Senior Care Volunteer Network

06/05/2026

Grab your crew—it’s time to putt your way into summer fun! ☀️⛳

SCVN’s brand-new Sunshine & Shenanigans Miniature Golf Outing is the perfect family-friendly night out! Whether you're 5 or 95, this event is all about laughter, connection, and community.

🟡 18 holes of miniature golf
🟡 Fun for all ages
🟡 A great cause behind every swing

📅 July 28 | 5–7 PM
📍 Lippold Family Golf Center

🎟️ Tickets go on sale June 16—mark your calendar so you don’t miss out!

06/05/2026

Heads up, McHenry County drivers! Union Pacific will be temporarily closing Country Club Road at the railroad crossing for necessary track and surface maintenance starting next week.

WHEN: Thursday, June 11, at 5:00 a.m. through Thursday, June 18, at 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
WHERE: Country Club Road crossing (just northeast of the Ridgefield Rd and Country Club Rd intersection), near downtown Ridgefield.
DETOUR: Please follow the posted signs. The detour route will use Country Club Rd, IL Route 47, and IL Route 14.

Please allow for extra travel time, expect some delays, and drive safely through the detour zones!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Reserve your ride today for this Saturday at Lippold Park!

Today we celebrate world bicycle day! Book now at rides4elders.com
Join us this weekend for a free trishaw ride, or accompany your loved ones and ride alongside.

06/04/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Our Amazing June Volunteers! 🎂🎉

🎈 We hope your birthday month is filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you truly deserve. Thank you for being such an important part of the SCVN family!

06/03/2026

💜 Thank You, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital! 💜

Senior Care Volunteer Network is deeply grateful for the generous support of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital as a sponsor of our Transportation Program.
Because of partners like you, older adults in our community are able to get to essential medical appointments safely and reliably which helps them maintain independence, health, and peace of mind.

Your commitment truly makes a difference. 🚗❤️
Thank you for caring for our seniors!

06/02/2026

Having trouble with your smartphone? Join us at the Elderwerks center on Tuesday, June 9, for Smartphone Basics and Safety. We’ll help you with everyday essentials like calls, texting, Wi-Fi, and apps, along with helpful setup tips, adjusting settings, and updating your devices. We also share guidance on recognizing scams and protecting your personal information.

Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ElderwerksEducationalServices/June9Smartphones

06/02/2026

Join us at the McHenry Outdoor Theater on Wednesday, June 24 for Project Popcorn Night! You’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars and see a double feature with new releases Toy Story 5 and Masters of the Universe. Exclusively for our supporters you can get in for just $15 for your entire carload when you tell them you are with Senior Care Volunteer Network.

Even better, $5 of every admission will go back to our mission!

So, invite all your friends, family and neighbors for a nostalgic evening of fun. Pack up the snacks, load the car, and head to McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas with us.

06/01/2026

🎬✨ Mia’s Monday Minute… (but make it extra) ✨🎬

Well folks… Mia is out, but the show must go on!
So naturally, it only took TWO Mia impostors to step in and keep things rolling. 😅👏

And because we’re clearly overachievers…
👉 this week’s Monday Minute is now… a Monday TWO Minutes.
We can’t promise Mia-level efficiency…
We can promise double the effort, questionable impersonations, and at least one “Would Mia say that?” moment. 🤔😂

Mia, if you’re watching… we tried. We really did. 💁‍♀️

Everyone else—enjoy this extended edition and drop us a comment on how we did filling Mia’s (very stylish, very hard-to-fill) shoes! 👠💙

06/01/2026

💙✨ Celebrating 11 Incredible Years of Leadership ✨💙

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing Executive Director, Sarah Schrempf, for 11 years of unwavering dedication, compassion, and vision.

Sarah, your leadership has shaped who we are todayby guiding our mission, inspiring our team, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many in our community. Your passion for service, your steady presence, and your heart for others have left an impact that goes far beyond words.

Because of you, countless connections have been made, lives have been enriched, and our organization has grown stronger each and every year.

Thank you for the countless hours, the thoughtful decisions, and the love you pour into this work. We are so grateful for you and all that you’ve given over the past 11 years.

Here’s to celebrating YOU today, and to the lasting legacy you continue to build. 💫👏