Senior Center in Des Plaines, IL

The mission of the Frisbie Senior Center is to serve active people – ages 55 and older – through social, intellectual, and physically enriching programs.  

Easily accessible at the northeast corner of Northwest Highway (Route 14) and Mount Prospect Road, the Frisbie Senior Center offers:

• daily social and recreational activities,
• on-going educational programming,
• planned day trips and extended trips,
• one-to-one counseling options, focusing on health, legal, employment, and a host of other topics,
• medical equipment, offered through our Medical Closet program, that can be purchased or rented at below market pricing,
• access to a Veterans’ Affairs representative fours days per week, through an on-site VA office,
• casual dining in the Cumberland Café, which is open to the general public, providing breakfast and lunch menu offerings, a congregate meal program for persons 60 and over, and inside and outside catering for meetings, events, and special occasions.
• great savings on everyday goods to the next great find for that “treasure hunter” or collector, in our Resale Shop (donated goods accepted as well),
• hand-made crafts, which can be found in the Senior Craft Boutique, and
• meeting space and facilities for rental use.

Become a member today and enjoy these offerings in a comfortable and cozy environment that fosters camaraderie, respect, and healthy interaction.  Visit the “Membership” page to learn more about the programs and activities offered at the Frisbie Senior Center.

A Brief History
Established as a 501 (c)(3) not-for profit corporation, the Des Plaines Community Senior Center has been providing recreational opportunities, services, and support to active seniors living in the community since 1976.  In 2006, through the generosity of Eva and Charles Frisbie, the organization acquired a new location and opened the Frisbie Senior Center.  For nearly five years, programs and services were provided at the Frisbie location as well as at the Des Plaines Park District’s Prairie Lakes Community Center.  In 2010, an intergovernmental agreement expired with the Des Plaines Park District, which resulted in all programming and services relocating to the Frisbie Senior Center, where the organization currently operates today.   

Contact Frisbie Senior Center today at 847-768-5944, or browse the website for more information about our center and services.