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THE ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAM The
Active Adult Program is sponsored by the Burr Ridge
Park District and the Village of Willowbrook. All residents of these
agencies over the age of 50 are invited and encouraged to participate in
any or all aspects of the program.
Coordinator: Lavonne
Campbell
Office: Burr Ridge Park
District
15W400
Harvester Dr.
Burr Ridge, IL
60527
Phone:
630.920.1969
Office Hours:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m., Thurs. 8:30
a.m-6:30 p.m.
General Information
How do I register for programs? Please use the registration form
found in the Scoop or Park District brochure to register for trips and
activities found. Please note that only residents of Burr Ridge
Park District and the Village of Willowbrook receive the lower rate.
The Scoop: The Scoop is a bi-monthly newsletter that details the
events, times and locations of
Active Adult activities.
Scoop Subscription: The fee is $9 per year beginning in January. |
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ACTIVE ADULT DAILY ACTIVITIES
To join in one of the following programs, please contact Lavonne
Campbell at 920-1969 unless otherwise stated. All programs are at
Rustic Acres, Garfield Rd. just south of 91st Street.
| Pinochle |
Tuesday |
1-4 p.m. |
This is one of the largest groups and is made
up of both men and women.
| Bridge |
Thursday |
12:30-4 p.m. |
If you enjoy playing social bridge, need to
keep up your skills and like friendly people, this game is for you.
| Duplicate Bridge |
Wednesdays |
10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
If you are an experienced bridge player and
enjoy competition, then this group is for you.
Contact: Ruth Kulhanek at
323.5672 or Pam Vicks at 323.0932
Dates and times vary each month. Check
the Scoop for details.
Contact: Lavonne Campbell at
920.1969
| County Line Golden K Kiwanis |
Fridays 10 - 11:30
a.m. |
King Bruwaert House |
Contact: Lavonne Campbell at
920.1969
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Cooking for Moms
Burr Ridge Community Center Kitchen
Instructor Chef Laura Valcour
Car Food – Snacks on the Go
Thursday, June 19 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $25 ($30) AL31-1
Picky Eaters
Wednesday, July 9 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($30) AL31-2
One Pan Plan
Thursday, July 24 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($30) AL31-3
Shop Like A Chef
Wednesday, July 16 9:00am – 2:00pm
Touring for meat, spices and knives. Lunch on your own.
Fee: $20 ($25) AL31-4 |
| Baseball Games
White Sox vs Royals
U.S. Cellular Field, 1:05 p.m. game
Thursday, August 14
Depart Harvester Park: 11:30 a.m.
Fee $45 ($50) per person BR, WB, CS
The Illinois Parks & Recreation Association sponsors this
trip. The White Sox play the Royals at
U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of Chicago. Lower
deck reserved section tickets.
Code TR6 Max 20
Includes Hot dog lunch, deluxe motorcoach, ticket
Must register by July 11
Cubs vs Brewers
Miller Park in Milwaukee, 1:05p.m. game
Thursday, July 31
Depart Harvester Park: 10:30 a.m.
Fee $45 ($50) per person BR, WB, CS
Seats are located on the terrace reserved, third base
side. Includes deluxe motorcoach and ticket.
Code TR24-1 Max 40
Cubs vs Astros
Wrigley Field, 1:05 p.m. game time
August 6
Depart Harvester 10:30 a.m.
Fee $45 ($50) per person BR, WB, CS
Seats are located on the second level, third base side.
Includes deluxe motorcoach, ticket.
Code TR24-2 Max 20 |
| On-The-Water River Fishing
Experience Register at Village of Willowbrook for this
class.
Call (630) 323-8215 for more information.
Ages 12 and up
Saturday, August 16 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kankakee River State Park (map provided at registration)
Fee $28 ($32)
The last frontier of great fishing in urban areas is our rivers. Join
resident river fishing expert George
Scukanec, holder of over 1850 Illinois Big Fish Awards,for this
class. Bring your spinning and/or
fly rod and old tennis shoes for warm weather wading. All other
tackle provided. BR, WB, CS |
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ANNUAL Kid’s Clothing, Equipment & Toy Resale
May 31 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Harvester Park Center $15 per table ($10/each additional table)
Call the Park District (630-920-1969) for complete
details to reserve a table |
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Stained Glass

