Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Golden Echo
A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies
VOLUME 19 • FEBRUARY 2026 • EDITION 2
At the Whiteside County Senior Center ... Please call Cathy Reglin at 815-288-9236, or stop by LCCOA at 100 W. Second St., Dixon
Reflections of Italy
Oct. 28Nov. 6, 2026
Trip includes 10 days and 9 nights, with 12 meals Highlights: A visit to Rome, Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Florence, Venice, Murano Island, Lake Como, Chianti Winery and a cooking class. We will stay overnight in Rome, Perugia, Florence, Venice, and Lake Como. We will stay overnight in Rome, Perugia, Florence, Venice and Lake Como. This is a Colette tour. Rates guaranteed until April 29. Rates do not include optional trip insurance. A deposit of $698 holds your seat. 100 W. Second St., Dixon 815-288-9236 www.leecountycouncilonaging.net and on Facebook
Have you signed up for your 2026 memberships, yet? If not, we can help = with that! Membership for one person is $25 per year. Membership for two people in the same household is $35 per year. We accept cash, check, or card.
AARP Tax Aide appointments will start on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Senior Center and Feb. 5 at the YWCA. We still have appointments available for the YWCA ONLY! Please call 815-622-9230 to schedule. We started a new fundraising effort this year and sent out a year-end appeal to over 300 local businesses as well as our members! This was successful this year with several donations that will help with activities and events throughout 2026! A HUGE Thank You to everyone who donated!!
1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling 815-622-9230 Find us online at www.wc-seniorcenter.org & Facebook
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