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A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies VOLUME 13 • FEBRUARY 2020 • EDITION 4
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Executive Director By Susan Lawler
Here we are again my friends; it is February and 2020 has so much in store for LCCOA friends. Isolation is a growing concern. Lee County Council on Aging and all of the agency’s staff are working very hard with the State to combat Senior Isolation. One of the major programs that LCCOA has started is bringing Senior Transportation back to the Center. Marisa is waiting to take your call and assist you in getting you to your destination. Just a little data since Senior transportation has come back to the Center, we have provided over 1300 rides; so call Marisa at 815-288-9236. Besides Transportation LCCOA has started a Pen Pal program, please call us at 815-288-9236 we would love to have your help in reaching out to our home bound Seniors. A cheery note or card can make a world
The evening will start off with great food, live music, door prizes and much more. If you need a ride call Marisa, she will get you to the event and back home. Transportation is free that night, so come on out and enjoy yourself.
Thank you and thank you of difference to someone living alone. Isolation is a growing concern and you can count on LCCOA to be there; we are just a phone call away. If you know of someone that is feeling isolated, please add them to our list; they will not know who provided their name; confidentiality is our middle name.
2020 Census Our Outreach staff and volunteers will be working hard to train you on the Census application. If you need help don’t hesitate to reach out to us. LCCOA will have a station set-up to assist you with your Census.
Chili Supper – Red Hot Karaoke DJ Service The Chili Supper is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for Wednesday March 11, 2020.
It is time to send LCCOA’s thank you! First, Borg Warner’s Safety Committee provided us with a check for $1,000 to help with our furnace. Thank you, Borg Warner! The wonderful employees at Sterling Federal collected $249 to help us with the cost of our furnace. Preston-Schilling donated chairs for our living room. Our crafters just love the chairs; wish there were more hint, hint!!! Diane Pauser donates every week to our furnace fund. She told me on Friday, as I was thanking her, she thanked me for making LCCOA a pleasure to visit. LCCOA is so grateful to all our clients for their support and caring. We still have a few more to thank. Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon made crosses for our Seniors to help them get through the holidays. The holidays for some Seniors is not the most joyous time of year and for those
Seniors they need all the support we can give them. LCCOA would like to thank The Meadows of Franklin Grove and Regency Care of Sterling for their support for our Bingo Friday’s. Nina Mardauss, one of our very own Board members, wanted to be sure our staff had something special for the holidays; and last but not least our Crafters. They won first prize in the Christmas tree contest. Those lovely ladies donated back their money to help with the furnace. Bless their hearts. Thank you to the second and third prize winners, who received wonderful gift baskets. Second prize went to the dominoes players and third prize went to Cathy Reglin and family. LCCOA would like to thank all the Christmas Tree entries; their trees truly decorated our Center. This year each entry received a prize. So don’t forget next year and to all the other donors that want to remain anonymous from the bottom of our hearts we here at LCCOA thank you. Until next time, LCCOA a place where you belong, a place to call home. – Susan
From the WCSC Executive Director By Tori McDaniel
Golden Echo published monthly by Sauk Valley Media, 113-115 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021, in cooperation with the Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center. Golden Echo disclaims any liability for any advertisements published herein and in no way endorses or guarantees these ads. Press releases of interest to seniors will be accepted at 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021; or 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081. Deadline for submission is the 15th of each month. Golden Echo does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the U.S. Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; the Age Discrimination Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Aging. For information, call 800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), or contact the director of Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021 or telephone 815-288-9236; or Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081 or 815-622-9230. The senior centers do not require duration of residency or citizenship as a condition of participation in any services or programs funded by the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Residency or citizenship may be a requirement for other programs that the senior centers may provide assistance with in application or accessing of same. Services are made available, in part, with funds provided under Title III-B of the Older American Act, and the Illinois General Revenue Funds, through the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. We are a United Way-funded agency.
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AT THE EMPORIUM
The Post House’s North Hall ballroom. the details, or give me a call: 1-815288-9236. You just cannot beat the price. Members: $545; Nonmembers: $570. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate. Deadline to sign up is April 1, 2020. The trip is filling up! The Ballroom’s calendar is also filling up, getting ready to host many memories. I will fill you in next month on our January events. Don’t forget to look around. You are making memories every day. – Maureen Eccles Post House Ballroom Manager Contact: 1-815-288-0892, lccoaevents@comcast.net Website: www.posthouseballroom@comcast.net
When this time of year rolls around here at the Emporium Thrift Center, we know it’s time for celebration. On Feb. 1, 2006, the doors were opened, so that means we have completed 13 years of serving the public and raising money for the Whiteside County Senior Center. We sincerely wish to thank everyone who brings us donations and everyone who shops at The Emporium. You are a great bunch of people who care about the seniors in your community! On Saturday, Feb. 8, we would like to invite everyone to an open house at The Emporium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in, have a treat and sign up for door prizes. We cannot forget the volunteers who work at the store. A special thanks to all of them; some of them have been here since day one.
