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G olden Echo A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies Volume 7

• August 2015 •

Edition 10

Lee County Council on Aging’s

Annual Luau Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Adults: $8 in advance or $10 at the door; children 5 and under, $4 Tickets can be purchased at the Post House Community Center/Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon

The menu includes: sweet-and-sour chicken, Hawaiian ham, white rice, whipped yams, cole slaw, pickled beets, dessert, coffee and punch.

For more information, call the Post House Community Center/Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236

National Senior Citizens Day at WCSC

Senior Citizens Day was created to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors, and to recognize their achievements and the contributions they make to our communities For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.

Come and help us celebrate, play some games, win a prize, and maybe win a door prize at 11 a.m. Aug. 21, 2015.

Each senior citizen will also receive a gift.

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

Membership Dues Paid....................................... 7

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

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

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

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

Thank Yous.......................................................... 7

Upcoming Trips................................................. 12

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

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LCCOA to continue our important work on behalf of the senior population of Lee County – people like “Susan,” who recently came in and said she had heard that we had a phone program that could help her better understand what was being said on the phone. After Samantha helped her acquire her free ITAC (Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp.) phone, she let us

know that, for the first time in years she was able to enjoy conversations with her family, who are spread across the country. Another user commented that now they could understand what was being pushed at him when telemarketers called. He said that with all the scams aimed at the seniors on the phone, this alone was tremendously valuable.

That brings me to the next big event on the calendar. August is always the month for our big Luau party in the Post House Ballroom. This year it is on Aug. 19. Invitations were recently sent to members, but you do not need to be a member to attend. Advance tickets are available at the

Post House Community Center, or you can purchase them at the door.

However, your ticket will cost you $2 more if you wait until the day of the event to buy it, so I would advise getting them early.

If it seems we spend a lot (some might say too much) of our time on fundraising, I’m afraid you are right. We are all aware of the problems the state and federal governments are having financially lately, and since the vast majority of our services are offered for free, and our reliable grant resources are shrinking, we need to keep asking. It’s how we keep the doors open. So, if you got one of those invitations, and you believe in or support what we’re doing,

please buy tickets to the luau. If you can’t make it in person, let us know, and we will make sure they are used by someone who can benefit from your generosity. If you are not a member of LCCOA (and please remember that there is no age requirement; anyone can be a member) I ask you to consider joining for only $20 a year. Thank you.

I’d like to close by asking, once again, how you like our new name for what used to be called the Dixon Senior Center.

Remember, we are now the Post House Community Center – serving ALL of the residents of Lee County with great programming and, we hope, education and fun.

Have a great month!

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We have changed the focus of the CRC from teaching large classes to doing more individual or small group instruction, hosted by Terry and Ken, two long-time volunteers.

Please call to schedule a time with them as their hours are limited at the Senior Center. I want to say a special thanks to Terry and Ken for all of their assistance in making the transition in the CRC!

Our MySeniorCenter software has been very helpful in tracking those who attend the daily social activities, special events, trips, and our daily meals.

In the first 6 months of 2015, we had 628 different people join us for lunch for approximately 5,400 meals. In the past, we had to estimate the number of people who ate with us, as no one wanted to hand track all of the specifics of who was attending each meal. The software can also give us the numbers instantly; in the past it would take several people several hours. Remember, the WCSC’s daily lunch is available to everyone! You don’t have to be a senior to eat at the WCSC. We do request a “suggested” $5 donation to help cover

meal costs and operation of the kitchen.

Speaking of lunch, check out the August menu as many of the regular favorites, including roast beef, meat loaf, pork roast, and Italian beef, are scheduled along with a few new meals, including a pancake and sausage lunch on Friday, Aug. 14.

On Aug. 21, we will celebrate Senior Citizen’s day with several games and a couple of door prizes.

Come join the fun and stay for a special corned beef and cabbage boil for lunch.

If you enjoy playing cards, please check out the Daily Events page as we have a variety of card games going on at the Senior Center. We will be

hosting a Euchre Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 30 with sign-in scheduled for 12:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing to help support the WCSC during the tournament.

If one day a month is not enough Euchre for you, consider stopping by and playing on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

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

Until next month!

