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Friday, December 21, 2012


December - January Events

Here are the events for December and January with a look at future events in February.

Some events require coordinating, reservations, or tickets.  Please contact the person listed so you don't miss out, especially if tickets are required.

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SUNDAY, DEC 23
Good Time Charley Dance
Zante's
8888 W 159th St
7pm
$6/before 7:15 $7 after

MONDAY DEC 24 
TUESDAY, DEC 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

WEDNESDAY, DEC 26
Karaoke at Traverso’s

THURSDAY, DEC 27
Johnny’s Char House
Silver Screen
7:30

FRIDAY, DEC 28
Good Time Charley Dance
Holiday Mixer
Glendora House
102 & Harlem
$6 before 8:15/$8 after

MONDAY, DEC 31
Jitterbug Club New Year’s
Eve Dinner/Dance
SOLD OUT

TUESDAY, JAN 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
       2013…..

WEDNESDAY, JAN 2
Karaoke at Traverso’s
7pm dinner/8pm karaoke

FRIDAY, JAN 4
Good Time Charley Dance
Location tbd

MONDAY, JAN 7
Hackney’s
123 & LaGrange
Outcast Band
7pm dinner/8:30 music

MONDAY, JAN 7
West Coast Swing Dance Lesson
Heart & Sole Dance
7038 183rd St Tinley Park
7:15
$40 for 3 lessons
Must register at the studio

WEDNESDAY, JAN 9
Karaoke at Traverso’s

FRIDAY, JAN 11
Good Time Charley Dance
Location tbd

FRIDAY, JAN 11
Little Joe’s
1300 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox
Incognitos Band
Dinner 6:30
Music 7-10
Must make a reservation!
Contact:  Carol 708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

SATURDAY, JAN 12
Bowling
Centennial Lanes
16050 Centennial Cir  TP
Behind Burlington Coat Factory
1pm
2 games
Shoes and balls available
This is for fun only!!!
Contact:  Sharon Paradowski at
srparadowski@yahoo.com or 708-478-3169
Go out to eat after


SATURDAY, JAN 12
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8pm
$6/members $8/non-members

MONDAY, JAN 14
Planning Meeting
OP Library
7pm
Plan to go to Papa Joe’s after

WEDNESDAY, JAN 16
Karaoke at Traverso’s

FRIDAY, JAN 18
The Bennett-Curtis House
302 W Taylor St
Grant Park, IL
Holiday Tastings
7pm
7-course dinner paired with
Special holiday drinks
$40 plus tax and tip per person
Must reserve and send $25 deposit no later than January 10 to Carol White
9352 Sunrise Lane, OP  60462
Or call 708-460-0697
We will carpool

FRIDAY, JAN 18
Good Time Charley Dance
Location TBD

THURSDAY, JAN 24
Harrison’s
14855 S LaGrange Rd
Dinner 6:30
Contact:  Janet 708-525-4352
Or jalmen@comcast.net

THE FOLLOWING EVENT MUST BE RESERVED AND PAID FOR SOON AS IT SELLS OUT

SATURDAY, FEB 23
Rialto Theater
Joliet
Parrots of the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Tailgate party 5pm
Show 7pm
Tickets $50 includes tailgate party, concert, drinks thru out the night, lite appetizers
Contact Marsha 630-257-6244 or
lenzoflemont@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

November - December Events

Here are the events for November, and December with a look at future events in January, and beyond.

Some events require coordinating, reservations, or tickets.  Please contact the person listed so you don't miss out, especially if tickets are required.

EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7PM DINNER, 8PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

EVERY THURSDAY
DANCING AT JOHNNY’S CHAR HOUSE
15200 S 94TH AVE
8PM

EVERY SUNDAY
BOCCE BALL
MAMA VESUVIO’S
RT 83 EAST OF RIDGELAND
1PM
FREE TO PLAY
PURCHASE DINNER AFTER

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THURSDAY, NOV 22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

FRIDAY, NOV 23
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
102 & Harlem
8pm  $6 before 8:15/$8 after

SATURDAY, NOV 24   
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8pm
$6/members $8/non-members

THURSDAY, NOV 29
Johnny’s Char House
Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
8pm

FRIDAY, NOV 30
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
102 & Harlem
Live Band tonight
8pm/$8

FRIDAY, NOV 30
Southwest Symphony at St Michael’s
7:30 - $12
Contact:  Carole Scheid-Kalebich
708-924-0674 or 708-921-1081 (cell)
or carolem1947@sbcglobal.net

SATURDAY, DEC 1
Johnny’s Char House
Incognitos Band
8pm

SUNDAY, DEC 2
Watch the Bear’s at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon kickoff
Free food at halftime

MONDAY, DEC 3
Outcast Band
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
7pm dinner/8:30 music

MONDAY, DEC 3
Open House with free Swing dance lesson
7:15
Heart & Soul Dance
7038 183rd St
Tinley Park
Contact:  Ruth 708-873-1005 or
rkorkus@gmail.com

THURSDAY, DEC 6
Johnny’s Char House
Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
8pm

FRI, DEC 7 & SAT DEC 8
Incognitos at Johnny’s
8pm

FRIDAY, DEC 7
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Location TBD

SATURDAY,  DEC 8
Jitterbug Dance
Justadance and Toy Drive
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Pkwy
8pm
$6 members/$8 non-members

SUNDAY, DEC 9
Watch Bear’s at
Zante’s
Noon Kickoff

THURSDAY, DEC 13
Orland Township Merry Mixer/Speed Dating
Georgios
6:30-10pm
Music, dancing, appetizers, cash bar
Cost – new toy or non perishable food donation.
You must register at Orland Township Office: 708-403-4222

THURSDAY, DEC 13
Johnny’s Char House
Silver Screen
8pm    

FRIDAY, DEC 14
WOW Christmas Dinner/Dance
“World of Wonder”
Orland Chateau
5-10pm open bar
$25/member $35/non-member
Contact:  Carole Scheid-Kalebich
708-974-0674 or
carolem1947@sbcglobal.net
no later than 12/10

FRIDAY, DEC 14
Good Time Charley Dance
Location TBD

SUNDAY, DEC 16
Watch Bear’s
Zante’s
Noon kickoff

MONDAY, DEC 17

Planning Meeting
Orland Park Library
7pm
Plan to go to Papa Joe’s After

TUESDAY, DEC 18
Dinner at 94 West
6:30
Contact:  Carol 708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

THURSDAY, DEC 20
Johnny’s Char House
Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
8pm

SATURDAY, DEC 22
Jitterbug Club Holiday Dance
Elks Lodge
8pm

MONDAY, DEC 31
Jitterbug Club New Year’s Eve
Dinner/dance
Palos Country Club
131st & Southwest Highway
7:30 – 12:30
Cocktails, plated dinner, open bar, favors, champagne at midnight
$55/members $65/non members if paid by 12/1


FUTURE EVENTS
MARK THE DATE

More details at December's planning meeting

FRIDAY, JAN 18
Bennett-Curtis House
In Grant Park, IL
7-course dinner paired with a special holiday drink for each course
$40/person
Must make reservations
Contact:  Carol   708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

West Coast Swing Dance Classes
Heart & Soul Dance
7038 183rd St, Tinley Park
Beginning in January
Day and time tbd
For more information  contact
Ruth 708-873-1005 or
rkorkus@gmail.com

2 Events at The Rialto Theater In Joliet
Ticket info to follow.
If you have any questions please
Contact Marsha 630-257-6244 or
lenzoflemont@gmail.com

Jan 11
Singers from the original Jersey Boys performing a variety of music. 

