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 15 • JUNE 2022 • EDITION 6
Drop off your clothing, bedding, shoes, belts, purses, and small household items (please use 13-gallon or 30-gallon bags).
Sunday, Aug. 7 Kane County Flea Market St. Charles, Ill.
We will have volunteers loading our truck in the parking lot next to our building.
One of the longest running, best antique and collectible flea markets in the world. A place for people to come and enjoy the fun of searching and finding the one thing they have sought for ages. 600+ dealers inside, outside, and under sheds. People say that if they made it, you will find it at Kane! ... And food options galore!
COST: $35 for members | $45 for non-members
Bus leaves Sterling Walmart at 7:30 a.m. and leaves the flea market at 3 p.m. to return. Price includes motorcoach transportation and driver tip. The $6 admission charge is separate. Sign up at the Whiteside County Senior Center.
INSIDE From the Directors........................................2 Thank You’s...................................................4 Membership Dues Paid.................................4
Outreach........................................................5 Photos...................................................... 6 & 7 Weekly/Monthly Activities................11 & 12
Upcoming Trips.............................................9 Meal Menus................................................. 10 Special Events.....................................11 & 12
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From the LCCOA Executive Director By Susan Lawler June has arrived, and we are very busy little bees. One of our seniors came in and said “oh my, you are so, so busy”. She is absolutely right; we have had an exciting May with the Reagan Ranch Foundation, weddings, educational meeting, luncheons, chair yoga, trips, card games, Open Mic and more. Watch for all our June events, if you thought May was busy, you better get ready for June — it is packed filled with programs.
FunSavers — FunDrive
Hold on to your hats, we have more fun in store for you. The FundSavers clothing drive is back; clean out those closets, bag up your attics and basements, and bring all your items down to LCCOA. We will have a semi- truck in our parking lot on June 9th. and 10th. We challenge you to fill up our vehicle; we know you will not let us down. Our seniors always come through for us. “ Be a fundraiser hero for LCCOA.” Call your friends, neighbors, family, churches, your company where you work at, or the company your children work at. We are looking to have the biggest, and best clothing drive this year.
The person that brings in the most bags and boxes, will win a gift card to Walmart; so be a winner for yourself, and a winner for LCCOA.
Tap your toes and tap your brain
Joe will be at LCCOA on June 22nd. at 11 a.m. to present “Healthy Living for your Brain and Body”. After the presentation there will be 30 minutes of line dancing lessons, followed by lunch, and chair yoga. Please call 815-288-9236 to reserve your lunch, and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with LCCOA.
LCCOA’s Annual Prom
It is not too early to think Prom; mask are off, so we can see those handsome and pretty faces. Put on your dancing shoes and let’s rock. Tickets are $15.00 per person, appetizers, desserts, door prizes, music, and more is included. You may purchase tickets at LCCOA starting June 1. Please come out and support LCCOA. What better way to have a wonderful evening with friends and family. A cash bar is available.
Farewell to Samantha
With great sadness, LCCOA and all of
From the WCSC Director
At the Butterfly Garden
LCCOA will celebrate the lives of our passing senior friends at 1 p.m. June 21. A new plaque has been established for Nell, Linda, Willy, and Jessie. Please join us in remembering our love ones.
United Way Summer Eats Program
Once again LCCOA will deliver lunches to Franklin Grove Library for the United Way Eats Program starting June 1. LCCOA is proud to be a part of this wonderful program that services all Lee County residents. Young or old, you can stop by the Franklin Grove Library and pick up your weekly lunches. Thank you, United Way, for your support and dedication to our community.
Passing of our Friend
As I come to the end of my article, the painting or hiding rocks — those who can’t make that date can have fun trying to find our rocks!
What’s new this month at WCSC
By Susie Welch Thank you for all the kind feedback you’ve given me on my articles. I really enjoy hearing how you can’t wait for my next article to come out or how it’s the first thing you read in the Echo. I’ll let you know a secret: I always dreamt of being a writer. I’m living my dream! The other great thing about this job is all the wonderful people I get to work with and all the kind patrons who come in. I had always heard how kind the staff was at the Center, and let me tell you, it’s true. Everyone is so kind and so much fun to be around. If you haven’t come out for a long time, you need to. To help people remember the kind-
our seniors will be saying goodbye to Samantha. Samantha has served LCCOA’s seniors for 12 years. Her dedication to Lee County residents will be truly missed. Samantha has become part of LCCOA’s family . The staff, drivers and myself want to thank Samantha for being a wonderful co-worker and friend. In saying this we wish her success in her new adventure into the corporate world. This is a big step for our little Samantha; but we know she will shine at her new position. Farewell Samantha, we will watch for your name in the upcoming years. Don’t forget us here at LCCOA; we are anticipating your new corporation to help sponsor an event — not to be too pushy????
