CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:
VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT?

• Service – Connected Disability, Medical and Funeral Benefits
• Aid and Attendance Benefit Application Process
• Navigating through the VA System – Federal, State, County

SPEAKERS:

Wendy Cappelletto, Esq.
Office of the Public Guardian, Cook County
VA Accredited Attorney

Amy Delaney, Esq.
Partner, Delaney, Delaney and Voorn
VA Accredited Attorney

Sharon Buchanan
Veteran Service Officer
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Courtroom 2005
Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
(312) 603-9233

Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Hon. Patricia Banks, Presiding Judge, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division

VA BENEFITS – WHO GETS WHAT (July 14, 2015)

CIRCUIT COURT

OF COOK COUNTY

FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:

Recognizing, Preventing and Responding

to Elder Abuse

• Do you have a family member taking advantage of you financially?
• Are you concerned about a friend whose caregiver seems manipulative and controlling?
• Are you a professional working with older adults?
• If you answered yes to one of these questions, this seminar is for you.

SPEAKERS: Holly Zielke

Illinois Department on Aging

Adult Protective Services

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center

50 West Washington Street

Courtroom 2005

Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center

(312) 603-9233

RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING & RESPONDING TO ELDER ABUSE (July 28, 2015)

Please join Congresswoman Robin Kelly for her Veteran Workshop featuring two panel discussions. The first panel discussion focusing on Veteran access to housing will feature experts providing advice for veteran homeowners. The second panel will focus on finding carriers after service and transitioning your skills from service into the private and public sector. Representatives from federal and local agencies, as well as, Veteran Service Organizations will be present to provide assistance with benefit claims and answer questions.

Registration recommended at:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-workshop-on-housing-and-careers-after-service-tickets-17604627916?aff=es2

NWVU AWARDS LUNCHEON & Fashion Show

(Event Supports our Women Veteran’s STAND DOWN)

Saturday, October 10, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tickets $40

NIKOS Banquets
7600 S. Harlem
Bridgeview, IL

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Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar

Monday, February 8, 2016
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pub at the MAX
4750 S. Vernon Avenue
McCook, IL 60525

Please use the East entrance.

Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.

Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.

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Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar

The Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.cookcountyil.gov/veterans-affairs or 312-603-6423) will hold three seminars in February:

• February 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCook Athletic & Exposition-Pub at the MAX, 4720 S. Vernon Ave., McCook IL (East side of the building). http://www.max-mccook.com/ (708) 485-1555
• February 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL. http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5048 (847) 332-1019
• February 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL;

Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.

Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.

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Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar

The Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.cookcountyil.gov/veterans-affairs or 312-603-6423) will hold three seminars in February:

• February 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCook Athletic & Exposition-Pub at the MAX, 4720 S. Vernon Ave., McCook IL (East side of the building). http://www.max-mccook.com/ (708) 485-1555
• February 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL. http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5048 (847) 332-1019
• February 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL;

Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.

Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.

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Women’s History Month
NWVU Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 12, 2016 * 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
950 Legion Drive Calumet City, IL 60409

HONORING
LTC (Ret) Renee’ Rouse, Willie M. Rouse, Alice Moore,
LTC (Ret) Carolyn Smith, Carolyn Holliman, Mary
Wright, Jeannie Adams, Doris Holden, LTC Cindi
Dabner, Cynthia Hines, Karen McMillan, Maj (Ret)
Deborah Taylor, Glenda Davis, Sancheaz Solomon,
Beverly Fitch, Glenda Dugar, Patti Caire, Tonya King,
Melissa Farmer, Kendra Dorsey, Yvonne Danzy

Proceeds benefit our Women Veteran’s Center Programs

TICKETS
$35
Non-taxable to the extent of the law

Contact NWVU for tickets
(872) 731-2150
Nwvu.org@gmail.com