November

2014 Programs and Services for Older Persons

201 N. Church St. • Belleville, IL • 62220 • 618-234-4410

HONORING OUR VOLUNTEERS Presidential Service Awards From left, Don Schmeder, Doris Ray, Walter Levy, Marlene Kassebaum, Cletus Garde and Carol Augustine; not pictured: June Acra, Betty Scaggs, Victor Rose and Loretta Slagle

25-year honorees From left, Zane Miller, Dodie Klingelhoefer and Louise Voegtle; not pictured: Harold Ulkus

20-year honorees From left, Floyd Jordan, Louise Baker, Mary Anne Conrad, Rosemary Kerber and Richard M. Wagner; not pictured: Lola Jean Coleman, Annette Daniels, Rita Determan and Delores Stephens On Sept. 12, the RSVP volunteers were honored during their Annual Recognition Luncheon at Fischer’s. More than 900 volunteers were invited to attend this special event, which recognized them for their service to the community. Ten volunteers even received the Presidential Service Award, which is given to volunteers who have served at least 4,000 hours. Other milestone years (30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 and 1) were also given special recognition and received a gift, lapel pin or certificate.

All the volunteers were treated to a wonderful speech on volunteering by keynote speaker CENCOM 9-1-1 Director Herbert Simmons, a delicious lunch and entertainment by the RSVP Orchestra. The day was also special as it celebrated Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. Honoring our volunteers is just one way of thanking them for everything they do. We salute our volunteers!

Did You Know?

Program for Veterans

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2015 Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2014

Are you a veteran or spouse/widow of a veteran?

This is the time of year when you are able to make changes to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Medicare Part D) or your Medicare Advantage Plan. It is important to keep in mind what changes you have experienced throughout this year, including changes to prescriptions, different doctors or other reasons to make sure you are in the right plan for 2015. You may be able to save money! You can also look at what your prescription costs will be for 2015 to budget accordingly. If you were unhappy with your plan or its coverage, now is the time to change.

Are you aware of all the veteran services available to you?

1. Make an appointment to see a SHIP counselor to assist you in comparing plans and possibly find a plan that will save you money in 2015 OR 2. Go online to medicare.gov; click on ‘Find health and drug plans’ and you will go to ‘Medicare Plan Finder.’ Here you will enter information about yourself (including medications and preferred pharmacy). Following these steps will give you options about your Medicare Advantage Plan or your Medicare Prescription Drug plan, help you compare plans and select a plan that may save you money in 2015. 3. Choose a plan that works for you and enroll if you are changing plans no later than Dec. 7, 2014. (You may also decide to stay with your current plan and you do not have to enroll or make a different selection at this time.) The SHIP office at PSOP is accepting appointments to assist you with finding the most cost-effective plan. Appointments are scheduled: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday • 9 a.m. to noon Call today at 618-234-4410, ext. 7033! Or call Christian HomeCare Services Inc. at 618-537-9590 to speak to Jamie or Angela.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10-11:30 a.m. 10-10:30 a.m. St. Clair County Veteran’s Assistance Commission Superintendent Kurt Daesch will explain non-service connected pensions, death or widow’s pension, aid and attendance. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Questions and Answers 10:45-11:15 a.m. Chris Fulton with AgeSmart Community Resources (formerly the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Illinois) will discuss a new veterans independence program, collaboration between the VA medical centers and AgeSmart Community Resources. 11:15-11:30 a.m. Questions and Answers 11:30 a.m. Lunch Space is limited, so you must have a reservation to attend. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7081 or 7044 by Friday, Oct. 31 for your reservation. Sponsored by PSOP and the St. Clair County Office on Aging

Grief Support Group Facilitated by Family Hospice/Heartlinks

Monday, Nov. 17 • 10-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Church St., Belleville Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7056, if you have any questions. Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and St. Clair County 708 Mental Health Board

“Foster Grandparents are capable people who offer unconditional love, joy and commitment to bring about character building through a village focus.” If you are a person who meets the above description, WE WANT YOU! Ask any of our volunteers - it can add years to your life and life to your years. Please call 618-234-4410, ext. 7062, for more information. Join us...you will be rewarded in countless ways!

