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Golden Echo A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies Volume 6 •

Quarter Madness Doors open: 5:30 p.m.

Food available: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Auction: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 In the Post House Ballroom Chicken noodle or cheese broccoli soup with crackers, breadstick and dessert for $3 Quarter Madness 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 30 and 40 items to auction during a quarter madness. Bids on these new items are from one to four quarters.

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Health, Wellness and Information Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, call 815-622-9230 Come and visit all the health and information booths we will have: Flu shots Blood pressure screenings Glucose screenings Healthy snacks Door prizes

Halloween line dance party 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 Come in costume and bring your favorite snack!

All ages and dance levels are welcome!

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!

Still confused? No worries. We will have a practice round.

In addition to the auction, there will be a 50/50 drawing.

Don’t forget to bring your quarters!

Also, the vendors have lots of specials as well as cash and carry at their tables.

Costume contest and Halloween party 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 The first three costume contest winners will receive a prize Halloween bingo Treats for all Come and have fun!

Please call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 for additional information.

This is a fun-raising event you do not want to miss!

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

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

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

Medicare open enrollment ................................ 4

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

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

Assistance Sites .................................................... 7

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

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

From the WCSC Executive Director

talk about partnering with physicians and community members to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient centered health care. Dr. Paul Steinke, CEO of CGH Medical Center, will join us at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, to talk about the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, and how these programs affect hospitals and patient care. Bring your questions to any of these presentations about health issues and medical care!

It’s Showtime! at the senior center at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24, so come join us for lunch and stay for the Disney movie “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie. It’s Disney’s most iconic villain in this wickedly fun twist on the classic “Sleeping Beauty.”

For more details about the movie, call WCSC.

The movie and popcorn are free, thanks to Sterling Pavilion!

What is October without a Halloween party? We will kick off the Halloween festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22, with a line dance party, wear your favorite costume and dance to Halloween songs. On Friday, Oct. 31, stop by for a lunch of Italian beef, potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and drink from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $5. The party continues at 12:30 with a Halloween costume contest, so wear your favorite costume and maybe win a prize for first, second, or third place. We finish with free Halloween Bingo, and candy for everyone! Come join us and have some fun!

Happy Halloween!

As the end of 2014 draws closer, many people

start thinking about their taxes. As you review your annual gifts to your favorite organizations, consider supporting Whiteside County Senior Center with a generous tax deductible donation. WCSC is a 501(C)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, so all donations are tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser to see how a donation will affect your tax situation.

All donations are greatly appreciated!

We greatly appreciate everyone who made a general donation, memorial gift, or remembered us in your estate planning this past year. Please call me if you would like more information on making a contribution.

Until next month!

Doug

with it the beginning of our busiest season for the Outreach department. The annual Medicare Part D (prescription plans) open enrollment period begins Oct. 15, and goes until Dec. 7. Because things change, both with you and with Golden Echo is an article the plans, it is a good idea about planned giving and to recheck your plan every how you might consider with returning Director Dr. year to make sure you setting up a bequest to are getting the best posaid the center in your estate Tom Lawless and Director Joe Rudolphi. At the same sible coverage. Our Senior planning. While this is something we don’t always time, we wish to thank our Health Insurance Program retiring directors for their trained counselors are here like to face, it provides you service, including Mary Lou to help you do just that. an opportunity to help us They will help you evaluor to thank us for a job well Burkhardt, Evelyn Eisenberg, Amy Gillespie, Lisa ate your needs and guide done. Please consider it.

Kennay and Laurie Krager. you through the process A little over a week ago, of choosing the right plan. we had our annual meeting The newly constituted board will be seated in And, because they do this and elections at LCCOA. October, and we look forthrough the SHIP program, As a result, we are happy ward to more great things they are able to evaluate and pleased to welcome to come. all available plans and do Teresa Brunick to the October always brings so at no charge or obligaBoard of Directors, along

tion to you. It really is your best source of information.

One caution, however. Our program is very popular and busy, so be sure to call 815-288-9236 or 855-4079236 and make an appointment. Also, for those who qualify, Outreach is helping with applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program winter season. Appointments are necessary for this program, and applications are taken only while there is money available from the state, so make your appointment soon.