ness that we share at the Whiteside County Senior Center, we are launching a kindness campaign: Whiteside County Senior Center Rocks! Come help us paint smiley face rocks on June 15 at 12:30 p.m. in our new craft room. We will then hide them throughout Whiteside County for some summertime fun. As individuals find these rocks in the community, we are asking you to take a selfie with it and tag us on your Facebook page along with where you found it. Once you do that, you can leave the rock where it is or take it and hide it again. We hope to see these rocks show up in all areas of Whiteside County. Come join us for the fun of
• Golden Meals will be having a cookout on June 22 from 11 a.m. to noon and will serve your choice of hamburger, brat or hot dog, along with potato salad and baked beans.. The cost is only $3 for those 60 and over and $6 for those under 60. Please sign up so we make sure we make enough. • The Whiteside County Senior Center is partnering with CGH foundation, Morningside and the Alzheimer’s Association this month to begin a unique Alzheimer’s support group. This support group will provide activities for the loved one in the same building while the caregiver attends the meeting. The first meeting will be June 9. • The Sauk Computer Users Group has stepped up to fill in for the WACC IT students while they are off of school.
passing of our dear friend is always a difficult, yet personally rewarding to share our love ones with all our seniors. It allows LCCOA, and myself, to remember our dear friends who have supported and participated in our programs here at LCCOA. This pass month Jessie Ware passed from our arms into our heavenly father’s. Jessie will be deeply missed. As her final days came to pass, she still had that spark of light that made Jessie the person we all loved. Jessie was truly a little fire ball. Her energy was to be admired, and her kindness will never be forgotten. We remember the days when her and Nell Noony would dance up a storm with their Zumba dancing. We know Nell is waiting for her with open arms, to greet her dear friend. I cannot end this without mentioning the daily phone calls we received from Jessie, she was a joy to converse with; we specially loved the way she would plan out her days and weeks. We would add numerous rides for her through our Transportation Department; we truly enjoyed driving Jessie all over town. It is sad to know we will not hear her voice each morning, or drive her to her many destinations. Jessie will always be a part of LCCOA, if no longer in person, she will be with us in spirit. Good-bye dear friend there is a bus waiting for you in heaven; “We love you Jessie.” LCCOA: A place where you belong, a place to call home. — Susan SCUG will be available Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 till 11:30 a.m. to assist you with any technology issue you might have. Dorothy and Ada have also stepped up for anyone wanting to learn how to knit during Knitting Club. If you’ve always wanted to learn, there’s no time like the present! It’s never too late to learn how to quilt or learn to play Pinochle — groups are waiting for you to show up at the Center. • The Senior Center’s food pantry is here to help you if you need food, Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.. Come for lunch at 11 and stay for a presentation or movie until 1 p.m. when the pantry opens. Any leftover fresh items are available the next day also. We hope to be able to announce another new program within the next few months — we are still waiting to hear whether our grant application has been approved. But let me give you a hint: It will be life changing if you participate! See you soon, Susie
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.
POST HOUSE BALLROOM
Our Historic Post House Ballroom hosted a luncheon on May 6 for students and their families from the Young America’s Foundation during their 2-day conference. The topic of the discussion: “Why Do Some States Consistently Win While Others Continue To Lose?” The speakers at this event were former Virginia Governor George Allen and former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Photos courtesy of Saguaro Studios
WCSC
Health and Information Fair was a big success
Whiteside County Senior Center’s Health and Information Fair, held April 25, was a huge success! Thank you to the participating vendors for creating a fabulous educational opportunity for the residents of Whiteside and Lee Counties: Castor Home Nursing and Medical Supplies Catholic Charities Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Center for Sight and Hearing
CGH Home Nursing CGH Rehabilitation Services CGH Wound Center Citadel of Sterling Dixon Rehab and Healthcare Golden Meals Greencastle of Sterling Heritage Woods of Sterling Illinois Attorney General In- Home Personal Services Liberty Court Dixon Lifescapes Community Services
LCCOA phone numbers
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 100 West Second Street – Dixon, IL, 61021 Main number 815-288-9236 Transportation 815-288-9236 Post House Ballroom 815-288-9236
NIAAA NICIL Resthave Rock River Hospice and Home Serenity Hospice and Home Shephard Premier Senior Living VITAS Hospice Whiteside County Health Dept. YWCA of the Sauk Valley
WCSC phone numbers Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling Transportation – 815-625-7433 • Information – 815-622-9230
Outreach services & free phones for hearing impaired
ADRC:
Outreach hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Call 815-622-9230
E-mail us at lccoa@comcast.net Visit us at www.leecountycouncilonaging.net or www.posthouseballroom.net or find us on Facebook
Morningside of Sterling
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 www.wc-seniorcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.