TEN TOES TRIPS Trips will be held on Fridays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. For information or to sign up, call Mary at 618-234-4410, ext. 7034. Sponsored by the St. Clair County Transit District and the St. Clair County Office on Aging

PSOP Resource Center Services PSOP, in partnership with Christian HomeCare Services Inc., have staff available to assist individuals with various benefit programs: • Benefits Access Applications • St. Clair County Tax Freeze Applications • Medicare and Medicare Part D Enrollment • Medicaid and Food Stamp Applications • Energy Assistance Applications • Information and Assistance • License Plate Discount and more! Office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7033, to make an appointment.

Oveta Thomas from Land of Lincoln Legal Services will assist individuals of limited income age 60 and older with power of attorney for property and health care and simple last wills.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Sponsored by Memorial Hospital and PSOP This group, linked with the Alzheimer’s Association, is for family, friends and other caregivers who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia or memory problem. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month and alternate between PSOP and Memorial’s Senior Care. 2:30 p.m. • PSOP (even months) 201 N. Church St., Belleville 6 p.m. • Memorial’s Senior Care (odd months) 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville For more information, please call 618-257-5900, or 618-234-4410, ext. 7031.

Nurse Available at PSOP!

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon

Barbara Bell, RN, or Maureen Bilski, RN, from Memorial Hospital will be available to check blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol, review medication or discuss any other health topic you are concerned about.

By appointment only

Tuesdays • 9 a.m. to noon • Resource Center

Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7033, to make an appointment.

PSOP, in partnership with the St. Clair County Mental Health Board and Area Agency of Southwest Illinois, offers Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling. To schedule an appointment, contact Jodi Gardner at 618-234-4410, ext. 7031.

Parkinson’s Support Group An informational support group is held monthly for anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease. For meeting information, call Jodi at 618-234-4410, ext. 7031.

SERVING VETERANS OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY By appointment only Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7033, to make an appointment. Information and assistance with claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits such as: pension benefits (veterans & widows), service connected compensation, GI home loans, educational benefits, discharge upgrades and any other benefits sought by the veteran or family from the DVA.

No appointment is needed.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES The St. Clair County Housing Authority has onebedroom apartments for senior citizens (age 62 and older) in locations throughout St. Clair County. Waiting lists vary by location. Residents pay 30 percent of monthly income (after deductions) toward rent, up to a maximum rent established by location (ranges from $338-454). Call 618-277-3290, ext. 7064 (Gloria), or 7061 (Cutha).

RSVP Volunteers Needed A friendly reminder for all of our OUTSTANDING RSVP volunteers:

*PLEASE sign your timesheet and have your supervisor sign when possible*

Take a look at some of the assignments available this month. • Collinsville Faith in Action, a faith based transportation program, needs drivers to help transport seniors to the doctor and run errands. Days and hours vary. The newly formed Elder Connection needs volunteers to help with social outings and trips on weekends. Some mileage reimbursement is available. • AARP tax reservations are needed to help with the 2015 Tax Aide Program. The job entails taking reservations for the open tax appointments. The volunteer opportunity runs Jan. 26 through April 14, 2015. • Did you know that Cahokia Mounds Historic Museum is a World Heritage Site? Visitors come from every corner of the globe. You can be a part of this wonderful historic experience by volunteering Saturdays or Sundays for four-hour shifts (mornings or afternoons). Several volunteers are needed. • Family Hospice is looking for mature adults to work two-hour shifts at St. Clair Square during its annual “Tree of Memories” campaign. Be an angel, volunteer by yourself or with a friend! • It’s never too early to start assisting with the Lebanon’s Winter Wonderland! You can be part of this magical community experience. Several opportunities are available. Visit www.hornerparklights.com to see prior year displays. • Calling all cookie stuffers! RSVP is looking for volunteers to help bag/ stuff presentation cookies for the Belleville Cookie Walk. Stuffers will meet at PSOP Friday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. This is a great way to start the holidays by supporting this community venture. • Smithton Public Library is seeking volunteers to support the facility on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. If you enjoy the company of fellow readers, this is the assignment for you! • Petals Remembered, an enterprise of the Illinois Center for Autism, is seeking support from volunteers to help with the various areas of creating dried flower keepsake boxes. Days and hours are flexible.

Birthday Celebrations Birthday greetings to the following RSVP volunteers who turned 90 or older in November: Irma Hecke, Freda Hicks, Mary “Candy” Kawula and Marge Kruep

Driver Services Mobile Unit Dec. 10 • 10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7032.

