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Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center will be closed on March 25th in observance of Good Friday.

Lifescape meals will be served at LCCOA. Lee-Ogle Transportation System and Whiteside County Public Transportation will be closed.

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SENIOR SPELLING BEE at the Post House Community Center

100 W. Second St., Dixon | Wednesday, March 16 | 6:00 p.m.

Can you spell minute? Or fortitude? How about asunder? Lee County Council on Aging’s 2016 Senior Spelling Bee, in cooperation with the Association of Illinois Senior Centers & the Illinois Department on Aging, is rapidly approaching. It’s a fun and brainhealthy activity, and it’s FREE! Come test your spelling skills, meet new people, and have some fun! Winners will advance to the regional spelling bee held in the spring.

This spelling bee competition is for adults aged 50 and older. This is a great opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through spelling abilities.

1st place winner receives $75 gift card & 2nd place winner $50 gift card. All spelling bee participants will receive a goodie bag. This is going to be FUN!

Call 815-288-9236 to register or for more information Thank you to our silent sponsor for providing the cash prizes, goodie bags and snacks.

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INSIDE Directors’ Columns ............................................. 2 Post House Ballroom........................................... 3 Thank Yous...................................................... 7, 8

Membership Dues Paid................................... 6, 7 Weekly, Monthly Activities .............................. 11 Upcoming Trips................................................. 12

Meal Sites ........................................................... 13 Transportation .................................................. 14 Upcoming Special Events ................................. 15

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along with a drink (coffee, water or juice) and dessert. The Post House bar will also be open for those wishing a glass of wine or other beverage with their meal.

I want to thank all those charter members of our LCCOA Ladder Club. Last month I introduced this new way to give to LCCOA on a regular basis, and the response has been grati-

fying. Remember that we need your help more than ever to continue to provide quality programming and services to our senior clients.

Your contributions of $5, $10 or more each month really does help us keep the doors open when other social service agencies are being forced to curtail services or even terminate some services and lay off personnel. Help us keep LCCOA strong. Stop in or call for an enrollment form. You’ll be glad you did.

Can you spell minute?

Or fortitude? How about asunder? Do you enjoy crosswords, or brain stimulating games? Why not try your luck at this year’s LCCOA Senior

Spelling Bee? Anyone 50 or older is invited to join in on this fun event, co-sponsored by the Association of Illinois Senior Centers and the Illinois Department on Aging. This year’s Bee takes place on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Post House Community Center.

This year’s winner will take home a $75 prize, and the runner up $50.

All participants will receive a gift bag. The two top finishers also have the opportunity to represent LCCOA in the Regional Bee later in the Spring and, maybe, at the Illinois state fair in August, where the State Champion will be crowned. I hope to see you there.

Did you know that not all of our programs are held here at the Post House Community Center? For example, our bowling group gathers each Monday and Thursday at Plum Hollow lanes in Dixon for fun, fellowship, and some fun bowling. It’s a drop in activity, so you don’t have to go every time but I promise you, if you do go, you will be welcome and have a great time.

Be sure to check out all the other great things happening in March, and I’ll be back next month, when the weather will really be getting warmer!

variety show featuring a wide variety of music along with comedy and audience participation Her show features a wide variety of music including big band favorites, polkas, 50s and 60s rock’n’roll, country music, 70s disco, show tunes, patriotic, hits of the 80s, 90s, current hits, ethnic melodies, sing-a-long, and music trivia. Also featured are some of Patty’s original songs, “Say You Remem-

ber Me” has raised thousands of dollars for the research of Alzheimer’s disease.

Our staff and volunteers are busy handling the marketing, promotions, and ticketing for this year’s show. If you haven’t heard from us or didn’t have the opportunity to purchase tickets or a sponsorship last year and would like to do so please give us a call at 815-622-9230 or 888-6229230. We will be happy to explain the many options available for tickets and sponsorships. A special thanks to CGH Medical Center for signing on as our “Title Sponsor” for this great event! We also appreciate the help from Wither’s Broadcasting for promoting our show on

their radio stations and the help of Sauk Valley Media in getting information out to the public in their daily newspapers!

This Annual Fundraising Concert is WCSC’s major fundraising event of the year and we appreciate the great support the local communities have provided over the years. If you are unable to attend the concert but would like to help the WCSC and seniors in our communities, please feel free to make a general donation or purchase tickets for others to use to attend the concert. We will distribute the donated tickets to local senior and group homes in our area. All proceeds from the concert and donations provided to WCSC go to support

the programs, activities, and services we provide to the seniors in our area!

This year has been a very trying year for us as several of our grants were reduced and the state budget funding is still tied up in the budget battle in Springfield. We are not sure when or if we will be reimbursed for the funds we have spent so far this fiscal year so your generous donation is greatly appreciated! WCSC is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization so all general donations are tax deductible! Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Senior Center.

Until next month!

By Geoff Vanderlin Did you know that, for much of recorded time, March was considered the first month of the year? It’s the time when the weather warms up, and the earth renews itself. The new crops are planted and we clean out the old and feel a new lease on life.

But, before winter totally gives up its grasp, I want to invite everyone to our 26th annual Chili/Soup supper to be held in the Post House Ballroom on

Wednesday, March 9.

Those of you who are members of LCCOA have received your tickets in the mail and we are expecting a good crowd.

Be sure to send your ticket money in or, if you did not receive tickets, come in to the Center and purchase them in advance. The cost is only $6.00 now, but will increase to $7.00 if you buy them at the door. Enjoy a great chili or soup entrée,

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Doug Vandersee The staff and volunteers at the WCSC would really enjoy helping you make the best of each day, so stop by WCSC and check out our variety of activities. Check out the Echo as we have lots of great social activities including euchre, pinochle, bridge, kings on the corner, hand & foot, Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, pool, Bingo, line dancing (for beginners and intermediate skill levels), chair exercises, a great homemade lunch M-F, and a computer lab to check your email

or pick up some tips from our volunteers!

