Patty Turner Center Patty Turner Center staff member Margie Fischer, M.A., offers a variety of helpful services for older adults and their families. From caregiver support groups to topics related to Medicare, Margie has extensive knowledge of programs and services. She can provide information and referral, help with applying for benefits and make home visits when necessary. Call or visit her in the Social Service Resource Center. Service is free and confidential. Margie is generally in the office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 847-940-4010.
Answers to Your Medicare Questions PTC is a host site for the Illinois Department on Aging’s SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program). SHIP is a National program that provides FREE counseling and information on Enrollment, Prescription Drug Plans, Supplemental Plans, Subsidies to offset the cost of Medicare, and Claims and Appeals. Trained volunteers are available to answer your questions. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the PTC Front Desk.
Two Caregiver Support Programs Studies show caregivers reduce stress, enjoy improved health, and provide better care when receiving support. PTC offers two groups that provide valuable information on relevant topics, leads on resources, and the opportunity to share concerns and tips with other caregivers. One group is specifically for those caring for someone with dementia. It meets on the first Monday of the month at 2 PM. The other group is ACES (Adult Caregiver Education & Support) is for any family caregiver, regardless of the diagnosis. ACES meets from 1-2:30 PM on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the PTC library. Come to one or both! Whether you are seeking information on available services, are feeling stress or sadness from caring for a loved one, these groups can help.
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Additional Services & Programs Wellness Services The Patty Turner Center offers an array of onsite wellness programs ranging from Podiatry Services to Massage Therapy. Please contact the center for further information.
Growing Together Inter-Generational Program Children today are often cut off from grandparents and other older adults. They benefit greatly from forming trusting relationships with patient, older adults who have diverse abilities, talents and interests. Through these interactions, children begin to understand that aging is a natural part of the life cycle. Deerfield Park District likes to use the many resources that exist in our community. We hope to form a partnership between older adults and our Preschool students during the school year. We hope you will participate in this program which involves volunteering 2-2.5 hours, once a week in the morning or afternoon– spending time with a small group of children and their teacher. For details, call our Preschool at 847-572-2634.
Staying Connected
PTC has its own website full of information on programs, trips, an event calendar and more. For PTC stories, pictures and more, visit our Facebook page or see the PTC Bulletin. Membership or registration forms may be downloaded from our website: www.pattyturnercenter.org.
Music, Music! Hummers & Strummers The PTC Ukulele Band
Are you interested in music? Do you enjoy singing along to familiar tunes? If so, why not consider becoming a member of the PTC’s very own “Hummers & Strummers” ukulele group? Practices are held at the PTC on Thursday afternoons at 12:45 PM. All participants are expected to be a PTC member and participate in an 8-week orientation session. There is a $50 materials fee for books and a loaner instrument. Players of all levels are welcome!
Deerfield Community Band The Deerfield Community Concert Band performs a wide variety of music including show tunes and patriotic classics. Under the direction of Conductor Todd Smith, its members have either high school or college band experience and practice on Tuesday evenings at Deerfield HS. The band performs six to eight concerts each year including the Deerfield Family Days Celebration. For more information, check out: www.deerfieldcommunityband.com.
The Big Band Sound of Deerfield The Big Band Sound of Deerfield, sponsored by the Deerfield Park District since 1980, plays swing music of the 1930’s and 1940’s. The band leader is Owen Marks. Any adult with swing band experience is welcome. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at the Patty Turner Center. For more information, contact Bill Cottle at 847-446-9496.