Meal Menus

Lifescape serves seniors in Winnebago, Boone, Lee and Ogle counties. Go to lifescapeservices.org for more information.

Sept. 1-2

THURSDAY: Italian sausage, with peppers on whole grain bun, seasoned potato wedges, Italian blend veggies, apricots. FRIDAY: A) Crispy fish sandwich on whole grain wheat bun with tartar sauce, potato pancakes, peas, diced peaches. B) Turkey/minestrone

Sept. 5-9

MONDAY: CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY. TUESDAY: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir fry veggies, whole grain dinner roll, apricots. WEDNESDAY: Meatball sub on whole grain roll, peas and carrots, season potato wedges, diced peaches. THURSDAY: A) Turkey burger on whole grain wheat bun, sweet potato fries, broccoli, apple crisp B) Tuna salad/Chicken and rice. FRIDAY: Hot ham and cheese on a whole grain wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, chilled applesauce

Sept. 12-16

MONDAY: BBQ riblet, whole grain wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, country-mixed vegetables, diced pears. TUESDAY: Creamy chicken pasta carrots, steamed peas, whole grain wheat bread, chilled pineapple. WEDNESDAY: Cheeseburger on whole grain wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, ambrosia fruit salad. THURSDAY: A) Lemon pepper chicken, wild rice, broccoli, whole grain dinner roll, applesauce. B) Ham/vegetable. FRIDAY: Citrus-baked ham, sweet potatoes, Scandinavian-blend vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, diced peaches.

Sept. 19-23

MONDAY: Rosemary herb chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole grain dinner roll, mixed citrus fruit cup. Tuesday: Baked ziti, with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, whole grain garlic bread, hot applesauce. WEDNESDAY: A) Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, whole grain dinner roll, fruited Jell-o. B) Liver and onions. THURSDAY: Chicken ala king with whole grain buttermilk biscuit, broccoli mandarin oranges. FRIDAY: Tilapia and garlic butter, wild rice, peas, whole grain dinner roll, fruit cocktail.

Sept. 26-30

MONDAY: BBQ chicken breast, whole grain dinner roll, sweet potato tots, cauliflower, pineapple tidbits. TUESDAY: A) Sloppy joe on a whole grain wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, diced pears. B) ham and vegetable. WEDNESDAY: Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes with gravy, coin carrots, whole grain dinner roll, peach cobbler. THURSDAY: Mushroom Swiss burger on whole grain bun, buttered red potatoes, baked beans, diced peaches. FRIDAY: Fish patty with tartar sauce, whole grain wheat bun, mac and cheese. California-blend veggies, strawberry applesauce, tartar sauce — 8-Oz. Low-fat milk served with all lunches

September 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.

Sept. 1-2

THURSDAY: Baked cod in lemon butter, scalloped potatoes, spinach, bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Friday

Sept. 5-10

MONDAY: CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY. TUESDAY: Chicken noodle casserole, veggies in casserole, fruit, bread. WEDNESDAY: Scalloped potatoes & ham, peas, fruit. THURSDAY: Sloppy Joes, mac & cheese, green beans, bun. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Friday

Sept. 12-16

MONDAY: Italian brat, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, bun. TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo pasta, spinach, mixed fruit, bread. WEDNESDAY: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread. THURSDAY: Jumbo hot dog, potato wedges, baked beans, bun. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Friday

Sept. 19-23

MONDAY: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread. TUESDAY: Chef salad, veggies in salad, mandarin oranges, blueberry muffin. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cream corn, bread. THURSDAY: Spaghetti, peas, warm peaches, bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Friday

Sept. 26-30

MONDAY: Chili dog, oven fries, peas, bun. TUESDAY: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, carrots, bread. WEDNESDAY: Beef and noodles, green beans, fruit, bread. THURSDAY: Baked cod in lemon butter, scalloped potatoes, spinach, bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites that are open on Friday,

Whiteside County Public Transportation

Fares: (within county) 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

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Lee County Council on Aging Senior Transportation — 815-288-9236 Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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