Adults 50+ Programs

Pancake Breakfast & Bingo 39510

Pancake breakfast will consist of 2 pancakes, 2 sausages, a cup of fruit and a cup of juice. Breakfast is served at 9:00 am with penny bingo to follow at 9:30 am.

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Pancake Breakfast & Bingo
Rakow Center
Ages between 50 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$3 / $8
9:00-11:00am

Sox Game 39511

Join us at Guaranteed Rate Field for a great day of baseball and Bingo. The fee includes transportation, a ticket to the game and a buffet lunch and Bingo. 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. Tickets will only be available via the MLB Ballpark app. You will need to have the app downloaded on your phone. There will not be any printed tickets available.

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Sox Game
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$105 / $113
10:00-6:00pm

Indoor Picnic 39519

A picnic lunch will be served at 11:30 am and the entertainment will begin at 12:30 pm.

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Indoor Picnic
Rakow Center
Registration Age
Fees (R/NR)
$11 / $16
11:00-2:00pm

Titanic - The Musical 49571

Titanic. The very name signals one of the most enduring events of the Twentieth Century. TITANIC is the 1997 Broadway Musical that captured five Tony Awards including Best Musical. Soaring songs, grand staging, and a set awash in glorious costumes makes this historic musical a must-see event. It traces the lives of all the varied strata of people uniquely united on that fateful journey, with the central character being the Titanic herself. TITANIC is human drama that explores and reveals individual strength, love, faith, and especially the triumph of human dignity. Do not miss this musical as unforgettable as the historic event itself. Your meal choices are Chicken Waterford, Sliced Pork Tenderloin, Shrimp Tempura or Vegetarian. All entrees served with freshly baked slices of bread, a signature salad, dessert, coffee, tea or milk. Palatine will be joining us.

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Titanic - The Musical
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$143 / $135
9:00-5:45pm

Walking Club 29539

Please join us as we walk various local locations and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. If we should have inclement weather on any of the walking club dates, we will walk indoors.

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Walking Club
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$35 / $35
7:30-10:00am

Odyssey Chicago River Lunch Cruise 39540

A two-hour architecture lunch cruise along the Chicago River is the perfect way to enjoy the company of great friends. Enjoy an included three-course plated lunch with unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea. Palatine will be joining us.

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Odyssey Chicago River Lunch Cruise
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$118 / $110
10:30-4:30pm

Legends in Concert 39548

Join us at Fireside Theatre for an exclusive Midwest engagement of a brand new Legends in Concert - Direct from London! It is all there - The Sound! The Look! The Glamour! The Magic! Featuring tributes to legendary British superstars of yesterday and today - Freddie Mercury, Adele, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Dusty Springfield - with a four-piece band and performers so gifted, you will swear the real thing is right before your very eyes. Meal choices for Fireside Theatre's lunch include Chicken Cordon Bleu, Grilled Shrimp, Steak Diane or Vegetarian. Palatine will be joining us.

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Legends in Concert
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$143 / $135
9:00-6:00pm

Morton Arboretum Garden Visit 39549

We are trying something new this year. We will be visiting the Morton Arboretum where you can tour the grounds on your own. We will end our day with a lunch location where lunch - chosen the day of the trip - will be on your own. Transportation will be provided by park district vans. The fee includes transportation and entrance fee only. Lunch is on your own.

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Morton Arboretum Garden Visit
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$23 / $15
8:30-2:00pm

Cantigny Garden Visit 39550

We are trying something new this year. We will be visiting Cantigny and you will tour the grounds on your own. We will end our day with a lunch location where lunch - chosen the day of the trip - will be on your own. Transportation will be provided by park district vans. The fee includes transportation only. Lunch is on your own.

