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BLAZE A TRAIL AND ACHIEVE YOUR VITALITY Aging is a natural process, and it’s normal to feel concerned about how you will be affected. After all, none of us want to be forced to give up things we love because of reduced mobility, chronic disease, constant pain or fear of falling. Unfortunately, it can create an endless cycle – we fear the effects of aging so we cut back on activities that may cause falls or pain, and that only leads to a greater loss of balance and flexibility, added pain and a greater susceptibility to disease. It’s time to blaze a new trail – one that leads to a healthier future! The West Cook Y is your place for a senior-friendly environment that gives you opportunities to become your best self – no matter what your age. We are a marketplace leader in helping seniors live healthy and fulfilling lives. You’ll be part of a community of more than 1,000 seniors who are committed to aging well, staying active, building friendships and remaining a vital part of the community. Plus, our staff, trainers and program leaders will be with you every step along your journey to improved well-being.

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WHAT’S KEEPING YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT? Let’s face it – it’s natural to be concerned about aging because for all of us, it’s uncharted waters. We know how we feel right now when it comes to our sense of vitality, but what about next week, next month, even next year? You deserve to enjoy your senior years! That’s why the West Cook Y offers proven programs to help seniors like you stay active, socially connected, healthier and happier! You can choose the activities that align with your personal goals.

LEARN WHAT MORE THAN 1,000 SENIORS ALREADY KNOW AND BLAZE YOUR TRAIL TO WELL BEING IN 2016 AT THE WEST COOK YMCA READY TO GET STARTED?

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I WANT TO… Live healthier and happier. I WANT TO… Increase my bone strength so I can stay active for years to come. THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… Walking is a great way to strengthen bones and our indoor walking track gives you a safe, weather-proof place to walk. You won’t be bothered by rain, snow or excessive heat!

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I WANT TO… Take control of my arthritis. THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… Arthritis Aerobics at the Y is specially designed to help you manage arthritis instead of just living with it.

THE WEST COOK Y CAN HELP BECAUSE… Senior outings and our Togetherhood Community Volunteer Program connect you with others and give you opportunities to make a difference in the community.

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What happens to your body and your “stuff” just before and after you die? Join a panel of experts to get the answers to this and many other end of life questions.

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Present

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT AGING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK:

Many experts will be on hand to answer your questions

Monday, May 16th • 4-7pm

Oak Park Temple • 1235 N. Harlem Ave. • Oak Park Choose from discussions on topics such as: When to Give up the Car Keys, Funeral Planning 101, or Pros and Cons of Home Health Care and more. Refreshments provided. Special Thanks to: RSVP - West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties

American Advisors Group

Dutton & Casey

Belmont Village of Oak Park

Gottlieb Geriatric Behavioral

Bentron Financial Group

Heartfelt Solutions for Seniors, Inc

Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care

Home Helpers of Berwyn

Senior Citizens Center of Oak Park River Forest/ The Lifelong Learning Center

BrightStar Care

Home Instead Senior Care

Senior Living Experts

Brokerage Resources

Hylife, LLC

Brookdale Senior Living

Kopicki Family Funeral Homes

Carelinx

Lexington Health Care

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Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

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Combined Insurance

Oak Park Township Senior Services

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Pathway Senior Living

Synergy Homecare

Concordia University Chicago

RBC Jewelry Design

The Altenheim

Countryside Senior Apartments

Roz Byrne, RE/MAX

Westchester Health and Rehabilitation Center

Dorjath Law Center

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Senior Solutions Shay Healthcare Services, INC Special Needs Chicago, Inc Spruce Services Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors

Special thanks to SCSCC Members | Learn more at: SCSCCnetwork.com The SCSCC provides education and networking opportunities to members who provide services to older adults in our communities. Member Agencies meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month and offer a Spring Event to the older adult community each year.

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Celebrating Seniors 2016: Maturing into a National Model

ith each passing year, and as we head into our 6th Annual Celebrating Seniors Week, our organization is maturing and making an impact that goes well beyond our own backyard. Most recently, I was part of a three-person Celebrating Seniors team that traveled in March to Washington, D.C. to present the concept of Celebrating Seniors at the American Society on Aging’s National “Aging In America 2016” Conference. Our presentation was well attended, well received and we generated a good amount of interest in the “toolkit” that provides a blueprint for others to emulate our Celebrating Seniors model. It was a thrill to receive those first orders—and to apply the proceeds from the sale of those toolkits to benefit older adults in Forest Park, River Forest, and Oak Park. In Washington, it was a humbling experience to be surrounded by so many people who have done so much to celebrate, safeguard, and meet the needs of older adults all over the United States. These people don’t just pay lip service to the value of older adults, but have dedicat-

ed their personal and professional lives to helping us all age with grace and dignity. Unsurprisingly, because we are a youthworshiping and age-denying society, the idea that age should be celebrated has been met with some resistance even here in our own communities. We are uncomfortable discussing what it means to grow older, and go to great lengths to avoid philosophical discussions about the purpose and meaning found in later life. In fact, ageism—discrimination of or stereotyping of people based on their age—seems to be the only socially acceptable “ism” left in America. Who doesn’t like to make an old-person joke? It’s easy to make fun of old people, even easier to discriminate against them. Ageism runs rampant in the greeting card aisle, the media, and all our social institutions. The two dominant media portrayals of older adults are a pair of well-to-do older adults frolicking on the beach, contrasted by an older adult near despair, head in hands. Is there really no in-between? Is one of those extremes how you imagine

yourself aging? I think not. While in Washington, I visited our magnificent monuments and read eloquent words of the sacrifices of our forefathers that enable us to live free. It prompted me to reflect on the sacrifices made by people from all walks of life to champion all kinds of causes. Causes with virtue. Like defeating ageist beliefs. Like Celebrating Seniors. Thank you for joining us as we honor older adults, celebrate lives well lived, and grow a sense of community that will be the envy of the world. All the Best,

Jim Flanagan Chairman, Celebrating Seniors Coalition Chairman, OPRF Township Senior Services Committee

The Community of Congregations Celebrates Seniors!

he Community of Congregations is delighted to work with the Celebrating Seniors Coalition and support its important work of lifting up the wisdom and life experience of the seniors among us. Not only does the coalition celebrate seniors, they provide needed support to many seniors throughout the year. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of those who support the mission of engaging and supporting seniors among us. Regardless of your age, take advantage of one of the many scheduled activities throughout Celebrating www.celebratingseniors.net

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Seniors Week, May 12th to May 19th. And we hope you will lift up our seniors as an invaluable asset all year round. The Community of Congregations currently is prioritizing cultivating relationships with both congregations and people of faith in the Austin neighborhood. We want to especially thank those seniors who have contributed to our diverse, integrated community. And we encourage reaching out to seniors of diverse cultures and life experience for the collective wisdom will broaden all the more. The Community of

Congregations has a rich history of service. Our coalition launched West Suburban PADS that is now a program of Housing Forward. We also launched the Walk-In Ministry that became Prevail and also is a program of Housing Forward. We also launched the OPRF Food Pantry that serves not only our communities but surrounding ones as well. And Cluster Tutoring was launched by our coalition. We intend to add to this important list in the coming years! If you would like more information about Community of Congregations, please contact

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Katie Avalos, Administrator at oprfcoc@gmail.com or at PO Box 3365, Oak Park, IL 60303-3365. Join us as we Celebrate Seniors and build relationships with the wider community! With Appreciation, Alan Rev. Alan Taylor, President Community of Congregations Senior Minister Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation ataylor@unitytemple.org

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Celebrating Seniors 2016 CONTENTS About Celebrating Seniors Coalition... 3 Venue Key....................................... 6 Calendar.......................................... 7 Retail Promotions......................... 16 Feature: 60 Over 60...................... 17 Community Resources................... 31 Arts & Culture............................. 31 Automotive................................. 33 Banking...................................... 35 Congregations............................ 35 Dining Options............................ 38 Education................................... 40 Funeral....................................... 40 Health & Wellness....................... 41 Home Care.................................. 42 Includes definitions Hospice Care............................... 43 Home Delivery............................ 45 Home Improvements.................. 46

Medical Equipment & Supplies... 49 Hospitals .................................... 49 Housing...................................... 49 Nursing....................................... 52 LGBTQ Resources......................... 52 Mental Health Services............... 52 Pet Care...................................... 53 Professional Services .................. 54 Public Libraries........................... 56 Recreational Activities................ 57 Social Security............................ 59 Social Services............................ 59 Specialty Shops.......................... 59 Transportation............................ 61 Veterans Services........................ 61 Volunteer Opportunities............. 61 Emergency Information.............. 64

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SCC: THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

SCC: THE LIFELONG The Senior Citizens’ CenterLEARNING of Oak Park &CENTER River Forest The Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302Forest 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-5251 708-848-5251

A Cultural Arts Center for Adults, Age 50 or Older A Cultural Arts Center for Adults, Age 50 or Older SCC: THE LIFELONG LEARNING SCC: THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATES SENIORS! CENTER CELEBRATES SENIORS! Every day we celebrate their Every day we celebrate their creativity, wisdom and community creativity, wisdom and community involvement. Offering creative and involvement. Offeringand creative and educational classes workshops. educational classes and workshops. www.sccoprf.org www.sccoprf.org

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Oak Park’s own music aficionado, owner of Val’s halla Records, and admirer of all pets, Val Camilletti, shows a cat named “Ivy” some real love in preparation for Celebrating Seniors Week.

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Parkway Bocce Courts a Memorial Lake between Jackson and Monroe,

Forest Public Library  River 735 Lathrop, River Forest

Bethesda Rehab and Nursing 2833 N. Nordica, Chicago 773-622-6144

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Cheney Mansion 220 Euclid, Oak Park 708-725-2500 Drechsler Brown and Williams Funeral Home 203 S. Marion, Oak Park 708-383-3191 Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson, Forest Park 708-366-7171

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Howard Mohr Community Center 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL 708-771-7737

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Keeping Your Balance: Falls Prevention Checklist

Arbor West Senior Neighbors and the “Village Movement”

Presenter: Dave Bochenek, RFFD Paramedic

Presenter: Barbara Bodner

Learn about what you can do to prevent falls in and around your own home. What is the Village Movement and what can it do to make a community What are the risks? Go home with a checklist to reduce your chances of falling more livable as we age? What kinds of things do you need? What sorts of Includes questions/answers. partnerships should we look to form? Explore the questions and the possibilities. River Forest Community Center

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Tai Chi & Cellular Rejuvenation: Practical & FUNctional Approach 2-3 Presenters: Park District of Oak Park and Rush Oak Park Hospital

Two top community wellness organizations combine in an interactive demonstration/discussion. You’ll learn traditional Chinese tai chi, a martial art and sport that research shows may have a role in combating the effects of aging. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Registration required; call 708-660-4636.

 Rush Oak Park Medical Arts Building Gym

Crooning the Classics with Dan Mackey Presenter: Dan Mackey

Dan has appeared in operas and at Ravinia Today he joins your host The Altenheim for an afternoon of favorite jazz standards and show tunes from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Guaranteed to be an entertaining afternoon!

 River Forest Community Center 2-4

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Old Fashioned Community Social

Luau in the Lunchroom Presenter: Royal Polynesian Revue

Take a trip to the islands with a Hawaiian-themed lunch followed by an afternoon of hula dancing and music. Must by 60+ years old. Reservations required; call 708-383-8060.

Get to know your neighbors and area businesses while enjoying refreshments at an old-fashioned neighborhood social.

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Bocce Ball Social

Forest Park Cemeteries: A Virtual Tour

Presenter: River Forest Park District Staff and Local Players

Presenter: Kenneth J. Knack Knack, the author of “Forest Park, IL” from the Images of America Series will explain the history of the town’s Silent Cities and some of the notable people and events associated with them.

Free introductory course on bocce play, followed by open play. All equipment provided and light refreshments serviced. Reservations required by Wed., May 11; contact Karen at 708-366-6660 x105 or email rsvp to rfparks.com.

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In the Shadow of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America

Can You Afford to Retire?

Presenter: Aaron Krerowicz

Presenter: Jim Flanagan, Bentron Financial Group, Inc. Jim will walk you through the 10 critical questions every retiree must answer before they retire. You’ll explore what you need to know about finances, estate planning, health care and much, much more. This presentation is for anyone who is currently retired or will soon retire.

A multi-media program with famed Beatles scholar and author Aaron Krerowicz on how Kennedy’s life and death inadvertently primed the nation for The Beatles’ arrival and success.

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Memoir Writing: Getting Started Presenter: Cathaleen Roach, RF Township Senior Outreach Coordinator

Jump-start the process of memoir writing as Cathaleen discusses a structure to help you explore memories and exercises to get you started Forest Community  River Center 11-Noon

Navigating the Medicare Maze Presenter: Patrick Lenson

Get insight into making your way through the Medicare system as well as information on changes that may affect your choices and care

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Learn about what is happening in our community regarding frauds and scams being perpetrated on older adults. We will learn about who is doing what to deceive you and what you can do to protect yourself and your neighbors. This will be a panel discussion covering a wide variety of topics related to protecting older adults. Forest Village Hall  River Community Room 1:30-3:30

Friday Afternoon Movie: The Thin Man The Thin Man, starring Myrna Loy, William Power and, of course, Asta the dog!

Ignite Your Creativity/Relieve Your Stress

Presenter: Ann Hanson

Six lucky folks will learn how to make a birthday card and one other card appropriate for sympathy or get well. Limited to 6; registration required by Wed., May 11; call 708-366-9850.

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Truth about Senior-Targeted Card Making Class Frauds & Scams (size limited) Presenter: Officer Chris Czernik, River Forest Police; Jon Hofacker, Age Options, Katherine Walsh, Illinois Attorney General's office; Jim Flanagan, Bentron Financial Group, Inc.

MAY 13

Presenter: Shari Meide, Oak Park Park District

Get in on one of the most creative, relaxing, enjoyable and entertaining trends in years. Bring your creativity; coloring books, colorful markers and wine provided! The rest is up to you.

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Friday Evening Movie: His Neighbor Phil Synergy Home Care will be presenting a showing of the film His Neighbor Phil, an unreleased and touching film about a man’s struggle with his wife’s early onset Alzheimer’s disease and how music seems to help them connect and adapt. The screening will be followed by a discussion and question/answer session. Limited space - Please call 708-848-4520 to reserve your seats.

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Celebrating Seniors 5k Run

Foreign Film Forum

Battle of the Bands

Join us for a 5k run or walk on the beautiful streets of River Forest on what will hopefully be a beautiful Spring morning.

Presenter: Joe May

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All-Abilities, All-Ages Edible Garden

 River Forest Public Library

A good old-fashioned Battle of the Bands (all of which must have at least 1 member over age 55) competing for the title of Grand Champion. It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll, but 2016 bragging rights could be yours! Suggested donation $5.00; funds used to assist area seniors in need. Beer and wine available.

Presenter: Cheryl Munoz, Sugar Beet

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 River Forest Community Center

If you love talking about movies, this is for you. Screening and stimulating discussion of the French film My Mother’s Castle. Popcorn provided.

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Bring the grandchildren and learn how to garden, then help plant an edible garden at Cheney Mansion. Learn the stories behind the plants, the growing seed-saving movement and what’s happening at the Sugar Beet School House in Oak Park. Tools and plants provided. Come back during the season to see how everything grows. (Cosponsored by Sugar Beet School House and Concordia University Center for Gerontology. Please bring books to donate for the Free Library.)

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Hello, I Must Be Going What happens when someone dies? What planning should be done in advance? How can we prepare family and friends so that we don’t cause unnecessary hardship as we face end-oflife issues? Hear from a panel of experts who have helped countless families deal with this difficult time. Brown and Williams  Drechsler Funeral Home

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What happens to your body and your “stuff” just before and after you die? Join a panel of experts to get the answers to this and many other end-of-life questions.