Adult
Classes
are held at Nathalia Studio
7320 S.
Madison Street
Suite 700
Willowbrook |
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Introduction to Copper Foil
Learn the basics of stained glass using
the copper foil technique to make a beautiful panel.
This 3-week class includes
the pattern and materials to construct a small
project. Tools provided by studio. BR, CS |
| Date |
May 14, 21, 28 |
| Time |
6:30 p.m. - 8:30
p.m. |
| Code |
SG-1 |
| Fee |
$125 ($130) |
| Location |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
4/8 |
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Introduction to Lead Came
Learn the technique of lead came through
lecture and demonstration. Lead design,
leading tools, leading preparations, came soldering
and cementing of a small window
will be covered during the 3-week course. Tools
provided by studio.
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Copper Foil BR, CS |
| Date |
June 11, 18, 25 |
| Time |
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Code |
SG-2 |
| Fee |
$120 ($125) |
| Location |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
4/8 |
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Mosaic
Learn to create a stained glass project
without foiling and soldering. You will learn tips
and techniques to help you create
a small mosaic based on direct method during the two
classes. The second class will be one hour used to
grout
your project. Tools provided by studio.
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Copper Foil BR, CS
Code SG-3 Fee $100 ($105) Min/Max 4/8
Urii &
Nataliya Guchenia hold art degrees from the
Ukrainian Art Institute.
If you
are interested in taking a class but are unable to
attend on the designated dates, a new class will be
formed if 4 or
more students sign up. Please call the Park
District, 630-920-1969, for more information. |
| Date |
July 9, 16 |
| Time |
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Code |
SG-3 |
| Fee |
$90 ($95) |
| Location |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
4/8 |
| Tuesday Night
Knitting This popular, free class meets
the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00pm each month
in the beautiful
Community Center Lobby. The class is for
beginners and accomplished knitters and is a “drop
in” class.
Call Barb at the Park District, 630-920-1969, for
more details about the summer schedule. |
| Millenium
Park
BR, WB, CS
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm (6:30 performance)
Reserved seats
30 Minute Docent Concert Info

Gershwin’s Greatest Hits
Grant Park Orchestra
Friday, July 18
Code MP1-1 Cost $35 ($40)

Pavarotti Tribute Concert
Grant Park Orchestra
Saturday, July 26
Code MP1-2 Cost $35 ($40) |
| Ravinia
BR, WB, CS

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Best of Broadway
With Erich Kunzel
Sunday,August 3
2:30 pm – 8:00 pm (5:00 performance)
Includes choice of tickets, deluxe motorcoach
Code SR19-1 Reserved Seat Cost $75 ($80)
Code SR19-2 Lawn Seat Cost $30 ($35)

Michael Feinstein
Jane Monheit
Sunday, August 17
4:30pm – 11:00pm (8:00 performance)
Includes choice of tickets, deluxe motorcoach
Code SR19-3 Reserved Seat Cost $65 ($70)
Code SR19-4 Lawn Seat Cost $35 ($40)

