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A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee CountyCouncil on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies

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Post House Ballroom .......................................... 3

Medicare open enrollment ................................ 4

Assistance Sites .................................................... 7

Thank Yous........................................................ 10

Weekly, Monthly Activities .............................. 11

Meal Sites ........................................................... 12

Transportation Schedules ................................ 13

Upcoming Trips ................................................. 14

Upcoming Special Events ................................. 15

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October 2014Volume 6 • • Edition 12

Quarter Madness Doors open: 5:30 p.m.

Food available: 5:30 to 8 p.m.Auction: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 8In the Post House Ballroom

Chicken noodle or cheese broccoli soup with crackers, bread-stick and dessert for $3

Quarter Madness is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people ‘bid’ to win a product or prize of brand new goods donated from local businesses and various home business ven-dors participating in the event. There are usually between 30 and 40 items to auction during a quarter madness. Bids on these new items are from one to four quarters.

Once all the bids are in – a number is drawn. If your lucky paddle number is called and you have placed a bid , you win that item – and you only paid one, two, three or four quarters!

Still confused? No worries. We will have a practice round.

In addition to the auction, there will be a 50/50 drawing.

Don’t forget to bring your quarters!

Also, the vendors have lots of specials as well as cash and carry at their tables.

Please call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 for additional information.

This is a fun-raising event you do not want to miss!

Health, Wellness and Information Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, call 815-622-9230Come and visit all the health and information booths we will have:

Flu shotsBlood pressure screenings

Glucose screeningsHealthy snacks

Door prizes

Halloween line dance party4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22

Come in costume and bring your favorite snack!All ages and dance levels are welcome!

Costume contest and Halloween party12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31

The first three costume contest winners will receive a prizeHalloween bingo

Treats for allCome and have fun!

Is it really October already? That means I have spent 4 years

as executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging. During that time I have met so many won-derful people and had the privilege to work with even more. Your attendance at events and gracious support of our fundrais-ing events tells me that you like what we’re doing and believe in the mission of our agency. I am truly grateful.

Elsewhere in this issue of

Golden Echo is an article about planned giving and how you might consider setting up a bequest to aid the center in your estate planning. While this is something we don’t always like to face, it provides you an opportunity to help us or to thank us for a job well done. Please consider it.

A little over a week ago, we had our annual meeting and elections at LCCOA. As a result, we are happy and pleased to welcome Teresa Brunick to the Board of Directors, along

with returning Director Dr. Tom Lawless and Director Joe Rudolphi. At the same time, we wish to thank our retiring directors for their service, including Mary Lou Burkhardt, Evelyn Eisen-berg, Amy Gillespie, Lisa Kennay and Laurie Krager. The newly constituted board will be seated in October, and we look for-ward to more great things to come.

October always brings

with it the beginning of our busiest season for the Outreach department. The annual Medicare Part D (prescription plans) open enrollment period begins Oct. 15, and goes until Dec. 7. Because things change, both with you and with the plans, it is a good idea to recheck your plan every year to make sure you are getting the best pos-sible coverage. Our Senior Health Insurance Program trained counselors are here to help you do just that. They will help you evalu-ate your needs and guide you through the process of choosing the right plan. And, because they do this through the SHIP program, they are able to evaluate all available plans and do so at no charge or obliga-

tion to you. It really is your best source of information. One caution, however. Our program is very popular and busy, so be sure to call 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236 and make an appoint-ment. Also, for those who qualify, Outreach is helping with applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program winter season. Appointments are necessary for this program, and applications are taken only while there is money available from the state, so make your appointment soon.

Of course, October is chock full of fun events here at the senior center. Be sure to check them out by looking at the calendar at the back of this Golden Echo. Some of the high-

lights include another of our popular picnics in the park at Lowell Park on the 7th, the return of our monthly Trivia Tuesday on the 14th, and, of course, our big Halloween party on the 31st, with a costume con-test, games, and lots of fun.

If you did not get your flu shot in September, we have another opportunity on the 23rd, sponsored by Homebound Healthcare, and AARP will be present-ing its driver safety class on the 8th and 9th.

Finally, I would like to give a big shout out to Activities Director Jenni-fer Lang, who was elected president of the Lee County Social Services Networking Council last month. Congratulations.

Geoff

O ctober is a great time to get involved in

new activities that will keep you busy during the winter months. As the warm months come to an end and you fin-ish up your fall chores, it is time to look for new activities and friends at Whiteside County Senior Center. We offer a variety of programs, activities, educational sessions, and special events daily along with our home cooked meal program. Please take time to review all of the activities in this

month’s Golden Echo!Start by coming to

WCSC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, for our annual Health, Well-ness and Information Fair. We anticipate more than 20 vendors who specialize in providing services and products to seniors. We will have drawings for door prizes, many vendors will provide items of interest, and you can have a great lunch of meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veg-etable, dessert, and drink. The meal is $5, and open to all ages. We serve a meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. daily, and take-out orders are available.