Join us on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3pm Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home • Plenty of Free Parking! Our Panel: Dr. Kenneth Blair, M.D. • Oak Park Physician with 25+ years of experience caring for older adults Mr. Charlie Williams • Funeral Director from Dreschler Brown & Williams Funeral Home Mr. Michael Lindner, RN • General Manager for Vitas Healthcare Chicago Programs and Hospice Expert Mr. Jim Flanagan, MBA, RFC, CEP • Retirement and Estate Planning Expert Ms. Roz Byrne • Senior Real Estate Specialist

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Pet Pals in the Park

The Amazing Amazon

Lakeside Flutes

Bring your best friend and your pet to a pet parade in Lindberg Park. Our parade’s Grand Marshall, Val Camilletti, will get the party started. We will have local vendors, treats for dogs, and all are welcome.

Presenter: Bill Helmuth

Presenter: Lakeside Flutes The Lakeside Flutes is a select ensemble of talented flutists from the Chicagoland area. Founded in 1987, it provides the unique sounds of a flute choir with classical pop, jazz and contemporary music.

* Lindberg Park

The Amazon River is amazing. Cutting 3900 miles through Peru and Brazil, it contains more water than the 8 next largest rivers in the world combined. World traveler Bill Helmuth is back by popular demand to tell of his adventures exploring ancient villages wrapped deep in the dense, immense Rain Forest.

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MAY 16

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Secretary of State Senior Event

What’s Food Got to Do with It?

Presenter: Illinois Secretary of State Office

The answer—everything! Dr. Levan will talk about how your food choices can affect your emotional, physical and mental health. You’ll also learn about what foods you should be eating to stay healthy, plus homeopathy practices recommended for better health for seniors.

The Great Communicator: The Life of Ronald Reagan

Rules of the Road review class from 9:30 to 11:30. Mobile Drivers Unit and vision screening from 10 am-noon.

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Presenter: Jim Gibbons

To this day, the Reagan presidency is repeatedly being used as a measuring stick for Republicans and Democrats alike. People listened when he spoke, and for better or worse, his speaking style earned him his title, “The Great Communicator.”

 River Forest Public Library 10-11:30

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Books and Bagels

Resource/Topic Discussion Fair

Presenter: Mary Katherine Stiff

Presenter: Senior Citizens Services

Come and talk about books while enjoying delicious breakfast treats. We’ll talk about new books at the library and share some of our favorites. Bring your recommendations too!

 River Forest Public Library

Coordinating Council Members Experts will facilitate discussions on over 15 aging related topics. Agencies will be on hand to share services. Refreshments provided.

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Celebrating Seniors Week

Celebrating Seniors Week May 12,to2016 to 2016 May 19 2016 May 12, 2016 May 19

Fall Community Fall Community MeetingMeeting September 29,at 7:30 2016pm at 7:30 pm September 29, 2016 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Service Interfaith Thanksgiving November 20, 2016 at 7 pm November 20, 2016 at 7 pm Oak Park OakTemple Park Temple

The Community of Congregations has a rich history of interfaith service. Our current

The Community of Congregations has a richSacred history of interfaith programs include Celebrating Seniors Coalition, Spaces House of service. Worship Our Walk,current programs include Celebrating Seniors Coalition, Spaces of to Worship Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, and Holiday Food & Sacred Gift Basket. WeHouse invite you join us Walk, Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, inand Holiday Food &our Giftwork Basket. We invite you to join us at our upcoming events. Interested learning more about or having your conat our upcoming events. Interested in learning more about our work or having your congregation join in our efforts? gregation join in our efforts? Please visit our website www.communityofcongregations.org or email oprfcoc@gmail.com

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Educational/Entertainment Progressive Tour Presenter: Synergy Homecare

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease & communications issues at West Suburban Medical Center, Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care, and Victory Centre. Features breakfast panel discussion & lunch, then “laughter is the best medicine” comedy routine. locations include West Suburban $ Tour Medical Center, Victory Centre, and

Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care. Space is limited, Please call 708-848-4520 or email nick. preys@synergyhomecare.com to reserve your seat. (transportation provided)

10:30-11:30

MIDDAY

MAY 17

LATE AFTERNOON

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10:30-2:30

2-3:30

Open House and Craft Demonstrations

Radio and the Great American Songbook

Presenters: Marcia Palazzolo, Nancy Grayson and Helen Schmucker

Take a look at the role radio played in shaping the body of work we call “The Great American Songbook.” This audio-visual presentation examines the many factors that changed the way Americans heard (and sold) songs, with samples of rare radio performances by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and others.

Presenter: Steve Darnall

Join us for light refreshments with informal tours through the day. Weaving demo starts at 10:30 am; hands-on ceramics activity begins at 1 pm.

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Conscious Aging Open House Come learn about the new conscious aging workshops being offered at the Tennis & Fitness Centre and throughout the community.

Fit and Fabulous!

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Being committed to wellness, these two organizations present a fitness class for seniors. You’ll work on building strong bones and muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Individual modifications will be provided as needed. Dress to exercise. Registration required; call 708-660-4636.

Presenters: Sandy Byrnes, Denise Murphy

Tennis & Fitness Centre of Oak Park

Make It and Take It An easy, fun hands-on afternoon. Sandy guides you through a no-sew project to take home. Professional chef Denise prepares a simple recipe that you can take home too. Registration required; call 708-771-7737

5-6:30

Platform Tennis Social Presenter: River Forest Park District Try the fastest-growing sport in the Midwest. Platform tennis is played with a solid paddle and a depressurized tennis ball, along with an underhand serve. All equipment provided for this free event and light refreshments will be served. Registration required by Monday, May 16; rfparks.cm or call Karen at 708-366-6660, ext. 105.

 Keystone Park Platform Tennis Courts

Oak Park Hospital Medical Arts Building  Rush Gym  Howard Mohr Community Center

Just for the Health of It Resource Fair May 18 | 10 am-1:30 pm Conscious Aging Workshops

In our youth obsessed culture, there is fear, anxiety and outright denial of our inevitable aging process. The 8-session Conscious Aging Workshop program provides a structure, expert resources and an opportunity for small group dialogue to support each individual’s process. We will cultivate wisdom, connect with others and celebrate life. We will talk about the elephant in the room.

OPEN HOUSE JOIN US!

Tuesday, May 17th •12-2pm

Oak Park Arms | 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park IL. 60302

Try a little yoga, take a brief cardiac assessment, undergo a diabetic screening, learn about fall prevention and much more. Follow that with lunch (background music by Mother May Trio) from 12:30-1:15. Lunch served - space is limited. Registration required; call Heather at 708-386-4040. Presenters: Oak Park Arms, West Suburban Medical Center, Interim Healthcare, Lifelong Learning Center, Right at Home, Oak Street Health, Sanders & Warren Geriatric Care Managers, Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates, & Dr Maria Chon

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AFTERNOON

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1:30-4

Sages-in-Training: the Journey to Guiding and Helping Others

Harry and Tonto

Presenter: Julie Bach, PhD

See and discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1974 film “Harry and Tonto.” Art Carney won the Best Actor Oscar for playing a retired teacher and widower whose Manhattan apartment building in condemned. He travels across the country with his cat Tonto to visit his children and former love. (Some of the film was shot at Altenheim in Forest Park.)

Presenter: Doug Deuchler

Does wisdom accompany age? Do the valuable lessons of our lives move us toward becoming sages? Join in the discussion on the definition of “sage” and what we find moves us forward in our sage training and what becomes an obstacle. Small groups will share their own journey experiences.

 Priory Campus, Dominican University

 River Forest Community Center

11-Noon

Medical Cannabis Education and Registration

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 Oak Park Public Library

Dr. Griffin Myers, founder of Oak Street Health

Aging Readiness: What is Illinois Doing to Address Issues Presenter: Amy Lee, LCSW Medical cannabis is now a medication option in Illinois! Learn about the science of Related to Aging at the State Level? medical cannabis, its proven medical benefits and how to access this medication. Presenters: John Holton, Lydia Manning, Center for Gerontology at CUC; 11:30-1:30

Celebrate Yourselves Luncheon If you’re a senior, come shake off the winter blahs and enjoy an afternoon of good friends, great food and outstanding musical entertainment from Tim Wilsey and Barrett Haselwood. Buffet lunch will be served. Registration required; call 708-366-7500.

 Park District of Forest Park Administration Building 2nd Floor

Our population is aging rapidly – globally, nationally and locally; this demographic change is affecting every aspect of life: public policy (Medicare and Social Security), community and work life, consumer behavior, family structure — you name it. Attend this panel/think tank of local experts in the field of aging as we discuss what needs to be done to maximize the opportunities and overcome the challenges related to aging at the state level. Experts will explore the opportunities in community long-term support, fitness, residency, and empowerment. Call for reservations and room number: 708-386-3100.

10-1:30

 Concordia University Chicago

Presenter: Oak Park Arms, West Suburban Medical Center, Interim Healthcare, Lifelong Learning Center, Right at Home, Oak Street Health, Sanders & Warren Geriatric Care Managers,

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Just for the Health of It Resource Fair

 Oak Park Arms

Senior Speed Dating Presenters: Kathryn Beedle, Dr. Lydia Manning, Jim Flanagan Looking for friendship and maybe a relationship? Older adults will be treated to an evening of speed dating. Participants will engage in a series of 3-5 minute visits with other willing participants. Limited to 24 people.

 Brookdale Senior Living Oak Park

THURSDAY

Celebrating Seniors Week Calendar of Events See Venue Key on Page 6 MORNING 9:45-10:30

MORNING 10-11

An Empowering Essential Oils Advance Directives: What Experience They Look Like and Why We Need Them Presenter: Kathryn Beedle If you’ve ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. They are used for a very wide range of emotional and physical applications. Enjoy a hands-on learning experience and take home a sample of do Terra Wild Orange oil. Light breakfast will also be served.

 Brookdale Oak Park

Presenter: Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law

Walk through the latest developments on preparing advance directives like powers of attorney for health care and property, as well as living wills. You’ll hear real-life examples to illustrate why you need them and plenty of time for questions, as well as some ideas on how to start those conversations with your family.

AFTERNOON

MAY 19

AFTERNOON

11:30 Gathering/Noon Lunch

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Closing Luncheon

Medicare-Just What Are Your Health Care Options?

Join Chicago radio personality Bruce DuMont for his perspective on life, politics and aging. Mr. DuMont has hosted the popular radio show “Beyond the Beltway” for the past 35 years. He has interviewed and investigated some of the most interesting people and topics of the last half century.

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Concordia University Chicago - Use parking garage. Tickets $25

Presenter: Lawanda J. Shelton

Original Medicare—how does it work? What is Part A? Part B? What about Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicare Part D? This session is for those not yet retired and/or those considering making a change in coverage. You may also schedule a free consultation at a later date to help you sort it all out.

 Oak Park Public Library

Forest Community  River Center, Room 202

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

AN EMERGING LEADER IN GERONTOLOGY At Concordia University Chicago’s Center for Gerontology, our mission is to support older adults, families and aging societies through education, research, practice and service. In addition, Concordia University Chicago offers Master’s and Doctoral degree programs for motivated individuals interested in pursuing careers in the fast-growing field of Gerontology.

OLDER ADULTS

CAREGIVERS

The Center for Gerontology offers opportunities for older adults and their families to engage in the art of aging well and life-long learning.

The Center for Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago hosts an ongoing caregiver support group for individuals who fill the demanding and fulfilling role of caregiver to an aging person.

Contact Dr. John Holton John.Holton@CUChicago.edu 708-209-3059

Contact Dr. Lydia Manning Lydia.Manning@CUChicago.edu 708-209-3218

GRADUATE STUDENTS AND GERONTOLOGY PROFESSIONALS Whether you are a newcomer to the field or a professional seeking to enhance your knowledge about aging and aging-related issues, Concordia University Chicago offers Certificate, Master’s and Doctoral programs in Gerontology. Contact Dr. Lydia Manning Lydia.Manning@CUChicago.edu 708-209-3218

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Join us all year round for Coffee Mondays on the first Monday of every month and Computer Learning Labs, which are offered throughout the year. Visit the website at www .riverforestlibrary.org for details.

We Celebrate SeniorsAIIYear Long

We are partnering again with the River Forest Township to offer a series of programs this summer and fall for older adults, retirees and seniors. More information coming soon!

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Celebrating Seniors Week Promotions The following businesses are offering special discounts, prices and deals throughout the week of May 14-21, 2016 Al-Mart Bedding 7045 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-5909

20% off any purchase and free delivery during Month of May

Alioto’s Gift Shop 1118 Chicago Ave. Oak Park IL 60302 708-763-0808

During Celebrating Seniors Week get 1/2 pound of chocolate covered almonds free with purchase of $15.00 or more, including special discounts through store

Jinny Cleaners

321 W. Chicago Ave. Oak Park IL 60302 708-524-9757

10% off cleaning for 65+ during Celebrating Seniors Week

Creativita

7502 1/2 Madison St. Forest Park Il 60130 312-343-2149

Any day during Celebrating Seniors Week (excluding Saturday and Sunday) between 3pm to 5pm, create a small painting for 1 cent for every birthday you have celebrated! Please RSVP the day prior to painting.

MaidPro

Starship Restaurant 7918 Madison St. Forest Park IL 60305 888-422-6562

10% off any cleaning service for all seniors during Celebrating Seniors month. Free interior refrigerator cleaning, along with $25 off your first, third and fifth clean when you sign up for recurring service. This CAN be used with the 10% off promotion for seniors only.

up to 35% off

Dr. S. Katie Costianis 167 N. Marion St. Oak Park Il 60301 708-407-1080

Free exam and treatment

Year Long Promotions

Culver’s 10% off

Wells Street Popcorn 1119 Lake St. Oak Park IL 60301 888-576-7267

Goodwill

10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

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AmTrack

15% off (62+)

Avis up to 25% off for AARP members

Boston Market 10% off (65+)

Wonder Works

Buger King

6445 W. North Ave. Oak Park IL 60302 773-909-1040

Great Clips

$8 hair cuts (60+)

Greyhound

15% off (62+)

Hallmark

10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

Combined Insuance A CHUBB Company 847-321-5099

10% off (55+)

KFC

AMC Theaters

Budget Rental Cars

IHOP

10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)

American Airlines

15% off any purchase for those 60 and older during Celebrating Seniors Week

Einstein Bagels

Dunkin’ Donuts

10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)

up to 30% off (55+)

225 West Harrison St. Oak Park IL 60304 708-358-8555

10% off or free coffee (55+)

10% off, 20%off for AARP members (55+)

Albertson’s

Trattoria 225

All Medicare Supplements are STANDARDIZED. Why pay more than you should? Call today for your FREE private consultation for Medicare Supplement. Year long promo.

Denny’s

up to 25% off for AARP members

1 cent discount for every birthday you’ve celebrated! Valid until 6/30

For the month of MAY, seniors may come to the museum with their favorite child(ren) for free.

Cinemark/Century Theaters

Alamo Car Rental

various discounts for 50% off nonpeak periods (Tuesdays-Thursdays) (62+) (call before booking for discount)

Seniors 20% off every Wednesday

6901 North Ave., Suite 1R Oak Park IL 60302 708-843-8283 x 0

Year Long Promotions

free small drink with any meal (55+)

40% off; up to 50% for AARP members (50+) 10% off (60+)

Chick-fil-A

10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)

Long John Silver’s

various discounts at locations (55+)

McDonald’s

discounts on coffee everyday (55+)

Monica’s Skin Care Boutique 1001 Garfield St, Oak Park Il 60304 708-318-0333

4th Monday of each month 10am to 2pm, receive free chair massage, refreshments, and discounted services

PetVets

342 Harrison St Oak Park IL 60304 (708) 445-9988

10% discount to older adults for all services as it stands

River Forest Chocolates Seniors get 10% off EveryWednesday!

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores up to 50% off (55+)

Southwest Airlines

various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discounts)

Trailways Transportation System various discounts for ages 50+

United Airlines various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discounts)

U.S. Airways various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discounts)

US National Parks $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)

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Meet 60 citizens selected by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, in recognition of their commitment to community and the service of others.

Michael “Mickey” Baer (72)

Selma Belajec (79)

“Good things have only begun.”

“Respect life. Never take it for granted.”

May Bill (95) “Think positive about everything. Don’t let the little things bother you.”

