-a girl with big dreams and even bigger hair. She’ll do whatever it takes to appear on the popular Corny Collins show and win the heart of Link Larkin all without denting her “do”! Package includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch and show. Lunch will be a choice of Chicken Kiev or Oven Roasted Tilapia. Trip departs Senior Center at 8:30 am and returns approximately 6:00pm. Reservations and payments are needed by August 15, 2009. $85pp. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


October 4
Lion's Pancake Breakfast
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 10 - 11
Oktoberfest
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 12
CLOSED - Columbus Day
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 13
"Thunder Bay Resort OVERNIGHT" in Hillman, MI
This is an overnight adventure you won’t want to miss! Our journey north will begin with a lunch stop at the beautiful Soaring Eagle Resort, Michigan’s Four- Diamond Luxury Resort. Spend time gambling in the many low cost slots and gaming tables, or just enjoy some clean county air at this magnificent resort. Further north, we journey to the beautiful Thunder Bay Resort. We will be greeted with a warm smile and Northern Michigan hospitality. Upon settling in to our resort, Bob and Bill, a pair of beautiful Percheron horses will transport us via carriage ride through the beautiful woods, over the river and into the elk preserve to see the majestic bull elk. Then it’s on to the beautiful Elk Antler Log Cabin filled with many antiques. It is here that we will enjoy a fabulous five course gourmet dinner cooked before us on antique wood stoves by culinary artist, Jan Matthias. Our gourmet dining experience will also include wine tasting from a local winery. After a fun-filled evening, we sit back and relax as Bob and Bill return us to our beautiful suites for the evening. In the morning, before we depart for our journey home, the staff of Thunder Bay will delight us with a fabulous breakfast. Our journey home will include a lunch stop at the largest Christmas Store in the World, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. Enjoy browsing around the store or view the magnificent displays. Package includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, resort accommodations, luggage handling, gourmet dinner with wine tasting, breakfast, and a lunch voucher at Bronners. Lunch will be on own at Soaring Eagle Resort. Trip departs Senior Center at 7:00am and returns approximately 7:00pm. Reservations and payment are needed by September 1, 2009. $299pp DBL, $279pp TRP, $319pp SGL. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 19
Red Hat Mystery Halloween Party
Wild West Theme at Kankakee Hunt Club in Hanna. Details to come. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


November 11
CLOSED - Veteran's Day
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 12
"Christmas Schooner"at Theatre At The Center, Munster, IN
This critically acclaimed holiday treat tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. His voyages become a yearly tradition despite his wife’s misgivings – until a fateful voyage makes her realize the true importance of his mission. It’s not often a truly original holiday musical comes along, so its no surprise that with its powerful, moving story and exquisite score. Trip includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch and show. Lunch will be a choice of Roast Loin of Pork or Cornish Game Hen. Trip departs Senior Center at 10:30am and returns approximately 5:30pm. Reservations and payment are needed by October 12, 2009. $72pp. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 14
"9th Annual Holiday Shopping Trip"
Package includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation. Lunch will be on own. Trip departs from LaPorte Tractor Supply at 7:00am and returns approximately 7:00pm. Reservations and payment are needed by October 14, 2009. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 15
Red Hat Champagne Brunch & Play
See the play "The Christmas Schooner" at the Theatre at the Center in Munster, IN. Car pool to this event. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 19
Turkey Dinner
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 26 - 27
CLOSED - Thanksgiving
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


December 4
Christmas Party
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 7
Salute to Park Dept.
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 14
Red Hat Christmas Party
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 24-25
CLOSED - Christmas
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 31 - January 1
CLOSED - New Years
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


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