I must highlight some merchandise that you might need this time of year. Keep warm with coats, scarves, sweaters and sweatshirts. Here’s an unusual item: swimsuits for all those taking advantage of the local indoor pools or taking a vacation. Right now we have blenders, irons, telephones, and small appliances if yours needs replacing. During these winter days, check out our craft supplies, puzzles or books or games. So many things to see! Hope to see you all at the open house for The Emporium Thrift Center, 114 S. Third St., Sterling. We’re open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 days a week (closed Wednesday and Sunday). The phone number is 815-535-0368. We take donations any time we are open; tell us you are at the curb and we will help you get them inside. Thanks for reading.
IN BRIEF LCCOA will host Rules of the Road class DIXON – Lee County Council on Aging will host a free Rules of the Road class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at 100 W. Second St., Dixon. The class, offered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office’s Department of Senior and Community Services, is designed as a refresher course to help people prepare to take a driving test. Call Lee County Council an Aging at 815-288-9236 for more information.
LCCOA phone numbers
WCSC phone numbers
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Transportation 815-288-9236 855-407-9236 Post House Ballroom 815-288-0892
General Offices Outreach and free phones for hearing/sight impaired 815-288-9236 Toll-free 855-407-9236
LCCOA can also be reached via e-mail at lccoa@comcast.net Go to leecountycouncilonaging.net Check us out on Facebook – Lee County Council on Aging For the Post House, go to posthouseballroom.net
1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling Transportation – 815-625-7433 • Information – 815-622-9230
ADRC hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday Walk-ins from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Outreach and free phones for hard of hearing/ low vision 815-622-9230 Toll-free 888-622-9230
Email at info@wc-seniorcenter.org Go to wc-seniorcenter.org or follow us on Facebook. The Emporium Thrift Store 115 E. Third St., Sterling • 815-535-0368
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Am I the only one that takes a trip down memory lane while taking ornaments off of the Christmas tree? Our tree is not just a Christmas tree; it is a family tree adorned with an eclectic sample of my children’s school artwork, photos and gifts. For many years, I would purchase an ornament that made me think of them, thinking someday, I would hand them down. I never gave it thought that these ornaments would represent so much of our life. Maybe these ornaments mean much more to me than they ever will to my children. Oh, I am positive that they will have some favorites. When I join my adult siblings every year to help put my mother’s Christmas tree up, we have fun going down memory lane and exchanging fun banter about who will inherit certain ones. I can only hope my children will have the same fun decorating my tree someday. That is what Christmas and News Year’s is all about: Reflecting over time gone by and a new beginning to create more memories. Speaking of creating new memories, I will be the LCCOA host for a trip to Mackinac Island June 8-12, 2020. Please join me on this Diamond Tour sponsored trip. I have always wanted to go to Mackinac Island, and I am sure many of you feel the same. We are going to have so much fun! See our website for all
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LCCOA welcomes members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their LCCOA membership dues: Joyce Beaird Wayne Beaird Jeanette Brandau Ron Brandau Rhonda Brechon Florine Bush Vi Bushman Adelaide (Babe) Butler Judi Callison Phil Callison Evelyn Carey William Carey Barbara Cargill Jerry Carlson Peggy Carlson David Celletti Shirley Celletti Lucy Chamberlain Ron Chamberlain Marilyn Cibu Edward Clayton Jack Coleman Dean Considine Sandra Considine Andrew Cox Ruth Cox Garth Dallam* Linda Dallam* David Diveley Jacqueline Dixon Mary Drew Charles Dunphy Linda Dunphy Sharon Dunphy Glenn Dunseth Janice Dunseth Beverley Duryea Charles Dyche Nancy Dyche Alice Ebersole Merle Ebersole
Diana Eisenberg Lyle Eisenberg Corazon Ellorando Janine Eykamp Mark Eykamp Jane Faber Barbara Fane Doug Farster Julie Farster Mary Lou Feczko Jane Fenwick Charlotte Fitzpatrick Francis Fogle Jean Fogle Mary Flatness Darla Foulker Lois Fox Robert Fox Ida Franklin* Joe Franklin* Jane Freres Carl Friday Judith Friday Barbara Friel* Tom Friel* Cindy Gabany* Keith Gabany* Carl Gann Phyllis Gansemer June Gascoigne Joyce U. Gibson Annie Grove Mary Hackbarth Judith Hambley Robert Hambley Mary Ellen Hamburg Mary Heck Mary Joan Heckman Bill Herwig Carolyn Herwig Don Hickman Marie Hickman Linda Hill Martin Hill Darlene Hinkle Mildred Hodapp Curtis Holland John Holthaus
Mary Holthaus Keane Hudson Sally Hudson Elizabeth Huffstutler Lorriane Hussung Edward Jacobsen Brenda Jensen Martha Johannsen Penny Johns Ida Johnson Sandra Johnson Sandra Kelly William Kelly Rosemary Keough* Joan Kessel Kathy Kessel Bruce Kleinmaier Pat Kleinmaier Meredith Knudson Richard Koenig Gary Koser Linda Koser Mary Ann Kreps Lois Krieger Jeanne Kuhn Jeffrey Kuhn Anne Lahey Carolyn Lahman Paul Lahman Jane Landreth Roger Landreth J. Gregory Langan* Joyce Lee John Leffelman Mary Leffelman Larry Leffelman Rose Leffelman Gene Lemme* Joan Lemme* Lorraine LeRette Hiram Ludwig David Lutyens* Nina Mardauss Lavina Marschang Carolyn Marshall Margaret Matthew Robert Matthew Joyce McAllister
