he key word

May-June-July 2019

Contents Activities…....………...Pgs.7 & 12

Adult Day Service…………..Pg. 4

Annual Sponsors…………...Pg.23

Board & Staff…....................Pg.2

Community Events……..….Pg.21

Donors………….....Pgs.9,14, &22

Executive Dir. Letter….....Pg.2&3

FVOAS Info……...Cover &Pg.16

Hall Rental…………......…..Pg.11

Home Services………...........Pg. 6

Important Phone #’s…….…Pg.16

Membership Info…………..Pg.12

Memorials…….......Pgs.18,19&20

Nutrition ................. ……....Pg.10

Special Events.....Cover 5 & Pg.13

Transportation…………......Pg.10

Trips ....................... …….….Pg.8

Welcome to Summer! Here comes the Sun - finally ! WOW! Are we ready or what ? May - Older American’s Month - Let’s Celebrate! June - Happy Father’s Day—June 16 Draw Down Tuesday, June 18 (see Page 5 for details) July 4th—Happy Birthday America! Join our Floor Fundraiser - See Cindy’s Letter on Page 2! Please note: Center Closed for Meals and limited Activities July 1- 5th. Save the Date! September 4-8 for - The Famous Sandwich Fair see Pg. 13

THE KEY WORD

Fox Valley Older Adult Services (FVOAS) was established in 1972.

Serving Seniors in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and LaSalle Counties in

• Adult Day Service • Home Services • Informational Programs

• Daily Activities • Travel • And Much More

• Transportation and Daily Nutrition are offered

in partnership with Voluntary Action Center.

The mission of Fox Valley Older Adult Services,

a non-profit senior services agency is to:

Provide programs and services

Improve and enrich vital, independent living

Enhance dignity and self-respect

Encourage participation in community life

To find out more about our organization and how you can help us

in our vital mission, please contact us at (815) 786-9404.

Or, visit our website at www.fvoas.org

Fox Valley Older Adult Services

1406 Suydam Road

Sandwich, IL 60548

Tel. 815-786-9404

Home Services Department

815-570-2531

Voluntary Action Center

815-787-6219

Fax 815-786-2696

Website: www.fvoas.org

Visit our website

by scanning our QR code!

To receive our newsletter by mail or online, please contact Patty at 815-786-9404 Ext. 103

From Our Executive Director

2 | The Key Word

Fox Valley

Older Adult Services

Board of Directors President

Valerie Plomin

Treasurer

Bill Newkirk

Secretary

Mike Nadeau

Tyler Stevenson

Sarah K. Greenhagen

Amy Viklak-Girscheid

Craig Elliott

Ryan Skinner

Lynette Yingling

FVOAS Staff Executive Director

Cindy Worsley

Adult Day Service Director

Betty Erickson, RN

Home Services Director

Regina Zwart

Fiscal Manager

Donna McKeown

Activities & Travel

Becky Lueken

Community Relations

Patty Steffens

Maintenance Director

Gary Moss

Voluntary Action Center

Partner Transportation

Dispatch Receptionists

Sue Johnson

Tara Sprinkle

Nutrition Program

Coordinator

Sallie Craig

Happy Late Spring and Summer to all of our Friends!

How would you like to have your name displayed on

our floor at the FV Community Center? Do you

remember when we purchased our Center? It had a

concrete floor, no walls, & one bathroom. The first

improvements we made were more bathrooms and floor covering. That

same tile is what you see today when you walk into the Great Hall.

After 25 years and thousands of feet, the floors are tired. So, we are

asking you to participate in the Floor of Fame project. We believe we

have a simple, reasonable plan to pay for the floor covering and whether

you live near or far; use the Center every day or only visited once, you

will want to participate by having your name on a tile(s).

There are many sources of funds for this project including a grant from

DeKalb County Community Foundation and The Bradley T. Federow

Perpetual Charitable Trust and larger gifts from area corporations and

organizations. The Board of Directors have designated proceeds from

the Draw Down, Mattress Sale and Township donations to this project.

Everyone who visits the Center can participate in a fun and creative

way to add new flooring to the community center. This project includes

the large room, kitchen, and service room and will outlast the old tile

floor by years and years.

*Any, funds raised over and above the cost of the floor will be

designated for the parking lot repair.

We have already reached $19,500 towards our goal of $24,000!!

Here’s the Plan:

For $5, $25 depending on the location of the tile you choose and the

number of tiles you purchase, you can help us cover the remaining cost

of the floor update.

How Does This Work?

1. Tell us how many floor tiles you want to purchase. One for yourself;

or one for each member of your family.

2. Tell us where you want your picture taken. $5/per floor tile around

the perimeter of the room; or $25/tile in the middle of the room.

3. Can’t get here for a picture? We will make a sign with your name on

it to cover your floor tile(s); take a picture and send it to you.

4. We are also inviting the organizations using our hall to participate in

the project. Do you belong to a group that uses the hall? Ask each

member to purchase a $5 or $25 tile We will take a picture of your group

together for your scrap book.

* Remaining funds (if any) will be utilized for Parking Lot Repair.

Thank you for your continued participation and support.

Executive Director’s Message Continued Some have asked if they can keep the dirty old floor tile? Nope, you get the picture of you

standing on the tile. We will make a scrapbook with our copy of all who helped. We will

dispose of the old tiles. Our Promise to you? To continue to provide a fantastic place for

you to gather. Come out to the Center and check out our Floor of

Fame fundraiser! A big thank you to those who have already

purchased tiles!

