This is what our Brookfield clients have to say about us.

“Thanks again for everything you all have done over the last 3 years. It worked out better than I could have hoped for.”
Mike from Brookfield, IL

“Thanks Mary…we could not have done it without your staff!”
Maura from Brookfield, IL

Activities for Seniors in Brookfield

Brookfield Garden Club

All levels of gardeners are invited to beautify their own homes and their community. Meetings are held the last Saturday of the month, January through October, at 9:30 am in the lower level Conference Room of the Brookfield Municipal Building.

For more information call Annette at (708) 207-3335.

Friends of the Library

The FOL group supports the Brookfield Public Library through fundraising, operation of the Book Nook, book sales, library programs, materials and community outreach. If you love the library, get involved as a regular FOL member. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Brook¬field Library at 3609 Grand Blvd. To learn more, visit www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info/friends.

Senior Social Club

The Senior Social Club meets at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays to play cards in the lower level Conference Room of the Brookfield Municipal Building, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Refreshments are served.

Brookfield-Riverside Rotary Club

This community service group meets at 8 a.m. Tuesdays at Panera in La Grange Park and at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at The Sanctuary of Brookfield Bar & Grill, 3747 Grand Blvd.

Call President Charles Ezell at (708) 749-0489.

Aging Care Connections

Aging Care Connections is a private, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the quality of life of older adults and their families through a range of programs and services that enhance their well-being and independence. Founded in 1971, Aging Care Connections provides comprehensive services to adults sixty years of age and older in Lyons, Riverside, Proviso, Norwood Park and Leyden Townships. Programs and services include: Adult Protective Services, Aging Well Neighborhood, Benefits Assistance, Caregiver Support Program, Comprehensive Care Coordination, Congregate Meals, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Home Delivered Meals, Information & Assistance, In-home Assistance, Support Groups, Transitional Care, and Transportation Assistance. If you have questions about aging resources in our community, contact ACC at (708) 354-1323 or agingcareconnections.org.

Congregate Meals

Why eat lunch alone when you can dine with friends new and old, and all for just $2.50?

Aging Care Connections’ Congregate Meals program serves older adults (aged 60 and older) with a nutritious lunchtime meal for a suggested donation of $2.50. Meals are served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at Salerno’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 9301 W 63rd St, Hodgkins.

Stay after your meal to enjoy bingo, crafts, reading discussion groups, board games, and educational programs.

Reserve your spot at (708) 354-1323.

Aging Well Neighborhood

Do you want to get involved in creating an age-friendly community? Or learn about the health and wellness events, programs, and activities happening in your area? Or connect with other like-minded adults near you? If so, we would love to hear from you! The Aging Well Neighborhood program brings together older adults, businesses, healthcare services, social services, and health and wellness education to create a “Health Neighborhood.” The goal of this program is to build a community of services that supports lifelong wellness and an age-friendly community. Contact the Aging Well Neighborhood team at Aging Care Connections at (708) 603-2259 or AWN@agingcareconnections.org.