WCSC welcomes members Mike McAllister Gene McBride Wanda McBride Sarah McCoy** Julie McGrail Richard McGrail Kathleen McLaughlin Beverly McMillion Judith Milano Carol Miller Eunice Miller Donna Missman Shirley Mooney Harriet Moore Joe Morrissey Nancy Morrissey Aaron Mossholder* Anne Mossholder* John Murphy Mary Murphy Illa Nicklaus* Richard Nicklaus* Marybelle Novak Colleen O’Brien Ronald O’Brien Edmund O’Rourke Eileen O’Rourke Charles Oster Donna Mae Oster Jean Palmer Laura Palmer Margie Pasley Leo Patterson* Linda Patterson* Duane Paulsen Dianne Pauser* Donald Pauser* Berta Peters Deloris Peterson De Lyle Pfoutz Stan Pfoutz * Partner ** Sponsor *** Benefactor
LCCOA volunteers Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations. LCCOA Crafters First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Grove
United Way of Lee County Lee County Health Dept. Goodfellows of Lee County Borg Warner Inc. Sterling Federal Bank Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon The Meadows of Franklin Grove Preston-Schilling Funeral Home
Regency Care, Sterling Sue Gingras Beverly Helfrich Diane Pauser Amanda Johnson Annita Mathews Karla Belzer Addison Perales Nina Mardauss Katie Schulze Tina Maldonado
Lee County Council on Aging Board Executive Committee and Officers Bonnie O’Connell, Chair Ed Roller, Treasurer
LaDonna Groshans, Vice Chair Kristin Carlson, Secretary
Janine Eykamp Cindy Gabany Roberta Lemoine
Nina Mardauss Cheryl Smith Terry Stephenitch
We would like to thank the people who recently paid their WCSC membership dues: Lorraine Armstrong Elizabeth Bellini Albert & Tina Benson William Bostelman Carolyn Bramm James & Helen Brown JoAnn Canady Leola Casey William Charleston Anna Cheshier Rita Clifton James & Linda Cook William & Catherine Doering Sue Endress David & Pamela Erby John & Juanita Espinoza Jane Faber Carol Fox June Gascoigne Rock & Sharon Gentry Amy Griffith Louis Guerrero Terry & Judith Hadaway David & Carol Hadley Eugene & Nancy Hafner Lucinda Hartman Scott Heern
Robert & Patricia Hibbard Paul Hocking Hope Howell Judith Irvin Richard & Rita Jacks Mark Jacobs Harold Jordan Leon & Dolly Kinn Elmer & Freda Last Jo Dawn Lehman Janice Maves Gary & Barbara Miller Merrill Mohr Harold & Kay Monroe Margaret Morris Mary Nelmes Thomas & Sue Nestor Steve & Mary Nichols Margo Owano Wayne Postada Joan Prazak Velma Quinn Marke Reglin Sally Schueler Watson Smoot Nancy Surdez Stephen Szabo Carol Voss Carroll & Kathie Whitlock Craig & Susan Wolfe James & Gail Wright
Thank you to WCSC volunteers Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations. Andresen Nature CenterFulton Barb Peugh Beacon of Hope Hospice Carl Raunbuehler Carol Voss Castor Home Nursing CGH Home Nursing Citadel of Sterling Doran Everly Erie Pubic Library Gaffey Home Nursing Glenda MacLennan Heritage Woods of Sterling Hospice Compassus Janice Bell Javier Gomez
Jennifer Boehm Jim Capp Joe Fornero Kathy Spotts Ken Hughes Nancy Havener Odell Public Library, Morrison Pat VanCoillie Prophet Manor, Prophetstown Regency Care of Sterling Resthave of Morrison Richard Mennenga Riverbend Food Bank Rock Falls Rehab Sauk Valley Food Bank Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehab Shirley Schwarz Sylvia Snow Terry MacLennan Tom Rich United Way of Sterling Unity Hospice VITAS Hospice
Whiteside County Senior Center Board Members and Officers Joe Bright – President Michelle Miller – Vice President Karla Burn – Treasurer Cindy Wadsworth – Secretary John Espinoza John Booker
Al Campbell
Emily Taylor Janice Bell
OUTREACH
Departments help to determine if you may qualify. Remember that right now we still will be using 2018 income, until after April 15, 2020. To file an application, please bring in proof of your 2018 yearly income (income taxes, 1099 forms, W-2’s, SSI award letter, etc).To qualify for BAA you must be aged 65+, or be deemed disabled and have an income within one of the following household categories: Single: $33,562Married Couple: $44,5333 or more person household: $55,500
Benefit access application
Walk-in hours
As of January 1, 2020, registration renewals for your license plate sticker will cost you more. Previously, a standard vehicle renewal (without personalized plates) was $101, and now it will now run $151. That is, unless you can qualify for the Illinois Department on Aging’s Benefit Access Application (BAA) (better known by its former names: “Circuit Breaker” or “License Plate Discount”). This program offers a $75 discount on one sticker per household, per year, and is a 2-year program. The income guidelines have recently changed, so be sure to check your income, or have our Outreach
Last year LCCOA began offering specific walk-in hours. In efforts to simplify, we will now observe the same walk-in hours that WCSC does. Walk-in hours for both centers will be honored on Mondays from 9 am to 1pm for Benefit Access Applications, ITAC testing, Senior Tax Freeze / Homestead Exemption, and other Non-Medicare related appointments. For any Medicare related questions or appointments, please call to schedule an appointment Tuesday – Friday (see contact information below.)Please be aware that as a walk-in, you may be required to wait to be seen, but we work to get
everyone in as quickly as possible and do appreciate your patience.