By Geoff Vanderlin Have you ever noticed how much goes on in this part of the country during the summer? Though I am not a big winter fan, I will admit that the cold months can have a certain kind of beauty. However, since the summer seems so fleeting, we sure take advantage of it around here. And that’s been the case with the Lee County Council on Aging as well.

What a July we had!

I certainly hope you took advantage of some of the great events we had

recently, including our annual picnic, the inaugural Petunia City Brass Drum and Bugle Corps show (wasn’t it great?), and the first LCCOA golf outing. This Thursday, July 30, is our third Battle of the Brains trivia contest. If you’re reading this when it comes out in the paper, there’s still time for you to put together a team and challenge for the trivia prize. I hope you do. Your participation in any or all of these events helps us greatly here at

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Doug Vandersee August will be here in a few days and I don’t know where June and July went, but summer vacation time is winding down for those who have their summers free.

Families with children will be getting back into the school routine in a few weeks and that impacts almost everyone, including the Whiteside County Senior Center and Whiteside County Public Transportation staffs. You only have a few weeks to get in your summer vacation or sneak in

another short vacation or a few days off from work before the busy times return. We have had a very exciting summer at the Senior Center with changes taking place in the Big Room, including painting the new Welcome Center area and reorganizing of the Computer Resource Center.

The CRC is available for those who need access to the internet to check their email or Facebook pages. General computer use includes Microsoft Office products such as

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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Post House calendar available online

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

I’m on vacation while this column is due, so this will be short and sweet.

If you need a beautiful place to have a get-together, check out our Event Calendar at the website below to see if your date is available, for this year and next.

Look us up on Facebook, at www.posthouseballroom.com, for information about the building and prices as well as our event calendar, and go to 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.

Events for August

1 – Genesis Hey and Jay Krick wedding reception 2 – Eleanor Hinds and Kyle McWethy wedding reception 4 – Line dancing 8 – Kayla and Edward Ackert wedding reception 11 – Line dancing 13 – “House Wine” performing 15 – Jenna House and Josiah Hazel wedding reception 16 – Jordan Larke bridal shower 18 – Line dancing 19 – LUAU 22 – Cynthia Juris and Eric Kilmer wedding reception 25 – Line dancing 29 – Emily Goldman and Dan Manning wedding reception

For those of you who wonder, “How do you clean those chandeliers at the Post House?” here’s how! After the lights are sprayed with cleaner, Sandy wipes down each crystal.

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

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

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

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

LCCOA can also be reached via e-mail at lccoa@comcast.net

Or via the Internet at whitesideseniors@comcast.net

Or via the Internet at lccoa.com or posthouseballroom.com

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What is an advance beneficiary notice?

Dear Marci, I recently went to see my doctor to receive some preventive care screenings, and wanted to get an EKG test.

My doctor said that Medicare might not cover this test, and gave me something to sign called an Advance Beneficiary Notice. I’m unsure whether I should sign this notice. What is the purpose of an Advance Beneficiary Notice?

– Charles, Phoenix, Arizona Dear Charles, An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a notice you should receive when a provider or supplier offers you a service or item that Medicare normally covers but may not cover for you. Know that ABNs apply only to people with Original Medicare; people with Medicare Advantage plans will not receive an ABN. The ABN must list the reason that your doctor thinks Medicare will not cover the EKG. The notice serves as a

warning that Medicare might not pay for your care; it is not an official determination from Medicare about whether or not care is covered. It may still be possible to get Medicare to cover your care if you agree to pay for it if Medicare formally denies payment.

If you receive an ABN, and decide to move forward with the item or service, you must select Option 1 on the ABN form. Option 1 says you agree to pay for care in the event Medicare denies coverage. It also requires your provider to submit the bill to Medicare after providing you care. If you do not select Option 1, you will have no chance of Medicare coverage because your provider will not be required to submit the bill to Medicare.

You will know if the service is covered by checking the claim on your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN).

An MSN is a summary of the health care services you have received over the

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If the claim is denied, you can appeal by following the directions on the MSN. If the claim is approved, the MSN will say how much you owe. If you paid the provider more than that, the provider must refund you the excess amount.

Keep in mind, by agreeing to get care and signing Option 1 on ABN, you must be willing to pay up front for care at the time you get it and you risk being responsible for all charges if Medicare denies payment. In some cases, this can amount to a significant bill. If you receive an ABN, be sure to discuss your options for care with your provider.

