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Joyce M. Washington, Trustee

Gerald “Jerry” Jones, Trustee

Norbert Cipowski, Trustee

Stafford C. Owens,Trustee

Jacqueline E. Davis-Rivera, Clerk

Cassandra Holbert, Assessor C.I.A.O.

Geary DePue, Highway Commissioner

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JULY 2016 Follow Thornton Township news on:

333 E. 162nd Street • South Holland, IL 60473 • 708-596-6040 • www.thorntontownship.com

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The response to Thornton Township’s Property tax refund has been so active that the Township Board ofTrustees and I have decided to extend the deadline for application. If you have not yet mailed in your

application you’ll now have until September 15th to do so.I have always made fiscal accountability and responsibility the cornerstone of my administration and

believe that whenever possible, extra tax dollars be returned to township taxpayers.While the economy is generally improving, families in Thornton Township are still struggling financially.

Many remain unemployed and many are on fixed incomes. We at Thornton Township are working hard underthese difficult economic circumstances to address the issues and concerns that matter most to families.

Our food pantry provides nutritious food baskets to over 3,000 residents every month; we provide medical screenings andprescription drug assistance to hundreds of seniors; transportation services to help seniors to go shopping, or attend doctorvisits. We provide hundreds of hot meals every month for seniors and help maintain the lawns of nearly 800 elderly residentswho can no longer physically complete yard maintenance.

We also have created summer employment opportunities for 100 township youth who otherwise would be sitting idle day-to-day. This year we have also assisted 85 township residents to train for and land quality paying, full-time jobs through ourGeneral Assistance Program. Thornton Township families have been doing more with less and that is exactly what ThorntonTownship has been doing.

We’re very proud of our record in providing purposeful services to our neighbors who truly need assistance and we areparticularly proud of our being able to do so in a fiscally accountable and responsible way. That is why the Township canagain provide a property tax refund to nearly 45,000 homeowners this year.

If you own and occupy a single family home or apartment building of six units or less and qualify for the HomeownersExemption provided by the Cook County Assessor’s office, you will receive a tax refund based upon how much taxes you paidto Thornton Township.

However, to receive the refund, you must apply for it through my office. If you have not yet applied or did not receive a taxrefund application, please call my office at 708-985-3190.

Remember, the deadline has been extended until September 15th, 2016 so get that refund application in today.

Sincerely,

Frank M. ZuccarelliThornton Township Supervisor

PROPERTY TAX REFUND APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 15

UpcomingBoard

Meetingsl August 16, 2016l September 13, 2016l September 27, 2016l October 11, 2016l October 25, 2016

The Townshipbuildings will beclosed:l Labor Day –

Monday September 5, 2016l Columbus Day –

Monday October 10, 2016

Office Locationsl Thornton Township Town Hall

333 East 162nd StreetSouth Holland, IL708-596-6040

l Senior Center1420 Huntington DriveCalumet City, IL708-596-6040 Ext. 3190

l Senior/Youth and FamilyServices Center14323 HalstedRiverdale, IL708-596-6040 Ext. 2000

l The Food Assistance Center15340 Page AvenueHarvey, IL708-596-6040 Ext. 3180

l ZAP16910 WestviewSouth Holland, IL708-596-6040 Ext. 4001

Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor

People workingwith people.

A Message From Frank M. Zuccarelli

Vehicle Registration RenewalDue to state budget issues, the Secretary of State’s office will no longer be mailing courtesy reminders regarding vehicle

registration renewal deadlines and procedures. Ensure your registration remains current and avoid costly penalties. Check yourlicense plate stickers to determine the expiration month of your current registration as soon as possible.

This sticker displays the month and year your registration expires.

You can visit the Secretary of State’s office official website atwww.cyberdriveillinois.com for more information,

to sign up for email reminders, or to renew your registration online.

For more information call the Secretary of State’s office at1-800-252-8980.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors.

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CLERK’S CORNER: JACQUELINE E. DAVIS-RIVERA

This has really been a great start of our summer events.Thornton Township has given so many picnics, Special and

Senior Service events. The responses I’ve received have been ofsuch excitement and gratitude to Thornton Township for having allthese special events.

