Upcoming Special Events

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS ALL WCSC ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815- 622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

Fancy Feet Foot Clinics Sept. 2 and 9

Foot clinics will be postponed, and resume once the Senior Center reopens. Please call 815-213-0324 to schedule a foot care appointment.

University of Illinois

Extension online class (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept. 3

I’m Positive I’m Aging:The series kicks off exploring the characteristics of positive aging with a discussion on ageism and the similarities of older and younger generations. Through these discussions, the importance of positivity-infused lifestyle choices, friendships, and attitudes in healthy aging with be

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815- 288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. First Annual Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11

You will not want to miss our spectacular sidewalk sale! We will have something for everyone. All funds will help pay for our furnace. LCCOA has been inching our way to pay for our new furnace; with your help we will finally get there. All items will be a quarter or good will donation. Thank you in advance for supporting LCCOA. We look forward to seeing all our friends. Mask and gloves will be available for your safety. covered. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois. edu

September 7 WE WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY.

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept. 10

Looking for the Funny Side of Life: Humor has both physical and psychological health benefits. This session will review ways to use humor to cope with stress and changes in life. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu

Sauk Computer User Group

The group will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 via Zoom meeting. Please call the Senior Center for more details.

We invite those aged 60 and over to participate and be a part of history 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 20’s!

TRIAD 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16

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. This meeting may take place via Zoom

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept.17

Finding Your Get Up and Go: Most everyone has days, or seasons of life, where it’s hard to find motivation to accomplish tasks. This webinar will help listeners hone in on what causes motivational ups and downs and give ideas on how to boost enthusiasm and increase productivity. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu

Medicare Choices’ Class 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24

Are you new to Medicare and in need of help navigating your choic

Dedication of our

Butterfly Garden 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 25

Please join us to celebrate the lives of two wonderful woman. Please feel free to read a poem or tell a short story to remember these lovely ladies, Patty Frey and Donna Missman

Life Story Writing Class 1-2:30 p.m.; six-class series beginning Oct. 6

Join Karla Belzer, from the Univeres? The WCSC Outreach Department will be hosting their ‘Medicare Choices’ class via Facebook. We welcome those that are new to Medicare, caregivers of those that are new to Medicare, and beneficiaries that have been on Medicare but are in need of a simplified explanation on the parts of Medicare. There is no charge to attend. Please follow us on Facebook!

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept. 24

Someday is Today – Live Your Bucket List: Live life to the fullest by checking off items on your bucket list. This webinar will challenge participants to put goals and dreams down on paper and actively pursue one bucket list item at a time. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by

Upcoming Special Events in Lee County

emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu. sity of Illinois Extension office, as she once again joins us to host this this ever popular writing class. As we look forward to this class you will need to call to sign up, seating extremely limited, this class will be held in person at our facility (backup plan in place as well). Dates for this class are as follows: Tuesday 10/6, Wednesday 10/14, Wednesday 10/21, Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 11/4, Wednesday 11/11 .