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Golden Echo A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies Volume 8

• August 2016 •

Edition 10

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INSIDE Directors’ Columns ............................................. 2

Medicare Q&A .................................................... 4

Meal Sites ........................................................... 13

Thank Yous.......................................................... 5

Membership Dues Paid....................................... 5

Transportation Schedules ................................ 14

Post House Ballroom........................................... 3

Weekly, Monthly Activities .............................. 11

Upcoming Special Events ................................. 15

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From the LCCOA Executive Director

nate in owning the beautiful Post House Ballroom and renting it out for wedding receptions and other events provide another 7-8 percent.

That means that a little more than 20 percent of our operating expenses need to come from memberships and fundraising. That means you and, yes, me and my family.

These figures were taken from the year ending June 30, 2015. In 2010, the year I began working at LCCOA, we only needed to make up a 16 per-

cent gap between spending and grant funding, as opposed to 23 percent last year.

At LCCOA, we are actually in a little better shape than many of our nonprofit social service sister organizations in that a very high percentage of our grants come from either local or federal sources and, therefore, we were not as impacted by the recent budget stalemate here in Illinois. Nonetheless, we are owed approximately $200,000 in promised FY 16 funds. To bridge that gap we have had to dip into savings earmarked for improvements and unexpected expenses. I also want to emphasize that I and our Board of Directors feel that we are good stewards of our funding. Every avenue is examined to see where we can cut expenses.

Our employees here, many with years of professional training and/or experience, are modestly paid for their jobs and work for you because they love what they do.

Which, of course, brings me to the “sales pitch.” We have three great events in August which you can attend, all of which promise you a good time and the opportunity to help us raise some of those much needed funds.

On August 3, is our second annual Petunia City Brass Drum and Bugle Corps show. Presented in partnership with the Kreider Alliance, this event means you are contributing to two great organizations.

Thanks to presenting sponsor, Hicks Insurance, and a number of other sponsors, your

ticket price will go very far in helping.

Then, on the Aug. 17, we present our annual summer tradition, the Luau.

Enjoy great company, great food, and more at this fun event. Each year we seem to serve more people and I hope you will join us.

Finally, on Aug. 23, we are trying something new for us – Bunco in the Ballroom. If you’re a long time player of this fun game, or a beginner, you’ll want to come and have fun with this. I know I am looking forward to it. Details on all of these events and more can be found in this copy of the Golden Echo. Keep it for reference all month. I hope to see you at one or more of these events, and will greet you in print next month.

– Geoff

and Whiteside County Public Transportation staffs. You only have a few weeks to get in your summer vacation or sneak in another short vacation or a few days off from work before the busy times return.

Hurry and get your plans in place before

August disappears like June and July did!

We have a variety of events taking place in August. There will be Price Is Right game at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 10.

There will be a medical identity theft presentation by Jennifer Snow from NIAAA at 10:45 a.m.

Aug. 17.

On Aug. 18, Paul Machinic from Health and Nutrition Plus in Sterling will be talking about natural ways to relieve pains at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a Medicare information class at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19.

A fashion show by

Christopher and Banks is set for 10:45 a.m. Aug. 24 in the dining room.

There will be an Ipad Class at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 25. Seating is limited; please call to register.

If you enjoy playing cards please check out the page with the daily events, as we have a variety of card games going on at the Senior Center. We will be hosting a Euchre tournament Sunday, Aug. 28, with sign-in scheduled for 1 p.m. There will be a 50-50 drawing. If one day a month is not enough Euchre for you, consider stopping by

and playing on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon!

The group continues to grow and everyone is having a great time!

The WCSC is a great place for seniors to come and enjoy a variety of social activities, listen to educational programs, eat lunch, get assistance from ADRC with state and federal programs to help seniors stay in their homes, and spend some quality time with others who are enjoying their retirement. I hope to see you here! Until next month!

– Doug

By Geoff Vanderlin Like many organizations, Lee County Council on Aging began a new fiscal year on July 1.

As I was thinking of topics for this month’s article I thought of how many times I have come to you asking for support for our various fundraisers – like this month’s Petunia City Brass and our annual Luau. In many of those appeals, I have made statements like “We all know how grant funds are shrinking,” or I’ve talked about the uncertainties of the state budget. I’ve also pointed out that we have no “goods” to sell, and

our services are offered for free. But I realize that I have rarely, if ever explained how we are funded here.

Our services are primarily grant-funded, meaning a great deal of my time is spent applying for, and then accounting for, grant funds. Things like making sure that the dollars received are used for the purposes they were granted to us for.

These grants, a mixture of local (United Way, Lee County), state and federal grants, provide us with approximately 80 percent of our operating revenue. We are fortu-

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Doug Vandersee August is just a week away and as usual the summer has gone by very quickly. We have definitely been treated to a mixture of hot and mild summer days. I am sure August will be heating up and everyone will be looking for a place to cool off.

Don’t forget the WCSC is available during our regular hours to pro-

vide a place where you can come and cool off!

We have a variety of activities or you can just come and catch up on the latest news or favorite TV programs.

Families with children will be getting back into the school routine in a few weeks and that impacts most everyone including the Whiteside County Senior Center

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.

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AT THE POST HOUSE BALLROOM

LCCOA

Luau a fun event with good food

Annual meeting and election

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

August, the month of my birth – last year so hot we couldn’t stand it!

But, it’s not freezing, and we can cool off much easier than trying to keep warm in the winter.

So, August is an OK month, I can live with that.

