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River Forest Township
 

River Forest Township
Senior News

 

March 2026

 

Hi everyone,

Here is your Township Senior News for March 2026, including our programming with the River Forest Public Library.

If you have any questions about township programming we will be working with Oak Park Township Senior Services going forward. Yazmin Morales, Programs and Engagement Manager, will be your contact. You can reach her at 708-383-8060 or for registration for a specific program, call the program hotline at 708-725-9129.

Please note in the programming below, some Mahjong and Chess classes are canceled for this month. Going forward we hope to offer more programming at the River Forest Civic Center Authority.

 

Township Programming at

River Forest Civic Center (8020 Madison St.):

 

Triton College's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is offering Free Tax Assistance for Seniors (for households earning less than $69,000/year). They will be at River Forest Township on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. in room 202. Registration is required and appointments can be made by calling 708-456-0300 x 3895 (let us know if you have a difficult time getting through)

Tuesdays: 3:00-5:00 p.m.: Beginning Chess in room 202 (teacher available) No class on 3/3 or 3/10.

Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Mahjong in room 202 (teacher available) No class for new players on 3/19.

Pickleball: The next class is March 20 from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. (Next clinic will fall on April 10). Learn more here. (please fill out the waiver and bring it to your first class) Reach out to the program hotline at 708-725-9129 to register if you haven’t already registered.

Indoor Walking Track and Zumba will be coming soon.

News from the Assessors Office: You should have received your tax bill in the mail and hopefully you are aware that the due date is April 1. Learn more here. Also, the Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program (a tax relief program that works like a loan) allows qualified seniors to defer up to $7,500/ tax year. Learn more here. See River Forest Township Assessor information here.

 

Other Township News:

 

Oak Park Township Senior Services offers programming for River Forest residents at their Senior Center at 130 S. Oak Park Ave. (ie. lunch, plarning, art classes, educational talks/workshops, line dancing). See Oak Park/River Forest Township January- March Newsletter here for the program calendar and more. (see page 8 for River Forest Township programming through the end of this month)

North West Housing Partnership, our partner for the Home Repair and CAPABLE/ OAHMP programs, is able to help you age in place or stay in your home longer. Programs are for older adults of all income levels. Call (847) 969-0561 if you have small repairs that need to be done around your home or if you would like a home safety assessment.

Benefits and SHIP Counseling: See what benefits (i.e. RideFree Program, license plate discount, Medicaid and more) you may be eligible for by calling 708-383-8060. Ask to schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor. Appointments will take place at the Oak Park Township Senior Services office (130 S. Oak Park Ave.) or over the phone. Learn about the SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) here.

Oak Park and River Forest Township Senior Services is seeking volunteers for Meal Delivery. Contact Mercedes Nash, Nutrition Site Supervisor at 708- 383-8060 x 134 or mnash@oakparktownship.org to learn more. They are also looking for Money Management Volunteers. See money management brochure here. Call 708-383-8060.

Other Information:

Oak Park and River Forest High School will be presenting the musical Rent. They are hosting a special “free” showing for local seniors on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a reception in the North Cafeteria at 1:00 p.m., including a Q&A with director, Michelle Bayer. You will have seats in a special reserved section in the Auditorium. No tickets or reservations are needed.

 

River Forest Township Programming with River Forest Public Library: 

 

Programming is in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at the Library (735 Lathrop Ave.), unless otherwise noted.
(No need to register, unless noted. Call the library at 708-366-5205 or register online. See Calendar here.

March 2 from 10:00- 11:00 a.m.: Coffee Monday. Retired Chaplain Kevin Cassidy will talk about making medical decisions when you are seriously ill.

March 7 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Jonie! An Original Musical about Joni Mitchell. Musical theater artist Jillann Gabrielle will perform a one-woman show.

March 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.: Irish Cuisine: Beyond Corned Beef (A Cooking Demo & Tasting). Join Chef Susan Maddox as she creates some Irish recipes. Register here.

March 14 from 2:00- 3:00 p.m.: Gentle Yoga. Register here.

March 20 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.: Film Lover Fridays: Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Stay after the film for discussion with local film expert Jim Jacob.

March 22 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning with Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft. Register here.

Other Library Events:

March 4 & 18 from 1:00- 2:30 p.m.: Great Decisions. Come talk about pressing international issues. Readings for each weeks discussion can be picked up two weeks prior to meeting. Learn more here.

March 19: Illinois Libraries presents Beyond the Page with Percival Everett, Pulitzer Prize winner author of James. His other book Erasure was made into the film American Fiction. Register for this virtual event here.

March 29 from 2:00 -4:30 p.m.: Global film Forum presents Transit. See trailer here.

Note: The library also has book clubs if you are interested (as does Oak Park Township and the Lifelong Learning program through the Park District of Oak Park) Don't forget you can borrow a "hotspot" from your local library, so you can get access to wi-fi when needed. (i.e. if you are traveling or don't have wi-fi at home this will give you access). Call your library for more information.

 

Community Connect

 

If you want to hear about other events/programs happening outside of the River Forest Township programs, and/or if you want to share information about upcoming events in River Forest or surrounding communities, request for Community Connect Mail to be delivered to your in-box. This is also a great way to connect with others with similar interests. Click this link or email communityconnectmail@gmail.com. Please share this information with anyone you think may want to receive Community Connect.

 

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 your local police department and the Illinois Attorney General's

Senior Citizen Consumer Fraud Helpline at 1-800-243-5377.

Frauds and Scams to watch out for: Click here.

See Crime Prevention Fraud/Scam Tips from the River Forest

Police Department here.

Fraud tips from Byline Bank here.

Do not be embarrassed; we have all been there, so it is important to report and protect yourself.

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. (Visit AARP's webpage here).

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) provides help with utility bills. If you have any concerns about your bills, call 1-800-669-5556; Call 1-855-433-2700 for a Free Home Energy Assessment: An Energy Advisor will do a walk-through of your home and provide you with products to make your home more efficient.

 

River Forest Township Senior Services

 
River Forest Township

River Forest Township
8020 Madison St.
River Forest
United States

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