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Former governors headline conference at Post House Ballroom
LCCOA’s annual prom returns to The Post House Ballroom this August. See the article on page 4 for more information
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BRIEFS
LCCOA welcomes members
LCCOA Membership Sandra Wooden Linda Brechler Cassandra Meiners
Rosemary Whitaker Gloria Schneider George Schneider Ken Burnell
Jenette Hart Flora Braggo Mary Barnett Sue White
WCSC welcomes donations
Glen Robison Betty Robinson Orville Schaefer Lois Logan
Be an LCCOA hero today for a brighter tomorrow! Watch the Echo for 2022 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. Burton Foundation Crest Foods Co., Inc. Brad Fritts David Fritts Leydig Center Susan Johnson Brandan Lumzy Lumzy Yoga Kristine Schuler Nancy Gates,
LCCOA Line Dancers Sami Rodriguez Jessie Ware Gladys Burnell Darla Foulker Good Fellows Clara Harris Petersen Health Care Teen Turf
Eileen Piper Larry Piper NIAAA Terry Christian Lee County Rusty Schrader Lee County United Way Amanda Wike Lifescape
Amy Ortiz Vicki Smith Tiffany Henkle Ben Galantine — Johnson CPA Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Meadows of Franklin Grove Oregon Living & Rehab Ken Burnell Joe Fornero
WCSC welcomes members Thank you to those individuals who have paid their memberships for 2022 Sally O’Banion Hunter Judith Ervin Joan Golick
Suzanne Garien Larry & Margaret Ebersohl
Kevin Olson Gary & Carol Garland Elmer & Freda Last
Marianne Hardt Beverly Julian
James & Helen Brown Linda Wright Betty Bell
If you would like to join the Whiteside County Senior Center for 2022, 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. We are increasing activities for 2022 and we always appreciate your continued support of our Aging and Disabled Resource Center and we appreciate YOU!
Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters Gene Jacoby Sasha Logan Glenda MacLennan Linda McCormick Richard McCormick Golden Meals Green Castle of Sterling Heritage Woods Hugh Miller Insurance Joe Fornero LuAnn Meyer
Michelle Miller Neal Shipley NIAAA Odell Public Library, Morrison Prophetstown Library Riverbend Food Bank Clara Sanders Dorthy Szewczyk Rusty Schrader Sauk Valley Area Chamber Sauk Valley Food Bank Shephard Premier Senior Living
Lee County Council on Aging Board Executive Committee and Officers Bonnie O’Connell, Chair
LaDonna Groshans, Vice Chair
Kristin Carlson, Secretary
Cindy Gabany Michael T. Glenn
Jeff Haub Ed Pillar
Roberta Lemoine Sami Rodriguez
LCCOA’s annual prom coming in August You’re invited to LCCOA’s 12th annual End-of-Summer Prom, from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Come dance the night away at the beautiful Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Dixon. The event will be for ages 21-121. There will be appetizers, dancing, door prizes, entertainment — and plenty of fun for all! Dress up or down — the choice is yours. Who will be this year’s King and Queen? Come find out! Cost is $15 in advance. Reservations are required — no ticket sales at the door. Call 815-288-9236 to order tickets.
LCCOA FunSavers fundraiser is back!
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. First Reformed Church-Fulton Alzheimer’s Association John Booker Joe Bright Karla Burn Burton Foundation Al Campbell CGH Health Foundation Erie Public Library Beth Hubbard Ken Hughes
The Whiteside County Senior Center welcomes donations of the following items: Fabric donations, rolling cart, Rubbermaid 50-gallon totes, sewing/ quilting thread, fabric shears, iron, ironing board and refrigerator.
SCUG Emily Taylor TRIAD of Sterling Kathy Tysdall United Way of Sterling University of Illinois Extension: Marcia & Mary Cindy Wadsworth Whiteside County
LCCOA is having a two-day clothing drive June 9 and 10. Drop off your clothing, bedding, shoes, belts, purses, and small household items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. We will have volunteers loading our truck, located in our parking lot next to our building. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help LCCOA, and all of Lee County Seniors. Please help us have another successful event!
Whiteside County Senior Center Board Members and Officers Joe Bright – President Michelle Miller – Vice President Beth Hubbard Gene Jacoby
Sasha Logan — Treasurer Cindy Wadsworth – Secretary
John Booker Al Campbell
Emily Taylor Karla Burn
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Farewell, my friends — You will be missed! Dear LCCOA Friends, It is my sincere wish for you all, to be happy, healthy and well. I write to you today, my very last “article,” to say farewell to you all. My time here has come to an end as I venture off for new beginnings on a whole new career path, an offered opportunity I can’t pass up. By the time you are reading this I will be gone: My last day was set for Friday, May 27, 2022. I have assisted so many of you through the years and many of you have left imprints on my heart, and will never be forgotten. As a small agency we get to know people pretty well, and I’ve come to know you as friends and family, not just as clients and someone to serve. I’ve grown here, been promoted and offered new opportunities, these of which allowed me to excel as a person, as your Elder Benefits Specialist, your Assistant Director, and hopefully as someone you have felt comfortable with from day one. I’ve lost friends along the way; clients, co-workers, colleagues, all of whom touched my life in some way. I’ve also gained so much, from each person I’ve met along the way, to those I’ve helped to save money, taught the basics of Medicare too, helped find a prescription plan, connected them with services, and provided an outlet for emotions to flow. Those who’ve given me praise and those who provided constructive criticism. You’ve helped me, as
My next chapter begins, but the words already written will not be forgotten. I won’t lose sight of who I am or who I want to be because each of you has ingrained a special spark within me ... You’ve lifted me up on my bad days and many of you have shared in my successes and growth, and good days. Thank you. You will be missed. Samantha Harazin much as I’ve helped you, and in some ways, maybe more. You filled my life with purpose, passion and a desire to be better, live better and work harder. A mission to help fight for what is right, to stand up for those who may not be able to stand up for themselves, and to protect you as I would protect my own family when I was able. You have given my life meaning outside of my family and you’ve allowed me to be me, all while doing this. You’ve provided me the platform I’ve needed to get to this point in my life: A place that I can now help to protect someone’s future in a whole new way from what I do now. My next chapter begins, but the words already written will not be for-