Of course, October is chock full of fun events here at the senior center.

Be sure to check them out by looking at the calendar at the back of this Golden Echo. Some of the high-

lights include another of our popular picnics in the park at Lowell Park on the 7th, the return of our monthly Trivia Tuesday on the 14th, and, of course, our big Halloween party on the 31st, with a costume contest, games, and lots of fun.

If you did not get your flu shot in September, we have another opportunity on the 23rd, sponsored by Homebound Healthcare, and AARP will be presenting its driver safety class on the 8th and 9th.

Finally, I would like to give a big shout out to Activities Director Jennifer Lang, who was elected president of the Lee County Social Services Networking Council last month. Congratulations.

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ctober is a great time to get involved in new activities that will keep you busy during the winter months. As the warm months come to an end and you finish up your fall chores, it is time to look for new activities and friends at Whiteside County Senior Center. We offer a variety of programs, activities, educational sessions, and special events daily along with our home cooked meal program. Please take time to review all of the activities in this

month’s Golden Echo!

Start by coming to WCSC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, for our annual Health, Wellness and Information Fair.

We anticipate more than 20 vendors who specialize in providing services and products to seniors. We will have drawings for door prizes, many vendors will provide items of interest, and you can have a great lunch of meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, dessert, and drink.

The meal is $5, and open to all ages. We serve a meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. daily, and take-out orders are available.

We have a variety of educational programs during October, starting with our monthly Medicare information class at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.

At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Melissa MagonWicks, marketing director from Transitions Nursing & Rehab, will conduct an insurance Q&A session; at 11 a.m. Julie Morse, BSN, RN, director of Population Health Management, will

From the LCCOA Executive Director

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s it really October already? That means I have spent 4 years as executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging. During that time I have met so many wonderful people and had the privilege to work with even more. Your attendance at events and gracious support of our fundraising events tells me that you like what we’re doing and believe in the mission of our agency. I am truly grateful.

Elsewhere in this issue of

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 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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Get ready for Quarter Madness LIHEAP time again

BY CATHY REGLIN Lee County Council on Aging

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ct. 8 is our Quarter Madness – it’s advertised elsewhere in the Golden Echo, but it can be repeated here as well.

It’s the same as the Quarter Manias out there, just this time the proceeds go to Lee County Council on Aging. They are great fun, and if you haven’t been to one, you really should try it out.

Bring a couple of friends, or even a full table, and get ready to try your luck at winning a cool item you’ve bid on.

Look at our Facebook page and you will see how it works, and which vendors will be here.

Don’t worry about it, we’ll teach you once you get here.

That’s the most fun thing happening in October here, but then I go on vacation Oct. 18, and there will be some fun there, also. I’ll be back Nov. 7, but Jennifer can help anyone with ball-

Oct. 2 – The Stage Door dance classes Oct. 4 – Nicole Hazelwood and John Hoyle wedding reception Oct. 7 – 10 a.m. Line dancing Oct. 8 – Quarter Madness Oct. 9 – 1 p.m. Introduction to Medicare Part D open enrollment; The Stage Door dance classes Oct. 11 – Randi and Brady Revenig wedding reception Oct. 14 – 10 a.m. Line dancing

Oct. 16 – The Stage Door dance classes Oct. 17 – Courtney Fritz and Brandon Carter wedding reception Oct. 20 – Lee County Council on Aging Board Oct. 21 – 10 a.m. Line dancing

Oct. 23 – The State Door dance classes Oct. 25 – Jessica Schlueter and Nathan Boes wedding reception Oct. 28 – 10 a.m. Line dancing Oct. 30 – The Stage Door dance classes

room business while I’m gone. Don’t be shy – call her! (I want her to miss me.)

We have a Saturday open on Oct. 18, and all Saturdays except the 29th are available in November. December has all Saturdays booked except

the 27th. New Year’s Eve is also booked. Give me a call if you would like to have an event on any of these days.

If you need a beautiful place to have a gettogether, look us up on Facebook, at www. posthouseballroom.com,

which has information about the building and prices, and www.posthouseballroom.shutterfly. com, for pictures of events held here, then email me at posthouseballroom@ gmail.com, or call me at 815-288-0892, and we’ll talk.

