June

2015 Programs and Services for Older Persons

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

Seniors Live and Learn

The Senior Service Coordination Program helps seniors and disabled residents living in senior public housing maintain their independent living status by providing support services.

techniques. Fire prevention was also discussed, cautioning the residents about clutter, smoking, cooking and space heaters.

Resident meetings are held on a quarterly basis with resident councils/organizations to keep residents aware of beneficial opportunities within the community. Meeting topics have included senior fraud and other helpful programs for seniors.

The program also provides assistance to residents in a variety of ways, including forms and utility assistance applications, counseling, placement of chore helpers, Benefit Access and lease renewals, arthritis exercise and, when necessary, interventions to solve individual concerns.

Residents recently enjoyed lunch at one of the safety meetings where the Belleville Fire Department demonstrated strategies to use in case of fire. Each housing site has a fire safety exit plan and residents are given information on heeding fire alarms and proper escape

If you are 62 or older and/or disabled, there are apartments available throughout St. Clair County. The program office is located at 115 No. 47th St., Suite 106, in Belleville. For more information, contact Service Coordinator Mary Miller at 618-257-0011.

Shiloh Senior Picnic Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Wednesday, June 3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Music by the RSVP Country Western Band Table Games • Attendance Prizes Lunch $5: chicken or barbeque No reservation necessary...just join us for a good time!

Healthy Living Expo

Diabetes Medicines Thursday, June 4 • 10-11 a.m. 201 N. Church St. The St. Clair County Office on Aging and Julie Spruill of Novonordisk will provide a workshop on diabetes medicines. Learn the basics of medicine and diabetes, pills and non-insulin injectable medicine, making an insulin plan as well as taking and storing medications and supplies. Class size is limited and reservations are necessary. Please call 68-234-4410, ext. 7081 or 7044.

Snacks will be provided!

Friday, May 29 8 a.m.-noon • SWIC Varsity Gym

Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and Novonordisk

Do you want to be healthy “Head to Toe?”

Varicose Vein Talk & Screening

Join us and over 100 exhibitors at the Healthy Living Expo hosted by AgeSmart. • FREE admission • FREE parking with shuttle to the door • FREE health screenings - cholesterol/glucose finger sticks, bone density, pulse ox, balance assessment, driver’s rehab, blood pressure and heart risk assessment Snacks available for purchase

For more info: 618-222-2561 or AgeSmart.org

Ten Toes Trips in June Trips will be held on Fridays June 5, 12, 19 and 26 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

Grief Support Group Facilitated by Family Hospice/Heartlinks

Monday, June 15 • 10-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Church St., Belleville Please call us if you have any questions. 618-234-4410, ext. 7081

Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and St. Clair County 708 Mental Health Board

Thursday, June 11 • 10-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Church St. The St. Clair County Office on Aging and Dr. Patrick Neville of Memorial Hospital will provide a discussion on varicose veins. A FREE (visual) varicose vein screening will follow the talk. Class size is limited and advance registration is required. Please call 618-234-4410, ext. 7081 or 7044. Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and Memorial Hospital

Be Red Cross Ready Be Red Cross Ready (Tornadoes & Storms) Tuesday, June 16 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Church St. The St. Clair County Office on Aging and the Red Cross will provide a workshop on tornado and storm preparedness. The workshop will include a fun interactive game of bingo. Class size is limited and reservations are necessary. Please call 618-234-4410, ext. 7081 or 7044. Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging and the Red Cross

PSOP Resource Center Services PSOP, in partnership with Christian HomeCare Services Inc., has staff available to assist individuals with various benefit programs including: • 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!

Nurse Available at PSOP! 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.

Tuesdays • 9 a.m. to noon Resource Center No appointment is needed. Parkinson’s Support Group An informational support group is held monthly for anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Meetings are held at PSOP on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

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

Call Jodi at 618-234-4410, ext. 7031 for meeting information.

