Bloomingdale Park District Seasonal Brochure Summer 2017 | Page 58

P. A. A. R. C.( Purely Active Adult Recreation Club)

Looking for something to do this summer? Drop in at the Johnston Recreation Center every Friday beginning June 2 for a FREE activity or event. Try a new activity, socialize or maybe just relax. Cards and games will be available along with refreshments. No registration is required( except for Lunch Bunch June 30).

Transportation is available on a limited basis. Contact Nicole at least one week in advance to schedule a pick-up. Nicole can be reached at nicole @ bloomingdaleparks. org or 630-339-3572.

FREE!

June 2 – National Donut Day Partake in a delectable spread of perfect pastries to celebrate National Donut Day! Assorted dunking options( coffee, milk, etc.) will also be available.

June 9 – Bridge Day Challenge your friends and yourself in the classic game of Bridge. Bring a partner or team up with someone new to strategize your way to victory. Create your own Bridge mix to munch on while you play!

June 16 – National Flip Flop Day Take a break from the summer heat, sip on our iced tea and let the dogs breathe on National Flip Flop Day. For the crafty ones, decorate a pair of our FREE flip flops and take them home!

June 23 – Social and Movie Day Devour our FREE popcorn and soda while watching our featured Friday film. Contact Nicole for movie title.

June 30 – Lunch Bunch( 11AM-1PM) FREE food to celebrate July 4th! Join a terrific bunch of people for a patriotic lunch. Pre-registration is required for this event. Contact Nicole to register.

July 7 – Chair Yoga and Blood Pressure Check Chair yoga can increase muscle strength, helps you maintain a balanced metabolism, and improves circulatory health all from the comfort of your chair! In addition, we’ ll have professional health representatives on hand to do blood pressure checks.

July 14 – Live Entertainer Visit www. bloomingdaleparks. org or contact Nicole for information on this FREE PAARC Friday event.

July 21 – Trail Talk Put your walking shoes on and enjoy a scenic stroll around Circle and Westlake parks( approx. 1.7 miles.) A special guest will join us to talk about interesting historical Bloomingdale facts. Meet at the Homola Picnic Shelter in Circle Park. Enjoy FREE refreshments after the walk.

July 28 – Arts & Crafts Day Supplies will be provided for participants to make their own summertime craft.

August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Taste test various types of your favorite chocolate chip cookies in honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

August 11 – Hand Massages and Manicures Did you know a hand massage can improve finger and wrist range of motion, enhance circulation and reduce trigger points in your hand muscles? Relax and treat yourself to a FREE hand massage and / or manicure.

August 18 – Social and Movie Day Devour our FREE popcorn and soda while watching our featured Friday film. Contact Nicole for movie title.

August 25 – National Banana Split Day Banana. Check. Scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Check. Fresh strawberries. Check. Whipped cream. Check. Pineapple chunks. Check. We’ ll have all those ingredients and more to make the best banana splits ever!

Basic Life Support

The American Heart Association’ s Basic Life Support course, provides the foundation for saving lives from cardiac arrest. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both pre-hospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. Students should arrive 15 minutes early for registration as the class starts on time.

Location: Community Room Instructor: Gayle MIN / MAX: 4 / 20

Age Day Time Date R / NR Fee Code # Adult Sa 3:00-7:00P 6 / 17 $ 85 / 85 403619-A1

Walking Book Club

Get your workout in while having a book discussion. Discussions start during stretches and continue as you walk around Circle Park. The club meets at the Homola Picnic Shelter in Circle Park. First book for discussion is given upon registration. Books are provided by the Bloomingdale Public Library. Please bring a water bottle. Books can be picked up at the park district or you may bring your own book. This is a partner program with Art Club( Code # 402700). June’ s book is“ The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

Location: Circle Park Instructor: Erin MIN / MAX: 3 / 10

How to Master Public Speaking

Gain the self-confidence you need to be an excellent speaker. Novices and experienced presenters alike learn by doing in this non-intimidating, interactive course. Participants learn the basic tools for public speaking: analyzing your audience, overcoming stage fright, organizing your speech for the most impact, and incorporating the effective use of visual aids. Also covered are clear message delivery, nonverbal communication, and preparing for questions from an audience. Over the past 15 years, instructor Jill Kirby has taught courses in business administration, business communications, and professional speaking at Roosevelt University, College of Lake County and Illinois Central College.

Location: Community Room Instructor: Jill MIN / MAX: 2 / 25

Age Day Time Date R / NR Fee Code # Adult M 7:00-8:30P 8 / 21-8 / 28 $ 110 / 110 403631-A2

It( How to Master Public Speaking) has really helped me have more confidence, and understanding of giving public speeches. I’ ve learned so much as well as all the practices were so beneficial. Jill Kirby, our instructor, and my classmates were wonderful! Looking forward to seeing them again!

- Lori K.

58 | Register online at bloomingdaleparks. org or complete the registration form on page 66.