Now one of the most exciting projects that will be a first atThornton Township is an EARLY VOTING site. We are pleased to

offer this because we realize that it will make registering to vote more accessible andeasier for the residents of our 17 communities that we serve. We would like you tomake note of these dates and times especially November 8, 2016 that is the GeneralElection date. It is very, very important that we take this opportunity to vote!!!

Early Voting runs from Monday, October 24 through Monday, November 7. Thisincludes two Sundays: October 30 and November 6. Early voting hours and addressare below.l Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

l Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thornton Township Hall

333 E. 162nd Street South Holland, IL 60473

Early Voting sites will stay open until 7 p.m. the last week of Early Voting. Thosedates are Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 4 and Monday, November 7.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support andattending the Annual Town Meeting, our Senior Luncheons and various ThorntonTownship events. We are happy to provide time when Senior Citizens and the residentsof Thornton Township can come out and have a good time with their neighbors. We arelooking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, Day in the Park Picnics and TheTaste of Thornton on Aug 20th, 2016.

The Clerk’s Office is open Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Our phonenumber is (708) 596-6040 ext.3123 or ext.3118. If you have any questions or needfurther information, feel free to contact my office. Blessings in all ways and have asafe and wonderful summer.

As a part of Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli’s and Thornton Township’s Faith, Dignity, and Respect Initiative, we are

hosting a Youth Conference at South Suburban College on Wed-nesday, August 31, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The themeof the conference will revolve around the nationally-acclaimedand evidence-based Law and Your Community training facilitatedby NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law EnforcementExecutives).

We have partnered with School Districts 205 and 215. They will “self-select” 200juniors and seniors from each of their 5 respective schools (i.e., Thornwood, Thornton,Thornridge, TF North and TF South) for an anticipated total of 1000 students.

Facilitators from NOBLE will provide a 2-2 ½ hour training during the conference.This training will provide students with information on the law, their rights, and howbest to present and interact with law enforcement, amongst other relevant topics. This

training will, hopefully, serve as an “appetizer” for NOBLE’s standard 12 week school-based training program. We understand the value of this and NOBLE’s developingTrain-the-Trainer program for our students, parents, staff, and communitystakeholders.

We are hoping to solicit the support of popular local entertainers and/orprofessional sports figures to be on hand and participate in the training. We believethat their “buy-in” and presence will have an opportunity to have a profound andlasting impact on our students. Though conversations continue, as of today, we haveyet to secure those personalities. Once confirmed, our Media/PR department will besending out community alerts and press releases. Please stay tuned.

For more information, please contact Dr. J. Weems, Co-Chairman of ThorntonTownship’s Faith, Dignity, and Respect Initiative and Director of Youth and FamilyServices at 708/596-6040 ext. 2013 or jweems@thorntontwp.com.

Senior/Youth and Family Services

Faith, Dignity, and Respect Initiative

Iwould like to inform you of some of the upcoming outreaches and forums that we are preparing to get underway for you.If you attended any of our seminars last year, prepare to gain

even more knowledge of the property tax cycle this year. It is ourgoal to better improve our program while helping you fully under-stand the assessment process, and assist with any exemptionsthat you may be entitled to. Additionally, it is our goal to see if

appealing your property tax assessment would be of benefit to you as well.

2016 Property Tax Forums

Immanuel Bethel United Church of Christ14540 Lincoln

Dolton, IL 60419Saturday, September 3rd @ 11:00 AM

Please join Thornton Township Assessor’s Office, along with representativesfrom the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Board of Review as they provideinformation on property tax bills, how and when to file a property tax appeal, taxsaving exemptions and more!

