August 2025

AUGUST 2025

Rebrand reveal at the Inside Scoop Ice Cream Social with the Patrick Murphy Pavilion dedication on Friday, Aug 22 at 1:00 pm. Also featured: AARP Safe Driver Course (Aug 21–22), Estate Planning session (Aug 18), full activity calendars, Lifescape meal menu, Boone County Transit fares and ride scheduling details, and Information & Assistance outreach locations.

July 2025

JULY 2025

Highlights: Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Outing sponsor thank-you, office closed July 4, Alzheimer’s “Supporting Independence” with Prairie State Legal Services on July 15, full activity calendars, Lifescape meal menu, Medicare Savings and Extra Help info, and transit fares with ride scheduling.

June 2025

JUNE 2025

Caregiver-focused issue with sessions on CPAP & Medicare DME, dementia safety, and estate planning. Also inside: AARP Smart Driver Course, Senior Farmers’ Market coupon lottery, full activity calendar

May 2025

MAY 2025

Older Americans Month focus (“Flip the Script on Aging”); new 12-week Geri-Fit strength class (May 1–Jul 29); High Lights writing workshop sign-ups; Mother’s Day Tea (May 12) and Recipe Exchange (May 21); full activity calendars and Lifescape menus; Medicare Savings/Extra Help, property-tax assessment freeze, I&A outreach; office closed May 26.

April 2025

APRIL 2025

Caregiver respite resources and a free 9-week Stress-Busting Dementia Program starting May 8 with optional Anam Adult Day Care respite; OSF Nursing Students onsite Apr 9 & 30; Health Hints with Heidi Apr 11 & 25; U of I Extension Container Gardening Apr 14 & 22; UNO Apr 25 9:30; Movie “Easter Parade” Apr 25 1:00; full activity calendars, Lifescape menu, Medicare Savings/Extra Help guidelines, I&A outreach; office closed Apr 18.

March 2025

MARCH 2025

AARP Safe Drivers Course (Mar 20–21), Rules of the Road with Officer Bell (Mar 11), OSF nursing student visits (Mar 5 & 26), Low Vision support (2nd Tue 10am), weekly game day, Movie: Robin Hood (Mar 21 & 28, 1:00 pm), I&A outreach sites, Benefit Access, Medicare Savings/Extra Help, full calendars and Lifescape March menu, donor thanks.

February 2025

FEBRUARY 2025

AARP Tax-Aide appointments at KAC; inclement weather closure guidance; Door-to-Door Bus Service and Medical Escort details with scheduling; OSF nursing students (first Wednesday, 8:00–12:00); Health Hints with Heidi Feb 14 and 28; Recipe Exchange Feb 26; Movie: Walk the Line Feb 21 and 28; I&A outreach sites; Medicare Savings and Extra Help guidelines; Benefit Access and Senior Freeze info; full activity calendars and Lifescape menu.

January 2025

JANUARY 2025

Weather-closure guidance; New Year’s Day closure Jan 1; AARP Safe Driver Course Jan 23–24; AARP Tax-Aide appointments open mid-January; Door-to-Door Bus Service and Medical Escort details with fares and scheduling; I&A outreach sites; Benefit Access and Property Tax Assessment Freeze info; full activity calendars, movie Parental Guidance Jan 17 & 24, and Lifescape January menu.

December 2024

DECEMBER 2024

Holiday closures Dec 24–25 and Jan 1; Door-to-Door Bus Service and Medical Escort details with fares and hours; I&A outreach sites; Medicare Savings and Extra Help guidelines; Benefit Access and Property Tax Assessment Freeze info; activities calendars, featured programs, and Miracle on 34th Street movie Dec 20; Lifescape December menu; subscription/renewal info.

November 2024

NOVEMBER 2024

Highlights: Illinois Community Care Preferred Worker option, door-to-door transit and medical escort details, Election Day Bake Sale Nov 5, FKAC meeting Nov 7, Veterans Appreciation Nov 13, Painting with Susan Nov 15, Recipe Exchange (Squash) Nov 20, Julie & Julia movie Nov 15 & 22, OSF nursing visits Nov 12 & 20, Health Hints with Heidi Nov 1, 8, 22. Plus I&A outreach, Medicare Savings/Extra Help, Benefit Access, property-tax assessment freeze, full calendars, and Lifescape menu.

October 2024

OCTOBER 2024

AARP Safe Drivers Course Oct 24–25; welcome Officer Jeremy Bell Q&A; OSF nursing students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Senior Safety with Belvidere Fire Dept Oct 30 at 1:00; Recipe Exchange (Pumpkin) Oct 23; movie Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Oct 18 & 25 at 1:00; door-to-door transit and medical escort details with hours and fares; I&A outreach sites; Medicare Savings and Extra Help; Benefit Access and Senior Freeze; full activity calendars and Lifescape October menu.

September 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

Medicare Open Enrollment prep with SHIP counseling; caregiver wellness tips plus T-Care assessment and a 9-week Stressbusters group; Community Care Program info; door-to-door bus and Medical Escort details; I&A outreach sites; Quilt Raffle & Ice Cream Social Sept 20; Recipe Exchange; Officer Blankenship farewell Q&A; OSF nursing students Tuesdays 8–12; movie National Treasure: Book of Secrets Sept 20 & 27; full activity calendars and Lifescape menu.