Sincerely,

Fox Valley Older Adult Services, Executive Director

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Your message will remain until the old floor is torn up on June 29th. Great photo op!

Name ____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________________

Desired Donation $_______________ Suggested minimum donation of $5

(no suggested maximum)

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Message _____________________________________________________________________

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Fox Valley Older Adult Services, Sandwich, IL A 4C 01-02014

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KELLY WOODS HEALTH CARE LIASON

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Adult Day Service

4 | The Key Word

Adult Day Service can help you keep loved ones at home, where they want to be, while you can maintain balance in your life. Adult Day Service/Respite Care is a service providing families and caregivers with peace of

mind and the ability to continue working and caring for family, knowing their loved ones are receiving personal care throughout the day by trained staff. Adult Day Service is social, physical and mental stimulation in a family oriented setting with meals and activities provided during the day. We offer a professional and compassionate level of community based care for adults who are challenged (dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, physically disabled, etc.) or who are socially isolated. A registered full time Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants and Activity Assistants are always on duty to provide a unique and personal day service for your loved one.

Are you in the need to share, chat or just listen?

Join our Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting,

every 3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Or call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 800-272-3900 Please call our ADULT DAY SERVICE at 815-786-9404Ext.106

Celebrating Older Americans’ Month We are proud to introduce - Queenie! Known as the “Fashion Queenie” of Adult Day Service (ADS) because of the lovely clothes her daughter buys for her, Queenie looks fab everyday! Originally from Mississippi, she has lived in Illinois for years and now lives

in Oswego with her daughter and her family. She worked at the University of Illinois in the Health and Well-being field. She was also treasurer of the

”Mississippi Club of Illinois”. All members of this club were originally from Mississippi. Queenie has 3 daughters, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her hobbies used to include doing puzzles and reading. Now she enjoys adult coloring, playing bingo, dice games, watching “Criminal Minds” and spending time with her family. Like many older Americans, Queenie is a very caring and giving person. She is very protective of her friends and the staff at ADS and is always trying to assist them activities.

She is very cooperative and pleasant to be with. Queenie tries to reassure other clients who may be upset. She never wants anyone to be left out.

During her time in ADS, Queenie is assured of having fun and being in a safe environment while always being our “ADS Fashionista”.

Perhaps you know someone, like Queenie, who could benefit from ADS. Give us a call today at 815-786-9404 Ext. 106

Serving clients from DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and LaSalle Counties.

If they qualify through the Illinois Department on Aging, services could be free of charge!

Our Adult Day Service gives our clients the opportunity to experience fun, music, laughter, companionship and more.

Special Event

It’s that fun time of year we call -

DRAW DOWN!

Tuesday, June 18th! Only 250 tickets sold. Grand Prize - $1000 1 Winner of $300

1 Winner of $100 12 Winners of $50

Hor d’oeuvres Served at 5:30 p.m. Drawing at 6:30 p.m. $30 a Ticket Winner need not be present to win.

Call the Center today to get your tickets. Tickets sell out fast!

815-786-9404 Proceeds benefit FVOAS Center

& Programs

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Fox Valley Older Adult Services, Sandwich, IL B 4C 01-02014

Mark D. Weinhold, DDS, PCDiplomate American Board of

Dental Sleep Medicine

General Dentistry & Dental Sleep MedicineMini Implants to Replace Missing Teeth

Oral Appliance to Treat Sleep Apnea/Snoring

Phone: 815-786-2185 • Fax 815-786-7104❖

1 E. County Line Road, Ste. A. Sandwich, IL 60548

Email: [email protected] www.sandwichdentistry.com

Dr. Lisa M. Hoover-Steinwart, Au.D.Audiologist/Speech Pathologist

1411 S. Bridge Street 630-553-2200 Yorkville, IL 60560 [email protected]

Steinwart Audiology & Speech Services

Dennis Thompson to place an ad today! [email protected]

or (800) 950-9952 x2470515 N Main Street, Sandwich, IL 60458

815-786-8426

Home Services

6 | The Key Word

Our Home Services Aides

keep You living independently in your own home!

People often ask why we are one of the preferred

Home Services agencies available to all residents

Of DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and LaSalle Counties.

Here are some of the reasons Fox Valley Older Adult Ser-

vices Home Services is preferred not only by clients and their families but also highly

recommended by all Senior Service Agencies. FVOAS HS Aides are Insured & Bonded,

Background Checked & Finger Printed, Pre-Service Trained and have to have proof of vehicle

insurance. Our agency handles all quality assurance, payroll processing

and scheduling in house. All complaints or concerns are immediately

addressed by our trained and certified office staff.

Be sure your HS Agency has all of these attributes!

If the aide you are thinking of hiring did not perform the necessary above

procedures, this means they could have previous arrests, be a con artist

and might also be responsible for their own scheduling and billing.

Our quality assurance standards are State certified through the Illinois Departments of Aging,

Public Health and Rehabilitation Services.

We also offer respite care to caregivers! Companionship and socialization are often the best remedies to avoid falls and early,

unnecessary nursing home placement. Through a personal care-plan process of assessment,

scheduling and matching just the right aide to client, we can assist you with light

housekeeping, errands, personal assistance, meal prep, companionship and more.

Introducing 2 new members of our Home Services Team - Taylor Minnis, Scheduling Coordinator, has been a vital member of the HS team

for quite some time. Applauds to Taylor for doing such a great job in one of the

most challenging jobs of the department. Taylor is from a great big family of step

parents and has a darling daughter. She loves to take care of people and looks for-

ward to growing with FVOAS. She was a cheer leader and dancer. Taylor loves

good ole chick flicks with happy endings, Thanksgiving and that FVOAS is so

family oriented.

