Senior Services

Senior Center


The Senior Center is located at the Grand Avenue Community Center at 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558. The center is available for activities Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All residents age 55 and older are welcome to participate in the center's various activities. For more information about the Senior Center, please call 708-246-3299 or email Mic Cagney.

The Mission of the Western Springs Senior Center is to develop a CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL and SUPPORTIVE environment for ALL senior residents (and non-residents) of Western Springs. The environment is designed to enhance the quality of life by promoting wellness and socialization, providing the opportunity to learn new skills and helping seniors to remain involved and contributing citizens of their community. Further, the Center is a safe, nurturing, happy place for seniors to grow in friendship and in knowledge and be accepted without reservation.

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Seniors Club


The Western Springs Seniors Club is separate from the Senior Center, and offers a variety of social and educational activities, as well as interesting bus trips. The club meets on the second Monday of each month, September - May,  at 1:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center located at 1500 Walker, Western Springs, IL 60558. 

Questions regarding the Club may be directed to the Recreation Department at
708-246-9070.

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I Live Alone Service


Police Department staff will make a daily telephone call to a resident living alone at the request of the individual, their friends, and / or family. To sign up for this service, please fill out the online form or visit the Police Department.

​Transportation Services:

Interfaith Community Partners


The loss of a driver's license, reduced mobility, or a medical setback are just some of the things that can turn an older adult's life upside down. Interfaith Community Partners provide volunteer-accompanied transportation to medical appointments, therapies, and life-enhancing errands such as the grocery store, bank, hairdresser and church. They also partner with a number of local libraries to deliver books, and more! Visit Interfaith Community Partners to learn more.

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Taxi Service

The taxi coupon program has been discontinued and coupons are no longer available for purchase.  However, anyone currently holding coupons can use them until December 31, 2019, after which they will expire.  Only American Taxi is accepting the coupons (630-920-9480). The cab ride must begin or end in Western Springs.