The Whiteside County Senior Center is excited to welcome Patty Waszak direct from her Smoky Mountain Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as our featured performer at the 2016 Annual Fundraising Concert on Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. in SHS’s Centennial Auditorium. Patty stars in the “Patty Waszak Show” the longest running variety show in the Smoky Mountains. Her show is a high energy, heartwarming

– Geoff

– Doug

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

Events for March

A beautiful place to get together

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

I was reminded recently about how little people know about the Post House building – about how our dining/meeting area used to be the pool that belonged to the Nachusa House Hotel; the elevator shaft used to have a black iron spiral staircase to the second and third floors; and that there is indeed a third floor! More importantly: any profits realized from Post House Ballroom events go to the Lee County Council on Aging, for our work with seniors in Lee County. Income tax preparation continues in the Ballroom with AARP Representatives, and Dixon Main Street’s Lunch & Learn program will be by Lee County Emergency Management Services, with catering by Gingko Tree Café, and sponsored by PLN Mutual Insurance.

Remember, they get you in and out in an hour, good food for only $3.00, and an interesting program. You can’t beat that! The Rock River Garden Club will have a presentation called The Lazy Gardener to which the public is invited. The presentation is at 6:30 p.m. on March 21. Who couldn’t learn some valuable information from this!

If you need a beautiful place to have a get-together, look us up on Face-

book, 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.

1 - 10 a.m. Line Dancing 3 - Noon AARP Taxes 3 - 4:30 p.m. The Stage Door Dance Classes 6 - Vanessa Reglin Birthday Party 7 - Noon AARP Taxes 8 - 10 a.m. Line Dancing 9 - Chili & Soup Supper 10 - Noon AARP Taxes 10 - The Stage Door Dance Classes 13 - Quarter Madness 14 - Noon AARP Taxes 15 - 10 a.m. Line Dancing 16 - Dixon Main Street’s Lunch & Learn 17 - Noon AARP Taxes 17 - 4:30 p.m. The Stage Door Dance Classes 21 - Noon AARP Taxes 21 - Rock River Garden Club – “The Lazy Gardener” 22 - 10 a.m. Line Dancing 24 - Noon AARP Taxes 25 - Offices closed 28 - Noon AARP Taxes 29 - 10 a.m. Line Dancing 31 - Noon AARP Taxes 31 - 4:30 p.m. The Stage Door Dance Classes

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

Transportation 815-288-2117 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 Check us out on Facebook: Post House Community Center/ Lee County Council on Aging Sauk Valley Media

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

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

Or via the Internet at whitesideseniors@comcast.net The Emporium Thrift Store, 15 W. Third St., Sterling – 815-535-0368

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Getting help at WCSC The Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) Aging and Disabled resource staff will continue to take walk-ins on Monday’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. if you want to see someone at the senior center. Monday is the best time to walk in to get help for the license plate discount, free amplified telephone program, energy assistance, or your homestead exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities. If you want to see someone for Medicare counseling it is by appointment only. If you to see someone at one of our sites in Morrison, Erie, Prophetstown, or Fulton it is also by appointment only.

If you can’t make your appointment it is important that you please call to cancel as soon as possible. If you’re not able to come in on Monday you can call and make an appointment. It is a good idea to call and ask what you need to bring if you are not sure what you will need on walk in

day please call 815-6229230 extension 194.

License plate update The Benefits Access Program has reported that they are taking 2014 income to file for the license plate discount until April 18, 2016 and 2015 income will be accepted after April 18, 2016 if you are a filing for the first time or renewing your application. The proof of income that the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) will accept for the application is the US 1040 (all pages) and/ or tax forms such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and SSA-1099 forms are sent out to you in the mail at the beginning of the year. We may also need your Social Security card, driver’s license or State ID, car registration, and possibly other information. IDOA has also reported that there is up to an 8 week processing time and that time frame does not starts from the date the application was

Recycling electronics The Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging collect used cell phones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled. If you have any these

items lying around and want to dispose of them, please drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 West 9th street, Sterling or the LCCOA 100 West 2nd St., Dixon.

submitted. It starts from the last time information requests are uploaded to the application. This is why it is important that you bring in all the information that the Whiteside County Senior Center caseworkers ask you to bring. Failure to do so will prolong your processing time. If you want to see if you qualify or make sure you have everything we may need to help you file please call 815-622-9230 extension 194.

Medicare choices class The Whiteside County Senior Center’s next class on Medicare will be March 18 at 1:30 p.m.

This class is designed for those that are becoming new to Medicare and those who want to learn about the options available. Please call ahead of time and sign up 815622-9230.

LCCOA Outreach This month our LCCOA Outreach Department are continuing to accommodate all of you who have Benefit Access Applications and Tax Assessment Freeze paperwork to complete.

If you are not sure if you qualify or need an appointment please give us a call and we are happy to help. As a reminder, anyone turning 65 this year or who are disabled and going on Medicare will want to contact us so that we can help you with obtaining a Part D plan and understanding your benefits.

Another important thing we are wanting to touch base on this month is our amplified phones, through the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC). We are available to offer amplified, CapTel, and TTY phones to those individuals who have a hard time hear-

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ing. Your Nurse Practitioner, Doctor, Audiologist etc., can fill this in for you. You are able to obtain this part of the application prior to your appointment with us if you prefer. If you currently wear hearing aids we are able to process this part of the application for you. The remainder of the application is completed at your appointment, we need a copy of your phone bill and Driver’s License/ ID etc., to prove proof of residency and then we process your application with ITAC, and they mail you your new phone direct to your door within just a few short weeks.

