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
Hurricane-relief gift-wrapping: Get your holiday gifts wrapped for the price of supplies while raising funds for Hurricane Helene victims. Prices are $2 (mini) up to $10 (jumbo), and gifts are wrapped by volunteers. All funds go to BeLoved Asheville. RSVP is sponsoring three events: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2403 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Stevick Senior Center in the lower level of the Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes Law Building, 2102 Windsor Place, Champaign. We need gift-wrap supplies and volunteers to wrap. Call 217-359-6500 if you can help.Ethel & Maud Luncheon: The December edition is set for Dec. 18 at City View on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal. Catering by Dish Passionate Cuisine; entertainment by the Fairchilds. 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.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.Medicare enrollment: Questions about open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7? Family Service's Senior Resource Center provides State Health Insurance Assistance Programs. Call 217-352-5100 with any questions about Medicare, Advantage plans, prescription-drug plans and any other insurance needs.
STEVICK CENTER ACTIVITIES
The Stevick Center is located on the lower level of the Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes Law building, 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, Champaign. Park in the rear and enter the front doors. Call Debbie at 217-359-6500 or email [email protected] to join any activity.
Dec. 11 doubleheader: From 10 to 11 a.m., join state Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, and the Illinois Attorney General's Office for a senior-fraud prevention class, then move to another room from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for our holiday open house and enjoy holiday food trays, goody bags and a chance to socialize.Salvation Army Toy Drive: From Nov. 1 through Dec. 13, make the holidays brighter for area children by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for newborns to age 12 or a gift card for teens.Senior Technology Service: The University of Illinois hosts this event from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 4. Bring your laptop, tablet, phone and questions; receive free professional support and training.Aging in Place in Champaign County: A presentation by Liz Sullard, licensed practical nurse and dementia practioner with Synergy HomeCare, is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Explore your options for caregiving support at home. Refreshments provided. Call Debbie 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
The Champaign County location is at 4116 Fieldstone Road in Champaign, while the Vermilion County location is at 309 N. Franklin St. in Danville. 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 -- 217-355-1543 for Champaign County and 217-443-2999 for Vermilion County.
I on Diabetes: Join CRIS and University of Illinois Extension for this four-class series designed to help you manage your diabetes, meeting at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Champaign location. This free series has already started, but you can still join! Please call 217-355-1543.Medicare open enrollment: This year's event runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Formularies have been updated. Now is the time to ensure coverage works for you. Call your local Senior Health Insurance Site to review before the deadline.CRIS Rural Mass Transit District: New service is being offered from Rantoul to Danville on weekdays. Pickup will be at 8:15 a.m., with a return transit at 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Contact dispatch at 217-443-2287 for info and scheduling.Wits Workout: Now through December, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for a Wits Workout. All classes are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana; call 217-367-1544 to register for each class.Brain-health program: Do you help a friend or loved one over 60 who is dealing with memory loss? CRIS can help. Call 217-355-1543 to learn more about our fitness and brain-health program for caregivers and people with memory loss.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 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 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday from Nov. 19 through Jan. 21 at the Champaign Public Library. Call 217-443-2999 today to reserve your spot.Bingo: Join us at 9 a.m. each Monday in Danville with prizes from Brookdale Assisted Living; Bingocize runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays in Champaign.Vaccine clinics: Have you gotten your flu or updated COVID-19 vaccines? If not, come to one of CRIS' vaccine clinics this month at the Champaign location. Register by calling 217-303-8840
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: Chef's choice, 1 cup vegetables, 1/2 cup fruit.Tuesday: Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, 1/2 cup fruit, roll.Wednesday: Chef's salad, 1 cup vegetables, 1/2 cup fruit, whole-grain roll.Thursday: Closed for Thanksgiving.Friday: Closed for Thanksgiving.
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
Food for Seniors: Immediate need for sackers and box handlers.Hope Center: Immediate need for data-entry volunteers.Family Service Senior Transportation and Meals on Wheels: Volunteer drivers urgently sought. You will use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Call Terry at 217-359-6500 to learn more.School helpers: With school having started again, we have immediate need for volunteers to serve as pen pals, mentors and tutors, as well as packing food for Feeding Our Kids, and serving Urbana Adult Education.