Social isolation and Alzheimer’s initiative Do you or someone you know suffer from being isolated from friends, family, or the outside world? Do you know of someone, or know caregivers, that are battling the fight against Alzheimer’s? As we move through 2020, our centers are taking part in new State-wide initiatives to help those in need, by building upon our existing programs & activities to try to make a difference in the lives of those that are most vulnerable. If you have ideas of what you would like to see us expand upon, or would like to learn more about our current efforts, please give our Outreach departments a call, and we’d be happy to go over these new and upcoming changes!
Census It’s a Census year, and did you know that our centers will be available to assist you in the completion of your form? This is a mandatory form required by law to complete and is now being offered to be completed online. This is vital to the success
of the community you live in, and directly impacts much of our state, federal, and even local funding. Learn more at: https://www.census. gov/ and stay tuned for upcoming information from our centers. Census day is April 1st, 2020!
Important notice of closure WCSC facility and Outreach Office are closed on Presidents Day, Feb. 17, and will observe their walk-in day on Tuesday the 18th. LCCOA information: Online: www.lccoa.com and on Facebook at Lee County Council on Aging Phone: 815-288-9236, ask for Outreach Outreach hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. til 3 p.m. WCSC information: Online: www.wc-seniorcenter. org and on Facebook at Whiteside County Senior Center Phone: 815-622-9230 ext. 194 Outreach hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Until next time, take care and be well! – Outreach Staff at LCCOA and WCSC
v a e h I E v s e n r had! o i t a c It’s One of the Best Va Immediately following my discharge from CGH for a total hip replacement, I came to Regency Garden Unit for extended skilled care. A patient in my condition is nearly 100% dependent on others for assistance in all areas of life. When I handed over my care to your staff I did so with the belief that they would take care of me and that they cared about me as a person. The entire staff followed through in every way possible with respect to my beliefs, that they would take care of me and would do so in a manner that demonstrated they cared about me as a person. You have much to be grateful for in the staff you have. I extend my deepest gratitude to all staff at Regency Care for the part they had in my healing.
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It is hard to believe that is has now been a year since LCCOA and WCSC combined efforts and started collaborating on the monthly Outreach articles! We are pleased to announce that it has been a successful partnership, and we will continue to collaborate in the same way throughout 2020! As our centers and clientele grow, we will continue this joined effort to always bring you, our clients, the best information and options available, both through the Golden Echo, and in our centers.
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TAX ASSISTANCE | LCCOA & WCSC
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Free tax filing in Whiteside County
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AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free income tax return preparation services during 2020 at these sites: Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling – Mondays from Feb. 3 through April 13, by appointment only, call 815-622-9230. Sterling YWCA – Thursdays from Feb. 6 through April 9, by appointment only, call 815-625- 0333. Odell Public Library in Morrison – Wednesdays from Feb. 5 through April 15. Please note this site is now by appointment only. Call 815-631-4570 for an appointment, and if your call is not answered, leave your name and phone number so you can be called back. In order to prepare an accurate and complete return for you, please be sure you have the following with you: photo identification, social security cards for everyone on your return, all income related documents, all expense related documents, a check with your name printed on it for direct deposit and a copy of your last year’s tax return. Our pool player numbers have grown! We are always looking for more players. This group shoots pool on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Membership required. Join in on the fun!
