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THANKING SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
(Ref:# 0517-1) The Senior Center will thank its volunteers with lunch and a recognition ceremony on Friday, May 18. Singer and guitarist Dan Sabados will provide entertainment for the event. Everyone is invited to attend the annual luncheon to acknowledge volunteers who help with senior programming. The event begins at 11:30am at the Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Call (847) 291-2988 to register. ###
KIDS FISHING DERBY
(Ref:# 0517-2) Join us for an exciting Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 19 at Lake Shermerville in Wood Oaks Green from noon until 2pm. Prizes will be awarded to boys and girls in two age groups: 4-8 years and 9-12 years. Children can bring a fishing rod or borrow one from the Park District, and fishing licenses are not needed during the derby. Hot dogs and snacks will be available. Volunteers are needed to help with the derby. To volunteer or obtain more information, call (847) 291-2995. ###
NATURE AT NIGHT
(Ref:# 0517-3) Learn how to predict the weather and which way the winds blow on the prairie, with Nature at Night, an outdoor adventure from the Northbrook Park District on June 13. Environmentalist Julie Hansen will lead a group from 4-5pm on the Trail Through Time at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. The program is for children ages 7-10, and the fee is $5 for Park District residents and $9 for non-residents. To register or obtain more information, call (847) 291-2980 or visit www.nbparks.org. ###
BOARD MEETING MAY 23
(Ref:# 0517-4) The Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the monthly meetings are posted online at www.nbparks.org in the Board meeting section. ###
SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY
(Ref:# 0517-5) Adults can refresh their driving skills with a two-day class on May 21 and 22 at the Northbrook Senior Center. Geared to drivers age 50 and over, the AARP Driver Safety program consists of two four-hour sessions, covering much of the information needed to pass the Illinois license exam. Completion of the class may entitle participants to a discount on their car insurance. The classes are scheduled for 9am-1pm both days, and the Senior Center is located at 3323 Walters Avenue. The fee for the driver safety program is $10. Any licensed driver may attend. For more information, call (847) 291-2988. ###
CYCLE RACES BEGIN
(Ref:# 0517-6) Enjoy the thrill of high-speed professional cycle racing on Thursday evenings, beginning May 17 at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. The Northbrook Cycle Committee and the Northbrook Park District invite the public to watch cyclists compete each week, reaching speeds of up to 40 miles an hour around the banked bike track. One of only a few official quarter-mile bike tracks in the country, the Velodrome attracts top cyclists from the Midwest to weekly races and also offers training sessions, special events and Friday bike races for all ages. Thursday night races begin at 7pm, and the spectator fee is $2 for ages 12 and up. Children under 12 are admitted free. Northbrook residents can use the track when it is not reserved for races or training. The Velodrome is located at 1479 Maple Avenue in Meadowhill Park. For more information, visit www.northbrookvelodrome.org or call (847) 291-2369. ###
IMPORTANT CAMP DATES
(Ref:# 0517-7) May 18 is the deadline to request a refund for Session 1 Summer Camp programs, if your plans have changed. The Northbrook Park District offers a wide assortment of new and returning camps this summer, beginning with June Mini Camps and lasting through Awesome August, a one-week camp extension that ends August 17. Parent Camp Orientation sessions will be held on June 6, to provide a forum for questions and to allow parents to meet some of the camp staff and hear their plans. June 6 also is the deadline for friendship requests for camp programs. The registration deadline for General Camps, Session 1 is June 8. For more information, check the 2007 Camps, Workshops and Clinics Guide, visit www.nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2980. ###
PRESCHOOL ADDING AFTERNOON CLASSES
(Ref:# 0517-8) The popular Sunshine Preschool is expanding, offering afternoon classes for children ages 4 and 5 during the next school year. The classes will meet four times a week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:45-3pm, beginning in September. Sunshine Preschool, managed by the Northbrook Park District, has a “learning through play” philosophy. Teachers use songs, stories and daily projects to deliver their lessons, and children gain educational and social skills while enjoying arts and crafts, music, science and community-based field trips. The teachers focus on the individual students with a very caring approach in a bright and cheery classroom.
Because classes are held at the Leisure Center, students are able to enjoy plays at the Northbrook Theatre, create projects in the ceramics studio, cook in the kitchen, take nature walks and play games in the gym. They also can benefit from intergenerational activities, such as trick-or-treating at the Senior Center and watching the Park Larks practice their singing. Sunshine Preschool provides a warm and comfortable introduction to school, and the schedule follows the local school district’s calendar. Registration is being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents who are interested in the afternoon program are welcome to visit the current morning classes with advance notice. To register or obtain more information, call (847) 291-2995. ###
NEW SENIOR TRIPS
(Ref:# 0517-9) The Northbrook Senior Center is offering a new mystery trip and a day at the races. The mystery trip is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, departing from the Leisure Center at 8am and returning at about 5pm. Breakfast will be served on board the bus, and the trip fee is $52 for members and $62 for non-members. All other details about the trip are a secret. Anyone who guesses the destination will win a prize.
On Wednesday, July 11, a group will travel to Arlington Park Race Track for a day of thoroughbred racing. The trip includes admission, a Daily Racing Guide, reserved box seat, bistro lunch and a $5 betting voucher. The box seats are located near the finish line and under the roof. This trip will leave from the Leisure Center at 11:15am and return at about 5:45pm, for a fee of $55 for Senior Center members and $65 for non-members. To register or get more information, call the Senior Center at (847) 291-2988.
Space is still available on the May 30 trip to a Chicago Cubs game. This is a night game, as the Cubs take on the Florida Marlins. Departure is at 3:45pm, with a return at about 11pm. The fee is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. And, watch for the following upcoming trips:
Odyssey Cruise – August 22
Soaring Eagle Casino – August 26-28
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” – September 26
“Jersey Boys” – October 31
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EXTENDED HOURS FOR POOL PASSES
(Ref:# 0517-10) Get ready for summer fun! The Park District is adding special hours at the Village Green Registration Office to purchase pool and tennis memberships. Individuals and families can purchase season memberships on Saturday mornings from 8am-Noon from May 19 through June 23 and on Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm beginning May 23 through June 13. The Sports Center Pool will open first, with the following preseason hours for Public Swim and Lap Swim:
Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28 - Noon-8pm
Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 – Noon-8pm
Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8, 4-8pm
Summer season pool hours will begin on June 9 at the Sports Center Pool and Meadowhill Aquatic Center. This year, the Park District is offering scuba diving instruction, private and semi-private swim lessons, preschool swim lessons and adult swim instruction, in addition to an enhanced Learn to Swim Program (for children ages 5-14), diving lessons, a lifeguard class, water aerobics and pool parties. Check the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or call (847) 291-2980 for more information. ###
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