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 October edition is set for Oct. 16 at City View on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal. Entertainment by Riders of the Golden Maize; 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 rsvpchampaign@gmail.com. Second step: Buy tickets at $12 each. Mail a check to or pay in person at 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820.
- 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 harlan24241@gmail.com or Chuck Cowger at 573-289-1434 or cowgerc@missouri.edu, or go online to sf-ymca.net.
- Medicare enrollment: Questions about open enrollment? Family Service’s Senior Resource Center provides State Health Insurance Assistance Programs. Call 217-352-5100 with any questions about Medicare, Advantage plans, prescription-drug plans and any other insurance needs.
STEVICK CENTER ACTIVITIES
The Stevick Center is located on the lower level of the Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC building at 2102 Windsor Place, Champaign, in Suite 3. Park in the rear and enter the front doors. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 or email stevickcenter@gmail.com to join any activity.
- Tech Q&A: Jared Dunn, a University of Illinois technology community educator, will be at the center from 10 to 11 a.m. every first Wednesday of the month. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop. Dunn will answer questions and show you how to get your tasks done.
- Active Aging Week: A dual class has been set for Oct. 2. At 1 p.m., “Head Strong” with family-life educator Emily Harmon; learn how to keep your brain healthy and engaged. At 2 p.m., “Eating Right for Cognitive Health” with nutrition and wellness educator Rachel Mannen; includes a brain-health food demo. Pre-register by calling Debbie at 217-359-6500.
- Rules of the Road: The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be holding a Rules of the Road Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6. The is final class the state will provide. Parking is limited, so call Debbie now 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 stevickcenter@gmail.com 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.
- Active Aging Week: This year’s event starts Monday; check out all the wellness activities in the community. CRIS Healthy Aging will be hosted an event each day from Monday through Friday. Registration is preferred but not required Call 217-355-1543 for more details!
- Wits Workout: Now through December, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for a Wits Workout. All classes are from 2 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.
- Stressbusting: Being a caregiver is a stressful job, especially if you are caring for a loved one experiencing memory loss. CRIS wants to help! Come to the Champaign office at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2 to learn about the effects of stress and practice stress-management skills and techniques as you develop problem-solving skills.
- 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 each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Champaign location or 1 p.m. in Danville. 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.
- Travel Bingo: 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 29. Feel free to bring spooky treats!
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.
This week’s menu was not available as of publication time.
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 rsvpchampaign@gmail.com for details.
CURRENT NEEDS
Family Service Senior Transportation and Meals on Wheels: Volunteer drivers are urgently sought. You will use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Please call Terry at 217-359-6500 to learn more.
School helpers: With school having started again, we have immediate need for volunteers to serve as pen pals, mentors and tutors, as well as packing food for Feeding Our Kids, and serving Urbana Adult Education.
