For seniors, kids, and pets
by Melanie Jongsma
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 1, 2018) – Stop at Bloom Township headquarters on Halsted Street during business hours any weekday, and you’ll find a brochure rack full of flyers announcing a variety of events, outings, and opportunities. We’ve highlighted some of them below in chronological order, along with contact info for each one.
June 19–20: AARP Smart Driver course
- Can be taken by anyone, not just drivers who are 50+
- No tests
- Completion of course may qualify you for insurance discounts
- Cost: $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for non-members
- Location: Bloom Township Center, 425 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights
- Time: 9:00am–1:00pm
- Pre-registration required
- Contact the Senior Department for more information: 708-754-9400, x7270
Friday, June 23: Senior Trip to Brookfield Zoo
- Bus departs Bloom Township at 9:30am
- Bus departs Brookfield Zoo at 2:30pm
- Enjoy the day on your own
- Tram Tour and side attractions are available at additional cost
- Bring your own brown bag lunch, or bring money to purchase lunch
- Pre-registration is required
- Transportation fee (luxury motor coach) is $20.00 per person
- Contact Tracy Sylvester for more information: 708-754-9400, x7275
June 28–August 1: Kids Soccer Camp (ages 7–13)
- Registration is now open
- $50.00 for six weeks of learning soccer fundamentals ($100 for non-residents)
- Monday–Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm
- Boys and girls
- Call the main office for more information: 708-709-7285
Thursday, July 19: Self Defense for Seniors
- Class led by Brian Smith, Self Defense Trainer
- Instruction to include self protection, how to escape, and how to use pepper spray effectively
- Thursday, July 19, 12:30–2:00pm
- Class is free
- Call to reserve a spot: 708-754-9400, x7270
August 21–22: AARP Smart Driver course
- Can be taken by anyone, not just drivers who are 50+
- No tests
- Completion of course may qualify you for insurance discounts
- Cost: $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for non-members
- Location: Bloom Township Center, 425 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights
- Time: 9:00am–1:00pm
- Pre-registration required
- Contact the Senior Department for more information: 708-754-9400, x7270
Wednesday, October 3: Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinics
- From 10:00am–2:45pm
- Dogs, cats, and ferrets
- One-year vaccine: $7.00
- Three-year vaccine: $21.00
- Ferret vaccine: $9.00
- Pets must be at least three months old and own by Cook County residents with valid ID
- Cash or check only; no credit or debit
- At Bloom Township Center, 425 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights
