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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
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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
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GOLDEN ECHO
From the LCCOA
Executive Director
By Susie Welch
February at the Lee County Council on Aging offers celebration, services, and senior favorites
The Lee County Council on Aging invites area seniors and caregivers to take part in a full slate of activities and essential services throughout February, offering opportunities to socialize, stay active, and receive valuable support during the winter months.
The month begins on Monday, Feb. 2, with a festive Groundhog Day celebration at 1 p.m. Depending on Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast,
guests will be treated to iced tea if spring is on the way or hot chocolate if winter continues. The celebration will include time for visiting and socializing with the new Pastor of United Methodist Church. Popcorn will be served, followed by a group viewing of the classic film “Groundhog Day.”
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, AARP Tax Assistance returns to the Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trained volunteers will be available to help seniors prepare and file their taxes. Appointments are required, and individuals must call 815-288-9236 to schedule a time.
Also on Feb. 3, the Caregivers Support Group will resume, providing a welcoming space for caregivers to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Beginning in April, the Lee County Council on Aging will host a four-part educa -
From the WCSC Executive
Director
By Emily Hammer
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 will be Feb.
25 at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room.
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 community, Monday through Thursday at our site. Please watch the menu calendar as they will also provided 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
Walk-in appointments are avail -
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.
Golden Echo does not discriminate in admission to programs or treat-
tional workshop for caregivers, sponsored by Addus Home Care, on the third Tuesday of every month.
In addition to special events, the Center will continue offering daily opportunities for recreation and connection. Pool tables will be open almost every weekday from 9 a.m. to noon, giving participants a relaxed setting in which to stay active and enjoy friendly competition. The Lee County Health Department will resume monthly blood pressure screenings on the fourth Monday of each month. Screenings will take place from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and are open to the public. This service provides residents of Lee County with an opportunity to monitor their blood pressure and support ongoing health and wellness.
Many favorite games and group activities return in February . Rummikub meets on Mondays at 1 p.m., while Pinochle is played on
Wednesdays at noon. Fridays offer even more opportunities to play, with Euchre beginning at 12:15 p.m. followed by Mexican Train Dominoes at 1 p.m. Special game days are also scheduled throughout the month, starting with Family Feud on Feb. 6. Bingo, sponsored by Allure, will take place Feb. 13, followed by Wheel of Fortune on Feb. 20. The popular Price Is Right, sponsored by Heritage Square, will return later in the month, along with the always-anticipated Birthday Cake Celebration, generously sponsored by Help at Home.
With its mix of fun, fitness, and supportive services, the Lee County Council on Aging continues its mission to reduce isolation and promote healthy aging by providing a welcoming space for older adults and caregivers throughout the community.
See you soon! Susie
able Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available on Tuesdays ,Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
For any questions, please call our Outreach Department at 815-622-9230 ext. 131.
Monthly Medicare Tip
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is Jan. 1-March 31 for current MA members to switch plans or go to Original Medicare, with or without a drug plan. This is an opportunity for MA members to check and make sure they have what they need for insurance coverage. There have been a lot of changes with Medicare Advantage for 2026. If you would like to discuss
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.
your options, please reach out to us at 815-622-9230.
Caregiver Tip
Communication can be hard for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias because they have trouble remembering things. They also can be agitated and anxious, even angry. In some forms of dementia, language abilities are affected such that people have trouble finding the right words or have difficulty speaking. You as a caregiver may feel frustrated or impatient, but it is important to understand that the disease is causing the change in communication skills.
