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www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SEniors resource guide 1 2 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors 2012 Consisting of individuals, Last year, the Coalition businesses, congregations, netted $15,000 through its government agencies and first Celebrating Seniors other individuals and Week. Up to half of our organizations that serve fund balance supports a the senior population, variety of initiatives to the Celebrating Seniors benefit seniors who are in his guide has been Coalition has had four financial crisis and meet Celebrating Seniors main objectives since its eligibility criteria. developed to help seniors with Intention and T in Forest Park, Oak Park inception: For example, we and River Forest find services Appreciation purchased a mattress for that cater to their needs. 1. To assist seniors with a women whose bed was Every effort has been made I believe that most of emergency needs. infected with bed bugs; we to include the basic resources us celebrate seniors on remediated flood damage that are available in these a regular basis—and it 2. To facilitate cooperation in two homes; and we paid communities. often starts with our own between the business utility bills to avoid power The Guide’s purpose grandparents and other community, government shut-offs to seniors. is to provide information seasoned relatives. So it’s agencies and non-profit Generally, $500 is the about services within the really not a question of organizations for the maximum allowable support community that are designed whether you celebrate benefit of the senior per request, with exceptions for seniors. Inclusion in this seniors—more to the point, population. of up to $2,000 overall directory does not constitute the key is how soon and permitted for extenuating an endorsement. Residents how actively you join us in 3. To promote senior groups circumstances. The fund and users of the guide are intentionally celebrating and organizations that may be used only twice encouraged to consult with those seniors who have serve persons 60 and in a lifetime for any given appropriate and accredited played such a vital role in older. client. Six individuals—all professional advisors for our community, country members of the Celebrating advice concerning specific and world. 4. To raise public awareness Seniors Coalition—are on matters before making any For me, the decision to of issues affecting the committee that decides decision. celebrate seniors came seniors. whether to approve a request The Senior Resource almost 25 years ago, when for financial support. Guide is published by I began my professional So far, the Coalition’s Thank you for joining the Celebrating Seniors career in financial services. greatest challenge has been with me and the Celebrating Coalition in partnership I have been honored to changing the outdated and Seniors Coalition to honor with the Wednesday Journal serve so many seniors as patronizing perception the many seniors whose with funds provided by they seek to safeguard their of aging as a debilitating, contributions—past, present donations from people like finances and pursue golden needy stage in which and future—play such a you. Any funds raised in years marked by dignity, individuals offer little pivotal role in the fabric of connection with this Guide adventure and fulfillment. value to the community our community’s life. or with any events related Last May, as a community, while being a drain on its to Celebrating Seniors Week we took our first collective healthcare, social service All the Best, will go to help seniors in step to celebrate seniors in and other resources. need in Forest Park, Oak an organized, intentional Seniors have played and Park, and River Forest. way. The feedback we continue to play significant The Celebrating Seniors received in the course of roles in our communities. Resource Guide is provided the weeklong initiative was And, yes, just as with free to seniors, caregivers, overwhelmingly positive any other subset of our Jim Flanagan and their families. and encouraged us to begin population, sometimes At the time of printing, all planning for this year’s we need to rally around Chairman, Celebrating entries were current. Please celebration. The purpose of them. Looking out for them Seniors Coalition be aware that changes may Celebrating Seniors Week is is the least we can do— occur. to highlight the significant they deserve our respect, Chairman, Oak Park contributions older adults appreciation and protection. River Forest Township make to our community and Senior Services our way of life. Committee www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SEniors resource guide 3 Congratulations
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4 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net xxx Celebrating Seniors 2012 CONTENTS About Celebrating Seniors Coalition .. 3 Medical Equipment & Supplies .. 44 Calendar ...... 6 Hospitals ...... 44 Venue Key ...... 13 Housing ...... 44 Retail Promotions ...... 14 Mental Health Centers ...... 46 Feature: 60 Over 60 ...... 15 Pet Care ...... 46 Community Resources ...... 27 Professional Services ...... 46 Arts & Culture ...... 27 Public Libraries ...... 48 Banking ...... 29 Recreational Activities ...... 48 Congregations ...... 29 Social Security ...... 50 Dining Options ...... 31 Social Services ...... 50 Education...... 33 Health & Wellness ...... 35 Specialty Shops...... 50 Home Care ...... 36 Transportation ...... 51 Health Care Additional Resources . 40 Veterans Services ...... 52 Home Delivery ...... 40 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 52 Home Improvements ...... 41 Emergency Information ...... 56 ON THE COVER On the cover: Mary Louise Stefanic, Yoga Instructor Loyola Center for Health and Fitness Photo by Andrew Campbell
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 5 Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 18 See Venue Key on Page 13 friday MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Senior Swim & Yoga Exercise at Home Workshop Art Show and Reception 10:30 to Noon 12:30 to 1:30 pm by Students of Nancy Fong Use of YMCA free today! Instruction / discussion about ways 5:30 to 8 pm Use of Wellness Center included. to exercise at home doing regular In the Narrow Gallery and Patio West Cook YMCA l activities. rooms, art work in various media by West Cook YMCA senior artists will be displayed for l the month. Refreshments. Oak Park Arms, OP i Power of Attorney & Living Yorkville Big Band Event Will Forms Preparation Celebrating Seniors 10:00 to Noon Coalition Forms completed by volunteer 7:00 to 9:00 pm attorneys. Registration required. $10.00 Ticketed event - Buy online Contact: Steve Smith, OP - RF Twp at celebratingseniors.net or from a Senior Services 708-383-8060 Frank Lloyd Wright coalition member. Oak Park Arms Ballroom i Words to live by: The longer Mohr Community Center 2* I live, the more beautiful life becomes.
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6 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 19 See Venue Key on Page 13 SATURDAY MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Surviving & Thriving Stuck in the Middle? 9:00 to 10:00 am 1:00 to 2:30 pm Pole Walking is easy, fun and safe. Are you struggling to care for aging Nordic Walk instructors members parents, kids in higher education of Oak Park Medical Reserve Corps and worried about your retirement? give a "leg up" on survival of an Chris Everett from Everett Wealth incident and enhances ability to Solutions shares some solutions. participate fully in daily life River Forest Public Library 2% Longfellow Park u Community of Congregations Various congregations will celebrate and honor seniors by advertising our week on signage outside their buildings, by holding Coffees to honor seniors, by encouraging congregants to care for and honor older members, by passing out our 2012 Resource Guides and perhaps by collecting donations for our Emergency/Crisis fund.
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 7 Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 20 See Venue Key on Page 13 SUNDAY MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Pancake Breakfast at Afternoon Tea at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Under The Ginkgo Tree 9:30 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 to 5:00 pm This is an opportunity for families to help celebrate seniors while enjoying a Come see what is new in travel pancake breakfast. $5 per person or $20 per family. Two parking lots. ideas from local agents while St.Catherine-St. Lucy 1( enjoying a cup of tea. Under the Ginkgo Tree 1^
Community of Congregations Various congregations will celebrate and honor seniors by advertising our week on signage outside their buildings, by holding Coffees to honor seniors, by encouraging congregants to care for and honor older members, by passing out our 2012 Resource Guides and perhaps by collecting donations for our Emergency/Crisis fund.
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8 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 21 See Venue Key on Page 13 MONDAY MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Balance and Fall Assessment Introduction to Aikido, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Japanese Martial Art Interim Healthcare Physical 2:00 to 3:00 pm Therapists will be available to Build strength, flexibility,stamina, measure risk of falling and provide grace. Appropriate for all ages. feedback to measuring one's risk. Mind - body experience. No cost. Leader: Diane Costanzo, Oak Park Arms Dominican U lecturer, i 20-year practitioner. Tour The Oak Park Chair Yoga Crown Library-Springer Suites Volunteering: The Hidden Conservatory 10:30 to 11:45 am Dominican University 2! Benefits And Introducing 10:00 am to Noon. Comfortable yoga practiced VolunteerLink.Us Tour the Greenhouse & Back-of- sitting in a chair. Stretching and 6:30 to 7:30 pm the-house areas with volunteer working the core included. Wear Studies have shown volunteering guides. Guests receive potted plant, comfortable clothes. Light snack will can protect against the changes of 10% gift shop discount, and learn be provided. aging--even Alzheimer’s Disease. about opportunities. RF Park District Bldg. 2$ Volunteering helps decrease the risk OP Conservatory, OP o of depression and several chronic Pre Improv Dining at Improv at Open Door illnesses. Julie Bach & Jim Flanagan will discuss how volunteering can Eastgate Café 2:00 to 3:30 pm be a part of your successful aging 11:30 to 1:00 pm An afternoon with veteran Improv plan. VolunteerLink.US, The 15% discount on lunch. Have lunch artist, Ted Saratos, will introduce new volunteer resource will be here before going to Open Door the techniques. Audience introduced at this event. Rep. Reservation helpful 708-660- participation expected. Dominican Priory Campus, 9091 Open Door Rep. Theatre y room 23 2! Eastgate Café e
River Forest Public Library is Celebrating Seniors! The River Forest Public Library is thrilled to participate Drechsler, Brown in Celebrating Seniors Week again in 2012. Don’t miss our special programs honoring Seniors at the library, and drop in all year long for computer classes, & Williams educational lectures, and other engaging programs Funeral Home for adults. Join Us During Celebrating Seniors Week for: Since 1880 • Spirituality and Aging on Tuesday, 5/22 at 10 AM • Laughter, Meditation and Gratitude on Family Owned & Operated Thursday, 5/24 at 10:30 AM Charles Williams, • Celebrating Seniors’ Brains: Preventing Owner/Funeral Director Cognitive Decline on 203 S. Marion St. Friday, 5/25, at 10 AM Oak Park 60302 708/383-3191
