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Senior Fest in Millennium Park

by The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago residents came together in Millennium Park during the summer.

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Eddy from Arkansas believes that time is the most important way to give back to others.
Tessa believes that being a grandmother has been the most rewarding way to help others during her lifetime.
Catherine and Shirley made it clear that their commitment to the Chicago region did not stop as they grew older.“We’re active senior citizens, you know. We don’t wanna just sit at home. We have that in common and that made our friendship even more importa
Catherine and Shirley show how their commitment to the Chicago region did not stop as they grew older.“We’re active senior citizens, you know. We don’t wanna just sit at home. We have that in common and that made our friendship even more important"
Shirley stated, “As a result of working for economist Milton Friedman at the University of Chicago very early on in my career, I like to do volunteer work at every opportunity I can get. Two years ago I put together a group called the Golden Girls that’s
Shirley,member of the senior club Golden Girls, states “We’re active senior citizens, you know. We don’t wanna just sit at home. We have that in common and that makes our friendship even more important because we like to do the same activity—help others"
Seniors gather in Millennium Park to enjoy activities.
Lola volunteers with Silver Sneakers, the nation’s leading exercise program for active older adults.
Leon donates to organizations like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army
Leon donates to organizations like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army
Leon and Lola pose for a photo during Millennium Park's Senior Fest.
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Listening to the musical performance in the Pritzker Pavilion, Denise flashed a contagious smile as she shared her earliest memory of philanthropy.
The steel architecture of the Pritzker Pavilion acts as a backdrop for activities at Senior Fest.
Ms.Fitch and her son pose for a photo at Senior fest.
Ms. Fitch described her earliest memory of giving back and told us about her encounter with the legendary philanthropist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ms. Fitch described her earliest memory of giving back and told us about her encounter with the legendary philanthropist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Participants of Senior Fest circulate Millennium Park
Seniors take a walk in Millennium Park as they enjoy Senior Fest.
Moses used his medical knowledge to help patients in their time of need. "I would voluntarily interpret the scientific language of doctors to help patients understand what was going on during their visits. I was kind of like a translator, but for science.
Moses used his medical knowledge to help patients in their time of need. "I would voluntarily interpret the scientific language of doctors to help patients understand what was going on during their visits. I was kind of like a translator, but for science.
Leaning on his cane, Rudolph talked about how his experience serving in the army was his earliest memory of giving back.
Leaning on his cane, Rudolph talked about how his experience serving in the army was his earliest memory of giving back.
Oscar, originally from Peru, remembers how giving back allowed him to connect with others from a young age. “In my country during the ‘70s, I used to volunteer with my church to help get kids off the streets. "
Oscar, originally from Peru, remembers how giving back allowed him to connect with others from a young age. “In my country during the ‘70s, I used to volunteer with my church to help get kids off the streets. "
Maria gives back by working at Casa Central, a place that helps young immigrants with computer skills, resume building, and job searches.
Maria gives back by working at Casa Central, a place that helps young immigrants with computer skills, resume building, and job searches.
Maria gives back by working at Casa Central, a place that helps young immigrants with computer skills, resume building, and job searches.
Maria gives back by working at Casa Central, a place that helps young immigrants with computer skills, resume building, and job searches.
Marvin, a retired Marine, joined as a way to serve his country."I joined because I was young and a student and this was a primary way for people to offer support during the ‘50s.”
Marvin, a retired Marine, joined as a way to serve his country."I joined because I was young and a student and this was a primary way for people to offer support during the ‘50s.”
Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.
Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.
Peacefully reading in Millennium Park, Maureen shared with us one of her childhood memories that paved the way for future philanthropic work with aniamls.
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Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.
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Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.
Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.
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Elijah (right) and his colleagues at the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe use their sense of humor to share the joy of laughter with others.