June 2016 Volume 8 • • Edition 8 A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies olden G cho E Nashville Show Tour June 20-24, 2016, 5 days and 4 nights Cost $699 members and $749 nonmembers Insurance $59. Can put all on one check. Guests will enjoy guided tours of Nashville, ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel, show at the famous Grand Ole Opry, guided tour of beautiful Belle Meade Plantation, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour, and much much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip. 815-622-9230
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June 2016Volume 8 • • Edition 8
A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee CountyCouncil on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies
oldenG choENashville Show Tour
June 20-24, 2016, 5 days and 4 nightsCost $699 members and $749 nonmembers
Insurance $59. Can put all on one check.
Guests will enjoy guided tours of Nashville, ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel, show at the famous Grand Ole Opry, guided tour of beautiful Belle Meade Plantation, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour, and much much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip. 815-622-9230
June 2016 • Page 2 Sauk Valley MediaGolden Echo
Golden Echo published monthly by Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, 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.
From the LCCOA Executive Director
By Geoff Vanderlin
Soon, June will be “Bus-tin’ out all Over,” and that means another summer of fun in Dixon and at the Post House Commu-nity Center. More on that later, but first I want to talk about one of the most important services we pro-vide here at the Center.
I’m talking about senior nutrition. Seniors, or for that matter anyone, who is looking for a place for a healthy, nutritious meal, can get one here every day at 11:30 a.m. While we at LCCOA don’t
prepare the meals our-selves, we are a proud partner with Lifescape Services of Rockford in providing the meals. We consider Betty Cover, the Lifescape employee who prepares and serves the meals, “one of our own.”
Lifescape writes on its website that “Eating at our Senior Dining Sites encourages socializa-tion, which in turn helps promote good mental health. In addition to hot nutritious meals, Senior Dining Sites offer educa-
tional and informational opportunities. Partici-pants have the option of joining in these activities, or they can just sit back and enjoy the fellowship and good food.”
Reservations for lunch at LCCOA are required, and must be made the day before. To make a reservation, call 815-288-9236 by 9:30 a.m. to make a reservation. Cost is based on ability to pay.
Come in and join the fel-lowship and say “Hi” to Betty.
Though we just had our successful 4th Annual Trivia Night, there’s lots more fun coming down the road this summer, starting on June 7. That’s the date of our next fun “Quarter Madness” event in the Post House Ball-room. This cross between an auction and a raffle is a lot of fun, and proceeds are split between LCCOA and another great non-profit, the Buddy Bags program.
June 15 will be a very busy day here, and you might want to mark your calendar right now. First, Community State Bank (Thank you!) is sponsor-ing our annual Commu-nity Picnic. Come over
and enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings with us. Top it off with a Culver’s vanilla or choco-late custard, and life is good. Following lunch, Lowell Park Naturalist Greg Hunter returns for another fascinating look at wildlife and adven-tures in Lowell Park. Greg always has great things to show and tell, and you don’t want to miss it! Then, to complete the picnic portion of the day, we will be playing several rounds of bingo for those so inclined.
But the day doesn’t end there! Following the pic-nic, at 1:30, we welcome 10 of the area’s top senior spellers, from five dif-ferent community and senior centers, as we host the 2016 Senior Spelling
Bee regionals. Come test your mind against these spellers as they compete to represent our area at the Illinois State Fair in August. The top two fin-ishers here will have the opportunity to travel to Springfield and compete to see who is Illinois’ top senior speller. Tom Wad-sworth will be our pro-nouncer, and it promises to be a fun afternoon.
Later this summer, don’t forget that LCCOA and the Kreider Alliance will hold the second annual Petunia City Brass Drum and Bugle Corps show, featuring eight great corps this year. More on that in future issues. For now, enjoy the warmer weather, and bring on summer!
– Geoff
From the WCSC Executive Director
By Doug Vandersee
Summer is here, and it is time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather after all of the different weather changes we have had the past few months.
My summer plans changed when I sustained a knee injury in mid-May while hosting the WCSC’s Cubs trip. Unfortunately, I had to have surgery on my knee and I will be laid up most of the summer to finish healing and start on a rehabilitation pro-gram. So much for play-ing golf, fishing or hiking on a couple of planned
trips. We will have to reschedule the trips and dedicate my time to working on my knee and catching up with things at work. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and words of encourage-ment during the past few weeks.
A special thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, sponsorships, or made a donation dur-ing our annual fundrais-ing concert! Thank you to CGH Medical Cen-ter for being our title sponsor this year. Spe-
cial thanks to Wither’s Broadcasting, Sauk Val-ley Media, and the Sauk Valley Sun for their help in promoting the con-cert. The Patty Waszak Show was great, as Patty entertained us with her variety of music skills and comedy expertise! A spe-cial thank you to those who purchased tickets and donated them back to us so we could distrib-ute them to local senior and group homes. The
residents had a great time at the concert. If you still want to sup-port the WCSC, you can mail your tax-deductible donations to the WCSC. We have a variety of events going on in June. We are starting basic computer classes on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., with very limited seating.
On June 1 there is a pre-sentation on how to max-imize your Social Security benefits, including a free lunch for those attending the presentation. After-wards there is a Foot Clinic for seniors over 60 (see special events for more details).
On June 15, we will have a Price is Right game, and you get to keep the prize
you won.On June 15 and 16,
AARP will be here to do a Driver Safety Program with a discount on your car insurance. Also, on June 16 there will be a presentation from Polo Rehab on home safety and fall prevention with snacks and gifts. Please register for this event. Also on June 16, there will be a fudge contest, so enter your homemade fudge and maybe win a prize.
