Old Fashion Country Hoe-Down

It’s time to dust off your "old country duds" and slip into your favorite boots! Saddle up and head on down to McHenry Township Hall , 3703 N. Richmond Rd. for our second annual Old Fashion Country Hoe Down!

Tip your hats to the sponsors of this year’s event: Alden Terrace, McHenry Township and Senior Services Associates who invite you to join in on some good old country fun on Friday, July 25 at 11:30 p.m. The festivities begin with a western-themed lunch featuring fried chicken and baked beans.

The afternoon will be filled with music, do'si'do's and most importantly lots of fun. Country and Western music entertainment will be provided by, Ramblin' Rich; dancing is encouraged—two-step or otherwise.

The cost for the afternoon is $3.00. Reservations are required as space is limited.

A Day at the Zoo

Join us Friday, August 29, 2008. for a special Senior Celebration Day at the Milwaukee Zoo. On this special day, seniors 55 and older (with I.D.) are admitted free. In addition to enjoying the animals and a leisurely stroll around the grounds, participants will be able to take part in free health screenings, musical performances, and bingo.

The motor coach bus will leave McHenry Township Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. The cost for the day is $18.00 for McHenry Township residents ($20.00/Non-Resident). Meals are not included. Participants are reminded to bring some money for lunch or snacking.

National Senior Center Week "Vegas Style"

McHenry Township Senior Center continues to be one of the busiest centers in the county, with over 1000 senior participates and 18,000 repeat visits. Fun activities and lots of friendly camaraderie is what you will find when you walk into our center.

In addition to the Golden Diner’s Deli-style lunches, our center offers social activities, a range of educational programs, creative arts, exercise, volunteer opportunities, community services and other special events which keeps our seniors happy and healthy.

A Week of Vegas": McHenry Township invites all you "High Rollers" to celebrate our Senior Center during the week of September 14th-19th. You’ll be a big winner having fun and enjoying a week filled with games, parties, socials and much, much more. Get Connected! This is the perfect time to visit your local community Senior Center.

Celebrate National Senior Center Week in friendly competition.

Monday, September 15th: at 10:00 a.m.: "Las Vegas Fun Trivia". Bring your thinking caps. Refreshments and prizes.

Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m.: "Right Out of Our Past". Join us for a fascinating educational presentation. Nancy Fike, McHenry County Historical Society Museum Administrator, will be here with the museum’s traveling photo exhibit and lots of great stories to go along with it. The exhibit will be on site all week at the Senior Center. There is no cost for this event, however reservations are needed.

Wednesday, September 17th11:00 a.m.: "A Day In a Vegas Casino": Since we can’t go to Vegas, were bringing it to you. Enjoy an afternoon with friends playing some of your favorite casino games, including blackjack, Roulette, poker dice, bingo, horse races and much, much more. Join in the celebration: food, prizes (no money) and lots of raffles. The cost for the afternoon is $5.00. Reservations are needed as space is very limited.

Thursday, September 18th: "Museum of Science and Industry Day Trip". Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of world-class exhibits The museum is an interactive learning experience. Spend the day exploring.

The motor coach bus will leave McHenry Township Senior Center, 3519 N. Richmond Rd. at 8:00 a.m. The cost for the day trip is $21.00 for McHenry Township residents ($23.00/Non-Township Resident). Meals are not included; participants can enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the three in-house cafés.

Friday, September 19th: at 11:30 a.m. "Cash Raffle Luncheon". "A Tribute to Mae West Show". The Staff of Senior Services Associates of McHenry invite you to their Annual Lucky Bucks Luncheon Fundraiser. The celebration includes a special lunch menu, spectacular entertainment and a cash raffle with a grand prize of $700.00 and three prizes of $100.00.

After lunch enjoy a "Tribute to Mae West Show" with impersonator, Mary Anne Brukhalter. You will be falling off your chairs with laughter as Mary Anne involves her audience in her humorous skits. Don't miss this special event. The cost is $9.00 and advanced reservations are required, as seating is limited.