Showing posts with label Sauk Village Senior Citizens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sauk Village Senior Citizens. Show all posts
Friday, 21 April 2017
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report - March 28, 2017
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report
March 28, 2017
Deadline Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to purchase, Bloom Township Senior Community
Luncheon held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. ‘
The Incognito’s’ will provide some memorable entertainment.
The AARP Smart
Driver course will be held on Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 18 and 19. Pre-registration is required through the township
Senior Department by completing enrolment
application with a check or money order payable to AARP dated the first day of
class.
Next line classes will begin Thursday
mornings from 10-11 a.m. the following is the class three month schedule and the fee is $20 for the three (3) month session.
- April 6, 13, 20, 27
- May 4, 11, 18
- June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
Openings are still available for several trips again this year. Call (708)
754-9400 for appointment and/or information.
Affordable transportation available within the township, call (708) 754-8200 a
couple of days prior to an event, there is
no charge to the Community Luncheon.
Golden Agers meeting at Jones Memorial Community Center is on
Wednesday,April19, 2017 at 220 15th St., Chicago Heights,
Social hour at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 meeting and lunch served at 11:30a.m. For lunch
reservation, call (708) 757-5395. Annual
dues are $5.00 and lunch $5.00.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are welcome to attend
the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open
Activity. Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile
game is very popular with the attendees. However,
we have other games available or you
made bring your own game or craft.
The last
Saturday of every month (every fourth Saturday), is Open Activity at the Sauk Village Senior Center. The next Open Activity was scheduled for March 25 and some seniors missed due to
misinformation however, we look forward to seeing your next month.
The Senior Committee meets every second Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 27 March 2017
Attention All Sauk Village Seniors & Families on Fixed Incomes
Currently on the agenda for the Tuesday, March 28, 2017
village board meeting there is a motion for a $1 per 1000 gallon water rate
reduction. The village board passed a $2 rate increase a few years back to help
pay for the water treatment plant improvements with a promise to the residents
that if there was a loan forgiveness or if the loan was paid the $2 increase
would not be needed and returned.
The water treatment plant improvements are complete and Sauk
Village has received nearly $4 million in forgiveness or grants that went
towards the 4.8 million dollar loan. Currently Sauk Village only owes approx.
$900,000 and the water improvement loan monthly repayment scheduled has been
reduced to match the new amount.
Now, is the time to give back to the residents however, some
board members still have a problem with giving back after they have taken. This
Tuesday you have an opportunity to have your voice heard. Last Tuesday’s
committee meeting some Trustees and their running mates in this next election
had their family and friends speak out in keeping and implementing further
increases for Lake Michigan Water. These candidates and individuals have no
plan, timeline or updated costs however, they make excuses for not giving back
what they promised.
At the forum last Saturday, two candidates for Mayor stated
they didn’t have enough information however, this topic was discussed in length
at last Tuesday’s committee meeting and all questions were answered.
Below is an average break down for the $1 per 1000 gallon in
water rates.
Based on the last 12 months of water usage data the
following would be the average breakdown per household.
- Looking at the rate reduction from the village side
- Current rates - $7.50 per 1000 gallons
- Recommended water rate reduction $6.50 per 1000 gallons
- If passed, the village would receive $147,711 less when compared to the last 12 months water usage however, would still be collecting $1 per 1000 gallons or $147,711 per year to pay on a $60,000 yearly payment (more than 2X’s the yearly payment).
- Now let’s look at how the residents would be affected.
- $1 per 1000 gallons reduction
- Average saved based on 3000 households ($147,711 / 3000 billing houses / 6 payments =)
- Approx. $8 per billing cycle or $4 per month
- Approx. $50 per household a year
Doesn’t sound like a lot per household….so why are Trustees
going back on their word?
Note: The above is only an average and some households may
have less or higher usage. Example: A family of four or more would use more
water than a senior which may only have one of two living in the house.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Sauk Village Senior Committee Meeting Report - March 14, 2017
Sauk Village Senior Committee Meeting Report
March 14, 2017
Reminder, Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program
luncheon ‘Hula Hula’ is tomorrow Wednesday, March 15th at the Serbian Social
Center, 18550 Stony Island, Lansing. Tickets for the Tuesday, April 11th
luncheon (last luncheon for the season) with ‘The Incognito’s’ will go on sale
at the luncheon.