If you have any questions, would like to schedule an appointment, or want to learn more about what we can do to help you please give us a call at 1-815288-9236.

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ing on their standard land line phones. This program is offered at no additional charge to you, as there is currently a .07¢ tax that you pay on your standard land line service, which covers this not-for-profit program. There are no age or income limits and is available to anyone who has trouble hearing on their home phone.

The application process is simple and only requires approximately 20 minutes of your time to “test” the amplified phones that are offered, in order to see which phone will work best for you, as they each work differently with each person’s different hearing loss. There is a physician’s form on the application which is just to state to the fact that you could benefit from the amplified phone.

This is considered being certified as hard of hear-

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Thanks for Climbing on the Ladder LCCOA wants to extend a big thank you to all of our supporters who have climbed onto the Ladder Club, our new monthly giving program that allows you to easily donate to LCCOA on a monthly basis.

Like many non-profit agencies in these uncertain times, LCCOA is struggling to keep our doors open for business every day. Our services are offered free to anyone who needs them and, for some time now, we have seen our grant sources either going away or shrinking, while our expenses continue to rise.

With the current budget crisis here in Illinois we are also being asked to wait for payments we count on. In some cases we have been told not to expect anything, no matter what happens with the budget. Your contribution of as little as $5/month, or whatever you can afford will help us match some of those grants (a requirement for most of them) as

well as meet expenses.

A monthly giving program helps us by providing a steady and predictable source of income every month substantially lowering our administrative costs in fundraising.

As a donor you have complete control over your gift. You can increase, decrease or stop your pledge whenever you choose. By spreading your gift over 12 months/ year you lessen any onetime financial hit. All

Ladder club members ($5/month or more) will automatically be members of LCCOA and will not be asked to pay dues each year.

To become a charter member of the Ladder Club, just give us a call or stop by. You will be asked to fill out a short form and provide us with either a voided blank check or a savings account deposit slip. We’ll take it from there. Thank you from all of us at LCCOA.

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A gift of true love I want to congratulate Estamae Williams and Harold (Bud) Jordan for this year’s King and Queen for Valentines.

The votes were very close. Thank you for all who participated in voting this year.

Now that March has arrived, we will be celebrating our St. Patrick’s Day meal on Wednesday, March 16. Our meal will be corned beef and cabbage. I hope that you all can make it and bring a friend or family. We will be closed on March 25 in honor of Good Friday.

Our kitchen volunteers and I would like to wish you a Happy Easter on March 27. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. According to scripture, Jesus came back to life, and was risen from the dead. Three days after his death

on the cross, Amen. Thank you all who participated in our meal program and for all your donations.

Food for thought: Through the death, burial, Resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believed in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. Remember the sacrifice that was paid for all humanity, undeserving, and as a gift of true love.

– The Head Cook, San Juana Escobar

Have trouble hearing on the phone?

If you have trouble hearing on the phone Illinois has a program to help you. The program provides free amplified telephones or a captioning telephone to Illinois

residents. LCCOA and WCSC are selection centers for this program.

Call 815-622-9230 or 815-288-9236 to set up an appointment to see if you qualify for this won-

derful program. To apply we will need your phone bill with all the pages and proof of address (driver’s license, state ID, or a bill with your name and address on it).

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All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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Whiteside County Senior Center welcomes new members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their WCSC membership dues: Vernon and Darlene Adolph Wendy Allen Arlene Arduini Gary Arity Lorraine Armstrong Leslie and Louise Arvola Don and Leora Babel Ann Baither Robert and Judy Bartel Donald and Twila Beard Dean Beatty Peter and Betty Bell Beverly Bellini Elizabeth Bivin Della Boehmke Jane Bopes William and Cindy Bostelman William and Pamela Bowman Della Brenner James and Helen Brown Pamela Brown Calvin Bryant Annette Buetsch Ronald Bucher Gene Buhrow Carol Burke Mary Carlson Lino and Mary Carrillo Leola Casey

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WCSC welcomes members Duane Thompson Ruth Thompson Phyllis Simpkins Jean Tichler Dale Smith Virgene Tschosik Doris Smith Patricia VanCoillie Wilma Smith Richard and Linda June Soderquist VanKampen Edna Spencer Tracy VanKampen Kathleen Spotts Francis Venhuizen Helen Stewart Carol Voss Darla Stigall Mary Vos Terri Stover Janice Wadelton Nancy Surdez Eugene Walls Phillip Szewcyk Dale Warren Dona Tegeler Dennis and Brooke Gerry & Georgia Temmen Weidman

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Thank you to WCSC volunteers

Carroll & Kathie Whitlock Deloris Whitlock Linda Wilburn Roberta Williams Lester and Ann Wilson Arthur and Wanda Willstead Laverne and Carol Woessner Kenneth and Paulette Wolf Kim and Josie Wright Wayne and Barbara Wright Ronald and Anna Young Judy Zager

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.

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Fred Nesbit Caseys General Store Judith Spangler Liberty Court Lee County Heath Department

NOTES FROM THE EMPORIUM

Donations and shoppers needed Greeting from all of us at The Emporium Thrift Center. It won’t be long until spring is with us. Stop in the store to see the new merchandise that is put out each day. I think you will see merchandise for St. Patty’s Day and Easter. Baskets, eggs, stuffed toys, flower arrangements, wreaths and the cute knick-knacks. You can get it here.

