Adults 50+ Programs

Stay active, make new friends and learn new things at our Adult Activity Center.
The Adult Activity Center in the Rakow Center hosts programs, special events, trips, weekly drop-in activities, arts and crafts, and services designed for adults 50 years and older.

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Pancake Breakfast & Bingo 29522

Join us for breakfast and enjoy good food and fellowship in a friendly atmosphere. Breakfast includes two pancakes, two sausages, fruit and orange juice. Remember to bring your pennies for BINGO!

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Pancake Breakfast & Bingo

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$3 / $8

Wed: Apr. 30

9:00-11:00am

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Sox Game 39511

Join us at Rate Field for a great day of baseball. The fee includes transportation, a ticket to the game and a buffet lunch. Lunch consists of fried chicken, Cajun chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, various salads, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks while on the patio. There is a moderate amount of walking on this trip. Seats are in Section 118, Rows 31-34. Tickets will only be available via the MLB Ballpark app. You will need to download the app to your phone. There will not be any printed tickets available.

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Available

Sox vs Detroit Tigers

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$107 / $115

Thu: Jun. 05

10:00-6:30pm

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Walking Club 29539

Put on those walking shoes and join us as we explore local spots. This will be a May-October club. We will meet at the Adult Activities Center at 7:30 am so we can leave by 8:00 am, using the transportation provided by Park District vans. You are welcome to drive to locations on your own if you prefer. Please bring a water bottle for these hikes. We will walk rain or shine; however, if it does rain, we will find a place inside to walk. On October 6, we will meet at 9:30 am, leave the AAC at 10:00 am for our walk. Afterward, we will have lunch together to celebrate completing the program. The walking club dates are: 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/8 and 10/6/2025.

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Walking Club

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$35 / $40

Mon: May. 05-Oct. 06

7:30-10:00am

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MONTHLY PARTIES 59600

SPRING FLING PARTY Spring is in the Air. Mike and Traci will be getting us in the mood for the warm weather ahead with some dancing and singing to our favorite tunes. Lunch will be chicken salad on a croissant and macaroni salad. The last day to sign up is Wednesday April 2.

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Available

April Monthly Party

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Dates

Fees (R/NR)

Wed: Apr. 09

11:30-2:00pm

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Available

May Monthly Party

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Dates

Fees (R/NR)

Wed: May. 14

11:30-2:00pm

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Holy Cow....Tales from the Cubs 29563

Bob Ibach and Tony Garofalo, former Cubs colleagues from the 1980s, share unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Their anecdotes, often untold, promise laughter and emotional moments, revealing the hidden side of sports. Attendees will enjoy a hot dog lunch with chips and a non-alcoholic beverage while hearing these unique experiences. The last day to register is Monday, April 7.

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Available

Holy Cow....Tales from the Cubs

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$10 / $15

Mon: Apr. 14

10:00-2:00pm

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Let's Get Artsy 39572

The day starts with a guided walking tour of the Skokie Sculpture Park, followed by a bus tour of murals in Evanston. Lunch will be at a taco bar at Five and Dime, and afterward, there will be a visit to the Artem Pop-up Art Gallery for a tour and shopping. The trip involves a moderate amount of walking.

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Available

Let's Get Artsy

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$90 / $98

Wed: Jun. 04

8:15-3:00pm

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Terracotta Planter Painting 29569

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun and creative way to add some personality to your plants. This class is perfect for anyone who loves plants and wants to learn how to add some color and style to their planters. Paint and decorate your own planter and learn the basics of planting and caring for your green companions. A pot to paint, a houseplant and all the tools to paint your pot, along with nitrile gloves will be provided. This is a 2 day class.

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Available

Terracotta Planter Painting and Potting Class

Rakow Center

Fees (R/NR)

$25 / $30

Wed: Apr. 02-Apr. 16

10:00-11:30am

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Cubs vs Brewers 39574

Join us for a fun afternoon of baseball watching one of the oldest rivalries in baseball. We are traveling to see the Cubs vs. Brewers at American Family Field. There is a very moderate amount of walking as we will be walking from the parking lot to the stadium before and vice versa after the game. We will NOT be getting door to door service. The fee includes a printed ticket to the game (No MLB app needed) and transportation. Tickets are in Section 107. Lunch will be on your own.

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Cubs vs Brewers

Rakow Center

Registration Age / Sign Up Date

Fees (R/NR)

$90 / $98

Wed: Jul. 30

9:30-6:00pm

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