gotten. I won’t lose sight of who I am or who I want to be because each of you has ingrained a special spark within me. Thank you. You’ve made me feel like a person and not just a “worker drone,” you’ve lifted me up on my bad days and many of you have shared in my successes and growth, and good days. Thank you. You will be missed, but perhaps one day we will cross paths again. To my agency family, both past and present, thank you for all you’ve done to help contribute to my successes, learn from my failures, and be present in mind to stand up and keep giving it my all. We spend much of our lives with our work families — often more than our home families — and that can sometimes trying, especially in a small agency like ours. In spite of the differences in personalities, backgrounds, race, religion, or anything you can comprise, we have prevailed to build an agency family and to draw strength from one another. I wish for LCCOA to continue to grow in success, strength and financial stability and to be here for the future, even if I’m not able to be a part of it. This center has been around long before I got here and will be here long after I’ve gone,. I just hope I’m able to leave a small imprint on the people I’ve met along the way. For all you’ve done for me, thank you. Very Truly Yours, Samantha Harazin
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WCSC has a lot to be thankful for
Thank you to the Sauk Valley Area Chamber for attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our food pantry on May 5. The pantry is now open Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. and has a new location inside of our building. Also, we no longer limit that you can only attend the pantry once every 30 days — you are welcome weekly! In the photo at right, volunteers Linda, Dorothy and Clara are shown with with WCSC director Susie Welch (second from left).
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Caroline Torres, treasurer of the Burton Foundation, presents a check to LCCOA Executive Director Susan Lawler. The Burton Foundation is one of LCCOA’s sponsors for the senior book, “Back in My Day.” Thank you, Burton Foundation, for your support.
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Thank you for supporting LCCOA
State Representative candidate Brad Fritts presents a check to LCCOA Executive Director Susan Lawler; also pictured is David Fritts, Samantha Harazin and Bonnie O’Connell. Through Fritts’ support, LCCOA’s senior book, “Back in My Day,” will be published in hard back. Thank you, Brad, for caring about the seniors of Lee County.
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ADRC will be at satellite locations
Need help getting online? Program makes connecting to the internet more affordable The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides: • Up to $30/month discount for broadband service; • Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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Your answers to this survey will help us plan to bring affordable, high-speed broadband internet throughout Whiteside County. If you have internet, go to connectwhiteside.org/ survey to take the survey. If you don’t have internet, then you may come in and pick up a paper survey at WCSC. at https://www.fcc.gov/acp.
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1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application. 2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete. Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. For further assistance, contact our Outreach Department, 622-9230.
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WCSC’s Aging and Disabled Resource Center (ADRC) is happy to announce that we will be at satellite locations throughout the county on Wednesdays beginning in May, at the following times/locations: First Wednesday — O’Dell Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Wednesday — Erie Library, 803 8th Ave., 9 a.m.-noon Third Wednesday — First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave., Fulton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fourth Wednesday — Prophetstown Library, 209 W. Third St., 1-5 p.m. We will also be resuming our walk-in days on Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No appointment is needed and we will assist patrons on a first comefirst serve basis. We can assist with BAA (license sticker discounts), Senior Tax Freeze, Homestead Exemptions, Med D questions, Social Security Extra Help, Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program, Food Stamp or Link, Patient Assistance Programs, ITAC, Do-Not Call Registry, notary servcies, and Information and Referrals.
LCCOA: HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN & BODY
Enjoy learning, line dancing and lunch at LCCOA Lee County Council on Aging will host an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body & 30 Minutes of Line Dance Lessons, from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 22. The program will be held at LCCOA, 100. W. Second St. For centuries, people have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social
engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
A free lunch will be served at noon, followed at 1 p.m. by 30 minutes of line dance lessons taught by Joe Landmichl, manager of Education and Community Volunteers, from the Rockford Office of the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please call LCCOA at 815-288-9236 to reserve your seat and confirm your lunch. Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs in your area. Please note, due to local and safety guidelines you may be asked to follow mask and social distance rules based on the host site.
LCCOA’s Upcoming Trips for 2022 Seats are filling up fast! A $75 deposit reserves your seat. The price of the trip includes your transportation, hotel, most meals, and any admission fees. The only additional funds needed will be for your extras. LCCOA knows that leaving town and going to new places, or sleeping in a different bed at night, can be disconcerting or even uncomfortable. We always send an LCCOA staff member to accompany those who travel with us. If any glitches or problems occur, the LCCOA “tour guide” is always there on each and every trip. You may travel far and wide, but you are never alone. LCCOA is always there, having just as much fun as you are!
