Oswego Senior Center Announces More February Activities

From the Oswego Senior Center:

All Ages Valentine Dinner Dance

Saturday, Feb. 8

All ages are invited for a fun-filled evening with a dinner buffet, entertainment and dancing, for just $20 per person –two people for $35. The Valentine Dinner Dance is hosted by the Oswego Senior Center and will be held at the American Legion, 19 W. Washington St., Oswego. Doors open 5pm, buffet dinner 6 pm and entertainment and dancing 7 – 9:30pm. Buffet dinner is sponsored by Sweet Savoury Catering and features pork loin, herb roasted chicken, sage/sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and a “sweetheart” dessert. Back by popular request – Music Entertainment by Edizon Dayao who will have you up and dancing or least tapping your toe! Grab your favorite date or grab some friends or come as a single; there will be plenty of people to join for dinner and fun entertainment – just be sure to come! Cash bar will be available. RSVP by February 5th to Oswego Senior Center located at 156 E. Washington St. Payment is requested at sign-up. For more information, call 630-554-5602

Coin Collecting

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.- noon

Do you have a coin collection? Do you have an interest in coin collection? Come and share your interest with others at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. as we discuss coins, collections, history, and market trends. Join the Coin Collecting group any first Tuesday of each month.

Project Linus Blankets

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10 -11:30 a.m.

Join other seniors at the Oswego Senior Center located at 156 E. Washington St., for this worth-while activity to hand tie fleece blankets for critically ill children. Join us anytime the first Tuesday of each month.

Heart & Bones Fitness Class

Participants may join this engaging, fun fitness class any time for cardio, resistance and strength training. Balance, coordination, flexibility, agility and energy may be improved! All exercises can be modified to accommodate injuries or specific needs. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Join us any day at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St: Monday 9am, and a second class on Monday 10am, Tuesday 10am, Wednesday 10am, Thursday 10:45am and Friday 11:15am. Instructors: Gabriel Davila, ACE Certified Trainer - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Beth Peshia, OSC Health & Wellness Coordinator – Wednesday and Friday.

Dementia Support Group

Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

The group will provide support and guidance from others that may be in a similar situation of caring for a loved one who has dementia. Please join us at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., to discuss anything that may be on your mind, learn ideas for success from others and give ideas that may help others. Understand that you are not alone when caring for someone with dementia. Join us anytime. The dementia support group will be meeting the first Friday of each month.

Free Memory Screens

Memory loss can take many different forms: from simply misplacing your belongings to forgetting to complete critical independent living activities, such as eating and paying bills. And while it is a common concern for many older adults, memory loss is NOT considered to be a part of normal aging. There are many known causes, ranging from Alzheimer’s to depression or vitamin and nutrition deficiencies. So if you or your loved one is having memory concerns, please make an appointment for a free memory screening at the Oswego senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. It only takes 15 minutes and can indicate if you might benefit from a more comprehensive evaluation. This evaluation is not intended to diagnose illness and should not be used in place of physician consultation. Please call 630-554-5602 to set an appointment with Kathy Perez, MSW, LSW.

Yellowstone & Wild West Travel Tour Presentation

Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m.

Keith of Premier World Discovery will be at Oswego Senior, 156 E. Washington St. with a slide presentation of this amazing trip through Utah and Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser, and a scenic Jenny Lake cruise in Grand Teton National Park are just some of the highlights of this trip, which runs from July 17 – 23, 2020. Price of the trip is $3,095 a person Double Occupancy, $4,170 Single and includes roundtrip airfare from O’Hare, 6 nights of hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners. If you’ve been thinking about a trip to the “Wild West”, this 45-minute presentation is for you! Call 630-554-5602 for more information.

Memory Cafe

A Memory Café is a place where caregiver and care recipient ( age 60 or more) can come together to socialize and connect with others in similar situations. Oswego Senior Center Memory Café, located at 156 E. Washington St, will be open 9:30 – 11 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month February through June. (February 5th, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th and June 3rd )

The Memory Café is not a Respite Care program but focuses on socializing with a caregiver in an environment outside the home. February 5th activities will include reminiscing, games, puzzles and arm chair travels. For more information and to register for the program, call 630-554-5602 for Kathy Perez, MSW, LSW and Memory Café Coordinator.

Dementia Education & Discussion Series: “Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia”

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

All ages are invited to join us at Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors. Discussion of current research and treatments. Presented by The Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP 630-554-5602.

Oswego Senior Center Congregate Meal Program

The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington, offers congregate lunch to seniors (age 60 plus) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week at noon. Reservations are required by 10am the business day prior to lunch. Suggested $5 donation.

Monday, February 3: Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy Roasted Carrots and Onions, Garden Salad and Chocolate Pound Cake

Wednesday, February 5: Chicken Noodle Soup, 1/2 Turkey Sandwich W/Lettuce Tomatoes & Mayo and Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Thursday, February 6: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, 3 Bean Salad, Garlic Bread and Mini Cheesecakes

This press release was produced by Oswego Senior Center. The views expressed here are the author's own.