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

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BY JANICE BELL AND MAXINE STERN

Hello from the Emporium Thrift Center Let’s talk again. How are things with you? Very well, we hope.

We have some exciting news! You can now like us on Facebook!!! We will be updating regularly. You can be aware of the special sales or anything new at the The Emporium. We owe a thank you to our friend, Lori, for helping get us on Facebook.

Our racks and shelves are well stocked for your shopping pleasure. And it’s always a pleasure to have you shop with us.

Some recent new items

are Japanese tea services, three different colors and all painted designs. They are very fragile and beautiful. Other new items are a collection of piano music boxes, each different sizes, colors and melodies.

Also to all of you that watched the TV series M*A*S*H, we just received a donation of all the shows on video. They won’t last long and are priced reasonable.

We know some of you crafters are preparing for the fall and Christmas craft shows. We have many things that could be used in your crafting at a reasonable

price. We have baskets of all sizes and shapes. If you like to use old buttons, we are the place to shop. Right now we have a big selection of embroidery floss.

I will just list a few of our secrets – old cutter quilt, doilies, ribbon, fabric, picture frames, vases, and a rack full of

crafting supplies.

As your children start back to college, maybe you need some of the basics for those rooms or apartments. We have dishes, cookware, kitchen utensils, curtains, bedspreads. You might find the unusual lamp or picture. We must tell you again about our great prices. They fit everyone’s budget.

When you enter our “shoe room,” you will not only find men’s and women’s shoes, but also belts, socks, stockings, gloves, umbrellas, and sometimes a pair or two of suspenders. We carry women’s shoes from size

5 up to 11 or 12. And we have purses to finish out the summer season.

We invite all of you to shop at The Emporium Thrift Center, where a dollar goes a long way.

All of our proceeds go to The Whiteside County Senior Center.

The Emporium is located at 115 W. Third Street in Sterling, across from County Market. We are open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except on Wednesdays and Sundays, when we’re closed.

We hope to see you soon.

Upcoming bake sale will help Santa’s workshop We will be hosting a bake sale from 8 a.m.

-noon Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Farmers Market in downtown Rock Falls.

All proceeds go to support Santa’s Workshop”at the Whiteside County Senior Center.

Anyone willing to donate, please call 815685-7433 to sign up; ask for Penny.

Help will come to you in Whiteside County Information and assistance is available through Whiteside County. The Whiteside County Senior Center’s (WCSC) Outreach Department travels throughout Whiteside County to connect older adults and persons

with disabilities to services such as Medicare counseling, assistance programs, and information about different programs, and more.

You don’t have to live in Sterling and Rock Falls to receive our services.

The WCSC’s Outreach Department travels to several locations within Whiteside County. They currently visits Prophetstown, Morrison, Erie,

and Fulton at least once a month.

Call the WCSC’s Outreach Department 815622-9230, extension 194, to make an appointment.

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LCCOA will celebrate seniors While many may not have heard about National Senior Citizens Day, it occurs every year on Aug. 21.

Initiated by our local President, Ronald Reagan, in 1988, the day is set aside to acknowledge the life-long contributions our nation’s seniors have made to their community and country.

President Reagan, in Proclamation 5847, stated: “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute,” Ronald Reagan said. “We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older – places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity.

“Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, president of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Aug. 21, 1988 as National Senior Citizens Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

Lee County Council on Aging honors, respects and appreciates the senior community and invites all persons to stop in the center at 100 W. Second St., Dixon, on from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 21.

We’ll start the day with a free breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. by your friends at Lee County Council on Aging. Reservations are required, so call 815288-9236 to reserve your spot.

The rest of the day we will have snacks, drinks and smiles for everyone. Stop in and say hi.

Remember, the Post House Community Center is open for anyone at any time.

Happy National Senior Citizens Day to all the seniors!

It’s election time at the Lee County Council on Aging LCCOA’s annual dinner meeting and election for the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, Sept. 21.

The keynote speaker this year will be new Dixon Community service Officer, Mike Wilcox.

This annual event is

open to all paid members of LCCOA. Members will receive an invitation, the election ballot and a short biography of each candidate in the mail.

Current board members up for reelection are Diane Blaine and

Doug Farster. New candidates are Jeff Kuhn and Nancy Varga with, hopefully, a couple more to be announced later.

