Community Initiatives

MOREways.org Online Resource Provides

PR Newswire CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2012 Real Neighborhood Solutions for Older Adults  CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Mather LifeWays—a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit that serves older adults—recently launched MOREways.org,…Read More

Leading Age: Mather LifeWays’ Café Model Offers More

During a recent visit to the More Than a Café on West Higgins Road, LeadingAge’s chief operations officer, Katie Smith-Sloan, noted the immediately apparent sense…Read More

Mary Leary grew up with a keen admiration for her father just as many children do, though under circumstances uncommon to most families. Read full…Read More

Evanston Review: “Helping Older Adults Age Well”

Mary Leary grew up with a keen admiration for her father just as many children do, though under circumstances uncommon to most families. Read full…Read More

The Huffington Post: “Hardly Grandpa’s Senior Center”

Last year, for Heidi Bailey’s 52nd birthday, her husband Mark surprised her with his and her motorcycles. The mother of three wanted to practice when…Read More

AARP Bulletin: “Senior Centers Evolve to Attract Boomers”

Senior centers around the country are moving out the bingo tables to make way for basketball courts, fitness centers and yoga classes. Read More >>

Mather’s—More Than a Café Celebrates Black History Month

Neighborhood Cafe Celebrates with Performances, Traditional African Cuisine, and Vendors CHICAGO, IL. (February 4, 2011) – To celebrate Black History Month, Mather’s—More Than a Café…Read More