Free tax filing in Lee County
LCCOA is happy to once again host the AARP Tax Aides. The AARPtrained Aides will help low and middle-income taxpayers successfully file their Federal and State 2019 taxes for free. LCCOA will be setting appointments for the Tax Aides on Mondays only, starting Feb.3 and ending on April 13 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. To make an appointment, stop into LCCOA at 100 W. Second St., Dixon, and pick up your envelope of instructions and forms. You will need to bring completed form with you to your appointment. The AARP Tax Aides will help with individual taxes, but not for businesses, farm income, rental income, partnerships or other business concerns. They do not work on health savings accounts, minors’ investment income, extensive stock sales (more than 8), some cancellation of debts, some K1’s, or moving expenses. Taxpayers are reminded to show up at least 15 minutes before their appointment time and to bring their completed forms, their Social Security card, and all relevant tax paperwork. Last year, preparers helped 325 area Seniors file their 2018 taxes.
Veteran Coffee meets the second Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Join us and share stories of your service time with other veterans who know exactly what you experienced. Membership not required.
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LEFT: Crafters present LCCOA Susan Lawler with a $25 donation. CENTER: Retirement party for Julie McGrail. RIGHT: Crafters enjoying their Christmas Lunch
Dixon Duplicate Bridge December 2019 Winners Place, Name, % Game, ACBL Masterpoints Dec. 6 1 Dianne & Don Pauser............................................ .24 1 Harry Stoudt & Phil Naffziger................................. .24 1 Barb Hermes & Mary Grace Crisham.................... .24 Dec. 13 1 Jane & Roger Landreth......................................... .42 2/3 Harry Stoudt & Phil Naffziger................................. .30 2/3 Jane & Roger Landreth......................................... .30 4 Dianne & Don Pauser............................................ .18 Dec. 20 1 Jane & Roger Landreth......................................... .24 1 Dianne & Don Pauser............................................ .24 1 Susie Smith & Carol Youker................................... .24
Dec. 27 1 Mimi Boysen & Susie Smith..................75............ .50 2 Jane & Roger Landreth.........................52.5......... .35 December 2019 total Masterpoint winners Jane & Roger Landreth............................................... 1.31 Susie Smith................................................................... .74 Dianne & Don Pauser................................................... .66 Harry Stoudt & Phil Naffziger........................................ .54 Mimi Boysen................................................................. .50 Carol Youker................................................................. .24 Barb Hermes................................................................ .24 2019 Top Yearly Total Masterpoint Winners Frank Nester............................................................... 8.70 Roger Landreth........................................................... 7.92 Jane Landreth............................................................. 7.90 Barbara Bass.............................................................. 7.88
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Mimi Boysen............................................................... 7.45 Harry Stoudt............................................................... 6.62 2019 Top Yearly Attendance Awards Name & total games played Dianne & Don Pauser.................................................... 45 Harry Stoudt.................................................................. 44 Frank Nester.................................................................. 37 Jane Landreth................................................................ 33 Phil Naffziger.................................................................. 33 Roger Landreth.............................................................. 32 Note: The Dixon Duplicate Bridge Club is sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League and holds open games with a Certified Director on Friday afternoons at 12:30 in the Dixon Senior Center at 100 W. Second St. All bridge players are invited to come play with us! Partner guaranteed, or bring your own.
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Weekly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging Mondays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Outreach walk-in hours 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Rummikub Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards
8a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis 9 a.m. – Senior bowling at Plum Hollow 10-11 a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Pinochle Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab
11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Pinochle Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 9 a.m. – Senior bowling at Plum Hollow 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch
served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting 1 p.m. – Euchre tournament Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations) 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. – Dominoes
Weekly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Crochet/Knitting Club free lessons-See Special Events Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. – Playing
pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m.-noon – Commodities; must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:45 p.m. – Euchre, $3 to play, prizes, bring a snack. 12:45 p.m. – Scrabble, bring a snack 1 p.m. – Pool playingMembership required
Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m.– Canasta 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 1 p.m. – Bingo; bring a canned good or $1 to play Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing
pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 9-10 a.m. – Yoga, bring mat, membership required 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Cards – Hand and Foot game, bring a snack 1 p.m. – Pool playing; membership required
Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m. – Intermediate line dancing; check to see where dancing 11 a.m. – Beginning line dancing 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:45 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes, prizes, and bring a snack.
