Seniors Center

Vernon Hills Seniors Organization

The Vernon Hills Seniors Organization was established in 1995 pursuant to Ordinance #95-61. The purpose of the organization is to provide a social forum for seniors to associate with their peers and engage in recreational, social and public service activities.

Vernon Hills Seniors Membership Form & Waiver


Membership Eligibility & Guidelines for Access to the Facility

  1. All persons aged 55 and over are eligible for membership. Please see the VH Seniors Application for Membership. Membership dues are currently being waived. 
  2. Persons desiring to participate must complete a Membership Registration form, which includes signing a Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement (see above).
  3. Access to the Senior Center is available when programming is scheduled and volunteers are on the premises.
  4. All programming and activities are coordinated by the Seniors Committee, which consists of members from the Vernon Hills Seniors Organization.
  5. The Seniors Organization is located in the lower level of Village Hall, and is accessible to those with mobility impairment via elevator.
  6. Village staff are not present within the Senior Center; All members participating in activities should be self-sufficient. 


Senior Center Offerings

The Seniors Organization meets in the lower level of the Village Hall (290 Evergreen drive, Vernon Hills) in the Senior Center. The Seniors Center offers:

  • A library
  • Computers with internet capability
  • Pool table
  • Television
  • Meeting place
  • A kitchen

Members meet regularly to play bridge, pinochle and MahJong as well as watch movies, celebrate birthdays and holidays. Weekly activities include line dancing, senior fitness groups, bingo and a book club. Special activities, speakers and events are always on the calendar.


Activity Calendar


Transportation Options

Vernon Hills seniors may select from a variety of public transportation options to travel to and from the Village Hall Senior Center, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.

  • Ride Lake County – 800-201-6446: Ride Lake County is a countywide door-to-door transportation service for residents age 60+ and people with disabilities. The program requires a reservation scheduled in advance. Riders must register with Pace before scheduling their first ride. You may register and schedule rides by calling 800-201-6446. The pace Call Center will ask for your birthdate (or an RTA Reduced Fare Permit number for residents registering as an individual with a disability). Short rides cost approximately $2 per trip. Learn more by visiting the Ride Lake County website.
  • Pace On Demand– 224-735-8678: Pace also offers weekday service to an area roughly bounded by Vernon Hills and Mundelein village limits. Reservations for the shared ride, door-to-door service are available first-come, first-served each weekday, with rides within the Vernon Hills/Mundelein area provided for $2 each using a Ventra payment card (or $2.25 cash). Learn more by calling Pace at 224-735-8678 or visiting PaceBus.com/OnDemand, or check the Vernon Hills-Mundelein flier.
  • Vernon Hills Senior Taxi Program: The Village offers residents age 62+ or with a disability a monthly ride card to use with either American Taxi (847-673-1000) or 303 Taxi (847-368-0303). Eligible residents must first complete the Vernon Hills Senior Taxi Application, then will receive an electronic swipe card (similar to a debit card) that comes preloaded with a value of up to $8 per taxi ride. Learn more by visiting the Senior Taxi Program webpage.


Contact Information

  • Vernon Hills Senior Organization Email Contact:   VernonHillsSeniors@mail.com
  • The Senior Center also maintains a mailbox at Village Hall – Vernon Hills Seniors, c/o Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061