Library Hours: M-Th, 9 am– 9pm • F-Sat 9 am– 5 pm • Sun (Sep-May) 1-5 pm www.riverforestlibrary.org www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 9 Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 22 See Venue Key on Page 13 TUESDAY MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Healthy Aging Suppers in a Flash Fun With Felting One Stop Shop 9:00 to 11:00 am 1:00 to 3:00 pm 1:00 to 3:00 pm 1:00 to 4:00 pm. MD's discuss How to Keep Moving, Three meals - prepare 1 to eat and Fabric Artist, Penney, demonstrates Vendors from Downtown Oak Park What to Eat, How to Choose 2 to freeze. special techniques of needle felting. and business centers will be present It and more to stay healthy. Mohr Community Center 2* Drop in any time / stay as long as to share their wares. Refreshments. you wish. Holley Court Terrace t Vanguard West Suburban Pamela Penny Studio d Medical Center 2^ Spirituality of Aging Lunch with Your Township Brain Fitness with Dr. Raj Shah Safety Tips, Identifying 10:00 to 11:00 am. Official - 5th floor of OP Arms 2:00 to 3:00 pm Financial Exploitation and Sr. Felicia Wolf, brings her unique 11:00 am More active people are less likely to Growing Older Gracefully perspective to the journey of faith. Then stay to learn about the have memory and thinking problems 7:00 to 8:00 pm How to incorporate the everyday new senior services building as they get older. Dr.Shah directs River Forest Police Dept.& OP/RF love of life. 12:30 pm by Oak Park-River Rush U. Memory Clinic. Memory Township reps and Jim Flanagan River Forest Public Library 2% Forest Township Senior Services. tips offered. will discuss scams and how to avoid Oak Park Arms, 5th Fl i Oak Park Public Library a them. River Forest Public Library 2% Adventures in Broadcasting Spring Concert by Mills Celebrating Scouting 10:30 am to Noon Orchestra and Triton College 2:00 to 3:00 pm Veteran WGN Broadcaster, Gene Seniors Peggy Tuck Sinko & OP RF Historical Doretti, shares personal stories and 1:00 to 2:00 pm Society invite all current and former anecdotes, photos and documents Oak Park Arms Ballroom scouts & scout leaders to share from his career. In the Patio Room. i what scouting has meant in their Oak Park Arms i lives Bring stories & memorabilia. Pleasant Home f
Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 23 See Venue Key on Page 13 wednesday MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Senior Health Fair Free Hearing Screening Frank Lloyd Wright Regain Your sponsored by Age Wise & 1:00 to 3:00 pm Neighborhood Tour Financial Footing West Cook YMCA Dr. Rebecca Anderson of Sound Care 12:45 to 3:30 pm 6:00 to 7:30 pm 9:00 to 11:30 am Hearing will offer hearing screenings Be one of 14 to view OP / RF house Judy Barr Topinka’s staff will teach Men & Women come for screenings: during the afternoon. sites then have tea and a tour of how to prepare, track & maintain Blood, PSA, TSH & cholesterol. Oak Park Public Library Unity Temple. Limited to 14 - Call a monthly budget, cut expenses & Snacks and information on services. a Noel-Uniity Temple Restoration comparison shop. Rush-Oak Park Hospital g Foundation. 708-383-8873 Oak Park Arms, Patio i Unity Temple k Ride a Stationary Bike on Celebrating Seniors Coalition Famously Bad Estate the Pleasant Home porch. Luncheon Event With ABC7- Planning 11:00 am to Noon. NEWS’s Roz Varon 7:00 to 8:00 pm Green Line Wheels and OP Arms “Redefining Retirement” Jim Flanagan looks at mishaps of co-host encourage folks to ride a 11:30 to 1:30 pm Estate Planning by well-known stationary bike for National Bike This is a ticketed event celebs such as Princess Diana or Month. Register at the Arms Reservations required - $20.00 Sonny Bono. front desk 386-4040. Purchase online at celebratingseniors.net Forest Park Public Library 2& Pleasant Home f or call 630-505-8375. In a casual and lively lunch discussion, Roz will share Prepare Yourself for Joint her thoughts, insights and experiences Replacement Surgery about the way retirement, retiree’s and 3:00 to 4:00 pm aging have all changed over the last 25 years. (Free parking in garage) Terry Mueller, a health & nutrition coach, shares techniques learned to Concordia Univ. Oak Park-River prepare for a health filled recovery. Forest Room 2nd floor 1( Creative Changes on Harrison w
10 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 24 See Venue Key on Page 13 thursday MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Arthritis Foundation Treasure Or Trinket? Senior Citizens Center Open Veterans Retirement Benefits Aquatic Class 11:00 am to 3:00 pm House and Craft Sale 5:30 to 6:30 pm 8:30 to 9:30 am Bring items to be evaluated by 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Attorney, Catherine Cornell runs Not necessary to know how to David Linetzky, Appraiser or Heidi View craft rooms and shop for hand- Oak Park's legal firm focused on swim. Exercises practiced to Harders, Gemologist. What is it made gifts. helping veterans & their families. increase movement of joints. Warm worth? What is its story? (Only Oak Park Arms, 1st Floor Veterans / spouses may qualify for water pool accessible by stairs only. 3 items per person) Admission South i funds as they age. West Cook YMCA - free. Donations to Celebrating Oak Park Arms, Patio 1* Seniors welcomed. Free box lunch i Computer Workshop- hosted by Senior Citizens Services Shopping Night at 10,000 Villages for Facebook & Social Media Coordinating Council of OP-RF Celebrating Seniors Coalition agencies. Reservations requested 10:00-10:30 am or 4 to 7 pm at 708-386-4025. 10:30-11:00 am Drop in to shop. Purchases earn a 15% contribution to the Coalition’s Oak Park Arms Ballroom Hands-on Computer Lab teaches i efforts to maintain a fund for emergency and crisis needy seniors. use of social media especially 10,000 Villages Facebook. h West Cook YMCA 1* Laughter and Grief Many Talents Exploring Turkey with Zyg Six Mistakes Seniors Make 10:30 to 11:45 am 1:30 to 3:00 pm and Irma Sokolnicki With Their Finances and Ohm Johari discusses health, Drop in for a fun afternoon of 2:00 to 3:00 pm How to Avoid Them psychological and spiritual benefits talented musicians & artists, enjoy Join free-wheeling seniors Zyg and 7:00 to - 8:30 pm Jim Flanagan of of laughter. How to use laughter for a "spot of tea" and dessert bar. Irma who make their own adventure Bentron Financial explains how to avoid meditation. Belmont Village q travel plans. They spent a month a retiree's biggest mistake, where to River Forest Public Library 2% touring Turkey with only 2 suitcases! safely put $ for income / more. Oak Park Public Library a Oak Park Public Library a
Senior Citizens’ Services Coordinating Council (SCSCC) In The Village, Realtors® HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR HOME FOR 30 YEARS OR MORE? Would you like to get moving but are afraid of the current Presents real estate market? Seniors real estate specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX In The Village sold an impressive 33 homes last year and more than half of them were the “Treasure or Trinket” homes of long-time owners. th Thursday, May 24 “I’ve held the rare Seniors Real Estate Specialist 11:30 AM-3:00 PM (SRES) designation since 2006,” says Roz Byrne, “My favorite group of people to serve are Free Lunch Provided seniors and their families.” Have up to 3 items valued by Come to one of Roz’s Appraiser, David Lenetzky and two seminars during Gem Expert, Heidi Harders Celebrating Seniors Week:
The SCSCC provides education and networking Sat 5/7 at 10am at The Oak opportunities to members, who provide services Park Arms & Fri 5/13 at 11:30am at the Senior Resource Fair at the to the older adults. River Forest Community Center. Member agencies meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month and offer a Spring Event to the older adult Or call Roz Byrne from RE/MAX In The Village for a free community each year. consultation at 708-370-7444. www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 11 Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events May 25 See Venue Key on Page 13 friday MORNING MID DAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Senior Swim & Yoga Secretary of State Super Seniors Want To Have What’s Blooming On 10:30 to Noon Seniors-Oak Park-River Fun: Game Playing with Harrison Use of YMCA free today! Forest Township Senior Computers Begins Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 Use of Wellness Center included. Services 2:00 to 3:00 pm pm and continues on Saturday from 10:00 to 8:00 pm with businesses and West Cook YMCA 9:30 to 11:00 am Come learn new games available l Rules of the Road class on computer and how to play vendors offering specials and sales. 10:00 to 2:00 pm them…X-Box and Wii games to Austin to Ridgeland, Harrison Street Art District Vision screenings, license plate / try also Board games and more. r driver’s license / state ID renewals Refreshments. Help Your Brain: Preventing available in mobile unit. Oak Park Public Library a Sunset Revelry Cognitive Decline River Forest Comm. Ctr. Closing Event. 10:00 to 11:00 am Dr. Erin Hill, 2# 4:00 to 6:00 pm Neuropsychologist, shares strategies Ticketed event presented by to promote healthy brain aging: Celebrating Seniors Coalition. maintaining good health & using $10.00 Purchase tickets on-line your brain. Informative & helpful. at celebratingseniors.net River Forest Public Library 2% or call 630-505-8375 Holley Court Terrace t Chair Yoga Sign up for LINK program Free Passport Photos 10:30 to 11:45 am 10:00 to Noon 1:00 to 4:00 pm Comfortable yoga practiced SNAP Outreach Coordinator Adam AAA Travel Advice and free photos. sitting in a chair. Stretching and McGriffin will help eligible folks Get ready to go! working the core included. Wear complete electronic applications for MB Financial Bank comfortable clothes a light snack LINK (food stamp program). OP-RF 2@ will be provided. Township Senior Services. RF Park District Bldg. 2$ Oak Park Arms, 5th Floor i
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12 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 13 venue key Oak Park a Oak Park Public Library k Unity Temple 2$ River Forest q Belmont Village 834 Lake St. Restoration Foundation Community Center 1035 Madison St., Debbie Prieser – 708-697-6915 875 Lake St. 8020 Madison St. Pat Porter – 630-660-7754 Tina Lewis – 708-848-6225 x102 708-771-6159 s Oak Park/River Forest w Creative Changes Townships Senior Services l West Cook YMCA 2% River Forest Park District 140 Harrison St., 418 S. Oak Park Ave. 225 S. Marion St. 401 Thatcher Terry Mueller – 773-490-0683 5th floor or 708-434-0235 (Same building as Metra Station), specified events locations parking lot in front (north side of East Gate Café e Christine or Desiree ; St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish, building) 102 Harrison St. 708-383-8060 28 N. Austin Blvd. Karen Scherer – 708-366-6660 x 15 Olya Daily – 708-660-9091 two parking lots d Pamela Penney Studio Jim Hargadon – 708-386-8077 2^ River Forest Public Library r Harrison St. Arts District from 130 Harrison St. 735 Lathrop Austin West to Ridgeland 708-785-7782 parking on Lathrop as designated Holley Ct. Terrace River Forest or on Oak, West of Lathrop t f Pleasant Home 708-366-5205 1111 Ontario Ct. Oak Park Park District 2) Concordia University Patrick Carroll – 708-383-1111 217 Home Ave. Luncheon in Oak Park/River Forest 2& Vanguard West Suburban Frank Lipo – 708-848-6755 Room, 2nd floor, in KCC, Hospital River Forest Campus, y Open Door Repertory Theater Building next to parking garage off 902 S. Ridgeland 7411 W. Lake St. g Rush Oak Park Hospital – Bonnie Brae, South of Division 708-763-2025 Mary Pat Sieck – 708-342-0810 Agewise 520 S. Maple 2! Dominican University u Longfellow Park 7900 W Division St. Park District of Oak Park Valet & Off St. parking Forest Park Parking, Gymnasium (5/23) parking garage or on campus 610 S. Ridgeland Ave. 708-366-2490 2* Forest Park Public Library, Meredith Schwartz – 708-383-3143 10,000 Villages 7555 Jackson h Dominican University Oak Park Arms 121 N. Marion St. 2@ 708-366-0600 i 708-848-4572 Priory Campus 408 S. Oak Park Ave. 7200 W Division 2( Mohr Community Center Jill Wagner – 708-386-4040 j Under the Gingko Tree B & B 708-488-5295 of Forest Park Oak Park Conservatory 300 N. Kenilworth 7640 Jackson Blvd. o Gloria Onischuk – 708-524-2327 2# MB Financial Bank Karen Dylewski – 708-771-7737 Park District of Oak Park 7727 W. Lake St. 615 Garfield St. Margaret Kenny – 708-657-9152 Henrietta Yardley – 708-725-2450
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14 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Meet 60 Citizens selected by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, in recognition of their commitment to community and the service of others. 60 Over 60
Annabel Abraham, 91 Lee Balgemann, 66 Marie Beckman, 65 Bruce Broerman, 66 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Look at all sides, and do One day at a time. I learned this from my Don’t sweat the small your best! Professional Photographer, parents: “Treat others stuff…and most Involved Citizen Percy Julian Institute as you would like to be things are! for Science Education & treated.” Community activist and Technology symposium; Grassroots Forest Park supporter of Advocacy and Humboldt Park’s Youth Food Volunteer Cultural initiatives. Service Project.