We have priced all our books, cookbooks, children

book and magazines very reasonably. We have coffee table books, how-to books, and nonfiction books. Come in and get a real bargain in reading. We are still selling VSH tapes, LP records, cassettes and eight tracks. If you have the player, we can supply the entertainment.

We celebrated our 10th Anniversary of being in business the second week of February. Hope that you all got to stop in at that

time. We are all very proud of supporting the Whiteside County Senior Center for 10 years!! We thank all of you for your support – two things we need from our community is donations and shoppers. We take donations anytime we are open. Come see us at 115 W. 3rd Street, Sterling 5 days a week (closed Wednesday & Sunday) from 9-4. Hope to see you soon!

– Janice Bell & Maxine Stern

LCCOA SPRING PROM

Nominations LCCOA is excited to announce the 2016 Spring King & Queen nominations. Jim Pitchford, Howard Morey and Bill Mills are running for Prom King and 6 lovely ladies are running for Queen. Betty Cover, Melissa Joyce, Bobbie Jo Jones, Joan Spotts, Dorothy Bellows & Rosie Donoho. The April issue of Golden Echo will have pictures of each candidate.

LCCOA’s 5th annual Spring Prom is Saturday, April 16 in the Post House Ballroom.

This prom is for ages 21 up to 121. We invite you to come enjoy a night of dancing. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Snacks are included in the ticket price.

The event is sponsored by Liberty Court, grand march and music by Super Red Hot DJ. MB Proptography will be on hand to take photos for you to purchase and take home that night. You can help decide the 2016 Spring King & Queen by casting your vote at the Post House Community Center.

Monetary contributions may be placed in the candidates voting box at the Post House Community Center. All funds collected will go to support Lee County Council on Aging. This is an event you do not want to miss!

CARDIAC REHABILITATION Highly trained and skilled professionals, working together with you, your family and your physician to help you maintain or achieve an improved quality of life through exercise and lifestyle education.

CGH Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehab services are designed to help individuals recover from heart disease and return to full and productive lives. The program is AACVPR Accredited (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation) and the staff attends yearly education on exercise and risk factors.

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LYNN BLVD MEDICAL CENTER www.cghmc.com

an outpatient department of CGH Medical Center

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EMPORIUM THRIFT CENTER

WCSC VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

LCCOA DONATION

Max & Patty Ballard present a check to LCCOA employee Julie McGrail. Max donated to LCCOA via Crest Foods 30 years of Employment Donation Program.

PAINTING AT WCSC Janice Bell cut the cake at the 10th Anniversary of the Emporium Thrift Center. We had a wonderful week of celebration.

Thank you all!

MEDICARE Q&A

Does Medicare Cover a CPAP Device?

Dear Marci, My doctor diagnosed me with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and said that I need a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to help me breathe at night. I have Original Medicare and was wondering whether it will cover the CPAP device.

- Martine (Chesapeake, VA)

period before the CPAP was ordered.

You must use a Medicare-approved supplier who provides you and/or your caregiver with instructions about proper use and care for the CPAP device. Many areas including Chesapeake, Virginia are called competitive bidding regions, which means Medicare will usually only pay for most durable medical equipment (DME) from a select group of supDear Martine, pliers, known as contract suppliers.

Original Medicare will cover an initial Lastly, for continued coverage of your three-month trial of your CPAP device if CPAP device following the three-month you have been diagnosed with obstruc- trial, your provider must re-evaluate you tive sleep apnea. At the end of the trial, during those initial three months. He or Medicare will continue to pay for the she must certify that the CPAP device is device if your doctor certifies that you helping you and that you are using it as have benefited from the device and used recommended. it properly.

If these conditions are met, Medicare Before the three-month trial, your physi- will cover 80 percent of the rental fees cian and supplier must submit paperwork for a CPAP device for 13 months, once to Medicare to justify your need for a CPAP the Part B deductible is met. After that device. Although it is their job to know you will own the device. Note that these these requirements, familiarizing yourself 13 months include the three-month with them can help to avoid errors and trial. Medicare will also pay 80 percent navigate any challenges that arise. of the cost of CPAP supplies, such as To qualify for coverage of a threemasks and tubing. month CPAP trial, Original Medicare On the other hand, if your symptoms requires certain steps: did not improve during the initial threeYour doctor must diagnose you with month trial of CPAP therapy, you can obstructive sleep apnea based on an re-qualify for Medicare coverage followexamination and subsequent sleep test. ing a new sleep study in a facility, and a This test can be performed in your home re-examination by your physician. or at an approved facility.

- Marci Your doctor must certify that you had a Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare face-to-face exam with him/her or another Rights Center, the nation’s largest independent source of health professional within the six-month information and assistance for people with Medicare.

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February 12 was our Valentine’s Day Party at WCSC, and voting was done all week for the King and Queen. The winners were Estamae Williams and Harold (Bud) Jordan. It was a very close race for the men and women. Congratulations Estamae and Bud!

Leon Ramos Jr. family, friends and fellow Boy Scouts painted the dining room and kitchen over the long weekend. Leon was doing a community project to earn his Eagle Scout Award. Pictured with them are the head cook San Juana Escobar and Doug Vandersee, Executive Director of WCSC.

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TAX RETURN SERVICES

Taxpayer information In Dixon and Sterling, Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free income tax return preparation services during 2016 at these sites: Whiteside County Senior Center: By appointment only, call 815-622-9230.

Monday, February 1 through April 18 and 4 Saturdays, February 20 & 27 and March 19 & 26.

YWCA in Sterling: By appointment only, call 815625-0333. Thursday, February 4 through April 14.

Lee County Council on Aging, Mondays and Thursdays from 12 to 4 starting Jan. 28. Call 815-288-9236 to set up appointment.