Senior Department is taking appointments for AARP tax
preparation. Openings are still available for several trips again this
year. Call (708) 754-9400 for appointment and/or information.
Affordable transportation available within the township, call (708) 754-8200 a
couple of days prior to an event, there is no charge to the Community Luncheon.
Golden Agers meeting at Jones Memorial Community Center
tomorrow, March 15, 2017 at 220 15th St., Chicago Heights, Social hour at
10:00 a.m., 10:30 meeting and lunch served at 11:30a.m. Golden Agers will
be donating a Theme Basket of Chocolates for the Brotherhood Banquet.
Funds raised from the raffle will benefit scholarship ($1,000 each) for high
school seniors from Bloom or Bloom Trail. Lunch reservation, call (708)
757-5395. Annual dues are $5.00 and lunch $5.00.
AgeOptions and South Suburban Senior Services, Catholic
Charities will be holding a ‘Fraud Prevention Fair’ this Friday, March
17th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Josephine P. Argento Senior Center, 1700
Memorial Dr., Calumet City. Bring your old Medicare Summary Notices or
other personal documents to be shredded – a secured drop boxes will be on site.
Fraud Bingo will be played.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are
welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity.
Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile game
is very popular with the attendees. However, we have other games are available or you made bring your own game
or craft.
The next Saturday senior open activity will be held on March 25th (4th Saturday) at 5:00
p.m. (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) participants are asked to bring appetizers or
finger type foods to share.
Fun Club Candidate’s Forum Saturday, March 25th – doors open
at 12:00 p.m., see flyer for details.
Space still open for Chili Cook Off and chefs (volunteers) are needed. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Senior Committee will host its 9th
Annual Chili Cook Off’.
In closing, the Senior Committee meets every second Thursday at 7:00
p.m.
Thursday, 2 February 2017
Saturday, 31 December 2016
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Friday, 18 November 2016
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report - November 8, 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report
November 8, 2016
Thank you committee members, volunteers and all participants for making the 13th Annual Senior Spaghetti Dinner a huge success. As usual the line
dancing led by Flora Haynes and wonderful entertainment by The Morgan Family
were great. There were many winners for door prizes, special raffle and
50/50 with additional prizes (mostly donated by the committee).
Congratulations
to all the winners, especially long-time resident Linda Dykas winning the
50/50 prize. Kudos to our kitchen volunteers Chef Steve Shympkus, Sharon
Nowak, Rose Ketcham, and Chris Turner. Unfortunately, we missed the
November Sauk Talk dead-line, however, the January issue will include detailed
credits and information.
Reminder, Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program is next Tuesday, November 15th at the Serbian Social Center in Lansing. An annual collection of non-perishable food items will be taken that day for the township food pantry. If you do not drive or don’t wish to drive to the luncheon, the township bus is available that day at no charge. You must call (708) 754-8200 a couple of days prior to the luncheon to make the arrangement. Tickets for the December event will be sold at the luncheon.
Medicare part "D" open enrollment began October 15th and ends December 7th with changes effective this coming January 1, 2017. New enrollees for the first time or you can switch to a more suitable plan. Since there are a great variety of Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), help is available FREE at the Bloom Township office (708) 754-9400 ext. 7270), South Suburban Senior Services (708-596-2222), or the Medicare website ’plan finder’ – visit www.medicare.gov. Scammers are also using this time targeting seniors, so please Be Careful.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity. Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile game is very popular with the attendees. However, we have other games available or you made bring your own game or craft.
The
next Saturday Open Activity with appetizers and finger type food is on November
19th at 5:00 p.m. Doors will be opened at 4:00 p.m. If you wish to sign-up to bring a dish see the committees event coordinators Steve Shymkus or Frank
Williams.
