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Hernandez, Kifowit, Kane Senior Council and Aurora Police Department to Provide Free Drive-Thru Senior Meals

On December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 By admin

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be partners with The Kane Senior Council and the Aurora Police Department to provide free frozen meals to seniors Monday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department’s station located at 1200 E. Indian Road...

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A 100th birthday tribute for Johnny Kee

On November 24, 2020December 2, 2020 By admin

Johnny Kee, a World War II veteran Purple Heart recipient, celebrates his 100th birthday Saturday

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Change and consistency for the Oswego Senior Center

On November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By admin

The Oswego Senior Center began in 2002 when a Senior Advisory Committee met under the auspices of the village government of Oswego. It then became the Village Commission and began to serve meals at Good Shepherd Church with congregate meal funding. In 2009 the group moved into the large space...

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‘Thinking of You’ Bouquet Project brings joy to seniors

On November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 By admin

There is something new west of us, in our State and hopefully it will spread across the landscape. The “Thanking of You” Bouquet Project is bringing joy into the lives of isolated senior citizens at home. This interesting project started in western Illinois, to thank senior citizens for just being...

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Voluntary Action Center (VAC) Meals on Wheels drivers needed in DeKalb

On October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 By admin

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals on wheels in northern DeKalb County. Voluntary Action Center (VAC) Meals on Wheels has expanded and enrolls more seniors than ever before and serves more than 1,500 meals a week. VAC depends on the generosity of volunteers to help in the deliveries.Being a meals...

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Points to ponder in online communication for clubs

On October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 By admin

Seniors want to stay engaged, but in 2020 we have seen challenges such as never previously. Senior centers, exercise classes, and fun activities like holiday meals, bridge, bingo, and educational programs have been canceled indefinitely. Senior citizens who have proudly stayed active previously found themselves stuck at home this Spring....

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Medicare Forum at Oswego Senior Center October 21, other events

On October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 By admin

The Oswego Senior Center, 84 Templeton Drive, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. The Oswego Senior Center is gradually opening some center-based activities in addition to online participation through Zoom. All on-site activities strictly will follow Health Department guidelines including appropriate social distance, use of masks, taking...

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Realistic dream reminder Alzheimer’s patients need care

On September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 By admin

The last thing I did one recent evening was read a friend’s post about her mother’s failing health due to Alzheimer’s. I went off to bed and commented to my husband about how sad it was to watch her go. I thought about my mother. Early the next morning, I...

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Senior food assistance in Aurora

On September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 By admin

Free frozen meals Monday for seniors 60 years and older provide food assistance in a drive-thru program at the Aurora Police Department.

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Hernández, Kifowit, Kane Senior Council and Aurora Police Department to Provide Free Drive-Thru Senior Meals

On September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 By admin

State representatives Bárbara Hernández, D-Aurora and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are partners with The Kane Senior Council, in partnership and the Aurora Police Department to provide free frozen meals to seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Aurora Police Department’s station at 1200 E. Indian Road...

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Oswego Senior Center settles into temporary site

On August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 By admin

Oswego Senior Center (OCS) recently moved to its new location at 84 Templeton Drive, the Oswego Township building after renting from Oswego School District 308 for the better part of 10 years. Over time, OCS, with increased programs and increased use of the former Traughber Junior High School, which many...

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State representative Stephanie Kifowit to Host Free Senior Citizens Food Distribution Drive-Thru August 17

On August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 By admin

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, in coordination with the Kane Senior Council and State representative Barbara Hernandez, will be hosts to a free Food Distribution Drive-Thru event for seniors from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road in Aurora....

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Oswego Senior Center Moving to New Location

On July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 By admin

Oswego Senior Center received news July 1 that its lease had to be terminated as of July 31. Due to the need of more space to accommodate students safely during this unprecedented pandemic, Oswego School District, OSC landlord, found it necessary to reclaim all space available to them. OSC enjoyed...

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Senior Services Associates to produce virtual programs

On July 14, 2020July 13, 2020 By admin

Senior Services Associates Aurora activities coordinators, Paul Heinkel and Sean Kelly, have a new partner in Jennifer Huber who joins them as the new activities coordinator at the Yorkville Beecher Center. Huber works at the Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, and will collaborate with Heinkel and Kelly in...

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In spite of COVID-19, senior center holds activities

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By admin

Although the rest of America struggles to get outside to reenter office spaces, reopen retail stores, or dine outside at restaurants and bars, seniors are asked to continue to isolate themselves. Seniors are in the same state of uncertainty that parents of young children find themselves. Although parents wonder if...

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Nonprofit social agencies seek to continue in these times

On May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 By admin

Observing a second month of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, higher unemployment, and uncertainty in our small businesses, how will our social services agencies plan for a post-COVID-19 economy? We all realize that the ramifications of the COVID-19 health crisis and the resulting economic recession will be felt for years to come....

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Oswego Senior Center remains closed

On May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 By admin

In the interest of public safety and in accordance with the governor of Illinois and our congregate meal funder, Age Guide, Oswego Senior Center (OSC), 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, has suspended the congregate meal program, group activities and classes until further notice. Special scheduled events such as the Culinary...

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North Aurora Police Department offers grocery delivery

On April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 By admin

The North Aurora Police Department made a Facebook post to help those unable to obtain necessary items. “Unable to get to the store for groceries, child or pet items, or medicine, we’d like to help connect you with someone to help. We don’t want anyone to go without, or be...

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In new reality, many seniors continue service to others

On April 14, 2020April 13, 2020 By admin

How are seniors handling this new reality of the COVID-19 health crisis statewide shelter-in-place order, business closures, and ever-changing regulations? By counting their blessings and making the most of life. Most seniors continue doing what they do best: Serve others! Many seniors have lived in isolation previously, and for many,...

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Senior Services Associates offers help: Call center, food, shopping

On April 14, 2020April 13, 2020 By admin

Senior Services Associates reminds those who are experiencing a fever, a cough or shortness of breath, please seek immediate medical attention. Those who are feeling anxious about the current changes can call Senior Services Associates for guidance and advice at 630-553-5777. Those feeling lonely, can reach the Institute on Aging’s...

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