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16 West Marion Street • Princeton, IL 61356

Mission: To Provide information and assistance on needed services to older adults and their caregivers.

THE BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BUSINESS WHO ADVERTISES

IN THIS NEWSLETTER.

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Happy New Year!

I don’t know about you, but I will be happy to see 2021! 2020 has been a real roller coaster ride for all of us. We are still closed, but I think we will start to see some changes in the near future. But, as I would say to all of you, you need to continue to stay safe, practice social distancing, wear a mask, and sanitize. We are all in this to-gether. We will let you all know when we plan to reopen. But for now, we have options available for you to visit with us. First, one of our programs, allows us to offer ZOOM meetings. This is where we would send you an email with a link that you would connect to via your computer, tablet, or telephone. We would then be able to see your beautiful or handsome faces again. Have a conversation, and lots of laughter.( The Best medicine for all of us currently). You will say to us, I don’t have a tablet or a computer. We would respond and say, we can help. We have a program that is called Illinois Cares Connection. This program has certain criteria that must be met for you to be deemed eligible to receive a tablet. I would ask that you contact Celia at the Sr. Center 815-879-3981. She would love to help you. I realize that January and February are to be cold winter months. We will be coordinating with Perry Memorial Hospital ZOOM meetings. These are great. I hope that you will participate. Meals will continue to be delivered to you. But, with the winter weather, we ask that you be patient with our de-livery drivers. We will get your meals to you. Ellen just finished Medicare D open enrollment. I wanted to share with you all that over the course of the period beginning October 15 running thru December 7th, she save seniors $194,952.33. This is just phenomenal! Way to go! Ellen is still available to help you with all of your information and Assistance questions. Just give her a ring. Appointments are necessary and all appointments are via the telephone. Safety first. I know that some of you are anxiously awaiting the answer to ARE YOU DOING TAXES THIS YEAR? The an-swer is I DON’T KNOW YET! As soon as we hear from AARP, we will let you all know. I realize that this is a needed service, but just like all of our services, there will be some changes, and I have not yet heard what they will be. Please stay tune. We continue to provide our Monday & Wednesday Food bank. Pleas share with your friends and family. We are here to help. As we move into the new year, just know that our hearts are missing you and we can’t wait for you to get back in here and make some noise. We want to play BINGO, CARDS, EXERCISE, and just have plain ol’ CONVERSA-TION again. I have not been able to sing my favorite song…….O CHRISTMAS TREE…. I have been practicing, so you all need to get prepared to hear it more and more…… God bless you all and please stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask! We love you and miss you ALL! Denise

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Just want to give a big

shout out to all of out

volunteers that have been

helping us with delivering

meals and our food bank!

THANK YOU!!!!

WE APPRECIATE YOU!

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Notes from Ellen!

Happy New Year!!

Hopefully 2021 will be a much better year with

COVID vaccines starting to be given. Until then, don’t forget we are just a phone

call away so if you need any help, call us. If we need any documentation from you, we

can meet you curbside.

Stay healthy and safe!

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NOTES FROM CELIA!

Happy New Year!

Lets hope that 2021 is better then

2020!

I sure hope we open soon because I

am missing you all! It just isn't the

same here with out you all!

We are still performing all of our

services just over the phone!

:)

CALL US ANYTIME! WE MISS YOU ALL!

2021..Happy New Year!! With a new year comes new beginnings and hopefully this year will bring

hope for a cure for COVID. I am looking forward to our Senior Center re-opening again and we can get back to a “new normal “!

I’m sure there will be a lot of changes but we are resilient and

we will adapt. I am missing you all very much and we will all get to-

gether again soon. I hope this finds everyone happy healthy and well. Until we can all be together again

take care and be safe! Tina :)

NOTES FROM TINA!!!!!

Notes from Cindy!!!

When you need a ride PLEASE CALL by noon the day before!

BPART has gone to a new system. When you schedule you ride, either with BPART or CINDY, you will get a automated phone call the night be-fore, letting you know the exact time

you will be picked up! PLEASE BE READY ! YOU ONLY

HAVE 5 MINUTE WINDOW!

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE SENIOR CEN-

TER TRANSPORTATION!

CALL 815-879-3981 YOU WANT TO TALK TO CINDY!!!

