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16 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 SHAW MEDIA 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling 815-622-9230 Find us online at www.wc-seniorcenter.org & Facebook = G olden E cho A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies VOLUME 17 • MAY 2024 • EDITION 5 From the Directors ........................................17 Donations & Memberships.......................... 18 Special Events .............................................. 20 Photos ................................................... 19 & 22 Upcoming Trips ............................................ 21 WeeklyActivities .......................................... 23 INSIDE

GOLDEN ECHO

From the LCCOA Executive Director

A lot in store at LCCOA

They say April showers bring May flowers, but here at Lee County Council on Aging it brings even more fun at the Center. This month we have so much in store for you.

Crafters will enjoy the events we have planned for them. Our own Terry Christian will be leading a flower decorating class on Thursday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Thanks to Kreider, we will also be having a ceramic painting class every Tuesday in May, with all supplies provided by Kreider. These pieces would make great presents for our Santa’s workshop that we will have in December — if you don’t end up wanting to take them home for yourself (we will start collecting donations for Santa’s workshop in October).

From the WCSC Executive Director

Board Meeting

May 22 is the monthly Board Meeting, which will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Dining Room. We hope to see you there!

Golden Meals

Golden Meals serves meals out of our dining room and kitchen!

Golden Meals is a local non-profit

Bunco players wanted

This month we are asking for RSVP’s for Bunco. Bunco is a fun dice game, but we will need at least 12 players to play! Come on out on Tuesday, May 7 and 21 to help us launch this fun and exciting game. Remember, all trips to the Center are free if you use one of our buses!

More events, and new times at LCCOA

• We are adding an additional coffee time to our monthly line-up. Coffee with the Mayor will be on Wednesday, May 15, at 9 a.m.

• Thanks to our friends at Liberty Court, we will be adding a Veterans Coffee klatsch on the first Wednesday of the month, beginning May 1 at 9 a.m.

• Our Price is Right game is trying a new time and day so more people can come win prizes! Come to the Center at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, and see what it’s about! Or better yet, come check out chair yoga with Brandan at 1 p.m. and stay for the fun.

• Come help Brandan celebrate his birthday on May 17 during Breakfast Club at 9 a.m. — RSVP at 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot

organization that provides $3.25 meals to our 60-plus senior community Monday through Thursday at our site (meals for ages 59 and younger are available for $5.25 per person). Please watch the menu calendar as they will be providing meals on select Fridays starting in May. The Golden Meals calendar will be posted on our Facebook and sent out in our monthly member newsletter. Thank you to everyone who has been coming for lunch! The turnouts have been SO great, and the food is super yummy!!

Medicare

Outreach is available for walkins on Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday by appointment. It can be tough for seniors to navigate through the

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.

and find out the location. Wheel of Fortune will be immediately after, at 11 a.m. on the Friday, May 17.

• On May 24, you’ll want to come at 6 p.m. for Open Mic. Music is just good for your soul.

• Our friends from Fancy Feet will be back Tuesday May 28, so plan on giving Deb a call at 815-2130324 to schedule your appointment.

• Everyone’s favorite — Bingo, birthday cake and karaoke — will be May 31, with the fun starting at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you for being a friend to LCCOA

Everyone will want to attend our Golden Girl Trivia fundraiser on May 30 at the Post House. That’s right, we will be hosting our first Golden Girl Trivia Contest at LCCOA! The event will include a Wine Pull, silent Auction, 50/50 drawing and cheesecake auction. You won’t want to miss all this fun. With its timeless humor and beloved characters, the Golden Girls television series continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Our trivia contest will not only provide an evening of fun and nostalgia for participants but also

world of Medicare and Medicaid, and our specialists are certified and here to assist you to make things a little easier. Here are a few things we can help with:

• Homestead exemptions and tax freeze

• License sticker discount (income eligible)

• Medicare/Medicaid-related questions

• Low income subsidies (Medicare Saving Program, Extra Help and SNAP)

• ACP free government phone and internet (income eligible)

• ITAC phones and amplifiers for the hearing impaired

Medicare Tip

Each month we are going to take

serve as a platform to raise crucial funds for our programs and services tailored to the needs of our senior community. We are looking for businesses to help with donations towards our silent auction, this is a great way to be recognized in our community and chance to help the senior population in Lee County. Heavy Appetizers and free champagne will be served at this event. Tickets cost $30 individually or $200 for a table of 8.

