Virtual Activities During Physical Distancing

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Friday, March 27, 2020

We have gathered some great activities to do to stay engaged during physical distancing. These virtual tours and activities are a great way to experience new places from the comfort of your own home!

Need help with your mobile device?

Not sure how to use your mobile device (tablet, smartphone or laptop) to connect to online programs? Check out these fact sheets on how to use mobile devices for social connection:

Ways to Engage Virtually during COVID-19

AgeGuide Programs by County (February 2021):

DuPage County:

White Crane Wellness Programs

Grundy County:

Bingocize – call for dates and times!
Tai Chi – Fridays at 11 AM

RSVP for these programs by calling Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at (815) 310-5816

Kane County:

Snowman Craft – Wednesday, February 3 at 11 AM
Valentine’s Day Party – Wednesday, February 10 at 11:30 AM
Valentine’s Love Song Gram – Friday, February 12 at 1 PM
Family Storytime – Wednesday, February 17 at 11 AM
Fit & Strong – M/W/F 8 week session beginning February 22nd from 8:30-10 Am
International Polar Bear Day – Wednesday, February 24 at 11 AM
Learn to Podcast – Wednesday, March 3 at 11 AM
Build-A-Birdfeeder – Wednesday, March 10 at 11 AM
St. Patrick’s Day Party – Wednesday, March 17 at 11:30 AM

RSVP for these programs by calling Senior Services Associates at (847) 741-0404

Kane/Kendall County:

February Virtual Calendar
Senior Services Associates (Aurora) Events Calendar
Educational program on the The Iditarod – February 9th at 11 AM
Chair Yoga with Rose – Mondays at 10 AM
Tuesday Trivia with Jen – Second Tuesday of each month at 10 AM
Valentine’s Party – Friday, February 12th at 2 PM
Mardi Gras Party – Thursday, February 18th at 2 PM

RSVP for these programs by calling Senior Services Associates at (630) 553-5777

Kendall County:

Oswego Senior Center Newsletter
Senior Services Associates (Yorkville) Events Calendar
History through Biographies – Join a lively discussion exploring history through biographies on Wednesdays at 11 AM
OSC Technology Lab and Social Club – Thursdays at 11 AM
Financial Education Series – Tuesday, February 9 at 10 AM
Heart & Bones – Join this fun fitness class on Tuesday-Friday at 10 AM

RSVP to these programs by calling Oswego Senior Center at (630) 554-5602

Lake County:

Popcorn Worthy Movies – Wednesday, February 3 at 2 PM
Sand Hill Cranes Education Class – Thursday, February 25 at 1 PM
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays beginning February 3rd at 10 AM
Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood – Friday, February 12 at 10 AM
Waukegan & The Underground Railroad – Friday, January 29th at 1 PM
Music & Memory – Friday, March 5th at 10 AM
Let’s Zoom: Open Practice – February 8 at 1 PM or February 22nd at 10 AM

RSVP to these programs by calling Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago at (847) 740-6708

McHenry County:

Senior Services Associates (McHenry) January Calendar

Will County:

Senior Services of Will County Events Calendar
Cooking with Aaron – Friday, February 5 from 1:30-2:30 PM
P.A.C.E (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) – Mondays & Fridays from 2-3 PM
Active Yoga Class – Tuesdays from February 2 through March 23 from 10-11 AM
Tai Chi – Tuesdays from February 2 through April 20 from 10-11 AM

RSVP to these programs by calling Senior Services of Will County at (815) 723-9713

Other Programs:

Good Memories Choir weekly sing-a-longs hosted every Wednesday beginning January 27th from 1-2 PM via Zoom. These sing-a-longs are best for those with concerns about their memory and their care partners to sing together. To register, click here.

Virtual Tours:

Virtual Tours of Buckingham Palace

Panoramic Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China

Anne Frank House Tour

Museums, Art Galleries, Poetry & Performances:

Art Institute, Chicago

Google Arts & Culture: Frida Kahlo

Detroit Institute of Arts

Virtual Tours of 12 Famous Museums

Metropolitan Opera Offers Free Streams from Live HD Catalog

Kennedy Center Digital Stage

The Louvre Virtual Tour (Paris)