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A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies Volume 11 • January 2019 • Edition 3

Whiteside County Senior Center 2019 Membership Drive Join Our Organization & Enjoy  Discounted Trips  Discounted Activities  Special Themed Events

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At the Emporium..............................................3 Post House Ballroom.........................................3 Thank Yous........................................................4

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Membership Dues Paid....................................4 Photo Pages.....................................................6-7 Weekly, Monthly Activities...............................8

Meals.................................................................... 9 Upcoming Trips................................................. 10 Upcoming Special Events..................................11

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Executive Director

By Susan Lawler

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t is a New Year and all the Holiday festivities are now put to bed. My hope for all our seniors and all of Lee County that each and every one of our residents had a safe and wonderful Holiday.

As each year turns the corner I make all these plans for the upcoming year and I am very excited if 50 percent of my plans are achieved. This past year LCCOA has been very fortunate, all but one of my projects on my list has been accomplished.

If you haven’t toured LCCOA in a while you are in for a big treat. We have a new roof over our dining room with beautiful bright skylights. The stoop

to the Ballroom has been replaced, the alley and parking lot has a new face and a nice usable sidewalk that can take you right into our center. The walls are now all water proof – Yay! No more mopping. My next goal is handicap doors. How can we be a senior center without automatic doors???

All these projects couldn’t have taken place without the caring and passionate members of our community. Each member played a role in our renovation projects. Every dollar donated brought us closer to our goals.

Our thank you this month goes out to the Leydig Center for paying for our parking lot and

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Tori McDaniel

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new year is upon us and our 2019 memberships are now available! We have already had a few new members join us! It gives me pleasure to welcome our new and existing members to the Whiteside County Senior Center and the wide array of programs, activities, and opportunities that we provide! We have a commitment to offer activities and events that are appealing to each participant. The staff takes pride in our program offerings

– from Medicare information, health and wellness activities to card games, day trips and meals. Your membership with the WCSC not only offers you a wide array of activities but it also helps our organization thrive. Your commitment to helping our organization grow is sincerely appreciated.

If you haven’t had a chance to renew your membership or become a member, we would encourage you to do so this month! January starts our

alley. This caring organization stepped up to the plate and recognized the well over-do need.

They truly understood what safety means to our seniors.

Thank you, Thank you for your help.

What can I say about Midland States Bank? They get it; they value people above everything.

The concern for a healthy and safe environment for our seniors come first in their book.

Without their generous contribution to our repairs on our historic building our seniors and staff would still be living in an unhealthy environment. We now look around and feel like a breath of fresh air has settle on our Center.

Thank you Midland States Bank for putting Seniors first.

You really must come visit and see our home. I am so excited to be able to welcome you to LCCOA. So enough of our renovations; we have great trips in store for

you. We still have a few Nashville tickets available; so don’t miss out on this very affordable trip. Grab your hat and your cowboy boots and head to Nashville with LCCOA. Board a spacious motor coach and set your destination to exciting Chicago! This trip is a real treat 3 days and two nights in the “Windy City”. The Magnificent Mile is waiting for you.; and don’t forget that breath taking skyline. you have to admit we do have the best. The cruise ships are ready to sail; we just need you to make this trip a memorable adventure.

Our doors are open, come on in and play a game of dominoes, cards or just sit and have a cup of coffee.

We are here to answer all your questions and help you have an enjoyable life.

Until next time: LCCOA a place where you belong a place to call home.

– Susan

membership drive. Memberships are $25 for an individual or $35 per couple. We now have a sustainers club! We are so excited to implement this, and we hope you’ll join!

What is a sustainer? A sustainer is someone for as little as $1.66 per day can help our organization thrive the whole year through! As a sustainer, you will commit to helping the center be the best it can be each day by providing a set monetary donation each month. So where does the club come in? As part of the sustainers club, you will have your picture displayed here at the center, invited to quarterly socials, and so much more! If you would like more information on becoming part of the sustainer’s club, please contact myself or Assistant

Director Beth. We would be happy to provide you with more information!