For more information please call or visit the Assessors office at:Thornton Township Hall

333 East 162nd Street, South Holland (708) 596-6040 Ext. 3175 or Ext. 3139Office hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE: CASSANDRA HOLBERT

St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchAld. Shirley Drewenski 1st Ward

15810 S. Emerald AvenueHarvey, IL 60426

Wednesday, August 10th @ 6:30 PM

Thornton Township Hall LL333 East 162nd StreetSouth Holland, IL 60473

Saturday, August 13th @ 11:00 AM

City of Calumet CityCouncil Chambers – 2nd Floor

204 Pulaski RoadCalumet City, IL 60409

Monday, August 15th @ 6:30 PM

Village of Riverdale157 West 144th StreetRiverdale, IL 60428

Thursday, August 18th @ 6:30 PM

Summer Enrichment ProgramThornton Township’s Summer Enrichment program has been going strong for over 10 years now. This is not your

ordinary summer program. It is filled with hands-on activities for the areas of career, scholastics, sports, socialskills, photography, team building, finances, and physical boot camp.

Well trained site coordinators, instructors, assistants, floaters, and volunteers facilitate an outstanding programthat truly ENRICHES over 100 of Thornton Township’s 9-13 year olds.

If you missed registration for this summer, keep us in mind for 2017. We fill VERY QUICKLY and begin takingnames as early as April 1st. Hope to see you next year!!!

To learn more about Thornton Township’s Summer Enrichment Program please call708-596-6040, ext. 2015

Marnina, Philip, David the Lincoln Marsh facilitator, Amere,and Kenneth the SEP Assistant participate in a team buildingfield trip to Lincoln Marsh with Wheaton Park District

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Chicago Tribune Highlights Township Services*

Last June Chicago Tribune reporter/columnist Gregory Pratt, spent a day with Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, traveling around the township to witness

firsthand and report on the various publicservices provided by township govern-ment in Thornton Township.

“Everywhere Frank Zuccarelli goes inThornton Township people approach himfor a handshake or a hug,” Pratt laterreported. “At the senior center in CalumetCity, where the township hosts lunchesand events…outside the township foodpantry in Harvey, which is the largest inIllinois…or in Dolton, while one of the

township’s youth work crews mow a resident’s lawn, Zuccarelli greets everyonewarmly.”

“We really have a great deal of need out here,” Supervisor Zuccarelli told the Tribunejournalist. “Some of our residents and neighbors have been forgotten and we do thingsthat state government no longer does and municipal and county governments can’tkeep up with,” Zuccarelli said.

Reported On Senior ProgramsPratt’s Tribune story reported about the Township’s senior transportation program

that provides curbside service for a $1 donation each way – providing transportationfor seniors to medical appointments andshopping. The story also highlighted theweekly hot, low-cost lunches for seniors andother social offerings provided.

“Zuccarelli is very popular with seniors,”Pratt went on to report and shared a storyrelated to him by a 63-year old Harvey residentliving in a facility for people with disabilities.“If it wasn’t for Supervisor Zuccarelli, a lotof people would be hurting.”

Others were even more assertive, the Tribune went on toreport. “Don’t ever bad-rap Frank Zuccarrelli,” 82 year oldArlene Gilbert said. “he listens to seniors, treats us withrespect and listens to our complaints and our concerns.Without the township, what would seniors do?” Gilbertconcluded.

Nearly 1,000 township seniors no longer physically ableto complete lawn maintenance work, can sign up to havethe township provide the weekly service for them.

“This is a crucial service we’re providing from a couple standpoints,” Zuccarelli toldthe Tribune. “Not only are we helping senior homeowners who can no longer do thework, but in the process are helping maintain neighborhood aesthetics, local propertyvalues and, providing summer jobs for nearly 100 township teenagers who mightotherwise be sitting idle and maybe getting into trouble.”

The Tribune interviewed a Dolton resident, Ramona Jackson who greeted workerswith a friendly smile. She said she tried to maintain her own lawn as long as she couldbut now found it too difficult. Shealso told the reporter that she reallyappreciates the service and likes thatyoung people get to see how seniorslive. “I think they get to learn aboutwork,” Jackson told the Trib.

“In many ways, township govern-ment – at least here in Thornton –provides critical, quality of lifeservices that local and county government cannot provide effectively or efficiently,”Zuccarelli said. “While the petty bickering and ‘politics as usual’ continues inSpringfield, we need to remember that real people have real needs that aren’t beingmet by state, county or municipal governments. That’s why township government ismore critical now than ever before. We have hundreds of people we serve every dayand we’re proud of the work we do,” Zuccarelli said.

