New senior bowling league offers well-rounded time

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Lois Hacker, 79, of Montgomery tries her hand at mini-bowling during at outing at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora

Updated: November 11, 2011 12:24AM

Get active with a senior bowling league, attend a garage sale, enjoy an outdoor concert, and reserve your spot at a tea. There is always something fun for seniors to do in the Fox Valley.

Join

Are you looking for an activity that will get you out of the house and introduce you to new friends? If so, consider joining a new senior bowling league sponsored by the Fox Valley Park District and Senior Services Associates.

The league is open to all seniors. You do not need to be a member of either organization to join.

“This league is going to be geared especially to seniors,” said Paul Heinkel, activity director for Senior Services Associates.

“We will have mini bowling lanes and two pound balls. It will be just like regular bowling, but more accessible to seniors. Even people in wheel chairs will be able to participate.”

The league kicks off from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 and Aug. 30 at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie St., Aurora.

Singles and groups of seniors are encouraged to join. The cost is $8 per visit, which includes two games of bowling and lunch.

“Sometimes we will have pizza, pop, and salad, and sometimes we will have things like hot dogs,” Heinkel said.

Why should seniors join the new league?

“It is simply a lot of fun,” he said. “You can make new friends, be active, and at the same time not worry that the bowling ball is too heavy or the lanes are too long. The activity is perfect for seniors looking for socialization and physical activity.”

For more information
and to sign up, call Heinkel at Senior Services Associates at 630-897-4035, or Jennifer Huber at the Prisco Community Center at 630-859-8606.

Attend

Get ready for a dignified afternoon! The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego, is holding a tea party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 10.

All are welcome, so consider bringing your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends. Bring your favorite teacup and listen to live music.

Cost is $5 per person. All are encouraged to wear hats to the event. There will be a prettiest hat contest as well as shopping opportunities.

For more information, call Lorraine at 630-554-5602.

Enjoy

Attention music lovers! Head over to McCullough Park at Route 31 and Illinois Avenue in Aurora July 28 for a concert by the American Legion Band.

The concert will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Make sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Everyone is welcome.

The concert is part of a series put on by the Fox Valley Park District, City of Aurora, and Village of Montgomery.

For more information, call 630-897-0516.

Shop

Come on over to the Oswego Senior Center on July 29 and July 30 for a massive garage sale.

The center is seeking donations for the garage sale, including small appliances, toys, children’s clothes, small- and medium-sized furniture, and household decorations.

For more information, call 630-554-5602.

Be a part of “Senior Living” and tell us about senior-friendly activities in town. E-mail Katie Morell at katie.morell@gmail.com.