Thursday, February 16 –
at 1:00 p.m.
Culinary Discovery is an educational dining
experience brought to you by an outstanding culinary
connoisseur, Chef Kenneth P. Such.
Culinary Discovery provides superb cooking
demonstrations focused on fresh, simple and seasonal
ingredients. The objective is to introduce people to new
foods, techniques and cultures while providing them with
tools to develop their own taste preferences and culinary
skills that will enhance their enjoyment of cooking and
eating.
Class
cost only $8 for a fun and entertaining afternoon filled
with delicious food! Pre-registration is required.
An Afternoon at the Oscars
February 24 at 11:30
It's your chance to walk the red carpet!
Celebrate cinema history with great music, food,
and fun! A "Godfather" inspired lunch of lasagna, salad, and
garlic bread. Tom Stanfield will entertain with his "Songs of the
Silver Screen".
Test your cinema knowledge and try to guess this
year's winners for your chance to win your own Oscar and other great
prizes. BrightStar of Barrington will be offering 2 movie theater
tickets as prizes and will provide dessert.
Tickets are $8.
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS AND DRUG PROGRAMS
Wednesday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Senior Services
Associates, Inc will present a two part program on how to find and
compare Medicare Health Plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug
plans.
Carol Lee of Senior
Services will discuss the Medicare Part D program and what you need
to know to choose the best Part D insurance plan for your individual
needs. Everyone should review their Part D insurance coverage each
year as your medications may
change. Carriers also update their insurance plans
annually. Ms. Lee also helps seniors with their Circuit Breaker
Illinois Cares Rx programs. Carol may be contacted at Senior
Services by calling 815-344-3555.
Ron Newman of Mutual of Omaha will discuss Medicare
Supplements as they apply when losing an Employer or Medicare
Advantage Plan. Many seniors also review their Medicare Supplement
Plans at this time of year. You should check and see if they have
the most cost effective plan available. For more information from
Ron call 815-528-6246.
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION—
McHenry Township invites you to celebrate the Shamrock!
Friday, March
16 at 11:30 a.m.
A top of the mornin’
party where everyone is Irish and the wearin’ o’ the green will take
place at McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N Richmond Road in Johnsburg.
Sherman’s Catering
is preparing a feast inspired by Saint Patrick himself featuring
corned beef & cabbage and baked herb chicken. Then Irish eyes will
be smiling when guests are served an end-of-the-rainbow dessert
treat!
Celtic music and
sing-a-longs that will charm the leprechauns starts up the after
luncheon entertainment. Then the sensational traditional Irish step
dancers from the Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance will perform their
high-energy dancing.
Residents $10.00 Non-Residents $12.00 Tickets will be
issued and registration is required. Be sure to call in your
reservation early as seats are limited.
Know Your DIGITAL Camera WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Jerry
Tomaselli will share the experience he has gathered over his 41
years as an award-winning Chicago photojournalist and teach picture
taking techniques.
Learn
how to use your digital camera from a pro! This class is perfect for
all the new camera owners and will teach the various
capabilities of your camera.
Learn the difference between program and auto, when
and how to use your flash, and information about f-stop aperture and
shutter speeds. By understanding your camera, you can take great
photographs. Learn how to capture every moment perfectly. Class fee
is $5. Registration is required.
AARP Driver’s Safety Program
Monday, April 2 & Tuesday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
AARP
Driver Safety Program is designed to help older drivers improve
their driving skills and prevent auto accidents. The eight hour
class, in two half-day sessions, is offered to all individuals age
50 and over.
Participants must attend both sessions. Fee is
$14.00; $12.00 for AARP members. Registration is required.
CHICAGO CUBS HOME OPENER
Thursday, April 5; Game time is 1:20 p.m.
12:30 p.m. pre-game play Wii baseball
Cubbie fans, if you
are not going to the game, come to the senior center to watch the
home opener on our TV and cheer on your favorite team with us. This
just might be the year!!
Before the game, step up to the plate and test your
own baseball skills. Swinging the bat with our Wii baseball game.
We’ll have peanuts and cracker jack!
WHITE SOX HOME OPENER
Friday, April 13; first pitch is at 1:10 p.m.
12:30 p.m. pre-game play Wii baseball
You don’t have to be
a Chicago southsider to enjoy the White Sox play ball! Watch our
favorite American League team on our big screen TV at the senior
center.
Come early and spend some fun time before the game
working on your own skills while playing Wii baseball. It’s great
pre-game batting practice! Of course, peanuts and Cracker Jack will
be available.
