Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
April / May 2019 Dear Friends,
Wayne Township Seniors support our military! We are proud of the many residents of Wayne Township that have served our country and will proudly display their pictures on the walls of our remodeled Center. We also support all people in the military, and especially those in harm’s way. We have dedicated the month of MAY as a collection month for OSOT, Operation Suppor t our Troops.
At the April 30 meeting, representatives from OSOT will speak at the meeting about what the comfort packages mean to our soldiers. Lists of desired supplies will be available and we will accept donations all month, ending at the May 28 meeting. Some soldiers do not have family and what we send is the only contact they may have with their fellow Americans.
Judy Shanahan spearheads our volunteer effor ts for the solders, including monthly letter wr itings, the making and stuffing of Christmas stockings and the comfort care collection. Judy has received many letters from soldiers in harm’s way, thanking Wayne Township for cards and care packages. These men and women sacrifice so much for our country. Thank you in advance for supporting this deserving project!
XO Gayle
April Monday 01 Celebration of Life “April Fools’ Day”, Senior Center Tuesday 09 “Fireside Chat”; Open Forum, Senior Center Tuesday 09 Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Thursday 11 Fundraiser Lunch at Jameson’s Charhouse, Bloomingdale, IL Monday 15 Jim Gibbons presents “The Sinking of the Titanic”, Senior Center Thursday 18 Odyssey Chicago River Cruise (rescheduled from 09/17/18), Chicago IL Monday 22 Wooded Patriotic/Spring Board Painting, Senior Center Wednesday 24 August Rush Musical, Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL Thursday 25 Follow the Leader Painting, Senior Center
May Wednesday 01 Lunch and “Footloose”, Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL Thur-Fri 02-03 Driver Safety Program, Senior Center Mon-Tue 06-14 The Romantic Rhine, Switzerland, Germany, France and Amsterdam Wednesday 08 Chat Time with Supervisor Ramey, Senior Center Friday 10 Mother’s Day Tea with Martina Mathisen, Senior Center Monday 13 Tech Advice with Librarian, Senior Center Thursday 16 Art Insights; “Women Artists at Work”, Senior Center Wednesday 22 Lunch and “West Side Story”, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago, IL Thursday 23 Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, WI Thursday 30 Lunch and Pullman Historic District Bus Tour, Chicago, IL Friday 31 Chunky Blanket Workshop, Senior Center
June Wednesday 05 Lunch and “Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones”, Starved Rock, Oglesby, IL Mon-Wed 10-12 Oneida Casino and Door County, Green Bay Wisconsin Thursday 13 Lunch and Family Secrets Tour with Frank Calabrese, Jr., Chicago, IL Wednesday 19 Mystery Trip #14, Anywhere, USA Wednesday 26 Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, MI
Baseball Fri. June 21 Chicago Cubs vs NY Mets, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Wed. July 17 Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Thur. Aug. 01 Chicago White Sox vs NY Mets, Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL Wed. Aug. 07 Chicago Cubs vs Oakland A’s, Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
27W031 North Avenue West Chicago, IL 60185 Hours: M - F 8:00am - 4:00pm (630) 231-7155 [email protected]
“Fireside Chats” at 1:00pm
Everyone has highs and lows in their life and you will find you are not alone. Join Gayle, and Allison and Katie from WAYS, to share.
April 09, Open Discussion
Senior Meetings 9:30am (door opens at 8:45am)
Tuesday, April 30 Operation Support Our Troops Kick Off
Tuesday, May 28 Patriotic Songs and Soldier Collection
Humanitarian Chairperson: Georgene Blandi
Our schedule for the GA food pantry is: April .............. Monetary Donations May ............... Soldier Supplies for Comfort Boxes
Look What’s New!
Art Insights; “Women Artists at Work” Thursday, May 16 at 1:00pm
Representatives from the Art Institute of Chicago will introduce women artists you may not have heard of, and reintroduce you to some old favorites.
Please sign up so we know you are coming!
Chunky Blanket Workshop Friday, May 31 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us for this unique workshop to create a chunky cozy throw blanket! No experience necessary or knitting needles required.
We will provide you with 4 skeins of chenille yarn, which will create a 40 x 50 inch blanket.
Colors, to be chosen on the day of the workshop, include taupe, cream, gray, red and teal.
Code: 8034 Members: $25 Guests: $35
Minimum of 20 participants.
Tech Advice With Your Local Librarian Monday, May 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sign up for a 15 minute, 1 on 1 session with a West Chicago librarian for individualized tech advice.
Join Weight Watchers at the Senior Center Wednesdays 9:00am - 9:45am
Since January 27, 2016, our weight watcher group has lost over 2,672 pounds! It works! Come join
us! See Karen for details.
Volunteer Opportunities
Shredding for Animal Shelter, Senior Center April 04 and May 02 at 1:00pm
Cards for Soldiers, Senior Center April 12 and May 17 at 1:00pm
Phil’s Friends, 1350 Lake Street, Roselle April 18 and May 16 at 9:30am
Christmas stockings for soldiers can be made and brought to the center all year long.
Volunteer Chairperson: Judy Shanahan
Driver Safety Program Thursday, May 02 and Friday, May 03
This course could save you money on your auto insurance. Make checks payable to AARP. Start: 9:00am End: 1:00pm AARP Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Registration/Refund Deadline: 04/22/2019
Minimum of 5 participants.