This August in the Ballroom we will have events that are fun (besides the first birthday party and wedding receptions and line dancing!), and one that I think everyone from their 40s to their 90s will be interested in.

One fun one is the luau Aug. 17. Good food!

Another fun one is Aug. 23, Bunco in the Ballroom. I’ve never played it, but look forward to learning and seeing how to win. We always have fun with these events.

The interesting one is an event where we are partnering with KSB for a conversation on end-of-life issues. See information in the Upcoming Special Events page of the Echo. It’s on Aug. 25, and snacks will be provided. There will be a panel

Events for August 2 – 10 a.m., line dancing 6 – Vanessa Cooper and Ryan Samuels wedding reception 7 – Jena DeGolyer baby shower 9 – 10 a.m., line dancing 14 – Reid Griffin 1st Birthday Party 15 – LCCOA Board meeting 16 – 10 a.m., line dancing 17 – LCCOA’s Luau 20 – Chelsey Raines and Guy Cooksey wedding and reception 23 – 10 a.m., line dancing 23 – Bunco in the Ballroom 25 – KSB Hospital and LCCOA “Advanced Directives” 30 – 10 a.m., line dancing to have a get-together, look us up on Facebook, at www. posthouseballroom.com, for information about the building and prices as well as our event calendar, and www.posthouseballroom.shutterfly.com, for pictures of events held here, then email me at posthouseballroom@gmail.com, or call me at 815-288-0892, and we’ll talk.

A “sweetheart table” is shown for a bride and groom at a wedding reception at the Post House Ballroom. of professionals to discuss and answer your questions plus vendors who can assist you further after the panel presentation. I’m very excited about this – we can hear questions and answers we would not have thought to ask, and have

professionals ready to answer our questions.

And finally, we had some cancellations for a couple of Saturdays in August, so the 13 and 27 are available if anyone wants to book them!

If you need a beautiful place

LCCOA phone numbers

WCSC phone numbers

Office Hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday Transportation 815-288-2117 888-239-9228 Post House Ballroom 815-288-0892

Office Hours – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday

General Offices Outreach and free phones for hearing/sight impaired 815-288-9236 Toll-free 855-407-9236

LCCOA can also be reached via e-mail at lccoa@comcast.net Or via the Internet at lccoa.com or posthouseballroom.com Check us out on Facebook – Post House Community Center/Lee County Council on Aging

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The annual dinner meeting and election of the Board will be held Monday, Oct. 17.

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Timothy Appenheimer. This annual event is open to all paid members of LCCOA. Members will receive an invitation, the election ballot and a short biography of each candidate in the mail.

Current Board members up for re-election are Ann Barlow and Fred Nesbit.

New candidates include Sharon Appenheimer and Cheryl Smith with, hopefully, a few others to be announced. Candidate biographies will be featured in the September Golden Echo.

If you are interested in voting in the election and are not currently a paid member, you need to pay your dues by Sept.16 to receive a ballot. Membership for one year is $20 per person or $30 for a household.

If you are interested in being on the LCCOA Board of Directors, please call the Post House Community Center at 815-288-9236

Transportation 815-625-7433 Information 815-622-9230

Outreach and free phones for hearing/sight impaired 815-626-7707 Toll-free 888-622-9230

Or via the Internet at info@whitesidecsc.org The Emporium Thrift Store, 15 W. Third St., Sterling – 815-535-0368

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MEDICARE Q&A

ITAC

What type of medical equipment is covered in your plan?

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Dear Marci, My doctor recommended that I get a manual wheelchair to get around my home. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs? If so, what do I need to do so that they will cover it?

– Gabrielle (Bardstown, Kentucky)

• Likely to last for three years or more There are a few steps to follow to get Medicare to cover your DME. First, your doctor must prescribe the equipment and certify that you will need to use the equipment in your home.

Next, you should get your DME from an appropriate supplier. For Original Medicare, this depends on where you live. If you live in a region that is part of the competitive bidding demonstration, you will have to get your DME from a supplier that participates in the program. If you live in a region that is not part of the demonstration, you must get your DME through a supplier that has approval from Medicare. You can find a Medicare-approved supplier by visiting www.medicare.gov/supplier. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you should contact your plan to find a certified supplier.

You will usually rent your equipment from a supplier. For Original Medicare, you pay 20 percent of the cost of the rental fee for 13 months,

Dear Gabrielle, Yes, Medicare covers wheelchairs.

Wheelchairs, and other items such as walkers and oxygen equipment, are known as durable medical equipment (DME). If you have Original Medicare, DME is covered by Part B (medical insurance). If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, it covers everything that Original Medicare covers, but may have different costs and rules.

Medicare covers durable medical equipment that is: • Durable, meaning you can use it again • Designed to help your medical condition or injury • Meant for use in your home, although you can use it outside the home

and then you are usually given ownership. If you are paying a monthly rental fee for your equipment, your supplier must perform all needed repairs and maintenance requiring the work of a professional – without charging you extra. If you own your equipment, Original Medicare will pay 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for repairs and maintenance, and you will be responsible for the 20 percent balance. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may pay a fixed rate or a coinsurance to rent or buy your DME. You can contact your Medicare Advantage Plan to learn about costs and coverage of DME. Overall, it is important to follow either Original Medicare or your Medicare Advantage Plan’s rules to get your DME covered.

- Marci Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center, the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare.

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for ITAC. Walk-ins are welcomed from 9 a.m.2 p.m. on Mondays at the WCSC. You may also call the WCSC 815-622-9230 or LCCOA 815-2889236 in advance to set up an appointment to see if you qualify for this wonderful program.