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Our Transportation is for Seniors and Disabled ONLY. Ride to your Medical Appointments SHOPPING BUS EVERY WEDNESDAY! Public Transport. We CANNOT prioritize due to IDOT rules and regula-

tions

As a provider of Public Transportation we will be expanding our service hours for BPART! Monday thru Saturday from 6AM to 9PM!

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This new program is available for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob and primary caregivers. This also includes Normal pres-sure Hydrocephalus and Vascular Demen-tia as well as Lewy Bodies. We have funds

available for you to use for the following: Equipment and respite care. There is an application process for this new program.

If you or someone you know could use this program, please feel free to contact us at

the Senior Center.

FOOD BANK!!!!

Food banks are always on Monday and Wednesday of the week.

Everyone is eligible. We don’t ask for any info from you. If you are in

need….you qualify!

We are doing this CURBSIDE! Starts at 12:30!

Stay in your car and line up outside!

The rules for distribution are One bag per household

You may only take for someone else IF you have had prior approval from

Denise!

WHO WE ARE….The Senior Service Center serves every Senior citizen

in Bureau County. We are funded 40% through a grant administered by Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging. The remaining 60% must be fundraised from individuals, groups, and businesses. We also appreciate annual donations from groups such as Church Women United, United Way, and the Bureau County Board. Without community support we could not continue to provide services to Bureau County Senior Citizens. The Bureau County Senior Center does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the United States Civil Rights act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; and the right to file a complaint with The Illinois Department on Aging. For more information call 1-800-252-8966

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Monday - Saturday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

24 hour advanced notice and by noon the business day before a trip is required.

A suggested donation is requested from riders 60 and older.

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Phone: 815-879-8106

Fax: 815-875-1085

Office Hours:

Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Bureau County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity

employer and provider.

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Contact Us

BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CENTER OFFICE

16 West Marion Street ● Princeton, IL 61356

Phone ............................................(815)-879-3981

Fax .................................................(815)-872-3809

Hours ...............................Mon—Fri 8 AM-4:00 PM

Executive Director Denise Ihrig

Phone ........................................ 815-879-3981

Email ......................... [email protected]

Information & Assistance Coordinator

Ellen Martin

Outreach Coordinator Celia Kernan

Transportation Coordinator

Cindy Varland

Congregate Meals & Activities Tina Eckdahl

Transportation Drivers Dave Issacson, Jonathan Batchelder , Tara Bennett , Lyle Ganther, Phil Ehler and Steve Gascoigne.

Board President ................................John Huff

Vice

President ............................................................

Secretary…………………...……Lydia Foehring

Members JESS SCHROYER, TOM HALL, LYDIA FOEHRING,

RAY MABRY, GARY PATTERSON, AND

MARLELLE FISHER

Directory & Services WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA

AGENCY ON AGING

Website ............................. wiaaa.org

Phone ............................... (800)-554-5955

Nutrition Services Voluntary Action Center offers both

Congregate and Home Delivered Meals to

seniors in Bureau County. All Congregate and

Home Delivered Meals provided through the

nutrition program comply with the most

recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans,

published by the Secretary of Health and

Human Services and the Secretary of

Agriculture. For more information, to arrange

for a Home Delivered Meal assessment, or to

find out if there is a congregate meal site

near you contact:

Voluntary Action Center Director .............................Ellen Rogers

Address .............................1606 Bethany Rd

Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone ................................ (866) 820-6641 / (815)

758

3932 (815)883-3632

Email ................................. [email protected]

Transportation Transportation services are provided to older

adults for a suggested donation. Contact the

provider to see what their suggested

donation is. Handicapped accessible vans

may be available. Please call ahead of time

to make a reservation: 800-554-5955.

Suggested donations are always welcome. But, no Senior will ever be denied

services, due to the inability to make a donation.

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16 West Marion Street Princeton, IL 61356

THE SENIOR CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. WITHOUT YOUR DONATIONS WE

COULD NOT CONTINUE PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

The Benefits of Joining a Senior Center

The national institute of Senior Centers defines a senior center as a place where “older adults

come together for services and activities that reflect their experience skills, respond to their

diverse needs and interests, support to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity,

support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the center and the

community”

Not only do senior centers offer helpful resources to adults, they serve the entire community

with information on aging, support for family caregivers, and developments of innovative

approaches to approaching aging issues.

While senior centers typically provide nutrition, recreation, social and educational services, and

comprehensive information and referrals, many centers are adding new programs such as

fitness activities and internet training to meet the needs and interests of the new generation of

seniors, Source: www.ncoa.org

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