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So a team of community volunteers from Oak Park Township Senior Services had an IDEA

for Celebrating Seniors Week!

HOW DID CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK COME TO BE?

Funds are raised through events during Celebrating Seniors week and through the ad sales in this book. We are

grateful to all the businesses who were able to advertise with us, you make a di�erence in the lives of our older

community neighbors in a very special way. Thank you!

Annually since 2011, Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park gather their resources and talents to celebrate seniors—the older adults who continue to play such a vital role in our communities.

The Celebrating Seniors Coalition originated after a flood (as many creation stories start) and today is a valuable resource for emergency needs, cooperation between agencies, raising awareness of services for older neighbors, and highlighting issues that impact those over 60.

Generous community members jumped in to help in the recovery e�orts.The volunteers wanted to set up a resource bank for our older neighbors who may need some extra supports in the future.

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With a stroke of luck, I stepped into the Celebrating Seniors Coalition at its inception eight years ago. Ever since, it has been a rewarding, educational

journey that has grown in not only my heart but the entire community’s.

It’s a wonderful thing to be a part of businesses, volunteers, non-profi ts, and government agencies coming together to honor and embrace aging. This year, we have nearly 50 educational and entertaining events packed into a single week hosted throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. To learn more, check out our calendar of events

This year we added 60 more incredible seniors to our notable honoree list, bringing to well over 500 the total we have recognized in our history. The Class of 2018 is fi lled with kindness, generosity, wisdom, achievement and other inspiring qualities.

One of our missions is to provide support to our older community members in need. Through ad sales in this guide, generous benefactors and patrons, as well as others who donate throughout the year, we are grateful to be able to provide emergency funds as those needs arise.

This guide is also a valuable resource, with an extensive list of local providers of art, culture, housing, private care, attorneys and more. Hold onto it well after Celebrating Seniors Week ends!

In planning this Celebrating Seniors Week, it has been a privilege to serve with so many talented and dedicated community leaders. A heartfelt thank-you to them. As our special events get under way, I look forward to seeing many of you. Together, it will be a pleasure to celebrate seniors.

Jill Wagner, Celebrating Seniors Coalition Chairman

CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK: ENGAGE AT EVERY AGE

Get acquainted with this wide-ranging group of

notable women and men in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest. The Class of 2018, as you will see, has left a profoundly positive imprint on our community

and share valuable “words to live by.”

Turn to the center of this guide for the list of special

events hosted in our communities. Engage at every stage of

this week!

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The 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 older adults among us.

Not only does the coalition celebrate seniors, they provide needed support to many older adults throughout the year. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of those who support the mission of engaging and supporting people of all ages.

Regardless of your age, take advantage of one of the many scheduled activities throughout Celebrating Seniors Week, and we hope you will lift up our seniors as

an invaluable asset all year round.

The Community of Congregations currently is prioritizing ways to cultivate relationships with both congregations and people of faith in the Austin neighborhood. We want to especially thank those people who have contributed to our diverse, integrated community. And we encourage reaching out to older adults of diverse cultures and life experience. For the collective wisdom will broaden all the more.

Come join us for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This year it will be held on Sunday, November 18 at 7pm.

In the fall, we welcome your participation in the

Holiday Food and Gift Basket Program that provides gifts, food, and financial support to those in need in our communities during the winter holidays.

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 which also is now a program of Housing Forward. We 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 Katie Avalos, Administrator at [email protected] 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,

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CONTENTSCONTENTSAbout Celebrating Seniors Coalition .. 1Venue Key .................................... 31Calendar of Events ...................31-34Retail Promotions ........................ 16Feature: 60 Over 60 ....................... 6 Care info ...............................28-29Community Resources .................. 35 Arts & Culture ............................ 35 Banking ..................................... 37 Congregations ......................37-40 Food Security ............................. 40 Education..............................40-41 Funeral ...................................... 38 Health & Wellness .................41-42 Home Care ............................42-43 Hospice Care .............................. 43 Home Delivery ........................... 44 Home Improvements ................. 46 Landscaping .............................. 48

Medical Equipment & Supplies .. 48

Hospitals ................................... 48

Housing ..................................... 49

Nursing ...................................... 50

LGBTQ Resources ........................ 52

Mental Health Services .............. 52

Pet Care ..................................... 53

Professional Services ................. 54

Public Libraries .......................... 56

Recreational Activities ............... 56

Social Security ........................... 59

Social Services ........................... 59

Transportation ........................... 59

Veterans Services ....................... 60

Volunteer Opportunities ............ 60

Emergency Information ............. 64

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Gloria Ahlenius (91)

“Do for others what you would like them to do for

you” - Matthew 7:12

A kind friend, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Voracious reader and animal lover. Proud graduate of Moody Bible Institute. Has taken memorable trips to Israel, Greece, Bolivia, and Scotland. 67-year River Forest resident.

Carole Aston (80)

“Every day is a new beginning; take a deep breath and start again.”

An Oak Park resident who taught high school, directed a YWCA in Texas and had a 25-year career with AARP, including Illinois State Director. Active volunteer with 10,000 Villages, Unity Temple, the Art Institute, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Mary Atkinson

“A little thought, a little consideration for others, makes all the di erence. If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”

- A.A. Milne

Mother of five, grandmother of 10. Educator at St. Edmunds and Holmes School. Graduating from Rosary College in 1975 (while raising her family), made the rest of her life posible. Married the love of her life, Bob Atkinson, in 1978.

Tim Bannon (60)

“Be curious. Be kind.”

Chicago Tribune editor, community volunteer, youth sports coach and referee.

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Alice Calabrese Berry

“Take the road less travelled, for it will almost always be

an adventure.”

An indefatigable supporter and advocate for libraries. Elected to the American Library Association Executive Board. Currently serves as a River Forest Public Library Trustee. Travels the world as a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.

John W. Berry (70)

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” - Mark Twain

Former American Library Association President. Currently serves on the American Library in Paris Board of Trustees. Chairman of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation. Professor of Practice at Dominican University’s School of Information Studies. A talented photographer.

Bruce Bonecutter (68)

“No kind of people are better than another and no kind of love is better than

another.”

Now retired, served as the Chief Psychologist at Cook County Hospital and the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. On the Boards of Lawndale Christian Legal Center, LaSalle St. Church and the Chicago College of Oriental Medicine. Passions are fishing, wilderness camping and canoeing.

Faith Bonecutter (64)

“Give service to vulnerable populations.”

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Anne Canapary

“Family and friends, and time to enjoy them.”

Raised five children. A Francophile her whole life, she has traveled extensively to France and has tutored French. Learned to go to places o� the beaten track, into the Provinces, and along the by-ways.

Marilyn Cantisano (68)

“Move out of your comfort zone and take advantage of every opportunity o�ered.”

Co-Founder of City Ventures Tours. A social worker concentrating on work with families at Parenthesis Parent Child Center, in schools and Infant Welfare Clinic. Active in The League of Women Voters.

Maggie Carpenter (66)

“You can never go wrong if you tell the truth.”

Worked for 25 years in Special Ed for CPS. A longtime parishioner at St. Giles, performer with Bell Choir. With her husband, rescued four golden retrievers. Yoga enthusiast. Helped initiate ongoing block party activity 30 years ago.

Thom Carpenter (78)

“When I die I want to go where my dogs have

gone.” – Mark Twain

A 36-year Oak Park resident, served as a Cub and Boy Scout Scoutmaster. Served as a youth baseball manager for five years. A proud Notre Dame grad, he loves backpacking and has done world-class hikes everywhere from New Mexico to Patagonia.

Lauretta Christensen (83)

“If I want peace, I must be willing to speak out for

justice.”

An Oak Parker and retired editor/writer. A 20-year volunteer for the Hemingway Museum. A longtime lector for St. Edmunds and serves as a Minister of Care at Rush-OPH. Performed decorating for the White House for the Obama administration.

Susan Cicelsky (79)

“I am thankful every day that I get up. Be present in the moment and make

every day count.”

A New York transplant and social justice advocate, writes “Schmoozin’ with Susan,” an entertaining commentary on current events. Married for 60 years. An active member of the 19th Century Club and formerly was actively involved in her synagogue.

James Collins (74)

“Art as well as life … it’s all in the details.”

Native Oak Parker and longtime architectural firm owner. Work has included design of 12,000-square-foot house (including its furniture) and restoration of Unity Temple. Collects pieces of historical buildings. Proud of three children who are all good citizens and working in the arts.

Joan Collins

“Life is a story that’s always in re-write.”

Taught elementary school for 15 years. Raised three children and helped husband run his architectural business. An avid writer of short stories, wrote “Honor Above All,” an historical fiction novel set in 1882 and featuring the birth of Chicago’s architecture.


Rosemary Conway (84)

“To each his own - said the lady as she kissed the cow.” – Rosemary’s Irish

grandmother

Born and raised in Oak Park, Rosemary raised a family of 14 children and is a grandmother to 25 and great-grandmother to 10. Worked for Sears and then River Forest State Bank. Rosemary is 84 years young and still going strong.

Mary Helen Zelkovich Domijan (81)

“Love, honesty, laughter, no doubt, no worry, no fear.”

Proud to have grown up on 55th Street on the south side of Chicago. Croatian immigrant parents sponsored and opened home to many WWII refugees, instilling a love for all kinds of people. Children are a huge part of her life.

Linda Dunne (70)

“Live each day with gratitude.”

An Oak Parker for 40 years. Was a 30-year guidance counselor at Lyons Township; the past nine years worked as a tour guide with City Venture Tours. An active member of Ascension Parish, enjoys traveling and visiting three daughters and five grandchildren.

Jenny Dzieken (94)

“Carry On.”

Active with the Senior Social Club at the Forest Park Community Center and with the weekly travel group. Enjoys bowling. Worked as an elevator operator at Marshall Field’s and was asked to be a model (she turned them down because of her family).

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Ann Hilton Fisher (70)

“The smallest deed is better than the grandest

good intention.” – Chinese fortune cookie

Inspired by the civil rights movement, Ann spent her career in legal services, fi nishing as Executive Director of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. Now performs very gratifying work as a volunteer tax preparer with the Center for Economic Progress.

Dale Fitschen (80)

Worked for 40 years in public transportation (RTA, CTA, Pace), was key fi gure in creating senior transportation services such as door-to-door and para-transit. Played music with the Oak Park Recorders, including at the Renaissance Fair. A member of the League of Women Voters.

Cheryl Flinn (60)

“Today is the fi rst day of the rest of your life.”

Served as librarian, then Business Manager, at Norridge School District. A violinist in the OPRF Symphony for 26 years and serves as Treasurer. Strong regional promoter of the Symphony with performances at Austin and Douglas high schools. Volunteers in cluster tutoring.

GiGi Garbe (67)

“Happiness comes from doing what you love to do.”

GiGi still works for Jewel, where she has worked in every department. Her current job is as a receiving clerk at the Jewel Supermarket in Franklin Park. She enjoys taking one-day trips with the Senior Club of the Forest Park Community Center.

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Guillermo (Bill) Garcia (92)

“Good that I can do to any fellow creature, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this

way again.” – Etienne DeGrellet

Born in Cuba and came to the US in 1944, attending National Business College in Virginia. After returning to Cuba, escaped the Castro regime in 1961 and became a U.S. citizen in 1974. Worked in bookkeeping and accounting until 1992 retirement.

Al Gini (74)

“If you can laugh at it, you can live with it!”

– Joan Rivers

Father of two, and author of 12 books. He has taught philosophy and business ethics at Loyola University for 49 years. Was a Resident Philosopher for over 27 years on WBEZ, currently is on WGN/Tribune Radio.

Doris Gruskin (99)

“Just enjoy every day and make the best of what you

have!”

Mother of two, and formerly a substitute teacher in Oak Park and River Forest. Recently retired from her job at a retirement home. She likes to travel and participates in the West Suburban Temple and enjoys her friends there.

Max Guenthner (66)

“Make the room you enter a better place.”

Taught at St. Giles School and continues to tutor there. Volunteers at United Lutheran Church and has created several decorative banners for display. A regimented swimmer both outdoors and indoors. Recently hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with her husband, Tom.