2-Sided Patriotic/ Spring Wood Board Monday, April 22 at 11:00am
Join Cassie to make a 2-sided patriotic/spring wood board for indoor or outdoor use. See it on display.
Code: 8033 Cost: $15 Deadline: 04/19/2019
Maximum of 15 participants.
The Sinking of the Titanic by Jim Gibbons Monday, April 15 at 1:00pm
Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss how not heeding warnings, a faulty evacuation plan and the lack of lifeboats led to this devastating historical tragedy.
Code: 8031 Cost: $5 Deadline: 04/08/2019
Quilters Group at 9:30am
This freestyle sharing group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You may bring “show and tell” if you wish.
April 09 ● May 14
Chat With Supervisor Randy Ramey Wednesday, May 08 at 10:00am
Please sign up so we know you are coming!
Follow the Leader Painting Thursday, April 25 at 1:00pm
All supplies are provided to make a beautiful painting.
Code: 8032 Cost: $5 Deadline: 04/18/2019
Maximum of 15 participants.
Page 2
Book Club 10:30am - 12:00pm 2
nd Monday of the month
April 08 American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee
May 13 Up Stream by Mary Oliver
Volunteer Chairperson: Rita Applen
Tuesday Monday
Wednesday
Movie Day 12:30pm 1
st Monday of the month
April 08 (2nd Monday) and 09
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous 1985 performance at Live Aid. 2 hours 14 minutes. Rated PG-13.
May 06 and 07 “Green Book”
A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. 2 hours 10 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Please sign up for whichever movie you are interested in so we know you are coming!
Mexican Dominos 12:30pm 2
nd Monday of the month
April 08 and May 13
Volunteer Chairperson: Rita Riha
Wayne Crafters 9:00am - 11:00am
April 02 and 23 May 07 and 21
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Joyce Henkel and Nancy Arndt
Total Body Fitness Training 11:00am (except meeting day and April 16)
Instructor: Penny
Bingo 1:00pm - 3:00pm 3
rd Tuesday of the month
April 23 (4th Tuesday) and May 21
Volunteer Callers: Jack Rouck, Joe DiSerio,
Joe Ohins and Frank Reale
Volunteer Card Sellers: Carol Bonkowski and Rita Riha
Bunco 1:00pm - 3:30pm 1
st Tuesday of the month
April 02 and May 07
Volunteer Chairperson: Rita Riha
Line Dancing 10:30am - 11:30am
Line dancing requires no partner and is great for all abilities. You may join at any time.
Instructor: Jim Kotil
Senior Brunch Bunch 10:00am
Join this fun group of people for an engaging, delightful brunch. The location will vary but the day and time will not. You can pick up a schedule of restaurants with addresses at the Senior Center or check the calendar for the Wednesday location.
Page 3
Activities
The Game of 31 12:30pm - 3:00pm 2
nd and 4
th Tuesday of the month
April 09 and 30 (5th Tuesday)
May 14 and 28
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Rosemary and Al Inciso
Pinochle 12:00pm - 3:00pm (except April 01 and May 27)
Pinochle welcomes players of all abilities.
Volunteer Chairperson: Norris Aycox
Seated Yoga 10:00am (except April 01 and May 27)
Instructor: Catherine Wagner
Rummikub 1:00pm - 3:00pm 2
nd and 4
th Thursday of the month
Rummikub welcomes players of all abilities.
April 11 and 25 May 09 and 23
Volunteer Chairperson: Joyce McNeil
Page 4
Thursday
Poker 12:00pm (except April 05)
Come play Poker every Friday at the Center.
Please note you must be able to play poker independently.
Bridge 12:30pm - 3:30pm 1
st Wednesday of the month
April 03 and May 01
Volunteer Chairperson: Doris Karpiel
Wednesday (continued)
Pace Fit 9:00am - 9:45am
This class will allow you to work at your own pace, increasing strength and stamina.
Instructor: Penny
Fit for Life 10:00am
Fit for Life guides you through a simple low-impact routine working on movement, flexibility and stamina.
Instructor: Penny
Eat Right, Be Healthy 11:00am ‘
Healthy eating weight loss group. Share tips, support and ideas for a healthy lifestyle. New people always welcome.
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Karen Wingard and Sharon Kowal
Mexican Dominos 12:30pm 4
th Thursday of the month
April 25 and May 23
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Rita Riha and Dolores Harper
Tai Chi 10:00am (except April 05)
Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise routine that is energizing and relaxing; bringing health, vitality and increased balance. You can expect to improve posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, as well as reduce blood pressure and stress. You may sit or stand as needed.
Instructor: John Robertson
Mah Jongg 11:15am (except April 05)
An Americanized Chinese tile game of strategy.
Volunteer Chairperson: Arlene Sebestin
Knitting & Crocheting 11:00am (except April 05)
Join us as we gather to knit and crochet “Happy Hats” for the CDH Cancer Center. If you are not a knitter we can use you too!
Hats are available for a free will donation.
