Senior & Disabled Services
News and Announcements
Pace Bus Rides for Seniors and Disabled Residents
Snow Removal help for Seniors
The Village has partnered with Village Landscaping who is able to offer snow shovel service at a discounted rate to River Grove seniors. For more information, call Joe or Ralph at (708) 244-8443.
River Grove Senior Citizens Club
Want to make some new friends and participate in a variety of exciting activities? The River Grove Senior Citizens Club could be just what you are looking for. If you are a senior citizen of 55 years or above, you are welcome to join this fun-loving and energetic group.
Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at Noon at the American Legion Recreation Center at 8664 W. Grand Avenue. Activities include trips, entertainment, bingo, card games and more.
For more information, you are welcome to stop by or just call 708-453-8000.
Exercise Classes
River Grove Senior Citizens are welcome to join us at our workout classes held four times each week. Classes offered include:
Zumba
Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness workout held on Mondays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Piloxing
A combination of Boxing, Dance & Pilates, Piloxing is held on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
PiYo
A combination of Pilates and Yoga, PiYo is held on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Zumba Toning/PiYO
This class is held on Saturdays from 10am to 11am.
For more information on exercise class cost and locations, please click here.
Leyden Township Senior Services
Leyden Township offers a variety of services to its Senior Citizens and the Disabled including:
- Caregiver Support Program
- Chore and Housekeeping Program
- Dial A Ride
- Emergency Lock Boxes
- Free Senior Emergency Cell Phones
- Free Tax Filing Assistance
- Handyman "Limited" Service
- Holiday Needy Programs
- Insurance Plan Comparison
- Lending Closet
- Meals on Wheels
- Medical ID bracelets
- Senior and Disabled RTA passes
- Senior and Medical Wellness checks
- Senior discount for Leyden Fitness Center
- Taxi Cab Program
- Telephone Reassurance Program
- Window A/C Installation and Removal Program
More Information
Call 847-455-8616 to learn more or visit the Leyden Township website.
Veterans Park District Seniors Club
Veterans Park District includes the section of River Grove that is south of Grand Avenue and west of River Road. Residents within those boundaries are considered in-district and may join the Veterans Park Bulger Seniors. This club offers outings, parties, luncheons, Bingo and more. The annual fee is $12 although the club charges extra for monthly lunch and Bingo cards. Meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Bulger Park at 1601 W. Hirsch Street in Melrose Park.
More Information
Call 708-343-5270 for times and additional information.
Additional Resources
Seniors and people with disabilities often need supportive living options. When the time comes to start considering your options for assisted living, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of housing options.
Please click on the link below for more information regarding your options for assisted living and how to pay for it.