Tom Guenthner (69)

“Walk. Work with your hands. Count your

blessings. Don’t worry. Be happy.”

Taught pharmacology for 30 years at UIC Medical School. An accomplished wood worker and helps keep the mechanicals going at United Lutheran Church. Was active with his church Boy Scout troop. Enjoys canoeing in Canada and backpacking in Alaska. Serves breakfast monthly at PADS.

Jim Hartzler (71)

“Keep walking as long as you can with joy in your

heart and a kind word for those you meet on your

journey.”

Volunteers as a Guest Guide at Brookfield Zoo. Deacon at First Presbyterian Church. A volunteer for Housing Forward and River Forest Township Mental Health Committee. Still actively volunteering for all of these groups.

Cli� Hunt (85)

“These are the good old days”

Married to Sarah Adkins for 62 years. Retired plumbing contractor. Worships at Grace Episcopal Church where he does repairs. Also does small repair jobs for parishioners, who pay with donations to the church. Authored a memoir for his grandchildren, describing life in the ‘30s.

William “Bud” Ipema (79)

“Live with gratitude.”

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As a rehabilitation physician, I deal with a generally older population, treating everything from arthritic knee pain to strokes to hip fractures.

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Of course, even those with the best laid plans sometimes have to be flexible. But even if the situation isn’t exactly what you envisioned, you can still make it work. For instance, if you need to transition into assisted living, take it as an opportunity to meet a new

community of people and let someone else handle the chores of cooking and cleaning.

I love working with seniors in this community because of the rich stories and experiences you all have to share. My wish is for everyone to keep living life on their own terms. So, as I frequently say at the clinic and in the rehab unit, “Plan for the worst, and hope for the best.”

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Jean Keneipp (93)

“Have a ready smile for everyone.”

A consulting engineer in transportation for 36 years. Traveled to all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Married for 68 years. Graduated from the University of Illinois and served in World War II. Enjoys the book club and music programs at Belmont Village.

Elaine “Blondie” Kirk

“Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch

on to the a� rmative, and don’t mess with Mr. In-

Between.”

Mother of three sons and one daughter, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Active member of First Presbyterian Church of River Forest. Volunteers for various organizations as her way of giving thanks for the privilege of living in this great community.

Susanne Kroeger (80)

“Be yourself.”

Worked as a Chemistry Researcher for the University of Illinois College of Medicine. An active watercolor painter, her house is a gallery of art work. Board Member and Chair for the OPRF Community Associates, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Economy Shop.

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“Be kind and helpful to others.”

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Martha Lubben (85)

An Oak Parker who held several o� ce jobs prior to assuming management of tavern business for 10 years after her husband’s death. A volunteer at RUSH-Oak Park Hospital, currently assisting visitors. An avid bowler for 40 years, currently active in a senior league.

Bernice Mathews (60)

“Keep my health, have positive thoughts, keep on being me, and don’t try to

change.”

Bernice worked for AAA for 23 years. A “people person” who loves her family and loves to help people whenever she can. She is an active member of the Forest Park Senior Social Club and enjoys bingo and trips to casinos.

Mike Mitchell (69)

“Stay active with the things you always wanted to have

time for.”

Retired educator who spent 13 years at OPRF High School with the History Department. Worked with challenged students at St. Patrick High School. Devoted to his family. Enjoys repairing Schwinn bicycles from the ‘60s and ‘70s, and is an antique car enthusiast.

Dolly Mohr (87)

“Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.”

Owner of the multi-generation family business, H.J. Mohr and Sons. Donated the concrete for the Bud Mohr Skate Park in Forest Park in memory of her husband. Became involved in the business in 1973 after her two children had grown. Has four grandchildren.

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High Tea | Tuesday, May 22 – 2-4 p.m.

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Art surrounds us. Though we may seek it out at

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in the community, courtesy of businesses and the art entities that partner with them, which showcase the creations of local artists on a rotating basis. One place with a sizeable exhibition space is West Suburban Medical Center, which partners with OPAL.According to Stasia

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as well as our employees,” Thompson said. “It creates an artful environment and can infl uence their healing process.”Opening Friday is “Fleeting Fragrances,” acrylic works

by Bala Thiagarajan, infl uenced by her Indian heritage and henna art. Vivid colors reference the saris worn in South India and mandalas with a central mirror represent centering oneself and regaining balance.A di� erent gallery space, this one run by the Oak Park

Area Arts Council (OPAAC), can be found at Oak Park Village Hall. Currently on display is “Women of Quiet Confi dence,” composed of charcoal and acrylic mixed-media drawings of African American females by Jesse Howard, who grew up in Austin and teaches at OPAL.Howard sees his audience as the village employees and

the people coming in for code enforcement or getting a ticket, i.e. “the people who are trying to make it out there.”

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His art keeps things real, reflecting a population he didn’t see when going to galleries — disenfranchised African Americans.“I am depicting the rawness of what I see,” he said. “My

series at village hall shows the African American women who made me who I am today. They are the backbone of the community.”Another OPAAC gallery space is the Oak Park Township

Senior Services Dining Room on the 100 block of South Oak Park Avenue. Painter and illustrator Jack Stockman has been exhibiting there for the past two months.His pieces include art designed for a children’s book,

one of 20 he has illustrated in his career, and paintings he has done for family and friends. Stockman, who also has six paintings along the Metra train track embankment, believes OPAAC is putting “wonderful artwork” into di�erent venues.“I enjoy putting [my art] in a di�erent context,”

Stockman said, “and I enjoy the fact that people viewing it don’t always have opportunities to see artwork.”While everyone is welcome in the Senior Services Dining

Room during open hours, a low-cost lunch is served weekdays to those over 60, bringing in another audience for artistic viewing. Passersby on Oak Park Avenue are welcome to peek into the windows to view the art as well.Yet more work is up for viewing at Forest Park National

Bank & Trust Co., 7348 W. Madison St., coordinated through OPAAC. In February and March, the Oak Park Photography Club will exhibit there.

“We want to a�ord artists, who don’t have one, a gallery space to showcase their work and have it out in the public,” said OPAAC Executive Director Camille Wilson White. “And they may have it purchased.”Like any fine art gallery, some of the work may be

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be Good, 2006). I then focused my attention on the di�erences between good and bad behavior in business, (The Ethics of Business, 2012). And my fascination with business as an unorganized process led me to explore the role of leadership in doing business, (10 Virtues of Outstanding Leaders, 2013). But for the last 30 years,

the topic I have really wanted to write on is the role that humor and joke-telling plays in our lives. And happily, I finally did it — The Importance of Being Funny: Why We Need More Humor in Our Lives.Humor and comedy is

more than just foolish fun. Humor is a sword and a shield to defend

us against reality. Humor allows us to poke fun at our limits, our frailties. Jokes can de-fang, de-escalate, and domesticate our fears of the absurdity and complexity of life. As someone much cleverer than I has pointed out, we need humor in order to not die of the truth!The simple fact of the

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Myrna Monteverde (71)

“Want to stay young? Just smile.”

Born in the Philippines where she worked in banking. She worked at Macy’s and Sears when she came to America with her husband. Active member of YMCA, the Forest Park Senior Club and Travel Group.

Betty Moore

“Keep an open heart, open mind and sense of humor.”

Activist for human rights and animal rights. Animal Care League founding member/volunteer. Oak Park Art League life member and exhibiter. A Scouts leader. Editor and publisher who conducted Junior Great Books discussions. Served as Grace Lutheran Church elder. Walks 5K races for charity.

Linda Norris (66)

“Be kind and respectful of other people.”

A retired preschool and kindergarten teacher. She earned the love and respect of her students and their parents. She is the mother of twin boys and a grandmother of three. She loves all animals, especially cats, and attends Grace Lutheran Church.

Mary O’Brien (65)

“Do what brings you joy. Help others as much as possible. Save early and

often!”Lifelong local resident. Active in River Forest Township for 20 years as a Mental Health Committee Board member and as a River Forest Township Trustee. Raised three children. Currently volunteers with American Red Cross and at the Hines VA Food pantry.

Ann Shannon O’Connell

“Take advantage of every opportunity that comes along, meet new people,

travel, learn new skills and be kind.”

A clinical social worker in the Department of Psychiatry at Loyola University for many years. Active volunteer at St. Luke’s Parish. Lector, Funeral Choir, Peace and Justice Committee, and Founder of “Prime Timers.” Travels extensively throughout the world.

Frances Page

“I meet no strangers.”

“Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you.”

Volunteer for St. Catherine-St. Lucy parish for 25 years. Born in Mississippi, she came to Chicago in the ‘60s and took advantage of training o�ered by Good Will Industries. Moved by the vision of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and the civil rights movement. Worked for McDonald Engineering.

Ronald Page

“One day at a time.”

“Do the right thing for the right reason.”

U.S. Air Force veteran who volunteers at St. Catherine-St. Lucy parish as an usher and through his painting, plumbing and electrical skills, which he developed as a building engineer for GM. Also volunteers with the OPRF Food Pantry and at a Chicago homeless shelter.

William Piper (65)

“One hundred years from now it won’t matter what kind of

car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank, nor what my

clothes looked like but the world may be a little better

because I was important in the life of a child.”

Kiwanis member and leader for 43 years. Spearheaded the construction of a playground for children with spina bifida at YMCA Camp Independence. Coordinates the Kiwanis Club’s Go Baby Go project. Coaches youth baseball, active at St. Luke Parish. Attorney by profession.


Abel Reyes (61)

“Enjoy every day like it’s your last. Enjoy work and

treat people like you would like to be treated.”

Coached Cross Country and Track at OPRF since 1983. Former coach at UIC. His wife Julie introduced him to Oak Park which embodies everything that they stand for. Raised five children. Tells his students that sports open lifelong avenues for everybody.

John Rice (63)

“Don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has

enough trouble of its own.”

Columnist and feature writer for Forest Park Review for over 30 years. Licensed private detective. Co-author of a historical novel and former Professor of Writing. Coached youth sports and member of the Historical Society of Forest Park. Happily married 38 years, with four children and four grandsons.

Thomas Riley (91)

“The fire department was a good job and I would

recommend it to anyone.”

Fire Chief for the River Forest Fire Department for 25 years. He sold fire equipment for 10 years to suburban fire departments after retiring from the Fire Department. He has six children.

Pam Risher (69)

“It is what it is!”

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Manie Scott (71)

“What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who is against us? - Romans 8:31

Worked for Cook County government. Enjoys spending time with her three children and eight grandchildren. A member of the Senior Social Club and Travel Group of Forest Park Community Center. Enjoys reading, music, going to plays, and watching movies. Has a laugh that warms people’s hearts.

Robert Shallenberger (94)“If you were blessed with a fi ne family and prosperity,

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Darlene Skinner (74)

“Be kind and others will be kind to you.”

Retired and last worked in the jewelry department of Walmart. Enjoys watching TV, crocheting, and playing Pokeno. An active member of the Forest Park Senior Club, Darlene especially enjoys the weekly travel group.

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Laughter in Our Livescontd from page 21

makes our problems and other people momentarily less troublesome. Jokes are weapons made

of words. They allow us to take on taboos, poke fun at life, and mock human frailty. At least for a while, humor can detox the mysteries and make the unknown, the intolerable, and the utterly unavoidable more bearable. Of course, there is a caveat we must always keep in mind — humor is not a cure for life, but it can be a helpful temporary anesthesia! To joke about politics,

illness, death, God, sex or age is my way to detox or defuse something that essentially cannot be tamed. It is

a way of being in charge of something that we really cannot control or completely understand. Joking about a “deep topic” or “dangerous topic” is a way of talking about it, examining it in a way that doesn’t scare us, numb us and rob us of our joy for life. Humor gives us the courage to endure that which we cannot understand or avoid. As the late, great American “philosopher” Joan Rivers succinctly put it, “If you can laugh at it, you can live with it.”

detox or defuse something that essentially cannot be tamed. It is

Al Gini, longtime resident of Oak Park/River Forest, is a professor of Business Ethics at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University, Chicago. “The Importance of Being Funny: Why We Need More Jokes in Our Lives” is available locally at The Book Table, 1045 Lake St., Oak Park.