Retired owner/operator of “Matter of Style.” Civic service includes 10 years as chair of Oak Park Township Mental Health Board plus service on Oak Park Planning Commission, and Oak Park Township Senior Center Board.

Dutch Holocaust survivor. Owned and operated Oak Park Travel Agency. Member of the 19th Century Charitable Organization since 1982. Rotarian. Member of the League of Women Voters.

Served on the Forest Park Library Board as a Trustee for 24 years. Worked at Marshall Fields for 20 years. Active in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Served on the Forest Park Women’s Club and as president for 15 years. Volunteered with PADS.

Carole Barber (68)

Elizabeth Berg (67)

Sara Blair (64)

“No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

“There is a time for pursuing and for accepting.”

A writer who believes in the worth of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Having written 25 books, she sees now that that theme is present in every one of them.

Recently retired Assistant Professor of Nursing. Organized numerous nursing field study trips to Bolivia, South Africa and the Cherokee Community in Kentucky. Long-time volunteer at St. Catherine’s/St. Lucy Parish.

“Be kind to one another. And always look the person you are talking with in the eye.” A nurse, mother of six and grandmother of four, Carole has made three medical missionary trips to remote villages in Haiti. Part of a crew that cooks dinner for PADS on a monthly basis. Works part-time in an Internal Medicine practice.

“Do good and be happy.” Retired from the Illinois Department of Public Aid and was a supervisor of case workers. Active in the Living Word church in Forest Park. A strong believer in Family.

Over 60

Estelle Carol (66) “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Art director of WebTrax Studio, an Oak Park-based graphic design company. Longtime feminist and one half of the Carol-Simpson labor cartoon team. May often be found working in her vegetable garden as a member of the Oak Park Area Edible Gardening Co-Op.

Jack Cleary (71) “Surround yourself with intelligent, dedicated young people, and let them shine at what they do. The sparks they create will brighten your life.” Healthcare Administrator for 25 years in the Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. Chief Executive Officer of four different hospitals as a civilian hospital administrator, retiring from Vanguard Health Systems. Served on the Boards of Directors of Oak Park Development Corporation, Thrive Counseling Center, and Rotary Club.

Rosemary Cole (77) www.celebratingseniors.net

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60 Over 60 Leave Your Landscape Work To Us 2001 DesPlaines Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 708-771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com

Celebrating 37 years in the community

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Sister Marion Cypser (70)

Tesse Donnelly (80)

“Ask or Imagine.”

“Build community. Cherish commitment. Create celebrations.”

Principal at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parochial School since 1978. A major influence in keeping the school financially afloat, making sure all students succeed and get into good high schools. Her love for her students is shown in the frequency and number of graduates who return to visit and thank her.

Currently on Arbor West Senior Neighbors Steering Committee to spearhead the livable community initiative. Lifelong resident of Oak Park where she raised family and has been active in multiple decades-long movements. Member of founding families for St. Giles Family Mass Community.

Ken Darre (89)

Judy Erickson (65)

“I learned early in the Navy that if you talked too much, you were bound to get in trouble. Keeping my mouth shut helped me many times in life.”

“My ideals are the Quaker Testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.”

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Margaret Fitzgerald (80) “Keep active and be kind to others.” Lifelong resident of Oak Park. A model of aging with grace and style who has been active in the performing arts. Tutored 2nd graders at St. Catherine/St. Lucy School.

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Tom Holmes (68) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change.” Psalm 46:1-2

Deacon of Higher Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Works with youth department to help youth stay out of trouble. Formerly served 10 years as President of the Midwest Community Council, tackling pressing community issues in the City of Chicago.

Writer for Wednesday Journal and Forest Park Review. Volunteer for CROP and Housing Forward. Teacher, pastor, and writer. Author of Forty Days Alone in Thailand: Jesus, the Buddha, Thai Culture and My Self and Pongsak, Advocate for Asian Christians.

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Dan Kearney (60) “If you leave footprints, make sure they’re beautiful.” Family-operated local contractor of Kearney Construction. Enjoys improving our community through restoration and fine craftsmanship. Currently involved with the restoration of the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.

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“Give back to the community, volunteer and enjoy!”

“Life brings change and it is important to embrace what comes and incorporate the good it brings.”

“If you show kindness and sensitivity toward others, it will often return to you.”

“You don’t stop singing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop singing.”

Retired from Burson-Marsteller, a large PR firm. Interests include gardening, classical music, architecture and cooking. A Master Gardener, 26-year volunteer at the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, President of the Friends of Oak Park Conservatory, and Secretary of the Handel Week Festival Board.

Runs a State Farm Insurance Agency office in Oak Park with his wife and four representatives. Supports local charitable organizations and sponsors Little League. Plays tennis four to five times per week.

A career in banking with Harris Bank. The first president and CEO of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Founded and became the first president and CEO of the Visitors Center in Oak Park.

A professional singer, still performing in many venues. Current member of the Secretary of State Veterans Advisory Board. Chief Judge St. Patrick’s Day Queens contest in Chicago. Labor organizer. Mother of 12 children and grandmother of 50 grandchildren.

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“The richness of life is measured by the relationships you build with family and community.”

“Community service is what you do, and I bloom where I’m planted to help people and the environment.”

“Find opportunities to make contributions to your community with time, talent and passion.”

Classically trained professional singer. Avid tennis player and first female president of the River Forest Tennis Club. First Vice President Program Chairman of the 19th Century Charitable Association.

Past president of the Friends of Oak Park Conservatory. Board member of the Park District. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Active with the arts. Writes an environmental column.

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Worked as an interpreter, member, and Vice President for the first Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Board. Active with the VMA. Served on the Plan Commission. Elected to Oak Park Village Board of Trustees. Then became a Realtor for Pilgrim. Left Oak Park but then returned and glad to be back to the community she feels she helped shape.

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“It’s left up to us to get right down to it.”

“If the job is worth doing, do it right.”

Local activist and tireless advocate to the people and small businesses of Oak Park. Fifteen years as a journalist at the Wednesday Journal. Wrote articles on food and how it affected children, as well as articles on the environment, alternative health, and the effects of pesticides and artificial turf. Author of Bittersweet Aspartame: A Diet Delusion.

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“Live each day as though it were your last day and always remember to give back.”

Retired social worker for the Forest Park School District. Active with St. Bernadine church. Former chair of Forest Park Youth Group. Columnist for 33 years for the Forest Park Review and wrote a column on handwriting analysis.

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Gerry Olson (70) “Enjoy each day for what it is.” Retired insurance auditor with over 20 years at Sentry. Faithful volunteer leader at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church helping the congregation through a period of revitalization. In retirement, serves as a volunteer greeter at the Oak Park Public Library.

Cynthia Papierniak (69) “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” After two years in the Navy, began a career as a medical research technician. Author of Seventeen Guardian Angels. Composer and main pianist for Christ Covenant Church. Teaches piano at home and a Suzuki Music School.

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Lee R. Pennington (74) “Have guitar, will sing.” Retired hospital administrator. Friend of the Oak Park Public Library. Guitarist and folksinger. CROP walk volunteer. Active in First United Church of Oak Park. Devotee of the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Nancy Carleton Pennington (70) “If you can’t sing good, sing loud.” Retired social worker/therapist. Lifelong peacenik. Folksinger. Aspiring mystery writer. Friend of the Oak Park Public Library. Volunteers with Prevail and Cluster tutoring. Active with First United Church of Oak Park. Devotee of the Old Town School of Folk Music.

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Dr. Wendell Rayburn, Sr. (87)

“Follow your passion. Have no small dreams. Forgive, forget and move on.”

“The Road to success is paved with sacrifice and hard work.”

A working artist showing his paintings at area exhibits and shows. Published 50 over 50 – Profiling the Art of Aging. Owned the Art Mart, an Oak Park painting supply and frame shop and Razzle Dazzle Costume Shop on Lake Street.

Professional career in education, Assistant Dean at University of Detroit, Dean at University of Louisville, President of Savannah State University, President of Lincoln University-Missouri. Member of Rotary Club. On the Ernest Hemingway Board of Directors.

Ruth Reko (75) James Plomin (66) “Strive to Excel. Never give up.” Worked at the CTA in rail car maintenance for 40 years, progressing from rail car cleaning to Superintendent of Rail Car repair. In retirement continues to serve as Subject Matter Expert in rail car maintenance. Appointed to Transportation Cooperative Research Boards creating national standards for rail car maintenance and national standards for certification of rail car technicians.

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Joyce Stacy Proce (75) “Age is a measure of time; wisdom is the measure of how we use that time.” A volunteer with the Historical Society of Oak Park. Owned and ran Razzle Dazzle Costume Shop with her husband for 25 years. Designed and created costumes for corporations and theatrical shows.

Gloria A. Rayburn (82) “Always be nice to people.” School counselor for K-12 in Savanah, Georgia. Greeter at Grace Episcopal Church. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Links Incorporated. Volunteer with PADS. Recently invited to join the Library Board.

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“Retirement equals new opportunities to make contributions.” Retired social worker/organizational consultant with Lutheran Services in America. Volunteers with OPRF Community Foundation, Age Options, Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Help Line, and as a Chicago Saint.

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Flossie Ridley (76)

Bob Simpson (68)

Bob Taylor (90)

June Verbillion (89)

“God so loved the world that he gave his only son. Treat everyone like you want to be treated.”

“If you’re in a coalition and you’re comfortable, you know it’s not a broad enough coalition.”

“Treat all with respect; even those you don’t agree with.”

“Use the brains God gave you.”

Manager of sales and customer service for AT&T for 33 years. Managed an office of 300. Worked for the Chicago Tribune and received an award for outstanding customer service.

Retired south side Chicago high school history teacher. One half of the Carol-Simpson labor cartoon team and a social justice blogger and volunteer photojournalist. May often be found on the streets of Chicago at rallies and protests as a member of Action Now.

WWII Navy veteran. 60 year career in construction management of industrial buildings. A strong proponent of a good diet and walking six days a week. Oldest person to compete in the Shamrock Shuffle 8K race. Cover model on last years Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide.

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Fran Sullivan (80)

Stacia Taylor (72)

Jeanne Visteen (72)

“Stay involved. Stay active in community and enjoy.”

“Life can begin at 80 if you are lucky to live so long. Go for it!”

“Life is a journey. Along the way help others and enjoy the ride.”

“Greet everyone with a smile.”

A busy lady who has served on the Boards of Triton College, Amate House, Peace Museum and Family Service. Oak Park Committee woman and delegate to the 1972 Democratic Convention. Active supporter of THRIVE Children’s Clinic, Oak Park Community Foundation, Prevail, Housing Forward, Open Door Theatre and Faith and Fellowship. Also, an Artist Member of the Oak Park Art League.

A CPA with a 40-year career in banking, controllership and financial education. A believer in a healthy lifestyle of exercising and cooking your own fresh food. Cover model on last year’s Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide.

Retired in 2015 as Chief of Police in Forest Park and served as the chief for 12 years. Served as a police officer for 44 years in various positions and communities. Active in Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. Active in several police organizations. Active in Forest Park community and events.

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Professor Emeritus of English at Northeastern University. Has lived in Oak Park for over 45 years where she was editor and publisher of numerous publications for St. Catherine/St. Lucy Parish for many years.

Still working as a part-time lab technician after a career as a laboratory manager of both Grant and Oak Forest Hospitals. Loves the Lyric Opera and maintains the schedule for service ministers at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish. Serves as a docent and volunteer at the Oak Park Conservatory.

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“You have everything in life if you have hope.”

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Organist for Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Long-time Oak Park piano teacher. Member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.

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Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care at the end of life, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach of expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s wishes. Emotional and spiritual support also is extended to the family and loved ones. Generally, this care is provided in the patient’s home or in a home-like setting operated by a hospice program. Medicare, private health insurance, and Medicaid in most states cover hospice care for patients who meet certain criteria.

ASSISTED LIVING

Assisted Living communities are for persons who need help with daily living activities but do not require nursing home care. Typically they provide help with meals, bathing, dressing, housekeeping and other needs. Services are either included in the rent or provided at an extra charge. The Illinois Department of Public Health regulates and licenses assisted living facilities as “Residential Care” providers; however, many assisted living facilities are not licensed, so be sure to ask when considering a community.

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NURSING CARE

Nursing homes are facilities for seniors in need of 24-hour nursing care. They provide many of the same care options offered in other senior communities such as room and board, personal care, protection, supervision, and other types of therapy. Many are combined with short and long term rehabilitation facilities to aid in the recovery of individuals from major illnesses, injuries, or surgeries

ADULT DAY CARE

Adult Day Care is a planned program of activities designed to offer both mental and social stimulation to older adults who can no longer manage independently or who feel isolated and lonely. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided as appropriate and medication reminders can be incorporated in the program. Activities may include: arts and crafts; musical entertainment and sing-alongs; stretching or gentle exercise; Wii games and other hand/eye coordination and more. All of these activities are offered in a safe and secure environment to ease the concerns of their family members.

HOME CARE EXPLAINED

Home care agencies allow seniors to receive personal care and maintain independence while remaining in their own home. These services can be a viable alternative to relocating into a care services community and can include rehabilitative care, respite care, & skilled nursing. There are two main types of Home Care Agencies: Licensed Non-Medical Home Care, & Licensed Medical Home Care. Non-medical care services are typically covered by private pay, long term care insurance, or by veterans benefits or Medicaid if the care recipient qualifies. Medical home care services are typically covered by Medicare if the recipient is over age 65 or otherwise qualifies.

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6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn (708) 788-2118

Handel Week Festival

924 Lake Street, Oak Park (708) 383-4231 handelweek.com

Heritage Chorale

828 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-9066 heritagechorale.com/

Tickets for seniors are $15.

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Lake Theater

1022 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-9088

Ticket price $6 all day for Seniors (60+)

Momenta

605 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-2329

Oak Park Concert Chorale

924 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4742

Oak Park Festival Theatre

(708) 445-4440 oakparkfestival.com

Open Door Repertory Company

902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 342-0810 opendoorrep.org

Symphony of Oak ParkRiver Forest

P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park (708) 218-2648 symphonyoprf.com

Wentz Concert Hall

North Central College 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville finearts.northcentral-college. edu

Senior discounts are provided on a show-by-show basis.

Wire

6815 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn (708) 669-9473 wireismusic.com

MEDIA Aging Info Radio, Inc.

P. O. Box 9265, Lombard (866) 560-3965 Aginginforadio.com

Oak Leaves

(877) 855-7722 oakpark.suntimes.com

Wednesday Journal & Forest Park Review

141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-8300 oakpark.com riverforest.com forestparkreview.com

GALLERIES Mission Statement of Oak Park Area Arts Council: Because we believe art is intrinsic to the quality of life in our communities, the Oak Park Area Arts Council celebrates, supports, and promotes artists and arts organizations in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. By raising funds for the arts and advocating for policies that promote the arts, we enhance the social, economic and cultural foundations of our communities.

Concordia University Ferguson Art Gallery

Kretzmann Hall 7400 Augusta St., River Forest (708) 209-3013 cuchicago.edu

Janice Elkins Studio

149 Harrison, Oak Park (708) 524-2231 janiceelkinart.com

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community Narrow Gallery

Oak Park Public Library Gallery

834 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-8200 oppl.org

O’Connor Gallery of Art Dominican University

7900 Division St., 4th Floor, River Forest (708) 524-6597 dom.edu

Triton College Fine Arts Gallery

2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove (708) 456-0300 ext. 3589 triton.edu/entertainment

Village Hall of Oak Park

123 Madison Street, Oak Park (708) 383-6400 oakparkareaartscouncil.org

MUSEUMS Ernest Hemingway Foundation Of Oak Park ehfop.org

Museum

The Arts Center 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-5383 The Birthplace Home

339 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2222

Hours: Sun-Fri 1pm-5pm Sat 10am-5pm Admission: $8 for seniors (65+); price includes museum and birthplace tour.

