ACTIVE ADULTS & SENIORS
How the Coast Guard Academy Changed My Life • AGES 40 AND UP NEW
Organic Foods • AGES 40 AND UP NEW If you are looking for organic food options, you probably need not look far. However, trying to make sense of organic food labels, health benefits and various claims can be confusing. Learn the difference between organically grown and conventionally grown produce and how pesticides, GMO, hormones and antibiotics affect crops. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of organic foods. Presentation provided by Humana. Although this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 99987 Mar 25 Tu 3:00-4:00 pm Free Regain Your Balance • AGES 50 AND UP Taught by instructor Cecilia Floyd-Carruthers, Regain Your Balance is specifically designed for seniors who are currently mobile and able to support themselves without assistance. As seniors progress and notice a decline in cognitive function, the biggest fear is falling. Consisting of three 15-minute segments of sitting, standing and walking, this class will help you build your confidence and regain or maintain your balance. Fall prevention and how to correctly fall to avoid injuries will be discussed. Please bring water for hydration and wear gym shoes with good support. In order to participate in the Regain Your Balance class, you must be mobile and able to support yourself without assistance. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 99901 Jan 4-Feb 1 Sa 11:00-11:45 am $45/$68 99902 Feb 15-Mar 29 Sa 11:00-11:45 am $45/$68 RTA Options for Seniors • AGES 40 AND UP NEW The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) provides public transportation services to Chicago and six surrounding counties for seniors and people with disabilities. Discover how to ride Metra, Pace and CTA public transportation through the Group Transit Orientation Program. Learn about accessibility features on the buses and trains, trip planning and safety tips for traveling, an overview of Ventra, RTA fare programs such as Ride Free and Reduce Fare as well as RTA’s Travel Training Program. Transportation options in the Naperville and Lisle Townships area are discussed including information on ADA Paratransit and Dial-a-Ride services. Presentation provided by RTA. Although this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Craft Room 205 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 99989 Mar 13 Th 2:00-3:00 pm Free Senior Kung Fu • AGES 50 AND UP Senior Kung Fu is for the active senior looking for a different type of exercise. Come and have fun learning something new! The class consists of exercises, stance training, Kung Fu Forms (routines of movements), staff routines and two-person applications. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 100784 Jan 7-Feb 18 Tu 9:15-10:15 am $90/$120 100785 Feb 25-Apr 8 Tu 9:15-10:15 am $90/$120
Join Naperville resident Bill Virkus to learn how the Coast Guard Academy and sailing on the USCGC Eagle changed his life. Through slides, learn what it was like to sail on a 300-foot long tall ship with masts 150 feet high. At the age of 20, he climbed 15 stories to set or furl sails. Through video, see how today’s young cadets prepare for their first encounter with a tall ship. There will time for Q&A at the end. Presentation provided by William Virkus. Although this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 101000 Apr 8 Tu 3:00-4:00 pm Free Medicare Options • AGES 40 AND UP Learn the basics of Medicare including eligibility and coverage choices such as prescription drugs. If you are confused about your plan choices you made during the Open Enrollment period, turning 65 or just looking for a better overall understanding of the Medicare process, this presentation is for you. Presentation provided by AdSum. Although this program is free, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 99468 Feb 26 W 2:00-3:15 pm Free New Horizons Band DuPage • AGES 50 AND UP New Horizons Band DuPage provides musical instrument instruction and music-making for active adults and seniors, including those with no previous musical experience and those who have been musically inactive. Learn how to read music and play a musical instrument, or jump right in and participate in a concert band (musical instrument experience required). Every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding. Individuals are encouraged to practice on their own outside of class and may be invited to perform in concerts at the end of each season. Each participant must own, purchase, rent or borrow the band instrument that they choose to play. New Horizons Band DuPage has some instruments that can be rented or can suggest locations where instruments can be rented or purchased. Music method books are required for the beginner and intermediate classes. Payment of $10 will be collected at the first class (price subject to change). Please make checks payable to New Horizons Band. Visit www.nhbdupage.org for more information. It’s never too late to toot your own horn! (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N BEGINNER 1 Community United Methodist Room 102 • 20 N. Center St. 100801 Jan 23-Mar 27 Th 5:00-5:45 pm $75/$105 CONCERT BAND Naperville Community Concert Center • 104 E. Benton Ave. 100802 Jan 20-Mar 24 M 5:30-7:00 pm $75/$105 INTERMEDIATE Naperville Community Concert Center • 104 E. Benton Ave. 100803 Jan 20-Mar 24 M 3:30-4:15 pm $75/$105
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