

What membership offers:
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Social engagement, education, citizen involvement & resource information for vibrant living
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Satisfaction in volunteering to organize or attend activities relevant to older adults
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Companionship in walking groups, movie discussions, and other interest groups
What membership promotes:
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Support for this grass-roots non-profit organization focused on older adults
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Support for the concept of living in community
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Participation in a range of activities and projects
If Arbor West Neighbors sounds interesting to you, please click on one of the options below
to tell us how you want to move forward.
Learn more: Click here to send an email to a Member Ambassador to talk about Arbor West Neighbors before signing up for anything.
Get Newsletter: Click here to sign up for the newsletter only without becoming a member.
Join now: Click here to join.
As a member you will be invited to the monthly meetup and be connected to your areas of interest with the help of an ambassador, as well as receiving our newsletter and directory. (Note: If you prefer to be contacted by a membership coordinator to help in the join process, click here.)
For Help with FAQs
At times our members and friends have questions about who to talk to/get information/permission/assistance for a variety of things. Below are some guidelines. Note: AWN Members can look up contact information in our directory. Others may use the suggested processes at the bottom of this document.
There are many opportunities for you to engage as a volunteer to help support our organization and fellow members. Our website lists a variety of volunteer possibilities: https://www.arborwestneighbors.org/volunteer-possibilities
For questions about membership: Cecily Mango
For questions about ambassadors and member orientation: Kim Silver
For questions about our Membership Management System, Club Express: Susan Levin
For questions about Arbor Circles: Cynthia Michel
For calendar additions or corrections: Gil Herman
For questions/suggestions about our newsletter, Branching Out: Allen Matthews
For website additions or corrections: Gil Herman
For questions about interest groups: Gil Herman or the coordinator of a specific group
For questions/suggestions about Programs: Catherine Marienau
For questions/suggestions about advocacy:
Social Action Team: Ruth Reko
Green Team: Phyllis Rubin or Kim Silver
Legislative Action Team: Phyllis Rubin
Other: Phyllis Rubin
For questions/suggestion about Community Outreach Working Group: Chris Hauri
For questions/suggestions about what to send to Google group email: Gil Herman or Legislative Action Team (Phyllis Rubin)
Ways to get assistance:
email to arborwestneighbors@gmail.com
record a voicemail to (708) 613-0152
contact any board member – see list at https://www.arborwestneighbors.org/awn-board or in member handbook
Arbor West Neighbors
Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community.
Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement.
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members.