SVM_Golden Echo_March 2023

From the LCCOA Executive Director

By Susan Lawler

Top of the Morning and a Happy St. Pat’s Day to all our Irish seniors, and to all those who are Irish for one day out of the year. This is truly a great day; the world fills up with fun and laughter and everything is green. LCCOA’s Leprechauns are busy decorating our Center, and you just might find a pot of gold. We will even have an Irish Bingo Breakfast, and Irish lunches will be delivered to over 50 seniors. If you would like to sign up for a lunch, call 815-288-9236 — we’ll be happy to add you to our list.

New Orleans

Fifty-one of our senior friends headed to New Orleans. Our bus was filled with chatter as they played games, received prizes, and just laughed. The group enjoyed every inch of New Orleans, from the French Quarter to the museums, shops, art galleries, cafes, bakeries — and what about those drinks?? Marisa charmed them all with her winning personality and her friendly smile. We are

From the WCSC Director

By Susie Welch

We are going to have our own type of “March madness” this month. No basketball, but our calendar of special events will be upside down. We are honored to be chosen for a visit by the Director of IDoA, Paula Basta. She will be joining us for our food fundraiser on March 10 when we will be serving creamed chicken over biscuits and mashed potatoes for $7. Celebrity Chef Chris Schueler from Brother Daryl’s will be teaming up with our own Teddy to bring you this meal, plus will supply our biscuits. We will have advance line dancers at 10 a.m. and beginner line dancers at 11 a.m. on that day, then a special Karaoke day in the afternoon. Come dance and sing the day away with us!

We are also moving our Breakfast Club from the last Friday of the month

so sorry we could not take more people on this trip. For those who missed New Orleans, we have more in store for you!

Trips and More Trips

LCCOA is heading to Niagara Falls in June. This trip is booking up fast, so don’t miss out on this one! The falls are amazing in June. Next we are off to Biltmore Estates in August. The estate is beautiful and the Winery — what can I say? Just enjoy! September is right around the corner, and “North to Alaska, North to Russian Zone,” here we come. We have met our target number, but we can take more, so don’t delay, pay your deposit now; those cabins will book up fast, and the price is right. Atlantic City is fun and interesting any time of the year, but the fall is the best time to go — no humidity, and a cool ocean breeze. We will finish up with our 2023 trips in September, and we’ll be back in the swing again in 2024 with a spectacular trip to Jerusalem. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus has to be the highlight of anyone’s life. Whether you are a believer or not, the history, the people, the culture takes your breath away. We encourage you to take this trip; you will be giving yourself the most precious gift of a lifetime.

Puzzles, Puzzles Everywhere

LCCOA has been very fortunate to have received many, many wonderful

to the first Friday of the month to accommodate those wanting to enjoy our Community Meal at noon on March 17, when we will be serving cabbage stew. A big thanks to Walmart, Farmers National Bank, Kunes Auto Group and Gold Rush for sponsoring our community meal — and a huge thanks to the staff from Farmers National Bank for donating $850 toward these meals, on top of the corporate sponsorship.

Immediately after this community meal, from 1-2 p.m., we will have special guests from Economic Growth! I’m very excited as they have grant money for a Home Accessibility Program and will be receiving funding for a roof program in the spring. These programs can help seniors stay in their homes and communities. I’m very passionate about these programs because years ago I used to work on these types of grants. I’m just so glad to see the grants back to our community. If you cannot make it on March 17, they will be here on March 6 for the presentation and on March 20 from noon to 1 p.m. Economic Growth will accept applications and necessary documentation on the 20. There’s no reason to miss out on this opportunity.

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puzzles, so we decided to have a contest. Instead of a bake-off, we will have puzzle-off. If you are a puzzle lover, come join us on March 21 at 1 p.m. We are looking for 3 teams of 4 people to compete for prizes, and enjoy an entertaining afternoon. You will have an opportunity to meet new friends and share your love of puzzles.