Ann Armstrong, 70 Dr. Fred Barber, 67 Gerri Brauneis, 81 Rev. John Carolan, 86 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Save room for dessert. I sought my soul, my soul I However inadequately I “This alone is what God Volunteer and community could not see; I sought my may have followed his says: Act justly, Love activist God but my God eluded me; words my inspiration has tenderly and Walk humbly I sought my brother and been and is from Cardinal with God.” Miicah found all three. Suhard that one cannot Pastor Emeritus of St. Family Practice Physician “live the gospel we preach Catherine- St. Lucy Parish for 37 years without spending oneself to provide everyone with the housing, employment, goods, leisure, education, etc., without which life is no longer useful.” Advocate for social justice and peace
Gene Armstrong, 70 Words to live by: Paulette Carey, 71 Forgive with abandon. Words to live by: Criticize with caution. When I look at the calendar, I only look at NOW. Local attorney and civic advocate Co-founder of Free Readers Ensemble www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SEniors resource guide 15 We salute our 2012 Celebrating Seniors Week Sponsors
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Stephanie Clemens, 70 Fran Darley Ted Despotes, 65 Dr. Elizabeth Essex, 63 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Work is Therapy. Hear no evil, see no evil, You touch someone Stand up for what you Director of Academy of speak no evil. everyday. Make it good! believe in. Together we can Movement and Music Hospice, Catholic Charities 1st United Church of Oak make a difference. and co-artistic director of ministries; Patron of Vatican Park Liaison to PADS Associate Professor MOMENTA City Arts Governor’s State University
Mary Ann Collatz, 65 Joanne Despotes, 61 Millie Erhardt, 81 Jeanette Fields, 92 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: To whom much has been You are more infl uential This too shall pass. Live by an inspired goal. given, much is expected. than you think. The best is Helped achieve Landmark Author of Architectural Registered Nurse yet to come. status for 19th Century Guidebook of River Forest; Chairperson: Stewardship Charitable Foundation. Founding member of Ernest Committee: 1st United Early adoption River Forest Hemingway Foundation; Church of Oak Park recycling proponent. Fund early member of Frank raiser for OP Council on Lloyd Wright Preservation International Affairs, Trust; leader in historic helps to build schools, other preservation in River Forest facilities in Peace Corps countries.
Nominations for “60 Over 60” Bill Darley, 83 Class of 2013 are now being Words to live by: accepted! What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny Hilda Fisher, older than dirt matters compared to what Download the nomination form at lies within us. Words to live by: Role Model and Mentor for CelebratingSeniors.net Sample life widely then do 20 grandchildren what interests you as much Active board advisor: W.S. as you are able. Darley of Melrose Park, or Call Carol at (708) 386-3100 Veterinary Surgical Tech Liberty Mutual and Catholic and Freelance Quality Charities to have a form mailed or emailed today! Assurance Professional www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 17 60 Over 60
Seth Flanders, 74 Ruth Foley, 67 Redd Gri n Sr. Michelle Germanson, 67 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: On my honor, I will do my Accept that there are things I like Hemingway’s idea of Life is a gift: blessed am duty to God and country that you can no longer do, the six-word story. Mine I to be energized by the and obey the Scout law. but really take advantage of is: “Seeking truth; fi nding life and love and spirit of To help other people at the things you can still do. more than imagined.” Trinity High School. all times. To keep myself Literacy Volunteer-- Money State Legislator, 1980- Principal of Trinity physically strong, mentally Management Program 83; served in Township High School awake, morally straight. Volunteer government; teacher of Ministries at Christ philosophy at Triton College; Episcopal Church, RF. organizer of Memorial Retired OPRF Dean of Day and Veterans Day Students. Former RF Programs in Scoville Village Board & Library Park; Board member for Trustee. Hemingway Foundation and for Senior Citizens Center; co-founded FLW Foundation
Galen Gockel, 79.8 Words to live by: Older people have more time to refl ect on the times Janet Haisman, 70 they were wrong. They need Bob Haisman, 66 not be doctrinaire going Words to live by: Marian Flight forward. Being wrong is Leonard Grossman, 68 always possible. Bob: I always told my students: One person CAN Words to live by: Chaired committee of Words to live by: make a difference. Love God fi rst, don’t be a District 97 Board of The two most important taker in life, give back. Education that developed things in life are family and Janet: “Tomorrow is a St. John’s Church reorganization plan for community. When we join new day. Begin it well and Coordinator of Food Pantry Oak Park elementary together in service or fun, serenely and with too high schools; 2 terms Township we learn about each other, a spirit to be encumbered assessor (1993-2001); Village expand our reach, and with your old nonsense.” Trustee 2001-2005, and for become responsible to and -Ralph Waldo Emerson fi ve months in 2007; former for one another, making all Bob: Advocate for social justice; managing director of Oak of our lives so much richer. retired teacher; former president Park Festival Theatre; Northwestern U Life of Illinois Education Association since 2009 on Board of Ten Long Learner. Long-time (1993-1999) Thousand Villages. volunteer: Community of Janet: Retired teacher; former Congregations, OP Festival coordinator of Holiday Food and theatre, West Suburban Gift Basket program ; Board of Temple Har Zion OPRF Community Associates for the Art Institute of Chicago; active in First United Church of Oak Park
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Ray Heise, 63 Words to live by: I was asking then Village Gerald L. Johnson, 76 Manager Lee Ellis about his Words to live by: authority. He answered: “I We make a living by what don’t have any authority. we get, we make a life by All I have is responsibility. what we give. And as long as I think of it Architect: Fujikawa that way, I won’t get in any Johnson Gobel (Chicago trouble.” Mercantile, ICC). Chair, RF Oak Park Legal counsel, Planning Commission. Past Village Attorney. Drafted Pres. District 90. much of Oak Park Village Codes including historic preservation, domestic Having compassionately served seniors for partnership act and registry, public art and his nine decades, The British Home is proudest: Ethics Ordinance. keeping in tune with the changing needs He defended the village’s handgun ban in the US of actively aging adults. Take note as we Supreme Court. broaden our services to meet the promise and possibility of living our best life after 55 and create our future as Cantata Adult Life Services. Learn more at www.cantata.org.
Annette Hulefeld, 70 Jim Kelly, 64 Words to live by: Words to live by: Live the life within you. Attributed to Tony Sing the song that’s in Kushner, “When we step your heart. into our citizen selves, we Life Enrichment Alternative therapist, step into that part of our spiritual leader, singer, lives, our souls, that exist Community Services knitter of prayer shawls, only in relationship to each Healthcare Services member of Community other. of Care at St. Giles Community Activist and Living Options FamilyMass. Involved Citizen
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Lynn Kirsch, 71 Marie Kruse, 70 Dean Lueking, 83 Kathy Moran, 61 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Be thankful for each Celebrate life by helping Life is a gift, cherish it Enrich your life through and every day and keep others. daily. living a healthy lifestyle and smiling. Founder of Women’s Retirement World having good friendships. Current Board President Architectural League Ambassador: Dean’s latest President: The Senior of Open Door Repertory Foundation (WALF) and book “Through their eyes: Citizens Club of Forest Park Theatre Company and engaged in many other A People’s View of Global supporter of Infant Welfare activities. Church in Europe, Asia Society and the community and Africa Communities.” at large. 44 years Grace Lutheran Church RF
Jack Lesniak, 65 Louisa Newberry, 82 Words to live by: Words to live by: Pay it forward. Be present to the Madeline Kochman, 89 A champion of preservation Alex Matthews, 71 connectedness of the and restoration of Frank diversity of creation. Words to live by: Words to live by: Lloyd Wright properties in Happy are those who dream Involved in social justice I like to make people happy, Oak Park and River Forest dreams and are ready to and peace issues. and that is what makes me pay the price to make them happy. come true. Volunteering is my life. Author and psychotherapist, active with PADS and the Animal Care League
Beverly Lueking, 75 Words to live by: We know that all things June Noonan, 94 work together for good for Words to live by: Rose Krogh those that love God and Be kind to each other. are called according to his Nearly 25 years as Frank Words to live by: purpose. Roman 8, 28 Allen Matthews, 73 Lloyd Wright Preservation Life has been good to me. Retirement World Words to live by: Trust Service committee Therefore, I want to give Ambassador Aspire to be competent. co-chair; 15-year stint at back. An activist whose goal is to West Suburban Medical Grassroots Forest Park make society and his church, Center volunteer; RF Library Food Pantry Volunteer Third Unitarian, better volunteer
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Elsie Norberg, 70 Gloria Onischuk Sherlynn Reid, 76 Sam Rosenthal, 97 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Treat people as you would Don’t be a should-a, “God grant me the serenity I want to live so that I can like to be treated. would-a, could-a, just do it! to accept the things I cannot be some help to my Cofounder & Director of Proprietor of Under the change; the courage to fellow man. Administration for the Gingko Tree Bed and change the things I can; and Retired Principal, Active Institute for Positive Mental Breakfast the wisdom to know the Traveler, and WWII Veteran Health difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr Village of Oak Park Activist making the village a better place to live
Roberta Raymond, 73 Gregory Phillips, 63 Charlie Robinson, 65 Donna Schuler, 76 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Love the arts, be observant, Never stop doing Never get down on yourself. My dad taught me that “the stay close to family and what you love. Work hard. Never give up. greatest happiness is to be friends, and be a life-long Composer, artist, singer and Even if people doubt you, found by serving others.” learner. supporter of the Edgar Rice have faith in yourself. Your Active in Friends of Oak Community activist and Burroughs Bibliophiles goal should be to excel in Park Conservatory, OPRF champion of diversity everything you do. You can Garden Club achieve a lot if you give it your best. Owner of Robinson’s Ribs
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Mary Pat Sieck, 66 Sanda Shimon, 72 Sandra Sokol, 69 Pat Spagat, 83 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Try to treat everyone you Always be as happy as Treat everyone with respect Save the animals. meet with the respect and you can be, given the and fairness. Actively involved in dignity you would like to circumstances. Retired Village Clerk Animal Rescue receive. An Advocate for Social (1993-2009) Artistic Director-Open Door Justice, especially Women’s Community advocate, on the Repertory Theatre Rights Board of RUSH Oak Park Hospital
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Betty Spaulding, 90 Lt. Paul Stamm, 64 Chet Stewart, 65 Linda Stewart, PhD, 62 Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Words to live by: Sufficient unto the day is Always know your exits. “I have a simple philosophy: The rule says: if it doesn’t the evil thereof. Stay low in smoke. Keep fill what’s empty, empty get written, it didn’t Don’t worry! your smoke detectors in what’s full, scratch where happen. Active tennis player! working order. Stay Safe! it itches.” -Alice Roosevelt Helped create Seymour Recently retired from two Forty years service, River Longworth Digital Family Black History long-term commitments: Forest Fire Department Proudly restored “Vinnie project, including Mohegan 27 years as Brookfield the BMW” to working order and Pequot Connecticut Zoo docent, 23 years as and recently completed tribes, lines traced to 1700’s. Wright Preservation Trust two Chicago Marathons. With husband Chet, received interpreter. Past service: District OP Cavalcade of Pride 200(president), West restoration award Suburban/Resurrection (E. E. Roberts home). Medical Center(s) boards.