Feb 9
Defending the Caveman (comedy)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

October November Events

EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7PM DINNER, 8PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

EVERY THURSDAY
DANCING AT JOHNNY’S CHAR HOUSE
15200 S 94TH AVE
8PM

EVERY SUNDAY
BOCCE BALL
MAMA VESUVIO’S
RT 83 EAST OF RIDGELAND
1PM
FREE TO PLAY, PURCHASE DINNER AFTER
DANCING AT JOHNNY’S CHAR HOUSE
15200 S 94TH AVE
8PM

FRIDAY, OCT 19
Oktoberfest
Chef Klaus’
6:30
20827 S LaGrange Rd
Octoberfest menu and variety of German beers, live German  Music.
Contact:  Bob 708-636-3210 

FRIDAY, OCT 19
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer
$6 before 8:15/$8 after

SATURDAY, OCT 20
Autumn Drive – Woodstock
9am
Contact:  Janet   708-525-4352 or
jalmen@comcast.net

SATURDAY, OCT 20
Incognitos
Johnny’s Char House
7:30 for appetizers
8:30 music

MONDAY, OCT 22
Watch the Bears Game
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
6:30

THURSDAY, OCT 25
Final Competition
Dancing with the Senior Stars
OP Township Dinner/Dance
Georgios Banquets
8500 W 159th St
5-10pm
$25 – purchase at the OP Township office

FRIDAY, OCT 26
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
Halloween Dance – costume
Contest/costume optional
$6 before 8:15/$8 after

SATURDAY, OCT 27
Jitterbug Club Halloween Dance
Elks Lodge – 4428 Midlothian Pkwy
8pm
$5 member/$8 non-member
Free if in FULL costume

SUNDAY, OCT 28
Cal Starr presents
Patsy Meets Elvis
Plus The Neverly Brothers
Luncheon at Lexington House
11am - $49
For info Call Cal Starr 630-482-3525

SUNDAY, OCT 28
WOW Halloween Party
Orland Chateau
145th & LaGrange
5:00 – doors open
6:00 – dinner
$25 – cash bar
Costumes recommended but not required.
(Prizes for best costume)
DJ, Cash prizes, gift basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, door prizes
Contact:  Bernie   ma.pena@comcast.net
0r 708-966-4590

WEDNESDAY, OCT 31
  TRICK OR TREAT

FRIDAY, NOV 2
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not available yet

FRIDAY, NOV 2 AND SAT, NOV 3
Johnny’s Char House
Incognitos Band
8:30pm

SATURDAY, NOV 3
Entertainment at Harrah’s
(more info to follow)
Meet at OP Library at 6:30
Contact:   John 708-614-9836 or
Jsilius1949@hotmail.com

MONDAY, NOV 5
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Outcast Band
7pm dinner/8:30 music
Contact:  Ted  708-403-8564 or
tedlindberg@gmail.com

THURSDAY, NOV 8
Dinner at Rocco’s Little Italy
7907 W 159th St
6:30
Contact:  Cindy 708-614-1746

FRIDAY, NOV 9
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not available yet

SATURDAY, NOV 10
Dinner & Racing at Balmoral Park
26435 S Dixie Hwy, Crete
6pm - $30
Contact:  Don  708-305-0765 or
donaldborus@comcast.net

SATURDAY, NOV 10
Meteor Band
Hackney’s
123 & LaGrange
8pm - $5 cover

SATURDAY, NOV 10
Jitterbug Club Dance
8pm – Elk Lodge
4428 Midlothian Pkwy
$5 member/$8 non-member

THURSDAY, NOV 15
Orland Township
Winter Wonderland Dinner/Dance
Orland Chateau
14500 & LaGrange
5-10pm
$17/resident - $22/non-resident
Purchase tickets at the township
office or contact Ruth 708-873-1005 or
rkorkus@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOV 16
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not available yet

SATURDAY, NOV 17
Incognitos Band
Johnny’s Char House
154 & 94th Ave
8:30 pm

SATURDAY, NOV 17
Full Circle Band
Hackney’s
123 & LaGrange
8pm - $5 cover

SATURDAY, NOV 17
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn
7:30
Contact Janet for more info
708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net

MONDAY, NOV 19
Planning Meeting
OP Library
7pm
Please bring upcoming events for the calendar.
Join us at Papa Joe’s following meeting.

