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| Book Buddies |
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| AARP Medicare 101 on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 6:00pm |
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Secretary of State Super Seniors Event on Tuesday, November 7,2017 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
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AARP Safe Drivers Course on Tuesday, November 14,2017 & November 21,2017
from 11:00am - 3:00pm |
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| Principles for Successful Long-term Investing on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:00pm |
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| Troy Township Senior's Open House on Tuesday, November 28,2017 from 9:00am - 11:00am |
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| Alden Estates of Shorewood Short-Term Rehabilitation Center Donates AED to Troy Township Community Center |
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News, Notes & Event Details
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Book Buddies
This program pairs older adults with preschool age children in the local community as “book buddies”. The “book buddies” will read books to one another, talk about the stories, and end the time with a craft which they can do together.
Free for all preschool aged children and seniors who reside within the Troy Township and/or the Shorewood-Troy Public Library boundaries.
The fall/winter sessions will be held as follows:
• Thursday, September 28, 2017; 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 26; 2017, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 25, 2018; 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 22, 2018; 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* No program in November or December due to the holidays.
All “book buddies” programs will be held at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Rd., in Shorewood.
For questions and to register, please call Angela at 815-744-1963.
Click here for Fall / Winter program flyer.
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AARP Medicare 101
Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15th so join AARP of Illinois for Medicare 101: Your Questions Answered. Find out more about Medicare and get your questions answered. Whether you're currently on Medicare, you're about to become eligible or you're a caregiver for someone on Medicare, this presentation is for you. You will find out important information about how the Affordable Care Act impact Medicare beneficiaries. This is a Free presentation.
AARP Medicare 101 will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Troy Township Community Center at 25448 Seil Rd. in Shorewood.
Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 18th by calling Angela at 815-744-1963 or email ascaggs@troytownship.com
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Secretary of State Super Seniors Event
Secretary of State Jesse White announced that his Mobile Driver Services Unit will be at the Troy Township Community Center on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The Community Center is located at 25448 Seil Road, in Shorewood, Illinois.
Illinois residents will be able to renew their drivers’ licenses, obtain duplicate or corrected licenses and obtain Illinois identification cards between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
A Rules of the Road Review Course will also be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The review course combines an explanation of safe driving techniques, Illinois driving laws and a practice written exam. Pre-registration is required solely for participation in the Rules of the Road Review Course. If you are want to participate in the Rules of the Road Review Course, please call (815) 744-1963 to pre-register.
An applicant renewing a current Illinois driver’s license or identification card need only present a current valid driver’s license or identification card. If the applicant is applying for either a duplicate or corrected driver’s license or identification card the applicant must present two forms of identification. To find out which documents are considered acceptable forms of identification, and also the license renewal fees, please call 217-782-7044 or visit the Illinois Secretary of States website at: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/home.html
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AARP Safe Drivers Course
Refresh your driving skills with the AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE.
You will learn: Defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance.
This driver course will be held on Tuesday, November 14th & August 21st from 11:00am - 3:00pm. You must attend both sessions to qualify for the multi-year discount.
Classroom course cost: $15 for AARP members & $20 for non-members and is paid the day of the first of class.
The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Rd. in Shorewood. For more information or to RSVP by November 9, 2017 contact Angela at 815-744-1963 or email at ascaggs@troytownship.com
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Principles for Successful Long-term Investing
Join Troy Township as we co-host with Edward Jones "Principles for Successful Long-term Investing" presented by Lori Hilton-White, Vice President with J.P. Morgan.
In this presentation, Lori will explain seven key investment principles and discuss habits of successful long-term investors. This will be an interactive session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.
Light refreshments will be served.
This presentation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:00pm at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Rd. in Shorewood. For more information or to RSVP by November 9, 2017 contact Angela at 815-744-1963 or email at ascaggs@troytownship.com
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Troy Township Senior's Open House
Troy Township will host its 2nd annual Troy Township Senior Open House on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Road in Shorewood.
This event is free for ALL Troy Township Seniors 60+ and will feature local businesses and service organizations. Some of the Expo vendors will include AARP, Alden of Shorewood, Heritage Woods of Minooka, Jewel/Osco Pharmacy & Dietician, Kankakee County Community Services, Inc., Lopina Home Therapy, Safe at Home, Seniors Helping Seniors, Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation, and representatives from our Local Elected Officials offices. Come see what the Senior Program is all about, meet some of your Troy Township elected officials and have coffee and refreshments with Township Supervisor, Joseph D. Baltz.
For more information about the Troy Township Senior Open House contact Angela at 815-744-1963 or email ascaggs@troytownship.com
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Alden Estates of Shorewood Short-Term Rehabilitation Center Donates AED to Troy Township Community Center -Township Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz is pleased to announce the donation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) by Alden Estates of Shorewood to the Troy Township Community Center. Alden Estates of Shorewood is a short-term rehabilitation center.
AEDs are easy-to-use devices that can restore a regular heartbeat to someone undergoing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening cardiac conditions. Because time is of the essence when someone is having a cardiac emergency, AEDs help save thousands of lives each year.
“Our Community Center is used almost daily and we are excited to be able to add this safety feature for our visitors; at no cost to our local tax payers. We are extremely grateful to Alden Estates of Shorewood for this generous donation,” said Supervisor Baltz.
Alden Estates of Shorewood also purchased a special case for the AED, which will be placed on a wall at the Township Community Center.
“We’re pleased to be able to support Troy Township in creating a safe and healthful environment for those visiting the Community Center,” said Annette Borcky, RN, administrator at Alden Estates of Shorewood. “community centers are an important way of keeping people engaged, especially seniors, which is an essential aspect to staying healthy as we age.”
Alden Estates of Shorewood sponsored a lunch for the Troy Township Seniors on Wednesday, August 19th and unveiled the new piece of equipment.
Alden Estates of Shorewood is a five-star facility offering transitional care, short-term rehabilitation and post-acute services throughout the southwestern suburbs. Since it opened in May 2012, Alden Estates of Shorewood has been setting the standard in transitional care and exceptional customer service with its well-known Optimal Rehabilitation Therapy Program, luxurious accommodations and five-star amenities. The Optimal Rehabilitation Program offers intensive therapy daily to get you back on your feet – and home – as quickly and safely as possible. For more information on Alden Estates of Shorewood visit www.aldenestatesofshorewood.com or call 815-230-8700.
Pictured (l-r) are from Troy Township: Jennifer Dylik, Administrator; Lisa Imbody, Community Services Director; Joseph D. Baltz, Supervisor, and from Alden Estates of Shorewood: Annette Borcky, Administrator; Ashley Bolyn, Assistant Administrator; Margaret Claussen, Account Manager.
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A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is an eight week course and is offered by a sponsorship from and a partnership between the Troy Fire Protection District and Troy Township. Classes will be held at the Troy Township Community Center located at 25448 Seil Road in Shorewood. The eight week course is scheduled to be held on September 15, 22, and 29; October 6, 13, and 20; and November 3 and 10. Each class will be 2 hours each, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The instructors are from the Troy Fire Protection District and Troy Township. This course is FREE to all Troy Township residents. A workbook is provided and refreshments are served.
Please call 815-744-1963 to register or for more information.
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