Activities
Fun Activities During the Stay At Home Order
We hope you are staying home and safe during this uncertain time. Here are some fun activities you can do from the comfort of your own home:
Bingo on Zoom Weekly
Comedy and Trivia on Zoom Weekly
Coffee Talk on Zoom Weekly
Day at the Races on Zoom Weekly
Yoga, Exercises & Activities
Joints & Glands Exercises
Brain Teasers, Crafts & Puzzles
- Remember When – Hank Aaron
- 1-1 Animal Packet
- Older Than Dirt Quiz
- Puzzle Page 3
- Ready to be Riddled
- 37 Brainteasers
- Brain Teasers 2
- Puzzle Page 2
- Puzzle Page
- Can You Spot the Difference
- Brain Teasers
- Craft – Tea Light Jars
- Paper Mosaics Article
- Maine Township – Where am I…? Senior Scavenger Hunt
- Star Wars Day
- General Activities
Virtual Tours
Informative Programs
Weekly Activities
- Monday May 25 Activities – Memorial Day
- Sunday May 24 Activities
- Saturday May 23 Activities
- Friday May 22 Activities
- Thursday May 21 Activities
- Wednesday May 20 Activities
- Tuesday May 19 Activities
- Monday May 18 Activities
- Sunday May 17 Activities
- Saturday May 16 Activities
- Friday May 15 Activities
- Thursday May 14 Activities
- Wednesday May 13 Activities
- Tuesday May 12 Activities
- Monday May 11 Activities
Theater, Music, Arts & Culture
- Chinese American Museum
- Citadel Theatre Virtual Pajama Ball
- Experience the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton
- Singing into Spring with Shakes
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater – May 14
- Marquee Film Talks – Here’s Johnny Carson the Magnificent – May 14
- Marquee Film Talks – May 9
- The Sanfilippo Foundation
- Theater Activities
- Oil Lamp Online
- Arts and Culture
- Chicago Architecture Center at Home
Miscellaneous
Staying healthy is vital and we added a few links to home exercises for you to stay fit with Regina Mundt (MaineStreamers Zumba Gold Instructor) sharing some workouts with you through YouTube videos.
Chair Workout
Gentle Chair Yoga
Social Activities
Monthly luncheons are held at Chateau Ritz Banquets in Niles. The luncheon is attended by hundreds of MaineStreamers who enjoy a 3-course meal in a social setting followed by a variety of professional entertainers and bingo! Day, evening and weekend day trips include deluxe motorcoach transportation to popular destinations including Broadway musicals, interesting excursions, museums and other popular places. Extended travel is also available ranging from domestic motorcoach and air trips as well as European river cruises and warm destinations!
Recreational Activities
Social activities include men and women’s breakfast where you meet at local establishments and enjoy a meal together. The Twilight Dining Program attracts those MaineStreamers who like to go to dinner at try new places. Some of the destinations included Cooper’s Hawk, Wildfire and Gale Street Inn. Fishing outings include a continental breakfast, picnic lunch, bait, prizes and the enjoyment of relaxing with other MaineStreamers as you fish. Poles are available at Maine Town Hall’s Clerk’s Office at no charge. Some of the fishing locations include Busse Woods, McHenry Dam and Fish Lake Beach. Other activities include bingo, “Day at The Races,” pinochle tournaments, movies, book reviews, and much more.
Educational Opportunities
A variety of classes offered throughout the year take place at both Maine Town Hall and the Feldman Center. They include computer classes, yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold and senior aerobics. Other classes include the Secretary of State Rules of the Road Refresher Class and the AARP Driver Safety Course. Informative Lectures include a presentation of the history of both the Cubs and White Sox, Jack Benny, Chicago’s Candy History and many more! Health programs include a variety of pertinent topics and screenings throughout the year. Feats of Fitness program is held at Golf Mill Shopping Center in center court the 2nd Wednesday of each month. A health lecture and refreshments are served.