What a great community!

This community is so awesome. I’ve watched the community come forward to assist with every one of our needs as we have moved forward in updating LCCOA. Jodi and Luke Johnson from L. Johnson Chiropractic have come forward to assist us with a beautiful conference table with chairs, along with a credenza; and Premiere Rental moved it and set it up for us! We just can’t thank them and everyone else enough. If you are looking for ways to help us out, we always need Bingo prizes, office supplies, sponsors for our games or silent auction items for our Golden Girls Trivia Fundraiser.

a section of Medicare and break it down for explanation. Last month we discussed things about turning 65. Now we are going to discuss How Medicare Works?

Part A: This covers inpatient hospital stays and also limited amounts of inpatient rehabilitation services offered at skilled nursing facilities.

Part B: This covers doctor visits and other outpatient care, plus ambulance services, and some medical equipment and preventive health care aimed at keeping you from getting sick.

Part D: This helps to cover the cost of prescriptions drugs-generic and brand names.

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 800252-8966 (Voice & TDD), or contact the director of Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021 or telephone 815-2889236; 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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GOLDEN ECHO

DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS

Thomas and Sue Nestor

John Ordean

Larry and Sue Spaulding

James and Janice Wiemken

Gail and Glenn Dancey

Gail and James Wright

Charlene Smith

Gary Koser

Anita Stickel

Marilyn Murphy

Margo Owano

Donna Long

Larry and Judy Williams

Chuck and Deborah Slifer

Veron Nease

Victoria Vannatta

WCSC welcomes members

Ann Wilson

Lorraine and Terry Gaskill

Tanya Holmquist

Kay Farley

Marie Rombouts

Javier Gomez

James and Janine Thurwanger

Sue and Steven Austin

Philip and Sharon Arduini

Aleta Boyette

Phillip and Patricia Gerbitz

James and Dee Maynard

Shirley Wolford

Lois Vogel

Sandra Edfors

David Benson

Join WCSC

Norma Habben

Doris Harper

Jane and Vernon Workman

Dee Dee and Gary Hasselbacher

Larry Frederick

Leslyn Anderson

Pamela Leach

Ernie Little

Celia Luna

Marianne Hardt

Betty Jo Clayton

Jack Matthews

Theresa Johnson

Suzette Gonzalez

If you would like to join the Whiteside County Senior Center for 2024, the cost is $25 per person per calendar year or $35 for two people residing in same household. You can mail your check to WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081. WCSC has developed a new Corporate Membership. As a Corporate member you will be recognized in our building and in the newspaper for your support, along with valuable benefits for your employees. Employees will be eligible to attend our exercise classes and the member discounts on our trips by showing their employee ID or business card when signing up. Please contact our Center at 815-622-9230 for more details. We always appreciate your continued support of our Aging and Disabled Resource Center — and we appreciate YOU!

Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters

Thank you to all our volunteers who donate their time, energy, and services  and those who gave monetary donations, including anonymously. A special thanks to all who partner with our Center to provide programs and activities for our seniors.

Sami Wiggins

Allure of Sterling

Jeannette Sereg

Paul Sereg

Charles Cook

Norma Cook

Michael James

Jalaine James

Dennis Hendricks

Heritage Woods of Sterling

Loran Tompson

LCCOA welcomes members

Monica Hendricks

Marlene Quest

Debra Johnson

Raymond Hays

Mark Mayfield

Carolyn Brooks

Lynn Camery

Helen Miller

Mark Webb

Diane Fuentes

Jerry Griffin

Daniel Oconnell

Be an LCCOA hero today for a brighter tomorrow!

