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2 Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors 2014: Welcome to Our ‘Senior’ Year his is the fourth year of 15-22, 2014, culminating with I would like to thank the refrigerators, washers, hot Celebrating Seniors—our a keynote speech from Harry Community of Congregations water heaters, furnaces and air T“Senior” year, so to speak. Porterfield during our May 22nd and its president, Sally Iberg, conditioners. We have changed And what a wonderful celebration Closing Luncheon at Concordia for their guidance, counsel and locks in rapid response to keep we have planned, starting on May University. Be sure to mark your unwavering support. Since our people safe. 8th with the recognition of our calendar for that one! inception, the Community of We could not have accomplished latest “60 Over 60” class at The At 85 years young, Mr. Congregations has stood shoulder this without the support of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Porterfield is a longtime television to shoulder with the Celebrating Community of Congregations. Association. broadcaster who anchors the Seniors Coalition in our mission It is rewarding and humbling to As with our first three classes, 11 a.m. newscast of CBS 2 in to: see the outpouring of support for the 2014 “60 Over 60” collection Chicago. He embodies the vibrant 1. Assist seniors with the older adults in our community. is truly amazing. Educators, spirit that is at the heart of emergency needs. Those we recognize and serve by physicians, philosophers, our organization and is truly 2. Facilitate cooperation celebrating seniors are typically business leaders, philanthropists “Someone You Should Know,” the between the business not in the headlines; instead, they and volunteers extraordinaire just title of more than 2,000 feature community, government are the unsung heroes who, day by begin to describe the depth and profiles that he has created over agencies and non-profits for the day, change individual lives and breadth of this esteemed group. the past half-century. benefit of the senior population. make a positive difference in the Be sure to get acquainted with These events are fun, 3. Promote senior groups and life of our community. the class that you will encounter informative, educational and/ organizations that serve persons It is an honor and a blessing to in this guide and at www. or just plain entertaining. Every 60 and older. share this celebration of older celebratingseniors.net. event listed in the guide this year 4. Raise public awareness of adults with you. Thank you for While you are on the is free and open to the public. issues affecting seniors. taking the time to Celebrate organization’s website, we invite In some cases, please note that In our four years, Celebrating Seniors! you to fill out the nomination reservations are required. Seniors has raised over $25,000 form for at least one individual You can also access regularly to help seniors in need. With our All the best, whom you believe would be a updated information at www. works of charity, we are touching great candidate for the 2015 “60 celebratingseniors.net. There you the lives of ordinary citizens. We Over 60” class. will also find information about have paid utility bills so people Jim Flanagan On a more immediate note, we our mission, what we do, how to have heat and running water, Chairman, Celebrating Seniors are pleased to have scheduled apply for funds, the “60 over 60” we have purchased mattresses Coalition nearly 50 events during class, how you can get involved and provided moving services to Chairman, Oak Park and River Forest Celebrating Seniors Week, May and much more. those in need. We have funded Township Senior Services Committee Oak Park River Forest Community of Congregations Celebrates Seniors! hat a joy it is to join with out the state. It is an exciting held on November 23 at 7:00 pm. nizations can collaborate. our communities in initiative that has meaning and The Holiday Food and Gift Basket If you would like more informa- WCelebrating Seniors! Hats purpose everywhere. Program provides gifts, food, and tion about Community of Con- off to all those who work tirelessly We hope that you will participate financial support to those in need gregations, please contact Katie to ensure that we lift up the wis- in many of the scheduled activi- in our communities during the Avalos, Administrative Secretary dom of our seniors. Celebrating ties throughout Celebrating Se- winter holidays. at [email protected] or at P. O. Seniors Week is an extravaganza niors Week, May 15 to May 22. We The Community of Congrega- Box 3365, Oak Park, IL 60303-3365. of wonderful events and opportu- also hope you will continue to lift tions has a rich history of inter- Join us as we Celebrate Seniors nities. up seniors as an invaluable asset. faith service, helping to launch and build relationships with the The Oak Park River Forest Community of Congregations West Suburban PADS, The Oak wider community. Community of Congregations is is proud of our relationship with Park River Forest Food Pantry, proud to work with the Celebrat- Celebrating Seniors as well as Cluster Tutoring, and Prevail Blessings, ing Seniors Coalition and support other initiatives it supports. In (formerly known as The Walk-In Sally its important work. Not only does conjunction with the Oak Park Ministry). Since the fall of 2013 Rev. Sally Iberg, President the coalition celebrate seniors, it River Forest Historical Society, we have been hosting community Oak Park River Forest Community of Congregations provides needed support to many we sponsor Sacred Spaces House meetings that offer all of us the Senior Pastor, seniors throughout the year. For of Worship Walk which provides opportunity to get to know our Pilgrim Congregational Church all of this, we are grateful. neighbors, discover the programs the opportunity to experience the 708 848 5868 that are enjoying success through- Community of Congregations relationship between architecture [email protected] supports the expansion of this and faith. We also sponsor the out the city and suburbs, and find wonderful program to communi- annual Interfaith Thanksgiving ways in which congregations and ties in the area as well as through- Service, which this year will be individuals can engage and orga-

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6 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week May 16 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 FridAY MORNING MIDDAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Free Dental Exams How Big Is Your Retirement Free Passport Photos How Energy Efficient Is Your for Seniors and Free Shortfall? 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Home? Medicare Review 10:00 am MB Financial Bank will once again 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 9:00 am to 1:00 pm A lot is written on the subject, but how provide free passport photos for Skyler Larrimore of Elevate Energy will A great opportunity for much do you really need to retire in seniors at their River Forest location. be presenting a hands-on analysis of the seniors to get a free the style you prefer? What resources MB Financial Bank energy efficiency of a River Forest home. dental exam right in the do you have? How can you best 7727 Lake St, River Forest, IL Elevate Energy is a non for profit that community, as well as a prepare to achieve your retirement (708) 771-2500 helps consumers implement efficiency free Medicare Health Care dreams? Presenter: Chris Everett programs that lower costs, protect the review to determine if you Everett Wealth Solutions environment, and ensures that the are paying too much for r A Walk Through Forest Park benefits of energy efficiency reaches your health care. Must History those who need them most. call to schedule; times and Florence: The Cradle of the 2:00 pm Refreshments will be served. This event space limited. Presenter: Dr. is sponsored by Bentron Financial Group, Renaissance Join the Forest Park Historical Monica, 708-771-8101 and Inc. and reservations are required. Please Society and Forest Park National Elenore Weber. 10:30 am call Lori @ 630-505-8375 to RSVP. Bank for a look at significant Sun Star Dental Forty percent of all the art in Europe This event will be at the home  is found in Italy and 40% of all Italian developments in the history of the art is found in just one city—Florence. town. Presenters: Don Offerman of Ms. Carol Cox, 720 N. “Travel” there without leaving the and Diane Hansen Grah. Ashland Ave., River Forest library during this informative and fun Forest Park National Bank slide-show and lecture presentation. 7348 Madison St, Presenters: Al and Gail Popowits. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 222-2800 River Forest Public Library k

Enough is Enough Reporting suspected abuse of older adults and persons with disabilities in Illinois housands of older adults and adults regards to reporting suspected abuse. with disabilities are abused, neglected The law requires certain persons providing and exploited every year in Illinois. services to older adults or persons with TAdult Protective Services, administered disabilities including health professionals, through the Illinois Department on Aging, law enforcement, social workers, educators, is here to help. Adult Protective Services is and others, must report suspicion of abuse responsible for investigating suspected cases if the individual, because of dysfunction, of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), neglect cannot report for themselves. Individuals are (passive, willful, confinement) or financial encouraged to report voluntarily and the law exploitation of adults 60 years of age or older, provides immunity from liability for anyone and adults 18-59 with a disability who reside making report in good faith. in a domestic setting. Illinois currently has er F Riv ores nd t T limited mandated reporting requirements in a o k w r n a s If you suspect abuse of an older adult or person with a disability, please P h k i p reach out and make a report by calling the Statewide Adult Protective Service a

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www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide 7 Celebrating Seniors Week May 17 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 Saturday MORNING MIDDAY LATE AFTERNOON Repair Café The Upside of Downsizing Who's Targeting Us? 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 11:30 am 2:00 pm Volunteers will be on hand to help you learn to make How can you prepare to downsize, sell your Join a panel of local experts to talk about simple repairs of your broken or torn items. We’ve home and otherwise accommodate a new internet safety, identity and home protection seen everything from chainsaws to woolen socks, from senior lifestyle? Helpful hints and practical and some of the scams that particularly venetian blinds to lamps. Call ahead to let us know solutions. Presenter: Roz Byrne. target older adults. what you’ll be bringing. Presenters: Marcia Palazzoo and Nancy Grayson, 708-848-5251. Oak Park Arms Senior River Forest Public Library k Community SCC/Lifelong Learning Center  s

How Big Is Your Retirement Shortfall? 11:00 am A lot is written on the subject, but how much do you really need to retire in the style you prefer? What resources do you have? How can you best prepare to achieve your retirement dreams? Presenter: Chris Everett. Everett Wealth Solutions r