We have a variety of educational programs during October, starting with our monthly Medi-care information class at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Melissa Magon-Wicks, marketing director from Transitions Nursing & Rehab, will conduct an insurance Q&A session; at 11 a.m. Julie Morse, BSN, RN, director of Population Health Management, will

talk about partnering with physicians and commu-nity members to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient centered health care. Dr. Paul Steinke, CEO of CGH Medical Center, will join us at 11 a.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 22, to talk about the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, and how these programs affect hospitals and patient care. Bring your questions to any of these presentations about health issues and medical care!

It’s Showtime! at the senior center at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, so come join us for lunch and stay for the Disney movie “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie. It’s Disney’s most iconic villain in this wickedly fun twist on the classic “Sleeping Beauty.” For more details about the movie, call WCSC.

The movie and popcorn are free, thanks to Sterling Pavilion!

What is October without a Halloween party? We will kick off the Halloween fes-tivities from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22, with a line dance party, wear your favorite costume and dance to Hal-loween songs. On Friday, Oct. 31, stop by for a lunch of Italian beef, potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and drink from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $5. The party continues at 12:30 with a Halloween costume con-test, so wear your favorite costume and maybe win a prize for first, second, or third place. We finish with free Halloween Bingo, and candy for everyone! Come join us and have some fun! Happy Halloween!

As the end of 2014 draws closer, many people

start thinking about their taxes. As you review your annual gifts to your favorite organizations, consider supporting Whiteside County Senior Center with a generous tax deductible dona-tion. WCSC is a 501(C)(3) charitable nonprofit orga-nization, so all donations are tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser to see how a donation will affect your tax situation. All donations are greatly appreciated!

We greatly appreciate everyone who made a general donation, memo-rial gift, or remembered us in your estate planning this past year. Please call me if you would like more information on making a contribution.

Until next month!Doug

Golden Echo published monthly by Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, 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 on 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.

From the WCSC Executive Director

By Doug Vandersee

From the LCCOA Executive Director

By Geoff Vanderlin

October 2014 • Page 2 Sauk Valley MediaGolden Echo

Get ready for Quarter MadnessBY CATHY REGLIN

Lee County Council on Aging

Oct. 8 is our Quar-ter Madness – it’s advertised

elsewhere in the Golden Echo, but it can be repeat-ed here as well.

It’s the same as the Quarter Manias out there, just this time the proceeds go to Lee County Council on Aging. They are great fun, and if you haven’t been to one, you really should try it out.

Bring a couple of friends, or even a full table, and get ready to try your luck at winning a cool item you’ve bid on.

Look at our Facebook page and you will see how it works, and which ven-dors will be here.

Don’t worry about it, we’ll teach you once you get here.

That’s the most fun thing happening in Octo-ber here, but then I go on vacation Oct. 18, and there will be some fun there, also. I’ll be back Nov. 7, but Jennifer can help anyone with ball-

room business while I’m gone. Don’t be shy – call her! (I want her to miss me.)

We have a Saturday open on Oct. 18, and all Saturdays except the 29th are available in Novem-ber. December has all Saturdays booked except

the 27th. New Year’s Eve is also booked. Give me a call if you would like to have an event on any of these days.

If you need a beauti-ful place to have a get-together, look us up on Facebook, at www.posthouseballroom.com,

which has information about the building and prices, and www.post-houseballroom.shutterfly.com, for pictures of events held here, then email me at [email protected], or call me at 815-288-0892, and we’ll talk.

Oct. 2 – The Stage Door dance classes

Oct. 4 – Nicole Hazel-wood and John Hoyle wedding reception

Oct. 7 – 10 a.m. Line dancing

Oct. 8 – Quarter Mad-ness

Oct. 9 – 1 p.m. Intro-duction to Medicare Part D open enrollment; The Stage Door dance classes

Oct. 11 – Randi and Brady Revenig wedding reception



Oct. 17 – Courtney Fritz and Brandon Carter wed-ding reception

Oct. 20 – Lee County Council on Aging Board


Oct. 23 – The State Door dance classes

Oct. 25 – Jessica Schlueter and Nathan Boes wedding reception



Upcoming events

Lee County Council on AgingOffice Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

General information\outreach 815-288-9236 or 855-407-9236Lee-Ogle County Transportation System 815-288-2117 or 888-239-9228Post House Ballroom 815-288-0892

email: [email protected] www.lccoa.com www.posthouseballroom.com

Dr. Thomas Lawless, Chair Doug Farster, Vice Chair Joe Rudolphi, Treasurer Lisa Kennay, Secretary

Anne Barlow Diane Blaine Mary Lou Burkardt Evelyn Eisenberg Cindy Gabany Amy Gillespie Laurie Krager Roberta Lemoine Isaac Mercer Helen Kay Miller Jo Anne Mills Fred Nesbit Donna Newman Carol Rick

LCCOA Board Executive Committee and Officers Sheila Martinez, President Robbin Blackert, Vice President Wilbur Mennecke, Treasurer Cynthia Weisel, Secretary

Janice Bell Myra Chattic Bob Czuprynski John Espinoza Janet Mennecke Michele Miller Kay Wallin Kelly Wilhelmi

Whiteside County Senior CenterOffice Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday

General information\outreach 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230Transportation 815-625-7433 or 855-625-7433

email: [email protected] www.whitesidecsc.org

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LIHEAP time againWhat is LIHEAP?

