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"Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities."
Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963), Vendeta for the Western World, 1945
 
  Stay Active - Stay Young!

Meeting with old friends and new friends and sharing the experiences and skills through conversations, crafts, games, dinners, dances or just plain having fun!  Here is a listing of clubs, activities and events that you may want to schedule in to your life style.

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McHenry County

Kane County

Aurora Area

Kendall County

Senior Organizations by County

McHenry County

McHenry County Senior Clubs

(For Map of Location Click on MAP)

CRYSTAL LAKE 

CRYSTAL LAKE BRIDGE CLUB - (MAP)  Meets at 12:30 every Thursday at the Senior Services Associates Senior Center, 110 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake (West of Crystal Lake City Hall).  Partners not needed.  For reservations call 815-459-6091.

CRYSTAL LAKE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB - Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Senior Services Associates Senior Center. 110 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, call 815-459-5204 for information (MAP)

ACTIVE AGERS CLUB sponsored by the Crystal Lake Park District.   Drop in hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Park Place (406 W. Woodstock St.).  For information call (815) 459-0680 ext. 219. (MAP)

ALGONQUIN

ALGONQUIN SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Historic Village Hall, Rte. 31 & 62 847-658-7222.(MAP)

CARY

KRAUS SENIOR CENTER, CARY - Open center. 847-639-8118.(MAP)

 

FOX RIVER GROVE

FOX RIVER GROVE SENIORS - Meetings are held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., First Chicago Bank, FRG. 847-639-9320.(MAP)

HUNTLEY

HUNTLEY SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month at 12:00 noon, Congregational Church.  847-669-5687.(MAP)

ISLAND LAKE

ISLAND LAKE SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Island Lake Village Hall. 847-526-8498.(MAP)

JOHNSBURG

JOHNSBURG KEENAGERS - Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month every two  months at 11:00 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church. 815-385-1477.(MAP)

LAKE IN THE HILLS

LAKE IN THE HILLS SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m., Labahn Hain House, L.I.T.H. 847-658-6963.(MAP)

MARENGO

MARENGO SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20503 Telegraph St. (Corner of Rt. 176 and Prospect).  First Tuesday, 12:00 noon, potluck, bingo, and games.  Third Tuesday 12:00 noon, bring sandwich, cake and coffee served, bingo and games.  Second Friday meetings held at the Marengo Township Bldg., 1:00 p.m. cake and coffee served, card games. 815-568-0130.(MAP)

McHENRY

McHENRY SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m., McHenry Township Hall. CONTACT JUDY JONAS 847-587-5149.(MAP)

HARVARD

MILK CENTER SENIORS - Meetings are held every second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Senior Center Golden Diners in Harvard.  815-943-5615.(MAP)

NUNDA TOWNSHIP

NUNDA TOWNSHIP ACTIVITIES - Pinochle every Monday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. Fun and games, 3510 Bay Road (Nunda Township Office). 815-459-4011 (MAP)

WOODSTOCK

OVER 50 SOCIAL CLUB- Meetings are held every first Friday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Recreation Building at Emricson Park. Call Woodstock Recreation Dept. 815-338-4363. (MAP)

ST. MARGARET MARY SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at 12:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church. 847-658-7625. (MAP)

SILVER MANES - Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Woodstock Moose Lodge. 815-338-4308.  Open to members only. (MAP)

WONDER LAKE

WONDER LAKE SENIOR CLUB - Meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m., McHenry Township Recreation Center.  815-728-1017. (MAP)

RICHMOND

YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS - Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, Richmond.  Lunch at 11:30, short meeting, then program.  Reservations must be made three days before each meeting - Beth: 815-678-4354. (MAP)

Kane County

Aurora Senior Clubs 

AARP – Greater Aurora Chapter – Third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., at Prisco Center, McCullough park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.  Gertrude White, 630-896-7090. 

Friendly Center Club – Sponsored by the Fox Valley Park District (Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora).  Every Thursday from 11:30 to 3:30 at the Prisco Center, McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.  The Center is opened all week form 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  630-859-8606. 

Kiwanis’ Golden Clubs – For members age 60+ Aurora – Thursday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Suburban National Bank, 900 N. Lake St. (Northgate Shopping Center),  Aurora. 

Over 50 Club – Last Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at the North Aurora Community Center.  Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service.  Meeting and bingo to follow.  630-897-8551.

Kane County Senior Clubs

St. Charles Chapter – First Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m., Baker Memorial Community Center, 101. S. Second St., St. Charles.  630-584-1055. 

Batavia Senior Citizen’s Club – Open for Batavia Park District residents.  Dues are $3/year.  Activities include potluck, picnics, trips and entertainment.  630-879-5235. 

Geneva Friendly Seniors Second and fourth Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Geneva Community Center, 710 Western Ave., Geneva.  630-232-4542. 

Dundee Township Park District Senior Center Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  We have a variety of programs for seniors.  665 Barrington, Carpentersville, IL  60110 847-551-4307 and ask for Nancy Pudelwitts. 

St. Charles – Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Mid-America Federal Savings, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. 

Golden K Kiwanis – Meetings held every Wednesday.  For more information call Robert Lindemann 847-742-5351. 

National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at American Legion, 820 N. Liberty, Elgin.  Conact Henry Samet at 847-426-5520. 

Pioneers – Meets at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 375 Division, Elgin.  Call Gertrude Patterson, President at 847-742-2025 for more information. 

Senior Adult Club – Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at Larkin Avenue Baptist Church,  1158 Avenue., Elgin.  Call Garland Hunter at 847-695-9551 for more information. 

Senior Friends – 1555 N. Barrington Rd., Hoffman Estates.  Contact Mindy Doumani at 847-490-2824. 

Sherman Care – Meets at Sherman Hospital, 934 Center St., Elgin.  Contact Connie Pallno at 847-888-8787. 

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute – 2525 Kaneville Rd., Geneva.  Call 630-584-1400. 

Elgin Area Retired Teacher’s Association – Meetings Held 5 times per year at area restaurants in Elgin.  Call Carol Burckle 815-923-0804. 

Kendall County

 
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