* The Tribune story appeared in the Chicago Tribune on June 1, 2016

Thornton Township Property Tax Refund:

Application Deadline Extended!By now, you should have received a property tax refund applicationpackage in the mail.

The original deadline for returning the application was July 15, 2016.

However, the Township Board of Trustees and I have decided to extendthe deadline to September 15, 2016 in order to allow more homeownersto take advantage of the refund.

If you have already returned your application to the Thornton TownshipHall, there is nothing further you have to do. Your application will bereviewed for all necessary documentation and if you qualify, your refundwill be processed.

If you haven’t returned your Property Tax Refund application, please doso by September 15, 2016 to the Thornton Township Hall, 333 East162nd Street, South Holland, IL 60473. If you’ve misplaced it, call ouroffice at: (708) 985-3190.

Joyce M.Washington

Trustee

Gerald “Jerry” Jones

Trustee

Norbert Cipowski

Trustee

Stafford C. OwensTrustee

Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor

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Thornton Township in partnership with South Suburban College held the annual Community Job Fair on Tuesday May 24th at the South Suburban College Fitness Center.Co-sponsors of the event were: Village of South Holland, City of Calumet City, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, District 4, Congresswoman 2nd District Robin

Kelly, Senator Napoleon Harris District 33 and State Representative Elgie Sims District 34. Over 40 employers were on-site to meet the nearly 1,000 job seekers in attendance.

2016 Job Fair RECAP

Thornton Township Senior Services

EVERYBODY,S

PARTYCelebration was in the air on Monday, June 20th with the Thornton Township

Senior Services department held its Everybody’s Birthday Party.Singer Lisa Starr was the entertainment for the event, and in addition to food, fun

and a little dancing, five lucky “young” ladies were the winners of a surprise present.

They each received a special Thornton Township ID card which entitles them toparticipate in any of the Thornton Township Senior Department sponsored events forone year, FREE of charge!

Suprise Present Winners (l. to r.) Gloria Tetter, Ellen Osterman, Supervisor, Frank M.Zuccarelli, Genice Gage, Jeanette Van Der Veen & Emily Plankis

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Over 50 vendors will be on-site to share health, safety, residential,financial and legal information

for senior citizens and individualswith elderly loved ones.

STATE OF ILLINOIS PHOTO I.D. CARDS (60 & Older – Bring Required Identification)

Blood Pressure TestingBalance Testing

Benefit Access ApplicationsStroke Prevention

Glucose Screening (2 hour fast required)

R.T.A. PASS ApplicationsThornton Township Senior Services

& Senior Transportation

Senior Health & Information Fair

Monday, August 29, 201610:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Thornton Township Senior Center1420 Huntington Drive, Calumet City, Illinois

For More Information Call 708-596-6040, ext. 3190

Seniors in need oftransportation please call

708-339-9980

Flu/Pneumonia shots available by

Please bring insurance or Medicare Card with you.

CPR and First Aid ClassesCPR and First Aid classes are held at Thornton Township Hall every 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The fee for Township residents:$35 for CPR training $20 for First Aid training.

The fee for out-of-Township residents:$45 for CPR training $30 for First Aid training.

For more information call (708) 596-6040 ext 3170.

Senior Foot Care

Tuesdays and Fridays10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

by appointment only

$25 Cash

Podiatric care for seniors including treatingcorns, bunions, pads and nail clipping

will be administered by Dr. Amand Gasbarro and Dr. David Gasbarro.

Thornton Township Senior Center1420 Huntington Drive

Calumet City, IL

To make and appointment call(708) 596-6040 ext 3190.

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SeniorRXBlood PressureScreenings

Daily 10:00 am - 3:00 pmThornton Township Hall

Calumet City Senior Centerand Riverdale Senior Center

Cholesterol andGlucose Testing

Monday through Friday9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Thornton Township Hall

Two hour fasting is required andresults are given within three minutes.There is a nominal fee to help cover

the cost of materials.

Flu ShotsThornton Township is partnering with Walgreens to offer flu shots

at no charge to seniors with Medicare cards. To sign up, visit

any of our three locations listed below.

