Welcome to ESSE
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Who attends ESSE?
Daily Activities
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Costs/Options
Caregiver Support
Donate to ESSE
Volunteer at ESSE
Work at ESSE
ESSE News (Monthly)
ESSEntials (biannual)
Supporting Churches
Links to Websites
3-Locations in Glen Ellyn & Wheaton, Illinois (not-for-profit)
ESSE is a special place where seniors gather during the day to enjoy the companionship of new friends. ESSE offers a safe, relaxing environment with a variety of enjoyable, stimulating activities.
Click on the items below for more information:
July 8th (Wednesday): Fund Raiser at Stir Crazy (Fresh Asian Grill)
(lunch/dinner, present Flyer for 25% $ to ESSE--Click here, Info & Flyer)
July 16th (Thursday): ESSE Caregiver Support Group 3:00-4:30 pm
July 17th (Friday): Dr. Zimmerman (visiting Podiatrist all ESSE locations)
Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard, Villa Park, Winfield, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Flower Field, York Center, Cloverdale, Bloomingdale,Roselle,Medina,Lisle,Downers Grove,Hannover Park,DuPage County,Illinois
Seniors who attend ESSE Adult Day Care are a diverse yet compatible group. We provide day care services for the socially isolated, moderately handicapped or frail older adult. ESSE Adult Day Care Centers offer opportunities for socialization and recreation. At the same time caregivers receive a well needed respite while knowing that their loved one is enjoying time in a safe, friendly atmosphere.
Call one of our program managers to arrange a visit at an ESSE Adult Day Care Center.
Faith Lutheran Church
41 North Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Terre Fulmer: Program Manager
630-858-1005
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 South Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Nancie Barry: Program Manager
630-260-3773
Holy Cross Lutheran
802 East Geneva Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Andrea Van Kampen: Program Manager
630-784-0773
Activities are designed to keep our clients active mentally and physically. We strive for a safe, friendly, relaxing atmosphere.
Daily Program Activities include:
* Talking about current events
* Active floor and table games
* Chair exercises
* Music and singing
* Arts and crafts
* Discussions: contemporary and devotional
* Relaxation time
Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
Lunch: milk, coffee, etc. are provided
* Clients may bring their own lunch
* Clients may order in advance the optional $5 hot lunch
(made possible by Senior Citizens Council of DuPage County.)
Special Activities include:
* Holiday Celebrations
* Parties
* Birthdays
* Intergenerational visits (kids!)
* Pet therapy
* Outings
Podiatrist Scott A. Zimmerman DPM visits each ESSE location every two months to provide foot care for clients. He accepts Medicare and secondary insurance. Older Adults often have difficulty caring for their feet and recognizing problems. Dr. Zimmerman helps keep feet healthy by trimming nails, treating corns and calluses, bunions and any other minor or serious problems of the foot.
Contact the Program Manager at one of our 3 ESSE Adult Day Care Centers to arrange a visit and to learn about the registration process. We encourage you to spend as much time as you like observing our clients and the various activities. The Program Manager will answer all of your questions about ESSE Adult Day Care.
Call one of our three Program Managers to arrange a visit to an ESSE Adult Day Care Center:
Faith Lutheran Church
41 North Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Terre Fulmer: Program Manager
630-858-1005
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 South Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Nancie Barry: Program Manager
630-260-3773
Holy Cross Lutheran
802 East Geneva Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Andrea Van Kampen: Program Manager
630-784-0773
Full Day: $50
Half Day: $30
Optional hot lunch: $5
Fees are payable in advance for the next month.
ESSE Adult Day Care Centers are normally open
Monday through Friday 7 am to 5 pm
For qualified applicants financial assistance is available through the State of Illinois Community Care Program (CCP). DuPage County Human Services located in Wheaton determines if individuals qualify. An ESSE Program Manager can provide contact information to you.
If your loved one has a "Long Term Care" insurance policy it may include coverage for Adult Day Care
UPDATE: NEW TIME
The ESSE Caregiver Support Group now meets on the
3rd Thursday of every month
3:00-4:30 pm
Caregivers can attend the Support Group while Adult Day Care is in session
Caregivers or others who do not yet take their loved one to Adult Day Care
may attend to learn more about ESSE and the benefits of Adult Day Care.
The purpose of these meetings is for Caregivers to share experiences, exchange ideas & tips, and to gain the support of other Caregivers.
Please attend at least one meeting to see for yourself if you can benefit by meeting with other Caregivers and the ESSE Managers.
Meetings are coordinated by:
Nancie Barry, Cathy Davit, and Dr. Donna Amstutz
Meetings are held at the ESSE Adult Day Care Center located in
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 S. Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL
(use the rear entrance)
Call Nancie Barry or Cathy Davit for reservations
630-260-3773
Refreshments will be served
Many thanks to those of you who have donated to ESSE!
ESSE depends on donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses:
* ESSE is a not-for-profit Adult Day Care Center with 3 locations
* ESSE exists to serve the needs of area seniors and caregivers
* ESSE client fees do not cover all expenses
* ESSE is funded by churches, United Way, grants, & donations
Three ways to make a donation to ESSE
(send a check, use the ESSE online donation site, or donate goods)
Send your check payable to ESSE to:
ESSE Adult Day Care
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 South Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Donate online to ESSE
To donate money online to ESSE click the "Donate online" button below.
