Here are the events for December 2013, January 2014, with a look at events beyond.

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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EVERY WEDNESDAY

KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S

154TH & HARLEM

7:00 PM DINNER, 8:00 PM KARAOKE 

LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Good Time Charley Dance 

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 Archer, Willow Springs

8:00 PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after

No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

Jitterbug Club Dance 

Annual Toy Drive

Elks Club

4428 Midlothian Turnpike

8:00 PM-11:30 PM

$5 members/$10 non-members

                   OR

Bella Mia Restaurant

4648 W 147th St

Jimmy O and Rhonda Lee

8:00 PM-11:00 PM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Senior Social Club presents

The Candy Cane Ball

Orland Chateau

145th & LaGrange Rd

4:30 PM cash bar -5:30 PM dinner

$27

Contact:   Bill 708-614-1806

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Karaoke at Traverso’s

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

Red Balloon 1st Holiday Party

Silver Lakes Country Club

151st & 82nd Ave  Orland Park

6:30 PM

This is for information only – no tickets available

                 OR

Good Time Charley Singles Dance

Sabre Room

8900 W 95th St

Ugliest Holiday Sweater Night

Prizes for ugliest sweater

8:00 PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after

No jeans or tennis shoes

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

Watch Bears at Zante’s

8888 W 159th St

12:00 Noon

Free appetizers at halftime

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

Karaoke at Traverso’s

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

Good Time Charley Dance 

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 Archer, Willow Springs

8:00 PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after

No jeans or tennis shoes

Prizes for best Red and Green outfit

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

Jitterbug Club Dance 

Holiday Dance Special

Elks Club

4428 Midlothian Turnpike

8:00 PM-11:30 PM

$5 members/$10 non-members

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22

Watch Bears at Zante’s

8888 W 159th St

12:00 Noon

Free appetizers at halftime

            AND/OR

Zoo Lights – Brookfield Zoo

4:00 PM

Meet at Orland Park Library Carpool to Zoo

Under age 65 - $15

Over 65 - $10.50

Parking $10/car

Contact:  Carol  708-460-0697 or

caw0106@aol.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

Good Time Charley Dance 

Glendora House

103rd & Harlem

8:00 PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after

No jeans or tennis shoes

                OR

Sullivans’

4660 W 147th St

Libido Funk Circus

9:30 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

Watch Bears at Zante’s

8888 W 159th St

12:00 noon

Free appetizers at halftime

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

Orland Township 

New Year’s Eve Eve Dinner Dance

(that’s not a typo!)

Orland Chateau

145th & LaGrange

5:00-10:00 PM

$17/residents - $22/non-residents

Purchase tickets at township office on Ravinia – we have tables reserved under Red Balloon Singles.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

DiNolfo's Banquets

9425 W 191st Street

Mokena

7:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvres

Open Bar with Premium Liquor

Champagne

Filet Mignon & Chicken Breast Combo Dinner

Fresh Fruit Table

European Sweet Table

Party Favors, Photo Booth, DJ

$90/person includes all taxes

CONTACT NO LATER THAN 12/20

Carol – 708-460-0697 or caw0106@aol.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 6

Outcast Band

Hackney’s

123 & LaGrange

7:00 PM dinner

8:30 PM music

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Dinner at Rocco Vinos

11255 W 143rd St

6:30 PM

Contact:  Mariann 815-485-1559

or mbuczyna13@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Karaoke at Traverso’s

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Holiday Happenings

Bennett-Curtis House

Grant Park, IL

7:00 PM

Carpool from Library at 5:45

$45/per person

Contact:  Tom no later than 12/15   

708-227-8544

   OR

Jitterbug Club Birthday Celebration 

Glendora House

103rd and Harlem

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

Planning meeting

Orland Park Library

7:00 PM

Papa Joe’s following meeting

Please bring your events!!!!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
Jitterbug Club Dance 

Elks Club

4428 Midlothian Turnpike

8:00-11:30 PM

$5 members/$10 non-members

MARK THE DATE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Jimmy Buffet Tribute

Rialto Theatre – Joliet

More information soon!