If you are interested in voting in the election, and are not currently a paid member, you need to pay your dues to

receive a ballot. Membership for 1 year is $20 per person or $30 for a household.

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

Triad Safety Series 2 Whiteside County Triad has planned another Safety Series event. The focus of the event is “What to do in an emergency.”

Triad has been working on getting presenters to speak on emergency preparedness, tips for calling 911 and what to expect,

and fire safety.

The event will be at the Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, on Aug. 5. There will be free coffee and donuts.

Whiteside County Triad generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Anyone is welcome to join and get

involved. Triad’s focus is to develop programs to improve safety for older adults.

To check on meeting dates and times, contact Tina Shoffner at the Whiteside County Senior Center. Whiteside County Triad is on Facebook and has a Google group.

Trouble hearing the phone? ITAC program can help 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 that are hard of hearing. It is sponsored by the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. (ITAC). You

will have to be certified as hard of hearing, live in Illinois, and have a landline telephone service that qualifies you for this program.

Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA) and Whiteside County Senior Center (WCSC) are selection centers for ITAC. You may call the

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WCSC 815-622-9230 or LCCOA at 815-288-9236 in advanced to set up an appointment to see if you qualify for this wonderful program. To apply

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

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

Terry Sal Don Sisson Teri South Johnson Oil Sauk Valley Food Bank Krogers County Market Salvation Army Sterling Pavilion

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Thank you to volunteers at Lee County Council on Aging Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and nonmonetary donations. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations: Lee County Council on Aging Taylor Sanford Vanessa Reglin Jo Mills Carol Rick Roberta LeMoine

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TWO BITS CAN REALLY ADD UP Buddy Bags of Dixon representative Jenny Lemoine and LCCOA Operations Manager Jennifer Lang teamed up to bring a successful Quarter Madness event to the Post House Ballroom. The event raised money for both great agencies.

We would like to thank the people who recently paid their WCSC membership dues: David and Janeen Allen Linda Frank Richard Koenig Carolyn Prater Evelyn Reynolds Alan and Tara Royer Ruth Thompson John Wessels Teresa Zeri

Many turned out for the Quarter Madness Fundraiser June 16. The event benefitted Buddy Bags of Dixon and the Lee County Council on Aging. Mark your calendar for the next one, which will be Sunday, Nov. 8.

LCCOA welcomes members Membership dues paid: Janey Coffey Hugh Coffey James Druien Lois King Richard Koenig

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2015 PETUNIA FESTIVAL

EXERCISE AND EUCHRE AT WCSC People enjoy doing chair exercises on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. The instructor is Julie Hilliger. She instructs them how to properly exercise their arms and legs while sitting in a chair. This learning experience is very worthwhile, so come try it!

Many people enjoy playing euchre on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (Tuesdays at 12:30 and Thursdays at 1 p.m.). They play eight games and switch partners. It’s a quick and fun game!

New people are welcome all the time, any age.

2015 Prom Queen Evelyn Rich rode in the Petunia Festival Parade representing Lee County Council on Aging.

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Keep in touch with the news of the Sauk Valley Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance in the Petunia Festival parade, reminding kids to join them Saturday, Dec. 5, for Santa’s Workshop in the Post House Community Center.

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COMMUNITY LINES UP FOR FREE MEAL

Everyone enjoyed the free meal that Wal-Mart Distribution served to us on July 8. Everyone who came got a hamburger, hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, chips, dessert and pop or water.

Everyone was invited to this community meal – and as you can see, kids were there too.

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August is full of love I don’t know about all of you, but I am looking forward to some milder temperatures. It appears that the months are flying by this year.

August is peeking around the corner, so happy birthday to all who have birthdays this month. August’s birthstones are Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties against nightmares, and bring the wearer August 2015 • Page 10

power, influence and a wonderful year.

August’s birthflower is the gladiolas or sword lily.

With gladiolas, the recipient’s heart is being pierced with love.

Speaking of love, I would like to recognize and support our National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21. The best ways to demonstrate our appreciation for our seniors is by helping provide support, encourage-

ment, acceptance, assistance to their needs, and constant compassion.

This day was created to recognize our senior’s achievements, sacrifices and contributions to our communities.

