July 29, 2010, 2:41 pm
The Vintage Times is produced by the Township of Downers Grove in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove. Programs will be shown on Channel 6 in Downers during the entire month, on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am. The following month the program is shown on Comcast Channel 19 on Thursdays at 6 pm. The program will also be shown on Channel 6 in Darien, please check your newspapers for dates and times. Videotaped copies are available for loan at public libraries in Westmont, Downers Grove, the Indian Prairie Library, and at the Township office. For additional information, please contact Hanna Benioff at the Township of Downers Grove, Division of Human Services at (630) 719-6670.
The following programs are scheduled to air on Vintage Times:
- July – Hospital Stays & Medicare: Who Pays?
- August – Explaining Health Care Reform and other Legislative Issues
- September – Caring for Elderly Parents & Sibling Relationships
- October – Help for Elderly Homeowners to Remain in their Homes – Nutrition Program and Home Maintenance program provided by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council
- November – Validation: A Communication Method for Older Person with Dementia – Jim Guzdziol, Brightstar & Jo Letwaitis, The Senior Site
- December – Help for Persons who have Cancer, and for their Families – Meredith Eng, American Cancer Society, DuPage
Hanna Benioff
Senior Services Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Phone: (630) 719-6670
Fax: (630) 719-6608
Email: hanna.benioff@dgtownship.com
July 28, 2010, 9:25 am
The following agenda was added to the website.
Agenda – 08/05/2010
Click here to see a listing of all the Board Meeting agendas and minutes.
Diane Konicek
Town Clerk
Email: diane.konicek@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6613
Fax: (630) 719-6608
July 23, 2010, 9:23 am
The Highway Department is pleased to announce we have entered into an agreement with COM2 Recycling Solutions to collect unwanted electronics from Township households at no cost to tax payers. COM2 is a local suburban company, everything is recycled in America, they do not use landfills for disposal of unrecycled material, and they guarantee secure data destruction.
Electronics may be dropped off at the highway garage, on the third Saturday of every month from 8am to 12pm, except holiday weekends. For further information or questions please call, the Highway Department at (630) 719-6620. Our address is 318 East Quincy St., Westmont, IL. The equipment list below details what we will recycle.
- Computers and Peripherals – CPU’s, laptops, monitors, ?at panels, keyboards, mice, cable, printers, plotters, external hard drives, tape drives, network hardware (servers, routers, hubs), communication hardware (modems), and subassemblies of any of the above.
- Data Center Equipment – Power Distribution Units (PDU’s), uninterrupted power supplies (UPS Systems).
- Of?ce and Telecommunication Equipment – copiers, fax machines, phone systems, cell phones, hand held devices, projection equipment, audio equipment, video equipment, TV’s, calculators, security equipment, videotapes, beepers, and typewriters.
For additional information about COM2 go to www.com2computer.com.
July 22, 2010, 2:01 pm
Health Care Reform Law and other legislative issues of interest to Illinois residents, are discussed on the Vintage Times, a local cable television program for senior citizens.
Viewers will learn about benefits provided by the new Health Care Reform Law. Courtney Hedderman, Associate State Director with AARP Illinois, explains benefits which include reduced prescription drug costs for persons who have Medicare Part D, improvements in long-term care services, elimination of discriminatory insurance practices, and much more. “The new health care law has many new benefits,” said Ms. Hedderman, “it is important that Medicare beneficiaries have the information they need to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families.” Ms. Hedderman also discusses other legislation of interest to Illinois residents.
The Vintage Times is a local cable television program shown on channels 6 and 19. This program will be shown on channel 6 during August 2010 on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am, and on Comcast channel 19 during September 2010 on Thursdays at 6 pm. The Vintage Times is also shown in Darien on channel 6 daily at 4 pm.
DVD copies will be available for loan at public libraries in Downers Grove, Darien and Westmont, as well as at the Township office.
The Vintage Times is produced by the Township of Downers Grove in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove. For additional information, please contact Hanna Benioff at the Township of Downers Grove, Division of Human Services.
See the article on Triblocal.com.
Hanna Benioff
Senior Services Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Phone: (630) 719-6682
Fax: (630) 719-6608
Email: hanna.benioff@dgtownship.com
July 21, 2010, 3:05 pm
Hello all!
