April

All listed events are open to the public

Friday, April 1, 2011

Spring into Fashion Show

Come spring into action with fashions that make you look and feel good about who you are. Lovely spring looks with jewelry and accessories modeled by ladies from Friendship Village and the Schaumburg area.  All items modeled will be available for purchase from Taylor Marie’s Fashions.

Reservations are recommended, light refreshments will be served.  There is no cost for this event.  Complimentary valet parking is available.

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This event will be held in Assembly Hall in Friendship Center at Bridgewater Place.

For reservations and information, please call Rosemary (847) 884-5050.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Meet Mary Cassatt: An American Artist

Learn about Mary Cassatt’s childhood, growing up in a wealthy family in Pennsylvania and her early desire to become a professional artist.  Although her father objected to her career choice, she began to study painting at the age of fifteen. Discover her determination as she moved to Paris where she studied the master artists of her day. Learn of the budding group of artists she joined and how they changed her life as an artist.  Lynn Rymarz’s portrayal of Mary Cassatt will take you back in time to see how she pursued her dream of becoming an artist.

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This event will be held in Sarah’s Grove in Friendship Center at Bridgewater Place.

For more information, please call Jeannette (847) 884-5539.

Wednesday, April 6 & Thursday, April 7, 2011

AARP Driver Safety Program

Take this 8 hour driver safety classroom course especially designed for drivers age 50 and older.  Completing this course qualifies you for a discount on your auto insurance (consult your insurance agent).  You must attend both days to complete the course.  AARP member fee: $12.00. Non-member fee: $14.00.  The fee is paid to the instructor on the day of the class.

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This event will be held in Salt Creek Room in Friendship Center at Bridgewater Place.

For more information, please call Jeannette (847) 884-5539.

Wednesday, April 6 , 2011

An Evening with Conant High School’s Freshmen Philharmonic Orchestra

Please join us for an evening of music with the Freshmen Philharmonic which includes the freshmen band and orchestra students led by Carlos Esquivel, Assistant Band Director and Joe Malmquist, Orchestra Director of Conant High School.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This event will be held in Assembly Hall in Friendship Center at Bridgewater Place.

For more information, please call Jeannette (847) 884-5539.

Friday, April 29 , 2011

Join us for an evening of music by the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra.

7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

This event will be held in Assembly Hall in Friendship Center at Bridgewater Place.

For more information, please call Donna (847) 843-4254.