Jen Carpenter, Kane County Manager, was born in Canada and comes to FVOAS

with a lot of caregiving experience. Jen has a son and a daughter. Her husband

Chris works for Pella Windows. She loves horses, dogs and woodworking. Jen

had hands on experience, lovingly caring for her Mom for 3 1/2 years and working

at an equine therapeutic facility for children. Her caregiving experience with her

parents brought her to FVOAS. Jen is based in our recently opened Batavia Satellite

office. Watch for upcoming Open House info. She loves ski vacations, the outdoors, fly fishing

and going back to Canada to visit family. Congratulations to Magda Velasco for her Honorable Mention

for the Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year!

Let us find your personal aide today! Call 815-570-2531

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Regular Monthly Activity Schedule—for information call Becky at 815-786-9404 Ext.105

FVOAS Activity Day Time Cost/Information

Alcoholic's Anonymous Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Free

Doug A. 815-570-7222

Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Support Group 3rd Thurs. of each month 1:00 p.m.

Free

Audiology Checks 1st Tues. of each month 9:30 a.m. –10:30 a.m. Free—Dr. Lisa Steinwart

Audiologist 630-553-2200

Bags for Beds Project 1st Wed. of each month 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Free

Elder Care Senior

Services DeKalb County

4th Tuesday DeKalb

Benefit Access & SHIP

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

815-758-6550

Bible Study Tuesdays

(Senior Lounge) 10:30 a.m.

Free—John J. Boersma

630-552-1960

Bingo (a.m.) Monday 9:00 a.m. $2Member $3 Non-member

Bob Ford 815-797-1080

Bingo (afternoon) VAC 1st & 3rd Mondays 12:15 p.m. $1—Sallie Craig

Bridge, Canasta, Euchre Thursday 12:30 p.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

Chair Exercise Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

Linda Moran 815-557-6705

Coloring Craze Fridays 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

Crafts Group To be announced To be announced Varies

Happy Hatz Every Tuesday 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Free

Hand & Foot Card Game Monday & Wednesday 12:00 p.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

Hair Cuts by Diane Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $10 per haircut

Line Dancing Friday 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. $2 Member

$3 Non-Member

Lunch Provided/VAC M-F 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation

Mendota Area Senior

Services LaSalle County

2nd Wednesday

Benefit Access & SHIP 10 :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 815-539-7700

Men’s Breakfast/VAC Tuesday 8:00 a.m. $5

Mexican Train Domi-

noes Tuesdays & Fridays 12:15 p.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

Multiple Sclerosis

Support Group

1st Tuesday of the

month 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Free Linda Hulne

815-786-2434

Painting Thursday 12:30 p.m. $2 Member $3 Non-Member

Wii Bowling

Monday

Wednesday

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

$2 Member

$3 Non-Member

Woodcarvers Group Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. $2 Member $3Non-Member

To become a member and help support our Center - fill out form on Page 9

TRIPS

8 | The Key Word

Remember the Fun is just a smile away! See you on the Bus!

For information Call Becky 815-786-9404 Ext.105

On the road with…… Good Time Travel

Sept 17-18

Shipshewana

Amish Territory

Indiana

Oct 7-12

Tunica Casino,

Gaming Capital

of the South

& Memphis, Home of the Blues

Coming UP -

May - Tuesday, May 28th San Antonio at Christmas Trip Preview 5-6:30 p.m.

Trip will be Dec. 14-18th. This is a special travel presentation at The Center.

Wednesday, May 29th, Grumpy Old Men, Circa 21 Rock Island, Served Lunch $99

June - Wednesday, June 12th Fair Oaks Farm, Indiana $99

Wednesday, June 26th, Starved Rock/Dave & Daphne, Lunch Buffet $79

July - Wednesday, July 17th, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Circa 21, Served Lunch $99

August - Thursday, August 8th, Spirit of Peoria/Dixieland Cruise, Lunch Buffet $89

Friday, August 30th, Cubs vs Brewers/Wrigley Field, $89 vs

We started off again in March with a visit to The Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet.

We were in for a treat as Leslie Goddard put on a fantastic show portraying a survi-

vor of the Titanic.

In March we also attended the Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier. We learned

about Fairy Gardens, potting techniques and so much more! Spring was in the air!

April found us returning to Conklin’s Barn in Goodfield, IL Always a favorite in

the past, after a three year rebuild the Barn is back and better than ever!

GOOD NEWS! You didn’t miss The House on the Rock trip!

It is being rescheduled as a 1 day trip on Nov 7TH.


Thank you to all who contributed to our 2018 Annual Fund!

Your generosity keeps our doors open and our programs going.

Annual Fund Donors

The Family of Adams Ag Tech Services, Inc.

