Line dancing is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows. Elena, who is a professional dancer/instructor uses a variety of music styles such as country, waltz, ballroom and pop music for the class.

Come to the River Forest Community Center and join us for American Mahjong, a 4-player tile game. Come learn how to play and join us every week afterwards. Open to beginners, those just learning, and people interested in meeting other Mahjong players.

Betsy Kelly, Senior Outreach Coordinator for the River Forest Township, will be available to answer any questions you may have about homesharing. For older adults in River Forest. If you are unable to attend the event, stop by the River Forest Township office or leave a message or send an email to Betsy Kelly to connect.

The ancient game of Bocce closely resembles bowling, requiring strategy and some luck. Park District staff and volunteers will be on hand to teach the game of bocce ball, followed by open play. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at rfparks.com or RSVP to Karen Stille at 708-366-6660 x105 or kstille@rfparks.com

Have you ever wondered what a death doula is? Here’s an opportunity to sit down for coffee and hear from two local end of life doulas who are deathcare educators and compassionate caregivers. We will give an overview of how our work supports individuals and their families during this often challenging transition. Q&A to follow with Tiffany Johnson of We Too Shall Pass and Julie Iverson of Aging With Care.

We live in a community of abundant services for older adults. Learn what organizations offer which services in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. Arbor West Neighbors has brought together governmental, health and service groups to share and identify what services are missing (gaps) and what are plentiful (overlaps). Find out what this convened group will do next to serve older adults.

Join us for a rousing game of bingo! We'll give out prizes for the winners and provide snacks for everyone.

This one hour jewelry making workshop is a great way to learn the basics of jewelry making. Participants will get to explore different materials and techniques and create a unique piece of jewelry to take home. Throughout the workshop, participants will receive professional guidance and tips from the instructor.

Amazing Grace is a 2018 concert film "realized and produced" by Alan Elliott. The film stars Aretha Franklin recording her 1972 live album of the year of the same name. It co-stars James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton, and the Southern California Community Choir, and features her father, C.L. Franklin. https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/celebrating-seniors-week-film-screening-amazing-grace

Please join Julianne Rizzo (Certified Senior Advisor w/ Oasis Senior Advisor), Jill McCormick (Financial Planner w/ Edward Jones), and Lisa Wisowaty (Estate Planning Attorney w/ Wilson and Wilson) as they share their expertise to assist you as you navigate your new Senior Lifestyle. If you are an older adult looking for what is available to you or someone caring for their aging parents, come and listen to options and strategies for your next move.

One of the greatest concerns for seniors after “Where am I moving to?” is “What do I do with my stuff?” Roz Byrne from ROZ Real Estate has been specializing in seniors for almost 20 years and will address how to prepare for and maximize your home sale in this still very favorable market.

Local jazz singer, Terry Sullivan, returns to play an intimate concert with her Terry Sullivan Trio.

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is a group exercise program designed to increase range of motion, strength, flexibility and overall wellness. Exercises offered are appropriate for people at all fitness levels, You can participate sitting or standing. Join us to improve your health and make new friends! This event occurs every Monday. Registration requried. Please call 708-725-9129.

Participants are also free to sit in and experience all the classes that run during the tours. If they are looking to see a particular class or program, they are welcome to reach out to the Active Adult coordinators, Helen and Nancy at activeadult@pdop.org or 708 725 2715 to schedule a time during the week to come check it out!

Let the DMV come to you! Without going to the DMV you get vision screenings to renew your Driver's Liscense. Seniors can get a new or renew the Illinois Identification Card, renew a Driver's Liscense (under 75 years old, no road test given/needed), and register to vote. Super Seniors Day allows seniors to register for the Rules of the Road class. They can review current traffic laws and information needed to obtain a new or renewed DL. Note: No Reals IDs at this event.

Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults, and it's a great opportunity to socialize. We provide coloring sheets and colored pencils., but you may bring your own if you prefer.

Dr. Kristen Vealey of Duly Health and Care will give a presentation on nutrition for older adults. She will also provide free blood pressure checks for attendees.

