The senior center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Walk-ins are welcome during these hours or you can contact us to make an appointment to meet with one of our SHIP counselors outside of these office hours by calling 815-943-2740. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!

We have events and programs happening at the Senior Center every week. Click here to view our calendar. Have a suggestion for an activity you’d like to see on our calendar? We want to hear it! Contact sclaussen@harvardseniorcenter.org

If you are feeling down because of increased isolation, please reach out to one of our PEARLS counselors at 815.701.6605. English and Spanish counselors are both available. This is a FREE service for our Seniors.

The New and Latest

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
SEPT 19 - OCT 24 (in person)
OCT 10 - NOV 21 (via Zoom)

Do you – or someone you care about have Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes? Then Take Charge of Your Diabetes is a good fit for you! Build skills and gain confidence in managing your diabetes and leading an active, fulfilling life. FREE workshops meet once a week for six weeks for 2.5 hours (with a break) on Thursdays in person or via Zoom. Click here to learn more and register.

SHIP OPEN ENROLLMENT OCT 15 - DEC 7

Are you unsure how to apply for Medicare? Are you struggling to pay for your medications on top of your grocery bill? Stress no more! We have in-person assistance to help you understand the complexities behind Medicare and how to best save your healthcare costs. The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, statewide health insurance program for Medicare seniors and their caregivers. We have SHIP counselors available in McHenry County. Schedule your appointment today during open enrollment! Call us at 815.943.2740

FREE A1C & HEARING SCREENING

That’s right. FREE. Contact the Harvard Community Senior Center to learn about the next A1C screening and/or hearing screening hosted by Cultivating Health Ministries. Take action in your health! We’re here to help guide you on your path to reaching your needs, hopes and goals for a holistic, wellbeing.

DONATE YOUR PHONE TO HELP SENIORS

Do you have a smartphone or tablet laying around that you stopped using? Are you about to recycle your old one? Consider donating it to our MC Senior TechConnect Program. We are taking new/used smart phones and distributing them to socially isolated seniors, so they can connect with their loved ones face-to-face, virtually.