On June 17, we are hav-ing a Medicare Informa-tion Class, so if you need information please regis-ter for this free class.
June 26 will be a Euchre Tournament at 1 p.m., and a free IPad class is scheduled on June 23.
We also have several
bus day trips coming up: June 28 to the new land Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa; July 20 to Mystique Casino in Dubuque, Iowa; July 21 to Monroe, Wisconsin, for shopping and wine tast-ing; Aug. 17 to Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque; Aug. 25, a Lake Michi-gan Sightseeing Cruise at Navy Pier; and Sept. 16, a Cubs baseball trip. Come to one, or come to all of these events. A fun time!
It looks like there are lots of great activities coming up this summer, so grab a friend and get signed up before they fill up. Have a great and safe summer! Until next month!
– Doug
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Transportation815-288-2117888-239-9228
Post House Ballroom
815-288-0892
LCCOA phone numbersOffice Hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
LCCOA can also be reached via e-mail at [email protected] via the Internet at lccoa.com or posthouseballroom.com
Check us out on Facebook – Post House Community Center/Lee County Council on Aging
The Emporium Thrift Store, 15 W. Third St., Sterling – 815-535-0368
Outreach and free phones for hearing/sight
impaired815-626-7707
Toll-free888-622-9230
AT THE POST HOUSE BALLROOM
BY CATHY REGLINLee County Council on Aging
We had a cancellation of an event, so we still have Saturday, July 23, and now Saturday, Aug. 13, available for rent. Spread the word, as sometimes people will call and we aren’t available, but this gives an opportunity for someone to book an event not so far away.
Ever been to our Quarter Mad-ness? If you have, you know how it’s so fun; if not, you should attend!
Everybody can bid on an item, from one quarter up to 4 quarters, and one of those bidders is guar-anteed to win that item! The items are available through well-known companies that include candles with jewelry in them, makeup, vitamins, accessories, clean-ing products, food, house décor, spices and kitchen items – a little something for everyone.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., giving you time to buy your paddles, buy snacks provided by Buddy Bags (great caramel corn, brown-ies, and other sweets!), and look at all the vendor booths before the “madness” begins at 6:30. We keep it going, and it will probably be done by 9 p.m. Give it a go – you don’t know until you’ve tried
it. LCCOA and Buddy Bags both profit from this fundraiser. More information is on the LCCOA Facebook page, as well as the front page of this Golden Echo. Check it out!
If you need a beautiful place to have a get-together, look us up on Facebook, at www.posthouse-
ballroom.com, for information about the building and prices, as well as our event calendar, and www.posthouseballroom.shut-terfly.com for pictures of events held here, then email me at [email protected], or call me at 815-288-0892, and we’ll talk.
Short-notice dates are available
The Ballroom set up church-style for a wedding. After the ceremony, we set up tables and chairs for the reception.
Events for June4 – Katie Haft and
Garrett Balbach wed-ding reception
7 – 10 a.m., line dancing
7 – 5:30 p.m., Quar-ter Madness
10 – Booked11 – Mackenzie Piller
and Brian Treadwell wedding reception
12 – Danielle Hansen and Paul Armitage wedding reception
14 – 10 a.m., line dancing
16 – KSB resident graduation
18 – Crystal Gapski and Juan Ocampo wedding reception
20 – LCCOA Board meeting
21 – 10 a.m., line dancing
24 – Jessica Singer and Matt Koester wedding reception
25 – Tanya McPhail and Keith Ebersole wedding reception
28 – 10 a.m., line dancing
We post names only with permission, otherwise we show “booked”
ITAC
If you have trouble hear-ing on the phone, Illinois has a program to help you. It provides free ampli-fied telephones, cap-tioning telephones, and cellphone amplifiers to Illinois residents who are hard of hearing. It is spon-sored by the Illinois Tele-communications Access Corporation (ITAC).
You will have to be cer-tified as hard of hearing, live in Illinois, and have a phone service that remits to the program. Lee Coun-ty Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center are selection cen-ters for ITAC. Walk-ins are welcomed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the WCSC.
You may call the WCSC at 815-622-9230 or the LCCOA at 815-288-9236 in advance to set up an appointment to see if you qualify. To apply, we will need your phone bill with all the pages if you have a landline service or cellu-lar contract. We will also need proof of address (driver’s license, state ID, or a bill with your name and address on it).
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Dear Marci,Does Medicare cover
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Dear Bonnie,Medicare generally
does not pay for vision care, but it will cover certain medically nec-essary services, such as cataract surgery. If you have Original Medi-care, these services are covered under Part B, which covers outpa-tient services. Medicare Advantage Plans cover the same services as Original Medicare, but may have different costs and conditions. If you have a Medicare Advan-tage Plan, contact a plan representative to learn about how the plan cov-ers cataract surgery.
Specifically, Medicare covers:
• The removal of the
cataract• Basic lens implants• One set of prescrip-
tion eyeglasses, or one set of contact lenses, after the surgery
M e d i c a r e c o v e r s cataract surgery that involves intraocular lens implants, which are small clear disks that help your eyes focus. Although Medi-care covers basic lens implants, it does not cover more advanced implants. If your pro-v i d e r r e c o m m e n d s more advanced lens implants, you might have to pay some or all of the cost. It is impor-tant to talk with your health care provider before the surgery to understand which costs you will be responsible for, and which costs will be paid by Original Medicare or your Medi-care Advantage Plan.
