Our Members Only event was a HIT! We had 110 members here and we had good food, drinks, and a great time! Thank you to all of the members who continue to support our mission and make our Center a better place each day! =
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From the LCCOA
Executive Director
By Susie Welch
DIXON — The Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA) is turning up the summer spirit with a season full of wellness programs, social gatherings, and engaging events designed to nourish both body and soul for local seniors.
One of the summer highlights will be the Root Beer Float Social, on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dixon Senior Center. Sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank, the event will feature classic root beer floats and live entertainment from local favorite Larry Sword, whose nostalgic sing-along style promises an after -
From the WCSC Executive
Director
By Emily Hammer
Employee Spotlight
Aneela Qureshi started at WCSC as a volunteer with the food pantry, and has been a part of the Outreach department since October 2023. She is always happy to listen to your needs, help with Medicare or any other services people may need, or just to offer a warm smile and a
noon of smiles and good cheer. Admission is by free-will donation, with proceeds supporting senior programs across Lee County.
Food for your diet
LCCOA continues its strong focus on senior nutrition with several programs offered throughout the week:
• Fresh produce Tuesdays deliver fruits and vegetables directly to the Senior Center each Tuesday, providing seniors easy access to healthy food.
• The Senior Community Garden is thriving this season, with volunteers helping water, tend to, and harvest crops that are shared with those in need.
• Lifescape lunches are available Monday through Friday at noon, offering hot, well-balanced meals for a suggested donation of $3.
• For seniors preferring to dine at home , Take & Warm meals provided by OSF HealthCare are distributed every Tuesday and Thursday at
friendly greeting. Fun fact: Aneela actually has degree in meteorology! She is especially passionate about making sure everyone is safe during bad weather, and will occasionally give talks about weather here at the Center. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and their two cats, collecting colorful skirts, and knitting.
Thank you to Woody’s Popcorn, in Sterling, for sponsoring our Employee Spotlight!!
Board meeting
We want to thank everyone on our Board of Directors! All of the members on our board are volunteers who take time out of their busy schedules to help better our Senior Center and Public Transportation. The next
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Food for thought
In addition to nutrition programs, LCCOA is offering a mix of educational and historical presentations this August.
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m., speaker Tom Wadsworth will return to the Senior Center by popular demand with “Dixon’s Darkest Day.” The one-hour presentation revisits the tragic 1873 bridge collapse in Dixon, known as the worst road bridge disaster in American history. Wadsworth’s talk includes rare photographs, research, and artifacts, making it a compelling event for history enthusiasts.
LCCOA is also launching a Healthy Aging series in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension. Presented by educator Kara Schweitzer, the free four-part series begins Tuesday, Aug. 26, and continues monthly on the fourth Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Topics include:
board meeting will be Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room. See you then!
Golden Meals
Golden Meals is a local non-profit organization that provides $3.25 meals to our 60-plus senior community and $6.25 for our 59-and-younger community, Monday through Thursday at our site. Please watch the menu calendar as they will be providing meals on select Fridays. The Golden Meals calendar will be posted on our Facebook page and sent out in our monthly member newsletter. Thank you to everyone who has been coming for lunch! The turnouts have been great, and the food is always super yummy!!
Outreach
If you have any questions through
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 815-622-9230.
• Aug. 26: I’m Positive I’m Aging
• Sept. 23: Someday is Today
• Oct. 28: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
• Nov. 25: Looking for the Funny Side: The Value of Humor Fun in the sun
The Center will also offer fun seasonal touches throughout the month, including sun tea served daily in celebration of the dog days of summer, and an ice cream bar social on Friday, Aug. 29, to mark the rare “fifth Friday.”
LCCOA invites all area seniors to join the fun, stay connected, and take part in the wide range of services available. Whether you’re attending a history talk, enjoying a homemade lunch, or sipping a summer beverage, there’s always something happening at the Senior Center.
For more information on upcoming events or to learn how to get involved, contact the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or visit the center at 100 W. Second St., Dixon.
the year, walk-in appointments are available from 8 a.m.-2: p.m. on Mondays. Appointments are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
For any questions, please call our Outreach Department at 815-622--9230 ext. 131.
Caregiver tip
Caregiving can be challenging, but we need to remember to care for ourselves also. This is key to providing effective care as well as maintaining our own well-being.
Monthly Medicare tip
Guard your Medicare card and be cautious of potential fraud and scams. It’s always best to not give out your card information over the phone.
