Celebrating Seniors

Since 2011, we have honored, recognized & served seniors (those 60-plus) in Oak Park, River Forest & Forest Park, Illinois. More:

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An excellent new resource from one of our biggest supporters, River Forest Township.

Check out its new monthly newsletter at https://t.co/NIEyHZAeDp

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Introducing our monthly newsletter, including news of Clerk John Becvar's succession of Carla Sloan as Township Supervisor, youth summer scholarships & more: https://t.co/W71jxYRSLL

To sign up for these updates, visit https://t.co/cLt0jITP6P

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

We're seeking a #RiverForest resident to fill the part-time Township Clerk position, starting May 1.

For the job description, visit https://t.co/KQE52umUW8. Contact Clerk John Becvar at [email protected] with questions or interest.

[Celebrating Seniors @CelebratingSrs]

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS!

....for the 60 over 60 Class of 2024.

Nominees should reside in #OakPark, #RiverForest or #ForestPark and have made contributions to our communities or our quality of life.

https://t.co/uZLj3NYQGj

[Celebrating Seniors @CelebratingSrs]

On Sunday, March 3rd, "Mean Girls," the award-winning musical by Tina Fey, is free for all Oak Park and River Forest senior citizens at OPRF High School.

The 3 p.m. show follows a 1-2 p.m. reception (see attached image) in the South Cafeteria. Thank you, @oprfhshuskies!

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Only four more days before the deadline for this scholarship opportunity from the Township Officials of Illinois.

If you know a family who might be interested, please share these details! Visit https://t.co/IdaEg2eGsW

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Are you a senior caregiver? Who cares for you?

At Noon Wednesday @ Oak Park Township Senior Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave., learn how to navigate this holiday season, courtesy of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. Call 708-383-8060/e-mail [email protected] to register.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

(2 of 2) Harriet served as a volunteer Trustee for 16 years (1977-1993) and was a passionate and strong voice for our human services mission. To commemorate the Township’s 100th anniversary in 2017, we visited Harriet at her home. These photos are from that day.

[Celebrating Seniors @CelebratingSrs]

One of our prior "Seniors Over 60" honorees, Harriet Hausman, had a profound impact on the community--and beyond. Among other efforts, she was a River Forest Township Trustee for 16 years.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

(1 of 2) River Forest resident Harriet Hausman led an extraordinary life of service to others. We are grateful for all she did for our community and beyond.
Harriet recently passed away at 99 years of age. She is particularly special to us at River Forest Township.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

This coming Friday (Dec. 1st), the second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2022 are due. Learn more at the Assessor Services page of our website:
https://t.co/A3KEe7kzoF

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

The #RiverForest Fire Department hosts an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 am-2 pm at 400 Park Ave. Come explore a firetruck, take a fire apparatus and fire station tour, register bikes, obtain child identification kits & more. Free & open to all!

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

This coming Friday, from 1-2 p.m., enjoy Games for Grownups at River Forest Public Library.

Come ready for prizes, snacks...and Boggle!

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

On Monday, the River Forest Township Assessor’s office helped residents w/ their appeals packets as Cook County Board of Review reps explained the appeals process.

To receive an appeals packet, email [email protected].

Deadline to appeal: Tuesday, Oct. 17.

[Celebrating Seniors @CelebratingSrs]

A great opportunity to get help appealing your taxes--coming up on Monday, Oct. 2nd at the #RiverForest Community Center.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

A week from Monday (October 2nd) River Forest Township Assessor Pamela Kende hosts a Board of Review Appeal Workshop at 6 p.m. in Room 206 of the River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison.

For more info, visit https://t.co/plzZad56NN

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

From Village of #RiverForest Facebook page:

`Harriet Hausman has been a staunch supporter of social justice movements, served as Executive Board Director for the American Civil Liberties Union & was a River Forest Township Trustee for 12 years.'

More: https://t.co/3KYe1jlCEb.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

This coming Monday, Sept. 18th, at 1 p.m., a presentation on Medicare Open Enrollment at River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison St.

Questions? RSVP to Caroline Wilz at 708-383-8060.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

A week from this Friday, on Sept. 8th, BINGO is the word at the #RiverForest Public Library from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Come for the camaraderie, fun, prizes & snacks.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Attention, seniors -- click on the linked Patch story for full details of how to qualify for the Senior Freeze exemption for tax year 2022 (appearing on tax bills to be paid in the fall of calendar year 2023):

https://t.co/LXhs5PEpua

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

This Friday, Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m., get to the Back to School Social, at Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Open to Oak Park & River Forest families--and children must be present @ time of pick-up.

#BacktoSchool2023

[Beyond Hunger @gobeyondhunger]

Oak Park and River Forest Townships are collecting supplies for local PreK-12 students to help ensure they have the tools they need to succeed this upcoming school year!

Let’s help them meet their goal of filling over 250 backpacks!

[Celebrating Seniors @CelebratingSrs]

There's still room for those interested in attending this program tonight at 7 p.m. at @oakparklibrary: "Transforming Retirement."

To register:
https://t.co/NbaCRKmjUW