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Day 1: Depart your group's location in a spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach as you head for your destination: The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum! This evening, you will have Dinner and check into your Cincinnati area hotel for a four night stay.

Day 2: Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before the big event you've been waiting for: THE ARK ENCOUNTER! Bigger than imagination, this life-sized Noah's Ark Experience will amaze you. Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, or the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel.

Day 3: Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before you head to The Ark Encounter's sister attraction: THE CREATION MUSEUM. Prepare to believe as you explore 75,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibits, full-size Allosaurus skeleton, stunning botanical gardens, petting zoo, and more. The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history. Tonight, enjoy a Dinner Party with Entertainment!

Day 4: After a Continental Breakfast, you'll head to the CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER, a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Your visit includes an admission to the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and an OMNIMAX Show. The Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater takes you to places you can only imagine, as you immerse yourself in epic adventures in the five-story domed theater. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a BB RIVERBOAT'S SIGHTSEEING CRUISE on the Ohio River. BB Riverboat's large vessel has both indoor and climate controlled seating, helping to ensure an enjoyable experience. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel.

Day 5: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen, and where your next group trip will take you!

From the LCCOA Executive Director

By Susan Lawler

December has arrived and the Senior Center is buzzing. We have so much planned for the upcoming month. As you are now aware the Golden Echo has changed; it is now part of the Telegraph and Gazette. So please take the time and look over every page, as we want to be certain you see all that is happening this month. LCCOA is working on our own little book to send out to our seniors. Please contact us at 815-288-9236 if you would like a copy of “The Golden Echo Booklet.” In the past 2 years we have had to endure so much change, this is another change to be added to our lives. Thank God our seniors are so resilient, and can bend with each and every hurdle. Thank you, seniors, for being our friends and

From the WCSC Director

supporters. We are always here for you.

A Christmas Gift

Christmas came early this year for Lee County Council on Aging, thanks to United Way. United Way of Lee County purchased two new exercise bikes for LCCOA Senior Center. So many of our low-income seniors are unable to pur chase memberships to athletic facilities, to the YWCA or to the YMCA. We are thrilled to offer free one-on-one training with Brandan Lumzy. Brandan has been facilitating our Chair Yoga for the last several months; our seniors love working with Brandan. Thank you, United Way and Brandan Lumzy, for giving this won derful gift to all our seniors.

Smart Phones and Computers

Our classes are continuing to book up! Every week we have seniors stopping to tell me what a wonderful program we have started; they find Aaliyah is so patient with all the seniors, and they are learning, and learning about their phones and computers. I love watching our seniors come in with their lap tops under their arms. One senior stated: “I feel like I am a kid again back in school, and mak ing my mind to work over-time.” Please

Christmas sweaters — I’ll be wearing mine! And don’t forget the Festival of Lights trip planned for December 9. I can’t think of a better way to get into the Christmas spirit. Seats are still available — stop by the Center to pay for this trip today. Members receive a big discount. Not a member yet? Sign up today and get the rest of this year for free!

call us at 815-288-9236 — we will be glad to add another day for classes.

Trips and More Trips

New Orleans is booking up; we can take only 75 people, so give Marisa a call at 815-288-9236. This trip is clearly going to be a blast! Everyone needs to see New Orleans, so check it off your bucket list. On top of this trip, we have our Alaskan Cruise, the Caribbean Cruise, Niagara Falls, Elf the musical, and our Christmas Mall shopping trip. We have something special in store for you on our Alaskan Cruise — you asked and you shall receive; that’s our motto.

Christmas Walk

LCCOA has joined the Christmas Walk on Dec. 2. We will be hosting our Christmas Senior Shop at the Post House Ballroom. No vaccination card is neces sary for the Post House Ballroom. We will have items from 25 cents to $3. There will be something for everyone. We also will have hot chocolate, and our cash bar will be available for those shoppers to sit back listen to Christmas music and sip a hot toddy, a glass of wine or name your drink. Our Elves will be available to help you carry items to your car. Our store will be

with Medicare questions, license plate discounts, online applications and other information and referrals.

open from 4-8 p.m., so don’t miss out on the fun.