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26 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net COMMUNITY RESOURCES Special discounts for seniors can be found under each listing. ARTS AND Oak Park Festival Theatre Open Door ■ Robie House (708) 445-4440 Repertory Company 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago www.oakparkfestival.com (708) 848-1976 Robie House CULTURE 200 W. Harrison St., Oak Park Regular performance: $20 (708) 725-3880 Shop (708) 802-1723 ENTERTAINMENT (65 & up)) www.gowright.org www.opendoorrep.org Previews: $15 Hours: Thursday – Chicago a cappella Senior/Student nights: $10 2936 N. Southport, 2nd fl r., Symphony of Oak Park- Monday Chicago Concert Locations: River Forest Guided tours 11am–2pm (773) 281-7820 Dominican University Self-guided tours: 3–4pm P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park (773) 755-1628 (box offi ce) 7900 W. Division, River Forest Admission: $12 for www.chicagoacapella.org Harris Theater (708) 218-2648 seniors (65 years & up) Ticket price: $80 for 4 205 S. Randolph St., Chicago www.symphonyoprf.com ■ Unity Temple tickets (Seniors 62 and Navy Pier’s Crystal Garden Ticket price: $15 for 875 Lake St., Oak Park older) General seating 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago seniors (708) 383-8873 Chicago Sinfonietta Symphony Center www.unitytemple-utrf.org (312) 236-3681 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago MUSEUMS Hours: Mon – Fri 10:30am www.chicagosinfonietta.org Brookfi eld Zoo The Ernest Hemingway – 4:30pm; Sat 10am – 2pm; Ticket price: discount on 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfi eld Sun 1pm – 4pm 3-5 concert series tickets Wentz Concert Hall Foundation of Oak Park Admission: Seniors & and seating location 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville ■ Museum Students $6; Adults $8 Circle Theatre Concordia University The Arts Center Historical Society of 1010 Madison St., Oak Park Artists 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Oak Park-River Forest (708) 660-9540 ■ Birthplace Home Of Concordia Theatre Pleasant Home (708) 771-0700 (box offi ce) 339 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 7400 W. Augusta, River Forest 217 Home Ave., 2nd fl r., Oak Park www.circle-theatre.org (708) 488-4106 (708) 848-2222 (708) 848-6755 Flex pass $114 (6 tickets) www.cuchicago.edu www.ehfop.org www.oprfhistory.org Ticket price: $10 for Dominican University Hours: Sunday – Friday Performing Arts Center seniors Hours: Thurs-Sun 1pm–5pm Guided Tours: 7900 W. Division St., River Forest (55 and older) Saturday 10am–5pm Dec-Feb 12:30pm & 1:30pm; (708) 488-5000 FitzGerald’s Nightclub www.dom.edu/performing-arts 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn Seniors pay $8: Price Mar-Nov 12:30pm, 1:30pm & includes museum & 2:30pm $5 off ticket. Small amount (708) 788-2118 Admission: Seniors $8 of tickets are at box offi ce www.fi tzgeraldsnightclub.com birthplace tour under “Pay What You Can” Ticket price: $10-$20 Frank Lloyd Wright Sites Oak Park Visitor’s Center Lake Theater Heritage Chorale ■ Frank Lloyd Wright 1010 Lake St., Oak Park 1022 Lake St., Oak Park 828 N. Harvey, Oak Park Home & Studio (708) 848-1500 www.visitoakpark.com (708) 848-9088 (708) 848-9066 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park www.heritagechorale.com Ticket price $6 all day (708) 848-1976 Hours: Daily 8am – 5pm (Seniors 60 and older) Ticket price: $15 for www.gowright.org Provides information Momenta seniors about local attractions, 605 Lake St., Oak Park Community Chorus Hours: 10am – 5pm daily events, tours, (708) 848-2329 Oak Park Concert Chorale Closed on major holidays accommodations and more www.momenta-dance.org 924 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Admission: Guided tour in Oak Park, River Forest Evening performance: $10 (708) 383-4742 $12 for seniors (65 years and 20 other western Day performances: $5 www.oakparkconcertchorale.org & older) Suburbs.
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708-386-3100 Meet 60 Citizens selected by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, in recognition of their commitment to Celebratingcommunity and the service Seniors of others. 2011
hat is the Celebrating Seniors Celebrating Coalition. The Coalition planned, it was time to get Seniors? began by contacting the local businesses involved.60The Over Celebrating Seniors 60 W Resource Guide also Each year the U.S. Village and Township Celebrating contains basic service Celebrating Department on Aging governments in the three Local Business information, stories proclaims May as communities to proclaim Onboard Older Americans May as “Older Americans about our most valuable The Coalition met with Month. Unfortunately, Month” and designate the citizens, anecdotes and local business owners helpful lists of things May will come andAugust go Alesky, 62 week of May 6th -13th of 2011 to explain the concept to do. Sponsorship and without much fanfareWords or to live by: as “CelebratingDr. Ken Seniors Blair, 62 Responsibility and loyalty. of Celebrating Seniors advertising opportunities recognition for the older Week.” Words to live by: Marguerite Bloch, 73 Do you consider yourself a senior? Do unto others as The you Golden would haveRule: Week and to invite them are being made available adults who have made Words to live by: to participate. Give and Business you will Paul Bouman, 92 Yes others do unto you. receive a lot more than you give. to businesses that are our communities great With Dothe you support consider yourself of a senior? Words to live by: ownersDo you consider were yourself encouraged a senior? interested. Be grateful each day Any fundsLee Brooke, 80 places to live. Extolling local government,Depends on the the day. for the blessings we receive from God Seniorsto thinkWell, about yeah. the ways and try to be a blessing to others. Words to live by: raised from this endeavor the virtues of “seniors” group began contacting Possessions possess you. that they currently serveDo you consider yourself a senior? who have made significant “communitywide will be set aside toDo help you consider yourself a senior? Seniors seniors and, perhaps more seniorsYes, I do. in crisis within the contributions to our quality Yes stakeholders” to invite importantly, to think of life can sometimes seem three communities. them to participate about what they could do patronizing. However, as in a week of activities differently to attract more the population ages and our At the request of the for the public that are of this valuable business. society becomes “grayer” it Celebrating Seniors designed to get people out, The response thus far has is clear that we need to find Coalition The Community involved and celebrating been positive. Many are ways to celebrateVirginia our Cassin,older 87 the older members of of Congregations offered Words to live by: planning dining deals, citizens and highlightEmbrace the a world ofthe community.Archara Chirat, These 67 to serve as the Coalition’s amazing possibilities. discounts and special offers fiscal agent and to provide significant contributionsDo you consider yourself a senior?stakeholdersWords included to live by: Carol Cox, 73 Keep busy to stay healthy. for seniors. Several are that they make I guess in so, our but I don’t feel like one. Words to live by: bookkeeping services, tax libraries,Do you considerpark yourselfdistricts, a senior? hosting events or offering Mary Deady, 86 communities. Be the best I can status and guidance, thus senior organizations,Yes be for the age I am. Words to live by: Pat Deady, 61 special promotions duringTake life asmaking it comes and all contributions senior service agencies, Do you consider yourself a senior? Words to live by: the week. just keep on going. things, and learn toLearn do the to things do new that Vibrant communities hospitals and senior living tax deductible. The CoalitionYes approachedDo you consider yourself a senior? you know better. are in need of both old Do you consider yourself a senior? communities. All were Wednesday Journal and Yes and young. We cannot and I do not consider myself a “senior” invited to think creatively thankfully garnered their Come Join thewhatever Fun that’s supposed to mean. should not expect that as we about how they could support as a media partner. The development of age we will move from our FREE! Celebrating Seniors Week participate in Celebrating The paper also agreed homes to “Senior Living has brought the businesses, Seniors Week by hosting to assist the Coalition Communities”. We should service organizations an event for the public in the development of expect that as we age, we that would 2012showcase and citizens of Oak Park, • Discount Offers Dr. Bimal Ghosh, 73 a Celebrating Seniors can age in place. We can their offerings or provide River Forest and Forest Words to live by: Betty Gilchrist,A Senior 90 Resource Guide. This Guide stay in our ownTo give and homes, to take care live of others. Park together on behalf of a specific service. For is the linchpin that explains independentlyDo you considerand continue yourself a senior? Words to live by: Don Gottlinger, 74 a senior population that exampleHelpResource othersa library when you can.might Guidethe concept and features all to contribute in waysYes that haveDo anyou consider author yourself speak a senior? on Words to live by: FREEJudy Grace,deserves 64 to be celebrated. of theGo for events, it. organizations add to the richness of life for an appropriateYes topic, a Words to liveThe by: week is sure toTerry benefit Grace, 63 Do youand consider businesses yourself a senior? that willContinue to do your passion. • Hundreds of Things To Do • Oak Park Words to live by: everyone. We can continue senior community could By age only. Do you consider yourselfyoung a senior? and old alike. We Loving, giving, make the weekTake of May 6 One! experiencing, and doing. to shop, dine, entertain, th hope that you will take a host an Ice Cream Social, a memorable one for the An active senior. Do you consider yourself a senior? exercise and worship in or the local park district moment and think about ■ 30 DISCOUNT OFFERS • River Forestcommunity. No ways that keep us connected might invite a swing band the contributions made by to and involved with our to come and perform. The those that have come before This Guide is specifically2011 • 60 Seniors You Needcommunities. To Meet • Forest Park us. Take a moment and say goal of these events is designed to reflect the “Thank you” by celebrating ■ 472 THINGS TO merelyDO to get people out and wants and needs ofA Senior a senior, not just this week How did this all get involved; they are limited the senior population. only by the creativity of Resource Guidebut every week. started?Kathleen Greco, 84 Sectionse T are organized the hosts. The response . N With these thoughtsWords to live by: in Dr. Barry Greenwald, 73 i o r s to educate the public Keep active. fromWords the to live communitywide by: s e N • Oak Park Sincerely, ■mind, 60 a small,SENIORSDo you consider committed yourself a senior? YOU NEEDi NG Take what TO you do MEETBarbaraabout Griffi the n, community’s77 rstakeholders,ATvery seriously, but not to yourself. date, has group of volunteersAm I ever. and e B Do you consider yourself a senior? Wordsresources to live by: in these areas.Irene Hansen, 81 L been very positive, with Not any one thing. community representativesc e Yes, but not going quietly. Each section contains• RiverWords to Forestlive by: many asking for permissionDo you consider yourself a senior? everything, where would You can’t you haveput it? John Hefl in, 90 Tfrom : W Oak WW Park, . River Forest important information A to “run with the idea”. Yes. Do you consider yourself a senior? Words to live by: o r e and Forest Park organized for seniors, including• Forest Park Do the best you can. www.celebratingseniors.net Yes, for some timeJim now. Flanagan With a proclamation in special pricing and other Do you consider yourself a senior? Chairman Celebrating discover More AT: WWW.ceLeBrATiNGseNiors.NeThand and events being pertinent information. No C E L E B R A T I N G S E N I O R S R E S O U R C E G U I D E Seniors Coalition www.celebratingseniors.net C e l e b r a t i n g S e n i o r S r e S o u r C e g u i d e 15 3
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28 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net Trailside Museum Forest Park National Bank Euclid Avenue First United Church 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest & Trust Co. United Methodist of Oak Park (708) 366-6530 848 Lake St., Oak Park 7348 W. Madison St.,Forest Park www.fpdcc.com 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5215 Nature Center Hours: (708) 771-3700 708 848-7360 Senior fellowship group March 1 – last Sat in Oct called Prime Time for men MB Financial Bank Ministry with Oak Park from 8am – 5pm; Last Sun – & women over 60. Various Feb 28 from 8am – 4pm 7727 W. Lake St., River Forest Arms holds various church social events throughout Nature Center exhibit the year. building open at 9am 1(888) 422-6562 meetings. daily except Fridays, First United Thanksgiving, Christmas First Presbyterian Church Methodist Church & New Year’s Day CONGREGATIONS of River Forest 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Wonder Works 7551 Quick Ave., River Forest (708) 383-4983 Children’s Museum FAITH-BASED Various church events are 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park SENIOR GROUPS (708) 366-5822 held at Oak Park Arms. (708) 383-4815 Organization called Forest Park Baptist Church www.wonder-works.org Ascension Church Friends at First Senior 133 Harlem Ave., Forest Park Hours:Wed-Sat 10am-5pm 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park (708) 366-5091 & Sun 12pm-5pm Club that allows seniors to Admission: $5 and free (708) 848-2703 Senior Christian meet at lunches. fellowship. for members—different Senior group that meets membership opportunities. several times a year. First United Church Grace Evangelical of Christ Lutheran Church BANKING Calvary Memorial Church 7300 Division St., River Forest 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-6900 Community Bank of 931 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-3900 (708) 771-8456 Senior Bible study on Oak Park and River Forest Wednesday mornings and 1001 Lake St., Oak Park Senior Bible study class Women’s club and Bible monthly group meetings (708) 660-1000 every Sunday. study for seniors. for seniors.