Thursday, September 810:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Senior/Youth & Family ServiceRiverdale

Wednesday, September 2110:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Senior CenterCalumet City

Thursday, September 2910:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.Thornton Township Hall

South Holland

Senior HealthInsurance Program

(S.H.I.P.)This free program is sponsored by theIllinois Department of Insurance andprovides counseling to seniors. Thispublic service is designed to help

answer questions, and organize andassist in the filing of insurance papers

to Medicare and supplementalinsurance companies. The service

also provides assistance incomparisons of supplementalinsurance plans and affordable Med D drug plans. Now serving

you at three (3) locations.

Income Tax ServiceThornton Township, in conjunction

with A.A.R.P., assists persons 65 years of age and older with federal

and state income tax preparation. This service is provided every

Friday beginning on the first Friday of February through the end of the tax season in April.

Senior Committee on Aging

This committee meets monthly to advise the township of the

needs and concerns of their senior community.

They also serve as volunteercoordinators for luncheons and special township events. A list ofmembers is available at either theTownship Hall or Senior Center.

SeniorTRANSPORTATIONThe Thornton Township Senior Transportation Program operates a curb-to-curb service for township seniors age 60 and older.

Our service complies with all American With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.Service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday – Friday to any point within the township and designated medical

facilities only.Appointments are made on a first call, first serve basis.Medical appointments are given priority status. Residents are

asked to call the township dispatch office with any changes to your appointment.Suggested donation for each one-way ride is $1.00. An Exact Fare Only Policy is also in place to avoid the bus drivers from

having to handle money on the busses.To schedule a ride, call 708-339-9980

For further information on the program, call 708-596-6040, Ext. 4011

Senior Transportation ScheduleThe following is a list of the only major medical facilities outside the township that riders may be transported to.l DaVita Comprehensive Renal Service, 222 Douglas, Hammondl Governors Highway Clinic, 17901 Governors Highway, Homewoodl South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie, Hazel Crestl MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 South Gregory, Blue Islandl St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center, (North) 5500 Hohman Avenue, Hammondl Hammond Clinic, 7905 Calumet Avenue, Munsterl Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster

Shopping is also provided to the following locations on these specified days:l Monday: Halsted Street Shopping Area (Homewood)l Tuesday: Jewel, Walt’s & Aldi’s (South Holland), Ultra Food & Walmart (Lansing) 2:00 pm Returnl Wednesday: River Oaks, East & West (Calumet City) 2:00 pm Returnl Thursday: K-Mart (Lansing)l Friday: Food 4 Less (Dolton), Almar Plaza (Dolton), and Pete’s Fresh Market (Calumet City)

All township bus drivers have CDL (Commercial Drivers Licenses) and must comply with all IDOT (Illinois Department ofTransportation) regulations and guidelines.“Funds (in whole/part) for this program were provided through an award from the Suburban Area Agency on Aging under Title III of the Older Americans Act, as administered through the Illinois Department on Agingand Federal Administration on Aging. Thornton Township does not discriminate in admission to programs or activities or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human RightsAct; the Age Discrimination Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint.”

SENIOR SERVICES

Exercise ClassThis class provides light to moderate

aerobic workouts to aid seniors in maintaining

health and fitness.

A certified instructor currently conducts this class

Monday and Friday Senior CenterCalumet City

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WednesdayThornton Township Hall

in the lower level

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday and Thursdayclass is scheduled at the Senior Center in Riverdale

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

55/Alive MatureDriving CourseThis is a 2-day instruction

course that refines existing safe,defensive driving techniques.

55/Alive teaches preventive measures to use when driving

that saves lives. Upon completion, a certificate is provided that will

entitle participants to receive a carinsurance premium discount.

This course is currently offered atthe Senior Center in Calumet City.

Upcoming datesTuesday, August 16th

Wednesday, August 17th

Tuesday, September 20thWednesday, September 21th

8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

$15 for AARP members$20 for non-members

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Information andReferral ProgramSenior citizens can obtain forms and receive current

information regarding Medicareforms, Social Security forms, legal services, housing, IllinoisLiving Will Act forms, and Illinois Statutory Short forms such asdurable power of attorney for health care and property.

