Health Screenings, Fitness Fun, Workshops: Village's Active Aging Week Offers Full Lineup

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Village of Orland Park will host Active Aging Week from Oct. 19 -23, featuring a full schedule of free health screenings, fitness activities, educational workshops, social events and community resources designed specifically for local seniors. No general registration is required to attend.

All main activities will take place at the Orland Park Sportsplex,11351 W. 159th St., and conclude with a community Blood Drive Friday, Oct. 23.

Schedule of Events

MONDAY, OCT. 19, 8 a.m. to noon

• 8– 9 a.m.: Walking Club
• 9 a.m.: Breakfast (provided by Crisis Center for South Suburbia)
• 9 a.m.: Medicare education workshop (presented by United Health Insure)
• 9 a.m. to noon: Free drop-in pickleball
• 9 a.m. to noon: CVS Pharmacy vaccine clinic (Flu and COVID-19) and free hearing screenings (courtesy of the Orland Park Lions Club)
• 10 a.m.: Digital workshop (presented by the Orland Park Public Library)
• 10 a.m. to noon: Drop-in bocce ball (soccer field)
• 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.: Cardio combo with Nancy
• 11:30 a.m. – Osteoporosis workshop (presented by Fox Rehabilitation)

Information tables: Central Credit Union, Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Dowling Legacy and Retirement, Illumident, Fox Rehabilitation, League of Women Voters of Palos Orland Area, Lockport Medical Express, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park Public Library, Orland Township and United Health Insure.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 8 a.m. to noon

• 8 – 9 a.m.: Walking Club
• 9 a.m.: Breakfast (provided by Dowling Legacy and Retirement)
• 9 a.m.: "Medicare Made Clear" Workshop (presented by We Can Insurance)
• 9 a.m.to noon: Complimentary massages (Southwest Therapeutic Massage)
• 9 a.m. to noon: Hearing screenings (Orland Park Lions Club)
• 9 a.m. to noon: Vaccine clinic (Flu and COVID-19)(Orland Township)
• 10 – 10:45 a.m.: "Maximizing Inheritance" workshop (presented by Central Credit Union)
• 11 a.m.: "A Guide to Getting Your House in Order" (presented by Dowling Legacy and Retirement)

Information Tables: Central Credit Union, Illinois State Treasurer's Office, Kevin Walsh Law, Marian Village, Orland Fire Advisory Council, Team Rehabilitation and The Thriving You.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 8 a.m. to noon

• 8 – 9 a.m.: Walking Club
• 9 a.m.: Breakfast (provided by Smith Crossing)
• 9 a.m.: Balance education workshop (presented by Team Rehabilitation)
• 9 a.m. to noon: Hearing screenings (Orland Park Lions Club)
• 10 a.m.: Safety and crime prevention workshop (hosted by the Cook County Sheriff's Office)
• 10:30 a.m.: Senior Bingo (presented by Sunrise Senior Living)
• 11 a.m.: Lunch (provided by Sunrise Senior Living)

Information Tables: Cook County Sheriff's Office, Futura Financial, League of Women Voters of Palos Orland Area, Orland Fire Protection District, Regional Transportation Authority, Restora Movement LLC, Sacred Wellness Coach, Smith Crossing, Sunrise Senior Living and Team Rehabilitation.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

• 3 – 6 p.m.: Complimentary massages (Southwest Therapeutic Massage)
• 3 – 6 p.m.: Jewel-Osco Pharmacy vaccine clinic (Flu and COVID-19)
• 3 – 6:30 p.m.: Hearing screenings (Orland Park Lions Club)
• 4 – 5 p.m.: Walking Club
• 5:30 p.m.: Pizza and Bingo (Provided by Marian Village)
• 6:15 p.m.: T-Shirt and raffle giveaways

Information Tables: Chwierut and Janet Pierson, ClearCaptions, League of Women Voters of Palos Orland Area, Makin Travel and Events, Orland Fire Protection District and Orland Township.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 8 a.m. to noon

• 8 a.m. to noon: Versiti Blood Center Community Blood Drive (walk-ins welcome; appointments can be scheduled in advance at versiti.org).

Active Aging Week is made possible through the support of local sponsors and community partners including: Central Credit Union, Chwierut and Janet Pierson, ClearCaptions, Cook County Sheriff's Office, Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Fox Rehabilitation, Futura Financial, Human Race, Illumident, Jewel-Osco, Kevin Walsh Law, Lockport Medical Express, Makin Travel, Marian Village, Mark Smolenski – One Trust Loans, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Fire Protection District Senior Advisory Council, Orland Park Lions Club, Orland Park Police Department, Orland Park Public Library, Orland Township, Regional Transportation Authority, Restora Movement LLC, Sacred Wellness Coach, SHARE Network (University of Chicago Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine), Smith Crossing, Southwest Therapeutic Massage, Sunrise Senior Living, Team Rehabilitation, The Thriving You, United Health Insure, Versiti Blood Center and We Can Insurance.

For more information regarding Active Aging Week, visit the Orland Park Sportsplex at 11351 W. 159th St., call 708-403-5000 or visit orlandpark.org/sportsplex.