Saying Goodbye

Charles Albert Cook left this world on Oct. 20, 2022. Charles racked up the fre quent rider miles here at LCCOA Senior Transportation. Our drivers and staff loved to speak with Charles. He rode with us several days a week. His favorite topic was the Next Picture Show; where Charles volunteered for over 12 years. He was a very interesting man who loved art, and wanted to share art with all who met him. The Next Picture Show and LCCOA will truly miss this kind and gen tle man. During the last conversation I had with him, when he was canceling his ride, Charles said: “It is a beautiful day out, I think I would like to walk to work, the weather makes me feel so alive.” He was still full of life to the very end. There will be a dedication Dec. 3. at the Next Pic ture Show; please attend and share your stories of Charles. We know Charles has finally found the best art gallery: “Heaven.” Goodbye, old friend, until we meet again.

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

– Susan

By Susie Welch

We have been having a lot of fun at the Senior Center this past month — some one came up to me and said, “keep invent ing reasons to have a party!” Well ... It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! And what better reason to plan another party?!

Please join us December 2 to decorate the Center. Staff will have all our Christ mas decorations out to be displayed throughout the Center on that day at 9 a.m. — but it’s okay if you want to wait until 10 to come in — there’s enough dec orating for everyone to join in.

But the Christmas fun won’t stop there — everyone can join us for an all-members potluck on that day. Every one should bring a dish to pass by 11 a.m. Those of you who attended the soup din ner on Trick or Treat night at the Center will be pleased to know I will be prepar ing cinnamon rolls again. Be there early before they are all gone!

We will also be showing classic Christ mas movies before lunch on Dec 5 and 19 at 10 a.m. Feel free to dress up in your

We are so excited to bring our Food Pantry on the road to our new satellite locations in the new year. If you live near Prophetstown, Morrison, Fulton, or Erie, our very own Beth Sterk will be taking applications for commodities to be avail able to your community once a month. All income-eligible seniors and disabled individuals should stop in December during her scheduled satellite hours to sign up for this service. Please do not for get to sign up the month prior to distribu tion. Income limits apply, but they are very generous: $1,986 for a household of 1, $2,686 for a household of two, $3,386 for a household of 3 and $4,086 for a household of 4. We will be at the following locations:

• Fulton City Hall, 415 11th Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month

• Morrison, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month

• Prophetstown, at Riverview Estates, 310 Mosher Drive, from 8 a.m. to noon on the fourth Tuesday of the month

• Erie Library, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. While she is there, she will be able to assist seniors

You asked for it and Patty and Selina are teaming up with Neal from SCUG to put on an online couponing class this month. I spent most of my time as a young mom cutting coupons with my children and teaching them that if we didn’t have a coupon we couldn’t get it! But the days of cutting coupons are going away as every thing is going digital. If you have a phone, tablet or computer, you can enter this digital world of coupon clipping! Coupon ing is one of my favorite hobbies. Patty and Selina will be teaching how to maneuver safely and take advantage of the savings that your favorite stores, like Kroger’s, County Market and Dollar Gen eral, have to offer. Neal is also available Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for any computer or navigational question you may have. If we have enough interest in the online couponing, we will consider making this a monthly club!

This month, Breakfast Club will be December 16, due to the holiday schedule at the Center. The Center will be closed Dec. 23, 26 and 30 so that staff can enjoy the holidays with their family. If you are interested in the Breakfast Club, please give Yvonne a call at 815-622-9230. This is one of the most favorite clubs the Center offers. It’s a great time to socialize and enjoy a meal together — the more the merrier!

If you haven’t been to the Northland

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.

Mall for a while, you should stop by this month. Schnappin Deals has picked the Center as their mission for a Giving Tree. We have supplied them with our “wish list,” and they will be collecting gifts for us all month long.

