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| A-OK
(Acts of Kindness) |
Student
volunteers from District 214 schools help seniors with
tasks such as cleaning gutters, raking leaves and
more. Call 1-847-718-7705. |
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| Blood Pressure |
At Wheeling Fire Department,
255 W. Dundee, Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm and at
the
Pavilion Senior Center on 2nd and 4th Wednesday
11:30 AM. |
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| Cell
Phone Lending Program |
Approved
applicants will receive a used cell phone (for 911 use
only) from the Cook County Sheriff's Department.
Call 1-847-459-2670 for information. |
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| Indian
Trails Library (Books) |
Indian Trails Library at
Wheeling Tower, Wednesdays: 10:30am - 11:00am and at Pavilion
Senior Center Wednesdays: 9:30am - 10:00am. |
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| Bulletin Boards |
Check for announcements of
upcoming events in Craft Room and back lobby. |
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| Gatekeeper |
A Wheeling Police Program for
your safety. Call Angela at (847) 459-2632 or
Pavilion at (847) 459-2670. |
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| Case
Management |
Assistance
with services in order to maintain quality of life.
Call Jan Christiansen, Social Worker, at (847) 459-2670. |
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| Circuit Breaker |
Forms at Pavilion - For
information call Assessors Office - (847) 259-1515. |
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| Counseling |
Helps
address emotional issues related to family issues,
planning for the future and life's adjustments.
Counseling at the Pavilion Center is both personal and
confidential. Call Jan Christiansen, Social Worker,
at (847) 459-2670. |
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| Dial-A-Bus |
To your home - For Seniors and
Disabled persons. Call (847) 259-7743 to preregister |
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| Employment |
Township Office (847) 259-7730
and Pavilion. |
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| Food Basket |
Bring food to
Pavilion.
Your donations help Wheeling hungry. If you are in
need, call Jan Christiansen confidentially at (847) 459-2670. |
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| Goldcard |
(847) 718-7700 for a pass to
free community programs, plays and sports, School District
214. |
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| Handicap Parking Card
Application |
At Pavilion. Call for
information (847) 459-2670 |
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| Health Services |
Wheeling Township (847)
259-7730. Cholesterol Screening, Mantoux (T.B.), Flu
Shots, Diabetes, Hemocult Kit, Hearing, Blood Pressure
given at Wheeling Township Office. |
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| Shared Housing |
An alternative to living
alone. Brings older/younger people together.
Partners screened. Call Resource Center for the
Elderly (847) 577-7070. |
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Senior Citizen Refuse
Discount Application Form |
Discount Refuse Program
for Senior Citizens.
Click here to download the form. |
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| Support
Group |
“Life with Parkinson’s
Group” meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
from 1-2:30 PM at Pavilion. This group is ongoing for
Parkinson’s patients and caregivers. “Freedom Forgiveness
and Fellowship” meets the 2nd Friday of the month
from 1-2:30 PM. This group is ongoing for older adults who
suffer from depression, feel sad or unhappy at times during
their lives.
"Wished, Felt and Dreamed" meets the 4th Wednesday
of each month. This group is ongoing for older adults
who suffer from chronic clutter and compulsive hoarding.
For information, call Jan Christiansen, Social
Worker, at 847-459-2670. |
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| Helping Hands |
Drive homebound to medical
appointments. (847) 459-2670 for Help or to
Volunteer. |
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| Information and Referrals |
Call (847) 459-2670 for
referral to appropriate agencies. |
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| Adult Companion-Child Care
Lists |
If you sit or do odd jobs for
pay let us know as we get requests. Call (847)
459-2670 |
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| Homebound Meals |
For information on this
program, call Wheeling Township 847-259-7730. To volunteer
to drive (twice a month) call 847-459-2670. |
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| Job
Listing |
Employers
occasionally list "Want Ads" with us.
Check our Bulletin Board. |
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| Legal
Assistance - Wills |
Cook County Legal
Assistance, call 847-475-3703.
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| Library |
Our
Library is stocked with many hard cover books and
magazines for loan. Paperbacks - bring yours and
take ours! |
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| Medical
Equipment |
Available
for loan to any Village of Wheeling resident. Call
Pavilion at (847) 459-2670. |
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| Pharmaceutical
Assistance |
Medicare Part D - for
more information, call 847-459-2670 |
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| Senior
Housing |
Wheeling
Tower, Debbie Weisman, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm call
(847) 520-4370. |
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| Subsidized
Taxi |
Discount
by Village of Wheeling for Wheeling residents.
Register at Village Hall or Pavilion Senior Center.
Please call (847) 459-2600 or (847) 459-2670 to find out
what you need to bring with you to prove you are a senior
and a resident of the Village of Wheeling. |
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| Telephone
Reassurance |
Call
Pavilion (847) 459-2670. Volunteers will call you
five days a week to chat and check on your well-being. |
