Golden Echo
A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies VOLUME 13 • MAY 2020 • EDITION 7
Seniors, we care … The staff at LCCOA is proud to stand behind those words.
Above, from left: Susan , Vicki and Maureen. Below, from left: Aaliyah, Samantha and Marisa
LOOK FOR OFFICIAL CENSUS MAIL COMING YOUR WAY SOON The back of the envelope has the 2020 Census logo (see above) and says “Shape Your Future – Start Here” The return address is in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and inside is a Census form and postage-paid return envelope You receive a paper mailing only if you have not completed your Census already. You can still complete it at www.My2020Census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020.
YOU Count!
Census data determin es how much funding and wh at crucial resources are given to your community
Call 844-330-2020 with questions or for more information FUNDED BY IDHS. THE CONTENTS ARE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUTHOR.
From the Directors.......................................................2 At the Emporium ........................................................3 Thank You’s..................................................................4
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Membership Dues Paid...............................................4 Outreach.......................................................................5 Weekly, Monthly Activities..........................................8
Upcoming Trips............................................................9 Meal Sites....................................................................10 Upcoming Special Events.......................................... 11
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2 From the LCCOA
Executive Director By Susan Lawler
I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Easter. This clearly was an unusual Easter; I was on Zoom most of the day visiting with family and friends. For those of you who do not know what Zoom is, it is a free way to visit on-line with your family, friends or host a meeting. If you want to learn more regarding Zoom contact our staff at 815288-9236. We will be glad to help you join. The Little Black Box Instead of the little black dress we have the little black box. This is a great way to communicate with the staff here at LCCOA. If you have paperwork for Outreach, this is a secure way to provide them with your documents. Even though the hard working postal workers are delivering mail to us each day, we felt we needed to give our clients another avenue to deliver their information. Always keep in mind that our staff and myself are here every
day to assist you with your needs. We are answering phone calls, e-mails, Facebook, website questions and of course all correspondence by mail or the little black box.
Space Between the Doors We have established a mini library in the space between the doors. The books and videos are free; (please do not return them). We are thrilled that so many people are stopping by and utilizing our new mini library. Please drop us a note and let us know what type of books and videos you would like us to add to our library. The space between the doors is also a great spot to display your art work. So continue to send in your photos.
Technology Please contact us for your needs, we have been calling all of our members, both past and present; just checking in
From the WCSC Executive Director By Tori McDaniel We hope you are staying healthy and doing well! As I write this letter in the middle of April, I want you to know that we miss each of you and hope
to see you soon. We know our temporary closure has been extremely difficult for many of you. We apologize for any added stress this may have
on them to see if we can help. We do need to hear from you. I know technology is a problem for many, and we are working on a solution. We here at LCCOA are in the process of providing or making an instructional video to help explain how to use your phones, computers, and tablets. If you are having difficulty with your phone or computer give a us a call ; we make no promises that we will have a solution; but we are happy to assist.
at tinyurl.com/creativitycontest2020 or by contacting us at 815-288-9236.
Thank you
Please check out our creativity contest; which involves craft making, art and creative writing. I love story telling. I am sure many of you have wonderful stories of your past; we are waiting for you to share them. All you wonderful, marvelous artist out there, don’t be shy “Art is in the Eyes of the Beholder”. Just take Andy Warhol, he drew a can of soup. I know it is about the symbolism, so send us those cans of soup or whatever, we are waiting patiently for your work. Mark your calendars the contest runs until May 19th and we will have 19 prizes to give away. Just a little humor to go along with Covid-19. Submission are online
It is time to thank our generous supporters of Lee County Council on Aging. Without their support LCCOA would not be able to exist. Even if it is $1.00 or $10.00, every dollar counts towards paying for our utilities, phone and internet. In saying this, we recently received a lovely card and donation from Crest Foods. The card said “A little help during these trying times”. Thank you Crest Foods for thinking of LCCOA, we know this is also, a difficult time for your company. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. My final thank you goes to Maureen Eccles, Vicki Frazer and Aaliyah Baker for their hard work in cleaning up our garden.They spent a day removing shrubs, weeds, dead plants and you name it. Connie Edson, was a God sent, she took home bags and bags of debris. Thank you all for caring and keeping LCCOA looking beautiful during this pandemic. Until next time, Lee County Council on Aging a place where you belong a place to call home. – Susan