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30 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net Grace Lutheran St. Vincent Ferrer Church FOOD PANTRies Cozy Corner Church & School 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest 138 N. Marion St., Oak Park 7300 Division St., River Forest (708) 366-7090 First United Church of (708) 383-1750 (708) 366-6900 Senior group that meets Oak Park Offers “Dine out” option Senior citizen fellowship monthly. 848 Lake St. (basement), Oak Park Delia’s Kitchen group called the United Lutheran Church (708) 386-1324 1034 Lake St., Oak Park Cornerstones. They meet 409 Greenfield St., Oak Park Hours: 1st Wednesday of (708) 358-1300 weekly from September– (708) 386-1576 the month 7–8:30am; Breakfast and lunch May. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday of specials daily Weekly meeting of the month 3:30–5pm Living Word crocheting and knitting Every Saturday Denny’s Christian Center called Creative Needlers. 9am–12noon 711 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park 7600 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park Unity Church of Oak Park New Life (708) 386-6964 (708) 366-2473 405 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park Christian Fellowship Daily specials (708) 848-0960 Senior fellowship group 6235 North Ave., Oak Park Eastgate Cafe called Silver Saints– Various events, meetings (708) 848-2441 102 Harrison St., Oak Park holds lunches and group and lunches. (708) 660-9091 meetings. Hours: Every Thursday Unity Temple Unitarian 5–7pm Daily specials New Life Universalist Congregation Erik’s Deli & Catering Christian Fellowship 875 Lake St., Oak Park RESTAURANTS 107 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 6235 W. North Blvd. (708) 848-6225 # 1 Chop Suey (708) 848-8805 Oak Park, IL 60302 Senior group called the 242 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 10% off for seniors (708) 848-2441 Purple Sages. They meet (708) 445-1177 George’s Senior Citizen bible study every 4th Wednesday of the month to discuss Free egg roll when you 145 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park at 9:30 am on Sundays spend $20.00 or more (708) 848-4949 and weekly nursing home various topic and issues. visits West Suburban Temple Al’s Grill Giordano’s 1100 Madison St., Oak Park 1115 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Oak Park Temple Har Zion (708) 386-4190 1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest (708) 386-2223 B’Nai Abraham Zion Daily specials 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 366-9000 Daily specials (708) 386-3937 Conducts activities every Andreas Restaurant Golden Steer Thursday. 7427 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park 7635 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park Senior community (708) 771-1969 meetings, weekly lectures (708)771-7798 with West Suburban DINING OPTIONS Offers daily discounts to Daily specials Temple, called STARS. seniors Grandma Sally’s St. Catherine and St. Lucy C ongregate Dining Bar Louie 7301 North Ave., River Forest 1122 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 771-2047 Catholic Church Oak Park and River Forest (708) 725-3300 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park Daily specials Township Daily specials (708) 386-8077 418 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Grape Leaves Groups and seminars for (708)383-8060 Barclay’s American Grille 129 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park seniors. Offers a well balanced 1120 Pleasant St, Oak Park (708) 848-5555 (708) 848-4250 St. Giles Catholic Church lunch meal, the Daily specials 1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park opportunity to meet new Boston Market Happiness Restaurant (708) 383-3430 friends, and a variety 7211 W. Lake St., River Forest 6222 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park of educational and (708) 771-0455 (708) 383-2266 Senior fellowship group recreational activities that meets monthly. to keep you active and Offers a senior citizens 10% off for seniors Educational sessions and healthy card that provides between Homemade Pizza special trips. 10% to 20% off for seniors 421 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park St. Luke Roman Catholic DINE-OUT OPTIONS Buona Beef Restaurant (708) 358-9999 Church Contact Celeste Dunigan at 7025 North Ave., Oak Park Daily specials (708) 383-8060. (708) 383-1800 528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest IHOP Seniors aged 62 and (708) 771-8250 Offers free medium 6501 North Ave., Oak Park older can register at the beverage (708) 386-1199 Senior group called Prime Oak Park – River Forest Timers, which meets the Nutrition Center and Chicken and Waffles 10% off for seniors 2nd and 4th Monday of can purchase “Dine Out” 543 W. Madison, Oak Park Ino’s Tacos each month. They go on coupons to be used when (708) 524-3300 7100 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park various field trips together dining at Robinson’s #1 15% off for seniors before (708) 763-9571 at least once a month. Ribs or Cozy Corner. 5pm 10% off for seniors www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SEniors resource guide 31 e Law O ces of Robert J. 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(5) years. • Provides for you if incapacitated. • Does not change your usage or ownership of your A Properly Dra ed Pour Over assets. • Guarantees bequeathment (giving) to your named Will • Reinforces your intent to have all of your assets to benefi ciaries. be held in the name of your Trust. • Allows for specifi c gift s to named individuals. • Helps completely eliminate probate for assets • Provides total control of gift s to minors. purchased but not held in the name of your Trust. • Never has to be redone (assuming legislative • Is not actually a will and has no named consistency). benefi ciaries • Does not allow successor Trustee discretion • Should be updated and re-written every fi ve through simple listed powers. (5) years. • Eliminates the concerns of successor Trustee mistakes and dishonesty. A Properly Dra ed Guardianship A Properly Dra ed Living Will Appointment of Minor Children • Eliminates the emotional issues for your family • Identifi es who you want to raise your children indetermining life support care. if you cannot. • Reinforces your life ending care decisions. • Eliminates disputes over who will care for the • Should be updated and re-written every fi ve children. (5) years. • Removes the decision as to who will care for the children from the Courts. A Properly Dra ed Medical • Should be updated and re-written every fi ve Power of Attorney (5) years. • Allows you to decide your life-ending care in advance. • Names another person to make your health-care P. O. Box 72668 decisions when you cannot. Roselle, IL 60172 • Should be updated and re-written every fi ve Phone: 630-215-3676 (5) years. Email:[email protected]
32 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net J & J Fish Leona’s Restaurant Penny’s Noodles Oak Park Starship Subs 319 Harlem Ave., Forest Park 1130 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 848 Madison St., Oak Park 7618 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 209-1515 (708) 445-0101 (708) 660-1300 Daily Specials Daily specials Before 3pm everything is Daily specials Szechwan Beijing Chinese KFC $4.95 or $7.95 Popeye’s Chicken & 1107 South Blvd., Oak Park 316 Madison St., Oak Park Mancini’s Pizza Pasta Café Biscuits (708) 386-8889 (708) 386-4770 1038 Lake St., Oak Park 610 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 358-9800 $1 coupon with every $20 Daily specials (708) 524-1022 10% off for seniors spent Daily specials Khyber Pass Maya Del Sol T. G. I. Friday’s 1031 Lake St., Oak Park Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs 144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 401 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 675-7958 940 W. Madison St., Oak Park (708) 358-1700 (708) 445-8249 15% discount for seniors 10% off for seniors (708) 383-8452 Daily specials King & I Thai Restaurant Nick’s Pizza & Beef Offers Dine Out options Thyme and Honey 105 N. Marion St., Oak Park on Madison Shanahan’s 7525 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 383-2975 330 Madison St., Oak Park 7353 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 386-2748 (708) 366-0775 (708) 771-5725 10% off for seniors Daily specials Specials on Tuesdays and Klay Oven Restaurant Papaspiros Thursdays. EDUCATION 734 Lake St., Oak Park 733 Lake St., Oak Park Skrine Chop House (708) 358-1700 Concordia University (708) 386-3999 7230 Madison St., Forest Park 7400 Augusta St., River Forest Daily specials 10% off for seniors (708) 771-7230 (708) 771-8300 La Majada Restaurant, Inc. Panera Bread 7349 Lake St., River Forest Smokin M’s, Inc. www.CUChicago.edu 226 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 714-3140 7501 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park Offers: Reduced tuition for (708) 848-8838 Offers a rewards card to (708) 488-0123 seniors 60 & up at $33.00 10% off for seniors earn discounts on meals Daily specials per semester hour. Come Join Our Members We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1pm at the Oak Park Arms.
