General Information

On this page you can find information on some of the services and amenities offered year-round at the Patty Turner Center.

Caruso Grand Friends Fund

Students at Caruso Junior High have chosen to give back to their community by supporting a scholarship fund to provide PTC membership and/or program registrations for Deerfield's older adults. Please talk to our social service staff for more information or to see if you meet income qualifications.

Art Wall

The PTC Senior Council has just puchased gallery fixtures for the wall opposite the Members Room so that we can now display the work of our many PTC artists. If you are interested in displaying your work, please contact the Center Office.

Lending Closet

We lend, on a short term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. Please contact the front desk for more information.

Closet hours: 9:00 am -3:30 pm.

Wifi Internet

We have high speed wireless internet access available in our facility -- Reception Room, Conference Room, Atrium, and Library.

911 Calls

When staff observes a situation in the building which, in their determination, requires medical assistance, 911 will be called.

Senior Car Program

Drop off /pick up service for older adult residents of Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods.

Days of Operation

Monday through Friday … 9 am - 4 pm

Call 847-940-4010 for information or reservations

General Service Area

North to Route 22
South to the Edens Spur
East to Green Bay Rd. (Includes Highland Park Hospital)
West to Milwaukee Rd. (Includes Highland Park Fitness Center)

Fees

$3/one-way ride
(Circuit Breaker Eligible - $2/one-way ride)
$6/one-way ride to Glenbrook and Lake Forest Hospitals

SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)

Patty Turner Center is a SHIP site. What is SHIP?

SHIP is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Insurance.
SHIP does not sell or solicit insurance.
SHIP is not an insurance plan.
SHIP trains volunteer counselors throughout the state to provide one on one help with your insurance.

How can SHIP counselors help you? SHIP counselors can answer your questions about:

Medicare
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Advantage Plans: HMOs, PPOs, PFFS
Prescription Drug Coverage through Medicare and other sources
Long-term Care Insurance
Medicare Claims and Appeals
Medicare Beneficiary Rights and Guarantees

SHIP counselors will be at the Patty Turner Center every second and fourth Tuesday from 12:00 - 2:00 and on the first Monday of the month third Monday from 10:00 - 12:00. Please call the center to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

Notaries Public

Notary Public services are now available at the PTSC. Please contact Ginny or Joan.

Assistive Listening Devices

We are very fortunate to have an assisted-hearing system at the PTSC. The system is located in Members Room A & B and is available to our members so that programs can be more easily enjoyed. Please see Ginny or Joan if you would like to use this device.

Cell Phone Collection

Please drop off your old cell phones at the center. When we accumulate 50 phones, we will send them to a recycler and receive a check. What a great way to help our center and our environment! To date, we have returned over 500 phones and earned $445.

Welcome to the Patty Turner Center