Senior Citizen Programs

The Barn Senior Program - Celebrating Life!

The Barn serves as a second home for many of the area's seniors as well as friends with disabilities. The Village of Schaumburg program provides food, fun and fellowship as well as an opportunity for seniors to help their fellow seniors and community.

Committed to good nutrition for the mind, body and soul, the Barn offers nutritious, affordable meals (suggested donation $4–$6), fellowship through numerous special events and educational programs enlightening seniors on current topics.

Come and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, delicious & nutritious food and all that the Barn has to offer. Seniors and residents with disabilities from the Village of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg Township, and all other communities are welcome.

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MyActiveCenter - Schaumburg Barn's Online Registration System

Patrons of the Schaumburg Barn can register for meals and activities online: www.myactivecenter.com

Important Things To Note:

• Each registrant will need an email address to utilize this system. An email confirmation will be sent once registration is approved by staff.
• We will not be taking online payments until further notice. All payments will continue to be made in person.
• While we will continue to take registration in-person or over the phone at (847) 524-7496, we encourage people to attempt this online process. The sooner you start, the better!
• For those without access to a computer, we will have online registration available at The Barn.
• Please be sure to bring your MyActiveCenter key tag to check-in whether or not you registered online. This will allow us to check you in for the day. 

How To Register:

1. Visit The Barn in person to create an account. Staff will take your picture (optional) and assign you a keytag.
   
2. Next you will need to register for an online account at www.myactivecenter.com. You may do this at home or with assistance at The Barn. You will need an email address (If you do not have an email, staff can help create one for you. We have created many in the past.), your assigned keytag number, your phone number, and think of a potential 6-character password to use upon login.
   
3. After initial registration, only your email and created password will be needed to login. 
   
4. Once logged in, sign up for your desired activities and meals separately for each day that you are attending. You can sign up for the entire month at a time.
   Remember: To participate in activities, you must sign up for lunch. For this reason, meals are listed first in registration.
   
5. Each day you attend, you will need to bring in your keytag to the center to check in.

Questions?

Contact The Barn by calling (847) 524-7496.

Nutrition Program

The Village of Schaumburg partners with the Community Nutrition Network for this Monday-Friday program serving daily hot lunch to seniors and friends with disabilities.

All meals require registration by calling the Barn at (847) 524-7496.

Eligibility 

C1 A nutrition grantee must serve persons: 

▪ Age 60 years and over 

▪ The 60+ participant’s spouse regardless of age, if the eligible spouse is or has been an active participant of the program. 

▪ Individuals who are disabled and under age 60 if they reside in a housing facility for older adults and persons with disabilities at which congregate nutrition services are provided. 

▪ Individuals with disabilities who reside with a person over 60 in a non-institutional household are eligible for a meal. 

Beginning December 1, the encouraged voluntary contribution amounts are as follows:

• Congregate dining: $4.00
• Deli Bar Meals : $4.50
• Restaurant Meals: $6.00 

Social Saturday Program

This program is offered once or twice a month on select Saturdays with support from our community partners—the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates, which sponsors it monthly, and the Lions Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates, which partners with us quarterly. Please call the Barn at (847) 524-7496 for more information and to register (required).

Older Adult Market

The Older Adult Market program provides free food including fresh produce for older adults in our community. No registration needed. Complete this form, which is intended for an older adult sixty years and older who is physically unable to pick up the food on their own. The representative should bring the completed form to the Older Adult Market.

View the 2025 Older Adult Market Schedule

View the 2026 Older Adult Market Schedule

Volunteer at The Barn

The Barn is looking for community‑minded volunteers to support the Intergenerational Garden and our volunteer driver team. Garden volunteers help tend the shared growing space alongside participants of all ages. Volunteer drivers help deliver food to local seniors living in apartment buildings.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact The Barn at (847) 524-7496.

Additional Programs

• Schaumburg Barn Wellness Clinics
• Schedule a FREE Home Safety Visit from the Schaumburg Fire Department
• Intergenerational garden
• Intergenerational programs with youth volunteers from local schools
• Video library, courtesy of the Schaumburg Township District
• Medical seminars
• Financial seminars
• Police and Fire Department safety programs
• Special parties
• Trips
• Monthly exercise activities
• Craft group
• Monthly book club
• Bingo, card playing and more!
• The Golden Games

Hours & Directions

231 S Civic Dr 
Schaumburg, IL 60193

(847)524-7496

For hours and directions, please visit the Village Facilities page, under Senior Center.