Tony Bennett
Saturday, August 23
4:30pm – 10:30pm (7:30 performance)
Includes choice of tickets, deluxe motorcoach
Code SR19-5 Reserved Seat Cost $110 ($115)
Code SR19-6 Lawn Seat Cost $35 ($40) |
| Lynfred Winery
Wine Tasting Tour Wednesday, September 10
3:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee $60 ($65) per person
Tour the exquisite tasting room in the grand old
Victorian house that is the home of Lynfred Winery
located in Roselle. Includes tour, wine tasting,
All you can eat fish fry (another meal will be
offered) at
Rooster’s Barn & Grill and deluxemotorcoach. BR,
WB, CSTour with Billie Keegan
Code LWT-1 Max 40 |
| Dirty Dancing
Wednesday, December 10
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee $120 ($125) per person
Saturday, December 13
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee $125 ($130) per person
The original story of Dirty Dancing has expanded
to the stage. Magical moments from the film remain;
new developments are added to Baby and Johnny’s
relationship on stage. BR, WB, CS
Code TR27-1 December 13 Min/Max 25/40
Code TR27-2 December 10 Min/Max 25/40
Includes Main Floor Show Tickets for 2:00 p.m.
performance at Cadillac Palace Theatre, Deluxe
Motorcoach,
Snacks and Water on the Bus. Drop-offs for lunch
Wed, Dec 10. |
Cirque Du Soleil – Kooza
Friday, July 25
2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. United Center
Fee $115 ($120) per person
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du
Soleil. It combinestwo circus traditions – acrobatic
performance and the
art of clowning. The show highlights the physical
demands of human performance in all its splendor and
fragility,
presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes
bold slapstick humor. BR, WB, CS
Code TR42 Min/Max 25/40
Includes Show Tickets for 4pm performance (Level
2 Seating), Deluxe Motorcoach, Snacks & Water on the
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| Art & Architecture
Tour Giants & Legends in
Chicago’s Loop
Wednesday, July 9
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fee $70 ($75) per person
Terry Sullivan, one of Chicago’s most noted
guides, leads a leisurely walking narrative tour.
See exquisite mosaic
stained glass art work, walk among the giants of
Chicago’s Loop architecture, and enjoy the works of
Picasso,
Jean Miro, Alexander Calder and Marc Chagall.
Includes tour, lunch at Italian Village
(soup, entree, dessert and coffee or tea), and
deluxe motorcoach. BR, WB, CS
Tour with Billie Keegan
Code AAT-1 Max 40
There will be numerous stops along the way. Total
walking distance is one half mile and is covered in
just under 2 hours with one half the time spent
indoors. |
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Willowbrook
Garden Club
Our
Garden Club enters its third year and is always
looking
forward to “sprout” new members. If you want to be
part of the bet Green Thumbers in town, please call
Jackie
at the Village Hall at 630-323-8215 and leave your
name
and hone number. Summer meeting dates are: May 21,
June 11, July 16 and August 13.
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| JERSEY BOYS
September Tickets
Now Available
Call 630-920-1969 for details. |
| Dog Obedience Training
Saturdays, June 14 – August 2
Fee $125 ($130)
For complete information or to registration call the
Village of Willowbrook at 630-323-8215. |
TRIPS
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Shipshewana Flea Market
Shipshewana is the Midwest's largest outdoor flea
market. You will find a great mix of traditional and Amish items, including primitives, refinished and untouched
antique furniture, toys, pottery and glass,
quilts and beautiful plants for your garden. We promise plenty
of time for shopping in town, lunch and dinner
(on your own). BR, WB, CS Includes Deluxe Motorcoach & stops
along the way. BR, WB, CS
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| Code |
SR9-2 |
| Date |
Tuesday, May 20 |
| Code |
SR9-1 |
| Date |
Tuesday, September 9 |
| Time |
730 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$28 ($33) |
| Depart/Return |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
24/44 |
| French Lick Resort & Casino
Enjoy one of the fanciest resorts of the early 1900s. The resort boasts
a rich and colorful history which entertained
famous names like John Barrymore, Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, President
Roosevelt, the Truman’s, the Reagan’s and
Joe and Rose Kennedy, to name just a few.
Includes transportation, lodging, 4 meals, tour of the hotel,
optional shuttle to West Baden Springs Hotel atrium,
and $10 rebate at the casino. |
| Code |
SR89 |
| Date |
August 25 - August 27 |
| Time |
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| Fee |
Double Room: $425, Single
Room: $515, Triple Room $400 |
| Depart/Return |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
25/40 |
| Trip Across the Lake
Oneida, Little River Casino
Don’t miss this fun trip which includes 3 nights lodging, a
cruise on the ferry SS Badger, with an optional trip to
Door County. BR, WB, CS
Includes deluxe motorcoach, 2 continental breakfasts at Oneida, 3
nights lodging, $196 cash back, cruise, optional
Door County trip with lunch & ice cream, snacks and drinks on
bus. |
| Code |
SR20 |
| Date |
June 24 - 27 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m. Sunday - 7:00 p.m. Monday |
| Fee |
Double Room: $489, Single
Room: $589, Triple: 440 |
| Depart/Return |
BRCC |
| Min/Max |
30/40 |
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