Here are the events for December 1 to December 28, 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.

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First, something to think about:
When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels.

Here are our regularly scheduled activities:

EVERY WEDNESDAY
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
Karaoke At Traverso's
15601 Harlem Ave
7:00PM Dinner, 8:00PM Karaoke
Look for the red balloon on the table

Bears games on Sundays
Zantes is, supposedly, closed for remodeling until mid December (?).  Please contact Sharon Paradowski (708-478-3169) or srparadowski@yahoo.com for information.

Here are our new activities:

Thursday, December 3
Drury Lane
White Christmas
$75.00
Includes lunch and transportation
Bus leaves at 10:00AM from
St Stevens
175th St & 84th Ave
Contact Joan Kapala
815-534-5111

Friday, December 4
Christmas Lights Trolley Ride
Lincoln Park Zoo and other attractions.
4:30pm return about 9:00
Meet at Township Office not later than 4:30
We are on trolley 3
A box lunch, and beverages will be provided
You may bring beverages of an adult nature.
$30 residents or $35 non-residents
Orland Township is sponsoring
30 signed up so we get our own bus.
Contact Ruth Korkus
708-873-1005

Sunday, December 6
The Lettermen Christmas Concert
Arcada Theater in St Charles
Meet at South end of Library parking lot
Meet by 1:00pm at the latest
Lunch at a restaurant in St Charles before concert
You can park at the restaurant and walk to the Theater
The concert will start at 5:00PM
Tom is coordinating this event
708-227-8544
tomlyns@yahoo.com
If you are not going to the restaurant, contact Tom
for information on how to get your ticket.
The cost $56.00 dollars for the performance, dinner not included.

Monday, December 7
Outcast Jazz Band
Hackney’s
123rd (McCarthy Rd) & LaGrange
7:00PM dinner/8:30PM music
No Cover

Tuesday, December 8
Dancing With Veterans
Recreational dance therapy for veterans
At Hines VA facility
Contact John Meister
john4vet@yahoo.com
773-793-2565 cell
Ladies only at this time
Volunteers to dance with veteran patients of Hine’s in and out patient
Dance instructions from 1 to 2 pm by Fred Astair Dance Studios
Car pooling is possible at Orland Township offic thru John Miester.
This is a monthly event.  If you attend, it is possible to sign up for future events.

Friday December 11
Red Balloon Christmas Party
Silver lake Country Club
Starts at 6:00pm, they will serve at 6:30pm
Band. 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Family Style dinner, cash bar
$40.00
Please send a check to:
Marianne Buczyna
17847 Columbus Ct
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708)478-4614 or mbuczyna13@gmail.com

Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Ugliest Christmas/Holiday Sweater Contest
Glendora House
10225 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
8:00PM  $7 before 8:15 $9 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

Saturday, December 12
Jitterbug Club Dance and Toy/Coat Drive
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
8:00PM-11:30PM

Christmas House Walk
Sponsored by Palos Women's Club
Starts with brunch at Palos Country Club
8am-11am along with various vendors.
Instructions and directions will be given there
regarding Houses to visit on the walk.
Tickets are  $40, and can be purchased at
Mona Lisa
12330 So. Harlem
708-361-1551
For additional information, contact:
Geri Eisenstein
702-218-0416 (Las Vegas Cell number)

Sunday, December 13
Lodge Leone d'Oro
Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
4:00 pm
Orland Chateau
Cost is $45 per adult, $25.00 children
Includes a delicious dinner, open bar,
Entertainment: Jimmy O & Rhonda Lee
Door prizes and raffle
It's a fun afternoon.
For tickets, see Connie Logan or call her 708-349-4029.
Please be aware, deadline for buying tickets is Monday, 12/7.

Musichorale Noel Concert
Ozinga Auditorium, Trinity College
6601 College Drive
Palos Heights
3:20pm
773-239-6279
$14 (advance), $15.00 (door)
Contact
Gloria Vitro for information
708-261-3441

Monday, December 14
Lunch at Southfork
12:00 Noon
Ed Marshall
708-372-1175

December 18
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Annual red & Green Christmas Dance
Wear your best holiday red or green tonight!
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S Archer
Willow Springs, IL.
8:00PM $7.00 before 8:15 $9.00 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

Saturday, December 19
Jitterbug Club Holiday Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
8:00PM-11:30PM

Tuesday, December 22
Dinner at Prime Time
Prime Time Restaurant
7750 W. 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
6:30 PM
Contact Bill Gray to reserve your seat
708-233-4103

Thursday, December 24
Don’t forget to leave cookies and milk for Santa!
And something for his reindeer.