To apply we will need your phone bill with all the pages if you have a landline service or cellular service. Your cellphone must be Bluetooth capable.

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The program still provides free amplified telephones and captioning telephones to Illinois residents that are hard of hearing. You will have to be certified as hard of hearing, live in Illinois, and have a service that remits to the program.

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Thank you to volunteers at Whiteside County Senior Center Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.

Sauk Valley Food Bank Krogers County Market Salvation Army Sterling Pavilion Rock Falls Rehab CGH Home Nursing Gaffey Home Nursing Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehab United Way Prophet Manor, Prophetstown Erie Pubic Library Odell Public Library, Morrison Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton Walmart Distribution Oregon Living and Rehab Center Regency Care of Sterling Donations for Food Pantry Individual Donations to outreach, transportation Donations to The Emporium Jerry Allen Gene Burton Pat VanCollie Becky Garriott

Kathy Insley Shirley Schwarz Mary Nashluchacz Dorothy Forbes Glenda MacLennan Terry MacLennan Ken Hughes Kathy Spotts Sylvia Snow Jim Capp Doran Jill Horn Nancy Potter Donna Kithcart Carol Voss New Bedford Royal Neighbors Hope Howell Julia Huttula Donna Linton Juanita Craig Tina Cantu Janice Bell Mary Hermes Marilyn Verbout Thurlo Verbout Karen VanHorn Maynard Hermes Bev Cassens Maxine Stern Royloa Smith Sue Haan Helen Moore Francis Verbout Kathy Siperly Marty Waldschmidt Diana DeGroot Gene Robbins Charlotte Detorrice Jane Anderson

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Thank you to LCCOA volunteers Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and nonmonetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.

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LCCOA welcomes members Membership dues paid: Sharon Appenheimer Tim Appenheimer Rose Becker

We would like to thank the people who recently paid their WCSC membership dues: Jerry and Vickki Bryant Patty Celestino Peggy Deets Juan and Yolanda Delafuente Jill Gooch James and Wanda Hunsberger Dennis and Diana Knapp

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Hello from The Emporium Thrift Center Happy August. You are always welcome to come and shop at The Emporium. We always welcome new customers too. Watch our windows for weekly sales.

New merchandise is put out daily. So stop in often so you don’t miss anything.

Have you stopped in after we have rearranged things? Come take a look.

All the proceeds from the sale of donated items go to help support all the programs at the Whiteside County Senior Center.

The Emporium Thrift Center 115 W. 3rd St., Sterling 815-535-0368 Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

Closed on Wednesdays Like us on Facebook Check out the website from the Whiteside County Senior Center.

Also check out Channel 5. for more information.

FARMERS MARKET COUPONS NOW AVAILABLE Are you a Lee County resident aged 60 or older?

Does your income fall at or below $1,471 for an individual or $1,991 for a couple (larger families call for guidelines), and you like to shop at the farmers market? If so, then you will want to contact Ruth, at LCCOA, for a chance to obtain coupons totaling $25 for the local farmer’s market. Call 815-288-9236 for more information.

Income tax return preparation services Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free income tax return preparation services during 2017 at below listed sites.

You, as the Taxpayer will be required to, along with having other required documents: Bring a copy of your last year’s tax return. This is a must, due to a change in our tax program given to us by the IRS and we will not have last year’s info in our computers.

Some identification that contains your picture. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will provide a photo ID free of charge for persons 65 years of age and more.

The Client Intake form must be fully and accurately completed before your return can be started. You are responsible for the accuracy of your return. The site days and times will be listed later, and most will be by appoint-

ment, only.

In Dixon, the Lee County Council On Aging.

In Morrison, the Odell Public Library.

In Mount Carroll, the Carroll County Senior Services.

In Oregon, the Rock River Center.

In Sterling, the Whiteside County Senior Center and the YWCA. In Thompson, (we hope new site) the York Township Public Library.

Drum and bugle corps marching back into Dixon Championship Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps competition returns to Dixon this summer on Aug. 3, when the Hicks Insurance Company presents the second annual Petunia City Brass show, benefitting Lee County Council on Aging and the Kreider Alliance.

Highlighting the show will be defending Petunia City Brass and Open Class World Champions, the Vanguard Cadets, from Santa Clara, California.

They will be challenged hard by fellow California Corps the Blue Devils B, from Concord. Blue Devils B placed second at last year’s championships, less than on point behind. Two other corps from the top 10 at World Championships will also perform. They are Genesis, from Austin, Texas, and Gold, from Hawthorne, California. They will be joined by upand-comers Louisiana Stars (Lafayette, Louisiana), Racine Scouts (Racine, Wisconsin), and Impulse (Buena Park, California). They will be joined in exhibition

by Kreider Services own Petunia City Stix drumline. Perhaps you saw the Stix in the Petunia Festival parade.

Ticket prices will be lower this year than last. General admission this year is only $10, Super tickets, which are the lower rows between the 30 yard lines, are $15, and Premium tickets, the

higher rows, again between the 30 yard lines, are only $20. All tickets prices will be higher if bought at the gate the night of the show. Tickets are available locally at the Post House Community Center, Venier’s Jewelers, Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon and online at www. petuniacitybrass.org.

Don’t miss this year’s Petunia City Brass. It promises to be one of the best Drum and Bugle Corps shows Dixon has seen.

For more information about Petunia City Brass, check out their website at www.petuniacitybrass.org, go to and like their Facebook page or call LCCOA at 288-9236.