Monthly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging Feb. 4 3-4:30 p.m. – 4-H Digital Ambassador Program Feb. 5 10-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure clinic sponsored by Lee County Health Dept. 1-2 p.m. – Make-and-take event with Erica and Chalk Couture
Feb. 6 10-11 a.m. – Paw Paw monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) Feb. 9 Noon – Euchre tournament Feb. 10 2:30-4 p.m. – Valentine social hour
Feb. 11 1-2 p.m. – Ashton monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) Feb. 13 5-6:30 p.m. – BABS – Business after Business, hosted by LCCOA Feb. 14 9:30-11 a.m. – Bingo
Feb. 17 OPEN for President’s Day Feb. 19 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Rules of the Road 10-11 a.m. – Amboy monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Sublette monthly SHIP site (by
appointment only) Feb. 24 10-11 a.m. – Countryside monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) Feb. 28 6:30 p.m. – Open mic night Feb. 28 9:30-11 a.m. – Bingo
Monthly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center Feb. 3 9 a.m. -1 p.m.– Walk-in day for ADRC Feb. 5 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Foot clinic 10:30-11a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by CGH 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Vita’s Hospice. To play, bring a canned good or $1 for the food pantry. Feb. 6 11a.m.-noon – “Living in the Face of Death” presentation by Unity Hospice. Feb. 8 1p.m. – Sauk Computer
Users Group Meeting Feb. 10 9a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC Feb. 11 9:30-11:30a.m. – Prophetstown monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. Feb. 12 10a.m.-noon – Morrison monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. 10:30-11a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by Gaffey Home Nursing 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Citadel of Sterling. To play,
bring a canned good or $1 for food pantry. Feb. 13 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Vets coffee Feb. 17 CLOSED for Presidents Day Feb. 18 9a.m. -1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC (since we are closed Feb 17) Feb. 19 10 a.m.-noon – Erie monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. 10:30 a.m. – Price is Right,
sponsored by Heritage Woods of Sterling 10:30a.m. – Blood pressure screenings, sponsored by Castor Home Nursing 12:30 p.m. – TRIAD meeting; all senior citizens are welcome 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by the Senior Center. To play, bring a canned good or $1 for food pantry Feb. 20 10a.m.-noon – Fulton monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. Feb. 23 1 p.m. – Euchre tournament
Feb. 24 9a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC Feb. 26 10:30a.m. – Blood pressure screenings sponsored by Citadel of Sterling 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Hospice Compassus.To play, bring a canned good or $1 for food pantry. Feb. 27 12:30-2 p.m. – Brain health class 12:30 p.m. – Medicare class
If you are interested in joining us for the above monthly activities, contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230; or Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236.
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Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip April 27-May 2, 2020 – 6 days/5 nights Cost: $654 per person based on double occupancy/membership This incredible price includes: motorcoach transportation, 5 nights lodging (including 3 consecutive nights in the Smokies), 8 meals (5 breakfasts and 3 dinners), Admission to “Titanic: The World’s Largest Museum Attraction,” 2 Dinner Shows (“Soul of Motown” and “America’s Hit Parade”), 2 evening shows (“Wonders of Magic” and “Country Tonite”), 1 morning show (“The Smith Morning Variety Show”), free time in Historic downtown Gatlinburg, and a guided tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sign up for this trip at the Whiteside County Senior Center. Final payment due Feb. 20. Sign up today! We need more people to fill the trip.
Lee County Council on Aging presents Mackinac Island here we come! June 2020 Cost: $545 for members, $570 for nonmembers LCCOA is planning a trip in June 2020 to Mackinac Island, Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Kewadin Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, Soo Locks Cruise and a tour of Colonial Michilimackinac. This wonderful trip is for 5 days/4 nights, includes 8 meals,
guided tour of Mackinaw City, 4 night lodging in Northern Michigan, motor coach, guided Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island, boat ride through the Soo Locks and much more. Contact LCCOA for details at 815288-9236.
San Antonio Texas June 13-21, 2020 Cost: $974 per person for members, based on double occupancy. $1,024 for non-members. This trip includes a stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and a guided tour of San Antonio (San Fernando Cathedral, The King William Historical District, and El Mercado). You will go to the famous River Walk for a scenic cruise. You will tour the National Museum of the Pacific War, The LBJ Ranch at the Lyndon Johnson Historical Park and see the “Texas White House.” You will visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and see the “Alamo…The Price of Freedom” at the IMAX Theatre. You will go to the Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas. This trip includes 8 nights lodging, 14 meals including 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Sign up for this trip at WCSC. Final payment due April 1.
Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, South Carolina August 22-30, 2020 Cost: $1,089 for members, based on double occupancy, $1,139 for nonmembers. You will enjoy 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Savannah area along with 14 meals including 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. This incredible trip includes a guided trolley tour of Savannah, followed by hop-on/hop-off privileges, a guided tour of gorgeous Beaufort, S.C., “Queen of the Carolina Sea Island”, plus a visit to Parris Island, an evening show of the famous Savannah Theatre, a guided tour of St. Simons Island and last but not least ... a guided tram tour of Jekyll Island. Sign up for this trip at WCSC. Final payment due June 15.
Lee County Council on Aging presents Alaska with Celebrity Cruises, and a pre-night in Seattle at the Grand Hyatt Sept. 3-11, 2020 – 9 days/8 nights
Cost: Prices start at $2,944, based on double occupancy This wonderful opportunity offers all the extras! With provided transportation from Dixon to O’Hare, the flight, transportation to the Grand Hyatt hotel, a 3-hour morning city tour of Seattle, the cruise itself, and all return transportation. In addition to this you will be traveling with Samantha Harazin of our Outreach department as your group leader. Included with the cruise is a special on-board cocktail party, and 2 sail your way perks that can truly make it an all-inclusive vacation! Passports are required and deposit is due upon sign up to reserve your spot. Space is limited. For more information call Lee County Council on Aging at 815288-9236 and ask for Samantha.
