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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 13 • SEPTEMBER 2020 • EDITION 11

Chelsea helps load our truck for the FunSavers clothing drive.

, ou y k n a h T Lee County

residents

Your generous donations made the FunSaver clothing drive a success. LCCOA had 500 bags of clothing donated!

From the Directors.......................................................2 At the Emporium ........................................................3 Thank You’s..................................................................4

INSIDE

Membership Dues Paid...............................................4 Outreach.......................................................................5 Weekly, Monthly Activities..........................................8

Upcoming Trips............................................................9 Meal Sites....................................................................10 Upcoming Special Events.......................................... 11

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2 From the LCCOA

Executive Director

By Susan Lawler

Summer is quickly coming to an end; and fall is in the air. September is a great month to get out and take some walks, go to Lowell Park where you can already see the leaves changing. Life has been different these past 6 months. Lee County Council on Aging has been working hard to keep our drivers on the road, transporting our seniors to all their important destinations.

Our staff is getting ready for Open Enrollment, and we are booking weddings and events for 2021.

LCCOA knows how hard it has been for all our seniors in Lee County and every day the staff and I are trying to come-up with new ideas to help our seniors feel engaged. We are still waiting for a few more items to fill our time capsule, so please put your thinking caps on and send us those items, so that 50 years from now the next generation of seniors can see how we all endured this Covid -19.

Butterfly Garden I hope you have had a chance to visit our garden on Galena Avenue.

Every month we have been adding new plants and items to our garden. So many of our residents of Lee County have enjoyed sipping coffee and watching the butterflies land on our newly planted flowers.

LCCOA’s new sign is coming along, and we are optimistic it will be finished by next month. This sign has been a long time coming, but we finally received the donations necessary to renovate this 50 year old sign. Thank you seniors for your donations; you been asking us to do something about our tattered old sign and we listened. We are not high tech, but we are simple and elegant as our building portrays.

An Old-Fashion Sidewalk Sale Mark your calendars we are having a sidewalk sale on Sept. 11,

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Tori McDaniel School’s Back in Session!

Fall is upon us which means school is back in session. For some, this is a relief and provides a small amount of normalcy. For others, it means a new way of learning. No matter the route your family chooses for the coming school year, we wish you a healthy and happy year!

If you’re a family that is heading back to school and needing transportation, we are here for you! If you’re new to using WCPT for your children, here’s what you need to know:

• Your child MUST not be eligible to ride the school bus. If your child is eligible to ride the school bus then they must do so. Per grant guidelines, we can’t provide rides for your child.

• If your child is eligible to ride with us, there’s a few things we will need to start transportation: • Please call us when you have 10 minutes available so we can set your child up in our system. We will need the following information: Name, DOB, Phone Number, Address, School, Drop-off (espe-

2020. Put your mask on and gloves and come shop at LCCOA’s first annual sidewalk sale. It should be great fun and we have a few surprises in store for you. Our price is a quarter and item, or a goodwill donation; LCCOA never turns down an extra quarter or two. Make sure you tell all your friends to come on down to a bonanza of a sale.

LCCOA lost two friends this past July. James Love Jr. passed away on July 27th. James gave it a good fight; but God needed him home. James served his country in the United States Army and was extremely active in his church. God was a great and important part of James’s life, no wonder God took him home so early. James was a favorite rider on Lee County Council on Aging’s senior buses. The staff and I spoke with him daily, he always had a kind word to say about our drivers and staff. I truly enjoyed my conversations with James. I remember in March we conversed about the chili super and how so many attended this event. I told him next year you will need to make your special Mexican dishes to complement our chili, or better yet make our chili Mexican style, he just laughed. All of our drivers and staff

will miss James he was a big part of our everyday life. He added laughter and kindness to all of us here at LCCOA. I am sure God has great plans for James in Heaven; maybe he will be the keeper of all the cockatiels. The next time you see a cockatiel say a prayer for James; I know he is praying for all of us.

