The mission of the Glenview Senior Center is to strive to provide an environment for senior citizens to share and develop personal interactions through social, educational, and recreational activities and to present opportunities to contribute their services and talents to various community needs.
The Glenview Senior Center is accredited by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC)
Services for Older Adults (open to the public)
AARP/Mature Driving —
Approved course of two sessions totaling eight hours. Class offered during the last week of every month, noon-4 pm, Wed. & Fri. WHO: Open to adults 55+, FEE: $14; $12 (AARP members) REGISTER: At the Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
Rules of the Road —
Approved course to assist with the written test for renewing your Driver’s License. There is no fee but registration is mandatory. WHO: Open to adults 55+ 2012 Dates: May 9, Aug. 8, Dec. 12 REGISTER: At the Senior Center (It is not necessary to wait for your renewal letter to go to the test center to renew your license.)
Health & Education Series —
Social service programs, open to the public, are presented at Park Center on specified Weds. and Thurs. from 1-2 pm. Sponsored by the Glenview Senior Center, North Shore Senior Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem. Reservations are not necessary. Watch for program titles on Glenview cable television, the Village Newsletter and local newspapers.
Special Feature —
A Benefit Book and Community Resource Sheet, summarizing entitlements for older adults and other available resources are available to all seniors and their families at no charge. The booklet, sponsored by the Glenview Park District Senior Center and the Village of Glenview, is available at either location.
Additional Services —
> Blood Pressure Testing: Senior Wing - Each Thursday, 11 am- 11:55 am (drop-in); NorthShore University HealthSystem - Each third Tues., 10 am-12 pm (by appointment: 847-570-5020).
> Counseling and Community Consultant: Each Thursday, 9 am-noon, by appointment. Also at Village Hall, Mon.-Fri., (847) 904-4366.
> SHIP Volunteer (Senior Health Insurance Program): A SHIP volunteer is available at the Senior Center to help you file your Medicare and related health insurance claims. Pull your paperwork together and make an appointment. Call (847) 724-4793.
> Notary Service: Available Mon.-Fri. 9 am-3 pm. No charge. Must bring photo I.D. Please call (847) 724-4793 to make sure notary is available.
> Computer Lab: Dedicated volunteers will be happy to sit down with you in our computer lab and teach you basic computer skills. By appointment. Register at the Senior Center, (847) 724-4793.
Senior Discount on Classes —
All seniors ages 65 yrs. and older who reside in the Glenview Park District are entitled to a 20% discount in the fee of most park district recreation classes. This discount does not apply to programs or fees at the Tennis Club, Ice Center, Golf Clubs or pools. Please request this discount at the time of registration.
For information on Senior Center programs and activities, contact
Megann Panek at (224) 521-2584 or
megann.panek@
glenviewparks.org
2400 Chestnut Ave. 847|724.4793
Located in the east wing of Park Center, the handicapped accessible Glenview Senior Center features:
• A convenient drive- up entrance
• A spacious craft room • A billiard and card room • Classrooms
• Meeting spaces and cozy areas for socializing
• Kitchen facilities
> > Hours M-F, 9 am to 4 pm for recreation
programs, classes, services, refreshments, and planned activities. For classes and activities open to the public, see page 69.
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