Celebrating Seniors Week May 18 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 sunday MORNING MIDDAY LATE AFTERNOON Age Smart Skin Care Seminar Under The Ginko Tree Anniversary Old Master Show and Artist Reception 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Celebration 2:00 am to 4:00 pm This interactive skin care seminar will focus 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Be sure to see what the talented members on promoting healthy skin for the aging Come to a party to celebrate the 25th of Nancy Fong’s art class in the SCC/Lifelong community. Introduce professional treatments Anniversary of Gloria Onischuk’s Bed and Learning Center and their invited friends have that are available for those with aging skin Breakfast—Under the Ginko Tree. Live music, created in this closing reception for the “Old concerns. Demonstrate proper in-home skin refreshments and free gift bags for first 100 Master Show.” care and how to select appropriate products people. Oak Park Arms Senior Community based on skin type. Under the Ginko Tree (Narrow Gallery and Patio Room) Product samples will be provided and  refreshments will be served. Raffles and special s discounts will also be provided. Participants must RSVP by calling 708-318-0333. Music Machines Galore! The Chicago Music Scene: Monica's Skincare Boutique a Noon to 4:00 pm 1960s and 1970s Stop in for the open house featuring all sorts 3:30 pm of music machines—wind-up music boxes, Listen to author/musician Dean Milano as and things you never knew existed. Meet the he shares stories and pictures of this vibrant collectors and hear their stories about how period in urban and suburban music scenes. all the items were used in times past. Co- Milano has been making music—playing bass sponsored by the Pleasant Home and Sanfilippo and singing—with various bands and shows in Foundations, the Musical Box Society and the the area since 1966. Sponsored by Friends of Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Assn. the Library. Pleasant Home h Forest Park Public Library 

8 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week May 19 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 monDAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Veterans Benefits, The Basics Engaging With Aging 1:00 pm 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm This presentation is to educate people on benefits available to veterans A lively, informative presentation on important questions we all need and their dependents through the Veterans Administration (VA). Find to ask/answer in order to plan and control how aging will affect us and out about eligibility, enrollment for medical care, disability ratings, VA our loved ones. Topics include downsizing, senior housing/care options, pensions, burial and memorial benefits, and the local resources available necessary legal documents, in-home options and info for caregivers. to assist in accessing these benefits. Presenter: Andrew Balafas from VITAS Presenters: Meredith Moris, Robert Stelletello, Eleanor Weber and Innovative Hospice. Heather Lindstrom. Forest Park Public Library, Austin Room  Oak Park Arms s

Zentangle Pursue Your Passions Workshop 3:00 pm 8:00 pm Zentangle is a new and innovative way to increase focus and creativity Explore what REALLY matters to you and then brainstorm how to spend through drawing beautiful images using repetitive patterns. No previous more time doing it. This fun, hands-on workshop brings self-reflection and art or drawing experience needed! Presenter: Anna Vanche. creativity to life. For those age 50+. Pre-register at 708-771-4099. River Forest Public Library k River Forest Community Center j

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www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide 9 Celebrating Seniors Week May 20 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 Tuesday MORNING MIDDAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Secretary Of Engaging With Aging Unity Temple Tour & Tea State Super 2:00 pm 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Senior Event Learn what services and assistance is Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation invites you to tour Frank Lloyd 9:30 am to 2:00 available to help you maintain in-home Wright's historic Unity Temple and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea and a short pm safety as you grow older. Then enjoy a light presentation. Pre-registration at 708-848-9254. Unity Temple  Renew your or lunch provided by our chef Denise Murray, receive your State of along with an easy recipe you can take home Chef's Demo Building Your Investment Illinois ID or driver’s and enjoy another day. Transportation 3:00 pm Income Foundation license. Road test available by appointment. Other presenters: Brookdale Senior Living celebrates world cuisines! 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm NOT given. Event Meredith Morris, Robert Stelletello, Eleanore The focus will be on Cuban foods and includes a Retirement can be an incredible includes a Rules Weber, Jason Johns and Kathryn Beedle. discussion, cooking demonstration and tasting. time in your life—and it can last of the Road class. Register at 708-771-7737. Delight your senses with a fabulous Cuban recipe. 20+ years! Will your retirement Please pre-register Howard Mohr Community income last as long? Class will focus at 708-383-8060. Holley Court Terrace  Center  on generating retirement income. River Forest Your Life, Your Legacy: Plan To You’ll explore why an income Community Make It Right stream is important and how to use Center j Mystical Union of Christ & Church 3:00 pm different types of income to build 3:00 pm sustainable and predictable income Informative, no obligation program to discuss streams. Light refreshments. Join Gene Wesoloowski from the Catholic candid views on funeral planning. What’s involved Theological Union for a thought-provoking Presenter: Terri Romes. AAMS. and why do people choose to do it? How do they Pre-register by Monday, May 19 to discussion as part of Ascension Church’s and their family members feel about it? Is it the Fr. Barron’s Series. Bring a snack. For more Karen Stille, 708-366-6660 ext. right thing for you? Limited space. Register at 105 or [email protected] details call Carole at 708-848-9254. 708-442-8500. The Depot Ascension School q Woodlawn Funeral Home  e

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Senior Resource Fair Engaging With Aging 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Join members of the OP/RF Chamber of Commerce in helping Lock- A lively, informative presentation on important questions we all need UP Self-Storage celebrate its 1st anniversary in Galewood. The large, to ask/answer in order to plan and control how aging will affect us and beautiful facility will be your one-stop resource for information on our loved ones. Topics include downsizing, senior housing/care options, retirement, consulting, right-sizing, health and wellness. If it’s a service necessary legal documents, in-home options and info for caregivers. that can help you age your way, chances are you’ll find it here. Light Presenters: Meredith Morris, Robert Stelletello, Eleanor Weber and refreshments. Kathryn Beedle. Lock-UP Self-Storage  River Forest Public Library k

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12 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Seniors Week May 22 Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 Thursday MORNING MIDDAY EVENING Healthy Brain, Healthy Memory Closing Luncheon with Harry Porterfield Paddle Tennis Social 11:00 am 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Would you like to keep your brain working $20 ticket required. Try out the Midwest’s fast-growing new sport! as long as possible? Learn more about it and See page 6 for event description. Adapted from tennis, paddle tennis uses a activities which can help you maintain and even Call 630-505-8375 to reserve a seat today! smaller court, no doubles lanes and a lower improve brain function. Learn how memory Concordia University, River Forest net. It’s played with a solid paddle rather than works, age-related memory changes and a racquet and uses a depressurized tennis ball strategies for improving retention and recall. along with an underhand serve. Wear sturdy Presenter: Dr. Linda Sasser. Writing From Life gym shoes and comfortable clothes. Equipment Oak Park Public Library available; light refreshments served. RSVP by d 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 20 to 708-366-6660 ext. 104 or Candace George Thompson, author of “Still mkenny@rfparks. Having Fun, a Portrait of a Military Marriage,” an award-winning family saga, will share ideas Paddle Tennis Courts and for engaging your entire family in discovering and Keystone Center g documenting family memories. River Forest Public Library k

Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 thursday May 15 MORNING MIDDAY LATE AFTERNOON EVENING Open House/Flower Making Treasure or Trinket? The Best Exotic Marigold An Evening of Chamber Music Workshop/Spring Craft Fair 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Hotel 6:30 to 8:00 pm 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Guests are encouraged to bring up 2:00 pm Enjoy classical chamber pieces Come celebrate SCC/Lifelong to three (3) items to be valued by Join in the viewing of this film about performed by this Emi Murata & Learning Center’s 60th year. See local appraisers. Jewelry, artwork, the wild adventures of a group Friends, featuring piano, cello and the classes and activities it offers furniture (photos rather than item of British retirees who decide to violin played by children and adults. and learn to make a festive paper please) objects of art (ceramics, “outsource” their retirement to Pleasant Home tours available flower while visiting the Spring Craft etc.). A modest donation requested less expensive and seemingly exotic before and after. Refreshments Fair. Presenters: Marcia Palazzolo for evaluation. (Monies support India. Then join in the discussion of served. and Nancy Grayson, 708-848-5251. local seniors in need.) Guests will the film declared one of 2011’s best Pleasant Home h SCC/Lifelong Learning Center receive a boxed lunch; registrations for older adults. Presenter: Doug recommended. Call 708-383-8060. Deuchler, film historian. Understanding Social  Presented by: Senior Citizen Services Oak Park Public Library Coordinating Council - Pat Koko and d Security: A Look at the Medical ID & Video With Bigger Picture Finger Print Card Heather Lindstrom, hostesses. Oak Park Arms 8:00 PM 10:00 am to 2:00 pm s Learn how to maximize social You’ve done it for your children—finger security benefits. When should prints, photos, medical information you take them—sooner or later? and items people would need to help Are benefits taxed? What are the find them if they wandered away. implications for benefits if you This is your opportunity to do the continue working? Presenter: Jim same for yourself and your loved ones. Flanagan. Presenter: Terry Zachata. River Forest Public Library Oak Park Arms s k

