Senior Snips

Franklin Park Manila Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors and the Needy
Here are a few photos that I took at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for senior citizens and the needy which is hosted by the Franklin Park Manila Lions Club and the Village of Franklin Park.

SENIOR HOME SHARING
Seniors Win the Everyday Race: Senior Home Sharing Run for the Roses Gala Danada House, Wheaton, IL, May 2, 2013 The Run for the Roses Gala was held on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Danada House in Wheaton, which had a strong connection to the Kentucky Derby. Danada House’s distinguished residents, Dan […]
SENIOR SNIPS
ILLINOIS OUTSTANDING SENIOR VOLUNTEER The search is on for Illinois’s outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc, the franchise of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who volunteer at least 15 hours a month to their favorite causes. Nominations for […]

CASA SAN CARLO EVENTS
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from socializing and enjoying life! Experience what retirement living can be at Presence Casa San Carlo Retirement Community. * Lenten Friday Fish Fry February 15 through March 22 – 11:30 am to 1 pm Cost $3.50 * Taylor Marie Fashion Show – March 11 12 pm * The Upside […]
Senior Programs Available
MEALS ON WHEELS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS Senior citizens, 60 years old and older, who are unable to get out to shop for themselves can receive a hot lunch delivered to their home. The Meals on Wheels Program provides a hot lunch five days a week, delivered between 10 am and 2 pm. A spouse or […]

Schiller Park Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday!
44 Years in Schiller Park Mary Ann Naedelen was born on January 7, 1923 to Frank and Rose Vandersnickt. Raised on a 365 acre farm in Ewing, Nebraska, her and her four sisters helped out with the chores. Mary Ann was the 2nd to the youngest and she remembers her job was to weed the […]
Live Comfortably on a Budget
Living on a fixed income requires making changes to avoid running out of money. Seniors are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population, as medical advancements have increased life expectancies considerably. Many Baby Boomers have entered retirement age and are joining the ranks of other seniors on fixed incomes. This means they’ll also have […]
Senior Snips – August 2012
Health Roundup ASK MEDICARE – How to Find Answers to Medicare Questions If you’re one of the 66 million Americans who care for an aging, disabled or seriously-ill family member or friendly you’re probably doing everything from running errands, to coordinating doctor appointments, to helping find long-term car. Fortunately, caregivers have resources they can turn […]