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Local Programs/Events (as well as some online events):
Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services has a lot of programming too. See their calendar online here. Note: for any of the programs, please call the Activity and Nutrition hotline at
(708) 725-9129 to check availability and to register. See book club schedule here.
Austin Satellite Senior Center's June Calendar here.
June 1 starting at 9:00 am: Oak Park/ Austin Area Mom's Demand Action present Wear Orange Day at Mercy Garden. Support Moms and Survivors against Gun Violence at Mercy Garden of Peace and Healing. (4910 W Quincy St, Chicago)
June 1 from 10:00 am- 1:30 pm: The Park District of Oak Park and the Fox Center presents Repair Cafe. Learn more here.
June 1 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: OPRF Museum presents their Vintage Baseball Game. Come watch baseball the way it was played in 1858 as the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest and the Park District of Oak Park bring the Chicago Salmon and the Blue Island Brewmasters to Lindberg Park on the Greenfield Avenue field. Admission is free. See flyer here.
June 1 at 6:00 pm: Pilgrim Church (460 Lake St.) present Flamy Grant Live in Concert. Flamy Grant is a powerhouse vocalist, intrepid songwriter, and acclaimed drag queen from western North Carolina who blends folk, gospel, and roots, transporting audiences with therapeutic, theatrical storytelling and song. See flyer here.
June 2: A Day in Our Village. (Scoville Park, Oak Park, IL) Learn about different ways you can get involved in the community and more. Learn more here.
June 2 at 6:00 pm: The Foundation for Art and Healing presents the Project Unlonely Films Launch with Steve Buscemi. Celebrating the power of film to engage, inspire, empower and connect. Register here. for this free virtual event. See website here.
June 2: Madison Street Theater presents Fun Home. Tonight is the final showing. Learn more here. (tickets $35)
June 3 at 6:00 pm: River Forest Township and The Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) present the Inclusion and Pride Walk. Join D90 families and the River Forest community in a walk to celebrate Inclusion and Pride! Meet at Village Hall (400 Park Ave., River Forest) to raise the Pride Flag then walk around the Lincoln Elementary block and end on the Franklin Playground (511 Park Ave.) with music, fun, and Kona Ice!
June 4 at 11:30: Devin Andrews, Caregiver Support Specialist for Oak Park River Forest Senior Services presents on Caregiver Support Services. This will be held at the River Forest Community Center (8020 Madison St., Room 202) RSVP Devin at (708) 725-9116, or dandrews@oakparktownship.org. A Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor will be available to answer insurance questions as well.
June 5 from 9:00 am- 10:00 am: Trailside Museum of Natural History presents Senior Fitness Walks: A one mile walk in the forest preserves at your own pace with a Master Naturalist. Meet at the Thatcher Woods Pavilion. Register at 708-366-6530
June 5 from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm: Garfield Park Conservatory presents In Person Yoga with DuShaun. Learn more and Register here. (class is $5)
June 6 from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm: First Thursday Night Out (in Oak Park on Marion St.) For more details go here.
June 7 at 8:30 am Rush American Society on Aging and Rush present Aging with Pride: Innovative Supports for Chicago Area LGBTQ+ Older Adults. Register here.
June 7 from 9:30 am- 11:00 am: Older Adult Coffee Hour at Oak Park Library. Register here.
June 7 from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm: Austin Branch Library Celebrates their 95 Anniversary. ( 5615 W. Race Ave.) Music, Refreshments and Activities for all ages.
June 7 from 11:00 am- 1:30 pm: Kehrein Center for the Arts presents Aging Well Together. Register here. Start with a wellness program then lunch and music. (tickets going fast)
June 8 from 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm the Oak Park Art League presents An Evening under the Starry Night. This is a fundraiser. (cost for a regular individual ticket is $75 for food, drink and music ) Music by the Wood Street Bloodhounds. Enjoy their exhibit in the gallery. Learn more here.
June 8 from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm: Oak Park River Forest Museum and Park District of Oak Park present Oak Park Vintage Car Show. (on Lake and Lombard, by the Oak Park River Forest Museum) If you want to show your car call 708-606-1740. See flyer here.
June 9 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm: Oak Park's Juneteenth Original Oratory JUBILEE SPEAKS at the 19th Century Charitable Association. (178 Forest Ave., Oak Park) Performances by the winners of the oratory competitions at the high school, middle schools and elementary schools.
June 9: Music in Scoville Park Starts. Sundays throughout the summer. See Schedule here.
June 10 from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association presents the movie Double Indemnity.