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34 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net Dominican University Gottlieb Adult Day Care FITNESS CENTERS Loyola 7900 West Division St., 701 W. North Ave. Melrose Park 2160 South 1st Ave., Maywood River Forest Dahn Yoga and (708) 681-7700 (708) 216-9000 (708) 366-2490 Fitness Center www.loyolamedicine.org www.dom.edu West Suburban 7233 Madison St., Forest Park Offers: $5.00 discount to Senior Services (708) 771-9642 Offers: Discounts on fi tness membership for performing arts center. 439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood 10% off group memberships seniors starting at $59.00 Triton College (708) 547-5600 D K W Fitness 2000 N. 5th Ave., River Grove per month with a $300.00 (708) 456-0300 AUDIOLOGISTS 7517 Madison St., Forest Park enrollment fee. Must come (708) 771-8730 www.triton.edu CAA The Hearing Place between 9am and 3pm. Offers: Reduced tuition No time restrictions on 6905 North Avenue, Oak Park Evolution Fitness Club for seniors at $6.00 per 711 Madison St., Oak Park weekends. semester hour and social (708) 445-7171 (708) 660-1400 Midtown Fitness classes for senior citizens, Sound Care Hearing Group 1135 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park retired and over 60 years. 610 S. Maple, Oak Park FFC Oak Park (708) 848-5200 (708) 660-2350 1114 Lake St., Oak Park HEALTH AND (708) 383-1114 www.Midtown.com Initiation fee waived FALL PREVENTION Gottlieb WELLNESS Monthly rate $67 (normal Fall Prevention Clinics 701 West North Ave., Melrose Park rate is $87) ADULT DAY CARE of America (708) 681-3200 CENTERS 710 East Ogden Ave., Ste. 250, www.gottliebhospital.org Oak Park Tennis Club Accolade Adult Day Center Naperville Offers: Discounts on fi tness Harlem Ave. & Lake St., 112 S. Humphrey (630) 305-0403 membership for seniors River Forest Oak Park, IL 60302 www.fallpreventionclinics.com starting at $49.00 per (708) 366-9652 (708) 445-1300 [email protected] month and $28.00 to join www.oakparktennis.com Garland
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 35 Access Life Solutions Good Shepherd Healthcare Personal care Tennis and Fitness 3144 W. Montrose Ave., 2nd flr., Center of Oak Park and 512 W. Burlington, Suite 101, SERVICES La Grange Chicago (773) 478-1784 Medical and non-medical River Forest (708) 354-0104 Skilled Nursing hourly in-home services assist 301 Lake St., Oak Park www.accesslifesolutions.com people so they may remain in (708) 628-5486 [email protected] Home Care Resources their homes 1000 West Lake St., Oak Park YMCA Allways Caring (708) 383-4663 A-Abiding Care, Inc. 2650 W. Albion, Chicago 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park Skilled Nursing 233 Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge (773) 764-1313 (708) 434-0225 Interim HealthCare (847) 698-1400 All types of nursing care Companion Silver Seniors (62 & older) 1140 W. Lake St., Ste. 202, 10% off individual or family Bright Star Healthcare Oak Park AACF Suburban 1415 W. 22nd St., Tower flr., monthly premium. Some (708) 383-7320 Career Center Oak Brook Medigap plans cover Certified nursing assistant 6707 North Ave., Oak Park (630) 571-5555 (708) 848-1700 x 1704 monthly membership. Call Maxim Health Care www.BrightStarHealthcare.com Tami Yarbrough, Program Director to find out if your plan [email protected] 1049 Lake St., Ste. 201, Oak Park (708) 386-9239 Companion covers cost. Full service (800) 756-9223 All-Care Agency Catholic Home Care All types of nursing care 4955 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Home Care 721 N. LaSalle, 5th flr., Chicago Merit Private Care (773) 736-7900 (312) 655-7415 1300 S. Main St., Suite R, Lombard www.all-care.com home health Certified nursing assistant (630) 748-3700 | (877) 748-2202 Companion, nanny A-Abiding Care, Inc. Gateway Health Systems Skilled Nursing/ ARIS at Home 2555 Lincoln Highway #209, Personal Care 329 Harrison St., Unit B, 233 Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge Olympia Fields Unlimited Health Services Oak Park, IL 60304 (847) 698-1400 (708) 503-5403 or 5407 (773) 725-7881 (708) 934-4676 Skilled nursing, certified Home Health (RN, PT, OT Skilled nursing / www.arisathome.com nursing assistant & speech therapy) homemaker Companion
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44 CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE www.celebratingseniors.net ASSISTED LIVING The Scottish Home 2800 Des Plaines Ave. FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WTH DAILY North Riverside ACTIVITIES (708) 447-5092 Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Victory Center Assisted Living 1800 Riverwoods Dr., Melrose Park 1940 Nerge Rd., Elk Grove Village (708) 547-5800 (847) 534-8815 www.hcr-manorcare.com Subsidized Housing [email protected] Heritage House Assisted living specifically designed to care for 201 Lake St., Oak Park persons with Alzheimer’s (708) 848-1800 disease or memory Management: Marie impairments Mills Park Tower Belmont Village of 1025 Pleasant Place, Oak Park Oak Park (708) 386-7536 1035 Madison St., Oak Park Management: (708) 848-7200, ext. 107 Melissa and Barbara www.belmontvillage.com Social Worker: Cantata–Staying At Home Rosemary Serio 8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield The Oaks (708) 341-4390 114 S. Humphrey, Oak Park Central Baptist Village (708) 386-5812 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge Management: Deidra (708) 583-8527 Social Worker: www.cbvillage.org Rosemary Serio Oak Park Arms Ryan Farrelly Apartments Retirement Community 435 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-8744 (708) 386-4040 www.oakparkarms.com Regional Housing Center (708) 848-7150 SENIOR LIVING Oak Park COMMUNITIES Housing Authority COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT (708) 386-9322 LIVING Autumn Green at SKILLED Wright Campus NURSING CARE 4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago (773) 202-3388 A-Abiding CARE, Inc. 233 N. Northwest Hwy., Altenheim Park Ridge 7824 Madison St., Forest Park (847) 698-1400 (708) 366-2206 Skilled nursing Bethesda Home Certified nursing assistant 2833 N. Nordica Ave., Chicago (773) 726-3910 Access Life Solutions 512 W. Burlington, Ste. 101, Cantata La Grange 8700 31st St., Brookfield (708) 354-0104 (708) 255-5441 www.accesslifesolutions.com Holley Court [email protected] 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park Good Shepherd Healthcare (708) 383-2063 3144 W. Montrose Ave., 2nd flr., Oak Park Arms Chicago 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (773) 478-1784 (708) 386-4040 Skilled nursing
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Arthritis_Ad_0412.indd 1 4/26/2012 2:01:08 PM Home Care Resources Child, Adolescent & Safe Harbor My Best Friend 1000 W. Lake St., Oak Park Adult Psychotherapy Christian Counseling Groom and Board (708) 383-4663 137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (847) 223-2561 7626 W Madison, Forest Park (708) 848-4008 www.safeharbor1.com (708) 366-3900 Skilled nursing Marriage and family Treatment for depression, Oak Park Animal Hospital Unlimited Health Services counselors, psychiatric mood disorder, anxiety, 242 Madison St., Oak Park (773) 725-7881 social workers eating disorder, divorce, (708) 383-5542 Skilled nursing / Community Care Options martial counseling, mental illness, grief and loss, homemaker 1010 Lake St., Ste. 500, Oak Park Oak Park Natural substance abuse, anger, Pet & Fish SKILLED NURSING (708) 386-2100 sexuality, personality Comprehensive mental disorder. 23 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park FACILITIES (708) 660-9500 health services Sage Neuropsychology Alden Town Manor Counseling for Results Ltd Consultants Pat’s Pet Emporium 6120 W. Ogden Ave., Cicero 1101 Lake St., Ste. 405, Oak Park 137 N. Oak Park Ave., # 207A, 7638 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 863-0500 (708) 383-1636 Oak Park (708) 366-0430 Psychiatric social workers, (708) 434-1264 Petco Berkeley Nursing & social workers and www.sageneuropsychology.com 7265 W. Lake St., River Forest Rehabilitation services Board-certified clinical (708) 366-7387 6909 W. North Ave., Oak Park Institute-Positive neuropsychologist provides (708) 386-1112 Mental Health evaluations for individuals Prairie State Elmhurst Extended 820 Ontario St., #3, Oak Park aged 16+. Specialization Animal Hospital (708) 358-8570 in assessment of memory 1013 Madison St., Oak Park Care Center disorders in older adults. Rehab (holistic), (708) 524-9720 200 E. Lake St., Elmhurst Suburban Counseling (630) 516-5000 vocational/social skills River Forest Animal training, basic support Services Hospital www.elmhurstextendedcare services center.com 1101 Lake St., Oak Park 7515 Lake St., River Forest [email protected] Lutheran Social Services (708) 358-0758 (708) 366-8370 of Illinois Counseling and therapy. Elmwood Care (773) 282-7693 Spike’s Thresholds USP 725 Madison St., Oak Park 7733 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park www.lssi.org Case Management (708) 452-9200 (708) 386-9881 Variety of counseling 1515 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park FairFax Home services (708) 386-0399 Suburban Pet City 3601 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn PILLARS www.thresholds.org 6632 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 749-4160 120 S. Marion, 4th flr., Oak Park Provides case management (708) 524-5353 (708) 383-4663 and supportive services for Oak Park Health Center The Cat Practice www.ccoptions.org mentally ill adults, outreach, 323 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 625 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park Community mental education, deaf program, (708) 383-5997 (708) 848-5966 health center providing homeless program, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, Pavilion of Forest Park psychotherapy, parenting groups, evaluations, and mobile crisis. 8200 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park PROFESSIONAL crisis interventions THRIVE Counseling Center (708) 488-9850 Progress Center for 120 S. Marion St., Oak Park SERVICES (708) 383-7500 Villa Scalabrini– Independent Living ATTORNEYS Casa San Carlo 7521 Madison St., Forest Park Behavioral health 480 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake (708) 209-1500 care, crisis emergency, (708) 562-0040 (708) 209-1826 comprehensive youth, Bentron Financial www.progresscil.org psychiatric rehabilitation, Group, Inc. Westshire Care Center group support, prevention Provides advocacy, peer Robert J. Mondo Esq. 5825 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero and risk reduction 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, counseling, personal services. (708) 656-9120 assistance, deaf services, Oak Park drop in center and Latino (708) 386-3100 outreach PET CARE www.bentron.com MENTAL HEALTH Psychological Consultation Estate planning, trusts, A-American Veterinary wills, power of attorney, centers Services Hospital estate settlement, Center for 1103 Westgate St., Oak Park 6042 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park philanthropy (708) 386-1761 Contextual Change (708) 386-6205 Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates Marriage and family 414 S. Oak Park Ave, Suite 3 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park counselors, mental health Camp Bow Wow (708) 524-1301 specialists, social workers 6046 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 848-8484 Counseling Services and services (708) 848-2267
