Meal Menus

Lifescape serves seniors in Winnebago, Boone, Lee and Ogle counties. Go to lifescapeservices.org for more information.

May 2-6

MONDAY: hamburger patty, whole grain wheat bun, mac & cheese, California-blend vegetables, diced peaches. TUESDAY: BBQ chicken breast, augratin potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole grain dinner roll fruit cocktail. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed pot/gravy, steamed carrots, whole grain wheat bread, papaya and mango fruit cup. THURSDAY: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended veggies, whole grain dinner roll diced pears. FRIDAY: A.) Tropical chicken salad, cucumber slices, whole grain croissant, mandarin oranges B.) Chicken salad/tomato

May 9-13

MONDAY: Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy peas, whole grain dinner roll, applesauce. TUESDAY: Meatloaf, augratin potatoes, broccoli, whole grain wheat bread, diced pears. WEDNESDAY: Italian chicken salad with greens, carrots, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, whole grain dinner roll, butter, fruit juice. THURSDAY: Italian sausage with peppers on whole grain bun, red potato wedges, Italian blend veggies, fruited Jell-o. FRIDAY: Hot ham & cheese, whole grain wheat bun, tator tots, carrots, pineapple tidbits B.) Turkey/minestrone

May 16-20

MONDAY: Jumbo hot dog, whole grain hot dog bun, creamy coleslaw, baked beans, hot cinnamon apples, ketchup/mustard. TUESDAY: Sweet and sour chicken, fluffy rice, stir fry vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, papaya and mango fruit cup. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, scalloped potatoes, green beans, whole grain dinner roll, sliced peaches. THURSDAY: A) southwest salad, black beans, corn, cheese chicken, tomato, onion, whole grain dinner roll, fruit juice. B.) tuna salad/ chicken rice. FRIDAY: Crispy fish sandwich, whole grain wheat bun with tartar sauce, potato pancakes, broccoli, mixed fruit.

May 23-27

MONDAY: Turkey burger, whole grain wheat bun, augratin potatoes, country mix vegetables, diced pears. TUESDAY: Chef salad with greens, turkey & ham, cucumbers, eggs, tomato, cheese, whole grain dinner roll with butter, fruit juice. WEDNESDAY: Lemon pepper chicken, wild rice, broccoli, whole grain dinner roll applesauce. THURSDAY: A.) Cheeseburger, whole grain wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans ambrosia. B.) Ham/ vegetable. FRIDAY: Citrus-baked ham, sweet potatoes, Scandinavian blend, veggies, whole grain dinner roll, diced peaches.

May 30-31

MONDAY: Closed for Memorial Day. TUESDAY: Tropical chicken salad, cucumber slices, whole grain croissant, pineapple juice

8 oz. low-fat milk served with all lunches.

May Golden Meals

Please note: Meals will be served at Whiteside County Senior Center Monday through Thursday.

Fridays are home delivery only. For more information about home-delivered meals, call 626-4442. May 2-6

MONDAY: Cowboy hash, apple sauce, whole wheat bread. TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo/pasta, spinach, mixed fruit, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Spaghetti, peas, apricots, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at the sites that are open on Fridays.

May 9-13

MONDAY: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, mixed vegetables, wheat bread. TUESDAY: Riblets, cheesy potatoes, green beans, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cream corn, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Beef stew, corn bread, apple sauce. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at the sites that are open on Fridays.

May 16-20

MONDAY: Italian sausage, sauerkraut, fruit, bun. TUESDAY: baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, carrots, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Beef and noodles, green beans, fruit, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Baked cod in lemon butter, parslied potatoes, carrots, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at the sites that are open on Fridays.

May 23-27

MONDAY: Stuffed green peppers, carrots, fruit, wheat bread. TUESDAY: Chicken noodle casserole, veggies in casserole, fruit, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Scalloped potatoes& ham, peas, fruit, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Beef stew, corn bread, apple sauce. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at the sites that are open on Fridays.

