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Glenview Park District East Wing Senior Center's mission is to enhance the lives of seniors in the community through friendship, knowledge, and recreation. The East Wing offers many opportunities for seniors to be active and intellectually stimulated by developing and nurturing meaningful relationships and participating in activities and outings - all in the company of neighbors. The handicapped-accessible Senior Center welcomes adults 55 years and older.

Panorama PACE is an organization dedicated to helping older adults live independently in their own homes. They connect individuals aged 55 or older, who reside within their service area, with PACE services. Offerings include a socialization center, transportation, in-home assistance, and full medical coverage.

Village of South Chicago Heights Nifty Over Fifty Club is open to anyone over 50 years old and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (excluding January and February) at 6 p.m. at the South Chicago Heights Senior Center on the corner of Sauk Trail and Enterprise Park. The club offers an opportunity to make new friends and see old friends as well. Refreshments are served, and Bingo is played. Special events are also planned.

Village of Forest Park Howard Mohr Community Center provides activities for all Village residents while paying special attention to young children and senior citizens. Support services include a food pantry for temporary emergency relief for residents and Meals on Wheels for residents of any age based on a needs assessment. The Community Center is the home base for many senior activities with day trips scheduled out of the Center every week.

Village of Western Springs Senior Center's mission is to develop a cultural, educational, and supportive environment for all senior residents (and non-residents) of Western Springs.

Thrive with Pride is an award-winning project of AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County. Together with their partner sites, they are working to build a more inclusive aging network for suburban Chicagoland.Thrive with Pride Cafes are envisioned as safe spaces for older adults and caregivers to learn more about benefits and aging services, share their stories, and discuss topics that matter in a safe and affirming environment. AgeOptions provides programming tailored to the needs and interests of participants at each site.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services' Intensive Case Advocacy & Support (ICAS) Program provides comprehensive supportive services to at-risk, self-neglectful seniors throughout Chicago to ensure safety, stability, and the ability to successfully age in place. They also provide opportunities for friendly companionship, monthly social gatherings, and home grocery delivery.

Leyden Township hosts the Leyden United Senior Club which meets every 1st Friday of the month.

Village of Harwood Heights offers the Harwood Heights Senior Club which meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Community Center at the Village Hall. Participants can enjoy activities such as lunch, bake sales, and bingo (Bingo costs $1.00 for 3 cards and they play as many games as they can during the time allotted). Seniors needing a ride can call the Village Bus driver at 708-280-7203 to be picked up and dropped off.

The Chicago Lighthouse's Seniors Program offers complimentary weekly programming for older adults ages 55 and up who are facing vision loss. They develop meaningful and relevant programs based on the needs and interests of participants. Their programs are designed to enhance independence, develop critical skills, and foster a sense of community for seniors who are blind or visually impaired. This program is functioning via telephone programming as well as some in-person programming.

Friday Night Meetings and Events offer young people from all types of recovery programs come together to meet, eat, socialize and share how they stay sober. It offers newcomers a powerful example that young people can have fun without drugs and alcohol. Varies events happen through the week.

Village of Steger Louis Sherman Community Center offers a variety of community clubs such as the Over 50 Club, TOPS, Pinochle Club, Sewing Club, and the Historical Society.

Memorial Park District sponsors two membership-based Senior Clubs.

Skokie Park District's Active Adults program features drop-in programs, exercise classes, Monday movies, card clubs, seasonal parties, health and wellness fairs, shopping trips, lunch and dinner outings, day trips, vacation getaways, and more.

Village of Elmwood Park Senior's Club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, except for July and August. The program is also available to family members of seniors and caregivers.

Gail Borden Public Library District offers a casual social setting where active older adults, caregivers, and/or those living with dementia or other chronic conditions can enjoy time together, learn a tech skill, and volunteer to complete a craft to take home or make for nursing home residents.

MaineStreamers is a social group for seniors. The mission of MaineStreamers is to enhance the quality of life for residents 55 years of age and older by providing educational programs and recreational activities that encourage socialization, learning, independence, self-esteem, and dignity.

Weekly support groups for LGBTQ+ youth offer opportunities for participants to build community, discuss challenges, and feel supported by others. Facilitated by program staff, these groups include a check-in, fun activities designed to help foster relationships, and time to share challenges and receive support.

Memorial Park District sponsors two membership-based Senior Clubs.

Kenneth Young Center (KYC) offer inclu­sive and affirm­ing LGBTQ+ resources, men­tal health and sub­stance use treat­ment and recov­ery, and sup­port to the LGBTQ+ com­mu­ni­ty in the North­west suburbs. At the LGBTQ+ Cen­ter, LGBTQ+ indi­vid­u­als can find oppor­tu­ni­ties for social gath­er­ings, net­work­ing, job and career sup­port by being involved with pro­gram­ming nights, com­mu­ni­ty events, vol­un­teer­ing, or being a part of their Youth Advi­so­ry Coun­cil (YAC) or North Sub­ur­ban Pride Net­work for queer pro­fes­sion­als and allies.

City of Country Club Hills' Senior Center is located on the lower level of City Hall and offers activities such as cards and games, line dancing, crochet classes, foot care, and monthly meetings.

Planned by Variety Families for Variety Families, Variety Family Social Groups are open to Variety Kids and their families. This Variety Family Council program is intended to give area children and teens with disabilities a chance to socialize while participating in various in-person and virtual activities as well as outings throughout the area. Activities have included virtual hangouts and game nights, trips to the movies, bowling, playing at the park, and more. During the pandemic, Social Groups have shifted to a completely online format, with plans to move back to in-person outings as soon as it is safe to do so. Families participating in Social Groups are also the first to be offered complimentary tickets to community-sponsored events and attractions when they are occasionally made available to Variety St. Louis.

Elder Connection: Provides monthly social events, such as trips to local attractions, events, and restaurants.

Group Recreational and Developmental Support Group (GRADS): A recreation and support group for school-aged children and youth with visual impairments that support the development of social skills, friendships and independence.

Programs are offered for individuals with disabilities to provide opportunities for socialization, to learn or improve a leisure skill, and to integrate into the community.