408 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4040 desi@oakparkarms.com

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Enough is Enough Reporting suspected abuse of older adults and persons with disabilities in Illinois

Thousands of older adults and adults with disabilities are abused, neglected and exploited every year in Illinois. Adult Protective Services, administered through the Illinois Department on Aging, is here to help. Adult Protective  Services is responsible for investigating suspected cases of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), neglect (passive, willful, nds of older confinement) adults and adultsorwith disabilities are abused,ofneglected exploited financial exploitation adults 60andyears of ear in Illinois. Adult Protective Services, administered through the Illinois Department age or older and adults 18-59 with a disability who reside in ng, is here to help. Adult Protective Services is responsible for investigating suspected a domestic setting. Illinois currently has limited mandated of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), neglect (passive, willful, confinement) or reporting requirements in regards to reporting suspected al exploitation of adults 60 years of age or older and adults 18-59 with a disability abuse. The law requires providing services eside in a domestic setting. Illinois certain currently persons has limited mandated reporting to older adults or for anyone a report good faith. ments in regards to reporting suspected abuse.making The law requiresincertain persons you suspect of an making older adult or person ng services toIf older adults orabuse for anyone a report in good with faith. a If you reach and makeplease a report the a abuse of an disability, older adult please or person without a disability, reachby outcalling and make Statewide Adult Protective 24 hours day y calling the Statewide Adult Protective ServiceService Hotline 24Hotline hours a day at (866) a800-1409 at (866) 800-1409 orServices Oak Park or River Forest Townships Park or River Forest Townships Senior at (708) 383-8060. Senior Services at (708) 383-8060.

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Forest Park Historical Society

In St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 500 Hannah Ave., Forest Park (708) 232-3747 forestparkhistory.org

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

flwright.org

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1976

Hours: 10am-5pm daily Closed on all major holidays Admission: Guided tour $12 for seniors (65+)

Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest

Located in Pleasant Home 217 Home Ave., 2nd Flr., Oak Park [expected to move to Lake and Lombard in 2016] (708) 848-6755 oprfhistory.org Hours: Thurs-Sun Guided Tours

Dec-Feb 12:30pm & 1:30pm Mar-Nov 12:30pm, 1:30pm 2:30pm Admission: Seniors $8

Trailside Museum

738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 366-6530

Nature Center Hours: Mar 1–last Sat in Oct 8am-5pm Last Sun in Oct–Feb 28 8am-4pm Nature Center Exhibit building open at 9am daily except Fridays, and major holidays.

Visit Oak Park (Visitor’s Center)

1010 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-1500 visitoakpark.com

Hours: Daily 8am-5pm Provides information about local attractions, events, tours, accommodations and more in Oak Park, River Forest and 20 other western suburbs

Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4815 wonder-works.org

Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-5pm Admission: $6; members free.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO CARE AND REPAIR AAMCO Transmission & Total Care Car Care 311 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-3680 aamcooakparkil.com

Asian Domestic Authority

246 W. Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-3004

B&G Automotive Service

2102 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn 708-749-1632

Forest Automotive Inc.

950 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-1002

Jiffy Lube

6845 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5855 chicagolandjiffylube.com/stores/ jiffy-lube-on-north-ave-in-oakpark

Jiffy Lube

215 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5700 chicagolandjiffylube.com/stores/ jiffy-lube-on-harlem-ave-in-oakpark

Jiffy Lube

1122 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-3339 chicagolandjiffylube.com/stores/ jiffy-lube-on-madison-st-in-oakpark

Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair

8001 Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-8068 Ltauto.mechanicnet.com

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Oak Park Citgo

Stelton Motors

Loro Auto Works

333 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 761-6456 (708) 386-9642 oakparkcitgo.com

639 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-3392 stelton.motors.com

1029 South Blvd., Oak Park (708) 524-2950 loroautoworks.com

Oak Park & North Auto

Suburban Automotive

826 North Blvd., Oak Park (708) 771-4500

CAR WASH AND DETAILING

6801 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-3344

Oil Express

6644 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 386-6080 oilexpress.com

Our Planet Automotive Services, Inc.

727 N. Harlem Ave, Oak Park (773) 848-8966

Pete’s Auto Service

7600 Madison St., River Forest (708) 366-1115

Russo’s Auto Service

945 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-9455 (708) 443-4879 autoservice-oakpark.com

BODY SHOPS ABRA Auto Service

1045 S. Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-9000 abraauto.com

BC Body Craft Collision Center

7050 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 658-4929 708) 848-3400 bcbodycraft.com

Bump City Auto Body Inc.

32 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 524-9777 bumpcityauto.com

(708) 366-2727 spotlessautowash.com

Super Wash

7343 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-2945

AUTO SALES

Harlem Randolph Car Wash

Currie Chevrolet

161 Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-2014

Minit Car Wash

7 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-0050

8401 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-2600 curriechevy.com

Hawk Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Motor City Car Wash– Detail Center

7911 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 366-1001 hawkchryslerdodgejeep.com

Premier Car Wash

The Autobarn Volvo of Oak Park

516 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-4208

901 Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-6833 premiercarwash.net

Spotless Car Wash

1140 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 848-5800 volvooakpark.com (708) 786-6582

7802 W. Madison St., Forest Park

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TIRE CARE AND REPAIR Cassidy Tire

7227 W. North Ave., River Forest (708) 463-4686 cassidytire.com

Elite Tire

35 S. Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-4032 elitetireandautoservice.com

Firestone Complete Auto Care

226 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-8241 (708) 406-6421 firestonecompleteauto-care.com

TOWING H&R Towing

805 Hannah Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-6900

Luna’s Towing Service

1012 Marengo Ave., Forest Park (708) 669-6364

Nobs Towing

7211 Franklin St., Forest Park (708) 488-8300

S&S Towing

4699 W. Lake St., Melrose Park (847) 530-0220 (708) 538-0220

Tow Complaints–

Illinois Commerce Commission (847) 294-4326 icc.illinois.gov/consumer/ complaint

BANKING Community Bank of Oak Park and River Forest

1001 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 660-1000 • cboprf.com

Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co. 7348 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-3700 (708) 222-2800 forestparkbank.com

MB Financial Bank

7727 W. Lake St., River Forest (888) 422-6562 • mbfinancial. com

CONGREGATIONS FAITH-BASED SENIOR GROUPS Community of Congregations

P.O. Box 3365, Oak Park communityofcongregations.org

Organization of faith-based communities that hosts general meetings throughout the year in order to foster fellowship and to work together on communityrecognized problems. ALSO: serves as fiscal agent for Celebrating Seniors Coalition.

Ascension Church

808 S. East Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2703 ascensionoakpark.com

Senior group, New Horizons, meets several times a year

Calvary Memorial Church

931 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-3900 calvarymemorial.com

Senior Bible study class meets on Sundays.

Christ Episcopal Church

515 Franklin, River Forest

(708) 366-7730 Christ-riverforest.org

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard, Oak Park (708) 386-3306 christlutheranoakpark.org

Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-7360 euclidavenueumc.org

Ministry with Oak Park Arms holds various church meetings.

Come Join Our Members We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1pm at the Oak Park Arms.

• A minimum monthly investment of $20 is added to a monthly pool • Watch or back up information on a stock in order to decide to keep or sell • Learn about fundamental principals and techniques of sound investment practices • Have a good time while building your assets

RBC

Jewelry Design is named for and inspired by a classic woman – my Mother, whose fashion was in every way – traditional. Her ideals encourage beautiful designs along classic lines that women can be proud to own or give as gifts. Lately I have added a few items for men as well I offer necklaces, bracelets and earrings (for both pierced and non-pierced ears). Also available are noveltyitems such as zipper pulls, bookmarks, key rings, holiday-related items and some vintage pieces. Available at local art fairs, at the store of Visit Oak Park, 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park and rbcjewelrydesign@gmail.com. Commissions are welcome.

Mills Investors Club President, Patricia Koko patriciakoko@hotmail.com

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Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church

744 Fair Oaks Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4920 fairoakspres.org

Faith and Fellowship

25 Washington, Oak Park (708) 383-9276 miminstries.org

(708) 366-5822 firstpresrf.org

First United Church of Christ

1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-8456 firstunitedchurchofchrist.com Has a Women’s club and Bible study for seniors.

First United Church of Oak Park

Ministry to adults with mental illness.

Fellowship Christian Church

848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-5215 firstunitedoakpark.com

1106-10 Madison, Oak Park (708) 386-5790 fellowshipchristianop.org

First Baptist

Church of Oak Park 820 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 848-4070 firstbaptistchurchofoakpark.com

First Presbyterian Church of River Forest

7551 Quick Ave., River Forest

Prime Time, a senior fellowship group for men and women over 60. Group has various social events throughout the year.

First United Methodist Church

324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4983 firstumcoakpark.org

Various church events are held at Oak Park Arms.

RESTAURANT CATERING AND EVENTS

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for every Birthday you’ve celebrated!! Applies to everything we serve!

Forest Park Baptist Church

133 Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-5091 forestparkbaptist.com

Living Word Christian Center

Offers senior Christian fellowship.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

611 W. Randolph St., Oak Park (708) 848-4741 goodshepherdlc.org 924 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-8036 graceop.org

Grace Lutheran Church & School

Senior Bible study group meets Wednesday mornings and has monthly group meetings for seniors.

Judson Baptist Church

Forest Park Mall 7600 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 697-5000 livingwd.org

Oak Park Meeting of Friends (Quakers)

Grace Episcopal Church

7300 Division St., River Forest 708) 366-6900 graceriverforest.org

1252 N Austin, Oak Park (708) 848-9150 judsonoakpark.com

Meets at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-8201 oakparkfriends.org

Oak Park Temple B’Nai Abraham Zion

1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-3937 oakparktemple.com/

Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees (STAR) meets weekly at West Suburban Temple to share lectures and information.

Scott Webster Loan Officer

Loan Orig. License #031.0006381 NMLS #202151

Office: (708) 452-5151 x 124 Fax: (708) 452-5198 Cell: (708) 990-3886 swebster@mrgloans.com

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120 Kinds of Homemade Soup

Gourmet Sandwiches See our Catering Menu at: www.starshiprestaurant.com 7618 W. Madison Street • Forest Park, IL 60130

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Pilgrim Congregational Church

460 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-5860 pilgrimoakpark.com

River Forest United Methodist Church

7970 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-3668 rfumchurch.org

St. Bernardine Catholic Church

7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park (708) 366-0839 • stbern.com

St. Catherine and St. Lucy Catholic Church

St. Luke Catholic Church

528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 771-8250 stlukeparish.org

A senior group called PrimeTimers meets second and fourth Mondays of each month. They enjoy monthly field trips.

St. Vincent Ferrer Church

1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest (708) 366-7090 svfparish.org Senior group meets once a month.

SHEM Center for Interfaith Spirituality

38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-8077 stcatherinestlucy.org

708 N. Harvey, Oak Park (708)848-1095 shemcenter.org

St. Christopher Episcopal Church

409 Greenfield St., Oak Park (708) 386-1576 unitedlutheranchurch.org

Periodic group meetings and seminars for seniors.

545 S East Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5613 stchristophersoakpark.org

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4417 stedmund.org

St. Giles Catholic Church

1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-3430 stgilesparish.org Senior fellowship group meets for various social events.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle, Forest Park (708) 366-3226 stjohnforestpark.org

Wheelchair access to sanctuary.

St. John United Methodist Church

1100 Ontario, Oak Park (708) 386-5882

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United Lutheran Church

Weekly meeting of Creative Needlers Guild for crocheting and knitting and other needlework.

Our thanks to every senior citizen helping Oak Park & River Forest to be vibrant, sustainable, caring communities. Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 ■ Oak Park,IL 60301 708-848-1560 ■ www.oprfcf.org

Inspire

Ignite

Involve

Unity Church of Oak Park

405 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-0960 unityoakpark.org

Various events, meetings and lunches

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation

875 Lake St., Oak Park currently meeting at United Lutheran Church, 409 Greenfield, Oak Park (708) 848-6225 unitytemple.org

Senor luncheons are held twice each year to honor seniors and celebrate their contributions to Unity Temple and to the community.

Village Church of Oak Park

178 Forest Ave., Oak Park (708)613-0411 villagechurchoakpark.com

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest (708) 366-9000 wsthz.org STAR senior group meets Thursdays from 1-3 pm with Oak Park Temple to share lectures and information.

DINING OPTIONS CONGREGATE DINING Oak Park and River Forest Township

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org riverforesttownship.org/ seniorservices.asp

Offers a well-balanced lunch meal, the opportunity to meet new friends and a variety of educational and recreational activities to keep you active and healthy.

DINE OUT OPTIONS Seniors (62+) can register at the Oak Park-River Forest Nutrition Center and can purchase “Dine Out” coupons to be used when dining at Robinson’s #1 Ribs or Cozy Corner. Contact Celeste Duignan at (708) 383-8060 for help.

FOOD PANTRIES Oak Park-River Forest Food Pantry

in First United Church of Oak Park 848 Lake St. (basement), Oak Park (708) 386-1324 oprffoodpantry.org

Hours: First Wed. of the month 7-8:30pm All other Weds., 3:30-5pm Every Saturday 9am-Noon

New Life Christian Fellowship

6235 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2441

newlifeoakpark.com

Hours: Thursdays 5 to 7pm

RESTAURANTS

Boston Market

7211 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-0455

Al’s Grill

Offers a senior citizens card with special discounts.

Daily specials

1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park (708) 848-4250 barclaysamericangrille.com

Barclay’s American Grille

1100 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-4190 alsgrillop.com

#1 Chop Suey

Bar Louie

242 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-1177

1122 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 725-3300 barlouieamerica.com

Free egg roll when you spend $20 or more

Buona in Oak Park

Andrea’s Restaurant

7025 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-1800 buona.com/oak_park.php

7427 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-1969 andreas-restaurant.com

Offers free medium beverage

Chicken and Waffles

Offers daily discounts to seniors

Backyard Kitchen & Tap

7330 W. Harrison St., Forest Park (708) 366-6633 amelias7730.com

543 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 524-3300 chicagoshomeofchickenandwaffles.com

15% off for seniors before 5pm.

Active Adults at the Park District of Oak Park

Come discover all that the Park District has to offer! We have gardening, fitness, art and dance classes, day trips, book groups, movie and social events, and more!

Buy an Active Adult Membership and receive: • 12 Free Events/Trips per year • Two “Bring a Friend” Passes • Phone-In Registration–only available to members! • Four free day passes to the pool • Four free day passes to the ice arena • 25% off Senior Fitness Punch Pass • 10% off select Park District classes Call (708) 725-2000 to sign up or see more info at www.pdop.org/aam

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Cozy Corner

138 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-1750

Offers “Dine out” option.

(708) 660-9091 eastgatecafe.net

Eyrie Culinary Restaurant-

Cuzzo’s Pasta, Pizza, Panini & more

Of Robert Morris University 128 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 763-8380 eyrierestaurant.com

Delia’s Kitchen

6427 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 948-7483 felonyranks.com

330 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-8200 cuzzosoakpark.com 1034 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 358-1300 deliaskitchen.net

Denny’s

Offers senior menu items.

Erik’s Deli & Catering

107 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-8805 • eriks-deli.com 10% off for seniors

Eastgate Cafe

102 Harrison St., Oak Park

George’s

Felony Franks

145 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4949 georgesoakpark.com

Grandma Sally’s

6222 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 383-2266 happinesschineserestaurant.com

7301 W. North Ave., River Forest (708) 771-2047

711 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-6964 locations.dennys.com

Grape Leaves

129 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-5555 grapeleaves.us

Giordano’s

1115 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-2223 giordanos.com/location/ oak-park

Golden Steer

7635 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-7798 goldensteersteakhouse.com

Hearing Aids

Happiness Restaurant

10% off for seniors.

J & J Fish

319 Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 209-1515

KFC

316 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-4770 kfc.com Daily specials.

Earpieces

Khyber Pass

1031 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 445-9032 khyberpasschicago.com

15% discount for seniors.

King & I Thai Restaurant

105 N. Marion St., Oak Park 708) 383-2975 kingandioakpark.com 10% off for seniors.

La Majada Express

7601 Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-5720 lamajadaexpress.com

10% off for seniors.

The Little Gem Cafe and Bar

189 Marion St., Oak Park (708) 613-5491 thelittlegemcafe.com/

Maya Del Sol

144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-9800 mayadelsol.com

Swim Plugs

Musicians’/Noise Plugs

We work hard to protect and improve your ability to

hear and communicate at any age.