 October - November 2013 Events

Here are the events for October - November 2013, with a look at future events through December.
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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EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7:00PM DINNER, 8:00PM KARAOKE 
LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Dinner at Cooper’s Hawk
15690 S Harlem
6:30 – must reserve
Contact:  Carol 708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
“Big Blue” Dance – wear blue
“best” blue outfit could win a prize
No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Jitterbug Dance – Pizza Party
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
   OR
New Horizons Halloween Party
First Church of Lombard
220 S Main St, Lombard
7pm  
$5/members/$10 non-members
   OR
Cadillac Casanovas
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
8pm   $5/cover

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer, Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Dinner at Chef Klaus’ Bier Stube
20827 S LaGrange Rd
5:30  <--------- Update
Always a fun time!  Bring Change!
Contact: Bob   708-636-3210

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Watch Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
12noon
Free appetizers at halftime
    OR
Sons of Italy Pasta Dinner
And Live Entertainment –
Mike Valentine and Cher
Tinley Park HS
6111 W 175th St
1-5pm
$10/advance -  $11/at door
Tickets:   708-479-1489

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Game night
Township building
7pm
Please bring a game if you
have a favorite, snack or
dessert (finger food) and
non perishable food item 
Wear your Halloween T-shirt!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
Halloween Dance Party
Best Costume Prizes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
Incognitos Band
Little Joe’s Halloween Party
Cedar Road, New Lenox
6-10
RSVP to Carol   708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com
   OR
Jitterbug Dance – Halloween Party
Costume contest
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
WOW Fundraiser 
Halloween Dinner/dance
Orland Chateau
14500 S LaGrange Rd
5pm (doors open 4:45)
$25/per person
Tickets:  Bobbi Miller
708-444-2149 or mail
check payable to Harry Hollendoner
4851 W 121st Pl, Alsip, IL   60803

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
-Macbeth

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer, Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
The Claremont Drive Band
Willow Lounge in Willow Lanes
735 Plainfield Road
Willowbrook
8pm – 12am   no cover

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Outcast Band
7 dinner/8:30 music, no cover

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Dinner – Uncle Julio’s (new restaurant)
15845 S LaGrange (old Harrison’s)
6:30
Contact:  Carol  708-460-0697 or
caw0106@aol.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Jitterbug Dance 
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Watch Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
12noon
Free appetizers at halftime

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Planning Meeting
Papa Joe’s
7pm – meeting
8:30 – social hour
Please bring your events!!!!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Winter Wonderland Dinner/Dance
Orland Township
5-10pm
Orland Chateau
$17/resident - $22/non-resident
Pick up tickets at Township office
There are tables reserved for the Red Balloon Singles.

MARK THE DATE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Balmoral Park Dinner
26435 S Dixie Highway, Crete
$30/person
6:30 – Dinner, races and door prizes
Contact:  Don  708-305-0765 or
donaldborus@comcast.net

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
Red Balloon 1st Holiday Party
Silver Lakes Country Club
151st & 82nd Ave, Orland Park
6:30
$40/person – cash bar
Contact:   Mariann
815-485-1559

September - October 2013 Events

Here are the events for September - October 2013, with a look at future events through December.
Some events require coordinating, reservations, or tickets.  Please contact the person listed so you don't miss out, especially if tickets are required.

To print only this months events:
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EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7:00PM DINNER, 8:00PM KARAOKE 
LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8:00PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
     OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Strung Out (Classic Rock w/strings)
8:00PM  $5/cover
     OR
Lockport Moose
118 E 10th St
Metors - 8:30PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30PM
$5 members/$10 non-members
Team Jersey Night – casual
     OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Full Circle (classic rock)
8:00PM   $5/cover

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Watch the Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
12 noon
Free appetizers at half-time
     OR
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just East of Ridgeland
1:00PM – free to play
Dine after

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Cruise Night and Concert
Paul’s Pizza
31st & Wolf Rd
Stingrays – 6:00PM outside bring chairs

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Bob Kass Quartet (jazz)
8:00PM  $5/cover

THURSDAY SEPT 19 – SUNDAY, SEPT 22
St Michael’s Fall Fest
143rd & West Ave
Orland Park
9/19  The Downtown Sound 6:30PM
9/20  Doug/Fitz   5:30PM
         Maggie Speaks  8:30PM
9/21  Fine Print 12:30PM
         Square Dancing 2:30PM
         Young Johnny 5:30PM
         Suburban Cowboy  8:00PM
9/22  Fine Print 2:00PM
         80’s Enough  4:30PM
Food, raffles, carnival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Incognitos
Paul’s Pizza
31st & Wolf
Concert only
6:00-10:00PM  (outside, bring chairs)

