Social Services
Shira Vardi, LSW is available for social services at our facility on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm. She is also available to make home visits if necessary. Her services include short-term counseling, resource location and information, and assistance with senior program and forms. Please call Shira at 847-784-6076 to make an appointment.
Lending Closet
We lend, on a short term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. Please contact the center for more information. Closet hours: 9:00 am -3:30 pm.
Wi-Fi
We now have high speed wireless internet access available in our facility—Reception Room, Conference Room, Atrium, and Library.
Wii is here!
We now have Nintendo’s Wii and a variety of gaming options available for our members’ use. These games (e.g. tennis and bowling) are a fun, socially interactive way to keep our brain cells charging. Should you like a demo or would just like to play with your friends, reserve a time with our registration staff.
RTA’s Seniors Ride Free Program
Adults age 65 or over living in the RTA service region are eligible for FREE transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace. To take advantage of the free transit, you must have a senior reduced-fare card. To obtain this reduced-fare card, go to the West Deerfield Township Office at 601 Deerfield Road (1 block east of Waukegan Road) with a driver’s license or a government issued identification card that verifies your age and $2.00 for a photo.
Going Places
Going Places is a transportation
service for West Deerfield Township
residents who have mobility
challenges that may prevent or
restrict their ability to meet their health care needs.
Passengers must pre-register with the Township
Transportation Department. Due to restrictions, minors
and non-registered passengers are not allowed to
ride. Riders must also complete a form, signed by a
physician, indicating the rider is stable and able to
ride in a sitting position. Trained drivers will pick up
riders and deliver them to appointments at Condell, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Lake Forest and North
Chicago’s V.A. Hospital. Other locations must be
within a five mile radius of the Township. A modified
mini-van equipped with a ramp will accommodate up
to two wheelchairs and three additional riders. Trips
of less than five miles are $3 and those over five
miles are $5, round trip. One registered caregiver or
companion is allowed to ride with the patient at no
additional charge. For more information, please call
847-945-0614 X310.
911 Calls
When staff has a situation occur in the building which, in their determination, requires medical assistance, 911 will be called.
Senior Car Program
Drop off /pick up service for older adult residents of Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods.
Days of Operation
Monday through Friday … 9 am - 4 pm
Call 847-940-4010 for information or reservations
General Service Area
North to Route 22
South to the Edens Spur
East to Green Bay Rd. (Includes Highland Park Hospital)
West to Milwaukee Rd. (Includes Highland Park Fitness Center)
Fees
$3/one-way ride
(Circuit Breaker Eligible - $2/one-way ride)
$6/one-way ride to Glenbrook and Lake Forest Hospitals
SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)
Patty Turner Senior Center is a SHIP site.
What is SHIP?
- SHIP is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Insurance.
- SHIP does not sell or solicit insurance.
- SHIP is not an insurance plan.
- SHIP trains volunteer counselors throughout the state to provide one on one help with your insurance.
How can SHIP counselors help you? SHIP counselors can answer your questions about:
- Medicare
- Medicare Supplement Insurance
- Medicare Advantage Plans: HMOs, PPOs, PFFS
- Prescription Drug Coverage through Medicare and other sources
- Long-term Care Insurance
- Medicare Claims and Appeals
- Medicare Beneficiary Rights and Guarantees
SHIP counselors will be at the Patty Turner Senior Center every second and fourth Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00. Please call the center to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
Notary Publics
Notary Public services are now available at the PTSC. Please contact Ginny or Joan.
Assistive Listening Devices
We are very fortunate to have an assisted-hearing system at the PTSC. The system is located in Members Room A & B and is available to our members so that programs can be more easily enjoyed. Please see Ginny or Joan if you would like to use this device.
Cell Phone Collection
In the United States alone, an estimated 500 million cell phones have been retired. The PTSC is launching a program that will not only be a fund raiser for our programs, but will help the environment by keeping these phones out of landfills. Please drop off your old and unused cell phones at the center. When we accumulate 50 phones, we will send them to a recycler and receive a check. What a great way to help our senior center and our environment!
Donations
In memory of Norman Glist, Ruth Simon, Robert E. Meyers and Leona Levey
Phil & Lois Elbling
In memory of Claus Christianson
Irene Stefanik
In memory of Don Eldredge
Marv Ehlers
Dorothy Napp Johnson
In memory of Florence Stryker
John & Helen Cedervall
Deerfield American Legion Auxiliary #738
Robert & Barbara Merrittt
In honor of Judy Nelson’s Birthday
Chuck & Grace Whisler
In honor of the Whisler’s 67th Wedding Anniversary
The Whisler Children
In honor of his Birthday
Wilbur Page
Patty Turner Senior Center Program Fund
Deerfield Woman’s Club
Tony Longhini
Roger W. Stone
24-7 Brightstar Healthcare, LLC
Patty Turner Senior Van Program Fund
Baxter International Inc.
In honor of the Forrest’s 55th Wedding Anniversary
Bernard & Joan Forrest
In honor of the Stewart’s 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Doris & Paul Stewart
In honor of Joan Forrest’s Birthday
Bernard Forrest