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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DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS
WCSC welcomes members
Barajas, Peter Bushman, Sue
Cogdall, Jean
Cogdall, Judy
Eichelberger, Gary Jackley-Koehler, Margaret
CONTACT INFORMATION
Janssen, Donna Keohler, Charles Medina, Rachel
Medina, Victor
Tichler, Jean Wedekind, Winifried
Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters
Wiggins, Sami Wiggins, Seth Wolber, Linda Young, Norma Yenney, Edwin Yenney, Marcia
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.
THANK YOU’S
Kim McMahon of Citadel
Sami Wiggins of Castor
Chris Meier of Rock River Hospice
Lifescape
OnCall Imaging
Sauk Valley Food Bank Riverbend
Kim Mclntyre
Sandra Buikema
Debra Fossett
Margo Horner
Lisa Kammes
Estela Garcia
Woody’s Popcorn
VOLUNTEERS
Barber, Linda Cantu, Adela
Grams, Gloria
Kollie, Marilyn Medrano, Norma
LCCOA welcomes members
Terri Lawrence Moi Lee
Wanda Martens
Susan Oscheid
Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters
Medrano, Victor Pratt, Jewelene
Qureshi, Nazir Rhoades, Jeanette
Shipley, Neal
Tackett, Diane
Tompkins, Gary
Wells, Mary Lou
Mary Pretzsch
Cathy Skinner
Tina Taylor
Mary Thomas
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.
Alisa Wolf
Allure
Amanda Carroll
Burton Foundation
Cathy Reglin
Center Stage
Countryside Manor
David Nelson
Dianne Frye
Discover Dixon
Dixon Food Pantry
Dixon Library
Dixon Rehab
Dorie Hoft
First Assembly of God Church
Glen Hughes
Greg Currens
Gyrlee Kobler
Help at Home
Heritage Square
Joe Fornero
Josie Whaley
Judi and Phil Callison
June Fordham
Kelli Chambers
Kreider
Linda Kish
Lumzy Yoga
Marcus Cox
Mauren Broers
Nancy Gates
Nancy Wadsworth NIAAA
Reagan Mass Transit District
Sauk Valley Food Bank
Terry Christian
Tina Maldonado
United Way
Viola Township
A big thank you to our amazing community for making the second annual Senior Fair such a success! Your support, participation, and enthusiasm helped create a fun and meaningful day for all. We couldn't have done it without you!
Allure
Castor
Countyside Manor
Help at Home
Heritage Square
LCCOA
Liberty Court
Liberty Village of Rochelle
NIAAA
Northwestern Illiinois Center for
Independent Living
OSF
Reagan Mass Transit District
Rock River Hospice
State Representative Brad Fritts
The Wellspring Medical Spa
Tri-County Opportunities Council
100 W. SECOND ST., DIXON, IL, 61021
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Main number: 815-288-9236
Transportation: 815-288-9236 (7 a.m.-5 p.m.)
E-mail: info@leecoaging.org
Online: www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook
POST HOUSE BALLROOM 815-288-0892 Online: www.posthouseballroom.net
OUTREACH DEPARTMENT
Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired
Outreach hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
LCCOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS
Dianne Frye — Chair | Marcus Cox — Vice chair
Dorie Hoft — Treasurer | Kelli Chambers — Board Secretary
Committee members: Amanda Carroll, Greg Currens, June Fordham, Alisa Wolf
LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 815-288-9236 (press 1)
REAGAN MASS TRANSIT
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117
Fares: (within zip code)
Ages 5 & under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way Ages 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, maximum $5.
1207 W. NINTH ST., STERLING, IL 61081
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Information: 815-622-9230 Toll-free: 888-622-9230
Transportation: 815-625-7433 Email: info@wc-seniorcenter.org Online: www.wc-seniorcenter.org and on Facebook. AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) 815-622-9230
OUTREACH DEPARTMENT
Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired. Satellite locations are by appointment only. Please call 815-622-9230 to schedule your appointment.
WCSC BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
Karla Burn — President | Julie Morse — Vice President Paul Ahrens — Secretary | Mark Godsil — Treasurer Board members: Butch Hannan, Gene Jacoby, Lyndi LeMay, Chris Nolin, Marge Sadowski, John Booker
WHITESIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 815-625-7433
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Fares: No charge for stops within Whiteside County, but a suggested donation of $2 is appreciated. Out-of county trips can be arranged, subject to availability, for $4. We don’t accept Medicaid at this time.
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Family Feud
Friday, Aug. 1 — 11 a.m.
Sponsored by Dixon Rehab Caregivers
Support Group
Tuesday, Aug. 5 — 2 p.m.
Workout Wednesday
Wednesday, Aug. 6 — 11a.m.
