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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Here are the events for September 26 to October 27, 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
Game Day
Orland Township Bldg
14807 S Ravinia Ave,
12:00-3:00pm
contact Ruth
708-873-1005
   or
rkorkus@gmail.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY
KARAOKE AT TRAVERSO’S
15601 HARLEM AVE
7:00PM DINNER, 8:00PM KARAOKE
(LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON ON THE TABLE)

RESUMING SUNDAY, OCT 12
BOCCE BALL
MAMA VESUVIO’S
RT 83 JUST EAST OF RIDGELAND
1:00PM…FREE TO PLAY, DINE AFTER

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
103 & Harlem
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Cadillac Groove  (Blues/R&B)
8:00pm $5/cover

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Red Balloon Fall Picnic
Tampier Lake
131st & Wolf Rd
12 noon
Please bring, tables, your
own chair, your own main dish,
a dish to share and your own 
drink (no alcohol)  Games, egg toss, etc!
Contact:  Janet  708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net
NO PAPER PLATES NEEDED
   AND
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
TEAM JERSEY NITE
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Five Guys Named Moe (R&B, Hard Rock, Blues)
8:00pm   $5/cover
   OR
Mister Moe’s
7214 College Dr
8:00pm - Claremont Drive
   OR
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just East of Ridgeland
6:00pm - Chi Town Band – patio

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Bears vs  Packers
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon
Free half-time buffet
   AND/OR
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
Jimmy O & Rhonda
5:00pm
Reservations suggested


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Southwest Symphony Orchestra
Trinity Christian College
6601 W College Drive
1:00pm
$12/ticket - discounted price

Please contact Carole Scheid-Kalebich for information   708-974-0674

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Papa Joe’s
14459 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park
Travel Meeting
6:30
For information and to reserve:
Ruth  708-873-1005

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 1
Karaoke at Traverso’s

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Good Time Charley Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 South Archer
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
   OR
Bengtson’s Farm and Pizza
13341 W 151st St (3/4 mile west of Bell Rd)
Meet Kathy, and Marline at the main entrance at 5:00PM
They will give you your admission ticket for entry.
Once inside, 5:30 – 8:00pm  meet at the Pig Races
When we've had enough fun, we go to
Chesdan’s for pizza (separate checks)
15764 S Bell Rd
Tickets for hay ride are no longer available
but  you can join us for Pizza…please call
Kathy  -  708-403-4225 or
Marline – 708-479-7753
   OR
Garden Gallery & Studio
17459 S Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park
7:00-9:00pm Open house
This is a free event that features
local artists work available for purchase,
live music, refreshments.
For more info:  708-407-8666
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
The Calumet Band (Eclectric Rock & Soul)
8:00pm  $5/cover

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Nightlife (Rock & Roll)
8:00pm   $5/cover

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
Bears vs  Carolina
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon
Free half-time buffet

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Outcast Band
7:00pm dinner  8:30 dancing

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Karaoke at Traverso’s

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Dancing with the Senior Stars
Georgio’s Banquets
8800 W 159th St
5:00pm
$30 – tickets available at the Orland Township Building
OR  you can purchase them at the Roaring 20’s Dance
Cash or check only
Ask to be seated at one of the following tables:
#57, 70, 71, 72 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Full Circle (classic rock)
8:00pm  $5/cover

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
Pizza Party
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Strung Out (Rock w/strings)
8:00pm   $5/cover

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Bears  vs  Atlanta
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon
Free half-time buffet

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - SECOND TRAVEL MEETING
Papa Joe’s
14459 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park
6:30

Contact:  Ruth 708-873-1005 or rkorkus@gmail.com

Jitterbug's Jive at Five                         A REMINDER
Those of you who have sent in your money for the Jitterbug's Jive at Five you will not receive a ticket
just give your name at the door.   Money was due October 8th.   If you didn't purchase a ticket through me you will have to check with Barbara at 630-257-6479 to see if you can still attend.  There are still seats at the Red Balloon tables.....

