The Veterans Saturday Vet Chats present two months of The African American Veteran: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future, in Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, 20 February, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature historian of African American military history, Claude J. Hilliard, Chaplain at Pullman Christian Reformed Church and Chaplain of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.Chicago.

Saturday, 19 March, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, who will speak on the viability of today’s veteran and how he or she can be a major force in forging the future of the community.

All are welcome! No reservation required! Sessions are free of charge!

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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The Veterans Saturday Vet Chats present two months of The African American Veteran: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future, in Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, 20 February, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature historian of African American military history, Claude J. Hilliard, Chaplain at Pullman Christian Reformed Church and Chaplain of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.Chicago.

Saturday, 19 March, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, who will speak on the viability of today’s veteran and how he or she can be a major force in forging the future of the community.

All are welcome! No reservation required! Sessions are free of charge!

Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, March 24, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Reverse Mortgages and Foreclosures: What You Should Know

Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates.   Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org.

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Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, April 7, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives

Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates.   Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org.

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Free Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, April 21, 2016 (12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.) – Courtroom 2005
Real Estate Fraud Prevention

Please mark your calendar for the above seminar dates.   Additional information regarding the Cook County Elder Justice Center, and upcoming seminar announcements through August 2016 can be viewed on our website at www.cookcountycourt.org

3rd Annual Memorial Day Old Fashion Barbeque
HONORING OUR NATIONS FALLEN SOLDIERS

Memorial Ceremony * Music * Entertainment * Stepping
Memorial Day Monday May 30, 2016

RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm

SPONSORED BY
RTW VETERAN CENTER & ASSOCIATES

Event Location: RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm

Music & Entertainment Produced by
RTWVETCENTER
Krunchtime Productions, Inc.
Spoken Word – Stepping & Line Dancing
Live Entertainment also featuring:
The Reflections…KTP Band…Rob Willis
Debra Burkes & Hosted by Fatima
Live Broadcast WSSRR Radio

All you can eat free food

Food Prepared by Kenny’s Ribs & RTW VET CENTER
Courtesy of Ken Lewis, Owner of (Dusties, Kenny’s Ribs, Kenny’s Cares) and a US Army Veteran

Vendors Welcome – Limited Space – Call 800 974-2808 Extension #4

“A Grateful Nation Never Forgets Its Veterans”

All Veterans, Their Families & Supporters Invited
Call 8OO 974-2808 Extension #10
rtwvetcenter.org / facebook:rtwveteranscenter

Register Now by Clicking Here
(Registration Not Necessary but encouraged)
Or call 800 974-2808 Extension #10

Join Half Acre and the American Legion as they host their Tattler Fest BBQ!

Where: American Legion Tattler Post 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago
When: Monday May 30th
Time: 3pm – Midnight