NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
COOKIES & MILK
WITH SANTAFriday, December 8th
5:30-7:30pm
TOY DRIVE
We are holding a Toy Drive during the holiday season .... If you donate a new, unwrapped toy to add to our "toy box" at the party, you will receive a special goodie bag.
Warren Township Highway Department
Annual Fall Leaf Collection
Our annual leaf collection program begins the week of Monday, October 23, 2023, and runs through the week beginning Monday, November 27, 2023. Leaf collection days are as shown on the Leaf Collection Schedule Map (PDF).Your leaves will be collected by Waste Management, which will make six trips along each street. Once the vacuum truck makes its final run in your neighborhood, it will not return to collect additional leaves. Waste Management makes every effort to collect leaves along each roadway every week. However, factors such as poor weather or large volumes may slow down the collection process. If you have any questions, please call the Warren
Township Highway Department at 847-244-1101, ext. *301. GuidelinesLeaves should: - Be raked to the curb, beginning at the edge of the pavement and be no more than 5 feet in width.
- Not block culverts or storm sewer openings, which could pose a drainage problem in heavy rains or snow.
- Not include other debris such as cans, paper, rocks, logs, brush or construction material as they could damage equipment and cause injury to the crew.
Tips to Reduce Problems
When It Snows
· Please do not shovel or blow snow back into the street after it has been plowed and salted. Snow that is deposited on the street can refreeze and cause hazardous conditions for you or your neighbors. · When it starts to snow, park your vehicle off the street. This protects it from being plowed in. It also prevents receiving a ticket and being towed. · Check that your mailbox and post are in good repair and that they are behind the curb, not leaning out over the street. · If there is a fire hydrant in front of your home, clear the snow around it. It is there for your protection and that of your neighbors. · Please remove portable basketball hoops from the right-of-way. The Township is not responsible for damages that occur during snow removal
operations. · Please place garbage and recycling bins on the apron of the driveway. These bins are not to be placed on the roadway as they become hazards for plow drivers.
Park District Announcement:
Additional Parking for the Community Center
Coming in 2024!
Sometimes it feels like you’ll never get to where you planned. The Grandwood Park Park District has had a vision for a parking lot next to the community center for more than 7 years. Our next door neighbor came to us to let us know the house was in foreclosure and that they hoped we’d purchase it to expand the park district. This spring it will finally be a reality. After years of working with Lake County, our engineers, asphalt companies and residents of our Park District, we have approved plans, the required permits and a successful bidder. Schroeder Asphalt has scheduled work to begin mid March 2024,
weather permitting. An 8ft fence and noise dampening landscaping will be installed as part of the parking lot project. The project should be done in about 4 weeks. Our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to getting us to this point. Our small park district doesn’t have employees on staff like Gurnee, Vernon Hills or Libertyville, so we’ve had to rely on our partners at Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning to guide us through the many steps required. A special thanks to Lake County and our former county commissioner Steve Carlson for helping us to make this happen. We would
also like to thank our residents for being patient with the limited remote parking at the community center.
WARREN SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION
With our mission being Inspiring people with disabilities through meaningful recreation, Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA) has coordinated recreational programs for individuals of all ages since 1981. WSRA works with local schools and governmental agencies to help ensure programs and services that support learning, socialization and independent skills are offered in the communities we serve. WSRA serves more than 150 individuals of all ages with disabilities in programs such as Special Olympics, Adult Day Programs, Health and Fitness and more. Our core staff are professionally trained in the provision of Therapeutic Recreation for people with disabilities. We also employ approximately 50 part-time staff on
an annual basis. WSRA is a partnership of Gurnee, Grandwood Park, Lindenhurst and Wildwood Park Districts; and Warren Township. Individuals residing within these communities are considered in-district. Individuals residing outside of these boundaries may attend programs at an increased fee. WSRA is located at 100 S. Greenleaf Street in Gurnee. This location handles administrative responsibilities, hosts daily programs, including our weekly Adult Day Program. Summer Day Camps and specific WSRA programs are held at the WSRA building at Warren Township Center, 17801 W. Washington Street in Gurnee.