Road tests by appointment only Services provided to seniors 55 and older: driver’s license renewals (including road tests) ID cards, vehicle registration renewals

Rules of the Road class: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ATS (Alternate Transportation System) In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service is provided with ¾ of a mile of any Metro bus route or MetroLink during times of operation. For senior services, the hours of operation are MondayFriday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ADA guidelines are federal and the senior service ridership criteria are established by the St. Clair County Transit District. ATS is not a taxi, but rather a shared-ride paratransit bus service. However, customers can call today and book a ride for tomorrow. ATS has a 1-5 day reservation policy, meaning reservations must be made one day prior or as far in advance as five days from the desired travel date. ATS is proud to be a part of the community. We encourage your comments and suggestions. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feel free to contact ATS for procedure guidelines or just to ask a question.

Phone: 618-239-0749 Website: www.swic.edu/ats Email: [email protected] Address: ATS 718 Scheel St., Suite C Belleville, IL 62220

Seniors at SWIC Schmidt Art Center Exhibition Free • Runs through Nov. 6 SWIC Music Department Free recitals • Nov. 5, 6 and 24 618-235-2700, ext. 5354

Wellness Activities for November Physical Activity and Diabetes Regular activity is a key part of managing diabetes, along with proper meal planning, taking medications as prescribed and managing stress. When you are active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin so it can work more efficiently. Your cells also remove glucose from the blood using a mechanism totally separate from insulin during exercise. So, exercising consistently can lower blood glucose and improve your A1C. When you lower your A1C, you may be able to take fewer diabetes pills or less insulin. Physical activity is also important for your overall wellbeing and can help with many other health conditions. Benefits Regular physical activity: • lowers blood pressure and cholesterol • lowers your risk for heart disease and stroke • burns calories to help you lose or maintain weight • increases your energy for daily activities • helps you sleep better • relieves stress • strengthens your heart and improves your blood circulation • strengthens your muscles and bones • keeps your joints flexible • improves your balance to prevent falls • reduces symptoms of depression and improves quality of life

TAI CHI* is offered Mondays (beginners) and Tuesdays (advanced) from 12:10-12:50 p.m. The cost is $36 for six weeks. Instructor Delores Gordon has been certified to lead Tai Chi for Arthritis, the Yang Ten Form, SHIBASHI, Tai Chi for wellness and other forms of this practice since 2002. Come and try out one session free to see if it fits your needs! The cost to join the EXERCISE PROGRAM is $75 per year. Included in your membership are the Arthritis Foundation exercise classes at PSOP on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon and use of the Roosevans Fitness Room, which has a treadmill, elliptical trainer, recumbent bike, dumbbells, exercise tapes and a television. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE CLASSES: • Smithton Senior Center meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. • St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 West “B” St., meets Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Welcome Center. • PSOP meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. For more information, call Tracie at 618-234-4410, ext. 7030. *Fitness Room is CLOSED during Tai Chi and yoga classes

Check out our programs to keep you active and healthy!

ST. CLAIR COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

NEW! STRONG FOR LIFE will be offered on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. and is designed for those who have been inactive for an extended time. Chair exercises using a resistance band will increase your strength and overall health. This is an eight-week class, and if you complete the eight weeks, you will receive the DVD and resistance band to use at home. This is a FREE class, and you MUST call to register. Call Tracie at 618-234-4410, ext. 7030.

Passes are issued at PSOP on the

ZUMBA GOLD/TONE! Designed for the active older adult and individuals of all physical abilities, this program is a fun, exciting way to get moving. Latinstyle dance and music is used at a lower intensity than Zumba Basic classes. Sessions are held Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m., or Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sheri O’Donnell is the instructor. The cost is $5 per class or $20 for a five-class punch card.

HOURS FOR PASSES first and third Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LET’S GO GREEN TOGETHER! Suggestion: “I use my cloth grocery bag frequently, but whenever I have plastic bags, I reuse them as trash can liners.” Thank you for your green suggestion, Carol. Submit your “Going Green” question or suggestion at the reception desk or email [email protected]. If your suggestion or question is published in the newsletter, you will be given a package of two energy-efficient light bulbs to use in your home.

