
The Adult Center, on the third floor of the Lincoln Center, is designed for adults 55 years and older. Many Adult programs and offered on a free, drop-in basis.
adult center membership
Members of the Adult Center receive numerous benefits including discounts on a wide variety of classes, parties, day trips and clubs. Visit the Lincoln Center registration office to join.
2020 Annual Fee: $30 Residents / $40 Non-Residents
Membership Benefits
- Membership ID card
- Seasonal Connections newsletter (non-members will be charged $10 per year)
- Free admission to monthly brown bag bingo program and popcorn matinees
- Annual membership appreciation luncheon
- Discounts on various programs and local day trips
- Ability to register one week earlier than resident registration seasonally
VIEW UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Activity | Day(s) | Time | Fee | Participation |
Bridge | Monday | 9:00 - 11:30 am | Free | Drop In |
Dominoes | Monday | 12:30 - 3:30 pm | Free | Drop In |
Chess Club | Wednesday | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Free | Drop in |
Canasta | 3rd Friday of the Month | 1:00 - 3:30 pm | Free | Drop in |
Craft Club | Tuesday, All Year | 9:00 - 11:00 am | Free | Drop in |
Pinochle | Tuesday | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | Free | Drop in |
Progressive Bridge | Tuesday | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Free | Drop in |
Pokeno | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, March thru November | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | $1/$2 | Drop In |
Red Hats Book Club | 2nd Tuesday of the Month | 9:30 - 11:00 am | Free | Club Members |
Red Hat Club Meeting | 3rd Monday of the Month | 1:00-3:00 pm | Dues | Registration |
Bingo | Last Wednesday of the Month | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Free/$1 | Drop in |
Bunco | 2nd Thursday of the Month | 10:00 - 11:00 am | Free | Drop in |
Friendly Poker | Wednesday | 12:00 - 2:30 pm | Free | Drop in |
Party Bridge | Thursday | 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Free | Drop in |
Competitive Poker | Thursday | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm | Free | Drop in |
Popcorn Matinee | 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Free/$1 | Drop in |
Duplicate Bridge | Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $2 | Drop in |
Competitive Poker | Friday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Free | Drop in |
Mah Jong | Tuesday, All Year | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Free | Drop in |
GROUPS & CLUBS
Scarlett Bloomers Red Hat Chapter
Ladies! Join the red-hatted revolution! From monthly themed luncheons and slumber-less overnight parties to weekly game clubs and luncheon trips, the Downers Grove Park District Scarlett Bloomers does it all. To join the Scarlett Bloomers Red Hat Chapter, contact the Active Adult Center at 630.963.1314.
Active Adult Center Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to the Active Adults Center. Volunteerism is one of the easiest and best ways to become involved and the primary way many services are provided. Volunteers enjoy the many benefits of volunteering, including meeting new people, learning new skills, accomplishing projects and assisting behind the scenes with monthly parties and special events.
Craft Club
Let your creative juices flow. Help make fun and creative projects and decorations for Active Adult Center parties in this weekly social group. Refreshments are served weekly.
Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared ride service for Downers Grove Township residents who are 65 and over. It is also a service for qualified persons with disabilities of any age. In order to ride Dial-A-Ride you must have a permanent address in Downers Grove Township. Motels, hotels, extended stays and temporary housing are not eligible for our Dial-A-Ride service. Appointments for rides are two days in advance for personal trips and seven days in advance for medical appointments within the Township of Downers Grove area. Service is provided from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The fare is $3 for each one-way ride. New limited service on holidays--$5 fare one way on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In order to use the service, riders must have a valid RTA or ADA card. Questions and registration contact the Township at 630.719.6670.