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Glenview Park District E-News
GOBBLE UP SOME FUN!
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Dear Glenview Park District Resident,
There's a bit of a chill in the air, but don't let that stop you from enjoying all that the Glenview Park District has to offer. Here are some not-to-be-missed activities and events going on this weekend and in the coming season.
See you in the parks! | |
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PICTURED ABOVE: Seasonal changes at Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. | |
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Come Play With Us!
THIS WEEKEND'S FUN |
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Public Skate Hrs. & Friday Night Meltdown-Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd. · (847) 724-2800
Lace up those skates, grab your friends and c'mon out for Turkey Day skating at the "Coolest Place in Town." Join us for Public Sessions on Thanksgiving from 10 am-noon and on Friday, Nov. 27 from noon-2 pm. Admission: $6/skate rental $4. Or come skate under the Disco Lights at our fantastic Friday Night Meltdown from 8:15-10:15 pm on Nov. 27. Admission: $7/skate rental $4.
Pay at the door or use your season pass! |
The Holiday Store at The Kennicott House
Opens Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29, 10 am-5 pm
Open every Wed.-Sun., 10 am-5 pm, December 2-20
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Admission: Free
Find seasonal decorations and ornaments, household accessories, one-of-a-kind gifts, personalized novelty items and delicious baked goods and gourmet foods. Proceeds benefit The Grove National Historic Landmark. |
Holiday Greenery Sales
Beginning Friday, Nov. 27, 10 am-6 pm
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 299-6096
Bring the family and find a beautiful selection of holiday greenery for your home and yard. Fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths for sale. Daily hours starting Nov. 27 are Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm and Sat and Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Did you know? All sales help to feed and support the animals on the farm. |
Thanksgiving Group Exercise Schedule
Park Center Health & Fitness, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 657-3249
Park Center Health & Fitness can help you burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories with a special schedule of Group Exercise passport classes on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27. Click for the Thanksgiving Group Ex Schedule.
Don't have a fitness passport? Glenview Park District residents can purchase a daily pass for just $10 which includes the use of the fitness center, locker rooms, Splash Landings Aquatic Center, Open Gym and Group Exercise classes for one specific day (nonresidents just $15). |
| SANTA'S COMING
Registration going on now for these two favorite holiday traditions! |
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Country Christmas & Dessert with Santa
Sunday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 1-3, times vary
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. · (847) 299-6096
Meet at the Grove's Pioneer Log Cabin in the woods to help decorate the Christmas tree, make crafts and enjoy the sights and sounds of a country Christmas. Take a pleasant walk to the Historic Redfield Center to enjoy refreshments, decorate cookies and visit with Santa. Call for times. Register online or at Park Center. $10 (R)/$12.50 (NR). Use activity number 107010. |
Breakfast with Santa Claus
Sat., Dec. 5, 9:30 am
Sat., Dec. 12, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Sat., Dec. 19, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
The Cafe at the Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Rd. · (847) 657-3200
Meet Jolly Old St. Nick and enjoy a buffet breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, French toast sticks, bagels, sweet rolls, mini donuts, juices, milk and coffee. Cost is $14 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Children under 2 years are free. Make your reservations by calling (847) 657-3200. |
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS
at the Glenview Park District |
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Park Center Customer Service/
Program Registration Desk |
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Nov. 26, closed
Nov. 27, 9 am-7:30 pm |
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Park Center Health & Fitness Center and Indoor Track |
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Nov. 26, 7 am-1 pm
Nov. 27, 6 am-7 pm |
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Wiggles & Giggles Childcare |
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Nov. 26 & 27, closed |
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Splash Landings |
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Nov. 26
7 am-10 am (Lap Swim)
10 am-1 pm (Family Swim)
Nov. 27
5:30 am-11 am (Lap Swim)
11 am-8 pm (Family Swim) |
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Glenview Senior Center |
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Nov. 26 & 27, closed |
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Wagner Farm |
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Nov. 26, closed
Nov. 27, Holiday Greenery sales, 10 am |
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The Grove |
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Nov. 26, Grounds open
Nov. 27, 28 & 29, Holiday Store, open 10 am-5 pm |
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Glenview Park Golf Club |
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Weather permitting. Call (847) 724-0250 |
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The Cafe |
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Nov. 26, closed
Nov. 27, counter service available is golf course is open. Call (847) 657-3200 |
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Glenview National 9 |
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Weather permitting. Call (847) 657-1637 |
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Glenview Tennis Club |
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Nov. 25-29, no lessons or leagues. Playroom closed. Club closed Nov. 26 |
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Glenview Ice Center |
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Nov. 26, 10 am-noon, Public Skating
Nov. 27
noon-2 pm, Public Skating
8:15-10:15 pm, Friday Nite Meltdown |
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Park District Administration Bldg. |
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Nov. 26 & 27, closed | |
| FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY EVENTS |
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26th Annual Holiday Song Fest
Wed., Dec. 2, noon-2:30 pm
Glenview United Methodist Church, 727 Harlem Ave.
