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Gather

Reach out and join with others to address common problems and meet joint needs.

Learn

Meet to deliberate and learn about ourselves & others

Support

Collaborate with others to identify and advocate for programs and policies.

Organize

Pursue initiatives and projects that identify problems and solutions.

Play

Take time to eat, talk, walk, party, tour and explore places in our communities together.

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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. 

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We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members. 

About Us

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Societal and Cultural Films About Aging

from June 2025

Some Highly Recommended Films on Elderhood and Aging (2012 to 2025) recommended by Jim VandenBosch, CEO of Terra Nova Films   https://terranova.org

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Many feature films that deal with elderhood and aging present stereotypical and outdated views of the experience of elderhood. Not only do these films miss the mark of being an authentic representation of elderhood, but they are also often overbearing and artistically weak. Thankfully, there are several notable exceptions to this.  

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Criterion for selecting these Highly Recommended Films

I love finding and recommending films that reach beyond the typical and formulaic stories told over and over about various facets of experiencing later life. I look for exceptionally creative films that present a balanced view of aging—neither syrupy sentimental nor gloom and doom. Because of this, many of the more popularized films about aging are not included on this list.    

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306 Hollywood    

45 Years   

Amour    

Good Luck to You Leo Grande    

Marjorie Prime  

Still Mine     

The Story of Shadow and Light     

What They Had  

Dick Johnson Is Dead   

The Mole Agent  

Ordinary Love     

The Father    

Driveways 

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For full reviews of these films and over 150 other movies about elderhood, see www.moviesaboutaging.org.  

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