Food for thought: What do you call a spaghetti noodle disguised as an egg noodle?

Answer: Impasta!! (imposter) Maybe I should stick to cooking, LOL – San Juana, The Cook

Coupons can give you farm-fresh savings Do you enjoy going to the farmer’s market?

Are you 65 years of age or older and would like some coupons to purchase fresh vegetables?

If so, call the Lee County Council on Aging and ask for the Outreach department. We have coupons worth $21 to help you get some fresh veggies.

This is an income-based program so we will need to verify your income. The limit for one person is $1,815 per month or less, or $2,456 for two people.

If you have questions, please call and ask questions at 815-288-9236.

You’re invited to enjoy a home-cooked meal The best-known secret in town is the lunch at the Whiteside County Senior Center. It’s only a $5 sug-

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gested donation – and it’s open to any age, not just seniors!

This home-cooked meal

includes dessert and drink.

Lunch is served Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

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Activities and Meetings Weekly Lee County Council on Aging Mondays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays 8a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, 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 served (Reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (Reservations) Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games 1 p.m. – Pinochle

Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open cards, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (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, open Wii games 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – LifeScape Lunch served (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, computer lab 10:30 a.m. – Scrabble 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Crochet/Knitting Club 12:30 p.m. – Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack

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

Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.- Canasta 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, computer lab 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Cards “Hand and Foot” game, similar to Canasta, but a lot shorter, $2 1 p.m. – Euchre, $2 to play, bring a snack.

1 p.m. – Chair exercises; fun with music

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii machine, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m.- Intermediate line dancing – check schedule for location 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 Lee County Council on Aging Aug. 6 10-11 a.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Paw Paw Community Center 3-5 p.m. – Basic Computer Class ($) Aug. 7 3-5 p.m. – Basic Computer Class ($) Aug. 9 12:30 p.m. – Euchre Tournament ($) Aug. 10 1-2 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Ashton Library 2:30-3:30 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at

Franklin Grove Library Aug. 11 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure checks by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Aug. 12 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – AARP Driver Safety Class ($) 12:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Awareness, presented by Homebound Healthcare Aug. 13 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – AARP Driver Safety Class

5:30 p.m. – House Wine Band in the Post House Ballroom, Free Aug. 14 9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Lee County Council on Aging Aug. 18 9 a.m. – Chair Exercise Class by Peterson Healthcare 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks

by Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare 2 p.m. – Mini Spelling Bee

Aug. 19 10-11 a.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at Amboy Community Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – LCCOA Caseworker at OLPH Hall Sublette 4:30-6 p.m. – Annual Luau Supper in the Post House Ballroom ($) Aug. 21 8:30 p.m. – National Senior Day and quarterly breakfast Aug. 24 10-11 a.m. LCCOA caseworker at

Countryside Manor Aug. 26 10 p.m. – “Simplify your Life by Clearing your Clutter,” presented by U of I University Aug. 27 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure checks by Liberty Court Aug. 28 9:30 a.m. – Bingo sponsored by Lee County Council on Aging 6 p.m. – Open Mic Night in the Post House Community Center

Whiteside County Senior Center Aug. 5 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check by Mercy Nursing 11:25 a.m. – August birthdays celebration 1 p.m. – Bingo; Prizes by Oregon Living and Rehab, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play) Aug. 8 1 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group will meet with a question-and-answer time.

There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation at 2:30 p.m. with Joe Schmitt on YouTube, taking a look at the many different ways it can be used. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited, refreshments will be available.

Aug. 10 10:15 -11:15 a.m. – ADRC representative at Odell Library Morrison

Aug. 11 9:30-11:30 a.m. – ADRC representative at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown Aug. 12 9-10 a.m. – ADRC representative at Erie Public Library. Appointment needed 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure check by Gaffey Nursing 1 p.m. – Bingo, prizes by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of

food or $1 to play) Aug. 13 10:15-11:15 a.m. ADRC representative at Robert Fulton Community Building, Fulton; Appointment needed 5-6 p.m. – Alzheimer support group Aug. 14 1:30 p.m. – Medicare Information Class Aug. 19 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

check by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab 1 p.m. – Bingo, prizes by Sauk Valley Living and Rehab snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1.00 to play) Aug. 26 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure check by Sterling Pavilion 1 p.m. – Bingo, prizes by Vitas Hospice care, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

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.

