Nominate seniors who volunteer by March 15

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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:06AM

The Home Instead Senior Care offices serving seniors in Chicagoland has announced the “Salute to Senior Service” program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities.

The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national “Salute to Senior Service” winner during Older Americans Month in May.

Nominees must be 65 years of age or older and volunteer at least 15 hours a month. Nominations will be accepted at www.SalutetoSeniorService.com through March 15. Nomination forms also can be requested at ckoehler@homeinsteadinc.com.

“State Senior Hero” winners will receive plaques and their stories will be posted on the SalutetoSeniorService.com website. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice.

For more information about the “Salute to Senior Service” program or Home Instead Senior Care, call (773) 784-4024.

Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., offers events for adults of all ages. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.oakparkarms.com or call Jill Wagner at (708) 386-4040.

“Film View and Review: You be the Critic,” 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10, “King Arthur” starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley. Radio announcer Dan Kane hosts the 1990 film and will lead a lively discussion afterward.

Oak Park
Township

Oak Park Township Senior Services, 418 S. Oak Park Ave. E-mail seniors@oakparktownship.org; call Dana Ferdinand, (708) 383-8060; or visit Web site, www.oakparktownship.org. Events in fifth floor lunch room unless otherwise noted.

Lunch Program: Served 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, for suggested contribution $1.50/meal. All residents 60 and older are welcome and encouraged to attend. Transportation available, call (708) 383-4806. Upcoming menu: Today, Stuffed cabbage; Feb. 10, Creole fish; Feb. 13, Baked ham; Feb. 14, Beef stew; Feb. 15, Polynesian chicken; Feb. 16, Pulled pork.

Get Coupons for Dine Out: Program between 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy affordable, nutritious lunches or dinners at specified local restaurants. Suggested donation $3.50.

Caregiver Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 10 in the sixth floor offices. Call Dana Ferdinand at (708) 383-8060.

Join a Shopping Trip: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15 going to the North Riverside Shopping Mall. Suggested donation $2. All seniors within Oak Park and River Forest age 60+ welcome and encouraged to participate. Advance registration. Call (708) 383-4806 to reserve your seat or for general information about OPTSS transportation.

AARP Tax-Aide program: Free basic tax preparation assistance is available for persons with low and middle income with special attention to those age 60 and older. Appointments can now be made to see a tax counselor at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday through April 12. Individuals will need to bring last year’s federal and state tax returns, all 2011 tax documents and identification for themselves and dependents. To schedule an appointment call (708) 383-8060.

Park District
of Oak Park

The Park District of Oak Park offers a variety of programs and trips for Seniors and Active Adults. To find out more or to register visit www.oakparkparks.com or call Meredith Schwartz at (708) 725-2150.

Senior Dancing Hour: Call for time. Feb. 20 at Longfellow Center, 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., at Jackson Boulevard. Dance the afternoon away every third Monday of the month. DJ James Rohrbacher will play all of your old favorites. Bring a partner, come with a friend or come solo and meet some new people.

The Lifelong
Learning Center

The Senior Citizens’ Center of OPRF, The Lifelong Learning Center, 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. Membership open to individuals 50+. Membership $50 per year. More than 14 weekly activities offered including language classes, arts programming and more. Call (708) 848-5251 or contact sccoprf@sbcglobal.net.

Classess offered: Beading Class; Stained Glass; Silver Jewelry; Beginning Crochet ; Weaving; Bridge; Lapidary; Woodworking; Ceramics; German Language; Fine Arts, watercolor or acrylics; Italian Language.

River Forest
Community Center

River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison St. Register for trips (708) 771-6159, Ext. 200. Annual membership dues $20.

Card Club: Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 15. Refreshments served. All levels welcome, but, must have basic knowledge of game. Call (708) 771-6159, Ext. 277 if you plan to attend so there will be enough refreshments.