Waukegan Township
Dear Friends, November and December are known as the months when we give thanks. Appropriately, Veterans Day is in November. How can you let our Veterans know how Patricia much they Jones, mean M. to Ed you? You can visit the Captain James A. Lovell Veterans Waukegan Hospital, askTownship a Veteran about their time in the military and really listen to the answer,Supervisor hang a flag in your yard, ask an aging Veteran to share with you the song that most takes them back, visit the gravesite of a Veteran, or donate to the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago, IL. We appreciate your sacrifice and that of your families. Let’s take time to fellowship and celebrate together. Please join us on Sunday, December 10th - 4:00pm at Park Place for the annual Holiday Celebration. This is a complimentary luncheon with door prizes. Transportation will be provided. Please RSVP for the event or for transportation by calling 847-244-9242 today. First come, first served! More details on Page 3. Losing someone or something you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience all kinds of difficult emotions and it may feel like the pain and sadness you're experiencing will never let up. The Coping with grief support group meets monthly for anyone who is experiencing a loss. For more details on a list of all the Park Place support and enhancement group please see page 6. In January 2018 we will reflect on a great leader at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dreamers' Breakfast. The celebration will take place on Monday, January 15, 2018 - 10am. In addition to celebrating local dreamers, there will be a special tribute to reflect on the life of President Nelson Mandela. In addition, local youth will offer a youth prospective and guests will enjoy live entertainment and guest speakers. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Tables can purchased for tier 1 -$350 and tier 2 $450. Tables of ten have priority seating along with other perks at the event. Purchase tickets at Supervisor’s Office, 149 S. Genesee St or Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Paypal/Credit Card Payment Available. For more information: Call 847-244-9242 or email lpable@waukegantownship.com. Congratulations to the Park Place for a job well-done. This chart illustrates the number of seniors who received services from the Park Place Center. Our buses transported seniors safely to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping, area stores, from senior buildings, to nursing homes to visit loved ones, and shuttles to and from Park Place for events, regular programs and important socialization. Supervisor Jones has conducted meetings since the beginning of last year to develop a plan to address special transportation needs. The collaboration with Pace and Shields Township resulted in the creation of a Community Disability transportation program. The program will provide a vital lifeline for people who are under 55 with disabilities to access employment, education, healthcare, and community life. For more details see “Dial A Ride” on page 5. As we close out the lawn care season and prepare for snow removal, we solicit your referrals for workers in the Home Sweet Home Snow Removal initiative. This position is on an on-call basis with flexibility desired to include weekends & holidays if needed. Interested parties should apply at www.waukegantownship.com or contact Human Resources at dortiz@waukegantownship.com. The Township Board of Trustees, Senior Citizens Advisory Council, and Staff wishes everyone a very healthy and prosperous Holiday and New Year!
Waukegan Township also provides complimentary transportation to Waukegan Township residents. Call: (847) 599-2936 or email lnava@waukegantownship.com 3 days in advance.
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South Africa & New York - 2018, Jerusalem - 2019, Italy - 2020, Turks - 2021, & Greece - 2023
Holiday Shopping at Ikea & Woodfield Mall Friday December 1, 2017 Depart Park Place at 8:45 a.m. for Ikea. Choose to shop both locations or spend all day at Woodfield Mall. Enjoy their bargain breakfast and shop until 1:00 p.m. Depart Ikea for Woodfield. 3:00 p.m. Depart Woodfield. $15 fee includes transportation. Register in person at Park Place or via credit
Remember The Waukegan Township administrative office located at 149 S. Genesee Street is a certified Passport & Picture site. For information and fees call 847-244-4900.
Four Winds Casino, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Climb on a comfy coach bus and enjoy the ride to Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo MI! All payers will receive a $10 food credit and $15 instant slot credit when we arrive. Bus Departs Park Place at 8:30 a.m. $39 fee per person. Call 847-244-9242 or stop by Park Place to complete registration.
2017 New Orleans and Mexico Park Place Trip Our Waukegan Township travelers boarded a motor coach to New Orleans, Louisiana and stayed a few nights to enjoy the excitement that only The Big Easy can offer. They traveled the seas for 5 days aboard the beautiful Carnival Triumph ship. The cruise featured a stop in beautiful Cozumel, Mexico. Would you like to enjoy great times with friends at exotic locations? Don't miss out on our upcoming trips. Call 847-244-9242 or email lpable@waukegantownship.com for more information.