LIHEAP is a program through Tri-County Opportunities Council that we assist people with by filling out the applica-tions and sending them onto Tri-County. LIHEAP stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and helps quali-fied individuals with pay-ing their light and heat bills (electric, gas, fuel oil, LP, etc.). LIHEAP is an income based program and available to individu-als/families who are at 150 percent of federal poverty level or lower based on total household income.

Here at LCCOA, the Out-reach Department is able to assist those individuals who are 60 and older with this program. We ask that you please call to set up an appointment as this is a very busy time of year for us, we can be reached at 815-288-9236.

LIHEAP Income Guide-lines are as follows per household, including all income for the last 30

days: $1,459 for one per-son; $1,966 for two peo-ple; $2,47 for three people; and $2,981 for four peo-ple. If you have more than four people living in your household, please feel free to call us and we will give you the guideline. For the application, you will need to bring with you; proof of income for the last 30 days for each person liv-ing with you, social secu-rity cards, Medicare and Medicaid cards for each member in the household (if applicable), utility bills, and proof of rent (if appli-cable).

If you are located near one of our usual monthly sites, Paw Paw Commu-nity Building, Ashton and Franklin Grove librar-ies, Amboy Community Building, or Countryside Manor, you do not need an appointment, just plan to attend and bring cop-ies of all the requested information with you.

Any questions can be directed to 815-288-9236, ask for the Outreach Department.


Open enrollment begins Oct. 15

The annual enrollment period begins Oct. 15, and ends on Dec. 7. This is the time you can change your coverage if you are not sat-isfied with your Medicare Part D drug plan or your Medicare Advantage plan. This is also the time when you can enroll if you did not do so during your ini-tial enrollment period

If you take several medi-cations, check and see if your current plan is still going to be the best plan for you for 2015.

Medicare Part D plans can and do change their formulary and premiums from year to year. Each plan has a different for-mulary. The formulary is how the Medicare Part D plans structure the cost of the medications at the pharmacy. They structure their formulary in tiers. For example a tier 1 medica-tion would be the cheapest and a tier 5 would be the most expensive.

Medicare Advantage plans are plans provided by a private company or Managed Care Organiza-tion that contracts with Medicare to provide your Medicare coverage for you.

The best way to find the plan that is cheapest for you is to compare them.

The Senior Health Insur-ance Program is a free counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries. They are available to help Medicare beneficiaries get unbiased information to make an informed deci-sion on your Medicare coverage. SHIP Counselors are available in Whiteside and Lee county to assist Medicare beneficiaries with comparing plans.

Medicare also is avail-able online at www.medi-care.gov or by phone at 800-633-4227 to help you compare plans. To get the best results in comparing drug plans you will need an accurate medication list which would include the full name of the medication, the dosage (i.e. milligrams), and the quantity (amount of pills, vials, etc.) you receive in a one month supply.

Get informed and save with the help of the White-side County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or toll free at 888-622-9230, and the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 or toll free at 855-407-9236. They have SHIP counselors available to assist you.

Please call ahead of time to schedule your appoint-ment.

Notes from the kitchenOctober is here already.

Time for ghouls and ghosts and witches. I love Halloween. It is my favorite time of the year. The air is cool and crisp,it is great sleeping weather, and the fall col-ors are everywhere.

It is time to gather in

the harvest, and what a harvest we have had. I would like to thank all those incredible garden-ers out there for their generosity to our kitch-en. We have had fresh produce every day.

We have had to come up with new dressings

and things to go with our veggies.

We here in the kitchen continue to provide a well-balanced meal for the best value around.

We enjoy each and every one of you that come to break bread with us each day. It is

always an adventure, and we hope we can be a blessing to you as much as you are to us. Without you we would not be here. So thank you.

Have a Spooky Hallow-een!

Jackie Virnich,the cook

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Stop and shop The EmporiumE very day many

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ing values. Emporium spells value. Just this week we had people say they had just heard about the values at The Emporium Thrift Cen-ter. That makes our day to hear people are still talking about us. That’s the best advertisement, word of mouth. We also like hearing praises how clean and organized the store always is.

That’s where the vol-unteers come in to play. They fill up all the hours the store is open. Clean-ing, sorting, stocking, and greeting. Volunteers are the heart of any business or organization. Treat them as such.

We participate in the Fourth Friday’s in down-town Sterling. We try to have something special then.

Holiday season’s com-ing up. We are getting ready for them.

The first week in Octo-ber we will be having a Snowman Super Sale. Yes, we have tons of snowmen – figurines, cookie jars, tea pots, plates, mugs, and ornaments . You get the picture, we have an abundance. All you snowmen collectors will

want to stop in and see our selection. This will just be an introduction to the Christmas season. We have our clothing racks full of fall and win-ter clothing for the whole family. The Emporium is a good place to look for an extra coat or jacket that you might need. We have a room full of shoes and purses. As always everything is priced rea-sonably.

I think we mentioned last month about our wonderful jewelry selec-tion. I have to write about that again. We have a large selection of all kinds of jewelry. If you have jewelry you don’t wear, just donate it to The Emporium, and we will give someone else a chance to enjoy it.