As published in the Nov. 22, 2017 Wednesday Journal.


Rose Slimak (82)

“Keep active and enjoy your life and family.”

Rose moved to Oak Park in 1964. Worked as a circulation assistant at the main library for 25 years. She is in the tenth year of volunteering her service at RUSH-Oak Park Hospital, currently as an administrative assistant in the Medical Sta� o� ce.

Barb Stamm

“If we learn from our mistakes, why am I not brilliant? My mantra is

Enjoy! Confucius once said, “Life unfolds in perfection.” I believe that life can be a bit like origami; colorful,

with a lot of folds. What an experience!”

Worked in the library and the lunch program and for di� erently-abled children at the school. Though she was a so-called “educator,” the children taught her way more than she could ever hope to have taught them.

Sheila Trainor (65)

“Try not to judge and be careful what you say.

You never know what’s in someone’s past.”

Taught school for many years in Oak Park. A pioneer in the Multi-age program at Whittier. Passionate about languages. Studied abroad in Italy during her college years. Studied at the Language Institute of Mexico. She enjoys traveling, crocheting and reading. She is a triplet.

Claudette Zobel (83)

“The world is full of possibilities. Pursue them

with energy, integrity, imagination and love.”

Served for six years on the River Forest Public Library Board. An active member in Oak Park Village governance and with the local Chicago and national Presbyterian Church. A passionate knitter, reader and gardener.

Genevieve Zoufal

“Treasure your family, faith and friends. Treat everyone

with kindness.”

Known as “Aunt Gen” to legions of locals, she is famous for her holiday Gingerbread People, of which she has distributed thousands over the years and still continues to do so. She raised four sons and has eight grandchildren.


Looking out his window on a rainy February day, Warren Udelson encountered a view

that he had not seen in over 50 years from the vantage point of his Clarence Avenue house. Udelson is a lifelong resident of the 1000 block of Clarence, save for college and the few years afterwards. Born in 1948, his parents brought him home to the house at 1028 Clarence, and after he married, he and his wife bought the house next door.This week, when rehabbers across

the street at 1027 Clarence removed two layers of siding, they revealed a painted message that brought back a flood of memories for Udelson. Painted in broad brushstrokes across the wooden clapboards fronting the house, the message reads: “Welcome Home!! Butchie!! Grab a Paint Brush Boy!”Butchie was Edwin “Butch” Grottke,

older brother to Don Grottke, Warren Udelson’s best friend growing up in Oak Park. Udelson recalls that Butch was eight years older than him and one of five Grottke children raised in the house. According to Udelson, the two families were like one in a time that seemed idyllic with football games in the streets, no locked doors and playing until all hours in the alleys behind houses.“Don and I were like brothers, and

his parents were like having two sets of parents.” Butch left to join the army in 1957,

eventually joining the Green Berets. Udelson recalls of that time, “It was a big deal when Butch went into the army. He was full of adventure and life.” Butch Grottke left home right around the time Udelson’s younger brother Jerry was born, and the senior Udelsons gave Jerry the middle name of Edwin after the neighbor the family was so close to.

When the painted message resurfaced, Udelson tracked down Barbara Grottke, now Barbara Tuttle, to tell her the story. She is the last of the five Grottke children.Tuttle remembers

that her parents painted the welcome home sign for her older brother Butch when he was returning from the army for a visit. “It would have been almost 60 years ago. They were going to paint the house and decided to write a message for Butch.”Butch Grottke was killed in Vietnam

in 1969.Tuttle says Butch was a great

brother and a colorful character who died far too young in Vietnam. He left behind a wife and two daughters.When the house next door to his

parents came up for sale shortly after he married in the 1970s, Udelson and his wife bought it to be near his parents and his brother, Mark, who had cerebral palsy. Of the Grottke house, he says, “I’ve been looking at that house my whole life. It brought back all those memories to see the words painted on the wall. I’m probably one of the only ones here who remembers Butch.”Like so much of childhood, Udelson

observes that much has changed even though he has remained on the same block for most of his life. He says that in 1968 you could stand on his block and see the smoke from the fires that enveloped the city’s West Side after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When integration began to take hold in Oak Park, a neighborhood that was

once “lily white” and habituated by working class families became home to a racially diverse group of professionals.Don Grottke and Warren Udelson

lost touch as childhood friends are wont to do, and Don passed away in the 1990s. Barbara Tuttle says that her mother

and Mrs. Udelson were the best of friends. “We were a huge part of their lives and vice versa. We were together constantly. It was wonderful growing up on Clarence Avenue.”She and her niece and nephew plan

to visit Warren and see the painting on the house for a walk down memory lane. When Udelson travelled to

Washington D.C., he found Butch’s name on the Vietnam Memorial and made a rubbing of it.Noting that it might not be

significant to most people, Udelson says the few painted words sparked a lot of memories of people and a period in his life that meant so much. “It’s really something to see this and remember all those days. Is there anybody left who will remember the Grottkes?”

Siding Comes O� and Memories Flood Back

By LACEY SIKORA, Contributing Reporter

A welcome-home sign to an army son, painted on the side of the house

Revelation: Warren Udelson, left, and Barbara Tuttle found an old message written to Tuttle’s late brother after taking o� the siding on Clarence Avenue. | ALEXA ROGALS/Sta� Photographer

As published in the Feb. 28, 2018 Wednesday Journal.


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Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 4:30 to 7 pm (light refreshments available) in Pine Room at Ascension School, 601 Van Buren, Oak Park, 60304.You’ve tried everything, you face a critical decision, you can extend your life

by a few months with treatments that have serious side effects. Would you want doctors to stop, or continue to do everything possible? If you have not

already completed the legal forms that state how you want to be treated when you cannot speak for yourself – someone will be appointed to speak for you.

Don’t let this happen to you. Come to our session to learn which forms will give you your voice. Once you complete these forms and “share them” with your loved ones, closest friend(s) and medical professionals. You can check this important planning tool off your “to do” list.

[Background: In 2014 it was determined that 96% of the adults in LaCrosse Wisconsin had completed these forms and now the conversations around town include gossip about who HAS NOT filled out their advance directives.]

Can the residents of Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest equal that percentage? We need YOU to help us get a significant percentage of our residents to complete their forms.

�e SCSCC provides education and networking opportunities to members who provide services to older adults in our communities.Member Agencies meet on the 3rd �ursday of the month and o�er a Spring Event to the older adult community each year.

A Place for Mom

American Advisors Group

Ashland Vine Senior Home Care

Assisting Hands

Belmont Village

Bentron Financial Group

Bright Star Care

Caledonia Senior Living

Comfort Keepers

Countryside Senior Apartments

Dwellings Real Estate

Forum Financial Management

Full Circle Counseling and Care Management

Gottlieb Geriatric Behavioral Health

Heartfelt Solutions

Home Instead Senior Care

Home Sweet Home Care

Hylife Oral Health Alliance

Journey Care Hospice

Lexington Square

Lifecare Innovations

New York Life Insurance Company

Oak Park Township Senior Services

Pathway to Living

RBC Jewelry Design

Right At Home Oak Park/Chicago

Roz Byrne-RE/MAX in the Village

Richard M. Ruggiero Law Group

Senior Citizens’ Center OPRF

Senior Living Experts

Senior Solutions

Slip Proof Safety

Social Work p.r.n.

Solutions For Care

Suburban Resource Guide/Seniors

Synergy Homecare

Tokarz Law Offices

UCP-Seguin Services

Your Life Security

SCSCC Members

Senior Citizens’ Services Coordinating Council (SCSCC)

Learn more at: SCSCCnetwork.com


Celebrating Seniors Week | Calendar of Events

10-11amGardening Tips & Terrarium PlantingGood Earth Greenhouse & Café | yAltenheim Senior Living of Forest Park is hosting complimentary co�ee and cookies while Good Earth Greenhouse & Café pros answer your gardening questions; followed by a planting demonstration of terrariums. Receive 10% o� any purchase.10:30am-12:30pmChoosing to Die at Home: A Conversation with Tom HolmesForest Park Public Library | tRosemary Salerno, psychotherapist and longtime hospice worker, and Tom Holmes, Forest Park Review journalist, will read an essay from Holmes’ 2017 book, The Soul of a Liberal Village. Conversation will follow.12-3pmLunch & BingoHoward Mohr Community Center | uLunch will be served at noon and Bingo will begin at 1pm. 10 games with prizes for each. Reservations required and transportation available by appointment.2pmWhat Will You Do with Tomorrow?Oak Park Public Library | gHow do you want your life to look a year from

ThursdayApril 26

now? Ever wonder where the time has gone? Certified Dream Builder Coach Tom Wendt helps seniors create clear, concise, short and long-term meaningful goals..3:30-4:30pmCard MakingAccents by Fred | qMake a birthday card and an all-occasion card. No previous experience required. You must register two days in advance by calling708-366-9850 or emailing Ann at [email protected] Henry Poetry ReadingRiver Forest Public Library | )Celebrate National Poetry Month with local author, speaker, and poet Barbara J. Henry! Bring a couple of 1-2 minute personal poems to share or a poem of the same length written by your favorite poet. Children are always welcome. 4:30-7:00pmIf You Think Dying Sucks...Imagine a Stranger Making End-of-Life Decisions For You!Senior Citizens Services Coordinating Council | $Professional experts will help you complete important end-of-life documents that empower your loved ones or designated power of attorney to carry out YOUR wishes--and o�er peace of mind. Refreshments served.

ThursdayApril 26

q Accents by Fred 7519 Madison St., Forest Park 708-366-9850

w Belmont Village of Oak Park 1035 Madison St., Oak Park 708-848-7200

e Body Gears Oak Park 1049 Lake St., Suite 201, Oak Park 877-709-1090

r Brookdale Senior Living Oak Park 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park 708-406-7416

t Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson St., Forest Park 708-366-7171

y Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe 7900 Madison St., River Forest 708-366-2206

u Howard Mohr Community Center 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park 708-771-773

i Keystone Park 400 Keystone Park Dr., River Forest 708-366-6660, ext. 105

o Keystone Park Platform Tennis Courts 7920 Central Ave., River Forest 708-366-6660 x104

a Lindberg Park Marion & Greenfield, Oak Park

s Memorial Parkway Bocce Courts Lake St. between Jackson and Monroe, River Forest • 336-6660 ext. 105

d 19th Century Club 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park 708-386-2729

f Oak Park Arms 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-4040

g Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park 708-383-8200

h Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation 1040 West Lake St., Suite 204, Oak Park • 708-848-1560

j Oak Street Health 18 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 773-253-3933

k Olive & Well 133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 773-848-4230

l Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St., 708-366-7500

; River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison St., River Forest 708-771-6159

) River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest 708-366-5205

! River Forest Village Hall 400 Park Ave., River Forest 708-366-8500

@ Roosevelt Middle School Auditorium 7560 Oak Ave, River Forest 708-366-5205 x 303

# RUSH Oak Park Hospital 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park 708-383-9300

$ SCC Lifelong Learning Center 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-848-5251

% West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Court, Oak Park 708-383-6200

^ West Suburban Senior Services 439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood 630-670-2219

& West Cook YMCA 255 S. Marion, Oak Park 708-383-5200

* The Yoga Centre 266 Lake St., Oak Park • 312-816-5299

VENUE KEY



MondayApril 30

1:30pm Friday Afternoon Movie: Born YesterdayForest Park Public Library | tJoin us for popcorn and a screening of the film classic Born Yesterday with Judy Holliday.3-4pmCaring for the Elder CaregiverOak Park Main Library | gReceive realistic, research-proven tips that help caregivers take care of themselves and live full, satisfying lives. Topics include navigating healthcare, dealing with challenging daily routines and social isolation at home.