Lee County Council on Aging Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

What is LIHEAP? LIHEAP is a program through Tri-County Opportunities Council that we assist people with by filling out the applications and sending them onto Tri-County. LIHEAP stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and helps qualified individuals with paying their light and heat bills (electric, gas, fuel oil, LP, etc.). LIHEAP is an income based program and available to individuals/families who are at 150 percent of federal poverty level or lower based on total household income.

Here at LCCOA, the Outreach Department is able to assist those individuals who are 60 and older with this program. We ask that you please call to set up an appointment as this is a very busy time of year for us, we can be reached at 815-288-9236.

LIHEAP Income Guidelines are as follows per household, including all income for the last 30

Whiteside County Senior Center Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday

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WCSC Board Members and Officers

LCCOA Board Executive Committee and Officers Dr. Thomas Lawless, Chair Joe Rudolphi, Treasurer

days: $1,459 for one person; $1,966 for two people; $2,47 for three people; and $2,981 for four people. If you have more than four people living in your household, please feel free to call us and we will give you the guideline. For the application, you will need to bring with you; proof of income for the last 30 days for each person living with you, social security cards, Medicare and Medicaid cards for each member in the household (if applicable), utility bills, and proof of rent (if applicable).

If you are located near one of our usual monthly sites, Paw Paw Community Building, Ashton and Franklin Grove libraries, Amboy Community Building, or Countryside Manor, you do not need an appointment, just plan to attend and bring copies of all the requested information with you.

Any questions can be directed to 815-288-9236, ask for the Outreach Department.

Sheila Martinez, President Wilbur Mennecke, Treasurer

Mary Lou Burkardt Amy Gillespie Isaac Mercer Fred Nesbit

Janice Bell John Espinoza Kay Wallin

Robbin Blackert, Vice President Cynthia Weisel, Secretary Myra Chattic Janet Mennecke Kelly Wilhelmi

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DO YOU LIKE TO GO BOWLING?

Join the fun and energetic senior group that meets year-round at the Plum Hollow Bowling Alley in Dixon on Monday and Thursday. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., bowling starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $5 for three games, and 75 cents for unlimited coffee. There’s a lot of laughter, fun and exercise going on!

Notes from the kitchen October is here already.

Time for ghouls and ghosts and witches. I love Halloween. It is my favorite time of the year. The air is cool and crisp,it is great sleeping weather, and the fall colors are everywhere.

It is time to gather in

the harvest, and what a harvest we have had. I would like to thank all those incredible gardeners out there for their generosity to our kitchen. We have had fresh produce every day.

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The annual enrollment period begins Oct. 15, and ends on Dec. 7. This is the time you can change your coverage if you are not satisfied with your Medicare Part D drug plan or your Medicare Advantage plan.

This is also the time when you can enroll if you did not do so during your initial enrollment period If you take several medications, check and see if your current plan is still going to be the best plan for you for 2015.

Medicare Part D plans can and do change their formulary and premiums from year to year. Each plan has a different formulary. The formulary is how the Medicare Part D plans structure the cost of the medications at the pharmacy. They structure their formulary in tiers. For example a tier 1 medication would be the cheapest and a tier 5 would be the most expensive.

Medicare Advantage plans are plans provided by a private company or Managed Care Organization that contracts with Medicare to provide your Medicare coverage for you.

The best way to find the plan that is cheapest for you is to compare them.

The Senior Health Insurance Program is a free counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries.

They are available to help Medicare beneficiaries get unbiased information to make an informed decision on your Medicare coverage. SHIP Counselors are available in Whiteside and Lee county to assist Medicare beneficiaries with comparing plans.

Medicare also is available online at www.medicare.gov or by phone at 800-633-4227 to help you compare plans. To get the best results in comparing drug plans you will need an accurate medication list which would include the full name of the medication, the dosage (i.e. milligrams), and the quantity (amount of pills, vials, etc.) you receive in a one month supply.

Get informed and save with the help of the Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or toll free at 888-622-9230, and the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or toll free at 855-407-9236.