Travel with our very own Marisa! The Nashville Show Trip
Aug. 1-6, 2022 Cost: $697 for members, $722 for non-members, per person based on double occupancy See a great show at The Grand Ole Opry! Take photos with your favorite stars at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tour a restored Victorian plantation museum. There will be free time to check out the famous downtown streets of Nashville and so much more! Transportation, hotel, admission fees, continental breakfast, and dinner are included. For more information, go to https:// Grouptrips.com/LEECOUNTYCOUNCILONAGING/1862233. Call 815-288-9236 and ask for Marisa for questions or to reserve your space.
Travel with our very own Marisa! The Garden of the Gods, The Royal Gorge and Colorado Springs Trip Sept. 11-17, 2022 Cost: $749 for members, $774 non-members, per person based on double occupancy. Motor coach transportation, lodging, admission fees, and ten meals are included.
This is another two-camera trip; there’s majestic scenery everywhere you look! Visit the Garden of the Gods, a wondrous place, and a spiritual retreat for ancient peoples. Then travel through some scenic mountains, to visit the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Then travel through some more scenery and follow your guide on a tour of the impressive United States Air Force Academy. Then after traveling through some more scenery, enjoy the Royal Gorge, where you can chose to walk across on the suspension bridge, or ride the aerial tram, high above the valley floor. For more information, go to https://Grouptrips.com/LEECOUNTYCOUNCILONAGING/1886991
Travel with our very own April! Explore the splendor of Ireland Oct. 5-12, 2022 Journey to see the Emerald Isle! Take in the sights of Dublin, kiss the Blarney Stone, and feel the sweeping winds upon the Cliffs of Moher. These are just a few of the things you will have the opportunity to experience on this trip. Please contact April at Lee County Council on Aging, at 815-288-9236 or at lccoabookkeeper@ comcast.net, to have a packet mailed or e-mailed to you. If you are ready to go, you can call Collette Travel directly at 800-852-5655, ext. 17005, and make sure to mention booking number 1083188!
Travel with our very own April! New Orleans February 12-18, 2023 Cost: $715 for members, $740 for non-members, per person, based on double occupancy. Motor coach transportation, lodging, admission fees, and 10 meals are included. We will be traveling to New Orleans the week before Mardi Gras! Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Big Easy. We will tour the historic French Quarter, make a visit to the National WWII Museum, venture over to the Destrehan Plantation, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on a riverboat. A highlight is a trip to Mardi Gras World, where many of the floats are used in the parade(s). Please call 815-288-9236 and ask for April for questions or to reserve your space
Interested in a Broadway play or a shopping trip? Coming in fall/winter 2022: We are currently in the planning stages for a shopping trip and a Broadway play to Chicago, or to an outlet mall, for one of our fall/ winter day trips? If you would like to receive information on upcoming dates; please call or email Marisa at lccoaoffice@comcast.net or 815-288-9236.
Upcoming Trips — WCSC Kane County Flea Market
Wrigley Field: Cubs vs. Phillies
Sunday, Aug. 7 — Rain or shine! Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members Bus will leave Sterling Walmart at 7:30 a.m. and head to the flea market in St. Charles, Ill., for a day of flea market shopping. Bus will leave the flea market at 3 p.m. Trip includes motor coach transportation and driver tip. Admission to the market is $6 per person (under 12 is free) and not included in the cost of the trip. One of the longest running, best antique and collectible flea markets in the world. “We have been a place for people to come and enjoy the fun of searching and finding the one thing they have sought for ages.” More than 600 dealers inside, outside, and under sheds. People say that if they made it, you will find it at Kane!
Thursday, Sept. 29, 1:20 p.m. game time Cost: $65 for members, $90 for non-members Seats are Terrace Reserved Outfield, Section 230. Tickets will be issued on the bus the day of the game. If you are traveling with friends, we need to know that when you sign up. No refunds will be given if you are unable to attend on game day. Bus departs from Sterling Walmart at 8:30 a.m. We will stop at DeKalb Oasis on the way into the game, and MAY stop on way back, depending on how late the game runs. Cost includes bus, tolls, parking game ticket and driver tip. You may bring snacks and beverages on the bus — but no alcohol. Sign up at WCSC.
Travel with Glenda! Cost: $3,200 per person, based on double occupancy Oct. 20 — Fly to Rome and spend 2 nights, with a tour on the second day. Oct. 22 — Board the Celebrity Constellation for 15
nights and visit Toulon, France; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Cartagena, Spain; Ponta Delgada, Portugal; Nassau, Bahamas; and end in Tampa, Florida. We will have 9 sea days. Please contact Glenda if interested.
American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisc. Trip postponed. New date to be determined. We are currently in the process of rescheduling this trip due to low participation. We apologize for any inconvenience and will announce reschedule dates as soon as confirmation occurs. Thank you. WCSC.
Riverside Casino Due to unforeseeable circumstances, we are not able to offer this trip at this time. Casinos have changed requirements for motorcoach groups and are incurring staffing challenges. Our sincere apologies.
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Lifescape serves seniors in Winnebago, Boone, Lee and Ogle counties. Go to lifescapeservices.org for more information.