This presentation will provide an overview of the importance of planning your advance directives, including why it is important to plan ahead, key considerations when planning, and what documents you need to complete. We will go over how to create a comprehensive plan that meets your unique needs and how to ensure your wishes are honored if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. We will also discuss the different types of advance directives, such as health care proxies, living wills, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. Finally, we will provide resources for finding help in completing and understanding your advance directives.

Concerned about identity theft and scams for yourself or an older adult in your life? Join Julianne Rizzo, of Oasis Senior Advisors, for an interactive presentation on keeping safe from scams. Learn about identity theft: what is it, how it happens, how can it be prevented, and actions to take after your identity has been stolen. Plus, learn about scams: the various and most common types of scams, situations to avoid, at-risk activities, targets, and perpetrators' intentions.

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is a group exercise program designed to increase range of motion, strength, flexibility and overall wellness. Exercises offered are appropriate for people at all fitness levels, You can participate sitting or standing. Join us to improve your health and make new friends! This event occurs every Monday. Registration requried. Please call 708-725-9129.

Platform tennis is a fun and exciting racquet sport for players of all ages and skill levels to learn and enjoy. It is a very social sport, known for camaraderie and good sportsmanship. Platform Tennis is played on a raised platform with a solid paddle, as opposed to a strung raquest, and a depressurized tennis ball is used along with an underhand serve. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at rfparks.com or RSVP to Karen Stille at 708-366-6660 x105 or kstille@rfparks.com

Memory Café offers a coffee house atmosphere with engaging programs for individuals and/or care partners who may be experiencing memory changes. A care partner may be a spouse/partner, friend, family member or a professional assistant. When: Every third Tuesday of each month
Time: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Where: 130 S. Oak Park Ave
OR Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98051920291?pwd=RGVWWCtHZThNR3d1WTlaNERQSUpRZz09
Meeting ID: 980 5192 0291
Passcode: AD8DrE OR call in: (312) 626-6799 / Meeting ID: 838 8489 6252

As you think about your life, what stories do you want others to remember?  This workshop will encourage you to complete a brief life review and then choose a story you would like to share with others.  This is your story about how a special event, someone or time in your life made an impact on you.

Join us and your community in an interactive discussion and reflection on life. The Circle is designed for older adults for the opportunity to share and explore life experiences, joys, and connections. Trained circle keeper facilitators will lead the discussion.

Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 fall every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. This presentation will address common fall risks, fall prevention strategiesa as well as practical lifestyle adjustments and home safety information. There will be optional fall screenings after the presentation.

Oak Park End-of-Life Options/Compassion & Choices presents this beautiful and brave portrait of a couple, Charlie and Francie Emerick, married 66 years and both diagnosed with terminal illnesses. They have chosen to use the State of Oregon’s Death with Dignity option — together. Discussion after the film led by Doug Deuchler. 

Adaptive yoga fits the movements to what you are able to do. It uses props like blankets, strage and chairs. Adaptive yoga is a styl of yoga that considers all bodies and abilities. It's accessible to everyone, and multple variations are taught, allowing the posees to be adapted to specific needs and abilities.

Memory Café offers a coffee house atmosphere with engaging programs for individuals and/or care partners who may be experiencing memory changes. A care partner may be a spouse/partner, friend, family member or a professional assistant. When: Every third Tuesday of each month
Time: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Where: 130 S. Oak Park Ave
OR Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98051920291?pwd=RGVWWCtHZThNR3d1WTlaNERQSUpRZz09
Meeting ID: 980 5192 0291
Passcode: AD8DrE OR call in: (312) 626-6799 / Meeting ID: 838 8489 6252

Dorothy Gillian (Realtor, BHHS Chicago - Oak Park), Patty Mullin (Professional Organizer - Organizing Unlimited) and Julianne Rizzo (Certified Senior Living Advisor- Oasis Senior Advisors) share their expertise to assist you as you navigate your next move.  Learn the basics of downsizing, the process of selling your home and the available options for senior living residences.  Whether your choice is a condo or a retirement community, or if you are just trying to declutter your belongings we can help you Start the Conversation. Refreshments will be provided.