caused but please know your health and the health of our staff members is our top priority. We will all be together again! Our Outreach Dept. is still here to help with License sticker discounts and Medicare questions, along with information and assistance. Please call us, at 815-622-9230 as we have been checking our messages daily and promptly returning your calls to continue to help
you during these unique times. In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine and look for alternative ways to connect with loved ones. A few ideas include: social media, video chat apps such as zoom, and just picking up the phone. I know this is such a hard time but try your best to be positive. Remember that positivity breads positivity. See you soon, Tori
Creativity is the Name of the Game
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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feel, a person could attend a fancy event in the most beautiful place and still not enjoy themselves or feel welcome. How many of you have experienced an unfriendly server in the nicest venue and walked away with a chip on your shoulder, versus the coffee shop server with the best personality making your day with their kind words and smile. We at LCCOA Post House Ballroom all strive to give you the best experience we can. It is all about how you are treated and your experiences. I had a
very nice conversation with one of our members the other day. He proceeded to mention that with the shelter in place brought on by the Covid-19 virus people seem to be relearning how to slow down, spend time with their loved ones and reach out to others by phone, email etc. We are coming together, when not together. These past few weeks I have learned more about bringing people together, without being together. Our staff has been making wellness phone calls, delivering lunches with special notes,
having art contests, leaving movies and books in our doorway for people to borrow, and decorating outside with Easter Eggs filled with special notes inside for people to take. We are trying to give you a warm smile during these unexpected times. Don’t get me wrong, I still prefer having you all at LCCOA and filling the Ballroom with events. I know that we all will be together again soon. Stay safe and happy, Maureen Eccles
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Emporium looks forward to springing back to life Store stocked with bargains, waiting to get the all clear Spring greetings from The Emporium Thrift Center. We wish we could say that to all of you in person at the store. As everyone knows, we are closed due to the COVID-19. As soon as we are
given the “all clear,” we will open the door and look forward to seeing all of you! We have shelves of Easter items and they will be reduced – an opportunity for all our smart shoppers to get a bargain. More exciting, we will have all the racks full of spring and summer clothing – time to get out the shorts, capris, swim suits, and T-shirts. I want to give all the golfers out there a tip: We have golf balls! An
industrious gentleman out there, who is a great golf ball hunter, brought us a big supply. Our thanks to him. Last time I was in the store, we also had a great set of left-handed golf clubs. Some other bargains: biking helmets, flower pots, and yard decorations. Hope to see all of you soon at 115 W. Third St., Sterling. Once we’re back up and running, we’ll be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 days a week,
closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Our phone number is 815535-0368. We will take donations anytime we are open and we will help you get them into the store; just let us know you are at the curb. We have always had curbside service for drop-offs. We miss each one of you and hope we will be back together soon, but we must stay in as requested for everyone’s safety. Happy Spring!
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
Main number 815-288-9236 Transportation 815-288-9236 855-407-9236 Post House Ballroom 815-288-0892
1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling Transportation – 815-625-7433 • Information – 815-622-9230
Outreach services & free phones for hearing impaired & low vision
ADRC hours:
Outreach hours 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday Walk-ins from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Monday Walk-ins from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
E-mail us at lccoa@comcast.net Visit us at www.leecountycouncilonaging.net or www.posthouseballroom.net or find us on Facebook
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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Managing an event venue means I take on many responsibilities. There are the responsibilities of filling the calendar, hiring appropriate help for the events, working with the client to ensure every detail is covered, overseeing the refreshments (yes, that does include coffee and water, ha!) and much more. My other responsibilities are with LCCOA – planning and setting up their events as well. There is a great deal of work that goes into LCCOA event planning. Bringing people together is the easy part. It’s how you make them
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Thank you to WCSC volunteers
LCCOA welcomes members
We would like to thank the people who recently paid their membership dues:
Janet Bushman John M. Clintoch Bob Fossett Debra Fossett Marla Freil LaDonna Groshans John Groshans Robert Hockings Cheryl Hockings
Bernard Keen Joan Keen Delores Kness Lora Pfister Delight (Dick) Pitman Marlene Quest Loretta Samuel Patricia Schmidt Marliyn Shippert
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.
Judy Smallwood Carl Smith Louise Smith Bernard Vering Diana Vering Dotty Zimmerman Joseph Contreras Fredrick Taft Darlene Taft
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. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.