June 1-3
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WEDNESDAY: A) Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, whole grain dinner roll, peach cobbler B) Liver & onions. THURSDAY: Sloppy Joe, whole grain wheat bun, tator tots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. FRIDAY: Lemon tilapia, wild rice, peas, whole grain dinner roll, fruit cocktail
June 6-10
MONDAY: BBQ chicken breast, whole grain wheat bread, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pineapple tidbits. TUESDAY: Italian chicken salad, with greens, carrots, eggs, cucumbers tomatoes, cheese whole grain dinner roll with butter, fruit juice. WEDNESDAY: A) Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, whole grain, dinner roll, peaches B) Ham and vegetable. THURSDAY: Mushroom Swiss burger on whole grain bun, buttered red potatoes, baked beans, tropical fruit cup. FRIDAY: Fish patty, mac & cheese, whole grain bun California blend veggies, cinnamon, apple sauce, tartar
June 13-17 MONDAY: Salisbury steak, scalloped potatoes, peas, whole grain dinner roll, mixed fruit. TUESDAY: Chicken Caesar, salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan cheese, whole grain dinner roll with butter, fruit juice. WEDNESDAY: Ravioli with meat sauce, green beans, cauliflower, whole grain garlic bread, tropical fruit cup. THURSDAY: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, whole grain wheat bread, cherry crisp B) Ham and chicken noodle. FRIDAY: Jumbo hot dog, whole grain bun, potato wedges, baked beans, peaches, ketchup/mustard.
June 20-24 MONDAY: Chicken Parmesan pasta with marinara, Sicilian blend vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, diced pears. TUESDAY: Chef salad with greens, turkey and ham, cucumbers, eggs, tomato, cheese, whole grain
dinner roll with butter, Mandarin oranges. WEDNESDAY: Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled apple sauce, whole grain hot dog bun. THURSDAY: Cheese omelet, sausage patties, whole grain blueberry muffin, hot peaches. FRIDAY: A)Pepper steak mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, whole grain wheat bread, pineapple tidbits B) Turkey and vegetable.
June 27-30 MONDAY: Hamburger patty, whole grain wheat bun, mac & cheese, California-blend vegetables, diced pears. TUESDAY: BBQ chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole grain dinner roll, fruit cocktail. WEDNESDAY: Baked pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, California-blend vegetables, whole grain wheat bread, apple sauce. THURSDAY: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended veggies, whole grain dinner roll, diced pears. 8 oz. low-fat milk served with all lunches.
June Golden Meals Please note: Meals will be served at Whiteside County Senior Center Monday through Thursday. Fridays are home delivery only. For more information about home-delivered meals, call 626-4442.
June 1-3
sites that are open on Fridays
June 7-11
MONDAY: Hot dog, baked beans, oven potatoes, wheat bun. TUESDAY: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, carrots, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Beef and noodles, green beans, fruit, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Baked cod in lemon butter, parslied potatoes, spinach, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Fridays
WEDNESDAY: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, mix vegetables, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Spaghetti, peas, apricots, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Fridays MONDAY: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, mix vegetables, wheat bread. TUESDAY: Riblets, cheesy potatoes, green beans, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Tater tot casserole, veggies in casserole, apple sauce, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at
June 13-17
June 20-24 MONDAY: Stuffed green peppers, carrots, fruit, wheat
bread. TUESDAY: Chicken noodle casserole, veggies in casserole, fruit, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Cookout — hamburger, brat or hot dog, potato salad, baked beans. THURSDAY: Beef stew, corn bread, apple sauce. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Fridays
June 27-30 MONDAY: Brat, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, bun. TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo/pasta, spinach, mixed fruit, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, mix vegetables, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Spaghetti, peas, apricots, wheat bread,
Whiteside County Public Transportation
Lee-Ogle Transportation System
Fares: (within county)
Lee County Council on Aging Senior Transportation — 815-288-9236 Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): 50 cents 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) Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 25 cents per mile Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433
Fares: (within zip code) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way People age 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 Call LOTS 888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117
Special Events at WCSC Wednesday, June 1 Fancy Feet is accepting new clients. Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 to set up an appointment.
Price is Right June 8 — 10 a.m. Sponsored by Resthave. Come and play the guessing game and win that prize!
Veterans coffee June 9 — 9-10 a.m. Veterans Coffee will meet the second Thursday of every month, sponsored by Beacon of Hope Hospice. Beacon of Hope will provide coffee and snacks. Bring a memory or item from your service time and share your story. Chaplain Michael will lead the group.
SCUG June 11 — 1 p.m. Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m. with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting, followed with a presentation at 2:15 p.m. on “Virtual Collecting” by Terry MacLennan. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited, refreshments will be available.
Community Kindness — Let’s Rock It! June 15 — 12:30 p.m. We are excited to start rockin’ Community Kindness here at the WCSC. We will start by painting smiley face rocks and then placing them through out Whiteside County and as you find one, we ask that you take a picture and tell us on Facebook “where” you found it. Then,
place it somewhere else for someone to find. We thought this would be fun for all ages and a great way to bring a smile to everyone in the community. Join us to paint rocks on June 15th. All ages are encouraged to participate!