7-8amCelebrating Seniors 5K Run/WalkKeystone Park, River Forest | iEnjoy a run or walk through beautiful River Forest, starting and finishing around Keystone Park. A shirt and goodie bag for all who register. To register: call 708-524-8359 or visit www.tinyurl.com/y9fcamg39:30 - 11:30amPet Pals in the ParkKeystone Park, River Forest | iBring your best four-legged friend—or any other pet you’d like—to a “pet pal” party. We will have local vendors and treats, especially for dogs. All are welcome!10am-12:30pmMorning Matinee: Lion (2016)River Forest Public Library | )Come to the library and enjoy a viewing of the award-winning film Lion (2016).10:30-11:30amThe Upside of DownsizingThe Oak Park Arms | fSeniors Real Estate Specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX in the Village covers decluttering and moving for seniors.

11am-3pmHealth & Wellness Fair 2018West Cook YMCA | &Sponsored by the OPRF Chamber of Commerce, this event spotlights community organizations o¢ering health and wellness services. Also learn about other activities during Celebrating Seniors Week..1-4pmNational Adopt a Shelter Pet DayRiver Forest Public Library | )Owning a pet brings amazing health benefits to seniors. Give a shelter animal a forever home on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by choosing from among a variety of fabulous furry friends.

1-5pmPop-up Flower Show with I Li HsiaoOak Park Public Library Art Gallery | gA pop-up floral display featuring local florists in the library’s Art Gallery. See how flowers and art can be fused as various floral designers present flowers in a fresh and di¢erent way.

10amProtecting Yourself from Crime - At Any AgeRiver Forest Village Hall, Community Room | !Crime Prevention O§cer Glen Czernik will review for seniors the best ways to protect themselves from scams and other crimes. He will also give an update on local crime statistics and e¢orts to combat crime.11:30am - 12:30pmValues Based Decision Making at End-of-LifeOak Park Main Library | gWhat do you really want? With Rush Oak Park Hospital’s chaplain, explore the when, what and how to talk to your family and loved ones about your wishes and end-of life decisions.1:30pmFilm screening and discussion with Doug Deuchler: “Driving Miss Daisy”Oak Park Public Library | gScreen and discuss the 1989 film “Driving Miss Daisy” starring Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. Set in 1948 Atlanta, follow the retired white school teacher and her black chau¢eur, Hoke Colburn.2:00 - 3:30pmSenior YogaOak Street Health | jSenior yoga will cover various yoga technique such as chair, standing and restorative yoga.

10-11amWeaving Demonstration and Center TourSCCOPRF: The Lifelong Learning Center | $Come by for a weaving demonstration and/or tour of the SCCOPRF, where we o¢er classes in ceramics, weaving, art, stained glass, lapidary, woodworking, sewing, languages, and more.10-11amBooks n’ BagelsRiver Forest Public Library | )Come 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!

SundayApril 29

TuesdayMay 1

FridayApril 27

SaturdayApril 28



10am-12pmDigital Donation DayHoward Mohr Community Center | uShare your photos or two-dimensional items for scanning into our digital archive. Take your items home or donate them for research and future exhibitions.11:30am-1pmMovement Is MedicineBody Gears Physical Therapy | eDoctors of physical therapy will demonstrate exercise movements to prevent injury and to improve mobility. Personalized complimentary screenings and mobility assessments. Refreshments served.1-2:30pmGenealogy Fun with Ancestry, FamilySearch, Facebook and MoreRiver Forest Community Center | ;A local expert in genealogy searches will host an interactive “how to” on using online resources, including Facebook, to begin your family history search.2:00pmTea TastingBrookdale Senior Living | rCome sample various teas at the top of Oak Park -- a unique tea tasting with friends.3:00pmFall Prevention for SeniorsBelmont Village | wJoin us for an interactive and discussion on how to minimize and prevent falls in your home and in your daily life. Co�ee, dessert served.3-4pmConscious Aging WorkshopsThe Yoga Centre | *Hands-on demonstration of the Ions Conscious Aging Workshop Program. Join the discussion about making our last third of life not just less horrible, but more wonderful.4-5pmGetting Ready for MedicareRush Oak Park Hospital | #In conjunction with Oak Park Township Seniors Service, come get the facts about enrolling in Medicare and supplement plans that can seem overwhelming. Call to register at 708-660-4636.4:30 - 6:30pmPlatform Tennis SocialKeystone Platform Tennis Courts | oDerived from tennis, and played with a solid paddle, paddle ball is growing in popularity. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments served. Register by April 27 at 708-366-6660 ext 105 or [email protected].

5-6pmHappy Hour Improv Fun & Games with Chris HauriRiver Forest Community Center | ;Local resident Chris Hauri, trained with the Chicago Improv and Stand Up Comedy Community, will lead us in a fun one hour romp through improvisation exercises and other fun.7-8pmPacking for RetirementRiver Forest Public Library | )Learn the ingredients for a successful and fulfilling retirement, based on 30-plus years of retirement planning and investment advising. To register: call 630-505-8375, or email [email protected].

10-11amZumba GoldPark District of Forest Park | lA dance based fitness class sponsored by Rush Oak Park Hospital. Class is free! Call to register: 708-660-4636.10:30am-12pmCultural & Academic Opportunities with Local Colleges in Our Own BackyardRiver Forest Community Center | ;Explore the rich, diverse and plentiful low-cost cultural and academic opportunities for local seniors in our own backyards, o�ered by Triton College, Concordia University and Dominican University.11:30am - 12:30pmMedical Cannabis Education: How Seniors are BenefittingOak Park Main Public Library | gBased on the presenter’s work with older adults, learn how medical cannabis could be a better solution to help treat chronic conditions and provide a better quality of life.11:30am-1:30pmCelebrating Seniors LuncheonPark District of Forest Park | lJoin us for an afternoon of good friends, great food and outstanding entertainment. Free for those ages 60 and up; pre-registration is required (registration form required).1:30pmMovement and Memory: The Joy of AgingBelmont Village | wThis unique style of dance and fitness o�ers physical, mental and social benefits while promoting an active lifestyle. Learn to emote through movement, and get connected with your body and senses.

WedMay 2

TuesdayMay 1



6pm - 7pmOlive & WellOlive & Well | kHealthy, tasty and fun! Learn what’s so great about olive oil and how to make foods fabulous with aged balsamic vinegar from Italy! To register, email [email protected] and MeditationForest Park Public Library | tQuiet your mind and connect with yourself: learn how to make mandalas--and how creating them can be a form of focused meditation. No drawing skills necessary. All supplies provided.

9:30 - 11:30amTurning Memories Into StoriesVeterans Room Oak Park Main Library | gEach one of us is a goldmine of stories. Learn how to find your “storytelling voice” by taking simple steps that identify memories and stories that you would like to preserve and share.10:30am-12pmUsing Legal Tools Like Advanced Directives, Wills, and TODI’s for Elder Life PlanningRiver Forest Community Center | ;Learn about elder life planning, including Transfer on Death Instruments (TODIs), Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, and Wills. There will be time for questions from the audience, too.

1-2:00pmGetting The Most Out of Your Doctor’s VisitOak Park Main Library | gHave you ever left a medical appointment not understanding what they told you? This patient-empowerment workshop focuses on improving your relationship with your doctor, and all aspects of your care.2pm-3pmWhy We Need More Humor in Our LivesRiver Forest Community Center | ;Local resident, humorist, 12-time author and Loyola professor Al Gini shares why we need more humor in our lives. Among other media credits, Gini has been a frequent contributor to WBEZ and WGN.4:30 - 6:30pmBocce Ball SocialMemorial Parkway Bocce Courts | sInstructors will teach bocce, followed by a chance to open play. All equipment provided. Light refreshments served. Register by May 1: Karen Stille at 708-366-6660, ext 105 or [email protected]:30 - 8:30pm60 Over 60/Closing Dinner19th Century Club | dJoin us as we celebrate this year’s “60 Over 60” honorees—local citizens who have made an enduring and wide-ranging impact on the community through education, business, public service, social-service agencies, and beyond.

WedMay 2

ThursdayMay 3

ThursdayMay 3

Rules-breaking, cookie-making Wally “Famous” Amos, center, keynoted Celebrating Seniors Week in 2017.


ARTS & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENTChicago a Cappella2936 N. Southport Ave., 2nd fl oor, Chicago (773) 281-7820(773) 755-1628 box o� cechicagoacappella.orgPremier fl exible subscrip-tion (4 tickets) is $105, with General Section seating for Seniors (62+).

Chicago Sinfonietta(312) 236-3681chicagosinfonietta.org

Concordia University Artists of Concordia Theatre7400 W. Augusta St., River Forest (708) 488-4106

Dominican University Performing Arts Center7900 W. Division St., River Forest (708) 488-5000events.dom.edu$5 off ticket. Limited

“Pay What You Can” tickets at box offi ce.

ENCORE(630) 441-5157encoreillinois.orgSinging group providing creativity for 55+ regardless of experience or ability. Meets at Trinity HS, Tues. 9 am.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn (708) 788-2118

Handel Week Festival924 Lake Street, Oak Park(708) 383-4231handelweek.com

Heritage Chorale828 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-9066heritagechorale.com/Tickets for seniors are $15.

Lake Theater1022 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-9088Ticket price $6 all day for Seniors (60+)First Tuesday fi lm club

Momenta605 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-2329

Oak Park Concert Chorale924 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park(708) 383-4742

Oak Park Festival Theatre (708) 445-4440oakparkfestival.com

Open Door Repertory Company902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 342-0810opendoorrep.org

Symphony of Oak Park-River ForestP.O. Box 3564, Oak Park(708) 218-2648symphonyoprf.com

Wire6815 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn(708) 669-9473wireismusic.com

MEDIADoris Davenport ShowRadio WPNA–1490 AM(708) 848-2703Facebook.com/thedorisdavenportshow

Oak Leaves(312) 222-3232www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park

Wednesday Journal & Forest Park Review141 S. Oak Park, Oak Park(708) 524-8300oakpark.comriverforest.comforestparkreview.com

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GALLERIESOak Park Area Arts CouncilP.O. Box 950, Oak Park (708)358-5690 [email protected] University Ferguson Art Gallery Kretzmann Hall 7400 Augusta St., River Forest (708) 209-3013 cuchicago.edu

Janice Elkins Studio149 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 524-2231 janiceelkinsart.com

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community–Narrow Gallery408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4040 [email protected]

Oak Park Public Library–Gallery834 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-8200 oppl.org

O’Connor Gallery of Art at Dominican University7900 Division St., 4th Floor, River Forest (708) 524-6597 dom.edu

Triton College Fine Arts Gallery2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove (708) 456-0300 ext. 3589 triton.edu/entertainment

Village Hall of Oak Park123 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-6400 oakparkareaartscouncil.org

MUSEUMSErnest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Parkehfop.orgThe Birthplace Home339 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2222Hours: Sun–Fri 1pm–5pm Sat 10am–5pm $8 for seniors (65+); includes museum & birthplace tour.

Historical Society of Forest Park7602 Adams St., Forest Park (708) 232-3747 forestparkhistory.org

Frank Lloyd Wright TrustFrank Lloyd Wright

Home & Studio951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1976 flwright.orgHours: 10am–5pm daily Closed on all major holidays Admission: Guided tour $12 for seniors (65+)

Oak Park-River Forest Museum—Historical Society129 Lake Street, Oak Park (708) 848-6755 oprfmuseum.org

Trailside Museum738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 366-6530Nature Center Hours: Mar–Oct 8am–5pm Nov–Feb 8am–4pm Nature Center Exhibit build-ing open at 9am daily except Fridays, holidays.

Kevin Wood of Oak Park, a renowned Abraham Lincoln

re-enactor, was a stand-out in the Celebratory

Seniors 5K in 2016.


Visit Oak Park (Visitors Center)1010 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-1500 visitoakpark.comDaily 8am–5pm Information about local attrac-tions, events, tours & more in Oak Park, River Forest & 20 western suburbs

Wonder Works Children’s Museum6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4815wonder-works.orgMon, Wed–Sat 10am–5pm Sun Noon–5pm Admission: $6; members free.

BANKINGCommunity Bank of Oak Park and River Forest1001 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 660-1000 cboprf.com 7751 Lake St., River Forest (708) 366-4700 810 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 919-6200

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

MB Financial Bank7727 W. Lake St., River Forest 1-(888) 422-6562 mbfinancial.com

CONGREGATIONS

FAITH-BASED SENIOR GROUPSCommunity of CongregationsP.O. Box 3365, Oak Park communityof congregations.orgFaith-based organizations hosts general meetings to foster fellowship & works to solve community problems.