After the surgery, Medicare wi l l a lso cover one pair of glass-es or contact lenses. This is an exception to Medicare coverage rules, which normally exclude eyeglasses from coverage. If you have Original Medicare, you should get your glasses or contact lenses from a supplier that accepts assignment in order to pay the least for your item. You will pay 20 percent of the Medi-care-approved amount for the glasses or con-tact lenses. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, contact a plan representative to learn where you should get your glasses or contact lenses.
Some beneficiaries might have trouble get-ting Original Medi-care or their Medicare Advantage Plan to cover
their glasses or contact lenses following cataract surgery. If your glasses or contact lenses are denied coverage, you can appeal the decision. You can request that the glasses or contact lenses be covered, or request reimbursement if you already paid out of pock-et for your prescription. You and your health care provider can both write appeal letters to the plan. Be sure to state that because you met the Medicare requirements for cataract surgery, your prescription glasses or contact lenses must be covered.
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Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center, the nation’s larg-est independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare.
Is cataract surgery covered?This month, our Out-
reach Department had its annual Senior Health I n s u r a n c e P r o g r a m (SHIP) training, which provides updated chang-es and continual educa-tion on Medicare and various programs that are dealt with on a daily basis. Our caseworkers are available to persons turning 65 (and over) and those who are disabled, and about to start Medi-care.
Through ongoing train-ings like these, services such as enrollment into a Part D plan, under-standing your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), supplements, advantage
plans, and various other parts of Medicare and the programs to help you pay those premiums, co-pays and deductibles are made possible. Our Outreach Department works very hard to stay up to date with the latest informa-tion and changes that come about throughout the year, allowing us to better help individuals who need our services.
Later this month, we are also attending our annual ITAC Conference (for the amplified phones), which will have many new updates and changes that we will be bringing back with us and updating you on next month.
Outreach at LCCOA
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Lee County Council on AgingBoard Executive Committee and Officers
Doug Farster, ChairJoe Rudolphi, Treasurer
Helen Kay Miller, Vice ChairFred Nesbit, Secretary
Ann BarlowCindy Gabany
Jeff Kuhn
Dr. Thomas LawlessDiane Blaine
Roberta Lemoine
Teresa BrunickNancy Varga
Donna Newman
Whiteside County Senior CenterBoard Members and Officers
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The health care needs oftoday’s seniors are changing.And, we are changing too!
Our name is changing, not our mission.
For more details call DennisGrobe,Administrator, at:
(815) 379-2131
Thank you to WCSC volunteersThank you to all our volunteers who
donated their time, energy and ser-vices, and those who gave monetary and nonmonetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.
Sauk Valley Food BankKrogersCounty MarketSalvation ArmySterling PavilionRock Falls RehabCGH Home NursingGaffey Home NursingSauk Valley Senior Living and Rehab
United WayProphet Manor, ProphetstownErie Pubic LibraryOdell Public Library, MorrisonRobert Fulton Community Center,
FultonWalmart DistributionOregon Living and Rehab CenterRegency Care of SterlingBill SchellPhyllis LutyensLoren McCormickRoseanne JohnsonAlicia ChamberlainAlice Ports
Thank you to LCCOA volunteersThank you to all our volunteers who
donated their time, energy and services, and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. We also thank every-one who gave anonymous donations.
Lee County Council on AgingDiana Owens
Kim RogersSuzanne PaulJim GrotKevin CohernourDave DivelyKatie SchulzeCharles Turner
LCCOA welcomes members
WCSC welcomes membersWe would like to thank the people
who recently paid their WCSC mem-bership dues.
Gene and Jane ApplePeter and Betty BellMadeline Bonny Brown and Ed EidePaula BryantAllen and Jan CampbellTina CantuBill and Carol ChapmanCharles CoughlinLloyd DettmanMary Edwards-BradleyDon and Sharon EganMarilyn GleimPat JorgesenMarcus and Connie LipscombRobert MaddenLorenzo MartinezPhillip and Lynette MasiniEvelyn MaxwellMaria Miller-Mess
Mary OlaldeCarol PalmerEvelio PenaJohn and Beverly ReedSusan ReeseCynthia RockwellLou RogersMary Joan SegerKenneth and Barbara ShawverCurtis Smith and Joan LeBlancSam and Sue SodaroJanice StageDick and Carolyn StrongMargaret SwansonMarie SwansonJanet TaberSally TempleLudger and Clarinda ThuenteJudith VankampenNorma WillardLeo and Judith WilliamsGreg and Dawn Zeigler
Membership dues paid:Korona BurkittEva CowleyDavid LutyensDelight PitmanDick Pitman
Carol ThompsonWalter TomlinsonEvon WeidmanRonald WeidmanCarol YoukerDavid Youker
This month, we get to celebrate Father’s Day.
Fathers can be more than your biologi-cal parent. It can be a teacher, grand-parent, brother, or mentor. This is the month to express through a card, ges-ture, or act of kindness the gratitude we are given for this special someone. Cele-bration of these fine men are more than a gift that is bought.
My father is the reason I am the per-son that I am. He guided and loved me through every struggle and season of my
life. Thank you, Dad! I love and appreci-ate you. Think of a special way that will express your love to them that’s finer than gold.
I’m excited to see all of you every day. The kitchen appreciates all the compli-ments and your faithful attendance. Let us know what the WCSC can do to bet-ter improve your visit.
Words for thought: Thank the Father above who gave the ultimate sacrifice for His children.