United Way of Lee County Lee County Health Department Robert Anderson. John & Beverly Bartmess Dennis & Penny Bennett Diane Blaine Marilyn Bodmer Evelyn Bonnell Raymond & Colleen Bonnell Mike & Teresa Brunick Gladys Burnell Ken Burnell Lanna Brown Nina Mardauss Sandy Burris Vi Bushman Jerry & Peggy Carlson David & Shirley Celletti Ron Chamberlain Joan Christoffersen Marilyn Cibu Josep[h & Rusth Contreras Anita Contreras Andrew Cox Gayle Topping Nikki Cunningham Garth & Linda Dallam Phil Devers Carl Dixon Jacqueline Dixon Kathy Fane Barb Fane Jane Falser Joseph Fina Barbara & Tom Friel Diana & Larry Eisenberg Paula Eubanks Beverly Eykamp Phyllis Garsemer June Gascoigne Nancy Grygiel Mary Ellen Hamburg
Mary Heck Keane & Saly Henson Mary Joan Heilman Carolyn & Bill Herwig Irene James Betty Stumpenhorst Brenda Jensen Martha Johannesen Sandra Jones Rosemary Keaugh Joan Kessel Bruce & Pat Kleinmaier Delores Kness Mary Ann Knoll Meredith Knudson Richard Koening Gary & Linda Koser Mary Anne Kreges Jeff & Jeanne Kuhn Anne Lahy Paul & Carolyn Lahman Joyce Lee John & Mary Leffelman Gene & Joan Lemme Joan LeSage Shirley Lewallen Nell NooneyVirginia Martin Vera Mason Donna Miggman Eunice Miller Ed Murphy Ron & Colleen O’Brien Charles & Donna Oster Jeane Palmer Don Pauser Diane Pauser Margie Pasley Duane Paulsen Elizabeth Potts Mr. & Mrs. Ramsdell Norma Jean Reed Shirley Rees
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
Ruth Reinhold Ramon Reglin Carol & Ron Rick Darlene Rinne Harold & LeVaun Risdon Helen Rodgers Brenda Roseneile Glen Schmall Don & Sue Schrock S. Schamlesgler Judith Schmidt Cathy Seagrem Shirley Selgested Bob& Theresa Sheridan Helen Louise Sheridan Ken & Idamae Sieberns Terry Sippel William & Shirley Sivits Jack & Hilda Smith Steeve & Nancy Smith Wayne Smith Dick & Helen Soyder Betty Staton Terry & Deb Stephenitch Mary Kathryn Stenzel Ken & Nancy Strock Betty Stumpenhoest walter Towlinson Eldon Travis Carol Ortgiesen Bill Wadsworth Doris Walters Donna Wellman Syvia Williams Barbara Wood Sandy Wooden Sharon Woodring Robert Wright Edwin Yingling Emily Yougil
AARP Tax Volunteers Andresen Nature Center- Fulton 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 Hope Howell 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 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
WCSC welcomes members
We would like to thank the people who recently paid their membership dues:
Ken and Lois Heerdt.
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
BRIEFS
WCSC and LCCOA Outreach Departments are here for you
Computer group schedules May meeting
Census deadline has been extended. Get counted to make a difference! The date for the Census has been extended due to COVID-19. The self-response phase now has a deadline of October 31, 2020, instead of the previous July 31st deadline.
Medicare Choices class May 28 at WCSC
Are you new to Medicare and in need of help navigating your choices? The WCSC Outreach Department will host its Medicare Choices class at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 in the Big Room. We welcome those who are new to Medicare, caregivers of those who are new to Medicare, and beneficiaries who 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 815622-9230 Ext. 194. In the event that we are not able to gather as a group, we will offer the class live on Facebook. Like and follow Whiteside County Senior Center on FB. During this time, you can complete your Census online, by phone, or by mail. In order to complete online, you can go to www.2020census.gov, or call 844-330-2020 for English and 844468-2020 for Spanish. Being counted makes a big impact for you and your community! License plate discount application still requiring 2018 income until July 15 A change has been made to the Benefits Access Program for the License Plate Discount and Ride Free Transit
card. Per Illinois Dept on Aging, we will continue to accept 2018 income until after July 15th. Please note that this date may be subject to change. If you filed 2018 income taxes, or if you did not file taxes but have 2018 1099’s and/or W-2’s, these are the forms that we need. If you’re not sure if you need to re-file your license plate discount application, call the WCSC or LCCOA Outreach Departments, and we can look up your application and/or help you to submit your application online.