Chef Klaus' Octoberfest                        A REMINDER
Make sure you contact Bob Kurth and make a reservation if you plan to go to Chef Klaus' on Friday,
October 24.....reservation is limited to 30 people


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Karaoke at Traverso’s


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16                         Canceled until further notice
Township will be offering a set of dance classes
5 weeks - $25/resident, $35 non-resident
5:30PM-6:30PM
Orland Township Building
148th & Ravinia
Sign up at the Township building

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
   OR
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
The Jim Kaszmark Jazz Combo
8:00pm  $5/cover

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
The Lexington House
7717 W 95th St
11:00am – dinner at noon
To Heaven….and Back
Tribute to Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins
$39 includes Show, Dinner, and Parking
Contact:  Carl   773-582-9516
   AND
Hackney’s
123rd & LaGrange
Charles & Company (Motown, RB)
8:00pm  $5/cover

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Bears vs  Dolphins
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon
Free half-time buffet
   AND
Chicago Jitterbug Club
Jive at Five
Garden Chalet
11000 S Ridgeland
5:00-10:00pm
Family-style dinner at 6pm, cash bar
Dancing until 10:00pm
$25/member
$30/guest
Please call Barbara at 630-257-6479 for tickets
so we can reserve tables for our group.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Karaoke at Traverso’s

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Game Night – Halloween Party
Orland Township Building
148th & Ravinia
6:30pm
Pizza will be ordered (everyone to
contribute) bring a snack/dessert to
share if you wish, your own drink,
(no alcohol) and a donation to the
food pantry.
Don’t forget a game!!!! 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
Chef Klaus’ Bier Stube
German fest
20827 S LaGrange Rd
Frankfort
5:00pm – dinner
Not full menu – you will have
a choice of 1 of 2 entrees 
includes sides.
Band begins at 5:30
MUST RESERVE  
Bob Kurth  708-636-3210
   OR
Good Time Charley Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 South Archer
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00-11:30
$5 members/$10 non-members
Halloween Party – free admission if
in full costume!
   OR
The McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
Let’s Twist Again fund raiser
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 South Archer 
6:00pm open bar
7:00pm dinner and dancing
$100/person
The Meteors Band
Attire:  50’s 60’s optional
Info:  McCord Gallery - 708-671-0648

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
Bears vs  New England
Zante’s
8888 W 159th St
Noon
Free half-time buffet
   OR
13TH Annual Pasta Dinner
Order Sons of Italy
Leone D’Oro Lodge #2700
Tinley Park High School
6111 W 175th St
1:00-5:00pm
Tickets:  $10 advance  $11 at door
Food, entertainment, raffle, door prizes,
sweet table…..
Tickets:  Connie Logan 708-349-4029
   AND
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
Ghoul’s Nite Out
W.O.W. Fall Fundraiser
Orland Chateau
145th & LaGrange
Doors open at 5:00pm
Dinner at 6:00pm
Family style dinner, cash bar, raffle,
door prizes, DJ
Costumes Optional
Purchase tickets by October 19
Contact:  Harry Hollendoner
708-597-3577
Make check payable to 
W.O.W
Mail to Harry Hollendoner
4851 W 121st Pl
Alsip, IL  60803

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
Planning Meeting
Orland Park Library
7:00pm
Please bring your events!
Papa Joe’s after
14459 S La Grange Rd

MARK THE DATE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
103rd & Harlem
8:00pm   $7 before 8:15, $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13    (NEW EVENT)
Winter Wonderland Dinner/Dance
Orland Chateau
5:00-10:00PM
$17 resident  $22 non resident
Tickets are available at the Township Office.  
Ask to be seated at the Red Balloon Tables

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
Drury Lane
Camelot
Departs at 10:30 from St Stephen’s parking lot
$70 – includes show, motor coach
transportation, lunch (soup, choice
of Salmon Filet or Chicken Marsala,
dessert & beverage)
Contact:   Joan Kapala   815-534-5111

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Red Balloon Christmas Party
Silver Lakes Country Club
Family Style РPrime Rib/Saut̩ed Chicken
Time TBD
Music by The Cruisers
$40/per person
Contact:   Mariann  815-545-7820 or
mbuczyna13@gmail.com