Hello, Township Friends!

A Note from Your Township Supervisor

November will be a busy and joyful month at the River Forest Township. In addition to the free older adult programming classes we offer every day at 8020 Madison Street, we are also featuring four free special events:

• Pickleball Clinic with Kelly Frank - November 13 from 1pm - 3pm at 8020 Madison Street, River Forest

• Infant Massage Class with Heloise Stauff - November 15 - 8:30am - 10am at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

• The Power of Your Next Breath Workshop with ML Walhfeld - November 17 - 11am - 12pm at 8020 Madison Street, River Forest

• Author’s Forum with Gail Day, Jim Elsner, Russell Fee, Jim Elsner - Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 PM at 130 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park

Our Youth and Family Services grant applications are now open. If you have an idea for a service or activity that would benefit the youth of River Forest and would like to learn more about our grant application, please reach out.

Our next River Forest Township Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30PM in Room 208.

As always, I welcome your feedback on all we offer at the River Forest Township. Please email me at vanessa@riverforesttownship.org or stop by and say hello on the second floor of 8020 Madison Street.

Warmly,
Vanessa Druckman

Township Supervisor

Join Us on the Court: Pickleball Clinic

with Kelly Frank

Looking to learn the fastest-growing sport or fine-tune your game? Join instructor Kelly Frank for an instructor-led pickleball clinic designed for older adults (ages 55+)!

When: Friday, November 13 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: River Forest Civic Center, Gymnasium
(8020 Madison St, River Forest)
Eligibility: Adults 55+
Cost: FREE

Space is strictly limited, and pre-registration is required. Priority registration is given to Oak Park and River Forest residents.

How to Register: Call 708-725-9129 or email Seniors@RiverForestTownship.org to reserve your spot. (Note: Participants will be instructed to complete a waiver form prior to play.)

Free Infant Massage Class at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

with Heloise Stauff from Snuggly Start

The Youth and Family Services Committee of Oak Park and River Forest Townships is offering a free infant massage class at Wonder Works Children’s Museum.

When: Sunday, November 15 | 8:30am - 10pm
Where: Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park
Cost: FREE

How to Register: reserve your free spot on the Wonder Works website. Museum guides will be available to play with older siblings during the workshop.

The Power of Your Next Breath
with Mary Lisa (ML) Wahlfeldt

River Forest and Oak Park Townships invite adults 55+ to discover the transformative power of intentional breathing at a free workshop with local favorite and professional breath coach, Mary Lisa (ML) Wahlfeldt!

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: River Forest Civic Center, Room 208
(8020 Madison St, River Forest)
Cost: FREE - No registration required! Just drop in.

Questions? Call 708-725-9129 for more info.

Take an hour for yourself and see what your next breath can do for you. We hope to see you there!

Author’s Forum
a Discussion of the Writing Process by Published Local Authors

Featuring Russell Fee, author of a Dangerous Season, Jim Elsener, author of Sirens in the Loop: a History of the City News Bureau of Chicago, and Gail Day, author of the Fading Garden: a Daughter’s Journey of Dementia and Becoming Her.

Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 4 PM
Location: Oak Park Township Senior Center, 130 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park
Cost: FREE - No registration required! Just drop in.

Questions? Call 708-725-9129 for more info.

Book purchase and author signing available.

Refreshments and mingling after the author panel.