Dupage Senior Citizens Council

05/04/2026

We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and we want anyone part of our organization's history to join the festivities! Through September 2026, our staff and Board Members are making the occasion with celebrations and opportunities to get involved throughout the year. The anniversary year will culminate in a celebration event on October 22, 2026 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. Stay tuned for more details.

05/02/2026

College of DuPage partnered with students from St. James Catholic School to put together these amazing plant gifts for our seniors! Thank you to COD and the hardworking students for making something to help brighten up the spring days of our seniors.

04/29/2026

Wrapping up April's Health and Wellness discussion on mindful eating, we're going to talk about recognizing hunger cues with the Hunger/Fullness Rating Scale. For more information, view our full Health and Wellness Newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q04dW_mN0

04/25/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week from all of us here at DSCC/KSC!

04/23/2026

The 42nd Annual Glen Ellyn/Wheaton CROP Hunger walk takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
is very grateful to again be chosen as a recipient of a portion of the funds raised each year.

Please click the link below to support the fight against hunger. https://hubs.li/Q04dgQNp0

04/23/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week to all of our incredible volunteers in both DuPage and Kane counties. Whether you have volunteered with us one time or every day, your work has made a difference in the lives of seniors, and we are so grateful for every single one of you! Our services would not be possible without the support of volunteers, and we have been lucky to have 50 years of continued support from our community. Thank you to all DSCC/KSC volunteers!

04/22/2026

For this week's Health and Wellness lesson, we're giving some tips on how to eat mindfully. For more information, view our full Health & Wellness Newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q04d7c7P0

04/21/2026

Donate to our Pet Food & Assistance program to help senior dog owners feed their furry friends!

Donations of pet food, treats, and supplies are taken by our office and then delivered to the senior’s home by a friendly volunteer. People interested in donating can do so by either:

Dropping donations off at our main office in Lombard
OR
Visiting our Amazon Wish List to order online and have donations shipped directly to the office at 1990 Springer Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

You can access our Amazon Wish List at https://hubs.li/Q04cYzrl0

04/15/2026

For this week's Health and Wellness lesson, we're talking about the science behind mindful eating. For more information, view our full Health and Wellness newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q04c2YtF0

04/14/2026

Thank you, Inside Out Club, for making these adorable ladybug clips to brighten our seniors' days!

💛🐞 KINDNESS IN ACTION at Briar Glen Elementary (K–5 Series)!

Last week, they focused on showing empathy to seniors, learning about their experiences, and how we can help them feel valued and included.

They also made cheerful ladybug clips, one to keep and one to donate to the Dupage Senior Citizens Council, to help brighten someone’s day.

Because small acts = big impact. ✨

04/08/2026

For this week's Health and Wellness lesson, we're going over what mindful eating is, as well as what mindless eating looks like. For more information, view our full Health and Wellness newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q04b52fB0

04/04/2026

Thank you to Wendy and DuPage AME Church for donating Easter gift bags and baskets for our seniors!

04/01/2026

Our Health and Wellness Education topic for April 2026 is Mindful Eating. We're going to go over what mindful eating is, what it isn't, how to manage hunger, and more! For more information, view our full Health & Wellness newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q049mPJL0

03/30/2026

Thank you to our friends at Inside Out Club for continuously supporting and showing empathy to seniors!

💛 KINDNESS IN ACTION this week at Inside Out Club (K–5)!

We focused on showing empathy to seniors. Learning about their experiences and how we can help them feel valued and included.

Students created a community tree 🌳 filled with kind words about older family members, celebrating the important role they play in our lives.

They also made cheerful ladybug clips, one to keep and one to donate to the Dupage Senior Citizens Council, to help brighten someone’s day. 🐞

Because small acts = big impact. ✨

03/28/2026

We want to thank Village of Downers Grove Commissioner Michael Davenport for his support in helping us this

03/27/2026

During , we invited Wheaton Police Department to witness the power of Meals on Wheels firsthand.

03/27/2026

Thank you for being a Community Champion for local seniors!

03/26/2026

We want to thank DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy for her support in helping us this .

03/25/2026

During , we invited Police Chief Gruen and Deputy Chiefs Thompson and Weibler from Village of Westmont: Police Department to witness the power of Meals on Wheels firsthand.

03/25/2026

We want to thank Mayor Gina Cunningham and Trustee Curtis Nekovar from Village of Woodridge, Illinois – Government for their support in helping us this

03/25/2026

To wrap up this month's Health & Wellness discussion, we're going to talk about how protein assists in the aging process and why it is important to get the correct amount of protein for our age. For more information, view our full Health & Wellness newsletter at https://hubs.li/Q048jjzT0

03/25/2026

Thank you, Mayor Cunningham and Trustee Nekovar, for being Community Champions and helping deliver meals to local seniors!

Mayor Cunningham and Trustee Nekovar had a great day in the community handing fresh,
hot meals to our local Seniors with the Team from Dupage Senior Citizens Council yesterday!