Shorewood

Welcome to the Shorewood Neighborhood

The Village of Shorewood

Startup Date: April 2008

Lead organization: Shorewood’s Elder Services Advisory Board

Key Partnerships/ Organizations: Neighborhood residents, The Village of Shorewood, Shorewood Senior Resource Center,The School District of Shorewood, Shoreline Interfaith, churches and businesses. 

Neighborhood Priorities:

• Intergenerational Programs
• Vulnerable older adults
• Safety & public accessibility
• Communications

View the Shorewood neighborhood report - Click HERE

 Activities as of May 2009

• Installation of countdown timer lights for the intersection of Oakland & Edgewood (donated by Shorewood’s Men Club)
• Designated two “Senior Parking” spaces at Pick ‘N Save (with Roundy's inc)
• Mailed polling place information on handicapped-accessible entrance at Atwater School 
• Promoted use of absentee ballots for frail older adults
• Instituted "Shorewood Connects" program to provide a one time morning of yard work for older adults in need of assistance (eighty volunteers)
• Recruited volunteers to help shovel snow
• With Shorewood High School, offered free performing arts series for older adult residents

To see the Shorewood neighborhood plan click here

Contact Information: Sue Kelley (414) 961-7262 or click here to email Sue.