Senior Center Highlight: Whiteside County Senior Center Sterling, IL

Whiteside County Senior Center offers many programs, activities and services to their community! 

We are always encouraged when we review different communities and discover their vibrant senior centers! Peoria, we will make one together for Peoria!

Whiteside County Senior Center is located in Sterling, IL. 

The Mission of the Whiteside County Senior Center is to provide services and programs for senior citizens throughout Whiteside County, that promote their well-being, encourage their involvement in community life, and support their independence. 

The center offers a wide variety of programming, assistance, fun activities, technology assistance, educational events, meals Monday through Thursday, and special Members Only benefits 

Volunteer assisted activities

  • Pool tables

  • Card groups

  • Breakfast club

  • Bible study

  • Musicians' jam session

  • Veterans' coffee

  • Library

  • Crafting center - coming soon!

Assistance applying for:

  • Medicare counseling

  • License plate discount

  • Senior freeze (PTAX-340)

  • Comcast Essentials

  • COVID-19 test kits

  • COVID-19 vaccines and booster appointments

  • Caregiver assistance

  • Tax returns (provided by AARP)

Fun activities

  • Bingo

  • The Price is Right

  • Classic movie day

Technology assistance

  • Free phones for hearing impaired

  • Technology lab hours provided by WACC IT students

  • One-on-one classes provided by Sauk Computer Users Group

  • Classroom-style training events

Educational events

  • Alzheimer's meetings every other month

Other

  • Blood pressure readings (provided by WACC nursing students)

Food

  • Lunch meal Monday through Thursday provided by Golden Meals

  • Tuesday morning commodities - coming soon!

Members only benefits

  • Monthly newsletters

  • Keytag for easy scan-and-go registration

  • Trip discounts

  • Recognition

  • Exercise classes (line dancing and yoga)

1207 W. Ninth St.
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-9230

https://wc-seniorcenter.org/index

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