Deadline updates Deadline updates as of April 15. Census response: October 31 Heating Season: June 30 IRS taxes: July 15 License stickers: 90 days after the DMV facilities re-open
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.
Paulette Selmi
“We Care For Loved Ones Like Family”
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612 W. 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-626-9020 • www.regencycaresterling.com Visit medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare to see how we rate.
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This month WCSC and LCCOA Outreach Departments would like to take a moment to remind you, that while some things may feel uncertain, one thing remains clear: We are here for you! We encourage you to call us at our LCCOA or WCSC Outreach Department if you have questions, concerns, or need information on local resources available in our community. We are here to help you navigate. Call WCSC at 815-622-9230 Ext. 194 or LCCOA at 815-288-9236. If you haven’t already, please “like” our Whiteside County Senior Center and Lee County Council on Aging Facebook pages. On our Facebook pages, we continually post up-to-date information on our operation statuses and other pertinent information during the month.
Hopefully the Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m. May 9 with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation with video clips from the Consumer Electronic Show this past January in Las Vegas. Everyone with an interest in computers/ technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.
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Need documents shredded? Pair of events scheduled
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Whiteside County Triad is sponsoring a pair of shred events in Sterling and Fulton. People can bring papers to be shredded safely and securely, to help prevent documents with sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. The events, made possible through a grant from Age Options will be on the following dates: • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31 at the Fulton Police Department, 413 11th Ave. People can drive up and drop off their documents – two box limit per household. The Illinois Senior Medicare patrol also reminds people to: • Protect yourself against Medicare fraud • Detect potential fraud, errors and abuse • Report suspected fraud, errors and abuse Call Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-800-699-9043 or go to www.illinoissmp.orgfor more information. Thank you to the Sterling Fire Department for helping us with our gas leak while we were closed. We appreciate all you do, and thanks for keeping us safe!
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“I moved to Resthave 9 months ago to be closer to my daughter and I’m so glad I did. Everyone including the staff and residents are genuine and friendly. They made me feel at home right away. I have made some friends and have had great conversations. There are activities everyday and I especially enjoy fitness. The food is good and you have a say in what you eat, which is a plus. I loved what I saw the minute I walked in the building. The facility is clean and bright. The staff is very nice and care about you.”
Assisted Living, Skilled & Nursing Care “Over 50 years of Compassionate Christian Care and definitely worth the drive”
408 Maple Ave. Ave., Morrison (815) 772 772-4021 4021 www.resthavehome.com SM-ST1771400
Resthave Home is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Care Beyond Compare Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care At Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care, we know how hard it is to ensure the safety of our parents’ health during the COVID-19 outbreak. That’s why we are being so vigilant in protecting the seniors who live in our community. We also understand there are seniors who live in the Dixon area who don’t have the ability to get to grocery stores and pharmacies, or who are just afraid to go out into the community at this time. Liberty Court is now providing a select few furnished apartments to those seniors who are very vulnerable-those who don’t have a social network to care for them. When someone comes into our community they will: • Go through a strict screening process prior to move-in • Get three delicious meals a day • Be able to visit with family through video conferencing
• Get assistance with daily living activities as needed • Have access to their medications • Receive weekly housekeeping • Have access to a care team • Be given care beyond compare
Please call if you or someone you know needs a temporary place to go where they can be given care beyond compare in an environment where every precaution is being taken to screen those who might need to come in contact with them. A place where isolation is a little less overwhelming. Virtual Tours Available! - Call Kelly Shroyer at 815-285-2000! 124 Liberty Court Dixon, Illinois - welcome@libertycourtseniorliving.com SM-ST1766238
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LCCOA had a large turnout for the chili supper.
• May 2020 Chili super attendees enjoying the evening.
LCCOA staff decorated the outside of the building with Easter eggs with special notes inside.
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Weekly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL ACTIVITIES AND LIFESCAPE MEALS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
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 10-11a.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 a.m.-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 SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – 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 the Special Events listing on page 11 for more information
Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. – 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. – 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. – Cards, socializing, computer lab 9 a.m.-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. – Hand and Foot game; bring a snack 1 p.m. – Pool playing; Membership required
Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – 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, with prizes. Bring a snack.
