Senior services

Info for Seniors.

Nunda Township is committed to helping our senior residents live independently and comfortably. Questions? Call us at (815) 459-4011 — 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

At the Township office

RTA Senior Citizen Reduced Fare Permit

Illinois seniors age 65 and older can ride RTA-affiliated public transit at a reduced fare. The Township processes your application at no charge.

  • Who qualifies: residents age 65 or older (up to 3 weeks before your 65th birthday).
  • What to bring: one proof of age — driver's license, State ID, Medicare card, passport, or Alien Registration Card.
  • How it works: stop by the Supervisor's office. We take your photo and send everything to the RTA. Your permit arrives by mail within four weeks.
  • Office hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake.

Illinois Benefit Access Program

The Illinois Department on Aging's Benefit Access Program offers eligible seniors free transit rides and reduced-cost license plate renewal.

To qualify: age 65+ (or 16+ with a disability), live in Illinois, and income below $27,610 (1-person), $36,635 (2-person), or $45,657 (3-person household).

Applications must be submitted online at Illinois.gov/aging/BenefitsAccess (external link). Need help? Call (815) 459-4011 to schedule an in-person appointment.

Voter registration

Register to vote in person at the Township office, Monday–Friday during office hours. No appointment needed. Registration closes 28 days before each election.

Notary public

Available at the Assessor's office (815) 459-6140 and Road District (815) 459-4410. Call ahead. Not available at the Supervisor's office.

Social programs

Pinochle Club — every Thursday

Join your neighbors for a weekly card game. New players always welcome!

  • When: every Thursday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Nunda Township Town Hall, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake (moves to the Supervisor's office at 3420 Bay Road during early voting periods).
  • Cost: free — call (815) 459-4011 for info.

Nutrition programs

Catholic Charities Nutritional Program

Meal and nutrition services for seniors in McHenry County.

  • Crystal Lake area: (815) 956-7457
  • McHenry area: (815) 344-3555

Additional resources

  • McHenry County RIDES (senior transportation): (815) 334-4969
  • Senior Services Helpline: dial 2-1-1
  • Prairie State Legal Aid (free civil legal help): (815) 338-2040
  • McHenry County Historical Society: (815) 923-2267

Don't see what you're looking for? Call us at (815) 459-4011 and we will connect you with the right resource.

Join us on Thursdays.

The Pinochle Club meets every week — players needed, and everyone is welcome.

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