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We have our clothing racks full of fall and winter clothing for the whole family. The Emporium is a good place to look for an extra coat or jacket that you might need. We have a room full of shoes and purses. As always everything is priced reasonably.

I think we mentioned last month about our wonderful jewelry selection. I have to write about that again. We have a large selection of all kinds of jewelry. If you have jewelry you don’t wear, just donate it to The Emporium, and we will give someone else a chance to enjoy it.

Halloween is just around the corner, so come on in and create your own costume. Lots of fun, and our clerks just love to give you a helping hand.

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.

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That’s where the volunteers come in to play.

They fill up all the hours the store is open. Cleaning, sorting, stocking, and greeting. Volunteers are the heart of any business or organization. Treat them as such.

We participate in the Fourth Friday’s in downtown Sterling. We try to have something special then.

Holiday season’s coming up. We are getting ready for them.

The first week in October we will be having a Snowman Super Sale. Yes, we have tons of snowmen – figurines, cookie jars, tea pots, plates, mugs, and ornaments . You get the picture, we have an abundance. All you snowmen collectors will

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Help them get all the deductions and credits they deserve, by volunteering for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

Started in 1968 by four volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is now the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation program.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure their knowledge of revisions to the U.S. tax code. With their help, taxpayers received $1.3 billion in refunds, and more than $244 million EITCs. By using AARP Foundation Tax-Aide,

Recycle unwanted electronic devices Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging collect used cell phones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled.

If you have any these items lying around and want to dispose of them drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St. in Sterling, or LCCOA, 100 W. Second St. in Dixon.

these low- to moderateincome taxpayers also avoid preparation fees and pitches for highinterest tax credit or refund loans.

Good with numbers?

Be a tax preparation volunteer.

Love working with people? Be a greeter.

Skilled in all things digital? Be a technology coordinator.

Speak a second language? You’re urgently needed.

There’s a volunteer role for everyone – apply for one of these roles at aarp.org/taxaide or call Whiteside County Senior Center, which will put you in touch with someone that will help you sign up to volunteer.

AARP Foundation TaxAide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21, LCCOA outreach worker Samantha Harazin (center) went to Rivers Edge Restaurant in Dixon and bought coffee for (left) Paul Sereg, John Stiles, Chuck Scriven, Steve Terranova, and Jay and Earlene Wolfe.

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You should call ahead of time for an appointment. Home visits can be provided to clients who are homebound.

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Lee County Council on Aging Monday through Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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Lee County Council on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop is just around the corner and we need your help.

We are accepting gently used or new gifts for the kids to purchase for their parents and loved ones.

We also are accepting wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, tape, gift bags and markers.

This is a great event for the kids.

Donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the senior center Monday through Friday.

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Lee County Council on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Luau was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, helped and supported LCCOA. We could not do it without you.

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The group of people that went on the Alaskan Cruise, which was sponsored by Sauk Computer User Group and Whiteside County Senior Center included; John and Gail Carrillo, Curt and Nancy Cruz, Joe and Margie Fornero, Ken Huges, Larry and Kim Hummel, Glenda McLennan, Gunther and Angela Rester, Sharon Steinhagen, Helen Stewart, and Anita Stickel. The trip was fabulous, and everyone had a good time.

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LCCOA welcomes members We would like to thank the people who recently paid their Lee County Council on Aging membership dues: Hugh Coffey Joyce Godt Pat Montgomery Janey Coffey Linda Guise Elizabeth Garza Lois Marie Eckburg Earline Mercer Margie Pasley Amy Gillespie Ike Mercer Maurice Sondgeroth

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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.

Lee County Council on Aging Dixon Direct SBM Business Equipment Center Green Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation John Walker Elizabeth Dieter Kelsi Fox Samantha Perez Sherry Perez

Erika Renkes Doug Faster Julie Farster Diane Blaine Jo Mills Bill Mills Joe Rudolphi Carol Rick

Cassandra Silva Max Ballard Patty Ballard Barb Fane Julie McGrail Richard McGrail Jim and Ruth Mammen

Whiteside County Senior Center Bill Ludwig Donna Linton Jerry Tennen Christine Heide John Burgess Don McKee

Leslie Insley Kelly Denis Joan Golick Louie Johnson Robert and Mary Schwindinhammer Betty DeVries

Ellen Strauss Joe Dixon New Bedford Royal Neighbors Judy Calsyn Kathy Forder

Thank You, Robert Heuer Trust Recently Lee County Council on Aging received a large bequest from the Robert Heuer Trust. Mr Heuer generously remembered LCCOA and several other area non-profit agencies in his will and we wish to thank him publicly!