Jose Ambriz

Nazir Qureshi

Jane Oconnell

Lois Young

David Young

Bob Roberson

Kristy Roberson

Margaret Shaw

Gene McBride

Watch the Echo for 2024 membership campaign. As a member you will receive discounts on all our activities and trips. All membership fees contribute to the support of Lee County Council on Aging. As a member you can feel confident that all funds helps LCCOA to continue the vital services we provide to all our seniors and continue to bring new and interesting activities to the Center for you to enjoy. Please continue to be a member of LCCOA and spread the word to all your friends and families. Thank you on behalf of LCCOA’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, staff and drivers.

Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters

Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. A special thank you to all the wonderful supporters of LCCOA’s clothing drive who have donated anonymously.

The Rock River Garden Club

Jodi and Luke Johnson

Johnson Chiropractic

Premiere Rental

LCCOA Crafters

United Methodist Church

Maureen Broers

Judy Callous

Joe Fornero

Allure

Melissa McCullough

Dianne Frye LOTS

Discover Dixon

Lee County

Lee County United Way

Clara Harris

Liberty Courts

The Meadows Good Fellows

Lee County Health Department

100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, 61021

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Main number: 815-288-9236

Transportation : 815-288-9236 (6 a.m.-5 p.m.)

E-mail: lccoa@comcast.net

Online: www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook

POST HOUSE BALLROOM

815-288-0892

Online: www.posthouseballroom.net

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired

Outreach hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

LCCOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS

Dianne Frye — Chair | Jeff Haub — Vice chair

Dorie Hoft — Treasurer | Roberta LeMoine — Secretary

Committee members: Amanda Carroll, Greg Currens, June Fordham, Sami Rodriguez, Alisa Wolf

LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

815-288-9236

LEE-OGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Fares: (within zip code)

Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way

Ages 6 to 59 years: $2 one way

Seniors or individuals with a disability: $1 one way (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

Out-of-town trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 35 cents per mile, maximum $5.

Nancy Gates

Kathleen Moreno

Lori Ludens

Bonnie Stradley

Terry Christian

Josie Whaley

Dixon Food Pantry

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Information: 815-622-9230 Toll-free: 888-622-9230

Transportation: 815-625-7433

Email: info@wc-seniorcenter.org

Online: www.wc-seniorcenter.org and on Facebook.

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC)

815-622-9230

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired.

Satellite locations are by appointment only. Please call to schedule your appointment. 815-622-9230

WCSC BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

Owen Harrell – President | Karla Burn – Vice President

Paul Ahrens – Secretary | Mark Godsil – Treasurer

Board members: Butch Hannan, Gene Jacoby, Dale Smith, Lindi LeMay, Julie Morse, and Steven Brenner

WHITESIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

815-625-7433

Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Fares: No charge for stops within Whiteside County, but a suggested donation of $2 is appreciated. Out-of county trips can be arranged, subject to availability, for $4. We don’t accept Medicaid at this time.

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Putting a fun spin on your day at WCSC ... If you love to watch Wheel of Fortune at home, you will love playing it even more! Come join the fun Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m.

Do you have the write stuff? Writers and Want-to-Be Writers meet every third Monday from 1-3 p.m. in the dining room at LCCOA. Upcoming dates are: May 20, June 17, July 15, etc. Bring a short life story, essay, poem, or other to share. Everyone is welcome!

Come on down — and play The Price is Right! Don’t miss out on the fun! Now on a new day and time: Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. ... and it’s FREE!

Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care is more than a senior community; we’re a close-knit family. With our intimate setting and warm décor, seniors can truly feel at home, fostering connections with neighbors and caregivers. Our dedicated team goes beyond caregiving, treating residents like family members. If you’re seeking care in a homelike environment, visit Homestead today.

