West Suburban
Senior Services
CMSS’ West Suburban location is a welcoming senior center with knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring staff.
We offer free, weekday activities and programming that welcome seniors to connect with friends – old and new. We provide a daily lunch, for a small suggested donation. And we serve as a trusted resource, responding to the needs of the older adults we work with.
West Suburban creates a place of belonging for all seniors in our community.
All programs and events are free of cost. Check out our monthly calendar for a detailed schedule.
Open Monday through Friday
Drop in
We are located at 439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104.
A parking lot, with free parking, is located in the back of the building with access from Butterfield Road. Street parking is also available.
Need a ride? Proviso Township residents age 60+ can click here to register for the free Proviso Township Transportation Program or call at 708-344-7430.
Contact Us
Phone: 708-547-5600
Email: WestSuburban@cmsschicago.org
Facebook: Facebook.com/WSSSseniors
Regular Programming
- Exercise programs including "Bingocize" (exercise with bingo and prizes) with White Crane Wellness and Zumba Gold with FIT4CHICAGO.
- Daily congregate meals offered in partnership with the Community Nutrition Network and AgeOptions. Check out this month's menu here.
- Health education presentations and support with accessing needed healthcare services and information.
- Social events, including movie days, game days, and holiday celebrations.
- LGBT+ programming including weekly lunch/discussion group, a weekly crafters group, and a monthly movie day.
- Monthly Thrive with Pride Cafés in partnership with AgeOptions to provide a safe gathering space for LGBT+ older adults to socialize with peers, and seek and offer support.
- Monthly free legal clinics offered by the Illinois Center for Disability and Elder Law. Services include drafting Power of Attorney documents & executing estate planning documents.
More about our LGBT+ Programming
Our LGBT+ programs serve LGBT+ older adults and allies in the western suburbs of Chicago. We believe it is vitally important to offer targeted outreach and services to LGBT+ older adults to promote equality and dignity in service delivery while also breaking down barriers which can limit access to needed services. We work to understand and meet the growing needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community in the western suburbs through outreach and programming delivered with knowledge, sensitivity, and pride.
Each month we collaborate with our local Area Agency on Aging, AgeOptions to host a Thrive with Pride Café. Thrive with Pride Cafés provide safe gathering spaces for LGBT+ older adults to socialize with peers, and seek and offer support. AgeOptions provides their signature educational programming and services to our site, tailoring content to the needs and want of our unique population.
Given LGBT+ older adults’ historic mistrust of government and healthcare institutions, AgeOptions decided early in the project to partner with local, community-based organizations. Partner sites throughout Cook County, like West Suburban, are asked to provide at least one monthly gathering that is open to all but targeted specifically to LGBT+ older adults and/or their caregivers. We are proud to be a partner in this work.
We welcome volunteers!
Do you have a talent, passion project, or expertise that you’d like to share with older adults in our community? The Bellwood Senior Center is always looking for individuals and groups to contribute to our weekday programs and activities, including:
- Presentations on engaging topics or hobbies
- Musical, dance, or other arts-related performances
- Exercise, wellness, mindfulness, or nutrition classes
- Visits from individual pets or animal welfare groups
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Thank you to our partners!
