Here are the events for February 8, 2016 to March 14, 2016 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:
While you’re busy looking for the perfect person, you’ll probably miss the imperfect person who could make you perfectly happy.

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

Wednesdays
February 3 to 24
April 6 to 27
Let’s Dance
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Orland Township Office
14807 S Ravinia
Orland Park
Time: 5:30 to 6:30
Resident: $40
Non-resident: $50
8 lessons, once a week except March

Friday February 12
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Valentine’s Day Dance Tonight
Glendora House
10225 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
8:00PM $7.00 before 8:15 $9.00 after
Come in your favorite Valentine Outfit Tonight!

Thursday, February 11
LOVABLE FRIENDS DINNER
Wu’s House Japanese Restaurant
16310 S. LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60467
6:30 pm
Group Valentine Dinner.
The maximum for large Hibachi table would be 20 people
If there are only 10 people we would be seated  at a smaller Hibachi table.
Hibachi Dinners (Chicken, steak, or shrimp)
Range from  $35 -$50 Including tax and tip
Lobster of course much more.   Drinks extra....
Check the menu at:
http://www.wushouserestaurant.com/menu/
Good food ...great portions...Lots of fun!
Anyone Interested must email Gloria J. Yorke:
sundance164@gmail.com
BEFORE FEB 3rd

Friday, February 12
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Glendora House
10225 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
8:00PM $7.00 before 8:15 $9.00 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

Friday February 12 - Saturday Saturday 13
Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack
Sponsored by Mission Council 8
This is a reminder only, all time slots have been filled.
Zion Lutheran Church
17100 S 69th Ave
Tinley Park
Ted Lindberg is coordinating a team on Friday 6:00-8:00
tedlindberg@gmail.com
708-403-8564
708-289-8326

Sunday February 14
Everett Dean Remembering the King
A tribute to Elvis
Also appearing
The ultimate show Band Cat Sass
Slick Willie & His Tribute to Buddy Holly
Georgio’s
8800 West 159th St
Orland Park, IL
$20.00 per person
Cash Bar
Dooes open at 5.00pm
Showtime at 6.00pm

Thursday, February 18
Orland Township Valentines Dinner Dance
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

Friday, February 19
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S Archer
Willow Springs, IL.
8:00PM $7.00 before 8:15 $9.00 after
No jeans or tennis shoes

Monday, February 22
12:00 noon
Lunch at Southfork
Just show up
Ed Marshall

Tuesday, February 23
Roco Vino’s
Let’s break bread, and pasta, together
11255 143rd St (1 block West of Wolf Rd)
Orland Park, IL 60467
6:30pm
Reservations required
Contact Mariann Buczyna
708-478-4614 or mbuczyna13@gmail.com

Thursday, February 25
Red Balloon Game Night
Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
6:00-9:00 PM
$7.00 for Pizza New Price
Non-perishable item for food pantry donation
Contact Joyce Bakotic as soon as you can
708-712-1146 or
joyce.bakotic@gmail.com
So she can order enough pizza
Bring the game of your choice and play away

Thursday, February 25
Blackhawks Game (TV)
Blackhawks vs Nashville
A casual get together
Mullets Sports Bar
14903 S Bell Road
Homer Glen
7:00pm
Cost: whatever you want to spend
Reservation required
Contact Sam LoMonaco
708-351-8917 or samlomonaco13@att.net

Saturday, February 27
Jitterbug Club Dance
Justadance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
Doors open @ 7:30 Dancing 8:00PM-11:30PM

Saturday, February 27
Parrots of the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffet Tribute band
Rialto Theatre
5:00 pm pre-show party and 7:00pm performance.
$55.
Please bring your checks to Traverso’s by January 13 to reserve your seat.
Contact Janet Almen
jalmen@comcast.net or 708-525-4352

Sunday, February 28
Blues Fling
Harald Viking Lodge
6730 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
6:00 - 10:00pm
$15.00 Advance, $17:00 at the door
Contact Janet
jalmen@comcast.net or 708-525-4352

Tuesday, March 8
Ladies Dancing with the 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 office thru John Miester.
This is a monthly event.  If you attend, it is possible to sign up for future events.

Saturday March 12     UPDATE
Jitterbug Club Dance     Dance has been cancelled
Puttin' on the Ritz

Monday March 14
Planning Meeting
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00PM
Papa Joe's after

Saturday, March 26
Jitterbug Club Dance
Justadance and Easter Parade
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
Doors open @ 7:30
8:00PM-11:30PM

Thursday, March 31
Dinner at Palermo’s
4849 West 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL
Dinner at 6:30pm
Contact Martha Buzelli
708-710-5922
margenmunoz@yahoo.com

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

Saturday, April 2
Putting on the Glitz
An Elegant Evening of
Dining, Dancing, Entertainment
Featuring Professional Performances
Full service cash bar
Male escorts available
6:00pm
Dance to the music of Steve Anthony
and his 11 piece orchestra
Glendora House
10225 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Cost per person $35.00 prepaid
Dancing only $15
For reservations (required) or information contact
Connie Logan
708-349-4029
crlogan@sbcglobal.net

Thursday, April 28
Red Balloon Game Night
Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
6:00-9:00 PM
$7.00 for Pizza
Non-perishable item for food pantry donation
Contact To be determined
So enough pizza can be ordered
Bring the game of your choice and play away

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, 2nd or 3rd Saturday
Candlelight Bowl
Orland Bowl
Details to come

May 15 to 19 Thursday to Sunday
LasVegas
Contact Geri Eisenstein
702-218-0416 (Las Vegas Cell number)
Harrah’s
Cancelled for now possibly in the future

Saturday, July 31
Anniversary Picnic
Food will be provided
DJ & games
1:00pm
168th and 80th Ave
Cost and menu to be determined
Bring your own beverage (No alcohol)
A count of those attending is mandatory
so the correct amount of food can be ordered.
Contact Mariann Buczyna
708-478-4614 or mbuczyna13@gmail.com
Further details as they become available

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 24 signed up so far, we need a minimum of 30 people.
May 26 is the deadline for $75.00 deposit, balance by July 26.
If interested contact Janet
708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net