MARK THESE DATES
(more information will be available at the planning meeting)

FRIDAY, NOV 30
Southwest Symphony at
St Michael’s
7:30 - $12
Contact:  Carole Scheid-Kalebich
708-924-0674 or 708-921-1081 (cell)
or carolem1947@sbcglobal.net

THURSDAY, DEC 13
Orland Township Merry Mixer
Georgios
6:30-10pm
Music, dancing, appetizers,
cash bar
Cost – new toy or non perishable
food donation.

FRIDAY, DEC 14
WOW Christmas Dinner/Dance
“World of Wonder”
Orland Chateau
5-10pm open bar
$25/member $35/non-member
Contact:  Carole Scheid-Kalebich
708-974-0674 or
carolem1947@sbcglobal.net

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

July/August Events

EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7PM DINNER
8PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

EVERY THURSDAY
DANCING AT JOHNNY’S CHAR HOUSE
15200 S 94TH AVE
8PM,

EVERY SUNDAY
BOCCE BALL
MAMA VESUVIO’S
RT 83 EAST OF RIDGELAND
1PM, FREE TO PLAY
PURCHASE DINNER AFTER



FRIDAY, JULY 20
Good Time Charley Dance
Glendora House
102 & Harlem
8pm (doors open at 7:30)
$6 before 8:15/$8 after

FRIDAY, JULY 20
Greco’s Patio
The Stingrays Band
8850 Archer (next to Willowbrook)
7:30
Appetizers/cocktails available

SUNDAY, JULY 22
Concert on the Lawn
Flat Cats (free)
7pm
OP Village Hall Center Lawn
147 & Ravinia Dr

SUNDAY, JULY 22
Free concert on the green
Frankfort – White & Kansas St
5pm Dave “Elvis” Thomas
6:30
1969 (Classic Rock)

MONDAY, JULY 23
Dinner at Champ’s
162 & LaGrange Rd
6:30
Contact:   Ruth  708-873-1005
or rkorkus@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JULY 26
Orland Township
Luau Dinner/Dance
Orland Chateau
14500 S LaGrange
5-10pm
$17/resident  $22/non-resident
Contact:   Ruth  708-873-1005
or rkorkus@gmail.com
You can also purchase your tickets at the Township office on Ravinia.
Be sure to mention you are part of the singles group…..we have tables reserved.

THURSDAY, JULY 26
TP Park District Free Concert
The Neverly Brothers
7pm
Band Shell at Bettenhausen Center
171ST & 81ST ave
Indoors if inclement

FRIDAY, JULY 27
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave
8pm - $6 before 8:15 - $8 after
After entering go to the left and look for the red balloon

SATURDAY, JULY 28
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8pm
$5/member  $8/non member
Beachcomber Night

SUNDAY, JULY 29
Our 2nd Picnic!!!!
Noon – Lake Tampier
131st & Wolf
Please bring your own food and drink, a dish to share, chairs, games, bug spray, sunscreen……

TUESDAY, JULY 31
Hickory Hills Free Concert
Denny Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
92nd & Roberts Rd
Contact:  Alice  708-633-6430

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Burr Ridge Concert on the Green
Burr Ridge Village Center
County Line Road & Burr Ridge Pkwy
7:30
The Moods (Motown)
Contact:   Marsha Lenz   630-257-6244 or
lenzoflemont@gmail.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not available yet

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Taste of Orland Park
Main Stage
Five Guys Named Moe - 4pm
American English – 7pm
Contact:  Carol 708-460-0697 or
caw0106@aol.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Outcast Band
Hackney’s
123 & LaGrange Rd
7pm dinner/8:30 music

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
White Sox Game
Orland Park Night
Still have tickets available
Contact  Carol  708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not available yet

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8pm
$5/member  $8/non member
Greaser/Nerd Night & Shadow
Dance Lesson at 6:30

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
Blues Fest Fundraiser
Balmoral Race Track
26455 S Dixie Highway
Crete
1-9 pm   $10
Live music – benefits
New Hope Center
Contact:  Jeff at ohboy47@aol.com
or call  708-841-1071 for information

MONDAY, AUGUST 13
Singles Club Planning Meeting
7pm - OP Library
Bring your event ideas then
join us after at Papa Joe’s

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
Navy Pier Cruise
Dinner on your own at the Pier
Then cruise on Tall Ship Windy
Cruise   $36
Contact:  Don 708-305-0765
PLEASE CONTACT DON NO LATER
THAN AUGUST 6TH.