Cheryl Moeller, owner of Centerstage Dance Company for 37 years, teaches a fun workout class at her studio. Full body movement and gentle workout, including some senior-friendly cardio. Alternative movements offered if needed, such as “knee-friendly versions of a move”
Fundraiser
Thursday, Aug. 7 — 2 p.m.
Root beer floats sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank, and featuring the singing style of Larry Sword.
Free community breakfast
Friday Aug. 8 — 10a.m.
Reservation required
Special Events at LCCOA
Bingo
Friday, Aug. 8 — 10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Allure. Win valuable prizes and stay for lunch for those 60 and over (reservations required for lunch).
Breakfast Club with Brandan
Friday, Aug. 15 — 9 a.m.
Help Brandan as he leads a group of seniors on a tour of Lee County breakfast shops once a month. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what a great way to get out into our community and make new friends — then come back to the Center to play Wheel of Fortune! The only requirements are you must be a senior and be responsible for your own bill and transportation. RSVP to 815-288-9236.
Wheel of Fortune
Friday, Aug. 15 — 11 a.m.
Do you enjoy solving the puzzles while watching Wheel of Fortune? Come to the
Center and win prizes. If you want to buy vowels, bring quarters.
Writers Group
Monday, Aug. 18 — 1 p.m.
Writers and aspiring writers meet every third Monday from 1- 3 p.m. in the dining room at LCCOA. Bring a short life story, essay, poem, or other work to share. Everyone is welcome!
Tom Wadsworth presents: The Truesdell
Bridge disaster
Tuesday, Aug. 19 — 1 p.m.
Coffee with the Mayor
Wednesday, Aug. 20 — 9 a.m.
Enjoy conversation, a cup of coffee and donut with the mayor.
Beginners line dancing with Cheryl
Wednesday, Aug. 20 — 11 a.m.
Special Events at WCSC
The Price is Right
Friday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.
Sponsored by Heritage Square. A great opportunity to win prizes by guessing the price of the items without going over! Immediately after we will serve lunch to those 60 and over (reservations required for lunch).
Birthday cake
Friday, Aug. 22 — 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Help At Home
Healthy Aging
Tuesday, Aug. 26 — 10a.m.
Sponsored by Extension Office
Fifth Friday celebration
Free ice cream bars for everyone Friday, Aug. 29 — 1 p.m.
Foot clinic
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Fancy Feet will be at the Center this month to trim nails and give foot massages. Cost is $25. Call Deb at 815213-0324 for appointment.
For the latest updated and daily activities, please go to the Whiteside County Senior Center Facebook page.
Board Game Bonanza
Tuesdays — 12:30 p.m.
Play some board games, have a snack, and meet new friends! If you have a favorite game you like to play, you are more than welcome to bring that in for us to play. See you then!
Phone-friendly Friday
Fridays — 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Need some help withe that pesky cell phone? Each Friday, Devon will be available to answer any questions or help with things on your iPhone or Android cell phone. No appointment needed.
Tai Chi
Monday, Aug. 4, 11, 18, & 25 and
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27
9-10 a.m.
Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention, with Kara Schweitzer from Illinois Extension
Bible Study
Monday, Aug. 18 and 25 — 1 p.m.
This will be led by Pastor Chris.
Breakfast Club
Friday, Aug. 1 — 9 a.m.
Join us for out Breakfast Club at Hardees in Rock Falls.
Mocktail Monday and Memory Card game
Monday, Aug. 4 — 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a yummy Mocktail and a game with Devon — you won’t regret it!
Free Meal
Friday, Aug. 8 — Noon
We will be serving a FREE meal. Bring your best singing voice as we will be serving birthday cake from Citadel while we sing karaoke after the meal.
Make-and-Take Tuesday
Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 12:30 p.m.
Join Devon for a craft to take home or for a gift for someone.
Trip Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 10 a.m.
Please join us to share all of your new trip
ideas and hear of the places we will be heading to in 2025.
Sober Seniors
Monday, Aug. 25 — Noon
Seniors often need support to maintain sobriety. The Senior Center is a great place with compassionate employees who are able to interact with clients and help them get the resources they need to stay healthy and sober.
Coffee, Cookies and Convo
Tuesday, Aug. 26 — 12:30 p.m.
Please join Devon and our other members for this great social event on. See you then!
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Center Stage with Cheryl
Cheryl leads a fun and easy Beginner Line Dancing class as part of our Center Stage series.
Join us the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. at the Lee County Council on Aging — no experience needed!
Free
iPhones for the hard of hearing
The Lee County Council on Aging offers free iPhones for individuals who are hard of hearing. Staff are available to help set up the phone and provide one-on-one guidance. Call to schedule an appointment and learn more.
