Current
Summer
2008 Senior Program* Offerings
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Become A Member
Wondering What To Do For Fun?
Want a place to socialize with active, exciting people your own age? Become a part of the Buffalo Grove Park District Seniors, a program for adults age 55 and over. Trips, lectures, services, refreshments and planned activities are all part of the excitement that awaits you.
Resident Membership Fee: $17
Non-Resident Membership Fee: $25
All memberships will expire December 31 of the current year.
Benefits Of Becoming A Member
This membership entitles you to discounted member rates for many of your trips and programs, and enables you to participate in our many free lectures, lunches, parties and drop in programs. You will also receive a newsletter published six times per year, which will keep you informed of all upcoming happenings. Be the first to find out what there is to do and avoid being placed on waiting lists. Membership is not required to enroll in classes or to make use of services that are offered. Resident/Non-Resident fees will apply.
20% Discount
Residents age 62 and over, are entitled to a 20% discount on recreation opportunities through the Park District, except contractual programs and trips. This will be indicated in the fees S/R/NR throughout the brochure. The letter "S" indicates the 20% discounted fee. This will help you identify the programs that will entitle you to an additional discount. Classes offered in the senior section already are discounted. Prices are as stated.
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Transportation
- Wheeling Township - Offers bus service for Wheeling Township residents Monday through Friday - 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Call 259-7743 between 9:00 and 1:30 pm to make a reservation. Reservations should be made two days before the travel date.
- Vernon Township - Offers bus service for Vernon Township residents Monday through Friday - 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Call 634-4600 for reservations. Wednesday only, the Vernon Township bus will bring you to the Alcott Center so you will be able to participate in the activities. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Taxi Service - The Village of Buffalo Grove has negotiated a discounted fee for seniors. For more information on this program please call the Village at 459-2500. Forms are available at the Alcott Office.
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Senior Drop In Room - Room 8
- Books in this room are for you to take home and enjoy
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Good And Welfare
Have a card sent from our Senior Advisory Council Board. Cards can be send for any occasion, get well, congratulations, sympathy etc. If there is a member you would like to send a card to, please call our Good and Welfare Chairperson,
Betty Schneider.
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The Crafty Ladies - Knitting & Crocheting
The crafty ladies are a great group, helping others while having fun. Hand made knitted and crocheted items are wanted by many. All items the crafty ladies make are donated to worthy causes. They have yarn and patterns, but can use a few more helping hands. This group meets on Fridays from 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Please stop by and see all the beautiful items they make.
If you have yarn you would like to donate, please call (847) 850-2117.
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