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November

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6 - Shiloh

12 - Cahokia

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19 - Belleville

Quilting, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Zumba/Gold, 9:30 a.m. Chess, 10-11:30 a.m. Tai chi (beginner), 12:10-12:50 p.m. Euchre, 12:30-3 p.m. Wii League, 2 p.m.

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Quilting, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Zumba/Gold, 9:30 a.m. Chess, 10-11:30 a.m. Tai chi (beginner), 12:10-12:50 p.m. Euchre, 12:30-3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support, 1:30 p.m. Wii League, 2 p.m.

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whenever you shop at a Farmer’s Market store in Belleville.

Quilting, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Zumba/Gold, 9:30 a.m. Chess, 10-11:30 a.m. Tai chi (beginner), 12:10-12:50 p.m. Euchre, 12:30-3 p.m. Wii League, 2 p.m.

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Bridge, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Table Games, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Tai Chi, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Bridge, 6-8:30 p.m.

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Bridge, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Table Games, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Tai Chi, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Bridge, 6-8:30 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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Quilting, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Zumba/Gold, 9:30 a.m. Chess, 10-11:30 a.m. Tai chi (beginner), noon-1 p.m. Euchre, 12:30-3 p.m. Wii League, 2 p.m. SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

Bridge, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Table Games, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Tai Chi, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Bridge, 6-8:30 p.m.

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SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

www.swic.edu/psop

Have you had your amplified phone for four years? If so, you are eligible for another new phone! Contact ITAC at 800-841-6167 to see when you are eligible for a new phone and come in to PSOP TO see what is available.

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SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Streetwalkers, 9:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

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SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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TRIP - In The Army Now Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Green Craft, 1 p.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. “Bountiful Harvest” Dance with the RSVP Orchestra, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

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Crafts/Art, 9 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Shiloh Sugar Babes, 1 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER “Candy Corn” Dance with the RSVP Country Western Band 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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Pinochle, 9 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Table Games, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.

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Pinochle, 9 a.m. Book Discussion, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Dominoes, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Hand & Foot, 1 p.m. Dine Around, Red Robin, 5 p.m.

9 a.m. 14 Crafts/Art, Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m.

Motown the Musical, 11 a.m. Pinochle, 9 a.m. Lunch with a Doc, 11:30 a.m. Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.

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Men’s Club, 11 a.m. Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., Golden Corral in Shiloh Crafts/Art, 9 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. 26 Crochet/Basic Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m.

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Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

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Activities and Travel Unless otherwise noted, the following activities are held at the PSOP Center, 201 N. Church St., Belleville.

For more information about any activity, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7042 (Melissa).

Chess • Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Wii • Mondays, 2-4 p.m. Bridge • Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Lunch • 11:30 a.m. • $4 For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 2. Tuesdays • Table Games, noon Table game cards are 25 cents each.

Nov. 25 - sponsored by Mar Ka Nursing Home

Pinochle • Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Join us for Pinochle. Line Dancing • Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Learn new line dances and techniques with instructor Carol Schwartz. Cost is $2 per session. Pinochle • Thursdays, 9 a.m. Join us for Pinochle. Book Discussion Group • Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. This month’s book will be “The Burgess Boys” by Elizabeth Strout. The discussion leader will be Lu Welsch. Thursday Lunch • 11:30 a.m. • $4 For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 4. Thursday Activities • Thursdays, noon Nov. 6 – Table Games - sponsored by the St. Clair County Medical Alliance Society Nov. 13 – Dominoes Nov. 20 – Lunch with a Doc Nov. 27 – CLOSED

Look for us online! www.swic.edu/psop

November DANCES Candy Corn Dance Thursday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. We’re celebrating autumn, the falling leaves, crisp cool days…and candy corn! The Country Western Band will be playing for us in Shiloh. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, press 5 and leave your name and phone number. Bountiful Harvest Dance Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us for our annual Thanksgiving meal. There will be turkey and delicious side dishes from area restaurants. Gobble up the delicious meal and then dance the calories away with the RSVP Orchestra in Belleville. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, press 5 and leave your name and phone number. Dance is sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. The following activities are held at the Shiloh Senior Center. Games • Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Monday Lunch • 11:30 a.m. For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 1. Pinochle/Card Games Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday Lunch • 11:30 a.m. For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 3. TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, CALL 618-234-4410, EXT. 7016. Shiloh Sugar Babes• Friday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Wear your red hat and come join the fun! New members are always welcome. Green Craft • Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m. This month we’re making a holiday craft. Cost for this craft is $3 per person. Call to make reservations so we have enough supplies for everyone. Dine Around • Thursday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. Meet at Red Robin in Fairview Heights. Call for reservations.