Hats/Scarfs and Gloves Giveaways Often times during the winter months seniors are faced with the challenge of enduring cold weather without the necessary outer garments to keep them warm. The absence of hats, scarves, and gloves during the winter months can cause health issues on this population. Each year the Supervisor Jones, the Park Place staff, and members of the Red Hats Society travel to local senior center and nursing homes to give hats, gloves, and scarves to those 55 and better. We provide holiday cheer by offering light refreshment, holiday caroling, and country line dancing entertainment.
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Key Steps to Minimize Risk After Equifax Data Breach Determining Whether You Have Been Affected:
Supervisor Patricia Jones, Board of Trustees, and the Senior Service Committee Invites you to...
Sunday, December 10, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Park Place - 414 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, door prizes, and health & wellness vendors A complimentary dinner provided by Waukegan Township Park Place for those 55 and better. Waukegan Township Residents.
It is likely that anyone with a credit history is one of the 143 million Americans whose personal information was exposed in a data breach at Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies. Hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some instances, driver’s license numbers. While it is safest to assume that you were affected, to verify this go to the Equifax site, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. The site mentions enrolling in “TrustedID Premier”—you do not have to enroll. TrustedID Premier is a credit monitoring service that is only initially free and that does NOT fully protect consumers. Risks from the Data Breach: Perhaps the greatest risk is that an identity thief will open credit accounts in your name. While you are ultimately not liable for the charges, resolution of these situations is never pleasant, can damage your credit and it may take significant effort to clean up. The best way to prevent new account identity theft is a credit freeze. Another risk is that unauthorized persons might gain access to your existing accounts. You should pay careful attention to all of your accounts by frequently reviewing statements and noticing if monthly statements do not arrive. An additional risk is that an identity thief files a tax return your name, seeking a large refund, and directing that refund to a prepaid card. Filing legitimate tax returns as soon as possible may prevent a scam filing later. A Credit Freeze Is Recommended: The strongest measure you can take to prevent an identity thief from opening a credit account in your name is to request a credit freeze. Creditors that rely on a credit report/ score in granting credit are likely to refuse to offer credit if they cannot obtain a report/score. To obtain a credit freeze, you need to contact each of the three reporting agencies below. Setting up a freeze and lifting it in the future costs from $5 to $10 for each reporting agency. It is very important to keep the password or PIN assigned when you obtain a credit freeze, as you will need it to lift the freeze temporarily or permanently when applying for new credit, a new job, an apartment rental or new insurance. A freeze can last forever (seven years in a few states), which may be a good thing as there is no time limit for an identity thief using your personal information.
Equifax—1-800-349-9960 or 1-800-685-1111 Experian—1-888-397-3742 TransUnion—1-888-909-8872 or 1-800-680-7289
To read the full article about the Equifax breach and for detailed information on identity theft, freezes and fraud alerts, visit the National Consumer Law Center’s website. Source: https://library.nclc.org/key-steps-minimize-risk-afterequifax-data-breach
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Wednesday, November 8 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Surviving The Cold: Avoid Hypothermia & Frost Bite. As the temperatures drop down, chances for hypothermia and frostbite only go up. It's a huge concern for anyone spending time outside. During the winter months, ice, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging for everyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses -- especially for seniors. Learn how to protect yourself from Hypothermia and frostbite. Wintertime certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with a bit of planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of springtime soon enough.
Wednesday, November 15 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm - The 9th Annual Eddie Washington Diabetes Awareness Month Wednesday, November 29 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Funeral Resource Workshop Speaker: Mario Calderon, Catholic Cemetaries A burial plot, sometimes referred to as a grave or funeral plot, is the spot where a body is laid to rest in the ground. Grave plot costs aren’t just about the “where” and “what.” There’s also “when.” As in, do you buy a plot now, or leave it up to your loved ones to buy a burial plot after you pass away? Our speaker will be on hand to answer questions regarding cost associated with a funeral, burial, and cremation.
Wednesday, December 13 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Staying Healthy and Well During Flu Season Every year, a potentially serious and highly contagious illness strikes people of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Whether you’re trying to avoid catching a cold or the flu has already hit you hard, learn simple tips that will help to get you feeling better faster and prevent the spread of illness.
