Oak Park Arms Senior Living will host guest speakers Don Harmon, 39th president of the Illinois Senate, and Camille Lilly, Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives for District 78, for an event titled, “Democracy in Action,” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.
This event is free and open to the public, and donuts and coffee will be served.
The presentation will begin with Senator Harmon and Representative Lilly providing an update from Springfield, followed by a question-and-answer session.
"We are incredibly honored to welcome Senator Harmon and Representative Lilly to the Oak Park Arms," said Moses Williams, executive director of the Oak Park Arms. "The 'Democracy in Action' event offers a unique opportunity for our residents and the wider community to engage in a meaningful dialogue with a key legislative leader. We believe it's vital to provide platforms that foster civic engagement and understanding, and we're excited to host this free event.”
Oak Park Arms Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior housing in the form of independent living. A licensed home care agency is onsite to provide support services for seniors. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month, or longer.
“Democracy in Action” is free, and the public is invited. The Oak Park Arms is located at 408 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park. For more information, call 708-386-4040 or visit
https://www.oakparkarms.com/.