Antioch Senior Center
The Antioch Senior Center is a multi-purpose drop in center open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is located at 817 Holbek Drive, behind the Fire and Rescue Squad Building. Anyone age 60 and over is welcome to attend. The center is administered by the Village of Antioch with the support of federal funding, and fundraising efforts of its members . The Village of Antioch also owns and maintains the building.
Nutrition Services
A nutritious balanced hot lunch is served at the center Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. Seniors are asked to sign up at least two days in advance. The cost of the meal is $2.75. The nutrition program is run primarily by senior volunteers who work in the kitchen, serve meals, help with registration and clean-up. The menu is posted at the center and distributed to members..
In addition to the noon congregate meals program, a home delivered meals program also operates in Antioch. Meals are delivered by volunteers at noon five days a week. For more information regarding the Meals on Wheels Program, call 847-546-5733.
Other Services and Amenities
Senior Social Service, Information and Referral, Health Insurance, Counseling, e-mail and internet access, lending library, TV/VCR, pool table, treadmill, shuffleboard, organ and piano.
Membership
Membership in the center is $5.00 a year. Although membership support is encouraged, it is not mandatory and all seniors are welcome to participate in any center activity.
Volunteer Opportunities
In an era of reduced resources for programs such as the ones offered at the Center, fundraising and volunteer support becomes crucially important. Community support, in the form of donations and volunteer time, are vital to our effectiveness. All help is deeply appreciated and promptly acknowledged by members of the center.
Activities
| Bingo |
Every Monday at 12:45 p.m. |
| Sing-A-Long |
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. |
| Parties |
Six times a year |
| Cards |
Every week - Canasta, Cribbage, Bridge and Pinochle Tournaments |
| Trips |
Posted at center |
| Rules of the Road |
Four times a year |
| A.A.R.P. |
Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month |
| T.O.P.S. |
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. |
| Toenail Clinic |
Second Friday of every month |
| Preventive Health Screening |
Third Monday of every month - Free testing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. |
| Blood Pressure Testing |
First Monday of every month - Free testing from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Flu Shots |
Look for dates and times to be announced |
Classes
Classes such as Bridge, Pinochle, Crafts, Exercise and Line Dancing are offered at the Senior Center. Computer lessons are now being offered. Lessons are available by appointment only. Times and days of classes depend upon registration. You may register for classes at the Senior Center.
Transportation
Both PACE Bus and Antioch Cab provide door to door service. Cost of the bus is $1.80 round trip within township boundaries. Cost of the cab is half the fare with the RTA card. You may obtain an RTA card at the Village Hall or Township office. You must call 24 hours in advance for the PACE bus at 1-800-244-7223. You may reach Antioch Cab at 847-395-0481.
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