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OCS DAY TRIPS Indiana Amish Country May—June 2021 Wednesday, June 9th Cost: $90 Registration Deadline: ASAP Office of Citizens’ Services Departs: 7:15am Returns: 6:45pm Volume 47, Issue 4 Enjoy a delightful getaway as we travel to northern Indiana’s scenic Amish Country. After our arrival near Nappanee, IN, a local guide joins us to take us on a fascinating journey to see the Amish lifestyle. These Amish backroads meander between its beautiful countryside dotted with farms, markets and small shops as the sounds of horses pulling buggies fill the air. Visit Crystal Springs Creamery, a family owned Amish dairy farm where you can see their milk bottling process! We’ll visit Rentown, an all Amish Village featuring the Rentown Country Store known as “the Cheese Place” with over 80 different Amish cheeses for sale. The village also has a fascinating Amish Clock Shop you’ll be able visit here. We also tour the historic Coppes OCS NEWS Commons. This is the original factory of the world famous Coppes Cabinet makers which produced the renowned “Hoosier Cabinet”. Today the factory houses multiple Amish businesses including an Amish Rug Maker, an antique store, an Amish popcorn store and the unique Rocket Science Ice Cream shop! A highlight of your day will be at lunch, when we visit an Amish family homestead where you are treated to fine hospitality and a delicious home-cooked Amish Thresher family style meal! Before we depart for home, we stop at the iconic Wakarusa Dime Store which dates back to OFFICE OF CITIZENS’ SERVICES - WHO ARE WE? 1907. Here you will be overcome with nostalgia as you explore this throwback to your youth! INSIDE THIS ISSUE Our Mission is to meet the needs of all our citizens of Lovely Lake Geneva and Ice Cream Social Registration Deadline: June 18th One-Day Trips. ..……...... …….…..2 Tuesday July 20th Cost: $95 Evergreen Park with a special interest in our Senior Departs: 9:15am Returns: 6:15pm populations. We collaborate with AARP, CEDA, Path- The Evergreens ……….……...... 2 We’re going to travel to the beautiful resort town once known as the “Newport of the West,” Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Starting with a delicious lights (PLOWS), EP Village Pantry Coalition, Worth AARP Smart Driving Classes...2 lunch at Gino’s East Lake. Afterward you’ll be dropped off at the historic Riviera Dock where you’ll have some free time before our boat cruise. Senior Health Fair …….……..…..3 Explore the town’s shops or enjoy a lakeside stroll in the quaint resort village. Township, The Evergreen Park Senior Council, as well Visit the Riviera Ballroom, a landmark in downtown Lake Geneva since 1932. During the Swing Era, the building played host to the Big Bands as serve as a community satellite for Salvation Army. Farmers Market …………….……..4 with the likes of Wayne King, the Dorseys, Artie Shaw and Louis Armstrong. Today the Riviera houses shops in the lower level arcade and a We strive to provide our community with various services and Summer Concerts…….…..……...4 lakeside dock where we’ll board one of Lake Geneva Cruise Lines’ enclosed boats for a relaxing cruise on the Geneva Bay. Enjoy a narrated Movies & Activities highlights cruise aboard the Grand Belle around “Geneva Bay.” As a special treat, our cruise will also feature a ice cream social! You will be activities with a focus on educational & social events, financial served a delicious ice cream sundae prepared just the way you like it as you enjoy the cruise! support, and various volunteer opportunities. It is a joy and Calendar………...5/6 privilege to serve our residents. Memories to Go - Route 66 Part II Dwight—Atlanta, IL Village Garage Sale ....7 Wednesday, August 18th Cost: $ 98 Registration Deadline: July 9th Departs: 7:15am Returns: 6:45pm What to expect at the OCS—Office of Citizens’ Services Senior Council Luncheon .…..8 Join us for Part II of our fabulous tour down America's mother road Route 66! Renowned Route 66 author and guide John Weiss picks up from our original Mini-bus …………………………...…. 8 tour and narrates another stretch of iconic Route 66 from Dwight, IL all the way to the fascinating community of Atlanta, IL. Included on the tour are two  Ongoing Programs: Movies, Line Dancing, Chorus, Senior Ex- Michigan Trip …………...…...... 