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Karen Mahrenholz and Elaine Wierdak
Thursday (continued)
Activities
Hand & Foot 12:00 - 3:30pm Pokadice 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hand & Foot Volunteer Co-Chairs: Gerry Cardinal and Barb Marine
Pokadice Volunteer Co-Chairs: Jean Borisuk and Barb Fink-Suma
Pinochle 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pinochle welcomes players of all abilities. Volunteer Chairperson: Arlene Sebestin
Friday
Celebration of Life “April Fools’ Day”
Monday, April 01, 2019 Wayne Township Senior Center
Come be amazed by our favorite Illusionist, Jym Elders! Jym returns to Wayne Township by popular demand to entertain us with his amazing skills. Included in his performance will be a quick but devastating method on how you will be able to fool your loved ones!
Lunch includes: Lightly roasted possum stew in a delicate sauce
Squirrel fritters
Groundhog hash
Hot pond scum and cold swamp water Dessert
Start: 11:30am This event is closed.
Jameson’s Charhouse Thursday, April 11, 2019
94 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale, IL
SENIOR FUNDRAISER!!
One of our favorites, Jameson’s Charhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors you crave. Come to Jameson’s and be part of our fundraiser for the Wayne Township Seniors! All money raised will benefit the seniors.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Chicken picante
Tilapia almandine
Penne pasta aglio
Lunch includes soup, house salad, tiramisu and non-alcoholic beverages.
Meet: 12:00pm Members: $28 Guests: $35 Code: 2356 Activity Level: Mild Registration/Refund Deadline: 03/29/2019
Transportation is on your own.
Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Milwaukee, WI
Price includes: Four hours of gaming Additional $10 when 100 slot points received Half price buffet and $20 slot play
Valid photo ID and complete birth date required.
Bus: 8:30am Return: 5:00pm Members: $30 Guests: $39 Code: 6162 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 03/26/2019
Minimum of 30 people.
House of Blues and Blue Man Group Thursday, March 28, 2019
Chicago, IL
It’s a “Blue” Fest!
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind and unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn.
Prior to the show is lunch at House of Blues.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Club sandwich
Blackened chicken sandwich
Shrimp po-boy
Grilled veggie flatbread
Bus: 10:00am Return: 5:30pm Members: $88 Guests: $95 Code: 2355
Activity Level: Much
This event has a wait list
Page 5
Trips and Events
Lunch at Wildfire and “Footloose” Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL
When big city teenager Ren moves to a small town, he finds that wide open spaces sometimes come with very narrow minds.
A Wildfire family style lunch prior to the show is included
Bus: 9:30am Return: 4:30pm Members: $85 Guests: $100 Code: 2359 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 04/10/2019
This event has a wait list.
Mother’s Day Tea with Martina Mathisen Friday, May 10, 2019
Wayne Township Senior Center
Join us as we honor all WOMEN with our fascinating program. Please bring your favorite tea cup to use. We would love for you to share a story about the history of your tea cup.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Queen, Lover, Mother, Outcast, Victim, Survivor. Meet the 6 wives of Henry VIII as presented by Martina Mathisen. Join us to discover compelling truths about these remarkable lives from an intriguing time in history.
Start: 1:00pm Members: $6 Guests: $8 Code: 7106
Activity Level: Mild Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/01/2019
August Rush, A New Musical Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL
Evan Taylor, an 11 year old orphan, believes in music like some believe in fairytales. In a cruel twist of fate, Evan’s mother, an accomplished classical cellist, and his father, the lead singer of a rock band, don’t even know he exists in this world. Evan does not give up hope as he relentlessly searches for the parents he knows need him. Discovering he too is a musical prodigy, Evan surrenders himself to the symphony of sounds and follows the music.
Please eat lunch before the show.
Bus: 12:15pm Return: 4:30pm Members: $36 Guests: $45 Code: 2358 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 04/03/2019
Odyssey Chicago River Cruise and Lunch Thursday, April 18, 2019
Chicago, IL
Departing from the revitalized Chicago Riverwalk, the Odyssey is fully glass-enclosed and ready to show you the city from a completely new perspective.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Oven baked Atlantic salmon filet
Maple and mustard glazed chicken breast
Braised beef short ribs
Jumbo forest mushroom ravioli
Bus: 10:45am Return: 4:00pm Member: $75 Guest: $95 Code: 2357 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 03/28/2019
This event has a wait list.
Page 6
Trips and Events
Ho-Chunk Casino Thursday, May 23, 2019
Baraboo, WI
We are joining Char from Starlight Tours on this trip. The recently remodeled Ho-Chunk features 2,200 slot machines and five restaurants. It is about a 3 hour trip each way. We will stop at the Oasis for a bite on the way back.
Price includes: $25 instant slot play, continental breakfast served in route, rest stops both ways.
Bus: 8:00am Return: 7:00pm / 7:30pm Members: $40 Guests: $48 Code: 6163 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/09/2019
Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones and Lunch at Starved Rock Lodge
Wednesday, June 05, 2019 Oglesby, IL
Classic Retro Rock of the 1950s, 60s and 70s will be performed by Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones! Relive the sounds of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Tom Jones and many other legendary performers.
A delicious buffet lunch at the lodge is included.
Bus: 9:30am Return: 5:00pm Members: $49 Guests: $62 Code: 2362
Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/22/2019
Lunch and Pullman Historic District Bus Tour Thursday, May 30, 2019
Chicago, IL
This is our first trip with “Chicago’s Finest Tours” and Dan has planned a great itinerary for us.
