Golden Echo - October 2020

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 • OCTOBER 2020 • EDITION 12

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

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

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

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From the LCCOA Executive Director

touched by the kind words and sincerity of all that attended.

Passing of two friends

By Susan Lawler I cannot believe it feels like winter rather than fall. I have never had to turn on the heat until October here at the Center. Thank God we have a new furnace, (which by the way we are still paying on). Covid-19 threw a wrench in our fundraising for our furnace. I am grateful to all our supporters who have helped pay for all our other improvements in the past 2 years; we are looking toward the future when we can get back to normal.

will give everyone a chance to stock up for the holidays. See you on Fridays from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

– and shop and shop to your hearts content!

Sidewalk Sale

Dedication to Patty and Donna

The Sidewalk sale was fun; it was a shame it rained all day. It was so nice to see so many of our seniors supporting our event.

LCCOA sold more than 200 items.

LCCOA will set up our items every Friday until the snow comes. This

Day Of Caring United Way Day of Caring was a success as usual. The wonderful, hard-working staff from Wipfli came out and painted our benches, deck and so much more. Thank you United Way and Wipfli for all your support and caring.

The Butterfly Garden was a sad, but beautiful, dedication to the lives of two wonderful women: Patty Frey and Donna Missman. I know both these woman would be

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Tori McDaniel I am happy to announce that Amy Dorathy has been named the Director of Transportation. She will oversee all things WCPT. Amy has been with us for almost 5 years. We are looking forward to the amazing work she will do and the continued growth of WCPT. We know she will lead.

As for me? I decided to step

down from my position as Executive Director of the senior center. I am so very proud of the changes we have implemented over the past 2 years under my leadership.

However, transit has always had my heart. I was really missing the laser focus I was able to provide transit. Due to that, I will be moving back to my role as PCOM. This

Dianne Pauser was a weekly visitor to the Senior Center. Her kind heart will truly be missed by all who knew her. Every Friday, Dianne and I would have wonderful conversations; there is a void in my life with her passing. This woman cared so much for the children she worked with, and LCCOA provided many childrens books for Dianne to purchase. Her weekly donation was her way of supporting the Center. Her goal was to help pay for our furnace.

Every week she would ask, “How much more do we need?” She took pride in her contributions to a place she dearly loved. There will be no way to replace this kind and generous woman.LCCOA will not be able to fill the empty space she has left behind. LCCOA will be donating children’s books in her name. Farewell, my friend, until we meet again. Heaven is waiting for you. God speed, Dianne.

LCCOA has lost another of our

means I will ensure our transit agency meets all required grant requirements as well as compliance. I’ll be able to focus on our grants. I love numbers and this is how I’ll get to spend a majority of my day! I’ll also be able to get back to working very closely with the state – all things I had been missing over the past two years.

What does this mean for the Senior Center? Due to the unfortunate events COVID has caused for the center, we are still closed to the public. So for now, I will continue to oversee the center’s grants and Beth Sterk will oversee our operations. We are happy to have

friends:” Doris Miller passed away in September. She spent many hours here at LCCOA visiting with the staff and all of the crafters and card players. She so much enjoyed the friendship she developed over the years. LCCOA is truly a place to make lasting and endearing friendships; that is why Doris loved to visit LCCOA. Doris finally made the decision to join another family of friends at Heritage Square; which she spent so many wonderful days with the staff and residents. She still enjoyed reading our Golden Echo every month and visiting with old friends.

Doris will be missed by LCCOA and Heritage Square, both places she called home. Until we meet again; We know Doris you will make a new home and friends in heaven; but know we will miss you. Thank you for sharing your life with LCCOA. Until next time — LCCOA a place where you belong, a place call home.

– Susan

Beth as part of our team! She does an amazing job and has a true passion for helping our seniors. She continues to work hard with our ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) department to ensure they are able to assist you from the comfort of your home.

When the center is once again able to reopen to the public and is ready to get back to the thriving center it once was, the board will begin the search for a new Executive Director of the Senior Center.