– San Juana, the cook
Notes from the kitchen
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We have changed to our summer schedule, so the senior bowling is now every Tuesday and Thurs-day, beginning each day at 9 a.m. Weather is never a factor. Come join us whenever you can, for some enjoyable exercise at Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon.
Senior bowling at Plum Hollow in Dixon
Want to beat the heat? Stop in and enjoy the cool air and fellowship.
The Post House Com-munity Center and Whi-teside County Senior Center are cooling cen-ters in the summer and
a warming center in the winter. We always have fresh coffee and smiling faces.
While you’re here, browse our large selec-tion of greeting cards and used books. Or play a
game of Wii bowling, bil-liards or how about join-ing in the Zumba or line dancing class? We also have our computer lab open and ready for you to use. Lots of fun, active and entertaining events
happen here at the cen-ter, and we want YOU to join the fun.
Find us on Facebook or visit us at www.lccoa.com or www.whitesidecsc.org. This is YOUR center, come and enjoy it!
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TRIP TO THE NATION’S CAPITAL, PART 1
109 people (pictured above and on Page 9) on two buses went to Washington, D.C., April 14. The trip was sponsored by Whiteside County Senior Center, and travelers saw some awesome sights. A great time was had by all.
Ed Kerley and Terry MacLennan were on the Honor Flight that went to Washing-ton, D.C., on April 20 from the Quad Cities. They saw numerous memorials and other items of interest to them. All had a good time.
MEN OF HONOR TAKE FLIGHT
Recycle cellphones, iPods and iPadsThe Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging collect
used cellphones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled. If you have any of these items lying around and want to dispose of them, drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St. in Sterling, or the LCCOA, 100 W. Second St, in Dixon.
Starting on Wednesday, June 8, and most Wednes-days thereafter, the WCSC Computer Resource Cen-ter will again be holding basic computer classes. Classes will be limited to four people to ensure individual instruction and help.
Class hours are from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., with a suggested donation of $10 per person. The instructor will be available for one hour after the class to give additional assistance. Call 815.622.9230, ext. 2, for reservations prior to the class date.
Computer classes return to WCSC
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TRIP TO THE NATION’S CAPITAL, PART 2
Just to let everyone know, we are start-ing to get ready for Santa’s Workshop in December. If anyone has any slightly used items that you would like to donate, bring them to WCSC any time. We need toys, knick knacks, items for men, and other items that kids would like to shop for. Also, we are looking for volunteers to help set up for the event the second week of December. Call 815-622-9230 for more information. Thank you.
Getting ready for Christmas!
We have made a few changes to better serve our customers. We have closed out the children’s depart-ment. We moved the Men’s Department into that area – same quality goods and service. We have expanded the Woman‘s Department, especially the women’s plus size area. Ladies, help us out in that area with your donations. That is our best-selling area. We are not neglecting any other area, the plus size area just needs a toast. Thank you in advance.
The donations have been awesome for all the areas. It’s wonderful the loyalty of you the public.
You are always welcome to stop on in
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Whiteside County Public Transportation will host its third annual Toast to Tran-sit fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Barn at Allen Acres in Rock Falls.
Join us for a fun-filled eve-ning in support of transit! Tickets may be purchased at www.ridewcpt.net or by calling Tori McDaniel at 815-625-7433, opt. 5.
Each ticket purchased before July 1 earns one entry to our Summer Fun drawing. One lucky win-ner will receive two tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals’ game, two tickets to Magic Waters in Rockford, and eight tickets to Santa’s Vil-lage Azoosment Park in East Dundee. Don’t wait; get your tickets today!
WCPT to host annual wine tasting
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BATTLE OF THE BRAINS AT LCCOA
LCCOA’s 4th annual Battle of the Brains Trivia Night was a complete success! Thank you to all the 10 teams that participated, and all the volunteers – Chad Con-derman for emceeing the night, and Cathy Reglin and Patty Frey for keeping the show going. Congratulations to Team Les Quizerables for taking first place and Team Agatha Quiz-Tee for winning Best Team Name. Many thanks to Max and Patty Ballard for sponsoring the snacks for the evening through Crest Food’s 30 years Employment Donation Program. These fundraisers are very important to LCCOA, so we may continue to help and support our seniors of Lee County. Pic-tured are the winning team, Les Quizerables (left), and a team representing LCCOA’s Board of Directors with the team name of Board Stiffs (right).
Getting help in White-side County
The Whiteside County Senior Center Aging and Disabled resource staff will continue to take walk-ins on Mon-days, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays are the best time to walk in to get help for the license plate discount, free amplified telephone program, energy assis-tance, or your home-stead exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities. If you want to see someone for Medicare counsel-ing, it is by appointment only. If you want to see
someone at one of our sites in Morrison, Erie, Prophetstown or Fulton, it is also by appointment only. If you can’t make your appointment, it is important that you call to cancel as soon as pos-sible. If you’re not able to come in on Monday, you can call and make an appointment. Also, if you are not sure what you need to bring with you, it is a good idea to call in ask at 815-622-9230, extention 194.
WCSC Medicare Choic-es class
The Whiteside County Senior Center’s next
class on Medicare will be at 1:30 p.m. June 17. This class is designed for those who are becom-ing new to Medicare and those who want to learn about the options avail-able. Please call ahead and sign up at 815-622-9230.
WCSC Medicare plan finder training
Are you an independent Medicare beneficiary and know how to navigate the Internet pretty well? The Whiteside County Senior Center is offer-ing training to teach you about Medicare Part D and how to navigate the
plan finder tool on Medi-care.gov. Please call and set up an appointment to learn how to compare Medicare prescription plans. 815-622-9230, extension 194.