(178 Forest Ave., Oak Park) Movie is free and open to the public, but a $10 donation is suggested.
June 11 from 10:00 am- 11:30 am: Joy Aaronson from Arbor West Neighbors presents Online Dating for Older Adults at the Oak Park Library (2nd floor meeting room) Register at: RegisterAWNprogram@gmail.com. Space is limited. See flyer here.
June 11 from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm: Generations United presents Promoting Intergenerational Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Learn more and register for this virtual event here.
June 12 from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Arbor West Neighbors and Forest Park Library present Fun Mystery Challenges for Older Adults. Register with Arbor West Neighbors if interested by emailing registerAWNprogram@gmail.com (7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park)
See flyer here.
June 12 at 7:00 pm: Dominican Summer Sounds on the Quad (see music section above).
June 13 from 11:00 am- 3:30 pm: Dominican University Celebrates Juneteenth From 11:00 am- 2:00 pm: BBQ in the Quad, followed by a presentation by Danielle Walker, PhD, DEI Officer at the Village of Oak Park titled: "Where Do We Go From Here?" Learn more and register here.
June 13 from 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm: Austin Branch Library presents Senior Gardening Day. An ecofriendly peat pot and seeds will be provided for you to take home. (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago)
June 14 from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm: Oak Park Porch Fest Kickoff: Wenonah Ryders. Come to 610 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park for music.
June 15 from 9:00 am- 10:00 am: Garfield Park Conservatory presents "Virtual" Yoga with Nathalie. Register here.
(class is free, but donations are accepted)
June 15 from 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm: ComedyPlex and Salarno's present Dinner and a Show at Salarno's (7128 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park) Tickets are $15 and are selling fast. Get your tickets here.
June 17 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm: Juneteenth Flag Raising at River Forest Library. (see library section above).
June 16 from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm: Roberts Westside presents Soup and Bread West. Come have some soup and listen to music and donate to a good cause. Tickets are $15 at the door. (corner of Circle and Madison) (YEMBA Inc will be the beneficiary this month and music is by Szurko Trio)
June 18 from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm: Fitzgeralds presents The Moth Story Slam. This month's theme is Baggage. Come see the show or share your story. For more information and to get your tickets ($15) click here.(tickets sell fast; if interested buy early!) (6615 W. Roosevelt Rd.)
June 18 from 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm: Forest Park presents Grooving in the Grove: Lakeside Revival Band. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy music under the stars. (see the 3 Month Line Up) here.
June 19 from 9:00 am- 10:00 am: Trailside Museum of Natural History presents Senior Fitness Walks: A one mile walk in the forest preserves at your own pace with a Master Naturalist. Meet at the Thatcher Woods Pavilion. Register at 708-366-6530.
June 20 at 11:00 am (central time) The Joint Center for Housing Studies presents The State of the Nation's Housing 2024. Register to attend virtually here.
June 21 at 7:00 pm: Roberts Westside presents afterhours pride event: Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and DJ Zeetus Lapetus Click here for more information.
June 22 from 9:00 am- 10:00 am: Garfield Park Conservatory presents Virtual Yoga with DuShaun. Learn more and register here. (classes are free, but donations are accepted).
June 23 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm: The Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest and Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory present The 30th Annual Garden Walk. For more information and tickets, click here. ($18 up until June 22 for all; members $15) Pick up Garden Booklets day of at Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park OR Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid Ave., Oak Park
June 23 from 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm: Takeout25 presents Taste of the Town at Fitzgerald's patio (6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn) Cost is $50 (3 food tickets, music and more) and donations will go to One Voice for Arts. Learn more and get tickets here.
June 23 from 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm: Enjoy a Ravina style evening of storytelling on on the spacious front lawn of Christ Episcopal Church, 151 Franklin in River Forest. Back Room Stories OUTSIDE! will present five Chicago area storytellers sharing true personal stories. Tickets are $15 and available at the door. For more information about each show, contact Margaret Burk at margaretburk@hotmail.com.
June 26 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm: Secretary of State DMV Mobile Event in Riverside . Get your Real ID, State ID, License, Sticker purchase at Quincy Community Center. 43 E. Quincy St. Email Ethan Sowl for more information at esowl@riverside.il.us
June 26 at 10:00 am: The Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting of the New Austin Credit Union. (5600 W. Madison St., Chicago)
June 27 at 7:00 pm: Music and Potlucks' Monthly Folk Jam at Friendly Tap's Community Room(6733 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn) Donations go to local charities.
