Meal Menus

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

October 3-7

MONDAY: Country meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, peaches. TUESDAY: Chicken patty, whole grain wheat bun, peas and carrots, scalloped potatoes, pineapple. WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, cauliflower, garlic bread, apricots. THURSDAY: A) Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, winter blend vegetables, wheat bread, cherry crisp B) Ham/chicken noodle. FRIDAY: Cheesy beef taco, whole grain flour tortilla, lettuce\tomato, Spanish rice and beans, fresh fruit, taco sauce.

October 10-14

MONDAY: Chicken Parmesan, pasta with marinara, Sicilian blend vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, diced pears. TUESDAY: Sausage gravy with whole grain biscuit, hash browns, sausage patties, orange juice. WEDNESDAY: Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potato wedges, baked beans, applesauce, whole grain hot dog bun. THURSDAY: Beefaroni, green beans, corn muffin, apricots. FRIDAY: A) Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, whole grain wheat bread, Mandarin oranges B) Turkey/vegetable

October 17-21

MONDAY: Hamburger patty, whole grain wheat bun, mac & cheese, California blended vegetables, diced peaches. TUESDAY: BBQ chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole grain dinner roll, fruit cocktail. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, apricots. THURSDAY: Sweet-and-sour meatballs, fluffy rice, blended vegetables, whole grain dinner roll, diced pears. FRIDAY: A) Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli/carrots, pineapple tidbits, whole grain dinner roll B) Chicken salad/tomato.

October 24-28

MONDAY: Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed peas, whole grain dinner roll, strawberry applesauce. TUESDAY: Meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, root vegetables mix, wheat bread, diced pears. WEDNESDAY: Baked pork chop, baby red potatoes, green beans, whole grain dinner roll, cherry crisp. THURSDAY: Italian sausage with peppers on a bun, seasoned potatoes wedges, Italian blended vegetables, apricots. FRIDAY: A) Crispy fish sandwich on a whole grain bun with tartar, potato pancakes, peas, diced peaches B) Turkey\minestrone.

October 31

MONDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole grain dinner roll, Mandarin oranges.

— 8-oz. low-fat milk served with all lunches

October Golden Meals

Please note: Meals will be served at Whiteside County Senior Center Monday through Thursday. Fridays are home delivery only. For more information about home-delivered meals, call 626-4442.

Oct. 3-7

MONDAY: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, peas, applesauce, wheat bread. TUESDAY: Goulash, mixed vegetables, pears, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, mix fruit, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Hot dog, baked beans, oven fries, cole slaw, bun. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites open on Friday.

Oct. 10-14

MONDAY: Closed for Columbus Day. TUESDAY: Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, pears, wheat bread. WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti, green beans, orange slices, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, beets, applesauce. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites open on Friday.

Oct. 17-21

MONDAY: Apricot chicken, rice, green beans, apple sauce, wheat bread. TUESDAY: Beef stew, warm spiced pears, biscuit, Jello. WEDNESDAY: Scalloped potatoes/ ham, peas and carrots, apple, wheat bread. THURSDAY: Easy chicken casserole, parslied potatoes, carrots, apple, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Beef and noodles, green beans, fruit, wheat bread.

Oct. 24-28

MONDAY: Cheeseburger, tator tots, baby carrots, apricots, bun. TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo, Italian vegetables, salad, peaches, wheat bun. WEDNESDAY: Chili, corn bread, coleslaw, orange slices. THURSDAY: BBQ chicken, seasoned potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, wheat bread. FRIDAY: Cook’s choice at sites open on Friday

Oct. 31

MONDAY: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, peas, applesauce, wheat bread.

Whiteside County Public Transportation

Fares: (within county) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): 50 cents 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) Out-of-county trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 25 cents per mile Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Lee-Ogle Transportation System

Lee County Council on Aging Senior Transportation — 815-288-9236 Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Fares: (within zip code) Ages 5 and under (must be accompanied by an adult): $1 one way 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-town trips can be arranged, subject to availability: 35 cents per mile Call LOTS 888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117