We head to Chicago to celebrate the achievements of Chicago manufacturing giants. The Pullman District is the tour’s main feature and America’s first Planned Industrial Community dating back to the 1880s. For many, the name Pullman is synonymous with luxury train cars. While this is accurate, the Pullman legacy extends well beyond these elegant mansions on wheels. Pullman became a doorway to Civil Rights, Unionization, Planned Communities, and so much more.
Prior to the tour is lunch at Harborside Golf Course.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Chopped house BLT salad Hamburger or cheeseburger
Applewood chicken melt
Bus: 9:00am Return: 5:00pm Members: $55 Guests: $70 Code: 2361
Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/16/2019
Page 7
Trips and Events Lunch at Lloyd’s and “West Side Story”
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Enjoy the classic, romantic musical tragedy performed at the Lyric.
Tony and Maria are two wide-eyed teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love. As their friends and family battle with one another, Tony and Maria long for “a place for us… somewhere.” Add bold, sexy, iconic dances that smolder and sizzle with energy, and you have a musical-theater experience you will never forget.
Prior to the show is lunch at Lloyd’s.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Pesto chicken with slow roasted tomatoes
Seared haddock topped with crab and leaks Merlot braised beef short ribs Bus: 10:30am Return: 5:30pm Members: $105 Guests: $130 Code: 2360 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/01/2019
Ap
ril
20
19
S
un
M
on
T
ue
W
ed
T
hu
F
ri
Sa
t
1
11:3
0
CO
L A
pri
l F
oo
ls
2
9:0
0 W
ayne C
raft
ers
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
1:0
0 B
unco
3
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Be
ntle
y’s
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
12:3
0 B
ridg
e
4
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0
Sh
red
din
g
5
V
olu
nte
er
Lunch
S
en
ior
Cente
r C
lose
d
6
7
8
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
10:3
0 B
ookie
s
12:0
0 P
inochle
12:3
0 M
ex. D
om
ino
12:3
0 M
ovie
Da
y
9
8:3
0
Po
taw
ato
mi
9:3
0 Q
uilt
ers
Gro
up
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
12:3
0 G
am
e o
f 31
12:3
0 M
ovie
Da
y
1:0
0 “F
iresid
e C
hat”
10
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Moth
er’s
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
11
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0
Jam
eso
n’s
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0 R
um
mik
ub
12
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
1:0
0
Card
s/S
old
iers
13
14
15
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0 T
itan
ic T
alk
16
10:0
0 H
earin
g T
ests
WA
YS
Lu
nch
eo
n a
nd
S
ilen
t A
ucti
on
17
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Map
leberr
y
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
4:0
0
Riv
er
Cru
ise
Bri
efi
ng
18
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
9:3
0
Ph
il’s
Fri
en
ds
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
10:4
5 O
dyss
ey C
ruis
e
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
19
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
20
21
22
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
11:0
0 W
oo
d P
ain
tin
g
12:0
0 P
inochle
23
9:0
0 W
ayne C
raft
ers
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
1:0
0 B
ingo
24
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Red A
pple
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
12:1
5
Au
gu
st
Ru
sh
25
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
12:3
0 M
ex. D
om
ino
1:0
0
Pa
inti
ng
1:0
0 R
um
mik
ub
26
9:0
0 C
om
mitte
e M
tg.
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
27
28
2
9
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
12:0
0 P
inochle
30
8:4
5 B
P T
esting
9:3
0 M
eeting D
ay
(Mo
ne
tary
Do
na
tio
ns)
12:3
0 G
am
e o
f 31
Note
: W
ednesda
y 1
0:0
0 B
B r
epre
se
nts
Bru
nch B
unch
Ma
y 2
019
S
un
M
on
T
ue
W
ed
T
hu
F
ri
Sa
t
1
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
9:3
0 F
oo
tlo
os
e
10:0
0 B
B:
Fla
ppy’s
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
12:3
0 B
ridg
e
2
9:0
0
Dri
ver
Safe
ty
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0
Sh
red
din
g
3
9:0
0
Dri
ver
Safe
ty
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
4
5
6
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
12:0
0 P
inochle
12:3
0 M
ovie
Da
y
7
9:0
0 W
ayne C
raft
ers
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
12:3
0 M
ovie
Da
y
1:0
0 B
unco
8
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Sa
voury
10:0
0
Ch
at
w/ R
an
dy
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
9
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0 R
um
mik
ub
10
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
1:0
0 M
oth
er’
s D
ay T
ea
11
12
13
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
10:3
0 B
ookie
s
12:0
0 P
inochle
12:3
0 M
ex. D
om
ino
2:0
0 T
ech
Ad
vic
e
14
9:3
0 Q
uilt
ers
Gro
up
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
12:3
0 G
am
e o
f 31
15
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Egg Y
olk
Café
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
16
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
9:3
0
Ph
il’s
Fri
en
ds
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
1:0
0
Art
In
sig
hts
17
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
1:0
0
Card
s/S
old
iers
18
19
20
10:0
0 S
eate
d Y
og
a
12:0
0 P
inochle
21
9:0
0 W
ayne C
raft
ers
10:0
0 H
earin
g T
ests
11:0
0 T
ota
l B
od
y F
it
1:0
0 B
ingo
22
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
Old
Nort
h
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
10:3
0 W
est
Sid
e S
tory
12:0
0 C
ard
s
23
8:0
0
Ho
-Ch
un
k
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
12:3
0 M
ex. D
om
ino
1:0
0 R
um
mik
ub
24
9:0
0 C
om
mitte
e M
tg
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
25
26
2
7
M
em
orial D
ay
Sen
ior
Cente
r C
lose
d
28
8:4
5 B
P T
esting
9:3
0 M
eeting D
ay
(Sold
ier
Don
ations)
Ne
w N
ew
sle
tter!