Wednesday, December 20 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am - What to Do When Winter Takes Your Breath Away You know it’s cold when one step outside takes your breath away—literally. What can you can do about it? Learn methods to protect yourself and your airways.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s 5K For Labor Day. Thanks to our 5K For Labor Day Gold Sponsors; NRG Energy, Inc., Rustoleum, & Gideon Baptist Church. Thanks to our Silver Sponsors; Park Place Red Hats, NorStates Bank, City of Park City, Links, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Vista Health System, & Shiloh Baptist Church. If you weren’t able to attend the 5K For Labor Day, but still want to show your support, you can still make a donation. Call 847-244-9242 for more information. Proceeds go toward providing services to adults 55 and better. We can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s 5K For Labor Day on Saturday, September 2, 2018. We've decided to move the venue a little closer to the Waukegan Township communities. Therefore, the 2018 5K walk/run will take place at the Waukegan Park District’s Sports Complex, offering a little more comfort to those not wanting to venture outside of their comfort zone.
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Over 15 million people under age 55 with disabilities have difficulty getting the transportation they need. Supervisor Jones has conducted meetings to develop a plan to address these transportation needs. The collaboration resulted in the expansion of the transportation program called Dial A Ride. This program will provide a vital lifeline for people who are Seniors (60+) and disabled residents (16+) to access employment, education, healthcare, and community life. The collaboration included; Waukegan Township, Shield Township, and Pace Paratransit. Information to know:
Resident must live in Waukegan Township. You must register for the program at 847-244-9242. There is a small fee - One way $3 & Transfers $0.15. Bus operates M-F 6am to 6pm, except on major holidays. Reservations for rides can be made seven days in advance. Call 847244-9242.
Service area includes all of Waukegan & Shields Township and the following points: College of Lake County (Grayslake + Lake Shore Campus) Erie Family Health Center - Wkgn Lake County Center for Independent Living - Mundelein Hawthorne Mall - Vernon Hills The Greenleaf Medical Complex Gurnee Wal-Mart Supercenter /Fountain Square - Wkgn Highland Park Hospital West Lake Forest Train Station Sunset Foods - Lake Forest Search, Inc. - Wkgn Park Place - Wkgn Vista Hospital East - Wkgn Captain James A. Lovell VA Hospt For more information call 847-244-9242 or email lnava@waukegantownship.com.
4 bags 1 Hour allowed Shopping per person Provided no at Shopping Each store Carts
ATTENTION: For the Months of November and December, the shuttle will pick up at all senior buildings as well as individual senior homes. We will pick up on the following dates: Wal-Mart Shopping November 7th & 14th December 5th & 19th *We’ve added an additional day
Super Fresh, Aldi, & Jewel Shopping November 1st, 2nd, 15th, & 16th December 6th, 7th, 20th, & 21st
Transportation to and from Grocery Store Shopping To reserve your pickup or for more information call Park Place at 847-244-9242
The Illinois Department on Aging Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) @ Park Place Provides assistance with any questions pertaining to Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D. Appointments will be scheduled in advance. October 15 – December 7 is Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans. *Benefit Access Program Application items: Proof of 2016 income, taxes if they file, Social Security income info if they do not file taxes, proof of disability status from Social Security if under 65, valid ID, Social Security number. Married couples must provide information for both partners
The benefit access program hours are M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m . Call 847-244-9242 for more information and appointment.
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Cancer Survivors and their Love Ones - Meets 2nd Thursday - 2pm Kidney Disease Prevention & Discussion - Meets 4th Thursday - 1pm - *No Meeting November 23rd Readers Delight Book Club - Meets 1st Monday - 1pm Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren & Other Relative Caregivers - Meets 2nd Monday - 5:30pm., & 4th Wednesday - 11am Spanish Speaking Resource Group - Meets 2nd Friday - 11am - * No Meeting November 10th Lollie Drew Low Vision Group - Meets 2nd Tuesday - 10am Red Hat Society - Meets 3rd Thursday - Noon Caregivers for those with Memory Loss - Meets 4th Tuesday - 10am LGBT - *No Meeting November & December Coping With Grief Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday - 10am
Rosalind Franklin Community Care Connection Complimentary Health Screenings Tues, November 7th & December 5th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.at Park Place.