Our first Trick or Treat night was a huge success. We had 100 kids and par ents stop by for seniors to pass out candy. Everyone enjoyed the chicken noodle soup and goodies provided to seniors that night. Thank you all who helped make this possible. I can’t wait to see the crowd next year.

We are so grateful to Melissa McCullough for rescuing us Kara oke amateurs and volunteering to bring her equipment to the Center for Novem ber’s singalong. Stay tuned for more updates in the new year for more of these fun events.

Big thanks to the staff and the Isle of Rhodes for throwing me a one-year anni versary party — I was so overwhelmed by all of you who attended. The gifts and well wishes were too generous. I’m com mitted to making next year even better for the Seniors in Whiteside County. Next month we will be sharing our upcoming years’ new events. Stay tuned to the Gazette as we transition from our own publication to being a permanent section in the newspaper to be run the last Wednesday of each month.

See you Soon

— Susie

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on Aging. We are a United Way-funded agency.

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DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOUS

LCCOA welcomes members

Linda Cook

LaVern Cook

Jennifer Yeager

Jerry Griffin

Peggy Afflerbaugh Griffin Henry Plude Fran Plude JoAnne Spotts

Bob Roberson Kristy Roberson Mary Ann Kreps

Linda Cheeseman

Fred Drew Peggy Grobe Drew Lee Heeran Chris Heeran

Be an LCCOA hero today for a brighter tomorrow!

Nancy Fotzle Nancy Gates

Watch the Echo for 2022 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

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.

Sheree Rich

Shirley Celleti

Dave Celletti

John Grozjak

Dana McCoy

Barb Majeski

Terry Christian Shepherd Premier

Diane Shuman

Jimmy Shuman

Twin Cities Sunrise Rotary

Leo Patterson

Linda Patterson Liberty Court Heritage Square

Annie Grove

Bruce Angleton Charles Simms

Lioness Lions Club

Lee County United Way

Amanda Wike

Dorothy Szewczyk Linda Setchell

Krisi Chrisham

Kathy Ferguson

Lee County Health Department

Nancy Gates Josie Whaley Dixon Food Pantry

Larry Piper Eileen Piper

Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Meadows of Franklin Grove

Oregon Living & Rehab Ben Galantine Johnson CPA

Leydig Center

Crest Foods Co., Inc. Kerri Villa-Nantz

Liberty Village of Rochelle Susan Johnson

WCSC welcomes members

Thank you to those individuals who have paid their memberships for 2022

Real Time Joe Fornero Brandan Lumzy Lumzy Yoga Sami Rodriguez Darla Foulker Good Fellows Clara Harris Teen Turf NIAAA Lee County Rusty Schrader Lee Ogle Transportation Lifescape

CONTACT INFORMATION

100 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, 61021

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Main number: 815-288-9236

Transportation : 815-288-9236

E-mail: lccoa@comcast.net Online: www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook

POST HOUSE BALLROOM 815-288-9236

Online: www.posthouseballroom.net

OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Outreach services and free phones for hearing impaired Outreach hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

LCCOA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS

Bonnie O’Connell — Chair

Roberta Lemoine — Secretary

Darla Foulker — Attorney

Ben Gallentine — CPA (Johnson CPA, LLC)

Committee members: Cindy Gabany, Jeff Haub, Ed Pillar, Andrea Pratt and Sami Rodriguez

LCCOA SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 815-288-9236

LEE-OGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

Fares: (within zip code)

Ages 5 and 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

Aschbrenner, Pam

Aschbrenner, Roger Casey, Leola Chumacero, Diana Dancey, Gail Dancey, Glenn Dillon, James Eshleman, James Fossett, Bob Fossett, Debra Frey, Sylvia Fritz, Frank Fritz, Jeri Frost, Patricia Gerbitz, Patricia Gerbitz, Phillip Habben, Nancy