May 30-31

MONDAY: Site closed for memorial day. TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo/pasta, spinach, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

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 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Lee County Council on Aging Senior Transportation — 815-288-9236 Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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 Call LOTS 888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Learn to Quilt

Monday at 1-3 p.m. Join us as LuAnn teaches us the art of quilting, beginning with cutting and piecing to completion! What a fun time! Bible Study

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Pastor Al Campbell will lead a morning bible study. The group will conduct a study of the Hard Sayings of Jesus. Study guides will be provided at no cost. Foot Clinic

Wednesdays, May 4 & 11 Fancy Feet is accepting new clients. Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 to set up an appointment. Watch Party

Friday, May 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Watch a Zoom presentation by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn as he explains how we can end the heart disease epidemic in the country by changing what we eat. Offered by CGH Health Foundation. Come to the Center and watch on the big screen. Jam Sessions

Thursdays at 1-4 p.m. Come and jam with us in the dining room. We have a piano and an electric piano. Bring your friends and bring your instruments and let’s start a beat! We welcome all genres of music! Veterans Coffee

May 12 at 9-10 a.m. Veterans Coffee will be held the second Thursday of every month. It’s sponsored by Beacon of Hope Hospice, which will provide snacks. Bring a memory or item from your service time and share your story. Charisse and Carl will lead the group. SCUG

May 14 at 1 p.m. Sauk Computer User Group will meet at 1p.m. with a question-and-answer time. There will be a short business meeting followed with a presentation on a relevant computer/technological topic. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology is invited. Refreshments will be available.

Classic movie: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

May 16 at 9 a.m. Join us for a free movie on the big screen. Pen Pal Club

Second Friday of every month, beginning May 13 The Center will provide stationary, and letters will go to local nursing homes and members that need a letter. The Center will provide the meeting space for writing the letters, coffee or tea, and fellowship with others interested in brightening another’s day. Price is Right

May 18 at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Heritage Woods. Come and play the guessing game and win! Mother-Daughter Tea

May 21 at 2p.m. Join us for Mother-Daughter (or Mother-Friend) Tea. Play “Golden Girls” trivia and win prizes! Cost is $5 donation per person. RSVP by May 19. Includes a light luncheon.

Bingo

May 25 at 12:15 p.m. Join us for some Bingo fun. Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry (no food items accepted) to play. Sponsored by Shepherd Premier Senior Living. This event will take place in the Big Room upstairs. New To Medicare Class

NEW TIME — May 26 at 11:30 a.m.

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 Counselor.

Breakfast Club

May 27 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 individual will be responsible for their own meal and tip. Call 815-6229230 to get your name on the list and learn where to meet each month.

Walking Club

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. & Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4 p.m. Come in from the elements and beat cabin fever by walking with us! We now have our Center mapped out and measured off to be able to count your steps and your distance. Enjoy up to an hour of walking to benefit your health and make some new friends along the way! Ladies Golf Group

Tuesdays at 9 a.m. This fun group of gals meets at Emerald Hill on Tuesdays for 9 or 18 holes of golf — your choice! Membership dues are $5 for the year, plus green fees with cart every Tuesday, May-September. You don’t have to be a skilled golfer — you just have to want to have fun! Please reach out to Jane with any questions at russjef@ comcast.net. See you on the course! Mens Golf Group

There is a mens golf group that meets at Emerald Hill. If you are interested in joining the group, please reach out to Don at 815-625-2318.

Weekly activities at WCSC

If there are other groups or activities that would like to resume here at the center, please reach out to Beth at 815-622-9230 and we will be happy to coordinate that activity based on availability.

Mondays

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Walk- In Days for ADRC 11 a.m.-Noon — Lunch 12:30-4 p.m. — Pinochle for Beginners 1-3 p.m. — Quilt Class 3-4 p.m. — Walking Club Tuesdays

8-9 a.m. — Walking Club

9 a.m. — Womens Golf 10 a.m. — Bible Study 11 a.m.-Noon — Lunch Noon-4 p.m. — Knitting Club 12:30 p.m. — Euchre 1-4 p.m. — Pool Playing Wednesdays

9 a.m.-Noon — Canasta 9 a.m.-Noon — Pool

11 a.m.-Noon — Lunch 12:30-4 p.m. — Pinochle 3-4 p.m. — Walking Club Thursdays

8-9 a.m. — Walking Club 10-11 a.m. — Yoga 11 a.m.-Noon — Lunch 12:30-4 p.m. — Hand and Foot Cards 1-3 p.m. — Commodities/Food Pantry 1-4 p.m. — Pool playing 1-4 p.m. — Jam sessions

Fridays

10 a.m.-Noon — Line Dancing Noon-2 p.m. — Pen Pal Club 12:30-4 p.m. — Pinochle 12:30-4 p.m. — Mexican Train Dominoes 3-4 p.m. — Walking Club