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

5230312 / The Importance of Gut Health with a Salty Twist

The Importance of Gut Health with a Salty Twist Mary Bielski RN, MSN, EdD Enhance your health, feel better and eat better. Learn about the benefits of salt in your diet, why you need it, how much is too much and how to cut back. Discover the differences and benefits of prebiotics vs. probiotics, their sources and how they affect gut health, our immune system, allergies, and viruses. CAC
5230312-2 - The Importance of Gut Health with a Salty Twist
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/19/2024 - 11/19/2024
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & Up

5230314 / Beginning Ceramic Workshop

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, our beginning hand building classes are the perfect place to start. Join us and unleash your inner artist! In the Beginners Hand Building Class, you'll learn a variety of techniques over 8 weeks to create your own handmade pottery. Here are some of the items you'll learn to make: • Pinch and coil pots • Coiled pots and textured bowls Throughout the course, you'll also be introduced to basic glazing techniques.
5230314-1 - Beginning Ceramic Workshop
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/13/2024 - 11/1/2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

5230401 / STAR New Movie

Enjoy the latest movie releases along with freshly popped popcorn! Check the S.T.A.R. Newsletter for the movie of the month. CAC
5230401-3 - New Movie - Nov
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/4/2024 - 11/4/2024
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up
5230401-4 - New Movie - Nov
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
12/2/2024 - 12/2/2024
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & up

5230501 / STAR Art Workshop

Calling out your inner Picasso! Our talented instructor can bring out the best in you artistically! All ability levels are welcome. Instruction is in acrylics. Instructor: Rae Penzin. CAC
5230501-1 - Art Workshop
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/9/2024 - 10/28/2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & Up
5230501-2 - Art Workshop
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/4/2024 - 12/16/2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & Up

5230507 / STAR Reader's Theatre

It’s a casting call! This group brings storytelling and radio theatre to life! It is a theatre of imagination where you do not have to memorize scripts, but, rather, get into the full meaning of different plays, and even put on a short play. Your instructor is a degreed working director/actor/and educator in theatre. Broadway, here we come! CAC
5230507-1 - Reader's Theatre
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
9/5/2024 - 10/24/2024
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
55 & Up