* Fiscal agent for Celebrating Seniors Coalition.

Ascension Church808 S. East Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2703 ascensionoakpark.comSenior group, New Horizons, meets several times a year

Calvary Memorial Church931 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-3900 calvarymemorial.comSenior Bible study class meets on Sundays.

Christ Episcopal Church515 Franklin, River Forest (708) 366-7730 Christ-riverforest.org

Christ Lutheran Church607 Harvard, Oak Park (708) 386-3306 christlutheranoakpark.org

Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-7360 euclidavenueumc.orgMinistry with Oak Park Arms holds church meetings.


Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church744 Fair Oaks Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4920 fairoakspres.org

Faith and Fellowship25 Washington, Oak Park (708) 383-9276 miministry.orgMinistry to adults with mental illness.

Fellowship Christian Church1106-10 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-5790 fellowshipchristianop.org

First Baptist Church of Oak Park820 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 848-4070 firstbaptistchurchofoak-park.com

First Presbyterian Church of River Forest 7551 Quick Ave., River Forest (708) 366-5822 firstpresrf.org

First United Church of Christ1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-8456 firstunitedchurchofchrist.comHas a Women’s club and Bible study for seniors.

First United Church of Oak Park848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-5215 firstunitedoakpark.comPrime Time, a senior fellow-ship group for men and women over 60, has various social events.

First United Methodist Church324 N. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 383-4983 firstumcoakpark.orgVarious church events are held at Oak Park Arms.

Forest Park Baptist Church133 Harlem Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-5091 forestparkbaptist.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church611 W. Randolph St., Oak Park (708) 848-4741 goodshepherdlc.org

Grace Episcopal Church924 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-8036 graceop.org

Grace Lutheran Church & School7300 Division St., River Forest (708) 366-6900 graceriverforest.orgSenior Bible study group meets Wednesday mornings and has monthly group meet-ings for seniors.

Judson Baptist Church1252 N Austin, Oak Park (708) 848-9150 judsonoakpark.com

Living Word Christian CenterForest Park Mall7600 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 697-5000 livingwd.org

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

Held at the River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison Street, River Forest.• Monday, 4/30, 10 am – Protecting Yourself from Crime…At Any Age, with RF Police Offi cer Glen

Czernik. This event will be held at RF Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, RF.• Tuesday, 5/1, 1 pm – Having Fun with Genealogy Using Ancestry.com, Facebook and Other

Websites, with RF resident Abby Schmelling• Tuesday, 5/1, 5 pm – Happy Hour Improv Fun & Games, comedy improv class with RF resident

comedian Chris Hauri• Wednesday, 5/2, 10:30 am – Cost-Friendly Cultural and Educational Opportunities in our Own

Back Yard, panel discussion with our 3 local universities• Thursday, 5/3, 10:30 am – Using Legal Tools like Advanced Directives, Wills and TODI’s for Elder

Life Planning, with attorney Tom Wendt• Thursday, 5/3, 2 pm –Why We Need More Humor in our Lives, with local author/humorist Al Gini

River Forest Townshipinvites you to

Celebrating Seniors Week April 26 – May 3Celebrating Seniors Week™ April 26 – May 3

Questions? Please call 708.366.2029 or email [email protected].


Oak Park Temple B’Nai Abraham Zion1235 N. Harlem, Oak Park (708) 386-3937 oakparktemple.com/Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees (STAR) meets weekly at West Suburban Temple to share lectures and information.

Pilgrim Congregational Church460 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-5860 pilgrimoakpark.com

River Forest United Methodist Church7970 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-3668 rfumchurch.org

St. Bernardine Catholic Church7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park (708) 366-0839 stbern.com

St. Catherine and St. Lucy Catholic Church38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-8077stcatherinestlucy.orgPeriodic group meetings and seminars for seniors.

St. Christopher Episcopal Church545 S East Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5613 stchristophersoakpark.org

St. Edmund Catholic Church188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4417 stedmund.org

St. Giles Catholic Church1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-3430 stgilesparish.orgSenior fellowship group meets for various social events.

St. John Lutheran Church305 Circle Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-3226 stjohnforestpark.orgWheelchair access.

St. John United Methodist Church1100 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 386-5882 stjohnsumcoakpark.org

St. Luke Catholic Church528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 771-8250 stlukeparish.orgSenior group PrimeTimers meets 2nd & 4th Mondays and en oys monthly field trips.

St. Vincent Ferrer Church1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest (708) 366-7090 svfparish.orgSenior group meets monthly.

SHEM Center for Interfaith Spirituality708 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park (708)848-1095 shemcenter.org

United Lutheran Church409 Greenfield St., Oak Park (708) 386-1576 unitedlutheranchurch.orgWeekly meeting of Creative Needlers Guild for crochet-ing and knitting and other needlework.

Unity Church of Oak Park405 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-0960 unityoakpark.orgVarious events, meetings and lunches

HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR HOME FOR 30 YEARS OR MORE?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 39 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.”

designation since 2006,” says Roz Byrne, “My favorite group of people to serve

Come to Roz’s upcoming appearances:Sat 4/14 at 10:30a at Brookdale Oak ParkSat 4/28 at 10:30a at Oak Park ArmsTh 6/7 at 10:30a Presence Casa

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

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Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation875 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-6225 unitytemple.orgSenior luncheons held twice a year to honor seniors & celebrate their contributions to Unity Temple and the community.

Village Church of Oak Park178 Forest Ave., Oak Park (708)613-0411 villagechurchoakpark.com

West Suburban Temple Har Zion1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest (708) 366-9000 wsthz.orgSTAR senior group meets 1–3pm Thursdays with Oak Park Temple to share lectures & information.

FOOD SECURITY

CONGREGATE DININGOak Park and River Forest Township130 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org riverforesttownship.org/seniorservices.aspOffers a well-balanced lunch, the opportunity to meet new friends and educational and recreational activities.

DINE OUT OPTIONSContact Maddie Pietyla at (708) 383-8060 for help.Seniors (62+) can register at the Oak Park-River Forest Nutrition Center and purchase

“Dine Out” coupons for Robin-son’s #1 Ribs or Cozy Corner.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS130 S. Oak Park, Oak Park Contact: Maddie Pietyla (708) 383-8060Provides one balanced meal weekdays to eligible home-bound Oak Park and River Forest residents, 60+.

FOOD PANTRIESOak Park-River Forest Food PantryIn the basement of First United Church 848 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-1324 opr�oodpantry.orgHours: First Wed. of the month 7–8:30pmAll other Weds., 3:30–5pmEvery Saturday 9am–NoonNow offering monthly allot-ments to homebound seniors.

New Life Christian Fellowship6235 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2441 newlifeoakpark.comHours: Thursdays 5–7pm

New Life Ministries Church of God in Christ634 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park (708) 383-5433

EDUCATIONConcordia University Chicago Concordia Center for Gerontology7400 Augusta St., River Forest (708) 771-8300 CUChicago.eduReduced tuition for seniors (60+), $33/ semester hour.

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Offering Exceptional Personal, Companion or Respite Care Services Include: Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Transportation and Grooming Assistance. Our highly devoted and qualified caregivers are screened, bonded and insured.

Ashland Vine Home Care is licensed with the Illinois Department of Public Health through the state of Illinois. Il. License # 3001517


Dominican University7900 W. Division, River Forest (708) 366-2490 dom.edu$5 discount to performing arts center.

Triton College 2000 N. 5th Ave., River Grove (708) 456-0300 triton.eduReduced tuition for seniors, $6/semester hour and social classes for retired (60+).

FUNERAL Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home203 S. Marion Street, Oak Park (708) 383-3191 drechslerbrownwilliams.com

Woodlawn Funeral Home7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park (708)442-8500 woodlawnchicago.com

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ADULT DAY CAREAccolade Adult Day Service112 S. Humphrey, Oak Park (708) 445-1300

Gottlieb Adult Day Care701 W. North, Melrose Park (708) 681-7700

Oak Park Arms Adult Day Care408 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 948-7270oakparkarms.com

West Suburban Senior Services439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood (708) 547-5600wsseniors.org

AUDIOLOGISTSCAA The Hearing Place6905 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-7171 savehearing.com

Visit us and see how we enrich lives, foster purpose and offer a whole new wayof aging healthfully and happily. You can find our Galewood location on the corner of N. Newcastle Ave and W. Grand Ave. While our River Woods location is on Riverwoods Dr and W. North Ave.

Keep Reaching

Victory Centre of Galewood and River Woods are proud to offer Supportive Living apartmentsfor adults 65 and over.

keep exploring, keep learning,keep living life to the fullest

Please call

to arrange

a visit and

complimentary

lunch

Galewood: 773.295.4033 www.Pathwaytoliving.comRiver Woods: 708.240.3878

2370 N Newcastle AveChicago, IL 60707

1800 Riverwoods DrMelrose Park, IL 60160


Keep Reaching



Please call

to arrange

a visit and

complimentary

lunch





Keep Reaching



Please call

to arrange

a visit and

complimentary

lunch





Keep Reaching



Please call

to arrange

a visit and

complimentary

lunch




Keep Reaching keep exploring, keep learning, keep living life to the fullest


Keep Reaching



Please call

to arrange

a visit and

complimentary

lunch




Engaging at every age, the Oak Park Runners Club can be seen around town, blazing a trail.


Connect Hearing7627 Lake St., # 207, River Forest (708) 771-4586 connecthearing.com

Newport Audiology Centers7611 Lake St., River Forest 1-(800) 238-1922

Sound Care Hearing610 S. Maple Ave., #5300, Oak Park (708) 660-2350 soundcarehearing.com

CHIROPRACTORS Pure Health Chiropractic167 N. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 407-1080

FALL PREVENTIONFall Prevention Clinics of AmericaHobson Medical Campus 1220 Hobson Rd., Ste. 132, Naperville (630) 305-0403fallpreventionclinics.com

FITNESS CENTERSBody & Brain Fitness Center–Oak Park904 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 434-5798 bodynbrain.com/Oak-Park

D K W Fitness7517 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 771-8730

Evolution Fitness Club711 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 660-1400

FFC Oak Park1114 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-1114 �c.com/oakpark

Gottlieb Center for Fitness701 W. North, Melrose Park (708) 450-5790 gottliebfitness.org

Hit It Fitness811 South Blvd., Oak Park (708) 506-1614 hit-itfitness.com

Loyola Center for Fitness2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood (708) 327-2348 loyolafitness.org

Oak Park Tennis Center544 N. Harlem Ave. (at Lake St.), River Forest (708) 366-9652oakparktennis.com

The Tennis and Fitness Centre 301 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 386-2175 tenandfit.com

West Cook YMCA255 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-5200 westcookymca.org

The Yoga Centre266 Lake St., Oak Park (312) 816-5299 theyogacentreoakpark.com

HOME CARE

IN-HOME CARE / HOMEMAKER / COMPANION AND PERSONAL CAREARIS at Home327 Harrison St., Oak Park (708) 934-4676 arisathome.com

BrightStar Care106 W. Calendar Ct., Ste. 163, La Grange (708) 551-2500 brightstarcare.com

Celeste Duignan, Brokercelesteduignan.bairdwarner.com708-203-2123

Elevating your real estate experience

Connecting Older Adults with Community-Based

Resources and Options

1048 Lake Street, Suite 300 (708)383-0258 Oak Park, IL 60301 ageoptions.org

The Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County

since 1974


Comfort Keepers185 Hansen Ct., Ste. 120, Wood Dale (630) 834-8366 WoodDale-219.ComfortKeepers.com

Home Instead Senior Care6901 W. North Ave., Ste. 3, Oak Park (708) 524-9814 Homeinstead.com/421

Interim Health Care 188 Industrial Drive, #124, Elmhurst 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park(630) 359-6660interimhealthcare.com

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

Synergy Homecare1515 N. Harlem Ave., Ste. 307-2, Oak Park (708) 848-4520 synergyhomecare.com

HOSPICE CAREJourney Care1 E. 22nd St., Lombard (224) 770-2489

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 5, Oak Park 1550 Bishop Ct., Mt. Prospect (847) 685-9900 x2156 rainbowhospice.org

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 1340 S. Damen Ave., Ste. 200A, Chicago (312) 997-7200 580 Waters Edge Dr., Ste. 100, Lombard (630) 495-8484 vitas.com/illinois

PHYSICAL THERAPYAthletiCo7341 Lake St., River Forest (708) 763-0564 1145 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-2086

ATI Physical Therapy800 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park (708) 366-2442

NovaCare Rehabilitation(Formerly Integrity Physical Therapy)605 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 763-8597

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab(formerly RIC) 420 Thatcher, River Forest (708) 427-3650sralab.org

West Suburban Hospital – River Forest Campus7411 Lake St., River Forest (708) 488-1700

PODIATRISTSAcorn Podiatry Center Ltd.William Finn, DPM1144 Lake St., #202, Oak Park (708) 848-8014

Dr. Mary Ann Bender, DPM6931 W. North Ave., Oak Park(708) 763-0580oakparkpodiatry.com

DiSomma Foot and Ankle ClinicDr. Mary DiSomma Dr. Ruth A. Songco-Chi 1100 Lake St., #248, Oak Park (708) 383-5554disomma.com

Volunteers on the Celebrating Seniors Coalition honor the 60 over 60 class of 2017 at the Nineteenth Century Club.