www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide 13 Year Long Promotions Celebrating Seniors AT&T Mobile Senior Nation 200 Plan - $29.99/ mo to anyone 65+ Week Promotions Baker’s Square The following businesses are off ering special discounts, 10% off for Seniors prices and deals throughout the week of May 16-22, 2014 Boston Market 10% off to anyone 60+ Al-Mart Bedding Jinny Cleaners 10% off during Celebrating Seniors Burger King Week May 16-22) to all those that 7045 W. North Ave. 321 W. Chicago Ave. 10% off drinks and coffee to come in and mention Celebrating anyone 60+ Oak Park, IL 60302 Oak Park, IL 60302 Seniors Week 708-383-5909 708-524-9757 Cinemark/Century 25% off any purchase and free local 10% off cleaning for 65+ during SunStar Dental delivery all month! Celebrating Seniors Week Theaters 7765 W. North Ave. $9 tickets to anyone 62+ Alioto’s Gift Shop River Forest, IL 60305 (normally $11) 708-771-8101 1118 Chicago Ave. KSKJ Life/Bentron Free Dental Exams on Friday May Classic Theaters Oak Park, IL 60302 Financial Group, Inc. 16 to the fi rst 25 seniors who call Up to 30% off to anyone 55+ 708-763-0808 6601 W. North Ave., Suite 2 to register. Also, free Medicare Denny’s 30% off Vera Bradley new Oak Park, IL 60302 Healthcare review that day. collection; 50% off Vera Bradley 10% off, 20% to all AARP retired collection 708-386-3100 members (55+) KSKJ Life has teamed up with Todd & Holland Tea Bentron Financial Group for the Dunkin Donuts Bead In Hand Merchants “We Care Program”. KSKJ Life and 7311 W. Madison St. 10% off or free coffee (55+) 145 Harrison St. Bentron Financial Group will each Forest Park, IL 60130 Oak Park, IL 60304 donate $25 to the Celebrating IHOP 708-488-1136 708-848-1761 Seniors Coalition for every Life or 10% off anyone 55+ Annuity Application written during Celebrate Senior’s Week at Todd 10% off all purchases by seniors and Holland Tea Merchants. Stop Jitterbug Cell Phone during Celebrating Seniors Week the month of May! Secure your family’s fi nancial future and help in for a free package of tea. $10/month cell phone to anyone Brown Cow support Celebrating Seniors. 50+ Wells Street Popcorn KFC 7347 Madison St. MB Financial Bank 1119 Lake St. 10% off anyone 55+ Forest Park, IL 60130 7727 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-366-7970 River Forest, IL 60305 888-576-7267 Kohl’s 10% off any purchase for 60+ 15% off any purchase for those 15% off to anyone 60+ on during Celebrating Seniors Week 888-422-6562 Free Passport Photos to Seniors on 60 and older during Celebrating Wednesday May 23rd Seniors Week Eastgate Cafe Friday, May 16 from 1 to 4 pm McDonald’s 102 Harrison St. Starship Restaurant Wonder Works Children’s $0.82 coffee or soda Oak Park, IL 60304 7918 Madison St. Museum The Salvation Army 708-660-9091 Forest Park, IL 60130 6645 W. North Ave. 15% off during lunch and 10% Thrift Store off for dinner to seniors during 708-771-3016 Oak Park, IL 60302 Up to 50% off to anyone 55+ Celebrating Seniors Week 1 cent discount for every birthday 708-383-4815 you’ve celebrated! Valid until June Free Admission to those 55 and Verizon Wireless 30th older with a child during the Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan - month of May. Each additional $29.99/mo to anyone 65+ child is $6.00 Sugar Fixe Patisserie Wendy’s 119 N. Marion St. 10% off coffee or soda to anyone Oak Park, IL 60301 55+ 708-948-7720

14 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net Meet more than 60 citizens selected by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, in recognition of their commitment to community and the service of others. 60 Over 60

Jay Champelli, 71 Patricia Eichenwold, 67 Deacon Paul Faherty, 80 Carol Frank, 76 “See what needs to be done. “There’s no time like the “Whatever you do will be “Unless someone like you If you can do it, volunteer. present.” insignificant but it is very cares an awful lot, nothing If not, find a volunteer.” Coordinator for CROP important that you do it.” is going to get better.” Ascension Eucharistic minister, Hunger Walk. - Gandhi Active in St. Cathrine/St. Lucy Event 20-year Frank Lloyd Wright Deacon at St. Luke’s Parrish in Committees, helped to start the Irving Home & Studio Interpreter, former River Forest, works with a half- Fun Fair, and active particpant in GALA fireworks president, Village way program for released inmates, grandchildren’s sports and school. Managers Assn., Board Member helping them transition to life outside of Hemingway Foundation, O.P. prison, involved with wife, Clare, in Regional Housing Center, West a prison ministry, active in parish Suburban Hospital Volunteer. Peace and Justice organization.

Clare Faherty, 77 Tom Frank, 76 “A pebble cast into a pond “Rocking chairs are causes ripples that spread non-productive.” in all directions. Each one Active member of St. Catherine/ of our thoughts, words and St. Lucy Parish, Softball coach, Bill Cragg, 70 deeds is like that.” DeeDee Farmer, 62 retiree of Illinios Bell, former on-call “Do it NOW.” -Dorothy Day “I love my job because I get fireman in Forest Park and educator at Triton College. Math Tutor at St. Catherine’s & St. Minister of care for several hospitals, to play everyday.” Lucy’s, CROP Walk recruiter, former reader at week-day Mass at St. Driving force behind Oak Park’s High School Dist. 200 Board Member, Luke’s, engaged in prison ministry Preschool for All Program for OP/RF Community Foundation, with husband Paul. Tutor at the decades. Tireless advocae for sports coach and all-around Learning Center in Lawndale. children, especially those with volunteer. diabilities and learning difficulties.

“If it wasn’t for our William Furey, 65 veterans we wouldn’t be “There’s nothing more where we are now.” gratifying then lending a Retired Veterans Administration helping hand to those who Therapist, specialties include need it.” working with veterans with dual Oak Park Township Senior John Dwyer, 81 diagnosis, HIV/AIDS awareness Services Home Delivered Meal and advocate of Veterans and their Program Volunteer, Shriner’s “Let yourself be loved.” families. HospitalVolunteer. Worked as an Community Minister of Care at attorney, established the Elder Ascension Church, PADS volunteer, Sally Felichio, 74 Justice Center of the Circuit Court of former chair of O.P. Community Cook County where older adults can Relations Commission. receive legal aid.

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In The Village, Realtors® HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR HOME FOR 30 YEARS OR MORE? Would you like to get moving and take advantage of the rebounding real estate market? Retiree’s real estate specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX In The Village sold an impressive 54 homes last year, and over half of them Barbara Furlong, 82 Mrs. Marge Gockel, 80 were the homes of long-time owners. “I hope that people will “Oak Park makes it easy recognize and appreciate to be ingaged in the “I’ve held the rare Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) all the hard work that went community and it’s a win- designation since 2006,” says Roz Byrne, into making Oak Park win for everybody.” “My favorite group of people to serve are retirees and their families.” what it is today.” Founder of the Oak Park Farmers Past Village of Oak Park President, Market, Board member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Come to one of Roz’s two former Oak Park Village Trustee, has served on numerous committees. Wright-Plus Volunteer, works with upcoming seminars for retirees: Honoree chose not to be pictured the League of Women Voters. Sat. May 17 at 10:30am at The Oak Park Arms or Wed. June 18 at 10:30am at Presence Resurrection Call Roz Byrne from RE/MAX In The Village to RSVP, or for a free consultation at 708-370-7444.

Bob Gamboney, 63 Betty Goeb, 79 “Do the right thing.” “Service.” Funeral Diector, activbe volunteer Lived on her Oak Park Block for and site coordinationr for 56 years, volunteered in schools, Misericordia Candy Days (daughter scouts, St. Catherine-St. Lucy parish Michelle is a residetn there) PADS , working with Shem- a center for overnite shelter volunteer, active Interfaith spirituality in Oak Park. parishioner at Ascension Parish.

“We all have one home, one (708) 743-3573 place, one earth, respect one another, love one another [email protected] and maintain the peace.” Retired University of Illinios Professor www.amerispec.net/haiduck of pathology, Director of Surgical Pathology. Luna Ghosh, 73

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Chicago 312.899.0950 Suburbs 847.261.4708 Joyce Gradel, 70 Annette Hughes [email protected] To Be of Use by Marge “Always be the best www.duttonelderlaw.com Piercy, “Hopi vases that you can.” Offi ces in Arlington Heights, held corn are put in Volunteer at IVMPP Senior Program Janna Dutton Kathryn C. Casey Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester. museums but you know & Friends of Oak Park Public they were made to be used. Library. The pitcher cries for water to carry and a person for PRACTICE AREAS work that is real.”  Estate Planning  Elder Law Real estate attorney who volunteers  Special Needs Planning  Medicaid Planning and Applications in the Illinois Volunteer Money  Long-Term Care Planning  Senior Housing, Admissions Management Program, helping to  Probate and Trust and Discharges make a difference in seniors lives Administration by assisting with bill payment and  Mental Health Law acting as a resource to a targeted  Guardianship  Care Navigation and Advocacy aging population.  Will and Trust Litigation  Elder Abuse, Neglect, Full-time clinical social worker and Financial Exploitation and certifi ed care manager Litigation on staff. Rev. Sally Iberg, 68 I am a fan of the Beatles: ‘All you need is love.’ I am DoDo youyou have an adult child a fan of Jesus: ‘Love your withDo a youdisability have anor adultspecial child needs? enemies.’ withwith aa disability or specialspecial needs?needs? Senior Pastor: Pilgrim Congregational Church and President: Community of Jim Hargadon, 71 Congregations. “It is important to be a companion to people in their life journeys.” Pastoral Assoc. at St. Catherine’s/ St. Lucy’s.

