Celebrating Older Adults Month
May is national Older Adults Month, a time to recognize older adults' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults. The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions.
The 48th ward has a large population of older adults who we are dedicated to supporting year round whether by improving the safety of our infrastructure, hosting events like our annual Older Adults Resource Fair, or fighting for accessibility policy at City Hall. Our vision for the 48th ward is a neighborhood where everyone can live and thrive, regardless of age, and we encourage you to reach out to our office at info@the48thward.org or (773) 784-5277 if you have questions or concerns about the resources that are available to the older adults in our community.
Read on for a wide variety of local opportunities to get engaged and learn more.
Yours in Community,
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Alderwoman, 48th Ward
Visit the Edgewater Senior Satellite Center
The Edgewater Senior Satellite Center at the Broadway Armory (5917 N Broadway) is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm hosting activites and providing resources. Lunch is served daily at 11:30am.
The Edgewater Senior Satellite Center is operated by the Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS). See more DFSS older adults resources here.
AARP Membership
Did you know that Leni is an AARP member? AARP is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the well-being of Americans 50 and older, offering various benefits and services. It provides advocacy, information, education, and other resources to support older adults in areas like health, finances, and work. You can become a member as soon as you turn 50 to gain access to savings and educational resources. Learn more.
Connect with Edgewater Village!
If you're looking for a way to give back to the community, continue to learn, and meet new people, connect with Edgewater Village: a grassroots, volunteer, nonprofit organization of older adults (50+) who are helping each other stay connected and make a positive difference in their neighborhood! Read more about Edgewater Village here. Subscribe to their newsletter here.
Edgewater Village hosts many events to bring neighbors together! Here are a few of the recurring programs:
Canasta! Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (5917 N Broadway) - Mondays 1-3pm
Coffee & Conversation: Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (5917 N Broadway) - every other Tuesday 9-10:30am
Community Music Jam Series: Edgewater Library (6000 N Broadway) - Thursday, May 22, 4pm & Saturday, June 7, 1pm
Flashback Dance Party! Atmosphere Bar (5355 N Clark) - Second Tuesday of every month 6:30-9pm
Memory Cafe: Edgewater Library (6000 N Broadway) - Third Friday of each month, 11am-1pm
Movie Chat: Zoom - every other Sunday 7-8:30pm
Tech Talk: Edgewater Library (6000 N Broadway) - Thursday, May 15, 1 pm
The No Book Club: Edgewater Library (6000 N Broadway) - second Friday of each month, 10-11am
City Clerk Older Adults Resource Guide
The office of the City Clerk put together booklets filled with helpful information and resources for Chicago older adults. View it online here.
Senior Programming at Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library has a wide variety of programming for older adults from arts, to health & science, to business & finance, and more! See a list of events here.
