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It’s Showtime! at WCSC The featured movie will be “Frozen” Rated PG 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 27 Cost – $5 for lunch The movie is sponsored by Whiteside HomeCare Bring your grandchildren and join us for a free movie and popcorn!

Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. “Frozen” is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen.

When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man, Kristoff ,and his sidekick reindeer, Sven, on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named, Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

Spend the afternoon chillin’ with your grandchildren.

Lunch will be Italian beef, potato, vegetable, dessert and a drink.

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~ Quarter Mania ~ Thursday, June 12 in the Post House Ballroom Doors open: 5:30 p.m.

Food available: 5:30-7 p.m.

Sloppy Jo sandwich, chip and cookie $3 Auction: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Quarter Mania is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people “bid” to win a product or prize of brand new goods donated from local businesses and various home business vendors participating in the event. There are usually between 40 and 60 items to auction during a quarter mania. Bids on these new items are from one to four quarters.

Once all the bids are in – a number is drawn. If your lucky paddle number is called and you have placed a bid, you win that item – and you only paid one, two, three or four quarters!

In addition to the auction, there will be a 50/50 drawing benefiting Lee County Council on Aging.

Also, the vendors have a lot of specials as well as cash and carry item at the tables.

Please call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 for additional information or visit www.dixonquartermania.com This is a fund-raising event you do not want to miss!

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Thank Yous........................................................ 10

Transportation Schedules ................................ 13

Assistance Sites .................................................... 6

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

Upcoming Trips................................................. 14

The Emporium Thrift Center Fashion Show .. 8

Meal Sites ........................................................... 12

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

From the WCSC Executive Director

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hank you to everyone who attended, helped support, or sponsored the WCSC’s Annual Fundraising Concert with “Allen Edwards – The Singer” a few weeks ago! It was a success!

This was the first time we promoted and sold tickets through the WCSC. A special thanks to the volunteers and staff who put in extra hours promoting and selling tickets this year! It was a unique learning experience for us and, of course, we learned

new ideas and will adjust our plans accordingly next year. We sincerely appreciate your support and remind you the proceeds from this concert goes to support the programs, activities, staffing and operation of the WCSC! May has traditionally been “membership” month at the WCSC. In January, we started offering membership renewals along with selling tickets to the concert. We had a great response, but there was some confusion,

for which I will take full responsibility, and many people didn’t realize you could renew whether or not you purchased tickets. If you didn’t get a chance to renew your membership, please feel free to stop by or mail in your renewal. Membership fees are $20 for a single and $30 for a couple, so please feel free to contact us for any additional information. Remember, your membership fees

help to support the cost of the daily activities we offer.

I want to apologize to those of you who have tried to reach the WCSC or WCPT via the phone.

Unfortunately, we have had issues with phones continually ringing and no one picking up or the system hanging up on people. Unfortunately, the phone is not ringing on our end, either, so please call us back. We are working frantically to get the system fixed or replaced, as your phone calls are important to us!

We hope to have a solution to these problems in the very near future.

The staff has planned some new activities and educational programming for June, so make

From the LCCOA Executive Director

By Geoff Vanderlin

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elcome, June!

Welcome, summer!

I hope everyone enjoyed a great Memorial Day holiday and are looking forward to the summer.

Why is it that, while summer and winter have approximately the same number of days, one of them seems to go on forever and the other one seems to go by way too fast? Maybe it’s because we pack so much into the warm months to take advantage of them?

A good place to start is the anniversary party. We will have people stationed throughout the building giving historical and trivia information. Keep your eyes and ears open and enter our trivia contest for an opportunity Here at LCCOA, we are to win a round of golf, no exception. We have with carts, for four people a great lineup coming 1974, Lee County Council at the Lost Nation Golf up for you this month, on Aging was incorporat- Club this summer. We jam-packed with fun (Bingo anyone? There are ed by the State of Illinois. also will have historical documents and photos, a four opportunities to play Since that date, we have light supper and more, so been Lee County’s focal this month.) and educaplease stop by from 5 to point for senior activitional programs. ties and assistance. More 6:30 p.m. this Thursday.

But first I want to, once We’ve got your health again, invite you to a very recently, we have expandcovered well in June, as ed our focus and welspecial, never-to-berepeated event. Of course come people of all ages to well. On the 11th, we will I’m talking about our 40th our various programs. So, be hosting a blood drive in the Post House BallAnniversary Open House if you see something of room. Whether you’re a and Party coming up this interest, please consider veteran donor or a firstcoming and checking us Thursday, May 29. On timer, come and give out. that exact date, May 29,

sure to check out the events calendars to find something new for you to do in June. Nathan Fellows will be talking about Project Tech at 1 p.m.

Friday, June 6. Nathan is willing to meet one-onone or in a small group to discuss how to best use your cellphone or smartphone, computer, tablet, or device of your choice.

Sandy Fry is going to teach you how to recycle by using plastic bags to make 100 percent recyclable bags which you can use for a variety of activities. Please bring 75 plastic bags and a size K crochet hook to the WCSC from 9 to 11 a.m.