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
WCSC volunteers and supporters
Thank you’s
Kim McMahon of Citadel
Sami Wiggins of Castor
Karla Burn
Chris Meier
Lifescape
Sauk Valley Food Bank
Riverbend
Sauk Valley Bank Volunteers
Allen, Carolyn Bartlett, Gloria Bartlett, Jerry Boone, Robert Borgmann, Rhonda Boyette, Aleta Brown, Helen Burn, Karla Bushman, Christine Cantu, Marina Cantu, Phillip Castaneda, Yolanda Castillo, Diana Castillo, Isidro Cheshier, Anna Church, Mary Church, Ronald Clayton, Karen Criss, Barbara Criss, Larry Dettman, Rebecca Dietz, Sharon Doering, Cathay Doering, William Dudley, Donald Figuerou, Margie Fjelstad, Vicki Fornero, Joseph Frankfother, Maureen
BobSchwindenhammer
Elizabeth Sexton
Bimbo/Curt Wade
Volunteers
Atchley, Charles Barber, Linda Becker, Barbara Brown, Chris
Cantu, Adela
Chandler, Nedra
Leisner, Chris
AMedrano, Norma
Meller, Marilyn
Meyers, Becky
Pratt,Jewelene Qureshi, Nazir
Rhoades, Jeanette
WCSC welcomes members
Gaskill, Lorraine Gaskill, Terry Gerbitz, Patricia Gerbitz, Phillip Goodwin, Deborah Gonzalez, Suzette Habben, Nancy Hackbarth, Dawn Hackbarth, Jeff Hadaway, Judith Hannan, Butch Hannan, Dianna Hannigan, Anita Hartman, Darlene Heald, Judith Heffelfinger, Theresa Hinrichs, Kathy Howell, Hope Iben, Elsie Kavran, David Kavran, Linda Kendall, Irene Kinsley, Chris Kohl, Judith Kuepker, Janice Last, Aubrey Last, Norma LeBlanc, Curtis LeBlanc, Joan
Lee, Connie Lehman, Darla
Lehman, Jo Dawn
Leisner, Christine
Lewis, Beverly
Lichner, John
Maloney, James
Matthew, Margaret
McBride, Wanda
Meagher, Ronnie
Mennenga, Ethel
Mennenga, Richard
Meyer, Karen
Mock, Gene
Moore, Andy
Moore, Ivernia June
Murphy, Mary
Nestor, Sue
Nestor, Tom
Neubauer, Robert
Neubauer, Vicki
Olson, Cindy
Ortiz, Ernestine
Ortiz, Maria Paladino, Kristine Paladino, Peter Pettorini, Barry
Peugh, Barbara
Pilgrim, Barbara
Riva, Don
Shipley, Neal Steinhaus, Mary
Tackett, Diane
Tompkins, Gary Wetzell, Jon
Wells, Mary Lou
Whitebread, Ginny
Pratt,Jewelene Prazak, Joan
Ransom, April
Ransom, Michael Ricks, Billy
Riva, Don Russell, Janice
Sadowski, Margaret
Sargent, Myra Schares, Paula Scharfenberg, Mike
Schulte, Karen
Schwarz, Shirley
Smith, Cheryl Smith,Royola
Sotelo, Mark
Spangler, Maria
Spratt, Patricia Sprecher, Wayne Sproul, David
Sproul, Gloria
Strike, Eugene
Stokes, Jo Lynn
Strock, Nancy Tackett, Diana
Thompson, Lorraine
Thompson, Mark Tichler, Phyllis
Valdivia, Mary Alice
VanDenBerghe, Beverly
Vazquez, Anna
Wedekind, Winfried
Wessels, Julie Wessels, Kurt
Wilken, Brigitte
Wolf, Pamela Wright, Josie Wright, Kim
Young, Norma
Zark, Kathleen
Zeffield, Deborah Zeffield, James
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 BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICERS
Dianne Frye — Chair | Marcus Cox — Vice chair
Terry Christian — Board Secretary | Kathy Marine —Treasurer Board members: Amanda Carroll, Kelli Chambers, Greg Currens, June Fordham, 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.
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 | Chris Nolin — Vice President Lyndi Lemay— Secretary | Ronda Borgmann — Treasurer Board members: Joe Strabela-Bright, Pam Fluck, Le Hartman, John Booker, Julie Morse, Marge Sadowski, Gene Jacoby, and Butch Hannan
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.
GOLDEN ECHO: WCSC
Friendship and fun times at WCSC
GOLDEN ECHO: LCCOA
Pinochle
Not a Euchre player? No worries; Pinochle is played every Wednesday at noon.
Book Club
Our Book Club is a place for conversation, connection, and community. The next Book Club meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m.
