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The Park Ridge Park District is dedicated to keeping active adults having fun, keeping busy, and staying active! Review each section's details by clicking on the info button. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Driehaus Museum is dedicated to the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on the Gilded Age. It is located in the historic, restored Nickerson Mansion, a former private residence, and showcases the era's decorative arts. Our docent led tour of the three floors of the mansion is accessible by elevator and includes a special limited “Tiffany Lamps: Beyond the Shade” exhibit. After the museum we’ll lunch at Orso’s Italian Restaurant. Registration deadline: February 23.

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The Park Ridge Park District is dedicated to keeping active adults having fun, keeping busy, and staying active! Review each section's details by clicking on the info button. The Play That Goes Wrong (2 Feet) Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights, IL Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, The Play That Goes Wrong is an Olivier-Award winning gut-busting global sensation that is guaranteed to leave you aching from laughter. In this farcical fiasco of a show, a bungling troupe of thespians attempt to stage a 1920’s WHODUNIT murder mystery. Instead, these accident-prone actors trip over everything, including their lines, and things quickly go from bad to absolutely disastrous. From a fainting femme, to a corpse that can’t quite croak, The Play That Goes Wrong features everything you never wanted in a show. Will these avocational actors even make it to the final curtain? Come see this wildly entertaining, side-splitting show and find out! Lunch at a local restaurant. Fee includes lunch, ticket, and transportation. Registration deadline: March 4.

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The Danger of Hidden Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant. What benefit is caffeine to us or is caffeine harmful? Why should we take in or avoid caffeine? Become familiar with some common sources of caffeine in daily intake. Instructor: Mary Bielski, RN, MSN, EdD. This is a contracted class. CAC

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Importance of Gut Health with a Salty Twist Diet is important to bone health, but why? Soda has an effect on our bones -can I control the changes? Look at foods and herbs that both contain calcium and benefit bones. How does exercise benefit our bones. What herbs and supplements are helpful – or are they? Instructor: Mary Bielski, RN, MSN, EdD. This is a contracted class. CAC

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Six Essential Foods for Seniors Dietary changes can enhance the health of seniors with few changes. What should I eliminate? What should I add to my daily intake? How do I know if diet changes are working? Instructor: Mary Bielski, RN, MSN, EdD. This is a contracted class. CAC

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