Seniors Need Assistance Fueling your car: Nov. 1st thru April 1st. Weds. from 9am till 1pm a station attendant will help (you pay for the gasoline). Pickup placard at township office.

AARP Driving School Feb. 7th & 8th. Call to sign up.

Senior Resource Day:Mark your calendar April 25, 2012.

Lending Closet @ Antioch Sr.Ctr 847-395-0139 anyone may borrow wheelchairs, walkers, etc.

Handicap Parking Applications available at Township office.

MEALS ON WHEELS call (847) 546-5733 ask for meals on wheels program.

SENIOR DINING PROGRAM:

Seniors who are age 60 and over have the opportunity to enjoy a meal, 7 days a week for a donation of $5.00 per meal.  For those that qualify you may pick up an application form at the township office. The actual cost of the meal is $6.00; however the balance is covered by funding received through the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency On Aging and Catholic Charities. Dining site location: The Avalon Family Restaurant, 4821 Grand Ave., Gurnee & N & T's Restaurant in Zion Shiloh Village on Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL.

Senior Transportation:

Discount Half price taxi fare for seniors 65 + and disabled residents. Maximum up to $5.00. Must apply in person at the township office.

New Pace Dial-A-Ride Bus Service is available for Benton Township residents. Service Hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am until 5:30 pm. This service will take you anywhere in Benton & Zion Townships (Wal-Mart, Kmart,etc) To schedule a ride call 1-800-201-6446 one day in advance.  Tuesday & Thursday Pace Dial-A-Ride will take residents to Gurnee & Waukegan for medical appts.  Call 1-800-201-6446 one week in advance for medical appointments.