FRIDAY, SEPT 20 & SATURDAY SEPT 21
Autumn in the Park Festival
Palos Park
Village Green
8901 W 123rd St
9/20  Hitsville Revue Band (Motown) 7:00PM
9/21  Skip Towne & the Greyhounds (Blues)  3:00PM
          Libodo Funk Circus (60’s to present)  7:00PM
Food vendors, beer, wine and spirits
More info: www.palospark.org/AutumninPalospark

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Incognitos
Little Joe’s
Cedar Road, New Lenox
6:00-10:00PM
RSVP to Carol   708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com
                OR
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer
Willow Springs
8:00PM
$7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes 
                OR
Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
Orange 13
14196 McCarthy Rd
Lemont
9:00PM
               OR
Under Construction Band
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 East of Ridgeland
8:30PM (inside)
              
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
Krapils
6600 W 111th St
8:00PM
               OR
Bobby Dunn
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 East of Ridgeland
8:30PM (inside)
               OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Shindig (60’s)
8:00PM  $5/cover

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just East of Ridgeland
1:00PM – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Watch Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
7:30PM
Free appetizers at halftime
                
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Cruise nite and Concert
Paul’s Pizza
31st & Wolf
Rick Lindy
6:00PM  (outside, bring chairs)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Informational meeting regarding the Blue Danube River Cruise departing May 12, 2014 
Blissful Banana Café
15447 S 94th Ave
Orland Park
6:30PM
Contact:  Ruth 708-873-1005 or
rkorkus@gmail.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Orland Township 
Roaring 20’s Dinner Dance
Orland Chateau
5:00-10:00PM
Tickets available at the Township Office on Ravinia.
$17/resident  $22/non resident
Mention Red Balloon Singles
We have tables reserved.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8:00PM  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
Turn-about dance
No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Watch Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
12noon
Free appetizers at halftime

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Cruise nite and Concert
Paul’s Pizza
31st & Wolf
Charles & Co
6:00PM  (outside, bring chairs)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Orland Township
Dancing with the Senior Stars
Georgio’s Banquets
8800 W 159th 5:00-10:00PM
Tickets available at the Township Office on Ravinia
$25/person – we have tables reserved

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Location not posted yet

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Spaghetti Dinner
Chicago South Elks
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
4:00-8:00PM $5
Dancing at 8:00PM
DJ
Reservations recommended
708-597-7465

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Watch Bears at Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
12 noon

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Chicago Jitterbug Jive at Five
Garden Chalet Banquets
11000 S Ridgeland 
5:00-10:00PM – Family style dinner
$25/members  $30/guests
MUST RSVP by 9/21
Send check payable to
Chicago Jitterbug Club
To:  Carol White
       9352 Sunrise Lane
       Orland Park, IL  60462
708-460-0697 FOR MORE INFO
If you are a member of the Jitterbug Club please include your member number.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Planning Meeting
Orland Park Library
7:00PM
Papa Joe’s after
     OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Outcast Band
8:30PM no cover

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Dinner at Cooper’s Hawk
15690 S Harlem
6:30PM – must reserve
Contact:  Ted Lindberg
                 tedlindberg@gmail.com (best)
                 708-403-8564 (second best)
                 708-289-8326 (3rd choice)
                 Leave first and last name, and phone number if anything changes.

MARK THE DATE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Dinner at Chef Klaus’ Bier Stube
20827 S LaGrange Rd
6:30PM
Always a fun time!  Bring Change!
Contact: Bob   708-636-3210

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Sons of Italy Pasta Dinner
And Live Entertainment – Mike Valentine and "Cher"
Tinley Park High School
6111 W 175th St
1:00-5:00PM
$10/advance - $11/at door
Tickets:   708-479-1489

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Game night
Orland Township building
7:00PM
More info next month!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
WOW Fundraiser 
Halloween Dinner/Dance
Orland Chateau
14500 S LaGrange Rd
5:00PM
$25/per person
Tickets:  Bobbi Miller
708-444-2149 or mail
check payable to Harry Hollendoner
4851 W 121st Pl, Alsip, IL   60803

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
Red Balloon 1st Holiday Party
Silver Lakes Country Club
151st & 82nd Ave
Orland Park
6:30PM
$40/person – cash bar
Contact:   Mariann
815-485-1559