Winter Days Off Join us for our Winter Days Off Program. Where your loved one will spend quality time with friends, explore fun cooking and craft activities, partake in engaging group games and so much more, at only $11 an hour. A sack lunch and drink will be required for this program, in addition to an afternoon snack. January 3rd – January 5th (Wednesday-Friday)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ages 5-22 years old
Location: WSRA – Greenleaf Program Fee per day: R $77 / NR $97 **Please Note: You can sign up for one, two, or all three days** Registration Deadline: December 19th
Contact Caitlin Dassow, Recreation Manager, at CaitlinD@warrentownship.net or
847-244-6619, EXT: 705
WARREN SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION HOSTED
TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT
Grandwood Park District was delighted to participate in the WSRA's Trunk-or-Treat event for the second year in a row; We provided 350 goodie bags for trick-or-treaters to the very well attended event and enjoyed seeing everyone's creativity on display! Our favorite costumes included a spaghetti monster, Beetlejuice and baby Mario, to name a few! We want to thank the cast of Minions for their help, and Warren Township for hosting! And THANK YOU to Bowser and Princess Peach (aka Commissioner Brandon Papritz and his wife Summer), and our resident Warlock and Witch (Commissioner Dave Nichols and his wife Pat), for
representing the Grandwood Park Park District at the event!!
THANK YOU TO OUR BLOOD DONORS !!!
The Park District received the following recap from Versiti after our BLOOD DRIVE on October 25th.
We cannot thank every single donor enough .... your commitment to helping others is commendable! We hope to see you at our 2024 BLOOD DRIVES: May 15th and October 23rd
WARREN TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES
The Senior Center has a Social Service staff ready to assist residents. Information and help can be provided in applying for federal, state and local programs including:Benefit Access: License Plate Sticker Discount & RTA Senior Ride Free Receiving these two benefits begins with filing ONE application: The Illinois Benefit Access Application. To be eligible you must be 65 or older, or over 16 and totally disabled; AND have a qualifying annual income. Applications must be submitted online. Make an appointment
to learn more about the program and what documents are needed.Secretary of State’s Office
Information and assistance is provided with driver’s licenses & registration sticker renewal, State ID and REAL ID. Medicare and Social Security Information and Assistance
Our trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors are available by appointment to provide information and assistance navigating the Medicare and Social Security process and what you need to know to avoid penalties as well as one-on-one assistance with:- Enrollment
- Advantage Plans
- Supplements/Medigap
- Medicare Savings Program
- Prescription Drug Plans/Part D
- Insurance Claims
Utility and Financial Assistance Programs
Information, screening and assistance provided applying for and maintaining eligibility for different programs such as:- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Asst Program) a federal/state program for those eligible to receive yearly credit on gas and electric bills.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food
- Medicaid
- Prescription Drug Assistance
We have additional information on:- Housing
- Legal Services
- Elder Abuse
- Counseling Services
- Transportation
- Caregiving Resources
- Home services, repairs & improvements
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Support GroupFor anyone looking for support as they go through any life change. Support Group meets Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00pm. Medical Equipment Lending Closet Notary Services
Discount Taxi ProgramCONTACT US Senior Center
Physical Address
17801 W. Washington St.
Gurnee, IL 60031 Sherie Palmer
Social Worker
Phone: 847-244-1101, ext. *509 Susan Suhling
Social Worker
Phone: 847-244-1101, ext. *516
CRAFT FAIRSaturday, May 18, 2024
9:00am - 6:00pmCommunity Center
36630 N. Hutchins Rd.
Gurnee
The Park District is looking for vendors to participate in the Craft Fair. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Rieber for information on how to register at accounting@grandwoodpark.net
Grandwood Park Park District
2024 Schedule of Events
We are looking for SPONSORS for our 2024 events listed above. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact the Park District Manager, Leslie Cassidy, at parkdistrict@grandwoodpark.net for more information.
Grandwood Park Park District is committed to giving back to our neighborhood. As part of that commitment we have signed up in the Adopt a Highway program with Lake County to maintain Hutchins Road from Grand Avenue to Stearns School Road. This requires a cleanup two times a year. On Saturday, October 28th, nine volunteers picked up trash along Hutchins Rd. It was a cold but sunny day and with a good crew the work only took about an hour. We collected enough trash, broken bottles, cardboard, cigarette butts, and aluminum cans to fill 4 large cans. This cleanup fulfilled our commitment for 2023. Thank you to our volunteers, we couldn't do this without you.
Sponsors of 2023
Fall Rugby Fest
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