Bingo June 22 — 12:15 p.m. Join us for some Bingo fun. Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry (no food items accepted) to play. Sponsored by CGH. This event will take place in the Big Room upstairs.
New to Medicare Class June 23 — 11:30 a.m. (New time) This class is designed for anyone who is new to Medicare. It helps answer questions you might have about original Medicare- Part A and B and also basic information about Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental policies. No preregistration is required. This class will be taught by Wendy Eckel, Certified SHIP Counselor.
Breakfast Club June 24 — 9 a.m. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who wants to eat alone? This club will meet on the last Friday of every month at a local restaurant to enjoy each other’s company and develop friendships. Come join Yvonne as she leads the way to sample various local restaurants for a good old-fashioned breakfast of your choice. Each individual will be responsible for their own meal and tip. Call 815-622-9230 to get your name on the list and learn where to meet each month.
Alzheimer’s Watch Party
Walking Club
June 30 — noon Come and watch on the big screen! Join the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Followed by Chef Christo teaching us how to make a delectable healthy treat with healthy ingredients.
Tuesdays & Thursdays — 8-9 a.m. & Wednesdays & Fridays 3-4 p.m. Come in from the elements and beat cabin fever by walking with us! We now have our center mapped out and measured off to be able to count your steps and your distance. Enjoy up to an hour of walking to benefit your health and make some new friends along the way!
Learn to quilt
Tuesdays — 9 a.m. This fun group of gals meets at Emerald Hill on Tuesdays for 9 or 18 holes of golf — your choice! Membership dues are $5 for the year, plus green fees with cart every Tuesday, May-September You don’t have to be a skilled golfer; you just have to want to have fun! Please reach out to Jane with any questions at russjef@comcast.net. See you on the course!
Mondays — 1-3 p.m. Join us as LuAnn teaches us the art of quilting, beginning with cutting and piecing to completion! We welcome both beginners and skilled quilters! What a fun time!
Bible study Tuesdays — 10 a.m. Bible study is taking the summer off. It will resume Sept. 6.
Jam sessions Thursdays — 1-4 p.m. Come and jam with us on Thursdays 1-4 p.m. in the dining room. We have a piano and an electric piano available to you. Bring your friends and bring your instruments and let’s start a beat! We welcome all genres of music!
Knitting Club Tuesdays — noon- 4 p.m. Dorothy and Ada will be available to assist you in learning the art of knitting and crocheting. If you already know how or if you are new, please come and join us in our new craft center.
Ladies Golf Group
Computer/Technology Assistance Monday-Thursday — 8:30-11:30 a.m. SCUG is back in the building! Neal from Sauk Computer Users Group will be available to assist you with any computer/device questions you might have. No appointment necessary. If you would like a specific appointment one on one time, please call the center and speak with Neal.
Mens Golf Group There is a mens golf group that meets at Emerald Hill. If you are interested in joining the group, please reach out to Don at 815-625-2318.
Weekly activities at WCSC If there are other groups or activities that would like to resume here at the center, please reach out to Beth at 815-622-9230 and we will be happy to coordinate that activity based on availability.
Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Walk-in days for ADRC 11 a.m.-noon — Lunch 12:30 p.m. — Pinochle for Beginners 1-3 p.m. — Quilt Club 3-4 p.m. — Walking Club
Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. — Walking Club
9 a.m. — Womens Golf 11 a.m.-noon — Lunch Noon — Knitting Club 12:30 p.m. —Euchre 1-4 p.m. —Pool playing
Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon — Canasta 9 a.m.-noon — Pool
11 a.m.-noon — Lunch 12:30-4 p.m. —Pinochle 3-4 p.m. — Walking club
1-3 p.m. — Commodities/Food Pantry 1-4 p.m. — Pool playing 1-4 p.m. — Jam sessions
Thursdays
Fridays
8-9 a.m. — Walking Club 10-11 a.m. — Yoga 11 a.m.-noon — Lunch 12:30-4 p.m. — Hand and Foot Cards
10 a.m.-noon— Line dancing 12:30-4 p.m. —Pinochle 12:30-4 p.m. —Mexican Train Dominoes 3-4 p.m. —Walking Club
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE AND TEA ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Worldwide Knit in Public Day is coming! Thursday, June 9 This event was started in 2005 and now is celebrated in well over 60 countries! Knit in Public Day is held on the second Saturday in June. Our Center is closed on Saturdays, but to celebrate we are hosting our own Knit in Public Day (yes, all other fiber crafts are welcome too!). We will be outside of the Center in the garden. Please come craft away in public!
LCCOA Clothing FUNDrive returns — 2 days only! Thursday & Friday, June 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clean out your closets! Help us fill our semi-trailer, during our two-day event, Thursday and Friday, June 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The semi will be parked in our LCCOA parking lot. We are gathering mens, womens and childrens clothing, bedding, covers, sheets, shoes and sneakers, belts and purses. Please use 13-gallon bags or 30-gallon bags. Small kitchen appliances are welcomed! “Be a fundraiser hero for LCCOA.”
