From the LCCOA

Executive Director

By Susan Lawler

Happy Fourth of July! We hope all of our seniors will have a fun and safe holiday! It is a great day to celebrate our country. We are all fortunate to be a part of a free nation, which we do tend to take for granted — that we are free to speak, to do, and go anywhere we choose without being harassed, detained or forbidden to leave. In saying this, freedom did come at a great price: Our ancestors fought, suffered and died to provide freedom to all of us. Hopefully we can take a moment to give thanks to all those strong, determined men and women, and thank them for their courage and bravery.

Lunches

LCCOA will be out delivering lunches July 3, just in time for the Fourth of July. Our happy little helpers from the Meadows of Franklin Grove will be back to bring cheer and laughter to all our

From the WCSC Director

By Patty Martinez

Happy 4th of July to all! May this day be a symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness in your lives. May you spend a joyous day and remember the national heroes through celebrations.

And if you didn’t get enough barbeques and picnics, we hope you seniors. I personally can’t wait to see what costumes they will be wearing; they are a HOOT! If you would like to become one of our lunch bunch seniors, please give us a call at 815-288-9236; we would be happy to add you to our list.

Dinners and the Food Pantry

On Tuesdays and Thursdays KSB is providing dinners for anyone in Lee County. LCCOA is hosting this event. Every week, KSB will drop off dinners at 4 p.m. You may pick up your dinners between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is on a first-come firstserve basis, until we run out. Also, on Wednesdays after 4 p.m., our food pantry is open until we run out — we are small be mighty. The dinners and the food pantry are free and there is no income requirement.

We are home!

The Niagara Falls seniors are home! They brought back so many stories, and of course the pictures speak a thousand words. Our seniors danced and sang, and did a little bit of drinking, but all in good fun. We are now getting ready for Biltmore and Atlantic City, we still have a couple of spots left, so come on down and reserve a spot. Marisa will show you a great time.

Diabetes and nutrition

LCCOA hosted an informative and educational presentation on diabetes and nutrition by Eve Guenther, a dietitian from KSB Hospital (see the photo above) Her audience was engaged and asked for more presentations. Our next event will be in August; the topic is blood pressure and your cholesterol. Check our Facebook pages for date and time.

Exercise with Brandan

Check out the new faces on our exercise equipment. Not everyone wants their photo taken, but these fun-loving ladies are good sports, and are having an amazing time with Brandan. The training is free and Brandan is here to help you get healthier, so why not take advantage of this great opportunity?

Butterfly Garden

Once again, LCCOA will host a celebration of life in our Butterfly Garden for all our loves ones who are no longer with us. We have added more names to our Garden. Please join us on July 14t at 11:30 a.m. to remember our seniors who are so dear to our hearts.

Until next time: LCCOA, a place where you belong, a place to call home.

— Susan

will join Golden Meals with a ribeye sandwich on July 7 at noon in our dining room. Pre-registration and pre-pay is required. Call 815-6264442 for details.

105! That is our new record for free meals served for the month of May. A huge thank you to Grandma Santos and her daughter Julie Jacobs for their Mexican culinary kitchen help! The next free meal will be July 21 at noon — with karaoke with Melissa and birthday cake. Come join us.

Our fundraiser Friday meal is July 14. Cake with Castor will be the highlight of the meal. Come see

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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 treat- what Castor has to offer and enjoy some cake after your meal.

The first Matter of Balance class was a success and we have a waitlist started for the next class. Once we have 12 signed up we will start the next eight class session, which will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the dining room at the Center. It is a great learning experience and provides everyday movements to help you maintain a safer and more confident lifestyle.

We have added Bunco to our card games, at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in ment 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- the dining room. First-time player? No problem. We have the time to show you the ropes. But if cards are not your thing, Marilyn is providing classes for inkle weaving. She can be contacted at 847-997-6008 to set up personal classes. If you are looking for a fun way to get off that couch, get those boogie shoes on and line dance to some fun music. All our activities are on our calendar and we welcome you to get out of the house and join in on our fun. There is something for everyone. We hope to see at the Center soon.

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— Patty

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.

Bingo with Jennifer.

Christmas in July Bingo

Wednesday, July 26.