Writers Workshop

All you blossoming writers, published writer, and those waiting to be published, come join us for lunch, a presentation, and a writers workshop on March 3 at 11 a.m. in the Post House Ballroom (no vaccination is required).

God is good and his people are great!

LCCOA has been very fortunate to have the support of all of the members of the First United Methodist Church of Dixon. This wonderful congregation has supported us financially and spiritually over the years. With their help through their donations, we have been able to pay for furnaces, food, housing, medical supplies and much more. Thank you once again for being there for us. Your generous donation is truly appreciated.

Thank you

We just don’t say this enough: Thank you to all our churches, nonprofit agencies, businesses and our seniors for all you do for LCCOA. The First Presbyte-

I hear you asking what about the Corn Beef and Cabbage — no worries: Golden Meals is providing corned beef and cabbage on March 15. Reservations are necessary prior to March 15. Please stop by the Center to sign up for this meal; it will be by reservation only and we don’t want you to miss out.

Birthday cake in honor of all our March birthday folks will be served at our Center Potluck on March 31 at noon. Bring your favorite dish to pass, and your appetite — I’ll be bringing lasagna.

To add to our March Madness schedule, we will be in Fulton and Morrison a week earlier than normal due to staff scheduling — see you in Fulton and Morrison on March 7. We will have Home Accessibility brochures and contact information. Be sure to stop by and get the information at a satellite location near you.

And “March madness” continues ... Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Kunes, we are adding a second Bingo to our schedule. That’s right, two bingo games a month! Bingo will be on March 8 downstairs in the Dining Area and again March 22 in the Big Room — two chances to win wonderful prizes.

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rian Church of Franklin Grove, Whatever it Takes Repair Inc., and Lioness, Lions Club of Dixon have made another donation in support of LCCOA. We are overwhelmed with the love and generosity we have received from Lee County, Ogle, and Whiteside communities.

A Passing of a Friend

Delana Tiekan, has been a caring, loving mother, grandmother and true friend of LCCOA. We have all grown to love her. When the news came of her passing, we were all shocked. She has been our hero. Her fight with cancer has been courageous. She was the true poster person for this horrible disease. Delana battled cancer for years. She fought hard to have time with her family, and especially her grandchildren. Her legacy to them is fight, and fight some more — never give up hope. Our drivers cared so much about this wonderful woman. She will truly be missed. She had become a part of our daily lives. Hope was always in her voice, she never felt sorry for herself. She gave us here at LCCOA an amazing gift — herself. We love you, Delana, you will not be forgotten. Heaven’s garden will be stronger, and it will blossom because you are there. Goodbye old friend — until we meet again.

LCCOA, a place where you belong, a place to call home.

— Susan

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, Kunes, Community State Bank and Homestead, for making this all possible.

If you need help with a computer issue, phone or tablet, please remember Whiteside Area Career Center’s IT students are here on Fridays from 10-11:45 a.m., and then again from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; or Monday thru Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by to see Neil from SCUG.

Just a friendly reminder: We will be available to fill out your senior freeze applications. Please feel free to walk in on Mondays or make an appointment for the rest of the week. While you are here having your senior freeze application filled out, have an Outreach worker check to see if you’re eligible for the license plate discount. It’s a huge discount — from $151 down to $11 for one per household.

This month is going to be hard to keep up with our schedule, so I suggest you come every day by 10 a.m. and just stay for the fun! Next month there will be more of a rhythm and rhyme to our schedule.

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.

B-I-N-G-O spells fun!

Our Bingo group is growing! Stop in and join us for some fun.

Thank you to our sponsors: Community State Bank, Homestead of Morrison, and the Kunes auto dealership.

Happy anniversary, Ms. Yonne!

We recently celebrated Ms. Yonne’s 1-year anniversary at the Whiteside County Senior Center. We’re blessed to have her welcoming smile and friendly personality at our reception desk.

We had 45 people from our travel group attend a preview night for our New Orleans trip. What a fun group! It was a great opportunity for everyone to mingle and get to know each other.