Taxpayer Information and Responsibilities: These sites are staffed with AARP Tax-Aide volunteers who have been trained and are certified by the IRS to prepare a range of individual income tax returns.

Please take a moment to read the following information which will ensure a smooth process for both you and the volunteers at these sites: You are responsible for the accuracy of your return. Our volunteers do not provide legal or financial advice. Our job is to assist you to complete and file your federal and/ or state tax return. We are not permitted to provide advice, such as how you can reduce your tax responsibility or handle other financial responsibilities. You may need to consult with a paid tax professional or financial advisor if you have questions that we cannot answer.

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ing your return, please be sure you have the following required documents with you: Some identification that contains your picture.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will provide a photo I.D. free of charge for persons 65 years of age and more.

Social Security Cards or comparable documentation for you, your spouse (if applicable) and all dependents.

Your Affordable Care Act documentation received to verify Market Place Information, Employer Insurance or Personal Insurance Information.

Income related documents: Forms W2, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA 1099, 1099R, and other 1099 forms showing home mortgage interest or other income.

Expense related documents: Checks and forms showing federal and state taxes paid, 1098 forms, documentation of medical, dental, charity, or business expenses, any vehicle and property taxes, and mortgage interest paid. Receipts for expenses need to be in reasonable order and legible.

Brokerage statements or other documentation showing the cost basis (purchase price) and date purchased for all securities or property sold or transferred during the tax year.

A check with your name printed on it for direct deposit/debit of any refund/balance due. A check in your checkbook is acceptable. A cancelled check is not required.

Other helpful documents to bring: Please bring a copy of your last year’s tax return.

If you receive a pension

or annuity from a former employer, please bring the date that you began to receive payments. (May be required.)

There are some types of returns that we cannot assist you with. Some taxpayers have situations that require a tax form that is outside the scope of our program, our training and the IRS certification. Please review the poster which is available at our sites for a list of circumstances which are deemed “out of scope” for this program. Additionally, even if the return does fit within the allowable scope of our assistance, a volunteer may need to decline to assist you if your return is beyond the comfort level of their experience. If you have any of these situations, then our sites will not be able to prepare your tax return, even if this site has done so in the past. If you have a question about whether your return is out of scope, ask a volunteer so that you do not have an unnecessary wait. Please do not ask that a volunteer make an exception in your case.

The Client Intake form must be fully and accurately completed before your return can be started. Please let us know if you have questions or need assistance completing the form. If you do not have required documentation for an exemption, deduction or tax credit then you will need to return when you have it available for the volunteer to review. All relevant tax records are required to prepare an accurate tax return.

Taxpayers will be called for assistance by appointment and in the order

listed on the sign-in sheet. Exceptions will be made if the circumstances of the return provide that a specific volunteer is more appropriate to prepare the return accurately or expeditiously. AARP members are not given preference over nonmember.

If you have a joint return, it will require the signature of both spouses.

If your spouse is not present at the site, then you will have to obtain your spouse’s signature and return the forms to the site before the return can be e-filed.

Once your return is prepared it will be given a quality review by a second trained and certified volunteer in order to ensure that it is thorough and accurate. Although this may require you to have an additional wait, this quality review service is done for your benefit to ensure that you receive the best service that we can provide.

ACA Documents Needed for Tax Returns Many people will receive the Affordable Care Act Documents 1095-A. 1095B or 1095-C. If you went to the marketplace for insurance you must file your Federal income tax return. The 1095-A will be required to complete your tax return.

The 1095-B and 1095-C do not have to be sent to you by employers and third-party insurance providers until March 31, 2016. You can have your taxes done without the 1095-B or 1095-C. If you receive the 1095-B or 1095C after you have filed your taxes, they will not change your tax return.

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LCCOA SPELLING BEE

Spelling bee on March 16 Lee County Council on Aging, in conjunction with the Illinois Association of Senior Centers and the Illinois Department on Aging will sponsor a Senior Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second Street, Dixon.

The winner and runner up in this competition will advance to Regional competition later in the spring and, possibly, to the Illinois State Fair, where the Illinois State Champion will be crowned on Monday, August 15, 2016.

The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is an exciting statewide program that provides Illinois adults age 50 and older the opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities The winner of the Lee County Council on Aging Spelling Bee will receive a $75.00 gift certificate. Second place will receive a $50 certificate, and all participants will receive a small goodie bag for participating.

Questions about the Bee should be addressed to Geoff Vanderlin, Executive Director of LCCOA, at 815-288-9236.

HEART PRESENTATION AT WCSC

Dawn Hartman, Cath Lab RN, presented on the heart at the WCSC on February 10. It was very informative and we had a great turnout. Thank you Dawn!

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Activities and Meetings Weekly Post House Community Center Mondays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 10:00 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 6:00 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Line Dancing 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1:00 p.m. – Pinochle

Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1:00 p.m. – Pinochle

Thursdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 10:00 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 1:00 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge 1:00 p.m. – Pinochle

Whiteside County Senior Center Mondays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab, wii (call ahead

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

Wednesdays

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab, wii (call ahead

10:00 a.m. – Beading Class 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – 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

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab, wii (call ahead

10:00 a.m. – Canasta 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Bridge, call ahead.

1:00 p.m. – Bingo, check Monthly with who

Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab, wii (call ahead

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Cards “Hand and Foot” game, $2 1:00 p.m. – Euchre,- $2 to play, bring a snack.

