Serving up resources, programs, and fun
for older adults on Chicago’s
north side

Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood

is a great place to Age Well

Edgewater is an ideal area for Aging Well–that’s why we partner with a variety of other organizations to offer unique and engaging programs in a variety of locations.

Join us for our popular monthly luncheons, which include live entertainment and dancing as well as opportunities to see old friends and make new ones while enjoying a delicious lunch. The Greek Festival’s always a favorite!

Mather LifeWays in Edgewater offers...

Educational Programs

learn something new in a lecture on health, history, art, and more

Exercise Classes

take advantage of local, low-cost, and low-impact classes including tai chi

Film Series

enjoy a great variety of new and recent releases—we’ll supply the popcorn!

Day Trips

we’ll do the driving… so you can enjoy area museums, live performances, ball games, and more

Events & Programs

from hands-on art classes to a monthly book club to information-packed seminars on legal documents, there’s a fresh selection that’s open to everyone

AgeAdvantage

Check out our current schedule of lifelong learning programs, day trips, film series, fitness classes, and more.

See All Programs
Interested in an upcoming program or event?

Call (773) 769.1995

Working together to transform the lives of older adults

Our partners offer similar programs as well as vital resources and information for older adults, including low-vision resources and volunteer opportunities. Together, we work to transform the lives of older adults who are Aging Well in Edgewater.

Partners include:
  • Chicago Methodist Senior Services
  • Edgewater Presbyterian Church
  • City Lit Theater
  • St. Gertrude’s Heart-to-Heart program
  • St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church
  • CJE SeniorLife
  • Bethany Retirement Community
What people are saying...

I love the people there, and Mather LifeWays in Edgewater has become part of my life.

Aida C., Edgewater Volunteer

Mather LifeWays
in Edgewater Location and Directions

Phone: (773) 769.1995
edgewater@matherlifeways.com

Monthly luncheons held at:

St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church
5649 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
Map and Directions

For all other event locations, download the current issue of AgeAdvantage from this web page.

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