12:3
0 G
am
e o
f 31
29
9:0
0 W
eig
ht W
tchrs
10:0
0 B
B:
IHO
P
10:3
0 L
ine
Dancin
g
12:0
0 C
ard
s
30
9:0
0 P
ace F
it
9:0
0
Pu
llm
an
To
ur
10:0
0 F
it F
or
Life
11:0
0 E
at R
ight
12:0
0 P
inochle
31
10:0
0 T
ai C
hi
11:0
0 K
nittin
g
11:1
5 M
ah J
ongg
12:0
0 P
oker
12:3
0
Ch
un
ky B
lan
ket
Note
: W
ednesda
y 1
0:0
0 B
B r
epre
se
nts
Bru
nch B
unch
Oneida Casino and Door County 3 Day / 2 Night Getaway
Mon. June 10 - Wed. June 12, 2019 Green Bay, WI
Your trip includes motor coach transportation and baggage handling, two nights at the Radisson Inn/Oneida Casino, $30 in free play at Oneida Casino,(2) $10 food vouchers, (2) free drinks, lunch at the Lighthouse Inn, Tuesday trip up and down Door County and dinner at Nightingale Supper Club.
Bus: 8:00am Return: 5:00pm Double: $290 Single: $375 Triple: $265 Quad: $255 Code: 4046 Activity Level: Much $100 deposit due 05/01; Full payment due 05/24
Minimum of 25 travelers
Four Winds Casino Wednesday, June 26, 2019
New Buffalo, MI
Price includes:
Deluxe motor coach $10 food credit
$15 instant slot credit
Bus: 8:30am Return: 5:00pm Members: $30 Guests: $39 Code: 6164 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 06/12/2019
Mystery Trip #14 Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Anywhere, USA
A moose, a treasure & a mayor go for a sandwich...
This Mystery Trip will appeal to those that enjoy strolling down memory lane and exploring. There is much to see, hear, taste and touch.
Dress comfortably as we will be outside for a portion of our trip; there will be some walking.
Choice of entrée at sign-up: Cheeseburger Chopped chicken salad Reuben sandwich Chicken salad croissant Served with fries or apple slaw, beverage and ice cream with topping.
Bus: 9:00am Return: 4:30pm Members: $27 Guests: $35 Code: 2364 Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 06//05/2019
Page 10
Trips and Events
Lunch and Family Secrets Tour With Frank Calabrese, Jr. Thursday, June 13, 2019
Chicago, IL
On our one-of-a-kind tour, Frank Jr. will ride the bus with us to see the actual crime scenes he experienced first-hand while working as a member of his father's Chinatown crew. We go back in time to Chicago's Little Italy areas of Grand and Ogden, the famous Taylor Street and Chinatown. The Chicago Mob lived, worked and played in these areas and in many cases still does. Frank Jr. will tell you what is was like to think, look, and act like a mobster and how he blended in with the mean streets of Chicago. When done with the tour you will have experienced the true meaning of the phrase “the Chicago way”.
Prior to the tour is lunch at Harry Caray’s.
Choice of entrée at sign-up:
Filet slider trio Chicken Vesuvio with potatoes and sweet peas
Pan roasted white fish
Bus: 10:00am Return: 3:00pm Members: $55 Guests: $70 Code: 2363
Activity Level: Moderate Registration/Refund Deadline: 05/30/2019
Boats and Bets August 21 - 23, 2019
2 nights at Belterra Casino, Florence, Indiana Indianapolis City Market and the Ark Experience
Niagara, The Cape, Boston and Lobstah!
September 24 - October 1, 2019 Canadian Niagara Falls, Cape Cod and Boston
Guests of members are allowed to sign up for ALL new trips beginning…
Tuesday, April 09, 2019.
