Riverside Township, IL

11/12/2021

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. This year’s theme is #CaregiverAnd which encourages family caregivers to celebrate the passions and interests that enrich their lives.

In case you missed it, please check out the Riverside Township Community Resource Center's presentation, "The Mental Health Implications of Caregiving, Part 01: Children and Adolescents" by clicking the link: https://youtu.be/PJLe7kq_QF4

#CaregiverAnd #RAISEcaregiving #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregiver #Caregivers

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. This year’s theme is #CaregiverAnd which encourages family caregivers to celebrate the passions and interests that enrich their lives.

In case you missed it, please check out the Riverside Township Community Resource Center's presentation, "The Mental Health Implications of Caregiving, Part 01: Children and Adolescents" by clicking the link: https://youtu.be/PJLe7kq_QF4

#CaregiverAnd #RAISEcaregiving #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregiver #Caregivers

11/09/2021

Riverside Township is proud to sponsor the Riverside Children's Theater Guild as they perform "Jack And The Beanstalk". All performances are at 3:00 pm in the Town Hall Auditorium on November 20 & 21, and December 4 & 5. Buy tickets in advance at: https://riversidetheaterguild.com

Riverside Township is proud to sponsor the Riverside Children's Theater Guild as they perform "Jack And The Beanstalk". All performances are at 3:00 pm in the Town Hall Auditorium on November 20 & 21, and December 4 & 5. Buy tickets in advance at: https://riversidetheaterguild.com

10/21/2021

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. #NDEAM

The Resource Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. They can be reached at (708) 853-9578 or via email at: [email protected].

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. #NDEAM

The Resource Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. They can be reached at (708) 853-9578 or via email at: [email protected].

10/13/2021

The Riverside Township Board is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Township Trustee. For more info, check out the official notice below:

The Riverside Township Board is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Township Trustee. For more info, check out the official notice below:

10/05/2021

Come out to our free Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, October 16th! Bring a non-perishable, unexpired food item with you to donate to the Riverside Township Food Pantry. More info below:

Come out to our free Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, October 16th! Bring a non-perishable, unexpired food item with you to donate to the Riverside Township Food Pantry. More info below:

09/24/2021

Beginning next week, Riverside Township’s FREE Senior Exercise Class will be back to its original, 3-times-a-week schedule! In-person classes will now be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with October 1st being the first Friday class back. As always, Senior Exercise starts at Noon, in the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the Town Hall, and will be led by fitness instructor Jerry Owen.

Remember, face masks are currently required for all individuals while inside the Town Hall building, regardless of vaccination status.

Beginning next week, Riverside Township’s FREE Senior Exercise Class will be back to its original, 3-times-a-week schedule! In-person classes will now be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with October 1st being the first Friday class back. As always, Senior Exercise starts at Noon, in the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the Town Hall, and will be led by fitness instructor Jerry Owen.

Remember, face masks are currently required for all individuals while inside the Town Hall building, regardless of vaccination status.

09/16/2021

The Riverside Township Radio Players return for their 23rd season of old time radio programs next FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. In-person shows are presented each month in the 2nd floor Auditorium of the Town Hall and begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is FREE and all are welcome to attend these live performances of shows from the Golden Age of Radio.

*Currently, face masks are required for all individuals while inside the Town Hall, regardless of vaccination status.*

The September 24th show is as follows:

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show - "First Rexall Sponsored Show"
Academy Award Theater - "My Sister Eileen"

The Riverside Township Radio Players return for their 23rd season of old time radio programs next FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. In-person shows are presented each month in the 2nd floor Auditorium of the Town Hall and begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is FREE and all are welcome to attend these live performances of shows from the Golden Age of Radio.