We hope you’re doing well.

– Tori Grants Administrator

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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‘The Breath of God’

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Medium opens the door to windows’ past Last month I provided a brief intro to our friend Gaye Miller, a well-known medium who visited the Post House Ballroom to investigate our 100-plus-year-old windows, which were donated to provide protection to our bar for our bartenders and patrons. As we watched, Gaye interacted with the past – she told the story of the windows. They were made by a gentleman from Europe, who came to this area to work. He was a carpenter, a slender tall man – possibly Amish. He tells Gaye that the windows came from a church not from this area and later installed in a home. Gaye continued to have a conversation with the gentlemen and later we found out the angel in the glass is actually the “Breath of God.” I always felt Lee County Council on Aging was blessed, but now we are truly blessed. For those of you who believe Gaye Miller investigated the historical and for those who do not, I want to feel windows that where donated to shield the that God is always present, whether in bar at the Post House Ballroom, due to antique windows or in every living Covid-19. thing. It is just a little story that reassures us that the past and the present is always intertwining. Thank you, Gaye, for giving us a little hope during this pandemic that God is still watching over us.

– Susan

LCCOA phone numbers Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

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

Outreach services & free phones for hearing impaired & low vision Outreach hours 9 a.m. - 3 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

Help us fill the time capsule!

Pictured here are two great items to not only commemorate our Post House Ballroom for future generations seeing the types of events that were held here, but also a little piece of history to look back on: the flier for the celebration of the Ronald Reagan dance (a portion of the flier pictured here) and a newspaper clipping from 2002. Credit for these wonderful pieces of history came from Josie Almassy – thank you for sharing!

WCSC phone numbers

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

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling

Transportation – 815-625-7433 • Information – 815-622-9230 ADRC hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

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.

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4 DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS Thank you to WCSC volunteers

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.

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 Public Library Gaffey Home Nursing Glenda MacLennan Heritage Woods of Sterling Hope Howell Hospice Compassus Janice Bell Javier Gomez Jennifer Boehm Jim Capp Joe Fornero

Kathy Spotts Ken Hughes Nancy Havener NIAAA 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

WCSC welcomes members Thank you to those individuals who have paid their memberships: Sandra Wickham 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 the same household. You can mail your check to WCSC 1207 W. Ninth St., 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

United Way of Lee County EFSP Wipfli Heritage Square Lee County Health Department Illinois Department on Aging NIAAA GoodFellows Midland Bank Sauk Valley Media Dixon Township Rock Rver Garden Club Teen Turf Eileen Piper Clara Harris

Rusty Schrader Cameron Zies Jesse Ware Gwen Martindale Gyro Club Andy Cox Josie Almassy Marty Hammonds Jim Druien Connie Edson The Crafters of LCCOA 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: Gladys Burnell 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

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Process is a Little Different Due to COVID-19, both LCCOA and WCSC’s appointment processes will look different from last year. While both centers have SHIP certified staff to help you this season, comparisons and appointments will fill up quickly, and you will want to make sure that you call early to initiate your comparison process right away.LCCOA will allow for, extremely limited, face-toface appointments this season. WCSC will be conducting comparisons by remote means. Comparisons will be

completed by using a combination of any of the following: phone, USPS mail, secire drop-box, e-mail, and/or fax. Please call the LCCOA or WCSC in advance to discuss their comparison processes. For those that prefer a video conference format, comparisons may also be completed by FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meets, WebEx, etc. Further scheduling details are below.

LCCOA Call to schedule your appointment at 815-288-9236. Please be aware that LCCOA is limiting face-to-face appointments only to those who meet certain criteria, and once those appointment slots are filled, it will be by virtual means only.Our Outreach Assistant, Chelsea, will review the process of the season, update or create your file, collect your Medicare information and mymedicare.gov account login credentials, or permission to create that account on your behalf.You will be asked to supply a prescription list a minimum of 5 days prior to your scheduled appointment.The style of appointment you create will determine how the comparison results are sent to you, but all appointments will end with us calling you at your scheduled time (or your completing our screening process for in-house appointments) to review the information sent ahead of time.We will review exactly as we always have done in the past.

