April - News and Events - New Trier Township

Home Sweet Home: Practical Resources for Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
If you are a senior who wants to maintain an independent lifestyle in your own home, or if you have a family member (child, teen, or adult) with a disability who is living at home, please join us Monday, May 12th from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Winnetka Woman's Club, 485 Maple, Winnetka. Get directions Cosponsored by New Trier Township's Committee on Disabilities and the North Shore Senior Center, the event is designed to promote independent living in one's home sharing knowledge, information and practical idea for seniors and persons with disabilities. The keynote speaker will be State Representative Beth Coulson.
View the full agenda and speakers

The event will feature exhibitors and informational sessions where participants can learn about a wide range of topics from home modifications to supportive services and financial assistance. Preregistration is encouraged. Call 847-446-8203 or email

Seniors Ride Free Program
Senior citizens aged 65 and older living in the RTA service region are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. To take advantage of the free transit, seniors must have the senior reduced fare card. You may apply at the Township Office by bringing a photo ID car such as your driver's license, state ID, a passport or other official document bearing your birth date. In addition, a color photo (1.5 x 1.5) is required. If you already have a senior reduced fare card, you are automatically registered. For more information, call 847-446-8202.

Township Officials Graduate From Leadership Academy

From left to right: Trustee Diane G. Fisher, Ph.D.; University of Illinois, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Senior Associate John Browar; Supervisor Patricia B. Cantor; and Director of Administration & Finance Diane Tye.

Three New Trier Township officials have graduated from the 2007 Township Officials of Illinois Leadership Academy program. Supervisor Patricia B. Cantor; Trustee Diane G. Fisher, Ph.D.; and Director of Administration and Finance Diane Tye were formally recognized at the Township Officials of Illinois Annual Conference in Springfield.

The Leadership Academy, a joint venture of the Township Officials of Illinois and the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois (IGPA), is a comprehensive leadership development program designed for Township officials and staff. The central focus of this program of study is critical thinking, problem solving, communications, planning, self-assessment and change.

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County Prescription Drug Discount Card Available At Township Office
Cook County, in partnership with Caremark and the National Association of Counties (NACo), introduced a new Cook County Prescription Drug Discount Card. This free card is available to all county residents and can provide significant savings on prescription drugs with no income requirements, no age requirements, and unlimited use for the whole family. Learn more about the new Prescription Drug Discount Card.
Seniors Ride Free Program

The cards are available by visiting New Trier Township at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

159th Annual Town Meeting Recognizes Community Service
The spirit of community service and the volunteers who make it work were at the forefront of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting The keynote presentation on volunteerism from Sandi Johnson, Executive Director of North Shore Senior Center was followed with special award presentations to:

• Irvina Warren of Winnetka for the George E. Noyes Community Spirit Award

• Jane Gallery of Winnetka for the Superior Service Award For Persons With Disabilities

• Diane G. Fisher of Wilmette for the Supervisor's Award

• Padraig Brennen of Wilmette and Jerry Ginsburg of Glenview for the Special Service Award

• Sandi Johnson, Executive Director, North Shore Senior Center for Agency of the Year Award

Click here to watch a slide show of the Annual Town Meeting.

The meeting also provided Township residents an opportunity to hear reports from Township Officials for FY2008.

Click here to read the FY2008 Annual Report.

The 160th Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Watch this site for more details.

Passport Application Services
New Trier Township is an acceptance facility for passport applications. Please call 847-446-3810 for more information or to schedule an appointment. For your convenience you may download forms.

New Trier Township Wins Top Awards for Communications
Karen Spillers & Patricia B. Cantor

From left to right: New Trier Township Communications Director Karen Spillers and New Trier Township Supervisor Patricia B. Cantor accept the awards at the TOI Annual Conference in Springfield.

The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI), an association of 1,400 Townships in Illinois, has awarded top honors - Message of the Year Award - to New Trier Township. The Township also was the winner of the Mighty Message Award for its news release program. The Message of the Year Award recognizes overall efforts to effectively communicate current Township issues to residents through outstanding communications initiatives and programs. The Mighty Message Award recognizes the Township's news release program that is designed to use a variety of tactics to reach residents, media, and service providers. Last year, the Township was awarded a Mighty Message Award for its website, www.NewTrierTownship.com

Volunteer Recognition
& Recruitment Event
The Township's Advisory committees play a vital role in balancing the social service needs of the Township while serving as stewards of Township tax dollars. You're invited to learn about volunteer opportunities within Township government. Learn more about the Advisory Committees or Download an application. View Highlights of the Annual Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment Event.

Advance Care Planning Forum Addresses End-Of-Life Concerns
It may not always be easy to think about end-of-life care but it is very important to talk about the issues. New Trier Township hosted an Educational Program that addressed many of the fundamental ethical and legal questions that families and caretakers will face when making informed end-of-life decisions. Review Highlights of the Advance Care Planning Forum.

Learn how you can schedule the program for your community group.

Nonprofit Board Development
Best Practices Workshop
What's working, what's different, and what's new in the nonprofit boardroom? Those were among the topics covered during this interactive workshop. View highlights.