Men’s Club • Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This month’s speaker is Darin Lee, former all-state high school basketball player, Collinsville High School athletic director and boys’ varsity basketball coach. The cost is $6 for lunch. Reservations are required. Breakfast Club • Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. Meet at Golden Corral in Shiloh. Call for reservations. Travel & Activities Reservation/Cancellation Policy Changes To make a reservation for a day trip, dial the extension listed with the trip description. The recording will ask you to give your name and phone number, the date and name of the trip, and the names of people you are making reservations for. You will then be given 7 working days to complete the registration form in the PSOP newsletter and mail it or bring it to the Activities & Travel office along with your payment. Any payment not received within seven days will result in your reservation being canceled. If a cancellation is received seven days or more before the trip, then a full refund will be given. If a cancellation is received six days or less before the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given. If no replacement is found, no refund will be given. Special cancellation policies may apply if the trip involves the purchase of nonrefundable tickets.

TRAVEL DAY TRIP RESERVATION LINE TO MAKE A RESERVATION CALL 618-234-4410, EXT. 7059. Streetwalkers Trip - The Hill Wednesday, Nov. 5 We will leave from Schnucks on North Belt West at 9:30 a.m. and stop in at Gringo Jones, the donut stop, and then choose your favorite Italian restaurant for lunch. Maybe Amighetti’s, Rigazzi’s or Zia’s? Visit the little Italian shops afterward for Italian cheese or the Missouri Bakery for cookies and pastries. The cost of the trip is $25 (lunch is on your own). This trip fills up fast; make your reservations early! In the Army Now (rescheduled) Wednesday, Nov. 12 Linda Koenig takes us to Fort Leonard Wood, a very important Army base. Our base guide will join us on a bus tour of the engineering and HAZMAT training sites, the Museum of Engineering, military police, chemical warfare and much more. Lunch will be with the troops in the mess hall. A supper stop (on your own) at Super Smokers will be made. You MUST have a driver’s license or passport with you to get onto the base. Cost is $78 per person Pick-up point is the Schnucks on North Belt

West at 7:20 a.m. Return will be at about 8:20 p.m. If you are a veteran, please state your branch and MOS on the reservation form.

PSOP goes to the Fabulous Fox! These three trips all include a delicious buffet luncheon at the Fox, great seats to the matinee show and transportation via charter bus. Pick-up is 11 a.m. at Schnucks on North Belt West in Belleville. Motown The Musical Thursday, Nov. 20 Follow Berry Gordy’s journey from boxer to music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smoky Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. The show features classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Cost is $87. A Christmas Story Sunday, Dec. 21 This musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie’s desperate quest for his Christmas gift. This new Broadway musical is based on the classic movie, with stories by legendary radio humorist Jean Shepard. Songs are both funny and heartfelt. Cost is $97. Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Sunday, Jan. 25 This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love...the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more. Be transported back to your childhood as you hear “In my Own Little Corner” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Cost is $97. St. Louis Symphony Friday, Dec. 19 Enjoy the afternoon Holiday Celebration Concert from your center row seat after a buffet lunch at Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel. Cost is $96 per person. Depart the Holiday Inn in Alton (8 people minimum required) at 10:15 a.m. then the Schnucks on North Belt West at 11:15 a.m. Return will be at approximately 5 p.m. to Belleville and 6 p.m. to Alton. Special cancellation policy applies; no refunds after Nov. 12. Reservation MUST be received by Nov. 12 to guarantee price. EXTENDED TRAVEL For more information on any of these trips, call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or 314-436-3128, ext. 7020. Gardens & Mansions of Cajun Country Feb. 22-28, 2015 Spend three nights in the French Quarter, cruise on a steamboat, take a city tour, visit Longue Vue House and Gardens, enjoy dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking and tour Baton Rouge and Natchez. Take