10 meals! As we begin our tour in Dwight we will enjoy breakfast just after 9 am at the nostalgic Route 66 Diner in Dwight. Then it’s off on our southern journey ercise, Large Print Library, Medical Loan Closet, Pinochle, on 66. Some of the unique things you will see along the way are the Old Illinois State Police office with its sleek Art Moderne architecture that reflected the Important Phone Numbers.10 streamlined design of autos of the era. In Lexington, IL see Memory Lane, a one-mile stretch of original Route 66, dedicated in 1926. It was restored back to Mini-Bus Service, and Meals on Wheels for Homebound the 1940s era with vintage billboard and Burma Shave signs. In Bloomington-Normal, IL we stop to see Sprague's Super Service. This filling station built in Neighbors. the 1930's was one of the first multi-service stations in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We also visit the famous Beer SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Nuts Factory and Outlet Store, along a stretch where 66 once ran, to learn the history and sample products. In Spring & Summer we'll stop at the Funk Sirup  Financial Assistance: Village Pantry Coalition, CEDA spon- Farm*. The working maple syrup farm dates back to the 1800's and is filled with a rich history including how a dirt road in front became a paved part of sored LIHEAP Program & Salvation Army Route 66 and why they chose to spell syrup with an “i”. In Atlanta, IL, see small town America including charming shops, diners, wall murals and its giant Paul Bunyan "muffler man" statue. Our great Route 66 tour concludes with an early dinner at the Country Aire Restaurant in Atlanta, IL. Don't miss this, "as  Evergreen Park Farmers’ Market - May - October we get our kicks on Route 66"! *Late Summer and Autumn tours may stop at Route 66 Visitor Center in Bloomington, depending on Maple production at the Funk Sirup Farm.  Pathlights(PLOWS) Sponsored Programs Office of A Jaunt thru Joliet  Evergreen Park Senior Council Sponsored Events: Monthly Wednesday, September 22nd Cost: $85 Registration Deadline: August 20th Citizens’ Services Departs: 8:30am Returns: 3:45pm Luncheons & The Annual Memories to Go - Village Wide Garage Sale Enjoy a day in this historic river town where its beginnings date back to Father Marquette and Louis Joliet’s expedition in 1673. We begin the day with a  Travel Opportunities: Multiday trips, as well as Day Trips & other Village Offices fantastic new tourist attraction, the Old Joliet State Prison! The 90 -minute tour tells the history of the Joliet Correctional Center from its con-  are closed on struction in 1858, a prison until 2002 and its recent use as a movie and TV set. See where the recent TV series “Prison Break” was filmed as well as the Various Special Events such as BINGO, Decoupage Spring backdrop where “Joliet” Jake (John Belushi) was released from jail to his awaiting brother Elwood Blues (Dan Ackroyd) in the classic 1980 movie The Blues Planter, Cupcake Decorating Class and More Monday, May 31st Brothers. Later at the Joliet Historical Museum, we’ll enjoy a guided tour to see how the town has evolved from a steel and manufacturing city to a present- in observation of day commuter suburb. The museum located on what was once the crossroads of historic Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway features state-of-the-art audio-visual presentations, life-size models, award-winning touch screen visuals as you explore how the past shaped Joliet today . Walk Contact us for other various village resources as well Memorial Day through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century Joliet street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley and live the legend of Route 66. Of special interest is the state-of-the-art Apollo/Houbolt Exhibit celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the historic 1969 moon landing which honors former Joliet resident and the chief conceptualizer of the lunar orbit rendezvous segment, Dr. John C. Houbolt. The 500 square - We can be reached at Evergreen Park Community Center – foot, two-story exhibit features interactive panels, diagrams and maps, audio -visuals, flat-screen narratives, and period dioramas to 3450 W. 97th tell the exciting story of the race to the moon, the Apollo 11 mission and the moon landing. Lunch today is at Al's Steak House, one of the oldest established restaurants in Joliet where you enjoy a great meal. Phone:708-422-8776 OCS Information: The Joliet Prison tour requires outdoor walking & standing. Closed toed shoes are required along with a signed waiver before de- Inside the Community Center parting on the tour. Please note the Old Prison is not yet ADA accessible. (70% ADA accessible) Email: [email protected] Or LIKE Us On FACEBOOK 3450 W. 97th St. EP Office of Citizen Services Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone: 708-422-8776 AARP SMART DRIVING (24 – hour voice mail) AARP will not be holding in-person Smart Email : driving classes until September 2021. If you are looking to take on on-line class The Office of Citizens’ Services wish to congratulate [email protected] prior to September you can register at our newly elected Village Officials Staff: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org Beth Novotney, Director Office of Citizens’ Services is proud Mayor - Kelly Burke Kelly Duffy AARP Smart Driving @ OCS Beverly Nolan to recognize May 2021 Older 2021 Classes Village Clerk - Cathy Aparo Dianna Wilson Americans Month (OAM) and October 7th & 8th honor the important role of older Class space is limited Trustees - Norm Anderson, Carol Sign-up early LIKE us on Facebook adults in