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.

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. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon

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.

STEP OUT Senior Transit Express Program (S.T.E.P.) Learn how to use MetroLink and public transportation and have fun at the same time!

Trips scheduled for Tuesdays, June 9 and June 23

By appointment only

Groups meet at SWIC MetroLink Station at 8:30 a.m. and a free box lunch is provided at the end of each trip.

PSOP, in partnership with the St. Clair County Mental Health Board and AgeSmart Community Resources, offers Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling.

Space is limited so you must have a reservation to participate. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7034 for information and reservations.

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

To schedule an appointment, contact Jodi Gardner at 618-234-4410, ext. 7031.

Sponsored by St. Clair County Transit District and St. Clair County Office on Aging

RSVP Volunteers Needed Do you want to be the first to know about volunteer opportunities? Send us your email address! • [email protected] Take a look at some of the prospects available this month

• You can make a difference in the lives of adults 60 and older as well as disabled adults in Madison County with Collinsville and Tri-City Faith in Actions. Areas of need include medical appointments (some in St. Louis), errands such as the pharmacy, grocery store, hairdresser/barber and shopping. Additional areas of support needed include companionship, reassurance calls, minor home repair and seasonal yard maintenance. • Beacon of Belleville is seeking volunteers to help as telephone receptionists and assisting clients with intake forms. Shifts are any afternoon (noon-3 p.m.) Monday through Thursday. • Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) is looking for volunteers to help with the court monitor program. Volunteers will be trained to observe the court system and collect information in drunk driving cases. The time commitment can be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. • The Zionette Kitchen Band is hoping to find a few fun-loving people who enjoy entertaining at nursing homes, retirement communities, etc. Duties include singing and playing kitchen instruments. • Madison County and St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commissions needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments at the John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks VA medical centers. You can be part of the support team to meet the critical needs of the veteran population in both counties. Another area of interest is the Veteran Cemetery Restoration program. • Freeburg Library is seeking volunteer computer trainers to help seniors with basic computer education and literacy • The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum in the historic Curtis Wright-Hangar Two at the St. Louis Downtown Airport (Cahokia) is in need of several volunteers to be docents at the museum. Duties include, but are not limited to, greeting visitors and changing displays. Come take pleasure in this aviation history environment, which is sure to be a fulfilling experience.

• Project Compassion is seeking receptionists and clerical support; duties include answering the phone, providing information regarding program and directing calls to staff. For information on any of the assignments mentioned above, contact Pat Etling at 618-234-4410, ext. 7012.

Birthday Celebrations Birthday greetings to the following RSVP volunteers who turned 90 or older in June: June Bohnenstiehl, Rosemary Kerber, Dorothy LePere and Grace Moon

Computer Classes SeniorLink is looking at adding a few new classes and would like to see if there is any interest. SeniorLink currently teaches Microsoft Word & Excel. We want to know if students are interested in any advanced classes? How cool would it be to tell your grandchildren to check out your website? SeniorLink will add a website-building class to our lineup of classes if we get enough interest. Have you attended a wedding or celebration and enjoyed an ongoing photo display? SeniorLink has the class for you! If you would be interested in any of the above classes, email [email protected] or call 618-234-4410, ext. 7018.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES The St. Clair County Housing Authority has one bedroom apartments for senior citizens (age 62 and older) in locations throughout St. Clair County. Waiting lists vary by location. Residents pay 30% of monthly income (after deductions) toward rent, up to a maximum rent established by location (ranges from $388-$454). Call 618-277-3290, ext. 7064 (Gloria), or 7061 (Cutha).

Wellness Activities for June Physical Activity and Blood Pressure Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure. For some people, regular exercise is enough to reduce the dosage or need for blood pressure medication. If your blood pressure is at a desirable level, regular exercise may help keep it from rising as you age. Regular exercise also helps you maintain a healthy weight, another important way to control blood pressure. But to keep your blood pressure low, you need to keep exercising. It takes about one to three months for regular exercise to have an impact on your blood pressure. The benefits last only as long as you continue to exercise. Check out our programs to keep you active and healthy!