On July 26th. Linda Nolan passed away. Linda had a beautiful smile just like the beautiful person she was.

Linda was a Texan born and raised; but soon moved into the Dixon life style. She loved flowers and I know she would love what LCCOA is doing with our memorial garden. Linda spent over 15 years working at KSB and enjoyed our lunches we delivered from KSB. LCCOA drivers and staff will miss Linda. We know how hard it is for Dennis and her children, God did take her too soon. She had so many more years to give to her family; but we know God has plans for Linda. Her smile could light up a room and we know Heaven is a brighter place because she is there.

May God be with her and her family.

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

– Susan

cially if this will be a babysitter), and more.

• We will also send you an informational sheet that we will ask that you sign and send back to us. It will explain behaviors we expect on the bus and consequences if rules are not followed. For example, we will expect your child to remain seated with their seatbelt fastened. If your child should decide to run about the bus while in motion, the driver would pull over and report the incident to our dispatchers whom would then call to inform you. This would be considered a warning and if your child were to do this again, they would not be able to ride the bus due to safety issues.

• We also ask that you ensure there is someone to greet your child when the bus arrives so the driver knows someone is home to care for the child.

• Due to COVID we also require that your child wear a mask while on board and they must not be ill.

What does back to school mean to everyone else?

It means, that you should call as soon as you know of a transportation need. In years past, the school year is extremely busy! Since this year is a little different with a mix of in person and remote learning, we aren’t positive what days will look like for us. However, we also have to remember that we aren’t filling our buses to capacity. To attempt to incorporate social distancing we are limiting our buses to just 3 riders at a time. This will also apply to the school children so wait times may be increased.

We hope everyone has wonderful school year and please remember to call us in advance, 815-625-RIDE. – Tori

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Golden Echo published monthly by Sauk Valley Media, 113-115 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021, 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 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 815-622-9230.

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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• September 2020

Patty and Donna’s Butterfly Garden is starting to bloom; dedication will be Friday, September 25, 2020 – please come and celebrate their lives.

“If you build it, he will come,” the famous phrase from the classic movie, “Field Of Dreams.”

What a great summer movie! If you have never watched it, it is time.

Now you are going to think I am stretching this a bit. However, I am going for it. I experienced something similar. No, Shoeless Joe Jackson did not walk out of a cornfield. Ha! That would have been cool.

A few days prior, we had planted some beautiful flowers and a butterfly bush in front of the Post House Ballroom. The proceeds were donated in memory of our dear friend and co-worker, Patty Frey. Patty loved butterflies. We felt it would be appropriate to start a butterfly garden in her memory.

A recent Friday was a perfect summer day.

There was a blue sky, fluffy white clouds and warm sun shining down. As I was watering the new plants, the most beautiful monarch butterfly landed on the flower of the bush. I was amazed that it did not take long at all. How did that butterfly find that bush so quickly? I took it as a sign; Patty was famous for her quick wit.

I know that Mother Nature has many reminders of our friends and loved ones. This was truly a treat. I cannot wait to add more flowers to the garden. Our vision is to have beautiful color for all the seasons.

In May 2019, the garden was dedicated in memory of the late Dr. Thomas Lawless. Each year we try to add something new. White lattice was added this July, and we’re hoping to plant some vine ivy on it soon to create a beautiful space to enjoy while honoring loved ones.

Keep an eye out for our garden. It is beginning to take shape with every donation received for it.

Enjoy!

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A butterfly garden of delight

Investigating our windows to the past

Gaye Miller, a well-known medium, has investigated our historical windows, which where donated to shield the bar in our Post House Ballroom due to Covid-19. Gaye has investigated our Angel in the window; stay tuned to next month’s Echo to hear the mystery behind our window.