LCCOA would like to thank the LionessLions Club for its generous gift, and for allowing LCCOA to present all our vital services to this wonderful dedicated group of women.

Pastor Young Sun Lee (center) presents a check to Aaliyah Baker, Post House Ballroom Assistant (left), and LCCOA Executive Director Susan Lawler.

LCCOA hosted the Dixon High School Hall of Fame in the Post House Ballroom. The turnout was amazing!

Crafters enjoyed a recent visit from Joyce Langhoff.

DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS

LCCOA welcomes members

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jill Bridgeman

Jack Baylor

Tanya Brooks Jane Landreth

Ramona Reglin

Thomas Brackemeyer

Jane Brackemeyer

Pat Kazmerski

Theresa Wolf

Roy Bridgeman

Jill Bridgeman

Jenny & Walt Wagner

Raymond Wolf

Shirley & David Celletti

Dawn Hodge

Judith Rokop

Mary Heck

Cindy Neyrinck

Rosalind Pate

Ralph & Judy Miller

Judith Ealey

Evelyn Eisenberg

Ginny Novak

Bobby Roberson

Kristy Roberson

Carl Smith & Louise Smith

Marian Wolf

Leroy Toms Wolf

Sally McCoy

Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters

First United Methodist Church of Dixon

Roy Bridgeman

Jill Bridgeman

Karen Wyman

Lee County HEA

David Wyman

Marilyn Kemmerer

Roy and Jill Bridgeman

Diane Blaine

Bartlett, Gloria Bartlett, Jerry Bishop, Suzanne

Blakeslee, Margaret Brown, Helen Brown, Jim Cantu, Marina

Cross-Wolber, Barbara

Cunningham, Florence Dail, Marsha Engel, Gloria

First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Grove

Terry Christian

Sally McCoy

Liberty Court

Heritage Square

Lioness Lions Club

Lee County United Way

Amanda Wike

Gaskill, Lorraine Gaskill, Terry Gingrich, Lauretta Gingrich, Richard Haan, Norma Havener, Nancy Havener, William Henrichs, Charlotte Hinrichs, Kathy Hnilica, Dean Horner, Margo

Linda Setchell

Krisi Chrisham

Kathy Ferguson Lee County Health Department

Nancy Gates

Dan Maloney

Josie Whaley

Dixon Food Pantry

Larry Piper

Eileen Piper

Franklin Grove Living & Rehab

Meadows of Franklin Grove

Oregon Living & Rehab

Kathy Clark

Ben Galantine

Johnson CPA

Leydig Center

WCSC welcomes members

Howard, Tracey Hunsberger, James Hunsberger, Wanda Hurless, Judy Hurless, Richard Jacobs, Gina Jacobs, Mark

JimWhite,TheBeverageStore—Corporate JuniorMembership

Kollie, Marilyn Kuepker, Janice Lechman, Carole Lehman, Jo Dawn Meier, Chris Meter, Janet Miller,Hugh—CorporateJuniorMembership Morris, Margaret Murphy, Marilyn

Crest Foods Co., Inc.

Kerri Villa-Nantz

Liberty Village of Rochelle

Susan Johnson

Real Time

Joe Fornero

Brandan Lumzy

Lumzy Yoga

Sami Rodriguez

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

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Main number: 815-288-9236

Transportation : 815-288-9236

E-mail: lccoa@comcast.net

Online: www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook

POST HOUSE BALLROOM

815-288-9236

Online: www.posthouseballroom.net

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired Outreach hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

LCCOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS

Bonnie O’Connell — Chair

Ed Pillar — Vice Chair

Roberta Lemoine — Secretary

Darla Foulker — Attorney

Ben Gallentine — CPA (Johnson CPA, LLC)

Committee members: Cindy Gabany, Jeff Haub, Andrea Pratt and Sami Rodriguez

LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

815-288-9236

LEE-OGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

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

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Fares: (within zip code)

