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Here's News and Events Involving Clare Oaks.
Click to view a PDF file of our current Event Calendar or read the
listings below for the month's current activities and events.
Elgin Community College- `Having fun with Shakespeare`
March 3, 2010
Time: 9:30 am-11:30 a.m.(on going series: every Wednesday through 4/14/10)Gareth Sitz, actress, writer and teacher, leads this class about the comedy, `Taming of the Shrew`. When you are able to dissect this play it will become more meaningful. A possible independent trip (at additional cost) to see an on-stage version in Chicago is being discussed. Be sure to attend each one. Registration is handled through Elgin Community College (847 214 7645).
The Year was 1970!
March 5, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.----time to enjoy a stroll down memory lane--learn more about the inventions, fads and trends, fashion, economy and more during this decade. Time to share stories and memories of that time. Cost- free Reservations: 630 372 1946
Yoga Demo
March 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a wonderful yoga presentation by Yoga Master Hansa Patel. She has over 30 years experience in yoga and has taught in 3 different countries. This is the Sivananda type of yoga which focuses on stretching, breathing and mindful relaxation. Cost: free Reservations: 630 372 1946
Lunch and Learn- `Small Container Gardening`
March 10, 2010
Time: 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful informative luncheon. How does your garden grow? Enjoy a demonstration of planting a bulb containger--with Kathi Rose -Master Gardener & Horticulturalist. She owns Kaleidoscope of Floral Designs in Roselle. Maybe you will be the winner of the container she makes! Reservations required: 630 372 1946 Cost: free
Additional date: 03/12/2010
Bill Helmuth Travelogue - Jordan-Between Iraq and a Hard place
March 11, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. Bill is back by popular request to share his travel life with our residents. Bill will `take off the veil` regarding this hidden, fascinating country and your understanding of the dynamics of the Mideast will expand to new, important dimensions Cost: free Reservations 630 372 1946
Exploritas-Adventures in Lifelong Learning
March 16, 2010
Time: 9:15 a.m.-12:45 pm (Includes lunch). Attend the National Park Service: An American Legacy.Learn all about our national parks--how did we get the parks? Why should we keep them?
What an opportunity to visit so many parks in one day! Cost is $46 per person (includes lunch).
Reservations need to be made directly with Exploritas (877) 426-8056 or visit www.exploritas.org
The code for the event at Clare Oaks is #19091TLP What a great way to `travel` with a friend--share this information!
Jim Kovac - The Universe of Images
March 18, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. --Come explore the wonders of our galactic neighborhood with Jim--a NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Solar System Ambassador. You will see the remnants of stellar death as well as nurseries where new stars are forming. All of these images have been available to us because of the Hubble, Spitzer and Chandra Space Telescopes. Cost: free Reservations: 630 372 1946
Reneta Webb- The Resurrection
March 22, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. The Lenten and Easter season invites us to enter into the mysteries of Jesus`death and resurrection. As we live these mysteries, we remember Jesus` words at the grave of Lazarus: `I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live forever.` Then comes the questions ringing through the centuries, `Do you believe this?` You will enjoy what Reneta has been able to share with the guests. Cost: Free Reservations: 630 372 1946
Feisty Females Series
March 30, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. How would you describe a feisty female? Are you one? Do you know any? This program with Learned Conversations will concentrate on women of Ancient times...Are they good or bad--or both? Sure there will be a lot of sharing stories. Cost: free Reservations: 630 372 1946
Mass and Reception
April 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. Join us for Mass in the beautiful Immaculata Chapel which is part of our Community. After Mass please enjoy a reception. Tours of the Clare Oaks Community will be offered. Reservations are requested : 630 372 1946
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