Enjoy the Post House

Taking reservations for 2021. 815-2889236 www.posthouseballroom@comcast.net or lccoaevents@comcast.net

LCCOA phone numbers

WCSC phone numbers

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Main number 815-288-9236 Transportation 815-288-9236 855-407-9236 Post House Ballroom 815-288-0892

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling Transportation – 815-625-7433 • Information – 815-622-9230

Outreach services & free phones for hearing impaired & low vision

ADRC hours:

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

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Monday Walk-ins from 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

Monday Walk-ins from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

E-mail us at lccoa@comcast.net Visit us at www.leecountycouncilonaging.net or www.posthouseballroom.net or find us on Facebook

Outreach and free phones for hard of hearing/ low vision 815-622-9230 Toll-free 888-622-9230

Email at info@wc-seniorcenter.org Go to wc-seniorcenter.org or follow us on Facebook.

The Emporium Thrift Store 115 E. Third St., Sterling • 815-535-0368

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DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS Thank you to WCSC volunteers

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.

Anderson Nature Center-Fulton Barb Peugh Beacon of Hope Hospice Carl Raunbuehler Carol Voss Castor Home Nursing CGH Home Nursing Citadel of Sterling Doran Everly Erie Publie Library Gaffey Home Nursing Glenda MacLennan Heritage Woods of Sterling Hope Howell Hospice Compassus Janice Bell Javier Gomez Jennife Boehm Jim Capp Joe Fornero

Kathy Spotts Ken Hughes Nancy Havener Odell Public Library, Morrison Pat VanCoillie Prophet Manor, Prophetstown Regency Care of Sterling Resthave of Morrison Riverbend Food Bank Rock Falls Rehab Sauk Valley Food Bank Shirley Schwarz Sylvia Snow Terry MacLennan Tom Rich United Way of Sterling Unity Hospice VITAS Hospice NIAAA IDOA

WCSC welcomes members

Thank you to those individuals who have paid their memberships: Linda and Tim Voss If you would like to join the Whiteside County Senior Center, the cost is $25 per person per calendar year or $35 for two people residing in same household. . You can mail your check to WCSC 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL 61081.

THANK YOU for supporting your local senior center.

Whiteside County Senior Center Board Members and Officers Joe Bright – President Michelle Miller – Vice President Karla Burn – Treasurer Cindy Wadsworth – Secretary John Espinoza John Booker

Al Campbell

Emily Taylor Janice Bell

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. We also thank everyone who gave anonymous donations.

United Way of Lee County EFSP KSB – Calvin King Heritage Square Lee County Health Department Illinois Department on Aging NIAAA GoodFellows Sterling Federal Bank Harrison Insurance Midland Bank Sauk Valley Media Dixon Township Rock Rver Garden Club

Teen Turf Eileen Piper Clara Harris Lorraine Hussung Roberta Lemoine Cathy Reglin Rusty Schrader Cameron Zies Dixon Food Pantry Josie Whaley A special thank you to all the wonderful supporters of LCCOA’s clothing drive who have donated anonymously.

LCCOA welcomes members

We would like to thank the people who recently paid their membership dues:

Be an LCCOA Hero Today for a Brighter Tomorrow!

Watch the Echo for 2021’s 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.

Lee County Council on Aging Board Executive Committee and Officers Bonnie O’Connell, Chair

LaDonna Groshans, Vice Chair

Kristin Carlson, Secretary

Cindy Gabany Roberta Lemoine

Nina Mardauss

Cheryl Smith Terry Stephenitch

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OUTREACH

Annual Notice of Changes for Medicare Part D Plans

Medicare Part D Season Approaching!

Is it already almost that time of

What Medicare D Season Will Look Like This Year WCSC Outreach is working remotely this season. Due to the rise in COVID-19 in Whiteside County, WCSC Outreach plans to conduct Medicare Part-D comparisons and

enrollments on a remote basis this year, as we will not be offering faceto-face appointments, for your safety and our staff, we can also arrange to meet by video conference (ex: ZOOM or Google meets). Because the Whiteside County Senior Center is currently closed to public access, please call us at 815-622-9230 Ext: 194 to discuss our procedure and to set up a phone or virtual appointment.

