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 ; these include transportation , Medicare guidance , a lending closet , and a variety of additional support services .
Location
Grove Cultural Campus 100 East Old Mill Road | Lake Forest , IL 60045
Phone : 847-234-2209 Email : dhall @ cityoflakeforest . com 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 |
schwallp @ cityoflakeforest . com |
Katie Dolan |
Program Supervisor |
847-810-4670 |
dolank @ cityoflakeforest . com |
Tara Purtell |
Administrative Assistant |
847-810-4677 |
purtellt @ cityoflakeforest . com |
Lisa Brodsky |
Program Assistant |
847-810-4679 |
brodskyl @ cityoflakeforest . com |
Jennifer Raines |
Senior Advocate |
847-810-4678 |
rainesj @ cityoflakeforest . com |
Registration
Please feel free to register for all programs , lectures , and luncheons as soon as you receive the NewsBrief . Trip reservations cannot be made until Tuesday , November 1 at 9:00 am . To make the reservation , please leave a message or send an email listing of all of your trips in order of preference . This will help expedite the process for registration requests . As always , we appreciate your patience .
For registration : 847-234-2209 or dhall @ cityoflakeforest . com
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 14 ยข 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 . Residents can qualify for reduced fees based on income levels and the Benefit Access Program . If you feel that you may qualify , please contact Tricia Schwall 847-810-4676 for more information .
Transportation
Eligible residents can request rides from our Transportation Department . We offer rides most weekdays from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm . Rides are $ 3 each way to appointments , shopping , bank trips , and almost any other place in town you can think of . Call 847-234-2209 to reserve your ride with one of our reliable drivers .
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