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Outreach at Whiteside County Senior Center Getting help in Whiteside County The Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) Aging and Disabled resource staff helps with a variety of programs. Their purpose is to provide information, assistance and referral to programs for older adults and persons with disabilities. Their belief is placing importance on trying to keep you independent and in your home as long as possible. They assist in filling out applications to programs and they also provide options counseling.

The WCSC has trained Senior Health Insurance Program counselors on staff that provide free counseling on Medicare and insurances that go along with Medicare.

Walk-in day is on Monday’s from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. if you want to see someone at the senior center and appointments can be made Tuesday-Friday. If you are wanting Medicare counseling or if you want to see someone at one of their sites in Morrison, Erie, Prophetstown, or Fulton you

must call and make an appointment in advance.

If you can’t make your appointment it is important that you please call to cancel as soon as possible. It is best to ask in advance what you need to bring on walk in day or for your appointment if you are not sure what you will need. You cannot be charged any fees for getting help from their Aging and Disabled Resource center but they do accept donations for their services. Please feel free to call 815-622-9230, ext. 194.

Caregiver assistance If you are caring for someone that is 60 years old or older the WCSC offers assistance for caregivers. One form of assistance is called Respite. If approved the caregiver will receive a limited amount of time either in a facility or it will provide a paid caregiver to stay with your loved one so you can take a much needed break. The WCSC does not hand out or reimburse anyone with money. There are limits to the program. To

apply for Caregiver gap or respite they will have to interview with the caregiver in person and complete an application. To find out more call the WCSC 815-6229230 extension 194.

WCSC Medicare class The Whiteside County Senior Center’s next class on Medicare will be August 19th at 1:30 pm. This class is free and is designed for those that are becoming new to Medicare and those who want to learn about the options available.

Donations are appreciated to help with the costs of the materials handed out. Please call ahead of time and sign up 815-622-9230.

The Whiteside County Line Dancers performed at Grandon Civic Center on June 29 before the Sterling Municipal Band played. Everyone did a great job!

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Notes from the Kitchen Fall is my favorite time of year. With all the high temperatures and humidity, fall is the season we all need about now. I welcome the cooler air, the autumn colors, and the break on my electricity bill from running the air conditioning all day.

I hope you all enjoy the

new dining room tables and chair arrangements.

We did this to give the feeling of a restaurant style experience. Let me know what you think of the dining room and any opinion or suggestion you may have. I will be leaving a comment box out as well.

If you have a thought, or

PETUNIA FESTIVAL PARADE Spring Prom Queen Dorothy Bellows and King Bill Mills were featured in LCCOA’s entry in the Petunia Festival Parade on July 3 in Dixon.

would just like to share an experience you had at the WCSC, you may leave it in the comment box which will be anonymous.

We thank you for all your donations for the coffee as well as the miscellaneous donations for the kitchen.

The cook, San Juana Escobar

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Two buses went to Nashville June 19-25 and had a great time! They visited the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, Belle Meade Plantation, Country Music Hall of Fame, rode the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel, Johnny Cash Museum, and much more. Whiteside County Senior Center sponsored this trip.

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Senior bowling at Plum Hollow in Dixon Individual high scores for the month of June:

Game Series Dennis Breene.......................201 .....................497 Korona Burkitt.......................184......................412 Norma Burmeister................157......................446 Joe Coffey...............................188......................435 Bob Dalziel.............................170......................495 Charlotte Dierdorff................156......................429 Dan Dunphy..........................246......................627 Cliff Golden............................192......................523 Dick Janssen..........................211......................575 Bob Joyce...............................214......................579 Darrell Kitsmiller...................200......................541 Bruce Kleinmaier...................210......................537 Pat Kleinmaier.......................188......................464 Jan Kuepker...........................180......................477 Ray Maakestad......................186......................468 Ken Masters...........................209......................570 June Partington.....................178......................451 Linda Richards.......................184......................511 Rich Senn...............................164......................447 Jim Shurman..........................211......................561 Therma Smith........................165......................379 Alan Stephens........................153......................368 Terri Stephens.......................106......................260 Dave Stewart..........................182......................520 Glenn Stroh............................205......................565 Ed Webb.................................132......................340 Shirley Webb..........................133......................295 How do you join our group? Real simple! Just come on out. We have bowlers from each of the six counties surrounding Dixon. It doesn’t matter if you’re single or a couple, we will enjoy your company at our Tuesday and Thursday morning bowling at Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon.

Outreach at LCCOA Getting to know your caseworker This month our highlight isn’t a program or benefit that we are focusing on, it’s the chance for you to get to know one of your Outreach Caseworkers.

Through their years here you have likely gotten to know one or both of them if you are a regular client, but for those of you who don’t know them or have never been here this is our chance to offer you some insight into who they are. We start this year with our most senior worker.

Ruth: On Nov. 5, Ruth will have been here for 9 years. Prior to working here she worked in similar fields for over 20 years, she has a college background and several certificates of achievements and certification from the Senior Health Insurance Program, allowing her to perform

her tasks here from the training received from the Illinois Department of Aging. For Ruth, it’s all about the seniors that keeps her here, working hard to make a difference, she say’s “I love what I do”.

Working with the senior community is Ruth’s passion, she loves to help someone, getting them to a happier, healthier place in their life. Ruth’s passion shows when you see her help someone. When asked people have often described Ruth as being

OPEN MIC AT POST HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

Dixon’s Open Mic Night at the Post House Community Center celebrated its 1-year anniversary in June. The event takes place the fourth Friday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Recycle Cell Phones, Ipods, and Ipads The Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging collects used cell phones, IPods, and IPads to be recycled. If you have any these items lying around and want to dispose of them drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 West 9th street, Sterling or the LCCOA 100 W 2nd St, Dixon.

