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100 W. Second St., Dixon 815-288-9236

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At the Whiteside County Senior Center ...

Healthy habits are essential to live your life to the fullest. MOLLY AND DEVON ARE STARTING A NEW PROGRAM TO EDUCATE AND INFLUENCE HEALTHY HABITS IN SENIORS. This class will be every Tuesday in June at 9 a.m.

OUR FREE MEAL WILL BE FRIDAY, JUNE 13, AT

NOON. We are partnering with The Regional Office of Education to help stock their school supply closet, so please bring an item such as markers, colored pencils or crayons, pencils, dry erase markers, pens, notebooks, glue sticks, folders, or zippered binders as a donation for your meal! After the meal, we will have birthday cake provided by Citadel of Sterling and karaoke! See you then!

Our first Veterans Breakfast of the year was a hit! We had 60 Veterans as well as many spouses and volunteers! Thank you to OnCall Imaging in Rock Falls for being our sponsor! Our next Veterans Breakfast will be Friday, June 13, at 9 a.m., sponsored by Castor Home Nursing.

GOLDEN ECHO

From the LCCOA Executive

Director

By Susie Welch

Thank you!!

The Lee County Council on Aging extends heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals and organizations whose generous donations are helping us grow—literally and figuratively. Thanks to the local Garden Club, our grounds are now beautifully landscaped, creating a more welcoming environment for everyone who visits. A generous grant from the Etnyre Foundation has enabled us to purchase new computers. We’ve also acquired portable office equipment to better serve communities throughout Lee County. At the recent D8 Summit Charities, funds raised will directly

benefit our vital nutrition programs, ensuring that no senior goes hungry. Thanks to Ken Nelson, Value Lab and Dixon Rehab for sponsoring the Adult Prom. Last, but by no means least, thanks to the Dixon Lioness’ generous donation, and all of our members. These acts of kindness are powerful reminders that when we come together, we can truly enrich lives.

Summer kicks off with

community,

connection, and celebration at LCCOA

There’s a buzz in the air at the Lee County Council on Aging as we get ready to welcome you to one of our biggest events of the season: The Senior Fair and Open House, on Monday, June 24, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Whether you’re a long-time visitor or someone who’s been meaning to stop by, this is the perfect time to swing in and see everything LCCOA has to offer. The building will be full of activity, with booths from community partners, health screenings, give-

From the WCSC

Executive

Director

By Emily Hammer

Employee of the Month

Erin Sharp is our Employee of the Month! She has worked as a dispatcher for Whiteside County Public Transportation for a year and a half. She will be getting married in 2026, has two bonus children, and loves to ride her motor-

cycle. There is always a smile in her voice and is willing to help out at the drop of a hat. Thank you for your hard work!

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 board meeting is June 25, 2025, 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 commu-

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.

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aways, and staff ready to answer questions or show you around. Grab a snack, meet new friends, and find out about the services that could make a big difference in your life, or the life of someone you love.

We believe aging well starts with staying informed and staying connected, and this event is all about that. So mark your calendar, invite a neighbor, and come celebrate the strength and spirit of Lee County’s senior community with us!

Can’t make it to Dixon? Don’t worry, we’re coming to you. Starting this summer, LCCOA will be setting up shop around the county each month, bringing vital services to Paw Paw, Franklin Grove, Amboy, and Ashton libraries.

You’ll find us at the following libraries:

Paw Paw – First Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 362 Chicago Road

Franklin Grove – Second Wednesday , 10 a.m.7 p.m., at 112 S. Elm St. Amboy – Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at 3 S. Jefferson Ave.

Ashton – Third Wednesday, 2-6:30 p.m., at 704 N. First St.

You will also find us at Countryside Manor the first Tuesday of the month and at the High Rise on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 1-4 p.m.

And there’s more to look forward to …

In July, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Tom Wadsworth for a special presentation on Billy Sunday’s 1905 Revival in Dixon, a truly remarkable piece of local history. Did you know over 150,000 people came to hear Billy preach, and a 3,300-seat wooden tabernacle once stood right where the Senior Center is today? Don’t miss this free event on Tuesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at the Center.