WE OFFER: • Custom earpieces for • Digital hearing aids MP3 players and iPods • Patient referral discounts • Custom swim plugs • Battery rebate program • Custom musicians’ plugs • FREE hearing lectures • Custom noise protectors • FREE support groups We accept Medicare and most other insurance plans.

Dr. Rebecca L. Anderson Doctor of Audiology Founder and Owner

708-660-2350 / www.soundcarehearing.com Rush Oak Park Medical Office Building • 610 South Maple Avenue • Suite 5300 • Oak Park, Illinois 60304 Certain of the audiological product pictures are copyrighted materials of Westone Laboratories, Inc. and GN ReSound™.

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Mancini’s

Popeye’s

Pizza, Pasta, Café 1111 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 445-9700 mancinispizzapastacafe.com

610 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 524-1022 • popeyes.com

Portillo’s Hot Dogs

10% off for seniors Gluten free options

Mickey’s Gyros Restaurant

525 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-3333

7740 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park (708) 383-7557 portillos.com

Serenite Tea Café & Boutique

1046 Pleasant St., Oak Park (708) 660 -9670 sereniteoakpark.com

Panera Bread

7349 Lake St., River Forest (708) 714-3140 panerabread.com

Offers a discount rewards card toward meals.

PapaSpiros Greek Taverna

728 Lake St., Oak Park 708) 358-1700 papaspiroslive.com/

10% off for seniors

Penny’s Noodles Oak Park

1130 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-1300 pennysnoodleshopoakpark.com

Shanahan’s

7353 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-0775 shanahanscreole.com

Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs

940 Madison St., Oak Park Moving to 848 Madison St. in June, 2016 (708) 383-8452 rib1.com

Offers Dine Out Option

Skrine Chops

DO YOU HAVE AN ADULT CHILD WITH A DISABILITY OR SPECIAL NEEDS? Do you wonder who will take care of your child when you are no longer able to provide all the care he or she needs? UCP SEGUIN CAN. UCP Seguin provides a broad range of services for people with disabilities.

7230 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-7230 skrinechops.com

Smokin M’s Barbeque

7507 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 488-0123 smokinms.com

Dominican University

7900 W. Division St., River Forest (708) 366-2490 dom.edu

Offers: $5 discount to performing arts center.

Triton College

Starship Restaurant Catering & Events

2000 N. 5th Ave., River Grove (708) 456-0300 triton.edu

7618 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-3016 starshiprestaurant.com

Offers: Reduced tuition for seniors at $6 per semester hour and social classes for retired senior citizens (60+).

EDUCATION

FUNERAL

Concordia University

7400 Augusta St., River Forest (708) 771-8300 CUChicago.edu

Offers: Reduced tuition for seniors (60+) at $33 per semester hour. Also: Concordia Center for Gerontology

Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home

203 S. Marion Street, Oak Park (708) 383-3191 drechslerbrownwilliams.com

Kopicki’s Heritage Funeral Home

3117 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn

(708) 207-7812

Your #1 source when you need to price, sell, buy or rent your residential or commercial property in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Chicago, and the suburbs. Market Knowledge

WE PROVIDE:

· a place to call home for people with disabilities · life skills training · assistive technology · meaningful employment

You won’t need to worry. We ensure that adults with disabilities can live and socialize within their community, by offering residential services in small, community-based homes while supporting their physical and mental well-being and vocational needs with training centers across the region.

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park (708)442-8500 woodlawnchicago.com

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADULT DAY CARE Accolade Adult Day Service

112 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-1300

Gottlieb Adult Day Care

701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park (708) 681-7700

Oak Park Arms Adult Day Care

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 948-7270 oakparkarms.com

West Suburban Senior Services

439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood (708) 547-5600 wsseniors.org

AUDIOLOGISTS CAA The Hearing Place

6905 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-7171 savehearing.com

Connect Hearing

7627 Lake St., Suite 207, River Forest (708)771-4586 connecthearing.com

Newport Audiology Centers

7611 Lake St., River Forest (800) 238-1922

Sound Care Hearing

610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 5300, Oak Park (708) 660-2350 soundcarehearing.com

DENTISTS WHO MAKE HOUSE CALLS Hylife, LLC

Mary Jensen 27 W 103 Chestnut Lane, Winfield (630) 877-3151 maryjensenrdh@gmail.com

FALL PREVENTION Fall Prevention Clinics of America

Hobson Medical Campus 1220 Hobson Rd., Suite 132, Naperville (630) 305-0403 fallpreventionclinics.com

FITNESS CENTERS Body & Brain Fitness Center–Oak Park

904 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 434-5798 bodynbrain.com/Oak-Park

Offer: Senior Discount— 10% off group memberships

D K W Fitness

7517 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-8730

Evolution Fitness Club

711 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 660-1400

FFC Oak Park

1114 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-1114 ffc.com/oakpark

Gottlieb Center for Fitness

701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park (708) 450-5790 gottliebfitness.org Membership for seniors is $51 per month.

Loyola Center for Fitness

2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood (708) 327-2348 loyolafitness.org

Membership is $62 per month for individual seniors. Must come 9am–3pm. No time restrictions on weekends.

Chicago 312.899.0950 Suburbs 847.261.4708 contact@duttonelderlaw.com www.duttonelderlaw.com Janna Dutton

Kathryn C. Casey

Appointments are available in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois, or via video conferencing or telephone.

Both Janna Dutton and Kathryn Casey are Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA). The Certified Elder Law Attorney is the only American Bar Association approved designation for elder law.

PRACTICE AREAS u Estate Planning u Special Needs Planning u Long-Term Care Planning u Probate and Trust

Administration

u Guardianship

u Will and Trust Litigation u Litigation for Vulnerable Adults

Against Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation u Elder Law u Medicaid Planning and Applications

u Senior Housing Contracts,

Admissions and Discharges

u Care Navigation and Advocacy

Clinical social worker, who is also a certified care manager, on staff.

The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and the CELA designation is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

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Midtown Athletic Club

1135 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-5200 midtown.com

Oak Park Tennis Center

544 N. Harlem Ave. (at Lake St.), River Forest (708) 366-9652 oakparktennis.com

Tennis and Fitness Centre of Oak Park and River Forest

301 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-2175 tenandfit.com

West Cook YMCA

255 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-5200 westcookymca.org

Offers: Silver Sneakers fitness program. Reduced monthly fees for ages 62+. Some Medigap plans cover monthly membership. Call to find out if your plan covers cost.

The Yoga Centre

266 Lake St., Oak Park (312) 816-5299 theyogacentreoakpark.com

HOME CARE IN-HOME CARE / HOMEMAKER / COMPANION AND PERSONAL CARE A-Abiding Care, Inc.

233 Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge (847) 698-1400 aabidingcare.com

Addus

10330 W. Roosevelt Rd., Suite 206, Westchester (708) 216-1470 Homemaker/personal care.

All-Care Agency

4955 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago (773) 736-7900 Homemaker/personal care.

ARIS at Home

329 Harrison St., Unit B, Oak Park (708) 934-4676 arisathome.com Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Assisting Hands

200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville (630) 305-9100 assistinghands.com/chicagolandnaperville Homemaker / personal care.

Best Care Home Health

600 Hunter Dr., Oak Brook (630) 645-9600 bestcarehh.com

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

BrightStar Care

106 W. Calendar Ct. Suite 163 La Grange (708) 551-2500 brightstarcare.com

Caring Home Care Services

1881 Commerce Drive, #107, Elk Grove Village (847) 439-7030 Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Carelinx

2215 Keating Dr. , Aurora (630) 551-5762 carelinx.com

Catholic Home Care

721 N. LaSalle St., 5th flr., Chicago (312) 655-7415

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

ComeForCare Home Care

1030 S. La Grange Rd., #29, La Grange (708) 261-0080 chicagowest.comforcare.com

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

HEARING CLEARLY MATTERS

Drechsler, Brown & Williams F uneral H ome

Since 1880 Family Owned & Operated Learn how we can help you with modern hearing aid technology. Call us today for an appointment. Expert hearing care at the best price.

708-445-7171

Charles Williams, Owner/Funeral Director 203 S. Marion St. Oak Park 60302 708/383-3191

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Comfort Keepers

185 Hansen Ct., Suite 120, Wood Dale (630) 834-8366 wooddale-comfortkeepers.com/

Homemaker / companion / personal care / bathing. *Will provide 1 hour service*

Community Care Systems

1440 W. North Ave., Suite 310 Melrose Park (708) 343-3944

Homemaker/personal care.

Complete Care

715 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg (847) 885-8151

Homemaker/personal care.

ELC Healthcare

6555 W. North Ave., #106, Oak Park (708) 383-2191

Homemaker/personal care.

Elder Bridge

2500 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 1005 Hoffman Estates (847) 882-5201 Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Golden Heart Senior Care Chicago

2738 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago (773) 697-3829 goldenheartseniorcare.com

Good Shepherd Healthcare

3144 W. Montrose Ave., 2nd floor. Chicago (773) 478-1784 goodshepherdhealthcarechicago. com

Griswold Home Care

102 W. Burlington Ave. La Grange (708) 579-2868 griswoldhomecare.com

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Home Care Assistance

133 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 201 Hinsdale (630) 243-5886 homecareassistance.com

Home Helpers

Nightingale of Oak Park

7115 W. North Ave., Oak Park (630) 362-2241

210 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 848-1495

Home Instead Senior Care

Right at Home Oak Park / Chicago

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

6901 W. North Ave., Suite 3 Oak Park • (708) 524-9814 Homeinstead.com/421

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Home Sweet Home Care

72 S. La Grange Rd., Suite 5 La Grange • (708) 469-7117 Homesweethomecareservices. net Private-duty caregiver.

Interim Health Care

188 Industrial Drive, #124 Elmhurst • (630) 359-6660 interimhealthcare.com

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Lifecare Innovations, Inc.

8330 S. Madison St., Suite 90, Burr Ridge IL (630) 953-2154 lcius.com

Companion.

Lifestyle Options, Inc.

1501 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 201N, Schaumburg (888) 342-4636

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Maxim Health Care

1049 Lake St., Suite 201 Oak Park (708) 386-0201

Homemakers / personal care.

New Creation Home Care Services

651 W. Gladys Ave., Elmhurst (630) 530-5170

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

New Life Health Services

297 E. North Ave., Villa Park (630) 530-5170

Homemakers / personal care.

Homemakers.

7000 W. North Ave., Chicago (773) 237-2275 rahoakparkchicago.net

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Shay Healthcare Services

5730 W. 159th St., Oak Forest (708) 535-4300 shayhealthcare.com

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

Synergy Homecare

1515 N. Harlem, Suite 307-2 Oak Park, Il 60302 (708) 848-4520 synergyhomecare.com

Home services, companionship, personal care

Wisdom Elder Care

323 N. York St., Elmhurst (630) 530-2868

Homemaker / companion and personal care.

MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE Medicare Certified & Insurance– Skilled intermittent visits

A-Abiding Care, Inc.

233 N. Northwest Highway, #2 Park Ridge (847) 698-1400 aabidingcare.com Skilled nursing, Certified Nurse’s Aide.

BrightStar Healthcare

1415 W. 22nd St., Tower Floor Oak Brook (630) 571-5555 brightstarcare.com Full service.

Catholic Home Care

721 N. LaSalle St., 5th flr Chicago (312) 655-7415 catholiccharities.net

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Interim Health Care

188 Industrial Drive, #124 Elmhurst • (630) 359-6660 ihcofchicago.com

Certified Nurse’s Aide.

Prime Care Resource

1420 Renaissance Drive, #410 Park Ridge (847) 827-4448

Unlimited Health Services

(773) 725-7881

Skilled nursing/homemaker.

HOSPICE CARE A Touch of Grace Hospice

8250 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank (312) 912-2678

Special focus is on assisting minority groups.

Gentiva Hospice

85 N. Algonquin Rd., Ste. 100 Arlington Heights (773) 318-2197 • gentiva.com

Heartland Hospice Service

1010 Executive Dr., Westmont (630) 323-0119 • (866) 216-5708 heartlandhospice.com/Hillside

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 5 Oak Park 1550 Bishop Ct., Mt. Prospect (847) 685-9900 x2156 rainbowhospice.org

Exceptional clinical care for patients facing serious illness or life-limiting diseases.

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

Chicagoland Central 1340 S. Damen Ave., Ste. 200A Chicago (312) 997-7200 Chicagoland NW 580 Waters Edge Dr., Ste. 100 Lombard (630) 495-8484 vitas.com/illinois Offers a collaborative approach to meet specific needs of the terminally ill and their families.

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS

1145 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-2086

A-Abiding Care, Inc.

ATI Physical Therapy

AthletiCo

233 N. Northwest Hwy.Park Ridge (847) 698-1400

800 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-2442

All-Care Agency

605 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 763-8597

4955 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago (773) 736-7900

Best Care Services

600 22nd St., Ste. 301, Oak Brook (630) 645-1700

Comfort Keepers

221 E. Lake St., Ste. 212, Addison (630) 834-8366 (847) 577-5780 (708) 488-1808

Home Care Assistance

133 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 201 Hinsdale (630) 243-5886 homecareassistance.com

Home Instead Senior Care

6901 W. North Ave., Ste. 3 Oak Park (708) 524-9814

Home Sweet Home Care

72 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange (708) 469-7117

Interim Health Care

188 Industrial Drive, #124 Elmhurst (630) 359-6660

Right at Home

Oak Park / Chicago 7000 W. North Ave., Chicago (773) 237-2275 rahoakparkchicago.net

Synergy Homecare

1515 N. Harlem, Suite 307-2 Oak Park, Il 60302 (708) 848-4520

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Forest Foot Care

Dr. Lori Lipkin 7503 Madison St., #1, Forest Park (708) 366-3770

Instep Foot and Ankle Clinic

(708) 386 -1554 eyesriteltd.com

For Eyes Optical

409 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-2000 • foreyes.com

Forest Park Eye Care

Integrity Physical Therapy

Dr. Brian A. King 6142 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 848-0021

7417 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-3551

Pure Health Wellness Center (Chiropractic)

Mercado Foot and Ankle Clinic

7777 W. Lake St., Oak Park (708) 771-0500

Midwest Podiatry

7427 Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-3334

Oak Park Podiatrists

River Forest Town Center 7345 Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-0769

River Forest Foot Clinic

1116 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-7240

167 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708)407-1080

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

420 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 427-3650

6545 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-6800 610 S. Maple Ave., #2550 Oak Park (708) 660-6100

West Suburban Hospital – River Forest Campus

1142 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-0889

PHYSICIANS WHO MAKE HOUSE CALLS

Dr. Linda S. Lambert 7351 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-FOOT (3668)

Home Physicians

STAFFING

7411 Lake St., River Forest (708) 488-1700

(877) 663-1333

Provides compassionate physician services in the comfort of your own home.

Mobile Doctors

(800) 362-2968

Provides compassionate physician services in the comfort of your own home.

PODIATRISTS Acorn Podiatry Center Ltd.

William Finn, DPM 1144 Lake St., Ste. 202, Oak Park (708) 848-8014

DiSomma Foot and Ankle Clinic

Dr. Mary DiSomma Dr. Ruth A. Songco-Chi 1100 Lake St., Ste. 248, Oak Park (708) 383-5554 disomma.com

Dr. Maria Chon

414 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 27 Oak Park • (708) 848-7334

Dennis H. Ireland Kirk Eye Center Lens Crafters

Professional Eye Center

Weiner Optical

1100 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-4040

1101 Lake St., Ste. 401, Oak Park (708) 383-2251 socialworkprn.com

HEALTH CARE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

VISION CARE

RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Social Work, p.r.n.

Full service staffing service with RN, CNA, LPN, etc. Also provides CEUs.