Dr. Maria Chon414 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 27 Oak Park (708) 848-7334

Forest Foot CareDr. Lori Lipkin7503 Madison St., #1, Forest Park (708) 366-3770

Instep Foot and Ankle ClinicDr. Brian A. King 6142 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 848-0021

Mercado Foot and Ankle Clinic6545 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-6800

Midwest Podiatry610 S. Maple Ave., #2550Oak Park (708) 660-6100

Oak Park Podiatrists1142 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 660-0889

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

PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE HOUSE CALLS

DENTISTHylife Oral Health AllianceMary Jensen 27W103 Chestnut Ln., Winfield (630) [email protected]

HAIR CAREJudy Duley Nunes9140 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield (708) 484-5534

Traveling Shears(708) 383-2470 Carol Sorrentino

PHYSICIANSHome Physicians1-(877) 663-1333 Provides compassion-ate physician services in the comfort of your own home.

VISION CAREAmerica’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses7610 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park (708) 366-9278 americasbest.com

Michael J. Bowker960 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1717

Compass Eye Care603 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-2150

Eyes RiteDr. Nancy Prybylo 821 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 386-1554 eyesriteltd.com

For Eyes Optical409 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-2000 foreyes.com

Forest Park Eye Care7417 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-3551

Dennis H. Ireland7777 W. Lake St., Oak Park (708) 771-0500

Kirk Eye Center7427 Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-3334

Dominican University’s Jessica Mackinnon and Dr. Julie Bach engaged in conversation at the Silver Gold Rush Keynote event in 2017.


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

Professional Eye Center1116 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-7240

Weiner Optical1100 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-4040

HEALTH CARE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTBlind Service Association17 N. State St., #1050, Chicago (312) 236-0808

The Chicago Lighthouse Foundation1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago (312) 666-1331

Spectrios Institute for Low Vision219 E. Cole Ave., Wheaton (630) 690-7115

Department of Human Services(773) 292-4424

Lions of Illinois Foundation2814 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore(815) 756-5633 lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/

HEARING IMPAIRMENTChicago Hearing Society2001 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 Services2215 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 1502, Westchester (708) 409-8800

PERSONS WITH DISABILITYEmpowering Gardens7730 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 689-8332 empoweringgardensinc.org

on-profit provides obs to adults with disabilities.

Progress Center for Independent Living7521 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 209-1500

isability services and advo-cacy.

UCP-Seguin Services3100 S. Central Ave., Cicero (708) 863-3803

esidential, vocational and educational services for adults and children with develop-mental disabilities.

O A K P A R K

Distinctive Residential Settings

Chef-Prepared Dining and Bistro

Premier Health and Wellness Programs

Award-Winning Assisted Living & Memory Care

Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

SC Lic. 52076 © 2017 Belmont Village, L.P.

708-848-7200 • belmontvillage.com

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Winner of the Argentum 2016 Best of the Best and George Mason University Healthcare Awards for the Circle of Friends© memory program for Mild Cognitive Impairment.


PHARMACIES THAT DELIVERMedicine Stop Pharmacy7756 Madison St., River Forest (708) 771-6363Free delivery Mon–Fri, 9:30am–6pm Saturday, 9am–1pm

Sears Pharmacy1003 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 386-6304Free delivery in Oak Park and River Forest. Monday-Friday, 9:30am–7pm Saturday, 9am–2pm

Segreti Pharmacy6144 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 383-6757Free delivery in greater Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park area. Monday-Friday, 9:30am–6pm Saturday, 9am–4pm

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLEANING SERVICESExpress MaidOak Park (708) 386-3850

Mary’s House Cleaning ServiceOak Park (708) 383-2770

Maidpro6901 W. North Ave., 1R Oak Park (708) 843-8283 [email protected]

ServiceMaster of Oak Park-River ForestWest Chicago (630) 562-0600Fire flood restoration, heavy duty work floor stripping.

HANDYMAN SERVICESCantata Adult Life Services8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield(708) 387-8189 Cantata.orgInstalls 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) 613-2233Interior-exterior services (attics, bathrooms, carpentry, decorative, door installation, electrical, plumbing, flooring, garages, kitchens, painting, windows, etc.). 5% discount for seniors.

Hometown Handyman801 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-7800

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

HOME MODIFICATIONSAll High Work209 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-9271Contractor and builder.

Circle F Properties1408 Elgin Ave., Forest Park (708) 310-9954Master carpenter and home modification specialist 10% senior discount.

Edward Cross & Son518 N. Lombard Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-8631Contractor and builder.

Celebrating Seniors volunteers Pat Koko

(left) and Carol Cox sell t-shirts at the Battle of

the Bands event in 2016


Right People - We provide companion and personal care given by people who care

Right Services - The care clients need when they need it

Right Approach - Personalized care managed by professionals

Right Mission - The best possible experience and peace of mind

We are a licensed Home Services Agency with trained, bondedand insured staff. Serving the Chicagoland area for 5 years.

www.rahoakparkchicago.net | 708.445.6000IL license #3001023




















Extended Home Living Services555 North Wolf Rd., Wheeling(847) 215-9490Home adaptation and modifi -cation for independent living.

Slip-Proof Safety320 Forest Ave., Willow Springs(630) 935-2861slipproofsafety.com

Ramp Now2225 Tanglewood Dr., Aurora (630) 892-7267Ramps, lifts, vehicle solutions and more.

LANDSCAPINGGerger & Greco, IncP.O. Box 4258, Oak Park60304(708) 424-5296

McAdam Landscaping2001 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park(708) 771-2299mcadamlandscape.com

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIESOak Park Township Senior Services130 S. Oak Park, Oak Park(708) 383-8060oakparktownship.orgSome medical supplies for

ak Park, iver Forest resi-dents, such as walkers, canes, raised toilet seats, & portable bedside commodes.

Walgreens7113 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn(708) 795-1295www.walgreens.comProvides full range of medi-cal supplies: hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wound care supplies, etc. Works with Medicare and private insur-ance. Open 24 hours.

HOSPITALSGottlieb Memorial Hospital701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park (708) 681-3200

Hines VA HospitalFifth Ave. & Roosevelt Rd., Maywood (708) 202-8387

Loyola University Medical Center2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood(708) 216-9000

Riveredge Hospital8311 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park(708) 771-7000riveredgehospital.com

RUSH Oak Park Hospital610 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-9300roph.org

Westlake Hospital1225 W. Lake St., Melrose Park (708) 681-3000

MacNeal Hospital3249 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn(708) 783-9100

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center 3 Erie Ct., Oak Park (708) 383-6200westsuburbanmc.com

THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER The Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park & River Forest

414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-5251 www.sccoprf.org

A Cultural Arts Center for Adults, Age 50 or Older

SCC: THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATES SENIORS!

Every day we celebrate their creativity, wisdom and community involvement. Offering creative and educational classes and workshops.

www.sccoprf.org

WE CAN HELP YOU FIX IT!!! The Repair Café is learning to repair things, meeting each

other, receiving expert advice & getting inspired. Meets the third Saturday of every month.

www.repaircafeoakparkil.org

Technology Help @ the Library

7555 Jackson Blvd • 708.689-6125 • fppl.org

Device AdviceTuesday, May 1 at 10:30 am

Tuesday, May 14 at 1 pm

Computer & Internet BasicsThursday, May 17 at 6:30 pm

Digitize Your Video MemoriesWednesday, May 23 at 3 pm

Open to everyone. Call or go online to sign up.


HOUSING

SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTSRE/MAX in the Village189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park Roz Byrne(708) 370-7444rozrealestate.com

Baird & Warner1037 Chicago Ave., Oak ParkCeleste Duignan(708) [email protected]

Beyond Properties 109 N. Marion St., Oak ParkErica Cuneen (708) 220-2025beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Gloor Realty Company114 N. Oak Park, Oak Park(708) 524-1100www.gloor.comJerre Cusick (708) 790-5693Lynn Taylor(708) 275-0736

APARTMENT SERVICES Oak Park Regional Housing Center1041 South Blvd., Oak Park(708) 848-7150liveinoakpark.com

Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors (312) 391-0616suburbanresourceguide.comFree for seniors in Cook County.

HE AR I NG CL E AR L Y M ATTE R S

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- 7171www.savehearing.com

6905 W North Ave, Oak ParkL ice nse d Au d io lo gist • W e rep air all brand s

S e h abla esp añ o l

John Rice, of the Class of 2018, 60 Over 60, cheers on a band at a 2016 Celebrating Seniors event.


SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

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

Belmont Village of Oak Park1035 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 848-7200, ext. 107 oakpark.belmontvillage.com

Brookdale Oak Park1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111 www.brookdale.com

Cantata- Staying At Home8700 W. 31st St., Brookfield (708) 387-8199 cantata.org

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community 408 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 386-4040 oakparkarms.com

Pathway to Living–Galewood2370 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago (773) 385-5002pathwaytoliving.com

Pathway to Living– Melrose Park1800 Riverwoods Dr., Melrose Park (708) 547-5800 pathwaytoliving.com

SUBSIDIZED HOUSINGHeritage House201 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-1800Management: Tommie Brown

Mills Park Tower1025 Pleasant Pl., Oak Park (708) 386-7536Management: Melissa and Barbara Social Worker: Rosemary Serio

The Oaks114 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-5812Management: Deidra Social Worker: Rosemary Serio

Ryan Farrelly Apartments435 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-8744Management: Deidra

Oak Park Housing Authority(708) 386-9322 oakparkha.org

SKILLED NURSING CARE

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIESAperion Nursing and Rehab 8200 W. Roosevelt, Forest Park (708) 488-9850

Berkeley Nursing & Rehab6909 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1112

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care2833 N. Nordica Ave., Chicago (773) 622-6144bethesdahome.com

Ÿ Cultural and educational programs

Ÿ Monthly Coffee Monday

Ÿ Monthly Connect with Tech

Ÿ Monthly Foreign Film Forum

Ÿ Monthly Film Lover Fridays

Ÿ Home delivery of library materials

Seniors are celebrated all year long at the River Forest Public Library

RIVER FOREST PUBLIC

LIBRARYYOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

www.riverforestlibrary.org708-366-5205

River Forest Public Library celebrates seniors all year long and offers a wide variety of programs and services especially for older adults.

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Drechsler,Brown& Williams

Funeral HomeSince 1880

Charles & Lynne Williams, Owners 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park

708-383-3191www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com

Celebrating seniors since 1880!

