ANNOUNCEMENTS

The New Trier Township FY 2026-2027 Agency Partner Application is now open!

Each year New Trier Township distributes financial support to non-profit agencies that provide social services to Township residents. Agencies must meet eligibility requirements and address one or more of the funding target areas. Learn more about the process on our website.

Apply here.

Applications will be accepted until September 5th, 2025, at 3pm. 

Over the past two years, the New Trier Township Scholarship has transformed lives—providing $140,000 in support and helping at least 18 students pursue their college dreams at Oakton. This past year the Board decided to endow our scholarship, so that we can help residents with financial need help themselves in perpetuity. But the endowment hasn't had time to earn interest to replenish the fund. There is an urgent need for increased funding with scholarship applications already up by more than 15%—and expected to rise as the fall semester approaches. You can support the scholarship fund by donating here.

Make a difference with your donations!

You can drop off donations at the New Trier Township office on

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM.

You can also conveniently donate from home by using our Amazon Wish List!

We are now on Bluesky! Follow us here @newtriertownship.bsky.social

August

25th | 10 - 11:30 AM

Professional & Community Education Program: Long-Term Care Insurance and Veterans' Benefits 101

Presented by Presented by Jenny Novy, CPG, Amada Senior Care. Participants will learn: What a long-term care insurance policy is and what benefits are part of the policy, the process and steps to take to access benefits, and the Veterans Administration’s various financial and healthcare benefits and the application process. Register here. Location: North Shore Senior Center, Jacobi Room, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield.

September

Meet Max, the Robot Dog 

All Ages

Thursday, September 4, 5:30-7pm, Wilmette Public Library

Minty and Marshmallow have a new friend, Max the robot dog! Meet Max, and read him your favorite stories without worrying about pet allergies.

Learn more and register at the Youth Services Desk >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14046343 

Building with Bits and Bobs 

For the whole family

Sunday, September 7, 2-3:30pm, Wilmette Public Library 

 Drop in and build with us! We’ll supply a random assortment of items for you to upcycle into your own amazing creations!

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14019293

Grief Walk

Monday, September 8, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Join the group at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve for a brief nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike along with others who have a shared understanding of grief and loss. Wear comfortable hiking or running shoes and dress for the weather.

External Registration: https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/grief-walk-9/?utm_source=External&utm_medium=External&utm_name=External+Newsletter

Story Explorers 

Ages 4-7

Tuesday, September 9, 4-4:30pm, Wilmette Public Library 

 Join us Tuesdays after school for dramatic stories, rhymes, puppets, and songs, just for children ages 4-7. 

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14019315

Yin Yoga

Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Yin is a slow-paced and gentle style of yoga that works with very basic asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles. It helps to mobilize, stretch, and hydrate the body's extensive fascial network.

External Registration: https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/yin-yoga-2/?utm_source=External&utm_medium=External&utm_name=External+Newsletter

Men's Hike

Tuesday, September 9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the group at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve - Brushwood Center for a brief nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike. Wear comfortable hiking or running shoes and dress for the weather. (This hike is reserved for any male participant - those diagnosed, caregiving or bereaved.)

External Registration: https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/mens-hike-2025-09-09/?utm_source=External&utm_medium=External&utm_name=External+Newsletter

Pajama Storytime 

For the whole family

Wednesday, September 10, 6:30-7pm, Wilmette Public Library 

 Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for special bedtime stories for the whole family.

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14019126

Art for Big Feelings 

Grades K-2

Thursday, September 11, 4-4:45pm, Wilmette Public Library 

School, relationships, and other challenges can lead to big emotions. Help organize those complex feelings and relieve stress through stories and art activities.

Register on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14028284

Music x Gaming: Play Video Games to Make Music  

Grades 2-4

Monday, September 15, 5:30-6:30pm, Wilmette Public Library 

Join Overture Games for a hands-on lesson in music composition while playing video games and using software!

Register on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14027565

Hobbit Day 

For the whole family

Friday, September 19, 4-5pm, Wilmette Public Library 

 Happy Hobbit Day! Whether you yearn for adventure or prefer the coziness of the Shire, you’ll enjoy these Middle Earth-inspired crafts, activities, and snacks. 

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14021480

Little Craft Hub 

For the whole family

Saturday, September 20, 10-11am, Wilmette Public Library 

 Explore and play with STEAM concepts in this craft program for the whole family!

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14098000

Tiny Art Party 

All ages

Make art for Wilmette's Little Free Art Gallery

Saturday, September 20, 2-3:30pm, Wilmette Public Library

Learn about the creation of Wilmette's tiny community art space and make your own art to share with others in the Little Free Art Gallery. 