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Cantigny Garden Visit
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$23 / $15
8:30-2:00pm

Gold Pyramid Tour and Cooper's Hawk Lunch 39556

Inside the Pyramid House of Gold was a collection of Egyptian furnishings, artifacts and paintings, including a reproduction of King Tutankhamen's throne; more than 100 pieces of authentic Egyptian statuary; and a striking wall hanging of Tutankhamen's mask. Due to the fire on July 17th, 2018 the Pyramid House sustained substantial damages that will take some time to fully restore. However, the first floor and a tomb that is located on the grounds are able to be toured. Lunch will be at Cooper's Hawk with your choice of Dana's parmesan crusted chicken or soy ginger Atlantic salmon. A salad, dessert, coffee, tea and soda will be included. We will be stopping at Lovin Oven Bakery in Antioch on our way home for some treats that you can purchase on your own if you choose. Palatine is joining us.

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Gold Pyramid Tour and Cooper's Hawk Lunch
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$98 / $90
8:45-3:15pm

John Denver Tribute 49573

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked buffet lunch in the historic log cabin inspired White Pines Dinner Theatre, built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. It is located inside the beautiful White Pines State Park. After your meal, sit back and enjoy the show! Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He has been performing since the age of 10. Last year Ted was awarded the Rising Legend Award and has performed with Steve Wiesberg, John Denver's lead guitar player from the 70's. There is an uncanny physical resemblance and you will be amazed at how similar he sounds like John Denver. Palatine is joining us.

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John Denver Tribute
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$116 / $108
10:00-5:00pm

Barry Manilow Tribute 39555

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked buffet lunch in the historic log cabin inspired White Pines Dinner Theatre built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. It is located inside the beautiful White Pines State Park. After your meal, sit back and enjoy the show! I Write the Songs: A tribute to the Music of Barry Manilow starring Denny Diamond. Denny has been bringing his sparkle to the Pines Playhouse for more than 2 decades. Denny's show is focused on the remarkable vocals, masterful musicianship, and family interaction that has charmed audiences everywhere! This is an all-new show featuring the music of Barry Manilow. Palatine is joining us.

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Barry Manilow Tribute
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$116 / $108
10:00-5:00pm

Ring of Fire 49572

Ring of Fire at the Drury Lane Theatre showcases the story of Johnny Cash through his music. From country rock n' roll to searing ballads of love and faith, Cash's iconic songs highlight the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life. Performed by an incredible group of actor/musicians, Ring of Fire celebrates the music that has become a part of our collective experience. Due to the timing of the show, no lunch is included in this trip. Please consider brown bagging a lunch and eat at the Adult Activities Center or on the bus. Palatine is joining us.

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Ring of Fire
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$98 / $90
11:45-5:45pm

Mural Tour 39557

Today’s tour will focus on the beautification of Evanston. Our tour director and local muralist will meet you at Curt’s Café. There, you will grab a cup of coffee, mini scone and embark on a 90 minute tour that will include several youth created murals, social justice murals, and large scale pieces that have transformed Evanston. You will learn about the artist’s ad gain insight into the process of creating the mural magic. Part of this tour will be a walking tour. After the tour, we will go back to Curt’s Café for lunch. Lunch sandwich choices are as follows: turkey/cheddar, ham/provolone, roast beef/swiss, vegetarian caprese, albacore tuna salad or a classic BLT. Palatine will be joining us.

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Mural Tour
Rakow Center
Registration Age / Sign up Date
Fees (R/NR)
$78 / $70
8:00-2:00pm

Vertical Pilates (50 and Over) 20104

Would you like to strengthen your core without lying on the floor? Here’s the class for you! Performing standing Pilates exercises will strengthen and tone your core muscles as well as improve your balance and stretch your body.

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Vertical Pilates (50 and Over)
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
Ages between 50 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $40
12:00-12:45pm

Different Drummer (50 and Over) 20137

Different Drummer is a unique sensory/motor program using drumsticks to tone the body. Add energetic music and you can’t help but have lots of fun!! No previous drumming experience or skills are required. Registrants may also participate while seated.

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Different Drummer (50 and Over)
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
Ages between 50 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $40
11:45-12:30pm