Recently, our members enjoyed our Christmas dance and I must say, it was a wonderful afternoon. For those of you who attended, I hope you feel the same! I am so very thankful for Roger and the joy he brought our group. I truly enjoyed how happy you looked while dancing the afternoon away, talking with your friends, and just enjoying the music. We hope to have Roger back again this Spring.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing you when you stop in to become a member in 2019!

Sincerely, Tori

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.

POST HOUSE BALLROOM

EMPORIUM THRIFT CENTER

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

windows, pictures for your walls and a friendly staff to assist you. Half of the Emporium is filled with adult-sized clothing. We have lots of winter coats, scarves, gloves, boots and things to keep you warm. Need a swimsuit for that trip south?

We keep those on hand too. We also have the fun stuff, such as jewelry, knick knacks, games, puzzles, and the list goes on and on.

Stop in to see us on West Third Street in Sterling (across from County Market). We are open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5 days a week, closed Sunday and Wednesday. Phone 815-535-0368.

Help us support the Whiteside County Senior Center.

LCCOA & WCSC | TECHNOLOGY

Help available to hear better on the phone Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. (ITAC) has added a program to help those with cellular service who are having trouble hearing on the phone.

The program still provides free amplified telephones and captioning telephones to Illinois residents that are hard of hearing.

Applicants must be certified as hard of hearing by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or audiologist; live in Illinois; and have a service that remits to the program.

Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA) and Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) are selection centers for ITAC. Walk-ins are welcomed on Mondays 9 a.m.-

1 p.m. at the WCSC. Potential applicants can call the WCSC 815622-9230 Ext. 194 or LCCOA 815288-9236 in advance to set up an appointment to see about qualifying for this wonderful program.

Cell phones must be Bluetooth capable.

Applicants who wish to apply for this program should bring in their cell phone. Please bring a phone bill with all the pages for landline service or cellular service (prepaid cell users that don’t receive a phone bill must bring the cell phone) and proof of address (driver’s license, state ID, or a bill with the applicant’s name and address on it).

Recycle cell phones, iPads and iPods

The Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging are collecting used cell phones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled.

If anyone has any of these items lying around and wants to dispose of them, drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, or the LCCOA at 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Thank you for your donation!

LCCOA phone numbers

WCSC phone numbers

Office Hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Office Hours – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling

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

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

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

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

Email at info@wc-seniorcenter.org Go to wc-seniorcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.

The Emporium Thrift Store, 15 W. Third St., Sterling 815-535-0368

• January 2019

We will have our annual Accessories Exchange on Feb. 9 – mark you calendars. Buy, sell, exchange party- or wedding-related items.

Call me for more information, or to Events for get a table for $5.

January The event is open 3 – The Stage Door to the public. We dance classes will have a book 10 – The Stage Door sale and goodies dance classes in the Post House 17 – The Stage Door Community Cendance classes ter on the same 18 – Aubrey Ybarra day. and Thomas Farrell decHappy happy orate New Year to all!

19 – Aubrey Ybarra If you need a and Thomas Farrell beautiful place wedding reception to have a get-to20 – Aubrey Ybarra gether, look us up and Thomas Farrell on Facebook or at 24 – The Stage Door www.posthousedance classes ballroom.com 31 – The Stage Door for information dance classes about the building and prices as well as our Event Calendar, and at www.posthouseballroom.shutterfly.com for pictures of events held here, then email me at posthouseballroom@comcast.net, or call me at 815-2880892, and we’ll talk.

Greetings from everyone at the Emporium Thrift Center.

We wish you a happy New Year!!! We enjoyed a good year here at the Emporium, and in turn gave lots of support to the Whiteside County Senior Center. We are looking forward to 2019 and need the whole county’s support to continue. We ask that if you are cleaning closets, cupboards, garages, etc., we would love to have your donations. We are happy to help you get your donations into the store. Just come in and let us know you are at “the curb.”

For anyone starting to set up a home, we have a lot of the basics for your kitchen, curtains for your

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ORGANIZATIONS

THANK YOU’S & DONATIONS

Dixon Golden Kiwanis looking for new members The Dixon Golden Kiwani s m e e t e ve r y Tu e s d a y a t 9 a.m. at Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. All visitors are welcome at the meetings. There are guest speakers, fresh coffee and always friendly conversations. Come in and enjoy the group, free and open to the public.