our community. It’s our AARP Member $20 Kyle, and Mark Phelan ‘EP Office of Citizen Services’ pleasure to serve you! Non-Members $25 Call 708-422-8776 to register 2 OCS DAY TRIPS Indiana Amish Country May—June 2021 Wednesday, June 9th Cost: $90 Registration Deadline: ASAP Office of Citizens’ Services Departs: 7:15am Returns: 6:45pm Volume 47, Issue 4 Enjoy a delightful getaway as we travel to northern Indiana’s scenic Amish Country. After our arrival near Nappanee, IN, a local guide joins us to take us on a fascinating journey to see the Amish lifestyle. These Amish backroads meander between its beautiful countryside dotted with farms, markets and small shops as the sounds of horses pulling buggies fill the air. Visit Crystal Springs Creamery, a family owned Amish dairy farm where you can see their milk bottling process! We’ll visit Rentown, an all Amish Village featuring the Rentown Country Store known as “the Cheese Place” with over 80 different Amish cheeses for sale. The village also has a fascinating Amish Clock Shop you’ll be able visit here. We also tour the historic Coppes OCS NEWS Commons. This is the original factory of the world famous Coppes Cabinet makers which produced the renowned “Hoosier Cabinet”. Today the factory houses multiple Amish businesses including an Amish Rug Maker, an antique store, an Amish popcorn store and the unique Rocket Science Ice Cream shop! A highlight of your day will be at lunch, when we visit an Amish family homestead where you are treated to fine hospitality and a delicious home-cooked Amish Thresher family style meal! Before we depart for home, we stop at the iconic Wakarusa Dime Store which dates back to OFFICE OF CITIZENS’ SERVICES - WHO ARE WE? 1907. Here you will be overcome with nostalgia as you explore this throwback to your youth! INSIDE THIS ISSUE Our Mission is to meet the needs of all our citizens of Lovely Lake Geneva and Ice Cream Social Registration Deadline: June 18th One-Day Trips. ..……...... …….…..2 Tuesday July 20th Cost: $95 Evergreen Park with a special interest in our Senior Departs: 9:15am Returns: 6:15pm populations. We collaborate with AARP, CEDA, Path- The Evergreens ……….……...... 2 We’re going to travel to the beautiful resort town once known as the “Newport of the West,” Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Starting with a delicious lights (PLOWS), EP Village Pantry Coalition, Worth AARP Smart Driving Classes...2 lunch at Gino’s East Lake. Afterward you’ll be dropped off at the historic Riviera Dock where you’ll have some free time before our boat cruise. Senior Health Fair …….……..…..3 Explore the town’s shops or enjoy a lakeside stroll in the quaint resort village. Township, The Evergreen Park Senior Council, as well Visit the Riviera Ballroom, a landmark in downtown Lake Geneva since 1932. During the Swing Era, the building played host to the Big Bands as serve as a community satellite for Salvation Army. Farmers Market …………….……..4 with the likes of Wayne King, the Dorseys, Artie Shaw and Louis Armstrong. Today the Riviera houses shops in the lower level arcade and a We strive to provide our community with various services and Summer Concerts…….…..……...4 lakeside dock where we’ll board one of Lake Geneva Cruise Lines’ enclosed boats for a relaxing cruise on the Geneva Bay. Enjoy a narrated Movies & Activities highlights cruise aboard the Grand Belle around “Geneva Bay.” As a special treat, our cruise will also feature a ice cream social! You will be activities with a focus on educational & social events, financial served a delicious ice cream sundae prepared just the way you like it as you enjoy the cruise! support, and various volunteer opportunities. It is a joy and Calendar………...5/6 privilege to serve our residents. Memories to Go - Route 66 Part II Dwight—Atlanta, IL Village Garage Sale ....7 Wednesday, August 18th Cost: $ 98 Registration Deadline: July 9th Departs: 7:15am Returns: 6:45pm What to expect at the OCS—Office of Citizens’ Services Senior Council Luncheon .…..8 Join us for Part II of our fabulous tour down America's mother road Route 66! Renowned Route 66 author and guide John Weiss picks up from our original Mini-bus …………………………...…. 8 tour and narrates another stretch of iconic Route 66 from Dwight, IL all the way to the fascinating community of Atlanta, IL. Included on the tour are two  Ongoing Programs: Movies, Line Dancing, Chorus, Senior Ex- Michigan Trip …………...…...... 