Friday with friends
Friday with Friends is a monthly social program for homebound seniors and their community friends at the Patty Turner Center in Deerfield offering entertainment and refreshments. A volunteer is available for companionship and transportation. Programming varies month-to-month.
The Roaring 90’s Club
The Roaring 90’s Club is a monthly social club for those 90 years and older to enjoy fellowship with their peers. Older adults who are 85 years old are welcome to join as “trainees.” Our 100+ year old members are awarded honorary “Doctorates.” Educational speakers and social events are held monthly to aid in the overall well-being of our Golden Agers. The Roaring 90’s Club meets monthly at Dickinson Hall in Lake Forest. Transportation and companionship is available.
Sown (Supportive older women’s network)
SOWN is a professionally led support group that creates a “family of friends” among older women living alone. The women share joys and sorrows, try out new coping skills and support one another through transitions. SOWN meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month from 1:00-2:30pm at St. Gregory’s Church in Deerfield.
The Friendly Mahjong Club
The Friendly Mahjong Club is for older adults who like to play Mahjong in a social, non-competitive atmosphere. All of the materials are provided and a staff member is always present. No betting or money exchanged. The Club meets every Thursday from 12:30-2:30pm at the Frank Peers building at 400 Central St in Highland Park. Transportation is available.
Gentle Moves
Gentle Moves is a low key, seated, yoga class that is comfortable for people with movement limitations, disabilities and chronic conditions. Gentle Moves is friendly to any body size or fitness level, slow paced, relaxing and non-strenuous. Gentle Moves meets every Wednesday from 2-3pm at the Frank Peers building at 400 Central St in Highland Park. Transportation is available.