The next Senior Committee meeting will be this Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report - October 25, 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report
October 25, 2016
This Saturday, October 29, 2016 is the 13th Annual Senior Spaghetti Dinner. Advanced tickets ($5.00) are available from the senior committee members or at the front desk at the village hall. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event for $6.00. This low cost price includes all the spaghetti you can eat, line dance instruction, and wonderful entertainment by The Morgan Family plus more. See posted flyer for details.
This Saturday, October 29, 2016 is the 13th Annual Senior Spaghetti Dinner. Advanced tickets ($5.00) are available from the senior committee members or at the front desk at the village hall. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event for $6.00. This low cost price includes all the spaghetti you can eat, line dance instruction, and wonderful entertainment by The Morgan Family plus more. See posted flyer for details.
Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program tickets for the Tuesday, November
15th event are on sale at the township senior office - $6.00 for township
seniors and $12.00 for non-township seniors. The annual collection of
non-perishable food items will be taken that day for the township food pantry.
If you do not drive or wish not to drive to the luncheon, the township
bus is available that day at no charge. However, you'll needed to call (708) 754-8200 a
couple of days prior to the luncheon to make the arrangement.
Medicare part "D" open enrollment began October 15th and ends December 7th with changes effective this coming January 1st. New enrollees for the first time or you can switch to a more suitable plan. Since there are a great variety of Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), help is available FREE at the Bloom Township office (708) 754-9400 ext. 7270), South Suburban Senior Services (708-596-2222), or the Medicare website ’plan finder’ – visit www.medicare.gov.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity. Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile game is very popular with the attendees. However, we have other games available or you're welcome to bring your own game or craft.
Medicare part "D" open enrollment began October 15th and ends December 7th with changes effective this coming January 1st. New enrollees for the first time or you can switch to a more suitable plan. Since there are a great variety of Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), help is available FREE at the Bloom Township office (708) 754-9400 ext. 7270), South Suburban Senior Services (708-596-2222), or the Medicare website ’plan finder’ – visit www.medicare.gov.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity. Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile game is very popular with the attendees. However, we have other games available or you're welcome to bring your own game or craft.
The
next Saturday Open Activity with appetizers and finger type food is on November
19th at 5:00 p.m. Doors will be opened at 4:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet
is available from the co-coordinators Steve Shymkus and Frank
Williamsfor those who wish to bring something .
The Senior Committees last meeting for the year will be on Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m.
The Senior Committees last meeting for the year will be on Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report - October 11, 2016
Sauk Village Senior Committee Report
October 11, 2016
Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program
‘Country Fall Fest’ with ‘Jerry Vernon and the Country Dune Band’ this Thursday,
October 13th at the Serbian Social Center, Lansing. The tickets for the
Tuesday, November 15th event will going on sale at the luncheon - $6.00 for
township seniors and $12.00 for non-township seniors.
Don’t forget, Medicare part D open enrollment begins
October 15th and ends December 7th with changes effective this coming January
1st. Be sure you check that your current provider will still cover the
medication you are presently using.
AARP Smart Driver course next Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 18th and 19th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Bloom Township Center, 425 S
Halsted, Chicago Heights. Cost is $15.00 for AARP members and
$20.00 for non-members payable to AARP. For additional information call
the township Senior Department at (708) 754-9400 ext. 7270.
Senior Citizens of Sauk Village a.k.a. Sunshiners will
sponsor a Smart Meter presentation by ComEd this coming Monday, October 17th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Center. The adult public is invited.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of
residency are invited to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open
Activity. Bottled water and light refreshments are available.
‘Rummikub’ tile game is very popular with the attendees. However, we have
other games or you may bring your own
game or craft.
The next Saturday Open Activity with appetizers and finger
type food will be October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Doors will be opened at 4:00
p.m. A sign-up sheet is available ......see coordinators Steve Shymkus
and Frank Williams.
Senior Committee meeting is this Thursday, October
13th at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 10 October 2016
Sauk Village Senior Group Sponsors ComEd Smart Metter Presentation
ComEd Smart Metter Presentation
Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Sauk Village Senior Center
21801 TORRENCE AVENUE - NORTH ENTRANCE
Sponsored by: Sauk Village Senior Citizens - Sunshiners
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)