NEW! STRONG FOR LIFE will be offered 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 exercise instructions for use at home. This is a FREE class, and you MUST call to register. Call Tracie at 618-234-4410, ext. 7030. 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. 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 at 10 a.m. in Heritage Hall. • 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 classes

Senior Companion Program Are you one of the millions of baby boomers who has worked all your life looking forward to the day when you can retire and enjoy your leisure only to find yourself restless and bored now the time has finally come? Why not look to volunteerism as a way of enriching your life while, at the same time, providing support and assistance to others in need? In the Senior Companion Program, part of Senior Corps, the volunteer is matched with an older adult in the community who need assistance with normal everyday tasks. The volunteer contributes 15-40 hours every week shopping, running errands or performing light household chores. This gives the individual you are helping solace knowing there is someone who cares and is willing to put in the extra effort for them. Some of these people are alone and have no one. It also may give their caregiver some respite. It does not take much to show someone you care, but your effort can go a long way in making them feel wanted and important. Some Senior Companions volunteer as much as 40 hours a week, but this is not necessary. You will receive a small hourly stipend, meal, mileage reimbursement, training and guidance as well as supplemental accident and liability insurance. This is a great way to get involved and help others and your community. It is a great use of your time, efforts and talents. Call today for more information at 618-234-4410, ext. 7036.

Monday

2015

JUNE

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Golf League, 8:30 a.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.

Tuesday 2

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

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TRIP - Fairmount Park Bridge, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Table Games, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Tai Chi, noon-1 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2:30 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, noon-1 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, noon-1 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Dine Around, 5 p.m., Tim and Joe’s 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, noon-1 p.m. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Bridge, 6-8:30 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m.

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Golf League, 8:30 a.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. Parkinson’s Support, 1:30 p.m. Wii League, 2 p.m. SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m.

15 Did you know that you can access this newsletter online? www.swic.edu/psop Please remember to mention PSOP #62

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Games, 10 a.m.

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

Golf League, 8:30 a.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.

Golf League, 8:30 a.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.

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Golf League, 8:30 a.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.

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Wednesday 3

Golf League, 8:30 a.m. Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

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Friday 5

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

11 Pinochle, 9 a.m.

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

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Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., Smokin K’s 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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Crafts/Art, 9 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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Pinochle, 9 a.m. “Senior Prom” with the Country Western Band, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch*, 11:30 a.m. Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.

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TRIP - Cardinals game Crafts/Art, 9 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

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

10 Golf League, 8:30 a.m.

Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch, 11:30 p.m., Olympika Green Craft, 1 p.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

Book Discussion, 11 a.m. Lunch*, 11:30 a.m. Dominoes, noon Group Exercise, noon-1 p.m. Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m.

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Golf League, 8:30 a.m. Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m. SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m.

League, 8:30 a.m. 24 Golf Crochet/Basic Knitting, 9-11:30 a.m. Zumba/Gold, 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.

SHILOH SENIOR CENTER Pinochle/Card Games, 10 a.m.

*Meal sponsored by the St. Clair County Office on Aging **Meal co-sponsored by St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the St. Clair County Office on Aging

RSVP COUNTRY

RSVP ORCHESTRA

WESTERN BAND

10 - Okawville

3 - Shiloh Senior Day

24 - Marissa

11 - Caseyville 18 - Collinsville 25 - Belleville

Activities and Travel Activities

JUNE DANCES

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

“Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” Shiloh Picnic Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Don’t be a chicken! Come celebrate Shiloh at KLUCKER Hall. Table games and entertainment will be outside under the pavilion, while the RSVP Country Western Band will be playing inside. Win attendance prizes all day. Lunch is chicken or barbeque for $5. No reservations are needed, just come have fun!