June 28 Oak Park Conservatory presents Uncorked with Tim Coan (Olive and Well and Happy Apple Pie provide the food) Reserve your tickets here. Email patti.staley@pdop.org with any questions (you may need to sign up for an account to get tickets) (615 Garfield St. in the Rubenstein Garden on the side of the conservatory) (tickets are $20/ $18 for Friends of OP Conservatory) [ for July, August and September shows, click here.]
See Dole Center/Active Adult information below (in green section) as well as Forest Park Mohr Center News/Trips in attachment below.
Websites for more Events:
Trailside Museum of Natural History events here.
Programming at Austin Town Hall and Columbus Park here.
Oak Park and River Forest Museum Calendar: Click here.
Hemingway Foundation Events here.
Dominican University Events here.
Triton College Community Events here.
ComedyPlex Upcoming Shows here.
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association Calendar of events here. (also listed above)
Oak Park Library Calendar here.
Austin Branch Events through June: here.
Austin Library Events (Austin Branch and North Austin) and Online Events: here.
Green Community Connection Calendar Click here.
Newberry Library Events here. (many online)
The Park District of Oak Park has Active Adult Programming open to all communities (see green section just below); The Mohr Center in Forest Park has programming (see their newsletter in attachments) and Village of North Riverside has some nice trips too (some local and some bigger trips). Call 708-762-5214 if you want to receive their newsletter.
Wednesday Journal Community Section: here.
Park District of Oak Park:
Pleasant Home here. Cheney Mansion: here.
(see Dole Center Active Adult Programming for more)
Note: Libraries, Township and OPRF Museum all have book clubs.
ONGOING CALENDAR: (note exercise classes move outdoors- also see Exercise Section)
Every Monday:
7:00 am: Tai Chi for all levels (informal and free) at Rehm Park (1000 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park) by the Gingko Tree on the East Lawn/ by the tennis courts. [starting in June]
10:00 am- 10:50 am: Fitness Fellowship presents Gentle Yoga with Carol Olsen at Mills Park (every Monday and Friday). Open to the community. (by Mills Tower; if raining on Pleasant Home Porch) Feel free to bring a mat or chair.
1:15 pm- 2:30 pm: Nineteenth Century Charitable Association presents their Monday Enrichment Series. For more information, click here. (note: all Monday Enrichment Programs are live-streamed if you can't make the event in person: Zoom link here.)
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm: The Oak Park Meditation Group meets in person at the Oak Park Public Library "Maze Branch on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month and on Zoom the other Mondays. It is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Each session begins with a brief warm-up drawn from yoga or qigong, followed by meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, reading and discussion. Open to all. For more information, email OakParkMeditationGroup@gmail.com
Every Tuesday:
6:30 am: Tai Chi for all levels (informal and free) at Rehm Park (1000 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park) by the Gingko Tree on the East Lawn/ by the tennis courts.
9:00 am- 10:00 am: Line Dancing at the Austin Satellite Senior Center. Call Cynthia Yarrington with any questions at 312-743-1538.
9:00 am- 12:00 pm: Senior Club at Mohr Center (Forest Park on Jackson and Desplaines)
11:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Card Games at Austin Satellite Senior Center. (Bid Whist, Spades, Uno, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Pitty Pat and Tunk) Tuesdays and Thursdays (5071 W. Congress Parkway, Austin)
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Austin Satellite Senior Center presents Chair Yoga. (5071 W. Congress, Chicago)
3:30 pm- 4:30 pm: Chicago Public Libraries presents Learn American Sign Language. This is via Zoom and offered every Tuesday. Contact Shanta Harris; Telephone: (312) 747-5927. Email: shantasm@chipublib.org
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm: The North Austin Library presents Write About it! Writing Club! (5724 W. North Ave.) Reach out to Arystine Danner at 312 746 4233. Programming is open to all communities.
Every Wednesday:
7:00 am: Tai Chi for all levels (informal and free) at Rehm Park for all levels (by the Gingko Tree on the East Lawn/ by the tennis courts.
10:00 am- 11:30 am: Free Zumba Gold at the Roos Center in Forest Park through Rush Oak Park Hospital and Park District of Forest Park. For more information, click here. (scroll down and choose June calendar and create an account)
11:15 am- 12:15 pm: Line Dancing at the Dole Center (in Oak Park) for Active Adults. Free to all. Teaches rhythm, groove and hip-hop. Sign up here.
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Oak Park Conservatory's Help Desk. Come and ask your plant questions to a Conservatory Volunteer.
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services presents Painting and Drawing with Slowfire. See upcoming classes here.
