SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. The Lee County Council on Aging, Senior Transportation, and the Lee-Ogle Transportation System will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, June 2.
Ready to go??? Ready to do some day-trippin’?? If we are able to resume Day Trips to area events or places this fall, where would you like to go? Shopping?? Entertainment?? Sightseeing ?? Brookfield Zoo has 3-hour walking tours available, or how about a Fall Foliage day trip? What about a dinner theater trip? Call us at 815-288-9236, or email us at lccoa@comcast.net.
Bingo is coming back LCCOA!! Week after week, someone asks, “When is Bingo coming back?” And we always have to say: “No, sorry, but
COVID-19 is not gone.” Covid Restrictions have loosened up, and we are warming up the cage! Beginning on Friday, May 14, at 1 p.m., BINGO IS BACK AT LCCOA!! To maintain our social distancing, only 12 players will be allowed per afternoon. Seats are available by reservation only. Call LCCOA to reserve your seat at the table!! 815-288-9236.
LCCOA sidewalk sales are back!! Our Sidewalks Sales have resumed, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fridays, (weather permitting). All Items are 25 cents; proceeds benefit the programs of the LCCOA and the Senior Center. Items available vary from week to week.
The LCCOA spring FUNDrive continues into May The FUNDrive is gathering gently used mens, womens and childrens clothing for all seasons. The drive is also collecting blankets, covers and sheets, shoes and sneakers, belts and purses of all shapes and sizes. The deadline for gathering is Monday, May 10. (Please use 13-gallon bags, or 30-gallon bags if you have them.) If you have any
questions, please call 815-288-9236 – No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Thank you for your kindness.
Covid vaccine for seniors Call the Health Department at 815-284-3371 to make an appointment to get your Covid-19 vaccinations. Then, you can call LCCOA Senior Transportation at 815-2889236 for a free ride to and from your vaccinations.
2021 membership drive continues Lee County Council on Aging provides services to all seniors and disabled individuals in Lee County. We are experiencing increased requests for services, at a time when our grant income is shrinking, as grant providers have cut back. Your membership and extra donations continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Lee County Seniors – our families, friends, and neighbors! You have helped us so much with your Memberships and Gifts in the past! Please renew today! We need you more than ever!
Upcoming Special Events in Whiteside County SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS ALL WCSC ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
WCSC and WCPT will be CLOSED on Monday, May 31 Fancy Feet Foot Clinic Please call the Senior Center to inquire if we are open to the public. Please call 815-213-0324 to schedule a foot care appointment.
COVID vaccine appointments Please call us 815-622-9230 and we will be happy to assist you.
SCUG (Sauk Computer User’s Group) 1 p.m. May 8 Sauk Computer Users Group will meet via Zoom. Please email saukcomputerusersgroup@gmail.com for more details.
Rule of the Road Date to Be Determined Free virtual education offered by the Illinois Secretary of State
TRIAD – Zoom Meeting 12:30 p.m May 19 Come and join this group that is all about senior citizen safety. This group is composed of public safety, community agencies and senior citizens. Everyone welcome. Please reach out to Beth at bsterk@wc-seniorcenter.org if you would like to participate.
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Special Events at Lee County Council on Aging