For more information about any activity, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7042 (Melissa). Golf League • Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Join us at Yorktown Golf Course in Belleville. Arrive by 8:30 a.m., tee time is 9 a.m. Cost is $7 to golf nine holes. Monday league: Lovey Veath at 618-416-5825 Wednesday league: Pat Hrasky at 618-781-0551 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., $5 For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 2. Table Games • Tuesdays • noon Table Game Cards are 25 cents each. June 2 – sponsored by Cedars of Lebanon Apartments June 30 – sponsored by Marka Nursing Home Pinochle • Tuesdays • 1:30 p.m. 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. Book Discussion Group • Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. The group will meet at Fischer’s at 11 a.m. and choose the book selections for 2015-16. Thursday Lunch • 11:30 a.m., $5 For lunch reservations, call 618-234-4410, ext. 7015, then press 4. Thursday Activities • Thursdays • noon June 4 - Tables Games - sponsored by the St. Clair County Medical Alliance Society June 11 - Dominoes June 18 - Lunch with Doc June 25 - Dance

“Senior Prom” Dance Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dress up in your pretty gowns and dust off your tuxedo at our annual Senior Prom. This is our most popular dance so make your reservations early. Enjoy music by the RSVP Country Western Band and a fried chicken lunch for $5. This dance is sponsored by Parkway Gardens. TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, CALL 618-234-4410, EXT. 7016. Men’s Club • No meetings in June, July or August Breakfast Club • Thursday, June 18, 9 a.m. Try a great new breakfast place - Smokin K’s in Millstadt. Call for reservations. Shiloh Sugar Babes • Friday, June 5, 1 p.m. New members are always welcome. Come play Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy on the Wii with your Red Hat Friends. Green Craft • Wednesday, June 10, 1 p.m. This is our special INTER-GENERATIONAL green craft. Bring a grandchild and enjoy making an old-fashioned balsa wood model airplane. We will even have a flying contest afterward. If you don’t have a youngster to bring, come make an airplane anyway! We are also making birdhouses so there will be something for everyone. Call for reservations so we have plenty of materials for everyone. Dine Around • Tuesday, June 23, 5 p.m. Come have a great steak dinner at Tim and Joe’s, 6500 W. Main St., in Belleville. It’s less than $10 for a delicious steak dinner. Call us and let us know you’re coming so we can have a seat at the table for you. The following activities are held at the Shiloh Senior Center. Games • Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Pinochle/Card Games • Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

DAY TRIP RESERVATION LINE CALL 618-234-4410, EXT. 7059 Fairmount Park Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nothing matches the excitement of live racing. From the powerful horses, thundering crowds and big chances to win... it’s non-stop action for all! Enjoy a wonderful buffet with beef, chicken and seafood entrees and inside seating at the windows. Total cost is $36 for buffet, races and charter bus. Deadline for sign-up is June 5. Cardinals vs. Cubs Game Friday, June 26 Let’s cheer on the Cardinals together on a summer evening at Busch Stadium. Tickets are $75 for field box seats and it includes a hot dog, peanuts, cracker jacks and a drink. We will leave from St. Clair Square at 5 p.m. and ride the Red Bird Express together. Mystery Trip Monday, July 13 North, south, east or west...where do we go? Only Linda Koenig knows! Cost is $87 per person and includes lunch. Pick-up points are Schnucks on North Belt West at 6:45 a.m., then the Edwardsville/Granite City area at about 7:20 a.m. Return will be at about 5:20 p.m. to Edwardsville/Granite City and 6 p.m. in Belleville. Deadline is June 18. **No refunds after June 18 unless a replacement is found; a $5 fee will incur. Brew Masters of St. Louis Saturday, July 25 St. Louis is bursting with new microbreweries and we are going to explore them! Betsy Murphy has arranged a visit to Anheuser-Busch Brewery for a look into the world’s bestselling beers. The next stop is Square One Brewery and Distillery for a brief tour and lunch. We finish our day at Four Hands Brewery, which prides itself for being the most unique brewery in the St. Louis area for the craft beer enthusiast. Cost is $77 per person. Pick-up point is the Schnucks on North Belt West at 8:45 a.m. Return will be at about 5 p.m. Deadline is June 10. **No refunds after June 10 unless a replacement is found; a $5 fee will occur. Die Laughing Tuesday, Aug. 18 Edith unknowingly invites a mafia family into her home and Archie realizes he must do a “job” for the godfather or he may be sleeping with the fish! Come with us to Alton to laugh at this hilarious play and enjoy a lunch of chicken mudega and beef marsala along with salad, vegetable and dessert. After the show, our step-on guide gives us a two-hour tour of the major historical sites of Alton and Godfrey. Pick-up point is the Schnucks on North Belt West at 10:30 a.m. You can also meet us at the Alton Holiday Inn around 10:20 a.m. Return will be at about 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and 5:15 p.m. in Belleville. Deadline is July 15. **No refunds after July 15 unless a replacement is found; a $5 fee will occur.