RIGHT: Golden Kiwanis Ferrell Wright thanks Marty Hammonds, LCCOA maintenance, for all his help throughout the year.

Help with tax returns available 10, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

In order to assist the volunteer in accurately and completely preparing your return, please be sure you have the following required documents with you: Social Security Cards for everyone on your return, some kind of photo identification, any affordable care act documentation received, income related documents, expense related documents, a check with your name printed on it for direct deposit,and a copy of your last year’s tax return.

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Lee County Council on Aging Board Executive Committee and Officers LaDonna Groshans, Chair Ed Roller, Treasurer Diane Blaine Janine Eykamp Cindy Gabany

Krogers County Market Citadel of Sterling 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 Walmart Distribution Regency Care of Sterling Resthave of Morrison Leon and Dolly Kinn Vern and Darlene Adolph Mary Voss Melissa Moore Shirley Schwarz

Thank you to LCCOA volunteers

TAX HELP

Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free income tax return preparation services during 2019 at these sites: Whiteside County Senior Center – by appointment only. Call 815-622-9230 – Mondays, Feb. 4 through April 15 and Saturdays: Feb. 23 and in March YWCA in Sterling – by appointment only. Call 815-625-0333 – Thursdays, Feb. 7 through April 11 Lee County Council on Aging – Call 815-288-9236 to set up appointment – Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 4 through April

Thank you to WCSC volunteers 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

Bonnie O’Connell, Vice Chair Kristin Carlson, Secretary

Jeff Kuhn Roberta Lemoine Nina Mardauss

Cheryl Smith Terry Stephenitch Nancy Varga

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.

Lee County Historical & Genealogical Society Connect Hearing

YMCA Day Care Leydig Center Dixon Food Pantry United Way of Lee County Lee County Health Department Midland Bank Trivent Financial Hvarre Real Estate Clark & Pamela Lumsden Terry & Deb Ste-

phenitch June Stephenitch Estate Wanda McBride Nancy Grygiel Evelyn Cornwell Kathy Pratt Laurie Johnson Josephine Rodrigues Leon & Dolly Kinn Norma Jean Reed Esther Hicks Keiko Fliss

LCCOA welcomes members Membership dues paid: David Atkinson

Mary Drew Joan M. Floto R. Dennis Floto

Billie Osborne Charles Osborne Lisa Walls

Sterling Hearing Aid Center Inc. 603 Freeport Rd., Sterling, IL

815-626-3220 sterlinghearingaidcenter.com Whiteside County Senior Center Board Members and Officers Joe Bright, President Karla Burn, Treasurer Janice Bell John Espinoza

Lori Cortez, Vice President Emily Taylor, Secretary Al Campbell

Michele Miller Cindy Wadsworth

OUTREACH

GAMES: LEE COUNTY

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Getting help in Whiteside County – The Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) Aging and Disabled resource staff help with a variety of programs for older adults and persons with disabilities. Our walk-in day is on Mondays from 9 a.m.1 p.m. For Medicare counseling or more detailed assistance, please call us in advance to set up an appointment. Our phone number 815-622-9230 Ext. 194.

For our clients in Erie, Fulton, Morrison, and Prophetstown, we will meet with you by appointment on our site days-just call us in advance. We do appreciate a 24-hour notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

Hours for the ADRC Department – Our hours are from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Fridays. On Mondays we take walk-ins from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the License Plate Discount Application, ITAC, and the Senior Tax Assessment Freeze and/or Senior Homestead Exemption. Please note, if the WCSC is closed on a walk-in Monday due to a holiday, we will observe the walk-in day on the Tuesday following the holiday.

Tuesday-Friday are by appointment only for Medicare counseling or for other more detailed appointments. If you would like an appointment, please call our department at 815-622-9230 Ext. 194.

Business hours for the rest of the center remain from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

TECHNOLOGY Computer user group plans meeting

The Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at WCSC. There will be a question-and-answer time and a short business meeting, with election of officers for 2019, followed by a video presentation from an APCUG presenter on an interesting computer subject. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.

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Medicare Choices class resumes, Thursday Jan. 31 – Are you new to Medicare? Do you need help navigating your choices? We will be hosting our Medicare Choices class again on Thursday, Jan. 31st at 12:30 p.m. in the Big Room. Call us in advance to get signed up! 815-6229230 Ext. 194.