AreAre you you wondering,wondering, who will will care for for my my child child when when IAre amI am youno no longer wondering, longer able able to whoto provide provide will care all the for carecare my they childthey need? need?when I am no longer able to provide all the care they need? UCPSeguin Seguin Services can. can.UCP Seguin Seguin provides provides aa broadbroad range of services forfor people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. Seguinpeople Serviceswith developmental can. Seguin disabilitiesprovides a broadand other range special of services needs. for ThesepeopleThese services with services developmental include: include: disabilities and other special needs. • small residential group homes Sandra Y. Jackson • small residential group homes These• day services services such include: as life skills training and enrichment classes • day services such as life skills training and enrichment classes “I consider it a privilege •• jobsmall placement, residential training group and homes coaching services • job placement, training and coaching services to honor and serve others. •• caseday managementservices such services as life skills training and enrichment classes • • job case placement, management training services and coaching services When we are blessed, we You won’t need to worry — your adult child will receive the highest quality Mary B. Hollander, 66 should be a blessing to care.You• case UCPwon’t management Seguinneed to supports worry services — help your to integrateadult child them will into receive the community,the highest others.” enrichYouquality won’t their care. need lives Seguin andto worry empower supports — your them help adult to reachintegrate child their will them full receive potential. into the the highest commu - “Walk with God: wait for Oak Park Township Senior qualitynity, enrich care. their Seguin lives supports and empower help to them integrate to reach them their into full the potential. commu - His calling.” Volunteer and Tax Aide Volunteer UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago For more information, call Tina Golas at nity, enrich their lives and empowerFor them more to information, reach their callfull Tinapotential. Golas at Volunteer at St. John’s Lutheran 708.222.4815, or visit & Friend of Forest Park Public Forwww.seguin.org708.222.4815, more information, call or Tina visit Golas at Library. 708.222.4815,www.seguin.org. or visit www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide www.seguin.org. 17 60 Over 60

Zeno Jacquat, Past 80 Brother Joseph Kilikevice “Teaching is accelerated “My religion is kindness.” learning.” - the Dalai Lama Volunteer at Large, Lifelong Teacher. Director of Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality.

When you make a bequest in your will to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, you can achieve your charitable goals and provide a lasting gift to your community at the same time.

A bequest is a gift that comes directly to the Foundation at the end of your life. Sue Kehoe, 66 Ruth Laux, 83 “Do the best you can: be Psalm 23: “The Lord is It can be revised any time your kind and helpful whenever my shepherd; I shall not circumstances change. possible.” be in want. He makes me Oak Park Township Senior lie down in green pastures Volunteer. and leads me beside still An outright bequest to the Oak Park-River waters. He revives my Forest Community Foundation is fully soul.” deductible for estate tax purposes. Retired from District 97. Helped to raise her 3 granddaughters.

We invite you to have a conversation about bequests with our Donor and Grants Officer, Rhea Yap. Call her at 708-848-1560. Janet Kelenson, Over 60 Dr. Terry R. Light, 66 Oak Park-River Forest “Listen to your community “Respect the past as you Community Foundation & keep an open mind.” embrace the future.” Oak Park Public Library Board Chair of The Department 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Trustee. of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola Univerisity Oak Park, Illinois 60301 Hospital, Surgeon at the Shriners Hospital for Children – Chicago Unit. 708-848-1560 “Interpreter” for many years at the www.oprfcf.org then Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

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Jim Madigan, 63 Joseph May, 80 Jennie McClellan, 80 Terry Meffley, 66 “You may say I’m a “A good film like a good “Stay active, stay healthy, “True joy is knowing that dreamer but I’m not the book is worth seeing or be helpful to others.” God is in control.” only one, I hope some day experiencing twice.” Registered Nurse, volunteered Terry is the Senior Trip Coordinator you’ll join us and the world Hosts Foreign Film series at River at Berkshire NH and served as for the “Howard Mohr Community will be as one.” Forest Public Library. secretary for Forest Park Senior Center”. She volunteers for “As - John Lennon/Imagine Group at Community Center. Good As Gold” for golden retrievers, fostering dogs and is very active in Assistant Director for Administrative Vineyard Church. Services at the OP Public Library.

“I like to live by the best definition of “Treat everyone happiness—choosing what you have. the way you would And for extreme happiness, choose to like to be treated.” winter in Puerto Vallarta!” Currently a docent for Long time Oak Park Planner who helped with Frank Lloyd Wright the creation of the comprehensive plan, zoning Home and Studio since issues and much more. Chair of the Community 1985. Development Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Former Board Member of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center and has also volunteered with Gene McCormack, 73 Bill Merrill, 73 OPALGA.

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Gloria Merrill, 69 Delores Newell, 77 Dixie Paugh Janet Phillips, 71 “Even one person can “Find something you love “Enjoy and appreciate your “Enjoy what you are make a difference.” and do it, it will keep you friends and family, they are doing.” Advocate of fair and open housing in happy.” your precious treasures.” Works in the AARP tax aid program, Oak Park, served on Liquor Control Retired from District 97 as a Dixie was owner of “Quitsch Volunteers in the Illinois Volunteers Commission, Community Relations Teacher’s Aide & a Certified Nursing Florists” in Forest Park, it was a Money Management Program. Commission, Plan Commission, Assistant for 10 years. A long time family business for 80 years, when Village Manager’s Association volunteer at the Oak Park Arms, she retired it was closed. She was and Oak Park Area Lesbian and motivating residents to participate in the Chairman of the “Forest Park Gay Association (OPALGA), active the activities. Also a liaison between Mainstreet Development Promotions in historic preservation of Ernest the Oak Park Arms and United Committee.” Hemmingway and Frank Lloyd Methodist Church. Wright Home and Studio.

Teresa Powell, 65 “We do not inherit the earth form our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” - Attributed to Chief Seattle Tom Michael Marty Noll, 71 William Peterman, 71 Village Clerk of the Village of Oak “I live the impossible “Life is lengthy and often “Pray for the dead and fight Park, involved with the League of difficult. If you work or Women’s Voters, OPRF Chamber of dream, a loving wife and like hell for the living.” Commerce and Celebrating Seniors seven children.” volunteer, make sure you Professor of Geography Emeritus- Coalition, proud grandmother of a Tom is a retired Sales Representative, do what makes you happy.” Chicago State University. Former grandson. former Cub Scout leader, current Chairman of Community Bank of President and current board member Kiwanis and River Forest Club Oak Park and River Forest. of the Oak Park Regional Housing Member, “daily” charity work in Center. Sings in the choir at Good food distribution in our community. Shepherd Lutheran Church. Proud His hobby is “Curling” & “Lawn Grandfather of two. Bowling” next to the Museum of Science and Industry.

“Begin and end each day with gratitude, be Susan Roberts kind, passionate, love and laugh a lot.” “Surround yourself with Retired teacher, life long activist and volunteer in education honest, loving people who and arts. Currently, Board Legal Chair for the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association. Volunteer & Board work for work hard to make life a First United Church, Oak Park Arts Council, Whittier School positive adventure.” PTO, Macalester. Served as a member of the Oak Park Festival Theater, past member of the Oak Park Planning Commission, active on the 19th Century Charitable Georga Parchem, 69 Assoc. as chair of the marketing/ branding committee and Member of the Board of Directors of the Ten Thousand Villages of Oak Park.

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Rev. Dr. Marti Scott, 61 Sister Philip Mary Reilly, Allyn Rothbard, 87 Gary Schwab, 63 83 “Facts do not cease to exist “To whom much is given, “Keep moving; keep because they are ignored.” much is expected.” learning; keep smiling.” “Begin each day with -Aldous Huxley Made the choice to serve as pastor a smile and share it Project Linus participant at the Oak Formerly a consultant, computer in Oak Park demonstrating interest Park Arms, crochets blankets for liberally.” scientist, and information systems in being part of an inclusive charity and residents in need of a manager for government agencies community. Keeps the bar high Retired Associate Professor of “hug” with a homemade blanket. and manufacturers. Help found for caring for the earth; for global Spanish at Dominican University. the Citizens for Community Conversation; member of the Chicago community; and for any and all who Suburban Alliance; Board member have less then they need. Also has a of the Historical Society of OPRF. “wicked” sense of humor. “Start every day by asking yourself “What can I do better today?” “If you can’t control it, And be grateful you woke don’t let it bother you.” up.” Volunteer in the Illinois Volunteer Chair, River Forest Citizen Corps Money Management Program Council, Community Emergency since 2006 helping seniors with Response Team Leader, Brookfield managing their finances. Zoo Volunteer Docent. Ron Sherman, 62 Mike Sookikian, 78

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#59 Continue fi lling your days with what you love. John G. Stanger, 74 Maurie Stern, 61 “To lead a life of “Mark the minutes, count unselfishness, your blessings.” perseverance and Chair-Ozerim Family Services Together let’s commitment.” Group, Oak Park Temple. Retired professor of English, create a plan that nostalgia columnist for Wednesday Journal, active member of Grace can help you fill Lutheran Church and member of the your retirement Romans at Grace Lutheran Church. with the things you love.