Casino Cape Girardeau Saturday, Sept. 19 We head to Cape for a little gaming, fun and food. You will get $5 play money from the casino and a buffet lunch. A stop at Stonie’s Sausage Shop will be made on the way home. Cost is $41 per person. Pick-up point is the Schnucks on North Belt West at 8 a.m. Return will be at about 6:30 p.m. Deadline is Sept. 2. No refunds after Sept. 2 unless a replacement is found; a $5 fee will incur. Parlez-vous Francais? Saturday, Oct. 17 Today is a rare treat! Our destination is 18th century St. Genevieve, Mo., with Betsy Murphy as we tour the 1792 Balduc House and enjoy a lunch of pork cutlets at the new Audubon’s restaurant. Next get up-close and personal on a tour of the only tiger sanctuary in the Midwest followed by a tasting at Crown Valley Winery. Cost is $99 per person. Pick-up point is the Schnucks on North Belt West at 7:15 a.m. Return will be about 7:30 p.m. Deadline is Sept. 2. **No refunds after Sept. 2 unless a replacement is found; a $5 fee will incur. EXTENDED TRAVEL Joie de Vivre! Sept. 23 to Oct. 4 One of the best comprehensive tours I have seen! Begin in Nice, the main city of the French Riviera, then travel on to Eze, Monaco, Cannes and Grasse. Also tour the Palace of the Popes in Avignon and spend time in lovely Aix-enProvence. Take a TGV train to visit the Loire Valley for sites and wine tasting. Then it’s off to Mont-Saint-Michel and the Abbey before a tour of the D-Day Battlefield and the American Cemetery. Visit Monet’s house and garden before a guided tour of Versailles. The last two nights find us in Paris! Pick-up point is the Caseyville Township Center. Cost is $5,433 per person per double occupancy and $6,437 for a single. Make checks payable to Cruises & Tours Worldwide. Full payment is due June 10. A passport good through April 5, 2016 is required. Call for a flier! Kansas City and Independence, Mo. Oct. 10-12 Trip highlights include the Truman Presidential Library, riding the rails on the “Missouri River Runner,” touring the National World War I Museum and Steamboat Arabia Museum, a wonderful show and supper at New Theater and a guided tour of the Hallmark Visitor Center. And of course...shopping! Cost is $565 per person for double occupancy and $693 for a single and includes the overnight at the Best Western, 5 meals and all gratuities. Make checks payable to Custom Tours & Travel. A $150 deposit is due by June 30 and final is due Aug. 1. Call Nancy for a flier!

