August 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day and the Greater Joliet Area YMCA wants to celebrate by letting you know about the wonderful lineup of events and programs seniors can enjoy this fall at our Y branches!
Senior Health and Wellness Fair (Open to all Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members and Community Members)
Festivities will promote healthy living and connect area seniors with a variety of resources in the Plainfield area. Stop by for raffles and giveaways, complimentary refreshments, and more!
Date: Wednesday, August 30
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: Free
Fab 50 Adventures (Open to all Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members and Community Members)
Let’s Taco ‘Bout it Luncheon
You won’t have to go south of the border for this fiesta luncheon! Please join us for a Mexican feast and fellowship.
Date: Friday, September 8
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: $12
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Romeoville Area Historical Museum
Learn about the history of Romeoville and its surrounding communities through preserved artifacts, documents, and photographs! Lunch will be held at Tasty Waffle following the tour.
Date: Monday, September 18
Time: 10 a.m.
Location:
14 Belmont Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446
Cost: $Free (Participants are responsible for the cost of their own lunch.)
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Masquerade Murder Mystery at the Jacob Henry Mansion
Participants are invited to don evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes for this high class night of masks and mystery solving. Event includes a self-guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion.
Date: Thursday, October 26
Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet
Cost: $55 (Lunch included)
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Macy’s Walnut Room
This trip to Chicago will get you in the holiday spirit! Enjoy a festive lunch and then explore the shops of Water Tower Plaza.
Date: Friday, November 17
Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location:
111 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Cost: $TBD (Transportation included)
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Cinderella Theatre Performance
Join us for a delicious lunch followed by a performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook.
Date: Thursday, December 14
Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location:
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Cost: $100 (Lunch included)
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C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Fab 50 Bowlers
Hit the lanes and enjoy great company!
Dates:
September 14 and 28
October 12 and 26
November 9
December 4
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $8 per session ($10 with shoes)
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Fab 50 Walkers
Exercise the easiest way, with a group of your closet friends! Program is weather permitting.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9 a.m.
Location: Various, meet at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to all
Fab 50 Social Hour
Join this social group that meets weekly for fun and fellowship.
Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m-12 p.m.
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to all
Galowich Family YMCA
Fab 50 Potluck
Join this social group that meets weekly for fun and fellowship. Bring your favorite dish to share!
Date: Wednesday, September 13
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Galowich Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to all
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Fab 50 Halloween Bash
Put on your dancing shoes and your spookiest costume because the Galowich Family YMCA is inviting the community to a Halloween Bash! Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship with entertainment provided by Sandi Haynes and the Blue Rocket Band!
Date: Wednesday, October 25
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Galowich Family YMCA
Cost: $15
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Fab 50 Crafters
Enjoy an afternoon with fellow Y members and friends while making crafts. All craft supplies will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, October 11
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Galowich Family YMCA
Cost: Free and open to all
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Intro to Pickleball
Invite a friend and join us for a game or two of this popular, new paddle sport designed for players of all skill levels.
Dates and Times:
Tuesdays (6:15-7:45 p.m.)
Fridays (9-10:30 a.m.)
Location: Galowich Family YMCA
Cost: Free for Facility Members/$5 for Community Members
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Morris Community YMCA
Fab 50 Game Club
The Fab 50 Game Club is a group that meets for fun and fellowship. We mingle with friends, play games, and have potlucks, all while having a great time.
Dates: September 7, October 12, November 9, December 11
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Community YMCA
Cost: Free for Facility Members/$5 for Community Members
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Fab 50 Walkers
Come join us for an outdoor walk! Program is weather permitting.
Date and Time: Fridays 9-10 a.m.
Location: Various, meet at Morris Community YMCA
Cost: Free for Facility Members/$5 for Community Members
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Pickleball
Invite a friend and join us for a game or two of this popular, new paddle sport designed for players of all skill levels. No class Monday, September 4th Labor Day.
Dates and Times:
Mondays and Wednesdays (10-11:30 a.m.)
Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:30-9 p.m.)
Location: Shabbona Middle School Gym
Cost: $24 for Facility Members, $48 for Community Members
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