10 meals! As we begin our tour in Dwight we will enjoy breakfast just after 9 am at the nostalgic Route 66 Diner in Dwight. Then it’s off on our southern journey ercise, Large Print Library, Medical Loan Closet, Pinochle, on 66. Some of the unique things you will see along the way are the Old Illinois State Police office with its sleek Art Moderne architecture that reflected the Important Phone Numbers.10 streamlined design of autos of the era. In Lexington, IL see Memory Lane, a one-mile stretch of original Route 66, dedicated in 1926. It was restored back to Mini-Bus Service, and Meals on Wheels for Homebound the 1940s era with vintage billboard and Burma Shave signs. In Bloomington-Normal, IL we stop to see Sprague's Super Service. This filling station built in Neighbors. the 1930's was one of the first multi-service stations in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We also visit the famous Beer SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Nuts Factory and Outlet Store, along a stretch where 66 once ran, to learn the history and sample products. In Spring & Summer we'll stop at the Funk Sirup  Financial Assistance: Village Pantry Coalition, CEDA spon- Farm*. The working maple syrup farm dates back to the 1800's and is filled with a rich history including how a dirt road in front became a paved part of sored LIHEAP Program & Salvation Army Route 66 and why they chose to spell syrup with an “i”. In Atlanta, IL, see small town America including charming shops, diners, wall murals and its giant Paul Bunyan "muffler man" statue. Our great Route 66 tour concludes with an early dinner at the Country Aire Restaurant in Atlanta, IL. Don't miss this, "as  Evergreen Park Farmers’ Market - May - October we get our kicks on Route 66"! *Late Summer and Autumn tours may stop at Route 66 Visitor Center in Bloomington, depending on Maple production at the Funk Sirup Farm.  Pathlights(PLOWS) Sponsored Programs Office of A Jaunt thru Joliet  Evergreen Park Senior Council Sponsored Events: Monthly Wednesday, September 22nd Cost: $85 Registration Deadline: August 20th Citizens’ Services Departs: 8:30am Returns: 3:45pm Luncheons & The Annual Memories to Go - Village Wide Garage Sale Enjoy a day in this historic river town where its beginnings date back to Father Marquette and Louis Joliet’s expedition in 1673. We begin the day with a  Travel Opportunities: Multiday trips, as well as Day Trips & other Village Offices fantastic new tourist attraction, the Old Joliet State Prison! The 90 -minute tour tells the history of the Joliet Correctional Center from its con-  are closed on struction in 1858, a prison until 2002 and its recent use as a movie and TV set. See where the recent TV series “Prison Break” was filmed as well as the Various Special Events such as BINGO, Decoupage Spring backdrop where “Joliet” Jake (John Belushi) was released from jail to his awaiting brother Elwood Blues (Dan Ackroyd) in the classic 1980 movie The Blues Planter, Cupcake Decorating Class and More Monday, May 31st Brothers. Later at the Joliet Historical Museum, we’ll enjoy a guided tour to see how the town has evolved from a steel and manufacturing city to a present- in observation of day commuter suburb. The museum located on what was once the crossroads of historic Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway features state-of-the-art audio-visual presentations, life-size models, award-winning touch screen visuals as you explore how the past shaped Joliet today . Walk Contact us for other various village resources as well Memorial Day through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century Joliet street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley and live the legend of Route 66. Of special interest is the state-of-the-art Apollo/Houbolt Exhibit celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the historic 1969 moon landing which honors former Joliet resident and the chief conceptualizer of the lunar orbit rendezvous segment, Dr. John C. Houbolt. The 500 square - We can be reached at Evergreen Park Community Center – foot, two-story exhibit features interactive panels, diagrams and maps, audio -visuals, flat-screen narratives, and period dioramas to 3450 W. 97th tell the exciting story of the race to the moon, the Apollo 11 mission and the moon landing. Lunch today is at Al's Steak House, one of the oldest established restaurants in Joliet where you enjoy a great meal. Phone:708-422-8776 OCS Information: The Joliet Prison tour requires outdoor walking & standing. Closed toed shoes are required along with a signed waiver before de- Inside the Community Center parting on the tour. Please note the Old Prison is not yet ADA accessible. (70% ADA accessible) Email: [email protected] Or LIKE Us On FACEBOOK 3450 W. 97th St. EP Office of Citizen Services Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone: 708-422-8776 AARP SMART DRIVING (24 – hour voice mail) AARP will not be holding in-person Smart Email : driving classes until September 2021. If you are looking to take on on-line class The Office of Citizens’ Services wish to congratulate [email protected] prior to September you can register at our newly elected Village Officials Staff: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org Beth Novotney, Director Office of Citizens’ Services is proud Mayor - Kelly Burke Kelly Duffy AARP Smart Driving @ OCS Beverly Nolan to recognize May 2021 Older 2021 Classes Village Clerk - Cathy Aparo Dianna Wilson Americans Month (OAM) and October 7th & 8th honor the important