Bob & Paulette Albright Lyle W. Anderson

Anonymous Olde Timers Antique Centre

Art’s Food Market Robert Ash

Robert Bailey Ernie & Shirley Basler

Allan & Dorothy Bastian Karen Beers

David A. Bell Esther Bennett

Mary Blacknard Verona Bloomer

Jerry & Joy Bryant Janet Budach

Gene & Janelle Burd Joe Burton

Rose Burton Earl & Mary Ellen Bushnell

Sylvia Buss Janet Clemens Sarah Cullinan

Ronald R. Cunz Ron & Diane Cwiak

Jerry Davis Rev. Robert Dell

Jerry Dobyns Anna & Patrick Doherty

Betty Dorgan Rosemarie Dransoff

Jim & Marilyn Elliott Betty Erickson

Ilse & Anthony Essery Frank & Carol Evans

Janet Fanning

Steve & Rita Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Allen Fischer

LaVerne & Ann Fox Ann Fox

Gary & Barb French Lyle G. Fritsch

James & Sharon Gerlick Gjovik Chevrolet Dealership

Ken Goldman Great Clips

Jackie Green Gerald & Donna Grommes

Carolyn Grune Raeburn Halford

Sam & Lois Hamilton Homer Hamster

Sandra L. Hansen Roger & Judy Hatfield

Mary Hauge Lucille Hausler

Ray & Judy Hendron Jane & Ed Heyer

Hazel Hilliard Donald Hiltz

Hinckley Festival Assoc. Kenn & Donna Hintzsche

David Hoaglund Thomas & Jean Hohmann Ted & Arlene Ivanauskas

Brian & Mindy Jahp Joseph (Don) Johnson Barb & Ken Johnson

Ron Jones Connie Kauffman

Marlene Kee Lorene Kinney

Carol Kline Dwight Klotz

Janet M. Klotz Josephine H. Krass

Lake Holiday Fishing Club Paul Larson Rentals

George J. Leidolf Frank & Darlene Leitner Jerry & Donna Leonard

Don Loux

Ione Martin Mary Mathis

Constance Matias James N. McInnes

Jeanne McNish Carol Meyer

Leon & Janette Miernicki Bonnie & Ronnie Miller

Paula Moore

Karla & Michael Nash Jarol & Chris Newlin

Jeffrey & Peggy Nickels Tom & Dian Nielsen

Dennis & Phyllis O’Connell Ken Ostrom

Norm & Nancy Otto Angela Paulus Janet Pfeifer

James & Val Plomin Marjorie Prickett Nancy Lou Rex

John & Donna Ricci Larry & Gwen Rinkenberger

Dale & Joanne Robinson Donald & Rose Rubis

Arnie & Jackie Rucinski Walter H. Rud Donna Satala Joanne Schehl

Gertrude Schlagel Fred & Mary Sheppler Bob & Peg Shumway Loren & Lynn Slade

Margaret Jean Slaughter Jack & Evelyn Smith Somonauk Township David & Diane Stahl

Stahl’s Service & Repair, Inc. Mary Stout

Gregory & Joyce Swanson James Swanson

Jim & Linda Swanson Clarion Swenson

Gloria & Jeff Swon Tabernacle of the Congregation

LaVern & June Thompson Tri County Collision

Richard Underwood Wiley & Nancy Updike

Frank Vidmar Vision Health Eyecare Center

Ernest Wackerline Carol Walls

Michael & Linda Walt Robert & Jackie Wendland

Elaine Wiley Robert & Flo Wuchte

Your generosity raised over $11,800!

Transportation & Nutrition

10 | The Key Word

Voluntary Action Center (VAC) provides Transportation and

Nutrition at “The Center” through a mutually beneficial

partnership with Fox Valley Older Adult Services

Transportation - VAC Transportation Offices are located at the end of the entrance

hall, to the right of the hostess desk, across the hall from the Library.

To schedule a ride call VAC at 815-787-6219 Ext. 1

24 hours in advance, between 8 a.m.. & 2 p.m.

Fares must be paid in exact change at the time of pick up. There

Is a minimum of $1 each way. Seniors will not be denied a ride

because of inability to pay. Donations are always appreciated.

For MedVac rides, please call at least 2 weeks in advance.

MedVac is a donation based service. There is a suggested donation of $.55 a mile.

Friendly Dispatchers- Sue, Tara or Marty will help you with transportation needs.

Transportation Number is 815-787-6219 Ext. 1

Nutrition - A delicious, plentiful meal is served every weekday

Monday–Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall at Fox Valley

Community Center. Sign in and place your anonymous donation in

the small envelope. The average suggested donation is $4. No one

is denied a lunch due to inability to donate, any amount is accepted.

Menus and information available at FVCC and on their website, www.fvoas.org

Center is closed for Meals and limited Activities - July 1-5th. Introducing the newest member of the Kitchen Staff - Leigh Jilbert

Leigh has 4 children, whose names all begin with J! 5 grandsons and

2 more on the way! Leigh married her high school sweetheart. She loves

serving, helping and interacting with people. Some of her favorite things

are roses, having 3 sisters, movies with happy endings and Christmas,

when one of her daughters was born. Stop by and welcome Leigh to the gang!

Make your reservations now with Sallie for the Special Luncheons below -

Suggested donation for special luncheons is $6.

Friday, June 7th Lake Holiday Picnic

Monday, June 17th Summer Bash with Sandy Haynes

Tuesday, July 2nd Patriotic Show with Sandy Haynes - PLEASE NOTE:

This special luncheon is at the Sandwich Moose Lodge, 1002 E. Church

Sallie says - “Thanks for our great volunteers - we couldn't do it without you!”

Kitchen Number is 815-787-6219 Ext. 2

Rent our Reception Hall!

Fox Valley Community Center The Best Place to hold your next event!

Located just across from the historic Sandwich Fairgrounds, the Fox Valley Community Cen-

ter is the ideal setting for receptions, reunions, parties, business dinners, and so much more.

Our affordable pricing allows you to truly plan your day, your way. Our event planner will work

with you to help ensure the success of your event.