Robert Fulton Community Center Come in anytime to play pool, cards, board games, 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 available. Visit us at www.cityoffulton.us Look under the community and government heading!

Aug. 5 American Queen Visit, noon-5 P.M.

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Aug. 10 “The John Deere Story,” by Rich Morthland at the Windmill Cultural Center

Aug. 11 Blood drive, 1-6 p.m.

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Aug. 19 Foot clinic, 8 a.m.

Aug. 25 Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Upcoming Trips Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota

Four-hour Fall Foliage Cruise with live entertainment on the Mississippi River

Aug. 16- 22, 2015 Cost: $649

Cost includes motorcoach transportation, 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in South Dakota, 10 meals including 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners, a visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, guided tour of Deadwood, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, and much more.

Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. C 26,E 2015 LED L N A C Cost: $40 members and $45 nonmembers

Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 Cost: $80 members, $85 nonmembers

Depart Dixon Wal-Mart at 8:30 a.m. Depart Rock Falls Community Center at 9 a.m.

We will cruise the Mississippi on the Celebration Belle, enjoying the 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.

Washington D.C. Trip

Pickup at Sterling K-Mart at 7:30 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:00 a.m.

This huge casino as over 2000 slot machines, a Bingo room, and a nonsmoking room. Come join us!

April 14-19, 2016 Cost $547 members and $597 nonmembers

Price is for double occupancy and includes gratuity for bus drivers and stepon 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. Sign-up begins July 1. Hopefully, there will be cherry blossoms to see. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip.

Cubs Baseball Trip, Chicago Cubs vs.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Nashville Show Tour

1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 Cost $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers

Pickup at Sterling K-Mart at 8 a.m. and pickup at Dixon Shopko at 8:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun day at the ballpark! Motorcoach ride and ticket at a bargain price of $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Seats are terrace reserved infield third base side. Paid seats go first. Limited seats available, call now!

June 19-25, 2016 (7 days and 6 nights) Cost: To be announced soon. Please call.

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 more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip. We will be signing up for this trip in Sept. 1, 2015.

Dubuque Jo Casino, Dubuque, Iowa

New York City Trip

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 Cost: $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Sept. 21-28, 2016 (7 days and 6 nights) Cost: $739 members and $789 non-members

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 K-Mart first and then Shopko.

Sights to see: Guided tour of Manhattan, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty, and much more. Contact Betty at WCSC about this trip. We will be signing up for this trip in Oct. 1, 2015.

Scenic Trip

Canada New England Cruise

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 Cost: $35.

Sept. 30, 2016 to Oct. 7, 2016

Travel with us through Galena to East Dubuque for lunch and tour Dubuque County for the scenic countryside. On the way home, we will stop at Galena to sightsee/shop/sit in a restaurant for dessert at your leisure for 2 hours. Then board the bus for a beautiful ride home too. Help us watch for fresh produce stands on the way home.

On Friday Sept. 30, 2016, board the bus to the airport for 7 nights on the NCL Dawn, 1 night in Quebeck, Sydney, Halifax, N.S., Saint John, N.B., Bar Harbor, Maine. Cruise will end in Boston. Prices start at $1,900 for an inside cabin, with a deposit of $600 due at signing and the balance due June 23, 2016. If booked by October, a discount of $100 will be given. All other deposits due by Dec. 1, 2015.

Call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

To sign up and pay or for questions, please visit or call Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 1-855-407-9236 -OR- Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Ill., 1-888-622-9230.

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Meals for August Serving at Lee County Council on Aging Aug. 3-7 Monday: Chicken Parmesan, pasta with Marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, dinner roll, diced pears; Tuesday: Sausage gravy with biscuit, hash brown potatoes, fruit juice, baked peaches; Wednesday: Bratwurst with sauer kraut, wheat bun, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled applesauce; Thursday: A) Pork fritter, Au gratin potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, Mandarin Oranges, B)Turkey vegetable; Friday: Chicken fiesta taco, Spanish rice, cheese, lettuce tomato, pineapple