Heckman, Merle Heckman, Sandy Hubbard, Nelda Hubbard, Scott Iben, Elsie Jacks, Richard Jacks, Rita Johnson, Jane Johnson, Leonard Johnson, Theresa Kohl, Judith (Judy) Krutsinger, Kay LeBlanc, Joan Lemus, Gonzalo Lemus, Lusila Lynch, Beverly

Lynch, Ronald Massingill, Carol Massingill, Ervin Matthew, Margaret McCormick, Linda McCormick, Richard Meenan, Betty Monroe, Harold Monroe, Kay O’Banion-Hunter, Sally O’Neil, Cheryl O’Neil, Dennis Ordean, John Papoccia, Peter Plude, Frances (Fran) Plude, Henry

Pursell, Marilyn Quinn, Velma Quintana, Andres Quintana, Ilia Ricks, Billy Saunders, William Seidel, James Slifer, Charles (Chuck) Slifer, Deborah Smith, Curtis Spangler, Maria Thurwanger, Janne Thurwanger, Jim Tschosik, Virgene Turk, Fred Turk, Kay

Vasquez, Juanita Wagner, Sharon Wagner, Terry Whitlock, Bob Wiemken, James Wiemken, Janice Wilken, Brigitte Willis, Cathrine Wilson, Ann Wohlstadter, Shirley Workman, Jane Workman, Vernon Wright, Gail Wright, James Wright, Linda

If you would like to join the Whiteside County Senior Center for 2022, the cost is $25 per person per calendar year or $35 for two people residing in same household. You can mail your check to WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081. We are increasing activities for 2022 and we always appreciate your continued support of our Aging and Disabled Resource Center and we appreciate YOU!

Thank you to WCSC volunteers and supporters

Thank you to all our volunteers who donate their time, energy, and services  and those who gave monetary donations, including anony mously. A special thanks to all who partner with our center to provide programs and activities for our seniors.

Barber, Linda Beacon of Hope Hospice

Bright, Joe Booker, John Burn, Karla Campbell, Al Ellie’s Parlor

Heritage Woods Isle of Rhodes

Jacob, Gene Jones, Yvonne Logan, Sasha Mays, Dinah

Mays, Jeffrey McCollough, Mellissa McCormick, Dick McCormick, Linda Qurechi, Navir Riverbend Food

Sadowski, Marge Sammy’s Parlor Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Food Bank SCUG Shipley, Neal

Smith, Charlene Sophie’s Cafe Szewczyk, Dorothy Taylor, Emily Triple P Wadsworth, Cindy Whitlock, Jan

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, IL 61081

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Information: 815-622-9230

Transportation: 815-625-7433

Toll-free: 888-622-9230

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 815-622-9230

WCSC BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

Joe Bright — President

Michelle Miller — Vice President

Sasha Logan — Treasurer

Cindy Wadsworth — Secretary

Board members: Beth Hubbard, Gene Jacoby, John Booker, Al Campbell, Emily Taylor, Karla Burn

WHITESIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

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

Fares: (within county)

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

Ages 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

A warm welcome to those who served

We had a fantastic turn out for our Veterans Coffee and drawing for two American flag afghans, a quilt, hand warmer and hot plates — all handmade with love. Congratula tions to our winners and thank you for your service.

Exercise with Brandon

Halloween Fun

all who

and help make LCCOA the best Senior Center in Illinois.

Upcoming Trips —LCCOA

LCCOA trips — A great way to travel!

Everyone 60+ is welcome — no membership required. Seats are filling up fast! A $75 deposit reserves your seat. The price of the trip includes your transportation, hotel, most meals, and any admission fees. The only additional funds needed will be for your extras. The benefits of group travel are ...

• A stress-free trip — Everything is taken care of. We take care of the itineraries that include the best destinations, and group leaders will get you from one place to the next without you having to worry about making your own decision.

• Communication and like-minded travelers — When you travel with own like-minded peers and enjoy memorable adventures together, you can quickly bond. You really cre ate lifelong new friends and travel together again.

