Listed here are social service agencies, clubs, and other groups that serve members of the two communities.

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Al-Anon Family Group (Butterflies are Free)
800-356-9996
Local group meets Wed. nights @ 8:00 pm @
St. George School
6700 W. 176th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477

American Cancer Society
Tinley Park-Prairieland Regional Office
17060 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 633-7770; 800-920-1441

American Legion
Tinley Park Post #615
17423 S. 67th Court
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact: Commander Jim Johnson
(708) 532-1737

ATEN (Assistive Technology Exchange Network)
7550 W. 183rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(800) 476-2836 or (708) 444-2836
http://ucpnet.org/aten.html
Description: ATEN recycles computers for use by Illinois students with disabilities. The group accepts donations from individuals, schools, and businesses. ATEN is a statewide program sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago.

Centre for New Beginnings
(708) 923-1116
Description: Grief support group

Community Center Foundation
12700 Southwest Hwy
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-3650
http://www.thecenterpalos.org/
Description: Social service center that runs a children's farm, a summer camp, retreat center, and more.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Chicago - Tinley Park
16860 Oak Park Ave., Suite 102
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-1274
E-mail: info@cccsgr.chicago.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Description: Offers free budget and credit counseling by appointment

Crisis Center for South Suburbia
P.O. Box 39
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7255
E-mail: crisis@ameritech.net
Description: Provides shelter and counseling for domestic violence victims

Department of Children & Family Services
Pine Hall, 2nd floor
7600 W. 183rd St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4000
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/index.shtml

Friends of Budingen
P. O. Box 14
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact: Dave Dicken
(708) 478-6202
Description: Supports the citizen exchange between Tinley Park and its sister city Budingen.

Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library
c/o Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-0160
Description: Library volunteers who sort book donations, staff the library bookstore, and more.

Garden Center Services
8333 S. Austin Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 636-0054
http://www.gardencenterservices.org
Description: Offers community employment services, recreational activities, and residential services for persons with disabilities.

Goodwill Industries Store and Donation Center
7400 W. 159th Street
Orland Park, IL
(708) 429-9030
http://www.goodwillsew.com/chicago/graphical/retail/retail.shtml
Description: Donate or buy used items such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, power tools, games, toys, housewares, antiques, computers, books, records, CDs, antiques, blankets, etc.

Grande Prairie Services
17746 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-1012
Description: Behavioral health counseling for all age groups.

Guildhaus
2413 Canal St.
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-3228
Description: Offers residential extended care for men with substance abuse problems.

Helping Our Panic End (HOPE)
P. O. Box 22
Tinley Park, 60477
Contact: Mrs. Shelly Evans, (708) 614-9016
Meeting times: Mon. & Wed., 7:15 p.m.; Tues., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Description: Support group for those with anxiety/panic disorders.

Kiwanis Club of Tinley Park
P.O. Box 153
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact: Daniel Veitkus
(708) 532-4545

League of Women Voters of Palos - Orland
P.O. Box 86, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Contact: Merna Trotter, (708) 532-0184
Description: Non-partisan group that encourages citizen participation in government.

Lioness Club
No address, by request
Contact: Barbara Buss
(708) 532-5663

Oak Park Avenue Main Street Association (OPAMA)
P.O. Box 25
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Office: (708) 532-9989
Contact: Jim Fuentes, Pres., (708) 532-3045
http://www.opama.org

OASIS (Orland Area Sight Impaired Support Group)
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church
7500 West Sycamore Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
Contact: Kim or Joe Kuster, (708) 460-6573
Description: Christian organization providing rehabilitation and support for the visually impaired.
http://www.opcrc.org/

PAWS Animal Shelter
8301 191st St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-0909
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL145.html

Respond NOW
Mailing address: P.O. Box 215
Walk-in Center: 1439 Emerald St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60412
(708) 755-4357
http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/la1027
Description: Provides food, shelter, clothing and furniture to the needy

Rotary Club of Tinley Park and Frankfort
P. O. Box 31
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Meeting time: 12:15 p.m. Friday at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact: David Brost, President, (815) 464-4138, dbrost@lwhs.will.k12.il.us

Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center
10409 S. Roberts Rd.
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-9500
http://www.sertomacenter.org
E-mail: sertoma@ync.net

South Suburban Chicago CHADD
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
186th Place and Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 802-4233
http://www.earthbliss.com/sschadd/
Description: Support group for adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
1909 Cheker Square
E. Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 957-2854
http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lasscasa
E-mail: lasscasa@lincolnnet.net

South Suburban PADS
414 W. Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4357
http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lrpads/
E-mail: info@mrsh.net
Description: An inter-faith program providing shelter and supportive services to homeless persons.

Southwest Community Services
6775 Prosperi Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-1260
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:00 p.m.
http://www.swcsinc.org/
E-mail: cchiszar@swcsinc.org
Description: Provides rehabilitation and vocational training for developmentally disabled and mentally ill adults.

Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce
16250 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-5700
http://www.tinleychamber.org
E-mail: info@tinleychamber.org

Tinley Park Food Pantry
c/o Tinley Park United Methodist
6875 West 173rd Place
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2960
Open 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Tinley Park Knights of Columbus
No address, by request
Contact: Greg Pajak, Grand Knight
(708) 532-0909

Tinley Park Lions Club
16750 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-0599
Contact: Jim Schmeltzer
Email: jimjss@msn.com

Tinley Park Mental Health Center
7200 W. 183rd St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4000

Together We Cope
17010 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 633-5040
Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs 2-7 p.m.
Description: Provides emergency food and clothing and rent support for low-income families.