August & September 2013 Events

Here are the events for August, and September 2013.
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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EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
154TH & HARLEM
7PM DINNER, 8PM KARAOKE 
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Incognitos at Little Joe’s
1300 N Cedar Road
New Lenox
6:00-10pm
Contact:  Carol  708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Stingrays
7:30 – 11:00 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Burr Ridge Free Concert
Billy Elton
(Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute)
7:30 – 9:00
Burr Ridge Village Center
County Line Rd & Burr Ridge Pkwy
Bring chairs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Music in the Plaza
Tinley train station 
173rd and Oak Park Ave
7pm – Reckless (variety)
Bring chairs

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
No Bocce ball today 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Concert on the Green
Frankfort White & Kansas St
6:30 Outcast Band
Bring chairs
Rain site Founders Center
140 Oak Street

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Dinner at Bertucci’s
10331 Roberts Rd
6:30
Contact Janet 708-525-4352

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer, Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Burr Ridge Free Concert
Abba Salute
7:30 – 9:00
Burr Ridge Village Center
County Line Rd & Burr Ridge Pkwy
Bring chairs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Minature golf
Stony Creek
5850 W 103rd St Oak Lawn
1pm
Contact -  John Silius
jsilius1949@hotmail.com
Or 708-614-9836 home
708-349-9836 cell

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 - MONDAY, SEPT 2
Frankfort Fall Festival
Carnival rides, beer garden, entertainment, craft fair, etc.
Check www.frankfortfallfestival.info
for the complete lineup

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Free concert
Maggie Speaks
4-6pm
Centennial Park West
Colette Subdivision
Near 108th & 159th Orland Park
Bring chairs/some concessions

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Picnic – Westmont’s Ty Warner Pk
12:00 – 5:00pm
Tickets $10  
After 8/27 and at the door $15
For information contact:
Wayne 630-487-8463 or
Meridel 630-654-3785

WEDNSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
New fall dance classes will be starting 
FIRST DANCE LESSON: Cha Cha
Classes will meet every Wednesday, Starting September 4th
from 6-7PM
Diamond Dancesport
7767 West 96th Place
Hickory Hills, IL 60457.
http://www.diamonddancesport.com/
"No Partner Necessary".
Becky will go over each lesson at the end of the class for those who want to video the lesson.
For those who dance in their street shoe's ... please bring an extra pair of shoes, so we don't ruin the dance floor.
Prices for Classes: 4 week class every Wednesday for the month of SEPTEMBER,  $32.00 for the month in advance.If you should want to pay by lesson ? The cost is $10.00 per class.
They would like to get a count so Please email franalghini@aol.com 
   If you are attending, YOUR NAME, EMAIL, AND PHONE #.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer, Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, SEPT 6 – SUNDAY, SEPT 8
Oak Lawn’s Fall on the Green
95th & Cook
Free admission, parking, rides
Some bands of interest:
Maggie Speaks - Fri 7:30
American English – Sat 7:30
The Hat Guys – Sat 10pm
CTA – Sun – 3:30 
Slippery When Wet – Sun 6pm
For more info: 
www.villageofoaklawn.il.gov

FRIDAY, SEPT 6 – SUNDAY SEPT 8
Festival of the Vine – Geneva, IL
Downtown Geneva
Food, drink, entertainment, craft show, etc.
Info – www.genevachamber.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Music in the Plaza
Tinley train station 
173rd and Oak Park Ave
7pm – Cadillac Casanovas (Oldies)
Bring chairs

SATURDAY/SUNDAY SEPT 7/8
Homer Harvest Days
Trantina Farm
15744 W 151st St
11-6pm SAT/11-5pm SUN
More info:  www.homertownship.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Planning Meeting
OP Library
7pm
Papa’s Joes after

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange 
Outcast Band
7pm dinner/8:30 music
No Cover

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
Team Jersey Night (Casual)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Mokena Food & Wine Fest
McGovney-Yunker Farmstead
10824 Laporte Rd, Mokena
12-6pm
$25 advance ticket 
$30 at door
20 tickets total – 10 food, 10 wine/beer
Food only ticket - $15
Food, drink, gift booths, live entertainment
Tickets available at Mokena
Chamber of Commerce
19820 Wolf Road
708-479-2468