Seats up to 200 with a dance floor

Use of your own caterer

Professional bar service available

Buffet room adjacent to main hall

Room for band or DJ

Set-up and take down done for you

Decorating time included

Internet & cell phone connectivity

Smaller rooms available for private events

Ample paved parking

Separate spacious coatroom

ATM available Call Becky Lueken at (815) 786-9404 Ext. 105

To schedule an appointment for a tour and to book your next event with us!

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Fox Valley Older Adult Services, Sandwich, IL C 4C 01-02014

Dennis Thompson to place an ad today! [email protected]

or (800) 950-9952 x2470

Seniors with A Purpose

12 | The Key Word

Retired? Looking to regain that feeling of Purpose?

Join our ‘Seniors with a Purpose’ Activities

Happy Hatz This project involves making princess and whimsical

wigs from yarn for young cancer fighters. We have teamed up with Bike

Bald of Oswego and are trying to keep up with their need. Wigs must be

made with particular attention paid to softness for tender heads. We have

“Happy Hour” every Tuesday from

12:30-3 with an occasional evening workshop.

Parts of this project may also be done at home.

Please join us! To learn more call Becky 815-786-9404

Bags for Beds Our Bags for Beds project is on going. We meet the first

Wednesday of the month 9:30-11am. The ‘plarn‘ we make then goes to crocheters to

be made into mats. From there they are taken into Chicago where a

group walks the streets and distributes them to the homeless as beds

or blankets. To date we have contributed 39 “beds” to the project. This

project can also be done at home.

There is no charge for Seniors with a Purpose Programs.

Membership Form ------------------cut here-----------------

Fox Valley Older Adult Services Membership Form Entitles you to discount pricing on select activities, classes and trips.

Your donation helps us pay our utilities and keeps your Center bright and comfortable.

_________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______ Name Address

____________________________________________________________________________________-___ _______-__________

City, State, Zip Phone

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address

Category - Annual Silver (Individual) $25 Annual Bronze (Any two individuals) $45

Diamond Lifetime Member $500

Remember, your membership donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Fox Valley Community Center—1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-9404

www.fvoas.org

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Meet Me at The Fair!


Perhaps you are thinking about attending our Annual Gala.

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed to a Holiday Gala.

Save the date —Saturday, November 16th

Join us to ring in the season and grab some beautiful Holiday gifts!

Special Events

We are always so grateful for your help and attendance at our

many fundraising activities at THE SANDWICH FAIR!

Wednesday, Sept. 4th through Sunday Sept. 8th

Grannies Eatery –Building 23 near the Roundhouse -

GREAT FOOD and many volunteers needed

Paperbacks, Puzzles & Info Booth -Building 3 -

learn about FVOAS and help at our booth. Parking in our convenient lot - right across the street from The Fair!

Meet Me at the Fair on Wednesday -

Valet Service in partnership with the Sandwich Fair on Wednesday

And don’t forget - Finally Fridays, our Bar, will be open at The Center!

Call for more info - 815-786-9404

Come out for another fun Casino Day - Wed. May 22 -12:15 to 2:30. This is a free event with a chance to win raffle prizes! Play Black Jack, War, Horse Racing, Fights, and NEW this time - Roulette!

You never know who your dealer may be!

Our Generous Donors!

14 | The Key Word

Frances Adams Anonymous

Joan Bolden Elizabeth Dorgan

Sam & Lois Hamilton Raymond Larson Donor

Advised Fund

Larry & Gwen Rinkenberger Arline Rudolph

Sandwich Chamber Leads Group II Loretta Schmidt

Cindy Simpson-The Old Mill Michael Sundblom

LaVern & June Thompson Vivian Wright

In Kind Donors

Donors keep our doors open! Our lists of Sponsors, Businesses, Individuals, Clubs,

Churches etc. throughout this newsletter reflect donations received from January through

March 2019. If we have inadvertently made an error, please accept our apology and let us

know so we can correct it in a future listing.

Thank You for your generosity!

Kathy Adams Albert Alvarez

Aurora Chapter 22 Aurora Commandery #22

Aurora Council #45, Cryptic Masons David Balder

Mike & Sondra Clark Janice Clemens Carol Kline

Marge Colley Sallie Craig

Dorothy Dale Anita Drendel

Steve Erhart Karsta Erickson Krista Erickson-Tetter

Frank & Carol Evans Larry Flo

Bob Ford Kristie Fredrickson

Lyle & Pam French Greater Horizons-Charitable Fund Martha Grove

$1,000 to $2,999

Sandwich Lions Club

Somonauk Lions Club

Up to $500

Harvest Chapel –Jeff Ikemire Debbie Holbrook

Linda Hulne Don & Joey Johnson

Jerry & Kathy Johnson Roger Kitner

Knights Templar Sue Larson Dennis Lueth

Toni & Jerry Lundeen MS Support Group

Constance Matias Carol Meyer

Debbie Meyer Christine Michel Dale Morey

Gary Moss Kathy Muffler

Nancy Nixon Rae & Jerry Novak

Open Door-Jeff Larson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Jerry & Donna Leonard Vanessa G. Anderson-McInturf

Constance Matias Carol Meyer

Millbrook United Methodist Church Jenelle & Michael Muzzillo

Network for Good

Marilyn Patterson Panera of America

Pat Phillips Erich Pohlman

Roger & Pat Prindiville-Prindi’s Antiques

Larry & Gwen Rinkenberger Arline Rudolph Royal Arch Masons

Maria Schroeder Judy Shelton

Jim Sheridan Sterling Shepard

Lisa Steinwart Pier Strozza-Mastro Dr. Craig & Linda Stevenson

Michael Sundblom Sharon Swander

Jane B. Swanson Target of Yorkville

Matt Wilson Vivian Wright

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____ $1,000 ____ $ 100 ________________________________________________

____ $ 500 ____ $ 50 Address

____ $ 250 ____ $_______ other ________________________________________________

I would like to make a monthly pledge of: _______ City, State, Zip

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We welcome checks, cash, Visa, Master Card and Discover. Phone

Make check payable to: Fox Valley Older Adult Services. ________________________________________________

Email Address

____ Please send information on how I can benefit FVOAS

through my legacy/estate planning. Check with your ________________________________________________

tax advisor re: leaving a lasting legacy for our Seniors. Credit Card Number

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Important Information for You!

