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Calendar of Events

Date(s) Event Name Description
12/31/2011 - 12/31/2012 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MONTHLY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month commencing at 7:00 pm:
  • January 19, 2012
  • February 16, 2012
  • March 15, 2012
  • April 10: ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
  • April 19, 2012 - cancelled
  • May 17, 2012
  • June 21, 2012 
  • July 19, 2012
  • August 16, 2012
  • September 20, 2012
  • October 18, 2012
  • November 15, 2012
  • December 20, 2012
Next Annual Town Meeting:
April 2013
01/02/2012 - 12/31/2012 CHECK IT OUT!!
You can check out the MONTHLY LUNCH menu that is served at the Community Center along with the MONTHLY ACTIVITY schedule in the "Information Center" tab.  Don't miss a thing! 
01/02/2012 - 12/31/2012 SPECIAL SERVICES
COUNSELING:  9:00 am to 12:00 pm
A Counselor will be available to all Township residents the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Please call the Community Center for more information at 708-388-6606.
01/03/2012 - 12/31/2012 CHECK THEM OUT
The Community Center also offers monthly HAIRCUTS and montly FOOT DOCTOR  appointments.  Dates and times can be found in the Activity Calendar located in the "Information Center" tab.
01/04/2012 - 12/31/2012 EXERCISES
LINE DANCING
Line dancing is back!  Join us on Tuesday afternoons with Paula Stewart.  Stay for one or both classes.  Arrive early since this class has between 50-70 participants.  Cost:  $3.00
Beginners:  1:00-2:00 pm
Intermediate:  2:00-3:00 pm 
01/05/2012 - 04/20/2012 NEW!!
WATER AEROBICS on Friday Morinings
$20.00 for an 8-week session
Session I:  January 6th to February 24th
Session II:  March 2nd to April 20th
Transportation will be provided.  The bus will leave the Community Center at 8:30 am and will return at 10:30 am (just in time for lunch at the Community Center).  This class is one hour in duration and held at the Alsip Doubletree Hotel.  You must provide your own towel.  If you register for both classes, you can save $5.00!
Please call the Community Center for more information at 708-388-6606.
01/15/2012 - 05/15/2012 NEW!!
SEWING CLASSES:  Fridays from 1:00-4:00 pm
$5.00 per class.  Join Chicago sewing instructor Barbara Summage as she helps students learn practical sewing skills.  This class is for beginners who have always wanted to learn how to sew - AND also for those that would like help on a specific project.  Industrial sewing machines are provided or you may bring your own. 
Classes will cover:  sewing basics; fast and easy clothing; holiday items; alterations and/or designs; and commercial pattern instruction.  Reserve your machine today.  Class size is limited. 
Contact the Calumet Township Community Center at 708-388-6606 for more information.
01/15/2012 - 05/15/2012 NEW!!
CROCHET CLASSES:  Fridays from 1:00-4:00 pm
$5.00 per class.  For Beginners.  Class size is limited.  This workshop style class is taught by Chicago Fashion Design Instructor Karen Scruggs.  Karen will teach students the basics of crochet design.  Students will have delvoped crochet stitch samples & started on their own crochet project upon course completion.
Classes will include:  starting chain & finishing techniques; basic crochet stitches; how to read & understand patterns & symbols; and, latest crochet resources & publications.
Please contact the Calumet Community Center for more information and reserve your seat at 708-388-6606.
04/11/2012 DAY TRIP
OBERWEIS:  Dairy Tour & Lunch
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost:  $15.00 per person
After the Dairy Tour, we willhead over to the famous Harner's Bakery for lunch, so be sure to bring some extra cash!!  Please contact the Community Center at 708-388-6606 for more information and reservations.
04/12/2012 MOVIE DAY!
"THE BUCKET LIST" at 12:30 pm
After dining with us for luch, plan on staying to watch a FREE movie with great movie theater popcorn made fresh.
04/18/2012 SPECIAL SERVICES
GLUCOSE TESTING:  11:00 am
Stop in and have yourself tested by members from MetroSouth Medical Center
This is a FREE service.  Please call the Community Center for more information at 708-388-6606.
04/19/2012 DAY OF FUN
SPRING FLING
Stop in for lunch and then enjoy doing some FREE Spring-like activities throughout the day!
04/19/2012 DAY TRIP
AMERISTAR CASINO TRIP:  leaves at 9:00 am
Cost:  $10.00 for Coach bus.  Lunch on your own.  Please call the Community Center for more information at 708-388-6606.
04/26/2012 MONTHLY EVENT
ULTRA BINGO
After lunch at 12:30 pm
Come for the wonderful lunch and stay for some bingo fun!
05/03/2012 MOVIE DAY
"SECRETARIAT" at 12:30 pm
After dining with us for luch, plan on staying to watch a FREE movie with great movie theater popcorn made fresh.
05/08/2012 DAY TRIP
ALBANESE CANDY FACTORY TOUR & LUNCH
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost:  $10.00 per person
Albanese Candy Factory has the World's Largest Chocolate Waterfall!  Bring extra cash & dine at the award winning Tiebels Restaurant & Albanese Candy Factory. Please contact the Community Center at 708-388-6606 for more information and reservations.  Please note:  there are NO refunds on trips or events.
05/09/2012 SPECIAL EVENT
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
Starting at 10 :00 am in the Community Center.  Please call 708-388-6606 for more information.
05/16/2012 SPECIAL SERVICES
HEPATITIS C EDUCATION SERIES:  11:00 am
Stop in for lunch and get updated information by members from MetroSouth Medical Center. This is a FREE service. Please call the Community Center for more information at 708-388-6606.
05/17/2012 MONTHLY MEETING
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING:  7:00 pm
Calumet Township Community Center, 12633 S. Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park, IL
05/17/2012 SENIOR PARTY
"YOUNG AT HEART" SENIOR PROM
Come and join us for a wonderful Prime Rib Dinner and stay for dancing to the classics.  Tickets can be purchased at the Community Center.  $10.00 per person before May 17th.  ($15.00 per person the day of the party)  Please call the Community Center at 708-388-6606 for more information.
05/24/2012 DAY TRIP
"LA SALLE CANAL BOAT TOUR": 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Cost: $25.00 per person.  For ticket purchase and more information, please call the Community Center at 708-388-6606. Please note: there are NO refunds on trips or events.
06/01/2012 - 09/30/2012 COOLING CENTER
The Community Center is your neighborhood Cooling Center.  In the event of extreme heat or a forecasted heat-wave, please call the Community Center at (708) 388-6606 for our Cooling Center information.
06/14/2012 DAY TRIP
BROOKFIELD ZOO TRIP: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:  $25.00 per person that includes transportation, admission into the zoo and Tram ticket.  For ticket purchase and more information, please call the Community Center at 708-388-6606.  Please note: there are NO refunds on trips or events.
06/21/2012 MONTHLY MEETING
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING: 7:00 pm
Calumet Township Community Center, 12633 S. Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park, IL
06/28/2012 MOVIE DAY
"SHERLOCK HOLMES" at 12:30 pm
After dining with us for luch, plan on staying to watch a FREE movie with great movie theater popcorn made fresh.
07/19/2012 MONTHLY MEETING
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING: 7:00 pm
Calumet Township Community Center, 12633 S. Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park, IL
07/19/2012 MOVIE DAY
"A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN" at 12:30 pm
After dining with us for luch, plan on staying to watch a FREE movie with great movie theater popcorn made fresh.