Seeking Applications

for

NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP CLERK

Position information is available here. Applications are available here.

Supervisor's Message

This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for Township residents and workers whom we serve; for those who helped to provide over 160 meals and harvest baskets this holiday at the annual Turkey Dinner Giveaway at Winnetka Presbyterian Church; and those involved in making New Trier a Caring in Action township year round including our dedicated citizen advisory committee members.  

I am continuously in awe of our non-profit agency partners with whom we fulfill our mission “to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental, and social well-being of Township residents.” For example, Our Place participants regularly volunteer to bag food staples for the Food Pantry, and North Suburban Legal Aid staff provide free legal guidance to residents on issues such as housing, immigration, and domestic violence. Learn more about all of our agency partners here.

Want to learn more about your Township and the services we provide? We are holding an Open House as part of the local Chamber seasonal “Red Invitation” event on December 4th sponsored by the local Chamber. Stop in to warm up as you make your rounds. We will have staff and volunteers on hand to answer questions, give tours of the offices and Food Pantry. I encourage you to visit our website homepage for our News & Information and links to social media updates, including events listed in our calendar. 

Perhaps you are ready to dedicate some of your time and energy to making New Trier Township an example of transparent, responsive governance. I am accepting applications for Township Clerk, a link to the application is here to fill the unexpired term. The Clerk is a critical member of the team as the FOIA officer, records keeper, and head of our passport and voter services. A position description is listed here.

As always, if you have ideas or questions about your township, including about the Clerk role, please email me at GSEisenberg@newtriertownship.com.

Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg

Township Supervisor

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Glencoe Family Services, Rebuilding Together, Girl Scouts Service Unit #462, Jewl Foods, and generous space sharing by Winnetka Presbyterian Church and Pastor Paul Gilmore, our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Dinner distribution to those in need in our community was a success.

Appreciation also goes out to the Community Church of Wilmette for donating gift cards; Noah Friedland and The Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods Camp, William A. Brandt, Baird & Warner-Winnetka, and Jr. Trevians Hockey for recent food drives.

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 

29 Family Caregiver Celebration 3-5PM – Join fellow caregivers at North Shore Senior Center's annual Caregiver Celebration, to honor and celebrate caregivers' hard work throughout the year. Raffles, prizes, free catered lunch, and entertainment from local improv performers. At NSSC (161 Northfield Road). More information and RSVP here.

29 Using Mindfulness and Acupressure for Self-Care 6-7PM

Acupuncturist Dr. Dana Fine will teach attendees how to incorporate acupressure and mindfulness into their self-care routine. Register here. Sponsored by agency partner Cancer Wellness Center and Sharsheret via Zoom or in-person at the Northbrook location.

DECEMBER 

2 5th - 8th Grade Girls Night In! 5-8PM Join Glencoe Youth Services for an evening of self-care designed to decrease school and holiday season stress and celebrate friendship and sisterhood! Activities include bath bomb making, henna art, yoga, hair and nails, and more, including a movie and fondue fun. The workshop takes place at the GYS Field House (680 Greenwood Ave.) Register here. Space is limited.

4 Chamber Red Invitation Event / Township Open House 10AM - 4PM* Stop into local storefronts (*hours vary by location) with the RED INVITATION sign for this annual event sponsored by the Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce. Township staff and volunteers will be offering tours and more at the Township, 739 Elm Street! For more information, consult the Chamber website here.

8 Tips for Cracking the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) 6-8PM Join Career Resource Center for this webinar designed to help you understand the ATS and maximize your chance of getting to the next step in the job search process. Register here.

9 Fitness-palooza! 9AM - 12:45PM Get ready for winter fitness at North Shore Senior Center. Enjoy short group fitness classes and demonstrations throughout the day, including Tai Chi, Pilates, and more. Prizes too! Classes vary between online and in-person. Learn more or register at 847-784-6030.

9 GYS Book Discussion 4-5:30PM Grades 5th-12th.YA novel The Afterlife of Holly Chase, a retelling of A Christmas Carol will be discussed. Pizza included. Read ahead. For more information, or to register, click here.

10 Lunches of Hope Morning of Service 10AM-Noon Register as a family or individual for this service event which meets at the GYS Field House in Glencoe (680 Greenwood Ave) to prepare lunches and personal care kits for the homeless and no-sew hats and scarfs for Cradles to Crayons. Open to all ages. Space is limited. For more information, email director@glencoeyouthservices.org. Register here. Sponsored by Glencoe Youth Services.