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Services Available for Older Adults by County – Adult Day Service, Home Services, Benefit Access, Emergency Home Response, Meals on Wheels,

Respite Care, Money Management and Transportation –

Call your county today to find out about these services!

DeKalb County— Elder Care Services of DeKalb—815-758-6550

Elder Abuse—815-758-6550

Kendall County— Senior Services Associates Inc. 630-553-5777

Elder Abuse —630-553-5777

LaSalle County— Alternatives for the Older Adult—309-277-0167

Elder Abuse—800-798-0988

Kane County— Senior Services Associates Inc. 630-897-4035

Elder Abuse —630-897-4035 Meals On Wheels

Energy Assistance - LIHEAP DeKalb County—815-758-5703

DeKalb County—815-758-3835 Kendall County—630-553-2316

Kendall County—630-553-9100 LaSalle County—815-224-0495

LaSalle County—815-625-7830 Kane County—815-897-4035

Kane County—847-697-4400

Food Pantries - Transportation - Sandwich – Harvest Chapel 815-786-8669 DeKalb County—815-758-6641

Somonauk – Our Sharing Pantry 815-498-2742 LaSalle County—815-539-7700

Leland – Five Loaves & Two Fishes 877-786-4822 Kendall County—630-882-6966

Newark – Helmar Lutheran Church 815-695-5489

Yorkville – Kendall County Pantry 630-553-0473

Consumer Fraud Hotline—800-243-0618 Call this number if you think you have been

scammed by mail or a phone call.

Grief Counseling Info— 800-395-5755 or

www.griefshare.org

Call the Red Cross for FREE

Smoke Detectors for Seniors

800-733-2767 or www.getasmokealarm.org

Call 211 for information & referrals

for health human & social services.

If you are wondering whether Fox Valley Community Center is closed due to

weather—Listen to WSPY 107.1 FM or check www.emergencyclosingcenter.com

Usually when the Sandwich Schools are closed, “The Center” is closed.

Fox Valley Older Adult Services—815-786-9404

Veterans Assistance DeKalb County—815-756-8129

Kendall County—630-553-8354

LaSalle County— 815-433-1761

Kane County—630-232-3550

Illinois Department on Aging

Senior Help Line—800-252-8966

Why are trees “So Forgiving?”

Because in the Fall

they “Let it go”.

And in the Spring

they “Turn over a new leaf”!

Why is the letter “A”

like a flower?

Because a bee “B”

comes after it.

Wendy’s Joke Section

Be sure to read Cindy’s Letter on Page 2 & 3

And help us with our Floor of Fame!

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The Guiding Light Hospice team is composed of: • Primary Care Nurse • Social Worker • Chaplain • Volunteers • Certified Nursing Assistants • Hospice Medical Director

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Memorials

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In Memory of: Don Abel

Sam & Lois Hamilton

Cynthia Mueller Jeanette Pfeifer

Jack & Evelyn Smith Roger & Sharon Wiley

In Memory of:

Leo & Gertrude Brummel

Pat Brummel

In Memory of: Nickole Clapper

Merluie Ambrose Beverly Anderson

Wayne & Barbara Christopher John & Tony Clapper

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Frieders Ron & Carolyn Gengler

John Guehler

Rick & Phyllis Hecathorn Mr. & Mrs. James Meyer

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meyer Bonnie & Ronnie Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Morphey Wayne Nelson

Jack & Evelyn Smith

Clarion Swenson Mary Walz

Roger & Sharon Wiley Charles & Cynthia Worsley

Linda Zimmerlein

In Memory of: Patricia Clapper

Beverage Funeral Home John Clapper

Dean & Cynthia Lundeen Jerry & Toni Lundeen

Todd & Annette McKey Craig & Val Male

Rick & Donna Marketti

Michael & Nancy Maroscia Glen Martin

Joseph & Kathleen Meisenbach, M.D. Brian & Florence Miller

Jan Mitchell Mike & Leah Monferdini

Denice Muzzorelli Jeanette Pfeifer

Barbara Phillips Robert & Betty Phillips

Debi & Karly Quain

Pete, Michele & Haly Residori Susan Residori

Tom Residori Richard & Genevieve Resler

Troy & Annette Riegel Randy & Judy Rosengren

Ken & Linda Schultz

Leo & Lois Sondgeroth David Stavropoulos

Dick Underwood Roger Viviana

Bob & Betty Webber Roger & Sharon Wiley

Charles & Cynthia Worsley

In Memory of: Walter Droppa

Pat Wallis

In Memory of: Wesley Eggert

Cliff & Justine Jahp

In Memory of: Alyce Flowers

Lyle Fritsch

Pam Fritsch

Norman & Nancy Otto

Pat Wallis

In Memory of: Charlotte Gallagher

Beverly Anderson

Bill & Mary Coultrip

Terrence & Karen Duffy

Chuck & Ruth Fish

Barry & Diane Smith

Jack & Evelyn Smith

Mary Jane Turney

Linda Zimmerlein

These dear friends and family members

are celebrated through memorials.

