The Cary Park District’s senior programming is held at the Community Center located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Registration for programs is accepted online at carypark.com and at the Community Center. For more information on senior programming, please call the Cary Park District at 847-639-6100. July/August Senior Newsletter
Activities in August
Armchair Traveler
Spend a couple of hours on an epic adventure. Experience all the sights, sounds, and culture and never leave your seat. On Tuesday, August 13, we will travel to Austria. Join us from 11:30 am–1:30 pm at the Community Center for this exhilarating presentation. Registration is required. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary.
Bingo at the Community Center
Join us on Friday, August 16 between 10:00 am-12:30 pm, for Pay-to-Play Bingo held at the Community Center. Cards are sold beginning at 9:45 am. Cost is $3 per card packet, which includes 3 cards per game and 10 games per packet. You may purchase up to three card packets. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary.
Souper Duper Friday
Enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and bingo on Friday, July 12. Bingo begins at 10:00 am and is $2 per bingo card. During the break, we will have free soup to enjoy. You must register to attend. Souper Duper Fridays are sponsored by The Pointe at Eastgate. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary.
Lunch Out Group
Join the Cary Park District for lunch and great socialization at area restaurants. On Tuesday, August 20, we will be dining at Super China Buffet in Schaumburg. You may take the Cary Park District bus or drive on your own and meet the group at the restaurant. The bus ride costs $5 for Cary Park District residents and $6 for non- residents, and will depart from the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary at 11:15 am. The reservation at the restaurant is for 12:00 pm. Meals are ordered off the menu and each participant pays for their own. The group will return to the Community Center at approximately 2:00 pm. Whether you are taking the bus or meeting at the restaurant, registration through the Park District is required to be included in the overall reservation count.
Let’s Go to the Moon & Bingo
Let’s do some time and space travel. Hop aboard our Senior Spaceship and blast into a wild frontier! Learn about the planets and watch the moon landing from 1969, 55 years ago. Share a space aged “box lunch” before we play BINGO. Each bingo card will have 8 games and costs $2. This event will be held on Friday, August 23 between 11:00 am-1:30 pm at the Community Center. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Registration is $15 for Cary Park District residents and $17 for non-residents. Registration deadline is August 16 and no refunds will be given after that date.
Progressive Lunch in Lake Geneva
Experience Lake Geneva’s cuisine as we stop at three restaurants for a progressive lunch. Appetizers will be at the famous Popeye’s serving pretzel bites, cheese curds, nachos and water. Followed by a lunch at Foleys, please choose Shepherd’s Pie or Corn Beef and Cabbage at time of registration. Carrots, bread, and soup or salad is included with the meal. We will finish at Lake City Social for dessert from their dessert menu. All food, tax, tip, coffee, or soft drinks are included in the fee. Following our lunch, you will have time to shop in downtown Lake Geneva. Don’t miss out on this fun day out! This trip will be held on Wednesday, August 28 between 9:45 am-4:45 pm. Moderate to extensive walking is involved. Transportation will be via Park District Bus, which will depart from and return to the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Registration is $67 for Cary Park District residents and $72 for non-residents. Registration deadline is August 9 and no refunds will be given after that date.
Potluck and Bunco
Enjoy a potluck lunch with delicious dishes prepared by fellow seniors while playing bingo. You must register and bring a dish to share. This event will be held on Friday, August 30 between 11:00 am-1:30 pm at the Community Center. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary. There is a $5 entry fee to be paid I cash the day of the event. Registration deadline is August 23 and no refunds will be given after that date.
Blood Pressure Checks
Friday, August 2
8:30 am consultation / 9:30 am blood pressure checks
Receive a FREE blood pressure check provided by a registered nurse. No appointment necessary.
Book Club
Thursday, August 8
10:00 – 11:15 am
This month, we will discuss the book ‘Home for Unwanted Girls’ by Instant Book.
Cary Canaries Glee Club
Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 13, 20, 27
10:00 – 11:15 am
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00 – 10:00 am
Craft Club
Thursday, August 22
10:00 – 11:15 am
Mah Jongg Club
Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
12:30 – 3:00 pm
Movie & TV Club
Bring your lunch and get ready to watch a favorite movie or show. You must register to attend.
Thursday, August 22
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Clubs and Blood Pressure Checks are all located at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.