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Upcoming Special Events
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Fancy Feet Foot Clinic
Please call the Senior Center to inquire if we are open to the public. Please call 815-213-0324 to schedule a foot care appointment. Free program by phone:
Effective Communication Strategies Nov. 3 10:30 a.m.-noon
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Communication is more than just talking and listening; it’s also about sending and receiving messages. To register, call 1-800-272-3900.
November 11 WE WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERAN’S DAY
Nov. 12 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s
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.
LCCOA honors our members who are Veterans
Nov. 11
Veterans can enter to win an Afghan throw or a quilt. Members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Lee Center have quilted or crocheted beautiful red-white-and-blue covers or lap throws to express gratitude and appreciation to the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. If you are a Veteran or love or care for someone who is, you can enter that Veteran’s Name and Phone Number, either by phone or by email. The LCCOA phone number is (815) 288-9236. And the LCCOA email address is lccoa@comcaast.net . Winners will be contacted on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. 2020 Membership Drive
Begins Nov. 15
Lee County Council on Aging provides services to anyone without consideration of their ability to donate. That’s why we need your help more than ever. We are experiencing increased requests for service at a time when our grant income is shrinking as Disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn the differences. To register: Call 1-800-272-3900
SCUG (Sauk Computer User’s Group) 1 p.m. Nov. 14
Sauk Computer Users Group will meet via zoom at 1 p.m. Please call the Senior Center for more details. TRIAD
12:30 p.m. Nov. 18
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.
Alzheimer’s live phone conference: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers Nov. 19 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FREE to call in and participate! No computer or internet needed. An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and hosted by WCSC. Join in on the call to learn about; the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, common warning signs, the importance of early detection, and the next steps. To register: Call 1-800-272-3900 grant providers cut back. Your Membership and extra donations continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Lee County seniors – our family, friends, and neighbors! All memberships and other donations are fully tax-deductible. You have helped us so much with your Membership & Gifts! Please renew today. We need you more than ever! Savers FUNDrive Event Load-a-Truck
Nov. 18
Say what??? You read that right! We have extended into another Savers FUNDrive event. The next target date for drop-off of our collected soft goods is Thursday, Nov 18. Drop-off is anytime at our facility in the space between the two front doors. Please bag items in 13-gallon kitchen bags if possible. Questions? Call 815-288-9236. Thank you for all of your items and support! Sidewalk Sale continues — 500 items sold so far!!
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Friday until it snows
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 Free program by phone:
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Nov. 19 1-2:30 p.m.
Tips from the latest research presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. For centuries, we’ve 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. To register: Call 1-800-272-3900
Brain Exercise Class Nov. 23 10-11 a.m.
This free event is open to the public. Virtual class will be hosted on Zoom. Register online at go.illinois.edu/ witsfitnessonline. Join University of IL Educator, Karla Belzer each month as she leads participants online through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. You are never too young or too old to get started training your brain, so join Karla in this fun and
Upcoming Special Events in Lee County
informative class. 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.
Brand new December project for seniors! We’re going to publish your submissions!
We’re going to publish an “Everything Book”, filled with inspirational sayings from our parents – like “Because I told you so!”; emotion-stirring poems; mouth-watering recipes; “Do you remember that time when I ...?” stories. A working title might be “Back In My Day ... ”, or “Before I forget ... ” Looking forward to seeing some Christmas cookie recipes. Or perhaps some Christmas wishes poems. Or perhaps photos of a favorite Santa Claus. Which one is your favorite Christmas carol? You can mail or email your submissions to LCCOA. Call 815-288-9236 or email us at lccoa@comcast.net . Santa’s Workshop postponed until next year
Sadly, there is no Santa’s Workshop this year. We just don’t have enough room to maintain social distancing for such a popular event. Tell the younger ones that Santa plans to have his Workshop up and running next year.