Pickleball is a fun and exciting racquet sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Learn about the sport while playing with your friends and neighbors. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at rfparks.com or RSVP to Karen Stille at 708-366-6660 x105 or kstille@rfparks.com

Join us this and EVERY Wednesday to play, win, and have fun. You can join in person or call-in at 425-436-6398/access code: 506198

This presentation will explore how we can work together to create a positive narrative about aging. Concordia University Chicago's Center for Gerontology will host Trish D’Antonio and Hannah Albers from the Gerontological Society of America will facilitate a working session to inform and engage the community in Reframing the Aging Narrative. We will discuss how ageism and negative stereotypes of older adults can be challenged through meaningful dialogue and action. Join us for an dynamic and interactive session! Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-the-conversation-about-growing-older-tickets-610204818037

Senior Medicare Patrol program is certified and the only Illinois federally funded program to teach seniors how to prevent Medicare fraud. Presentation/BINGO and prizes! (Age Options program)

Join us this and EVERY Wednesday to play, win, and have fun. You can join in person or call-in at 425-436-6398/access code: 506198

Jim Flanagan, PhD will be presenting as part of our weekly Senior Social Circle at the Forest Park Public Library. This program will teach attendees the nuances of retirement accumulation and distribution planning. We will look closely at all types of qualified retirement plans, IRA’s and learn about the distribution rules. We will touch briefly on managing taxation in retirement and then begin a discussion of risk management. Attendees will evaluate risks to their life, health and property. We will then end our discussion with an explanation of the most common investments used by retirees.

Join Duly Health and Care for a free blood pressure reading and take a step toward ensuring a healthy future! A licensed physician will be present to discuss your results.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common health conditions affecting adults today. When high blood pressure is not appropriately diagnosed and treated it can be very detrimental to our health. High blood pressure can result in heart disease, kidney disease, and even an increase in the risk of a stroke. Regularly checking your blood pressure can help with early diagnosis. If high blood pressure is detected, there are many safe options for treatment you can discuss with your doctor. Taking these steps can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being.

Please join www.AgingCareSolutions.org (Your Dedicated Resource to Support You & Those You Care About) for a VIRTUAL EVENT on “Aging Brain Boost” presented by Dr. Donalee Markus (hour CEU eligible). The Brain is plastic and modifiable at any age and Dr. Markus will be talking about tools and technique to maximize intelligence through meditation. Please register at https://agingcaresolutions.org/

Stretch and work you core in this Chair Yoga class with Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor.

Heros come in all shapes and sizes. Donating blood is one of the simpliest things a person can do to help save a patent's life. For the hour it takes to give blood, there could be a whole community of people thankful for another birthday given to a loved one.

Hands-on cooking class led by professional chef. Menu items: Soft pretzels and Food Art (fruit) Educational, Entertaining, and Enlightening!

Phyllis will explain how the plastic we throw away is negatively affecting us and our environment. She will have hands-on examples of household alternatives and ways to avoid single-use plastics, the most common and dangerous practice we do.

Line dancing is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows. Elena, who is a professional dancer/instructor uses a variety of music styles such as country, waltz, ballroom and pop music for the class.

Aging may bring fear but also can raise questions about how to find purpose and create excitement at any age. This workshop will review what is meant by "Aging Fearlessly" and then focus on what steps can be taken to fight ageism within ourselves and in our communities. The workshop includes a conversation between Dr. Julie Bach and Marc Blessoff who will share some examples of how to age fearlessly. Participants will be asked to consider their own plan to age fearlessly.

This workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of cookie decorating. We will cover topics such as cookie types and decorating techniques. Participants will learn how to make beautiful and delicious decorated cookies that they can share with family and friends. Join Petrina Collins aka "The Cookie Bakester" for tips and techniques on cookie decorating. You don't need to bring anything but your creativity and appetite!