Here are the events for March 14 to April 11, 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:
A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election.
We just had a primary, if you are truly independent you can be excused for not voting.  But come November, there will be no excuse for any citizen who does not vote!

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

Thursday, March 17
Mackey’s Pub
It’s St Patrick’s Day
Drinks and Comestibles
7:00 pm
143rd and John Humphrey Drive
Contact: Sam Lomonaco samlomonaco13@att.net

Friday, March 18
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
To be announced.
WINTER WEATHER NOTICE…..
For last minute same day dance status updates,
please call our hotlines 708-233-3331
or check our web site http://gtcsingles.com/index.htm
for any possible cancellations or changes.

Saturday, March 19
Orland Park Civic Center
Garage Sale
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Look for Janet’s Table for a
clearance sale on Mary Kay Cosmetics

Sunday, March 20
St Joseph’s Table
An Italian-American Tradition
Sons of Italy in America
Free will donation of non-perishable food
For Together We Cope Food Pantry
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 S Ravinia Ave
Food served 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Italian pasta & sauce, salad,
dessert, soft drinks, coffee
Contact Connie Logan
708-349-4029
crlogan@sbcglobal.net

Monday, March 21
Lunch at Southfork
12:00 Noon
Ed Marshall
bigedmarshall@yahoo.com
No reservation, but let Ed know

Thursday, March 23
Must reserve for
Dinner at Palermo’s on
Thursday, March 31

Friday, March 25
Good Time Charley Singles Dance
“Let’s Pretend  its Sumer” Dance!
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL.
8 pm.  $9  All Singles, Only  $7 before 8:15 pm.
Summer casual attire encouraged tonight!
Join us for some fun in the Willowbrook Sun!
WINTER WEATHER NOTICE…..
For last minute same day dance status updates,
please call our hotlines 708-233-3331
or check our web site http://gtcsingles.com/index.htm
for any possible cancellations or changes.

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
Must reserve by March 23
WILL NOT do separate checks
WILL take individual credit cards
Personal note: be ready with cash.
Contact
Martha Buzelli
708-710-5922
margenmunoz@yahoo.com

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

Saturday, April 2
Dinner & Vito Zatto Show
Comedy and music
Contact Joyce Stapleton
708-423-5526
joyce46@sbcglobal.net
8:00 pm
Zachary’s
13415 Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights

Wednesdays 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, February, and April

Saturday, April 9
Jitterbug Club Dance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
8:00PM-11:30PM
$5 members/$10 non-members

Monday, April 11
Planning Meeting
Papa Joe’s
14459 South La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00PM
Refreshments optional afterwards

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

Tuesday, April 12
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.

Thursday, April 14
A smokin’ dinner with friends
Bon a Pit
12200 S Harlem
Dinner Menu at http://www.bonapit.com/
6:30 pm
Bill Gray
708-233-4103
hnkrssn@yahoo.com

Thursday, April 21st
Candelight Bowl
Last day to register, see entry for May 14th

Saturday, April 23
Chicago Jitterbug Club Justadance
Elks Club
4428 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
8:00PM-11:30PM
$5 members/$10 non-members

Saturday, April 23
Dinner & Vito Zatto Show
Comedy and music
Contact Joyce Stapleton
708-423-5526
joyce46@sbcglobal.net
8:00 pm
Mama Vesuvio’s
8 to 11

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 Janet 708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net
So enough pizza can be ordered
Bring the game of your choice and play away

Saturday, May 7
Dinner & Vito Zatto Show
Comedy and music
Contact Joyce Stapleton
708-423-5526
joyce46@sbcglobal.net
Bella Mia
Crestwood
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Monday, May 2
Planning Meeting
Orland Park Library
7:00PM
Optional: Papa Joe’s
Afterward for refreshments

Thursday May 12
Orland Township Dinner/Dance
Salute the Troops
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

Saturday May 14th
Candelight Bowl
Orland Bowl
8601 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00 pm
Cost will be $25.00
This includes 4 games of bowling, bowling shoes if needed
Pizza served behind the lanes as we bowl
All refreshments, alcohol or pop is a cash bar
Contact Tom Lyons
708-227-8544 or tomlyns@yahoo.com
We have a limit of 60 bowlers.
You must register by April 21st

Thursday, May 19
Senior American Idol
Orland Township Scholarship Foundation, with
Orland Township Senior Services
Dinner Dance, Competition And Fundraiser
In the style of Fox's “American Idol”
Georgios Banquets
8800 W. 159th Street
Orland Park, IL
4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets for both residents and non-residents are
$30 each now available for purchase at
Orland Township
14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL
All proceeds of “Senior American Idol” will
go towards the 2016 Orland Township
Scholarship Foundation program.

Sunday, July 31
Red Balloon Anniversary Picnic
Games, Prizes & Music (bring a CD)
1:00pm until?????
J. C. Park
168th and 80th Ave
Tinley Park
Food will be provided by Hogwild
Pork Chops, BBQ Chicken Breasts,
Baked Beans, Potato Salad,
Cole Slaw
Bring your own beverage (adult beverages allowed)
All this for $15.00, how does she do it.
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

Saturday, August 13
Rosemont Theater
5400 N. River Road
Rosemont, Illinois
Johnny Mathis
60th Anniversary Tour
7:30 pm
For more information click on the following
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre/events/johnny-mathis/

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