Tag: Seniors

In spite of COVID-19, senior center holds activities

Although the rest of America struggles to get outside to reenter office spaces, reopen retail stores, or dine outside at restaurants and bars, seniors are asked to continue to isolate themselves. Seniors are in the same state of uncertainty that parents of young children find themselves. Although parents wonder if...

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In new reality, many seniors continue service to others

How are seniors handling this new reality of the COVID-19 health crisis statewide shelter-in-place order, business closures, and ever-changing regulations? By counting their blessings and making the most of life. Most seniors continue doing what they do best: Serve others! Many seniors have lived in isolation previously, and for many,...

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Lunches canceled for Senior Services Associates temporarily

Current global health concerns will affect our senior population in many ways, not just illness, but in lost opportunities and in isolation, too. Senior Services Associates offers a variety of services for older adults in their facilities. They may be best known for offering congregate dining, but all luncheons have...

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Naperville Park District provides free tax-filing for seniors

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...

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Kendall County Senior Providers network connects seniors’ service providers

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...

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Christmas treat for Naperville seniors

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,...

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Increases in new minimum-wage law will change non-profits

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...

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November busy for Oswego Senior Center

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...

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Ask Grandpa: Many efforts seek to fool us: Scammers

Grandpa,I got a call from a machine telling me that my social security number has been suspended due to a foreign entity getting ahold of my file. They asked me to hold while they connected me to an official. I did not. I figured that because I am still getting...

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