New site location in Fulton! – We are excited to announce our new site location in Fulton starting in January. We will be meeting by appointment at the Andersen Nature Center at 409 N. Fourth St. If you are interested in meeting with an ADRC caseworker, give us a call in advance, and we will get your appointment set. Call 815-622-9230 Ext. 194.

Still taking 2017 income for Benefits Access Application (license plate discount/Ride Free transit card) – Do you need to complete your License Plate Discount/Ride Free Transit Card application? We can help with this application on walk-in Mondays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please note that we will continue to accept 2017 yearly income until April 18, 2019. Once you are approved for the application, your eligibility is good for two years. To file the application, please bring in proof of your 2017 yearly income (income taxes, 1099 forms, W-2’s, etc.), driver’s license or state ID, social security card (for yourself and your spouse if you are married), and proof of disability, if applicable.

Place % game ACBL masterpoints Nov. 2 1 Dianne & Don Pauser 62.5 .50 2 Barbara Bass & Frank Nester 57.5 .35 3 Mimi Boysen & Joyce U Gibson 52.5 Nov. 9 1 Barbara Bass & Frank Nester 71.88 .70 2 Jane & Roger Landreth 58.33 .49 3 Mimi Boysen & Barb Hermes 55.21 .35 4 Elizabeth & Phil Naffziger 54.17 .22 Nov. 16 1 Mimi Boysen & Barb Hermes 60 .50 2 Dianne & Don Pauser 57.5 .35 Nov. 30 1 Mimi Boysen & Barb Hermes .36 2 Dianne & Don Pauser .12 2 Harry Stoudt & Phil Naffziger .12 2 Barbara Bass & Frank Nester .12

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Outreach at WCSC

Dixon duplicate bridge winners

RAFFLE WINNER

LEYDIG CENTER

The winner of the WCSC treadle table that we raffled off was Dave Erby. Congratulations!

Standing are some members of the Leydig Board of Directors, volunteers, LCCOA Board of Directors secretary Kristen Carlson, and LCCOA executive director Susan Lawler. Gene Lemme (seated, with Joan Lemme) presented LCCOA with a check to pay for the parking lot and alley. LCCOA is grateful for Leydig’s support.

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Mr. and Mrs. John and Evelyn Wessels were married Oct. 24, 2018, onboard a cruise ship by the Captain. Glenda MacLennan, host, and the tour group were in attendance.

• January 2019

CHRISTMAS DANCE

Our Christmas Dance was enjoyed by about 30 people. We had some lovely dance couples and many toe-tappers. What a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas season! Dave Weiss from Morrison was our entertainer and was very good.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care Kelly Shroyer, Executive Director 815.285.2000

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Weekly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging Mondays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open

cards 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 Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab

11:30 a.m. – LifeScape lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Pinochle Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape lunch served (Reservations)

1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting 1 p.m. – Euchre tournament Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape lunch served (Reservations) 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate bridge 1 p.m. – Dominoes

Weekly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Crochet/Knitting Club Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards

10 a.m.-noon – Commodities; must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Euchre, $3 to play, prizes. Bring a snack.

12:30 p.m.– Scrabble. Bring a snack Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m. – Canasta

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 1 p.m. – Bingo. Bring a canned good or $1 to play Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Cards: “Hand and Foot” game. Bring a snack

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards,socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m. – Intermediate line dancing.

Check to see where dancing 11 a.m. – Beginning line dancing 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – No lunch 12:30 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes, prizes. Bring a snack.