Monday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 4, and she will show you how to make some unique bags.

Attorney Dan Hawkins will be here at 11 a.m.

Monday, June 9, to talk about reverse mortgages and estate planning. These are topics which affect all of us, so please stop by and listen to Dan and bring your questions so he can cover your area of interest. Speaking of learning, the monthly Medicare information class will be at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, June 13, at the WCSC. The Aging and Disability Resource Center staff will do a formal presentation about Medicare and then answer your questions. Please call 815622-9230 to register for this free class.

blood and save a life. On the 26th, there will be an Alzheimer’s Awareness presentation given by the good people from Home Bound Healthcare. And we’re also hosting one of our periodic refresher courses on the Rules of the Road with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

If you’re a woman interested in making a change in either your diet or exercise level, the State of Illinois WISEWOMAN program will be making a special presentation over two Mondays, the 16th and 23rd. The WISEWOMAN program is packed with great information aimed at helping you take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. This is a free program, but regis-

tration is required, so call us at 288-9236 to register or for more information.

June also is the month for our quarterly birthday celebration for all those born in April, May and June. The party is sponsored by Liberty Court and features cake, ice cream and more.

Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that, while the downtown streets will be torn up a good part of this summer, we will still be here for your enjoyment and fun.

I hope to see many of you here. Next month when you read this, we will be getting ready for the 50th Dixon Petunia Festival.

Until then, enjoy the warmth of June!

Geoff

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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 on 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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Mark the calendar for Trivia Night The Post House Ballroom is hosting a Battle of the Brains Trivia Night with proceeds from this event to benefit Lee County Council on Aging.

Join us for a funfilled evening of pop culture, music and random, yet factual, trivia on Thursday, July 31.

Registration is at 5:30 p.m., trivia begins at 6 p.m.

There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and other games.

Team up with friends, family and coworkers to make up a winning team.

If you don’t have a full table, let us know.

We will attempt to

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match you with others.

Cost is $12 per person, up to six people per team. Cost includes light snacks, a chance at door prizes and a chance of being the 2014 Trivia Winners.

Spectators are welcome to come and watch for $3, which includes light snacks.

Prizes will be awarded for the winning team, lowest score and best team name.

Contact Jennifer Lang at 815-288-9236 or langjennifer@comcast.net to sign up.

Space is limited, so please reserve your table and team name

by Wednesday, July 23.

Many people attended an AARP Driver Safety class at Whiteside County Senior Center. This program is a refresher course that can help you learn about the effects of aging on driving and how you can adjust your driving. Discounts are available on car insurance. Our next class for this program is July 9 and 10.

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Stop and shop the thrift center Yesterday, while cleaning out drawers, I found a front page newspaper write-up of the grand opening of The Emporium Thrift Center dated February 2006! It’s unreal of the passage of the years. All the hard work it took to get to where we are now.

What stands out in my memory is the support of the whole community.

The loyal volunteers that did and do all the work.

Also all the amazing donations of goods that continue daily. Awesome!

Must not forget the customers old and new that continue to shop at The Emporium.

All these work together to make each day brighter. So let’s all keep on keeping on.

During the middle of May, The Emporium presented a style show of all the spring fashions we have in the store. It was at the Whiteside County Senior Center, and we had an enthusiast audience cheering us on. Our models were volunteers from The Emporium and workers from WCSC. These programs bring us

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all together to work for the best of WCSC. If you have not been in to check out all our spring clothes, shoes, and purses, make a time to stop in and see us.

Remember, we carry men and children’s clothes too.

Since spring finally arrived, we have items that can brighten up your yard. Need some extra flower pots? We never know what unusual items end up at The Emporium.

As I write this article, we have a beautiful copper and slate water piece for a garden or patio. Summer time mean means coolers, serving trays, and extra picnic items. Everything is reasonably priced and provides money for the Whiteside County Senior Center. We would love to see you at the store – love old customers and welcome new ones.

Stop and shop at The Emporium Thrift Center, 115 W. Third St. in Sterling. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, and closed Wednesday and Sunday.

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une 18 we will have a line dancing dance event in the Ballroom. Our line dancers are inviting line dancers from elsewhere to come on over and dance! Anyone who likes to dance should come to watch and participate if you wish. It’s fun to watch, and much more fun to participate. It will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and the bar will be open.

Also, for those of you who like trivia, please come to play on a team for our July 31 Battle of the Brains Trivia Night.

This does not require a brain full of trivia, it’s a fundraiser for Lee County Council on Aging and it’s also for fun. You can come to play – get a team of up to six people, or we’ll put you on a team if you want. Or you can come to watch and cheer on your people. It’s $3 at the door for spectators, and $12 for each player.

This covers our food and prize cost. Don’t be intimidated, we promise a good time!

