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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Here are the events from August 17, to September 14, 2015 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.

Something to think about:
Making one person smile can change the world
– maybe not the whole world, but their world.

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Here are our regularly scheduled activities:

Every Wednesday afternoon
Game Day
Chicago South Elks Lodge
4428 W Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, IL
12:00PM-3:00PM
contact 
Ruth
708-873-1005
   or
rkorkus@gmail.com

Every Wednesday evening
Karaoke At Traverso's
15601 Harlem Ave
Orland Park
7:00PM Dinner, 8:00PM Karaoke with dancing
Look for the red balloon on the table

Every Sunday afternoon
Bocce Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just east of Ridgeland
3:00PM, free to play, dine after

   OR

Summer Sunday evenings
Frankfort Concert
White and Kansas Streets
6:30 PM
No Charge, bring your chairs
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Here are our new activities:

Wednesday, August 19
Last day to order tickets for Claremont Drive Concert
See September 12 for information.

Thursday, August 20
50's Sock Hop
Sponsored by the Orland Township
Orland Chateau
14500 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park
5:00-10:00PM
$20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents
For tickets and more info contact Orland Township

Friday, August 21
Burr Ridge Concerts on the Green
The Moods
Motown
Burr Ridge Village Center
County Line Rd. & Burr Ridge Pkwy (South of I-55)
Burr Ridge, IL
7:00 - 8:30 PM

OR

Good Time Charley Singles Dances
Willowbrook Ballroom
Willowbrook, IL
8:00PM   $9  All Singles/Only  $7 before 8:15PM

Saturday, August 22
Jitterbug Club Dance
Ice Cream Social & Justadance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00PM - 11:30PM
$5 members or $10 non-members

Tuesday August 25
Prime Time Restaurant
7750 W. 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
6:30 PM
Contact Bill Gray to reserve your seat
708-233-4103

OR

Dancing With Senior Stars Audition
 Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
6:00 PM

Friday, Aug 28
Burr Ridge Concerts on the Green
Chicago Experience
Chicago Tribute
Burr Ridge Village Center
County Line Rd. & Burr Ridge Pkwy (South of I-55)
Burr Ridge, IL
7:00 - 8:30PM

   OR

Good Time Charley Singles Dances
Glendora House
10225 S. Harlem Ave.
Chicago Ridge, IL
8:00PM   $9  All Singles/Only  $7 before 8:15PM

Saturday, August 29
A Day in the Michigan countryside
Noon Illinois time, 1:00PM Michigan time.
We’ve been invited to visit with
Dennis Kueber
32802 Haley Rd
Dowagiac, Michigan
Please let Dennis know you’re coming.
by Thursday 8/27
dkcpa@aol.com
New Lenox (815) 462-3061
After Thursday 8/27
Cell (708) 748-0048
Cell (269) 424-5584
Hamburgers and sweet corn
Feel free to bring anything else for the grill
Extra refrigeration available
Some beverages available (BYOB)
Directions:
I-94 to Michigan Exit 30 (Napier Rd)
11 miles East to CR690
(Supermarket, bank, and gas station)
1/4 mile East to 32802 Haley Rd

   OR

5 Guys Named Moe
Concert at the Tinley Park Train Station
173rd and Oak Park Ave
6:30PM
No Charge, bring your chair

Friday, September 4
Good Time Charley Singles Dances
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave.
Willowbrook, IL
8:00PM   $9  All Singles/Only  $7 before 8:15PM

Saturday, September 5
Red Balloon Just Before Labor Day Picnic
Jaycee Picnic Shelter
16801 S 80th Avenue
at 12:00 Noon
The charge is $7.00 per person
We are supplying hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper plates, etc.
Attendees please bring a dish to pass along with your drinks.
We will have our baseball game plus bag toss and horseshoes.
Contact Ruth
708-873-1005
   or
rkorkus@gmail.com

Monday, Sept 7
Old Fashioned Picnic
Ty Warner Park
Blackhawk Drive (½ mile West of Rt 83), and Ogden Ave
Park is one block North of Ogden Ave.
12:00-5:00 PM
Only the pavilion is for us. 
Bring your own food, tablecloth, chair, garbage bags, games . 
No alcoholic drinks. 
Rich and Carol Vena have a music system for all  to enjoy.

Saturday, September 12
Claremont Drive
...Baby Boomer Rock n' Roll!
This is a fund-raiser to help children who lost
their parents while they were serving our country.
Kendal Hall VFW Post 3873
908 W. Jackson
Naperville, IL 60540
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Prime Rib Dinner is served at 6:15 PM
Playing from 7:30 to 10:30 PM
Tickets are $25.00
AND ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 19TH
To reserve your tickets call
Ron Mckee @ 630-337-8467
For more info see: http://tinyurl.com/ClaremontSep12

OR

Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00PM - 11:30PM
Annual Business Meeting @ 7:30 
(Doors open @ 7:15 this night only!)
$5 members or $10 non-members

Monday, September 14
Red Balloon Planning Meeting
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00PM
Papa Joe's after for refreshments and conversation

Thursday September 17
Red Balloon Game night
At Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
$7.00 for pizza
Bring a snack or side dish
Bring whatever game you want to play
Bring a donation of non-perishable food
for the Township food pantry.
Bring liquid refreshment of your choice
No alcohol allowed
Contact Janet for info
708-525-4352 or
jalmen@comcast.net

Saturday, September 26
Jitterbug Club Dance
Team Jersey Night
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
8:00PM - 11:30PM
$5 members or $10 non-members

Thursday, October 1
Dancing with Senior Stars
4:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Georgio's Banquets
8800 W. 159th street
Orland Park, IL.
Tickets on sale at 
Orland Township Office
14807 Ravinia Ave
Ask for a Red Balloon table
$30.00 each for a plated dinner.
Proceeds benefit scholarship fund of Orland Park.

Friday, October 9
Orland Township Grand Ball
For Grandparents, and Grandchildren
Orland Township Office
14807 Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
Time 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Residents $10.00
Non-residents $15.00
Children up to 12: $5.00
Children 13 and over $7.00
Tickets on sale Sept 01

Thursday, October 15
Red Balloon Game night
At Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
$7.00 for pizza
Bring a snack or side dish
Bring whatever game you want to play
Bring a donation of non-perishable food
for the Township food pantry.
Bring liquid refreshment of your choice
No alcohol allowed
Contact Janet for info
708-525-4352 or
jalmen@comcast.net