Cary Park District senior events
The Cary Park District's Kraus Senior Center, 441 W. Main St., offers a variety of low-cost programs, events and trips for seniors. Senior Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information about the events and programs at the Senior Center call (847) 639-8118. All programs are held at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.
Poker Club: Meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday, March 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27.
Craft Club: Meets from 9 to 11 a.m. on select Fridays in March including March 28. Share ideas and either lead or participate in a variety of craft projects. The cost of supplies will vary.
Exercise: Meets from 10:30 to 11 a.m. select Fridays in March, including March 28. There is no fee. Exercise to a video created especially for Kraus Senior Center. Participants work at their own pace through the video using a variety of movements.
Bridge Club: Meets from noon to 2:30 p.m. select Fridays in March, including March 28. And from 6 to9 p.m. select Thursdays in March, including March 13 and 27.
Canasta and Pinochle Clubs: Meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. select Thursdays in March, including March 13 and 27.
Glee Club: Meets from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday in March, including March 18 and 25.
2008 Chicago Flower and Garden Show: Trip is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Fee is $37/$41. If you love gardening and flowers you will be in heaven as you spend the afternoon browsing and socializing at the 2008 Chicago Flower and Garden Show held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. This annual event features hundreds of booths, seminars, and live demonstrations by the nation's top gardening experts. The fee includes transportation from the Kraus Senior Center and admission to the event.
Cary Firemen's Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon: Luncheon is at 11:45 a.m. Friday with presentation and lunch to follow There is no fee, but registration is required. Enjoy a presentation geared toward senior safety in the home followed by a corned beef and cabbage lunch. Reservations are required. Call the Kraus Senior Center at 847-639-8118 to reserve your spot. This event is held at the Cary fire station.
Lunch Out at Egg Harbor Cafe: Outing begins with 11:30 a.m. luncheon on March 25. If you are looking for a fun group to socialize with, you can laugh and enjoy a good meal all in one. Lunch is self-pay. Transportation is available for free on a first come basis and leaves from the Kraus Senior Center at 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Resale Shopping Trip: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27. Fee is $10/$11. Scour area resale shops in search of great finds. The group will stop for lunch to "refuel" before heading out for more. Lunch is self-pay.
Spring Fling Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28. Fee is $8/$9. Think spring. Enjoy a presentation on backyard birds by the Wild Bird Center of Fox River Grove. Learn how to attract these feathered friends and how to best observe them. Then, enjoy lunch. Fee includes presentation, lunch, and a chance to win door prizes.