WCSC Call 815-622-9230 Ext. 194 to initiate your comparison process and to receive your WCSC Plan Finder Worksheet in the mail. If you leave a voice mail, please only leave 1 message; we

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return your call based on the order it is received. Once you receive the worksheet from us, fill it out accurately and completely. Please attach an up-to-date, detailed, and legible drug list with it. When complete, please mail, email, or fax the worksheet back to our office ASAP. The worksheets must be returned by Nov. 23rd, 2020. When the WCSC Outreach Dept. receives the worksheet back from you, a comparison will be run based on the information that you give to us, and we will then follow-up with you. We will mail the comparisons we complete to you, along with a summary of your comparison findings.

You can choose to make a follow-up phone appointment with us to discuss the results and what your next steps are after the comparisons are done. If you are happy with the results that we mail to you, and do not need a follow-up phone appointment, you are welcome to complete the next steps of enrollment on your own, or you can stay in the same drug plan.You must complete and turn in your Plan Finder Worksheet to be eligible for a comparison. Please keep in mind that we complete our comparisons on a first-come, first-serve basis, and we have limited openings. Any of our trained Outreach

staff can assist you when you call to get you started with the process. If you need to file a Benefit Access Application during the Open Enrollment window, we will only work on and complete these applications over-the-phone on Fridays.

Please Note ...

This season will be different for all of us this year. We are optimistic that despite these new challenges we will still be able to assist many of you, as we have in the past. We urge you to call early to schedule your appointment at LCCOA, or start your comparison process at WCSC.Comparison slots will fill quickly this year, and both centers will not be scheduling any comparisons in the final week of Open Enrollment. This time will be used to tie up any loose ends in the season.We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we look forward to assisting you! If you are unable to get a comparison at LCCOA or WCSC, and/or need to compare plans right away, we encourage you to call 1-800-Medicare (800-633-4227) or you can contact the dedicated Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) hotline at 800-252-8966.

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October is now upon us and we are looking at this next season with excitement as we have begun our process for this year’s Annual Open Enrollment Period.Open Enrollment runs each year from October 15 through December 7; this is the time when you can get into a Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan for the first time if you missed your initial enrollment, or compare and change your current plan to something that better suits your needs for the upcoming year.

Both centers will be prioritizing Open Enrollment appointments during the October 15th-December 7th time period. If you require an appointment for other Outreach services during this window, please know that Open Enrollment appointments will take priority since there is a limited amount of time to make changes.We will do our best to accommodate other appointment needs and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to help every individual.

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Get to know us: ADRC Department

Lindsay has worked for the Senior Center for 11 years. Lindsay is the Outreach Supervisor at the WCSC. Helping clients find relief in programs and services that greatly benefit them is a favorite part of her job. Providing Medicare counsel in simple terms, to help clients know their choices, is another favorite part. She is thankful to work with such a positive team at the WCSC! Lindsay holds the certifications of AIRS-Community Resource Specialist-Aging/Disabilities, SHIP Coordinator and Notary Public.

Wendy has worked at the center for 12 years.

She is Certified SHIP Counselor, an AIRS- Community Resource Specialist-Aging/Disabilities, and a Notary Public. In 2001 Wendy earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services Management. She says she meets the most interesting people, and she has learned so much from their life stories that she feels like I she is a part of their families at times.

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Two friends decided to take an afternoon to capture some ballroom-style photos at the Post House Ballroom. Both being photographers, they had fun hanging out and doing what they love to do! The photos of Gwendelynn Martindale were taken by Ivy Schexnayder.

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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.

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A picture-perfect day at the Post House Ballroom

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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 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open cards 8 a.m.-4:30 p.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) 1 p.m. – Pinochle

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

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 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 listing on page 11 for more information

Tuesdays 8 a.m-4 p.m. – Cards, socializing, 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, socializing, computer lab 9 -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

PENDING

Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cards, socializing, 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, and 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.

