We support & enrich aging through community building & advocacy.
Arbor West Neighbors programs are open to members and the community at large. Each program is designed to incorporate four Es:
Expose to create awareness
Educate to create learning
Engage to create community
Empower to create change
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a part of the Program Working Group, send a note to Gil@ManagingHorizons.com.
Next Programs
May 8, 2025 1:00- 3:00
What You Should Know About Arbor West Neighbors
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, Veterans Room
This program will be a part of Celebrating Seniors Week and is open to everyone. Various AWN members will share information about the Village-to-Village Network and the start of Arbor West Neighbors. We’ll talk about the current structure of AWN’s various committees, working groups, and interest groups. And we’ll have demonstrations of our website. Invite your friends and family.
May 11, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Collaborative Challenges for Older Adults and Others
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, Veterans Room
This program will be a part of Celebrating Seniors Week and is open to everyone. Since it is on Mother’s Day, we encourage families as well as individuals to participate. Gil Herman will provide challenges that require participants to work together to solve such things as a murder mystery, a survival simulation, and some activities involving low-physical movement.
May 11, 2025 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Working with Alexa To Enhance Engagement
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, Veterans Room
This program will be a part of Celebrating Seniors Week and is open to everyone. We encourage people of all ages to come learn ways Alexa can help you connect with each other and the world. Sabrina Rahman will show you how Echo Pop and Alexa can help you discover, organize and remember things all while protecting your privacy. Her non-profit company will provide the Echo Pop along with training and support at no cost. Device offer limited to older adults and one per household.
Arbor West Neighbors
Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community.
Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement.
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members.