LCCOA Outreach is aware that we currently live in uncertain times for face-to-face scheduling; we are currently discussing our procedures, so that we can best service our clients and keep them and our staff safe. Though our center remains closed to the public we have recently begun taking minimal but necessary face to face appointments and intend on being able to assist those who must

be seen face to face during the upcoming season as we are able.

These appointments will be greatly limited and we will be emphasizing phone/mail based, email/fax or even the possibility of fully virtual appointments as needed.

As always, both LCCOA and WCSC will do our best to serve everyone that we can in the best and safest way possible! We will take appointments by first come, first served.

You can begin calling your counties senior center during the week of Sept. 14th to start your comparison scheduling process. Please remember that our centers are closed to the public and no walk-ins will be accepted.

In Lee County, please call LCCOA at 815-288-9236 or email Samantha at lccoaoutreach1@comcast.net. In Whiteside, please call WCSC at 815622-9230 ext: 194.

DISCOVER HEALTHY AGING

You can discover how to age with confidence, positivity Extension Service offers free webinars

By The Illinois Extension Service College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

Age may just be a number, but 2020 is putting that statement to the test.

University of Illinois Extension Family Life educators offer suggestions for handling the physical and emotional challenges of aging, especially in light of the current health challenges.

Now more than ever, we could all use encouragement and practical ways to slow down and enjoy the

art of healthy aging. Throughout September, learn ways to face aging with confidence and positivity in a free online webinar series.

Discover Healthy Aging begins Sept. 3 and will give practical tips from research-based information to enhance the aging experience. years.

Each of the four webinars begins at 10 a.m. each Thursday in September. Topics include: • Sept. 3 – I’m Positive I’m Aging: The series kicks off exploring the characteristics of positive aging with a discussion on ageism and the similarities of older and younger generations. Through these discussions,

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the importance of positivity-infused lifestyle choices, friendships, and attitudes in healthy aging with be covered.

• Sept. 10 – Looking for the Funny Side of Life: Humor has both physical and psychological health benefits. This session will review ways to use humor to cope with stress and changes in life.

• Sept.17 – Finding Your Get Up and Go: Most everyone has days, or seasons of life, where it’s hard to find motivation to accomplish tasks.

This webinar will help listeners hone in on what causes motivational ups and downs and give ideas on how to

boost enthusiasm and increase productivity.

• Sept. 24 – Someday is Today - Live Your Bucket List: Live life to the fullest by checking off items on your bucket list. This webinar will challenge participants to put goals and dreams down on paper and actively pursue one bucket list item at a time.

All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register at illinois. edu/registration.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at kbelzer@ illinois.edu Sincerely, Karla Belzer, Family Life Educator

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• September 2020

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Part-D plan, be on the look-out for your Annual Notice of Change in the mail during the month of September. This will detail any changes in costs and coverage in your drug plan for 2021. It is a great idea to look at this information, and if you are happy with your drug plan and with any projected changes for 2021, you do not need to enroll into a different drug plan as it will automatically carry over into 2021.

If your drug plan will not be offered in 2021 they will alert you on this change and it will be imperative that you check your options and get a new plan.

year?! As a reminder, Medicare Part-D enrollment season will be here starting October 15 and running until December 7. At that time, you can enroll into a Medicare Part-D drug plan, change drug plans, or enroll into or change your Medicare Advantage Plan, all to be effective January 1, 2021. It is always a good idea to check your plan each year to ensure you are not spending more than you have to be in the coming year. Our SHIP certified counselors are here to help you; educate, compare and even enroll you into your chosen plan.

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WCSC and LCCOA Outreach news and updates

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AT WCSC

TRIAD’s Shred event was a huge success!

We safely unloaded boxes from approximately 70 cars here at the Senior Center and at the Fulton Police Department. Thanks to Age Options and Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol for the grant to make this possible!

LEFT: Bree Truax, Immanuel Lutheran Church; Deb Janssen, Heritage Woods; Beth Sterk, Whiteside County Senior Center; and Dave Dorsey, Lifescapes.

