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 August edition is set for Aug. 21 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.
  • Dine with a Doc: There will be no event in July; please watch for details about August.
  • 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 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 [email protected] to join any activity.

  • 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. Aug. 7 at the Stevick Center. 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 [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

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. Call 217-355-1543 for Champaign and 217-443-2999 for Danville.

  • 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 other 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 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.
  • Traveling bingo: Join OSF Faith in Action as they bring bingo to CRIS Healthy Aging. Come out and bring a friend Tuesday for bingo, snacks and prizes! Call us at 217-355-1543 with any questions.

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: Pork tenderloin, potato casserole, mixed vegetables, peaches, bun.
  • Tuesday: Manicotti with sauce, salad with dressing, seasoned green beans, roll, warm fruit compote.
  • Wednesday: Ham, macaroni and cheese, carrots, pears, roll.
  • Thursday: No information provided.
  • Friday: No information provided.

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

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.

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