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kind-hearted, knowledgeable, quiet, compassionate, caring, and fierce (in that good sort of way, naturally!). She’s also been described as passionate and in a word of what she does: Expert.

Ruth is family oriented, and when asked what word describes what she feels about life and why, she says’ simply, “Love” why, “because of my family”. She describes herself as happy, loving and caring, and clearly people agree. Ruth brings a light to the Outreach department that can’t be matched. She enjoys spending time with her husband, of whom she’s been married for 33 years, and her family in her spare time. She has two grown boys and three gorgeous grandchildren of whom she enjoys spoiling and spending time with, whenever she has the chance.

Next month this space will feature our other Outreach worker, Samantha. Both Ruth and Samantha are personable and are very similar but very much their own person. They are the heart of the Lee County Council on Aging and will continue to do their very best for you.

Have a story you’d like to share about either or both of these girls? Feel free to send it in. They love to hear feedback and know if they’ve helped you in more ways than they know, or if you’ve struggled with services they’ve helped you with let them know, see what they can do to make it right. Thank you for allowing them to help serve you all these years!

Send your feedback in to Lee County Council on Aging at 100 W. 2nd St. Dixon, IL 61021. Attention Outreach Department.

DONATION ENVELOPE AT LCCOA Thank you to the anonymous person(s) who left a $250 donation in an envelope decorated with stickers and left in a donation box at the center.

Lee County Council on Aging greatly appreciates this generous donation.

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Activities and Meetings Weekly Lee County Council on Aging Mondays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Computer lab 10 a.m.: Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m.: LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 6 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Computer lab 11:30 a.m.: LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m.: Pinochle

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Computer lab 9 a.m.: Golden Kiwanis 10-11 a.m.: Line Dancing 11:30 a.m.: LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m.: Pinochle

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.:Computer lab 10 a.m.: Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m.: LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m.: Crocheting and crafting 5:30 p.m.: Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Computer lab 11:30 a.m.: LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge

Whiteside County Senior Center Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii (call ahead), socializing, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Pinochle 12:30 p.m.: Crochet/Knitting Club 12:30 p.m.: Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack

Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii (call ahead), socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.-Noon: Commodities, must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Euchre, $2 to play, bring a snack.

12:30 p.m.: Scrabble

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii (call ahead), socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.: Canasta 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Pinochle 1 p.m.: Bingo, check Monthly with who

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards, Wii (call ahead), socializing, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Cards, “Hand and Foot” game, $3 1 p.m.: Euchre, $3 to play, bring a snack.

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Playing pool, cards,

Wii (call ahead), socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.: Intermediate Line Dancing – check schedule for where it is 10:45 a.m.: Beginning Line Dancing 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Mexican Train Dominoes $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack.

12:30 p.m.: Pinochle

Monthly Lee County Council on Aging Aug. 4 10-11 a.m.: LCCOA Caseworker at Paw Paw Community Center Aug. 8 1-2 p.m.: LCCOA Caseworker at Ashton Library 2:30-3:30 p.m.: LCCOA Caseworker at Franklin Grove Library Aug. 9 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Checks by Oregon Living &

Rehabilitation

Aug. 10 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Connect Hearing presentation and hearing aid check 1 p.m.: Mini Spelling Bee Aug. 12 9:30 a.m.: Bingo sponsored by Post House Community Center August 14 12:30 p.m.: Euchre Tournament ($)

Aug. 17 10-11 a.m.: LCCOA Caseworker at Amboy Community Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: LCCOA Caseworker at OLPH Hall Sublette 4:30-6 p.m.: Luau Supper Aug. 18 2 p.m.: Pegasus Special Riders Presentation Aug. 19 8:30 a.m.: Quarterly Breakfast

Aug. 25 Aug. 21 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: AARP Driver Happy National Senior Citizens Day! Safety Class ($) Aug. 22 Aug. 26 10-11 a.m.: LCCOA Caseworker 9:30 a.m.: Bingo sponsored by at Countryside Manor (Special ITAC Post House Community Center Event this month) 6:30 p.m.: Open Mic Night Aug. 23 5:30 p.m.: Bunco in the Ballroom Aug. 24 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: AARP Driver Safety Class ($)

Whiteside County Senior Center Aug. 3 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood pressure check by CGH Home Nursing 11:25 a.m.: Celebrating August Birthdays 1 p.m.: Bingo, Prizes by Homebound Health, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Aug. 10 11 a.m.-Noon: Blood Pressure Check by Gaffey Home Nursing 1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) Aug. 13 1 p.m.: Sauk Computer User Group will meet with a question and

answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation at 2:30 p.m. on “Little Known Programs Already on Your Computer.” Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.

Aug. 17 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure

Check by Sauk Valley 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) Aug. 24 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Check by Sterling Pavilion 1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by

Regency Care of Sterling , snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) Aug. 31 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Check by Sterling Pavilion 1 p.m.: Bingo, sponsored by Rock Falls Rehab, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Robert Fulton Community Center Come 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!

Aug. 9: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m.

Aug. 15: American Legion Meeting, 7-8 p.m.

Aug. 17: Foot Clinic, 8 a.m., call for an appointment

Aug. 18: Whiteside County Senior Center Outreach, 10 a.m, call for an appointment Aug: 23: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Aug. 25: RFCC “Take and Make” Class, Uppercase Living Project, 6 p.m.

If you are inteerested 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 815-288-0892 or 888-239-9228.