Aug. 10-14 Monday: Hamburger patty, wheat bun, mac and cheese, seasoned green beans, diced pears; Tuesday: A) BBQ chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, buttered peas, dinner roll, fruit cocktail B)Chicken salad with tomato; Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, coin carrots, dinner roll, sliced peaches; Thursday: cheese ravioli with meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, waxed beans, garlic bread, chilled pineapple; Friday: chef salad, mixed greens, cucumbers, tomato, egg, dinner roll, fresh orange, fruit juice

Aug. 17-21 Monday: Creamy chicken with pasta, peas and carrots, baked apples, wheat bread; Tuesday: Cheesy beef taco, flour tortilla, lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, refried beans, fresh fruit; Wednesday: baked pork chops, baby red potatoes green beans, tossed salad with dressing, dinner roll, apple crisp; Thursday: Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit cocktail, dinner roll; Friday: A) Crispy fish sandwich, wheat bun, potato pancakes, peas, pineapple tidbits B) Turkey minestrone

Aug. 24-28 Monday: Meatball sub, peas and carrots, baked apples, wheat bread; Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir fry vegetables, dinner roll, apricots; Wednesday: Italian sausage with peppers on a bun, potatoes wedges, green beans, diced peaches; Thursday: Baked ziti with meat sauce, steamed broccoli, soft bread stick, hot applesauce; Friday: A)Beef chili mac, corn muffin, steamed cauliflower, corn, Jell-O with fruit, B) Tuna salad, chicken and rice

Aug. 31 Monday: Italian chicken casserole, coin carrots, garlic bread, baked pears.

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center Aug. 3-7

Monday: Pork chop, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Baked chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Swiss steak, potato, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Ham and sweet potatoes, vegetable and dessert.

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 17-21

Aug. 24-28

Aug. 31

Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Chicken salad sandwich, soup, chips and dessert.

Wednesday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Friday: Pancakes, sausage patties, salad and dessert.

Monday: Oven fried chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Salmon patties, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, vegetable and dessert.

Friday: Corned beef and cabbage, vegetable and dessert.

Monday: Chicken and noodles, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Barbeque pork ribs, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Italian beef sandwich, chips, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Beer battered cod or chicken breast, potato, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Chicken or beef tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert.

Monday: Chili, hot dogs, tator tots and dessert.

Serving at Golden Meals in Whiteside County Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 17-21

Aug. 24-28

Aug. 31

Monday: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday: Frito pie, green beans, applesauce, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Chicken strips with ranch, cheesy potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pears, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Ham and scalloped potatoes, green beans, plums, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Chicken salad sandwich, broccoli salad, baked beans, apple, milk

Monday: Barbecue chicken legs, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, margarine and milk; Tuesday, Baked ham, sweet potatoes, peas, pineapple, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: cheeseburger on a bun, potato wedges, scalloped corn, applesauce, milk; Thursday: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Egg salad sandwich, peas salad, baked beans, orange, milk

Monday: Chili dog on a bun, seasoned potato wedges, peas, milk: Tuesday: Panko chicken sandwich, cheesy potatoes, green beans, Mandarin oranges, milk; Wednesday: Meatloaf, ranch-mashed potatoes, corn, pears, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Cabbage casserole, mixed vegetables, Jell-O, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Ham salad sandwich, German potato salad, baked beans, chocolate pudding

Monday: Sloppy Joes on a bun, potato wedges, mixed vegetables, applesauce, milk; Tuesday, Goulash, corn, Jell-O, bread, margarine and milk; Wednesday: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas,pears, bread, margarine and milk; Thursday: Chicken pot pie, broccoli, peaches, bread, margarine and milk; Friday: Tuna salad sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, milk

Monday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit, bread, margarine and milk

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

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Aug. 5– Pasta bake, vegetable, roll and dessert Aug. 7 – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy,

vegetable and dessert Aug. 12 – Meal provided by Bickford Assisted Living Aug. 14 – No lunch

Aug. 19 – Meal provided by Eagle Point Aug. 21 – Hamburger/hot dog on a bun, pasta salad,

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fruit and cookie Aug. 26 – Meal provided by Harbor Crest

Aug. 28 – Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, roll and dessert

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Transportation As of June 1, the Greyhound bus is stopping in Dixon at the Reagan Transit Center, home of the Lee-Ogle Transportation System! If you need a ride to the Reagan Transit Center to catch the Greyhound bus, please call LOTS at 815-288-2117 or WCPT at 815-6257433 to schedule your trip. For more information on tickets, call Greyhound at 815-284-0755.

