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Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter
Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter

Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter Orland Park — The Orland Fire Protection District will host a “Coffee & Conversation” meeting this week to help seniors adjust to the winter months and in December discuss their insurance needs. The program, “Seasonal Survival Guide for the Seniors” will be led by retired Lieutenant…

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Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

Posted on October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus
Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus Although politicians in the Republican and Democratic Party pander to the senior vote, the Democrats did the most damage to the Social Security system fear mongering that if they don’t impose changes the system will collapse. But if the system were to collapse, it is…

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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month
Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

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Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day
Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Love was in the air this month for township seniors. Over the course of a week, a total of nearly 150 seniors attended two separate Valentine’s Day events held by Orland Township. Even with the dreary winter weather and sudden snowstorms, seniors were adamant about being at the Township’s…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously
Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access
Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Posted on January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits
Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

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Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township
Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests.  Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…

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Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa
Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady, Orland Township and Orland Township for a jolly good time! Ticket purchase includes game access, dinner (Pizza & Salad), and pop. Papa Joe’s Italian Cuisine – Orland Park, 14459 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 Friday, December 10, 2021, from 5 to 8 PM Space is…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Posted on November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government
Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa
Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa

Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa Santa’s on his way to celebrate in Orland Township! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice; don’t think twice about attending Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa! Children and their families are invited to join Santa Claus and Supervisor Paul O’Grady with the Board of Trustees in celebrating the most wonderful…

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Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors

Posted on November 11, 2021November 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors
Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors

Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors Seniors are disproportionately bearing the heaviest burden of the economic slump caused by the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic, and nothing of real substance is being done to address their challenges. Seniors are included in the political rhetoric but not in the substance of what is being done including in…

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