46 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net Generation Law Estate planning, real estate, Peter J. Latz & Associates, LLC 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, 747 N. Church Rd., Ste. B4B, probate, corporate and general 104 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 200, Oak Park Elmhurst • (630) 782-1766 law. Oak Park (708) 386-3100 www.generationlaw.com The Law O ces of (708) 524-2300 www.bentron.com Estate planning, guardian- Evelyn C. Gross www.peterlatzlaw.com Blazek Financial Planning Estate planning, ship, and estate admin. 410 Lake St., Oak Park Laurie Blazek, CFP Goedert, Huntington (708) 383-9659 wills, trusts, estate administration, 730 William St., River Forest & DeBoer Estate planning, estate guardianship and probate. (708) 366-5033 1011 Lake St., Ste. 303, Oak Park administration and (708) 848-6066 probate, business, asset Thomas Clark Law, LLC Edward Jones www.ghdlaw.com protection, trust, wills, 1041 Home, Oak Park Dwight Atchley divorce, elder law, real (708) 990-5374 6429 W. North Ave., Ste. 105, Corporate, business, estate www.thomasclarklaw.com planning, probate, tax and estate, and guardianship. Oak Park real estate Lyn C. Conni Law O ces Wills, trusts, special needs (708 ) 848-2692 746 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park planning and estate and Angelika Kuehn guardianship services. Edward Jones (708) 763-0999 James Kingsley Law O ces www.conniffl aw.com 171 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park RETIREMENT 7001 W. North Ave., Oak Park Family mediator. (708) 383-0785 PLANNERS/ (708) 386-1110 www.amkuehn.com Paul Sengpiehl, INVESTMENTS Attorney at Law Edward Jones Estate planning, American Family Joe O’Krepky administration, 727 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8859 Insurance 316 Lake St., Oak Park commercial law, land use (708) 524-6009 and philanthrop. [email protected] Elizabeth C. Axtell The Law O ces of 7206 Madison St., Forest Park Edward Jones Pellegrini & Cristiano (708) 366-2003 Jonathan D. Groll, Ltd. 6817 W. North Ave., Oak Park Matt Grote 137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 320 (708) 524-3610 Bentron Financial 214 S. Marion, Oak Park Oak Park www.pellegrini-cristiano.com Group, Inc. (708) 524-5424 (708) 358-8565 Family needs and small James L. Flanagan [email protected] business. MBA, CEA, CEP, RFC Raul Gonzalez Please visit Catholic Charities/ Accolade Adult Day for a tour of our Painting • Hardwood Floors wonderful facility located in Oak Old World Craftsmanship • The Finest Materials Park at 112 S. Humphrey Avenue. Interior & Exterior
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 47 Edward Jones MetLife Bank is dedicated • Computer classes • Adult Programs in a wide R. Carson to helping homeowners • Literacy Volunteers of variety of topics 423 N. Marion., Oak Park age 62 or older make the Western Cook County (708) 848-0002 most out of this important (Diane Collins at 708-366- mortgage option. 7171 x112) RECREATIONAL Hadelrock Capital Wells Fargo • Services for the Blind and ACTIVITIES 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park Home Mortgage Visually Impaired (708) 386-9100 • Adult new-reader (888) 201-3577 collection: Easy-to-read CLUBS AND The Karbin Agency If you’re at least 62 years materials for adult new ORGANIZATIONS Jan A. Karbin of age and are interested readers or English as a 815 Dunlop Ave., Forest Park in putting your home to second language (ESL) Active Retired Citizens (708) 214-9508 work for you, a Reverse • Home-bound book Clubs (RSVP) Mortgage Loan from Wells delivery (Diane Collins at Collins Center at Triton College Kelty Financial Fargo Home Mortgage may 708-366-7171 x112) (708) 456-0300 ext 3603 be a good option for you. Services, Inc. Oak Park Public Libraries Meets: First and third John A. Kelty, CFP, CFS Standard Bank & Trust Dole Branch Fridays from 12pm-2pm 625 William St., River Forest 8601 W. Ogden Ave., Lyons 255 Augusta St., Oak Park Park District of Oak Park (847) 724-880 708-683-5727 (708) 386-9032 Senior Recreation Madden Funds Hours: Tues – Thurs TAX PREPARATION 10am–8pm; Fri 10am–6pm; Program Management Sat 10am–5pm; 218 Madison, Oak Park Michael Madden Curt Cruver Sun & Mon Closed (708) 383-0002 1010 Lake St., Ste. 604, Oak Park 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park Main Library Contact: Coordinator Phone: (708) 848-3200 (708) 848-3297 834 Lake St., Oak Park Meredith Schwartz Frank L. Sassetti & Co. (708) 383-8200 National Life Group Hours: Mon – Thurs River Forest Christopher Garvey 6611 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1433 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Community Center 45 Thatcher Ave., River Forest Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 8020 Madison St., River Forest (708) 209-8305 Golden Tax Services 1pm–6pm (708) 771-6159 x277 Maze Branch New Capital 803 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park Contact: Senior Coordinator (708) 848-0460 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park Jean Streumbris Management, LLC (708) 386-4751 Nicholas C. Mansour Nolen Income Tax, Inc. Hours: Mon – Thu Senior Citizens’ Center of 646 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park 809 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park 10am–9pm; Sat 10am–5pm Oak Park-River Forest (708) 848-1040 (708) 848-7784 Free services for seniors 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park and persons with Royal Alliance Oak Park Township (708) 848-5251 Senior Services disabilities Contact: Josie Mazzaia 180 N. Marion St., Oak Park • Beginner, intermediate 418 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Hours: Monday – Friday, (708) 524-2703 (708) 383-8060 and advanced Computer Classes (call 708-452-3480 9am–3pm William Foss, Certified Fred M. Power Jr. for more information) Offers access to all hands- Financial Planner 1122 Westgate St., Oak Park • Mobility, vision and on and minds-on activities: 1111 Westgate St., Ste. 115, (708) 386-4500 hearing needs materials art, painting, ceramics, Oak Park and computers (call lapidary, weaving, (847) 606-5800 Young Accounting, LTD Jeanne Friedel 708-452- woodworking, needle point, 7777 Lake St., Ste. 200, 3471) bridge, mixed chorus, REVERSE MORTGAGE River Forest • Home-delivered books foreign languages. Annual Phone: (708) 488-1111 (call Irene Balks 708-452- membership is $25. SERVICES (for people 3473) 62 and older) River Forest Public Library COMMUNITY CENTERS PUBLIC 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest Forest Park Community Financial Freedom (708) 366-5205 P.O. Box 14255, Chicago, LIBRARIES Center (773) 504-9633 Hours: Mon – Thurs 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park Forest Park Public Library 9am–9pm; Fri & Sat (800) 343-6471 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park 9am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm (Sept Community Center www.financialfreedom.com (708) 366-7171 - May) provides activities for all [email protected] Hours: Mon-Thurs • Free services for seniors Village residents while Provides reverse 9am-9pm and persons with paying special attention mortgages for people who Fri 9am-6pm & Sat disabilities to young children and are “house rich and cash 9am-5pm • Computer Classes – seniors. poor.” Sun 1pm-5pm Call (708) 366-5205 x316 • Support services Free services for seniors • Monthly Book Groups – • Food pantry for temporary MetLife Bank, NA and persons with Call for days and times emergency relief for (800) 906-5542 disabilities • Lyric Opera Lectures residents
48 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net • Meals on Wheels for Social Club (dues are $20 per • Gentle Yoga from the • Fitness Punch Pass: Active residents of any age based year) Chair Adults Membership costs on a needs assessment • Senior Newsletter (1 • Tai Chi for health $42 for 10 classes, $80 for 20 • Community Center is time a month) details • Crochet Basics classes and $135 for 30 classes home base for many upcoming events and • Knitting and Crochet Club • Extensive list of programs – enables you to receive the senior activities with day (meets every Wednesday contact the Park District for trips discounted price on all details. senior functions 6pm – 8pm, cost $5 per Senior residents can take • Senior Advisory Committee • Social Club meetings are class) advantage of many free (SAC) – a volunteer services offered by Proviso on the 2nd Friday of each • Adult Bags League month in the Community • Special Trips and outings committee of Oak Park Township including: residents who provide • Medical rides for Center, rm. 206. Meetings for sports, theater and guidance and recommend appointments include blood pressure shopping. screening, lunch and direction regarding senior • Recreational and shopping Park District of Oak Park rides to area stores as entertainment programming. Contact 218 S. Madison St., Oak Park well as the Oakbrook and AARP 55 Alive Driving Meredith Schwartz at (708) Class (708) 771-6159 ext 200 Yorktown malls on certain (708) 383-3143 383-3143 • Cost is $12 for members days Active Adult Membership ($14 for non-members) River Forest Park District • Transportation services Card Club (ages 50 and older) $25 for 1 401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 344-7430 • 1st and 3rd Thursdays year and $15 for 6 months (708) 366-6660 • Handyman Program between 12:30pm – 3:30pm • Entitles you to member rates Programs Services - minor home in the Senior Lounge for trips, events, programs, repairs for a nominal fee • Yoga for beginners Senior Trips activities and certain Park • Chair yoga for active of $5.00 (708) 547-4001 Senior Banquets District of Oak Park classes • Free seminars adults (708) 771-6159 • You receive a Park District • Senior Services • Bushwood adult golf clinic (708) 449-4307 PARK DISTRICTS of Oak Park’s Out ‘n’ About • Oil painting without newsletter for active adults drawing River Forest Park District of Forest Park every other month • Volunteer programs Community Center 7501 Harrison St., Forest Park • Membership card serves as – assist with special 8020 Madison St., River Forest (708) 366-7500 a punch pass that earns you events and recreational (708) 771-5820 Programs rewards programs Believe VOLUNTEER in affordable LINK assisted living A new resource for people in There is a better option than a nursing home. A better option than the isolation at home. Oak Park, River Forest & Forest Park You (and your family) can believe in something seeking opportunities to volunteer. better. Call Victory Centre today. • Private apartments with call system Learn more at a • Meals, medication management and supportive care • VivaTM wellnesss programs activities and trips Celebrating Seniors • Financial assistance available to those who qualify event at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at Dominican University Priory Campus Galewood River Woods 2370 N. Newcastle Ave. 1800 Riverwoods Drive Chicago, IL 60707 Melrose Park, IL 60160 Get connected at www.volunteerlink.us 773-385-5002 708-547-5800