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5PCOMING EVENTS June 3 – Line dancing; The Stage Door June 7 – Melissa Bonnell and Ryan Bopes wedding reception June 10 – Line dancing June 14 – Sonrisa Hubbard and Greg Bontz wedding reception June 16 – Lee County Council on Aging Board meeting June 17 – Line dancing

June 18 – Line Dancing Dance from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

June 21 – Stephanie Bailey and Brian Schmalzer wedding reception June 24 – Line dancing June 28 – Melissa Vivian and Lee Bachelder wedding reception June 29 – Brad Jellerichs brunch

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then email me at posthouseballroom@gmail. com, or call me at 815288-0892, and we’ll talk.

ITEMS TO NOTE Rock Falls Rehab to host blood drive A blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, June 27, at Rock Falls Rehab and Health Care Center, 430 Martin Road, Rock Falls. Whiteside County Senior Center is co-sponsoring the event.

The American Red Cross will be responsible for the collection.

To sign up, contact Crystal Sublette, Ebony Harrison, or Nyla Krabbenhoft to sign up at 815-626-2575.

You can also sign up at Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling.

Reservations are not required but helpful.

Recycle your old electronics Whiteside County Senior Center and Lee County Council on Aging collects used cell phones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled.

If you have any of these items lying around and want to dispose of them, drop them off at Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St. in Sterling, or Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. in Dixon.

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Spelling Bee winners move on to Regional Congratulations to Cathy Reglin for winning first-place at the Lee County Council on Aging Spelling Bee. Our first-place winner and secondplace winner, Jo Mills, will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee June 7 at the Rock River Center in Oregon.

Good Luck ladies!

Also, many thanks to Liberty Court for sponsoring the event.

Fun was had by all.

On a final note, if you are interested in joining us for quarterly minispelling bees for fun, let us know.

It would help improve our spelling and increase our vocabularies.

Give us a call at 815-288-9236 if you are interested.

ABOVE: Announcer and LCCOA board chair, Tom Lawless along with LCCOA board member and Liberty Court sponsor, Ann Barlow, congratulate firstplace winner, Cathy Reglin, and second-place winner, Jo Mills.

LEFT: Jo Mills, Ron Wolber, Cathy Reglin and Kathy Heitlzer participated in the LCCOA Spelling Bee.

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Check the Upcoming Trips page to see if any of the trips listed might be one of your dream

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ee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center are selection centers for the free amplified telephoneprogram sponsored by the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation. You need to be certified as hard of hearing, be an Illinois resident, and have a landline telephone to qualify for this program. Please bring your phone bill with all the pages, proof of address (driver’s license, state ID, or a bill with your name and address on it) and we will help you with this program.

LCCOA and WCSC have outreach caseworkers who provide Options counseling, Medicare

counseling, information and/or assistance to anyone who is 60 or older and persons with disabilities. The caseworkers are Certified Information and Referral Specialists for Aging (CIRS-A) and Senior Health Insurance Program volunteer counselors. They receive training on a variety of programs and network with several agencies in order to be informed of the options available to their clients. WCSC also offers a monthly Medicare information class.

In order for our caseworkers to best assess your needs, please ask what to bring when making your appointment or bring all of the following

information – Driver’s license or state ID, Proof of all income for this year (Social Security benefits, pensions, interest, wages, any other income), Medicare card, Medicare Part D card, Medicaid card, value of all assets (bank accounts, CD’s, any investments, investment property, business assets, cash value of life insurance, car, house, prepaid burial, burial plots etc.), proof of income for 2013 (even if you do not file income taxes we will need tax documents for: Social Security benefits (SSA1099), pension (1099-R), interest (1099-INT), dividends (1099-DIV), wages (W-2), etc.), Social Security cards, a list of current

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medications (including 30 day quantity and dosage).

You should call ahead of time for an appointment.

Home visits can be provided to clients who are homebound. Caseworkers also travel to several locations each month in both Lee and Whiteside counties (see below).

Some assistance programs may be seasonal, may have deadlines, timeframes, or may require renewal.

This month’s reminder: File for the Benefits Access Program to get a $75 license plate discount if you missed it last year. It is time for your Senior Tax Assessment Freeze and your Senior Homestead Exemption to be filled

out and notarized. Please don’t hesitate to call and ask questions.

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100 W. Second St., Dixon.

June 9 – 10:15-11:15 For an appointment, call a.m., Odell Public Library, 815-288-9236, or toll free Morrison at 855-407-9236.

June 10 – 9:30-10:30 June 5 – 10-11 a.m., Paw a.m., Prophet Manor, Paw Community Building Prophetstown June 9 – 1-2 p.m., AshJune 13 – 1:30 p.m., ton Library; 2:30-3:30 Medicare information p.m., Franklin Grove class at the WCSC Library June 18 – 9-10 a.m., Erie June 18 – 10-11 a.m., Public Library Amboy Community Center June 19 – 10:15-11:15 June 23 – 10-11 a.m., a.m., Robert Fulton ComCountryside Manor, Dixon munity Center, Fulton

LCCOA welcomes members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their Lee County Council on Aging membership dues: Jack Coleman Lorraine Hussung Edward Jacobsen Joan Krug Norman Krug Jane Landreth

Roger Landreth Helen Rinehart Mary Jane Shank Larry Shank Donna Wolf Donald Wolf

WCSC welcomes members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their Whiteside County Senior Center membership dues:

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orget the spurs and leave the horse at home, but bring the boots and the hat and get on over to Lee County Council on Aging for some line dancing fun!