Therese Zachata Agent, New York Life Insurance Company 1515 N Harlem Ave., Suite 205-9 Oak Park IL 60302 Jeanne R. Stein, 90 Althelia Strong, 65 (630) 254-6979 “The most important trip Longtime volunteer for the IL [email protected] you take in life is meeting Volunteer Money Management www.newyorklife.com/agent/ Program for seniors; volunteer for people halfway.” Cluster Tutoring Program. tazachata Longtime volunteer for the 19th Century Club Scholarship Committee; West Suburban Hospital Surgical Loungs; Economy Shop; FLW Home and Studio; Infant Registered Representative Welfare and others. offering investments through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency.

Mary Strudeman, 85 “Live life to the fullest Aggie Stempniak, 68 with joy and gratitude. God given gifts are ours to “I most often find that share. Be an explorer.” happiness is right where I Fundraiser and walker for C.R.O.P, planted it.” “Reading Grandma” at Irving Former Director of the Oak Park Life Insurance. Retirement. Investments. School;Volunteer at Belmont Village Regional Housing Center; former and Ascension Parrish; Watercolor Personnel and Community Relations SMRU496908(Exp.01/11/2015) © 2013 New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 painter; yoga student and loving Director for Village of Oak Park. friend to many.

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Matinees Daily Louise Taylor Lynn Winikates $5 Tuesdays “God blesses us so that “It is better to light one we may be a blessing to candle than to curse the Seniors $6 All Movies others.” darkness.” All around Senior Citizen Volunteer. Community Volunteer with OPRF Community Associates of the Art New Assisted Devices for Institute of Chicago; Infant Welfare; Hearing/Visually Impaired Guests Circle 31;Women in Philanthropy group of the OPRF Community Including “Closed Captioning” & Narrative Foundation;Garden Club. Join us for June 3: Finding Vivian Maier July 1: Visit classiccinemas.com Aug 5: Umbrellas of Cherbourg Nile Wendorf, 64 Shown at 12NOON & 7PM “Making big changes, take lots of small steps.” Volunteer, PADS; member, OP Diversity Task Force; member, Leonard Wolfkiel, 79 Legal and Building and Grounds Andrea Donovan Committees, 19th Century Charitable “Time to give back.” Association; founder REDCOOP Longtime volunteer for the Low SENIOR LIVING (Responsible Economic Development Income Heating Energy Assistance Citizens of Oak Park); founder, OP Program of Oak Park Township ADVISORS Independent Voters (Citizens for Senior Services. Change Party). We find independent, assisted, and nursing home living options when you need them! Practical, Affordable Advice For Senior Living Senior Living Options Geriatric Care Management Jim Winikates, 72 Christine Worny, 73 “Enjoy life--you only get “Do not regret growing Guardianship one chance.” older, it is a privilege Former President of OPRF denied to many.” 361 Nuttall Road • Riverside, IL 60546 Community Foundation;Former Longtime volunteer with Oak Park PHONE (708)-442-7174 • CELL (708)-415-2934 Trustee of Village of River Forest Township Senior Services Money Management Program and Moms [email protected] Demand Action for Gunsense in America. www.chicagoseniorlivingadvisors.com

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For an appointment call: (708) 383-3100 • (630) 505-8375 Celebrating 10 Years! [email protected] Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11-6 • 1045 Lake Street • Downtown AdvertisedAdvertised ratesrates areare subjectsubject to change without notice.notice. Withdrawals Withdrawals Advertisedmademade prior prior rates toto ageage are 59½59½ subject may beto changesubject withoutto IRSIRS penalties.penalties. notice. Withdrawals Not Not available in all states. Not FDIC insured. AN1.5.2013 Oak Park 708.386.9800 www.booktable.net madeavailable prior in to all age states. 59½ Not may FDIC be subject insured. to IRS penalties. AN1.5.2013 Not available in all states. Not FDIC insured. AN1.5.2013 30 Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide www.celebratingseniors.net First United Methodist Grace Evangelical River Forest St. Giles Catholic Church Church Lutheran Church & School United Methodist Church 1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 7300 Division St., River Forest 7970 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 383-3430 (708) 383-4983 708) 366-6900 (708) 771-3668 www.stgilesparish.org fi rstumcoakpark.org www.graceriverforest.org www.rfumchurch.org Senior fellowship group Various church events are Senior Bible study group St. Bernardine meets for various social held at Oak Park Arms. meets Wednesday mornings events. and has monthly group meet- Catholic Church Forest Park Baptist Church ings for seniors. 7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park St. Luke Catholic Church 133 Harlem Ave., Forest Park Oak Park Temple B’Nai (708) 366-0839 528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 366-5091 www.stbern.com (708) 771-8250 www.forestparkbaptist.com Abraham Zion www.stlukeparish.org Offers senior Christian 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park St. Catherine and St. Lucy A senior group called fellowship. (708) 386-3937 Catholic Church PrimeTimers meets second Good Shepherd www.oakparktemple.com/ 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park and fourth Mondays of each Lutheran Church Suburban Thursday After- (708) 386-8077 month. They enjoy monthly noon Retirees (STAR) meets www.stcatherinestlucy.org fi eld trips. 611 W. Randolph St., Oak Park weekly at West Suburban (708) 848-4741 Temple to share lectures and Periodic group meetings and St. Vincent Ferrer Church www.goodshepherdlc.org information. seminars for seniors. 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest Pilgrim St. Edmund (708) 366-7090 Grace Episcopal Church Catholic Church www.svfparish.org 924 Lake St., Oak Park Congregational Church 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Senior group meets once a (708) 386-8036 460 Lake St., Oak Park month. www.graceop.org (708) 848-5860 (708) 848-4417 www.pilgrimoakpark.com www.stedmund.org

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Assessing Care Solutions Questionnaire The following questionnaire can help you • Mobile, but may require assistance due to • Totally dependent on others for nourishment, determine the housing or personal care that’s physical problems or confusion. +4 pts including reminders and assistance. +6 pts Behavior best for you or your loved one. • Needs occasional assistance to move about, • Performs well in a social setting. Emotions are Housekeeping From each category please select the one choice but can usually get around independently. under control. 1 pt that best describes the situation of the person in +3 pts • Can perform housekeeping functions (i.e. • Requires periodic assistance with coping with need of housing or care. Check only one choice • Requires assistance transferring from chair, bed-making, vacuuming, cleaning and stress or other emotional issues. +2 pts. per category. When finished, add all the points toilet, or bed. +5 pts laundry) +1 pt • Requires regular assistance with coping with up and refer to the Scoring box at the end. • Requires full transfer and transport • Needs assistance with housekeeping. +2 pts stress or other emotional issues. +5 pts assistance, including turning in bed and • Laundry and housekeeping services must be • Poses potential for physical injury to self or Dressing wheelchair. +6 pts provided by others +3 pts others. Requires monitoring at all times. • Can dress independently with clothing +6 pts appropriate to climate, etc. +1 pt Toilet Needs Medications • Requires assistance or reminders with • Completely continent and independent. • Can handle the self-administration of Find the point range below that holds shoelaces, zippers, garments, hooks, etc. +1 pt medications. +1 pt your score and correlating suggested +4 pts • Has incontinence, a colostomy, or catheter • Can handle self administration, but needs care levels. • Dependent on others for dressing. +5 pts but can take care of themselves. +2 pts reminders or monitoring. +3 pts 0-18 pts Independent Living, Companion • Occasional problems or requires assistance. • A medication administration system has been Care, and Home Modifications Hygiene +4 pts arranged with reminders and monitoring. 19-23 pts Assisted, Independent Living, • Can perform all bathing, shaving, and • Uncontrollable incontinence and inability to +5 pts Personal Care dressing activities without assistance. +1 pt communicate needs. +6 pts Mental Awareness 24-33 pts Assisted Living, Home Health • Requires assistance or reminders with daily Care, Personal Care • Able to reason. Memory is OK, but has hygiene. +4 pts Nutrition 34-40 pts Assisted Living, Nursing Home, occasional bouts of forgetfulness. +1 pt • Most or all personal hygiene activities require • Able to prepare and eat meals without Home Health Care, Rehabilitative • Requires guidance to get around. Has assistance. +6 pts assistance. +1 pt Care, Personal Care occasional bouts of confusion and • Can perform some meal preparation, but 41-50 pts Nursing Home or Personal Care Mobility disorientation. +3 pts main meal must be prepared by others. and Medication Administration • Can move independently. Can inquire about +3 pts • Requires orientation assistance and Home Care & Hospice Providers options are directions and follow them. In case of an • All meals need to be prepared and served by reminders due to poor judgment skills. found on page 36. Housing options listings start emergency, can handle the proper evacuation others. +4 pts. +5 pts on page 45. The assessment above is intended procedures. +1 pt • Requires assistance when eating (i.e. pouring, • Unable to follow directions. Orientation, as an estimated guidance only. For a genuine • Relies on cane, walker, or wheel chair, but cutting, opening packages). +5 pts memory, and judgment skills are severely needs help in case of emergency. +2 pts impaired. +6 pts assessment, please consult with a health-care professional.