DUES, DONATIONS & THANK YOU’S
Partners
Jerry Carlson
Peggy Carlson
Delores Dysart
Members
Judy Smallwood
Dennis Baker
Bev Baker
Al Reece
Thank you’s Kreider
Center Stage
Rock River Garden Club
Laura Hoyle
Hubert Dunphy
The Wellspring Medical Spa
Willett Joffman & Associates
Duanne Paulsen
Michael Ward
Marijo Ward
Linda Reece
Keith Gabany
Cindy Gabany
Jelen Csoke
Linda Brechler
Diana Williams
Dave Doctor
Nancy Doctor
Jenny Wagner
Walt Wagner
Edward Murphy
Leo Patterson
Linda Patterson
Deb Sutton
Donald Paulsen
Dan Hallquist
Patty Hallquist
Rosemary Keough
Dianne Frye
Gyrlee Kobler
LCCOA welcomes members
Charles Cordell
Anne Cordell
Shirley Rees
Janic Russell
Roger Russell
Roger Kelly
Debbie Hetrick
Flora Braggs
Mary Sekse
Bruce Klemmarer
Pat Klemmarer
Juana Strom
Dennis Ayres
Steven Garder
Kathleen Garder
Vicki Eich
Rhonda Crook
Mary Katheryn Stezel
Nancy Dyche
Dorinda Dyche
Thank you to LCCOA volunteers and supporters
Tina Maldonado
Roberta LeMoine
Nancy Lohse
Nancy Fifelski
Dan Leaka
Sarah Mayer
David Nelson
Mary Thomas
Dixon Library
Discover Dixon
Amanda Carroll
Marcus Cox
Kathy Marine
Greg Currens
June Fordham
Kelli Chambers
Alisa Wolf
Nancy Gates
Nancy Wadsworth
Tom Wadsworth
Mexican Train dominoes Newcomers learn Mexican Train Dominoes, one tile at a time. Come join us for a game on Fridays at 1 p.m.
Phil Szewczyk
Dorothy Szewczyk
Eileen Ramsdell
Irene Ramsdell
Meg Schmidt
Ray Schmidt
Daniel Willstead
Eileen Willstead
Diana Toms
John Schoaf
Terry Christian
Josie Whaley
Dixon Food Pantry
Glen Hughes
Joe Fornero
First Assembly of God Church
Mauren Broers
Cathy Reglin
Mary Holder
Sauk Valley Food Bank
Euchre Euchre continues to grow, and there’s still room for players to join. We play on Fridays at 12:15 p.m.
Diane Schoaf
Rock River Hospice & Home
David Diveley
M Catherine Reglin
Ronald Reglin
Jean Palmer
Terrence Christian
Kathy Marine
Greg Currens
Amanda Carroll
Reagan Mass Transit
United Way
NIAAA
Judi and Phil Callison
Help AT Home
Heritage Square
Bonnie Stradley
Dorothy Szewczyk
Penny Peer Allure
GOLDEN ECHO
Groundhog Day celebration
Monday, Feb. 2 — 1 p.m.
Celebrate an early Spring with some iced tea, or agonize over six more weeks of winter together, with a cup of hot chocolate. Join us for an hour of socialization and an opportunity to meet the new Pastor. The movie “Groundhog Day” will be shown following our visit.
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, Feb. 3 — 2 p.m.
Are you caring for a loved one and feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or simply in need of support and information? Join us for a free Caregivers Support Group designed to provide encouragement, practical guidance, and valuable resources for family caregivers. Sponsored by Serenity Hospice.
Workout Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — 11 a.m.
Cheryl Moeller, owner of Centerstage Dance Company for 37 years, teaches a fun workout class at her studio. Full body movement and gentle workout, including some senior-friendly cardio. Alternative movements offered if needed, such as knee-
Board Game Bonanza
Tuesdays at 12:30 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 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Need help with that pesky cell phone? Each Friday, Devon will be available to answer questions or help with things on your iPhone or Android phone. No appointment needed!
Mocktail Monday & Memory card game
Monday, Feb. 2 — 12:30 p.m.
Special Events at LCCOA
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Family Feud
Friday, Feb. 6 — 11 a.m.
Writers Group
Monday, Feb. 9 — 1-3 p.m.
