News/Events

Reflections from Summit: Senior Citizen or Super Adult? What’s in a Name?
How do you turn that frown upside down? Do you remember the song Keep Your Sunny Side Up? That signature tune from the 1929 American musical movie Sunny Side Up, advises listeners in part to "Always look for the bright side, start the day on the right side; and keep...
Community Service Day
Volunteer to Help Older Adults May 11th, 2019 The Center of Concern is planning the annual Community Service Day that helps older adults on Saturday, May 11, 2019, potential volunteer activities can include window washing and yard maintenance/clean up that will help...

Coffee, Classics, and Connections
OLD CARS, CHERISHED MEMORIES, NEW FRIENDS Thank you for joining us at our 2017 Coffee, Classics, and Connections event! On September 23rd, 42 classic cars joined us in the parking lot of the Glenview State Bank & Trust. Over 300 people strolled...

Bunko!
November 10, 2017 Salute our Veterans - Lunch and Bunko @ 12:15pm Ladies' Night - Dinner and Bunko @ 6:30pm Park Ridge Country Club 636 Prospect Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 Join the Auxiliary of the Center of Concern on this fun-filled day to fundraise for the amazing...

Oktoberfest
Thank you for attending our annual Oktoberfest event! Thanks to you we can call this event a resounding success, meeting our goal of raising $45,000 for the Center of Concern’s programs providing services and housing solutions to seniors, the disabled and others in...

Older Adults Lunch Program
Center of Concern launches Free Older Adults Lunch Program “Lunch with Us” and Activities to be held at the Des Plaines Public Library A senior lunch service “Lunch with Us” to promote the health and well-being of older adults with a nutritious meal and informative,...

Spring/Summer Appeal begins
The Center of Concern Spring/Summer Fundraising appeal begins, can you join us? Click here to support the Center of Concern or click here to read more about the Spring/Summer Appeal.

“Raising the Steaks”
At LongHorn Steakhouse®, we’re proud that fundraising is such a huge part of our community involvement. Join us 08/01/17, as we partner with The Center of Concern through the Dining for Dollars program. Bring your voucher in between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00...

Blarney Bash
Saturday, March____ 6:30-11:00pm Fountain Blue 2300 Mannheim Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support the Center of Concern while having a great time! Join us for our Blarney Bash 2018! Enjoy the traditional corn beef and cabbage with all the...