General Information
The Antioch Senior Center is a multi-purpose drop in center open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located at 817 Holbek Drive, behind the Fire and Rescue Squad Building
on Orchard Street. Anyone age 60 and over is welcome to attend. The center is administered by the Village of Antioch.
A 13 member Senior Advisory Council, which reflects the views of the entire
membership, assists the Director in the management and decision making
functions of the Center. Membership dues are $5.00 a year.
Qualified
Disabled Citizens and Military Veterans Can Receive Property Tax
Relief
A nutritious balanced hot lunch is served at the center Monday
and Wednesday at 11:45 a.m.
On Thursday and Friday a light lunch of soup and/or sandwich is served. The nutrition program is run by senior volunteers who work in the kitchen, serve meals, help with registration and clean-up. The menu is posted at the center.
A home-delivered Meals on Wheels program for eligible seniors also operates
in Antioch. For more information, call Catholic Charities at
847-546-5733.
Donations & scholarships are made to worthy and needy
Antioch community groups and individuals through the Dolly Spiering Memorial
Fund. Every evening the Senior Center is being used by nonproft
Antioch community groups/organizations for their weekly meetings.
Both PACE Bus and Antioch Cab provide door to door service. Cost of the bus is $2.00 round trip within
Township boundaries. Cost of the cab is half the fare. You may obtain Cab cards 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.
There is also a transportation program run through the Antioch Township.
For more information call 847-395-3378.
RTA Senior Free Ride Program
Applications may be
completed at the Village Hall. Please have the following items
ready before applying for the Free Ridge Program:
A
recent, color photo measuring 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Proof of Age ID
Applicants must be 65
years of age or older to qualify. Applications can also be
accepted from persons filing their application within three weeks of
their 65th birthday.
The photo must clearly
identify the applicant (no sunglasses, hats or scarves allowed).
Passport photos are accepted, and may be taken at Walgreens or
Wal-Mart in town.
One of the
following proof of age documents are acceptable:
Driver's License (any state), State of Illinois Identification
Card,
U.S. Immigration Alien Registration Card, and Passport (any country)
Once approved, a
Reduced Fare Permit will be mailed directly to the address provided
by the applicant within three weeks of RTA's receipt of application
materials.
For additional
information, please call the RTA at 312-913-3110,
or the Village of Antioch at 847-395-1000.
Senior Social Services, Information and Referral,
Lending of Medical Equipment, E-mail & Internet Access, Lending Library, Big
Screen TV with DVD, Bumper Pool, Treadmills, Shuffleboard, Chess Club, Organ
& Piano, Tax Assistance, Volunteer opportunities, Circuit breaker
assistance, Birthday Celebrations, Pot Luck Holidays, and a Senior Center
website.
Activities
| Daily
Luncheon |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:45 AM |
| Bridge
Lessons |
By Appointment |
| Bingo |
Monday at 12:30 PM |
| AARP |
Every Second and Fourth Tuesday |
| 4-Handed
Pinochle |
Friday at 12:30 PM |
| Ceramic
Painting |
By Appointment |
| Theme
Parties |
Eight Times per Year |
| Sing-A-Long |
Wednesday at 10:30 AM |
| Cribbage |
Wednesday at 12:30 PM |
| T.O.P.S. |
Wednesday at 6:00 PM |
| Dances with
Band |
First and Third Friday at 7:00 PM |
| Trivia
Contests |
Once a Month |
| Duplicate
Bridge |
Thursday 12:30 PM |
| 3-Handed
Pinochle |
Thursday 12:30 PM |
| Pinochle
Lessons |
By Appointment |
| Social
Service Info |
By Appointment |
| Foot Clinic |
The Second Friday of each Month by
appointment |
| Rules of the
Road |
Four times per Year by appointment |
| Computer
Availability |
Any Time |
| Line Dancing
(Beginner & Intermediate) |
Tuesday at 9:30 AM |
| Trips |
Posted at the Center |
| Flu Shots |
November |
| Health
Screenings |
The Third Monday of each Month |
| Party Bridge |
Call for Times |
| Sunday Bear
Games |
On Big Screen TV |
| Writers
Club |
4th Wednesday of Each Month |
| Family
Nurse |
4th Wednesday of Each Month at 12:15. No
appointment necessary. |
Useful Links
Sharefest Senior Assistance
- Sharefest is a network of churches in the area working together to serve
th community.
Catholic
Charities - Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission
of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and
professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and
communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
Contact Us
Village of Antioch
Senior Center
817 Holbek Drive
Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: 847-395-0139