At LCCOA, we’re always working to bring people together and make life just a little brighter. We hope to see you soon — whether it’s at the Senior Fair, at a satellite site, or simply stopping in to say hello.

See you soon ...

Susie

nity, 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’s 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 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.

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.

For any questions, please call our Outreach Department at 815-622-9230 ext. 131.

Caregiver tip

Caring for a loved one and neglecting your own well-being can lead to burnout — but Caregiver Respite can help. Call 815-625-9230, ext. 131, for more info.

Monthly Medicare tip

Consider your medications. Part D is the plan that will cover your medications. Each plan has a list of covered medications. Our Medicare Counselors can help you find a plan that will work for you and the medications you are taking.

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.

GOLDEN ECHO

DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS

WCSC welcomes members

Philip Cantu

Tammy Campos

Irma Chavez

Juan Chavez

Ron Cronk

Barb Fane

Frank Fritz

Jeri Fritz

Beverly Decker

Sharon Dietz

Deborah Goodwin

Nancy Habben

Donald Hay

Vicki Hay

Deanna Lancaster

Jerry Lancaster

Kathy Lane

Sonia Lopez

Catherine Paone

Fran Plude

Henry Plude

Gregory Pro

Fred Rodekamp

Jane Rodekamp

Larry Spaulding

Sue Spaulding

Donna Tobey

Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters

Fred Velazquez

Naomi Velazquez

Shirley Walker

Kurt Wessels

Janet Wildman

Wilbur Wildman

Brigitte Wilken

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 ...

Kim McMahon of Citadel

Sami Wiggins of Castor

Karla Burn of Resthave

Chris Meier of Rock River Hospice

OnCall Imaging

Sauk Valley Food Bank Riverbend

CGH Hospital

Renee Gilge

Walter Seward

Trudy Seward

Bill Foster

Mary Foster

Larry Griffith

Nazir Qureshi

Norma Medrano

Butch Hannan

Neal Shipley

Jon Wetzell

Carolyn Allen

Gary Tompkins

Volunteers Barber, Linda

LCCOA welcomes members

Charlys Griffith

Eva Cowley

Charlene McNinch

Marlene Heckman

Tri County Opportunities Council

Cantu, Adela Grams, Gloria Kollie, Marilyn Medrano, Norma Medrano, Victor Pratt, Jewelene Qureshi, Nazir Rhoades, Jeanette Sadowski, Marge

Kathy Marine

Dennis Nelson

John Wohrley

Jeanie Scherenberg

Sherman Scherenberg

Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters

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

Kreider

Center Stage

Rock River Garden Club

Sterling Federal

Ken Nelson

Value Lab

Florine Bush, Joann B Sheridan, Debra Kay Stephenitch, Dianne Frye

Gyrlee Kobler

Tina Maldonado

David Nelson

Dixon Library

Dixon Rehab

Discover Dixon

Amanda Carroll

Marcus Cox

Dorie Hoft

Greg Currens

June Fordham

Sami Wiggins

Kelli Chambers

Alisa Wolf

Nancy Gates

Nancy Wadsworth

Bonnie Stradley

Linda Kish

Terry Christian

Josie Whaley

Dixon Food Pantry

Glen Hughes

Joe Fornero

Mauren Broers

Cathy Reglin

Sauk Valley Food Bank

Regan Mass Transit

United Way

NIAAA

Judi and Phil Callison

Help AT Home

Heritage Square

Allure

Lumzy Yoga

Connie DeArvil

Serenity Hospice

Autism Center

Starbucks

LCCOA Outreach Dept

Furology Pet Spa

301 North

Post House Ballroom

LCCOA Transportation

The Holloway family

CONTACT INFORMATION

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, Sami Wiggins, 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.

Fresco on First

Anne’s Garden

Coffee Crush

Pandas

Moms

Culvers

Somkit

Basil Tree

Sauk Valley Bank

Candlelight Group

Walmart

DoIt Best

McCormicks Nursery

Sterling Federal Bank

Dixon Lioness

Liberty Court

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.

