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Caregiver Conference 20th Anniversary |
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Greetings!
The 20th Annual Caregiver Conference is a day of empowerment for Family Caregivers or older adult relatives or friends and Grandparents/Family members raising grandchildren.
This day out will provide the caregiver with various engaging and educational topics such as how to survive caregiving, health management, caregiver burnout, and much more. We hope that they will connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging. Our goal is for the Caregiver to leave feeling renewed, refreshed, and recharged.
The Keynote speaker is the very engaging Dr. Cheryl Woodson along with three other inspirational speakers - Linda Miller, Amy Brennan, and Jeff Koziatek. The conference includes lunch and a resource fair. Come with your questions and leave feeling confident and refreshed!
Making Moments of JOY Caregiver Conference will be held June 18th at the Crowne Plaza starting at 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Respite services may be arranged for caregivers who need it in order to attend this conference by reaching out to us no later than May 14. A registration fee of $20.00 must be mailed with a registration form. This fee will be refunded to attendees at the conference. For more information, call us at 217-787-9234 or 1-800-252-2918. Funded in part by the Older Americans Act through Illinois Department on Aging.
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Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala |
Saturday, May 14th from 6:00 - 10:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Tickets are $50 per person. Register by May 6th!
There will be a silent auction, wine pull, masque contest and a contest for the most festive dressed. Enjoy a seated Cajun dinner and live entertainment by Sojourn Rocs.
Attire: Masquerade and Cocktail/Black Tie optional. Best dressed will be crowned King & Queen!
Proceeds from the event will be used to help older adults with one-time emergency needs such as housing, utilities, prescriptions and groceries.
Thank you to our Sponsors! (Platinum and Gold Sponsors link to their website.)
Platinum Sponsors:
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Bronze Sponsor:
Russ Ramsey - State Farm Insurance
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Media Sponsors:
Capitol Radio Group
Illinois Eagle: Illinois' Online LGBTQ Newspaper
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Community Education Program |
Every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm, we host a Community Education Program for the general public.
May 10th:
Choices in Long-Term Care
Presented by Kate Schwartz, Ombudsman, ICARE
Join Kate Schwartz as she discusses Choices in Long-Term Care. The presentation will consist of an overview of the different types of long-term care facilities that are available and their corresponding levels of care, things to look for when choosing a facility, and common problems that are encountered in facilities.
This month's presentation will be held in-person and online. Technical assistance is available if needed in order to participate. Please contact AgeLinc for more information.
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Every Third Wednesday of the month at noon, we host a Lunch & Learn open to all past, present and future caregivers.
May 18th:
Connecting the Community to the Library
Presented by: Summer Beck-Griffith, Lincoln Library, Springfield’s Public Library
Summer Beck-Griffith will share Lincoln Library’s plans to connect more with the aging community by meeting the challenges of a changing world, engaging programming, and how reading never goes out of style. She will also share information about the Lincoln Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, which has something for everyone!
This month's presentation will be held in-person and online. Technical assistance is available if needed in order to participate. Please contact AgeLinc for more information.
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May Meal Program Schedule |
For LGBT seniors, caregivers and allies. Every Thursday at 11:30 am. Must have reservations by Tuesday of the same week by contacting Prairie at 217.787.9234.
May 5: CORAL
May 12: Phoenix Center
May 19: IL Assistive Technology Program
May 26: Open Discussion
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West Central Mass Transit District (WCMTD) for West Central Illinois.
WCMTD provides a demand-response, curb-to-curb service in Morgan, Scott, Brown, Pike, Cass and Schuyler Counties and covers 2,769 square miles serviced daily.
WCMTD provides safe, affordable, and efficient transportation. Their goal is to provide this service at the same time providing EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ALL LEVELS. R. Jean Jumper has served as the Executive Director since November of 2006. Every employee, from maintenance to management is expected to represent West Central Mass Transit District in a courteous, professional manner at all times. Dispatchers are the voice of WCMTD's service while drivers are the face, and EVERYONE'S focus is to provide safe, affordable, timely, courteous transportation services in clean, well-maintained vehicles. The district employs 40 individuals including 23 Drivers, 6 Dispatchers, 2 Custodians.
Transportation is available in all counties Monday – Friday from 6 am – 6 pm. Additional hours are currently available to the Jacksonville/South Jacksonville residents until 10 pm Monday – Thursday, midnight on Friday and 8 pm – midnight on Saturday. Local one-way fares range from $2 per person to $7.50 per person. Additional safe ride service is provided at key holiday times. For more information, call (217)245-2900.
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EMERGENCY PANDEMIC HOMELESS PREVENTION
Facing economic hardship due to COVID-19? Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center is providing utility and rent assistance for those facing economic hardship due to COVID-19. Proof of financial hardship is required to process funding request for past-due rent and utility payments.
Reach out to Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center at (217)544-5040 ext. 11 for more information.
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Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Inc. (AgeLinc)
217-787-9234 or 1-800-252-2918 (Toll Free)
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