• Exclusive and ease of access — When you travel with us, you get to see parts of the destination you normally wouldn’t see on your own. We typically go “behind the scenes,” or are treated to special dinners and live shows. The tour bus also drops and picks up at the front doors, ease of driving, walking, and parking.

• Local Insight — When you travel with us, you are never on your own, we provide the knowledge of each location and help along the way with any need that may arise. Ready to Travel with LCCOA? Call 815-288-9236 and ask for Marisa.

LCCOA Christmas shopping trip to Woodfield Mall!

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

“Elf The Musical” trip

Thursday, December 15, 2022

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $100 for members, $125 for non-members In the Beautiful Drury Lane Theatre

The New Orleans Trip

February 12-18, 2023 7 days & 6 nights

Cost: $715 for members, $740 for non-members. Price per person, based on double occupancy Motor coach transportation, lodging, admission fees, and 10 meals are included.

The Eastern Caribbean Cruise!

May 4-13, 2023 — 10 days & 9 nights

*Must book by December 15, with final payment due by January 3 to receive the best price. A passport and a negative Covid-19 Test is required for this trip

Niagra Falls Trip!!!

June 4-10, 2023 — 6 days & 5 nights

Price: TBA

Alaska Cruise!!!

Coming in 2023 – dates TBA

For more information on any of the trips, or to have a flier mailed to you, please reach out to Marisa Perales at Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or by emailing lccoaoffice@comcast.net. You can also find a list of our trips by visiting our website at www.leecoun tycouncilonaging.net

Upcoming Trips/Events — WCSC

Ideas for a Weekend or Day Trips, Musicals or Concerts?

We are in the process of creating short trips for this winter & 2023. Please let us know how to add a little culture to your activities by contacting Angela Gibbs via email at a.gibbs@wc-seniorcenter.org, by phone at 815-622-9230 ext. 302.

Parlor Club

Tuesday, December 13 — 7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members

*Meet at the Center and car pool.

Parlor trips are a $45 valued excursion for $10 for mem bers and $20 for non-members. You’ll visit four local Gold Rush Gaming parlors in Sterling and Rock Falls, with onehour play time per location. Complimentary continental breakfast at the first stop, complementary coffee, tea and pop and stops two through four. Location 5 will offer a complimentary lunch menu to be announced at sign-up. Each location will provide a $5.00 slot play. Ran dom locations will have drawings for prizes.

The

Ark Encounter & Creations Museum

Monday-Friday, May 22-26, 2023

5 Days and 4 Nights

Cost: $717 for members, based on double occupancy

Christmas Decorations

Friday, December 2 — 10 a.m.

The staff will have all our Christmas decorations out to be displayed throughout the Center on that day at 9 a.m. — it’s okay if you want to wait until 10 to come in; there’s enough decorating for everyone to join in!

Center Potluck

Friday, December 2 — 11 a.m.

Everyone can join us for an all-members potluck. Every one should bring a dish to pass by 11 a.m.

Christmas Movie

Monday, December 5 & 19 — 10 a.m.

We will be showing classic Christmas movies before lunch — feel free to dress up in your Christmas sweaters!

Online Couponing Class

Friday, December 16 — 1 p.m.

The days of cutting coupons are going away as every thing is going digital. If you have a phone, tablet or computer, you can enter this digital world of coupon clipping!

Blood pressure

Wednesday, December 28 — 10:30 a.m.

Computer/Technology Assistance

Monday-Thursday — 8:30-11:30 a.m.

If you would like a specific appointment or one-on-one time, please call the Cen ter and speak with Neal.

Walk-in

Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Adult Coloring

Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 12:15 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Monday, December 19 — 3 p.m.

Hosted by Morningside of Sterling, WCSC and CGH Health Foundation. You will receive confidential support and conversation, discussing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. On-site respite care will be provided for your loved one during the meeting.

Bingo

Wednesday, December 28 —12:15 p.m.

Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry (no food items accepted) to play. This event will be in the Big Room upstairs.

