April 2021 Senior Newsletter

INQUIRING MINDS

It’s too cold to walk outside. Where can I walk indoors within the Village? contact Darryl Wertheim at (708) 403-6115 for more information and to reserve your spot on the waitlist. Indoor walking tracks are available at the Village of Orland Park Sportsplex, the Franklin Loebe Center and the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center. Call (708) 403-5000 for hours, rates and more information. Although we have reached our maximum amount of banners for the 2021 season, we are accepting banner orders for the 2022 season’s waitlist. Please I wanted to purchase a Hometown Hero banner, but I read that they were sold out.

Some area seniors are experiencing difficulties and/ or delays in getting registered for the COVID-19 vaccine through Cook County. Although Cook County has a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply, those residents that wish to receive the vaccine should register with Cook County as vaccine supplies are expected to continually increase in the I need assistance in registering for a COVID-19 vaccine. I keep calling the Cook County number and no one answers. weeks and months ahead. Residents can register at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling Cook County’s Vaccine Sign-Up Hotline at (833) 308- 1988 (Monday through Friday from 7am-7pm). However, if you are an Orland Park senior and you need assistance registering, please call the Village of Orland Park at ( 708) 403-5000 (then press 2 to speak to staff) and we will be happy to help you.

Here are some of the most frequently asked topics and answers: I have a large television that I no longer need. How do I dispose of it? Do you have a question about how to dispose of an old TV? Not sure how to register for a COVID-19 vaccine? You aren’t alone. Village of Orland Park residents who are Waste Management customers can utilize the At Your Door service for this type of request. Visit wmatyourdoor. com to complete a request form. Requests for pick up can also be made via telephone at (800) 449-7587 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., CST Monday through Friday. This program is limited to Village residents only and is not available for businesses.

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