Learning to country line dance is not hard, but it does take some coordination and a little bit of confidence to get out there on the floor and do your thing.

This class will teach you the basic steps to some great songs.

After a few classes you will able to line dance with the best.

This free class welcomes all to join the fun.

Class is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday.

If line dancing is not your thing, how about joining us from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Monday and Thursday for some Zumba?

Zumba fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation!

Zumba exercise classes are “fitness-parties “ that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-tofollow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration.

Come in and beat the heat at LCCOA or WCSC Want to beat the heat?

Come into the senior centers and enjoy the cool air and fellowship.

Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center are cooling centers in the summer, and warming centers in the winter.

We always have fresh

coffee and smiling faces.

While you’re here , browse our large selection of greeting cards and used books.

Or play a game of Wii Bowling, billiards or how about join in the Zumba or line dancing class? We also have our computer lab open and

ready for you to use.

Lots of fun, active and entertaining events happen here at the center and we want you to join the fun. Find us on Facebook or visit us at www.lccoa.com or www.whitesidecsc.org.

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The Whiteside County Senior Center Line Dancers performed at the Cinco de Mayo Party on Monday, May 5. Mexican music was played and everyone had a good time. Tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert was served for lunch.

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815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222 The McGrail/Hey family enjoyed The Wizard of Oz trip hosted by Lee County Council on Aging. All trips are open to the public and all ages. Check out the upcoming trips page for some great trips.

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Special offer good for seniors age 65 and older, proof of age required. Must be pre-paid.

Following restrictions apply: No Rummage Sales, Real Estate, Rental Ads or Business Ads. Items must be owned by senior citizen placing ad.

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Thank you 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.

,EE #OUNTY #OUNCIL ON !GING Donald and Donna Wolf

Danielle Linboom

Eugene Fifielski

Justin Wiggins

Evelyn Smith

7HITESIDE #OUNTY 3ENIOR #ENTER Camille Boucher Chris and Mike Nicholas

Jean Wilcox Brett and Julie Nicklaus

Kathy Forder Phil and Dorothy Szewczyk

Lorraine Seals

Donna Linton

MEDICARE Q&A

What is a Medicare Savings Program?

Dear Marci, I’m enrolling in Medicare soon and I’m afraid I won’t be able to afford my Medicare costs. My neighbor has Medicare and told me that I should sign up for a Medicare Savings Program. What is a Medicare Savings Program?

– Elijah, Mobile, Ala. Dear Elijah, A Medicare Savings Program is an assistance program that can help pay for your Medicare costs if you have limited finances. Keep in mind that Medicare Savings Programs may sometimes be referred to as Medicare Buy-In Programs or Medicare Premium Payment Programs.

There are three main types of

Medicare Savings Programs, and each program has different eligibility requirements: Qualifying Individual: A type of Medicare Savings Program that pays for your Medicare Part B premium. In 2014, the Part B premium for most people who have Medicare Part B is $104.90 per month. An important thing to know about QI is that you will not qualify for QI if you qualify for Medicaid, the health insurance program that covers health care services for certain people with limited finances.

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary: Another type of Medicare Savings Program that pays for your Medicare Part B premium. The difference between this program and the QI Medicare Savings Program

is that you can still qualify for SLMB, even if you qualify for Medicaid.

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary: A type of Medicare Savings Program that can pay for your Part B premium, in addition to Medicare deductibles, coinsurances, and copayments. QMB is the most comprehensive Medicare Savings Program and can help pay for many of your Medicare costs. Note that you can qualify for QMB, even if you qualify for Medicaid.

If you qualify and get a Medicare Savings Program, you should automatically get Extra Help, the federal assistance program that helps pay Medicare prescription drug costs for people with limited finances. A Medicare Savings Program can

also act as a way for Medicareeligible people to automatically enroll in Medicare outside of formal enrollment periods.

Medicare Savings Programs also get rid of premium penalties for those who did not enroll in Medicare in a timely manner.

To qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, you must meet your state’s income and asset eligibility guidelines. You must also have Medicare Part A, the part of Medicare that covers most inpatient hospital care. If you do not have Part A because you have to pay a Part A premium, know that the QMB Medicare Savings Program can help you pay your Part A premium.

Medicare Savings Program eligibility requirements vary by state, so you should contact

your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or local Medicaid office to learn more about whether you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program in your state. Keep in mind that you should still apply for the Medicare Savings Program even if your income is slightly above your state’s income and asset limits, since certain types of income and assets may not be counted. You can find the number for your local SHIP by going online and visiting www.shiptalk.org.

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

Robert Fulton Community Center Activities 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; and four sewing machines, two personal computers and four Macs available.

