Classes

Strength and Stretch (Seated)

Enhance your strength and flexibility in this chair-based exercise class. We will focus on performing movements that will improve mobility in your everyday life. We will also use dumbbells to add resistance in order to strengthen the muscles and support the core and back. Class led by Josephine Champion.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Mon: Jan. 06 - Feb. 03
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
Fees
$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Mon: Feb. 17 - Mar. 17
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
Fees
$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Mon: Mar. 24 - Apr. 21
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$28 (R) $28 (NR)
Mon: Apr. 28 - May. 19
10:00 am: 45m
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Chair Yoga

Develop skills that promote holistic health & wellbeing. Yoga can have positive effects on the heart, mind, body and soul, even for those with physical limitations. All skill levels are welcomed. Exercises will be done with a chair. Come for contentment of heart, peace of mind, relaxation of body and quietness of spirit. Class led by Melissa Hollander.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Tue: Jan. 07 - Feb. 04
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
Fees
$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Tue: Feb. 18 - Mar. 18
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
Fees
$35 (R) $35 (NR)
Tue: Mar. 25 - Apr. 22
10:00 am: 45m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$28 (R) $28 (NR)
Tue: Apr. 29 - May. 20
10:00 am: 45m
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Senior Lunch Club-Jan

Join us in the senior center for lunch once a month, catered from a different location. Menus will be provided before sign-up. Enjoy your lunch in the senior center or take it for the road. For questions about catering options, please call Shannon Cahill at 847.886.5083. You must register by the Thursday before.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$9 (R) $9 (NR)
Tue: Jan. 14
11:00 am: 1h
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Meal and a Movie

Join us for some food and fun as we come together to eat lunch and see the newest movie releases. We will meet at the Park District and travel to a local restaurant for lunch and then the show! Fee includes the cost of the movie and transportation. Lunch and movie snacks will be on your own. Both will be chosen one week prior to each outing.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$8 (NR) $8
Tue: Jan. 21
12:00 am: 4h
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Age: 50+
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$8 (NR) $8
Tue: Apr. 22
12:00 am: 4h
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Soup*er Bowl Party

Looking to stir up some fun this Super Bowl? Join us for the ultimate "Soup"er Bowl Party! Warm up your day with good company, fun games, and a hearty selection of soups and sides provided by the Senior Center. Wear your team’s jersey and expect a day of Super Bowl fun!

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
Fees
$10
Fri: Feb. 07
12:00 pm: 1h30m
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Senior Lunch Club-Feb

Join us in the senior center for lunch once a month, catered from a different location. Menus will be provided before sign-up. Enjoy your lunch in the senior center or take it for the road. For questions about catering options, please call Shannon Cahill at 847.886.5083. You must register by the Thursday before.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$9 (R) $9 (NR)
Tue: Feb. 11
11:00 am: 1h
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Galentine's Afternoon Tea Celebration

Celebrate Galentine's with a delightful Afternoon Tea! Grab a couple of your best gals and come enjoy delicious finger foods and treats, as well as fine tea. Come in your best dress and be ready to celebrate friendship!

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$10
Thu: Feb. 13
2:00 pm: 1h30m
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Senior Lunch Club-Mar

Join us in the senior center for lunch once a month, catered from a different location. Menus will be provided before sign-up. Enjoy your lunch in the senior center or take it for the road. For questions about catering options, please call Shannon Cahill at 847.886.5083. You must register by the Thursday before.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$9 (R) $9 (NR)
Tue: Mar. 11
11:00 am: 1h
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Movie Day

Beat the lines at the movie theater and come to the Senior Center for an extra fun Movie Day in the Senior Center. Come for the movie and complimentary snacks, stay for the company, and let’s make it a day to remember!

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$5
Fri: Mar. 21
1:00 am: 2h
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Craft Days

Get your crafting hat ready for a series of Craft Days, each with a different theme. Don't miss the chance to spark your imagination and enjoy a creative adventure in the Senior Center!

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$5
Mon: Apr. 07
10:00 am: 1h30m
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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$5
Mon: May. 05
10:00 am: 1h30m
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Nature Walking Club

After being cooped up inside the house all winter, join us as we take weekly nature walks in local forest preserves! Each week, we will be exploring a new walking path. Enjoy fun conversations with old and new friends! Registration is required.

*We will be meeting at the nature preserve.

Week 1: Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve Trail 3.5 Miles (20160 W Washington St, Grayslake)

Week 2: Cranberry Lake Trail 1.1 Miles (3 N Hainesville Rd, Hainesville)

Week 3: Nippersink Forest Preserve Trail 1.2 Miles (900 W Belvidere Rd, Round Lake)

Week 4: Grant Woods Forest Preserve Trail 1.8 Miles (24960 W Grand Ave, Lake Villa)

Week 5: Repeat of Nippersink Forest Preserve

Week 6: Repeat of Grant Woods Forest Preserve

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Rollins Savannah
Age: 50+
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Mon: Apr. 07
2:00 pm: 1h
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Cranberry Lake Park
Age: 50+
Fees
Mon: Apr. 14
2:00 pm: 1h
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Nippersink Forest Preserve
Age: 50+
Fees
Mon: Apr. 21
2:00 pm: 1h
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Grant's Woods Forest Preserve
Age: 50+
Fees
Mon: Apr. 28
2:00 pm: 1h
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Nippersink Forest Preserve
Age: 50+
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Mon: May. 05
2:00 pm: 1h
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Grant's Woods Forest Preserve
Age: 50+
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Mon: May. 12
2:00 pm: 1h
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Senior Lunch Club-Apr

Join us in the senior center for lunch once a month, catered from a different location. Menus will be provided before sign-up. Enjoy your lunch in the senior center or take it for the road. For questions about catering options, please call Shannon Cahill at 847.886.5083. You must register by the Thursday before.

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Robert W. Rolek Community Center
Age: 50+
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$9 (R) $9 (NR)
Tue: Apr. 08
11:00 am: 1h
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Cruisin' Connoisseur

Are you wanting to try new restaurants but not sure where to go? This program will take place of the normal “Senior Lunch Club” to shake things up! This fall, we will take the bus to a restaurant and enjoy lunch together. Registration fee covers cost of transportation. Cost of lunch is on your own. For lunch option, contact Shannon Cahill at 847.886.5083

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Vehicles
Age: 50+
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$8 (R) $8 (NR)
Tue: May. 13
11:00 am: 3h
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Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee

Ready for a relaxing escape from your day-to-day life? Join us for a day trip to the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee! Take a stroll through various different plant biomes, snap some pictures, and enjoy the serene surroundings. After, we will get food in the area. Grab a friend and a camera, and let’s soak up the beauty together!

*Cost of trip covers transportation and ticket into the Domes. Lunch and snacks are on your own.

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Age: 50+
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$20
Thu: May. 22
10:00 am: 6h
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Drop-In Activities

Bingo

Join us on Wednesdays for rounds of Bingo. Five Bingo cards are only $2. We’ll play from 12:30 - 3 pm; may end earlier if we run out the pot! No registration required.

Tuesday Game Day

Join us on Tuesdays for card games! A few decks of cards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own game from home. Grab a couple of your friends and enjoy an afternoon full of fun! No registration required.

Walking Club

Enjoy the indoor walking space in the Community Center gym. Walk, talk and meet new friends! Senior Walking Club may be cancelled on days when the school district has the day off. Participants must sign a waiver.