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50 Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide www.celebratingseniors.net HouSING oPTIoN Caring Transitions REVERSE MoRTGAGE Oak Park Township Senior CouNSELoRS AND 436 S. Lombard Avenue, #1S, SERVICES Services Oak Park GERIATRIC CARE (for people 62+) 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 406-6071 (708) 383-8060 MANAGERS (630) 853-0992 Standard Bank www.oakparktownship.org/ Andrea Donovan www.estatemovelagrange.com Mortgage Center departments/seniors Senior Living Advisors Professional resource for 708-341-0342 household relocations and Fred M. Power, Jr. 361 Nuttall Rd., Riverside 866-499-2265 1122 Westgate St., Oak Park liquidation of personal www.standardbanks.com (708) 442-7174 property. (708) 386-4500 chicagoseniorlivingadvisors.com In-Home Counseling Advises families on range TAX PREPARATIoN Frank L. Sassetti & Co. of living options for older for Seniors BFG Tax Service, Inc. 6611 W. North Ave., Oak Park Ann-Marie Crowe individuals including senior 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, (708) 386-1433 housing placement and geri- 6431 32nd Ave., Berwyn Oak Park www.sassetti.com atric care management. (312) 307-5191 (708) 386-3100 Young Accounting, Ltd. Chicago Health Advocates, Sanders & Warren www.bentron.com LLC 7777 Lake St., Ste. 200, 799 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn Golden Tax Services River Forest Raquel Gabriel-Bennewicz (630) 858-6466 803 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 366-6377 10136 W. Parkview Dr., Palos Park 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 25, (708) 848-0460 (708) 872-7835 Oak Park Zoller Swanson & Co. www.chicagohealthadvocates.com (708) 386-4040 Nolan Income Tax Inc. 137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Private RN providing health www.sandersandwarren.com 811 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-3296 care advocacy and care Geriatric care management. (708) 848-1040 http://zollerswanson.com management to families and older adults.

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Mon, Tue, Fri: 10-6 / Thur: 10-7 / Sat: 10-5 / Sun: 12-5 / Wed: Closed Check us out on Facebook! 145 Harrison Street, Oak Park www.facebook.com/mcadamlandscaping 708.848.1761 www.beadinhand.com www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide 51 PuBLIC Oak Park Public Library River Forest Public Library Park District of Oak Park www.oppl.org 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest Senior Recreation Program LIBRARIES (708) 366-5205 218 Madison St., Oak Park Forest Park Public Library Main Library www.riverforestlibrary.org (708) 383-0002 834 Lake St., Oak Park 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park Hours: Monday-Thursday, www.pdop.org/programs/ (708) 366-7171 (708) 383-8200 9am to 9pm seniors/ www.fppl.org Hours: Monday-Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Contact: Shari Wenzel 9am-9pm 9am to 5pm Hours: Monday-Thursday, Friday, 9am-6pm Sunday, 1pm to 5pm Senior Citizens’ 9am-9pm Saturday, 9am-5pm (Sept - May) Center of OPRF Friday, 9am-6pm Sunday, 1pm-6pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Free services Lifelong Learning Center Sunday, 1pm-5pm Dole Branch for seniors and persons 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park with disabilities Free services 255 Augusta St., Oak Park (708) 848-5251 for seniors and persons (708) 386-9032 • Computer Classes http://sccoprf.org with disabilities (708) 366-5205, ext. 316 Hours: Monday, closed • Book groups Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm • Computer classes Tuesday-Thursday, - Drop in Annual membership is $50 • Literacy Volunteers of 10am-9pm - Books available at the Offers: Access to hands-on Western Cook County Friday, 10am-6pm library one month prior to and minds-on activities: art, (Diane Collins at 708-366-7171, Saturday, 10am-5pm discussion painting, ceramics, lapidary, ext.112) Sunday, 1pm-6pm - Meets once a month weaving, woodworking, - Provides free tutoring - Afternoon groups meet needle point, bridge, hand- services and literacy Maze Branch the 2nd Wednesday of the crafts, foreign languages and programs to adults in West- 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park month at 1:30pm special classes and Repair ern Chicago and suburban (708) 386-4751 - Evening groups meet 1st Café every 3rd Saturday. Cook County. Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm Wednesday of the month at • Adult new reader collection Friday, closed 7:30pm CoMMuNITY CENTERS offers easy-to-read materi- Saturday 10am-5pm • Lyric Opera lectures als for adult new readers Forest Park Sunday, 1pm-6pm - Lectures are split between or English as a second Free services for seniors and Oak Park and River Forest Community Center language (ESL). persons with disabilities libraries 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park • Services for the blind and • Computer classes and • Adult Programs (708) 771-7737 visually impaired Access (call (708) 452-3480 for Programs vary in topic • Readers to the blind (library www.rfcc.info more information) Some examples are: has a list of volunteers) Community Center provides - Beginner, intermediate - Mistakes people make • Brailler for in-library use activities for all Village resi- and advanced classes with their IRAs • Kurzweil reading machine dents while paying special • Mobility, vision and hearing - Author talks (will scan printed text and attention to young children needs materials (call Jeanne - Visits from different chefs read aloud) and seniors. Friedell, (708) 452-3471) demonstrating cooking • Telesensory (CCTV enlarg- • Large-type books and baking techniques Support services er) for in library use or • Ebooks and audio books • Food pantry for temporary checkout • Video magnifiers emergency relief • Audio books • Access to computers with RECREATIoNAL • Meals on Wheels for resi- • Large print materials JAWS, KURZWEIL or dents of any age, based on • Low vision computer with ACTIVITIES ZOOM (different types of need Zoom text program computer programs that • Home base for day trips • Described DVD Collection CLuBS AND magnify or read aloud) Senior residents can take for patrons with difficulty • Home-delivered books (Call oRGANIZATIoNS advantage of many free seeing their TV screens Irene Balks, (708) 452-3473) services offered by Proviso (no special equipment • Magazines Active Retired Citizens Township including: needed) • Music CDs, videos and DVDs Clubs • Rides to medical appoint- • Homebound book delivery Collins Center at Triton College ments (Diane Collins, (708)-366-7171, • Rides to area stores as well ext. 112) River Grove as local malls on certain days, (708) 456-0300, ext. 3603 for shopping and recreation. Meets: First and third • Transportation services Fridays from Noon to 2pm (708) 344-7430 • Handyman Program services-minor home repairs. Nominal fee. Call (708) 547-4001 • Free seminars. Call Senior Services, (708) 449-4307

52 Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide www.celebratingseniors.net • Card Club, 1st and 3rd • Out’n About newsletter for - Sewing classes River Forest Thursdays between active adults is published • Adult Trips Community Center 12:30pm-3:30pm in the senior every other month - Museums 8020 Madison St., River Forest lounge • Membership card serves - Arlington Race Track (708) 771-5820 • Senior banquets as a punch pass that earns - Lake Geneva luncheon (708) 771-6159 rewards and cruise Social Club Fitness Punch Pass - Shedd Aquarium (dues are $20 for 1 year) PARK DISTRICTS -For Active Adults members, - Senior Luncheon Event - • Monthly senior newsletter a fitness punch pass costs line dancing details upcoming events Park District of Forest Park - Theater performances at 7501 Harrison St., Forest Park $67 for 10 classes, $122 for 20, and enables you to receive and $200 for 30 classes Drury Lane the discounted price on all (708) 366-7500 Drop-In Days senior functions www.pdofp.org/home.php Programs • Exercise and Fitness Longfellow Center (meets • Social Club meetings are Special trips and outings for every Tuesday, 10am-2:30pm, on the 2nd Friday of each - Basic fitness for adults and sports, theater and shopping. seniors from Oct. 5 to Dec. 28) month in Room 206 • $2 for Active Adult • Prior to lunch (from 10:30- Park District of Oak Park - Strong & Long for adults and seniors Members 11:30am) Nurse Muriel takes 218 W. Madison St., Oak Park • Chess, Party Bridge, Scrab- blood pressure and moni- - Yoga, Tai Chi and Mind (708) 383-0002 and Body fitness ble, Pinochle and Mahjong tors your weight www.pdop.org • Lunch varies from bring - Adult Dance Bookworms Book Club your own “brown bag” lunch Active Adult Membership • Adult Special Interest $1 for Active Adult Members to potluck, catered lunch or Membership is open to ages - Adult Chess and Learn-to- Senior Advisory a formal lunch outside the 50 & up at a cost of $40/resi- Play Bridge Committee (SAC) community center dent and $50/non-resident - Dog obedience Contact Shari Wenzel at • After lunch a variety of and is valid for one calendar - Nature and gardening (708) 383-3143 entertainment is provided year. workshops This is a volunteer commit- • AARP 55 Alive Driving • Member rates for trips, - Art classes tee which provides guidance Class (708) 771-6159, ext. 200 events, programs, activities - Painting, drawing and and recommends direction Cost is $12 for members ($14 and certain Park District of print-making regarding senior program- for non-members) Oak Park classes - Writing classes ming. - Cooking classes