Our senior centers matter! The senior age group is the fastest growing seg-

ment of our population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 77 million boomers in the U.S. and by 2030, this demographic (born between 1946 and 1964) will represent an estimated 20% of the population.

This means more than 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the

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.

Oct. 1 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks 12:15 p.m. – Bingo

Oct. 16 10-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker here, call 888-622-9230 for an appointment

Oct. 3 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks

Oct. 28 1-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive

Oct. 8 11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks

Oct. 30 10-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker here, call 888-622-9230 for an appointment

Visit us at www.cityoffulton.us. Look under the community and government heading!

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in a will. The wording of “to the Lee County Council on Aging” will provide such a gift. Directing your support to our programs would be appreciated.

To learn more about the smart choices you can make, talk to a financial advisor or call Geoff at 815-288-9236. Do it today.

You’ll be glad you did, and so will we.

Introduction to Medicare Part D open enrollment

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Oct. 14 1-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive

next 16 years!

While an overwhelming number of people believe senior services should be a top priority, many are unaware of the financial difficulties facing them and other social services.

An easy way for anyone to provide support is through a gift provision included

Join LCCOA for an informative presentation on Medicare Part D open enrollment.

1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 Post House Ballroom (Located directly above the Dixon Senior Center) Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 In a laid back and relaxing setting, we will review the following aspects: What is Medicare Part D and why is it important?

Who needs Medicare Part D, and why?

Our process, and how we help you narrow down the best plan for you.

What we need: Copy of your Medicare card Printed list of all prescription medicine (correct spelling, doage and quantity) Pharmacy choice (2) Name, address, brithday and phone number For more information, call 815-288-9236.

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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. – Dance exercise 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, open Wii games 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Computer lab 10:30 a.m. – Dance exercise 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, 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 10:00 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 Oct. 1 10-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Lee County Health Department Oct. 2 10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, presented by University of Illinois extension Oct. 8 8:30 a.m. – AARP driver safety class

Oct. 9 8:30 a.m. – AARP driver safety class 10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, presented by University of Illinois extension 10-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Oregon Living and Rehabilitation

Oct. 15 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Rules of the Road class 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Illinois State Treasurer I-Cash program 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Liberty Court

Oct. 21 10-11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Polo Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Oct. 10 9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Green Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Oct. 16 10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, presented by University of Illinois extension

Oct. 23 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Flu clinic, sponsored

by Homebound Healthcare 10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, presented by University of Illinois extension

Oct. 14 1 p.m. – Trivia Tuesday

Oct. 19 12:30 p.m. – Euchre tournament

Oct. 22 1:30 p.m. – Spelling Bee

Oct. 24 9:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion Oct. 28 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Edwards Jones in Dixon Oct. 31 12:30 p.m. – Halloween party

Whiteside County Senior Center Oct. 1 11:25 a.m. – Celebrating October 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 (donate a can of food or $1 to play) Oct. 8 11 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Gaffey Home Nursing 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 9 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Health, Wellness and Information Fair 5 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Support Group Oct. 11 12 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group will be packing Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. At 1 p.m. there will be question and answer time. At 2:30 there will be a presentation by Will Studer on the club’s new website and he will also demonstrate how to hook the television to the computer. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited.

Oct. 15 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 (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 21 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

Oct. 27 10:15–11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 22 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure checks, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by VCP, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 28 9:30-10:30 a.m. _ Outreach caseworker at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

Oct. 16 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton

Oct. 24 12:30 p.m. – It’s Showtime! The movie and popcorn are free. The movie is a Disney film, “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie. The movie is sponsored by Sterling Pavilion.

