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22nd century media | October 17, 2019 | 29
Orland Township home to vast array of
social activities, health programs, more
Orland Township offers
a vast array of social
activities and health programs
for older adults,
ranging from the weekly
drop-in center where seniors
can enjoy coffee
and a snack while playing
Bingo, cards and mingling
with friends to larger annual
events such as the
Senior Dating Game, Senior
American Idol and
Dancing with the Senior
Stars. Some of the Township’s
regular social activities
include monthly
luncheons, dinner dances
and trips.
Orland Township is also
committed to the well-being
of local seniors and offers
weekly classes to promote
healthy lifestyles.
Classes include yoga,
strong and fit, tai chi,
knitting, line dancing and
computer courses, such as
the Dakim BrainFitness
class, which is designed
to improve memory, focus
and concentration among
seniors.
At the Township, seniors
can also participate
in valuable and convenient
seminars, such as
senior driver safety, Medicare
information seminar,
and CPR courses. The
Senior Citizen Advisory
Council allows seniors
to work in part with the
Township’s Supervisor
and Board of Trustees to
ensure the programs and
services provided are both
helpful and enjoyable for
local older citizens.
On Thursday, Nov. 21,
the Township will host a
free movie day. November’s
pick for the monthly
series is “The Upside.”
The show starts at noon
and popcorn will be
served. Space is limited so
reservations are required.
Call (708) 403-4222 to reserve
a seat.
Seniors interested in
learning CPR may attend
the Township’s CPR
class Tuesday, Dec. 10 at
1 p.m. There is no cost to
attend, but registration is
required. Call (708) 403-
4222 to register.
Residents are invited to
join Orland Township for
their annual Thanksgiving
dinner on Tuesday, Nov.
19 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Winston’s Market is providing
a holiday meal with
all the trimmings: roasted
turkey, stuffing, mashed
potatoes with gravy along
with sautéed carrots and
cranberry sauce. And of
course, Thanksgiving dinner
is not complete without
delicious pumpkin
pie with whipped cream.
Seniors will also enjoy
Simply Patsy — Patsy
Cline tribute singer Mary
Pfeifer. Stop in at Orland
Township to purchase a
ticket today.
On Friday Dec. 6 from
4:30-9 p.m., seniors can
join Orland Township for
the Chicago Trolley Holiday
Lights Tour. Residents
will be whisked on a
journey of dazzling lights
and holiday sights including
Zoo Lights at Lincoln
Park Zoo, The Magnificent
Mile, State Street and
Macy’s Holiday windows.
They will be caroling all
the way to the Millennium
Park and much more. A
light snack of a sandwich,
chips, cookies and a beverage
will be served once
everyone has boarded the
trolley. This trip will surely
get everyone into the
holiday spirit.
For seniors who are living
a more isolated lifestyle,
Orland Township
offers many resources to
try to get them connected.
The Township’s transportation
service offers frontdoor
transportation to and
from the Township and
medical appointments.
Orland Township also
works in part with organizations
such as PLOWS
Council on Aging, who
offer home checkups and
services to get older citizens
active in the community
once again.
“We hold our seniors
close to our hearts at Orland
Township,” Supervisor
Paul O’Grady said.
“We are happy we can
provide so many helpful
services and even happier
that so many smiling faces
take advantage of what we
offer. “
From the senior picnics
to monthly blood pressure
clinics and total lipid testing,
Orland Township is
a place for seniors to embrace
their age and thrive.
Submitted by Orland Township,
14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park. For more
information, call (708) 403-
4222 or visit orland
township.org. To stay up to
date with what is happening
at the Township, follow
Supervisor Paul O’Grady on
Facebook at facebook.com/
supervisorogrady.