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Austin Satellite Senior Center presents Chair Fitness (M,W and F). (5071 W. Congress, Chicago)
Every Third Wednesday:
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Memory Cafe at Oak Park Township Senior Services Location. (130 S. Oak Park Ave.) This is also offered Virtually (see attached flyer)
Every Thursday:
6:30 am: Tai Chi for all levels (informal and free) at Rehm Park (1000 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park) by the Gingko Tree on the East Lawn/ by the tennis courts.
10:00 am- 11:00 am: Come to Oak Park Township Senior Services Office (130 S. Oak Park Ave.) and join "Mad 4 Mats" (Made with Love) Learn how to make mats for the homeless or unhoused with "plarn". Please donate any plastic bags you may have.
10:00 am: Quilting Class and 11:00 am Jewelry Making Class at Austin Satellite Senior Center. Call Cynthia Yarrington with any questions at 312-743-1538.
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm: Chair Yoga at North Austin Library (5724 W. North Ave.) every Thursday. Click here for more details. Reach out to Arystine Danner at 312 746 4233. This is offered every Thursday.
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Come to the River Forest Community Center to play Mahjong and socialize. We have a teacher for those new to the game.
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Card Games at Austin Satellite Senior Center. (Bid Whist, Spades, Uno, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Pitty Pat and Tunk) Tuesdays and Thursdays (5071 W. Congress Parkway, Austin)
Every 4th Thursday:
from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm: The Oak Park End of Life Options Coalition has their monthly meeting. For more information on this group reach out to Roz Byrne at roz@rozrealestate.com or call (708) 370-7444.
Every Friday:
6:30 am: Tai Chi for all levels (informal and free) at Rehm Park (1000 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park) by the Gingko Tree on the East Lawn/ by the tennis courts.
10:00 am- 10:50 am: Fitness Fellowship presents Gentle Yoga with Carol Olsen at Mills Park (every Monday and Friday). Open to the community. (by Mills Tower; if raining on Pleasant Home Porch) Feel free to bring a mat or chair.
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Austin Branch Library presents Quilting. Bring your own supplies. Call (312) 746-5038 for more information. (5615 W. Race Ave.)
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Austin Satellite Senior Center presents Chair Fitness (M,W and F). (5071 W. Congress, Chicago)
Every Saturday:
10:00 am: Fitness Fellowship with Matt LeSaine at Mills Tower (inside or outside, depending on the weather.
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm: University of Chicago presents The Community Health Focus Hour. Tune in to WVON 1690 AM or listen online.
1:00 pm- 5:00 pm: College of DuPage Radio presents Those Were the Days with Steve Darnall. Enjoy old-time radio classics and music on 90.9 FM WDCB or listen live here.
Every 1st Saturday:
10:00 am- 1:30 pm: Repair Cafe at Fox Community Center. (Fox Center) Bring any small items that need to be repaired. If you are interested in being a volunteer repair person please stop by and let them know. Click here for more details. (see attachment below)
Every Sunday:
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm: Tune into Radio's Golden Age with Steve Darnall. KXEL- AM/1540 or listen live here. (Go to nostalgiadigest.com to learn more)
Upcoming:
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Oak Park Festival Theater presents Romeo and Juliet. Coming to Austin Gardens in Oak Park in July: For ticket information, click here.
Other Useful Information:
If you are looking for a way to meet more people and you want to be more involved in your community, connect with Arbor West Neighbors (our local Village group). Learn more here.
Blue Zone Retreats here. (not cheap!)
2024 Older Adult Community Markets at PAV YMCA.
See flyer here.
Call 211 Metro Chicago is a free resource connecting all Cook County residents with essential health and social services to help them meet their basic needs. Trained, local specialists are available 24/7 to connect individuals with the support they need, such as food, housing, utility assistance, access to health care, and other vital resources.
Elderwerks Resource Directory here.
Rush Generations Information
CUB (Citizens Utility Board) provides help with utility bills. If you have any concerns about your bills, call 1-800-669-5556; Call for a Free Home Assessment: a representative will walk through your house to see how you can save and will give you free products to make things more affordable. 1-855-433-2700. For Oak Park Residents also look into Oak Park Climate Action Network at opcan.org
Fraud/Scam Information:
Be careful of scammers or people trying to take advantage of you, whether they call or come to your door, including utility scammers. If you have any concerns, call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311 or CUB (the Citizens Utility Board) if it is related to your utilities at 1-800-669-5556 as well as your local Police Department. Another resource is the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360 a toll-free service available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Crime Prevention Fraud/Scam Tips from the River Forest Police Department here.
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