Upcoming Special Events

Bingo is here at LCCOA — twice in February!!

Friday, February 4 & February 18, at 9:30am. The games are free and the prizes are free!!

Rules of the Road class

Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Here, in-person, at LCCOA, from the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. This class is a refresher course to help a person prepare to take their driving test. This same class will be offered again on Wed. June 15, and again on Wed. Oct. 19. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your seat in class! Masks and vaccinations are required, and social distancing will be maintained.

Open Mic Night

Hopefully scheduled for 7 p.m. March 25 The musicians have been wintering in Florida, but they did indicate that they will return for the popular event on the fourth Friday in March — so keep this date open on your calendars!

2022 Membership drive is underway!!

We have sent out the announcements of our 2022 Membership Campaign. This mailing includes a 2022 membership form. Or, feel free to use the Membership Application on page 12.

AARP Tax Aide

LCCOA is please to host another AARP tax preparing year. Please call 8715-288-9236 to schedule an appointment.

Covid vaccine info for seniors

Call the Lee County Health Dept. at 815-284-3371 to check for dates and times of clinics, or to get your Covid-19 vaccinations or boosters.

Special Events at WCSC

New to WCSC — Jam sessions

Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Come and jam with us on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. in the dining room. We have a piano and an electric piano available to you. Bring your friends and bring your instruments and let’s start a beat! We welcome all genres of music!

Pinochle

Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Do you want to have fun by learning to play Pinochle? Our Pinochle players are wanting to teach you! Have you been wanting to learn the art of the Pinochle card game? Pinochle is an American card game typically played by three players acting alone (cutthroat) or four players in two partnerships. The game derives from a German variety of bezique called (French binocle). All these names mean “eyeglasses” (literally “two-eyes”) and refer to the scoring combination of queen of spades and jack of diamonds, allegedly because the game originated with a deck of cards in which these courtly characters were depicted in profile, exhibiting one eye apiece and therefore two eyes in combination. Come check it out on Mondays 12:30 p.m.

Foot Clinic

February 2 Fancy Feet is accepting new clients. Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 to set up an appointment. Masks will be required.

Yoga

your own yoga mat and strap. Yoga sessions are adjusted for all levels of yoga ability. If you have never done yoga and would like to join us, a simple membership of $25 is required. Enjoy the health benefits of yoga!

The Price is Right returns

Wednesday, February 9, at 10 a.m. The Price is Right has returned! Karla from Resthave will be hosting our price guessing game and you could be a winner! Event will take place in the back of the dining room. Join us!

Veterans coffee

9-10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month, beginning February 10 We are re-starting our Veterans Coffee and we will meet the second Thursday of every month. Veterans Coffee is sponsored by Beacon of Hope Hospice, which will provide the coffee and snacks. Charisse Jesiolowski, social worker for Beacon of Hope, will lead the coffee time. Charisse worked at the VA clinic in Sterling for 8 1/2 years before going to Beacon of Hope Hospice. She’s looking forward to connecting and reconnecting with the veterans in Whiteside County and surrounding areas. Please join us!

SCUG

February 12 at 1 p.m. Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m. with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed by a a security presentation by Detective Tanner Wilhelm of the Sterling Police Department. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.

Valentine movie and popcorn — “Casablanca”

Thursday, February 15 at 12:15 p.m. TRIAD meeting

February 16 at Noon Come and join a group that’s all about senior citizen safety. This group is composed of public safety, community agencies and senior citizens. Everyone is welcome. Please reach out to Beth at bsterk@ wc-seniorcenter.org if you would like to participate. Meeting location TBD.

Bingo is back at WCSC!

February 23 — New time: 12:15 p.m. Please join us for some fun and win some prizes! Please use our front door or door No. 4 to enter. Bingo will be in the big room upstairs in order to properly social distance.

New to Medicare Class

February 24 at Noon This class is designed for anyone who is new to Medicare. It helps answer questions you might have about original Medicare-Part A and B, and also provide basic information about Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental policies. No pre-registration is required. This class will be taught by Wendy Eckel, Certified SHIP Counselor.

Electronic device assistance

Fridays 10-11:45 a.m. & 12:30-2:15 p.m. Students from the Whiteside County Career Center will be here to assist you with your iPads, cell phone and other electronic devices.