Oct. 1 10-11 a.m. – Paw Paw monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

PENDING

Oct. 13 1-2 p.m. – Ashton monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

Oct. 21 10-11 a.m. – Amboy monthly SHIP site (by appointment only)

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

Oct. 26 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.

Oct. 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – ADRC over the phone assistance Oct. 7 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Foot Clinic. Call 815-213-0324 for appointment.

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

Oct. 12 CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY Oct. 13 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – ADRC over-thephone assistance 10 a.m.-noon – Prophetstown monthly SHIP site. Appointment required.

Oct. 14 10 a.m.-noon – Morrison monthly SHIP Site. Appointment required

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure screenings by Gaffey Home Nursing 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Citadel of Sterling. To play: Bring a canned good or $1 Oct. 15 10 a.m.-noon – Fulton monthly SHIP site. Appointment required.

Oct. 19 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – ADRC over-thephone assistance

Oct. 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by Castor Home Nursing 10 a.m.-noon – Erie monthly SHIP site. Appointment required.

1 p.m.– Bingo sponsored by Regency. To play: Bring a canned good or $1 Oct. 22 12:30-2 p.m. – Brain Health Class.

Link will be provided

PENDING

Fulton Oct. 21 – Fancy Feet Foot Clinic. Call Sharon Krahn at 815-718-5294 to schedule an appointment.

Our new location is the First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. Fulton.

Oct. 26 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – ADRC over-thephone assistance Oct. 28 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure screenings by Citadel 1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Hospice Compassus. Bring a canned good or $1 to play.

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.

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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, SC, “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 Feb 2021.

We are back! Lee County Council on Aging Presents Mackinac Island here we come!

June 7-11, 2021 – 5 days/4 nights

Price: $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 includes eight meals, guided tour of Mackinaw City, four nights lodging in Northern Michigan, motor coach, guided Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island, boat ride through the Soo Locks, and much more. Contact Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236.

Lee County Council on Aging Presents ALASKA with Celebrity Cruises, and a prenight in Seattle at the Grand Hyatt Aug. 26- Sept. 3, 2021 – 9 days/8 nights Price: Starting at $2,944, based on double occupancy Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity that offers all the extras! 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 on-board 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 lim-

ited. For more information call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 and ask for Samantha.

Cruise the Caribbean Sea with us in 2021 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 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

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

Oct. 1-2 Thursday: Beef stew, buttermilk biscuit, mandarin oranges. Friday: Lemon tilapia, wild rice, peas, dinner roll, fruit cocktail

Oct. 5-9 Monday: BBQ chicken breast, wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, green beans, diced pears. Tuesday: A.) Sloppy Joe, wheat bun, tator tots, carrots, apricots; B.) Ham\vegetable. Wednesday: Baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, dinner roll, cherry cobbler. Thursday: Mushroom & Swiss burger on a bun, buttered red potatoes, baked beans, apricots. Friday: Fish

patty, wheat bun, potato pancakes, California-blend veggies, applesauce, tartar sauce

Oct. 12-16 Monday: Country meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, diced pears. Tuesday: Chicken patty, wheat bun, green beans, farmer potatoes, diced pears. Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, steamed peas, white. kernel corn, garlic bread, apricots. Thursday A.) Hot turkey sandwich,mashed potatoes with gravy, winter-blend vegetables, wheat bread,fruit cocktail, b.)ham/chix noodle. Friday: Cheesy beef taco, flour tortilla, lettuce\

tomato, Spanish rice & beans, fresh fruit

Oct. 26-30

Oct. 19-23

Monday: Hamburger patty, wheat bun, mac & cheese, California-blended vegetables, diced pears. Tuesday: Meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, seas. green beans, dinner roll, jello w\fruit. Wednesday: Baked pork chop, mashed pot/gravy, mixed veggies, dinner roll, apple crisp.

Thursday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended veggies, wheat bread, apricots. Friday: A) Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli/carrots, pineapple tidbits, dinner roll B.) chicken salad with tomato.

