Support Services
Senior Resources
Commission
Transportation Options
The purpose of the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Resources
Commission (SRC) is to serve as an advisory board to the
Lake Forest Mayor and City Council and, as appropriate, to the
Lake Bluff President and Village Board regarding
recommendations for the coordination and planning for senior
residents in order to preserve their dignity, independence and
quality of life. By advocating for educational, social and cultural
opportunities and supportive services including transportation,
we help seniors maintain their independence. Especially as our
population becomes older, the SRC has an essential role in
determining the unmet needs of our senior residents and
recommending actions for necessary services/programs/
funding. As an integral part of its charge, the SRC provides
mission-based leadership and strategic guidance to the
Dickinson Hall Senior Center and supports funding for its
services/programs. As part of this process, the SRC reviews all
funding requests to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens
Foundation and makes appropriate recommendations.
Dickinson Hall Transportation Services
Dickinson Hall’s Transportation Program has a car and a
wheelchair-accessible bus available for the transportation
needs of eligible residents. Our friendly and professional
drivers are available weekdays from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm for
local area appointments, errands, and visits to Dickinson Hall.
Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rides are $3
each way, with a reduced fare of $2 each way for those who
qualify for the Benefits Access Program. Tipping is not
permitted. Reservations can be made by calling 847-234-2209.
We also offer weekly scheduled trips to Hawthorn Mall as well
as grocery shopping at Lake Forest Jewel and once a month to
Mariano’s. In addition to Hawthorn Mall, once a month (typically
the 2nd Tuesday) we offer HawthornPlus which includes a stop
to an area store in addition to Hawthorn.
Tuesday, January 8 - Walmart, Vernon Hills
Tuesday, February 12 - Barnes & Noble, Vernon Hills
We welcome your input regarding unmet needs and
recommendations. Please do not hesitate to talk to Jill about
your ideas. Everyone is also most welcome to attend and
share your ideas at SRC meetings which are held at Dickinson
Hall. SRC meetings are held at 1:00 pm on the second
Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and
November.
Call Tara at 847-234-2209 for details.
Dial-A-Ride: Local Transportation Options
PACE has expanded its Dial-A-Ride program, which serves
older (60+) and disabled individuals living in Lake Bluff,
Knollwood and all of Lake Forest. Destinations include all parts
of Shields Township and Lake Forest, plus other selected
locations. The bus service operates Monday - Friday,
6:00 am - 6:00 pm, and costs $3 one way. Call Shields
Township Offices at 847-234-0802 for more information.
(Note: Registration must be completed one week prior to use of
the program.)
Fiscal year 2019 meeting dates are as follows:
January 10, 2019
March 14, 2019
Commission Members
Steve Potsic, Chairperson
Carol Champ
Mary Jo Davis
Mark Dillon
Sally Kelly
Tom Sullivan
Gale Strenger Wayne
Local Taxi Options
Several local taxi companies offer a $3 off ride coupon for
seniors (65+) for transportation within the Lake Forest High
School District 115 only. You may request 16 coupons in a
30-day period. For more details and to register for this
program, please contact Janet Fryer at 847-810-4678.
Volunteer Opportunities
Dickinson Hall wouldn’t be what it is today without the ongoing
dedication of our many volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering and assisting the staff in programs, including but
not limited to checking in, setting up/or serving, and other
opportunities, please call Jill at 847-810-4679 to discuss the
many options that are available.
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