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bremen Post 2791
17147 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2333
Email: vfw2791@yahoo.com

W. A. Howe Developmental Center
7600 W. 183rd St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4000
Description: Residential services and job training for mentally retarded and developmentally disabled adults

Recreational Groups

Arts Alive!
c/o Tinley Park Park District
16801 S. 80th Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6305
http://www.artsalive.org
Description: Coordinates Community & Jazz Band, Community Chorale, Poet's Circle, and Writer's Group

Eiche Turners
16767 S. 80th Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-2206
http://www.eicheturners.org/
Description: Tumbling and trampoline fitness group

Heartland Story League
Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL.
Contact: Gene Gryniewicz, gene@tale-teller.com
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/7401/newpage1.htm
Description: Promotes storytelling and the sharing of stories by members from all walks of life.

South Cook Singing Men of Note Barbershop Chorus
Viking Lodge #13
6730 175th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 460-0056
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
http://www.singingmenofnote.org/
E-mail: weidenhoefer@yahoo.com
Description: Local chapter of international barbershop quartet society (SPEBSQSA, Inc.)

Suburban Aero Club of Chicago
Meetings: 1st Wed. of the month VFW Hall, 17147 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact: John Kallend, SAC secretary, (708) 798-7242
http://www.iit.edu/~kallend/sac.html
E-mail: kallend@iit.edu; or kallend@charlie.cns.iit.edu
Description: Model airplane club

Suburban Technical Amateur Radio (S.T.A.R.S.)
Meetings: 2d Friday of the month at the Midlothian Village Hall
Mailing address: STARS, P.O. Box 1240, Tinley Park, 60477
http://www.starsradio.org
E-mail: webmaster@starsradio.org, Greg (K9G7)
Description: Club for amateur radio operators

Tinley Moraine Genealogists
P.O. Box 521, Tinley Park, IL 60477-0521
The Tinley Moraine Genealogists meet on the first Thursday of each month (September through June), at 6:45 p.m. in the Tinley Park Public Library at the address shown above. Please check our website for specifics about upcoming programs. Note: The TMG collection of books and other materials is now stored at the Tinley Park Public Library.
http://www.tmgenealogists.org
Email: tinleymoraine@yahoo.com

Tinley Park Garden Club
Contact: Cindy Holup, President
(708) 614-0112

Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
6727 W. 174th St.
P.O. Box 325
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-4210
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Wednesdays; other times by appt.

Seniors Groups

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Tinley Park Chapter
No address, by request
Contact: Ken Cameron
(708) 532-4869

Fulton Commons Go-Getters
18100 S. 66th Court
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-0630
Description: Coordinates recreational activities for senior residents of Fulton Commons.

PLOWS Council on Aging
(serves Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth townships)
7808 West College Drive
Suite 5 East
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-0219
http://www.plows.org
E-mail: info@plows.org
Description: Provides various social services for seniors, including housekeeping, personal care, and counseling. Also runs the Shared Housing program, in which persons who want to rent space in their home are matched with another person, to provide companionship and increased security. (Either the seeker or the provider must be at least 62 years old to use this service.)

Saint George Senior Citizens
6700 W. 176th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Contact 1: Mrs. Marie Henninger, President (708) 429-4942
Contact 2: Mrs. Lati Zaremba, Vice-President (708) 532-2654
Meeting time: Noon-3:00 p.m., 2d or 3d Wed. of each month @ Saint George School (address above)
Description: Senior citizens meeting to play bunco and pinochle

Seniors Club, Ltd.
7040 Centennial Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 636-5600
Description: Adult day care with a structured program of daily activities, for seniors with special needs. Hot lunch is provided with snacks, shower services, beauty shop and transportation. Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Seniors Young @ Heart
St. Stephens Catholic Church
17500 S. 84th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-2400

Suburban Area Agency on Aging
1146 Westgate, Suite 200
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 383-0258
http://www.suburban-age.org
Description: Provides support for caregivers of older adults, including counseling, education, referrals to other agencies, in-home services, adult day-care, and overnight services.

Tinley Park Nutrition Site
7600 W. 183rd St.
Willow Hall
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Lunch at 11:45 a.m.
(708) 429-7415
Description: Drop-in center for seniors; serves lunch and coordinates recreational activities.

Tinley Park-Park District Senior Citizen Drop-In Center
Vogt Woods Park Building
6527 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
(708) 429-0120
Description: Provides recreational activities for seniors.

Tinley Park Senior Club
c/o Methodist Church
6875 W. 173rd Place
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2960
Meets: Noon on the first Wednesday of every month
Description: Recreational group for senior citizens

XYZ Club
c/o Zion Lutheran Church
171st & 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1600
Description: Senior citizen club that meets to play bunco.

Youth Groups

4-H Clubs of South Suburban Cook County
5527 Miller Circle Dr., Suite A
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-7500
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:30
Contacts: Kia-Rai Pittman
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu
E-mail: cooksouth@extension.uiuc.edu

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center
233 West Joe Orr Rd.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-1044
Aunt Martha's TIPS Shelter: (708) 849-2770
http://www.auntmarthas.org
E-mail: amysc@enteract.com

Boy Scouts of America - Calumet Council
8751 Calumet Ave.
Muenster, IN 46321
(708) 474-6212
http://www.calcouncil.org/