June 2 8:30-10 a.m. – Community Coffee with Whiteside HomeCare June 4 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure screenings 11:30 a.m. – Lunch 12:15 p.m. – Bingo

June 6 11:30 a.m. – Lunch June 10 1-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive

June 11 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure screenings 11:30 a.m. – Lunch June 13 11:30 a.m. – Lunch June 18 11:30 a.m. – Lunch 12:15 p.m. – Bingo

June 19 8 a.m.-noon – Day 1: AARP Driver Safety class with Arlyn and Jonnie Thomson, to register, call 815-589-3925 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker here, call 888-622-9230 for an appointment June 20 8 a.m.-noon – Day 2: AARP Driver Safety class with Arlyn and Jonnie Thomson 11:30 a.m. – Lunch

June 24 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive June 25 11:30 a.m. – Lunch June 27 11:30 a.m. – Lunch

Visit us on our website at www.cityoffulton.us, look under the community and government heading!

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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, and open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 10:30 a.m. – Zumba class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, and open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis 10-11 a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, and open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, and open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 10:30 a.m. – Zumba class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting 5:30 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, and open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. – Pinochle

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

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, and computer lab 10 a.m.-noon – Commodities, must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Euchre, $2 to play, and bring a snack

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, and computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Bridge

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, and computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – “Hand and Foot” card game, similar to Canasta, but a lot shorter, $2

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, and computer lab 11 a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle

Monthly Activities and Meetings Lee County Council on Aging June 3 9-11 a.m. – Genealogy class 10 a.m. – Line dancing class June 4 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation June 10 9-11 a.m. – Genealogy class 10 a.m. – Line dancing class June 11 3-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive in the Post House Ballroom

June 12 10 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation 5:30 p.m. – Quarter Mania in the Post House Ballroom

June 17 9-11 a.m. – Genealogy class 10 a.m. – Line dancing class 10-11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare

June 13 9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Green Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation

June 18 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Rules of the Road class 10:30 a.m.-noon – Growing & Cooking with Herbs presented by the University of Illinois Home Extension

June 16 9:30 a.m. – WISEWOMEN class presented by Well Women of Northwest Illinois

June 19 Noon – Quarterly birthday party 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by VCP June 22 12:30 p.m . – Euchre Tournament June 23 9:30 a.m. – WISEWOMEN class presented by Well Women of Northwest Illinois

June 24 9-11 a.m. – Genealogy class 10 a.m. – Line dancing class 2 p.m. – Basic computer class June 25 2 p.m. – Basic computer class June 26 12:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Awareness presentation by Homebound Healthcare June 27 9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Lee County Council on Aging

Whiteside County Senior Center June 4 11:25 a.m. – Celebrating June birthdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Mercy Nursing 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Parkway Center, snacks by WCSC 12:30 p.m. – Bridge, an old time favorite June 9 10-11 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Odell Public Library, Morrison June 10 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

June 11 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Gaffey Home Nursing 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Good Neighbor Care, Sterling, snacks

by WCSC 12:30 p.m. – Bridge, an old time favorite June 12 5 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Support Group June 13 1:30 p.m. – Medicare information class, call 815-622-9230 to register

June 14 1 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group will meet with a question and answer time. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a presentation by Neal Shipley on tips for Microsoft Word and other word processing programs. Everyone is invited.

June 18 9-10 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Erie Public Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Transitions Nursing & Rehab Center 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Transitions Nursing & Rehab Center, snacks by WCSC 12:30 p.m. – Bridge, an old time favorite

June 19 10-11 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton June 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Vista Hospice, snacks by WCSC 12:30 p.m. – Bridge, an old time favorite

June 27 12:30 p.m.– It’s Showtime! at Whiteside County Senior Center. The movie and popcorn are free. The featured movie will be “Frozen.” Rated PG. “Frozen” is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. Spend the afternoon chillin’ with your grandchildren! A Disney production lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes. The movie is sponsored by Whiteside HomeCare.

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Meals for June Serving at Lee County Council on Aging June 2-6 Monday: Apple stuffed pancakes with syrup, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes and Mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, Lima beans, stir-fry vegetables, roll and apricots. Wednesday: Baked pork chop, baby red potatoes, green beans, tossed salad with dressing, wheat roll and apple crisp. Thursday: Country meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, baby carrots, wheat roll and fruit cocktail. Friday: A) Turkey chili macaroni, corn muffin, steamed cauliflower, corn and Jell-O with fruit; B) Tuna salad sandwich and chicken rice soup.

June 9-13 Monday: Rosemay herb chicken, brown rice, carrot coins wheat roll and diced pears. Tuesday: Chef salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomato, egg and cheese, wheat roll fresh orange and fruit juice. Wednesday: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, Lima beans, wheat bread and chilled pineapple. Thursday: A) Cheeseburger on bun, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and Jell-O with fruit; B) Ham sandwich and vegetable soup. Friday: Barbecue riblette on wheat bun, augratin potatoes, California blend vegetables and fruit cocktail.