Weekly activities at LCCOA GOLDEN ECHO

Daily

Transportation — 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call 815-288-9236 for a ride to doctor and dentist appointments, stores, beauty salons, barber shops and trips to the Center.

Congregate Lunches — Noon-12:30 p.m.

Congregate meals from Lifescapes for those age 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

Bingocize – Lifescapes will lead an exercise, with Bingo, from 9-9:30 a.m.

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. to noon

Fresh produce — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Please bring your own bags.

Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m. Reservations needed by 10:45 a.m. for the next day.

OSF Meals — Provided for Lee County Community, from 3:45 to 4 p.m.

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 — 9 a.m. to 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.

Chair yoga for seniors — 1 p.m.

Weekly activities at WCSC

Crafters — 1 p.m.

OSF meals — Provided for Lee County community from 3:45 to 4 p.m.

Fridays

Bingocize – Lifescapes will lead an exercise, with Bingo, from 9-9:30 a.m.

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. to 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, June 2 & 16 at 1 p.m.

Pastor Chris has been having a great turnout for this new group. This group is nondenominational and open to anyone — come one, come all, the more the merrier!

Film Friday

Friday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 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, June 9 & 23 at 12:30 p.m.

Bingo

Wednesday, June 11 at 12:15 p.m.

With Sami from Castor Home Nursing Wednesday, June 25 at 12:15 p.m.

With Lyssa from Heritage Woods Bingo is a hit! Great prizes, great people, and lots of fun! Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry. See you there!

Euchre

Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:15-3:45 p.m.

Foot clinic

Wednesday, June 4 & 11 from 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

Every Thursday from 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 you have any you don’t need, we’ll take them!

Hand and Foot card game

Thursday, June 5, 12, & 26 from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

This will take place in the dining room.

Knitting Club

Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

Learn to Quilt

Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1-3 p.m.

Wanting to try a new skill? Our Quilting Group is happy to lend a hand with getting started!

Line dancing

Friday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Advance classes 10-11 a.m.

Beginners classes 11 a.m.-noon

Our line dancing group is moving and grooving with a great group of people lately. Not too sure about dancing? Pull up a chair up and watch all of the fun and listen to great music!

Mexican Train Dominoes

Friday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

Pinochle

Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12:30-3:45 p.m.

Pool table

Tuesdays from 1-3:45 p.m.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays from 1-3:45 p.m.

Yoga

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.

This group is growing and has 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!

Jeopardy

Wednesday, June 4, at 12:15 p.m.

Eat your Smarties for breakfast and head over to the Center to put your skills to the test! Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry.

Vets breakfast

Friday, June 13, at 9 a.m.

Please join us for biscuits and gravy, sponsored by Castor Home Nursing. Thank you for your service!

Wheel of Fortune

Wednesday, June 18, at 12:15 p.m.

With Kim from Citadel and Chris Meier from Rock River Hospice. Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry.

Board game bonanza

Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday to play a new board game and meet new friends! Have a game you love to play and want to share it with others? Bring it in and teach us how to play!

GOLDEN ECHO LCCOA

Children, do you know where your parents were? At Adult Prom!

Seniors just

Thank you!

A big thanks to the Garden Club for their generous landscaping donation and the sweat equity that brought new life to our front yard!

Want

Walkie Talkers:

Looking

Join the Walkie Talkers! We meet weekly to walk, chat, and stay active — everyone is welcome, no matter your pace!

Want to lend a hand? Help water the Senior Community Garden! Whether you can spare 15 minutes once a week or more, your help will make a big difference. Interested in lending a hand? Stop by the front desk or call us at 815-288-9236 to sign up. Let’s grow something great together!

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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, Lock Ness Cruise, Urquhart Castle, Distillery Visit, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, Sheepdog demonstration, Cider Farm tour, 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.

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, Lock Ness Cruise, Urquhart Castle, Distillery Visit, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, Sheepdog demonstration, Cider Farm tour, 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!

