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Dear Friends, Older Americans Month is May. This year’s 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or too young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being and celebrates the many ways older adults make a difference in our communities. The opioid crisis has turned senior center lunches into support groups. As the nations grapple with how to address the devastating opioid crisis, little attention has been given to a growing group of silent heroes who are stepping up to help our children and communities assist our nation’s grandparents. Across the country, more than 2.5 million grandparents are raising grandchildren as the country faces sharp increases in the number of “children of the opioid crisis.” Park Place’s Grandparents and Other Caregivers Raising Grandchildren Group meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Check out our full list of Enhancement Groups on Page 6.
Patricia Jones, M. Ed Waukegan Township Supervisor The Northern Illinois Food Bank and Waukegan Township present the “Multigenerational Food Box Program”. The program is designed to offer shelf stable groceries and household items each month for seniors age 55 +, living in a food insecure multigenerational household with a child age 0-18. Our goal is to distribute food boxes to grandparents raising grandchildren. Food boxes will be distributed to selected families each month and will be scheduled accordingly for delivery. For more information call Park Place at 847-244-9242 or email mhartke@waukegantownship.com. Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Month. Visit www.makeitOK.org for more information. The Lake Behavioral Hospital now has a Geriatric Psychiatric Unit! They can accommodate senior patients over 55 who have a chronic mental illness and are experiencing an exacerbation of their symptoms.
It’s time to build your sundae. On Friday, July 20th, join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Entertainment provided by Rockin Rollie. Social is open to those 55 and better and Waukegan Township residents only. Park Place’s Corner Gift Shoppe will be offering Mother’s, Father’s, and Graduation Day gifts for sale. Stop in and get your items. No matter how you celebrate these special days, it is the memories made that will last a lifetime. Waukegan Township is here to assist with our Home Sweet Home program. Personal Lawn Care is starting Saturday, May 19th for seniors 55 or better who reside in Waukegan Township. Call our hotline at (847) 5992932 to enroll. Summertime is a great time to plan a party, wedding reception, meeting, or other gatherings. Consider renting the Park Place Banquet Room for your next get together. Call 847-244-9242 for fees and details.
This is a fun event for the entire family. Awards will be given to the fastest woman/man to complete the course and the oldest and youngest runners/walkers. Timing services will be used and receive your immediate timing results online. After the race, enjoy entertainment and exciting giveaways. Waukegan Township will provide shuttle bus service from Park Place to and from the 5K location. Free of charge. All proceeds go directly toward providing services to adults 55 and better. For information or sponsorship opportunity call 847-244-9242 or email rthompson@waukegantownship.com.
Waukegan Sports Park 3391 W Beach Rd, Waukegan, IL * Located near Yorkhouse and Greenbay Road in Waukegan, IL
Interested in joining the 5K committee? Please contact the Township’s Administration Office 149 S. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL - 847-244-4900