Find moresenior resources at

www.CelebratingSeniors.net


Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care(formerly The Scottish Home)2800 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside(708) 447-5092caledoniaseniorliving.org/

Cantata Adult Life and Senior Care Services8700 W. 31st St., Brookfi eld(708) 387-8199cantata.org

Paramount of Oak Park Rehabilitation & Nursing625 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park(708) 848-5966

LGBTQ RESOURCES Howard Brown Services–Brown Elephant Resale Store217 Harrison St., Oak Park(708) 445-0612howardbrown.org

Oak Park Area Gay and Lesbian Association (OPALGA) P. O. Box 1460, Oak ParkOPALGA.org/resources

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESChild Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-4008Marriage and family counsel-ors, comprehensive mental health services and psychiatric social workers.

Gottlieb Memorial HospitalGeriatric Behavioral Health Unit701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park

(708) 681-7893Medicare-certifi ed service specializing in diagnosing and treating problems of older adults.

Institute for Positive Mental Health820 Ontario St., #3, Oak Park(708) 358-8570Rehab (holistic), vocational and social skills training, basic support services

PillarsBerwyn / LaGrange Park(708) 745-5277www.pillarscommunity.orgCommunity mental health center providing psychothera-py, parenting groups, evalua-tions and crisis interventions.

Progress Center for Independent Living 7521 Madison St., Forest Park(708) 209-1500(708) 209-1826www.progresscil.orgProvides advocacy, peer coun-seling, personal assistance, deaf services, drop-in center and Latino outreach.

Psychological Consultation Services1103 Westgate St., Oak Park(708) 386-1761Marriage and family counsel-ors, mental health specialists and social workers.

Sage Neuropsychology Consultants137 N. Oak Park Ave., #207A, Oak Park (708) 434-1264sageneuropsychology.com

oard-certifi ed clinical neuro-psychologist provides evalua-tions for individuals aged 16+. Specialization in assessment of memory disorders in older adults.

Sanders & Warren Counseling Center408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 25, Oak Park(708) 386-4040sandersandwarren.com

1049 Lake Street, Suite 204Oak Park, IL. 60301

708-848-1560www.oprfcf.org

[email protected]: oprfcf

WE CONNECT!


Suburban Counseling Services1101 Lake St., Oak Park(708) 358-0758Counseling and therapy.

THRIVE Counseling Center120 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 383-7500thrivecc.orgBehavioral healthcare, crisis emergency, comprehensive youth, psychiatric rehabilita-tion, group support, preven-tion and risk.

PET CAREAnimal Care League1013 Garfi eld St., Oak Park(708) 848-8155animalcareleague.orgFinding homes for stray & abandoned cats & dogs, and providing humane education programs.

Camp Bow Wow6046 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park (708) 848-2267campbowwow.com/us/il/oakpark Dog boarding, day care.

Carlson Animal Hospital414 Lake St., Oak Park(708) 383-3636carlsonanimalhospitals.com

The Cat Practice323 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-5997catpracticeoakpark.com

Critter Care Pet SittingP.O. Box 1666, Oak Park(708) [email protected]

Doggie Day Play1135 Chicago Ave., Oak Park(708) 358-2800doggiedayplay.com

My Best Friend Groom and Board7626 W. Madison, Forest Park(708) 366-3900

Oak Park Animal Hospital242 Madison St., Oak Park(708) 383-5542oakparkanimalhospital.com

Petco7265 W. Lake St., River Forest(708) 366-7387petco.com

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

PetVets Animal Hospital342 Harrison St., Oak Park(708) 445-9988petvets-oakpark.com

Prairie State Animal Hospital909 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 524-9720

River Forest Animal Hospital7515 Lake St., River Forest(708) 366-8370riverforestvet.com

Sirius Cooks142 Harrison St., Oak Park(708) 358-0100siriuscooks.com

Spike’s Boutique Hotel for Dogs725 Madison St., Oak Park(708) 386-9881spikeshotel.com

How Home Delivery worksHome Delivery is available to all Oak Park cardholders unable to come into a library location, either indefinitely or for a short time—for example, while recovering from surgery or caring for a newborn. Learn more about getting a library card.

How do I request this service?Call us at 708.452.3469.Email us at [email protected] share your name, address, and telephone number.

What materials can I receive?You may request any of our materials through Home Delivery.Items checked out through Home Delivery have the same loan periods as regular checkouts.

When are deliveries made?Deliveries are made once a week, on Friday mornings.You may make specific or general requests for materials. For example, some patrons ask for specific titles each week, and others request three mysteries per week and we select the titles.

Are there any related fees?There is no charge for this service.Customers do not receive late fines for overdue materials.Replacement fees are charged for lost items.

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Yuppie Puppy1042 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-2200 yuppiepuppyoakpark.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ATTORNEYSThomas Clark Law, LLC 1041 Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 990-5374thomasclarklaw.comWills, trusts, special needs planning and estate and guardianship services.

Lyn C. Conni Law O�ces 746 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 763-0999conni�aw.comFamily mediator.

Generation Law747 N. Church Rd., Ste. B4B, Elmhurst, and 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (630) 782-1766 Generationlaw.comWills, trusts, estates, elder law, probate and guardianship litigation.

Goedert, Huntington & DeBoer1011 Lake St., Ste. 303, Oak Park (708) 848-6066 ghdlaw.comCorporate, business, estate planning, probate, tax and real estate.

Law O�ces of Jonathan D. Groll, Ltd.830 North Blvd., Ste. A, Oak Park (708) 358-8566 groll-law.comEstate planning, real estate, probate, corporate and general law.

The Law O�ces of Evelyn C. Gross410 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-9659evelyngross.comEstate planning, estate admin-istration and probate, trust, wills, elder law, estate, and guardianship.

Angelika Kuehn Law O�ces171 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 383-0785 kuehnlawo�ce.comEstate planning, administra-tion, commercial law, land use and philanthropy.

Peter J. Latz & Associates 104 N Oak Park Ave., Ste. 200, Oak Park (708) 524-2300 peterlatzlaw.comEstate planning, wills, trusts, estate administration, guard-ianship and probate.

Pellegrini & Cristiano6817 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3610Family needs and small busi-ness.

Paul Sengpiehl, Attorney at Law727 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8859

Lance D. Taylor, Attorney at Law1011 Lake St., #310, Oak Park (708) 408-1806 lancetaylorlaw.com

INSURANCEAmerican Family Insurance 7206 W. Madison St., Forest Park (708) 366-2003 insurance-agency.amfam.com/IL/elizabeth-axtell

The Art Harrison Bluegrass All Star band performing at the Celebrating Seniors battle of the bands. Bob Huston on bass, Ben Stark on guitar, Heather Walters on mandolin Davis Swain on violin and Geo�rey Tillottson on banjo.


Forest Agency Insurance7310 Madison St., Forest Park (708) 383-9000 forestagency.com

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

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCEYour Life SecurityEleonore Weber (312) 952-1706 www.yourlifesecurity.comCall for a FREE Medicare analysis today.

RETIREMENT PLANNERS/FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND DAILY MONEY MANAGERSBentron Financial GroupJames L. Flanagan MBA, CEP, CEA, RFC 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2, Oak Park (708) 386-3100 bentron.com

Edward Jones O�cesJames Kingsley 7001 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-1110Dwight Atchley 6429 W. North Ave., Ste. 105, Oak Park (708) 848-2692Matt Grote 214 S. Marion St., Oak Park (708) 524-5424

Joe O’Krepky 316 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 524-6009

Everett Wealth Solutions407 Marengo Ave., Forest Park (708) 771-7777 everettwealthsolutions.com

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

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

Mills InvestorsMeets in Oak Park Arms 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 445-6015Membership investment club with minimum investment and opportunity to understand investing.

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

New York LifeTherese “Terry” Zachata 1515 N. Harlem Ave., Ste. 205-9 Oak Park (630) 254-6979

Oak Park Township Senior ServicesSteven Smith, Money Management Specialist 130 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org

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Just a 5-minute walk from the Green line "L" Harlem Avenue station.












Just a 5-minute walk from the Green line "L" Harlem Avenue station.



For fairly traded home decor, jewelry

and textiles from around the world.

121 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301

Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

708-848-4572

oakpark.tenthousandvillages.com

Thank you to the many seniors that

volunteer with us and help spread the

word about fair trade!

191 N. Marion, Oak Park, IL 60301 • Fax (708) 383-2107Email: [email protected]

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State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

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CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7.

Terry LemleyState Farm Agent

(708) 383-3163Terry and his staff are licensed and together have over 75 years of

State Farm experience.




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PUBLIC LIBRARIES Forest Park Public Libraryfppl.org 7555 Jackson, Forest Park (708) 366-7171Monday-Thursday, 9am–9pm Friday, 9am–6pm Saturday, 9am–5pm Sunday, 1pm–5pm

Oak Park Public Libraryoppl.orgMain Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-8200Monday-Thursday, 9am–9pm Friday, 9am–6pm Saturday, 9am–5pm Sunday, 1pm–6pm

Dole Branch255 Augusta St., Oak Park (708) 386-9032 Monday, closed Tuesday-Thursday, 10am–9pm Friday, 10am–6pm Saturday, 10am–5pm Sunday, 1pm–6pmMaze Branch845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4751Monday-Thursday 10am–9pm Friday, closed Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday, 1pm–6pm

River Forest Public Libraryriverforestlibrary.org 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 366-5205Monday-Thursday, 9am–9pm Friday & Saturday, 9am–5pm Sunday, 1–5pm (Sept–May)

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

CLUBS, CENTERS AND ORGANIZATIONSActive Retired Citizens Clubs Collins Center at Triton College River Grove (708) 456-0300, ext. 3603Meets: First and third Fridays from Noon to 2pm

Forest Park Community Center7640 Jackson, Forest Park (708) 771-7737Contact: Karen Dylewski

Park District of Forest Park7501 Harrison St., Forest Park (708) 366-7500pdofp.orgSpecial trips and outings for sports, theater and shopping.

Park District of Oak Park Senior Recreation Program218 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 383-0002 pdop.org/programs/activeadults/ Contact: Shari Wenzel

River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison St., River Forest (708) 771-5820 www.rfcc.info

River Forest Park District401 Thatcher, River Forest (708) 366-6660 rfparks.com

did you know...

with a local library card, your local

branch will deliver

books to your door!

Dana Janisch, River Forest Public Library

Books to your Door!


Animals Enrich Our Lives Volunteer · Adopt · Donate · Attend an Event · Shop

Animals enrich our lives by keeping us active, protecting us, keeping us company, and putting a smile on our faces. Visit www.animalcareleague.org for information on adopting a shelter pet or on how to get involved through volunteering, making

a donation, shopping our resale shop, or attending one of our local events!

Open your heart to shelter pets!Open your heart to shelter pets!

Helping Homeless Animals Since 1973

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Forest Park Public Libraryfppl.org 7555 Jackson, Forest Park (708) 366-7171

Oak Park Public Libraryoppl.orgMain Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 383-8200Dole Branch255 Augusta St., Oak Park (708) 386-9032Maze Branch845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park (708) 386-4751

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

Amilcar Perez, Forest Park Library Adult Services, Outreach Librarian

Sky Lavin, Manager, Forest Park Library Adult Services

Books to your Door! Interested? Give us a buzz!


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.

UCP SEGUIN CAN. UCP Seguin provides a broad range of services for people with disabilities.

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?

FOR MORE INFORMATION,call Gabriel Felix 708.222.4815 or visit ucpseguin.org

Maya Zelio, MSW, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker providing counseling and therapy for older adults, caregivers and families. Accepting Medicare and Blue Cross Blue ShieldCall for free phone consultation

715 Lake Street • Oak Park, IL 60301 708-990-3867

[email protected] www.fullcircleoakpark.com

Concentrating in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate

Lance D. TaylorAttorney at Law

P: 708.408.1806 • F: 708.249.0999

1011 Lake St., Suite 410Oak Park, Illinois 60301

[email protected]


Senior Citizens’ Center of OPRF Lifelong Learning Center414 S. Oak Park, Oak Park (708) 848-5251 sccoprf.orgContact: Nancy Wisti-Grayson or Helen Schmucker REPAIR CAFE every 3rd Saturday.