Seniors Fraud Prevention Act
AARP monthly meeting Wed, November 15th & December 20th - 1:00 pm Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Park Place complimentary foot care Tues, November 28th & December 12th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm by appointment. At Park Place.
Although most anyone can be a target of fraud and identity theft, senior identity theft is on the rise and those ages 50+ are often in the cross-hairs of scammers. The U.S. government is taking steps to help circumvent the high level of fraud aimed at seniors, but it can only do so much — and progress in this area has been fairly slow. Many are hoping for something on the federal level. A bill aptly named the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act has been introduced in Congress twice now, once in 2013 and again in 2015. The bill aims to establish an advisory office within the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection that works to help prevent fraud that targets seniors. The advisory office would do so through monitoring of the market for mail, television, Internet and telemarketing fraud that specifically targets seniors and informing both seniors and their caregivers of any possible threats. A website would also be created with tips and resources. Unfortunately, the bill hasn’t gained much traction and is currently projected as having a 1% chance of being enacted. Latest Action: House - 08/11/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
Nov & Dec 2017
The months of Nov & Dec 2017 Only. Excludes clearance and craft items. One coupon per person.
Waukegan Township has Table Linen and Chair Covers for rental: Table Clothes (White, Ivory) $5.00 per Table Cloth Chair Covers (White, Ivory) $1.50 Per Chair Cover Chair Sashes (Black, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Red, Green, Gold, Pink, Violet) - $1.00 Per Chair Sash Table Runners (Black, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Red, Green, Gold, Pink) - $1.00 Per Table Runner To reserve items and for more information call 847-244-9242 or email cpwhite@waukegantownship.com.
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Use the Internet for Bang for your Buck: Black Friday Deals & Cyber Monday Deals! $10 Fee Monday, November 13th- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Smart Phone 101 - $10 Fee Tuesday November 28th - 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hacks & Scams - No Fee Wednesday, November 29th - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Tablets 101: $10 Fee Tuesday, December 13th - 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Your Digital Afterlife - No Fee Tuesday, December 13th - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Trouble Shooting & More: Help Desk at the Tech Center! Every Monday from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Complimentary
Ms. Evelyn Correa has been volunteering with Waukegan Township for two years. She is an active member of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren enhancement group. She also provides supplies for each meeting.
Open Lab at the Tech Center Park Place has six computers for use by those 55 and better during open hours when classes are not in session. Complimentary
Park Place Welcomes Superintendent Theresa Plascencia of Waukegan Public Schools #60.
Please join us Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Park Place. Cost: $4.00 per class. Sign up in advance at Park Place. 10 participants needed for class to be held. Wear Comfortable Clothing. Cardio Drumming is a full body exercise but it's a lot of dancing and fun beating to the music. All participants must complete an exercise form at Park Place . Instructor: Terry Shebenik. *No class November 23rd!!!!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Park Place “Meet Your Leader” on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. This informal gathering included a few short remarks from Teresa Plascencia, followed by time for an open question and answer period. Thanks to the Superintendent for taking time to answer questions from residents who are 55 and better.
Why pay expensive fitness center prices to stay healthy when you can use the Park Place Fitness Room? We have treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes and weight equipment available for you. Please Note: Advance sign up for classes & a medical release form must be on file. Form must be renewed yearly. Fitness Center Hours: Mon 9am - 7pm. / Tues, Wed, Fri 9am - 4:30pm. / Thurs 9am - 8pm & Sat 9am - 3pm
Complimentary Exercise Room at Park Place. Take advantage of our Certified Exercise instructor and our exercise equipment. Train every Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am -1:30pm. MONDAY *SeniorSize - 9:15 a.m. *SeniorSize -10:15 a.m. *Chicago Soul Dancing - 5:30 p.m. ($2) *Yoga/Meditation 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
*Walk Fit 9:00 a.m.
*Advanced SeniorSize 9:15 a.m.
*Country Line Dancing 10:00a.m.
*Yoga/Meditation 10:15 a.m.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
*Advanced SeniorSize 9:15 a.m.
*Zumba 9:00 a.m.
Floor Mat Exercises 9:15 a.m.
*SeniorSize -10:15 a.m.
Floor Mat Exercises 10:00 a.m.