HOME CARE

Care Beyond Compare Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care

Keeping Our Patients Independent At Home

We Provide: Nursing Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Services Home Health Aides

Home Care - Dixon, IL Call: 815-284-5710 www.ksbhospital.com

At Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care, we know how hard it is to ensure the safety of our parents’ health during the COVID-19 outbreak. That’s why we are being so vigilant in protecting the seniors who live in our community.

We also understand there are seniors who live in the Dixon area who don’t have the ability to get to grocery stores and pharmacies, or who are just afraid to go out into the community at this time.

Liberty Court is offering temporary stay options for those seniors who may benefit from our safe environment and wide array of amenities.

When someone comes into our community they will: • Go through a strict screening process prior to move-in • Get three delicious meals a day • Be able to visit with family in a safe and socially distant setting

• Get assistance with daily living activities as needed • Have access to their medications • Receive weekly housekeeping • Have access to a care team • Be given care beyond compare

Please call if you or someone you know needs a temporary place to go where they can be given care beyond compare in an environment where every precaution is being taken to screen those who might need to come in contact with them. A place where isolation is a little less overwhelming.

Virtual Tours Available! - Call Kelly Shroyer at 815-285-2000!

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Teen Turf donated their time and energy to load our truck with 500 bags of donated items and clothing for our FunDrive on August 19, 2020.

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United Way lunches for kids for all ages is finally coming to an end. LCCOA had partnered with United Way to deliver lunches to Amboy, Paw Paw, Ashton and Franklin Grove. LCCOA delivered more than 1,000 lunches for this valuable program.

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Weekly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL ACTIVITIES AND LIFESCAPE MEALS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. Mondays

8 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Outreach walk-in hours 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations)

1 p.m. – Rummikub Tuesdays

1 p.m. – Pinochle Wednesdays

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Exercise 9 a.m. – Senior bowling at Plum Hollow 10 a.m. – Dance exercise class 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting 1 p.m. – Euchre tournament

PENDING

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30p.m. – Computer lab 9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis 9 a.m. – Senior Bowling at Plum Hollow 10-11a.m. – Line dancing 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations)

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape Lunch served (Reservations) 1 p.m. – Pinochle Thursdays

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards

Fridays

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Computer lab 11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch served (Reservations) 12:30 p.m. – Duplicate bridge 1 p.m. – Dominoes

Weekly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. Mondays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:30 p.m. – Crochet/Knitting Club free lessons-See Special Events Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. – Cards, social-

izing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m.-noon – Commodities, must meet income guidelines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:45 p.m. – Euchre, $3 to play, prizes, bring a snack.

12:45 p.m. – Scrabble. Bring a snack 1 p.m. – Pool playing. Membership required

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cards, socializing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m. – Canasta 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 1 p.m. – Bingo, bring a canned good or $1 to play Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cards, social-

izing, computer lab 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Yoga, bring mat, membership required 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Hand and Foot game, bring a snack 1 p.m. – Pool playing. Membership required Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cards, social-

PENDING

izing, computer lab 10 a.m. – Kings on Corner cards 10 a.m. – Intermediate line dancing. Check to see where dancing 11 a.m. – Beginning line dancing 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle 12:45 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes. Prizes. Bring a snack.

Monthly activities and meetings: Lee County Council on Aging SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

Sept. 3

10-11 a.m. – Paw Paw monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

PENDING

Sept. 8

1-2 p.m. – Ashton monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

Sept. 16

10-11 a.m. – Amboy monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

11:15 -11:45 a.m. – Sublette monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

Sept. 28

10-11 a.m. – Countryside Monthly SHIP Site (by appointment only)

Monthly activities and meetings: Whiteside County Senior Center SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS, ALL SITES, ACTIVITIES AND CLINICS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND. Sept. 2 and 9 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Foot Clinic. Call 815-213-0324 for an appointment.

