West Suburban
Senior Center
Activities, Meals, and Support for Seniors
A welcoming senior center for all
Located in Bellwood, in Chicago’s western suburbs, the West Suburban Senior Center is a welcoming senior community with knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring staff. We offer events, activities, and programming for seniors every weekday, with no charge for attendance and we serve lunch for a small, suggested donation. CMSS also hosts an LGBT+ program, providing connection and engagement for LGBT+ older adults and allies in the suburbs.
Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104
WestSuburban@cmsschicago.org
Weekday activities for seniors
- Games for seniors including daily bingo.
- Exercise classes for seniors of all fitness levels, including chair yoga and Zumba dance class
- Daily meals offered in partnership with the Community Nutrition Network/Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois and AgeOptions. Check out this month’s menu here.
- Health education presentations and support accessing healthcare services and information.
- Social events, including holiday celebrations.
- LGBT+ program with a weekly discussion group, weekly crafters group, and a monthly movie day.
- Monthly Thrive with Pride Cafés in partnership with AgeOptions to provide a safe gathering space for LGBT+ older adults to socialize with peers and seek and offer support.
- Free legal clinics offered by the Illinois Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL), connecting participants with lawyers to address elder legal issues. Services include drafting Power of Attorney documents and executing estate planning documents.
- Resource center with knowledgeable, experienced, and caring staff to help older adults navigate their aging health and service questions.
Complete this contact form to receive more information
708-547-5600
WestSuburban@cmsschicago.org
LGBT+ Program at West Suburban Senior Center
Our LGBT+ program serves LGBT+ older adults and allies in the western suburbs of Chicago. We believe it is vital to offer targeted outreach and services to LGBT+ older adults to promote equality and dignity in service delivery while also breaking down barriers that can limit access to needed services. We work to understand and meet the growing needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in the western suburbs through outreach and programming delivered with knowledge, sensitivity, and pride.
Each month we collaborate with AgeOptions to host a Thrive with Pride Café. Thrive with Pride Cafés provide safe gathering spaces for LGBT+ older adults to socialize with peers and seek and offer support. AgeOptions provides its signature educational programming and services to our site, tailoring content to the needs and wants of our unique population.
To get involved, fill out our contact form above, or send us an email at westsuburban@cmsschicago.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Entry and attendance at our events – from special celebrations to educational presentations are free. Daily lunch and take-home meals are available for a small, suggested donation of $3. However, we do not turn away any senior seeking a meal. Zumba and exercise classes are free as well, thanks to the generous support of donors. Almost all activities are no-cost, and we will notify participants ahead of time if there will be a cost associated with an activity.
Our community is a welcoming center for all older adults. We pride ourselves on being a diverse community that provides a space for socializing and support for all seniors. Some seniors have joined us for many years, and we’re always welcoming new friends as well.
You are always welcome at the West Suburban Senior Center, RSVP not required. Stop by any weekday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Occasionally, for special events, we will ask for RSVPs for planning purposes, but they are never required.
There is no requirement to be a resident of Bellwood. We welcome seniors from many communities in and around Cook County and DuPage County, including Proviso Township. Seniors come to us from Bellwood, Berkeley, Bridgeview, Broadview, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Hillside, Hinsdale, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lyons, Maywood, Melrose Park, North Riverside, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Riverside, Stickney, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, Willow Springs, and even Chicago. All are welcome!
Free parking is available behind the Senior Center, with access from Butterfield Road. Free street parking is also available. Family and friends can easily drop participants off at either the front or back door of the Senior Center. Either way, visitors will need to ring the bell.
If you live in Proviso Township, you can register for the Proviso Township Transportation Program here. After registering, you can arrange a ride by calling 708-344-7430.
If you take public transportation, we are just five blocks from the Mannheim Road and Butterfield Road stop on Pace Bus route #330 – Mannheim – LaGrange Road.
No. The West Suburban Senior Center is a program of Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS), a non-sectarian, non-profit organization. We welcome older adults, team members, and volunteers of all beliefs.
Thank you to our partners!
