Please note: Orland Township services will continue to follow the State of Illinois & Cook County COVID-19 guidelines for all public events and trips.
Senior Drop-In Center
Orland Township opens its Activity Center twice a week for seniors to “drop-in” and make new friends, socialize, and play cards and bingo. During Drop-In, seniors are treated to refreshments (and the occasional light lunch) courtesy of the Township. Senior Drop-In occurs on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Need a reason to pick up and read a good book? Studies have shown that regular reading can help preserve mental faculties, enabling people to live independently longer. To help seniors get into or maintain a good reading habit, Orland Township has partnered with the Orland Park Library. On one Thursday during each of the next two months library personnel will be at Senior Drop-In at 10 a.m. to provide seniors with the opportunity to sign up for library cards and borrow books and DVDs.
*Cancellations will be posted on the Township website (orlandtownship.org/senior-activities) a week in advance.
SENIOR LUNCHEONS & DINNER DANCES
Throughout the year, Orland Township hosts luncheons and dinner dances for seniors. Luncheons consist of a hot catered meal from a local restaurant while dinners are served family-style. Both feature fantastic live performances with the opportunity to meet and socialize with new and old friends.
Tickets for events go on sale at 8 a.m. on the date specified and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Luncheon tickets are limited to two per person; dinner dance tickets are limited to 10 per person. All tickets are non-transferable.
In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be given prior to the refund deadline on the ticket. After the deadline, refunds will be given only if the ticket can be resold to an individual on the waiting list.
The Orland Township Senior Services department produces supportive services and programs to help the seniors of our community remain active and healthy, improve their overall health and well-being, and stay independent.
SENIOR LUNCHEONS
February Luncheon
Join Orland Township for a senior luncheon catered by Papa Joe’s Catering. The menu will include lasagna, Italian sausage, Italian potatoes, tossed salad, fresh green beans, French bread, and butter. Mike and Traci will take participants back in time with a great variety of oldies, ballads from the past.
Place: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $15/Residents Only (On Sale Now)
March Senior Luncheon
Get your Irish on at Orland Township’s March Senior Luncheon! A traditional Irish menu of corned beef and cabbage, parslied potatoes, carrots, rye bread, dessert, and a beverage. Gerard Haughey will entertain you with Irish ballads and nostalgic songs from the past.
Place: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $15/Residents Only (On Sale Feb. 13)
SENIOR DINNER DANCES
St. Pat’s/St. Joe’s Dinner Dance
Join Orland Township for our St. Patrick’s / St. Joseph’s celebration!
Bring a friend, or just bring yourself for an evening of wonderful entertainment by Michael Walter’s Band. Enjoy another delicious Corned Beef meal from Orland Chatea, with split the pot, and raffle prizes.
Place: Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange Road,
Date: Thursday, March 14
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $30 / Residents (On Sale Feb. 1)
$35 / Non-Residents (On Sale Feb. 2)
SENIOR TRIPS
Starved Rock: Kenny & Dolly in Harmony
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your day? Why not join the Kenny and Dolly in Harmony show starring Dave Karl as Kenny Rogers and Wendy T. as Dolly Parton!
This amazing show has toured all over the world and has received rave reviews from audiences everywhere. Come see them perform some of the best hits and duets that everyone knows and loves!
But that's not all! You'll also get to enjoy a delicious buffet at the beautiful Starved Rock. With a variety of dishes to choose from, including cold salad, coleslaw, rolls, vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, fried chicken, ham, and dessert, you're sure to find something you'll love. Plus, tea, coffee, and water are included, and there's also a cash bar available for alcohol and soda.
Place: Starved Rock Lodge
One Lodge Ln., Oglesby, Illinois
Date: Monday, April 1
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $105 / Residents (On Sale Feb. 5)
$110 / Non-Residents (On Sale Feb. 6)
Beautiful at Fireside Theatre
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began.
Don’t miss this dazzling opportunity! Entrée choices include supreme cut chicken, vegetarian medley, grilled hanger steak, and rainbow trout.
Place: Fireside Theatre
Janesville, Fort Atkinson, Wis
Date: Monday, April 19
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $125 / Residents (On Sale Feb. 9)
$130 / Non-Residents (On Sale Feb. 12)
Ocean City Maryland
Fun galore at the Eastern Shore! Cool Atlantic sand melds with delicious cuisine and lively entertainment for a “first class” vacation. Taste the wine at Delaware’s first and only award-winning winery, and peek into the wine cellar and production area. Roll the dice or “pull the lever” at the Ocean Downs Casino.
Frolic with the wild ponies of Assateague. All this, and so much more awaits you and your group down on the Eastern Shore. The fun starts here!
Place: Ocean City, Maryland
Date: Sunday, may 5 to Friday, May 10
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Fee: $1,289 Per Person / Single Occupancy
$990 Per Person / Double Occupancy
(Residents: On Sale March 1
Non-Residents: On Sale March 4)