Other information affecting local seniors will also be

disseminated as the informationbecomes available. Now serving

you at three (3) locations.

Pinochle ClubEvery Tuesday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Calumet City Senior Center

Bunco ClubEvery Thursday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Calumet City Senior CenterPinochle & Bunco: $3 per person

Bingo1st Wednesday Every Month

1:00 pm to 3:00 pmCalumet City Senior Center

$5 per person

Bid Whist ClubFREE Every Tuesday9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Riverdale: Thornton TownshipSenior/Youth & Family Center

Senior Trips

A variety of one day trips are sponsored throughout the year

to theaters, dinner shows, professional sporting events, touring and gambling boats.

Due to the popularity of these trips, seniors are requested to reserve tickets in advance.

Senior LuncheonProgram

Thornton Township senior citizens,60 years of age and older, areentitled to attend one luncheon perweek at your designated townluncheon site. There are currentlythirteen luncheon facility siteslocated throughout the township.There is a nominal fee charged permeal. The luncheon program is de-signed to provide a place to meetnew friends in a social setting, eata nourishing meal and to keep youinformed of current information af-fecting seniors. Proof of residency andage are required when you sign up.For information call 708-596-6040,Ext. 3170 or 3190.

Tuesdayl Harvey: Ascension Church,

15234 Myrtlel Lansing #1: Eisenhower Center,

2550 178th Streetl Lansing #2: Thornton Township

Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive

l Hazel Crest, American LegionHall, 17034 Park Avenue

Wednesdayl Dolton: Park Fieldhouse,

721 Engle Streetl Riverdale: Thornton Township

Senior / Youth & Family Center,14323 S. Halsted

l Homewood: Freedom Village,935 Maple

Thursdayl Calumet City #1: Thornton

Township Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive

l Calumet City #2: Downey Park,Stewart Ave & Jeffery Ave

l South Holland: ThorntonTownship Hall, 333 E. 162nd

l Burnham: Village Hall, 13925 Entre Ave

Lunch & Movie Days are open toall senior Township residents. Call(708) 596-6040, ext. 3170 for moviedates and listings.

Wednesday Lunch & MovieDay Location:l Thornton Township Senior

Center, 1420 Huntington Drive,Calumet City

Thursday Lunch & Movie Day Location:l Thornton Township

Senior/Youth & Family ServicesCenter, 14323 Halsted,Riverdale

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State of IllinoisIdentification CardTwice a year, Thornton Township

in conjunction with the Secretary ofState’s Office, offers seniors 65 years of age and older an opportunity to get

their I.D. card at the township. Call for information and requirements.(708)-596-6040, Ext. 3170 or 3190.

Benefit Access Application (BAA)Formerly Circuit Breaker

A program providing assistance with license plates and bus fares for qualifying seniors and persons with disabilities. Assistance in preparing your claim is available beginning

annually in mid-February. Call for information or to make an appointment.708-596-6040, Ext. 3170, 3190 or 2000.

Now serving you in three (3) locations.

Upcoming EventsThornton Township Senior Center

1420 Huntington Drive, Calumet City, IL

Tickets for events are sold on a first come – first serve basis.

For more information call (708) 596-6040, EXT. 3190

ApplefestMonday,

September 26, 20161:00 pm – 3:00 pm

$5 per person for Township and out of Township residents

Entertainment byMo Beat Blues

FallHarvest Party

Monday, October 17, 201611:00 am – 3:00 pm

$15 per person for Township residents$20 Per person for out of Township residents

Entertainment by Edison

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FEATUR

ING- Thornton Township Youth Mexican Dance Group- Free 2 Dance (Line Dance Group)- Chicago Boyz Acrobats- ‘Michael Jackson’ – Rico- Visions of Santana- Past Life

TASTE SPECIAL FEATURE – BREAKFAST WITH SUPERHEROES AND PRINCESSESFor children 2-9 years old, 9:30am – 10:30am. Seating is limited, reservations required.

Call (708)596-6040 ext. 3168

Parking and shuttle service will be available at South Suburban College15800 State St.South Holland