1:00 p.m. – Chair Exercises – FUN with music

Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, socializing, computer lab, wii (call ahead

10:00 a.m. – Intermediate Line Dancing – check schedule for where it is 11:00 a.m. – Line Dancing at WCSC 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 Post House Community Center March 2 10 - 11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure checks

by Lee County Health Department March 3 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Paw Paw Community Center 10:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks by Liberty Court

March 7 1:00 p.m. – Stories from the Past – A Legacy for the Future workshop by University of Illinois Extension March 8 1:00 p.m. – Memory Clinic 2:00 p.m. – Mini Spelling Bee

March 9 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks by Pathways 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. – 26th annual Chili Supper in the Post House Ballroom ($) March 11 9:30 a.m. – Bingo sponsored by Unity Hospice

March 13 12:30 p.m. – Quarter Madness in the Post House Ballroom March 14 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Ashton Library 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Franklin Grove Library

March 6 12:30 p.m. – Euchre Tournament ($)

March 15 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation March 16 6:00 p.m. – Spelling Bee 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Amboy Community Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at OLPH Hall Sublette

Whiteside County Senior Center March 2 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check by CGH Home Nursing 11:25 a.m. – Celebrating March Birthdays 1:00 p.m. – Bingo. Prizes by Oregon Living and Rehab, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) March 9 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Blood Pressure Check by Gaffey Home Nursing

1:00 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) March 12 1:00 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1:00 with a question and answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation at 2:30 p.m. by Neal Shipley & Joe Fornero on Audacity a free, easy-to-use,

multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited, refreshments will be available.

March 16 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Blood Pressure Check by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab 1:00 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Sauk

Valley Living and Rehab, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play) March 23 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Blood Pressure Check by Sterling Pavilion 1:00 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Regency Care of Sterling, snacks by WCSC (Donate a can of food or $1 to play)

March 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure check by Sterling Pavilion 1:00 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Rock Fallls 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!

March 2 – Dispensary Fulton Community Outreach Mtgs 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

March 5 – Murder Mystery Dinner, Robert Fulton Community Center at 6 p.m.

March 8 – Blood Drive 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

March 9 – Dispensary Fulton Community Outreach Mtgs 2p.m. - 7p.m.

March 16 – Foot Clinic 8 a.m. - call for appt Dispensary Fulton Community Outreach Mtgs 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

March 22 – Blood Drive 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

March 23 – Dispensary Fulton Community Outreach Mtgs 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

March 25 – CLOSED for Good Friday

March 30 – Dispensary Fulton Community Outreach Mtgs 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

If you are interested in joining us for the above monthly activities, contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230; or Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236.

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Upcoming Trips Dubuque Jo Casino, Dubuque, Iowa

Nashville Show Tour

June 19-25, 2016, 7 days and 6 nights Cost $749 members and $799 nonmembers Insurance $69. Can put all on one check.

Friday March 11

Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Cost includes transportation and free buffet lunch. Pickup at Shopko in Dixon at 8:00 a.m. and pickup at K-Mart in Sterling at 8:30 a.m. Drop off at Sterling K-Mart first and then Dixon Shopko.

Washington D.C. Trip

ING T April 14-19, 2016 6 days and 5 nights I WALIST Cost $547 members and $597 nonmembers Insurance $45. Can put all on one check.

Price is for double occupancy and includes gratuity for bus drivers and step-on guides.

Features a guided tour of Washington D.C., plus see the U.S. Capitol, White House, National Archives, Embassy Row, Georgetown, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr National Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and much more. Hopefully, there will be cherry blossoms to see. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip. Come get a flyer about the trip.

Big Band “Swing Music” Radio Remote Show at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet Tuesday, April 19, 2016 • Cost: $75 members, $80 non members

Depart Rock Falls Community Center at 8:00 am and return approx. 5:00 pm. Depart Dixon Wal-mart at 8:30 am and return approx. 4:30 p.m. Do you love the Big Band Sound from the 1930s and 1940s? Let us take you back to 1935 for a Big Band “Swing Music” Radio Remote Show at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate. They transform the Victorian Ballroom into a 1930s Jazz Club, the Limestone Lounge. Relive this glorious era with a “live radio broadcast show” by The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra, complete with vocalists and radio actors. Prior to this fabulous show enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of Chicken Cordon Bleu, chef’s choice starch and steamed vegetable.

Lunch also includes fresh garden salad with warm rolls, coffee or tea and dessert. We arrive early enough for you to enjoy a self-guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion.

Dubuque Jo Casino, Dubuque, Iowa Wednesday April 27

Use your free money from last trip. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Cost includes transportation and free buffet lunch. Pickup at Shopko in Dixon at 8:00 a.m. and pickup at K-Mart in Sterling at 8:30 a.m. Drop off at Sterling K-Mart first and then Dixon Shopko.

Sights to see: Guided tour of Nashville, Ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel, show at the famous Grand Ole Opry, guided tour of beautiful Belle Meade Plantation, Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour, and much much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.

U.S. Mailboat Tour on Lake Geneva Tuesday, June 22, 2016 • Cost: $60 members, $70 non members

Depart Rock Falls Community Center at 6:30 am and return approx. 8:00 pm. Depart Dixon Wal-mart at 7:00 am and return approx. 7:30 pm. The Post House Community Center is heading to Lake Geneva, WI for a U.S. Mailboat tour. Carrying on a tradition since 1870, it is the only marine mail delivery of its type in the country. Loaded with passengers, mail and a very brave mailperson, the Walworth II departs for a full lake tour . The mailperson leaps off the bow of the boat onto the pier, places the mail into the box, grabs outgoing mail, and jumps back aboard the stern. The only hitch is the boat never stops! Join us for a lovely day in Lake Geneva, enjoy the Mailboat cruise then you’re on your own for lunch and shopping in Lake Geneva. Cost is $60 for members and $70 non-members and includes Mailboat Tour and roundtrip transportation.

