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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

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 ›

From the community

Hospitals, Community Agencies Working Together to Reduce Readmissions

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 ›

Pathway Senior Living names Emily Powell as Executive Director of Victory Centre of Park Forest.
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Emily Powell Named Executive Director at Victory Centre of Park Forest

Emily Powell of Valparaiso, IN, was recently named the Executive Director of Victory Centre of Park Forest, a supportive living and senior apartment community, located … 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

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

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 ›

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Public Input Sought on Programs and Services for Older Adults

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 ›

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Options Counseling: A Place to Start for Older Adults Making Long-Term Plans

Older adults and their families often don’t know where to start or the options available to them when making plans for the future. AgeOptions now … Read more ›

Country Club Hills Brownies to honor senior "alumni" girl scouts with ribbons.
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Fun and Friendship of Scouting Stands Test of Time

Country Club Hills Brownie Troop #64 made up of 8 and 9-year old local girls are celebrating 100 years of scouting by honoring former girl … Read more ›

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EXPO for Visually Impaired planned

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

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 ›