12:30 p.m. – Pinochle

Monthly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging Jan. 1 LCCOA is Closed Jan. 2 2 p.m. Veterans Representative Jan. 3 10-11 a.m. – Paw Paw Monthly SHIP Site (by appointment only) Jan. 9 1-2 p.m. – Ashton Monthly SHIP Site (by appointment only) Jan. 10 1 p.m. – Laura Mangrum of Hvarre

Realty LLC will give a presentation on SRES (should you stay in your home) Please call for reservation Jan. 11 9:30 a .m. – Bingo, sponsored by LCCOA Jan. 13 1 p.m. – Euchre tournament ($) Jan. 16 10-11 a.m. – Amboy Monthly SHIP Site (by appointment only) 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Sublette Monthly

SHIP Site (by appointment only) Jan. 21 1:30 p.m. – Community Services Committee Meeting Jan. 21 3 p.m. – LCCOA Board Meeting Jan. 23 1 p.m. – Computer class; for reservations call 815-288-9236 Jan. 25 9:30 a.m. – Bingo 6:30 p.m. – Open Mic

Feb. 9 Accessories exchange, book sale and bake sale 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Post House Ballroom and LCCOA/PHCC Feb. 24 Quarter Madness; doors open at 12:30 p.m. Vendors, please call Susan at 815-288-9236. We still have spaces available

Monthly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center Jan. 2 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Foot clinic. Call for appt., 815-213-0324 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Blood pressure check by CGH Home Nursing 11:20 a.m. – Celebrating January birthdays 1 p.m. – Bingo, with prizes by Resthave of Morrison, snacks by WCSC. (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) Jan. 9 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Foot clinic. Call for appt., 815-213-0324 10:30 a.m. – Love on a Leash dogs

coming 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure check

by Gaffey Home Nursing 1 p.m. – Bingo, with prizes by Citadel, snacks by WCSC. (Donate a can of food or $1 to play.)

Jan. 16 10:30 a.m.– Price is Right 10:30 a.m.– Making a Meaningful Nursing Home Visit, by Karla Belzar of U of I Extension 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure check by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab 12:30 p.m. – TRIAD meeting, open to

all senior citizens 1 p.m. – Bingo, with prizes by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab, snacks by WCSC. (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) Jan. 17 10:30 a.m. – Presentation by Paul of Health and Nutrition Store Jan. 23 10:30-11:30 a.m.– Blood pressure check by Citadel of Sterling 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Rock Falls Rehab, snacks by WCSC. (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Fulton Jan. 16 – Fancy Feet Foot Clinic, Sharon Krahn. Call 815-718-5294 for appointment.

Jan. 17 – Whiteside County Senior Center Outreach, Andersen Nature Center at 409 N. Fourth St., Fulton. Call for appt, 815-622-9230

Jan. 27 1 p.m.– Euchre tournament at WCSC. 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.

Jan. 30 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check by Citadel of Sterling 10:30 a.m. – Hospital presentation 1 p.m.– Bingo, with prizes by Peterson Health Care, snacks by WCSC Jan. 31 12:30 p.m. – Medicare Choices class

If you are interested in joining us for the above monthly activities, contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888622-9230; or Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236.

January meals at Lee County Council on Aging

Jan. 7-11

Monday: Meatball sub, peas and carrots, seasoned potato wedges, Mandarin oranges; Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir

Jan. 14-18

Monday: BBQ riblet on a wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, coin carrots, diced pears; Tuesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, chilled pineapple;

Wednesday: Lemon pepper chicken, wild rice, broccoli, dinner roll, applesauce; Thursday: A) Cheeseburger on a wheat bun, tator tors, baked beans, Jello w/fruit B) Ham and vegetable

Jan. 21-25

Monday: Chicken strips, seasoned potato wedges, peas, dinner roll, dived pears, BBQ PC; Tuesday: Baked ziti w/meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, hot applesauce; Wednesday: A) Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, glazed carrots, dinner roll, peach cobble B) Liver and onions

Jan. 28-31 Monday: BBQ chicken breast on a wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, green beans, diced pears; Tuesday: A) Beef stew; buttermilk biscuit, Mandarin oranges B) Roast beef and cream of mushroom; Wednesday: Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli, tossed salad w/ dressing, roll, pumpkin bar; Thursday: Mushroom Swiss burger on a bun, butter red potatoes, baked beans, apricots 8-ounce low-fat milk served with all lunches

Jan. 2-3

Wednesday: Battered chicken strips, potato, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Catered by Resthave of Morrison.

Jan. 7-10

Monday: Pork tenderloin topped with country gravy, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Tuesday: Hot roast beef sand-

wich, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Wednesday; Oven-fried chicken, potato, vegetable, salad and dessert.

Thursday: Salmon or alternative, coleslaw, potato and dessert.