Volunteers for January / February 2019
Sue Allen Nancy Arndt Ray Arndt Linda Assise Clint Baker Jeanine Baker Sharon Baran Shirley Barber Julie Barnoski Harriet Bender Patricia Bishop Thomas Bishop Georgene Blandi Carol Bonkowski Jean Borisuk Frank Brady Sharon Brinkman Renee Bybee Anne Cadelina Geraldine Cardinal Eileen Carrier Maria Cerda Jim Cicero Nancy Cicero Christine Cloutier Jane Coconate Beatrice Cronin Joseph Dandre Don Dattalo Janet Dattalo Leticia Dino Susan Eaton Barbara Eick Joan Feigel
Rosemarie Feld Barbara Fink-Suma Dora Gibellina Joseph Gomilar Karen Gomilar Ruth Green Joyce Henkel Richard Henkel Denise Higgins Mary Hoffman Cheryl Holland Albert Inciso Rosemary Inciso Phyllis Jacobs Verla Jefferson Shirley Kaczmarek Dale Kavanagh Mary Kavanagh Rita Kitching Margo Koch Jerrold Kotil Joan Kutyba Maria Laterza Beverly Lorch Chris Magnatowski Karen Mahrenholz Barbara Marine Joyce McNeil Maria Michl Joan Mruk Arlene Ohins Joseph Ohins Nora O'Shea Patricia Perea
Rosalie Perez Joyce Podraza Cathy Polglaze Theresa Ptaszek Frank Reale Phyllis Reale Marie Rebmann Patricia Reid Rita Riha Debbie Riley Lucille Robertson Jack Rouck Martha Rouck Anna Scaccia Lynn Schwartz Ruth Sear Arlene Sebestin Geraldine Sodemann Wild Bill Sodemann Janice Stevenson Constance Szarszo Jean Szwaya Lucja Szwed Anne Templin Pauline Thomas-Brown
Alice Tinnes Jacqueline Tomaso Ronald Tomaso Ester Velasquez Andy Watson Joanne Watson Geraldine Weyerstrahs
Elaine Wierdak
Page 11
Baseball & Trip Info / Volunteers Cheer on the Cubs!!
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
You may purchase 2 tickets for one Cubs game the first week they are for sale
After April 04, you may purchase another 2 tickets for a 2nd game
After April 11, you may purchase another 2 tickets and/or guest tickets if they are available
Bus: 10:00am Return: 6:00pm Members: $77 Guests: $90 Activity Level: Much No refunds.
Cubs Game Number 1 Cubs vs NY Mets Friday, June 21, 2019 Section 225, terrace reserved infield Code: 2365
Cubs Game Number 2 Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Section 223, terrace reserved infield Code: 2366
Cubs Game Number 3 Cubs vs Oakland A’s Wednesday, August 07, 2019 Section 223, terrace reserved infield Code: 2368
Chicago White Sox vs NY Mets Thursday, August 01, 2019
Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Let’s cheer on the Chicago White Sox with this FUN opportunity for food, bingo and BASEBALL! Price includes a two hour pre-game all you can eat buffet, bingo in the patio area and your ticket. The game starts at 1:10pm.
A former White Sox player will be calling the bingo numbers!
Lower box seating in the shade. No refunds. Bus: 9:30am Return: 6:00pm Members: $70 Guests: $85 Code: 2367 Activity Level: Much
Mobility Limitations?
We understand some persons may have mobility concerns. We will accommodate your special needs with wheelchair lift buses. Simply inform us of your request at the time of sign up. Thank you.
Activity Guide
Please remember walking levels are subjective.
Mild ............... on/off the bus once
Moderate ...... on/off the bus once (larger venues)
Much ............. on/off the bus more than once
New Members (January / February)
May (continued) Rita Riha 05/11 Jan Toft 05/11 Cecilia Green 05/12 Maria Cerda 05/12 Jean Szwaya 05/13 Chester Lloyd 05/13 Don Dattalo 05/14 Jill Stone 05/14 Elaine Lydon 05/15 Michael Angelini 05/15 Theresa Ptaszek 05/16 Nora O'Shea 05/16 Antoinette Oldenburg 05/16 Kenneth Griesemer 05/16 Jack Miller 05/17 Geeta Kadakia 05/17 Madeline Mortellaro 05/18 Norris Aycox 05/18 Carol Dobelman 05/19 June Samson 05/20 Judith Holada 05/20 Daisy Starks 05/21 Ursula Rodisch 05/21 Joan Jahn 05/21 Judith Stefan 05/23 Jean Borisuk 05/24 John Myszkewicz 05/24 Marlene Shorter 05/25 Linda McKee 05/25 Norella Castro 05/25 Barney Santiago 05/25 Jan DiSylvester 05/26 Lillie Hampton 05/26 Rita Kitching 05/27 Avalon Sikora 05/27 Janet Dattalo 05/28 Debbie Riley 05/29 Thomas Nolan 05/30 Carolyn Tryczynski 05/31 Elizabeth Sciortino 05/31
April Mary Kavanagh 04/01 Helen Leopold 04/01 Rita Cross 04/02 Cheryl Holland 04/02 Joyce Phillips 04/03 Marian Koenig 04/03 Ruth Wiley 04/03 Robert Kral 04/03 Rietta Bennett 04/04 Shirley Gadzinskas 04/05 Traci Lemaster 04/06 Charlene Kornoski-Duvall 04/06 Arthemia Sunde 04/06 Gloria Bell 04/08 Nina Sherman 04/08 Dolores Livas 04/09 Rosalie Perez 04/09 Deborah Naaman 04/09 Don Macauley 04/10 Pat Scheckel 04/10 Donna Conklin 04/11 John Karnes 04/11 Donald Koch 04/12 Thomas Bishop 04/12 Rose Schultz 04/13 Gary Gracyas 04/13 Rita Passini 04/14 Mary Hoffman 04/15 Dan Calendo 04/15 Michael Musson Sr. 04/16 Wayne Strong 04/17 Paul Samson 04/18 Judy Holmberg 04/18 Ray Arndt 04/19 Remo Blandi 04/20 Patricia Friedrichs 04/20 Joan Kutyba 04/21 Barbara Scarpelli 04/21 Marie Rebmann 04/22 Joseph DeLascio 04/23 Arun Patel 04/23
Page 12
Birthdays / New Members
Lucia Chan Shirley Doweidt Ghousia Ghiasuddin Mary Mlynarski Gloria Norton
April (continued)