11 Workshop at Writers Theatre 2PM Grades 6-12. Featuring Manual Cinema's A Christmas Carol. For more information, or to register, click here.

12 NSSC Memory Café 1-2:30 PM This month’s theme is "Captivating Power of Music." Light refreshments will be served. Participants must attend with a care partner. The Memory Café program provides a safe, friendly, and supportive space for people with memory loss and their care partners to have fun and connect with others. North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road). Free! More info here. Memory Café is offered the 2nd Monday of the month at North Shore Senior Center.

13 Job Search Fundamentals: Personal Branding For the Job Search 1PM An encore presentation! Join in-person at New Trier Township or online via Zoom. Register with agency partner Career Resource Center here.

13 Township Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30PM at New Trier Township, 2nd Floor.

21 Virtual Free Legal Aid Clinic* 10AM - Noon Legal help with Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Tenant-side Housing matters by appointment. Provided by the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. Third Wednesday of each month. Appointments are required and can be made here or by phone 847-737-4042.

17 Virtual Dementia Family Support Group 2:30 - 4PM This group provides a positive environment for family caregivers of people living with dementia. Meets virtually the third Thursday of the month. Register through NSSC here. 

 * Note: For NSLA Clinics, be advised that for immigration and housing matters, clients using the services should fall at 250% of the federal poverty income guidelines (there are no income limits for domestic violence).

Agency Partner Spotlight

Upcoming Cancer Wellness Center Programs

NOVEMBER 29 Using Mindfulness and Acupressure for Self-Care 6-7PM (listed in the calendar section/register here)

NOVEMBER 30 Latest Advancements in Pancreatic Surgical Practices. A candid discussion with surgeon Dr. Matthew Dixon. Register here.

Calling All Township 5th - 12th Graders:

Join GYS for Story and Stage! Friday, Dec 9th from 4-5:30PM at GYS. Discuss (over pizza) the YA novel The Afterlife of Holly Chase, a retelling of A Christmas Carol with a modern twist.

Sunday, December 11th at 2PM. Spend an afternoon at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe at a workshop featuring the amazing puppetry of Manual Cinema's A Christmas Carol.

*For more information or to register click here.

*The next series of grief groups start January 3rd. Contact Denise Kitanovski at 847-446-6955 ext. 422 or via email. Consider participating in this 9-week group designed to provide comfort and acknowledge the intense impact of grief. If you are looking for support and community as you navigate your path ahead, this may be right for you.

ADDITIONAL GRIEF RESOURCES at THESE AGENCY PARTNERS:

* Counseling Center of the North Shore at 847-446-8060 

or via email at support@ccns.org;

* Family Service Center at 847-251-7350 

or via email at info@familyservicecenter.com;

* Family Service of Glencoe at 847-835-5111 

or via email at info@famliyserviceofglencoe.org 

* North Shore Senior Center (for those over age 55) Clinical Supervisor,

Terri McHugh at 847-424-5672 or via email here.

Volunteers needed on the North Shore route for three hour per week!

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois seeks volunteer drivers to join the powerhouse move-ment feeding homebound older adults on the North Shore. Volunteers pick up prepared meals and deliver to seniors and homebound adults in the Winnetka, Wilmette, Evanston, Glenview, and Highland Park areas.

Contact the Meals on Wheels NEI office at 847-332-2678 or

email: volunteercoordinator@mealsonwheelsnei.org

Donations made to the Township Angel Fund help New Trier residents who face

a life-threatening emergency and do not qualify for other assistance programs.

This fund also helps supply emergency resources to the Food Pantry. Link to our website here. #GivingTuesday

Giving Tree. Grant a wish this holiday season! The NSSC "Giving Tree" features gift requests from older adults and families we serve in the community. Gifts include blankets, scarves, gloves, gift cards, and other requests – all around $25. Each gift must be wrapped and include a gift tag with the recipient's name and gift code. All gifts need to be delivered to NSSC no later than Friday, December 9th. Pick a tag off the tree at NSSC (161 Northfield Road) or find one on our virtual tree here.

Want to learn more about the advisory committees or becoming a member?

Visit our website here or contact Brian Leverenz, Community Services

Administrator, at 847-446-8203.There are a few openings on the committees.

Residents of New Trier Township are welcomed and encouraged to contact your representatives about the things that matter to you as we work alongside one another with the motto Caring in Action.

The next Township Board of Trustees meeting is December 13th. Residents are invited to attend the meetings at the 2nd Floor Alan Goldberg Conference & Community Room.

Our Meeting Schedule is available here.