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

Ages 6 to 59 years: $2 one way

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

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

Neubauer, Robert Neubauer, Vicki Ohda, Donna O’Malley, Karen O’Malley, Terrance Ortiz, Ernestine Otten, Patricia Poci, Shirley Poci, Terry Prazak, Joan Rombouts, Marie

Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters

Darla Foulker

Good Fellows

Clara Harris

Teen Turf

NIAAA

Lee County

Rusty Schrader

Lee Ogle Transportation

Lifescape

Siex, David Siex, Sharon Suter, Kathy Sutton, Julie Szewczyk, Dorothy Szewczyk, Phillip Vos, Linda Vos, Timothy Wilshire, Elisabeth Wolber, Milton Wolf, Pamela

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Bailey, Barbara Barber, Linda

Beacon of Hope

Hospice

Boehm, Jennifer

Brother Daryl’s Community State Bank

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Forest Inn

Framers National Bank

Gold Rush

Havener, Nancy Homestead of Morrison Jackson, Larry Johnson, Bobbie

Kunes Dealership  Latigo, Bea

Mays, Dinah

Martinez, Berta Percycoe, Robert Pratt, Jewly Qurechi, Navir Riverbend Food

Sanders, Clara

Sauk Valley Food Bank SCUG

Sullivan’s of Morrison Sutton, Julie Szewczyk, Dorothy The Beverage Store

Vandenberghe, Bev

Walmart of Rock Falls

Walmart of Sterling Whiteside Area Career Center — IT Dept.

Wagon Wheel

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081

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

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

Transportation: 815-625-7433

Email: info@wc-seniorcenter.org

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

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) 815-622-9230

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired 815-622-9230

WCSC BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

Joe Bright — President

Karla Burns — Vice President

Sasha Logan — Treasurer

Board members: John Booker, Al Campbell, Owen Harrell, Gene Jacoby, Emily Taylor

WHITESIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

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

Fares: (within county)

Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): 50 cents one way

Ages 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

Upcoming Trips: LCCOA

Membership not required for trips — all seniors are welcome!

The Niagara Falls Trip

June 4-10, 2023 — 6 days & 5 nights

Cost: $849 for members, $874 for non-members (Price includes 10 meals)

Visit Niagara Falls, Erie Canal, and New York wine country, and visit the Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum!

The Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Mountains Trips

Aug. 6-11, 2023 — 6 days and 5 nights

Cost: $699 for members, $724 for non-members (Price includes 8 meals)

Visit the Biltmore Estates and Grounds; Antler Village and Winery; Asheville, North Carolina; the Blue Ridge Mountains Parkway; Folk Art Center and Kentucky Artisan Center.

Informational meeting on Alaskan Cruise planned

Grand American Tours and the Princess Cruises will conduct an informational Zoom meeting on our upcoming Alaskan Cruise at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at the Lee County Council on Aging Senior Center in Dixon. If you are interested in learning more about our Alaskan Cruise, the ship and the Royal Princess, or just want to learn more about Alaska, plan to come to this important Zoom meeting.

The Alaskan Cruise on the Royal Princess

Sept. 16-23, 2023 — 8 days and 7 nights

Cost: Inside cabin $2,842 person, balcony cabin, $3,582 per person

Princess Plus, free plus beverage package, free Unlimited Wi-fi, free prepaid gratuities

The Atlantic City, New York City, Philadelphia trip

Sept. 23-29 — 7 days and 6 nights

Cost: $839 for members, $864 for non-members (Price includes 9 meals)

Guided tour of Manhattan. Enjoy a free day in Atlantic City to spend in the Casinos, or take a walk on the boardwalk, along the Atlantic Ocean — or both! See several places of historical significance in beautiful Philadelphia. Stop in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at the Hershey’s Chocolate World!

Coming in 2024

The trip of a lifetime — Discover the

path of Jesus, from Bethlehem to Jerusalem

February 26-March 5, 2024 — 9 days & 8 nights

Price: $3,899 per person for members, based on double occupancy (Price includes 14 meals) There will be a special presentation on this trip on Tuesday, April 4, at 3 p.m. at LCCOA.

