Special Events at WCSC Thursdays — 1-4 p.m. Come and jam with us in the dining room, where we have a piano and an electric piano available to you. Bring your friends and bring your instruments and let’s start a beat! We welcome all genres of music!
Want to have fun by learning to play Pinochle? Our Pinochle players want to teach you! Mondays — 12:30 p.m. Have you been wanting to learn the art of the Pinochle card game? Come check it out!
Foot Clinic March 2 Fancy Feet is accepting new clients. Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 to set up an appointment.
Yoga Thursdays from 10 a.m. Yoga is back as requested! Participants must provide their own yoga mat and strap. Yoga session is adjusted for all levels of yoga ability. If you have never done yoga and would like to join us, a simple membership of $25 is required. Yoga will be upstairs. Enjoy the health benefits of yoga!
The Price is Right Wednesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. Heritage Woods will host our price guessing game — you could be a winner! Join us!
Veterans Coffee March 10 from 9-10 a.m. Veterans coffee is back to the Whiteside County Senior Center the second Thursday of every month. It’s sponsored by Beacon of Hope Hospice, which will provided the coffee and snacks. Charisse Jesiolowski, social worker for Beacon of Hope, will lead the coffee
time. She will bring Carl, social worker at the VA Clinic. They’re looking forward to connecting and reconnecting with the veterans in Whiteside and surrounding areas. Please join us!
SCUG March 12 — 1 p.m. Sauk Computer User Group will meet for a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation on a relevant computer topic at 2 p.m. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.
Counselor.
Alzheimer’s Watch Party March 31 at noon Join us for a live, interactive program on the big screen, right here, in-person here at the Senior Center. You can also watch via Zoom (see the article on pager XX for details.) The Alzheimers Association is advancing the science, the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
Breakfast Club
March 16 at noon Come and join a group that’s 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. Meeting location TBD.
Friday, March 25 at 9 a.m. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who wants to eat alone? This club will meet on the last Friday of every month at a local restaurant to enjoy each other’s company and develop friendships. Come join Yvonne as she leads the way to sample various local restaurants for a good old-fashioned breakfast of your choice. Each person will be responsible for their own meal and tip. Call 815-622-9230 to get your name on the list and learn where to meet each month.
Tri-County Presentation
Technology Time
March 17 at 1 p.m . If you are a senior in need of a little extra help financially the March 17 presentation is a must see for you. We will be conducting a hybrid presentation, in combination with Tri-County Opportunities Council, of all the assistance programs available in Whiteside County. You may come in person or log on from the comfort of your home or office to watch (see our Facebook page for login information).
Fridays from 10-11:45 a.m. & 12:30-2:15 p.m. Whiteside Area Career Center is providing IT students to solve your technology dilemmas, whether it’s a simple question about your phone or tablet, or more difficult dilemmas.
TRIAD meeting
New to Medicare Class March 24 at noon This class is designed for anyone who is new to Medicare. It helps answer questions you might have about original Medicare-Part A and B, and also basic information about Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental policies. No pre-registration is required. This class will be taught by Wendy Eckel, certified SHIP
Blood Pressure Whiteside Area Career Center Nursing students will take blood pressure readings. This will not only benefit you but also help the students refine their bedside manner. Dates TBD.
Bible Study Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Pastor Al Campbell will lead a morning bible study every Tuesday morning. The group will conduct a 6-week Lenten study starting March 3. Study guides will be provided at no cost.
Special Events at LCCOA Mondays 1 p.m. — Rummikub at LCCOA
Tuesdays 9 a.m. — Line dancing. Line dancers learn new steps and practice their routines here at LCCOA.
Wednesdays 1 p.m. — NEW! Chair yoga for seniors. Call 815-288-9236 to reserve your chair.
Thursdays 1 p.m. — Crafters. All types of crafters are welcome to
gather and share at LCCOA.
Fridays 12:30 p.m. — NEW! Euchre players are here at LCCOA 1 p.m. — Mexican Train Dominoes here at LCCOA
Bingo is here at LCCOA — twice in March!
The musicians have been wintering in Florida, but they indicated they will return for the popular event on the last Friday in March. So, keep this date open on your calendars. Please call to confirm!
Covid vaccine info for seniors
Friday, March 4 & 18 at 9:30 a.m. The games are free, the prizes are free, and the fun is free!
Call the Lee County Health Dept. at 815-284-3371 to check for dates and times of clinics, or to get your Covid-19 vaccinations or boosters.
Open mic night
2022 membership drive is underway!
Tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. March 25
Call 815-288-9236 for more info.
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