MARK THE DATE

SEPTEMBER 19 – 22
St Michael’s Fall Fest
Live entertainment, food and raffle
More info at September Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Informational meeting regarding the Blue Danube River Cruise departing May 12, 2014 
Time and locations will be sent soon.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Orland Township 
Roaring 20’s Dinner Dance
Orland Chateau
5-10pm
Tickets available at the Township Office on Ravinia.
$17/resident  $22/non resident
Mention Red Balloon Singles
We have tables reserved.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Pasta Dinner sponsored by 
Sons of Italy
1-5pm
Tinley Park High School
6111 W 175th St, TP
Entertainment – Mike Valentine And “Cher”
$10 advance  $11 at the door
Raffle, Door Prizes, Sweet Table
Tickets:  708-479-1489

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
Red Balloon 1st Holiday Party
Silver Lakes Country Club
$40/person
Details to follow.

July & August 2013 Events

Here are the events for July, and August 2013.
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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EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
15601 S HARLEM
7PM DINNER, 8PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

EVERY THURSDAY
PINOCHLE
ANDREW BIELA CENTER
4545 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE
12 NOON

THURSDAY, JULY 18
Maggie Speaks Band
St Christopher’s Fiesta
4130 W 147th Midlothian
Contact:  Janet 708-525-4352 or
jalmen@comcast.com

FRIDAY, JULY 19
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer
Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, JULY 19
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Stingrays
7:30 – 11 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

SUNDAY, JULY 21
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, JULY 21
Caribbean Block Party
Tinley Park
Oak Park Ave from 171st to Hickory Street
Live music/food

SUNDAY, JULY 21
Concert on the Lawn
Peter Oprisko Band (Pop/jazz)
Village Hall Center Lawn
147th & Ravinia
7pm
Bring chairs, food and drink
Rain site is the Civic Center

SUNDAY, JULY 21
Concert on the Green
Frankfort White & Kansas St
5pm  Peter Oprisko Band
6:30  Shindig
Bring chairs
Rain site Founders Center
140 Oak Street

SUNDAY, JULY 21
Oak Lawn Concert 
7pm 
Red Woody Band 
(70, 80, 90’s cover band)
95th & Raymond (behind Library)
Bring chairs

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Free Outdoor movie
Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1 Veteran’s Parkway, New Lenox
8pm

THURSDAY, JULY 25
Orland Township Dance
Hawaiian Luau 
Orland Chateau 
145th & LaGrange Rd
5-10pm
$17 residents/$22 non-residents
Purchase tickets at Township Office on Ravinia.  Ask to sit at the Red Balloon table
Contact Carol – 708-460-0697

FRIDAY, JULY 26
Little Joe’s Pizza
1300 N Cedar Rd
The Incognitos
6-10pm
Contact:  Carol  708-460-0697
or caw0106@aol.com

FRIDAY, JULY 26
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, JULY 26
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Shindigs
7:30 – 11 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

FRIDAY, JULY 26
Free concert Burr Ridge Center
County Line Rd & Burr Ridge Pkwy
R Gang
7:30 – Bring chairs

SATURDAY, JULY 27
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members

SATURDAY, JULY 27
Scrementi’s Italian Grill
9716 W 191st  Mokena
The Incognitos
9pm – patio
Contact:  Carol  708-460-0697
or caw0106@ol.com

SATURDAY, JULY 27
Music in the Plaza
Tinley train station 
Oak Park Ave
7pm – The Walk-Ins (variety)
Bring chairs

SATURDAY, JULY 27
Pierogi Fest in Whiting, IN
Don Borus will be dancing the Polka!!!
Contact Don: 708-305-0765 or
donaldborus@comcast.net

SUNDAY, JULY 28
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, JULY 28
Concert on the Green
White & Kansas St
Frankfort
6:30  Gone to Paradise 
(Jimmy Buffet tribute band)
Bring chairs
Rain site Founders Center
140 Oak Street

MONDAY, JULY 29
Miniature Golf
White Mountain
9901 W 179th St OP
6:30
Contact:  Mariann 815-545-7820
or mbuczyna13@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 30
Golf – Rolling Hills
14700 & 82nd Ave 
Orland Park
Tee Time 11 am
Contact:  John 
708-614-9836 home
708-349-9836 cell
jsilius1949@hotmail.com

TUESDAY, JULY 30
Hickory Hills Concert Series
Kasey Meadows Park
91st & Roberts Road
Denny Diamond
(Neil Diamond hits)
7pm – bring chairs/food/drink