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 49 SERVICE CLUBS Afkara Shoes (708) 445-0610 SOCIAL SERVICES 7247 Madison St., Forest Park Antiques and collectibles Kiwanis Club of Oak Park AgeOptions (708) 771-7463 Grandma’s Gift Baskets River Forest 1048 Lake St., Suite 300, Oak Park, Shoes 1118 Circle Ave., Forest Park Contact: Jim Eggert IL 60301 Alioto’s (708) 771-7761 (708) 383-0258 (708) 366-8500 ext 360 1118 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Gift baskets [email protected] AgeOptions is a nonprofit (708) 763-0808 organization connecting Grapevine Antiques Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday at Gifts 12pm at Concordia University older adults and those 7512 Madison St., Forest Park Koehneke Community Center. who care for them with Bead in Hand (708) 488-9545 Offers: Opportunity to serve resources and service 145 Harrison St., Oak Park Antiques and collectibles children’s needs throughout options for maintaining (708) 848-1761 Green Home Experts the world their well-being and Beading supplies for 811 South Blvd., Oak Park independence. making jewelry (708) 660-1443 Lions Club of Oak Park- The Area Agency on Aging River Forest of suburban Cook County Best Vacuum Eco-friendly supplies for 2646 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago Holley Court Terrace since 1974, AgeOptions the home (773) 348-4500 1111 Ontario, Oak Park coordinates programs The Irish Shop (708) 366-4023 and services through a Vacuum cleaners 100 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Steven Popolitzio, President network of community- Bramble (708) 445-1149 based organizations. (708) 660-2300 115 North Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Irish gifts Tina Gaddy, Secretary (708) 386-6800 John Toomey Gallery (708) 386-2175 Berwyn and Cicero Gifts 818 North Blvd., Oak Park Steve Berggren, Social Svs, Townships Casa de Puro Chairman (708) 383-5234 Solutions for Care 7410 Madison, Forest Park Fine art Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday 7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 200, (708) 725-7180 Knot Just Knits at 12 noon. Opportunity to North Riverside Cigar shop and smoking assist visually and hearing (708) 447-2448 lounge 1107 Westgate, Oak Park impaired individuals (708) 948-7943 Cigar Oasis Knitting supplies Optimist Club of Oak Park Lyons, Riverside 7619 Lake St., River Forest Holley Court Terrace and south proviso (708) 366-1290 Krenek’s Antiques 1111 Ontario, Oak Park townships Cigar shop 7501 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 383-1111 (708) 366-1242 Ken Radnitzer, Treasurer Aging Care Connections Class Plus Boutique 130 Madison St., Oak Park Antiques and collectibles Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange Muse at 12 noon. Dedicated to (708) 354-1323 (708) 445-8982 growth and development of 106 N. Marion St, Oak Park Divine Consign (708) 948-7052 area youth O ak Park and 111 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Rotary Club of Oak Park & River Forest (708) 386-3366 Muse Piano Workshop River Forest Townships Furniture and collectibles 425 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-0195 Holley Court Terrace Senior Services Fitzgerald’s 1111 Ontario, Oak Park Fine Stationary Piano tuning and repair (708) 848-0840 126-134 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park (708) 383-8060 1100 W. Lake St., Oak Park Nora’s Shoes Claremarie Keenan www.oakparktownship.org (708) 445-8077 103 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park www.oprfrotary.org Stationery and gifts (708) 524-5740 Meets every Wednesday at Proviso Township Shoes 12 noon Forest Park Antiques West Suburban 7504 Madison, Forest Park Oak Park Antiques Senior Services (708) 366-0232 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 386-9640 SOCIAL SECURITY 439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood Antiques and collectibles U.S. Social Security (708) 547-5600 Forest Park Emporium Antiques and collectibles Administration 7345 Madison, Forest Park Oak Park Jewelers 7222 W. Cermak Rd. # 401 (708) 488-1618 101 S. Marion St., Oak Park North Riverside SPECIALTY Antiques and collectibles (708) 383-9695 (708) 447-0649 SHOPS Gallery Etcetera Fine jewelry and watches Social Security Office 7349 Madison, Forest Park Oak Park Women’s Archery Custom Shop (708) 366-2360 for Forest Park, Oak Park, 7240 Madison St., Forest Park Exchange River Forest (708) 366-4864 Antiques and collectibles 839 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 230 N. Manheim Rd., Hillside Archery supplies & shooting Gold Hatpin Antiques (708) 848-4693 (800) 772-1213 range 125 N Marion St., Oak Park Handmade gifts
50 Celebrating SEniors resource guide www.celebratingseniors.net Olive & Well (708) 524-5336 Taxi coupons for anyone program boundaries. 133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Recycled, eco-friendly and over 60 years of age Toll-free: (855) 771-RIDE (7433) (708) 848-4230 unique children’s toys, Pace Suburban Bus Line 7:30am–4pm weekdays. Olive oils clothing and gear 48-hour advance reservations and Public Transportation required. Penzeys Spices Taylor’s Gifts and Bonsai (847) 364-7223 1138 Lake St., Oak Park 105 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 848-7772 (708) 524-2410 Proviso Township VETERANS Transportation Assistance Spices Gifts SERVICES Pumpkin Moon (708) 344-7430 Todd & Holland U. S. Veterans Center 1028 North Blvd., Oak Park 7311 Madison St., Forest Park RTA/ADA Paratransit 155 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-8144 (708) 488-1136 To register for all programs Unique gifts (708) 383-3225 Specialty tea shop (312) 663-4357 RBC Jewelry Designs Veterans of the United Wells Street Popcorn Red Cab States Armed Forces may Oak Park Arms Gift Shop 1119 Lake St., Oak Park 811 N. Harlem, Oak Park be eligible for programs 418 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 898-4860 and services including (708) 383-8018 (708) 383-1600 Fresh popcorn healthcare, fi nancial Handmade jewelry River Forest Township assistance, burial and River Forest Taxi coupons for anyone over memorial benefi ts as well Coins & Stamps TRANSPORTATION 60 years of age as various other forms of (708) 771-6159 assistance 7311 North Ave., River Forest Blue Cab Village Cab (708) 366-5551 7417 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park Coins and stamps (708) 383-2121 123 Madison St., Oak Park Schauer Hallmark (708) 848-1000 Oak Park and River Forest 7443 W Madison St., Forest Park Vanguard-West (708) 771-7761 Curb-to-Curb Bus Service Suburban Hospital Senior Cards and gifts (708) 383-4806 Transportation Program Sugar Cup Trading Oak Park Township Curb-to-curb service for $2 each 110 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-8005 way to those over 60 and living in
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www.celebratingseniors.net CELEBRATING SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 51 Afternoon and evening opportunities. The Children’s Clinic VOLUNTEER volunteers are especially 320 Lake, Oak Park needed from mid-July Optimist Club of Oak Park OPPORTUNITIES (708) 848-5804 (708) 848-0528 to August 4th—to sort, www.childrenscliniciws.org Visit Volunteerlink.us organize and staff the Dedicated to the growth Non-profit clinic that provides for available volunteer Annual Book Fair at OPRF and development of young dental, medical and social opportunities in our community High School. people in Oak Park- services to under-served River Forest. American Women of Friends of the River Forest children. Oak Park/River Forest Public Library Parenthesis Tripcom MRC 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park Joie Pierce or Andi McFarland 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest 400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 524-2415 (708) 366-5205 (708) 848-2227 (708) 366-8500 www.riverforestlibrary.org www.parenthesis-info.org A non-profit community Tripcom MRC is a “triple civics association. Hephzibah Children’s Non-profit family center community” medical offers parenting education reserve corp. Seeking Animal Care League Association and support services to 1011 Garfield, Oak Park 946 North Blvd., Oak Park volunteers from Elmwood families with infants, Park, Forest Park & (708) 848-8155 (708) 649-7100 toddlers and preschoolers. www.animalcareleague.org www.hephzibahhome.org River Forest to assist with Pillars emergency preparedness. A non-profit adoption Child welfare agency The Tripcom is activated shelter for cats and dogs. providing child welfare 120 S. Marion, 4th flr., Oak Park (708) 386-2100 only for public service Volunteers help with assessment, crisis or for natural/man-made dog walking (training intervention, and foster www.pillarscommunity.org A non-profit organization, disasters. Volunteers with provided), clerical help, care services as well as medical and non-medical group homes. which offers behavioral, adoption events, etc. backgrounds are needed. Aspire Life Skills & Historical Society of health, educational and social services for families Triton College RSVP Training Oak Park-River Forest and individuals. Volunteer Program 217 Home Ave., Oak Park 9901 Derby Ln., Westchester River Forest Citizen Corp 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove (708) 547-3550 (708) 848-6755 (708) 456-0300 etc 3835 400 Park Ave., River Forest www.aspireofillinois.org A volunteer organization www.triton.edu/community/rsvp (708) 366-8500 Provides neighborhood- dedicated to promoting [email protected] Nationwide volunteer based services in 21 and supporting the program that encourages western suburbs Oak Park Historical The RFCC seeks active adults to use their CEDA-Head Start Society. volunteers to assist with talents and experience to Literacy Volunteers of emergency preparedness. serve their community. 44 Madison, Oak Park The RFCC is establishing (708) 848-6476 Western Cook County a Community Emergency Vital Bridges www.cedaorg.net 125 N. Marion, Ste. 203, Oak Park Response Team (CERT) 350 Harrison, Oak Park Provides daycare for (708) 848-8499 to assist first responders, (773) 665-1000 low-income families. Goal www.lvwcc.org assist with citizen safety www.vitalbridges.org is to empower families to A non-profit group at public events, and assist Provides food and achieve self-sufficiency provides free tutoring other communities in housing assistance, and quality of life. services and literacy times of need. Volunteers nutrition counseling, Economy Shop programs. with all types of back- case management,and 103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park Oak Park-River Forest grounds are needed. educational services for (708) 383-2449 Food Pantry Rush Oak Park Hospital those suffering with HIV www.economyshop.org First United Church (basement) 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park and AIDS. Local resale shop that 848 Lake, Oak Park (708) 660-5684 West Suburban PADS donates proceeds to local (708) 386-1324 www.roph.org 1851 S. 9th Ave., Maywood charities. www.oprffoodpantry.org Volunteers are asked (708) 338-1724 | (888) 338-1744 www.westsuburbanpads.org Friends of the Oak Park A non-profit agency for a commitment of six sponsored by the months to one year, with a Operates shelters for the Conservatory Community of homeless, transitional 615 Garfield St. minimum of one four-hour Congregations of Oak Park- shift per week. housing for families and a P.O. Box 126, Oak Park River Forest. support center for finding (708) 725-2460 Sarah’s Inn jobs. Oak Park and River Forest 5846 W. Madison, Chicago A volunteer organization Wonder Works dedicated to promoting Township Senior Services (708) 386-3305 and supporting the 418 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park www.sarahsinn.org Children’s Museum Oak Park Conservatory. (708) 383-8060 Sarah’s Inn provides 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park Senior committee; Illinois (708) 383-4815 Friends of the Oak Park counseling services, court Volunteer Money Management advocacy and abuse www.wonder-works.org Public Library Program; delivering meals to services for women and A museum featuring (708) 383-8200 homebound clients. Please children that are victims interactive and hands-on www.oppl.org contact for a complete listing of of domestic violence. exhibits for children.
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