Monthly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
May 3 Noon-4 p.m. – Euchre tournament. Doors open at noon, game starts at 1 p.m. May 6 10-11:30 a.m. – Free blood pressure clinic by LCHD
May 7 CANCELED: Paw Paw Monthly SHIP Site (by appointment only) May 8 9:30-11 a.m. – Bingo May 12
1-2 p.m. – Ashton monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) May 20 10-11 a.m. – Amboy monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Sub-
lette monthly SHIP site (by appointment only) May 22 9:30-11 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by LCCOA 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Free blood pressure checks by
Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care 7-10 p.m. – Open mic night May 25 CANCELED: Countryside monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)
Monthly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
May 4 9 a.m.- 1p.m.– Walk-in day for ADRC May 6 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by CGH 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Resthave of Morrison. To play, bring a canned item or $1 for the Food Pantry. May 7 9-10 a.m. – Yoga; please bring your own mat. Membership required. May 9 1 p.m. – Sauk Computer Users Group Meeting
May 11 9 a.m. -1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC May 12 Prophetstown monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. May 13 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by Gaffey Home Nursing 10a.m.-noon – Morrison monthly SHIP site. Appointment required. 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Citadel of Sterling. To play: Bring a canned food item or $1 for the Food Pantry.
May 14 9-10a.m. – Yoga for all levels. Please bring your own mat. Membership required. 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Vets coffee. Open to all veterans. Please bring an item from your service time to share with the group. May 18 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC May 20 10a.m.-noon – Erie SHIP site. Appointment required. 10:30a.m. – Blood pressure screenings sponsored by Castor Home Nursing
10:30 a.m. – The Price is Right. Sponsored by Heritage Woods of Sterling 12:30 p.m. – TRIAD meeting. Open to all. 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Regency. To play, bring a canned good or $1 for Food Pantry. May 21 9-10 a.m. – YOGA; please bring your own mat. Membership required. 10a.m.-noon – Fulton SHIP site. Appointment required. May 25 CLOSED for Memorial Day
May 26 9 a.m.-1 p.m. –Walk-in day for ADRC May 27 10:30a.m. Blood pressure screenings by Citadel of Sterling 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Castor Home Nursing. To play: Being a canned good or $1 for Food Pantry May 28 9-10 a.m. – Yoga; please bring your own mat. Membership required. 12:30 p.m. – Medicare class; you must pre-register.
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.
Upcoming Trips This March 27 trip has been rescheduled again! The new trip date will be July 17.
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Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, SC August 22-30, 2020 Cost: $1,089 for members, based on double occupancy; $1,139 for non-members 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, South Carolina, “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.
Celebrity Cruise Line 2020 Cost: Starts at $2,500 for inside cabin, based on double occupancy. 11 NIGHTS 6 ISLANDS On October 4, 2020, we will fly to Fort Lauderdale and spend 1 night
in a hotel. The following day we will take a bus to the ship. The islands we will visit are: St. Thomas, St. Croix, Antiqua, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Maarten. We will fly home Oct.16. Trip includes ALL transportation, hotel, and cruise. Please call the WCSC at 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda. We will accept one more cabin!.
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Cost: $974 per person for members, based on double occupancy; $1,024 for non-members THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 10-18 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 August 20. Please contact Beth at 622-9230 ext.110 with any questions you might have.
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May meals at Lee County Council on Aging
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Friday: Cheesy beef taco, flour tortilla, lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice with beans, fresh fruit.
May 4-8 Monday: Chicken Parmesan pasta with marinara, Sicilian-blended vegetables, dinner roll, diced pears. Tuesday: Sausage gravy with biscuit, hash brown potatoes, fruit juice, 2 sausage patties, baked peaches. Wednesday: Polish sausage, sauer kraut, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled applesauce, hot dog on a bun. Thursday: Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic bread, apricots. Friday: A) Pepper
steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges B) Turkey and vegetables
May 11-15 Monday: Hamburger patty and wheat bun, mac and cheese, California-blended vegetables, diced pears. Tuesday: BBQ chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, Jello with fruit. Wednesday: Baked pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, apple crisp. Thursday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended vegetables, wheat bread, apricots. Friday: A) Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli and carrots, pineapple tid-
bits, dinner roll; B) Chicken salad with tomato.