Problems using your license plate discount?
The WCSC staff contin-ues to see people having problems getting the license plate discount. The application for the discount is processed by the Illinois Department on Aging. If approved, IDOA notifies the secre-tary of state , also known as the driver’s bureau, of the discount approxi-
mately 10 days after the application approval date. You must ask the SOS to look up your discount at its office to receive your discount. Discount letters with your discount number are no longer being sent to you in the mail. If the SOS office says you do not have a discount, we cannot do anything to make it give you a dis-count. Getting an exten-sion on your registration will not guarantee that you will get a discount. When your discount will be available depends on the start date on your approval notice.
Approved applications give you 2 license plate discounts for 2 years. We highly suggest that you do not use the discount in the year your applica-tion was approved. It is best for you to use your discounts for the follow-ing 2 years. For example, applications that were approved on 1/1/16 and expire 1/1/18 use one discount in 2017 and one discount for 2018. This should help with any gaps in getting the discount. Renewing your application on time will also help prevent any possible gaps in receiving the discount.
Outreach at Whiteside County Senior Center
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Activities and MeetingsWeekly
Post House Community CenterMondays
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games
9 a.m.: Kings on the Corner cards11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch12:30 p.m.: Pinochle 12:30 p.m.: Crochet/Knitting Club12:30 p.m.: Friendly Mexican Train
Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack
Tuesdays8 a.m-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii
(call ahead), socializing, computer lab9 a.m.: Kings on the Corner cards10 a.m.-noon: Commodities, must
meet income guidelines11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch12:30 p.m.: Euchre, $2 to play,
bring a snack12:30 p.m.: Scrabble
Wednesdays8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards,
Wii (call ahead), socializing, com-puter lab
9 a.m.: Kings on the Corner cards10 a.m.: Canasta11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch12:30 p.m.: Pinochle 1 p.m.: Bingo, check monthly with
who
Thursdays8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii
(call ahead), socializing, computer lab9 a.m.: Kings on the Corner cards11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch12:30 p.m.: Cards, “Hand and
Foot” game, $21 p.m.: Euchre, $3 to play, bring a
snack
Fridays8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii
(call ahead), socializing, computer lab9 a.m.: Kings on the Corner cards10 a.m.: Intermediate line dancing,
check schedule for where it is10:45 a.m.: Line dancing11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch12:30 p.m.: Mexican Train Domi-
noes $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack
MonthlyPost House Community Center
June 210-11 a.m.: LCCOA caseworker at
Paw Paw Community CenterJune 5
12:30 p.m.: Euchre tournament ($)June 7
1 p.m.: Mini spelling bee2:30 p.m.: Free iPad class5:30 p.m.: Quarter Madness in the
Post House BallroomJune 10
9:30 a.m.: Bingo, sponsored by Unity Hospice of Western Illinois
June 131-2 p.m.: LCCOA caseworker at
Ashton Library2:30-3:30 p.m.: LCCOA casework-
er at Franklin Grove Library
1:30-3 p.m.: Take a Stand Against Falls, presented by the University of Illinois Extension
June 1410:30 a.m.: Blood pressure checks
by Oregon Living & RehabilitationJune 15
9:30 a.m.: Rules of the Road11:30 a.m.: Annual community picnic
1:30 p.m.: Regional spelling beeCANCELED DUE TO PICNIC:
LCCOA caseworker at Amboy Com-munity Center
CANCELED DUE TO PICNIC: LCCOA caseworker at OLPH Hall Sublette
June 1612:30 p.m. – Paws for Patients,
Unity Hospice of Western IllinoisJune 24
9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation
6:30 p.m. – Open mic nightJune 27
10-11 a.m.: LCCOA caseworker at Countryside Manor
Whiteside County Senior CenterJune 1
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood pressure check by Rosewood Care Center
11:25 a.m.: Celebrating June birthdays1 p.m.: Bingo, prizes by Home-
bound Health, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)
June 811 a.m.-noon: Blood pressure
check by Gaffey Home Nursing1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by
Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)
June 111 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, fol-
lowed by a presentation at 2:30 p.m. by John Miller on “Google Chrome and Android”. Everyone with an interest in computers and technol-ogy are invited, refreshments will be available.
June 1511 a.m.-noon: Blood pressure check
by Sauk Velley Living and Rehab
1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)
June 2211 a.m.-noon: Blood pressure
check by Sterling Pavilion1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored byRe-
gency Care of Sterling, snacks by
WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)
June 2911 a.m.-noon: Blood pressure
check by Sterling Pavilion1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by Rock
Falls Rehab, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)
Robert Fulton Community CenterCome in anytime to play pool, cards, board games or corn bag toss. We have a large-screen TV, pianos, books, and puzzles to loan out, four sewing machines,
two personal computers and four Macs are also available. Visit us on our website, www.cityoffulton.us, and look under the “community and government” heading!
June 14: Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m.June15: Foot clinic June 16: Whiteside County Senior Service
consultationsJune 21: Making Chocolate Class with Jean
Treter, 10 a.m.-noon
June 23: Cake Decorating Class with Jean Treter, 10 a.m. to noon
June 28: Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-1
p.m.June 30: Decorating wine glasses class
If you are interested in joining us for the above monthly activities, contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230; or Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236.