Halloween is just around the corner, so come on in and create your own costume. Lots of fun, and our clerks just love to give you a helping hand.

Stop and shop at The Emporium Thrift Center, 115 W. Third St. in Ster-ling. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Satur-day, and closed Wednes-day and Sunday.

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Tax preparation volunteers needed M illions of

low- to mod-erate-income

people, especially those 60 and older, need help preparing their taxes.

Help them get all the deductions and credits they deserve, by volun-teering for AARP Foun-dation Tax-Aide.

Started in 1968 by four volunteers, AARP Foun-dation Tax-Aide is now the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax prep-aration program.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certi-fied each year to ensure their knowledge of revi-sions to the U.S. tax code. With their help, taxpayers received $1.3 billion in refunds, and more than $244 million EITCs. By using AARP Foundation Tax-Aide,

these low- to moderate-income taxpayers also avoid preparation fees and pitches for high-interest tax credit or refund loans.

Good with numbers? Be a tax preparation vol-unteer.

Love working with people? Be a greeter.

Skilled in all things digital? Be a technology coordinator.

Speak a second lan-guage? You’re urgently needed.

There’s a volunteer role for everyone – apply for one of these roles at aarp.org/taxaide or call Whiteside County Senior Center, which will put you in touch with some-one that will help you sign up to volunteer.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in con-junction with the IRS.

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21, LCCOA outreach worker Samantha Harazin (cen-ter) went to Rivers Edge Restaurant in Dixon and bought coffee for (left) Paul Sereg, John Stiles, Chuck Scriven, Steve Terranova, and Jay and Earlene Wolfe.

Recycle unwanted electronic devices

Whiteside County Senior Center and the Lee County Council on Aging collect used cell phones, iPods, and iPads to be recycled.

If you have any these items lying around and want to dispose of them drop them off at the WCSC, 1207 W. Ninth St. in Sterling, or LCCOA, 100 W. Second St. in Dixon.

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Aging and disabled resource, ITAC centersL ee County Coun-

cil on Aging and Whiteside Coun-

ty Senior Center are selection centers for the free amplified telephone program sponsored by the Illinois Telecom-munications Access Corporation. You need to be certified as hard of hearing, be an Illi-nois resident, and have a landline telephone to qualify for this program. Please bring your phone bill with all the pages, proof of address (driv-er’s license, state ID, or a bill with your name and address on it) and we will help you with this program.

LCCOA and WCSC have outreach case-workers who provide Options Counseling, Medicare counseling, information and/or assistance to anyone who is 60 or older and persons with disabili-ties. The caseworkers are Certified Informa-tion and Referral Spe-

cialists for Aging (CIRS-A) and Senior Health Insurance Program vol-unteer counselors. They receive training on a variety of programs and network with several agencies in order to be informed of the options available to their cli-ents. WCSC also offers a monthly Medicare information class.

In order for our case-workers to best assess your needs, please ask what to bring when making your appoint-ment or bring all of the following information – Driver’s license or state ID, Proof of all income for this year (Social Security benefits, pen-sions, interest, wages, any other income), Medicare card, Medi-care Part D card, Med-icaid card, value of all assets (bank accounts, CD’s, any investments, investment property, business assets, cash value of life insurance, car, house, prepaid

burial, burial plots etc.), proof of income for 2013 (even if you do not file income taxes we will need tax documents for: Social Security benefits (SSA-1099), pension (1099-R), interest (1099-INT), dividends (1099-DIV), wages (W-2), etc.), Social Security cards, a list of current medica-tions (including 30 day quantity and dosage). You should call ahead of time for an appoint-ment. Home visits can be provided to clients who are homebound. Caseworkers also travel to several locations each month in both Lee and Whiteside counties (see below).

Some assistance pro-grams may be seasonal, may have deadlines, timeframes, or may

require renewal.This month’s remind-

er: The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D pre-scription drug plans and Medicare Advan-tage Plans begins Oct. 15. Call in, set up an appointment, and ask what you need to bring.

Lee County Council on AgingMonday through Fri-

day – 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. For an appointment, call 815-288-9236, or toll free at 855-407-9236.

Oct. 2 – 10-11 a.m., Paw Paw Community Building

Oct. 13 – 1-2 p.m., Ash-ton Library; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Franklin Grove Library

Oct. 15 – 10-11 a.m., Amboy Community Cen-ter

Oct. 27 – 10-11 a.m., Countryside Manor, Dixon

Whiteside County Senior Center

Monday through Fri-day – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W.Ninth St., Sterling. For an appointment, call 815-622-9230, or toll free at 888-622-9230.

Oct. 15 – 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library

Oct. 16 – 10:15-11:15

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Oct. 20 – 10:15-11:15 a.m., Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 21 – 9:30-10:30 a.m., Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

Oct. 27 – 10:15-11:15 a.m., Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 28 – 9:30-10:30 a.m., Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

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Donations sought for Santa’s Workshop

Lee County Council on Aging’s annual Santa’s Workshop is just around the corner and we need your help.

We are accepting gently used or new gifts for the kids to purchase for their parents and loved ones.

