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Glenview Senior Center

2400 Chestnut Ave,
Glenview, IL 60026
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm

Phone: (847) 724-4793

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Membership in the Glenview Senior Club

Anyone 55 years or older is invited to join the Glenview Senior Club 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 programs and events at the Senior Center is published six times a year and a weekly calendar of activities appears in the local newspaper. For more information, call (847) 724-4793.

Transportation: Handicapped accessible bus service is one of the many special features of the Glenview Senior Club. Members who reside in the park district have the privilege of free transportation to and from the Senior Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Mondays.


Membership Dues

Membership dues for September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009 are as follows:

Park District Resident - Individual - $25

Park District Resident - Couple - $45

Nonresident Individual - $30

Nonresident Couple - $55

Gold Star Renewal* - No Charge

Glenview Senior Club memberships may be purchased at the Glenview Senior Center Information Desk, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm. Checks should be made payable to the Glenview Senior Center.

*Anyone who has been a member of the Club for more than 10 years who is age 80 or older qualifies for a Gold Star membership.


Activities for Senior Club Members Only

Investment Club for Men and Women
Interested in learning more about stocks? Stocks are researched, purchased and sold. Club meets at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. Maximum group size: 25

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. Chorus does not meet during the summer.

Fellowship Lunches
Many of our local churches co-sponsor a monthly luncheon and entertainment program at the Senior Center. The dates and fees are posted in the monthly membership flyer and reservations are required. Each luncheon is followed by entertainment.

Wednesday Card Play Drop-In
Every Wednesday at 1 pm a room will be set up where people can drop in to form card games of their choice. For more information, inquire at the Senior Desk or call (847) 724-4793.

"Value" Trips
The Glenview Senior Center hosts a series of mini trips in and around the area. Fees will simply cover the cost of bus transportaion and any entry fees. Reservations are mandatory. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (847) 724-4793.

Men's Roundtable Discussion Group
A drop-in group for men which meets every Friday from 11 am-noon. An opportunity for informal discussion on various topics.

Other Membership Activities
Bingo, Pool, Charity Work, Crafts, Historical Society Hosting, Intergenerational Exchange, Men's Pinochle, etc. Please call the Senior Center at (847) 724-4793 for more information.

Weekly Play
Bridge, Canasta, Chess, Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge, Gin Rummy, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle, Pool, Rummikub, Scrabble & Drop-In Cards
An opportunity for players of intermediate and advanced skill levels to play on a regular basis. (These ar not instructional programs.
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
WHEN: Ongoing on various days and times. Inquire at Information Desk or call (847) 724-4793.

Woodcarving
Meet in the craft room in the Senior Center for woodcarving each Monday and Wednesday. This is not an instructional program.

Chess
Each Wed. and Fri., 1-3 pm. No partner needed. Advanced level of play.

 

Last update 6/13/08