Oak Brook Park District Pioneers

The Oak Brook Park District's Pioneer program provides all individuals 55+ with a variety of unique social and recreational opportunities including luncheons and trips. These programs are published in our seasonal brochures as well as The Pioneer Post, a publication designed specifically for our 55+ audience. The Pioneer name is an acronym for:
Positive
Interesting
Original
Neat
Exciting
Enjoyable
Recreating
Seniors

For more information on our Pioneer programming or to be added to The Pioneer Post mailing list, please contact Lynn Larson at 630-645-9516 or llarson@obparks.org

 

 

 

Second Tuesday BINGO

BINGO is offered on Second Tuesdays monthly. Drop in at the Recreation Center to play BINGO  with Pioneer friends. Prizes and cookies provided. 1-3pm, FREE

 

Fourth Tuesday Movie Matinees

Enjoy a flick with Pioneer friends in Room 2/3 at the Family Recreation Center. Movies are shown monthly (except December) and cross the gendres of classic, contemporary, comedy, animation, western, drama, and romance. FREE

 

 

Pioneer Luncheons

Oak Brook Park District hosts periodic theme luncheons for Pioneers and their guests in the Park District’s banquet facility Central Park West. These luncheons include social time, a delicious buffet-style meal, entertainment and table or raffle prizes. Doors open at noon, lunch is at 1 p.m. and entertainment from 2-3 p.m. Registration is required by listed date so we can order food and set up to accommodate our participants.

 

 

 

Pioneer Trips

Most trips are one-day excursions to places of interest in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin. Occasionally we offer a multi-day, overnight trip or an evening excursion, which are so noted. The trips usually depart from the east side of the Family Recreation Center parking lot. We reserve parking for Pioneers near the bus pick-up location. Please note, some trips are very popular and early registration is encouraged. Pricing includes ticket, lunch and transportation unless otherwise noted. Our participants are welcome to tip the bus driver to show their appreciation for a good trip.

 

 

NEW! Pioneer Refund Policy
Participants who withdraw from a Pioneer trip or luncheon may receive a refund or partial refund prior to the registration deadline for that trip less a $5 fee (based on the unique arrangements for that particular activity). Certain activities may be exempt from this policy and will be noted in program descriptions. Medical refund requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note identifying the medical condition and date the condition occurred. Full refunds are available on all Pioneer activities cancelled by the park district. 

 

Pioneer Pacers

The Pioneer Pacers pass is available to residents and non-residents. With this pass inclement weather will never get in the way of your fitness, as the Pacers meet at our indoor walking track at the Family Recreation Center.  Walking helps the cardiovascular system and is a great way to burn calories!

The low fees, for participants 55 or better, are truly a bargain at just $.50 per visit for residents and $.75 for non-residents. Passes for 20 visits can are available and can be redeemed any time the track is open.

Stop by the administration desk to purchase your pass. These pass cards are non refundable if lost or stolen.

You may purchase a new card once it is used up. Every Time you Walk you must show your pass at the front desk of the Family Recreation Center to get it hole punched, you will then receive a wristband to wear while you walk. There is no time limit to your walking.

 

 

 

 

Safety

Oak Brook Park District in offers a Rules of the Road class presented by the Illinois Secretary of State three times a year and an AARP Driver Safety Program twice a year (February and August).

Starved Rock Trip