role of older Class space is limited Trustees - Norm Anderson, Carol Sign-up early LIKE us on Facebook adults in our community. It’s our AARP Member $20 Kyle, and Mark Phelan ‘EP Office of Citizen Services’ pleasure to serve you! Non-Members $25 Call 708-422-8776 to register 2 Line Dancing Senior Exercise Need to keep moving? Join us every Evergreen Park Farmers’ Market Line Dancing Classes are offered Tuesday & Thursday from 9: 30-10:00am Returns for its 17th Season on Monday mornings at the Office for our self guided senior exercise class. The Market is open every Thursday 7am-1pm - Rain or Shine - May 6th to October 28th of Citizens Services– 3450 W. 97th This class is free and all are welcome. St. The class is from 11:45 to 12:45 and cost Come and see what is new this year $2 per class. Line dancing is a wonderful Tuesday Classes are held at the Office of Citizens’ Ser- Market is located at Yukich Field 88th and Kedzie vices in the EP Community Center– 3450 W 97th St. This Vendors this year include: way to stay active. It also helps with balance class is a self guided DVD exercise classes. These classes and coordination. Come and join the fun. offer light stretching, conditioning & toning. Exercises  Taste of Martha’s Kitchen  ButterCrumb Bakery can be done from a seated or standing position.  Hiemenz Nursery  Bani’s Beets Thursday Classes will be held at Yukich Field– enter  Lauries Creations  Skibbe Farms parking lot at 88th and Kedzie and meet us at the Farm- ers Market table. On Thursdays, we will walk the walking  Ever– Pure Organics  Umbrella Azul path and use resistant bands.  Gwen’s Garden Plates  Floralora What a way to rejuvenate the joints & bones!  El Coyote Mexican Restaurant  Theresa’ Selections  Dotson Farms  Jewels 2 U Evergreen Park Fire Department Presents :  Barrach Honey  Suma’s Middle It’s annual senior Health fair Movies at the Office of Citizens’  Clyde’s Hot Dogs Eastern Cuisine Services Tuesday, June 8th 10:00 am to 2:00pm  Villa Nuts & Candy  Others Evergreen Park Fire House 9000 S. Kedzie Ave - Evergreen Park  Tupperware

Evergreen Park Senior Mini-Bus is available by appointment to transport Movies begin at 10am & 1:00pm on Mon- Evergreen Park residents to the Farmers’ Market. Call 422-8776 to schedule a pick-up days and 10:15am & 1:00pm on Tues- days in the OCS Library. Seating is limited to ensure social distancing. Face mask & temperature checks are re- This free event is open to community seniors Summer Concerts are returning quired. The movie may be substituted and their caregivers based on availability. Recommended To Circle Park Light refreshments provided Donation $1.00 EP mini bus is available to transport EP residents Sunday June 13th Call 708-422-8776 to schedule Encore Concert Band - Over 60 local gifted Some upcoming movies include recent- artists provide a wide variety of music from the ly Academy Award Nominated Movies classics to Broadway hits. AARP Income Tax Wrap-up include: OCS Odd n’ Ends Sunday July 25th This year the tax season was not like any others - AARP delayed their start date and then only ap- NOMADLAND a drama starring Frances Neverly Brothers - “A Rock N’ Roll Evolution!” Medical Loan Closet: If you’re ever in need for an as- -From Elvis to the Beatles. proved the opening of 3 sites in are region for tax- McDormand sistive devise perhaps our loan closet can be of service. es; with Evergreen Park’s Office of Citizens Ser- We offer gently used canes, walkers, commodes, shower Sunday August 22nd SOUL an animated feature film starring benches & wheelchairs for short term use (nominal fee Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones Band - This vices being one of them with drop-off/pick-up ap- Jamie Fox & Tina Fey line up offers high energy that captivates audi- pointments. The Office Of citizens Services’ wants requested). If you have gently used medical equipment ences of all ages. Performing Rock and Roll you want to donate give us a call at 708-422-8776. to thank our AARP volunteer tax counselors for a Stop by the OCS for full movie hits of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s as well as Surf, schedule. Please call 708-422- Large Print Library: Have you lost your love for Rock-a-billy original songs. successful season. Special Thanks to program co- ordinator Marge Woods. This year they completed 8776 to reserve your seat. reading because the print seems to be getting smaller & All concerts are at Circle Park from 6-8pm. smaller (LOL)? The office of Citizens’ Services has a large Current social distancing guidelines will be en- 1000 returns. print library with a variety of authors; John Grisham, Nora forced. Call the EP recreation department for Marge Wood - 10 years Joe Rizzo - 7 years Roberts & Nicolas Sparks and genres. Come & check it more information. 708-229-3372 Tim Fox– 7 years Marilyn Smith - 4 years out. Don’t see what you want? Perhaps Karen Heard - 4 years Mike O’Conner— 4 years we can get it for you. We’re always willing to expand.

