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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 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…
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 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…
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…
Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors Orland Township residents have the opportunity to receive seasonal flu-shots on select days. The Township is also continuing to offer COVID vaccinations and booster shots to senior citizens Orland Township has extended the dates for flu shots through November. No appointments necessary, shots…
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A Spooktacular Celebration for Orland Township Seniors Residents had a wickedly good time at the Township’s Halloween luncheon. More than 100 residents attended Orland Township’s Senior Halloween Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 28, for an afternoon full of food, socializing, and fun entertainment. After a scare-worthy costume contest, guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Frankie’s…
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Orland Township Announces 2021 Senior American Idol Winner! Edward Swanson took home the trophy on Thursday, Oct. 21. Thirteen talented seniors showcased their vocal skills before a live audience as they competed for the title of 2021 Orland Township Senior American Idol. The event, sponsored by Evergreen Senior Living and Bickford Senior Living, took place on…
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Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act Legislation to strengthen workforce development programs for older Americans by creating grant opportunities to hire older worker coordinators and establishing a new Older Workers Bureau at the Department of Labor U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Don Beyer (D-VA-8) and Sylvia…
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Motown comes to Orland Township Sam Savage and Company helped seniors dance the night away to some Motown favorites. Some 362 seniors attended Orland Township’s Motown Dinner Dance on Thursday, July 29. The dance, held at Orland Chateau, is one of the many dinner dances for the Township that has seen a sudden increase in…
Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township Over 100 residents arrive at Orland Township to celebrate the re-opening of the Senior Activity Center. Excitement filled the air as residents flocked to Orland Township on June 17th and 18th. After a tense year and a half of strict pandemic guidelines and stay-at-home orders,…
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Orland Township Senior Activities returning to full services Starting this month, residents can expect a full return to normalcy at the Township. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, who was cautious in protecting the health of senior citizens during the pandemic, announced this week that all of the townships senior services would be returning in full as…
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Airlines deal with COVID but not the everyday travel problems The airports know how to apply restrictions and procedures to deal with coronavirus, but they have no idea how to make air travel safer and more efficient, failing to deal with passengers who drag all their luggage on to planes, boarding hassles, and inconveniences for…
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Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township By Ray Hanania When I think about a smart, reasoned and honest person running for public office for the first time, I think immediately of a young woman named Tasneem Abuzir. Abuzir is running for a spot on the Palos Township Board of Trustees…
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Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors ‘Together We Vaxed’: Orland Township, in Partnership with Jewel-Osco. Township arranges COVID-19 Vaccine for Nearly 500 Local Seniors Seniors Arriving Monday and Tuesday at Victor J. Andrew High School to Receive First Dose of Vaccine; Second Dose Scheduled for March 22 and 23 Nearly 500 local…
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Popular Orland Township Senior Drop-In Returns Even frigid February temperatures could not keep Orland Township seniors away, as they happily entered the Orland Chateau for the Township’s popular senior drop-in, according to the office of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Reconnecting with friends, playing cards, snacks and, of course, a long-awaited session of bingo, brought…
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Seniors are pushed aside in Illinois COVID-19 vaccination program Illinois isn’t even halfway through giving COVID-19 vaccinations to seniors and Gov. J.B. Pritzker is already talking about expanding the eligibility list for vaccinations to include others. The truth is we don’t have enough vaccinations to go around and what we have is being dished out…
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One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102 One of America’s Oldest WWII Veterans, Sidney Walton, Turning 102, to be Honored in Miami Beach! Pit Crew to Update Sidney’s “National No Regrets Tour” Vehicle Wrap from “101” to “102.” Live! Starlite Hotel, 750 Ocean Dr, 8:00 am, Thurs, Feb 11. Invited guests include Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach Sidney Walton, 101,…
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