Walking Club gaining ground
The Walking Club’s “Walkie Talkies” have been making strides all over Dixon this summer. Join the fun and beat the heat by walking with us in August — start time is 9 a.m. All are welcome!
Euchre growing strong
Players gather at the Lee County Council on Aging for the Friday Euchre game, now expanded to five tables due to rising interest. The weekly card game begins at 12:15 p.m., with lunch available beforehand. New players are always welcome.
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Weekly activities at LCCOA
Daily
Transportation — 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 815-288-9236 for a ride to doctor and dentist appointments, trips to the drug store, grocery store or hardware store, appointments at the beauty salon or barber shop, and trips to the Center. Congregate lunches — Noon-12:30 p.m. Congregate meals from Lifescapes for ages 60 and over. Call the day before by 10:45 a.m. to reserve your spot. Library — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by and see the new donation of books at LCCOA, courtesy of Dixon Public Library. Self-checkout and return to receptionist policy.
DVD library — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by and see the new DVDs at LCCOA, courtesy of Kreider; self-checkout and
return policy.
Beverage center — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The coffee pot is always on at the Center, along with refreshing ice water. Check out our pop fridge fundraiser for accessibility repairs needed at the Center.
Mondays
Exercise with Brandan — Come join our free workout program! Brandan is available to assist you with our recumbent exercise bicycles. Thirty-minute appointments are available 10-11 a.m.
Chair yoga for seniors — 11 a.m.
Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m. Reservations needed by 10:45 a.m. for the next day.
Rummikub — 1 p.m.
Tuesdays
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m.-noon
Fresh produce — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Please bring your own bags.
Lunch — Noon-12:30 p.m. Reservations needed by 10:45 a.m. for the next day.
OSF Meals — 3:45 to 4 p.m. Provided for the Lee County community.
Wednesdays
Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Reservations needed before 10:45 a.m. for the next day.
Pool table open hours — 1-3 p.m. Chair yoga for seniors — 1 p.m.
Thursdays
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m.-noon
Walkie-talkers Walking Club — 10 a.m. Meet at the Center.
Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m. Reservations needed by 10:45 a.m. for the next day.
Weekly activities at WCSC
Chair yoga for seniors — 1 p.m. Crafters — 1 p.m.
OSF Meals — 3:45 to 4 p.m. Provided for Lee County Community
Fridays
Exercise with Brandan — Come join our free workout program! Check out our new additional equipment. thanks to Lumzy Yoga! Brandan is available to assist you with our recumbent exercise bicycles. Thirty-minute appointments are available 10-11:30 a.m.
Lunch — 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Reservations needed by 10:45 a.m. for the next day.
Euchre — 12:15 p.m.
Mexican Train Dominoes — 1 p.m.
For the latest updates and daily activities, please go to our “Whiteside County IL Senior Center” Facebook page
Bible Study
Monday, Aug. 18 & 25 — 1 p.m.
Pastor Chris has been having a great turnout for this new group — come one, come all! This group is non-denominational and open to anyone — the more the merrier!
Film Friday
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 12:30 p.m.
We have a great lineup of films and you can’t beat delicious fresh popped popcorn!
Computer/Technology
Assistance
Monday-Thursday — 8:30-11:30 a.m.
If you would like a specific appointment for one-on-one time, please call the center and speak with Neal.
Bunco
Monday, Aug. 11 & 25 — 12:30 p.m.
Bingo
Wednesday, Aug. 13 — 12:15 p.m. with Karla from Resthave | Aug. 27 with Sami from Castor Home Nursing
Bingo has been a hit lately — great prizes, great people, and lots of fun! See you there! Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry.
Euchre
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26
12:15-3:45 p.m.
Foot Clinic
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13 & 27
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-718-5294 to set up an appointment.
Food Pantry
Thursdays — 1-3 p.m.
Sign-ups start at noon and you must be here in person to sign up. Everyone is able to go through the closet weekly to get meat and other great things. We are needing grocery bags if, so if you have any that you don’t need, we will take them.
Hand and Foot Card Game
Thursday, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28
12:30-3:45 p.m.
This will take place in the dining room.
Knitting Club
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26
12:30-3:45 p.m
Learn to Quilt
Monday, Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25 — 1-3:45 p.m.
Wanting to try a new skill? Our quilting group is happy to lend a hand with getting started.
Line Dancing
Friday, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Advance classes 10-11 a.m. Beginners classes 11 a.m.-noon
Our line dancing group is moving and grooving withe a great group of people lately! Not too sure about dancing? Pull a chair up and watch all of the fun and listen to great music!
Mexican Train Dominoes
Friday, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 12:30-3:45 p.m.