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14061996

Magnificent Minds 

For the whole family

Saturday, September 27, 10-10:45am, Wilmette Public Library 

 Celebrate neurodiversity with stories and songs at this inclusive storytime for the whole family.

Learn more on our event calendar >> https://wilmette.libnet.info/event/14028380

Life After Cancer: Navigating Survivorship

Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Join us for an evening of exploring cancer survivorship. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with welcoming remarks from Priscilla Andrews, Clinical Director, MA, LCPC, on the importance of care in survivorship. Participants will then have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions based on their interests. Doors open at 5:30 pm. A light dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6:00 pm.

External Registration: https://forms.gle/Qh69kDLmiXhWc2KZ8

Pickles Group Fall Youth Program Registration Open through September 5

For kids and teens ages 6-18

National | Virtual | FREE

You have kids. You have cancer. No one prepared either of you for this.💚

The good news? Pickles Group knows what works. Research shows that kids whose parents have cancer benefit most from three things: honest, age-appropriate information about cancer, coping skills, and peer-to-peer support.

Our programs provide peer-to-peer support for kids and teens impacted by their parents or caregiver’s cancer.

Connect Over Cancer 

5-weeks on Sundays: For kids and teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer.

(NEW!) Pickles Jars

Monthly on 3rd Sunday

2 types of Pickles Jar groups for kids & teens:

1) with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer

2) who have lost a parent to cancer

Kids and teens facing a parent's cancer can find friendship, coping skills, and a community who just gets it.

Learn more and enroll in Pickles' Connect Over Cancer or Pickles Jars programs at picklesjars.org/youth-programs.



Pace has implemented a new program, the Ride Share Access Program (RAP). 

This program provides a subsidy to use either Uber or UZURV to travel to a destination that is within Pace’s ADA paratransit service area for RTA-certified ADA paratransit who are not enrolled in Pace’s Taxi Access Program (TAP). For an initial $2.00 fee, Pace will cover the cost of the ride up to $30. Register today.

Upcoming YWCA Support Groups

Artwork Children's World Support Group (For Ages 5-13)

Group runs August 26 - January 13

Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm

In-person at the YWCA Evanston/North Shore

Children in this workshop will use artwork as a therapeutic means of support and healing.

Interested? Please email csancen@ywca-ens.org (English & Spanish) to sign up.

My Life Support Group for Teens/Young Adults (Ages 14-18)

Group runs August 13 - October 1

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In-person at the YWCA Evanston/North Shore

Teens and young adults in this therapeutic space will use art to seek healing, solace, and community.

Interested? Please email csancen@ywca-ens.org (English & Spanish) to sign up.

The new program year (2026) for LIHEAP will start on 10/1/2025. We will provide updates on how to apply as the start date approaches.

Volunteer with North Shore Senior Center!

NSSC is currently in need of Friendly Visitors! Help make a difference in the life of a home-bound older adult in your community. Volunteers will be matched with an older adult to provide companionship and be a friendly face.

Email Julie Droste or call 847.242.6257 to learn more.

Discover a Rewarding Career at NSSC

NSSC is hiring a Care Coordinator! This role provides critical services to our community, as well as educational, informational, and benefits support for older adults and their families.

Interested? Click here to see their full career opportunities page.

ComEd Customer Relief Fund

ComEd is reenergizing its commitment to community support by launching a one-time relief fund that provides financial assistance for those struggling with high energy costs.

Eligibility:

• Residential customers with past-due balances who are at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for grants up to $500.

- or -

• Qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations with past-due balances may qualify for grants up to $1,000.

Learn more about how to register on ComEd's website.

Do you need essential home repairs and improvements you cannot afford? Rebuilding Together North Suburban Chicago (“RTNSC”) provides home repairs and improvements free of charge to those unable to afford them. They would love to help you! In their 2024 fiscal year, they provided high-impact repairs in 66 different homes and for one not-for-profit organization in 18 northeast suburban communities, including New Trier Township suburbs. They have two powerful programs: (1) Year-Round Skilled Contractor Program (“Skilled Contractor Repairs)” and (2) National Rebuilding Month Volunteer Team Program (“Volunteer Team Projects”). For more information, please see RebuildingTogetherNSC.org, email Jill Brickman, or call 847-869-0900 (voicemail monitored weekly).

Residents of New Trier Township are welcomed and encouraged to contact your representatives about the things that matter to you!



The next Township Board of Trustees meeting is September 9th, 7:30-9:00PM at the Township (739 Elm Street, Winnetka) or online. The agenda will be available the week prior on the website calendar. All residents of the Township are warmly welcomed. For accommodations or questions, contact Lorrecia Hopkins here.

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