More info

For more information on any of our trips, or to have a flyer mailed to you, please reach out to Marisa Perales at Lee County Council on Aging at 815-2889236 or email lccoaoffice@comcast.net. You can also find a list of our trips by visiting our website at www.leecountycouncilonaging.net.

Upcoming Trips: WCSC

The Ark Encounter & Creations Museum

Monday-Friday, May 22-26, 2023 — 5 days & 4 nights

Cost: $717 for members, based on double occupancy

Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum center, Omnimax Show and BB Riverboat sightseeing cruise.

Sights & Sounds of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Monday-Friday, Aug. 7-11, 2023 —  5 days & 4 nights

Cost: $826 for members, based on double occupancy

Performance of “Moses” at the Sight & Sound Theater. Guided tour of the Amish Countryside, including stops

BRIEFS

PFLAG, LCCOA will hold ‘Lead With Love’ event

DIXON — PFLAG Sauk Valley and the Lee County Council on Aging invite you to “Learn. Lean in. Lead With Love,” an educational event aimed at helping us grow in understand-

at an Amish craft farm and bake shop, Kitchen Kettle Village and country store, and miniature horse farm.

Amtrak Ride through New River Gorge

Thursday-Tuesday, Sept. 22-26, 2023 — 5 days & 4 nights

Cost: $946 for members, based on double occupancy

Huntington Museum of Art, Heritage Farm museum and Village tour, Amtrak ride through New River Gorge, Lewisburg walking tour, North House museum and Greensburg Bunker tour.

Nashville’s Opryland Country Christmas

Sunday-Wednesday, Dec. 10-13, 2023 — 4 days & 3 nights

ing of our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors and community members.

The event — which runs from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. — will help people learn how to work together so everyone can feel accepted, respected and safe. Refreshments will be provided. No vaccination required to attend.

Price (Please note, price has changed): $1,163 for members, based on double occupancy

General Jackson Riverboat luncheon cruise/holiday entertainment, 2 dinners, Country Music Hall of Fame, Brightest Star Foundation show, Two Million lights, Delta River flatboat ride, themed ice sculptures and exhibit, and a guided tour of Nashville.

More to come ...

We’re finalizing ideas for weekend and Day Trips. We are in the process of creating shorts trips for 2023. Join our Travel Club to provide your suggestions and be proactive.

Writers presentation, workshop planned

Dr. Aaron Lawler from Waubonsie Community College will present “Who am I, Why am I Here, and What Does it all Mean?” on March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Post House Ballroom.

During the event, Lawler will examine themes found in texts by Illinois authors

Ray Bradbury and Ernest Hemingway. A writers workshop will be held following the presentation, where guests can explore new ideas and revisit old ones.

A free lunch will be served; please RSVP by March 2 at 815288-9236.

Lawler

Computer/Technology Assistance

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

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

Walk-Ins

Monday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m

Outreach Aging and Disabled Resource Center satellite offices

First Tuesday of the Month, March 7 Fulton City Hall, Fulton — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. O’Dell Library, Morrison 2-4 p.m.

Fourth Monday of the Month, March 27

Prophets Riverview Estates, Prophetstown — 8 a.m.-noon Erie Library, Erie — 1-3 p.m.

Tech Time with students from WACC

Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 10-11:30 a.m.

This is a walk-in opportunity providing assistance with your mobile phone or lap top and social media.

AARP Tax Prep

Mondays, March 6, 15, 20 and 27

Adult Coloring

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 12:15 p.m.

Weekly activities at WCSC

PLEASE NOTE: NO PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE SENIOR CENTER.

Bible Study

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10 a.m.

Bingo

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

Thank you to our sponsors: Community State Bank and Homestead of Morrison.

Bingo

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

Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry. This event will take place in the Big Room upstairs. Thank you to our sponsor, Kunes Auto.