www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide 53 River Forest Park District Social Security Offi ce 401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest for Forest Park, Oak Park, (708) 366-6660 and River Forest www.rfparks.com 230 N. Mannheim Rd., Hillside Programs (800) 772-1213 • Yoga for beginners • Chair yoga for active adults • Oil painting without drawing SoCIAL SERVICES • Volunteer programs - assist AgeOptions with special events and recreational programs 1048 Lake St., Ste. 300, Oak Park (708) 383-0258 SERVICE CLuBS www.ageoptions.org A nonprofi t organization Call today for a cataract evaluation. Lions Club connecting older adults and of Oak Park River Forest those who care for them Holley Court Terrace with resources and service 1111 Ontario options for maintaining Oak Park well-being and independence. The Area Agency on Aging 708-771-3334 (708) 660-2300 Tina Gaddy, of suburban Cook County www.kirkeye.com President since 1974, AgeOptions (708) 386-2175 Steve Berggren, coordinates programs and Social Service, Chairman services through a network www.oprfl ions.org of community-based organi- When Experience Counts, Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday zations. WhenWe’re ExperienceThe Ones To Counts, See. at 12pm Berwyn and Cicero Offers: Opportunity to Townships 7427 LakeWe’re Street The • River Ones Forest, To See. IL 60305 assist visually and hearing impaired individuals Solutions for Care 7427 Lake Street • River Forest, IL 60305 7222 W. Cermak Rd., Ste. 200, Optimist Club of Oak Park North Riverside Holley Court Terrace (708) 447-2448 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park www.solutionsforcare.org (708) 383-1111 Aging Care Connections Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at noon 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange Dedicated to growth and (708) 354-1323 development of area youth www.agingcareconnections.org Rotary Club of Oak Park Provides comprehensive social work services, educa- and River Forest tion, and health and well- Holley Court Terrace ness programs to adults 60 Martin J. Halloran, CPA 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park years of age and older in Tax preparation for individuals and businesses, (708) 383-1111 22 communities within the http://oprfrotary.clubexpress.com west and southwest suburbs bookkeeping, payroll and consulting of Cook County. Meets: Wednesdays at 12:15 Member: AICPA and NCACPA Offers: Opportunities for Oak Park and River Forest 1-877-896-7055 service both locally and Township Senior Services world-wide. Works to eradi- 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Preparing tax returns for cate polio in the world. (708) 383-8060 Bentron Financial Group, Inc. for over a decade www.riverforesttownship.org/ SoCIAL SECuRITY seniorservices.asp Thank you Celebrating Seniors Coalition! U.S. Social Security Proviso Township West As a community we owe a special debt of thanks to all the Administration Suburban Senior Services members of the Celebrating Seniors Coalition who have worked 7222 W. Cermak Road, #401, 439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood so diligently to make this wonderful celebration a success. North Riverside People are talking about aging in a healthy and positive way. (708) 547-5600 (708) 447-0649 www.wsseniors.org Thanks for making this happen. www.ssa.gov

54 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net Beads, gems and findings SPECIALTY SHoPS for creating jewelry. Casa de Puro Forest Park Antiques Accents by Fred Classes offered. 7410 Madison St., Forest Park 7504 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 725-7180 (708) 366-0232 7519 W. Madison St., Forest Park Best Vacuum www.casadepuroscigars.com (708) 366-9850 148 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Antiques and collectibles. 708 660-9800 Cigar shop and smoking Forest Park Emporium Handmade jewelry. lounge. AlMart Discount Bedding www.bestvacuum.com 7345 Madison St., Forest Park Hours: Monday-Saturday, Cigar Oasis (708) 488-1618 & Furniture 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, closed 7619 Lake St., River Forest http://forestparkemporium.com 7045 W. North Ave., Oak Park 2646 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago (708) 366-1290 Antiques and collectibles. (708) 383-5909 (773) 348-4500 www.mycigaroasis.com Gallery Etcetera www.almartfurniture.com Vacuum cleaners. Cigar shop. 7349 Madison St., Forest Park Archery Custom Shop Bramble Class Plus Boutique (708) 366-2360 7240 Madison St., Forest Park 115 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 130 Madison St., Oak Park www.galleryetcetera.com (708) 366-4864 (708) 386-6800 (708) 445-8982 Antiques and collectibles. www.archerycustomshop.com http://bramble.biz Archery range and supplies. Gifts. Divine Consign Gold Hatpin Antiques 809 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park Alioto’s Careful Peach Boutique (708) 386-3366 (708) 445-0610 1118 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 1024 North Blvd., Oak Park www.divineconsign.com Antiques and collectibles. (708) 763-0808 (708) 383-3066 Furniture and collectibles. https://aliotosgiftshop.com http://carefulpeach.com Grapevine Antiques Gifts. 15% off any purchase during Fitzgerald’s 7512 Madison St., Forest Park Celebrating Seniors Week. Fine Stationary (708) 488-9545 Bead in Hand 1100 W. Lake St., Oak Park Antiques and collectibles. 145 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 445-8077 (708) 848-1761 www.fitzgeraldsstationery.com http://beadinhand.com Stationery and gifts. CelebratingCelebrating thethe GoldenGolden AgeAge BelmontBelmont Village Village residents residents enjoy enjoy exceptional exceptional hospitality,hospitality, luxurious luxurious amenities amenities and and premier premier programsprograms for for health health and and well-being. well-being. It's It's no no wonderwonder they they feel feel as as good good as as they they look! look!

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CelSenior_4_2013_golden.indd 1 4/3/13 6:44 AM CelSenior_4_2013_golden.indd 1 4/3/13 6:44 AM www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide 55 Green Home Experts Olive & Well Because life is fragile VITAS 811 South Blvd., Oak Park 133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-1443 (708) 848-4230 www.ghexperts.com www.oliveandwell.com provides a gentle touch. Extra-virgin olive oils and Eco-friendly supplies for the balsamic vinegars from home. around the world. Harlan J. Berk Rare Coins Pumpkin Moon 455 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4260 1028 North Blvd., Oak Park www.harlanjberk.com (708) 524-8144 http://pumpkinmoon.com Rare coins and stamps. Eclectic and whimsical toys John Toomey Gallery and gifts. 818 North Blvd., Oak Park RBC Jewelry Design (708) 383-5234 http://johntoomeygallery.com (708) 445-6015 [email protected] Fine art and appraisals. Classic handmade jewelry Knot Just Knits sold through local art fairs 1107 Westgate St., Oak Park and at senior residences. (708) 948-7943 Scandinavian Handmade www.knotjustknits.com 7627 W. Lake St., River Forest Knitting supplies. (708) 224-1315 Krenek’s Antiques Apparel and crafts. 7501 Madison St., Forest Park Schauer’s Hallmark (708) 366-1242 7443 W Madison St., Forest Park Antiques and collectibles. (708) 771-7761 VITAS has a whole hospice team—physician, Muse Cards and gifts. nurse, hospice aide, chaplain, social worker, 106 N. Marion St., Oak Park Schauer’s Hardware bereavement specialist and volunteer—ready (708) 948-7052 http://museoakpark.com 7349 W. Madison St., Forest Park to focus on the patient and family. Women’s designer boutique. (708) 366-1100 http://schauershardware.com VITAS brings hospice care right to patients, Muse Piano Workshop Locally owned hardware whether they’re in a private residence, nursing 425 Home Ave., Oak Park store, access to 65,000 home home or assisted living facility. (708) 383-0195 improvement products. Piano tuning and repair. VITAS Intensive Comfort Care® program Sugar Cup Trading Nora’s Shoes 110 N. Marion St., Oak Park can provide hospice staff for up to 24-hours 103 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-5336 in the home, when medically necessary. (708) 524-5740 www.sugarcuptrading.com www.norasshoeshop.com VITAS Telecare provides patients and Recycled, eco-friendly and unique children’s toys, cloth- families with direct access to clinical experts Oak Park Antiques ing and gear. around-the-clock. 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 386-9640 Taylor’s Gifts and Bonsai 100% covered by Medicare & Medicaid, Antiques and collectibles. 105 N. Marion St., Oak Park including medications, equipment & supplies (708) 524-2410 Oak Park Jewelers www.taylors-gifts.com related to hospice diagnosis. 101 S. Marion St., Oak Park Gifts. (708) 383-9695 Serving patients and families throughout www.oakparkjewelers.com Todd and Holland the Chicagoland area. Tea Merchants Oak Park 7311 Madison St., Forest Park Women’s Exchange (708) 488-1136 839 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park www.todd-holland.com (708) 848-4693 Specialty tea shop. 1.800.723.3233 • VITAS.com www.opwe.org Handmade gifts.