ALL SENIORS WELCOME — MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED!

For more information on any of these trips, call the Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230.

Drury Lane Theatre presents:

“Always … Patsy Cline”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

Cost: $135 for members

$155 for non-members

Cost: $135 for members $155 for non-members

The bus will depart Sauk Valley College at 9:30 a.m. and arrive back at 6 p.m.

Chicago architecture boat tour

THURSDAY, JULY 17

Cost: $125 for members

$150 for non-members

The bus will depart Sauk Valley Community College at 9 a.m. and arrive back to the College at 7 p.m.

Please call the Center at 815-622-9230 for more information or with any questions on our trips.

The bus will depart Sauk Valley Community College at 9 a.m. and arrive back to the College at 7 p.m. Please call the Center at 815-622-9230 for more information or with any questions on our trips.

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Special Events at LCCOA

Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m.

Workout Wednesday

Wednesday, June 4, at 11 a.m.

Cheryl Moeller, owner of Centerstage Dance Company for 37 years, teaches a fun workout class at her studio. The full body movement and gentle workout includes some senior-friendly cardio. Alternative movements offered if needed, such as knee-friendly versions of a move.

Family Feud

Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m.

Free community breakfast

Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m.

Reservation required Bingo

Friday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Sponsored by Allure. Win valuable prizes and stay for lunch for those 60 and over (reservations required for lunch).

Writers Group

Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m.

Writers and aspiring writers meet the third Monday of each month 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!

Tech Corner

Tuesday, June 17 from 1-3 p.m.

Call Aaliyah for appointment — she is done with college!

Coffee with the mayor

Wednesday, June 18 at 9 a.m.

Enjoy conversation, a cup of coffee and donut with the mayor.

Beginners line dance with Cheryl

Wednesday, June 18, at 11 a.m.

Wheel of Fortune

Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m.

Do you enjoy solving the puzzles while watching Wheel of Fortune? Come to the Center and win prizes. If you wish to buy vowels, bring quarters!

Breakfast Club with Brandan

Friday, June 20 at 9 a.m.

Help Brandan as he leads a group of interested seniors in 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 requirement is that you must be a senior and be responsible for your own bill and transportation. RSVP to 815-288-9236.

Senior Fair

Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price is Right

Friday June 27 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, June 27 at 12:30 p.m.

Special Events at WCSC

For the latest updated and daily activities, please go to the Whiteside County Senior Center Facebook page.

NEW — Board game bonanza

Tuesdays at 13:30 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday to 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 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Need help with that pesky cell phone? Devon will answer questions or help with things on your iPhone or Android cell phone! No appointment needed!

Bible study

Monday, June 2 & 16 at 1 p.m.

This will be led by Pastor Chris.

NEW — Healthy habits

Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 9 a.m.

Join us for this new program!

Intro to Paint

Tuesday June 11 and 25 at 10 a.m.

Please join Marge for an Intro to Paint course!

Mocktail Monday and Memory card game

Monday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m..

Join us for a yummy Mocktail and a game with Devon, you won’t regret it!

Breakfast Club

Friday, June 6 at 9 a.m.

Meet at Hardees in Rock Falls. We have a great group of people in this group, but we are always looking to grow and form new friendships! We hope to see you there!

Make-and-Take Tuesday

Tuesday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m.

Looking to make some new decorations, friends, or ideas? Join us for an afternoon of fun with Devon!

Trip meeting

Tuesday, June 10 at 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!

Free meal

Friday, June 13 at noon

We will serve a FREE meal — a donation of school supplies is all you need to get your meal this month. Bring your best singing voice as we will be serving birthday cake from Citadel while we sing karaoke after the meal!

WCSC CLOSED

We will be close on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth

NEW — Sober seniors

Monday, June 23, at noon

We are starting a new group, Sober Seniors. Empowerment, encouragement, and the opportunity to hold each other accountable is the focus of our group!

Coffee, cookies and convo

Tuesday, June 24 at 13:30 p.m.

Please join Devon and our other members for this great social event . See you then!