May 18-22 Monday: Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday: Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomato zucchini, dinner roll with butter, apricots. Wednesday: Citrus-baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fruit cocktail. Thursday: Italian sausage with peppers on a bun, red potatoes wedges, Italian-blended vegetables, diced peaches. Friday: A) Crispy fish sandwich on a wheat bun, mac and cheese, peaces, pineapple tidbits B) Turkey
minestrone.
May 25-29 Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir fry vegetables, dinner roll, apricots. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, sliced peaches. Thursday: A) Sloppy Joe on a wheat bun, farmer potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail; B) Tuna salad with chicken and rice. Friday: Hot ham and cheese on a wheat bun, tator tots, diced pears. All meals served with 8 oz. low-fat milk.
May meals at Whiteside County Senior Center All meals also include, a drink, potato or noodles (starch), vegetable and dessert
May 4-7 Monday: No meal. Tuesday: No meal. Wednesday: Bacon-wrapped
pork chops. Thursday: Resthave Catering
May 11-14 Monday: Hamburger or Âź lb. hot dog. Tuesday: Lasagna. Wednesday: Roast beef. Thursday: Bat-
May 25-28
tered chicken strips
May 18-21 Monday: Beef and noodles. Tuesday: Hot turkey sandwich. Wednesday: BBQ pork ribs. Thursday: Parmesan chicken over noodles
Monday: CLOSED. Tuesday: Goulash. Wednesday: Meatloaf. Thursday: Baked chicken legs
May meals at Golden Meals in Rock Falls May 4-8
May 11-15
May 18-22
May 25-29
Monday: Sloppy Joes, potato wedges, applesauce, whole wheat bun. Tuesday: Tuna and noodles casserole, peas, peaches. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Swedish meatballs, mixed vegetables, parslied potatoes, fruit. Friday: Beef stew (veggies in stew), applesauce, biscuit.
Monday: Beef and noodles, green beans, peaches. Tuesday: Scalloped potatoes and ham, carrots, pineapple. Wednesday: Stuffed pepper casserole, mixed vegetables, applesauce. Thursday: Pork chops, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit. Friday; Chili, applesauce, cornbread.
Monday: Italian sausage, potato wedges, carrots, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun. Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, green beans, pineapple. Wednesday: pepper steak, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, peas, fruit. Friday: Chicken salad, fruit, whole wheat bun.
Monday: Memorial Day, site closed. Tuesday: Hot dogs, potato wedges, baked beans, whole wheat bun, fruit. Wednesday: Goulash, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Friday: Ham salad, cottage cheese, fruit, 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
888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117
Upcoming Special Events in Lee County
Euchre tournament
Sunday, May 3 – Doors open at noon; games starts at 1 p.m. SUSPENDED: Join us for our next Euchre tournament
Online submissions due by Tuesday, May 19 Stuck at home, not able to go
in the making with our 2020 Time Capsule! Here is what you can do to help: Start finding, making, writing things to share – old and new pictures, poems, local historical artifacts, letters, and more. Create a CD or DVD to include as your shared material, or make something small. Let’s show our future generations what life is like during the new Roaring ‘20s!
Senior Time Capsule Dig
RESCHEDULED to Sunday, July 19 Drop-off location is KSB parking lot at the corner of Ottawa and Second Street, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – look for the trailer. This is a fundrais-
TENTATIVE: Dig date is Wednesday, May 27; time yet to be determined. We invite those age 60 and over to participate and be a part of history
Start Saving!! FUNDrive Savers Clothing Drive
er to help pay for our new furnace. We raised more than $1,700 at our previous clothing drive – let’s beat that number! Can’t drop off that day? No problem; give us a call and we will help you to make alternate arrangements. Please contain all items in no larger than a 13-gallon kitchen bag. Please call 815-2889236 for additional details, or check us out on Facebook and our website.
As a Reminder ...
We are looking ahead and want you to keep an eye on our Golden Echo paper, Facebook, and website for rescheduled dates for our Annual Spring Prom, Carnival, and Oliver’s Cookout.
