Welcome to Dickinson Hall
Dickinson Hall serves as the hub of activities and services for older adults in the
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff area.
We offer an extensive variety of programs, classes, special interest groups,
parties, and trips that are designed to provide enrichment and social experiences.
Social services are also available to help older adults maintain their independence
and remain in their own homes, including transportation, Medicare guidance, a
lending closet and a variety of support services.
Location
Grove Cultural Campus
100 East Old Mill Road | Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-234-2209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dickinsonhall.com
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
(except for special events)
Staff Directory
Tricia Schwall Senior Resources Manager
847-810-4676 [email protected]
Katie Dolan Program Supervisor
847-810-4670 [email protected]
Tara Purtell Administrative Assistant
847-810-4677 [email protected]
Janet Fryer Senior Advocate
847-810-4678 [email protected]
Registration
Please feel free to register for all programs, lectures, and social meet-ups as soon
as you receive the NewsBrief. There is no need to delay registration for any
programs. As we all learn to operate virtually, we appreciate your patience.
For registration: 847-234-2209 or [email protected]
Information
Memberships
Individuals aged 50+ are encouraged
to become members of Dickinson
Hall. Our boundaries to qualify for a
resident membership fee cover the
area served by Lake Forest High
School District 115. However, we
welcome and are pleased to serve all
others outside the area for the nonresident
fee. Our membership year is
May 1 through April 30.
Membership dollars are an important
part of funding that allows us to offer
a wide variety of low or no cost
activities and workshops. At $35 a
year, the cost of membership is only
14ยข per day for the 252 days that we
are open a year.
Resident Fee:
$35 per person or $55 per family
Non-Resident Fee:
$45 per person or $75 per family
Reduced Fee Program
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff residents
only. Thanks to scholarships
provided by the LF/LB Senior
Citizens Foundation, residents can
qualify for reduced fees based on
income levels and the Benefit Access
Program. If you feel that you may
qualify, please contact Janet Fryer
847-810-4678 for more information.
Transportation
Dickinson Hall has transportation
options available for eligible
residents. We have a car and bus to
help individuals who are no longer
able to drive. Our services are
available weekdays from 9:00 am -
3:00 pm for local appointments,
errands, and visits to Dickinson Hall.
Please see page 9 for more
information.
Find us @ Dickinson Hall Senior Center Lake Forest/Lake Bluff
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