Office Hours
Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Phone: 708.748.6722

Sally Fuhrmann, Director
708.748.5454

If you are age 60 years or older or disabled, live in Rich Township, and have an established need for services, we are here to serve you. There are no requirements to participate in our social activities-all are welcome!

Information and Referral: We offer assistance and information about available township programs as well as referrals to other agencies as needed. (Back to top)

Transportation: Door-to-door service to seniors as well as younger handicapped adults. Reserve your ride two days in advance, or one hour ahead for shopping. (Back to top)

Sharing and Caring: Senior volunteers periodically contact Township residents to offer information, assistance and companionship. Volunteer today! (Back to top)

CNN/Rich Senior Dining : Hot lunch for a suggested donation of $2.00. Call 708.747.2700 for reservations. Located in our Senior Center at 297 Liberty Drive in Park Forest. You do not have to be a Rich Township resident. (Back to top)

Informal Counseling: Personal or Family Problems? Our Senior Case Manager is available to counsel you in our Senior Center or in your home. (Back to top)

Income Tax Assistance: Free service by trained volunteers will to prepare income tax returns from February 1st through April 15th Monday through Friday. (Back to top)

Telephone Reassurance Calls: Our staff will check daily on the well-being of seniors with particular health problems and needs. If you know someone who would benefit from a daily check-in, contact us. (Back to top)

Senior Companion Program: Active seniors are assigned to those seniors needing companionship and other services on a regular basis. (Back to top)

In-Home Services: Light housekeeping, shopping and laundry for seniors needing such assistance. Screened In-Home Workers are available after an in-home evaluation establishes a need. (Back to top)

Extend-A-Meal: Home delivered meals to those who are unable to prepare their own. Based on an in-home assessment, one may be eligible for one hot noon meal delivered five days a week. (Back to top)

Health Services: Health care assistance in affiliation with the Park Forest Health Department. For more information, contact us or call the Park Forest Health Department at 708.748.1118. (Back to top)

Health Stop: A variety of health screenings such as cholesterol, urinalysis, diabetes, anemia, hearing, and height and weight check are available on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10 .a.m to noon are provided by the Park Forest Health Department. (Back to top)

Walking Club: Meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to walk the Old Plank Road Trail, weather permitting, or in Lincoln Mall on cold or rainy days. It is a good way to meet new people and get good exercise! (Back to top)

Monthly Trips: Enjoy an outing to area attractions each month. Check our Activities Calendar for upcoming trips. (Back to top)

Enrichment Programs: Expand your horizons with scheduled programs in our Senior Center at 297 Liberty Drive in Park Forest. See our Activities Calendar for details. (Back to top)

Podiatry Clinics: On the first, second, third and fourth Thursday of each month, Dr. William McNierney is at our center to treat routine medical problems of the foot. Please call us at (708)748-5454 to make your appointment. (Back to top)

Newsletter: "The Rich Years," our free monthly newsletter, will keep you current on upcoming events, activities and information of special interest. Simply contact us to get on our mailing list. (Back to top)