Upcoming Special Events in Whiteside County
Free crochet and knitting classes
Mondays There will be free crochet and knitting classes. Must bring 4-ply yarn for either class. For knitting, please bring a No. 9 needle; for crochet, bring a G hook
Yoga
9-10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 14, 21 and 28 Instructor is Sherry Prescott. All levels welcome! Bring your own mat and enjoy the healthy benefits of Yoga! $25 membership required.
Fancy Feet Foot Clinics May appointments have been rescheduled to June 3 and 10. Please call 815-213-0324 to schedule an appointment.
AARP Driver Safety Classes
8 a.m.-noon. May classes have been rescheduled to August 19 and 20 You must attend both classes in order to receive your discount through your insurance provider. Discount will be good for 3 years.
Cost will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Fees can be paid the first day of class by check. Registration is required. Please call the WCSC at 815-622-9230 to register. Class size is limited.
Sauk Computer User Group 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1 p. . with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation on an interesting computer-related subject. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.
Veterans Coffee 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14 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 one photo or one service-related item to share with the group.
Price Is Right at WCSC 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20 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, May 20 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
Shred event
This has been rescheduled to July 27 at the Whiteside County Senior Center and July 31 at the Fulton Police Dept. Please follow TRIAD on Facebook for further details.
Euchre Tournament at WCSC
1 p.m. Sunday, May 24 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.
Medicare Choices’ Class
12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at WCSC Are you new to Medicare and in need of help navigating your choices?
The WCSC Outreach Department will be hosting its Medicare Choices class in the Big Room. We welcome those who are new to Medicare, caregivers of those who are new to Medicare, and beneficiaries who 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.
Brain Health Class
Will not meet in May.
FULTON
May 20 – Fancy Feet Foot Clinic. Call Sharon Krahn 815-718-5294 to schedule an appointment. May 21 – WCSC Outreach at Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. Fourth St. Call 815-622-9230 to schedule an appointment. July 31 – Shred Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fulton Police Department. A great way to get rid of sensitive documents. Two box limit per household.
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SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL WCSC ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
• May 2020
COVID-19 Senior Creativity Contest
anywhere? Let’s bust out some creativity and go for a win! Submit an entry for our Senior Creativity Contest. We have three categories: Crafts, Writing, and Art. Follow our Facebook event page at tinyurl.com/ CreativityContest2020 to submit your progress and final submission. Don’t have Facebook? No problem! Contact us at 815-288-9236 to learn other contactless ways for you to submit your work and enter to win one of 19 prizes!
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SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
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LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
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Hometown heroes are behind the wheel, behind the scenes, and on the front lines
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Transportation team helps keep seniors safe
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ave you met Lee County Council on Aging’s Senior Transportation Heroes? The drivers joke and laugh with the seniors just as they would a friend; they are the warm and friendly faces that greet every senior. The Transportation Department is very crucial to our Lee County senior community. Our drivers are allowing our seniors to stay in their homes during COVID-19 by dropping off lunches and making post office runs. Seniors would not be able to keep their chemo, dialysis, or doctor appointments without transportation. Getting your food picked up from the Food Pantry or a senior run to the grocery store during senior hours, we are here for you and your essential needs! The drivers have worked diligently to ensure that the buses are completely sanitized in between every passenger. These are the front line “Heroes” of LCCOA. Pictured here are just some of our amazing Transportation team: Marisa our Dispatch Manager; Jim, Mike and Connie, our 3 full-time drivers; and Dianna, one of our fill-in drivers. Not pictured here, by personal preference, is Vanessa and Mary. All of our LCCOA team deserves to be recognized, but especially those risking their health every day to ensure our riders get their essential travel needs addressed. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about our LCCOA Senior Transportation: Billy Allen and Blanche Heilguiest (COVID-19 lunch receivers) – “We really appreciate the lunches and enjoy them. Thank you!” Passenger Patricia Eckhardt thinks the transportation is wonderful, and says, “I have no family in the area, I really depend on the bus. I couldn’t get to town any other way.” Another passenger, David Edmunds reported that he “really loves riding the bus. The drivers are really so kind; they make the trips so enjoyable.” Need more information about Senior Transportation? Please call Marisa Perales at 815-2889236.
ABOVE: Dianna, one of our fill-in drivers.
ABOVE: One of LCCOA’s three full-time drivers, Connie.
LEFT: Our dispatch manager, Marisa
BELOW: One of LCCOA’s three full-time drivers, Mike.
BELOW: One of LCCOA’s three full-time drivers, Jim.