America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses

7610 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 366-9278 americasbest.com

Michal J. Bowker

960 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1717

Compass Eye Care

603 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-2150

Eyes Rite

Dr. Nancy Prybylo 821 Garfield St., Oak Park

Blind Service Association

17 N. State St., #1050, Chicago (312) 236-0808

The Chicago Lighthouse Foundation

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago (312) 666-1331

Spectrios Institute for Low Vision

219 E. Cole Ave., Wheaton (630)690-7115

Department of Human Services

(773) 292-4424

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Lions of Illinois Foundation

2814 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore

RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT Chicago Hearing Society

2001 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago (773) 248-9121 TTY: (773) 248-9174

Hitec Group International, Inc.

1743 Quincy Ave., Naperville (630) 321-2324 hitec.com

Illinois Department of Human Services & Rehabilitation Services

2215 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 1502 Westchester (708) 409-8800

SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY Progress Center for Independent Living

7521 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 209-1500

Provides disability services and acts as an advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Serves people throughout Suburban Cook county.

UCP-Seguin Services, Inc.

3100 S. Central Ave., Cicero (708) 863-3803

Provides residential, vocational and educational services supports for adults and children with developmental disabilities, enabling them to be productive, valued members of society.

“There’s no question my vision now is both clearer and more vibrant. Playing golf is so much more enjoyable without glasses.” James Augustine Cataract Patient

You don’t have to suffer with the vision loss associated with cataracts. From premium lenses that help reduce your dependence on glasses to astigmatism correction, your personalized care is our top priority.

HOME DELIVERY GROCERY STORES THAT DELIVER Carnival Foods

824 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1340

Fair Share Finer Foods

6226 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 386-6288 fairsharefoods.com

Oak Park and River Forest Township

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060

Home-delivered meals. Provides one balanced meal weekdays to eligible home-bound Oak Park and River Forest residents age sixty and over.

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Medicine Stop Pharmacy

7756 Madison St., River Forest (708) 771-6363 Free delivery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm Saturday, 9am-1pm

Sears Pharmacy

1003 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-6304

Free delivery in Oak Park and River Forest. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-7pm Saturday, 9am-2pm

Segreti Pharmacy

6144 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 383-6757

Free delivery within greater Oak Park/River Forest/ Forest Park area. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm Saturday, 9am-4pm

Family owned and operated since 1909

You are invited to join us to discover the options and benefits of planning a funeral in advance. Benefits/Questions: • Gives you peace of mind. • What Veteran Benefits am I eligible for? • Can I preplan and not prepay? • How safe is my money if I prepay? • Can you help me with a monument?

• No cost or obligation to meeting and getting your wishes on file. • There are many options open to you should you wish to prepay and we can guarantee today’s costs when paying in advance.

Most of us plan ahead in life for our wedding, our children’s education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many families to take the step to plan their own arrangements. Let me show you how it pays to plan ahead.

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PHARMACIES THAT DELIVER

C E L E B R AT I N G S E N I O R S R E S O U R C E G U I D E

Call Amy VanDyke from Kopicki Family Funeral Homes to RSVP or for a free consultation at 708-207-7812

Kopicki’s Heritage Funeral Home 3117 South Oak Park Ave, Berwyn June 1st at 11am or June 8th at 11am Seats are limited. Invite a friend.

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IN-HOME HAIR CARE Cuts @ Your Place

David Kelm (708) 975-9300

Judy Duley Nunes

9140 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield (708) 484-5534

Traveling Shears (708) 383-2470 Carol Sorrentino

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CLEANING SERVICES Express Maid

Oak Park (708) 386-3850

Mary’s House Cleaning Service

Oak Park (708) 383-2770

Molly Maid

Berwyn (708) 386-6655

Service Master of Oak Park-River Forest

West Chicago (630) 562-0600

ELECTRICIANS A M & L Electric, Inc.

951 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 524-1133

All Pro Electric

312 N. Taylor Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-6341

Four Seasons Electric

Oak Park (708) 445-0447 10% Senior Discount

R&L Maintenance

528 N. Lombard Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-7110

HANDYMAN SERVICES Cantata Adult Life Services

8700 W. 31st Street, Brookfield (708) 387-8189 cantata.org

Installs grab bars, replaces electrical outlets, patches, paints and does other home repairs. Senior friendly, bonded and insured.

Mr Handyman

1523 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 613-2233

Interior-exterior services (attics, bathrooms, carpentry, decorative, door installation, electrical, plumbing, flooring, garages, kitchens, painting, windows, etc.). 5% discount for seniors.

Hometown Handyman

801 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-7800

Bathroom remodeling, decks and fences, installation and repairs, painting, electrical, problems and much more.

HEATING AND COOLING All-Year Comfort

2247 N. 72nd Ct., Elmwood Park (708) 452-1580

Residential heating and cooling. Free estimates.

House of Heat

336 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 848-3291

Installs and repairs heating and cooling systems for residential and light commercial buildings, stores and restaurants.

J&J Electric

HOME MODIFICATIONS

PJH

209 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-9271

1000 Ferdinand Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-0066 Forest Park (708) 366-3209

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All High Work

Contractor and builder.

Circle F Properties

1408 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 310-9954

Master carpenter and home modification specialist 10% senior discount.

Edward Cross & Son, Inc.

518 N. Lombard Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-8631

Contractor and builder.

Extended Home Living Services

555 North Wolf Rd., Wheeling (847) 215-9490

Home adaptation and modification for independent living.

StuffBusters

Patty Wolf La Grange (708) 828-6652 stuffbusters.com

Home organizing service. Will clear and organize extreme situations with the utmost compassion.

Susan Gray Un-Cluttered

Elmwood Park (708) 452-6720

Helps to un-clutter homes and offices; also helps people in rightsizing their living space.

Ramp Now

LANDSCAPING

Ramps, lifts, vehicle solutions and more.

2001 DesPlaines Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-2299 mcadamlandscap.com

2225 Tanglewood Dr., Aurora (630) 892-7267

Service Master of Oak Park/River Forest

(630) 562-0600

Fire and flood restoration, heavy duty work and floor stripping.

HOME ORGANIZATION AND ESTATE SALES Caring Transitions

436 South Lombard. #1S, Oak Park (630) 853-0992 • (708) 406-6071 estatemovelagrange.com Professional resource for household relocations and liquidation of personal property.

Estate Sales by Beverly

245 Blackhawk Rd., Riverside (708) 442-8345

Lifecare Innovations, Inc.

8330 S. Madison St., Ste. 90, Burr Ridge (630) 953-2154 www.lcius.com

McAdam Landscaping

LOCKSMITHS Arrow Locksmith Service

321 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-5500 Lockout services

PHS Locksmith

6810 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 386-3334 phslock.com

Lock rekeying, lock repair, safe sales, safe repair, lost key replacement, key duplication, door opening, door repair and new lock installation. Free, honest estimates.

PAINTERS A and T Painting Inc.

410 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 689-0006 (708) 383-2800

Anthony’s Remodeling

414 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-3535 www.anthonysdecorating.com

Specializes in clear-out and home improvement.

10 to 20% total bill for seniors.

Mind Over Matter Organizing

321 N. Elmwood Ave., Oak Park (708) 220-1022 www.donsrestoration.com

Oak Park • (708) 790-0520 Certified professional organizer.

Don’s Restoration

15% off total bill for seniors.

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Merit Team Painters

Oak Park (708) 445-1200

10% off total bill for seniors

Oak Park Decorating Co.

3425 Maple Ave., Berwyn (708) 386-0531

Peacock Decorators

7433 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-0160 www.peacockdecorators.com

Raul Gonzalez Painting

(773) 968-2579

15-20% off total bill for seniors.

Reliable Decorating

1182 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-9698

15% off total bill for seniors.

Ronbo’s Fine Painting

715 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-0214 www.ronbos.net

Thomas Restoration

728 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-0155 www.paintersoakpark.com

$500 off complete paint jobs for seniors.

Vazquez Painting

1010 S. Elmwood Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-7505 20% off total bill for seniors.

Westwork Painting

533 N. Grove Ave., Oak Park (708) 848- 4800 westworkpainting.com

Berwyn Western Plumbing & Heating Co.

(708) 386-6065

Bryan Dwyer Plumbing

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

10% off total bill for seniors.

(630) 825-9446

15% off total bill for seniors.

Clear View Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. (708) 445-1741

Ed’s Plumbing & Sewer Inc.

(708) 652-1444 www.thegreatestplumber.com

10% off total bill for seniors.

PLUMBERS

J.S. Plumbing Inc.

All Suburban Plumbing & Sewer Service

10% off total bill for seniors.

Elmhurst (708) 343-2800 www.allsuburbanplumbing.com Senior & veteran discounts.

Roto Rooter®–Oak Park

(708) 848-3311 10% off labor for seniors.

(708) 628-4016

Roto-Rooter® Plumbing & Drain Service

(708) 215-2240 (708) 848-4027

Mader Roofing Co., Inc.

210 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4500 www.maderroofing.com

Tuscher Roofing Company 221 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-2500

Lindholm Roofing

7115 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-1767

R. Eck & Son

7221 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-3010 reckandson.com

15% off total bill for seniors.

10% off total bill for seniors.

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Fitzsimmons Home Medical Equipment

8000 W. 18th St., Tinley Park (708) 532-1199 • (800) 972-8530 fitzhme.com

Full range of medical supplies such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, oxygen, ulcer care supplies, tracheotomy supplies, etc. Works with Medicare and private insurance.

Home Helpers

7115 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 434-0092

Provides personal emergency response systems and automated medication dispensers.

J-Care Home Medical Supplies

8064 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles (847) 823-4747

Provides a variety of durable medical equipment to help people stay in home environment. Works with Medicare and Medicaid.

Oak Park Township Senior Services

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org

Provides some medical supplies to residents of Oak Park and River Forest, such as walkers, canes, raised toilet seats, portable bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.

HOSPITALS Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park (708) 681-3200

Hines VA Hospital

Fifth Ave. & Roosevelt Rd., Maywood (708) 202-8387

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood (708) 216-9000

Riveredge Hospital

8311 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 771-7000 riveredgehospital.com

Rush Oak Park Hospital

610 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-9300

Westlake

1225 W. Lake St., Melrose Park IL (708) 681-3000

MacNeal Hospital

3249 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn (708) 783-9100

West Suburban Medical Center

3 Erie Ct., Oak Park (708) 383-6200

HOUSING SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS AmeriSpec

Scott Haiduck (708) 743-3573

Walgreens

Provides pre-purchase or sale home inspection services.

Provides full range of medical supplies: hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wound care supplies, etc. Works with Medicare and private insurance. Open 24 hours.

Roz Byrne 189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 370-7444 www.homesinthevillage.com

7113 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn (708) 795-1295 www.walgreens.com

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Beyond Properties

Erica Cuneen 109 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 220-2025 beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Gloor Realty Company

Jerre Cusick • (708) 790-5693 Lynn Taylor • (708) 275-0736 114 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-1100 www.gloor.com

Mortgage Resource Group

7544 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park

(708) 452-5151 swebster@mrgloans.com

APARTMENT SERVICES Elderwerks

(847) 462-0885 elderwerks.com

Publishes a guide to senior housing in Chicagoland and the collar counties.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center

1041 South Blvd., Oak Park (708) 848-7150 liveinoakpark.com

Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors

(312) 391-0616 suburbanresourceguide.com

Publishes a free guide of resources for seniors in Cook County.

ASSISTED LIVING

Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111 www.brookdale.com

1035 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 848-7200, ext. 107 oakpark.belmontvillage.com

420 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake (708) 562-0040

Cantata-Staying At Home

8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield (708) 387-8199 cantata.org

SENIOR LIVING RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

Central Baptist Village

Altenheim In The Park

4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge (708) 583-8527 cbvillage.org/

Eve Assisted Living Arden Courts 10 N. Washington St., Hinsdale Alzheimer’s Assisted Living (630) 491-1001 • livingineve.com 1940 Nerge Rd., Elk Grove Village Greenview Senior Living (847) 534-8815 Facility www.arden-courts.com/elkgrove Belmont Village of Oak Park

Casa San Carlo Retirement Community

1501 W. Melrose St., Chicago (773) 525-1501

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

7824 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-2206 thealtenheim.com

Autumn Green at Wright Campus

4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago (773) 202-3388

Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111 www.brookdale.com

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4040 oakparkarms.com

Adopt your new best friend at Adopt your new best friend at the Animal Care League! the Animal Care League!

Connecting Older Adults with Community-Based Resources and Options The Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County since 1974 Visit our shelter in Oak Park or our website at

Pets enrich our lives, keep us active, and keep a smile on our faces. Animal Care League has many cats, dogs and rabbits looking for loving homes.

Visit our shelter in Oak Park or our website at www.animalcareleague.org to view adoptable animals.

www.animalcareleague.org to view adoptable animals.

Animal Care League is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter that relies on private donations to provide shelter, food, and medical care to animals in need. Animal Care League serves as the stray holding facility for Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, North Riverside and Northlake. Animal Care League provides low cost vaccines, microchipping and spay/neuter services through its spay/neuter clinic. A low cost pet food bank is also available to pet owners on a fixed budget (call for qualifications).

1011 Garfield Oak Park, Il 60304 708-848-8155 www.animalcareleague.org

1048 Lake Street, Suite 300 Oak Park, IL 60301

Helping Homeless Animals Since 1973

1011 Garfield Oak Park, Il 60304 708-848-8155 www.animalcareleague.org

(708)383-0258 ageoptions.org Helping Homeless Animals Since 1973

E L E B R A T I N G S at E N I O R S Adopt R E S O U R C E G U Iyour D E www.celebratingseniors.net Adopt your new bestC friend new best friend at the Animal Care League! the Animal Care League!

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welcome to paradise! at the 21st Annual

August 23 & 24, 2016

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace

great Information, lots of fun, and Something for Everyone!

Product & Service Exhibitors • Senior Idol Competition Game Show Challenge • Live Entertainment Fun & Educational Seminars • Health & Wellness Area Giveaways • Drawings • Demonstrations For more details:

www.SeniorLifestyleExpo.org

Find us at facebook.com/seniorlifestyleexpo Sponsors:

www.celebratingseniors.net

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Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4040 oakparkarms.com

Victory Centre® of Galewood

2370 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago (773) 385-5002 pathwaysl.com

Victory Centre® of River Woods

1800 Riverwoods, Melrose Park (708) 547-5800 pathwaysl.com

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Heritage House

201 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-1800

Management: Tommie Brown

Mills Park Tower

1025 Pleasant Pl., Oak Park (708) 386-7536 Management: Melissa and Barbara Social Worker: Rosemary Serio

The Oaks

114 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5812 Management: Deidra Social Worker: Rosemary Serio

Ryan Farrelly Apartments

435 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park Management: Deidra (708) 848-8744

Oak Park Regional Housing Center

(708) 848-7150 www.liveinoakpark.com Oak Park Housing Authority (708) 386-9322 oakparkha.org

SKILLED NURSING CARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Alden Town Manor

6120 W. Ogden Ave., Cicero (708) 863-0500 www.aldentownmanor.com

Berkeley Nursing & Rehab

6909 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1112

Berkshire Nursing and Rehab

8200 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 488-9850

Bethesda Home

2833 N. Nordica Ave., Chicago (773) 622-6144 bethesdahome.com

Cantata Adult Life and Senior Care Services

8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield (708) 387-8199 • cantata.org

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7001 W. Collom Ave., Norridge (708) 457-0700 norridgecare.com

Oak Park Healthcare/ Paramount of Oak Park Rehabilitation & Nursing

625 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-5966

Presence Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

480 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake (708) 562-0040 presencehealth.com

The Grove of La Grange Park

701 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange Park (708) 354-7300 grovelagrangepark.com

The Scottish Home

2800 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside (708) 447-5092

Courtyard Healthcare Center

2901 Wolf Rd., Westchester (708) 531-1441 savaseniorcare.com

5825 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero (708) 656-9120 www.cedarpointerehab.com

3601 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn (708) 749-4160 courtyard-hc.com

Elmhurst Extended Care Center

200 E. Lake St., Elmhurst (630) 516-5000 www.elmhurstextendedcarecenter.com

Elmwood Care

7733 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park (708) 452-9200 elmwoodcare.com

Grosse Pointe Manor

Norridge Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Cedar Pointe Rehab & Nursing

6601 W. Touhy Ave., Niles 52

(847) 647-9875 www.grossepointemanor.com

Westchester Health & Rehabilitation Center

LGBTQ RESOURCES Howard Brown Services– Brown Elephant Resale Store

217 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 445-0612 howardbrown.org

Oak Park Area Gay and Lesbian Association (OPALGA)

P. O. Box 1460, Oak Park, 60304 Opalga.org/resources

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Child Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4008

Marriage and family counselors, comprehensive mental health services and psychiatric social workers.

