DECATUR-MACON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Promoting Independence, Safety and Outreach
Remember...
VALENTINES DAY PARTY!
The Valentines Day Party will be on Thursday, February 9th! Lunch will be served. Senior Center participants will be choosing a Valentine's Day King and Queen. Prizes for the King and Queen will be provided by Tammy Hite. Tickets should be purchased by February 8th and are $5.00 for members and $6.00 for nonmembers.
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State Assembly Candidates Meet & Greet
On Friday, February 17th the Senior Center in conjunction with CHELP and Starting Point Senior Services, will host a special lunch with candidates running to represent us in Senior Services in Decatur and Macon County in Springield at 11:30am with lunch served at 12noon. There will be no charge for lunch, but donations are appreciated. Lunch reservations should be made by Thursday, February 16. Even if you don't want lunch you are more than welcome to come and get aquainted with the candidates.
Special Upcoming Events...
In February...
1 AARP Income Tax Assistance Begins 9-11a
3 Rules of the Road 9:30-11:30a
8 Pedi-Care Nail Trimming 8:30am-3pm
8 Mutual of Omaha Presentation - Senior Self-Defense 12:30-1pm
9 Senior Center Valentine's Day Party & Lunch 12noon
15 Bad Spair Day will be Wii Bowling at Aspen Ridge 2pm
15 Birthday Celebration - Sponsored by The Woods
16 TRIAD Presentation Meeting 10am
17 State Assembly Candidates Meet & Greet 11:30a
20 President's Day - Senior Center Closed
21 U of I Extension Nutrition Education 11am-12noon
21 Senior Center Board Meeting 4pm
22 Pedi-cares Gini Smith, Nail Technician 8:30am-3pm
23 Tammy Hite/Diabetic Shoes 10am-2pm
28 Crochet Class 9-10am
Next Month....
In March...
2 Rules of the Road 9:30-11:30am
3 Live well, Be Well Informational Meeting 1pm
8 & 9 AARP Driver's Safety Class 8:30a-12:30p
8 Pedi-Care Nail Trimming 8:30am-3pm
12 Live Well, Be Well Class 1-3:30pm
14 Mutual of Omaha: Don't Be Scammed! 12:30-1pm
15 St. Patrick's Day Party & Lunch 12noon
19 Live Well, Be Well Class 1-3:30pm
20 Primary Election Day - Please Vote!
20 U of I Nutrition Education Presentation 11a-12noon
20 Senior Center Board Meeting 4pm
21 Pedi-cares Gini Smith, Nail Technician 8:30a-3pm
21 Birthdays Celebration Sponsored by Heartland
21 Bad Spair Day will Wii Bowling at Imboden Creek 2pm
26 Live Well, Be Well Class 1-3:30pm
19 TRIAD Presentation 10-11a
27 Craft Class 9-10am
29 Secretary of State's Safe Driver's Mobile Unit 10a-2pm
Also Happening...
"Pedi-Cares by Gini Smith" Nail Trimming will be in February on Wednesdays: February 8th and February 22nd from 8:30am - 3pm and in March on Thursday, March 8th and Friday, March 23rd from 8:30am-3pm. Days are booking FAST! Those interested in having their toe nails trimmed will need to call or stop by the reception desk to make an appointment for one of these days.
Foot maintnenace procedures include a therapeutic medicated soak, nail trimming and massage for a fee of $18 per session. Please note the services will not be able to address chronic medical problems such as open wounds.
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Diabetic Shoes - Tammy Hite, Diabetes Care Specialist from LifeCare Medical conducts New Customer Diabetic Shoe Clinic at the Senior Center on Thursday February 23rd from 10am - 2pm. As a diabetic, did you know that you are entitled to a pair of therapeutic shoes and 3 pairs of inserts per calendar year? This is a Medicare paid program.
Tammy Hite will explain why the government is willing to pay for this program and the importance for you to wear good shoes. Ms. Hite can assist with picking out the style of shoe you may want. All sizes and widths are available. Please bring your Medicare number, primary doctor's name and phone number and your secondary insurance card (if you have one).
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