Santa Claus, Ind. (America’s Christmas Hometown) Dec. 4-6 Have supper at Santa’s Lodge, see the lights at Rudolph’s Lake, roast chestnuts at Santa’s Candy Castle, browse the many shops, and don’t forget to bring your Christmas cards to have them postmarked from Santa Claus! Cost is $439 per person for double occupancy and $547 for a single, which includes four meals and all gratuities. A $150 deposit is due by Aug. 25; full payment is due Oct. 21. Make checks payable to Custom Tours & Travel. Call Nancy for a flier. Save these dates: Oct. 30 - Movers, Shakers and Heroes Nov. 14 - Fulton, Mo.

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PSOP would like to thank the following organizations that participated in our recent Senior Housing and HomeCare Fair. Apartment Community Our Lady of the Snows BarberVoss Home Care Cedarhurst of Collinsville Cedarhurst of Shiloh Christian Homecare Services Inc. Faith Countryside Four Fountains Nursing & Rehab Garden Place Senior Living Hospice of Southern Illinois Parkway Gardens St. Clair County Housing Authority, Senior Services Program St. Paul’s Home The Cambridge House

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. To find out more about the program, contact PSOP at 618-234-4410, ext. 7024, 7012 or 7032.

ATS (Alternate Transportation System) ATS provides curb-to-curb non-emergency paratransit service. The only time a driver is allowed to assist the customer is while on the bus, getting onto or off of the bus using the bus steps, or when a customer is using the lift. Because of insurance and safety reasons, ATS drivers are not required to walk customers to their door, assist at curbs, carry packages or enter the customer’s home. If a customer needs assistance outside of the bus, a family member or aide must accompany them. This person may be provided a free ride by ATS, so please contact the office for details. 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: 718 Scheel St., Suite C, Belleville, IL 62220 ST. CLAIR COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT HOURS FOR PASSES Metro passes will be issued at the St. Clair County Courthouse on the 5th floor on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have questions, call the Transit District at 618-628-8090.

ART at PSOP Donna Young won 1st place in the Gateway East Artists Guild’s monthly art contest in April. She has been taking drawing classes from Joyce Wells every Friday morning at PSOP. Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon and are free. Stop in sometime with your art supplies! Joyce will be happy to help you with any medium you choose.

AARP Driver Safety Class June 8 & 9 • Sept. 10 & 11 • Nov. 9 & 10 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15 - AARP member • $20 - non-AARP member Call Susan at 618-234-4410, ext. 7032 to register. (additional classes to be scheduled) Completion of this class may entitle you to a reduction in your car insurance rate.

Trip and/or Activities Registration Form I have reviewed the Activities & Travel Registration, Cancellation & Refund policy. Name: ___________________________________________________Phone:___________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ City:_____________________ State/ZIP:_________________ Date of Birth:______________________________Email:___________________________________________________ In Case of Emergency Contact:_______________________________________Phone:____________________________ Trip/Activity_______________________________________________________________________________________ Trip Date Price Pick-Up Point Cost

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: SWIC-PSOP (SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH EVENT PLEASE) MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK TO: PSOP Attn: Activities/Travel, 201 N. Church St., Belleville, IL 62220 Travel & Activities Reservation/Cancellation Policy

To make a reservation for a day trip, please 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 seven days to complete the registration form and mail it or bring it to the Activities & Travel Office along with your payment. Any payment not received within 7 days will result in your reservation being cancelled. If a cancellation is received more than seven days before the trip, then a full refund will be given. If a cancellation is received seven days or less to the start of 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.



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attached subscription form and mail with $5 to: PSOP Newsletter 201 N. Church St., Belleville, IL 62220

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

Reuse and Recycle

Thank you to all who donated or shopped at our recent Girlie Girl Sale! The Activities department accepts gently used jewelry, scarves, purses, knickknacks or other décor items all year long. So if you still need to clean out your closets, consider donating to PSOP! You’ll have your next chance to do some shopping at our Project ReRunway Fashion Show and Boutique in August!

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 Savannah Stellhorn, Red Bud College President: Georgia Costello, Ph.D.