Free Rules of the Road class Wednesday, June 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This in-person class, taught by an educator from the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, is a refresher course to help a person prepare to take their driving test. Reservations are required, so call 815-288-9236 to reserve your seat in class.
Bingo June 17 at 9:30 a.m. The games are free! The prizes are free! THE FUN IS FREE! Bingo here at LCCOA has long been a favorite activity. Originally called “beano” when the game first arrived in America in 1929, Bingo has become a weekly fundraising activity in
churches all over America. In addition to being a lot of fun, Bingo increases mental flexibility and alertness, exercises handeye coordination, and accelerates healing with laughter and socialization. All are welcome — come and enjoy!
or chocolate chip cookies? The deadline for this edition in August 1. You may bring or mail your submissions to: LCCOA, 100 W. Second St., Dixon IL 61021, or email them to: lccoa@comcast.net. For more information, please call 815-288-9236.
Remembering our friends: In LCCOA’s Butterfly Garden
Rummikub
Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. We will gather together in our Butterfly Garden to remember our friends, Nell, Linda, Willy, Jessie and Twila. LCCOA will dedicate a new plaque to honor these amazing seniors. Everyone is invited to attend and share our time in the Butterfly Garden.
New program! Brain and Body Health Wednesday, June 22 —11 a.m.: free lunch at noon, beginners line dancing lesson at 1 p.m. Please call LCCOA at 815-288-9236 to reserve your seat and confirm your lunch. Health Living for your Brain and Body is a presentation on diet and nutrition, exercise and social engagement presented by Joe Landmichl from the Illinois Alzheimer’s Association.
Mondays at 1 p.m. Rummikub players are gathering at LCCOA on Mondays at 1 p.m. The European game is becoming an increasingly popular game here. Rummikub was invented by a Romanian in Israel in the 1940s. It soon became Israel’s best-selling export game. By 1977, it became a bestselling game in the United States. Rummikub, played by 2 to 4 players with numbered tiles, is similar to European card games, like Machiavelli and Vatikan. Here at LCCOA, we have several games going at the same time! Feel free to join in on the fun!
Line Dancing
Friday, June 24 — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first singer at 7 p.m.; music until 9 p.m. All are welcome!!
New Beginners Group A new beginners group will start in July. Line Dancing is a great form of exercise for seniors to improve strength and muscle function, increase balance and flexibility as well as improve cardiovascular and heart health. Line dancing isn’t just for country music anymore! If you can tap your toes in time to music, line dancing might be just the thing for you! Anyone interested in conducting a beginners group, please contact LCCOA at 815-288-9236.
“Back in my Day”
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Now accepting submissions Authors, sharpen your quills! LCCOA has announced that we are now taking submissions for a new edition of “Back In My Day”! We are gathering stories, reminiscences, of older relatives, recipes, tall tales, fish tales, and wives’ tales. What was your favorite game when you were growing up? Who were your favorite people? What sports or games were you really good at; and whose Grandmother made the best sugar cookies
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Chair Yoga, a new program for Seniors here at LCCOA, is a safe and more comfortable method to get the same benefits as regular yoga. Our Yoga Leader is trained and certified, and already conducts classes at other locations. Staying seated and off the floor means that even frail seniors or those who aren’t so flexible can safely do the exercises. Yoga can help all older adults to loosen and stretch muscles,
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reduce stress and improve circulation.
Euchre Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Euchre, called the “poor man’s poker,” is one of the most popular card games in the Midwest. Some stories say that Euchre came to America with the Pennsylvania Germans. Other stories say it came over with French soldiers. Farmer’s Hand, Poor Man’s Hand, Bottom Hand, Grandma’s Hand are some of the many nicknames given to a particular “hand” one might be given during the game. One thing you can be sure of: Everybody at the table has an opinion as to what just happened! Come for the cards; come back again for the people you met.
Mexican Train Dominoes Fridays at 1 p.m. The game Americans call Mexican Train is originally a variation on a Chinese game called Pai Gow, which emerged in China before 960 A.D. Chinese laborers brought the game with them when they came to Cuba to work in the sugar cane fields. Then they and Cuban laborers brought the game with them when they came to America to help build the railroads. It became immensely popular with the Mexican laborers also, and that’s how the game got its name. Join the game, and develop your skills at concentration!
Table Crafters Thursdays at 1 p.m. Beadwork, knitting, needlepoint, crocheting, needlework, are all types of table crafts enjoyed by people at the crafters table at LCCOA. Conversations and laughter fill the room while crafters busily produce beautiful, colorful, practical and/or whimsical pieces. Feel free to just join in anytime and enjoy the benefits of crafting: reducing stress, improving hand-eye coordination and building friendships and community. Any ideas on presentations of crafting projects? We’d love to hear from you. Please call 815-288-9236.
Weekly activities at LCCOA PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER.
Mondays
1 p.m. — Chair Yoga for seniors
Fridays
1 p.m. — Mexican Train Dominoes
1 p.m. — Rummikub
Wednesdays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
9:30 a.m. — Bingo is here Friday, June 17! 12:30 p.m. — Euchre players
6:30 p.m. — Open Mic is here June 24!
New Beginners Group starting in July
1 p.m. — Crafters
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