Need assistance with yard work? Ann Haskins– 3 years Arlene Weil –1 year Copy Machine - fee .10 cents per copy Hire a village teen to help cut your grass, pull AARP Income Tax Services - AARP offers free tax weeds or clean out your garage. The Ever- assistance to seniors. Tax season is February 1 – April green Park Youth Department has teens 15th. OCS begins scheduling appoints the last week of looking for work. Call 708-229-3377 January - Mark your calendar. 3 4 Line Dancing Senior Exercise Need to keep moving? Join us every Evergreen Park Farmers’ Market Line Dancing Classes are offered Tuesday & Thursday from 9: 30-10:00am Returns for its 17th Season on Monday mornings at the Office for our self guided senior exercise class. The Market is open every Thursday 7am-1pm - Rain or Shine - May 6th to October 28th of Citizens Services– 3450 W. 97th This class is free and all are welcome. St. The class is from 11:45 to 12:45 and cost Come and see what is new this year $2 per class. Line dancing is a wonderful Tuesday Classes are held at the Office of Citizens’ Ser- Market is located at Yukich Field 88th and Kedzie vices in the EP Community Center– 3450 W 97th St. This Vendors this year include: way to stay active. It also helps with balance class is a self guided DVD exercise classes. These classes and coordination. Come and join the fun. offer light stretching, conditioning & toning. Exercises  Taste of Martha’s Kitchen  ButterCrumb Bakery can be done from a seated or standing position.  Hiemenz Nursery  Bani’s Beets Thursday Classes will be held at Yukich Field– enter  Lauries Creations  Skibbe Farms parking lot at 88th and Kedzie and meet us at the Farm- ers Market table. On Thursdays, we will walk the walking  Ever– Pure Organics  Umbrella Azul path and use resistant bands.  Gwen’s Garden Plates  Floralora What a way to rejuvenate the joints & bones!  El Coyote Mexican Restaurant  Theresa’ Selections  Dotson Farms  Jewels 2 U Evergreen Park Fire Department Presents :  Barrach Honey  Suma’s Middle It’s annual senior Health fair Movies at the Office of Citizens’  Clyde’s Hot Dogs Eastern Cuisine Services Tuesday, June 8th 10:00 am to 2:00pm  Villa Nuts & Candy  Others Evergreen Park Fire House 9000 S. Kedzie Ave - Evergreen Park  Tupperware

Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council EVERGREEN PARK SENIOR COUNCIL LUNCHEON & PROGRAM 3450 W. 97th Street The Senior Citizens’ Council is celebrating 40 years of vital community service. The Council began as an advisory group to village administration. (A village-wide survey “Memories to Go” was conducted and findings were presented. As a result, the Office of Citizens’ Services was created.) The Senior Council has monthly meetings providing programs and works to enact positive change for the senior population of the Village. The Council schedules inter- Village-wide Garage Sale esting and informative monthly programs and luncheons. Meetings are open to all residents and lunch is served for $7.00. Rain or Shine! The Senior Council will have a Luncheon and Program on Thursday, June 17th at 11:00. Saturday, September 11, 2021 9am - 2pm Lunch will be Fried Chicken. After lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon of BINGO. The Lunch- eon will be at the Evergreen Park Community Center at 3450 W. 97th. Advance registra- Yukich Field 89th & Kedzie tion is required. Cost is $7