*Currently, face masks are required for all individuals while inside the Town Hall, regardless of vaccination status.*

The September 24th show is as follows:

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show - "First Rexall Sponsored Show"
Academy Award Theater - "My Sister Eileen"

09/13/2021

The Mental Health Implications of Caregiving, Part 01: Children and Adolescents

The Riverside Township Mental Health Board, in conjunction with Riverside Township, sponsored a presentation this past June on the topic of Anxiety, Depression, and Caring for a Loved One During The COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. Part 1 of this video presentation focuses on the Mental Health Implications of Caregiving: Children and Adolescents. This, and all past Mental Health presentations, can be viewed on the Township's website.

https://youtu.be/PJLe7kq_QF4

A presentation on the mental health implications of caregiving for caregivers of children and adolescents. This is the first part of a two-part presentation....

08/27/2021

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. With the rising number of overdose deaths skyrocketing to nearly 100,000, this event is more important than ever. Share this post and help spread the word! #EndOverdose #IOAD2021 #recoveryispossible

If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid use and need help finding appropriate resources or support, please reach out to the Riverside Township Community Resource Center for a free, confidential referral by calling (708) 853-9578 or by emailing the Resource Center at: [email protected].

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. With the rising number of overdose deaths skyrocketing to nearly 100,000, this event is more important than ever. Share this post and help spread the word! #EndOverdose #IOAD2021 #recoveryispossible

If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid use and need help finding appropriate resources or support, please reach out to the Riverside Township Community Resource Center for a free, confidential referral by calling (708) 853-9578 or by emailing the Resource Center at: [email protected].

08/24/2021

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center was glad to participate in State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford's 12th Annual Back To School Event at the Brookfield Zoo to help students and their families get much needed supplies and resources for the upcoming school year. Thank you for allowing the CRC the opportunity! #backtoschool #community #together #students #brookfieldzoo #CRC

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center was glad to participate in State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford's 12th Annual Back To School Event at the Brookfield Zoo to help students and their families get much needed supplies and resources for the upcoming school year. Thank you for allowing the CRC the opportunity! #backtoschool #community #together #students #brookfieldzoo #CRC

08/04/2021

Rain Barrels Available

In an effort to promote local green infrastructure, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is offering rain barrels to Cook County residents at subsidized prices. Find out more here: https://riversidetownship.org/rain-barrels-available/

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is offering rain barrels for Cook County residents at subsidized prices.

08/02/2021

Due to new recommendations from the CDC and the increase of COVID-19 infections resulting from the Delta Variant, Riverside Township is once again requiring that individuals wear a face mask at all times while inside the Town Hall building. The face mask requirement is effective immediately and extends to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

Due to new recommendations from the CDC and the increase of COVID-19 infections resulting from the Delta Variant, Riverside Township is once again requiring that individuals wear a face mask at all times while inside the Town Hall building. The face mask requirement is effective immediately and extends to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

07/29/2021

Starting next week on August 2nd, Riverside Township's FREE Senior Exercise Class will expand to 2 times a week. In-person classes will now be held on both Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning at noon, in the 2nd floor Auditorium of the Town Hall.

Remember, while face masks are not currently required for fully vaccinated individuals inside the building, they are still recommended for those that are unvaccinated.

Starting next week on August 2nd, Riverside Township's FREE Senior Exercise Class will expand to 2 times a week. In-person classes will now be held on both Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning at noon, in the 2nd floor Auditorium of the Town Hall.

Remember, while face masks are not currently required for fully vaccinated individuals inside the building, they are still recommended for those that are unvaccinated.

07/26/2021

As demand for COVID-19 vaccinations wanes locally, Cook County is shifting its strategy to redeploy resources to support hyperlocal, community-based vaccinations initiatives to areas with a high vulnerability index and low vaccination rates.

As a result, Cook County Health's remaining 3 mass vaccination sites in Des Plaines, Matteson, and Forest Park have now been closed. Meanwhile, vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson all continue to be offered at every Cook County Health facility listed below.

Every person age 12 and older is encouraged to get vaccinated. The vaccine is safe, free, and no one will be turned away. Neither citizenship status nor insurance coverage is required to get the shot.