You will be taken to the ESSE page on the GuideStar website. GuideStar receives and transfers donations to registered non-profit organizations (ESSE)
Donating online is just like buying on line--only you are donating money to ESSE instead of making a purchase. On the GuideStar page--on the upper left hand corner fill in the amount you wish to donate to ESSE. On the lower left hand corner of that same page click on "add to giving cart." You are taken to another page on which you can review your donation before it is finalized. If everything is correct then click "proceed to check out." Follow the instructions to complete your online donation to ESSE.
Donate goods
Please contact our Executive Director Cathy Davit or one of our Program Managers.
Be an ESSE Supporter
If you or your organization is able to support ESSE either by fundraising, helping to increase donations, or in some other way----we welcome your help!
Please contact our Executive Director Cathy Davit to discuss how you can best support ESSE.
ESSE always needs volunteers of any age who enjoy interacting with our Senior Clients. Join us for an hour or a day; every day, once a week, once a month, or once a year. We also invite those volunteers who can play the piano, sing, or have other talents to contact one of our Program Managers about sharing your time and abilities with our seniors.
Helpful volunteers can:
• Assist staff with arts and crafts projects
• Participate in group activities
• Read to our seniors
• Share a talent with the group
• Visits by friendly pets are always welcomed
• Bring your children-Seniors love children!
• Assist with Bingo, Bunco, Cards; various table games
• Show slides/videos of vacations and trips
• Homemade treats for morning/afternoon break are always appreciated
• Help with lunch set up/clean up
ESSE Adult Day Care Centers welcomes volunteers who are attuned to the elderly; enjoy their company and who appreciate the wisdom that only age and experience can bring.
Whether you participate a little or a lot your donation of time or supplies are greatly appreciated.
To volunteer please contact one of our Program Managers:
Faith Lutheran Church
41 North Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Terre Fulmer: 630-858-1005
St. Paul Lutheran Church
515 South Wheaton Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Nancie Barry: 630-260-3773
Holy Cross Lutheran
802 East Geneva Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Andrea Van Kampen: 630-784-0773
Each ESSE Adult Day Care Center has several paid staff members in addition to the Program Manager. If you are interested in employment opportunities at ESSE you may E-Mail our Executive Director Cathy Davit. You can also check this web page to see if any job openings are listed.
Each month ESSE publishes "ESSE News" including birthdays, recognition, thanks, announcements, information about upcoming events & more!
"ESSE News" July 2009
Click below to download past issues of "ESSE News"
"ESSE News" November 2008
"ESSE News" December 2008
"ESSE News" January 2009
"ESSE News" February 2009
"ESSE News" March 2009
"ESSE News" April 2009
"ESSE News" May 2009
"ESSE News" June 2009
(ESSE News issues are Adobe pdf file downloads)
Keep up to date about ESSE Adult Day Care by downloading the "ESSEntials Newsletter" published 2 times per year
Spring/Summer addition
Click below to download the
"ESSEntials Newsletter"
2009 Spring/Summer
(Adobe pdf file)
Click below to download past issues of "ESSEntials Newsletter"
2008-2009 Fall/Winter
Twenty eight churches support ESSE in a very special way. Each has a member of their church on the ESSE Board of Directors. All of these churches provide financial support and encourage their members to volunteer at ESSE. We are very thankful for their support.
Click on a church listed below to visit their website
Faith Evangelical Lutheran, Glen Ellyn
First Congregational, Glen Ellyn
First Presbyterian, Glen Ellyn
First Presbyterian, Wheaton
First Church, Glen Ellyn
Gary United Methodist, Wheaton
Glen Ellyn Bible, Glen Ellyn
Grace Lutheran, Glen Ellyn
Holy Cross Lutheran, Wheaton
Hope Evangelical Lutheran, West Chicago
Hope Presbyterian, Wheaton
Saint Barnabas Episcopal, Glen Ellyn
Saint James the Apostle Catholic, Glen Ellyn
Saint John's Lutheran, Lombard
Saint John Lutheran, Wheaton
Saint Joseph Orthodox, Wheaton
Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran, Glen Ellyn
Saint Mark's Episcopal, Glen Ellyn
Saint Matthew United of Christ, Wheaton
Saint Michael Catholic, Wheaton
Saint Paul Lutheran, Wheaton
Saint Petronille Catholic, Glen Ellyn
Saint Pius X Catholic, Lombard
Southminister Presbyterian, Glen Ellyn
Trinity Episcopal, Wheaton
Wheaton Bible, Wheaton
Wheaton Christian Reformed, Wheaton
Wheaton Evangelical Free, Wheaton
Click on a link listed below to visit their website
Medic Alert
Combination of Medic Alert and Safe Return (Alzheimer's Association)
Alzheimer's Association
DuPage County Senior Citizen Services
Fall Prevention
Illinois Department of Aging
Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Marionjoy Driving Assessment
Medicaid
Medicare
NAMI of DuPage County
National Institute on Aging
National Safety Council
Northeast Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Sit and be Fit Organization
Social Security
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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