11 nights, 6 islands – Celebrity Cruise Line 2020 Oct. 4, 2020 Cost: Trips start at $2,500 for
inside cabin, based on double occupancy. On Oct. 4, we will fly to Ft. Lauderdale and spend 1 night in hotel. The following day we will take bus to the ship. The islands we will visits are: St, Thomas, St. Croix, Antiqua, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Maarten. We will fly home on Oct.16.Trip includes ALL transportation, hotel, and cruise. Please call the WCSC 815-6229230 and ask for Glenda. Early booking bonus: Book by February 1, 2020, and save $200.
Lee County Council on Aging future trips If you are interested in taking a trip to Hawaii, Bahamas, Australia, Italy or Ireland please contact LCCOA. We are compiling a list of future trips based on the demand. Provide your name, phone number, trip and month you would like to travel. Thank you for your assistance to LCCOA. Call 815288-9236
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March 10, 2020 Cost: $80 for members, $85 for nonmembers Join us for a lovely matinee/lunch buffet. Simply Patsy, March 10 at Starved Rock Lodge. Since 2010, Mary Pfeifer has delivered the sounds of the late, great Patsy Cline in her Simply Patsy tribute. Mary has performed throughout Illinois and neighboring states, and was recently invited to perform Patsy songs onstage in Nashville, Tennessee. From Patsy’s first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, she will bring back memories of your favorite Patsy songs, including those famous hits like “Crazy” and “Walking after Midnight,” and reveal many facts about the young singer’s life. The bus will leave Sterling Walmart at 9:30 am. The trip includes motor coach, meal, matinee and all gratuities. Sign up for this trip at WCSC. Deadline to sign up is Feb 19. Seating is limited!
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February meals at Lee County Council on Aging Feb. 3-7
Feb. 10-14
Feb. 17-21
Feb. 24-28
Monday: Meatball sub, peas and carrots, seasoned potato wedges, Mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir-fry veggies, dinner roles, apricots. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, cheese potatoes, green beans, dinner sliced peaches. Thursday: A) Sloppy Joe, wheat bun, farmer potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail. B) Tuna salad, chicken and rice. Friday: Hot ham and cheese, wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, diced pears.
Monday: BBQ riblet, wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, coin carrots, diced pears. Tuesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, chilled pineapple. Wednesday: Lemon pepper chicken, wild rice, broccoli, dinner roll, applesauce. Thursday: A(Cheeseburger, what bun, tator tots, baked beans,, jello w./fruit B) Ham and vegetable. Friday: Mostaccioli w meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, Scandinavian blend vegetables, garlic break, apricots.
Monday: Chicken strips, seasoned potatoes wedges, peas, dinner roll, diced pears, BBQ PC. Tuesday: Baked ziti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, hot applesauce. Wednesday: A) Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, dinner roll, peach cobble. B) Liver and onions. Thursday: Beef stew, buttermilk biscuit, Mandarin oranges. Friday: Lemon tilapia, wild rice, peas, dinner roll, fruit cocktail.
Monday: BBQ chicken breast, wheat bun, cheese potatoes, green beans, diced pears. Tuesday: A) Sloppy Jo, wheat bun, tator tots, green beans, apricots, B) Ham and vegetable. Wednesday: Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, dinner roll, pumpkin bar. Thursday: Mushroom Swiss burger on a bun, butters red potatoes, baked beans, apricots. Friday: Fish patty, wheat bun, potatoes pancakes, California-blend vegetables, applesauce, tartar sauce. All meals served with 8-ounce low-fat milk.
February meals at Whiteside County Senior Center Feb. 3-6
Feb. 10-13
Feb. 17-20
Feb. 24-27
Monday: Goulash, garlic bread, salad, dessert. Tuesday: Chicken over biscuits,veggie, salad, dessert. Wednesday: Meatloaf, potato, veggie, salad, dessert. Thursday: Catering
Monday: Country-fried steaks, potato, veggie, dessert. Tuesday: Hot turkey sandwich,potato, veggie, dessert. Wednesday: Baked ham, stuffing, veggie, salad, dessert. Thursday: Chicken fajita, rice, veggie, dessert
Monday: CLOSED for Presidents Day Tuesday: Lasagna, garlic bread stick, salad, dessert. Wednesday: Pork tenderloin, w/country gravy, potato, veggie, dessert. Thursday: Salisbury steak, potato, veggie, dessert
Monday: Pork chop, potato, veggie, dessert. Tuesday: Loaded nachos, salad, dessert. Wednesday: Roast beef, potatoes, carrots, salad, dessert. Thursday: Salmon or alternative, coleslaw, veggie, dessert
February meals at Golden Meals in Rock Falls Feb. 3-7
Feb. 10-14
Feb. 17-21
Feb. 24-28
Monday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, spinach, fresh fruit: Tuesday: scalloped potatoes w/ ham, carrots, applesauce; Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweep potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit; Thursday: Roast pork lion, potato casserole, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit; Friday: Chicken salad, pea salad, peaches, whole wheat bun.