June 16-20 Monday: Chicken ala King, broccoli, biscuit and citrus fruit cup. Tuesday: Mostaccioli with meat sauce, green beans, Scandinavian blend vegetables, garlic bread and yellow apple. Wednesday: Beef and noodles, glazed baby carrots, green beans, roll and peach cobbler. Thursday: A) Pizza burger, tator tots, corn and chilled pineapple; B) Roast beef sandwich and cream of mushroom soup. Friday: Cheese omelette, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes, blueberry muffin and Mandarin oranges.

June 23-27 Monday: Shredded barbecue chicken on wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, Capri blend vegetables and fresh orange.

Tuesday: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed baby carrots, bread and fruit cocktail; B) Ham sandwich and chicken noodle soup.

Wednesday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, Lima beans and diced pears. Thursday: Italian beef on hoagie bun, potato pancakes, winter blend vegetables and cinnamon applesauce. Friday: Mushroom Swiss burger on bun, tator tots, green beans and sliced peaches.

June 30 Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, steamed peas, corn, garlic bread and fresh pear.

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center June 2-6 Monday: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Wal-mart Distribution Center free meal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips and dessert.

Thursday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Tuna noodle casserole, vegetable and dessert.

June 9-13 Monday: Pork chop, dressing, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Fish fillet, potato, vegetable and dessert.

June 16-20 Monday: Sourkraut and smoked sausage, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Tuesday: Ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Barbecue pulled pork, potato, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert. Friday: Beef and noodles, vegetable and dessert.

June 23-27 Monday: Fish fillet, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Baked chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Swiss steak , potatoe, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Italian beef, potatoe, vegetable and dessert.

June 30 Monday: Oven fried chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Serving at Golden Meals in Rock Falls June 2-6 Monday: Barbecue chicken, ranch mashed potatoes, broccoli, Mandarin oranges and bread. Tuesday: Taco bake, corn, peaches and bread.

Wednesday: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and bread. Thursday: Easy chicken casserole, white and wild rice, mixed vegetables, pears and bread. Friday: Tuna salad sandwich, cole slaw, threebean salad and applesauce.

June 9-13 Monday: Cheeseburger on bun, German potato salad, vegetable blend and tapioca pudding. Tuesday: Creamed chicken on biscuit, succotash and mixed fruit. Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, peas, pineapple and bread. Thursday: Beef and noodles, carrots, peaches and bread. Friday: Egg salad sandwich, potato salad, baked beans and apple.

June 16-20 Monday: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit and bread. Tuesday: Sloppy Joe on bun, parslied potatoes, vegetable blend and peaches. Wednesday: Turkey meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pears and bread. Thursday: Barbecue ribettes, tator tots, mixed vegetables, applesauce and bread. Friday: Chicken salad sandwich, macaroni salad, cole slaw and orange.

June 23-27 Monday: Smoked beef sausage on bun, oven potatoes, peas and carrots, and apricots. Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, Lima beans, diced pears and bread. Wednesday: Russian Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meatball stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, peaches and bread. Thursday: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and roll. Friday: Ham salad sandwich, German potato salad, baked beans and chocolate pudding.

June 30 Monday: Barbecue chicken, ranch mashed potatoes, broccoli, Mandarin oranges and bread.

Serving at Robert Fulton Community Center Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m.

June 4 Lunch sponsored by Alverno

June 18 Lunch sponsored by Eagle Point Nursing & Rehab

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June 6 Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert

June 11 Lunch sponsored by VCP

June 13 Tuna noddle casserole, vegetable, roll and Jell-O with fruit

June 20 Hamburger, brat or hot dog, potato salad, baked beans and dessert

June 25 Lunch sponsored by Harbor Crest

June 27 Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert

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June 14 Flag Day

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Transportation Lee-Ogle Transportation System

LOTS Spotlight

Fares: (within zip code) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

$1 one way

People age 6 to 59 years

$2 one way

Seniors or individuals with a disability (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

$1 one way

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

Michelle Hamilton Bus driver

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Whiteside County Public Transportation Fares:

Michelle will be celebrating her 10 year anniversary with Kreider Services this year and has been a part of the LeeOgle County Transportation System since its inception in 2007.

Currently, Michelle spends her morning work hours in the central dispatching center at the Reagan Transit Center.

(within county) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

50 cents one way

People age 6 to 59 years

$2 one way

Seniors or individuals with a disability (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

Donation suggested

Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability

25 cents per mile

Contact WCPT or LOTs today to help you get where you need to go.

Find WCPT and LOTS on Facebook.

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

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

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Whiteside County Public Transportation updates

ver the past fiscal year, WCPT has been working hard to provide rides to residents of all ages throughout Whiteside County. Our ridership goal this year is 45,138 rides. At the end of April we provided 37,170 rides. We are confident that we will meet our goal this year and would like to thank all of our riders who ride with us! We are happy that our community members are getting where they need to go.

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New team members We are happy to announce that we have two new drivers starting with us!

Ed Ramos and John Leach will be helping our afternoon riders get to where they need to go. We are also happy to announce that Kelly Foster will be helping answer any rider questions and take reservations in our dispatching office.