Thank you for your kind donation.

This listing is from January through March 2019. If we have left someone out in error,

please let us know and accept our apologies. We will list them in the next newsletter.

Thank you!

Constance Hamer Virginia Hann

Bob & Flo Wuchte

In Memory of: Milford Clausen

Maryann Jones

In Memory of: Harold Dirienzo

Sam & Lois Hamilton

In Memory of: Anita Drendel

Richard & Glenda Andrews

Kimberly Barrick David & Nicki Butterfield

Unda Carmack Houston & Jackie Cline &

Family Tim & Amy Crouch David & Kay Diller

Mark & Joy Dinelli Betty Erickson

Duane & Susan Fatian Francis & Carolyn Gianotti &

Family Karol Grandgeorge

Marie Granger

Constance Hamer Phillip & Sue Hodak

Mike & Bev Hogan Mary Hooper

Lorraine Jackson Mark & Joanne Jehle

Linda Johnson

Sherry Johnson Wayne & Cindy Karp

Bob & Sandi Knapp Lisa Lee

Dean & Cynthia Lundeen Jerry & Toni Lundeen

Todd & Annette McKey

Craig & Val Male Rick & Donna Marketti

Michael & Nancy Maroscia

Memorials Continued


Honor family and friends with a memorial or honorary gift to Fox Valley Older Adult Services.

We send a notice to the family or honoree and also publish in our newsletter. You can call us or

mail in the form below. Pay with your credit card or a check. Please make checks payable to Fox

Valley Older Adult Services. We appreciate receiving the following information so that the proper

donation notifications can be made. Your gift is tax deductible.

Donate a Memorial or Honorary

Name of Deceased

person honored:

Today’s Date:

Name of Honored

Person's event

i.e. “In Honor of

Mr.&Mrs. Smith’s

50th Anniversary”

Donor Information:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone Number

Email Address

Who should receive notification of your donation?

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Send your donation to:


1406 Suydam Road

Sandwich, IL 60548

Thank you!

In addition to honoring your

loved one, your donations

help us to meet our goals to

provide programs that help

seniors live independently

and prevent early nursing

home residency.

In Memory of: Iris Grief

Lyle Fritsch

Pam Fritsch

Sandwich High School Class of ‘57

In Memory of: Leland Grove

Robert Ford

In Memory of: John & Anna Kammes

Pat Brummel

In Memory of: Warren Keist

Robert Ford

In Memory of: Margene Cunz-Kennedy

Pat Wallis

In Memory of: Tom Krapausky

Roger & Sharon Wiley

In Memory of: John Luttrell

Mr. & Mrs. James Jones

Judith Jones

In Memory of: Ralph Magnuson

Marilyn Magnuson

In Memory of: Louis & Bev Mayer

Gregory & Judy Mayer

In Memory of: Norma Norling

Joy Cunningham

Pat Wallis

In Memory of: Karen Olson

Adriana Duran

Dennis & Peggy Figgins

Henry Garcia

Gary & Cheryl Houghtaylen

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Olson

Jeff & Karen Sibenaller


In Memory of: Jerry Olson

Robert Ford

Pat Wallis

In Memory of:

Charles (Chic) Ramsden

Betty Zvanant Ramsden

In Memory of: LaVerne Reisle

Henry Baumann, Jr.

Karen Beers

Robert Ford

Virginia Matthews

Arline Rudolph


In Memory of: Della Rohrer

John Clapper

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Memorials Continued

In Memory of: Bob Ronning

International Harvester

In Memory of: Catherine (Dolly) Rud


In Memory of: Pam Prestegaard Rud

Sandwich High School-Class of 1956

Memory of: Charles Schaper

John Clapper

In Memory of: Karen Sellers

Gerald A. Sellers

In Memory of: Rosemary Steffens

Chuck & Ruth Fish

Dennis & Phyllis O’Connell


Florence Gudmunson

Barry & Diane Smith

In Memory of: Vicki Suzanne Strever

Jenny Jones

In Memory of: Terry Tvrdick

Sandwich High School-Class of ‘57

In Memory of: Merlyn Wiley

Ron & JoAnn Adrian

David & Nicki Butterfield

John Clapper

Bill & Mary Coultrip

Terrence & Karen Duffy

Virginia Hann

Harold & Sandy Olson

Bruce & Wendy Peterson

Joseph & Virginia Sherman

Frederick & Mary Scheppler

Mary Jane Turney

No person in the United States shall be excluded

from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or

be subjected to discrimination under any program

or activity regardless of race, color, national origin,

religion, sex, ancestry, marital status, physical or

mental handicap, unfavorable military discharge or

age in accordance with the U.S. Civil Rights Act;

Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act; the Age

Discrimination Act; the Age in Discrimination in

Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois

Constitution.

If you feel that you have been discriminated against

in the provision of programs or activities, please

contact us within 180 days of the alleged violation.

Cindy Worsley, Executive Director


815-786-9404 [email protected]

In Memory of: Tom Ziegler

Jon Bolthouse

Sam & Lois Hamilton

Christopher Horlacher

Julia Lincoln

Jerald Mosbey

Arnie & Jackie Rucinski

Frederick & Mary Scheppler

Monica Walk


In Memory of:

Barbara Zoglman

Robert Ford

DISCRIMINATION IS ILLEGAL FVOAS Funding Sources: FVOAS Funding Sources:

Programs and services of Fox Valley Older Adult

Services are made available, in part, with funds

provided by the Illinois General Revenue Funds

through the Northwestern, Northeastern and

Western Illinois Area Agencies on Aging for

Respite Care. Funding for Transportation with

our Partner Voluntary Action Center is provided

under the State of Illinois Donated Funds

Initiative from Title XX of the Social Security

Act through the Illinois Department of Human

Services and the Illinois Department of

Transportation.

