Senior Services

SENIOR INFORMATION BOARD

FRIENDSHIP LINE

Feeling lonely? Feeling isolated? Need someone to talk to?

Worth Township has volunteers who will offer friendship, conversation, and a listening ear
with regular social phone calls. To request a call for your loved one, call Worth Township’s
friendship Line at 708-972-7858 or email: info@worthtownship.com. Download flyer here.

Foodie Club is now on Tuesdays

Date: See below for monthly dates
Time: 12:00 noon
Place: Worth Township
11601 S. Pulaski, Alsip IL 60803

November 26th – Any kind of Dessert
December 17th – Cookie Exchange

Every month you’ll have an opportunity to bring YOUR favorite recipe for the Foodie Club to taste.
Some of YOUR recipes may even be chosen as entries into the Worth Township Foodie Club cookbook.
For more information, contact Paula at 708-972-7076 or Patty at 708-972-7854. Download flyer here.

SENIOR FITNESS CLASS

Come join one of these energizing classes that benefits both body and spirit.

• Increase flexibility
• Improve posture
• Build muscle mass
• Gain endurance

Advanced Senior Fitness Class
Tues & Thurs, 9am – 10pm
Senior Fitness
Tues & Thurs, 10am – 11am

10 Sessions for $40 at Worth Township Gym: 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip, IL.

INDOOR WALKING CLUB

Too Hot Outside? Walk Indoors! Join our Indoor Walking Club,
walking in the gyms and halls of the Worth Township Building.

• Temperature controlled environment
• Walk at your own pace
• Meet and chat with new friends

Mon – Thurs, 7am – 8am
Worth Township Building, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip, IL 60803

(Enter thru doors with red signs in back parking lot by big gym) Walking club is
free & open to adults over the age of 18. Drop in, or for more information, call
Paula Duke at (708) 972-7076. Download flyer here.

The simplest change you can make to improve your heart health is to start walking…

ACTIVITIES

Canasta: Tues at 10am
Pinochle: Weds & Thurs, at 12pm
Wii Fitness: Tues at 11am
Tops: Thurs at 9am
Monthly Book Club: 11:30am (on the second Wednesday of the month)
Groups are looking for new members!

Located at: Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip, IL
For more information call The Senior Room at 708-972-7076 or 708-972-7854.

EARLY BIRD BINGO

• Join us for a cup of coffee & fun times!
• Each game will have a winner (or more) and will cost 25 cents.
• Every other game is played for a prize.
• We play approximately 14 games each week.

Wednesdays: 9:30am – 11am
For more info call 708-972-7076 or 708-972-7854. Download flyer here.

CROCHET & MORE

 Join us for fun conversation and good company while working on your favorite stitching project.
Share tips, get new ideas and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Projects:

• Knitting
• Plastic canvas
• Crochet
• Embroidery
• Cross stitch
• Latch hook

Mon & Tues, at 10am

Located at: Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip, IL.
For more information call the senior room at 708-972-7076 or 708-972-7854.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Worth Township ~ PACE

Worth Township provides curb-to-curb service to seniors ages 55 and older, and adults with disabilities ages 18+ that live within the boundaries of Worth Township.  You must be registered to ride the bus.  Passengers who are unable to get to and from the bus will require an escort.  All caregivers must also be registered.

This service operates Mon – Thurs from 8am – 3pm last pickup is at 2:30pm. We provide service on a first come, first serve basis and reservations should be made 24 hours in advance by calling (708) 972-7075.

Transportation is available for medical and grocery appointments only.

Township Boundaries:
87th Street – 135th Street
Western – Harlem
(Excludes Chicago)

In addition to the Worth Township area, we also provide transportation to Hi-Tech, Palos Hospital, and medical offices on College Dr.

Cost:
$3 each way (exact fare required)
$6 round trip (exact fare required)
$25 10-ride pass ($5 savings)

Cancellations: 
Passengers must personally notify the dispatcher of any cancellations as soon as possible.  Multiple failures to advise of cancellation will result in a suspension of riding privileges.

Reservations:
Reserve your ride by calling (708) 972-7075 between 8am and noon on the day before you wish to ride the bus.

When given an appointment time, please understand that the driver may arrive up to 15 minutes earlier or later than your scheduled time.  It is nearly impossible to schedule with complete accuracy.  The nature of our ridership requires patience and flexibility.  In addition, we are always at the mercy of the weather.  We appreciate your cooperation with scheduling and request you be ready 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled time.

Our mission is to provide affordable transportation and give seniors the ability to remain independent,
healthy, and socially active. Download flyer here.

BENEFIT ACCESS PROGRAM

Apply at: www.illinois.gov/aging

QUALIFICATIONS:

Age Requirements:

• 65 years of age or older before January 1 of the current year; or
• You must become 65 years of age this year; or
• You must be 16 years of age or older before January 1 of the current year and qualified as disabled.

Residency Requirements:

• You must live in Illinois at the time you file your application.

Income Requirements:

Income limits are new to January 1, 2020, for license Plate discount and Ride Free Transit Card

*Total income last year must be:

NOTE: *You must include your spouse’s income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. If your spouse died last year, you would file as single and claim only your income.

Disability Requirements:
To qualify as disabled, you must be at least 16 years of age prior to January 1 of the current year and be determined totally and permanently disabled (as defined by program requirements) prior to January 1 of the current year.