active adult newsletter
Below you will find the link to our most recent bi-monthly Active Adults Newsletter. This free newsletter highlights a few of our events, trips and classes along with updates and photos from past events. Each newsletter features programs offered for adults 55+ during those two months. A full list of our offered programs per season can be found in the Park District's Recreation Guide. Physical copies of the newsletter will be available at the Lincoln Center and Recreation Center.
AARP Tax assistance - 2025
FREE AARP Tax assistance will once again be available in the Winter of 2025. Appointment scheduling will begin Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 630.960.7500 or in-person at the Lincoln Center (935 Maple Avenue) or Recreation Center (4500 Belmont Road). Registration is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Tax appointments will be located at the Lincoln Center and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 6 through April 10, 2025.
Once your appointment is scheduled please review the 2025 Tax Aide Instructions and Intake Form. The instructions will provide information on where to go for your appointment, as well as what you will need to bring with you. You are ask to bring a completed Intake form with you to the appointment, which is located at the bottom of the instruction booklet. You can either print and fill out the intake form or you can stop by the Lincoln Center Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm to pick up an instruction booklet and intake form to fill out prior to your appointment.
2025 Tax Aid Instructions and Intake Form
For specific questions regarding your tax appointment, please contact Downers Grove AARP Tax Aides by phone at 331.481.9875 or email aarpdg@yahoo.com
Lunch & Learn Series
Hosted monthly at the Lincoln Center, Lunch & Learns provide participants ages 55+ an opportunity to make friends, mingle and learn about topics to improve their health and wellness.
Location: Lincoln Center
Fee: FREE
Time: 12-2PM
| DAY | Date | Topic | Sponsor / Presenter |
| TU | 1/14 | “Having the Talk” with Aging Parents | Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living |
| M | 2/10 | The Causes & Effects of Hearing Loss | Dynamic Hearing |
| M | 3/10 | Nursing Advocacy | Nurse Patient Allies |
| M | 4/14 | Alleviate Back Pain, While Improving Function | Advocate Health Care |
| M | 5/12 | Perimenopause & Menopause | Advocate Health Care |
| M | 6/9 | Your Guide to Senior Services: A Panel Talk | Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living |
| M | 7/14 | TBD | Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living |
| M | 8/11 | TBD | Advocate Health Care |
| M | 9/8 | Medicare 101 | Humana |
| M | 10/13 | Smooth Transitions - Moving and Estate Planning Made Easy | Kim Moustis Group |
| M | 11/10 | TBD | Advocate Health Care |
| M | 12/8 | Stretch Your Grocery Dollars | Humana |
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Bingo
Come and join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo! Our monthly Bingo offers more than just a game; it's an opportunity to socialize, relax, and win prizes in a friendly atmosphere. Winners of each round will receive a small prize and a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize. Refreshments and coffee will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Lincoln Center
Residents: $6 / Non-residents: $9
Winter/Spring Dates: 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21
cinema club
Come join us for an afternoon of cinematic exploration! After each film there will be a list of provided discussion questions and you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts about the movie (this part is completely optional). Whether you're a film aficionado or simply enjoy movies, you're sure to find each Cinema Club both entertaining and enlightening. Free popcorn and water will be provided and pre-registration is required.
Location: Lincoln Center
Fee: FREE
Day: TH
Time: 1-4PM
| DATE | Movie |
| 1/2 | Casino Royale (2006) |
| 2/6 | Groundhog Day (1993) |
| 3/6 | Sister Act (1992) |
| 4/3 | Grumpy Old Men (1993) |
| 5/1 | Creed (2015) |
Social Game & Card Groups
All returning and new players are welcome to attend the game and card group of their choice or multiple groups each week. No previous experience is necessary. Coffee and/or refreshments will not be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own coffee/non-alcoholic beverage. All games/activities are self-led, but supplies are provided. An instructor is not provided.
Location: Lincoln Center
Fee: FREE
| Game/Group | Day | Times | Room |
| Puzzle Time | M | 10am-1pm | 506 |
| Dominoes | M | 12-4pm | 307 |
| Connections | TU | 1-4pm | 307 |
| Chess | W | 1-4pm | 307 |
| Thursday Poker | TH | 10am-2pm | 506 |
| Connections | TH | 1-4pm | 307 |
| Friday Poker | F | 10am-2pm | 506 |
| Duplicate Bridge | F | 9am-12pm | 307 |
| Canasta | F | 1-4pm | 307 |
other GROUPS & CLUBS
Scarlett Bloomers of Downers Grove
Ladies! Join the Scarlett Bloomers revolution! From monthly themed luncheons and slumber-less overnight parties to weekly game clubs and luncheon trips, the Downers Grove Park District Scarlett Bloomers does it all. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at the Lincoln Center from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared ride service for Downers Grove Township residents who are 65 and over. It is also a service for qualified persons with disabilities of any age. In order to ride Dial-A-Ride you must have a permanent address in Downers Grove Township. Motels, hotels, extended stays and temporary housing are not eligible for our Dial-A-Ride service. Appointments for rides are two days in advance for personal trips and seven days in advance for medical appointments within the Township of Downers Grove area. Service is provided from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The fare is $3 for each one-way ride. New limited service on holidays--$5 fare one way on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In order to use the service, riders must have a valid RTA or ADA card. Questions and registration contact the Township at 630.719.6670.
