New year, new senior outings at Schaumburg Park District
Seniors, get ready for an exciting year of eats and entertainment with the Schaumburg Park District.
Luncheons, presented by Schaumburg Bank & Trust, take place each month at the Senior Center at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road.
Luncheons include Motown, Mardi Gras and St. Pat's.
Day trips for 2018 include Four Winds Casino, Blackhawks, Windy City Bulls and Chicago Wolves games and shows at the Lyric Opera.
"Our luncheons and day trips are a fun way for seniors to get out of the house and socialize," said Lisa Perrone, senior supervisor for the district. "Seniors enjoy the closeness of the luncheons at the CRC and the day trips attending sporting events or theater performances in Chicago."
Upcoming luncheons and day trip dates:
• Chicago Blackhawks games, 4-11 p.m., Jan. 22 and March 13
• Motown Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 25
• Chicago Wolves game, 4:30-11:30 p.m., Feb. 3
• Windy City Bulls game, 5:30-11 p.m., Feb. 7
• Mardi Gras luncheon, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Feb. 8
• Fireside presents "Newsies," 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March 7
• Four Winds Casino, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March 8
• St. Pat's luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 15
• Lyric Opera presents "Faust," 10. a.m.-7 p.m., March 21
All trips leave from the Senior Center. Schaumburg residency is not required.
For more information, call (847) 490-7026, ext. 2012 or visit parkfun.com.
Park district goes smoke free in 2018
Schaumburg Park District is set to go smoke free in the new year.
A policy recently approved by the Schaumburg Board of Park Commissioners will prohibit smoking and tobacco products on all district properties excluding Schaumburg Golf Club and Walnut Greens Golf Course. The policy, which also includes e-cigarettes and similar devices, went into effect Jan. 1.
"As an agency that works to promote health and wellness among patrons, we want to institute policies that reflect that philosophy," said Executive Director Tony LaFrenere. "We hope the smoke-free measure will set a positive example and show the public we care about their safety and well-being.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that smoking increases the risk of cancer, stroke and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Eliminating smoking from all homes, worksites and public places protects nonsmokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit parkfun.com.