Oct. 20 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 29 9-10 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Erie Public Library 12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Vista Hospice, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play) Oct. 30 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton

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Meals for October Serving at Lee County Council on Aging Oct. 1-3 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 riblett on wheat bun, augratin potatoes, California blend vegetables and fruit cocktail.

Oct. 6-10 Monday: Chicken ala King, broccoli, biscuit and citrus fruit cup. Tuesday: Mostaccioli with meat sauce, Brussel sprouts, 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 on burn, 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.

Oct. 13-17 Monday: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed baby carrots, bread and fruit cocktail. Tuesday: Shredded barbecue chicken on wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, Capri blend vegetables and applesauce. Wednesday: Herb baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, baby carrots, tossed salad with dressing, wheat roll and pumpkin bar. Thursday: A) Italian beef on hoagie bun, potato pancakes, winter blend vegetables and cinnamon applesauce; B) Ham sandwich and chicken noodle soup.

Friday: Mushroom Swiss burger on bun, tator tots, green beans and sliced peaches.

Oct. 20-24 Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, steamed peas, corn, garlic bread and fresh pear. Tuesday: Citrus baked ham, sweet potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, wheat bread and Jell-o with fruit.

Wednesday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, Lima beans and diced pears. Thursday: Tropical chicken salad with greens, cucumber slices and croissant, apricots and pineapple juice. Friday: A) Dirty rice with beef, corn with peppers, wheat bread, broccoli and pineapple; B) Liver and onions.

Oct. 27-31 Monday: Breaded chicken Parmesan pasta with marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, roll and diced pears. Tuesday: Sausage gravy over biscuit, hash brown potatoes, fruit juice and baked peaches.

Wednesday: Bratwurst with sauerkraut on bun, tator tots, Italian blend vegetables and chilled applesauce. Thursday: A) Beef stew, buttermilk biscuit, cauliflower and Mandarin oranges; B) Turkey sandwich and vegetable soup. Friday: Chicken fiesta taco with cheese, lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, Mexican corn and citrus fruit cup.

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center Oct. 1-3 Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Friday: Fish fillet, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Oct. 6-10 Monday: Barbecue chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Scalloped potatoes and ham, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Homemade beef stew, salad, and dessert. Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Cook’s choice.

Oct.13-17 Monday: Chili, grilled cheese sandwich and dessert. Tuesday: Open-face turkey sandwich, salad and dessert. Wednesday: Lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Thursday: Pork chops, potato, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Liver and onions, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Oct. 20-24 Monday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Ham loaf, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Chicken breast, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Cook’s choice.

Oct. 27-31 Monday: Ham, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Baked chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert.

Thursday: Tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert. Friday: Italian beef, potatoes, vegetable and dessert.

Serving at Golden Meals in Rock Falls Oct. 1-3 Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, peas, pineapple and bread. Thursday: Beef and noodles, carrots, peaches and bread. Friday: Fish sandwich on bun, potato wedges, vegetable blend and apple.

Oct. 6-10 Monday: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit and bread. Tuesday: Sloppy Joe on bun, parslied potatoes, vegetable blend and peaches. Wednesday: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears and roll. Thursday: Barbecue ribettes, tator tots, mixed vegetables, applesauce and bread. Friday: Macaroni and cheese with hot dogs, peas and chocolate pudding.

Oct. 13-17 Monday: Site closed for Columbus Day. Tuesday: Smoked beef sausage on bun, oven potatoes, peas and carrots, and apricots. Wednesday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, diced pears and bread. Thursday: Meatball stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, peaches and bread. Friday: Chili with meat, carrots, vanilla pudding and corn bread.

Oct. 20-24 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, pears and bread. Friday: Baked fish, parslied potatoes, spinach, apple and bread.

Oct. 27-31 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: Fish sandwich on bun, potato wedges, vegetable blend and apple.