*Walk Fit 10:15 a.m.
Park Place Senior Citizens Services Committee:
PRESORT STANDARD
Chair: Larry Eaker Vice Chair: Gloria Carr Members: Pat Barker, Scott Grubnau, Katie Strawder, Jeanette Keyes, Sandra Eaker, and Trustee Percy Johnson
US POSTAGE PAID PALATINE P & DC PERMIT NO. 418
Park Place Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday *Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Open only for rentals Closed
PARK PLACE 414 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-244-9242 Fax: 847-244-9258 www.waukegantownship.com
Park Place will be closed: 11/10, 11/23, 11/24, 12/15, 12/25, & 1/1/18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CONDOLENCES - Our Thoughts Are With You.
We Remember Seniors who’ve passed away 7/31/17 - 10/05/17 Wenban Funeral Home Anna Abdula 8/25/2017 Marsh Funeral Home Eric Holderbaum Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home Jerry Bobo 8/12/2017 Bishop Gary S. Stern 8/13/2017 Tyrone H. Smith Sr. 8/19/2017 Virginia Moore Parker 8/19/2017 Joe Coleman 8/20/2017 Bette Palmore 8/22/2017 Vincent E. Scott 8/24/2017 Mary C. Quetel Davis 8/25/2017 Verna Wilson 8/27/2017 Lois Leonard 8/30/2017 Catherine H. Hayes 8/30/2017 Lois R. Johnson Sr. 8/31/2017 Eluzai J. Israel 8/31/2017 Eddie Jack Warship, Jr. 9/4/2017 Willie C. Davis 9/4/2017 Judy Burch 9/4/2017 Iris Nixon 9/7/2017 David T. Jones 9/12/2017 Mark A. Miller 9/16/2017 William Watson 9/20/2017 Pastor William J. King 9/21/2017 Corinne Freeman 9/22/2017
Elyz S. Robinson 10/5/2017 Masolina Hill 10/6/2017 Henry A. Shepard 10/7/2017 Charles Thompson 10/7/2017 Bradley Funeral Home Helen P. Lulis 8/14/2017 Salata Gurnee Funeral Home Anne Stupar 8/17/2017 Judith Ann Nystrom 8/23/2017 Geraldine Marqui 8/25/2017 Eugene Charles Griffin 9/13/2017 Mary Lou Martin 9/14/2017 Jeanne Kalinoski 9/13/2017 Lois Kerpan 9/28/2017 Branko Kosanovich 10/3/2017 Delbert Damron 10/3/2017 Marsh Funeral Home William G. Casagrande 8/1/2017 Marjorie J. Mehtala 8/4/2017 Dorothy A. Murdock 8/4/2017 Yoko Prine 8/6/2017 Charlotte Ann Maule 8/8/2017 Sharon R. Nelson 8/19/2017 Raymond Francis Castellanos 8/26/2017 Irene F. Weate 9/8/2017 Thomas P. Derrick Sr. 9/21/2017 Arnell V. Gregorski 9/23/2017 Ronald David Essenpreis 9/27/2017 Rosemary Wittbrodt 10/6/2017 Congdon & Company Funeral Home Etta C. Turunen 8/8/2017 Barbara L. Stice 8/12/2017
Cerefine Peel 8/13/2017 Orville Childers 8/18/2017 Frank Heintz 8/21/2017 Gladys M. Raether 8/22/2017 Clifford James Wynn 8/26/2017 Robert Reif 8/29/2017 Thomas D. Joplin Jr. 9/8/2017 Warren Funeral Home Bonnie Perry 9/19/2017 Peterson & Patch Funeral Home Cheryl Ann 8/5/2017 Mary Lou Phipps 8/16/2017 Lavaughn J. Myrant 8/18/2017 Jay McClasky Jr. 8/21/2017 Stephen R. Nordstrom 9/12/2017 Amanda M. Wolf 9/28/2017 John Robert Carden 10/7/2017 The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan Silvia Guzman Leon 8/2/2017 Mario Ramirez 8/3/2017 Veronica Richards Mayfield 8/18/2017 Aurelia Barrera 8/26/2017 Beatriz E Carlin 8/31/2017 Juana Garcia 10/5/2017
Coping With Grief Group Meets the 2nd Wed of each month 10am - 11am at Park Place