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park (708) 681-7893 Medicare-certified service specializing in diagnosing and treating problems of older adults.

Institute for Positive Mental Health

820 Ontario St., #3, Oak Park (708) 358-8570 Rehab (holistic), vocational/ social skills training, basic support services

Pillars

Berwyn and La Grange Park (708) 745-5277 www.pillarscommunity.org

Community mental health center providing psychotherapy, parenting groups, evaluations and crisis interventions.

Progress Center for Independent Living

7521 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 209-1500 (708) 209-1826 www.progresscil.org

Provides advocacy, peer counseling, personal assistance, deaf services, drop-in center and Latino outreach.

Psychological Consultation Services

1103 Westgate St., Oak Park (708) 386-1761

Marriage and family counselors, mental health specialists and social workers.

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Safe Harbor Christian Counseling

Oak Park (708) 386-4040 sandersandwarren.com

(847) 223-2561 www.safeharbor1.com

Treatment for depression, mood disorder, anxiety, eating disorder, divorce, martial counseling, mental illness, grief and loss, substance abuse, anger, sexuality, personality disorder.

Sage Neuropsychology Consultants

137 N. Oak Park Ave., #207A, Oak Park (708) 434-1264 sageneuropsychology.com

Board-certified clinical neuropsychologist provides evaluations for individuals aged 16+. Specialization in assessment of memory disorders in older adults.

Sanders & Warren Counseling Center

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 25,

Suburban Counseling Services

1101 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 358-0758

Counseling and therapy.

THRIVE Counseling Center

120 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-7500 thrivecc.org

Behavioral healthcare, crisis emergency, comprehensive youth, psychiatric rehabilitation, group support, prevention and risk.

PET CARE A American Veterinary Hospital

6042 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 386-6205 aamericanveterinaryhospital. com

Animal Care League

1013 Garfield Street, Oak Park (708) 848-8155 animalcareleague.org

Finding homes for stray and abandoned cats and dogs and providing humane education programs

Camp Bow Wow

6046 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 848-2267 campbowwow.com/us/il/ oakpark

Dog boarding and day care.

Carlson Animal Hospital

414 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-3636 carlsonanimalhospitals.com

The Cat Practice

323 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-5997 catpracticeoakpark.com

Doggie Day Play

doggiedayplay.com

Midwest Bird and Animal Hospital

7510 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park (708) 453-8181 midwestexotichospital.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm

Midwest Animal EMERGENCY Hospital

7510 W North Ave., Elmwood Park (708) 453-4755 midwestanimalemergency.com

Open whenever Bird Hospital is closed—same building for emergency care.

My Best Friend Groom and Board

7626 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-3900

1135 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-2800

In The Village, Realtors® Concentrating in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate

Lance D. Taylor Attorney at Law P: 708.408.1806 F: 708.249.0999

ldt@lancetaylorlaw.com www.lancetaylorlaw.com

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Would you like to get moving and take advantage of the super-hot real estate market? Retiree’s real estate specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX In The Village sold an impressive 45 homes last year, and over half of them were the homes of long-time owners.

“I’ve held the rare Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation since 2006,” says Roz Byrne, “My favorite group of people to serve are retirees and their families.”

Come to Roz’s upcoming appearances:

1011 Lake St., Ste. 410 Oak Park, IL 60301

www.celebratingseniors.net

HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR HOME FOR 30 YEARS OR MORE?

Sat. 4/2 10:30a at The Oak Park Arms Sat. 5/14 at 3p at Dreschler Funeral Home (End of life panel discussion) Tues 5/17 at 10:30a at Plymouth Place Weds 6/1 at 11a for “Yesterday’s Youth” at Westlake Hospital

Call Roz Byrne from RE/MAX In The Village to RSVP, or for a free consultation at 708-370-7444.

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Oak Park Animal Hospital

242 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-5542 oakparkanimalhospital.com

Oak Park Natural Pet and Fish

23 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-9500 oakparkpet.com

Out U Go

7020 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-7905 oakpark.outugo.com

Dog walking, housesitting

Pat’s Pet Emporium

7638 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-0430 patspetemporium.com

Petco

7265 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-7387 • petco.com

PetSmart

6655 W. Grand Ave., Chicago (773) 836-7578 • petsmart.com

PetVets Animal Hospital

342 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 445-9988 petvets-oakpark.com

Prairie State Animal Hospital

909 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-9720

River Forest Animal Hospital

7515 Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-8370 riverforestvet.com

Sirius Cooks

142 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 358-0100 siriuscooks.com

Spike’s Boutique Hotel for Dogs

725 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-9881 spikeshotel.com

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Yuppie Puppy

807 N. Harlem, Oak Park (moving soon to Chicago Ave.) (708) 358-2200 yuppiepuppyoakpark.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ATTORNEYS Thomas Clark Law, LLC

1041 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 990-5374 thomasclarklaw.com

Wills, trusts, special needs planning and estate and guardianship services.

Lyn C. Conniff Law Offices

746 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 763-0999 connifflaw.com Family mediator.

Dorjath Law Center

106 W. Wilson St., Suite 3, Batavia (630) 761-3600 getelderlawhelp.com

Dutton & Casey, P.C.

79 W. Monroe St., #1320, Chicago (312) 899-0950 duttonelderlaw.com Estate planning, probate, elder law and licensed clinical social worker/certified care manager on staff.

Sheryl E. Fuhr

414 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 3, Oak Park (708) 848-8484 (312) 263-1234 fuhrlawfirm.com

Wills, trusts, estates, elder exploitation, probate and guardianship litigation.

Generation Law

747 N. Church Rd., Ste. B4B, Elmhurst (630) 782-1766 Generationlaw.com

Wills, trusts, estates, elder law, probate and guardianship litigation.

Goedert, Huntington & DeBoer

1011 Lake St., Ste. 303, Oak Park (708) 848-6066 ghdlaw.com Corporate, business, estate planning, probate, tax and real estate.

Law Offices of Jonathan D. Groll, Ltd.

830 North Blvd., Ste. A, Oak Park (708) 358-8566 • groll-law.com

The Law Offices of Robert J. Mondo Roselle (630) 215-3676 lawrjm.com

Pellegrini & Cristiano

6817 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3610

Family needs and small business.

Paul Sengpiehl, Attorney at Law

Estate planning, real estate, probate, corporate and general law.

727 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8859

The Law Offices of Evelyn C. Gross

Lance D. Taylor, Attorney at Law

410 Lake St., Oak Park IL, (708) 383-9659 evelyngross.com

Estate planning, estate administration and probate, trust, wills, elder law, estate, and guardianship.

Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, Ltd.

1011 Lake St., Ste. 310, Oak Park (708) 408-1806 lancetaylorlaw.com

INSURANCE American Family Insurance

Elizabeth C. Axtell 7206 W. Madison St., Forest Park 1200 Harger Rd., Ste. 602 (708) 366-2003 (630) 575-0400 • hoyweb.com Trusts, wills, estate planning, insurance-agency.amfam.com/ IL/elizabeth-axtell trust and probate administration.

Angelika Kuehn Law Offices

171 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-0785 kuehnlawoffice.com

Estate planning, administration, commercial law, land use and philanthropy.

Peter J. Latz & Associates

104 N Oak Park Ave., Ste. 200, Oak Park (708) 524-2300 peterlatzlaw.com

Estate planning, wills, trusts, estate administration, guardianship and probate.

Lifecare Innovations, Inc.

8330 S. Madison St., Ste. 90, Burr Ridge (630) 953-2154 lcius.com

Guardianship and life care management.

Insphere Insurance Solutions

Gary Northrup 434 Clinton Pl., River Forest (708) 689-0206 • insphere.com

State Farm Insurance

Terry Lemley 191 N. Marion , Oak Park (708) 383-3163 terrylemley.net

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Genworth

1050 W. Byron St., Chicago (773) 391-5747 genworthltc.com

Your Life Security

c/o Eleonore Weber (312) 952-1706 www.yourlifesecurity.com

Call for a FREE Medicare analysis today.

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RETIREMENT PLANNERS/FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND DAILY MONEY MANAGERS Bentron Financial Group, Inc.

James L. Flanagan MBA, CEP, CEA, RFC 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, Oak Park (708) 386-3100 bentron.com

Edward Jones Offices

James Kingsley 7001 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1110 Dwight Atchley 6429 W. North Ave., Ste. 105, Oak Park (708 ) 848-2692 Joel W. Foster 7213 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 488-0575

Matt Grote 214 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 524-5424 Joe O’Krepky 316 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 524-6009

Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc.

407 Marengo Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-7777 everettwealthsolutions.com

Hadelrock Capital Management

125 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 386-9100 (312) 212-5982

Heartfelt Solutions for Seniors, Inc.

Offices in Willow Springs and Oak Park (708) 467-0499 (708) 848-0567 heartfeltsolutions.net

The Karbin Agency

Jan A. Karbin 815 Dunlop Ave., Forest Park (708) 214-9508

Kelty Financial Services, Inc.

John A. Kelty, CFP, CFS 625 William St., River Forest (847) 724-8880 keltyfinancial.com

Madden Funds Management

Michael Madden 1010 Lake St., Ste. 604, Oak Park Phone: (708) 848-3200 maddenfunds.com

Mills Investors

Meets in Oak Park Arms 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-6015

Membership investment club with minimum investment and opportunity to understand investing.

National Life Group

Christopher Garvey 45 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 209-8305

New Capital Management

Nicholas C. Mansour 611 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-7784 newcapitalmanagement.com

New York Life

Therese “Terry” Zachata 1515 N. Harlem Ave., Suite 205-9 Oak Park (630) 254-6979

Oak Park Township Senior Services

Steven Smith, Money Management Specialist 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org

Royal Alliance

180 North Marion St., Oak Park (708) 524-2703 royalalliance.com

nick.preys@synergyhomecare.com

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Your Life Security

c/o Eleonore Weber (312) 952-1706 Call for a FREE Medicare analysis today. www.yourlifesecurity.com

HOUSING OPTION COUNSELORS AND GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS Chicago Health Advocates, LLC

Raquel Gabriel-Bennewicz 10136 W. Parkview Dr., Palos Park chicagohealthadvocates.com Private RN providing health care advocacy and care management to families and older adults.

In-Home Counseling for Seniors

Ann-Marie Crowe 6431 32nd Ave., Berwyn (312) 307-5191

Sanders & Warren

799 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (630) 858-6466 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 25, Oak Park (708) 386-4040 sandersandwarren.com

Geriatric care management.

Senior Living Experts

1221 - 68th St., Downers Grove (630) 800-7865 seniorlivingexperts.com

Helps clients make informed decisions on the best senior living option-no fee

REAL ESTATE SERVICES The Sokol Group

2254 W. Grand Ave., Chicago (312) 421-2525 thesokolgroup.com

Help to sell, buy or rent residential or commercial property

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REVERSE MORTGAGE SERVICES (FOR PEOPLE 62+) American Advisors Group

700 Commerce Dr., Oak Brook (630) 235-6586 aag.com

Standard Bank Mortgage Center

708-341-0342 866-499-2265 standardbanks.com

TAX PREPARATION BFG Tax Service, Inc.

Martin Halloran 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, Oak Park (708) 386-3100 • (877) 896-0460 bentron.com

Golden Tax Services

803 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-0460

Nolan Income Tax Inc.

811 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1040

Oak Park Township Senior Services

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org/departments/seniors

Fred M. Power, Jr.

1122 Westgate St., Oak Park (708) 386-4500

Frank L. Sassetti & Co.

6611 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1433 sassetti.com

Young Accounting, Ltd. 7777 Lake St., Ste. 200, River Forest (708) 366-6377 www.youngcpafirm.com

Zoller Swanson & Co.

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-3296 zollerswanson.com

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park (708) 366-7171 fppl.org

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-5pm Free services for seniors & persons with disabilities •C omputer classes iteracy Volunteers of •L Western Cook County (Diane Collins at 708-366-7171, ext. 112) - Free tutoring services and literacy programs for adults in Western Chicago and suburban Cook County. • Adult new reader collection offers easy-to-read materials for adult new readers or English as a second language (ESL). • Services for the blind and visually impaired • Readers to the blind (library has a list of volunteers) • Brailler for in-library use • Kurzweil reading machine (will scan printed text and read aloud) • Telesensory (CCTV enlarger) for in library use or checkout • Audio books • Large print materials • Low vision computer with Zoom text program • Described DVD Collection for patrons with difficulty seeing their TV screens (no special equipment needed) • Homebound book delivery (Diane Collins, (708)-366-7171, ext. 112)

Oak Park Public Library oppl.org

Main Library

834 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-8200

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-6pm

Dole Branch

255 Augusta St., Oak Park (708) 386-9032

Hours: Monday, closed Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-9pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-6pm

Maze Branch

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4751

Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm Friday, closed Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday, 1pm-6pm Free services for seniors and persons with disabilities •C omputer classes and Access (call (708) 452-3480 for more information) - Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes •M obility, vision and hearing needs materials (call Jeanne Friedell, (708) 452-3471) •L arge-type books • Ebooks and audio books • Video magnifiers ccess to computers with •A JAWS, KURZWEIL or ZOOM (different types of computer programs that magnify or read aloud) •H ome-delivered books (Call (708) 452-3473) • Magazines •M usic CDs, videos and DVDs

River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 366-5205 riverforestlibrary.org

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am to 9pm Friday & Saturday, 9am to 5pm Sunday, 1pm to 5pm (Sept–May) Free services for seniors and persons with disabilities •C omputer Classes (708) 366-5205, ext. 316 • Book groups - Drop in - Books available at the library one month prior to discussion - Meets once a month - Afternoon groups meet the 2nd Wednesday of the

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month at 1:30pm - Evening groups meet 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm • Lyric Opera lectures - Lectures are split between Oak Park and River Forest libraries • Adult Programs Programs vary in topic Some examples are: - Mistakes people make with their IRAs - Author talks - Visits from different chefs demonstrating cooking and baking techniques

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Active Retired Citizens Clubs

Collins Center at Triton College River Grove

(708) 456-0300, ext. 3603 Meets: First and third Fridays from Noon to 2pm

Park District of Oak Park

Senior Recreation Program 218 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-0002 pdop.org/programs/seniors/ Contact: Shari Wenzel

Senior Citizens’ Center of OPRF

Lifelong Learning Center 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-5251 sccoprf.org

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Annual membership is $50 Offers: Access to hands-on and minds-on activities: art, painting, ceramics, lapidary, weaving, woodworking, needle point, bridge, handcrafts, foreign languages and special classes and REPAIR CAFE every 3rd Saturday.

COMMUNITY CENTERS Forest Park Community Center

7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park (708) 771-7737

Provides activities for all Village residents while paying special attention to young children and seniors. Support services ood pantry for temporary •F emergency relief •M eals on Wheels for residents of any age, based on need •H ome base for day trips Senior residents can take advantage of many free services offered by Proviso Township including: •R ides to medical appointments ides to area stores as well •R as local malls on certain days, for shopping and recreation. •T ransportation services (708) 344-7430

• Handyman Program services-minor home repairs. Nominal fee. Call (708) 547-4001 • Free seminars. Call Senior Services, (708) 449-4307

River Forest Community Center

8020 Madison St., River Forest (708) 771-5820 • www.rfcc.info Social Club (dues are $20 for 1 year) onthly senior newsletter •M details upcoming events and enables you to receive the discounted price on all senior functions ocial Club meetings are •S on the 2nd Friday of each month in Room 206 •P rior to lunch (from 10:3011:30am) Nurse Muriel takes blood pressure and monitors your weight •L unch varies from bring your own “brown bag” lunch to potluck, catered lunch or a formal lunch outside the community

The Law offices of Robert J Mondo Robert “Bob” Mondo, MBA, JD, is an attorney based in Illinois. He advises clients on estate planning, taxation and complex federal statutes.