Jan. 14-17 Monday: Salisbury steak, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable, salad and dessert. Wednesday Beef enchi-

ladas, salad and dessert. Thursday: BLT sandwich, homemade broccoli soup and dessert

Jan. 21-24 Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Tuesday: Bacon cheeseburger, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. Wednesday: Roast beef, potato, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Baked cod or alternative, baked

potato, vegetable and dessert.

Jan. 28-31 Monday: Cream chicken w/ mixed vegetables over homemade biscuit and dessert. Tuesday: Tacos, rice, refried beans and dessert. Wednesday: Hot turkey sandwich, Potato, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Lasagna, vegetable, garlic bread, salad and dessert.

January meals at Golden Meals in Whiteside County Jan. 1-4

Tuesday: Sites closed for New Year’s Day; Wednesday, Sloppy Joes, potato wedges, whole wheat bun, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Thursday: Glazed baked ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Friday: Beef stew (veggies in stew), applesauce, biscuit, bread w/margarine and milk

Jan. 7-11

Monday: Tuna noodle casserole, peas, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Tuesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes w/grave; green beans, fresh

fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Lima beans, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Thursday: BBQ chicken, cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Friday: Hot dogs, potato salad, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun; bread w/margarine and milk

Jan. 14-18

Monday: Beef and noodles, green beans, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Tuesday: Scalloped potatoes and ham, carrots, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Wednesday:

Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Thursday: Backed cod in lemon butter, parslied potatoes, spinach, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Friday: Chili, applesauce, corn bread, bread w/ margarine and milk

Jan. 21-25

Monday: Sites closed, Martin Luther King Day; Tuesday: Creamy chicken casserole, cheesy potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Wednesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Thursday: Ham loaf, mashed potatoes,

carrots, fresh fruit; bread w/margarine and milk; Friday: Ham salad, cottage cheese, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun, bread w/margarine and milk

Jan. 28-31

Monday: Brats, w/sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Tuesday: Pork chop,, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk; Thursday: Glazed baked ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, fresh fruit, bread w/margarine and milk

GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

Gingerbread house builders get creative Our third annual Gingerbread House Competition, hosted by Lee County Council on Aging, was a great success. This year we had 18 entries, which is an increase of five gingerbread houses over 2017.

LCCOA was thrilled by the support of our community.

The winner this year in the Children Category was Ean Lemke.

Our judges felt Ean’s gingerbread

house was a “creative use of materials.”

The winner in the Family Category was the Feldbush family’s “Family Farm.” The judges stated that it was “delightful use of materials, clever concept, charming and had darling critters.”

The winner of the Organization, Corporation, Business Category went to Heritage Square. Charm-

ing assemblage – apparently many contributed to the construction of the delightful village.

The People’s Choice Award went to the McGrail family. The judges’ comments where:”Unusual concept (the Dixon Arch), good use of materials. Smells good!” The whole family was involved.

Judy Dixon and Betty Predmore graciously accepted our request to

be our judges and did a wonderful job reviewing all entries. LCCOA was impressed at the amount of time each judge spent on each entry.

LCCOA would like to thank our judges and all the contestants for their creativity and support of Lee County Council on Aging and a special thank you goes to Thrivent for sponsoring this event.

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Dec. 31-Jan. 4

Tuesday: CLOSED; Wednesday: Italian sausage w/peppers on a bun, red potato wedges, Italian blend vegetables, diced peaches; Thursday: Citrus-baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fruit cocktail; Friday: A Crispy fish sandwich on a wheat bun, potato pancakes, peas, pineapple tidbits, B) turkey minestrone

fry vegetables, diner roll, apricots; Wednesday: Salisbury steak; cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, sliced peaches; Thursday: A) Cheese omelet, turkey sausage, hash browns, blueberry muffin, fruit juice, B) or tuna salad with chicken and rice; Friday: Hot ham and cheese on a wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, diced pears

Upcoming Trips

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Thursday, April 18, 2019, at The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Cost: $120 members and $125 nonmembers Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats,and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80 will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! And men love it, too!

Pay for this trip at WCSC. Deadline to sign up is March 16, 2019. Bus leaves Sterling Walmart at 7:45 a.m. and Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meal at 11:15 a.m., and show at 1:30 p.m.