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

Oct. 1 Lunch sponsored by Good Samaritan Society Oct. 17 Free lunch compliments of Jo Carroll

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Oct. 3 Creamed chicken over biscuit, vegetable and dessert

Oct. 8 Sloppy Joe on bun, potato salad, baked beans and dessert

Oct. 10 Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert

Oct. 22 Lunch sponsored by Harbor Crest and Windsor Manor

Oct. 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert

Oct. 29 Chicken and noodles, vegetable, tossed salad and dessert

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Oct. 15 Lunch sponsored by Eagle Point

Oct. 31 Witches brew, ghostly bread, eyeballs and scary dessert

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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

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

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 (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

Donation suggested

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

25 cents per mile

Beth Nickel Transit manager Beth has been with Lee-Ogle Transportation System for nearly 7 years. She is currently the Transit Manager, and oversees all productivity in central dispatch located at the Reagan Transit Center.

In her spare time she enjoys watching her high school boy play football on Friday nights and spending time with her 10-year-old twin, girls.

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

Find LOTS and WCPT on Facebook.

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

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hiteside County Public Transportation is excited to announce, our first annual wine tasting fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 25.

The event will take place at the Barn at Allen Acres at 2206 Prophet Road in Rock Falls.

All proceeds from the event will help us keep our wheels turning and get residents where they need to go!

Tickets to the event are only $25 in advance, or $30 at the door, and include eight taste tickets, appetizers, Sauk Valley Media

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

Toast to Transit and live music.

The Crystal Cork will have a variety of wines, beers, and martinis for eventgoers to try and enjoy. We will also have a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. Event tickets can be purchased by going to www. ridewcpt.net. Raffle tickets can be purchased at any Pete Harkness Auto Group location, Tampico Village Hall, Erie Village Hall or at www.ridewcpt.net.

We hope that you will join us for a splendid evening in support of transit! Event goers must be 21 years of age to attend.

What: Toast to Transit When: 6-9 p.m Saturday, Oct. 25 Where: The Barn at Allen Acres, 2206 Prophet Road, Rock Falls Be sure to be one of the first supporters to purchase a ticket!

Imprintable Memories in Rock Falls has kindly donated a free gift for the first 200 ticket purchasers!

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We would like to thank the following event sponsors: Pete Harkness Auto Group Imprintable Memories The Barn at Allen Acres Fiesta Tables & Chairs Selmi’s Selmi’s Bridal Candlelight Inn Crystal Cork

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Upcoming trips Oktoberfest Dinner Saturday, Oct. 18 Celebrate October German-style at Starved Rock Lodge. The beauty of fall will be mixed with an impressive buffet of German food, plus the flavor of 10 Oktoberfest beers and there will be wine tasting, too! The New Doodledorfers German band will be playing from 5 to 7 p.m. For more details, call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230, or Lee County Senior Center at 815-288-9236.

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.

Meskwaki Bingo and Casino, Tama, Iowa Sunday and Monday, Oct. 26-27 Leave Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m.

Leave Sterling Kmart at 8:30 a.m.

Drop off at Sterling Kmart first Cost – $90 members; $95 for nonmembers (Based on double occupancy) Cost includes transportation, hotel, $5 in meal coupons, and $40 on your card. Call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or Lee County Senior Center at 815-288-9236.

Escape To the Caribbean in February (Remember last winter?)

Cost – Prices start at $3,200 with a $800 deposit due ASAP Final payment due Nov. 20 We will fly to Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 25 and stay 2 nights, then board the Holland America’s Nordam’s five-star ship on Feb. 27 for 10 nights.

We will visit Grand Turks and Caicos, Samana (Dominican Republic), Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba. Cost includes all transportation, lodging and meal vouchers in Fort Lauderdale.

For more information, call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

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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

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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.

Sunday, October 26

Jerry Lee Lewis LIVE! at the Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Tuesday, Oct. 7 The Pfeifers Christian Concert, Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI

Tuesday, Oct. 7 Church Basement Ladies - A Mighty Fortress is our Basement, Old Creamery Theatre, Amana Colonies

Sunday, November 16 Brunch & Camelot Theatre Production Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

UPCO MING EVEN TS

November 21-22 Girlfriend Overnight Getaway including the Gold Pyramid Tour in Wadsworth, IL

December28 -January 2 Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, CA

“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 $10,000 or more with Sterling Federal Bank.

For details, call one of our Club Directors: Betty Snitchler 815-622-3362, Pam Stange 815-288-3327 October 2014 • Page 16

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