in a TABASCO® Pepper Sauce Factory Tour and enjoy a beignet at Café du Monde. Cost is $2,469 per person and includes air, 10 meals, hotels in New Orleans, Natchez and Lafayette, insurance, transportation to the St. Louis airport (minimum of 10 people required) and all taxes and gratuities. Call Nancy for an itinerary. Make checks payable to Premier World Discovery. Springtime in Virginia April 21-25, 2015 Visit American historical sites as you spend the day in Colonial Williamsburg, see Richmond in bloom during Historic Garden Week and visit the Maymont Mansion and Gardens of the Gilded Age. In Norfolk, visit the Battleship Wisconsin before a trip highlight – the Virginia International Tattoo (largest one in the U.S.). Call Nancy to get a brochure listing all the sites visited. The estimated cost is $1,789 per person for double occupancy and $1,999 for a single. Balance is due Jan. 14. Make checks payable to Cruises & Tours Worldwide. Canadian Rockies Getaway July 19-25, 2015 Unpack only once as we use the city of Banff for this huband-spoke tour. Visit the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Bow Falls, an ammonite factory (one of the world’s rarest gemstones) and so much more! This tour includes seven meals, travel insurance, all taxes and gratuities, and round-trip transfers (requires 10 or more passengers) from Fairview Heights to the St. Louis airport. Cost is $2,739 per person for double occupancy or $3,489 for a single. Call Nancy for a flier. A passport valid through Jan. 26 is required. Make checks payable to Premier World Discoveries. Prague & the Danube River Cruise Oct. 25 to Nov. 4, 2015 This seven-night cruise highlights Prague, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Durnstein and Melk Abby. Disembark in Passau and transfer to the Munich airport for your flight home. This wonderful tour is on the beautiful Amadeus Royal. Included in the price is round-trip air from St. Louis, transfers to/from the airport (must have 10 people minimum), 22 meals, shore excursions and insurance. Gratuities are not included. Prices start at $4,826 per person for double occupancy. Save $100 if booked prior to Jan. 20, 2015. Contact Nancy for a flier!

2015 Presley Tour Trips

These trips are escorted by a representative of Presley Tours. Contact Melissa (ext. 7042) or Nancy (ext. 7020) to assist you in signing up for any of these tours or several others being offered. 7-night eastern Caribbean Cruise • March 14-21 Duck Commander Southern Music Tour • May 19-26 New York Fireworks • July 1-7 New York Getaway • Aug. 3-7 Vintage Trains through Colorado Rockies • Aug. 9-19

AARP Driver Safety Class Dec. 11 & 12 (wait list)

12:30-4:30 p.m. AARP members $15 • Non-members $20 Class size is limited; call Susan at 618-234-4410, ext. 7032, to reserve a seat.

Computer Classes Is your old XP system outdated? Need to replace it? Not sure what to do? New machine doesn’t communicate well with you? We have the answers...lifelong learning with SeniorLink computer classes! Why should you take a class with SeniorLink? Our classes are taught in a series, very much like building blocks to form a solid foundation. Now recruiting volunteer instructors! For more information, email [email protected] or call Julie Hughes at 618-234-4410, ext. 7018.

Recycling Did you know that PSOP is a recycling/collection site? PSOP takes… • old prescription eyeglasses (for the Lions Club) • old cellphones (for Cellphones for Soldiers) • aluminum cans (for SWIC Advocacy Program) • old shoes (for helping build water wells). Please bring any of these items to PSOP. Let’s go green together!

ITAC Program

Having Trouble Hearing on the Phone? Illinois has a program to help! You can get a free amplified phone through the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. ITAC programs are required and governed by Illinois law. To find out more, call PSOP at 618-234-4410, ext. 7024, 7012 or 7040, or visit www.itactty.org.

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201 N. Church St. Belleville, IL 62220 Programs and Services for Older Persons

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

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PSOP receptionists

RSVP Orchestra

Mailing prepared by RSVP Volunteers Southwestern Illinois College Board of Trustees: Chair Nick J. Mance, Cahokia; Vice Chair Kenneth R. Joseph, Belleville; Harry Briggs, Ph.D., Granite City; Robert G. Morton, O’Fallon; Richard E. Roehrkasse, Red Bud; Philip L. Smith, Collinsville; Eugene Verdu, Belleville; Student Trustee Nick Raftopoulos, Granite City College President: Georgia Costello, Ph.D.