Cubs Baseball Trip

September 16 • Cost $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers Cubs vs. Brewers – 1:20 p.m. game Pickup at Sterling K-Mart at 8:00 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m. Come join us for a fun day at the ballpark! Motorcoach ride and ticket at a bargain price of $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Seats are Terrace preferred. We will stop at the Dekalb Oasis for restroom and snack/lunch break on the way in and way out..

Paid seats go first.

Canada New England Cruise September 30, 2016 to October 7, 2016

On Friday September 30, 2016, we will board the bus to the airport, 7 nights on the NCL Dawn, 1 night in Quebec, Sydney, Halifax, N.S., Saint John, N.B., Bar Harbor, Maine. Cruise will end in Boston. Prices start at $2000 for an inside cabin. Deposit of $600 due at signing. Balance due June 23, 2016. All deposits due by Jan. 1, 2016. Call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

Cubs Baseball Trip

New York City

May 13 • Cost $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers Cubs vs. Pirates – 1:20 p.m. game

Pickup at Sterling K-Mart at 8:00 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m. Come join us for a fun day at the ballpark! Motorcoach ride and ticket at a bargain price of $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Seats are Terrace preferred. We will stop at the Dekalb Oasis for restroom and snack/lunch break on the way in and way out.. Paid seats go first.

September 21-28, 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 much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.

To sign up and pay or for questions, please visit or call: Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL • 855-407-9236 -OR- Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL • 888-622-9230

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Meals for March Serving at Lee County Council on Aging March. 1-4 Tuesday: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed pot/gravy, carrots, wheat bread, fruit cocktail B) Ham/chix noodle Wednesday: Sweet & sour, meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, diced pears Thursday: Mushroom swiss, burger on bun, buttered red pot., baked beans, apricots Friday: Fish patty, wheat bun, potato pancakes, calif. blend veggies, applesauce, tartar sauce

March 7-11 Monday: Spaghetti w/ meatsauce, steamed peas, wh. kernel corn, garlic bread, apricots Tuesday: Citrus baked ham, sweet potatoes, capri blend veg., wheat bread, jello w/ fruit Wednesday: Bratwurst w/ kraut, hot dog bun, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled applesauce Thursday: Cheesy beef taco, flour tortilla, lettuce/tomato, spanish rice, refried beans, fresh fruit Friday: A) Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli, dinner roll, baked peaches B) R. beef/ cr. mush.

March 14-18 Monday: Chicken parmesan, pasta w/ marinara, steamed broccoli, dinner roll, diced pears Tuesday: Sausage gravy w/ biscuit, hash brown potato, fruit juice, baked peaches Wednesday: Baked chicken qtr mashed pot/ gravy, carrots, tossed salad/drs., roll/ pumpkin bar Thursday: A) Pork fritter, augratin potatoes, calif. blend veggies, dinner roll/butter, apricots B) Turkey/ vegetable Friday: Fish sticks, mac & cheese, peas & carrots, diced pears, tartar sauce, dinner roll

March 21-25 Monday: Hamburger patty, wheat bun, mac & cheese, jap. blend veggies, diced pears Tuesday: A) BBQ chix breast, cheesy potatoes, buttered peas, dinner roll, fruit cocktail B) Chix sal/tomato Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed pot/gravy, coin carrots, dinner roll, sliced peaches Thursday: Cheese ravioli w/ meatsauce, brussel sprouts, waxed beans, garlic bread, apricots Friday: Cheese omelette, turkey sausage, hash brown pot, blueberry muffin, fruit juice

March 28-31 Monday: Creamy chicken w/ pasta, peas & carrots, baked apples, wheat bread Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed pot/gravy, green beans, dinner roll/butter, fruit cocktail Wednesday: Italian sausage w/ peppers on bun, potato wedges, Italian blend veggies, diced peaches Thursday: Baked ziti w/ meatsauce, steamed broccoli, carrots, apricots, breadstick

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center March 1-4 Tuesday: Chicken parmesan with spaghetti, garlic bread, vegetable, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert.

Thursday: Cooks Choice. Friday: Beer battered Cod, baked potato, California blend, vegetable, salad and dessert.

March 14-18 March 7-11 Monday: White country gravy over Monday: Breaded chicken breast, pork chops with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Tuesday: Pork tamales with vegetable, salad & dessert. Tuesday: Italian sausage ravioli with spaghetti refried beans and rice, vegetable, sauce, garlic bread, vegetable, salad salad and dessert. Wednesday: & dessert. Wednesday: Corn beef & Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with Cabbage, vegetable, salad & dessert. gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert.

Thursday: Chicken drummies, dress- Thursday: Ham & scalloped potatoes, ing, vegetable, salad and dessert. Fri- vegetable, salad and dessert. Friday: day: Talapia or fish alternative, pota- Baked Salmon or fish alternative, potatoes, vegetable, salad & dessert. toes, vegetable, salad and dessert.

March 21-25 Monday: Chicken tacos, vegetable, salad and dessert. Tuesday: Ground Beef Shepherds pie with broccoli soup, vegetable, salad and dessert.

Wednesday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Chicken Alfredo over noodles, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Friday: Closed for Good Friday.

March 28-31 Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Tuesday: Chili & hot dog, vegetable, salad and dessert. Wednesday: BBQ baked chicken, baked potato, vegetable, salad and dessert. Thursday: Beef stew over biscuits, vegetable, salad and dessert.