SERVICE CLUBSLions Club of Oak Park River ForestBrookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Oak Park (708) 660-2300

Kiwanis ClubP.O. Box 514, Forest Park(708) 209-1200

Rotary Club of Oak Park and River ForestBrookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park (708) 383-1111 oprfrotary.org

SOCIAL SECURITYU.S. Social Security Administration7222 W. Cermak Road, #401, North Riverside (708) 447-0649 ssa.gov

Social Security O�ce for Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest230 N. Mannheim Rd., Hillside 1-(800) 772-1213

SOCIAL SERVICESAgeOptions1048 Lake St., #300, Oak Park (708) 383-0258 ageoptions.orgConnecting older adults and those who care for them with resources and service options for maintaining well-being and independence.

Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-8060 riverforesttownship.org/seniorservices.asp

Proviso Township West Suburban Senior Services439 Bohland Ave., Bellwood (708) 547-5600 wsseniors.org

TRANSPORTATIONBlue Cab7417 W. Roosevelt, 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) 383-8005Taxi 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 (312) 663-HELP (4357)

Information & Referral

Transportation

Congregate Dining

Home Delivered Meals

Case Management

Caregiver Support Programs

Adult Protective Services

Money Management

Affordable Wills

Medicare Part D Assistance

Benefit Access Applications

130 S. Oak Park Avenue

(708) 383-8060

oakparktownship.org riverforesttownship.org

The Townships of Oak Park and River Forest

CALL OR VISIT US ON THE WEB TO FIND OUT MORE

WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START, START WITH US!


Transportation

Congregate Dining


Case Management



Money Management

Affordable Wills




(708) 383-8060






Transportation

Congregate Dining


Case Management



Money Management

Affordable Wills




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When You Don’t Know Where to Start, Start with Us!


Red Cab811 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-1010 redcab.net

River Forest Township(708) 771-6159 Ext. 234 riverforesttownship.orgTaxi coupons for anyone 60+.

Special Needs Chicago, Inc.507 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton (630) 668-9999SpecialNeedsChicago.orgWheelchair accessible trans-portation for seniors & people with mobility & cognitive challenges.

Village Cab123 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 848-1000

West Suburban Hospital Senior Transportation (763) 771-RIDE (7433) www.westsuburbanmc.com/our-services/senior-health/senior-ride

VETERANS SERVICESThe Vet Center1515 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-3225Counseling to veterans of U.S. Armed Forces for trauma due to combat or military sexual issues. Referral avail-able to other Veteran facilities and programs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESAmerican Women and Men of Oak Park/River ForestJoie Pierce or Andi McFarland (708) 227-2527

non-profit community civics association.

Animal Care League 1011 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 848-8155 animalcareleague.org

non-profit adoption shelter for cats and dogs. Volunteers help with dog walking (train-ing provided), clerical help, adoption events, etc.

Economy Shop103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-2449 economyshop.orgLocal resale shop run by and for local charities.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory615 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 725-2460 fopcon.org

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library (708) 383-8200 (708) 697-6930 [email protected] are especially need-ed 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 Library735 Lathrop, River Forest (708) 366-5205

Grandparents ClubJoie Pierce or Andi McFarland (708) 524-2415

Yoga in the Park supporting healthy aging at any stage, was popular Concordia University sponsored event.


Depressed? Stressed? Grieving? Anger Issues? Struggling with a Decision?

School or Family Issues? HELP IS AVAILABLE.

Community Counseling Center

• Brief, goal-directed counseling services for individuals, adolescents, couples, and families (if children are under 12, they can be seen with the family unit).

• This is a training center offering counseling services free-of-charge to the community. Services are provided by counselors-in-training as part of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts program, under the supervision of Concordia faculty members.

• Counseling sessions are available January through May and September through November and are time-limited, generally 8-12 sessions per client.

• All counseling sessions follow the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics for confidentiality.

Call (708) 488-4111 to schedule your appointment now.Sessions available Wednesday & Thursday evenings Spring 2018 semester.Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., Christopher Center #263

River Forest, IL 60305

Combining Quality, Compassion and Care

Call for a FREE evaluation: 708.848.4520

Synergy Homecare of Oak Park1515 N. Harlem, Suite 307-2, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

[email protected]

• Companionship

• Meal preperation

• Light housekeeping

• Medication reminders

• Escort for shopping & errands

• Personal care & hygiene assistance

Come see our Fall Prevention Program on Tuesday, May 1st at 3:00 pm at Belmont Village

of Oak Park! Refreshments will be provided.


Hephzibah Children’s Association946 North Blvd., Oak Park(708) 649-7100hephzibahhome.orgChild welfare agency provid-ing child welfare assessment, crisis intervention, foster care services and group homes.

Oak Park-River Forest Museum (Historical Society)129 Lake St., Oak Park(708) 848-6755oprfhistory.orgVolunteers act as docents, do research, and more.

Housing Forward1851 S. 9th Ave., Maywood(708) 338-17241-(888) 338-1744housingforward.orgOperates shelters for the homeless, transitional housing for families and a support center to fi nd obs. Operates: PADS Shelter, and PREVAIL housed at 6634 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park

Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County125 N. Marion St., Ste. 203Oak Park (708) 848-8499www.lvwcc.orgFree tutoring services and literacy programs.

Oak Park-River Forest Food PantryIn the basement of First United Church 848 Lake St., Oak Park(708) 386-1324opr� oodpantry.org

non-profi t agency spon-sored by the Community of Congregations of Oak Park-River Forest.

Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park(708) 383-8060riverforesttownship.org/seniorservices.aspoakparktownship.orgSenior committee; Money Management Program; Deliv-ering meals to homebound clients, and more.

New Moms5317 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (773) 252-3253newmoms.orgInterrupts the cycle of poverty and helps create strong fami-lies.

Pillars6918 Windsor Ave., Berwyn (708) 745-5277pillarscommunity.org/volunteer/index.asp

ffers behavioral, health, educational and social services for families and individuals.

River Forest Citizen Corps400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8500

ssist fi rst responders, help with emergency preparedness, and citizen safety. Seeking volunteers with diverse back-grounds.

RUSH Oak Park Hospital Volunteer Services520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park(708) 660-5684roph.org/get_involved/volunteer.html

Senior Service Corps nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps

Sarah’s Inn(708) 386-3305sarahsinn.org/enProvides counseling services, court advocacy and abuse services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Tripcom MRC400 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8500tripcommrc.orgMedical reserve corps. Assist with emergency preparedness, for public service or for natu-ral/man-made disasters. All types of volunteers are needed.

Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove(708) 456-0300, ext. 3835triton.edu/rsvp.aspxNationwide volunteer program that encourages active adults to use their talents and experience to serve their community.

Vital Bridges4121 W. Lake St., Chicago(773) 826-7066350 Harrison St., Oak Park(708) 445-9297heartlandalliance.org/vital/Food and housing assistance, nutrition counseling, case management and educational services for people with HIV and AIDS.

Ten Thousand Villages 121 N. Marion St., Oak Park(708) 848-4572tenthousandvillages.com/oakparkA fair-trade retailer that creates opportunities for arti-sans in developing countries.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park(708) 383-4815wonder-works.orgA 6,400-square-foot museum featuring interactive and hands-on exhibits for children.

Let us know - we’ll hold your paper!

Road Trip on the Horizon?

Email: [email protected]


Join Us for a special Open House

at Oak Street Health!Learn about the Oak Street Health difference

for adults exclusively on Medicare.

Every Thursday 12-1pm

We can’t wait to see you!

Chicago Avenue18 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302708-406-8710

www.oakstreethealth.com

Bring Your Pet, All Are Welcome!Saturday, April 289:30-11:30 a.m.Keystone Park in River Forest

Thanks to:

Join Val Camilletti, Pet Lover Extraordinare, as she welcomes pet owners

to the park!

COMFORT. SECURITY.COMMUNITY.Live fully at Brookdale.Don’t just live longer — live better. Reward yourself with the carefree lifestyle you deserve. Enjoy recreation in a community of neighbors, and truly relax knowing care is close at hand. At Brookdale, living well is an important part of aging well.

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brookdale.comBrookdale Oak ParkAssistive LivingIndependent Living1111 Ontario Street | Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 383-111150670

For more information, contact (708) 383-1111


EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOREST PARK OAK PARK RIVER FORESTCrisis 911 911 911Police (708) 366-2425 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-7125 Fire (708) 366-1234 (708) 445-3300 (708) 366-7629Poison Control (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222 (800) 222-1222Elder Abuse Hotline (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409 (866) 800-1409Senior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline (800) 243-5377 (800) 243-5377 (800) 243-5377Senior Helpline (800) 252-8966 (800) 252-8966 (800) 252-8966Seniors Ride Free (800) 447-4278 (800) 447-4278 (800) 447-4278Parking Permit Line (708) 366-7272 (708) 358-7275 (708) 366-8500Water Dept. Emergency (708) 366-4876 (708) 386-3800 (708) 366-8500

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU The Celebrating Seniors Coalition would like to thank the following organizations/people for making this concept a reality.

We proudly salute our wonderful

Celebrating Seniors Week sponsors:

BENEFACTORS

PATRON FRIEND

ARBOR WEST NEIGHBORS

• Val Camilletti, Grand Marshal of Pet Pals in the Park.

• Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Townships for their never-ending support.

• Debby Preiser, who graciously took many of the wonderful 60 over 60 photos.

• Pat Koko, who managed the ads and edited the content.

• Nick Preys, and his team: Celeste Duignan, Carol Cox, Cathaleen Roach, Ann Hanson, Ken Blair, Daniel Kane, Else Norberg, and Janine Katonah, who called, interviewed and photographed the 60 over 60 honorees.

• Celeste Duignan, and Bob Stelletello who was also instrumental in the closing dinner.

• For supporting us through ads and contributions, thank you to Age Options, Allstate, Al-Mart Furniture, Animal Care League, Arbor West Neighbors, ARIS At Home, Ashland Vine

Senior Home Care, Bentron Financial Group, Belmont Village, Body Gears Physical Therapy, BrightStar Home Care, Brookdale Senior Living, CAA the Hearing Place, Caledonia House, Cantata Life Services, Center for Gerontology at Concordia University, Classic Cinemas- Lake Theatre, Comfort Keepers, Community of Congregations, Dreschler, Brown & Williams, Celeste Duignan-Baird & Warner Real-estate, Forest Park National Bank, Forest Park Public Library, Full Circle Counseling & Consulting, Dorothy Gillian Weichert Realtors, Home Helpers Home Care, Kirk Eye Center, MB Financial Bank, McAdam Landscaping, Mills Investors Minuteman Press, Oak Park Animal Hospital, Oak Park & River Forest Townships, Oak Park Arms, Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, Oak

Street Health, Our Planet Automotive, Park District of Forest Park, Park District of Oak Park, Pathway to Living-Melrose Park & Galewood, RBC Jewelry Deign, Right at Home Hinsdale/Chicago, River Forest Public Library, River Forest Township, Roz Byrne RE/MAX in the Village, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Sage Neuropsychology, Senior Citizens Center of OPRF, SCSCC, Starship Restaurant & Catering, Ten Thousand Villages, Terry Lemley-State Farm, Synergy Healthcare, Lance Taylor Attorney, The Yoga Center, and UCP Seguin.

• Wednesday Journal, Inc. and OakPark.com for their expertise, guidance and support in the production of this guide, especially Andy, Phil, Debbie, Mark, Dawn, and Dan.

• Village o£ cials from Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest for supporting this idea and the

events year after year.• The Community of

Congregations for acting as our fi scal 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.

• Our Rib’bon Fest Sponsors: Mickey’s Gyros, Robinson’s #1 Ribs, Smokin M’s Barbeque, Skrine Chops, and Trader Joe’s.

• Our sponsors and advertisers and those who hosted events for showing true community leadership.

• Richard Harrison, the founder and driving force behind the Celebrating Seniors 5K BlazeATrail.

• Last, but certainly not least, Celebrating Seniors founder Jim Flanagan.

Not Feeling Well?

Our Doctors Will See You — Today.

Rush Oak Park Hospital is now offering same-day primary care appointments for adults and children with non-emergency health issues.

To schedule a same-day appointment, please call (708) 660-4636.

roph.org/sameday

Congratulations to the Celebrating Seniors

Coaltition, for 8 special years of honoring and

serving older adults in our communities.

Proud to partner with you .

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