Volume 29, Issue 1 This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Let’s celebrate how the Act has impacted our lives and recognize the importance of OAA-funded programs. The OAA offers a range of services to help older Americans remain as independent and productive as possible in their own homes and communities. The Anniversary theme, “Get into the Act”, celebrates the 50th anniversary! Please join me in recognizing this monumental occasion. Did you know that Waukegan Township offers free Notary Public Service? Simply bring your unsigned document to Park Place or the Supervisor’s office during regular business hours along with at least one form of identification. For more information, please visit our website www.waukegantownship.com or call 847-244-4900 for a list of various notarial acts that can be performed. We are only a few weeks away from our annual 5K event! There’s still time to join us for the Couch to 5K For Labor Day workout. This exercise training program will get you fit and ready to finish the 5K. We meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7am at Park Place. Come workout with our excellent trainer, Syerra Cunningham. We would like to thank the community for your continued support of the Annual Walk For Seniors event. This year will be our 16th year! Please join us as we celebrate the new name for Walk
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor
for Seniors, “A 5K for Labor Day”. We are excited about the brand new venue at Independence Grove. After the A 5K For Labor Day’s end, we encourage all to stay and enjoy the beauty and fun activities for all ages at this awesome venue. * Walkers/Runners can Pre-register online at www.waukegantowship.com or in person at Park Place. On the day of the event, registration will be 7am - 9am at Independence Grove. The $30 fee includes a TShirt that you can keep as a great souvenir! * Step off celebration is at 8:30am and the race will begin at 9am (runners) & 9:15am (walkers). * Medals will be given to the fastest woman/man to complete the course and the oldest and youngest runners/walkers. * The race is US track & field certified and a professional timing service for walkers and runners will be used this year. You can receive your immediate results online. * Shuttle bus service from Park Place will be provided to & from the race site. Shuttle will depart Park Place at 8am and continue to pickup and drop-off at Independence Grove every 15 minutes up until 9am. After 9am the shuttle will continue to pickup and drop-off at independence Grove every 30 minutes until noon. For more information call 847-2449242. Not walking/running? Remember you can show support by mailing in a donation or donating on-line. Donations are tax deductible and go directly toward providing services to adults 55 and better.
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Naomi Klumb has been a volunteer with the Park Place Gift Shoppe for the last 11 years. She enjoys reading, cooking and planting whether indoor or outdoor. LGBT Support Group For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people the coming out process can be both difficult and liberating. The group will meet Saturday, August 29 at 10:00am at Park Place. This month’s speaker will be Terri Worman from AARP. For more information call 847-244-9242.
Aloha! Come aboard Pride of America the only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round. All fees are per person, double occupancy. $250 Deposit & Insurance due at registration. Insurance is optional, but strongly recommended. Price includes transportation to and from O'Hare from Park Place, all air fare, transfers, and the cruise. Travel to: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, and Kona, Kauai. *Balcony - $3,966.60 - Insurance $298.00 *Inside Stateroom - $3,505.60 Insurance $261.00. Presentation meeting August 31, 5:30pm @ Park Place.
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor 847-244-4900 Trustees: Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Chuck Willms Township Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin
Park Place Senior Citizen’s Services Committee: Chair: Victor Ruiz Vice Chair: Ray Evelyn Curry Secretary: Opal Rice Members: Ed Buschbacher Evelyn Bailey & Larry Eaker