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Special Events at LCCOA

Veterans Coffee

Wednesday May 1, at 9a.m.

Join us for our fist of many veterans coffee time, on the first Wednesday of the month. Sponsored by Liberty Court.

Bunco

Wednesday, May 7 and 21, at 1 p.m.

Come learn how to play Bunco – a fun dice game. We need 12 players so please RSVP. Cost to play is $1.

Free flower arranging class

Thursday, May 9, at 1 p.m. (during crafters group)

Have you always wished you could make beautiful flower arrangements? Now is your chance! All materials will be provided. RSVP soon, as class size is limited to 15.

Coffee with the Mayor

Wednesday, May 15, at 9 a.m.

Enjoy conversation and a cup of coffee with the mayor on the third Wednesday of the month.

Breakfast Club with Brandan

Friday, May 17 at 9 a.m.

Help Brandan celebrate his birthday as he leads a group of interested seniors in a tour of Lee County breakfast shops once a month. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what a great way to get out into our community and make new friends. The only requirement is you must be a senior and be responsible for your own bill and transportation. RSVP to 815-288-9236 to learn the location.

Wheel of Fortune

Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m.

Do you enjoy solving the puzzles while watching Wheel of Fortune? Come to the Center and win prizes! (If you want to buy vowels bring quarters!)

Writer’s Group

Next meeting: Monday, May 20, at 1 p.m.

Writers and Want-to-Be Writers meet every third Monday, from 1-3 p.m., in the dining room at LCCOA. Upcoming dates are: May 20, June 17, July 15, etc. Bring a short life story, essay, poem, or other to share. Everyone is welcome!

The Price is Right

Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m.

A great opportunity to win prizes by guessing the price of the items without going over! Immediately after Breakfast Club. No reservations needed. Sponsored by Allure.

Open mic

Friday, May 24, from 6-9 p.m. Open Mic is back. No reservations needed.

Foot clinic

Tuesday, May 28

Fancy Feet will be at the Center this month to trim nails; cost is $25. Call Deb at 815-213-0324 for an appointment.

LCCOA Bingo

Friday, May 31, at noon

Bingo, birthday cake and karaoke! The games, the prizes, and all the fun is free! Sponsored by Discover Dixon.

Free birthday cake and karaoke

Friday, May 31, from 1:30-4 p.m.

No reservations needed

Ceramic painting class

Every Tuesday in May at 12:30 p.m. Free of charge! Sponsored by Kreider.

Tuesday and Thursday night free dinners

LCCOA will host free dinners, donated by KSB Hospital, for all the Lee County Community. Dinners will be available – for take-out only — from 3:45-4 p.m., on a firstcome basis.

Special Events at WCSC

For the latest updated and daily activities, please go to the Whiteside County Senior Center Facebook page.

Breakfast Club

Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. at Hardees in Rock Falls

S.M.A.A.R.T (Seniors Made Aware and Rightly Treated)

Tuesday, May 14, at noon

Trip Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m.

WCSC closed

We will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

Thank you to our veterans!

Free lunch

Friday, May 31, at noon

Karaoke/Birthday cake

Friday, May 31 at 1 p.m.

It’s a Golden opportunity to have fun and help LCCOA

DIXON — Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia are going to do their part to support LCCOA, and you can help!

A “Golden Girls” trivia fundraiser for Lee County Council on Aging will be held from 6-9 p.m. on May 30 at the historical Posthouse Ballroom.

The fundraiser will feature heavy appetizers, a champagne dash, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and cheesecake auction.

Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table and are available at the senior center, 100 W. Second St., or by going to https://givebutter.com/ junlie.

STERLING

Caring for a family member? Feeling stressed? There’s help

STERLING —Are you a caregiver for a family member dealing with dementia? Feeling stressed? It’s important for caregivers to remember to take time to care for themselves too, and CGH and the CGH Health Foundation want to help, by offering a Stress-Busting Program for family caregivers.