Writers and want-to-Be writers meet every third Monday, this month in the dining room at LCCOA. Bring a short life story, essay, poem, or other work to share. Everyone is welcome!
Book Club
Tuesday, Feb. 10 —1 p.m.
Valentines Day celebration
Friday, Feb. 13 — 12:30 p.m. Cookies and coffee will be served. Sponsored by Heritage Woods.
Bingo
Friday, Feb. 13 — 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Allure. Win valuable prizes and stay for lunch, for those 60 and over (reservations needed for lunch).
Center Closed
Monday, Feb. 16
We will be closed for Presidents Day.
Coffee with the Mayor
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — 9 a.m.
Enjoy conversation, a cup of coffee and a donut with the mayor.
Beginners Line Dance with Cheryl
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — 11 a.m.
Breakfast Club with
Brandan
Friday, Feb. 20 — 9 a.m.
Help Brandan as he leads a group of seniors in a tour of Lee County breakfast shops once a month. Breakfast is thee most important meal of thee 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 you must be a senior and be responsible for your own bill and transportation. RSVP to 815-288-9236.
Wheel of Fortune
Friday, Feb. 20 — 11 a.m.
Do you enjoy solving puzzles while watching Wheel of Fortune? Come to the Center and win prizes! (If you wish to buy vowels, bring quarters).
Special Events at WCSC
Join us for a yummy Mocktail and a game with Devon — you won’t regret it!
Galentine’s Event
Friday, Feb. 6 — 5-8 p.m.
Join us on at the Senior Center! We will have many vendors, good eats, and tasty drinks! We had SO much fun last year at this event that we’re hosting it again!
Breakfast Club
Friday, Feb. 6 — 9 a.m.
We will meet at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.
Bible study
Monday, Feb. 9 & 23 — 1 p.m.
This will be led by Pastor Chris.
Make-and-Take Tuesday Tuesday, Feb. 10 —12:30 p.m.
Blood pressure checks
Monday, Feb. 23 — 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Lee County Health Dept. Foot Clinic
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Fancy Feet will be at the Center every month to trim nails and give foot massages. Cost is $25. Call Deb at 815-213-0324 for and appointment.
The Price is Right
Friday, Feb. 27 — 11 a.m.
Sponsored by Heritage Square. A great opportunity to win prizes by guessing the price of items without going over! Immediately after, we will serve lunch to those 60 and over (reservations required for lunch).
Birthday Cake
Friday, Feb. 27 — 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Help At Home Gary Gelbach Presents: Estate Planning Tuesday, March 24 — 1 p.m.
Tom Wadsworth Presents Tuesday, March 31 — 1 p.m. Popcorn will be served
Join Devon for a craft to take home or for a gift for someone!
Trip meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 10 —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 2026!
Painting with Marge
Wednesday, Feb. 11 & 25 — 9:30 a.m.
Marge will be teaching a canvas painting class in our big room!
Free meal
Friday, Feb. 13 — noon
Join us for our free meal. Birthday cake provided by Citadel of Sterling, and karaoke will follow the meal!
WCSC Closed
We will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day
Sober Seniors
Monday, Feb. 23 — Noon
Seniors often need support to maintain sobriety. The Senior Center is a great place to find it, with compassionate employees who are able to interact with clients and help them get the resources they need to stay healthy and sober.
Coffee, Cookies and Convo
Tuesday, Feb. 24 — 12:30 p.m.
Please join Devon for this great social event. See you then!
GOLDEN ECHO
Weekly activities at LCCOA
Daily
Transportation — 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 815-288-9236 for rides to doctor and dentist appointments, drug store, grocery store, hardware store, 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 9:45 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 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
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m. to noon
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 9:45 a.m. for the next day. Rummikub — 1 p.m.
Bible study — 1 p.m. (starting Feb. 9)
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 9:45 a.m. for the next day.
OSF meals — 3:30 p.m. Provided for Lee County community.
Wednesdays
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m. to noon
Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Reservations needed before 9:45 a.m. for the next day.
Pinochle — Noon Chair yoga for seniors — 1 p.m.
