Summer Social for Adults

Hello, Summer!

Summer is back in a big way at Keshet! Let’s go out, enjoy the beautiful weather and meet new people.

We’ve put together an awesome lineup of opportunities that has something for everyone. These programs are open to all adults who are 21+, with and without disabilities. Whether this is your first time at Keshet or your one hundredth, we hope you’ll join in on the fun.

Choose your activities early. Many programs have limited space availability.

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10 Programs in 8 Weeks!

Cubs v. Braves

Let’s go to the ball game! Go, Cubs, Go!

Friday, Jun 17
1:20pm-4:30pm
Wrigley Field, Chicago
$55

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Lion King Live

Watch this classic Disney movie while The Chicago Philharmonic performs the musical score. We will sit together on the lawn.

Wednesday, Jun 29
7-9pm
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
Free, includes kosher dinner

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Fitness Fun

Group exercise and games for all fitness levels and experience.

Wednesday, Jul 6
6-8pm
‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day Camp, Northbrook
Free

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Top Golf

Fore! It’s tee time at Top Golf! Enjoy a wide variety of golf games for the casual player to the expert.

Sunday, Jul 10
10:30am-12:30pm
Top Golf, Schaumburg
$45, includes 1 drink from the bar along with kosher snacks and drinks

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Beach Day

Spend the day taking in the sun, playing games and swimming with friends. Participants from the Center for Enriched Living will be joining us at the beach.

Friday, Jul 15
11am-2pm
Loyola Beach, Chicago
Free

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Ready, Set, Cook

A professional chef guides us through each step as we prepare and cook dinner. We will eat together following the class.

Wednesday, Jul 20
4:30-6:30pm
Keshet GADOL, Skokie
$30

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Great America

Get ready for the thrills and chills of our area’s best theme park. We’ll divide into small groups based on interests to take on rollercoasters, rides, games and more.

Sunday, Jul 24
9am-6pm
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee
$50

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Lunch in the Park

Pack your lunch and join us for an afternoon of hanging out, games and music.

Friday, Aug 5
12-2:30pm
Central Park, Skokie
$10

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Shabbat Happy Hour

Sing your favorite Jewish music and enjoy light refreshments and drinks to welcome Shabbat. Alcohol will be served.

Friday, Aug 12
3:30-5pm
Keshet High School/Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Skokie
$10

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BBQ & Board Games

We’re getting out the grill for hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers. There will be plenty of time to socialize, relax and play board games.

Wednesday, Aug 17
5-7pm
Keshet Office, Northbrook
$10, includes kosher dinner

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Need a ride?

You can meet us at the event location or take Keshet transportation for an additional fee. Keshet will provide transportation from Northbrook and Skokie.

Northbrook: Keshet Office, 610 Academy Dr.
Skokie: Keshet GADOL, 8140 McCormick Blvd.

The availability and cost of transportation is listed on the registration form.

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Staff Ratio

Our staff to participant ratio for adult social programs is typically 1:4 or 5. We do offer 1:1 staffing for an additional fee. If this is something you need, you can select the option on your registration form.

COVID & Health Safety

To participate in Keshet programs, you must be up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. Participants and staff need to be able to wear a face covering when indoors and in vehicles. Masks are optional outdoors.

Additional policies are located on the registration form.

Program Partners

Some of Keshet’s Adult Summer Lineup is brought to you in partnership with Chicago Yachad and Center for Enriched Living. We encourage other program providers to share information about these programs with their participants and residents. These programs are open to the community.

Questions?

If you have any questions or want to know if these programs are right for you or your family member, please contact Joelle Kelenson, Director of Recreation, at jkelenson@keshet.org or 847.656.3411.

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