Film at PUC features senior citizens who overcome aging

HAMMOND | Free tickets are available to a screening of an inspiring movie about senior citizens who shatter expectations of aging, to be screened Friday morning at Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th St.

Southeast Lions host hearing van at health fair

Southeast Lions Paul Swalwell, left, Joe Gonzalez, Andy DiSanto and Joe Krenkel pose with the hearing van at the health fair in early May at the Victory Centre in South Chicago.

Southeast Lions host hearing van at health fair

CHICAGO | On May 3, the Southeast Lions hosted the Illinois Lions Foundation hearing van at a health fair sponsored by the Southeast Senior Coalition at the Victory Centre, a senior housing development at 9233 S. Burley Ave. in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Pence signs 291 new laws

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Gov. Mike Pence has now acted on all 295 legislative proposals submitted to him by the Republican-controlled General Assembly — signing 291, allowing one to become law without his signature and vetoing three.

Crete facility hosts free workshop on VA Aid and Attendance Pension benefit

CRETE | St. James Manor & Villas, 1251 E. Richton Road, will host a free educational workshop about VA benefits and creative funding for seniors at 6 p.m. May 22 in the chapel.

Director of senior transportation for Thornton Twp. retires

SOUTH HOLLAND | Calumet City 2nd Ward Alderman Magdalena "Leni" Wosczynski is retiring from her post as director of senior transportation for Thornton Township after more than 30 years, according to a news release from the township.

Free senior health symposium Friday in Riverdale

RIVERDALE | State Rep. Will Davis, D-East Hazel Crest, is partnering with Thornton Township and the University of Illinois Extension to host a free Senior Health Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Thornton Township Senior/Youth and Family Services Center, 14323 Halsted St., accordi…

Schererville contacts seniors through program

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department has initiated a program to reach out to Schererville senior citizens and homebound residents who don't have family in the immediate area.

Search is on for Indiana’s outstanding senior volunteer

The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

Brentwood delivers meals for National Nutrition Month

HOBART | According the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly one in 10 senior citizens in the U.S. suffers from poor nutrition.

Senior Promise meeting features yoga

HAMMOND | The public is invited to attend today's meeting of the Franciscan Senior Promise group.

Dance with Hobart High alumni at scholarship fundraiser

Come to “Dancing Thru The Decades” on March 23 at Rosser Hall 1421 W. 37th Ave., Hobart. Sponsored by the Hobart High School Alumni Association, tickets are $20 per single and $35 per couple and are available at Hobart High School, School City of Hobart Administration Office, or at the door.

Hobart Family YMCA working to keep children healthy

Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W 40th Place, Hobart, will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon March 9, with free admission for all Hobart children.

Keep busy in Hub City while waiting for spring to arrive

If you are 50 or better, attend the AARP meeting Feb. 25 to learn about chocolate.

Schererville police check up on senior citizens

Volunteer Nancy Jovanovich calls elderly Schererville residents on Friday as part of a program introduced by the Schererville Police Department to check on elderly locals who don't have family in the area.

Schererville police check up on senior citizens

Volunteer Nancy Jovanovich calls elderly Schererville residents on Friday as part of a program introduced by the Schererville Police Department to check on elderly locals who don't have family in the area.

ererville police check up on senior citizens

Volunteer Nancy Jovanovich calls elderly Schererville residents on Friday as part of a program introduced by the Schererville Police Department to check on elderly locals who don't have family in the area.

Schererville police check up on senior citizens

SCHERERVILLE | Police Chief David Dowling understands it can be difficult for some senior citizens when they encounter challenges in their lives.

Valentine's event for seniors planned at M'ville Slovak Club

MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville Senior Services will host its St. Valentine's Day Tea from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Slovak Club, 6920 Broadway.

Sheriff warns seniors of scam

CHICAGO | Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is warning senior citizens of a scam in which people knock on doors pretending to be a worker, but has no proper identification and is really there to rob the residents, according to a news release.