The free program will provide support by using evidence-based techniques proven to improve the quality of life for family members who are caring for a loved one. During the program, caregivers will learn about the effects stress can have on a person, stress management techniques, and how to develop problem-solving skills to deal with stress.

The 9-week program — conducted by CGH Dementia Navigator Beth Sterk and Teri Shaw, Whiteside County Senior Center Outreach Supervisor — will be held from 3:15-4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, from July 30-Sept. 24, in the CGH Clinic’s Health Foundation Community Room at 2600 N. Locust St.

Registration is required. Call 815-625-0400, ext. 3977, or e-mail Beth.Sterk@cghmc.com by July 1 to sign up for the program.

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GOLDEN ECHO Upcoming Trips: LCCOA

All seniors welcome — membership not required! For more information on any of these trips, please call our very own LCCOA tour guides, Marisa Perales or Anna Mainhart, at 815-288-9236 or email lccoaoffice@comcast.net.

Mackinac Island

August 19-23, 2024

Price: $905 for members / $930 for non-members

Visit The Grand Hotel, Mackinaw City, Sault Sainte Marie. Call Marisa at 815-288-9236 for more information.

Cruise the Hawaiian islands with Norwegian Cruise Lines

August 24-31, 2024

Call for prices

Fly to Honolulu, then cruise to Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu. For more information, call Marisa at 815-288-9236 for more information.

California: Monterey, Yosemite and Napa

September 23-30, 2024

Call for prices

Visit Monterey Bay, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley Vineyards. Call Anna at 815-2889236 for more information.

A trip to remember: Memorials of World War II

Nov. 1-10, 2024

Call for prices

Arrive in London, return from Paris. Visit the historic

beaches and tour the multi-national museums. Call Marisa at 815-288-9236 for more information.

More trips!

There are more trips to come in 2024! Watch this space for more information.

More information

For more information on any of the trips, or to have a flyer mailed to you, please reach out to Marisa Perales at Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or email lccoaoffice@comcast.net. You can also find a list of our trips by visiting our website at www. leecountycouncilonaging.net.

Upcoming Trips: WCSC

April: The Historic Dillon Home Museum Tour

We will be touring the breathtaking 11-room, two-story mansion that was home to P.W. Dillon, President of Northwestern Steel and wire. The bus will pick up at the Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, and arrive back at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person.

May: “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”

On Thursday, May 9, we are going to Fireside Theater to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” and have lunch. We will depart from Sauk Valley Community College at 8:30 a.m. and arrive back at

6:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $160 for members and $175 for non-members.

June: Tour of the Mississippi

River on the Celebration Belle

We will be taking a tour of the Mississippi River on The Celebration Belle, where a “Tribute to Piano Men” performances will salute Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The bus will depart from Sauk Valley Community College at 9 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Lunch is included!

July: Lake Geneva Cruise Line

U.S. Mailboat Tour

We will be taking a tour of Lake Geneva to catch a

mailboat tour, browsing the estates, and taking a tour of the full lake, with narration. Lunch will be on your own in the downtown area. The bus will depart from Sauk Valley Community College at 7:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $110 for members and $135 for non-members.

August: White Sox Baseball Game

Join us Thursday, August 29, for a baseball game at the Sox Stadium! We will depart from Sauk Valley College at 9 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. We will be stopping at Portillos in Sycamore on the way home! The cost is $100 for members and $125 for non-members. Please call 815-622-9230 for more information.

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Hoppy Easter! The Easter bunny hopped by WCSC’s food pantry during Easter week. Veterans breakfast — We had 50 vets stop by WCSC for the veterans breakfast, where we served for biscuits and gravy. The next veterans breakfast will be Thursday, May 9, at 9 a.m. They were ready for some spaghetti — WCSC welcomes 130 people for its free meal in April. The next free meal will be at noon on Friday, May 31.
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GOLDEN ECHO Weekly activities at LCCOA

Daily Transportation — 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call 815-288-9236 for Doctor’s & Dentist’s appointments. Drug Stores, Grocery Stores, Hardware Stores, Beauty Salons, Barber shops and trips to the Center.