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Free Outdoor Movie
8pm Monsters VS Aliens
1 Veterans’ Parkway, New Lenox

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Free Dance Class – Cha-Cha
Tinley Park Library
7851 Timber Dr
7pm   708-532-0160

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Krapil’s Steakhouse
6600 W 111th St
6:30 - Dinner
Contact:  Sharon 
   708-478-3169 or
or srparadowski@yahoo.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Good Time Charley Dance 
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer
Willow Springs
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Justin Russell (country/rock)
7:30 – 11 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Hat Guys
Tinley Park Library
7851 Timber Dr
6-8pm
Outdoors – Free
Bring a chair

FRIDAY AUG 2 – SUNDAY AUG 4
Taste of Orland
Food, live entertainment and more
147th & Ravinia
Sunday 
1-3 Meteors
7pm – American English (red balloon)
Bring chairs
Check www.Orland-Park.il.us for full schedule.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Wine & Jazz Night
6pm/wine tasting
7pm/ band – The Faculty
1 Veteran’s Parkway, New Lenox

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Concert on the Green
Frankfort White & Kansas St
6:30 The Meteors
Bring Chairs
Rain Site Founders Center
140 Oak St

MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange 
Outcast Band
7pm dinner/8:30 music
No Cover

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
Free Outdoor Movie
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
1 Veterans’ Parkway, New Lenox
8pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Good Time Charley Dance 
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8pm  $7 before 8:15/$9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Meteors
7:30 – 11 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Free Concert Burr Ridge Center
County Line Rd & Burr Ridge Pkwy
Denny Diamond Trio
7:30 - Bring Chairs

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Late nite swim at Centennial Park
Open until 10pm
Free to members/Resident $7
Non-Resident $14
Contact:  John 
jsilius1949@hotmail.com
Or 708-614-9836 home
708-349-9836 cell

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Picnic – Tampier Lake
131st & Wolf Rd
Noon
Bring your own food and drink and a dish to pass.  
Bring chairs and lawn games
Paddle Boats available for rent 
Contact:   Janet 708-525-4352 or
jalmen@comcast.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Jitterbug Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
Tee Shirt Night (casual)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Music in the Plaza
Tinley train station 
Oak Park Ave
7pm – Lucky Town (Country)
Bring chairs

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Concert on the Green
Frankfort White & Kansas St
6:30 CTA (Chicago Tribute Band)
Bring Chairs
Rain Site Founders Center
140 N Oak St

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Free Concert – New Lenox
7pm Jayme Doyle
8pm Makena Hartlin
1 Veterans’ Parkway

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
Orland Park Day at Cellular Field
Sox vs Tigers
7:20pm
MUST CONTACT JOHN 
jsilius1949@hotmail.com
Or 708-614-9836 home
708-349-9836 cell

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
Free Outdoor Movie
Peter Pan
1 Veterans’ Parkway, New Lenox
8pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Comedy Night with Vito Zatto
Orland Chateau 
5:30 cash bar, 6:30 dinner 7:30 show
$27
Contact: Senior Social Club
708-942-1588

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Greco’s in Willow Springs
8850 Archer Ave
Mike Valentine (Elvis/Cher Tribute)
7:30 – 11 (patio)
$10/person minimum
Limited appetizers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Renaissance Faire
10am – meet at OP Library to carpool
1 day admission - $19.95
Buy on-line and print - $17.95
Buy at Walgreens - $16.95
Contact:  Ted  708-403-8564 home
or 708-289-8326 cell
http://www.renfair.com/bristol/index.asp

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
1pm – free to play
Dine after

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Concert on the Green
Frankfort White & Kansas St
6:30 Final Say
Bring Chairs
Rain Site Founders Center
140 N Oak St

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Oak Lawn Concert
95th & Raymond (behind Library)
7pm – CTA (Chicago Tribute)
Fireworks night
Bring Chairs

MONDAY, AUGUST 19
Planning meeting
OP Library
7pm – Papa Joe’s after

MARK THE DATE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
BBQ in Michigan
Location is 11 miles E of Benton Harbor
On a 100 acre clean water lake with
sand bottom.  If interested please 
contact Dennis at DKCPA@aol.com or
815-462-3061
Also you can contact Carol for lodging and
other information.   708-460-0697 or
caw0106@aol.com