Funding is additionally provided by the DeKalb

County Community Foundation, DeKalb and

Kendall County Senior Tax Levies and Kendall

County Mental Health Board. A significant

portion of our budget is also derived from

contributions from individuals, business groups,

clients, users and fund raisers. Thank You!


Community Events

Upcoming Events: CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FIREWORKS Travel to Navy Pier where you will be responsible for your own dinner. There’s nothing like seeing Chicago's Architecture from all three branches of the Chicago River. The tour will end with a front row

view of the Navy Pier fireworks from the boat. Wednesday June 5th, 4:30pm-11:30pm $75

EMPIRE LUNCH BUNCH Farm to table modern American food. The only retractable roof in the Chicago suburbs allows our pa-trons to enjoy the views of Downtown Naperville all year round - no matter what mother nature throws

at us. Located on the Riverwalk. Thursday, June 20th 11am-3:30pm $12R/$14NR

TEATRO ZINZANNI Teatro ZinZanni is a whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret served with a multi-course feast. Don't’ miss the show the NY Times calls, “A feast for the senses” and the “city’s hottest ticket!”

The Cambria Hotel, Chicago Theatre District Wednesday, August 7th 6pm-11:30pm $150

Starting May 29th - August 28th Sandwich Park District with Rebecca Johnson Music Company

Present - Music in the Park from 5-7 p.m. at the Gazebo downtown.

Go to www.rjmusico.com for show details. Bring your chairs and be ready to enjoy!

For more information call the office at 815-786-8044.

The Sandwich Area Chamber is

growing and full of activity!

We are honored that the

following businesses have joined

the SACC Membership already

in 2019 and more are in the process:

Sports Page Gaming Café – Silver Sponsor

Your Performing Arts Center

Liberty Mutual – Faythe Sheridan

Ottawa Savings Bank – Lindsay Keegan-Vancil

Metronet

Midwest Dental

DeKalb County History Center

Jerry Banister Photography

Shelter Insurance – Mike Shepard

Safe Passage

Please take a look at these new businesses and

show your support!

Visit the Chamber website and Facebook page for

upcoming events and activities! 128 East Railroad Street

Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-9075 [email protected]

www.sandwich-il.org

May

May 4th -- Denny Diamond and the Jewels 7 pm

May 11th – Beauty and the Beast

May 18th – Heartless (tribute to Heart) at 7 pm

May 24th – Foggy Mem’ry Boys at 7 pm

May 29th – ARCH Information Night

June

June 21 & 22 – IVT Sarsaparilla Kid & the Bally

Hoo Belle Gang

July

July 6th – Celebrate America Concert

July 27th - IVT The Snow Queen

Call The Sandwich Opera House

at 815-786-2555

140 East Railroad St., Sandwich

www.sandwichoperahouse.org

More Fantastic Donors

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Thank you !!

These area gaming establishments helped us raise

over $7000 in donations!

Thank you also to Diane Shroyer and Patty Martin

for being our fantastic collection volunteers!

J&K’s Half Moon Tavern, Hinckley

Jimbo’s Place, Millington

Marathon Gas Station, Sandwich

Olde Tyme Inn, Sandwich

Old Mill Tavern, Sheridan

Pinheadz, Yorkville Bowl

Q Bar, Plano

Roadhouse, Yorkville

Rt. 34 Pub & Grub, Sandwich

Sheridan Tobacco & Spirits

Welcome Matt Inn, Hinckley

Vinez, Sandwich

Bull Moose, Sandwich

Corner Tap, Sheridan

Derailed, Sandwich

Fox Ranch Tavern,

Yorkville

Friendly Tap, Plano

Hometown Lanes, Plano

Idle Hour Lanes, Sandwich

We are very grateful to our Community Donors who support

FVOAS in serving DeKalb, Kane, Kendall & LaSalle Counties.

The Alfred Berested Foundation

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Batavia United Methodist Church

The City of Sandwich

Community Foundation of

the Fox River Valley

DeKalb County Community Foundation

Early Engine Club

Harvest Chapel

Kane County Senior Resources

Millbrook United Methodist Church

Millington United Methodist Church

PEO Sisterhood Chapter FO

Roberts Family Foundation

Salem Lutheran Church

St. Catherine of Genoa Church

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Sandwich Fairgrounds

Sandwich Kiwanis

Sandwich Lions Club

Sandwich Township

Somonauk Lions Club

Somonauk Township

Tabernacle of the Congregation

Area Gaming Establishments Support FVOAS Donate your loose change slips into FVOAS buckets on top of the ATM machines at area gaming sites.

A Special Thank You to our Annual Sponsors!


Platinum:

$10,000 and above

Silver: $3,000-$4,999

Bronze: $1,000-3,000

To find out how your business can join FVOAS as an Annual Community Investment Sponsor,

a newsletter advertiser, a daily placemat advertiser or an event sponsor,

please call Patty Steffens at 815-786-9404 Ext. 103

Investing in your community is an investment in your future.

Annual Community Business Participants!


We are grateful for all of your support.

Come visit us at the Center for a tour

or Call us at 815-786-9404

for more information.

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