We also are accepting wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, tape, gift bags and markers.

This is a great event for the kids.

Donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the senior center Monday through Friday.

We thank you for your support in allowing a fun time and ability to pur-chase a gift at a small cost for our “kids.”

LCCOA’s ANNUAL LUAU

Lee County Council on Aging’s annual Luau was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, helped and supported LCCOA. We could not do it without you.

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The group of people that went on the Alaskan Cruise, which was sponsored by Sauk Computer User Group and Whiteside County Senior Center included; John and Gail Carrillo, Curt and Nancy Cruz, Joe and Margie Fornero, Ken Huges, Larry and Kim Hummel, Glenda McLennan, Gunther and Angela Rester, Sharon Stein-hagen, Helen Stewart, and Anita Stickel. The trip was fabulous, and everyone had a good time.

LCCOA welcomes membersWe would like to thank the people who recently paid their Lee County Council on

Aging membership dues:

WCSC welcomes membersWe would like to thank the people who recently paid their Whiteside County

Senior Center membership dues:

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Come in anytime to play pool, cards, board games, corn bag toss. We have a large screen TV, pia-nos, books and puzzles to loan out, four sewing machines, two personal computers and four Macs available.

Robert Fulton Community Center activities

Dixon DirectSBM Business Equipment Center

Green Acres Healthcare & RehabilitationJohn Walker

Elizabeth DieterKelsi Fox

Samantha PerezSherry Perez

Erika RenkesDoug FasterJulie FarsterDiane Blaine

Jo MillsBill Mills

Joe RudolphiCarol Rick

Cassandra SilvaMax BallardPatty Ballard

Barb FaneJulie McGrail

Richard McGrailJim and Ruth Mammen


Bill LudwigDonna LintonJerry Tennen

Christine HeideJohn BurgessDon McKee

Leslie InsleyKelly DenisJoan Golick

Louie JohnsonRobert and Mary Schwindinhammer

Betty DeVries

Ellen StraussJoe Dixon

New Bedford Royal NeighborsJudy Calsyn

Kathy Forder

Thank You, Robert Heuer Trust Recently Lee County Council on Aging

received a large bequest from the Rob-ert Heuer Trust. Mr Heuer generously remembered LCCOA and several other area non-profit agencies in his will and we wish to thank him publicly!

Our senior centers matter! The senior age group is the fastest growing seg-

ment of our population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 77 million boomers in the U.S. and by 2030, this demographic (born between 1946 and 1964) will represent an estimated 20% of the population. This means more than 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the

next 16 years!While an overwhelming number of

people believe senior services should be a top priority, many are unaware of the financial difficulties facing them and other social services.

An easy way for anyone to provide sup-port is through a gift provision included

in a will. The wording of “to the Lee County Council on Aging” will provide such a gift. Directing your support to our programs would be appreciated.

To learn more about the smart choices you can make, talk to a financial advisor or call Geoff at 815-288-9236. Do it today. You’ll be glad you did, and so will we.

Oct. 111 a.m. – Blood pressure checks12:15 p.m. – Bingo

Oct. 311 a.m. – Blood pressure checks

Oct. 811 a.m. – Blood pressure checks

Oct. 141-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive

Oct. 1610-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker here, call

888-622-9230 for an appointment

Oct. 281-6 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive

Oct. 3010-11:15 a.m. – Outreach caseworker here, call

888-622-9230 for an appointment

Visit us at www.cityoffulton.us. Look under the community and government heading!

Introduction to Medicare Part D open enrollment Join LCCOA for an informative presentation on Medicare Part D open enrollment.

1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 Post House Ballroom(Located directly above the Dixon Senior Center)

Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7In a laid back and relaxing setting, we will review the following aspects:Q What is Medicare Part D and why is it important?Q Who needs Medicare Part D, and why?Q Our process, and how we help you narrow down the best plan for you.What we need:

Copy of your Medicare cardPrinted list of all prescription medicine(correct spelling, doage and quantity)

Pharmacy choice (2)Name, address, brithday and phone number

For more information, call 815-288-9236.


Mondays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open

cards, and open Wii games9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab10:30 a.m. – Dance exercise class11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reserva-

tions)Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games12:30 p.m. – Duplicate bridge

Tuesdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open

cards, and open Wii games9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab9 a.m. – Golden Kiwanis10-11 a.m. – Line dancing11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reserva-

tions)Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games1 p.m. – Pinochle

Wednesdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open pool table, open

cards, and open Wii games9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Computer lab11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reserva-

tions)Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games1 p.m. – Pinochle

Thursdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open pool table, open

cards, open Wii games9 a.m.-4 p.m. Computer lab10:30 a.m. – Dance exercise class11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reserva-

tions)Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games1 p.m. – Crocheting and crafting5:30 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open pool table, open

cards, open Wii games9 a.m.-4 p.m. Computer lab11:30 a.m. – Lifescape lunch (reserva-

tions)Noon – Organized Wii Bowling games12:30 p.m. – Duplicate bridge1 p.m. – Pinochle