Book Club

Monday, December 12 — 1-2 p.m. Books are available at Receptionist sta tion for $5.

Breakfast Club

Friday, December 16 at 9 a.m. This month, Breakfast Club will be on

Weekly activities at WCSC

PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER.

December 16 due to the holiday schedule at the Center. Call 815-622-9230 to get your name on the list.

Canasta

Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 9 a.m.-noon

Euchre

Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 12:30 p.m.

Foot Clinic

Wednesday, December 7 & 14 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-718-5294 to set up an appointment.

Food Pantry

Thursday, December, 1, 8 15, 22 & 29 1-3 p.m.

Hand & Foot

Thursday, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 12:30 p.m.

Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 noon-4 p.m.

Line Dancing

Friday December 2, 9, 16 — 10 a.m.noon (Advance from 10-11a.m. / Beginners 11 a.m.-noon)

Learn to Quilt

Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 1-3 p.m.

Mexican Train Dominoes

Friday, December 2, 9, 16 — 12:30 p.m.

Parlor Club

Tuesday, December 13 — 7:45 a.m.

Pinochle

Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 — 12:30-4 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 — 12:20-4 p.m. Friday, December 2, 9 & 16 — 12:30-4 p.m.

Pool Table

Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 — 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 1-4 p.m.

Price Is Right

Wednesday, December 7 — 10 a.m.

Roundtoit

Thursday, December 8 — 1 p.m.

SCUG

Saturday, December 17 — noon

Sauk Computer User Group will meet at noon for a Christmas Event on Dec 17. This is by invitation only.

Travel Club

Monday, December 5 — 10-11 a.m.

Yoga

Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 10 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 10 a.m.

Wheel of Fortune

Wednesday, December 21 — 12:15 p.m.

Veterans Coffee

Thursday, December 8 — 9 a.m.

Medicare Tip

The medicare tip for December is: “Don’t forget: Open enrollment ends Decem ber 15.” Call and make that appointment before it’s too late!

A new face at LCCOA!

Please join us in welcoming Sherry Moore, our newest member of the Lee County Council on Aging family. Sherry is a retired nurse whose compassion and understanding of the needs of our seniors has already been demonstrated in the short time she has been with us. Her welcoming personali ty clearly brightens up our seniors’ day.

Special Events at LCCOA

PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER.

The LCCOA Holiday Gift Shop is now open!

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The shop will also will be open one night only, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, during the Dixon Christmas Walk

During Dixon’s Christmas Walk, LCCOA will have Bingo and prizes upstairs in the Post House Ballroom. While you’re out and about on the Christmas Walk, stop by and visit our Holiday Shop.

Coming soon — new workout equipment and new workout program!

LCCOA once again makes an investment in our local seniors! This is not a group activity, but rather a series of FREE one-on-one training sessions for seniors. The facilitator is Brandan Lumzy, a trained and certified instructor who also facilitates our Chair Yoga for Seniors Program on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Brandan will be available here at LCCOA approximately two days per week.

Rules of the Road

Wednesday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m.

This Class is FREE and is taught by an in-person instructor from The Secretary of State Office in Springfield. This class is perfect for seniors who must take a test before renewing their Illinois driver license.

Bingo is here at LCCOA twice in December

9:30am Friday, Nov. 2 and 16

The Games are free! The prizes are free! The fun is free!! Bingo here at LCCOA has long been a favorite activity. Originally called “beano” when the game first arrived in America in 1929, Bingo has become a weekly fundraising activity in churches all over America. But here at LCCOA, Bingo is free!!

Treasured moments at the Post House Ballroom

The Historic Post House Ballroom was the perfect setting for Ben and Michael’s reception. From the couple’s grand arrival in a turn-of-the-century Rolls Royce, to the stunning place setting and centerpieces, to the added touch of the gold chiavari chairs, it was truly a memorable day. As the guests arrived, they were in awe of the spectacular room that took your breath away. We here at LCCOA wish Ben and Michael a wonderful life.