No rain date - No Refunds The Senior Council ‘Memories To Go’ Village wide garage sale is Early sign-up $5.00 off Senior Council Board Members: set for Saturday , September 11th. Any Council Members wishing President: Dorothy Novotney to help out, please let them know. Repeat customers with early sign-up $10.00 Off - Deadline: August 1st Vice President : Mary Phillips Inside Ice Rink (10x10) $50 Treasurer: Virginia Wrobel For more information call the Office of Citizens’ Services at 708- Secretary: Mary Ann Leeder 422-8776 ALL ARE WELCOME Outside Space (9x17) $35 Publicity: Jackie Moline Vendors Responsibilities :  Inside /Outside rental -furnish own tables and chairs  Set-up begins at 7am  Vendor must display parking pass on windshield Evergreen Park Senior Mini Bus  Absolutely NO Parking allowed near display area  Provide vehicle license plate number The Office of Citizens’ Services mini-bus provides curb to curb transportation for Evergreen Park senior citizens and disabled  Maintain neat display area adults. The mini-bus operates Tuesday through Friday between the  Clean up before leaving hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. The fee for this service is 50¢ each way. No appointments/pick-ups are made between Noon and 12:50pm. Please note, no appointments will be confirmed through “ Memories to Go” Application voice mail. Send application and fee to: Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805

Make checks payable to the Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Appointments may be made two weeks in advance. The mini-bus is equipped with a Council hydraulic lift and will accommodate two wheelchairs. OCS mini-bus offers curb-to- curb service transporting EP clients to medical appointments within a 5-mile radius

Name: ______Phone______and to business appointments within Village limits.

Address______NO SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS When making Mini-Bus appointments name, address, telephone number, destination E-Mail address ______License plate #______and appointment time required.  Be ready 20 minutes before pick-up time Number of spaces______Inside______Outside______CRAFTS ______ If you are a new rider, you must complete a registration form advising OCS of your personal information. These records remain confidential. Amount enclosed $______(non-refundable)  Procedure for return trips: When you are finished with your appointment, call 422

Deadline for application Wednesday, September 1st at 5:00pm -8776 for return. The driver will be notified to return. If you have found another First come first served way home, notify the office. Wheelchairs - Inform us if you use a wheelchair. Also, you must have a NO RAIN DATE! companion ride with you. For information call Office of Citizens’ Service 422-8776 The Senior Citizens’ Council is a 501c3 registered not for profit organization Call us at 708-422-8776 or stop by our office at 3450 W 97th Street for a registration form or for more information about our MiniBus Service.

7 Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council EVERGREEN PARK SENIOR COUNCIL LUNCHEON & PROGRAM 3450 W. 97th Street The Senior Citizens’ Council is celebrating 40 years of vital community service. The Council began as an advisory group to village administration. (A village-wide survey “Memories to Go” was conducted and findings were presented. As a result, the Office of Citizens’ Services was created.) The Senior Council has monthly meetings providing programs and works to enact positive change for the senior population of the Village. The Council schedules inter- Village-wide Garage Sale esting and informative monthly programs and luncheons. Meetings are open to all residents and lunch is served for $7.00. Rain or Shine! The Senior Council will have a Luncheon and Program on Thursday, June 17th at 11:00. Saturday, September 11, 2021 9am - 2pm Lunch will be Fried Chicken. After lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon of BINGO. The Lunch- eon will be at the Evergreen Park Community Center at 3450 W. 97th. Advance registra- Yukich Field 89th & Kedzie tion is required. Cost is $7

Name: ______Phone______and to business appointments within Village limits.