Sept. 2 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure screenings by CGH 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Vitas Healthcare To play: Bring a canned good or $1 Sept. 7 CLOSED for the holiday

Sept. 8 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-in Day for ADRC 10 a.m.-noon – Prophetstown monthly SHIP Site. Appointment required Sept. 9 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Citadel. To play: Bring a canned good or $1 10 a.m.-noon – Morrison monthly SHIP site. Appointment required 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood

pressure screenings by Gaffey Home Nursing Sept. 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC

Bring a canned good or $1 Sept. 17 10 a.m.-noon – Fulton monthly SHIP site. Appointment required.

Sept. 21 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Walk-In Day for ADRC Sept. 23 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Hospice Compassus. To play: Bring a canned good or $1 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood

PENDING Sept. 16 10 a.m.-noon – Erie monthly SHIP Site. Appointment required 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by Castor Home Nursing 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by Regency of Sterling. To play:

Fulton Sept. 16 – Fancy Feet Foot Clinic at the First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave., Fulton.

Call Sharon Krahn at 815-718-5294 to schedule an appointment.

Pressure screenings by Citadel Sept. 24 12:30 p.m. – Medicare Class, free, live on Facebook Sept. 28 9 a.m.-1p.m. – Walk-in day for ADRC Sept. 30 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure screenings by Citadel 1 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by WCSC. To play: Bring a canned good or $1

If you are interested in joining us for the above monthly activities, contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230; or Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236.

Upcoming Trips The Diamond Jo Casino Trip for Sept. 11 has been rescheduledto Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.

Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, South Carolina

Sept. 25-Oct 8, 2021 Cost: $2,750 for an outside cabin, $2,850 for balcony. Cost includes bus, transfers, hotel, and cruise (meals on ship) Are you ready for a vacation in 2021? Don’t miss this opportunity to board the Celebrity Equinox to cruise the Caribbean Sea and enjoy 7 ports: St. Croix, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia,Grenada, Roseau and St. Kitt Celebrity Equinox is a Solstice-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Germany. Celebrity Equinox is the second of the five Solstice-class vessels, owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is a sister ship of Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, and the Celebrity Reflection.

Schedule: Sept 25: Take a bus to Chicago and fly to Fort Lauderdale for an overnight stay Sept 26: Board the Celebrity Equinox Oct 8: Return home Cabins are limited, and prices will most likely increase as cruises start to open up again. Call the Whiteside County senior center at 815-6229230 and ask for Glenda

A Gift of Sympathy Plant a living memorial in honor of your departed loved one.

We are Back! Lee County Council on Aging presents Mackinac Island Here We Come!

June 7-11, 2021 Cost: $545 for members and $575 for non- members LCCOA is planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Kewadin Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, Soo Locks Cruise and a tour of Colonial Michilimackinac all for a low price of $545 for members and $575 for non- members. This wonderful trip is for 5 days/4 nights.

Includes 8 meals, guided tour of Mackinaw City, 4 night lodging in Northern Michigan, motor coach, guided Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island, boat ride through the Soo Locks and much more. Contact Maureen Eccles for details at 815288-9236.

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With provided transportation from Dixon to O’Hare, the flight, transportation to the Grand Hyatt hotel, a 3 hour morning city tour of Seattle, the cruise itself, and all return transportation. In addition to this you will be traveling with Samantha Harazin of our Outreach department as your group leader. Included with the cruise is a special onboard cocktail party, and 2 sail your way perks that can truly make it an all-inclusive vacation! Passports are required and deposit is due upon sign up to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

For more information call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-2889236 and ask for Samantha.

