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Senior Speed Dating with Orland Township

Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, is hosting a free evening of speed dating for seniors 55 and older on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at 94 West Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 15410 S. 94th Avenue.

The speed dating portion of the evening will require participants to move table to table for five minutes each, in order to acquaint themselves with fellow participants. Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks will be served and a cash bar will be made available. Following the introduction sessions, entertainment will be provided by a local entertainer.

The speed dating event, the brainchild of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, is a way for township seniors to stay active and to meet new people later in life; it can be equally important for seniors to stay mentally active as it is to stay physically active during the senior years. The need for companionship, love and romance does not diminish with age but attaining these things at an older age can be daunting for some.

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“This upcoming speed dating event is a fun and exciting way to improve the mental health of our senior community, which we hold in high regard,” said O’Grady. “Whether you’re looking simply for companionship or for a new romantic connection, speed dating is essentially just a fun social event to stimulate your brain with conversation.”

Registration is required; to register, please call (708) 403-4222 by Thursday, September 20, 2012. 

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