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Upcoming TripsU.S. Mailboat Tour on Lake Geneva
Wednesday, June 22Cost: $60 members, $70 nonmembers
Depart Rock Falls Community Center at 6:30 a.m. and return approxi-mately 8 p.m. Depart Dixon Walmart at 7 a.m. and return approximately
7:30 p.m.The Post House Community Center is heading to Lake Geneva, Wis-
consin, for a U.S. Mailboat tour. Carrying on a tradition since 1870, it is the only marine mail delivery of its type in the country. Loaded with pas-sengers, mail and a very brave mailperson, the Walworth II departs for a full lake tour. The mailperson leaps off the bow of the boat onto the pier, places the mail into the box, grabs outgoing mail, and jumps back aboard the stern. The only hitch is the boat never stops! Join us for a lovely day in
Lake Geneva, enjoy the mailboat cruise, then you’re on your own for lunch and shopping in Lake Geneva. Cost includes Mailboat Tour and roundtrip transportation. Payment for this trip is to be made at the Post House Com-
munity Center.
4-hour Oktoberfest Cruise with live entertainment on the Mississippi River
Thursday, September 22Depart Dixon Walmart 8:30 a.m.
Depart Rock Falls Community Center 9 a.m.Cost: $85 members, $95 nonmembers
We will cruise the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle, enjoying an Oktoberfest celebration with Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchman. You
can expect a mix of your favorite Oktoberfest polkas and waltzes, and a mix of some party favorites, too. Your cruise will start off with hot homemade sticky rolls with assorted fresh fruits, followed by a delicious hot lunch buffet. Pay-
ment for this trip is to be made at the Post House Community Center.
The Newly Built Land Based Rhythm City Casino and Hotel, Davenport, Iowa
Tuesday, June 28Cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers
Come and enjoy this newly built casino and hotel. It is beautifully deco-rated. You will have to see it to believe it. Receive $10 on your card and $5 off the buffet. The buffet is bigger and better now. Pickup at Dixon Shopko
at 8:30 a.m. and Sterling Kmart at 9 a.m. Call WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230.
Nashville Show Tour, Shorter NowJune 20-24, 5 days and 4 nights
Cost $669 members and $749 nonmembersInsurance $59. Can put all on one check
Sights to see: Guided tour of Nashville, Ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel, show at the famous Grand Ole Opry, guided tour of beautiful Belle Meade Plantation, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour, and
much, much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.
Mystique Casino, Dubuque, IowaWednesday, July 20
Dogs will be racing at 6:30 p.m.Cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Pickup at Shopko in Dixon at 2 p.m.. and pickup at Kmart in Sterling at 2:30 p.m. Dropoff at
Sterling Kmart first.Get ready for an experience that’s anything but ordinary. You’ll be swept a
world away when you step through the doors of our French-inspired casino. Behold the splendor and enjoy all the games, restaurants and racing excite-ment. You get $10 on your card, a free dinner, a racing program, a deck of
cards, a $5 table game match play coupon, a $1 Roulette wager, and a slot cord. Paid seats go first. Call WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230.
Monroe, Wisconsin, Shopping and Wine TastingThursday, July 21
Cost $30 members, $35 monmembers. Pickup at Kmart in Sterling at 8 a.m. and at Shopko in Dixon at 8:30 a.m.
Let’s do some shopping at the Swiss Colony Outlet Store in Monroe, Brennans Market, lunch on your own, and then a wine tasting event on the way home in Freeport. If you don’t drink wine, you can sit on the patio and drink pop. Call
WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque, IowaWednesday, Aug. 17
Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Cost includes transporta-tion and free buffet lunch. Pickup at Shopko in Dixon at 8 a.m. and pickup at Kmart in Sterling at 8:30 a.m. Drop-off at Sterling Kmart first, and then Dixon
Shopko. Call WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230
Lake Michigan Sightseeing CruiseThursday, Aug. 25
Cost is $80 members, $85 nonmembersDepart Sterling Kmart 8 a.m. and Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m. Cruise on Lake
Michigan from noon to 2:30 p.m. with spectacular views of the Chicago skyline, DJ Entertainment and dancing, lunch buffet prepared fresh on board by Sous chef, and dessert station departing from Navy Pier. Walk around Navy Pier if
want, or just sit and watch. Call WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230
Cubs Baseball TripFriday, Sept. 16
$60 for members and $65 for nonmembers; Cubs vs. Brewers, 1:20 p.m. gamePickup at Sterling Kmart at 8 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m. Come join us for a fun day at the ballpark! Motorcoach ride and ticket at a
bargain price of $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Seats are Terrace Preferred Seating on Aisle 231 and 233 behind first base. We will stop at the
DeKalb Oasis for restroom and snack/lunch break on the way in and the way out. Call WCSC about this trip, 815-622-9230.
New York City – Limited seats availableSeptember 22-28, 7 days and 6 nights
$739 members and $789 nonmembers; Insurance $69. Can put all on one checkSights to see: Guided tour of Manhattan, Central Park, Rockefeller Center,
Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, and much, much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.