Friday, December 25
Was Santa GOOD to you, or were you naughty!

Monday, December 28
Red Balloon Planning Meeting
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00PM
Papa Joe's afterwards

Wednesday, December 30
Orland Township Dinner/Dance
Start the New Years early with the biggest bash yet,
and ring in the New Year with family and friends.
The evening will include a champagne toast,
noise makers, and a New Year's count down.
Entertainment by the Flat Cats.
Orland Chateau
14500 S. LaGrange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462
5:00PM-10:00PM
$20 township resident  $25 non-resident
Tickets are available at the
Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
Ask to be seated at the Red Balloon Tables

Thursday, December 31
New Year's Eve
Silver Lake Country Club
They are holding 30 seats for us in the main ballroom
Ask to be seated at a Red Balloon table
Stop by SLCC to reserve and pay, or over the phone
@ 708-349-6940 and pay with a credit card
It is 1st come, 1st served
$100 per person
A live band in the main room
2 DJ's in the other rooms
You are free to move about
Photo Booth
Top shelf cocktails 7:00pm to 1:00am
Appetizers
Filet Mignon and 3 Colossal Shrimp, potato & veggie.
Dessert
Sweet rolls and coffee after midnight.
Please contact SLCC directly.

Jitterbug Club
New Year's Eve Gala
Candle Light Banquets
10625 S Ridgeland
Chicago Ridge, IL
7:30 to 12:30
Cocktails, Family Style Dinner, Open Bar
DJ Dance Music with Party Doll
See flyer for details and reservation form.
Their home page: http://www.chicagojitterbugclub.com/index.html has a link to the flyer.
Be aware, the calendar on the website still says TBA

Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Huge New Year’s Eve Dance Tonight
Casa Maria  Banquet Hall
Dyer, IN
8:30 pm to 12:30  am
$35 Prepaid. Tickets available at dances thru 12/18/15.
Includes Buffet.
Big Crowd Last 4 Years
Lots of Fun!
DJ Fast Freddy
Cash Bar.

Monday, January 4
Outcast Jazz Band
Hackney’s
123rd (McCarthy Rd) & La Grange
7:00PM dinner/8:30PM music
No Cover

Friday, January 8
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Casual Dance Tonight!
Glendora House
10225 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
8:00PM  $7 before 8:15 $9 after
Relax after the holidays,
Jeans, gym shoes and comfortable clothes tonight!

Monday, January 11
Red Balloon Planning Meeting
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00PM
Papa Joe's after

Saturday, February 27, 2016
Parrots of the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffet Tribute band
Rialto Theatre
5 pm pre-show party and 7 pm performance.
$55.
Please bring your checks to the Planning Meeting
either December 28 or January 11 to reserve your seat.
Contact Janet Almen
jalmen@comcast.net or 708-525-4352

Looking to the future, are you interested in the following?
Please contact the person listed

April 2016
Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC
Orland Township is sponsoring this event.
Click on the following link for information on this trip
http://www.diamondtours.com/Myrtle-Beach-Show-Trip
For information contact:
Marie Ryan
Phone: (708) 403-4222
Email: marier@orlandtownship.org

May 15 to 19 Thursday to Sunday
Las Vegas
Contact Geri Eisenstein
702-218-0416 (Las Vegas Cell number)
Details to be announced

Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30, 2016
Branson Bus Trip
Diamond Tours is offering a 4 night, 5 day bus trip to Branson with several shows included.
Cost is $470, double occupancy, which includes transportation, 8 meals, Shows and Gratuities
Click on this link for general tour information:
https://www.diamondtours.com/branson-bus-tour
Click on this link to see videos of the various shows:
http://www.diamondtours.com/Video/branson-bus-tour
According to the Accuweather website temperatures are as follows.
September 1 high: 86, Lo: 62, October 1 high: 75, Lo: 50
We have 18 signed up so far, we need a minimum of 30 people.
If interested contact Janet at 708-525-4352 or jalmen@Comcast.net