Weekly Activities and MeetingsLee County Council on Aging

Monthly Activities and Meetings

Mondays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii

machine, socializing, and computer lab11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Pinochle12:30 p.m. – Crochet and knitting club12:30 p.m. – Friendly Mexican Train

Dominoes, $5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack

Tuesdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii

machine, socializing, and computer lab10:00 a.m.-noon – Commodities, must

meet income guidelines11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Euchre, $2 to play, and

bring a snack

Wednesdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii

machine, socializing, and computer lab11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Pinochle12:30 p.m. – Bridge

Thursdays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii

machine, socializing, and computer lab11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Hand and Foot card

game, similar to Canasta, but a lot shorter, $2

Fridays8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Playing pool, cards, Wii

machine, socializing, and computer lab11 a.m. – Line dancing11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes,

$5 to play, prizes, and bring a snack12:30 p.m. – Pinochle


Oct. 110-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

checks, sponsored by Lee County Health Department

Oct. 210 a.m. – Sharing your life story, pre-

sented by University of Illinois extension

Oct. 88:30 a.m. – AARP driver safety class

Oct. 98:30 a.m. – AARP driver safety class10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, pre-

sented by University of Illinois extension10-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

checks, sponsored by Oregon Living and Rehabilitation

Oct. 109:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Green

Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Oct. 141 p.m. – Trivia Tuesday

Oct. 159:30-11:30 a.m. – Rules of the Road

class10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Illinois State Treasurer

I-Cash program1 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Liberty

Court

Oct. 1610 a.m. – Sharing your life story, pre-


Oct. 1912:30 p.m. – Euchre tournament

Oct. 2110-11 a.m. – Blood pressure checks,

sponsored by Polo Healthcare & Reha-bilitation

Oct. 221:30 p.m. – Spelling Bee

Oct. 2310 a.m.-2 p.m. – Flu clinic, sponsored

by Homebound Healthcare10 a.m. – Sharing your life story, pre-


Oct. 249:30 a.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Ster-

ling Pavilion

Oct. 281 p.m. – Bingo, sponsored by Edwards

Jones in Dixon

Oct. 3112:30 p.m. – Halloween party


Oct. 111:25 a.m. – Celebrating October

birthdays10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

checks, sponsored by Mercy Nursing12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Parkway Center, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 811 a.m.-noon – Blood pressure checks,

sponsored by Gaffey Home Nursing12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Sterling Pavilion, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 910 a.m.-2 p.m. – Health, Wellness and

Information Fair5 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Support Group

Oct. 1112 p.m. – Sauk Computer User Group

will be packing Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. At 1 p.m. there will be ques-tion and answer time. At 2:30 there will be a presentation by Will Studer on the club’s new website and he will also dem-onstrate how to hook the television to the computer. Everyone with an interest in computers/technology are invited.

Oct. 159-10 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at

Erie Public Library10:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

checks, sponsored by Transitions Nurs-ing & Rehab Center

12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored by Transitions Nursing & Rehab Center, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 1610:15-11:15 a.m. – Outreach case-

worker at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton


worker at Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 219:30-10:30 a.m. – Outreach casework-

er at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

Oct. 2210:30-11:30 a.m. – Blood pressure

checks, sponsored by Sterling Pavilion12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by VCP, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)

Oct. 2412:30 p.m. – It’s Showtime! The movie

and popcorn are free. The movie is a Dis-ney film, “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie. The movie is sponsored by Sterling Pavilion.

Oct. 2710:15–11:15 a.m. – Outreach case-

worker at Odell Public Library, Morrison

Oct. 289:30-10:30 a.m. _ Outreach casework-

er at Prophet Manor, Prophetstown

Oct. 299-10 a.m. – Outreach caseworker at

Erie Public Library12:30 p.m. – Bingo, prizes sponsored

by Vista Hospice, snacks by WCSC (donate a can of food or $1 to play)


worker at Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton


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Oct. 1-3Wednesday: Pepper steak, mashed

potatoes with gravy, Lima beans, wheat bread and chilled pineapple. Thursday: A) Cheeseburger on bun, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and Jell-O with fruit; B) Ham sandwich and vegetable soup. Friday: Barbecue riblett on wheat bun, augratin potatoes, California blend vegetables and fruit cocktail.

Oct. 6-10Monday: Chicken ala King, broccoli,

biscuit and citrus fruit cup. Tuesday: Mostaccioli with meat sauce, Brussel sprouts, Scandinavian blend vegetables, garlic bread and yellow apple. Wednes-day: Beef and noodles, glazed baby carrots, green beans, roll and peach cob-bler. Thursday: A) Pizza burger on burn, tator tots, corn and chilled pineapple; B) Roast beef sandwich and cream of mushroom soup. Friday: Cheese omelette, turkey sausage, hash brown potatoes, blueberry muffin and Mandarin oranges.

Oct. 13-17Monday: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed

potatoes with gravy, glazed baby carrots, bread and fruit cocktail. Tuesday: Shred-ded barbecue chicken on wheat bun, cheesy potatoes, Capri blend vegetables and applesauce. Wednesday: Herb baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, baby carrots, tossed salad with dressing, wheat roll and pumpkin bar. Thursday: A) Italian beef on hoagie bun, potato pancakes, winter blend veg-etables and cinnamon applesauce; B) Ham sandwich and chicken noodle soup. Friday: Mushroom Swiss burger on bun, tator tots, green beans and sliced peaches.