Carl Hokenson 04/23 Achyut Deshpande 04/24 Ronald Paul 04/24 Lorraine Mladic 04/25 Betty Enk 04/25 Eileen Yanan 04/25 William Ross 04/25 Dan Kerth 04/25 Michaelene Rogus 04/26 Hilda Vasquez 04/27 Pam Jacobazzi 04/27 Maria Michl 04/27 Patrick O'Daniel 04/27 Carol Bonkowski 04/28 Lucja Szwed 04/29 Paul Lesko 04/29 MaryEllen Mertz 04/30 Alan Jardis 04/30
May Anneliese Sloan 05/01 Marcia Bulleri 05/01 Frank Calabrese 05/01 Barbara Grauel 05/02 Alina Marczewski 05/04 Edward Baran 05/05 Leland Klein 05/05 Jim Peterson 05/06 Michele Johnson 05/06 Laura Kubin 05/06 Arlene Ohins 05/07 Manjula Patel 05/07 Lin Murphy 05/08 Alfred Von Oelschlaeger 05/08 Terry Vorhauer 05/09 Sue Kautz 05/09 Dolores Due 05/09 Joan Roy 05/09 Judith Glavanovits 05/10 Patricia Klein 05/10 Prakash Patel 05/10
Patrick O’Daniel Wanda Skrzypczak Paula Smith Gloria Warner
Page 13
Wii Bowling; February 2019
1st : Wii Won ........................... 196 average 2nd: Wii 4 ................................. 174 average 3rd: Wiggles ............................. 173 average 4th: Wii Wi’s ........................... 166 average 5h: Wii Wild ............................ 154 average 6th: Wii Bowls ......................... 140 average 7h: Wii-R-Strikers .................. 133 average
High Scores, January Gerry Sodemann .................................................. 267 Bill Sodemann...................................................... 243 Hal Hoffman ........................................................ 231 June Diaz.............................................................. 222
High Scores, 2019 Gloria Campo ....................................................... 288 Gloria Campo ....................................................... 275 Gerry Sodemann .................................................. 267 Joyce Henkel ........................................................ 258
Dear Seniors,
Happy Spring! With the rising cost of medical care and insurance, it’s so important to take advantage of all the benefits you are entitled too. Many of you may not know that there are long term care benefits available to all veterans who served at least 90 days in the military and their surviving spouse. Veterans do not need to have a service related disability to qualify. If the veteran or surviving spouse needs assistance performing everyday activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing or using the bathroom, they may qualify; it’s worth the time to inquire.
The local Veterans Chapter is located at: Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs DuPage County Building 421 N. County Farm Road, Rm. 2-600A Wheaton, IL 60187
Their phone number is 630-690-9449; they are open 8:30am to 4:30pm, M-F.
If you have any Medicare concerns, please schedule an appointment with one of our S.H.I.P. Counselors.
Stay Healthy! Your S.H.I.P. Counselors
Life Saver #42 From Dr. Tom
The Glyphosate Horror
When we buy fruits and vegetables, there is usually a little sticker on them with a bunch of numbers.
The first digit of the number is the one you have to pay attention to.
If it begins with an 8 it is definitely genetically modified.
If it begins with a 3 it is likely genetically modified.
If it begins with a 4 it was conventionally grown with synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. These pesticides cannot be washed off because they have been fed to the roots and not the surface of the plant.
If it begins with a 9 this is organic, high quality, the most nutritious. You should buy this like your life depends upon it because it does.
For more information, check out the literature rack in the Senior Center.
Announcements
When we think of those companions
Who traveled by our side
Down life’s road
Let us not say with sadness
That they left us behind -
But rather say with gratitude
That they were once with us.
Florence Angelocos
Antoinette Delterra
Anna Kennelly George Raetzke
Thank you to all artists who let us display your work and brighten the Center!
If you have artwork you would like to display in the Senior Center, please see Gayle.
call our office for information.
Thank You!- We want to thank you for your ongoing support of our food pantry fundraising efforts. To date, the seniors have collected approximately $1,800! The funds will be used to restock the shelves with healthier food products when the new pantry expansion opens.
When you shop through , Amazon donates a percentage of your purchase to the charity of your choice. Visit smile.amazon.com, log into your Amazon account as usual, and select “Wayne Township Pantry and Senior Services, NFP” as the recipient of your donation; then you carry on with your shopping!
Juanita Martinez, GA and Food Pantry Director
Assessor’s Office
630-231-8900
2018 Assessment Cycle Completed My staff and I completed the 2018 Assessments in early October, 2018. All properties in Wayne Township received a 1.0415 Township Equalization Factor to bring the median level of assessments to 33 1/3% (one-third) of market value, as required by state statute. An Equalization Factor does not cause property taxes to increase or decrease because it is applied uniformly to all properties in the Township.