Library — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by and see the new donation of books at LCCOA courtesy of the Leydig Center; Self-checkout and return policy

DVD Library — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by and see the new DVD at LCCOA courtesy of Kreider; Self-checkout and return policy.

Beverage Center — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The coffee pot is always on at the Center along with refreshing ice water. Check out our pop frig fundraiser for accessibility repairs needed at the Center.

Mondays

Exercise with Brandan

Come join our free workout program! Brandan is available to assist you with our recumbent exercise bicycles. Thirty-minute appointments are available, 10-11 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinics — First Monday of the month 10:30 a.m. to Noon.

No appointment necessary.

Chair Yoga for seniors — 11 a.m.

Rummikub — 1 p.m.

Tuesdays

Ceramic painting — 12:30 p.m.

Supplies provided by Kreider

KSB meals — 4 p.m.

Provided for Lee County Community 4 p.m.

Wednesdays

Chair Yoga for seniors — 1 p.m.

Tech Corner

Basics of smartphones/laptops. Call Aaliyah for appointment

Thursdays

Chair Yoga for seniors — 1 p.m.

Crafters — 1 p.m.

KSB meals — 4 p.m.

Provided for Lee County community

Fridays

Exercise with Brandan

Come join our free workout program! Brandan is available to assist you with our recumbent exercise bicycles. Thirty-minute appointments are available 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Euchre — 12:15 p.m.

Mexican Train Dominoes — 1 p.m.

Weekly activities at WCSC

For the latest updates and daily activities, please go to our “Whiteside County IL Senior Center” Facebook page

Computer/Technology assistance

Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

If you would like a specific appointment for one-on-one time, please call the Center and speak with Neal.

Walk-ins

Walk-ins are every Monday. Our Outreach Department is here to answer any questions you may have. You may also make an appointment, Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bingo

Wednesday, May 8, at 12:15 p.m.

With Sami from Allure

Wednesday, May 22, at 12:15 p.m.

With Tiffany from Heritage Woods. Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry

Euchre

Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 12:15 p.m.

Roundtuits Euchre on May 2 and 30 from 1-3:45 p.m.

Foot Clinic

Wednesday May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-7185294 to set up an appointment.

Food pantry

Every Thursday from 1-3 p.m.

Sign-ups start at 10 a.m.

Everyone is able to go through the closet weekly to get meat and other great things!

Hand and foot card game

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 12:30 p.m.

Knitting Club

Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from noon-3:45 p.m.

Learn to Quilt

Monday, May 6, 13, and 20 from 1-3 p.m.

Line dancing

Every Friday — May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

(Advance sessions at 10-11 a.m., beginners from 11 a.m.-noon)

Mexican Train Dominoes

Friday, May 3 and 31 at 12:30 p.m.

Pinochle

Every Monday from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

Every Wednesday from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

Every Friday from 2:30-3:45 pm

Pool table

Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon

Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.

S.M.A.A.R.T

May 14 at noon

Marge Sedowski will host an informational meeting on “Seniors Made Aware and Rightly Treated.”

Bunco

Monday, May 13, at noon

Walk-in Day

Every Monday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Yoga

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Wheel of Fortune

Wednesday, May 15, at 12:15 p.m.

With Kim from Citadel of Sterling

Veterans coffee

Thursday, May 9, at 9 a.m.

Breakfast will be provided! See you then!

Triad

Wednesday, May 15, at 11 a.m.

Free blood pressure checks

Wednesday, May 3 and 17 from 10-11:45 a.m. and 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Food pantry

Every Thursday from 1-3 p.m.

Jeopardy

Wednesday, May 1, at 12:15 p.m.

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