Oct. 20-24Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce,

steamed peas, corn, garlic bread and fresh pear. Tuesday: Citrus baked ham, sweet potatoes, Capri blend veg-etables, wheat bread and Jell-o with fruit. Wednesday: Sweet and sour meatballs, fluffy rice, steamed broccoli, Lima beans and diced pears. Thursday: Tropical chicken salad with greens, cucumber slices and croissant, apricots and pineap-ple juice. Friday: A) Dirty rice with beef, corn with peppers, wheat bread, broccoli and pineapple; B) Liver and onions.

Oct. 27-31Monday: Breaded chicken Parmesan

pasta with marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, roll and diced pears. Tuesday: Sausage gravy over biscuit, hash brown potatoes, fruit juice and baked peaches. Wednesday: Bratwurst with sauerkraut on bun, tator tots, Italian blend vegeta-bles and chilled applesauce. Thursday: A) Beef stew, buttermilk biscuit, cauli-flower and Mandarin oranges; B) Turkey sandwich and vegetable soup. Friday: Chicken fiesta taco with cheese, lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, Mexican corn and citrus fruit cup.

Meals for OctoberServing at Lee County Council on Aging

Oct. 1-3Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, pota-

to, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and des-sert. Friday: Fish fillet, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Oct. 6-10Monday: Barbecue chicken, potato,

vegetable and dessert. Tuesday: Scal-loped potatoes and ham, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Homemade beef stew, salad, and dessert. Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Cook’s choice.

Oct.13-17Monday: Chili, grilled cheese sandwich

and dessert. Tuesday: Open-face turkey sandwich, salad and dessert. Wednes-day: Lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Thursday: Pork chops, potato, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Liver and onions, potato, vegetable and dessert.

Oct. 20-24Monday: Pork roast, mashed potatoes

with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Tues-day: Ham loaf, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednesday: Chicken breast, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Thurs-day: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Friday: Cook’s choice.

Oct. 27-31Monday: Ham, potatoes, vegetable

and dessert. Tuesday: Baked chicken, potato, vegetable and dessert. Wednes-day: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Thursday: Tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert. Friday: Italian beef, potatoes, vegetable and dessert.

Serving at Whiteside County Senior Center

Oct. 1-3Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet pota-

toes, peas, pineapple and bread. Thurs-day: Beef and noodles, carrots, peaches and bread. Friday: Fish sandwich on bun, potato wedges, vegetable blend and apple.

Oct. 6-10Monday: Salisbury steak with gravy,

mashed potatoes, beets, mixed fruit and bread. Tuesday: Sloppy Joe on bun, parslied potatoes, vegetable blend and peaches. Wednesday: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears and roll. Thursday: Barbecue ribettes, tator tots, mixed vegetables, applesauce and bread. Friday: Macaroni and cheese with hot dogs, peas and chocolate pudding.

Oct. 13-17Monday: Site closed for Columbus

Day. Tuesday: Smoked beef sausage on bun, oven potatoes, peas and carrots, and apricots. Wednesday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, diced pears and bread. Thursday: Meat-ball stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, peach-es and bread. Friday: Chili with meat, carrots, vanilla pudding and corn bread.

Oct. 20-24Monday: Barbecue chicken, ranch

mashed potatoes, broccoli, Man-darin oranges and bread. Tuesday: Taco bake, corn, peaches and bread. Wednesday: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit and bread. Thursday: Easy chicken casserole, white and wild rice, pears and bread. Friday: Baked fish, parslied pota-toes, spinach, apple and bread.

Oct. 27-31Monday: Cheeseburger on bun, Ger-

man potato salad, vegetable blend and tapioca pudding. Tuesday: Creamed chicken on biscuit, succotash and mixed fruit. Wednesday: Ham loaf, sweet pota-toes, peas, pineapple and bread. Thurs-day: Beef and noodles, carrots, peaches and bread. Friday: Fish sandwich on bun, potato wedges, vegetable blend and apple.

Serving at Golden Meals in Rock Falls

Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m.

Serving at Robert Fulton Community Center in Fulton

Oct. 1Lunch sponsored by Good Samaritan

Society

Oct. 3Creamed chicken over biscuit, veg-

etable and dessert

Oct. 8Sloppy Joe on bun, potato salad,

baked beans and dessert

Oct. 10Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, veg-

etable and dessert

Oct. 15Lunch sponsored by Eagle Point

Oct. 17Free lunch compliments of Jo Carroll

Oct. 22Lunch sponsored by Harbor Crest and

Windsor Manor

Oct. 24Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy,

vegetable and dessert

Oct. 29Chicken and noodles, vegetable,

tossed salad and dessert

Oct. 31Witches brew, ghostly bread, eyeballs

and scary dessert


W hiteside County Public Transportation is excited to announce, our first annual

wine tasting fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 25.

The event will take place at the Barn at Allen Acres at 2206 Prophet Road in Rock Falls.

All proceeds from the event will help us keep our wheels turning and get resi-dents where they need to go!

