THIS IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING IS URGING OLDER ILLINOISANS TO EXPLORE THEIR LOCAL FACILITY. 

COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTERS MAY OFFER THINGS LIKE EXERCISE CLASSES, TRIPS TO BASEBALL GAMES OR VIRTUAL WINE TASTING NIGHTS. DEPARTMENT ON AGING DIRECTOR PAULA BASTA ENCOURAGES SENIORS TO GET IN ON THE FUN.

BASTA SAYS PARTICIPATING AT A LOCAL SENIOR CENTER CAN HAVE MANY BENEFITS SUCH AS:

BASTA SAYS SENIOR CENTERS CAN ALSO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH LOCAL RESOURCES AND OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.