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Membership in the Glenview Senior Center
Anyone 55 yrs. or older is invited to join the Glenview Senior Center and enjoy its wide variety of programs for members. Residents of the Glenview Park District pay an annual membership fee, covering September through August, which entitles them to participate in all senior recreation programs. (Nonresidents pay a slightly higher fee.) Membership is not required to enroll in most Senior Center classes or to take advantage of such services as counseling, community liaison, AARP/Mature Driving, senior benefit book, Rules of the Road, blood pressure testing, etc.
Programs and Activities: A schedule of Senior Center programs and events is published six times a year, and a weekly calendar of activities appears in the local newspaper.
Transportation: Handicapped accessible bus service is one of the many special features of the Glenview Senior Center. Senior Center members who reside in the park district have the privilege of free transportation to and from the Senior Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Bingo Mondays.
For more information, inquire at the Senior Desk or call (847) 724-4793.
Membership in the Senior Center is required for the following activities
Investment Club — Interested in learning more about stocks? Stocks are researched, purchased and sold. Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. Max group size: 25
Men’s Roundtable Discussion Group — A drop-in group for men which meets every Friday from 10:30 am-noon for informal discussion on various topics.
Glenview Senior Chorus — The Glenview Senior Chorus has expanded its repertoire to include two and three part harmonies and has appeared in hundreds of programs, performing for church groups, senior centers, etc. Practice is held on Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 am.
Weekly Play —
Bridge, Canasta, Chess, Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge, Gin Rummy, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle, Pool, Scrabble, Rummikub & Drop-In Cards. An opportunity for players of intermediate and advanced skill levels to play on a regular basis. (These are not instructional programs.) WHEN: Ongoing on various days and times.
Wednesday Card Play Drop-In — Every Wednesday at noon a room will be set up where members can drop in to form card games of their choice.
Camera Club —
Calling all photographers – both film and digital! Join others who share your enthusiasm for this fun hobby, on the first Wednesday of each month at 11 am.
Craft Room —
The senior crafters meet Tuesday & Thursday mornings to create seasonal and holiday items sold at various special sales throughout the year and to do charity work for the Cook County Sheriff’s department, the Linus program and various hospitals. If you knit, crochet, can stuff a teddy bear or sew on a button come join us.
Other Membership Activities — Bingo, Charity Work, Fellowship Luncheons, Crafts, Historical Society Hosting, Intergenerational Exchange, Men’s Pinochle, Men’s Book Club, Lunch Bunch and Supper Club, woodcarving.
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2011 President’s Award winners Joanne Hohs, Doug Meder. Director Megann Panek. 2011 Super Seniors Martha Demko, Sandy Gerber.
2400 Chestnut Ave. 847|724.4793
Activities open to public
Speaker/Discussion Programs — The Glenview Senior Center invites all men and women to take advantage of the Senior Center’s speaker programs, held at Park Center. There is no fee and refreshments are available. For specific dates and topics, call (847) 724-4793.
> “Individuals and Issues” The second Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 am. Outstanding speakers, stimulating topics and exciting programs. Join us in the Lakeview Room to participate in discussions.
> “First Monday”
Usually held on the first Monday of each month from 10-11:30 am with speakers on a variety of interesting topics.
> “Social Services” Held on the third Thursday of each month in Room 101 from 1-2 pm.
Activities take place in the Senior Wing at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., unless otherwise noted.
Glenview Senior Center
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