Barb Shaw

Margie Pasley

Tom Harrison

Karol Harrison

LCCOA welcomes members

Oliver Mumford

Neola Mumford

Ken Weinstock

Don and Sue Schrock

William Burke

Edward and Janet Stewart

Lynda and Thomas Staples

Be an LCCOA hero today for a brighter tomorrow!

Contact Information

Lois and David Young

Paul Coffey

Raymond and Mark Mayfield Hays

Watch the Echo for 2023 membership campaign. As a member you will receive discounts on all our activities and trips. All membership fees contribute to the support of Lee County Council on Aging. As a member you can feel confident that all funds helps LCCOA to continue the vital services we provide to all our seniors and continue to bring new and interesting activities to the Center for you to enjoy. Please continue to be a member of LCCOA and spread the word to all your friends and families. Thank you on behalf of LCCOA’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, staff and drivers.

Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters

Thank you to all our volunteers who donated their time, energy and services and those who gave monetary and non-monetary donations. A special thank you to all the wonderful supporters of LCCOA’s clothing drive who have donated anonymously.

Viola Township

Linda Cheeseman

Jan Schmidt

Betty Stumpenhorst

Lee County United Way

Pine CreekChristian Church of Polo

Franklin Grove Living & Rehab

Meadows of Franklin Grove

Oregon Living & Rehab

Tiffany and Vicki from the Meadows

Kathy Clark

The Burton Foundation

Terry Christian

Liberty Court

Sharon Phelps

Sandy Ready

Amanda Wike

Linda Setchell

Krisi Chrisham

Kathy Ferguson

Lee County Health Department

Nancy Gates

Josie Whaley

Dixon Food Pantry

Larry Piper

Eileen Piper

Teen Turf

Ben Galantine

Johnson CPA

Leydig Center

WCSC welcomes members

Alisauski, Susan Ambriz, Jose

Asher, Jeff

Behning, Mike

Brill, Alice

Brill, Donald Brown, Darla Cadogo, Mindy Cadogo, Rick Cavas, Elvin Cornstublle, Deborah

Coyle, Rachael Dystra, Lynn Fiorini, Megan Fuller, Pat Garenwald, Jeannie Gatz, Laura Grypp, Caroline Grypp, Raymond Huffman, Beverly Jenerro, Dino Keag, Bonnie

Keefer, Kelli Kendell, Aimee Martin, Heather Mayes, Jan Millard, Michaela Neal, Devon Nelson, Michaela Panice, Gloria Pearyne, Shayne Priw, Eileen Priw, Laura

Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters

Susan Johnson

Real Time

Brandan Lumzy

Lumzy Yoga

Darla Foulker

Good Fellows

Clara Harris NIAAA

Lee County

Rusty Schrader

100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, 61021

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Main number: 815-288-9236

Transportation : 815-288-9236

E-mail: lccoa@comcast.net

Online: www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook

POST HOUSE BALLROOM

815-288-9236

Online: www.posthouseballroom.net

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired

Outreach hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

LCCOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS

Bonnie O’Connell — Chair

Ed Pillar — Vice Chair

Roberta Lemoine — Secretary

Darla Foulker — Attorney

Ben Gallentine — CPA (Johnson CPA, LLC)

Committee members: Cindy Gabany, Jeff Haub, Dianne Fry and Sami Rodriguez

LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

815-288-9236

LEE-OGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Fares: (within zip code)

Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way

Qureshi, Aneela Sigel, Johnnie Slayton, Gerri Stark, Patti Thielan, Sarah Tiesman, Shelby Troxell, Carol Villegas, Jamie Wittenberger, Pat Zuidema, Pat

Thank you to all our volunteers who donate their time, energy, and services and those who gave monetary donations, including anonymously. A special thanks to all who partner with our center to provide programs and activities for our seniors.

Boehm, Jennifer

Castro, Cecilia

Community State Bank

Farmer’s National Bank

Hart, Leroy

Heritage Woods of Sterling

Lee County

Homestead of Morrison

Johnson, Bobbie Mays, Dinah

Mays, Jeffrey

McCormick, Dick McCormick, Linda

Meller, Marilyn Pratt, Jewely

Qureski, Nazir Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

River Bend Food Bank

Sanders, Clara

Sanders, Gavon

Sauk Valley Food Bank

Shipley, Neal Sikkemma, Shelle

Sutton, Julie Szewczyk, Dorothy