For information on these trips, please call or stop in at:Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL • 815-288-9236 -OR- Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL • 815-622-9230
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Meals for JuneServing at Lee County Council on Aging
June 1-3Wednesday: Baked pork chop,
baby red potatoes, broccoli, tossed salad/dressing, dinner roll, apple crips; Thursday: Baked ham, sweet potato, green beans, dinner roll/butter, fruit cocktail; Friday: A) Beef and noodles, corn, peas, dinner roll, tropical fruit; B) Tuna salad/chicken and rice
June 6-10Monday: BBQ riblett, wheat bun,
au gratin potatoes, coin carrots, peaches; Tuesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes/gravy; capri blend veggies, wheat bread, chilled pine-apple; Wednesday: Rosemary herb chicken, brown rice, broccoli, din-ner roll, applesauce; Thursday: A) Cheeseburger, wheat bun, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans, jello with fruit; B) Ham/vegetable; Friday: Tropical chicken, salad on greens, cucumber slices, croissant, apricots, pineapple juice
June 13-17Monday: Meat loaf, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, Mandarin oranges; Tuesday: Baked ziti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, hot applesauce; Wednesday: Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, tossed salad with dressing, roll/pumpkin bar; Thursday: Pizza burger with bun, seasoned potato wedges, peas, apricots; Friday: Cheese omlette, turkey sausage, hash brown pota-toes, blueberry muffin, fruit juice
June 20-24Monday: BBQ chicken breast,
wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, capri blend vegetables, diced pears; Tues-day: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, wheat bread, fruit cocktail; B) Ham/chicken noodle; Wednesday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits; Thursday: Mushroom Swiss burger on bun, potato wedges, baked beans, apri-cots; Friday: Fish patty, wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, California blend veggies, applesauce, tartar sauce
June 27-30Monday: Spaghetti with meat
sauce, steamed peas, whole kernel corn, garlic bread, apricots; Tues-day: Citrus baked ham, sweet pota-toes, capri blend vegetables, dinner roll, jello with fruit; Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, dinner roll, diced pears; Thursday: A) Chef salad with greens, cucumbers, egg, tomatoes and cheese, dinner roll with butter, Mandarin oranges, fruit juice; B) Roast beef/cream of mush-room
Serving at Whiteside County Senior CenterJune 1-3
Wednesday: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: BBQ chicken, baked beans, salad and dessert. Friday: Tamales, rice, beans, salad and dessert.
June 6-10Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed
potato with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Tuesday: Chili hot dogs, chips, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Slop-py Joes, tator tots, vegetable, salad and dessert. Friday: Chicken tacos, rice, refried beans, and dessert.
June 13-17 Monday: Chicken drummies,
dressing, vegetable, salad and des-sert Tuesday: Ham and sweet pota-toes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Italian beef sandwich-es, mac & cheese, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Cook’s choice. Friday: Catfish or fish alter-native, baked potato, vegetable, salad and dessert.
June 20-24Monday: Cheeseburger, potato
soup, salad and dessert. Tuesday: Chicken & noodles, vegetable, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potato with gravy, veg-etable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Open face turkey sandwiches, peas, salad and dessert. Friday: Baked cod or fish alternative, baked potato, vegetable, salad and dessert.
June 27-30Monday: Chicken breast, dressing,
vegetable, salad and dessert. Tues-day: Enchilada, rice, bean, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Pork chops with white gravy over mashed pota-toes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Chicken tostada, rice, refried beans, and dessert.
Serving at Golden Meals in Whiteside CountyJune 1-3
Wednesday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thurs-day: Bratwurst with kraut, bun, mashed potatoes, baked beans, milk; Friday: Site closed
June 6-10Monday: Chicken rice casserole,
broccoli, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: BBQ riblet, au gratin potatoes, green beans, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Ham loaf, potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thurs-day: Beef and noodles, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Tuna salad sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, bun and milk
June 13-17Monday: Sloppy Joes, potato
wedges, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Tuna noodle casserole, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednes-day: Salisbury steak, mashed pota-toes, carrots, peaches, bread, marga-rine and milk; Thursday: Easy chicken casserole, potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Chili dog, potato salad, fruit, bun and milk
June 20-24Monday: Chicken, potatoes,
peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Hamburger, mac & cheese, green beans, fruit, bun and milk; Wednesday: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Chef salad, applesauce, dessert, bread, margarine and milk
June 27-30Monday: BBQ chicken, potatoes,
peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Stuffed green pep-pers, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednes-day: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Bratwurst with kraut, bun, mashed potatoes, baked beans, milk
Meals for Robert Fulton Community CenterLunch starts at 11:30 a.m.
June 1Catered by the Alverno
June 3Scalloped potato with ham, carrots, roll,
dessert
June 8Sloppy Jo on a bun, tossed salad, chips,
dessert
June 10Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy,
green beans and dessert
June 15Goulash, veggie, french bread and dessert
June 17Sweet and sour meatballs, mashed potatoes
with gravy, veggie and dessert
June 22Catered by Harbor Crest and Windsor Manor
June 24Baked chicken breast, au gratin potato, veggie
and dessert
June 29Hamburger/brat on a bun, salad and
ice cream
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Whiteside County Public TransportationFares:
(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
855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433
Lee-Ogle Transportation SystemFares:
(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
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117
TransportationLet us take you out to summer Ride WCPT & LOTS
Welcome to summertime! It’s that time of year that we all love to get out and enjoy the weather, walk the riverfront of Dixon, enjoy a picnic in the park, smell the flowers, and take a bus ride to the local ice cream shop!
As all our long time riders are aware, Lee-Ogle Transportation System has acted in good faith to provide the most efficient, affordable and safe mode of transportation for all our residents of Lee and Ogle counties – regardless of the current state budget crisis. We are very grateful for our partners and those who donate to keep the wheels on the road!
Transportation is a community service that we encourage any and all residents to take advantage of regardless of age, ability, or disability. That also means we will take you to where you want to go, whether it be a medical appointment or simply enjoying an ice cream cone on a hot summer day with a friend. We are here to serve you! To sched-ule your ride, please call us at 815-288-2117.
