Embrace the Winter Wonderland

By Mike Cooper

Do you feel like you have to be cooped up in the winter?  You don’t have to!  There are plenty of things to do in the Chicagoland area. Embrace the winter wonderland; don’t hide from it!

• Ice skating in Millennium or Maggie Daley Park.  Admission is free at both parks with a cost for skate rental. You will have amazing views of the city’s skyline at Millennium Park. The ice ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is a ¼ mile adventure you don’t want to pass up.
• Skiing or snowboarding at Four Lakes in Lisle. Whether you are already proficient or just starting out, Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports has something for you. So put on those snow pants and embrace the winter.
• Go to the Morton Arboretum. Whether you participate in activities for children, ’Husky Heroes’ weekend, or take in an indoor concert, there are plenty of things to do in the winter.
• Check out one of the world-renown museums that Chicago has to offer. There are several amazing museums in Chicago; whether or not you have visited them before, there is always something new to see.  Free days in January and for Illinois residents at Museum of Science & Industry, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium. Check those websites for specific days.
• Go to the Garfield Park Conservatory. Get your fill of flowers, greenery and the beauty of the Garfield Park Conservatory. You’ll feel refreshed!
• Catch a movie. In the midst of Oscar season there are plenty of movies to check out. Catch up on the pictures nominated for Best Movie, Actor, Actress, etc. We’ve seen and liked “Bridge of Spies,” “Creed,” “Star Wars,” and “Martian.”

Don’t let the cold or snow slow you down this winter.  It truly is a winter wonderland.

Shot Put: 2016 NSC Winter Olympics

At Naperville Senior Center we aren’t letting the cold or snow slow us down. In fact, we are holding our own ‘Indoor Winter Olympics” on-site for our Members. Our Director of Fun has designed a variety of activities and challenges for them such as shot put (a variation of bags), biking, walking and shuffleboard. After a three full days of competition, the men and women are in a virtual tie for first place (Men are ahead in Shot Put and Bike Riding; Women are ahead in Laps Walked and Shuffleboard.)

In addition to our Winter Olympics, Naperville Senior Center provides a variety of activities for our Members such as exercises, games and puzzles, singing, clapping, dancing, and socializing which provide mental and physical stimulation.

Call to action: contact us to schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home”.