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center •A fter lunch a variety of entertainment is provided •A ARP 55 Alive Driving Class (708) 771-6159, ext. 200 Cost is $12 for members ($14 for non-members) • Card Club, 1st and 3rd Thursdays between 12:30pm-3:30pm in the senior lounge • Senior banquets (708) 771-6159

PARK DISTRICTS Park District of Forest Park

7501 Harrison St., Forest Park (708) 366-7500 pdofp.org/home.php

Special trips and outings for sports, theater and shopping.

Park District of Oak Park

218 W. Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-0002 pdop.org

Active Adult Membership Membership is open to ages 50 & up at a cost of $48/ resident and $55/non-resident and is valid for one calendar year. •M ember rates for trips, events, programs, activities and certain Park District of Oak Park classes •O ut’n About newsletter for active adults is published every other month embership card serves •M as a punch pass that earns rewards Fitness Punch Pass For Active Adults members, a fitness punch pass costs $67 for 10 classes, $122 for 20, and $200 for 30 classes Programs • Exercise and Fitness - Basic fitness for adults and seniors - Strong & Long for adults and seniors - Yoga, Tai Chi and Mind and Body Fitness - Adult Dance • Adult Special Interest - Adult Chess and Learn-toPlay Bridge - Dog obedience - Nature and gardening

workshops - Art classes - Painting, drawing and print-making - Writing classes - Cooking classes - Sewing classes • Adult Trips - Museums - Arlington Race Track - Lake Geneva luncheon and cruise - Shedd Aquarium - Senior Luncheon Eventg - Theater performances at Drury Lane Drop-In Days Longfellow Center (meets every Tuesday, 10am-2:30pm, from Oct. 5 to Dec. 28) 2 for Active Adult Members •C hess, Party Bridge, Scrabble, Pinochle and Mahjong Bookworms Book Club $1 for Active Adult Members Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) Contact Shari Wenzel at (708) 383-3143 This is a volunteer committee which provides guidance and recommends direction regarding senior programming.

River Forest Park District

401 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 366-6660 rfparks.com

Programs • Yoga for beginners • Chair yoga for active adults •O il painting without drawing •V olunteer programs–assist with special events and recreational programs

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SERVICE CLUBS Lions Club of Oak Park River Forest

Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario, Oak Park (708) 660-2300 oprflions.org

Tina Gaddy, President Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 12pm Offers: Opportunity to assist visually and hearing impaired individuals

Optimist Club of Oak Park

Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111

Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at noon Dedicated to growth and development of area youth

Rotary Club of Oak Park and River Forest

Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111

oprfrotary.org

Meets: Wednesdays at 12:15 Offers: Opportunities for service both locally and world-wide. Works to eradicate polio in the world.

SOCIAL SECURITY U.S. Social Security Administration

7222 W. Cermak Rd., #401, North Riverside (708) 447-0649 ssa.gov

Social Security Office for Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest

230 N. Mannheim Rd., Hillside (800) 772-1213

SOCIAL SERVICES AgeOptions

1048 Lake St., Ste. 300, Oak Park (708) 383-0258 ageoptions.org

A nonprofit organization connecting older adults and those who care for them with resources and service options for maintaining well-being and independence. The Area Agency on Aging of suburban Cook County since 1974, AgeOptions coordinates programs and services through a network of community-based organizations.

Aging Care Connections

111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange (708) 354-1323 www.agingcareconnections.org

Provides comprehensive social work services, education, and health and wellness programs to adults 60 years of age and older in 22 communities within the west and southwest suburbs of Cook County.

Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060

riverforesttownship.org/ seniorservices.asp

Proviso Township West Suburban Senior Services

439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood (708) 547-5600 wsseniors.org

Solutions for Care

7222 W. Cermak Rd., Ste. 200, North Riverside (708) 447-2448 solutionsforcare.org

SPECIALTY SHOPS AND SERVICES Accents by Fred

7519 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-9850 accentsbyfred.biz Handmade jewelry.

Alioto’s

1118 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 763-0808 aliotosgiftshop.com Gifts.

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Al-Mart Discount Bedding & Furniture 7045 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-5909 almartfurniture.com

Archery Custom Shop

7240 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-4864 archerycustomshop.com

Archery range and supplies.

Bead in Hand

145 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 848-1761 beadinhand.com Beads, gems and findings for creating jewelry. Classes offered. Soon to offer roundthe-clock sales.

Best Vacuum

148 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708 660-9800 • bestvacuum.com Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, closed

2646 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago (773) 348-4500

Vacuum cleaners.

The Book Table

Creativita

1045 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-9800 booktable.net

7502½ Madison St., Forest Park (312) 343-2149

Careful Peach Boutique

809 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-3366 divineconsign.com

1024 North Blvd., Oak Park (708) 383-3066 carefulpeach.com

Divine Consign

15% off any purchase during Celebrating Seniors Week.

Casa de Puros

7410 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 725-7180 casadepuroscigars.com

Cigar shop and smoking lounge.

Furniture and collectibles.

Fitzgerald’s Fine Stationary

1100 W. Lake St., Oak Park (708) 445-8077 fitzgeraldsstationery.com Stationery and gifts.

Forest Park Antiques

Cigar Oasis

7504 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-0232

Cigar shop.

7345 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 488-1618 forestparkemporium.com

7619 Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-1290 mycigaroasis.com

Class Plus Boutique

130 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 445-8982

Forest Park Emporium

Antiques and collectibles.

Gallery Etcetera

7349 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-2360 www.galleryetcetera.com

Antiques and collectibles.

Gold Hatpin Antiques

125 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 445-0610

Grapevine Antiques

7512 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 488-9545

Green Home Experts ghexperts.com

Eco-friendly supplies for the home.

The Irish Shop

100 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-1149 theirishshopoakpark.com

John Toomey Gallery 818 North Blvd., Oak Park (708) 383-5234 johntoomeygallery.com

Fine art and appraisals.

Our purpose goes beyond offering comfortable apartments with modern conveniences, amenities, and support services for seniors. • Resident-Led Programs • Healthy Homemade Meals • New Life Experiences • Volunteer Opportunities • Continued Education

Pathway Senior Living’s award winning VIVA!+ Plus program brings together an impressive array of healthcare partners to help residents live well and recover more quickly. A few of the many comprehensive Wellness Programs we offer are: • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies • Medication Management • Wellness Center with Nursing Services

Galewood 773.299.6565 2730 N. Newcastle Ave. Chicago, IL 60707

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Krenek’s Antiques

7501 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-1242

Minuteman Press Oak Park

6949 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-4940 oakpark.minutemanpress.com

Monica’s Skincare Boutique

1001 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 318-0333 mhskincare.com

Muse

106 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 948-7052 museoakpark.com

Women’s designer boutique.

Muse Piano Workshop

425 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-0195 Piano tuning and repair.

Nora’s Shoes

103 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-5740 norasshoeshop.com

Oak Park Antiques

125 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 386-9640

Oak Park Jewelers

101 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-9695 oakparkjewelers.com

Pumpkin Moon

1028 North Blvd., Oak Park (708) 524-8144 pumpkinmoon.com

Eclectic and whimsical toys and gifts.

RBC Jewelry Design

(708) 445-6015 rbcjewelrydesign@gmail.com

Classic handmade jewelry sold through local art fairs, shop at Visit Oak Park and at senior residences.

Scandinavian Handmade

7627 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 224-1315

Apparel and crafts.

Schauer’s Hallmark

7443 W Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-7761

Cards and gifts.

Schauer’s Hardware

7349 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-1100 schauershardware.doitbest.com Locally-owned hardware store, access to 65,000 home improvement products.

Sugar Beet Cooperataive

812 W. Madison St., Oak Park (708) 948-7656 sugarbeetcoop.com

Sugar Cup Trading

Oak Park Women’s Exchange

110 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 524-5336 sugarcuptrading.com

Handmade gifts.

Taylor’s Gifts and Bonsai

839 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4693 opwe.org

Recycled, eco-friendly and unique children’s toys, clothing and gear.

Oak Street Health

105 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 524-2410 taylors-gifts.com

Several offices in Oak Park and River Forest

Todd and Holland Tea Merchants

18 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (773) 887-8006

Olive & Well

133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4230

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7311 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 488-1136 todd-holland.com

Wells Street Popcorn

1119 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-1600 wellsstreetpopcorn.com Fresh popcorn.

TRANSPORTATION Blue Cab

7417 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park

(708) 583-6900 • bluecab.us

Oak Park and River Forest curb-to-curb Bus Service

(708) 383-4806 oakparktownship.org/services/ transportation

Oak Park Township

(708) 383-8005

Taxi coupons for anyone over 60 years of age.

Pace Suburban Bus Line and Public Transportation

(847) 364-7223 pacebus.com

Proviso Township Transportation Assistance (708) 344-7430 provisotownship.com/

RTA/ADA Paratransit (312) 663-HELP (4357)

7:30 am to 4 pm weekdays. 48-hour advance reservations required. Curb-to-curb service for $2 each way to those over 60 and living in program boundaries.

VETERANS SERVICES The Vet Center

1515 S. Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 383-3225

Provides counseling to veterans of the United States Armed Forces for trauma due to combat or military sexual issues. Referral available to other Veteran facilities and programs as well.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Women and Men of Oak Park/River Forest

(708) 524-2415

Red Cab

Joie Pierce or Andi McFarland A non-profit community civics association.

River Forest Township

1011 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 848-8155 animalcareleague.org

7908 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park (708) 848-1010 • redcab.net (708) 771-6159 Ext. 234 riverforesttownship.org

Animal Care League

Special Needs Chicago, Inc.

A non-profit adoption shelter for cats and dogs. Volunteers help with dog walking (training provided), clerical help, adoption events, etc.

Provides wheelchair accessible transportation for seniors and people with mobility and cognitive challenges. 24/7/365.

103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-2449 economyshop.org

Taxi coupons for anyone 60+.

507 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton (630) 668-9999 Specialneedschicago.org

Village Cab

123 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 848-1000

West Suburban Hospital Senior Transportation Program

Toll free: 1-763-771-RIDE (7433) www.westsuburbanmc.com/ our-services/senior-health/ senior-ride

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Local resale shop run by and for local charities.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 725-2460 fopcon.org

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Volunteers are especially needed from mid-July to August 1st to sort, organize and staff the Annual Book Fair at OPRF High School.

Friends of the River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 366-5205

Grandparents Club

(708) 524-2415

Joie Pierce or Andi McFarland

Hephzibah Children’s Association

946 North Blvd., Oak Park (708) 649-7100 hephzibahhome.org

Child welfare agency providing child welfare assessment, crisis intervention, and foster care services as well as group homes.

Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest

217 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-6755 oprfhistory.org

Volunteers act as docents, do research, and more.

Housing Forward

1851 S. 9th Ave., Maywood (708) 338-1724 or Toll free: (888) 338-1744 Oak Park Office 848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-1946 housingforward.org/

Operates PADS shelters for the homeless, transitional housing for families and a support center for finding jobs.

Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County

125 N. Marion, Suite 203 Oak Park (708) 848-8499 www.lvwcc.org

Provides free tutoring services and literacy programs.

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848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-1946 housingforward.org/

Enter office from parking lot behind First United Church of Oak Park building. Provides multiple services designed to minimize stresses by offering solutions as well as referrals that address immediate basic needs

Oak Park-River Forest Food Pantry

Located in the First United Church of Oak Park (basement). 848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-1324 oprffoodpantry.org

A non-profit agency sponsored by the Community of Congregations of Oak ParkRiver Forest.

Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services

130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 riverforesttownship.org/ seniorservices.asp oakparktownship.org

Senior committee; Money Management Program; Delivering meals to homebound clients, and more.

Optimists Club of Oak Park

(708) 848-5804 • oakpark.com

Dedicated to the growth and development of young people in Oak Park-River Forest.

Parenthesis

405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2227 parenthesis-info.org

Non-profit family center offers parenting education and support services to families with young children.

Pillars

6918 Windsor Ave., Berwyn (708) 386-2100 https://pillarscommunity.org/

A non-profit organization, which offers behavioral, health, educational and social services for families and individuals.

River Forest Citizen Corps

400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8500 vrf.us/residents/citizen-corps

Volunteers assist first responders, help with emergency preparedness, and citizen safety. Volunteers with all types of backgrounds are needed.

Rush Oak Park Hospital Volunteer Services

520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-5684 roph.org/get_involved/volunteer.html

A minimum of one four-hour shift per week for at least six months.

Senior Service Corps

nationalservice.gov/programs/ senior-corps

Sarah’s Inn

5840 W. Madison St., Chicago (708) 386-3305 sarahsinn.org/en

Vital Bridges

4121 W. Lake St., Chicago (773)826-7066 350 Harrison St., Oak Park (773) 445-9297 heartlandalliance.org/vital/

Provides food and housing assistance, nutrition counseling, case management and educational services for those suffering with HIV and AIDS.

Ten Thousand Villages

121 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 848-4572 tenthousandvillages.com/ oakpark

Staffed almost entirely by volunteers, 10,000 Villages is a fair-trade retailer that creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum

6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4815 Provides counseling services, wonder-works.org court advocacy and abuse services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Tripcom MRC

400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8500 tripcommrc.org

A 6,400-square-foot museum featuring interactive and hands on exhibits for children.

Members of the Celebrating Seniors Coalition would like to thank our Media Partner

Medical reserve corps. Assist with emergency preparedness, for public service or for natural/manmade disasters. All types of volunteers are needed.

Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program

2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove (708) 456-0300, ext. 3835 triton.edu/rsvp.aspx

Nationwide volunteer program that encourages active adults to use their talents and experience to serve their community.

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FOREST PARK

OAK PARK

RIVER FOREST

Crisis 911 911 911 Police (708) 366-2425 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-7125 (708) 366-1234 (708) 445-3300 (708) 366-7629 Fire Poison Control (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222 (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409 Elder Abuse Hotline 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 (800) 447- 4278 (800) 447- 4278 (800) 447- 4278 Seniors Ride Free Parking Permit Line (708) 366-7272 (708) 358-7275 (708) 366-8500 (708)366-4876 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-8500 Water Department Emergency

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU

We would like to thank:

• Val Camilletti, 2016 Covergirl, Battle of the Bands Mistress of Ceremonies and Grand Marshall of Pet Pals in The Park. VAL, YOU ROCK!! • Dr. Gard and Concordia University for their generosity, commitment to older adults, and life long learning. • Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Townships for their never ending support. • Dr. John Holton and the Concordia University Center for Gerontology for their guidance and support. • Debby Preiser, who graciously took all of the wonderful 60 over 60 photos

The Celebrating Seniors Coalition would like to thank the following organizations/people for making this concept a reality.

• Danny Crook, the most amazing magician, graphic designer and web master you will ever meet. • Jaclyn Basso, a student from Concordia University’s Gerontology program who helped research the content of this guide. • Pat Koko who managed the ads and edited the content. • Wednesday Journal, Inc and Oak Park.com for the exceptional expertise, guidance and support in the production of this guide especially Kristen, Marc, Andy, Mark, Debbie, Phil, Jill & Dan.

• Village officials from Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest for supporting this idea and signing the official proclamations. • The Community of Congregations for acting as our fiscal agent and especially Katie Avalos their Administrative Secretary / Bookkeeper, and Rev. Alan Taylor, President . • Awesome members of the Celebrating Seniors Coalition who have volunteered countless hours to help us honor and celebrate older adults. • A special thank you to Mr. Bruce DuMont, Founder-President and CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications for speaking at our Closing Luncheon.

• Our Rib’bon Fest Sponsors: Mickey’s Gyros, Robinson’s #1 Ribs, Smokin M’s Barbecue, Skrine Chops, and Trader Joe’s. • Our sponsors and advertisers and those who hosted events for showing true community leadership. • To Nick Preys for chairing the 60 over 60 project and corralling all the names, titles, photos and quotes from our wonderful honorees. • Richard Harrison, the founder and driving force behind The Celebrating Seniors 5K Blaze A Trail

We proudly salute our wonderful

Celebrating Seniors Week sponsors:

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