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Upcoming Trips 4 hour Oktoberfest Cruise with live entertainment on the Mississippi River Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 Cost: $85 members, $95 nonmembers Depart Dixon Walmart 8:30 a.m. and Rock Falls Community Center 9 a.m.

Dixon at 8:00 a.m. and pickup at 8:30 a.m. Sterling K-Mart. Drop off at Sterling K-Mart first and then Dixon Shopko. Pay for this trip at Whiteside County Senior Center.

Lake Michigan Sightseeing Cruise

Thursday Aug. 25 Cost is $76 for members and $81 nonmembers Depart Sterling K-Mart 8 a.m. and Dixon Shopko 8:30 a.m.

Cruise the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle enjoying 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. Payment for this trip is to be made at the Post House Community Center.

Cruise on Lake Michigan 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 arount Navy Pier if want also, or just sit and watch. Pay for this trip at Whiteside County Senior Center.

‘Mamma Mia!’ at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora

Sept. 16, Cubs vs. Brewers – 1:20 p.m. game Cost $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers Pickup at Sterling K-Mart at 8 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 Cost: $50 members, $60 nonmembers Depart Rock Falls Community Center 10:15 a.m. and Dixon Walmart 10:45 a.m.

“Mamma Mia!” at the beautiful Paramount Theatre! Bride-to-be Sophie finds her mom’s diary and reads about her love-filled summer 20 years before with three different men. Sophie is convinced one of the men is her father, and she’s determined to find out who. All three receive an invitation, and each is ready to walk their daughter down the aisle. All this, set to the music of one of the most popular bands ever – ABBA. “Mamma Mia!” is one hit song after another that will have you mouthing the words, dancing in your seats, and touching your heart. Payment for this trip is to be made at the Post House Community Center.

Shopping at Woodfield Mall

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 Cost: $30 members, $40 non-members Depart Rock Falls Community Center at 7:30 a.m. and Dixon Walmart at 8 a.m. Return at approximately 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Woodfield Mall has the finest collection of department stores and specialty shops in the Great Lakes region including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and nearly 300 stores and restaurants. It is considered to be a “shopper’s paradise” where you will be able to find that unique gift for family or friend. This date was specifically chosen to beat the Christmas rush and weekend traffic. Your meal is on your own with a variety to choose from at the food courts. Start preparing your Christmas list and tucking away some money for a day of fun. Take advantage of the very reasonable price of the trip and invite some friends! Payment for this trip is to be made at the Post House Community Center.

Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque, Iowa Wednesday, Aug. 17 Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers

Cost includes transportation and free buffet lunch. Pickup at Shopko in

Cubs Baseball Trip – Waiting list only

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 way out.

Pay for this trip at Whiteside County Senior Center.

The Newly Built Land Based Rhythm City Casino and Hotel, Davenport, Iowa

Wednesday, Sept. 21 Cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers Pickup at Dixon Shopko at 9:30 a.m. and Sterling K-Mart at 10 a.m.

Come and enjoy this newly built casino and hotel. It is beautifully decorated.

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. Pay for this trip at Whiteside County Senior Center.

New York City – Waiting list only Sept. 22-28, 2016, 7 days and 6 nights Cost $739 members and $789 nonmembers Insurance $69. Can put all on one check.

Sights to see: Guided tour of Manhattan, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty, and much more.

Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.

Tanners Orchard and Shopping or Casino

Thursday, Oct. 20 Cost $40 Leave Dixon Shopko at 7 a.m. and Sterling K-Mart at 7:30 a.m.

Return home about 6 p.m.

Going to Tanners Orchard in Speer, lunch at Golden Corral in Peoria, and then it will be your choice of shopping at Northwoods Mall or going to the Para-Dice Casino in Peoria. Pay for this trip at Whiteside County Senior Center.

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 August Serving at Lee County Council on Aging Aug. 1-5 Monday: BBQ riblett, wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, coin carrots, peaches; Tuesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, scan. blend veggies, wheat bread (2), chilled pineapple; Wednesday: Rosemary herb chicken, brown rice, broccoli, dinner roll, applesauce; Thursday: A) Cheeseburger, wheat bun, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans, jello with fruit; B) Ham, vegetable; Friday: Chef salad with greens, cucumbers, egg, tomato and cheese, dinner roll with butter, apricots, fruit juice

Aug. 8-12 Monday: Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, California blend veggies, 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: A) Pizza burger with bun, seasoned potato wedges, peas, apricots; B) Roast beef, and cream of mushroom soup; Friday: Cheese omelette, turkey sausage, hash browns, blueberry muffin, fruit juice

Aug. 15-19 Monday: BBQ chicken breast, wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, pineapple tidbits; Tuesday: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potato and gravy, carrots, wheat bread (2), fruit cocktail; B) Ham, chicken noodle soup; Wednesday: Sweet and sour chicken, meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, diced pears; Thursday: Mushroom Swiss burger on bun, buttered red potatoes, baked beans, apricots; Friday: Fish patty, wheat bun, potatoes pancakes, California blend veggies, applesauce, tartar sauce

Aug. 22-26 Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, steamed peas, whole kernel corn, garlic bread, apricots; Tuesday: Citrus baked ham, sweet potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, wheat bread (2), jello with fruit; Wednesday: A) Salisbury steak, mashed potato and gravy, glazed carrots, dinner roll, peach cobbler; B) Liver and onions; Thursday: Tropical chicken, salad on greens, cucumber slices, croissant, mandarin oranges, pineapple juice; Friday: Cheesy beef taco, flour tortilla, lettuce/tomato, Spanish rice, refried beans, fresh fruit

Aug. 29-31 Monday: Chicken Parmesan pasta with marinara, steamed broccoli, dinner roll, diced pears; Tuesday: Sausage gravy with biscuit, hash browns, fruit juice, baked peaches; Wednesday: Bratwurst with sauerkraut, hot dog bun, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled applesauce

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center Aug. 1-5 Monday: Ham and sweet potatoes, creamed corn and dessert; Tuesday: BBQ chicken legs and wings, baked potatoes, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert; Thursday: Tilapia, scalloped potatoes, peas and dessert; Friday: Chicken breast, dressing and gravy, scalloped corn and dessert.