Whiteside County Public Transportation Fares: (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 ...................................... Donation suggested (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program) Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability ........ 25 cents per mile Hours: 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

Lee-Ogle Transportation System 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 ..................................................... $1 one way (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program) 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

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Call WCPT and LOTS today to schedule your ride!

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Upcoming Special Events Medication Use Presentation at WCSC

Free Craft Class at WCSC

11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5

1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18

Lifescape Community Services will provide a program about medications, their side effects, how to manage them, and dangerous interactions. Come find out about these important issues.

Come and join our craft class. We will be doing assorted craft projects.

Material will be provided. Join in, learn a craft, and have some fun! Instructor is Mary Nasluchez. Please call 815-622-9230 to register for this free class.

Basic Computer Class and Word at LCCOA

Mini Spelling Bee at LCCOA

3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7

$10 for both class dates; includes a “Word Made Easy” book to take home.

Learn the basics of using a computer and learn about Microsoft Word.

Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot.

2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18

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

Euchre Tournament at LCCOA

Senior Citizens Day at WCSC

Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 – 12:30 p.m. sign-in, 1 p.m. start $5 entry, 25 cents a set – 100 percent payback

11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21

We will play several games and have a couple of good door prizes to give away. Come register for the free prizes, play some games, and have some fun! Then stay for a home-cooked lunch.

Presentation about Grieving at WCSC 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12

Suzy Hake, Gaffey’s social worker, will talk about Hospice care, caregiving, bereavement, and the grieving process that happens for the patient and family. Come listen and ask questions about this.

Alzheimer Awareness presentation by Homebound Healthcare at LCCOA 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12

National Senior Citizens Day at LCCOA 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21

It’s National Senior Citizen Day, and what better way to celebrate than stopping in at the Post House Community Center for a treat and to see all the great happenings at YOUR center. We start the day with a free breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. by your friends at Lee County Council on Aging. The rest of the day we will have snacks, drinks and smiles for everyone. Stop in and say hi.

Remember, Post House Community Center is open for anyone at any time.

Simplify your life by clearing your clutter, at LCCOA

AARP Driver Safety Class at LCCOA 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Thursday, Aug. 13

This 2-day class is a refresher course designed for drivers 50 and over. Auto insurance discounts are available in most states. Cass cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your spot.

Medicare Information Class at WCSC 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 The basic information 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 with Medicare.

Our Outreach Department staff are trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) volunteer counselors. Please call 815-622-9230 to register for this free class.

10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26

Does the clutter in your house cause you stress? Do you have at least one room that is off limits to company? Do you want less clutter but you are too overwhelmed to begin? Many of us struggle to keep up with the clutter in our lives. If this sounds like you or someone you know, come and learn ways to organize your life in order to de-clutter and reduce stress. This great presentation by the U of I extension is one not to miss!

Open Mic Night at LCCOA Friday, Aug. 28 – 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 first act on stage

Come showcase your talent or come and enjoy the entertainment. Singers, dancers, poets, comedians, guitarist, acoustic instruments, anybody is welcome! Beer, wine and pop will be available for purchase.

National Thrift Shop Day at the Emporium Monday, Aug. 17

Help support our thrift shop and shop, shop, shop! Enjoy refreshments while you shop and help support the Whiteside County Senior Center.

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Euchre Tournament at WCSC 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30

Sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per entry and 25 cents a set, with a 100 percent payback. There will also be a 50/50 drawing..

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IF YOU’RE 50+ Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club is for you.

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

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

Only Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club offers…

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

• Free Trips to selected members on each trip.

• Special Opportunities and benefits you deserve from your bank.

October 1-7

Mackinac Island,The Grand Hotel & Agawa Canyon

Sunday, August 2 Brewers vs. Cubs Milwaukee, WI

September 6-13

Wed., August 12 Pump Boys & Dinettes Fireside Theater Ft. Atkinson, WI

UPCOM ING EVENTS Scenic Trains of Colorado Tour

Sunday, September 20 Cubs vs. Cardinals Wrigley Field

“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 815-288-3327 or Lynn Todtz in Clinton 563-242-9111 August 2015 • Page 16

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