Friday, May 11, 2012

May 2012 Happenings

EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7PM DINNER
8PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

EVERY THURSDAY
DANCING AT JOHNNY’S CHAR HOUSE
15200 S 94TH AVE
8PM
$5 MARTINIS & MARGARITAS


FRIDAY, MAY 4
Good Time Charley Dance
Location not known at this
Time – May schedule is not
Available

FRIDAY, MAY 4
Moraine Valley College
Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30  $12/seniors
Tickets:  morainevalley.edu/fpac
or  708-974-5500

SATURDAY, MAY 5
Cinco de Mayo celebration
Casa Margarita
9549 W 151st St
Dinner at 5 pm in reserved room.
Order off menu.

SATURDAY, MAY 5
Johnny’s Char House 
15200 S 94TH Ave
7:30 dance to Incognito’s

SUNDAY, MAY 6
Tennis Lesson
1 pm  171 & 81 Ave, Tinley Park
Racquets, balls and instructions provided
Please bring your own water
Contact:  Don Borus, 708-305-0765 or
donaldborus@comcast.net

SUNDAY, MAY 6
Moraine Valley College
Concert Band
American Classics
3pm   $12 seniors
Tickets:  morainevalley.edu/fpac
or  708-974-5500

MONDAY, MAY 7
Hackney’s
123 & LaGrange Rd
Outcast Band
7pm dinner/8pm music

THURSDAY, MAY 10
Capri Restaurant
12307 S Harlem
Dinner 6:30
Contact:  Don Borus, 708-305-0765 or
donaldborus@comcast.net
then on to Johnny’s Char House
to dance off the calories!

THURSDAY, MAY 10
Moraine Valley College
Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30pm  $12/seniors
Tickets:  morainevalley.edu/fpac
or  708-974-5500

FRIDAY, MAY 11
Good Time Charley Dance
Location to follow when schedule
Is available

SATURDAY, MAY 12
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Lodge
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8pm
$5 members/$8 non-members

SATURDAY, MAY 12
Moraine Valley College
Chorale and Chamber Singers
Broadway, Pop and Motion Picture
Spectacular
7:30  $12/seniors 
Tickets:  morainevalley.edu/fpac
or  708-974-5500

TUESDAY, MAY 15
Primetime Restaurant 
7700 W 95th Street
6:30
$10.99 steak night
Contact:  Alice  708-633-6430

FRIDAY, MAY 18
Orland Comedy Improv
14413 Beacon (old village hall)
$6 – payable at the door
Info:   708-403-7275 or
Orland.park.il.us

FRIDAY, MAY 18
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Location not available yet

FRIDAY, MAY 25
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Location not available yet

SATURDAY, MAY 26
Jitterbug Club
Elks Lodge
4428 W Midlothian Parkway
8 pm dancing 
$5 members/$8 non members
Crazy Tee Shirt Night

SUNDAY, MAY 27
Balmoral Race Track
Dinner/racing package
6:30  $20 payable no later than 5/25
Contact:  Don Borus 708-305-0763
or donaldborus@comcast.net

MONDAY, MAY 28
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

TUESDAY, MAY 29
Singles Club Planning Meeting
7pm - OP Library
Bring your event ideas then
Join us after at Papa Joe’s
Tuesday is 2 for 1 pasta special
which includes soup and salad
you can also order off the menu
Contact:  Cindy 708-614-1746

THURSDAY, MAY 31
Orland Township
Salute the Troops Dinner/Dance
Orland Chateau
14500 S LaGrange
5-10pm
$17/resident  $22/non-resident
Contact:   Ruth  708-873-1005 
or rkorkus@gmail.com