As demand for COVID-19 vaccinations wanes locally, Cook County is shifting its strategy to redeploy resources to support hyperlocal, community-based vaccinations initiatives to areas with a high vulnerability index and low vaccination rates.

As a result, Cook County Health's remaining 3 mass vaccination sites in Des Plaines, Matteson, and Forest Park have now been closed. Meanwhile, vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson all continue to be offered at every Cook County Health facility listed below.

Every person age 12 and older is encouraged to get vaccinated. The vaccine is safe, free, and no one will be turned away. Neither citizenship status nor insurance coverage is required to get the shot.

07/07/2021

Tax Bills Delayed

2020 second installment property tax bills are delayed. Find out why, here: https://riversidetownship.org/tax-bills-delayed/

The mailing of the 2020 second installment property tax bill has been delayed for Cook County, Illinois. Subsequently, this is resulting in a delay of the due date for the second installment payment.

06/25/2021

In-Person Senior Exercise Class Returns!

Starting Wednesday, July 7th at Noon, in-person Senior Exercise Classes will once again be held in the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the Town Hall! Find out more at the link: https://riversidetownship.org/senior-exercise-classes-return/

Starting Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Noon, in-person exercise classes will once again be held in the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the Riverside Town Hall.

06/09/2021

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center wants to remind everyone that June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s, with the number of new and existing cases growing rapidly. By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s may grow to a projected 12.7 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow, or cure Alzheimer’s disease. Raising awareness is an important first step towards finding a cure.

If you, or someone you love, is struggling with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and are in need of resources and support, please reach out to the Community Resource Center at (708) 853-9578 or by emailing the Resource Center at: [email protected]. Help raise awareness in the Riverside Township community by sharing this post.

https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp

Show your support for the fight to end Alzheimer's by going purple, sharing your story and taking action. Together, we can make a difference!

05/10/2021

May 9-15, 2021 is National Prevention Week. It’s the perfect time to remind the community about substance misuse prevention and positive mental health before summer begins. Visit samhsa.gov to learn more.

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing a rise in substance use or mental health distress, please contact the Riverside Township Community Resource Center at (708) 853-9578 or by emailing [email protected]. The CRC is here to help guide you to the appropriate resource to meet you where you are.

Help the Riverside Township community make prevention happen every day by sharing this post and raising awareness! #NationalPreventionWeek #NPW #awareness #recovery #mentalhealth

May 9-15, 2021 is National Prevention Week. It’s the perfect time to remind the community about substance misuse prevention and positive mental health before summer begins. Visit samhsa.gov to learn more.

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing a rise in substance use or mental health distress, please contact the Riverside Township Community Resource Center at (708) 853-9578 or by emailing [email protected]. The CRC is here to help guide you to the appropriate resource to meet you where you are.

Help the Riverside Township community make prevention happen every day by sharing this post and raising awareness! #NationalPreventionWeek #NPW #awareness #recovery #mentalhealth

05/06/2021

All Cook County Health mass vaccination sites are now welcoming walk-ins (no appointment required), from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Individuals or groups who are interested in getting a vaccine can simply show up and register onsite at any of the listed locations below.

All Cook County Health mass vaccination sites are now welcoming walk-ins (no appointment required), from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Individuals or groups who are interested in getting a vaccine can simply show up and register onsite at any of the listed locations below.

05/03/2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. People often don’t receive the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start. The Riverside Township Community Resource Center is here to help and can guide individuals to the appropriate resources.

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing mental health distress, please contact the Community Resource Center at (708) 853-9578 or by emailing [email protected].

Help raise awareness in the Riverside Township community by sharing this post.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. People often don’t receive the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start. The Riverside Township Community Resource Center is here to help and can guide individuals to the appropriate resources.

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing mental health distress, please contact the Community Resource Center at (708) 853-9578 or by emailing [email protected].

Help raise awareness in the Riverside Township community by sharing this post.