8-ounce low-fat milk served with all lunches. Note: Choice A sent only to Meals on Wheels clients

Monday: Chicken Parmesan, pasta w/ marinara, Sicilian-blend vegetables, dinner roll, diced pears. Tuesday: Sausage gravy with biscuit, hash brown potato, fruit juice, 2 sausage patties, peaches.

Wednesday: Polish sausage, sour kraut, potato wedges, baked beans, chilled applesauce, hot dog on a bun. Thursday: Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic bread, apricots. Friday: A.) Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, Lima beans, wheat bread, mandarin oranges, B.) turkey/ vegetable

October 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.

October meals at Golden Meals in Rock Falls Oct. 1-2 Thursday: Beef stroganff, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit; Friday: BBQ riblet, au gratin potatoes, glazed carrots

Oct. 5-9 Monday: Ham salad, coleslaw, peaches, whole wheat bun; Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, peas; Wednesday: Macaroni & cheese casserole, green beans, pears; Thursday:

pepper steak, mashed potatoes, peas Friday: Italian sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bun

Oct. 12-16 Monday: Closed for Columbus Day; Tuesday: chicken noodle casserole, (veggies in the casserole), peaches; Wednesday: hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables; Thursday: sausage gravy over biscuit,

mashed potatoes, peas; Friday: mapleglazed ham, sweet potatoes, spinach

Oct. 19-23 Monday: Chicken salad, pea salad, peaches, whole wheat bun; Tuesday: spaghetti, Italian vegetables, peaches; Wednesday: stuffed green peppers; mixed vegetables; pears; Thursday: roast pork loin, cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables; Friday: tater tot casserole

(veggies in casserole), applesauce

Oct. 26-30 Monday: Tuna salad, potato salad, Mandarin oranges, whole wheat bun; Tuesday: Swedish meatballs, wild rice, green beans; Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, creamed corn; Thursday: beef strognaff, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit Friday: BBQ riblet, au gratin potatoes, glazed carrots

Whiteside County Public Transportation

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

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

Fares: (within county)

People age 6 to 59 years: $2 one way Seniors or individuals with a disability: Donation suggested (unless qualified under Medicaid or other program)

Fares: (within zip code)

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-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

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SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID19 RISKS ALL WCSC ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-622-9230 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

Free crochet & knitting classes Every Monday Must bring 4 ply yarn for either class.

For knitting, please bring a No. 9 needle, and for crochet bring a G hook.

YOGA 9-10 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Instructor is Sherry Prescott. All levels welcome! Bring your own mat and enjoy the healthy benefits of Yoga! $25.00 membership required.

Fancy Feet Foot Clinic 8 a .m.-2 p.m. October 7 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.

Sauk Computer Users Group 1 p.m. October 10 Sauk Computer Users Group will meet via Zoom at 1 p. m. Please call the Senior

Center for more details.

October 12 WE WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF COLUMBUS DAY.

TRIAD 12:30 p.m. October 14 (instead of October 21) 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.

Brain Exercise Class 10-11 a.m. October 26 and November 23 –Online This free event is open to the public.

Virtual class will be hosted on Zoom.

Register at go.illinois.edu/witsfitnessonline. Join University of Illinois educator Karla Belzer each month as she leads participants online through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. You are never too young or too old to get started training your brain, so join Karla in this fun and informative class.

Upcoming Special Events in Lee County SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO THE COVID19 RISKS ALL LCCOA ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL 815-288-9236 BEFORE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

Sidewalk Sale continues 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays, until it snows You will not want to miss our spectacular sidewalk sale every Friday ntil it snows.

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, Oct. 8; time to be determined.

We invite those age 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 ‘20s!

Life Story Writing Class 1-2:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 6 – Six-class series Join Karla Belzer from the University 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 is extremely limited. This class will be held in person at our facility (back-up plan in place as well). Dates for this class are as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 6 & 27; Wednesday, Oct. 14 and 21; Wednesday, Nov. 4 and 11.

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