2026-Fall-Guide-Web

JUST FOR FUN • ADULTS

Animals Around the World presented by Incredible Bats! New! Sharon and Dan Peterson have been sharing about the benefits of bats and other animals for over two decades. Join us for this special presentation with live animal ambassadors, including Rico the sloth! Featuring over a dozen mammal, reptile, and avian species, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about the incredible animal world around us! Co-hosted with the Downers Grove Township; registration through the Park District is required. Fee includes admission to presentation; no food will be served. Age: 55+ Fee: $5 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700L37-01 10/9 F 1:00-2:00pm Walk & Talk Similar to a regular book club, except we will take the book club meeting outside for a walking discussion! Copies of the book will be available at the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL library card or a card from another SWAN library required) a month before each discussion at the second floor Adult & Teen Services desk. Pre registration is required through the Downers Grove Public Library. This one-day program will cover discussion of the entire book. Age: 18+ Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park/Barth Pond Pavilion Date Day Time Book 8/26 W 9:30-11:00am The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 9/30 W 9:30-11:00am Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 11/4 W 9:30-11:00am Whistler by Ann Patchett Cinema Club Each month, we’ll watch a great film together and will have some time afterwards for discussion (totally optional!). Whether you’re a movie buff or just love a good story, our Cinema Club is all about enjoying films in good company. We’ll have free popcorn and water, so just bring yourself! Pre-registration is required. Age: 18+ Fee: Free Day: TH Time: 1:00-4:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Movie 4700L35-01 9/3 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) 4700L35-02 10/1 Julie and Julia (2009) 4700L35-03 11/5 On Golden Pond (1981) 4700L35-04 12/3 The Sound of Music (1965)

Lunch and Learn Join us for a free lunch and presentation! Pre-registration is required. Topics will be announced closer to each event date. Age: 55+ Fee: Free Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700L00-01 9/14 M 12:00-2:00pm 4700L00-02 10/12 M 12:00-2:00pm 4700L00-03 11/9 M 12:00-2:00pm 4700L00-04 12/14 M 12:00-2:00pm opportunity to socialize, relax, and win prizes in a friendly atmosphere. Winners of each round will receive a small prize and a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize. Refreshments and coffee will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Age: 55+ R/NR: $6/$9 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700L12-01 9/16 W 12:30-2:00pm 4700L12-02 10/21 W 12:30-2:00pm 4700L12-03 11/18 W 12:30-2:00pm 4700L12-04 12/16 W 12:30-2:00pm Zoom Spanish for Adults VIRTUAL CLASS! Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Now is the time! Learn Spanish from the comfort and convenience of your own home via the interactive Zoom platform! In this class, you will learn conversational Spanish that you can immediately begin using. The class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled. Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class. No class Nov. 25 and Nov. 28. Age: 18+ R/NR: $116/$146 Location: Virtual Instructor: Language in Action Class # Date Day Time 4270L35-01 9/12 - 10/17 SA 9:30-10:15am 4270L35-02 9/23 - 10/28 W 6:00-7:00pm 4270L35-03 10/6 - 11/10 TU 10:00-11:00am 4270L35-04 10/24 - 12/5 SA 9:30-10:15am 4270L35-05 11/4 - 12/16 W 6:00-7:00pm 4270L35-06 11/17 - 12/22 TU 10:00-11:00am BINGO Come and join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Our monthly bingo offers more than just a game; it’s an

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