Pinochle
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30- 3:45 p.m.
Pool Table
Tuesdays — 1-3:45 p.m.
Wednesdays — 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays — 1-3:45 p.m.
Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays — 10-11 a.m.
This group is growing and has really
become a large event! This yoga class accommodates all levels of balance, intensity, and range of motion. The Center can provide a yoga mat and chair if you do not have your own. See you there!
Board Game Bonanza
Tuesdays — 12:30 p.m.
Join us to play a new board game and meet some new friends! Have a game you love to play and want to share it with others? Bring it on in and teach us how to play!
Jeopardy
Wednesday, Aug. 6 — 12:15 p.m.
Eat your Smarties for breakfast and head to the Center to put your skills to the test!
Vets Breakfast
Friday, Aug. 8 — 9 a.m.
Please join us for breakfast sponsored by OnCall Imaging in Rock Falls. Thank you, vets, for your service, and thanks to the Sterling American Legion for their donation to support our breakfast! Wheel of Fortune
Wednesday, Aug. 20 — 12:15 p.m. With Kim from Citadel and Chris Meier from Rock River Hospice.
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Upcoming Trips: LCCOA
ALL SENIORS WELCOME — MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED! For more information on any of these trips, please call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236.
Mt. Rushmore and Black Hills
OCT. 5-11, 2025
Trip includes: Six nights’ lodging, four dinners a visit to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, a tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park, a guided tour of Deadwood, gaming at a Deadwood Casino, and a visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Badlands National Park.
Single occupancy: $1,218 for members
$1,268 for non-members
Double occupancy: $989 for members
$1,039 for non-members
Triple occupancy: $969 for members
$1,019 for non-members
Myrtle Beach Show Trip
DEC. 6-14, 2025
Trip includes evening shows: “Legends in Concert” at the Alabama Theatre, “Music Memories” at the Greg Rolwes Legacy Theatre, “Le Grande Cirque” at Broadway Theater, and “The Man of a Thousand Voices” at Asher Theatre. Also enjoy Barefoot Landing, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Visit Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade.
Single occupancy: $1,564 for members
$1,614 for non-members
Double occupancy: $1,239 for members
$1,289 for non-members
Triple occupancy: $1,219 for members
$1,269 for non-members
Spotlight on New York City
SEPT. 4-8, 2025
Trip include: four nights’ lodging, two dinners and two Broadway shows. Stay at Sheraton New York Times Square, take a guided tour of the Big Apple, Greenwich village and the Wall Street district. Enjoy a ferry cruise of New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; visit the 9/11 Museum, and do some shopping.
Cost for reservations:
$4,349 for single occupancy
$3,549 for double occupancy
$3,519 for triple occupancy
Exploring Scotland and Ireland
MAY 4-28, 2026
Trip includes: 13 days and 12 nights in Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Belfast, Derry, and Dublin, and 19 meals. Highlights include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, Loch Ness Cruise, Urquhart Castle, Distillery Visit, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, sheepdog demonstration, Cider Farm tour, and Dublin. On the seventh day, we will ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Ireland! An email is going out to our travelers about this trip. If you want to get on our email list, let us know at trips@leecoaging.org.
Rates until Nov. 15 for members and non-members:
Single occupancy: $7,349
Double occupancy: $6,149
Triple occupancy: $6,049
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Upcoming Trips: WCSC
ALL SENIORS WELCOME — MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED!
For more information on any of these trips, call the Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230.
Celebration Belle Riverboat Tour
AUG. 7, 2025
Cost: $120 for members — $145 for non-members
We will take a trip to the Celebration Belle Riverboat Lunch and live music will be provided on the boat. Seats are filling up, so please call to reserve your spot!
Fireside Theatre, Oklahoma
SEPT. 19
Cost: $160 for members — $185 for non-members
We will take a trip to see the musical “Oklahoma” at Fireside Theatre Please stop in or call the Center to reserve your spot!
Please call the Center at 815-622-9230 for more information or with any questions! Please call the Center at 815-622-9230 for more information or with any questions on our trips.
Speaker sheds light on ‘Dixon’s darkest day’
DIXON — Join us on Monday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. as local historian Tom Wadsworth returns to the Lee County Council on Aging with another engaging historical talk—this time focusing on the story of Dixon’s Truesdell Bridge disaster, which killed 46 people and injured another 56. The one-hour presentation will revisit
the tragic 1873 bridge collapse in Dixon, known as the worst road bridge disaster in American history. Wadsworth’s talk will include rare photos, research, and artifacts, making it a compelling event for history enthusiasts.
Don’t miss this fascinating glimpse into our local past!
Wadsworth