Breakfast Club

Friday, March 3, at 9 a.m.

Please note: We have changed the date from the last Friday of the month to the first Friday. Please call 815-622-9230 to get your name on the list.

Canasta

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 9 a.m.-noon

Euchre

Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 12:30 p.m.

Foot Clinic

Wednesdays, March 1 and 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-718-5294 to set up an appointment.

Food Pantry

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, from 1-3 p.m.

Grieve Group

Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. Hand and Foot

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 12:30 p.m

Knitting Club

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 from noon-4 p.m.

Learn to Quilt

Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 1-3 p.m.

Line Dancing

Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Advance class 10-11 a.m. Beginners 11 a.m.-noon

Mexican Train Dominoes

Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, at 12:30 p.m.

Parlor Club

No Parlor Club this month – we’ll start again in April.

Pinochle

Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 12:30-4 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 12:30-4 p.m.

Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 12:30-4 p.m.

Pool Table

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9 a.m.-noon

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, from 1-4 p.m.

Price is Right

Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m. We’re looking for sponsors for this event.

New activity — Scrapbooking

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, at 11 a.m.

SCUG

Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. Sauk Computer User Group will meet for a Q&A time. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation on cyber-crime & senior Scams at 2:30 p.m. by Judy Taylour, live via Zoom.

Travel Club

Monday, March 6, at 10 a.m.

Yoga

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 10 a.m. Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, at 10 a.m.

Wheel of Fortune

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

Veterans Coffee

Thursday, March 9, at 9 a.m.

Weekly activities at LCCOA

PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE SENIOR CENTER

Mondays

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Exercise with Brandan utilizing our new exercise bikes. Please call for an appointment.

11 a.m. — Chair Yoga with Brandan

1 p.m. — Rummikub

Tuesdays

1 p.m. — Puzzle Tuesday. Compete against teams. Prizes and free refreshments.

10 a.m. — NEW: Mens Coffee Hour

1 p.m. — New group for Rummikub, for those who cannot play on Mondays.

1 p.m. — Free lunch and a movie on the

third Tuesday of the month

1 p.m. — Travel Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Share past travels and explore new adventures, with a complimentary glass of wine

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Help with Medicare and Medicaid. Call for an appointment.

10 a.m. -4 p.m. — License plate discount. Call for an appointment.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Phones for the hearing impaired – appointment required.

3 p.m. — The Basics of Smart Phones

(by appointment)

3 p.m. — Computer and laptop help

Wednesdays

Noon — Networking Committee on the first Wednesday of every month; site rotates

1 p.m. — Chair Yoga for seniors

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Help with Medicare and Medicaid. Call 815-288-9236 for an appointment.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — License plate discount. Call for an appointment.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Phones for the hearing impaired. Appointment required.

Thursdays

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Help with Medicare and Medicaid. Call 815-288-9236 for an appointment.

1 p.m. — Crafters, knitting and crocheting

Fridays

10-11:30 a.m. — Exercise with Brandan utilizing our new exercise bikes. Appointment required.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Help with Medicare and Medicaid. Call 815-288-9236 for an appointment.

12:30 p.m. — Euchre players

1 p.m. — Mexican Train Dominoes.

Special Events at LCCOA

PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE SENIOR CENTER

Puzzle Tuesday

March 21 at 1 p.m.

Come on down and bring your team of 4, or join in on another team — prizes and refreshments will be provided. Put your skills to work, and meet other puzzle-lovers

Exercise One-on-One with Brandan

Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Come join our free workout program! Brandon is available to assist you with our new exercise equipment. Call 815-288-9236 to set up an appointment.

New program! LCCOA Mens Coffee Hour

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

“Where the coffee is FREE, and the talk is cheap!”

LCCOA Breakfast and Bingo on St. Patrick’s Day!

Friday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m.

The games, the prizes and all the fun is free, and there will be a free breakfast, right from the kitchen at KSB Hos-

pital! Bingo prizes will include $5 Walmart gift cards or any item from our Gift Shop!