Aug. 8-12 Monday: Pork chops with white gravy over mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert; Tuesday: Cheeseburger, potato Soup, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, baked potatoes, vegetable and dessert; Thursday: Beef stir fry, rice, vegetable and dessert; Friday: Tamales, rice, refried beans and dessert.

Aug. 15-19 Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert; Tuesday: Chicken drummies, dressing and gravy, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert; Thursday: BBQ pork ribs, baked beans, vegetable and dessert; Friday: Baked salmon, baked potato, vegetable and dessert.

Aug. 22-26 Monday: Chicken tostadas, rice, refried beans and dessert; Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo, garlic bread, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert; Thursday: Catfish, potato, vegetable and dessert; Friday: Chili and hot dogs, vegetable and dessert.

Aug. 29-31 Monday: Open-faced turkey sandwich, vegetable and dessert; Tuesday: Ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert; Wednesday: Italian beef sandwiches, vegetable and dessert.

Serving at Golden Meals in Whiteside County Aug. 1-5 Monday: Cheeseburger, oven fries, baked beans, fruit, bun and milk; Tuesday: BBQ riblett, au gratin potatoes, green beans, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Beef and noodles, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Tuna salad on bun, potato salad, baked beans and fruit

Aug. 8-12 Monday: Sloppy joes, potato wedges, mixed vegetables, fruit, bun and milk; Tuesday: Tuna noodle casserole, peas, fruit, bread, margarine, milk; Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, peaches, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Easy chicken casserole, potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Chili dog, potato salad, fruit, bun and milk

Aug. 15-19 Monday: Chicken, potatoes, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Hamburger, mac and cheese, green beans, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, and bun

Aug. 22-26 Monday: BBQ chicken, potatoes, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Stuffed green peppers, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bred, margarine and milk; Thursday: Bratwurst with kraut, mashed potatoes, baked beans, fruit, bun and milk; Friday: Beef stew, biscuit and applesauce

Aug. 29-31 Monday: Cheeseburger, oven fries, peas, fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: BBQ riblett, au gratin potatoes, green beans, fruit, bun and milk; Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine and milk

Meals for Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility in Fulton Lunch Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 3: Sponsored by Prairie Hills Aug. 5: Beef tips over noodles, glazed carrots and dessert

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Aug. 10: Sponsored by Bickford Assisted Living Aug. 12: Hamburger, brat, hot dog cookout, potato salad, baked beans, cookie

Aug. 17: BBQ pork patty on bun, pasta salad, chips, dessert by Eagle Point Aug. 19: Creamed chicken on a biscuit, mixed veggie and dessert

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Aug. 24: Sponsored by Harbor Crest and Windsor Manor Aug. 26: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, mixed veggie, roll and dessert

Aug. 31: Pasta bake, tossed salad, garlic bread, ice cream sundaes

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Transportation Funding for public transportation stable Lately, it has been asked on a regular basis by those that utilize public transportation in our area, both residents and agencies of Lee County, Ogle County and Whiteside County if there is funding to continue our much needed transportation services. I assure those I speak with, there is absolutely stable funding to continue service. In the Illinois State Transportation Law, there is a clause that states regardless of the State of Illinois having a budget in place or not, we will continue to receive reimbursement for rural public transportation services, including LOTS and WCPT. While we do not receive any funds up front, we have continuously received reimbursement for actual costs incurred, up to and no more than our allocated limit. As far as our annual Federal Grant, this fund has been in place for decades, in fact, since 1978 and remains stable.

Recently in THE HILL, it was reported, “A bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced new legislation that would allow federal workers to use their transit benefits on other transportation options, including Uber, Lyft and bike-rental programs, while Washington’s Metrorail system undergoes a year-long repair effort.” This is one of the first examples of continued conversation that public transporta-

tion dollars can and may shift to be shared with the private sector. While the private industry is needed to supplement services, specially nights and weekends in the rural areas, reduc-

ing public funding and reallocating it to private entities may cause services changes in the future for the nonprofit programs.

You are our voice and with your sup-

port and continued letters to our legislators, we will stand strong and continue to provide excellent transportation services throughout the Sauk Valley for years to come.

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Whiteside County Public Transportation Fares:

Fares:

(within county)

(within zip code)

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

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

People age 6 to 59 years ............................................................................. $2 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)

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

Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability......... 25 cents per mile

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

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

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

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Upcoming Special Events ​Line Dancing at Northland Mall Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m.

The Whiteside County Line Dancers and Sassy Steppers from Lee County Council on Aging will be performing at the Senior Showcase at Northland Mall. Come and watch them. Stay and walk around the mall and look at all the organizations and what they have to offer.

Foot Clinic at Whiteside County Senior Center

Wednesday, Aug. 3 – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Foot care will be available for all senior citizens over age 60. For appointments call Fancy Feet at 815-213-0324 Cost $25.

