New Lenox Township

Untitled Document Senior Housing

In September of 2003, the new senior citizen housing complex, the first of its kind in New Lenox, was finally completed and ready for the tenants to move in. The complex, which is located at 1090 S. Cedar Road right next door to the New Lenox Township Office, consists of 24 apartments, 6 two bedroom and 18 one bedroom.

Applications for the apartments are being taken at the Township Office located at 1100 S. Cedar Road. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older, be a New Lenox Township residents at the time of the application, and be able to live independently. Each applicant will be placed on the waiting list and contacted in the order of application when vacancy occurs

The 2800 square foot community room has provided additional space for civic gatherings, it acts as the staging area for the Lions Club's Christmas Basket program and for the Township's Operation Santa Claus. Through a cooperative agreement with the Park District, it serves as a satellite facility for their senior recreation, exercise, and social enrichment programs. A kitchen has been added to the Community Room which now facilitates the Will County Senior Services Meals on Wheels program. The labor and funding support to construct the kitchen was donated by the New Lenox Lions Club. Congregate meals are now served in the Community Room Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 12:00 noon. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling the Will County Senior Services Center at 815-485-7187.