For details about companies accessible to older adults, contact Pam Jacobsen, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Residents Heart, 2102 Windsor Place, C, at 217-359-6500.
RSVP and the Stevick Heart are administered by Household Service of Champaign County.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introducing …
- Dr. William Gingold can be taking up our Stevick Heart low-impact train class starting Monday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. For extra info, please contact Debbie at 217-359-6500
Pinochle, anybody?
- Seeking to get a pinochle group collectively on the Stevick Heart. In case you’re , contact Vicky at 217-359-6500 or site.rsvp@gmail.com.
OLLI Lessons.
- Fascinated with taking intellectually stimulating programs, attending lectures or collaborating in research teams? OLLI at Illinois is a member-centered lifelong studying institute for individuals 50 or older. Present and retired College and group specialists train our programs; our members lead the research teams. Half-year memberships can be found now — Spring 2022 course registration begins on Dec. 15. For additional info, go to olli.illinois.edu/index.html or contact us at 217-244-9141.
STEVICK CENTER ACTIVITIES
Knit or crochet for these in want:
Meditative Motion with Yoga:
Bingo:
- 11 a.m. to midday, second and fourth Tuesdays. Name 217-359-6500.
Bridge:
- Midday to three p.m. Thursdays.
Ladies’s espresso/tea:
- 1 to three p.m. Thursdays. Snacks can be served.
Euchre:
Low-impact train lessons:
People dance classes:
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
The Peace Meal Vitamin Program gives each day scorching lunches at 11:30 a.m. for a small donation and a one-day advance reservation at websites in Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Sidney (dwelling supply solely), Mahomet (dwelling supply solely) and Homer.
For reservations, name 800-543-1770. Reservations for Monday should be made by midday Friday.
NOTE: There isn’t a change for dwelling deliveries, however at congregate websites, you will get a carry-out meal.
Monday:
- Rooster and noodles, mashed potatoes, pickled beets, pineapple, complete grain wheat bread.
Tuesday:
- Taco salad with meat, lettuce, beans and tomatoes, pears, taco chips, pudding.
Wednesday:
- Ham and beans, copper carrots, mandarin oranges, cornbread.
Thursday:
- Sloppy joe, candy potato puffs, corn, chunky applesauce, complete grain bun.
Friday:
- Seasoned hen, mashed potatoes, California medley, seasonal fruit dessert, complete grain wheat bread.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re 55 and older and need to volunteer in your group, RSVP (funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and the Illinois Division on Growing older) gives a novel hyperlink to native nonprofits needing assist. We provide assist, advantages and a protected connection to companion websites. Contact Pam Jacobsen at rsvpchampaign@gmail.com or 217-359-6500.
CURRENT NEEDS
Senior Volunteers.
- RSVP of Champaign, Douglas and Piatt counties/AmeriCorps Senior Volunteers is your hyperlink to over 100 nonprofit organizations. Please contact Pam Jacobsen at rsvpchampaign@gmail.com or name 217-359-6500 for volunteer info.
Meals for Seniors.
- Handlers wanted to unload packing containers of meals for repackaging and supply to seniors experiencing meals shortage at 7 a.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays of month. Should be capable to elevate 30 to 40 kilos. Contact Robbie Edwards at RSVP for information.
CRIS HEALTHY AGING
Caregiver assist. This time of yr can add further challenges to household caregivers together with modifications in temper attributable to Seasonal Affective Dysfunction. This dysfunction could cause signs akin to lack of curiosity in issues, fatigue, and irritability. Many individuals with different types of despair usually wake early, however these with the dysfunction sometimes battle to stand up within the morning. Train, ideally outdoors, will help, as can speaking about how you’re feeling with family and friends. CRIS Wholesome-Growing older Heart provides assist for caregivers, and we will even present these companies just about if wanted. Name 217-449-2333 to search out out extra.