June 23-29, 2019 Cost: $779 members, $829 nonmembers, double occupancy Eight nights lodging, including 4 consecutive nights in South Dakota. Ten meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park, admission to the Unique Journey Museum, guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino, visit to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial, visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park, and much more.Leave Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m. and Sterling Walmart at 8:45 a.m. Pay for this trip at WCSC.

Nashville Show Trip

LCCOA presents 3 days and 2 nights in fabulous Chicago

April 29-May 4, 2019 – 6 Days/5 nights Cost: $675 per person, double occupancy Lee County Council on Aging is heading to Nashville, so grab your hat and put on your boots for an adventure you will not forget. This incredible price from Dixon includes transportation on a top-quality, video-equipped motor coach with restroom, 5 nights lodging, 8 meals (5 breakfasts and 3 dinners), 2 great shows (The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville nightlife dinner theater), guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade Plantation, admission to the country Music Hall of Fame, admission to the Mansion Fontanel, and ride on the Delta flatboats inside Opryland Hotel. For more information and ticket purchase stop by Lee County Council on Aging or call Trine at 815-288-9236.

Tuesday, June 25-Thursday, June 27, 2019 Cost: $405 – The deal of a lifetime!

Board your spacious Motorcoach and set off for your destination: exciting Chicago! Upon arrival you’ll enjoy a visit to the world-famous 360 Chicago, located along Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking into your Chicago-area hotel. The trip includes 5 meals, Motorcoach, hotel, and entry to all events. You will cruise Lake Michigan on the Skyline Cruise ship, visit historic Navy Pier, Chicago-famous Money Museum, dinner and entertainment, architectural luncheon cruise on the Odyssey River Chicago complete with DJ and dance floor, and much more. What a wonderful trip; do not miss this one!

A Tribute to Buddy Holly

Thursday, May 30, 2019, Circa 21, Rock Island Cost: $85 members and $90 nonmembers Features all the band’s hits such as “That’ll Be The Day,” Peggy Sue, and “True Love Ways,” as well as some lesser-known gems. Buddy was a true music pioneer, incorporating a rockabilly sound with a strong down stroke rhythm guitar and unique hiccup like vocals. This will be an unforgettable musical journey. Pay for this trip at WCSC. Deadline to sign up is May 17, 2019. Bus leaves Sterling Walmart at 10:30 a.m. and Dixon Shopko at 10:15 a.m. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., meal at noon, show at 1 p.m.

Colorado Springs trip

Aug. 18-24, 2019 Cost: $839 members, $889 nonmembers, double occupancy Six nights lodging includes 4 consecutive nights in scenic Colorado. 10 Meals: 6 breakfast and 4 dinners. Tour of the Garden of the Gods, visit to the United States Air Force Academy, visit the Royal Gorge, including Bridge and Aerial Tram, visit historic Manitou Springs at the foot of famous Pikes Peak, guided tour of Colorado Springs, visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center, and much more. Leave Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m. and Sterling Walmart at 8:45 a.m.. Pay for this

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Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theatre, Chicago

Sept. 18, 2019 Cost: $120 members, $125 nonmembers This Garage is a speakeasy that offers a musical comedy review with DA Gangsters, DA Flappers and you! You will be transported back to the1920s, by da boss’s 1928 Model A Ford, Roaring Twenties music,memorabilia and pictures of da gangsters and coppers of da time. The mugs and molls dance and sing the Charleston and other musical selections from 1920’s composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington. Pay for this trip at WCSC. Deadline to sign up for this trip is Sept. 6, 2019. Bus leaves Sterling Walmart at 9:30 a.m. and Dixon Shopko at 9:45 a.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., meal at 12:30 p.m. and show at 1:30 p.m.

Beautiful Maine trip

Oct. 12-20, 2019 Cost: $1,099 members, $1,149 nonmembers, double occupancy Eight nights lodging includes 4 consecutive nights in Maine. 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Guided tour of Portland, Maine’s largest city-by-the-sea, guided tour of quaint Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, tour of historic Victoria Mansion, guided tour of Pineland Farms, a picturesque working farm, visit to Boothbay Railway Village, visit to the Seashore Trolley Museum and countryside trolley ride, and much more. Leave Sterling Walmart at 8 a.m. and Dixon Shopko at 8:45 a.m.

