7 ways to practice social distancing on a picture-perfect day
Posted April 07, 2020 - 12:34pm
After weeks of quarantine, people are starting to feel cooped up and stir crazy. So when the weather warms up and the sun comes out, so do the swarms of people anxious to stretch their legs. It’s difficult for Park District staff to direct people away from parks when that’s one of our primary functions. However, the health and safety of our residents is our number one concern during these unprecedented times.
Blood Drives April 14 & 22 - Be a beacon of hope
Posted April 07, 2020 - 10:07am
"On Call Hero" Blood Drives Sponsored by Elmhurst Community
Help secure a healthy blood supply by giving blood at "On Call Hero" Blood Drives, sponsored by Elmhurst Community. There are 2 upcoming blood drives, April 14 and 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Both will take place at 155 E. St. Charles Road in the building's gym.
To sign up, go to www.versiti.org/IL or call Camille from Versiti at 847-305-9998. Appointments are encouraged! Photo ID is required.
FAQ on COVID-19 Response at the Park District
Posted April 02, 2020 - 1:31pm
Is my program/event being refunded?
Currently, all programs are on hold. We are working on plans to reschedule or cancel, and we will process credits and refunds when facilities reopen.
All paid events that were scheduled to take place during the closure, including Adult Egg Hunt and Mother Son Dance, will be refunded automatically at this time. You do not need to request a refund.
Elmhurst Park District event rescheduling and cancellations
Posted April 01, 2020 - 8:59pm
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s extension of the stay-at-home order through April 30, the Elmhurst Park District is rescheduling or canceling a number of events. Refunds will be issued to participants for canceled events that required advanced registration. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate any further program or event cancellations to participants.
Here is the current status of upcoming events:
• Bridal Party at Wilder Mansion (April 2) - CANCELED
• Adult Egg Hunt (April 4) – CANCELED
• Flashlight Egg Hunt (April 9) - CANCELED
• Courts Plus Blood Drive (April 11) - RESCHEDULED
• Egg Scramble (April 11) – CANCELED
• Doggie Eggstravaganza (April 11) – CANCELED
• Mother Son Dance (April 17) - CANCELED
• Wedding Décor Resale Shop at Wilder Mansion (April 18) – CANCELED
• Courts Plus Health & Wellness Fair (April 18) – CANCELED
• Earth Day Clean Up Day (April 22) - CANCELED
• The Abbey Festival Italiano (April 24) – CANCELED
• Sugar Creek Golf Course Spring Fling Scramble (April 25) – CANCELED
Please check our website for event updates and other information about Elmhurst Park District programs and facilities during this current closure.
AARP Programs (including Tax Prep appointments & Safe Driver programs) suspended at The Abbey
Posted April 01, 2020 - 3:36pm
All in-person AARP events and activities will now be cancelled until June 1, 2020, as we continue our precautions against the COVID-19 Coronavirus"
This information from AARP includes tax appointments scheduled at The Abbey (Elmhurst Park District) and the AARP Driver Safety Course scheduled at The Abbey on May 5 & 6.
Brain Games available for seniors online
Posted April 01, 2020 - 1:56pm
Our Brain Game program has packets available online of brain teasers to do at home. Keep your brain and cognition healthy with these fun activities! A great opportunity to flex your mental muscles as you play games using logic, music, words, math and more! Answers are included.