Monday: Beef Stew, pears, biscuit; Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan, Italian vegetables, peaches; Wednesday: Beef stroganoff, stewed tomatoes, pineapple; Thursday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple; Friday: Chili, applesauce, cornbread.
Monday: CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY; Tuesday: Easy chicken casserole, butter carrots, mixed fruit; Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese casserole; green beans, peaches; Thursday: Maple glazed ham. parslied potatoes, spinach, fresh fruit; Friday: Tuna salad, potato salad, peaches, whole wheat bun.
Monday: Italian sausage, potato wedges, carrots, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun; Tuesday: Lemon pepper chicken, cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit; Wednesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit; Thursday: Cabbage rolls, glazed carrots, mixed fruit; Friday: Ham salad, coleslaw, applesauce, whole wheat bun.
Whiteside County Public Transportation
Lee-Ogle Transportation System
Fares: (within county)
Fares: (within zip code)
Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): 50 cents one way
Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way
People age 6 to 59 years: $2 one way
People age 6 to 59 years: $2 one way
Seniors or individuals with a disability: Donation suggested (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)
Seniors or individuals with a disability: $1 one way (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)
Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 25 cents per mile
Out-of-town trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 35 cents per mile
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433
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Upcoming Special Events in Whiteside County Every Monday There will be free crochet and knitting classes. Must bring 4-ply yarn for either class. For knitting – please bring a #9 needle and for crochet – bring a G hook
Foot clinic
Yoga
9-10 a.m. every Thursday: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 Instructor is Sherry Prescott. All levels welcome! Bring your own mat and enjoy the healthy benefits of Yoga! $25 membership required.
“Living in the Face of Death”
11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 Nicole Adams, Volunteer Coordina-
Sauk Computer User Group 1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 Sauk Computer User Group will meet at p.m. with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting with election of new officers for 2020, followed with a video presentation at 2 p.m. on “Cellphones and Tablets.” Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited, refreshments will be available.
Veterans Coffee 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Open to all veterans the second Thursday of every month – free coffee and conversation. Charisse, SW from VA Clinic will be here to answer any questions you might have about the VA Clinics and Veteran benefits. Please bring 1 photo or 1 service related item to share with the group.
Valentine’s celebration
11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Crowning of king and queen. Be sure to vote all week long.
WCSC will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for President’s Day Price Is Right at WCSC
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 19 Come play Price is Right game and guess the price of an item and take that item home. Price is Right is sponsored by Heritage Woods. Join the fun!
TRIAD
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Come and join this group that is all about senior citizen safety. This group is composed of public safety, community agencies and senior citizens. Everyone welcome!
Euchre tournament at WCSC
1 p.m. Sunday, February 23 Sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per entry and 25 cents a set, with a 100
percent payback. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
Brain Health Class
12:30-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 Karla Belzer from the University of IL. Extension will help us better understand our brain! She will go over information related to brain health research as well as fun and interesting strategies and exercises to challenge ourselves as we age. Come and join this fun and free event!
Medicare Choices Class
12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at WCSC Are you new to Medicare and in need of help navigating your choices? The WCSC Outreach Department will be hosting their Medicare Choices class on Thursday, February 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Big Room. We welcome those that are new to Medicare, caregivers of those that are new to Medicare, and beneficiaries that have been on Medicare but are in need of a simplified explanation on the parts of Medicare. There is no charge to attend. Please call in advance to get signed up at 815-622-9230 Ext. 194.
Upcoming Special Events in Lee County 4-H Digital Ambassador Program
3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at LCCOA Social media basics, parental roles. Reservation required. Call 815-857-3525. Space is limited. This partnership elevates teens as teachers to provide training and communication to assist adults in their community with increasing their comfort level in utilizing new technology. Adults of all ages, no cost, sign up and bring your device for help. Digital Ambassador Kelsey Laird helped participant Karen with her tablet issue. Karen lost all of her app icons off of her tablet. Kelsey had experienced a similar situation and was able
to connect with Karen and solve her issue quickly! Kelsey also explained to Karen how the problem happened and how to fix it if it happened in the future.
Chili Supper
4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 Senior transportation – Senior Transportation is now being offered on the
A financial assistance program is available to those who qualify, making the Heritage Woods lifestyle affordable to all.
Euchre tournament Monthly at noon on Sundays Join us for our next Euchre Tournament On Sunday, Feb. 9
Valentine Social Hour 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 Stop in for a Sangria, coffee, soft drink and snacks, and visit with old friends or make new. It should be fun! Please call to make a reservation at 815-288-9236. We look forward to visiting with you.
LCCOA bus. Please call 815-2889236 to reserve a ride. Ride cost? Just give us a donation if able. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Foot care will be available for all senior citizens. For appointments call Fancy Feet at 815-213-0324 Cost: $25. They will soak your feet, trim your toenails, and give you a fabulous foot massage.
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