Calling all writers: Free lunch and a writers workshop

Friday March 3, at 11:30 a.m.

Lunch & a presentation, followed by a Writer’s Workshop in the Post House Ballroom (no vaccination required). Be sure to reserve your lunch by calling us at 815-288-9236.

Coming in April!

We will be hosting a series of lectures, from authors to historians. Workshops and a free lunch will be included. Watch for dates and time on Facebook and in the Golden Echo

PFLAG and LCCOA will host a LGBTQ Event

April 10 from 2-3:30 p.m.

In the Post House Ballroom (no vaccination required to attend).

Come, listen, learn and ask questions. PFLAG is here to inform. Refreshments will be served.

IDOT workshop

March 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Illinois Department of Transpor-

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Learn more about NICIL services during program

DIXON — The Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living will be in The Post House Ballroom on Thursday, March 16, at 10 a.m., to give a brief overview of NICIL services. No vaccination required to attend.

Ashley Dober, the Health & Wellness

MEDICARE

March Medicare Tip

The cost of a one-month supply of each Part D-covered insulin is capped at $35, and you don’t have to pay a deductible for insulin. This applies to everyone who takes insulin, even if you get Extra Help. If you get a 60- or 90-day supply of insulin, your costs can’t be more than $35 for each month’s supply of each covered insulin. For example, if you get a 60-day supply of a Part D-covered insulin, you’ll generally pay no more than $70.

Grant Coordinator at NICIL, will share information about the many services NICIL offers, along with a presentation on social isolation.

The mission of NICIL is to support people with disabilities to live in the community of their choice. Since the office opened in Sterling, they have moved a couple of times, served thousands of people, and made a difference

tation will sponsor its annual workshop at LCCOA.

Alaska Zoom meeting

March 15 at 3 p.m.

Come learn about our Alaska Cruise. The cruise is filling up fast, so contact Marisa for availability.

RTAC meeting

March 24 at 10 a.m.

LCCOA will host a Region 3 RTAC meeting in the Post House Ballroom

NICIL presentation

March 16 at 10 a.m.

LCCOA will be hosting this event on isolation and health and wellness at the Post House Ballroom. Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living will provide information on all the programs and services they provide to our community. Please join us for this informational morning. No vaccination required to attend.

Want to learn more about LCCOA?

If you would like LCCOA to do a presentation at your club, corporation or church, we would be honored to share what LCCOA provides for the seniors of Lee County.

Special Events at WCSC

PLEASE NOTE: NO PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER.

Food fundraiser

Friday, March 10, at noon. Enjoy creamed chicken over biscuits and mash potatoes for $7.

Karaoke

Friday, March 10, at 1 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsor, Melissa McCough

Free community meal

Friday, March 17, at noon

We’ll be serving corned beef and cabbage. Thank you to our sponsors: Farmers National Bank, Gold Rush, Kunes Auto Group, and Walmart of Sterling and Rock Falls.

Grant presentation

Fridays March 10 & 17, and Mondays March 6 & 20 at 1 p.m. Grant money for Home Accessibility and funding for a roof program.

New to Medicare

Thursday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m.

Center potluck

Friday, March 31, at noon

in our five-county service area. NICIL is currently on Locust Street in Sterling.

If you or anyone you know needs help in navigating the world with a disability, the meeting can be vitally important in creating a beneficial and productive life.

If you need more information, please call 815-288-9236.

Please bring a dish to pass and join us.

Center members’ birthday celebration

Friday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsor, Sullivan’s Foods of Morrison.

Plans have until the end of March 2023 to update their systems to reflect the $35 cap on insulin, which means you might be charged a higher amount during this time when you fill a prescription for insulin. If you pay more than $35 for a month’s supply of a covered insulin product in January and/or February 2023, your plan must reimburse you within 30 calendar days for any amount you paid above the $35 cap. Contact your plan to find out how to get reimbursed.