Summer fun Summer is already upon us and that

means WCPT is getting ready for numerous community events and a partnership with the YMCA. Our first community event will be June 2nd where we will sell concessions for Monsters Inc. to help raise funds for our transit system. Monsters Inc. is part of the movies at Grandon series put on by Sterling Main Street. We will also be volunteering for Feed the Children, have a booth at the Taste of the Fiesta, and a bus at Touch a Truck just to name a few. Like us on FaceBook to stay up to date on all of the activities we will

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be participating in to help residents know transportation is available in their community!

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to give us a call this summer to beat the heat! We can take you to our local swimming pools, to the mall for a cooler place to walk, to a friends, to the Senior Center, or anywhere else youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go to stay cool. We are happy to provide transportation for you from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We hope to see you soon!

All of us at WCPT

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Upcoming trips Senior Follies in Rockford

Cubs Baseball Trip

Wednesday, June 11 Leave Rock Falls Community Center at 10:15 a.m.

Return approximately 5:45 p.m.

Leave Dixon Walmart at 10:45 a.m.

Return approximately 5:15 p.m.

Cost – $55 members; $65 nonmembers

Friday, Sept. 5 Cost – $50 members; $55 nonmembers Paid seats go first.

Leave Sterling Kmart at 8:15 a.m.

Leave Dixon Shopko at 8:45 a.m.

Cost includes round-trip transportation on a chartered bus, meal and show.

Travel with the Dixon Senior Center as we head to Rockford to enjoy a delicious lunch at the Hoffman House before the Senior Follies show. The Senior Follies show features outstanding talents and skills of this performance troupe.

This wonderful show is one that you can enjoy with family and friends.

Dubuque Jo Casino, Dubuque, Iowa Wednesday, June 18 Leave Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m.

Leave Sterling Kmart at 8:30 a.m.

Drop off at Sterling Kmart first Cost – $20 members; $25 nonmembers

Come join us for a fun day at the ballpark! Cost includes motorcoach ride and ticket. Seats are terrace reserved infield third base side.

Four-Hour Fall Foliage Cruise with live entertainment on the Mississippi River Friday, Oct. 17 Leave Dixon Walmart at 8:30 a.m.

Leave Rock Falls Community Center at 9 a.m.

Cost – $80 members; $85 nonmembers We will cruise the Mississippi on the Celebration Belle enjoying Fall Foliage. The trees should be peaking with beautiful fall colors. Also, on board we will enjoy live entertainment with singing and dancing. Your cruise will start off with hot, homemade sticky rolls with assorted fresh fruits, followed by a delicious hot lunch buffet.

Cost includes transportation and free buffet lunch.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Thursday, Aug. 7 Leave Rock Falls Community Center at 9 a.m.

Leave Dixon Walmart at 9:30 a.m.

Cost – $67 members; $72 nonmembers Cost includes round-trip transportation on a chartered bus, meal and show.

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachiever’s angst chronicling the experiences of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Lunch selection must be made at time of payment. Meal choices are Roast Pork or Chicken Breast Marsala.

Escape To the Caribbean in February Cost – Prices start at $3,200 with a $600 deposit due at sign up We will fly to Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 4 and stay 2 nights, then board the Holland America’s Nordam’s five-star ship on Feb 6 for 10 nights.

We will visit Grand Turks and Caicos, Samana (Dominican Republic), Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba. For more information, call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

Alaska Anyone?

Thursday through Friday, Aug. 28-Sept. 5 Cost – $2,800 per person Final payment is due by June 8 Only one cabin left!

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

We still stay overnight in Seattle Thursday, Aug. 28; and then Friday, Aug. 29, we will board the Celebrity Solstice for a 7-night cruise. Our trip will include visits to Ketchican, Juneau, Skadway and Victoria, B.C. We will travel through the inside passage and visit the Twin Sawyer Glaciers. Please call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

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Upcoming special events Genealogy class at LCCOA 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday in June Free Have you ever wanted to trace your family tree but didn’t know how to go about it?

Come to our genealogy classes and get to know your family. Sandy Fry will be leading the class. Class is limited to six people. Sign up is required.

100 percent recyclable bag class at WCSC 9-11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, June 2 and 4 Learn how to create 100 percent recyclable bags. Use the plastic bags you get from grocery stores. You will need approximately 75 plastic bags and a size K crochet hook.

The teacher is Sandy Fry. To register, call 815-622-9230.

Project: Tech presentation at WCSC 1 p.m. Friday, June 6 Nathan Fellows will be talking about Project: Tech, an initiative to help those who are under utilizing technology. If you wish to know more about how to use your technology (cell phones, smart phones, computers, and more) be sure to attend.

Reverse Mortgages and Estate Planning at WCSC 11 a.m. Monday, June 9 Dan Hawkins is a partner with the law firm of Ward Murray Pace & Johnson and has been practicing in Elder law for 24 years. He will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of reverse mortgages and legal issues surrounding elder estate planning.

American Red Cross blood drive at LCCOA 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 Quarter Mania in the Post House Ballroom (above LCCOA) 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Superstitious Day at WCSC 11 a.m. Friday, June 13 How well do you know superstitions? Come find out on this quiz you can take. Prizes for first- and second-place. Come have some fun if you dare.