It is not uncommon for our ridership to decrease in the summertime, since school is out and many people enjoy walking or riding a bicycle around town. This is your opportunity to get out, take the bus, and enjoy the sunshine. Currently, we antici-pate having open availability for all days through-out the summertime.
Additionally, if you have not had an opportunity to ride Greyhound since it returned to Dixon last summer, now is your chance! Catch the LOTS or WCPT bus to the Reagan Transit Center, and off you go to Davenport or Chicago! For more infor-mation on Greyhound, please call us at 815-284-0755.
Have a great summer!
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Upcoming Special EventsMaximizing Social Security Benefits at WCSC
Wednesday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m.With so many challenges to a secure and comfortable retirement, it’s critical to
find ways to maximize your Social Security benefit. Careful retirement income planning can help maximize the value of your benefit. Whether you’ve been receiving benefits for 5 years or 5 months, act now to make your money work as hard for you as you did to earn it. Call to register for this presentation. Free lunch.
Foot Clinic at Whiteside County Senior Center Wednesday, June 1. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Foot care will be available for all senior citizens over age 60. For appoint-ments, call Fancy Feet at 815-213-0324. Cost $25.
Euchre Tournament at PHCC/LCCOASunday, June 5, 12:30 p.m. sign-in, 1 p.m. start
$5 entry, 25¢ a set – 100% payback
Daniel Boone Day at WCSCTuesday, June 7, 11 a.m.
Come play a quiz about Daniel Boone, and maybe win a prize. Then stay for a home cooked meal for $5.
Mini Spelling Bee at PHCC/LCCOATuesday, June 7, 1 p.m., free
Show off your spelling talents at our mini spelling bee. It’s a fun and brain-healthy activity, and it’s FREE! Come on in and show off your knowledge, meet some new friends, and have some fun!
iPad class at PHCC/LCCOATuesday, June 7, 2:30 p.m., free
Do you own an iPad, and are you struggling with it? Come to this free class and learn the basics on how to use your iPad with ease. Volunteer teacher Jill Horn will be teaching the class. Class size is limited to 15 people; call the Post House Community Center at 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot for this free 1-hour class. Please bring your iPad.
Take A Stand Against Falls at PHCC/LCCOAMonday, June 13, 1:30-3 p.m.
One-third of Americans age 65-plus fall each year, and every 14 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Falling is NOT an inevi-table result of aging. This session will review personal lifestyle adjustments and evidenced-based interventions that will help you take a stand to prevent falls.
Call 815-288-9236 to register for this presentation by U of I Extension.
Rules of the Road at PHCC/LCCOAWednesday, June 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free
This class is a refresher course to help a person prepare to take their driving test. Call the Post House Community Center at 815-288-9236 to register.
Price is Right at WCSC Wednesday, June 15, at 10:45 a.m.
Let’s have some fun and play the Price is Right. Guess the price of an item and win that item! We will do several items. Stay for lunch of Italian beef sandwich, mac and cheese, vegetable, salad and dessert for $5.
Community Picnic at PHCC/LCCOAWednesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for food, fun and fellowship. We will be serving hot dogs and ham-burgers with all the fixings. After lunch, stay to hear naturalist Greg Hunter talk about Lowell Park, followed by bingo. Lunch is free, but reservations are required. Call LCCOA at 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot. Thank you to Community State Bank for sponsoring the picnic.
AARP Driver Safety Class at WCSC Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 and 16, 8 a.m.-noon
Cost – $15 AARP members; $20 nonmembers. A refresher course that can help you learn about the effects of aging on driving and how you can adjust. Discounts are available on car insurance. You must show your AARP card or have your AARP number. To get your AARP number or to join AARP, call 888-687-2277. The instructors will be Arlyn and Jonnie Thomson. To register, call 815-622-9230.
National Fudge Day at WCSCThursday, June 16, 11 a.m.
Everybody, bring some homemade fudge, and we will have judges judge the fudge. You might win a prize! Doesn’t this sound like fun?
Paws for Patients at PHCC/LCCOAThursday, June 16, 12:30 p.m.
Kelly Shroyer, representative from Unity Hospice of Western Illinois, will be at the Post House Community Center with her pet therapy dogs. Unity Hospice is happy to be able to share the comfort and companionship that a loving animal can pro-vide. Kelly will present information on how Paws for Patients can help you.
Falls and Checking Your Balance Presentation at WCSC Thursday, June 16, 12:30 p.m.
Come and listen to Kristi from Healthcare talk about falls, and how to keep your balance. Come early and eat a homemade lunch for $5.
Medicare Information class at the WCSC Friday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.
The basic information will help community members who are new to Medicare, and those who want more information, make a more informed decision when it comes to their options. Our Outreach Department staff are trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) volunteer counselors. SHIP is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Aging. Please call to sign up in advance.
iPad Class at WCSCThursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.
Come and learn how to use your iPad or iPod. Rita Horn will be teaching. Please call to register. Limited amount of seating. Bring your iPad.
Open Mic Night at PHCC/LCCOAFriday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. first act on stageCome showcase your talent, or come and enjoy the entertainment every
fourth Friday. Singers, dancers, poets, comedians, guitarists, acoustic instru-ments, anybody is welcome. A $1 per person donation is requested.
Euchre Tournament at WCSC Sunday, June 26, 1 p.m. Sign-in is 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $5 per entry and 25 cents a set, with a 100 percent payback. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
