April 1, 2020 is the 2020 Census day, but the planning, outreach, and follow through has consumed more than a year’s worth of effort, and for seniors there are very important reasons to participate. Census workers are concerned that many of the 60-year-old and older set will not want to
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • “Medicare Updates about Physical Therapy”, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.. Medicare has changed the guidelines for physical and occupational
Naperville Park District is providing free tax filing assistance to seniors through April 8. Volunteers trained through the AARP Tax-Aide program are available to meet with individuals in 45-minute appointments from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson
Major Bill White served in World War II, survived the Battle of Iwo Jima island in 1945, and has lived a long life, is 104 years old. During the Battle of Iwo Jima he received a Purple Heart when he led his Marines toward the front lines under heavy fire
The DuPage Care Center offers the community an opportunity to send Valentine wishes to Center residents. For a $2 donation, community members can send a large Valentine to a Care Center resident to spread cheer and best wishes. The Valentines will be 16-inch by 14-inch hearts with personal greetings written
Senior citizens in need may not be aware that there are good friends and advocates in the senior-provider network of professionals looking out for them throughout the year. The Kendall County Senior Providers (KCSP) have been networking together for more than 10 years to improve the lives of seniors. Established
• All Ages Valentine Dinner Dance, Saturday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. All ages are invited for a fun-filled evening with a dinner buffet, entertainment, and dancing, for just $20 per person, or a couple for $35. The Valentine Dinner Dance will be held at the American Legion,
Naperville senior citizens and those in need are invited to the 36th annual Community Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, presented by the Naperville YMCA and the Naperville Park District. The Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Boulevard, will be host to the luncheon. Each year,
The written word is powerful, according to Colleen Gocken. In fact she has said that what was written in one little book has made all the difference in her life. She is a person who lives to give. A Plano native, Colleen lived in Indianapolis for several years before returning
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. • Free Memory Screens, by appointment. There are many known causes, ranging from Alzheimer’s to depression or vitamin and nutrition
After sitting vacant for nearly a quarter of a century, the landmark former Copley Hospital campus in Aurora is about to undergo a $110 million renovation and be repurposed into an innovative living community, which would combine a variety of uses following the city of Aurora government’s approval Tuesday, Nov.
Bob O’Connor of Aurora and Corinne Pierog of St. Charles bring information on aging to the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club members.
The Jennings Terrace Auxiliary will be host to the 61st Annual Fall Fest, Saturday, Nov. 2 at Jennings Terrace, 275 S. LaSalle Street, in Aurora. A breakfast with a variety of pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Jennings Terrace Assisted
Be alert, support, and be an advocate for community non-profit agencies. The new minimum-wage law will create substantial challenges for those offering aid to families, the disabled, and the elderly. Many do not realize the impact of the new minimum wage law will have on various non-profit agencies that help
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors in November. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Oswego Senior Center Cocktail Party Fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..Tickets are available for
The next educational presentation in the Fort Hill Activity Center Wellness Series will be “Osteoporosis,” given by Courtney Burland, Physician Assistant and Coordinator of the Fracture Liaison Service at DuPage Medical Group. The seminar will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Fort Hill Activity Center,
We move throughout our entire lives, but accidents can and do happen, and if we ever stop moving, it is very difficult to start moving again. That is the place for physical therapists. They seem so kind and caring, but in my experience, the more they smile at you, the
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. • Doctors Notes Series: “Understanding Your Health and Your Options to Control Your Health”, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.. Dr.