Price Is Right at WCSC

Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 10:45 a.m.

Come play Price is Right game and guess the price of an item and take that item home. Stay for a home cooked meal of oven fried chicken, potatoes, vegetable and dessert from 11:30 to 12:30.

Connect Hearing Clean and Check at PHCC/LCCOA

Wednesday, Aug. 10 – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

James Peck from Connect Hearing will answer your questions about hearing health care and a clean and check for those who have hearing aids.

Please call 815-288-9236 to sign up.

Mini Spelling Bee at PHCC/ LCCOA Wednesday, Aug. 10 – 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!

Euchre Tournament at PHCC/LCCOA Sunday, Aug. 14, at 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.

Medical Identity Theft at WCSC Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 10:45 a.m.

Medical ID theft occurs when someone steals personal information – such as your name and Medicare number – and uses the information to get medical treatment, drugs, surgery or other services and then bills Medicare for it. Come and listen to Jennifer Snow from NIAAA on how to avoid this.

Annual Luau Supper at PHCC/LCCOA Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 4:30-6 p.m.

Sweet and sour chicken, Hawaiian ham, white rice, whipped yams, coleslaw, pickled beets, cupcake, coffee and punch is the menu for our Luau feast. Tickets

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are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 5 and younger are $4. Proceeds from this event will be used to help provide the vital services we offer the senior community. Stop in the Post House Community Center to purchase your advance tickets.

Presentation from Health and Nutrition Plus at WCSC Thursday, Aug. 18, at 10:30 a.m.

Come and listen to Paul Machinictalk about chronic pain. Learn natural ways to relieve pain without side effects. Then stay for lunch of barbeque pork ribs, baked beans, vegetable and dessert. Please register.

Pegasus Special Riders presentation at PHCC/LCCOA Thursday, Aug. 18, at 2:00 pm

Come and learn what Pegasus Special Riders is and how it can help you or a loved one. The mission of Pegasus is to facilitate healing and empowerment in the lives of the physically, mentally and/or emotionally challenged individuals through a variety of equineassisted activities and therapies. Pegasus exists with the sole purpose of providing extraordinary people with the means to improve in ways that can only be accomplished with the help of a horse. Learn about the program, learn how you can help, and learn why this organization is important to our community.

Free Breakfast celebrating National Senior Citizens Day at PHCC/LCCOA Friday, Aug. 19, at 8:30 a.m.

Join your friends from Lee County Council on Aging in celebrating our seniors. National Senior Citizens Day is Sunday, Aug. 21, but we are celebrating on Aug. 19. Start your day enjoying a free hot breakfast followed by the Sassy Steppers line dancing to some favorite tunes. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your seat.

Medicare Information class at WCSC Friday, Aug. 19, at 1:30 p.m.

The basic information that we provide will help our community members that are new to Medicare and those who want more information, make a more informed decision when it comes to their options with Medicare. 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 advanced!

Bunco in the Ballroom at PHCC/LCCOA

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:30-9:00 p.m., $5 p.p.

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Don’t know how to play bunco? Don’t be worried, you only need to know how to toss dice, add to twenty-one, be able to recognize a three of a kind, and be willing to have a great time. Ages 18+ are invited to participate in this fundraiser for Lee County Council on Aging. Cash bar will be available. There will be a drink and dessert auction, 50-50 raffle, prizes and lots of fun! Please RSVP by Aug. 9 by calling 815-288-9236. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

Fashion show at WCSC

Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 10:45 a.m.

Come and watch models show off fall clothes from Christopher and Banks. Then stay for a home cooked meal of pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert for $5.

AARP Driver Safety Class at PHCC/LCCOA

Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25 – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This 2-day class is a refresher course designed for drivers 50 and over. Auto Insurance discounts in most states. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot.

Ipad Class at WCSC

Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10:30 am.

Come and learn how to use your iPad or iPod. Amy Davis will be teaching the class and she and others will help you. Seating limited; call to register. Bring your iPad.

Advanced Directives at PHCC/LCCOA Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.

End of life planning educational event hosted by KSB Hospital and Lee County Council on Aging features a panel of experts including physicians, attorneys, and other healthcare professionals.

Q&A session and vendor fair after. RSVP by calling KSB at 815-284-5719. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at PHCC/ LCCOA Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at 7 p.m.

Come showcase your talent or come and enjoy the entertainment every fourth Friday. Singers, dancers, poets, comedians, guitarist, acoustic instruments, anybody is welcome! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Euchre Tournament at WCSC Sunday, Aug. 28, at 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.

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IF YOU’RE 50+ Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club

is for you.

Have fun, enjoy friends on Four Seasons daytrips and tours.

Join us for monthly card parties and special Four Seasons events.

Only Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club offers…

• Travel Points Program. Members earn valuable points redeemable for free travel.

• Special Opportunities and benefits you deserve from your bank.

Upcoming Events

August 7

August 30

Dolly Parton in Concert at Ravinia

Amana Colonies

August 14

September 15

Deathtrap, Brunch at Drury Lane, Oakbrook

Million Dollar Quartet, The Fireside

August 18

October 6-13

Milwaukee City Food Tour

Autumn in the Adirondacks “Put yourself in the Four Seasons Picture!”

C’mon, join the club today!

There’s no membership fee. You simply need to be age 50+ & have total deposits of $20,000 or more with Sterling Federal Bank.

For details, call one of our Club Directors: Pam Stange in Sterling 815-622-3362, Julie Brady in Dixon 815-288-3327, or Lynn Todtz in Clinton 563-242-9111

SM-ST4155-0725

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