Seniors calendar, Feb. 23

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Updated: March 24, 2012 8:15AM

Tax counseling for
elderly from RSVP

The RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage counties will offer Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly program now through April 13.

The free program will provide assistance to individuals age 60 and older from low- to moderate-income households in completing their federal tax forms, including 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040, as well as state income tax forms. All forms will be electronically submitted.

Volunteer tax assistors have been specially trained to provide this service that will be available at various locations for easy accessibility, including:

Mondays at the Melrose Park Public Library, 801 N. Broadway (19th Avenue);

Tuesdays at Elmwood Park’s LaFrambois Senior Center, at Village Hall, 11 Conti Parkway;

Wednesdays at the Proviso Township Office, 4565 W. Harrison St. in Hillside;

Thursdays at the Leyden Township’s Carl Fiorito Center, 2601 N. Mannheim Road, in Franklin Park;

Fridays at the Norridge Senior Assistance Center, 7774 W. Irving Park Road; and

Saturdays at the Robert M. Collins Center, on Triton’s main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., in River Grove.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the RSVP Office at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3895. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

Oak Park
Township

Oak Park Township Senior Services, 418 S. Oak Park Ave. E-mail seniors@oakparktownship.org; call Dana Ferdinand, (708) 383-8060; or visit Web site, www.oakparktownship.org. Events in fifth floor lunch room unless otherwise noted.

Lunch Program: Served 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, for suggested contribution $1.50/meal. All residents 60 and older are welcome and encouraged to attend. Transportation available, call (708) 383-4806. Upcoming menu: Today, Chicken parmesan; Feb. 24, White fish; Feb. 27, Meat loaf, Feb. 28, Vegetable lasagna; Feb. 29, Pork chops.

Get Coupons for Dine Out: Program, 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy affordable, nutritious lunches or dinners at specified local restaurants. Suggested donation $3.50.

AARP Tax-Aide program: Free basic tax preparation assistance is available for persons with low and middle income with special attention to those age 60 and older. Appointments can now be made to see a tax counselor at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday through April 12. Individuals will need to bring last year’s federal and state tax returns, all 2011 tax documents and identification for themselves and dependents. To schedule an appointment call (708) 383-8060.

“Rules of the Road” Class: 1:30 p.m. March 14 in the sixth floor offices. Conducted by a representative from the Secretary of State’s office, this session will provide an excellent review for those in need of a refresher course on current driving laws. There is no charge for the class, but reservations are required. Call.

Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., offers events for adults of all ages. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.oakparkarms.com or call Jill Wagner at (708) 386-4040.

“Film View and Review: You be the Critic,” 3:30 p.m. March 9, “Becket” starring Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton. Radio announcer Dan Kane hosts the 1990 film and will lead a lively discussion afterward.

Sit and Be Fit: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sitting calisthenics class for seniors.

Park District
of Oak Park

The Park District of Oak Park offers a variety of programs and trips for Seniors and Active Adults. To find out more or to register visit www.oakparkparks.com or call Meredith Schwartz at (708) 725-2150.

Senior Dancing Hour: Call for time. March 19 at Longfellow Center, 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., at Jackson Boulevard. Dance the afternoon away every third Monday of the month. DJ James Rohrbacher will play all of your old favorites. Bring a partner, come with a friend or come solo and meet some new people.

Book Worms Book Club: 10:30-noon, March 22 at Cheney Mansion. A lively discussion each month. March’s book selection is In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson (author of The Devil in the White City). Copies of the book are reserved for the Book Worms Book Club at the main Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., under “Park District of Oak Park Book Worms.” Fee: $1 for Active Adult members; $2 for nonmembers.

Current Events: Discussion Group meets 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (March 1); Brain Builders meets on the second Thursday of each month (March 8); and Drop-In Games meets Tuesdays (Scrabble, Bridge, Mah Jongg and Chess). Classes begin in February and March and include “Memory Keepers” and “Keepsake Crafts.” Programs meet at Longfellow Center, 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., (at Jackson Boulevard) in Oak Park.

River Forest
Community Center

River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison St. Register for trips (708) 771-6159, Ext. 200. Annual membership dues $20.

Card Club: Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 1 and March 15 first and third Thursday. Refreshments served. All levels welcome, but, must have basic knowledge of game. Call (708) 771-6159, Ext. 277 if you plan to attend so there will be enough refreshments.

Trip to the Art Institute: RSVP by March 1. Trip is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7. Fee: $50/$60 includes one of the audio tours. After exploring the museum enjoy lunch in the Garden Cafe, also included in fee.

AARP 55 Alive Driving Class: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 13-14 at the Community Center. Eight-hour classroom refresher course. Upon completion of the course you will receive a completion certificate which may entitle you to a discount on your insurance. Fee: $12 for AARP members/$14 for nonmembers. The student
certificates require that the AARP Membership Number be filled in to qualify for the $12 fee.