Darien Fest is coming up towards the end of the Summer and we at the Downers Grove Township wanted to let you know that we will be having an Information Booth at the fest. Come by and visit with some of the people that work for the Downers Grove Township and learn a little bit about what we do, at the Township, for you. We will be out at the fest at our booth on Saturday, September 11th from 12 – 6 pm and then again on Sunday, September 12th from 12 – 6 pm. So stop by and say hello to some of those that work for your local Township government.
Additionally, here is some information regarding some specifics about Darien Fest in general.
- Where: Darien Community Park (Plainfield Rd and Clarendon Hills Rd)
- Dates & Times: The fest starts on Friday, September 10th at 6 pm and runs until 10:30 pm. Saturday, September 11th the fest starts at 12 pm and runs until 10:30 pm. Sunday, September 12th the fest starts at 12 pm and runs until 9:30pm.
- Transportation: You can pick up a shuttle at the following locations that will drop you off at the Indian Prairie Public Library, which is across the street from the park.
- Jewel Osco – 75th Street & Cass Avenue
- Westwood Park – 75th Street & Fairview Avenue
- Chestnut Court – 75th & Lemont Road
- Darien Towne Center – 75th Street & Lyman
Lastly, there will also be a Food Drive being conducted at the Bingo tent. If you can spear any Non-Perishable food items, please lend a helping hand to those who may be in need.
And enjoy the fest!
Downers Grove Township
July 21, 2010, 9:05 am
A one stop shopping event of health and human services for families living on low incomes in DuPage County with children ages newborn to 18 years.
When: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11 am – 6pm
Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds – 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL
Parents must bring this information to the fair:
- Proof of Income – recent pay stubs, tax return or Public Aid card. If you cannot provide this information, you must bring cash income verification, written letter from your employer, recent bank statements or a note from a caseworker.
- Proof of Address in DuPage County – photo I.D., driver’s license, or State I.D., and a recent utility bill or lease.
- Identification for Children – birth certificated or medical record.
Coordinated by Catholic Charities www.cc-doj.org.
Download the information sheet which includes all the details of this event and a map.
Jason Shiliga
Youth Education Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Downers Grove Township
Email: jason.shiliga@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6687
July 21, 2010, 8:34 am
As the 2010 / 2011 school year approaches, many districts require physicals before the opening of school. Download a reference sheet provided by the DuPage Department of Health, that lists many doctors’ offices in the county that provide affordable school and sports physicals. Good luck with the upcoming school year!
Jason Shiliga
Youth Education Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Downers Grove Township
Email: jason.shiliga@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6687
July 14, 2010, 9:22 am
Cathy Rager and Jason Shiliga of the Human Services Division will be conducting several classes at Anne M Jeans Elementary School in the Burr Ridge School District this July. The classes will be part of their summer reading development program through the library at Anne M Jeans. The topics Cathy and Jason will be conducting classes on will be: 1) Alcohol / Tobacco / and Drug Prevention; 2) Empathy / Character Education; and 3) Goal Setting / Personal Responsibility.
The classes will be taking place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of July.
July 13th and 14th: Alcohol / Tobacco / and Drug Prevention
July 20th and 21st: Empathy / Character Education
July 27th and 28th: Goal Setting / Personal Responsibility
Jason Shiliga
Youth Education Coordinator
Downers Grove Township
Email: jason.shiliga@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6687
July 13, 2010, 1:10 pm
The following minutes were added to the website.
Minutes – 06/03/2010
Click here to see a listing of all the Board Meeting agendas and minutes.
Diane Konicek
Town Clerk
Email: diane.konicek@dgtownship.com
Phone: (630) 719-6613
Fax: (630) 719-6608
July 12, 2010, 1:43 pm
“Caring for Elderly Parents & Sibling Relationships,” with Mardy Chizek, Geriatric Care Manager at Charism Elder Living Services in Westmont, Illinois. The program will be shown during September 2010 on channel 6 in Downers Grove each Monday and Friday at 10:30 am. In September the program will be shown on Comcast channel 19 on Thursdays at 6 pm. The program also shows in Darien on Channel 6 daily at 4 pm.
Hanna Benioff
Senior Services Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Phone: (630) 719-6682
Fax: (630) 719-6608
Email: hanna.benioff@dgtownship.com
