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Heleane Battaglia said she was happy about the OFPD's response to her medical needs during a recent incident. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Former Advisory Council member lauds OFPD service

By Jeff Vorva | May 1 at 3:33 p.m.

The previous time Heleane Battaglia addressed the Orland Fire Protection District board was in October and she and two members of the seven-member Senior Advisory … Read more ›

Orland Township, which hosts several seniors events including a going away party for Gertrude Markanich in 2011, will host many more in May. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Township’s May seniors celebration is one for the ages

By Jeff Vorva | April 30 at 4:09 p.m.

Orland Township is scheduling a month of activity for its celebration of Older Americans Month in May. The month-long event kicks off Tuesday, May 1, … Read more ›

Chicago Lighthouse Senior Vice President/ Rehabilitation Services Tom Perski, Project Coordinator Sandra Valentino and Adaptive Technology Specialist Eric Cromey in a Best Buy store.
From the community

Chicago Lighthouse Together with Best Buy Brings Low Vision Products Road Show to Orland Park May 7th

By Chelsea Horrigan | April 26 at 10:59 a.m.

In an effort to reach out to residents of the southwest suburbs who may be experiencing vision loss, The Chicago Lighthouse together with Best Buy … Read more ›

From the community

Hospitals, Community Agencies Working Together to Reduce Readmissions

By AgeOptions | April 13 at 4:17 p.m.

AgeOptions and a group of community agencies and hospitals have been awarded funding by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for programs to … Read more ›

Members of area veterans groups plan out a May ceremony for Korean War vets Monday. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Korean War vets sought out for May 27 ceremony

By Jeff Vorva | April 4 at 10:59 a.m.

Veterans who served in the Korean War are being asked to participate in a ceremony to honor them on May 27 in Orland Park. Several … Read more ›

Nest Egg for Retirement
From the community

Social Security's Egg Hunt for You

By Social Security Administration | April 2 at 10:42 a.m.

Eggs have long been a symbol of new life in the spring. In America, the Easter egg hunt finds its roots in the 1700s when … Read more ›

From the community

Public Input Sought in Planning Programs and Services for Older Adults

By AgeOptions | March 16 at 4:03 p.m.

Suburban Cook County residents are encouraged to take part in community forums and provide input for an area-wide plan for services for older adults. AgeOptions, … Read more ›

From the community

EXPO for Visually Impaired planned

By OASIS for the Visually Impaired | March 12 at 12:42 p.m.

OASIS for the Visually Impaired invites all who are coping with sight loss to attend VISION DYNAMICS RESOURCE & PRODUCTS EXPO to be held Friday, … Read more ›

LTC Robert Ruffolo talks to area veterans' groups officials Monday about a ceremony in May. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Plans to give ‘appropriate thank you’ to area Korean War vets in the works

By Jeff Vorva | Feb. 27 at 5:33 p.m.

Plans are in the works for various south suburban veterans groups to honor Korean War veterans in a May ceremony in Orland Park. Lt. Col. … Read more ›

From the community

Taste of Victorian Village – Free Community Event

By Samantha Vander Vliet | Feb. 27 at 1:54 p.m.

The Victorian Village, a senior facility offering assisted and retirement living services, is hosting a FREE in-house taste testing event on March 15, 2:00-4:00pm. The … Read more ›

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