56 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net The Irish Shop Special Needs Chicago, Inc. CEDA-Hephzibah Historical Society of 100 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 507 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton Head Start Oak Park-River Forest (708) 445-1149 (630) 668-9999 946 North Blvd., Oak Park 217 Home Ave., Oak Park theirishshopoakpark.com Specialneedschicago.org (708) 649-7122 (708) 848-6755 Irish gifts. Provides wheelchair acces- Provides daycare for low- www.oprfhistory.org sible transportation for income families, to empower Volunteers act as docents, do Wells Street Popcorn seniors and people with families to achieve self-suffi- research, and more. 1119 Lake St., Oak Park mobility and cognitive chal- ciency and quality of life. Literacy Volunteers of (708) 383-1600 lenges. 24/7/365. The Children’s Clinic Western Cook County www.wellsstreetpopcorn.com Village Cab 320 Lake St., Oak Park Fresh popcorn. 125 N. Marion, Suite 203 123 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 848-0528 Oak Park (708) 848-1000 www.childrenscliniciws.org (708) 848-8499 TRANSPoRTATIoN Non-profit clinic that www.lvwcc.org West Suburban Hospital provides dental, medical and Blue Cab social services to under- Provides free tutoring servic- Senior Transportation es and literacy programs. 7417 W. Roosevelt Rd., Program served children. Forest Park Toll free: 1-855-771-RIDE (7433) Economy Shop Prevail (708) 583-6900 848 Lake St., Oak Park http://bluecab.us 7:30 am to 4 pm weekdays. 103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park 48-hour advance reserva- (708) 383-2449 First United Church of Oak Park tions required. www.economyshop.org Enter office from parking lot Oak Park and River Forest Curb-to-curb service for Local resale shop run by and behind building curb-to-curb Bus Service $2 each way to those over for local charities. (708) 386-1946 (708) 383-4806 60 and living in program www.prevailon.org boundaries. www.oakparktownship.org/ Friends of the Oak Park Provides multiple services services/transportation Conservatory designed to minimize stress- VETERANS 615 Garfield St., Oak Park es by offering solutions as Oak Park Township (708) 725-2460 well as referrals that address (708) 383-8005 SERVICES http://fopcon.org immediate basic needs Taxi coupons for anyone The Vet Center Friends of the Oak Park Oak Park-River Forest over 60 years of age. 1515 S. Harlem Ave., Forest Park Food Pantry Pace Suburban Bus Line (708) 383-3225 Public Library (708) 383-8200 Located in the First United and Public Transportation Provides counseling to Church (basement) veterans of the United States http://oppl.org/support/friends- (847) 364-7223 library 848 Lake St., Oak Park www.pacebus.com Armed Forces for trauma (708) 386-1324 due to combat or military Volunteers are especially www.oprffoodpantry.org Proviso Township sexual issues. Referral avail- needed from mid-July to able to other Veteran facili- August 1st to sort, organize A non-profit agency spon- Transportation Assistance ties and programs as well. and staff the Annual Book sored by the Community of (708) 344-7430 Fair at OPRF High School. Congregations of Oak Park- www.provisotownship. River Forest. com/?page_id=13 VoLuNTEER Friends of the River Forest oPPoRTuNITIES Public Library Oak Park and River Forest RTA/ADA Paratransit 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest Township Senior Services (312) 663-4357 American Women and Men (708) 366-5205 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park of Oak Park/River Forest (708) 383-8060 Red Cab Grandparents Club www.riverforesttownship.org/ 811 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park Joie Pierce or Andi McFarland (708) 524-2415 Joie Pierce or Andi McFarland seniorservices.asp (708) 848-1010 (708) 524-2415 www.oakparktownship.org www.redcab.net A non-profit community civics association. Senior committee; Money Hephzibah Children’s Management Program; River Forest Township Animal Care League Association Delivering meals to home- (708) 771-6159 1011 Garfield St., Oak Park 946 North Blvd., Oak Park bound clients, and more. www.riverforesttownship.org (708) 848-8155 (708) 649-7100 Optimists Club of Oak Park Taxi coupons for anyone 60+. www.animalcareleague.org www.hephzibahhome.org (708) 848-5804 A non-profit adoption shelter Child welfare agency provid- www.oakpark.com for cats and dogs. Volunteers ing child welfare assessment, help with dog walking (train- crisis intervention, and Dedicated to the growth and ing provided), clerical help, foster care services as well development of young people adoption events, etc. as group homes. in Oak Park-River Forest.

www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating Se niorS reS ourC e guide 57 Parenthesis Rush Oak Park Hospital Triton College RSVP ing for families and a support 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park Volunteer Program center for fi nding jobs. (708) 848-2227 (708) 660-5684 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove Ten Thousand Villages www.parenthesis-info.org http://roph.org/get_involved/ (708) 456-0300, ext. 3835 121 N. Marion St., Oak Park Non-profi t family center volunteer.html www.triton.edu/rsvp.aspx (708) 848-4572 offers parenting education A minimum of one four-hour Nationwide volunteer www.tenthousandvillages.com/ and support services to fami- shift per week for at least six program that encourages oakpark lies with young children. months. active adults to use their Staffed almost entirely by Pillars talents and experience to volunteers, 10,000 Villages Sarah’s Inn serve their community. 6918 Windsor Ave., Berwyn 5840 W. Madison St., Chicago is a fair-trade retailer that (708) 386-2100 (708) 386-3305 Vital Bridges creates opportunities for 4121 W. Lake St., Chicago artisans in developing coun- www.pillarscommunity.org/ www.sarahsinn.org/en tries. volunteer/index.asp Provides counseling services, (773) 445-9297 A non-profi t organization, court advocacy and abuse www.heartlandalliance.org/ Wonder Works which offers behavioral, services for women and vital/ Children’s Museum health, educational and children who are victims of Provides food and housing 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park social services for families domestic violence. assistance, nutrition counsel- (708) 383-4815 and individuals. Tripcom MRC ing, case management and www.wonder-works.org educational services for those River Forest Citizen Corps A 6,400-square-foot museum 400 Park Ave., River Forest suffering with HIV and AIDS. 400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8500 featuring interactive and (708) 366-8500 tripcommrc.org West Suburban PADS hands on exhibits for chil- dren. vrf.us/residents/citizen-corps Medical reserve corps. 1851 S. 9th Ave., Maywood Volunteers assist fi rst Assist with emergency (708) 338-1724 or responders, help with emer- preparedness, for public (888) 338-1744 gency preparedness, and citi- service or for natural/man- www.westsuburbanpads.org zen safety. Volunteers with made disasters. All types of Operates shelters for the all types of backgrounds are volunteers are needed. homeless, transitional hous- needed.

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58 Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide www.celebratingseniors.net The Law Offices of Robert J. Mondo A Properly Drafted and Funded A Properly Drafted Durable Power Estate Plan of Attorney For Financial Affairs • Completely avoids the problems and costs of probate. • Allows another to perform and make financial • Reduces costs. decisions for you in times when you cannot. • Eliminates emotional distress for the beneficiariesin • Provides no discretion over your assets other than to having to deal with winding up your affairs. maintain, protect, insure and pay for. • Increases the Federal Estate Exemption. • Should be updated and re-written every five • Is private with no public recording or docket entry. (5) years. • Provides for you if incapacitated. • Does not change your usage or ownership of your A Properly Drafted Pour Over Will assets. • Reinforces your intent to have all of your assets to be • Guarantees bequeathment (giving) to your named held in the name of your Trust. beneficiaries. • Helps completely eliminate probate for assets • Allows for specific gifts to named individuals. purchased but not held in the name of your Trust. • Provides total control of gifts to minors. • Is not actually a will and has no named beneficiaries • Never has to be redone (assuming legislative • Should be updated and re-written every five consistency). (5) years. • Does not allow successor Trustee discretion through simple listed powers. A Properly Drafted Guardianship • Eliminates the concerns of successor Trustee mistakes Appointment of Minor Children and dishonesty. • Identifies who you want to raise your children if you cannot. A Properly Drafted Living Will • Eliminates disputes over who will care for the • Eliminates the emotional issues for your family children. indetermining life support care. • Removes the decision as to who will care for the • Reinforces your life ending care decisions. children from the Courts. • Should be updated and re-written every five • Should be updated and re-written every five (5) years. (5) years. A Properly Drafted Medical Power of Attorney • Allows you to decide your life-ending care in advance. P. O. Box 72668 • Names another person to make your health-care Roselle, IL 60172 decisions when you cannot. • Should be updated and re-written every five Phone: 630-215-3676 (5) years. Email:[email protected] www.celebratingseniors.net Celebrating SeniorS reSourCe guide 59 EMERGENCY INFoRMATIoN FoREST PARK oAK PARK RIVER FoREST Crisis 911 911 911 Police (708) 366-2425 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-7125 Fire (708) 366-1234 (708) 445-3300 (708) 366-7629 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222 Elder Abuse Hotline (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409 Senior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline (800) 243-5377 (800) 243-5377 (800) 243-5377 Senior Helpline (800) 252- 8966 (800) 252- 8966 (800) 252- 8966 Seniors Ride Free (800) 447- 4278 (800) 447- 4278 (800) 447- 4278 Parking Permit Line (708) 366-7272 (708) 358-7275 (708) 366-8500 Water Department Emergency (708)366-4876 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-8500

The Celebrating Seniors Coalition would like to thank the following A VERY SPECIAL THANK You organizations/people for making this concept a reality. We would like to thank: • JIM FLANAGAN ! • Wednesday Journal, Inc and Oak Park.com for the • Members of the Celebrating Seniors Coalition • Our Rib’bon Fest sponsors: 19th Century Founda- • Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Townships for exceptional expertise, guidance and support in who have volunteered countless hours to help us tion, Barclay’s American Grille, Mickey’s, Robinson’s their support. the production of this guide especially Alicia, Marc, honor and celebrate our wonderful seniors. #1 Ribs, Smokin M’s Barbecue, Skrine Chops, and • Amanda Fucinato and Gretchen Powell, students Andy, Maggie, Debbie, Phil, Dawn & Missy. • Harry Porterfield of CBS 2 Chicago who agreed to Trader Joe’s. from Concordia University’s Gerontology program • Village officials from Forest Park, Oak Park and be the keynote speaker at the Celebrating Seniors • Our sponsors and advertisers and those who who helped research the content of this guide. River Forest for supporting this idea and signing week closing luncheon. hosted events for showing true community • Pat Koko who managed the ads and edited the the official proclamations. He will share his insights and stories from his leadership. content. • The Community of Congregations for acting interviews over the years, and especially from his • To Jill Wagner for chairing the 60 over 60 project as our fiscal agent and especially Katie Avalos “Someone You Should Know” segments and corralling all the names, titles, photos and their Administrative Secretary / Bookkeeper, and quotes from our wonderful honorees. President / Pastor Sally Iberg.

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We proudly PATRONS salute our wonderful Celebrating Seniors

Week SUPPORTERS sponsors: Oak Park Township River Forest Township

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