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April 24-May 1, 2021 Cost: $1,089 for members, (based on double occupancy). $1,138 for non-members Diamond Tours is honoring 2020 pricing. Spring flowers will be in bloom! You will enjoy 8 nights lodging, including 4 consecutive nights in the Savannah area along with 14 meals, including 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. This incredible trip includes a guided trolley tour of Savannah, followed by hop-on/hop-off privileges, a guided tour of gorgeous Beaufort, S.C., “Queen of the Carolina Sea Island,” plus a visit to Parris Island, an evening show of the famous Savannah Theatre, a guided tour of St. Simons Island and last but not least – a guided tram tour of Jekyll Island. Sign up for this trip at WCSC.Final payment due February 2021

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10 Sept. 1-4 Tuesday: BBQ chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, seas. green beans, dinner roll, jello w\fruit. Wednesday: a.) baked pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed veggies, dinner roll, apple crisp, b.) chicken sal./ tomato. Thursday: sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended veggies, wheat bread, apricots. Friday: chef salad w\greens, turkey & ham, cucumbers, eggs, tomato, cheese, dinner roll\butter, mandarin oranges, fruit juice

Sept. 7-11 Monday: closed for labor day.

Tuesday: meatloaf, au gratin

potatoes, stewed tomatoes\zucchini, dinner roll \ butter, apricots.

Wednesday: tropical chicken salad, cucumber slices, croissant, mandarin oranges, pineapple juice. Thursday: Italian sausage w\peppers on bun, red potato wedges, Italian blended veggies, diced peaches.

Friday: a.) crispy fish sandwich, wheat bun, mac & cheese, peas, pineapple tidbits, b.) turkey/minestrone

Sept. 14-18 Monday: meatball sub, peas & carrots, seasoned potato wedges, mandarin oranges. Tuesday: southwest salad, black beans,corn,cheese, chicken,toma-

to,onion, dinner roll with butter, fruit juice. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, sliced peaches. Thursday: a) sloppy Joe on wheat bun, farmer potatoes, peas & carrots, fruit cocktail, b.) tuna salad/chicken rice.

Friday: hot ham & cheese on wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, diced pears

Sept. 21-25 Monday: BBQ riblet, wheat bun, au gratin potatoes, coin carrots, diced pears. Tuesday: pepper steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, peas, wheat bread, chilled pineapple. Wednesday: Italian chicken salad, w\greens, carrots, eggs,

cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, dinner roll\butter, fruit juice. Thursday: a.) cheeseburger on wheat bun, tator tots, baked beans, jello w\ fruit, b.) ham/vegetable. Friday: mostaccioli w\meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, Scandinavian blend veggies, garlic bread, apricots

Sept. 28-30 Monday: chicken strips, seasoned potato wedges, peas, dinner roll, diced pears, BBQ PC. Tuesday: baked ziti w\meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, hot applesauce. Wednesday: a.) meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, dinner roll, peach cobbler. b.) liver & onions

September meals at Whiteside County Senior Center Lunch will not be served until further notice. We will follow guidelines set forth by the state. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please contact us at 622-9230 if you are in need of local home meal resources. Thank you.

September meals at Golden Meals in Rock Falls Sept. 1-4 Tuesday: ham strata, carrots, mixed fruit. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cream corn.

Thursday: beef stroganoff, stewed tomatoes, fresh fruit. Friday: ham salad, cole slaw, peaches, whole wheat bun

Sept. 7-11 Monday: CLOSED for Labor Day Tuesday: baked chicken mashed

potatoes & gravy. peas. Wednesday: macaroni & cheese casserole, green beans, fresh fruit. Thursday: stuffed green pepper casserole, glazed carrots, fruit. Friday: beef stew, cornbread, applesauce

Sept. 14-18 Monday: Italian sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun. Tuesday: chicken

noodle casserole, buttered carrots, fresh fruit. Wednesday: hot turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables. Thursday: sausage gravy over biscuit, mashed potatoes, peas, fresh fruit. Friday: ham steak, sweet potatoes, spinach

mashed potatoes, green beans.

Thursday: roast pork loin, cheesy potato casserole, mixed vegetables.