Serving at Golden Meals in Whiteside County March 1-4 Tuesday: Hamburger, mac & cheese, green beans, fruit, bun & milk Wednesday: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Friday: Hot dog, baked beans, potato salad, fruit, bun & milk

March 7-11 Monday: BBQ chicken, cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Tuesday: Tater tot casserole, vegetables in casserole, salad, fruit, bread & margarine Wednesday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Thursday: Bratwurst w/kraut, bun, mashed potatoes, baked beans, milk Friday: Beef stew, biscuit, applesauce, milk, bread, margarine & milk

March 14-18 Monday: Chicken rice casserole, broccoli, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Tuesday: Baked turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, bread, margarine & milk Wednesday: Ham loaf, potatoes, corn, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Thursday: Corn beef, cabbage, red potatoes, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Friday: Tuna salad, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, bun & milk

March 21-25 Monday: Beef taco, spanish rice, refried beans, fruit Tuesday: Sausage gravy over biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, peaches Thursday: Easy chicken casserole, potatoes, corn, fruit Friday: Closed for Good Friday

March 28-31 Monday: Chicken patty, potatoes, peas, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Tuesday: Hamburger, mac & cheese, green beans, fruit, bun & milk Wednesday: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread, margarine & milk Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit, bread, margarine & milk

Robert Fulton Community Center March 2 Catered by The Alverno March 4 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert

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March 9 Sloppy Jo on a bun, potato salad, baked beans and a cookie March 11 Baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable & dessert

March 16 Potato soup, deli sandwich, salad and a cookie March 18 Pasta bake, garlic roll, tossed salad and dessert

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March 25 Closed for Good Friday March 31 Tator tot casserole, roll, mixed vegetables and dessert

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Transportation Advertise with WCPT & LOTS Low cost marketing options available WCPT and LOTS offer low cost marketing options to fit any budget, options as low as $25 per month. We offer advertising space on the inside and outside of our vehicles.

Unlike traditional advertising that can be thrown away or turned off, WRAP advertising is here to stay! Consumers will view your ad while completing daily tasks.

Placing an ad helps each agency keep their wheels turning. Get more exposure for your business while helping a great cause! For more information please contact:

WCPT Tori McDaniel: (815) 625-7433 opt 6

LOTS Jaime Blatti: (815) 288-2117

Jim Druien has been driving for LOTS for nearly 7 years. He continues to be a leader, certified employee trainer, and one of our best!

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

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 5:30 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 Foot Clinic at Whiteside County Senior Center

Memory Tips at WCSC

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

Learn techniques and different ways to improve your memory. Jill Horn has a masters degree in education. Come and listen and learn.

Euchre Tournament at PHCC / LCCOA

Checking Hearing Aids at WCSC

Wednesday, March 2 • 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9 • 10:30 a.m.

Friday, March 11 • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 • 12:30 p.m. sign in, 1:00 p.m. start $5.00 entry, 25¢ a set – 100% payback

Connect Hearing from Dixon will check your hearing aids, clean them and answer any questions you may have about hearing aids. Come and get checked out. Free.

Euchre Tournament at WCSC Sunday, March 20 • 1:00 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.

Stories from the Past – A Legacy for the Future at PHCC / LCCOA

Price is Right Game at WCSC Wednesday, March 16 • 10:45 a.m.

Let’s have some fun and play the Price is Right. Guess the price of an item and win that item! We will do several items. Stay for lunch corn beef and cabbage, meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, drink and dessert for $5.

St. Patrick’s Day at WCSC

Monday, March 7 • 1:00 p.m. • FREE

We live in an amazing technological age. Historical information is recorded almost before it happens. Yet, ironically, many adults and children know very little about their own family history. Family mobility, geographical distance, and hurried lifestyles provide limited opportunities for younger and older generations to engage in family storytelling, an activity that used to be a natural occurrence in the daily lives of most families. This workshop by the University of Illinois Extension helps participants understand the history of storytelling and helps them explore ways to preserve individual and family stories for future generations.

Memory Clinic at PHCC / LCCOA

Thursday, March 17

Wear green and maybe win a prize. The two people who wear the most green get a free lunch. Lunch does not have to be taken today.

Medicare Information class at the WCSC Friday, March 18, 2016 • 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!

Tuesday, March 8 • 1:00 p.m. • FREE

Do you ever walk into a room and forget what you went in there for? Jill Horn who has a Master’s degree in Education will teach us how to focus on memory care & cognition. She will teach memory techniques and different strategies for increasing the memory. This free class is open to the public, space is limited.

Mini Spelling Bee at PHCC / LCCOA

Fashion Show at WCSC

Wednesday, March 23 • 11:45 a.m.

Fashion Show by Christopher and Banks. They offer updated classic styling in quality products at a great value. They provide a fresh and colorful mix of clothing and accessories for every season, creating looks that work for your lifestyle. Watch the show while you eat your lunch of meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, drink and dessert for $5.

I-Pad Class

Tuesday, March 8 • 2:00 p.m. • FREE

Show off your spelling talents at our mini Spelling Bee. It’s a fun and brainhealthy activity, and it’s FREE! Come on in and show off your knowledge, meet some new friends and have some fun! All ages welcome! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS BUZZ!!

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Wednesday, February 24 • 10:30 a.m.

Come and learn how to use your ipad or ipod. Rita Horn will be teaching the class and help you. Please call to register for this class. Limited amount of seating. Bring your ipad.

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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.

Wednesday, March 23

UPCOMING EVENTS

Shear Madness Circa ‘21 Theatre, Rock Island, IL

March 5-10

March 13-19

California Coast: Hearst Castle, Big Sur & More!

Arizona Adventure (including 3 Cubs Spring Training Games)

“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 March 2016 • Page 16

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