Events








Monthly Events
Maywood National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
SFC Informational Booth at Scalabrini Immigrants & Refugee Services, Inc (Formerly known as Casa Esperanza)
Thursday, August 10th and 24th
9:00am to 3:00pm. By appointment only. Call 708-447-2448 or 708-345-3632 to schedule an appointment.
Scalabrini Immigrants & Refuguee Services at
1115 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, August 11, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
West 40 BackPack Give-a-way & Resource Fair
Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10 am to Noon
Vais Gymnasium Courtyard
3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero, IL
Fun Fest at Berkeley Park
Sunday, August 13, 2023 from Noon to 5 pm
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only. Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule an appointment.
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, July 14, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Bingo & Resource Fair
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 12pm
at Maywood Public Library 121 S. 5th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
PLCCA Day of Action
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Solutions for Care’s 2nd Annual Healthy Living Event
Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm
at Solution for Care – Outside Parking Lot
7222 W. Cermak Rd., North Riverside IL 60546
Maywood Park District – 1st Annual Inspire Festival
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only. Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule an appointment.
SFC Informational Booth at Scalabrini Immigrants & Refugee Services, Inc (Formerly known as Casa Esperanza)
Two Thursdays a month from 9:00am to 3:00pm. By appointment only. Call 708-447-2448 or 708-345-3632 to schedule an appointment.
Scalabrini Immigrants & Refuguee Services at
1115 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, June 9, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
Wednesdays Starting April 19th – June 14th, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am
at Solutions for Care
7222 Cermak Rd., Suite 200
North Riverside, IL
Quinn Center and Fifth Third Bank’s Financial Empowerment Mobile Event
Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
at Quinn Center 898 Lexington Street, Maywood, IL 60153
Solutions for Care Presentation at the Berkeley Public Library
10:30am to Noon at the Berkeley Public Library
1637 Taft Ave., Berkeley, IL 60163
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only. Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule an appointment.
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, May 12, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
Wednesdays Starting April 19th – June 14th, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am
at Solutions for Care
7222 Cermak Rd., Suite 200
North Riverside, IL
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule
Triton College Resource Fair
Monday, April 10, 2023 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
2000 5th Ave., River Grover, IL 60171
Triton College Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
2000 5th Ave., River Grover, IL 60171
Medicaid & Medicare Savings Program Application Day
Friday, April 14, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at JenCare Senior Medical Center
6326 Cermak Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Registration is required Call 224-809-7200 to reserve your spot.
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, April 14, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
Wednesdays Starting April 19th – June 14th, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am
at Solutions for Care
7222 Cermak Rd., Suite 200
North Riverside, IL
Solutions for Care Presentation at Housing Forward
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm
at Housing Forward
1851 S. 9th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
Solutions for Care Presentation at Cicero Family Services
Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
at Cicero Family Services
5341 Cermak Rd., Cicero, IL 60804
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
Friday, April 28, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm
at Solutions for Care
7222 Cermak Rd., Suite 200, North Riverside, IL 60546
Partners for a Healthy Community Resource Fair
Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Call 708-447-2448 for more information
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule
Medicaid & Medicare Savings Program Application Day
Friday, March 10 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at JenCare Senior Medical Center
6326 Cermak Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Registration is required Call 224-809-7200 to reserve your spot.
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, March 10, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Casa Esperanza – Informational Booth
Thursday, March 2, 2023, March 16, 2023, and March 30, 2023
By appointment only Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org to schedule a time at
Casa Esperanza
1115 23rd Avenue
Melrose Park, 60160
Aging Mastery Program – For Drexel Senior Residents ONLY
Starting Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (10 week course)
Form more information Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org
Presentation of Aging & Disability Resource Network Programs
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
at Proviso Township located at
4564 Harrison St. Hillside, IL 60162
For more information Call: 708-447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, February 10, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Casa Esperanza – Informational Booth
Thursday, February 2, 2023, and February 16, 2023
By appointment only Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org to schedule a time at
Casa Esperanza
1115 23rd Avenue
Melrose Park, 60160
Aging Mastery Program – For Drexel Senior Residents ONLY
Starting Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (10 week course)
Form more information Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule.
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, January 13, 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Casa Esperanza – Informational Booth
Thursday, January 5, 2023, and January 19, 2023
By appointment only Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org to schedule a time at
Casa Esperanza
1115 23rd Avenue
Melrose Park, 60160
Medicaid & Medicare Savings Program Application Day
Monday, January 30, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at JenCare Senior Medical Center
6326 Cermak Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Registration is required Call 224-809-7200 to reserve your spot.
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call 708- 447-2448 to schedule.
End of Life Planning Information Session
Thursday, December 1st, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Lower Level Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Caregiver Support Group
Friday, December 9th, from 11 am to 12 pm,
at Solutions for Care
7222 W. Cermak Rd., Conference Room
North Riverside, IL 60546
Casa Esperanza – Informational Booth
Thursday, December 15th
By appointment only Call: 708- 447-2448 or
Email: tsaenz@solutionsforcare.org to schedule a time at
Casa Esperanza
1115 23rd Avenue
Melrose Park, 60160
Medicare Counseling (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
SHIP Counselors are available for Medicare Counseling or Medicare Open Enrollment to review your current plan.
By appointment only Call: 708- 447-2448 to schedule.
NOTE: Medicare Open Enrollment run through December 7, 2022.
Reocuring Events
Solutions for Care host an Informational Booth at Scalabrini Immigrant & Refugee Services, Inc. formerly known as Casa Esperanza on two Thursdays each month to share information about available services. By appointment only.
2023 Dates:
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 16
March 2
March 16
March 30
Where?
Scalabrini Immigrant & Refugee Services, Inc. formerly known as Casa Esperanza
at 1115 23rd Avenue
Melrose Park, 60160.
For more information Call or Email:
(708) 447-2448
(708) 345-3632
Facilitator:
Tina Saenz | Aging & Disability Resource Network, Supervisor
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, parent, friend, or a child with special needs; at home or in a care facility, whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself.
Registration is required by calling 708-636-8850 or emailing stoa@townshipofstickney.org
When?
Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:30am – October 12th through November 16th
Where?
Stickney Township North Senior Center
6721 W. 40th Street
Stickney, IL
For more information:
Call: (708) 447-2448 (ext 129)
Email: mrico@solutionsforcare.org
Facilitator: Miriam Rico | Caregiver Specialist
If you take care of a senior loved one you are not alone!
Solutions for Care invites you to our Caregiver Support Group. This group will help you share caregiver experiences with other caregivers and to learn techniques that can benefit you and your loved one.
Together with the other participants, you will have the opportunity to share common concerns, explore solutions, express emotions and receive mutual support. You will also learn to develop new skills through educational sessions and help others while helping yourself.
When?
2nd Friday of every month from 11am – 12pm
2023 Dates:
January 13, 2023
February 10, 2023
March 10, 2023
April 14, 2023
May 12, 2023
June 9, 2023
July 14, 2023
August 11, 2023
September 8, 2023
Where?
7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 200 North Riverside, IL 60546
For more information Call or Email:
(708) 447-2448 (ext 129)
Facilitator: Miriam Rico | Caregiver Specialist
The Stress-Busting Workshop is a FREE 9-week workshop for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia (only 90 minutes per week). View Informational Flyer
When?
Wednesday, Starting April 19, 2023 – June 14, 2023
10:00am – 11:30am
Where?
7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 200 North Riverside, IL 60546
For more information Call or Email:
(708) 447-2448 (ext 129)
Facilitator: Miriam Rico | Caregiver Specialist