Welcome in the holidays with a program of festive choral music performed by the Glenview Senior Center's own chorus and 9 other area senior choral groups. The public is invited to this free event. Refreshments following the performance! The Holiday Song Fest is sponsored by the Glenview Senior Center, Arden Court and Manor Care Health Services. For information call the Glenview Senior Center at (847) 724-4793. |
Gingerbread Jubilee
Sat., Dec. 5, 1-3 pm
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd. · (847) 299-6096
You and your family are invited to decorate a unique gingerbread barn while listening to festive music, sipping hot chocolate, and enjoying cookies. We'll provide the pre-assembled gingerbread barns, icing and candy trimmings. You supply the finishing touches! Registration is per barn, not per person. Up to six family members may decorate one barn. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or at Park Center. $45 (R)/$56.25 (NR). Use activity number 209110. |
Free Winter Figure Skating Exhibition
Friday, Dec. 11, 5-7:50 pm
Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd. · (847) 724-2800
Enjoy Glenview's finest figure skating students and synchornized skating teams as they present a winter exhibition performance. Then stay for a free "Family Skate Night" from 8:15-10:15 pm. |
Park Center Menorah Workshop
Sun., Dec. 13, 1-2:30 pm (adult-child. Adults may assist more than 1 child)
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. · (847) 724-5670
Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind menorah your family will treasure for many years to come. Join Ceramics Instructor Brenda Ewing at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., to glaze and fire your very own nine-inch ceramic menorah. Register online or at Park Center. Use activity number 103705. |
Don't be bored over Winter Break! Avoid those Winter Break Blahs with these kid-friendly activities. Register online at glenviewparks.org or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. unless otherwise noted. (Click on the highlighted activity number for more information.)
Schools Out Programs @ Park Center (grades 1-6)
Crazy crafts, action-packed sports and fantastic field trips. Winter Break has never been so much fun! Dates: December 21, 22, 23 and December 28, 29 and 30. Fee: $50/day (resident); $62.50 (nonresident). Use activity number 203499. (Non-lottery registration is available starting 12/4).
Winter Break Chess Camp @ Park Center (grades 1-6)
Match your "mental muscles" against those of your opponents plus afternoon swimming at Splash Landings. Dates: December 21, 22, 23. Fee: $65/day (resident); $81.25 (nonresident). Use activity number 203520. (Non-lottery registration is available starting 12/4).Young Rembrandts Winter Break @ Park Center (ages 6-12)
Learn to create artistic masterpieces & funny cartoons. Dates: December 28, 29 and 30. Fee: $62 (resident); $77.50 (nonresident). Use activity number 103004. (Registration is available now).
Winter Break Tennis Camp @ The Glenview Tennis Club (ages 7-14)
Have fun, play games, win prizes, build skills & learn to play. Beginners welcome! NEW! Morning & afternoon sessions. Dates: December 21, 22, 23 and December 28, 29 and 30. Fee: $22/session, per child (residents & nonresidents) Call the Tennis Club at (847) 724-1570 to register.
Winter Carnival Drop & Shop @ The Glenview Ice Center (ages 5-14)
Drop the kids off for some totally cool fun on the ice & off and finish your last minute holiday shopping. Date: December 22. Fee: $40/child (residents & nonresidents) if registered by 12/18. Call the Ice Center at (847) 724-2800 to register. |
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
from the Glenview Park District |
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The Glenview Park District makes holiday gift-giving easy with some great ideas for everyone on your list:
- Park Center Health & Fitness Gift Certificates
- Splash Landings Admission Passes
- Handmade Crafts and Baked Goods from The Grove Holiday Store
- Gift Certificates and Spring Swing Specials from the Glenview National 9
- Golf Equipment from the Glenview Park Golf Club
- Tennis Accessories from the Glenview Tennis Club
- Nostalgic souvenirs and farm gifts from the Wagner Farm Museum Store
Stop by any of these Park District facilities now and during the month of December to choose from a great selection. |
Nov. 25: GBS vs GBN Hockey Game, Glenview Ice Center
Nov. 28: New Participant Open Registration for Glenview Tennis Club Session II lessons Nov. 30: Park Cnt. gym/multipurpose rms., Schram rentals accepted for Jan.-March dates
Dec. 2: 26th Annual Senior Holiday Song Fest
Dec. 3: Glenview Tennis Club Session II Permanent Court contracts mailed
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Glenview Park Golf Club Golf Shop open late for holiday shopping Dec. 4: Open Registration for winter rec programs, Park Center, 9 am
Dec. 5: The Grove Restoration Work Day Dec 11: Winter Holiday Figure Skating Exhibition, Glenview Ice Center 
Dec. 17: Park Board Meeting, 7 pm, Park Center
Dec. 21-Jan. 3: Winter Carnival, Glenview Ice Center
Jan. 4: Winter recreation classes begin
Jan. 9: Glenview Park District Camps 2009 Brochure mailed to residents | |
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