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

1230103 / STAR Celebrate Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year Welcome in the Year of the Snake and celebrate Lunar New Year season. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf, will tell us about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn what makes Lunar New Year a lot of fun to celebrate. Registration deadline: Jan 13. CAC
1230103-1 - Celebrate Lunar New Year!
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
1/22/2025 - 1/22/2025
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
1230103-2 - Celebrate Lunar New Year! - SHOW ONLY
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Unavailable
Res/NonRes
1/22/2025 - 1/22/2025
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

1230104 / STAR The Flavors of Poland

Delight your taste buds with the flavors of Poland as you embody the spirit of Polish cuisine. Whether it’s traditional or popular Polish foods enjoy a taste of Poland on your plate! Registration deadline: Jan 2. CAC
1230104-1 - The Flavors of Poland
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Res/NonRes
1/10/2025 - 1/10/2025
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

1230105 / STAR The Art of Mah Jongg Luncheon

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the United States. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn from educator, Yvonne Wolf, who will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent, and the difference between Mah jongg and mahjong. Yvonne Wolf also explains the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular game. Registration deadline: Feb 24. CAC
1230105-1 - The Art of Mah Jongg Luncheon
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
3/5/2025 - 3/5/2025
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
1230105-2 - The Art of Mah Jongg Luncheon - SHOW ONLY
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
3/5/2025 - 3/5/2025
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

1230106 / STAR Valentine's Day Luncheon

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious lunch and sweets followed by an entertaining program on "The Rich & Romantic History of Valentines" with Ellie Carlson. See STAR Newsletter for lunch menu. Registration Deadline: Feb 3. CAC
1230106-1 - Valentine's Day Luncheon
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
2/10/2025 - 2/10/2025
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
1230106-2 - Valentine's Day Luncheon - SHOW ONLY
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
2/10/2025 - 2/10/2025
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

1230107 / STAR Oscar Party

Join us for lunch as we celebrate the 97th Academy Awards honoring motion pictures released in 2024. Ron Falzone, an award-winning screenwriter, professor in Cinema and Television Arts, and an instructor in film comedy at Second City’s Film School at Chicago’s famed Second City, will share clips and review this year’s films and personalities. You will also get to vote on who you believe will win in each category, and the person(s) with the most correct wins a prize. Menu announced in the S.T.A.R. Newsletter. Registration deadline: Feb 17. CAC
1230107-1 - Oscar Party
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
2/27/2025 - 2/27/2025
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
1230107-2 - Oscar Party - SHOW ONLY
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
2/27/2025 - 2/27/2025
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up