Friday: chicken salad, pea salad, peaches

Sept. 21-25

Monday: Swedish meatballs, wild rice, green beans. Tuesday: ham strata, carrots, fruit. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cream corn

Monday: tater tot casserole, (veggies in casserole), peaches. Tuesday: spaghetti, Italian vegetables, peaches. Wednesday: meatloaf,

Sept. 28-30

Whiteside County Public Transportation

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Fares: (within county)

Fares: (within zip code)

Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): 50 cents one way

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

People age 6 to 59 years: $2 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)

Seniors or individuals with a disability: $1 one way (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 25 cents per mile

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

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

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Upcoming Special Events in Whiteside County covered. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois. edu WE WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY.

12:30 p.m. Sept. 16 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. This meeting may take place via Zoom

Fancy Feet Foot Clinics

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE)

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE)

University of Illinois Extension online class (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept. 3 I’m Positive I’m Aging:The series kicks off exploring the characteristics of positive aging with a discussion on ageism and the similarities of older and younger generations.

Through these discussions, the importance of positivity-infused lifestyle choices, friendships, and attitudes in healthy aging with be

10 a.m. Sept. 10 Looking for the Funny Side of Life: Humor has both physical and psychological health benefits. This session will review ways to use humor to cope with stress and changes in life. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu

Sauk Computer User Group The group will meet at 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 via Zoom meeting. Please call the Senior Center for more details.

10 a.m. Sept.17 Finding Your Get Up and Go: Most everyone has days, or seasons of life, where it’s hard to find motivation to accomplish tasks. This webinar will help listeners hone in on what causes motivational ups and downs and give ideas on how to boost enthusiasm and increase productivity. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu

Medicare Choices’ Class 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Are you new to Medicare and in need of help navigating your choic-

University of Illinois Extension online learning (FREE) 10 a.m. Sept. 24 Someday is Today – Live Your Bucket List: Live life to the fullest by checking off items on your bucket list. This webinar will challenge participants to put goals and dreams down on paper and actively pursue one bucket list item at a time. All sessions are free, but registration is required. Register online or by emailing kbelzer@illinois.edu.

Upcoming Special Events in Lee County SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISKS ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

First Annual Sidewalk Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 You will not want to miss our spectacular sidewalk sale! We will have something for everyone. All funds will help pay for our furnace.

LCCOA has been inching our way to pay for our new furnace; with your help we will finally get there.

All items will be a quarter or good will donation. Thank you in advance for supporting LCCOA. We look forward to seeing all our friends.

Mask and gloves will be available for your safety.

Senior Time Capsule Dig

(New Tentative) Dig Date is Wednesday, Sept. 23; Time yet to be determined.

We invite those aged 60 and over to participate and be a part of history in the making with our 2020 Time Capsule! Here is what you can do to help: Start finding, making, writing things to share; old and new pictures, poems, local historical artifacts, letters, and more. Create a CD or DVD to include as your shared material or make something small. Let’s show our future generations what life is like during the New – Roaring 20’s!

Dedication of our Butterfly Garden

10 a.m. Friday Sept. 25 Please join us to celebrate the lives of two wonderful woman. Please feel free to read a poem or tell a short story to remember these lovely ladies, Patty Frey and Donna Missman

Life Story Writing Class

1-2:30 p.m.; six-class series beginning Oct. 6 Join Karla Belzer, from the Univer-

sity of Illinois Extension office, as she once again joins us to host this this ever popular writing class. As we look forward to this class you will need to call to sign up, seating extremely limited, this class will be held in person at our facility (backup plan in place as well). Dates for this class are as follows: Tuesday 10/6, Wednesday 10/14, Wednesday 10/21, Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 11/4, Wednesday 11/11.

• September 2020

Sept. 2 and 9 Foot clinics will be postponed, and resume once the Senior Center reopens. Please call 815-213-0324 to schedule a foot care appointment.

September 7

es? The WCSC Outreach Department will be hosting their ‘Medicare Choices’ class via Facebook. We welcome those that are new to Medicare, caregivers of those that are new to Medicare, and beneficiaries that have been on Medicare but are in need of a simplified explanation on the parts of Medicare. There is no charge to attend. Please follow us on Facebook!

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