Oswego Senior Center Releases Late February Event Calendar

From the Oswego Senior Center, some events and opportunities this month:

Technology Education

Instructors Gary Tollaksen and Bob LeClercq hold open computer lab, 12:30 – 1:30pm for one-on-one help with your electronic device or PC at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. Open lab dates are: Thursday: February 13, February 20 and February 27. Computer classes are held on Tuesdays, 1- 2:30pm: February 18, “Learn How to backup Important Files to OneDrive”, February 25, “Learn How to Solve Problems and Increase Knowledge”. Call 630-554-5602 to register for class or for one-on-one help.

Art with Carolyn

Friday, February 14, 10:00am

Have fun with Carolyn as you learn basic painting preparations and techniques with watercolor and sponge paint at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. This month’s project features a Valentine theme. Sign-up is required. $12 fee includes all supplies and easy to follow instruction. Payment is required at registration. Call 630-554-5602 to register.

Free Hearing Screen

Thursday, February 13, 10:30 - Noon

Always saying “huh” or “what”? Come to the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. to get your hearing checked. Connect Hearing with be offering free hearing screenings every other month. Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

OSC Painting Club

Tuesday, February, 18, 1:30 - 3:30pm

Coffee and Canvas instructor Jennifer Hunger of Coffee and Canvas brings interesting art projects to the Oswego Senior Center located at 156 E. Washington St. This engaging program requires no prior experience and is intergenerational—invite, family, friends or neighbors to come for a fun afternoon with others and enjoy painting. February’s project is entitled “Floral Arrangement”. All materials and instruction are included. Registration is required and payment in cash at class of $27.50. Call 630-554-5602 to reserve your space.

Yellowstone & Wild West Travel Tour Presentation

Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 AM

Keith of Premier World Discovery will be at Oswego Senior, 156 E. Washington St with a slide presentation of this amazing trip through Utah and Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser, and a scenic Jenny Lake cruise in Grand Teton National Park are just some of the highlights of this trip, which runs from July 17 – 23, 2020. Price of the trip is $3,095 a person Double Occupancy, $4,170 Single and includes roundtrip airfare from O’Hare, 6 nights of hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners. If you’ve been thinking about a trip to the “Wild West”, this 45-minute presentation is for you! Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

Travel to Cape Cod and the Islands

September 12-18

Join the Oswego Senior Center travel group for a 7 Day/6 Night Tour of Cape Cod and the Islands. Fly into Boston for a full day City Tour including famous historical landmarks such as the Old North Church, the Old South Meeting House, Beacon Hill, and Old Ironsides. Your tour continues with the Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the JFK Presidential Library & Museum. Then head to Cape Cod for a five night stay highlighting Plymouth Rock, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown, Hyannis and a scenic ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. No trip to Cape Cod is complete without a traditional farewell New England Lobster dinner. $2,775 per person Double Occupancy, $3,525 Single occupancy. $300 deposit is due March 31, 2020. Stop by the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. for tour information or call 630-554-5602.

Signing Instead of Shouting

Have you ever wanted to talk with your hands? If the answer is “yes” then come join us at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. for lessons in sign language. Beginners will meet Tuesday mornings at 9:30-10:30. Advanced Beginners will meet the same day at 10:00-11:00 and overlap with Beginners to share their new talent and provide practice for the Beginners. There is a one-time fee of $5.00. Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

Free Ice Cream Celebration and Musical Bingo

Tuesday, February 25, 1-3pm

We invite seniors age 60 or more to celebrate “Fat Tuesday” at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. Right at Home, in Home Care Assistance and Astra Health are sponsoring build your own sundae and musical bingo with prizes on Tuesday, February 25, 1- 3pm. You will need to reserve your seat for this free, fun afternoon. Call 630-554-5602 by February 21st to reserve your place. Seating is limited!

OSWEGO SENIOR CENTER CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM

The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington, offers congregate lunch to seniors (age 60 plus) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week at noon. Reservations are required by 10am the business day prior to lunch. Suggested $5 donation.

Monday, February 17: Shepherd's Pie, Chopped Salad, Rolls and Happy Birthday Cake

Wednesday, February 19: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Lemon Meringue Pie

Thursday, February 20: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Roasted Carrots, Whole Wheat Rolls and Mini Apple Pies