Arbor West Neighbors programs are open to members and the community at large. Each program is designed to incorporate four Es:
Expose to create awareness
Educate to create learning
Engage to create community
Empower to create change
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a part of the Program Working Group, send a note to gilherman1949@gmail.com.
Next Programs from AWN and Chicago Area Villages Collaborative
Our Favorite Games
June 15, 1:00 – 3:00 Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room
Do you enjoy playing games and cards? Let's get together and have fun! We'll start with an engaging game for all to play together, then talk about the benefits of playing games. Bring your favorite game for a show-and-tell to share why you love it. Maybe this could evolve into a Game Playing Interest Group. Preregistration requested: RegisterAWNprogram@gmail.com
Our Favorite Games
The Programs Working Group's offerings intend to engage and educate AWN members in topics relevant to older adults in our community. If you have suggestions for a topic, or especially if you would like to help plan or produce a program, contact Gil Herman, gilherman1949@gmail.com.
Coming Programs from Chicago Area Villages Collaborative and other providers
Note: These programs are typically FREE and presented via Zoom. You must register to get access details for each program.
To Tell The Truth: The Future of Local Media
May 9, 1:00 - 2:30
19th Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave #1, Oak Park, IL 60301
This will be a Village to Village Network program presented during Celebrating Seniors Week.
This will be a panel discussion moderated by Charlie Meyerson, publisher of Chicago Public Square and longtime newspaper (Tribune) and radio (WMAQ, WNUA-FM, WGN) news anchor.
Panelists will include Max Reinsdorf, General Manager of the Wednesday Journal and other local publications of NEWSWELL, and former finance and digital director at the Chicago Tribune,
Lydia Manning, PhD, gerontologist and CEO of Circle Life Consulting, Inc. and Monica Eng, Axios, Chicago, reporter, and formerly with WBEZ, Chicago Sun Times and Tribune.
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.