Medicare information class at WCSC 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 Free The basic information that we provide will help our community members who are new to Medicare and those who want more information, make a more informed decision when it comes to their options. Our Outreach Department staff are trained Senior Health Insurance Program volunteer counselors. SHIP is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance. To register, call 815-622-9230.

“Be Wise” Lifestyle Intervention presentation by Well Woman of Northwest Illinois at LCCOA 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16 and 23 Free This 2-day lifestyle intervention is packed with general information to help you take the small steps towards a healthier you. Learn new skills like managing stress, working through obstacles, and managing time. Increase your knowledge about special topics related to physical activity and healthy eating. Sign up is required. Reserve a spot by calling 815-288-9236.

Insurance Q&A at WCSC 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 Melissa Magon-Wicks, Marketing Director for Transitions Nursing and Rehab Center in Rock Falls and an independent state licensed insurance representative will volunteer to take and answer your insurance questions regarding Auto, Home, Life and Health. With today’s more complicated insurance market and the Affordable Care Act, insurance has become a very confusing thing for many people. No company product recommendations will be offered. Walk-ins are welcome.

Growing & Cooking with Herbs by University of Illinois Extension at LCCOA 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 18 Learn tips for harvesting and buying herbs, ways to cook with herbs, and storing, drying and freezing techniques. Cooking demonstrations and recipes will help prepare healthy meals at home.

Rules of the Road class at LCCOA 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 Free The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, Department of Senior and Community Services, is offering a Rules of the Road class designed as a refresher course to help a person take their driving test. Sign up is required. For reservations, call 815-288-9236.

Line Dancing Party in the Post House Ballroom (above LCCOA) 5:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Come to the Post House Ballroom for an evening of line dancing fun. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, come and kick up your heels with us. All ages are welcome. A $2 donation per person is appreciated.

Soda, wine, beer and spirits will be available for purchase.

AARP Driver Safety class at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton 8 a.m.-noon Thursday and Friday, June 19-20 Cost – $15 AARP members; $20 nonmembers The AARP Driver Safety Program is a refresher course that can help you learn about the effects of aging on driving and how you can adjust your driving. Discounts are available on car insurance. You must show your AARP card or have your AARP number. To get your AARP number or to join AARP, call 888-687-2277. The instructors will be Arlyn and Jonnie Thomson. To register, call 815-589-3925.

Quarterly birthday party sponsored by Liberty Court at LCCOA Noon Thursday, June 19 Join us for our quarterly birthday party celebrating those birthdays in April, May and June. Everyone is invited to celebrate with us. Those who celebrated a birthday in April, May or June will receive a special gift. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your piece of cake. The birthday party is sponsored by Liberty Court and Lee County Council on Aging. Following the party stay for Bingo at 1 pm sponsored by VCP. ITAC event at Winifred Knox Memorial Library in Franklin Grove 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Join LCCOA, as they present the ITAC program at the Franklin Grove Library. We will discuss how we work with the ITAC program and how we can offer you a free amplified or CapTel phone, due to a tax you are already paying on your monthly phone bill.

If interested in a free phone, please bring your full phone bill and ID. If you have questions on this program, please call 815-288-9236, and ask for Samantha.

Euchre Tournament at LCCOA 12:30 p.m. sign in; 1 p.m. start Sunday, June 22 Cost – $5 entry fee, 25 cents a set with 100 percent payback Basic computer class at LCCOA 2-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24-25 Cost – $15 for both classes (includes a computer beginners guide to keep) Learn the basics including how to use a mouse, keyboard, basic computer terminology and more. Class will be taught by Justin Wiggins from Wiggins Computing.

Gals and Guys! Come Be Pampered and Shop! at WCSC 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 25 Free Come get a manicure and a haircut (hair must be clean) free from the Beauty School students in Sterling. Nancy Potter, a certified Healing Touch Practitioner also will be here.

Woodcarvers will be here from Oregon to show us what they do. Then shop the vendors.

Scrapbooking class at WCSC 1 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Cost – $5 for materials Beginners and Advanced Scrapbooking Class. Bring scissors, double sided tape or glue stick, and 4 to 6 pictures that we will use. Double sided tape and cutter will have for sale that day or we can order for next class. Call 815-622-9230 to register.

Alzheimer’s Awareness presentation by Home Bound Healthcare at LCCOA 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss symptoms, causes and risk factors and understand their relation to normal aging and brain function.

It’s Showtime! at WCSC 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 27 Cost – $5 for lunch The movie is.sponsored by Whiteside HomeCare. Bring your grandchildren and join us for a free movie and popcorn! The featured movie will be “Frozen.” Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. Rated PG. Spend the afternoon chillin’ with your grandchildren!

SAVE THE DATE LCCOA Hosts Lunch and ITAC program Noon Thursday, July 10 Lunch will be provided and a brief program will be held on the ITAC phones. Get your free amplified phone today! For more information, call Samantha at 815-2889236.

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