Tickets to the event are only $25 in advance, or $30 at the door, and include eight taste tickets, appetizers,

and live music.The Crystal Cork will have a variety of

wines, beers, and martinis for eventgoers to try and enjoy. We will also have a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. Event tick-ets can be purchased by going to www.ridewcpt.net. Raffle tickets can be pur-chased at any Pete Harkness Auto Group location, Tampico Village Hall, Erie Vil-lage Hall or at www.ridewcpt.net.

We hope that you will join us for a splen-did evening in support of transit! Event goers must be 21 years of age to attend.

What: Toast to TransitWhen: 6-9 p.m Saturday, Oct. 25Where: The Barn at Allen Acres, 2206

Prophet Road, Rock FallsBe sure to be one of the first support-

ers to purchase a ticket!Imprintable Memories in Rock Falls

has kindly donated a free gift for the first 200 ticket purchasers!

We would like to thank the following event sponsors:

Pete Harkness Auto GroupImprintable MemoriesThe Barn at Allen AcresFiesta Tables & ChairsSelmi’sSelmi’s BridalCandlelight InnCrystal Cork

TransportationLee-Ogle Transportation System

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

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

888-239-9228 or 815-288-2117

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

855-625-7433 or 815-625-7433

Toast to Transit

LOTS Spotlight

Beth has been with Lee-Ogle Transportation System for nearly 7 years. She is currently the Transit Manager, and oversees all productivity in central dispatch located at the Reagan Transit Center.

In her spare time she enjoys watching her high school boy play football on Friday nights and spending time with her 10-year-old twin, girls.

Contact LOTS or WCPT today to help you get where you need to go.

Find LOTS and WCPT on Facebook.

Beth Nickel Transit manager


Upcoming trips Oktoberfest Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 18Celebrate October German-style at Starved Rock Lodge. The beauty of

fall will be mixed with an impressive buffet of German food, plus the flavor of 10 Oktoberfest beers and there will be wine tasting, too! The New Doo-dledorfers German band will be playing from 5 to 7 p.m. For more details, call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230, or Lee County Senior Center at 815-288-9236.

Four-Hour Fall Foliage Cruise with liveentertainment on the Mississippi River

Friday, Oct. 17Leave Dixon Walmart at 8:30 a.m.

Leave Rock Falls Community Center at 9 a.m.Cost – $80 members; $85 nonmembers

We will cruise the Mississippi on the Celebration Belle enjoying Fall Foli-age. The trees should be peaking with beautiful fall colors. Also, on board we will enjoy live entertainment with singing and dancing. Your cruise will start off with hot, homemade sticky rolls with assorted fresh fruits, followed by a delicious hot lunch buffet.

Meskwaki Bingo and Casino, Tama, IowaSunday and Monday, Oct. 26-27

Leave Dixon Shopko at 8 a.m.Leave Sterling Kmart at 8:30 a.m.

Drop off at Sterling Kmart firstCost – $90 members; $95 for nonmembers

(Based on double occupancy)Cost includes transportation, hotel, $5 in meal coupons, and $40 on your

card. Call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or Lee County Senior Center at 815-288-9236.

Escape To the Caribbean in February(Remember last winter?)

Cost – Prices start at $3,200 with a $800 deposit due ASAPFinal payment due Nov. 20

We will fly to Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 25 and stay 2 nights, then board the Holland America’s Nordam’s five-star ship on Feb. 27 for 10 nights.

We will visit Grand Turks and Caicos, Samana (Dominican Republic), Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba. Cost includes all transportation, lodging and meal vouchers in Fort Lauderdale.

For more information, call 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

To sign up and pay, or for questions,please visit or call

Dixon Senior Center100 W. Second St., Dixon

855-407-9236— OR —

Whiteside County Senior Center1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling

888-622-9230



IF YOU’RE 50+

C’mon, join the club today!There’s no membership fee.You simply need to be age 50+ & have totaldeposits of $10,000 or more with Sterling Federal Bank.For details, call one of our Club Directors: Betty Snitchler 815-622-3362,Pam Stange 815-288-3327

Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club is for you.Have fun, enjoy friends on Four Seasons daytrips and tours.

Join us for monthly card parties and special Four Seasons events.

Only Sterling Federal’s Four Seasons Club offers…• Travel Points Program. Members earn valuable points redeemable for free travel.

• Free Trips to selected members on each trip.• Special Opportunities and benefits you deserve from your bank.

UPCOMINGEVENTSTuesday, Oct. 7

The Pfeifers Christian Concert,Fireside Dinner Theatre,

Ft.Atkinson,WI

Tuesday, Oct. 7Church Basement Ladies - A Mighty

Fortress is our Basement,Old Creamery Theatre,Amana Colonies

Sunday, November 16Brunch & Camelot Theatre Production

Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

November 21-22Girlfriend Overnight Getaway

including the Gold Pyramid Tourin Wadsworth, IL

December28-January 2Tournament of Roses Parade,

Pasadena, CA

Sunday, October 26Jerry Lee Lewis LIVE!

at the Paramount Theatre,Aurora

“Put yourselfin the

Four SeasonsPicture!”

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