The Equalization Notice was published on October 17, 2018, and the final assessment appeal date was November 16, 2018. Board of Review appeal hearings were held during January, 2019, and final Board of Review decisions will be mailed on March 20, 2019.
We are currently working on the 2019 General Assessment. In the General Assessment, which occurs every four years, each neighborhood will be reviewed, and all property owners will receive General Assessment notices. We will complete the General Assessment later this year.
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption; New Procedure The Supervisor of Assessments will mail Senior Homestead Exemption status forms to previous applicants in late April. Any changes in owner-occupants, such as due to a move or the death of an owner, must be noted on the card and the card returned. If there have been no changes in owner-occupants, the cards do not need to be returned.
If you are turning 65 during 2019, you can apply for this exemption at any time during the year. Please bring proof of age (driver’s license) and proof of ownership (Warranty Deed or Deed-In-Trust with Trust Agreement).
All other exemption forms, including the Senior Freeze, Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans’ Exemptions need to be returned as in previous years.
Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Exemption This exemption is available to Senior Citizens 65 and
Page 14
A Message From the Supervisor 630-231-7140
Hello Seniors!
I want to thank all of you who helped tell the Illinois Legislature to stop messing with Townships! The bills that were introduced have mostly stalled but I am keeping a vigilant eye on their status. Consolidating townships is not the answer that many seek for property tax relief. The average savings on your bill would be $16. Hardly the benefit they profess it to be as many of our great programs would cease to exist. I keep inviting the elected officials to come to the Township so they can see for themselves the benefits we offer the community.
Construction is moving forward. You will be seeing much activity around our building. It is important that you pay attention when coming to the Township. There will be marked areas where you will need to avoid. Please ask any questions as the expansion proceeds.
Be Safe, Randy Ramey, Wayne Township Supervisor
General Assistance and Food Pantry
630-231-7173
Food Pantry Expansion Project- We are very excited that our food pantry expansion is finally under way! During this time, the Food Pantry will be working on a very limited capacity but we hope to continue distributing produce and bread until the expansion is complete. You will receive monthly updates, as always.
Clothes Closet- Due to the food pantry and senior center renovation projects, our clothes closet is closed for distribution, therefore, we will not be accepting any donations of clothing and household items until further notice. The renovation project will also include a larger clothes closet area where we hope to offer larger quantities of new and gently used clothes, shoes and household items to families in need.
Volunteers- We are looking for new volunteers to join our dedicated food pantry team! Positions are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and every 3rd Thursday of each month. Candidates must have excellent people skills and enjoy working with an ethnically diverse population. Interviews will take place during the months of May and June. Please call our office if you are interested.
Easter Basket Project- We are in need of donations of Easter baskets for low-income children ages 1 to 12. You may donate funds, basket with goodies or basket supplies (baskets, candy, plastic eggs, etc.). Please drop off donations by April 12th.
Energy Assistance Program Ends- The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will stop taking applications at the end of May. Do not miss this opportunity to receive a one-time grant toward your Nicor and Com Ed bills; eligibility factors apply. Please
Township Happenings
SUDOKU #475
9 7 2 4
9 2 8
4 5 6 7 1
7
3
6 5 9
1 4
7 6 4
1 8 3 6
Fascinating Fun Facts About Our Members
We were junior hostesses (volunteers) at the USO on Michigan Ave, Chicago during the Korean War. Along with our other duties, we were chorus girls in the “Strictly Personnel” group. -Barb Grauel and Joan Jahn
I train all breeds of dogs; have had success with obedience and trick titles. I also enjoy travel: went kayaking & rafting in Idaho on a level 4 river last year with my brothers and other family members. -Joan Kutyba
I’ve been married for 46 years. I lived in Hawaii and was a tour guide there. I was in John Wayne Gacy’s house before he was arrested to collect some information; both he and his mother seemed very nice. There is more to this story, ask me! -Sharon Baran
Page 15
8 9 7 3 1 2 4 5 6
6 1 3 5 9 4 7 2 8
4 2 5 6 7 8 9 1 3
9 4 1 8 6 7 5 3 2
5 3 8 9 2 1 6 4 7
2 7 6 4 3 5 8 9 1
3 5 9 1 8 6 2 7 4
7 6 4 2 5 3 1 8 9
1 8 2 7 4 9 3 6 5
Answer Key
Township Happenings / Fun Facts older during 2019, who owned and occupied the home on January 1, 2018, and January 1, 2019, with total household income of $65,000 or less.
The Supervisor of Assessments will mail applications to previous recipients of this exemption in April. Applications will also be available in my office for new applicants. To apply, please bring your 2018 SSA 1099 and US 1040 Forms. The deadline to apply for this exemption for 2018 is October 1, 2019.
Michael Musson, Wayne Township Assessor
WAYS
Wayne/Winfield Area/Youth Family Services
630-231-7166
Technology Classes Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beginner Computer Classes Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pm Cost is $2/class. Call WAYS to register and for topic.
Individual & Family Therapy is available in English and Spanish, addressing family conflict, depression, anxiety, marital problems, stress, adjustment to change, grief, and more. Call WAYS for information.
This year’s lunch and silent auction will be Tuesday, April 16. Cost for the lunch is $20; raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. See Allison to get your ticket(s).
Allison Kowieski, Director, WAYS