Pay for this trip at WCSC starting Oct. 1.

Spain anyone?

Oct. 31-Nov. 18, 2019 On Oct. 31, 2019, we will fly to Barcelona Spain and spend 2 nights before embarking our cruise ship. We will have 4 stops in Spain and 2 in Portugal. Ship will return to the United States on Nov.18 and we will fly home that day. A deposit of $1,000 per person is required at signing. Trip includes all transportation, cruise, and hotel. Book by March 1, 2019. Any questions please call Glenda at the Whiteside County Senior Center 815-622-9230 ext.218. Only 6 cabins available.

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Fares: (within county)

Fares: (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 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Upcoming Special Events in Lee County Tuesday, Jan. 8 – 1:30 p.m.

Grief Support Group every first Tuesday of the month at the Post House Community Center. Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Ken Lawson from Unity Hospice can help you look at your old beliefs about dealing with loss, determine which losses have affected your life and take actions so that you may become complete with your loss. Whether your grief is from death, divorce, loss of a career, loss of faith, or a loss of a pet Ken is here to help you have a safe place. Questions? Please call the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236.

Laura Mangrum – Hvarre Real Estate Jan. 10, 2019 – 1 p.m.

Hosted by LCCOA. Presentation of SRES (should you stay in your home?). We have 14 people signed up – call to reserve your seat 815-288-9236.

Euchre tournament at LCCOA Sunday Jan. 13 – 12:30 p.m. sign-in, 1 p.m. start. $5 entry, 25 cents a set. 100 percent payback

Computer class for beginners Jan. 23, 2019 – 1-2 p.m.

Call for reservations: 815-288-9236

Open Mic Night at LCCOA Friday, Jan. 25 – Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first act on stage 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!

Bingo and breakfast Friday, Jan. 25 – 9 a.m.

Fun for all and we always have prizes

AARP – Tax preparations Mondays and Wednesdays – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Starting Jan. 30, 2019. Please call for appointment: 815-288-9236

Accessories Exchange in the Post House Ballroom, book and bake sale – LCCOA/PHCC Feb 9, 2019 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Foot clinic at WCSC Wednesday, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9, 2019, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Foot care will be available for all senior citizens. For appointments call Fancy Feet at 815-213-0324. Cost is $25. They will soak your feet, trim your toenails, and give you a fabulous foot massage

Love on a Leash Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

CGH Medical Center will bring their dogs to show us that animal-assisted therapy has been shown to have many benefits, including decreased pain medication use and increased socialization and communication. Come and see.

Price Is Right at WCSC Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Come play Price is Right game and guess the price of an item and take that item home. Stay for lunch: beef

enchiladas, salad and dessert.

TRIAD meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.

Whiteside County TRIAD are public service providers and community agencies working together to provide safety programs for older adults. Meetings are open to all senior citizens and community agencies in Whiteside County.

Making a Meaningful Nursing Home Visit Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

This program is designed to help participants identify with nursing home residents, and to identify the emotions that may be preventing quality visits. Practical ideas for making visits more valuable and enjoyable will also be shared.

Health & Nutrition Store presentation Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m.

Come and listen to Paul of the Health & Nutrition Store talk about preparing for spring, looking for immune system and allergies, and maybe weight loss.

Come and listen.

Euchre tournament at WCSC Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, 1 p.m.; sign-in at 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per entry and 25 cents a set, with a 100 percent payback. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

Medicare Choices at WCSC Thursday, Jan. 31,2019 at 12:30 p.m.

New to Medicare and confused? This is the class for you! Medicare can be a maze, but we’re here to help you! We welcome those who are new to Medicare and those who want to learn their options available with Medicare. Please call the ADRC Dept. in advance to sign up if you are interested in attending: 888-6229230, Ext. 194.

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The entire staff followed through in every way possible with respect to my beliefs, that they would take care of me and would do so in a manner that demonstrated they cared about me as a person. You have much to be grateful for in the staff you have. I extend my deepest gratitude to all staff at Regency Care for the part they had in my healing.

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