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For the 55-and-over crowd, Dec. 21-28, 2024

By The News-Gazette

For the 55-and-over crowd, Dec. 21-28, 2024

For information about services available to older adults, contact Robbie Edwards, information coordinator, at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, C, at 217-359-6500. RSVP and the Stevick Center are administered by Family Service of Champaign County.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ethel & Maud Luncheon: The January edition is set for Jan. 16 at City View on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal. Catering by Dish Passionate Cuisine. Free parking in the west lot from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First step: Register by contacting Robbie Edwards at 217-359-6500 or [email protected]. Second step: Buy tickets at $12 each. Mail a check to or pay in person at 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820. Reservations are due by Jan. 9.Matter of Balance class: Are you afraid of falling? Join this class hosted by Family Service from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28 at ClarkLindsey in Urbana. To register, call Terry Goode at 217-359-6500.Men's Caregivers Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Groups: Two groups meet each week to provide support for caregivers, widowers and spouses of those with Alzheimer's/dementia. The meetings are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays in the Y Community Room at the Stephens Family YMCA, 2501 Fields South Drive, Champaign, and on Zoom. For information, contact David Harlan at 309-360-5115 or [email protected] or Chuck Cowger at 573-289-1434 or [email protected], or go online to sf-ymca.net.

STEVICK CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Stevick Center is located on the lower level of the Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes Law building, 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, Champaign. Park in the rear and enter the front doors. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 or email [email protected] to join any activity.

'Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections': Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 6 for this interactive presentation by the Family Service Senior Resource Center and the University of Illinois Extension. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 to register for this free event.Health care panel: Join our us from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 8 for a discussion with Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Administrator Julie Pryde, Alison Langley of Accolade, Jake Lehr of the Alzheimer's Association and Charlie Wood of Carriage Crossing. This free presentation is sponsored by Synergy HomeCare. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 to register.Men's group: 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. Join us for a cup of coffee and great conversation.Game Days: For those who like to play Scrabble, Dominoes, Yahtzee or Skip-Bo. Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 or email [email protected] for more information.Bingo: 11 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Tuesdays. Call 217-359-6500.Crochet, knit and stitch: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays.Meditative Movement with Yoga: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Euchre: Noon to 3 p.m. Fridays.

CRIS HEALTHY AGING ACTIVITIES

The Champaign County location is at 4116 Fieldstone Road in Champaign, while the Vermilion County location is at 309 N. Franklin St. in Danville. Check out the events happening each week on our website at CRISHealthyAging.org. Give us a call with questions about our upcoming activities or programs -- 217-355-1543 for Champaign County and 217-443-2999 for Vermilion County.

Vaccine clinic: CRIS Healthy Aging will be hosting a Jan. 13 vaccine clinic for those age 60+ (or people with disabilities 18-59) through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, at the Vermilion County location. The Vermilion County Health Department will be administering pneumonia and flu vaccines from 10 a.m. to noon that day. Please make a reservation by calling CRIS at 217-443-2999 and bring your insurance card.Wits Workout: Now through December, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for a Wits Workout. All classes are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana; call 217-367-1544 to register for each class.Brain-health program: Do you help a friend or loved one over 60 who is dealing with memory loss? CRIS can help. Call 217-355-1543 to learn more about our fitness and brain-health program for caregivers and people with memory loss.Virtual memory-care support group: Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss? We want to help support you and your loved one! Come to our virtual memory-care support group. We meet online from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Go to oneclick.chat/cris to join.Aging Mastery: Come socialize and discuss empowering topics such as financial fitness, healthy eating and hydration and sleep, to name a few. Join the group from 2:30 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday from Nov. 19 through Jan. 21 at the Champaign Public Library. Call 217-443-2999 today to reserve your spot.Bingo: Join us at 9 a.m. each Monday in Danville with prizes from Brookdale Assisted Living; Bingocize runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays in Champaign.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

The Peace Meal Nutrition Program provides daily hot lunches at 11:30 a.m. for a small donation and a one-day advance reservation at sites in Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Sidney (home delivery only), Mahomet (home delivery only) and Homer.

For reservations, call 800-543-1770. Reservations for Monday must be made by noon Friday. NOTE: There is no change for home deliveries, but at congregate sites, you can get a carry-out meal.

Monday: Beef and noodles, peas, Brussels sprouts, half-cup fruit, whole-grain roll.Tuesday: Closed for Christmas Eve.Wednesday: Closed for Christmas Day.Thursday: Potato soup, 1 cup vegetables, half-cup fruit, whole-grain roll.Friday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad with dressing, half-cup fruit, whole-grain roll.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you want to volunteer, Americorps Seniors RSVP of Champaign, Douglas and Piatt counties is your link to 80-plus local nonprofits needing help. We offer support, benefits and a safe connection to partner sites. Contact Robbie at 217-359-6500 or email Terry at [email protected] for details.

CURRENT NEEDS

Food for Seniors: Immediate need for sackers and box handlers.Hope Center: Immediate need for data-entry volunteers.RSVP and UI Extension: Tax-assistance volunteers needed.Urbana Adult Education: Tutors needed.Family Service Senior Transportation and Meals on Wheels: Volunteer drivers urgently sought. You will use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Call Terry at 217-359-6500 to learn more.

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