Senior Services

Senior support services are an important part of aging in place and remaining independent for as long as possible. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers programming and events all year round, and both Rich Township and Bloom Township offer a host of services and resources to Flossmoor seniors, based on your location.

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

Active seniors can enjoy activities and personal enrichment at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. A varied schedule of activities is provided each week to help seniors meet their social, fitness, and leisure needs. There are no membership fees, and many programs are free or low-cost to Flossmoor residents. See program offerings at the park district website here, and sign up to receive a free seasonal newsletter for Active Adults & Seniors here...

Drop-in programs include:

• Bid Whist (Fridays, 6 p.m.)
• Bingo (Thursdays, Noon)
• Current Events Club (Thursdays, 10 a.m.)
• Country Western Line Dancing (Fridays, 10 a.m.)
• Senior Line Dancing (Mondays, 10 a.m.)

Rich Township

If you are age 50 years old and older or are disabled, live in Rich Township, and have an established need for supportive services, the Rich Township Senior Services Department is available to serve you. Visit www.richtownship.org/seniors to start exploring the available resources today.

Programs include:

• Weekly lunches
• Fitness classes
• Arts & crafts
• Monthly social outings
• AARP meetings
• Extend-A-Meal
• Transportation shuttle services to medical appointments, grocery stores or the senior center
• Podiatry
• Health screenings
• Mental health support 
• Educational workshops
• Barber services
• In-home support (light housekeeping & home-delivered meals)

Bloom Township

The Bloom Township Senior Services Department is a welcoming place where seniors can seek answers to their problems, questions, or concerns in a kind, courteous, and pleasing manner. Interested in learning more about Bloom Township Senior Services? Senior Services staff is available to visit your senior center, church, civic group, or housing location to give presentations on the Senior Service Programs. Medicare benefits, state and federal assistance programs, and other pertinent topics for seniors and their caregivers can be presented. Contact the Senior Services offices at Phone: 708-754-9400, ext. 7270 for availability.

Programs include:

• Chair exercise
• Line dancing
• Podiatry
• Medical loan closet
• Social lunches & outings
• Annual picnic
• Live music in the summer
• Driving education courses
• Financial & legal services
• Online Yoga classes

Illinois Department on Aging

To find additional state-based services, the Illinois Department on Aging features a wealth of information on available resources to seniors and caregivers, including adult protective services, care coordination, housing assistance, meal provider information, the Family Caregiver Support Program and more. Visit www.ilaging.illinois.gov or call the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 to learn more.