Thursdays
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m. to noon
Lunch — Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Reservations needed by 9:45 a.m. for the next day.
Weekly activities at WCSC
Chair yoga for seniors — 1 p.m. Crafters — 1 p.m.
OSF Meals — 3:30 p.m. Provided for the Lee County community.
Fridays
Pool table open hours — 9 a.m. -noon
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.-12:30 p.m.
Reservations needed by 9:45 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
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.
Food pantry
Thursdays 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 items! We are needing grocery bags, so if you have any that you are not using, we will GLADLY take them!
Pinochle
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:30- 3:45 p.m.
Pool table
Mondays 9-10 a.m. | Tuesdays 1-3:45 p.m. | Wednesdays 9-10 a.m. | Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m.
This group is growing and has really
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!
Board Game Bonanza
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Join us to play a new board game and meet some new friends! Have a game you love to play and want to share it with others? Bring it on in and teach us how to play!
Learn to Quilt
Monday, Feb. 2, 9 & 23 —1-3:45 p.m.
Want to try a new skill? Our quilting group is happy to lend a hand with getting started!
Knitting Club
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24
12:30-3:45 p.m.
Euchre
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24
12:15-3:45 p.m.
Foot clinic
Wednesday, Feb. 4 & 11 — 8 a.m. -2 p.m.
Please call Deb at 815-213-0324 or Sharon at 815-718-5294 to set up an appointment.
Jeopardy
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — 12:15 p.m.
Eat your Smarties for breakfast and head to the Center to put your skills to the test!
Hand & Foot Card Game
Thursday, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:30-3:45 p.m.
This will take place in the dining room
Line dancing
Friday, Feb. 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 a chair up and watch all of the fun and listen to great music!
Film Friday
Friday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 12:30 p.m.
We have a great lineup of films, and you can’t beat delicious, fresh-popped popcorn!
Mexican Train Dominoes
Friday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 12:30-3:45 p.m. Bunco
Monday, Feb. 9 & 23 — 12:30 p.m.
Bible study
Monday, Feb. 9 & 23 — 1 p.m.
Come one, come all! This group is nondenominational and open to anyone! The more the merrier!
Bingo
Wednesday, Feb. 11 & 25 — 12:15 p.m. Bingo is a blast; great prizes, great people, and lots of FUN! See you there! Please bring a $1 donation for the Food Pantry!
Vets coffee
Friday, Feb. 13 — 9 a.m.
Through the winter months, we will serve coffee and donuts or coffee cake.
Wheel of Fortune
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — 12:15 p.m.
Buy a vowel and solve our puzzle! See you then!
GOLDEN ECHO
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.
Myrtle Beach Show trip
APRIL 11-19, 2026
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 the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. This is a Diamond Tours trip.
Discover Reflections of Italy
OCT. 28-NOV. 6, 2026
Trip includes 10 days and 9 nights, with 12 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners). Highlights of the trip will include a visit to Rome, the Vatican museums, the 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 Como.
This is a Collette tour.
Cost: The rates are per person and are guaranteed until April 29, 2026, for members and non-members:
Single occupancy: $5,949 / Double occupancy $4,949/ Triple occupancy $4,899.
PLEASE NOTE: These rates do not include optional trip insurance. A deposit of $698 holds your seat.
Upcoming Trips: WCSC
ALL SENIORS WELCOME — MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED!
For more information on any of these trips, call the Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox at the White Sox Stadium
MAY 15, 2026
We are heading back to Chicago, this time at the White Sox Stadium, for a Cubs vs. Sox Game. The game is at 6:40pm. We will depart Sauk Valley Community College at 2 p.m. There is limited seating on the charter bus!
Cost $150 for members and $175 for non-members. Celebration Belle Riverboat Tour
JUNE 11, 2026
Join us for lunch and a tour on the Mississippi River. The trolley will depart the Senior Center at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m.
Cost: $120 for members | $145 for non-members
Chicago
APRIL 28-30, 2026
Join us for a three-day, two-night stay in Chicago, featuring tours of the Museum of Science and Industry, 360 Chicago, a Skyline Cruise on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier, Field Museum, and a night of dinner and entertainment. Please call Devon for more information.
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