7 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT EP Village Administration Village Pantry Coalition - The Village Pantry Board, The Office of Citizens Ser- Village Hall 9418 S. Kedzie volunteers, and clients what to thank everyone who vices is looking for office vol- 422-1551 has supported the pantry over the past year. We Village Website: have received many donations in both food, gift unteers. Our office volun- www.evergreenpark-ill.com cards, monetary and others. Over the past couple teers typically work 1 day a Find us on Facebook of months we received donations from: week for 4 hours, either 9:00an to at Kelly Burke Cathy Aparo  Evergreen Park’s TJ MAX for a large donation of EP Office of Citizen Services. Mayor Clerk face masks and hand sanitizer, 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00. Volunteers’

 Evergreen Park Menards - food drive responsibilities included greeting clients, Like and Follow us Village Trustees  Bridgeview Menards - food drive 6 pallets of for the most up to date information food answering the phone, and assisting office Norm Anderson  The Evergreen Parks’ “NEW” Dunkin Dounuts at staff. If interested please contact OCS at Carol Kyle Mark Marzullo 87th Street, -$1000 422-8776. James McQuillan Mark Phelan  Evergreen Park Meijer - In Store Gift cards OCS Multi-day trip Michigan’s Mackinac Island & Upper Peninsula Here is another way to Meals on Wheels Mackinac and Frankenmuth, Michigan support our pantry- September 13th - Friday, September 17 Important Phone Numbers Meijer's’ Simple Give pro- The program is funded by the Village of $680 Double Occupancy Evergreen Park in cooperation with $910 Single $655 Triple Non-Emergency Fire 422-2148 gram is back beginning Non-Emergency Police 422-2142 April 8th and running through July 3rd. Here is Pathlights and Age Options. Meals on Trip includes: EP Village Hall 422-1551 how it works. Come to the OCS in the Community Wheels is available to Evergreen Park residents Motor coach transportation EP Library 422-8522 Center or stop by Village Hall and pick up a Simple who are unable to prepare meals in their home. 4 nights lodging Give card. Then take that card to Meijer's and make EP Post Office 422-0740 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners a donation. Those donations then come back to our Meals will be delivered between 8:30 am & Circuit Breaker 1-800-624-2459 Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland village pantry in the form of gift cards that the pan- Noon, Monday through Friday. For information Oak Lawn VA Clinic 499-3675 Frankenmuth Village Shops try then uses to purchase food. Meijer's Double call 422-8776. Office of Citizens’ Services 422-8776 Horse-drawn Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island Match Day is on Saturday, June 18th. On That day Pathlights - PLOWS 361-0219 Visit to the Grand Hotel your $10 donation will be double matched and be Social Security 1-800-772-1213 come a $30 donation to the Village Pantry Coalition. Double Nickel+ Chorus Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Village Pantry Coalition 422-8776 The Double Nickel+ Chorus is still Kenwadin Shores Casino on hiatus during the Covid-19 Tahquamenon Falls Worth Township 371-2900 pandemic but its members are ea- SOO– SOO Locks Cruise Recreation Dept. 229-3373 The Office of Citizens’ Services is proud to part- ger to return. If you enjoy singing and inter- Youth Dept. 229-3377 ested in join this group give us a call and we And much more ner with several wonderful programs such as: will reach out to you once they return. The $100 deposit due upon sign-up Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council Double Nickel+ Chorus meets on Wednesdays on Aging They team with community partners Balance Due 6/25/2021 at 9:30am in the Community Center (3450 W to keep you connected with a full calendar of 97th St..) Come give it a try - sing along with Travel insurance is available at entertaining and educational events throughout friendly seniors who enjoy music, singing, and friendship. Coffee, tea and dessert are provided an additional charge through NTA May. Below are just a few of our highlighted during the break. events -- we are hosting more than 24 virtual Trip Arrangements Made Through White Star Tour programs! OCS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION-2021 May 5 at 6 PM – A Legal Map for Aging Well: Find out about financial and legal choices as OCS Special Events: January 1st - December 31st (Annual) you age. Name______May 19 at 10 AM – Caregivers Connecting Sup- Tuesday, May 11th CRAZY HAT BINGO 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wear your CRAZIEST Hat for extra Fun! port Group: Talk with others in similar situa- Address______tions, share experiences, advice, and words of Fee is $3.00 - advance registration is required. Zip______Phone ______Fee $5 encouragement at this monthly support group. Learn more and register for these events We are currently working out the details for an Mail checks payable to Village of Evergreen Park at www.pathlights.org Afternoon of Trivia in June. Contact our of- 3450 W 97th St., Evergreen Park IL 60805 CEDA–LIHEAP and Salvation Army: Contact our fice if interested or for more info. Please check one: ____ New Subscription office at 708-422-8776 for qualifications and ____ Renewal more information about these services. Current Covid-19 Guidelines will be in place. Call OCS at 708-422-8776 to register. 2021 Subscriptions valid from Jan 1st to Dec 31st. 9 10 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT EP Village Administration Village Pantry Coalition - The Village Pantry Board, The Office of Citizens Ser- Village Hall 9418 S. Kedzie volunteers, and clients what to thank everyone who vices is looking for office vol- 422-1551 has supported the pantry over the past year. We Village Website: have received many donations in both food, gift unteers. Our office volun- www.evergreenpark-ill.com cards, monetary and others. Over the past couple teers typically work 1 day a Find us on Facebook of months we received donations from: week for 4 hours, either 9:00an to at Kelly Burke Cathy Aparo  Evergreen Park’s TJ MAX for a large donation of EP Office of Citizen Services. Mayor Clerk face masks and hand sanitizer, 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00. Volunteers’