Senior Services
Overview
ECC Senior Services Program is funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Edgewater is home to a large population of older adults, many of whom are independently functioning but also some who require assistance in various ways to maintain their homes, health and independence.
Through referrals to the appropriate agencies, we provide a linkage between community services and 
seniors who may require services but be unable to find them. The program especially targets isolated seniors who come to our attention via concerned neighbors, block clubs, building owners/managers and condominium associations.
We maintain a directory of relevant agencies and services for older adults which we use for referrals. We also distribute a directory for older adults in Edgewater via such channels as block club meetings and community events.
The ECC Senior Services Program works closely with local elected public officials and with agencies providing services to older adults, such as the Chicago Department of Senior Services, Mather Edgewater, Heart to Heart and the White Crane Wellness Center.
If you are an older adult in need of service referrals or if you know of an at-risk senior who you believe to be in need of services, please contact:
Ginger Williams, RN
ECC Director of Senior Services
773-381-1340
ginger@edgewatercommunitycouncil.org
CLICK HERE for Additional Senior Resources regarding health and housing!
June 2010 Edgewater Satellite Senior Center Calendar of Events
Click here for a .pdf document, suitable for printing.
Seniors' Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Sleepless in Seattle
PG-13
Friday, June 25, 12:30 P.M.
Edgewater Senior Satellite Center
5917 N. Broadway (at Thorndale)
Free movie! Free refreshments!
For more information contact the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center at 312-742-5187 or e-mail edgewaterseniors@gmail.com
Senior Housing
There are several subsidized senior buildings in our area. If you qualify, you are usually charged 30% of your monthly income. Waiting lists for the various buildings vary.
If you would like a list of the nearby senior buildings or an application, please contact Ginger Williams, RN, ECC, 6044 N. Broadway, 773-381-1340, ginger@edgewatercommunitycouncil or ECC Housing Director, Derick Anderson, 773-381-1345.
SENIOR SPLASH IN THE ARTS: Get in on the fun!
Have you ever imagined yourself to be a budding Rembrandt? Then learn to draw and paint from professional artist and illustrator Tom Hicke. Begin at your own level with one to one instruction enhanced by special live demonstrations.
Join us for the Senior Studio Art Class for our 2010 Season. Classes are held on
Saturdays at 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center in the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.
Visit the class to meet the instructor and register now or call Ginger Williams, 312-742-5187
Check this out.....
Edgewater Senior Satellite Center
at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway (at Thorndale), Chicago
featuring:
"Golden Diners Lunch"
Calling All Seniors....
Edgewater Senior Satellite Center serves hot delicious, nutritious lunches Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 AM -12:30pm
$1.50 suggested donation for seniors age 60+
$2.80 fee for "Baby Boomers," age 55-59
If you would like to obtain a quarterly lunch menu, please contact Edgewater Satellite Senior Center at (312) 742-5187 or edgewaterseniors@gmail.org.
Ongoing Events at the Edgewater Senior Center
These on-going events are offered FREE to Seniors by the City of Chicago, Department of Family & Support Services, Division of Senior Services.`
Fitness Class: Tuesday 10:30 AM Thursday 11:30am
Meditation for Relaxation Class: Thursdays 11:30am Through June, 2010
Yoga Class: Mondays,
11 AM
Line Dancing Class: Mondays,12 noon
Gentle Yoga Class: Thursdays, 12:30 PM (Through June, 2010)
Painting/Drawing Class: Saturdays, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Sewing: Tuesdays, 10 AM
Bingo! Tuesdays, 1 PM
Free Movie Screening: Fridays, 12:30 PM
Wellness Program
Provided by White Crane Wellness Center
Registered Nurse's Hours
Every Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm:
One-on-one consultations, group discussions, referrals, screenings, and health/wellness presentations
Dietitian Presentation
Third Friday of each month, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Pharmacist Presentation
Third Monday of Every Month, 10:30 AM
One-on-one consultations, group discussions, referrals, and health/wellness presentations
Heart-to-Heart
Serving home-bound older adults of the Edgewater community, Heart-to-Heart volunteers provide friendly visits, reassuring phone calls, light shopping assistance, escorts to appointments, and transportation. If you need assistance or would like to become a volunteer, call (773) 973-5464.
The Heart-to-Heart program at St. Gertrude's Church also maintains a lending closet for medical equipment that seniors frequently need. The closet includes walkers, canes, raised toilets, and wheelchairs -- all of which are loaned to those in need, free of charge. Please call (773) 973-5464 to confirm that they currently have the equipment you need. Also, if you have unused medical equipment that you no longer want, please call Heart-to-Heart so that others in need can put it to good use.
FREE Senior Home Repair Program
The City of Chicago's Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (formerly H-RAIL) program provides free home repairs such as safety, security and accessibility improvements that assist seniors to remain in their homes. Repair types are limited to minor repairs that include, but are not limited to: grab bars, lever faucets, carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, and wheelchair ramps.
Edgewater Community Council is a Delegate Agency under contract to the City of Chicago to assist seniors through the application project and to make on-site assessments to determine service needs.
The program is for those who are, at least, 60 years of age and who earn no more than 80% of the median income, adjusted for family size. (For example, for a family size of 1, the maximum income allowed would be $41,700 per year). Assets are not counted. Qualified recipients may live in a single-family home, condominium or an apartment building with no more than four units. Renters must have the permission of the landlord.
For more information or to apply, please contact Merita Mila, ECC Senior Outreach / Home Repair Coordinator, at 773-381-1346, or merita@edgewatercommunitycouncil.org.