Senior Activities

Senior Activities

Your chance to shine and focus on yourself

Park Ridge Park District works hard to ensure seniors in our community have an array of options for staying active and engaged. First, there’s our S.T.A.R. membership, where there’s always something going on, no matter what your interest. Throughout the year, an array of S.T.A.R. clubs, activities, trips, and events are offered. You're bound to discover new interests and new friends.

Then there are the exceptional programs and outings we offer adults, giving you a chance to enjoy time with others. In fact, the hardest part about taking advantage of all that’s available is deciding what it is you want to do first. View the programs below.

S.T.A.R Membership

Many activities, programs, events, and services for anyone age 55 and older.

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Programs

4230311 / STAR Boost Your Brain Health

Boost Your Brain Health Mary Bielski RN, MSN, EdD Research focused on the brain shows decision-making skills improve as we age. Discover how to keep your mind sharp, healthy and fit, in this interactive 4-week class. This series provides you with exercises to enhance brain health, address management of other factors such as sleep, nutrition, supplements, and so much more! CAC
4230311-2 - Boost Your Brain Health
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
8/13/2024 - 9/3/2024
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & Up

5230102 / A Taste of Greece

A Taste of Greece Enjoy the flavors of Greek cuisine from simple dishes like tzatziki and Greek salad, to more complex dishes like moussaka or pastitsio. Greek food offers a variety of flavors to explore! Come join us and enjoy a taste of Greece on a plate. Registration Deadline: Sep 3 CAC
5230102-1 - A Taste of Greece
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

5230103 / Pan Am Betty

Pan Am Betty with Leslie Goddard Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air travel. In the 1960s, when jets were new, the stewardess was an all-American fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist and even sex symbol. In this historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., takes you on an exciting, true story about the real-life stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline. Learn about serving the rich and famous, about the strict height, weight and age requirements, about cooking gourmet meals and enduring some wild rides. Buckle up – this is one flight you won’t forget. See S.T.A.R. Newsletter for menu. Registration deadline: Sep 18. CAC
5230103-1 - Pan Am Betty
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/30/2024 - 9/30/2024
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
5230103-2 - Pan Am Betty (Show Only)
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/30/2024 - 9/30/2024
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

5230104 / Halloween Tricks & Treats

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. Do you believe in the magic of Halloween? Join us as award-winning comedy magician Dave entertains us to celebrate this fun holiday. ‘Tis the season for costumes, illusions, and lots of candy! Put on your best costume and let’s celebrate Halloween in style! Calling all gouhls and boos. Dress to possess. We can’t wait to see witch costume you’ll rock! Prize will be awarded for Best Costume determined by applause-o-meter. See S.T.A.R. Newsletter for menu. Registration deadline: October 16. CAC
5230104-1 - Halloween Tricks & Treat
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
10/28/2024 - 10/28/2024
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
5230104-2 - Halloween Tricks & Treats - SHOW ONLY
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
10/28/2024 - 10/28/2024
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

5230105 / It's Pizza Time!

It’s Pizza Time! Pizza lovers… Let your taste buds savor the different flavors of pizza from Chicago-style to Detroit-style, and from classic thin-crust, pan, to deep-dish. Participants will vote for their favorite and a prize will be awarded to the person who guesses the most correct in our special pizza game. Registration deadline: November 6. CAC
5230105-1 - It's Pizza Time!
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/15/2024 - 11/15/2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up