Weekly, Monthly Activities

LCCOA & LCCOA Transportation follows COVID19 protocols very closely. The following listings are signs of life returning to the Dixon Seniors Center! Hopefully, this space will increase each month, with increased activities. Just because you don’t see a certain activity, does NOT mean it’s never coming back. Check this space each month, so YOU can get busy, too!! The LCCOA Outreach Office is open. Call 815-288-9236 for an appointment.

Signs of life returning to the Lee County Council on Aging Senior Center! Hopefully, this space will increase each month, with more activities. Just because you don’t see a certain activity, does NOT mean it’s never coming back — check this space each month!! LCCOA Outreach Office open, by appointment

Call 815-288-923.

Bingo!

Friday, August 6 at 1 p.m.

Prizes! Limited seating – by reservation only. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be maintained.

Line Dancing at LCCOA

Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Upstairs in the Ballroom. Call 815-288-9236 for more info. LCCOA End-of-Summer Prom

Saturday, August 21 from 7-11 p.m. Dancing, DJ, appetizers, and FUN!! Who will be King and Queen?? Tickets are $15 per person. No tickets sold at the door!! All tickets must be purchased in advance! Vaccinations and masks required. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve yours.

LCCOA is Hosting “A Women’s Right To Vote” High Tea

Thursday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. At the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Please come for a day of sharing, conversations, and reflections on the struggles, and successes of all women. Masks are required.

Open Mic Night

Friday, August 27 All are welcome at our monthly Open Mic Night here at LCCOA! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first singer up at 7 p.m. Event lasts until 10 p.m. Mask are required!

Monthly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

Activities at the Whiteside County Senior Center will resume in a modified set-up once the Center is able to safely re-open. There is a special event coming in September; details to come in the next issue of Golden Echo.

GOODFELLOWS OF LEE COUNTY Sign-up dates set for Christmas Giveway

Goodfellows of Lee County will offer sign-up dates for its 2021 Family Christmas Giveaway. Each Christmas season, Goodfellows of Lee County distributes gifts and food for families in need.

Families can sign up for this year's giveaway at the following locations ...

Lee County Council on Aging 100 W. Second St., Dixon

Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required to attend.

Thursday, Sept 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required to attend.

Church of the Brethren 121 W. North St. Franklin Grove

Saturday, Sept. 11 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18 from 6: a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teen Turf 235 W. Main St. Amboy Building raffle

Want to take part in the 2021 GoodFellows of Lee County Building Fund Raffle? Please help this wonderful organization reach its goal. Tickets are $20 each, with the drawing at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Dixon Riverfront City Market. For tickets call: Clara Harris at 815-943-5135, Linda Erisman at 815-535-1689, Janet Bushman at 815-973-3204, or Mary Kathryn Stenzel at 815-440-8194

SENIOR BENEFITS Discount available for registration sticker

The Benefit Access Application, offered through the Illinois Department on Aging, is an online-only application. Upon approval, this application provides a discounted license plate sticker, and if chosen, a Ride Free transit card for fixed-route transportation systems (such as those found in Chicago).

Qualifications: Must be age 65+, or able to prove disability status, and fall within the income guidelines, using the prior tax season’s Federal taxes (form 1040) and accompanying documents. If you did not file we will need all 1099s and other income from that year. All income is counted, including your full Social Security.

INCOME GUIDELINES Single: $33,562 Couple: $44,533 3-person household: $55,500

Contact LCCOA at 815-288-9236 (ask for Outreach) or WCSC at 815-622-9230 ext. 194 to complete your application.