Thursday, February 28, 2013
State Rep. Kay Hatcher is gearing up for annual Senior Spelling Bee, this year hosted in Oswego.
The following is from a press release issued by Representative Kay Hatcher: The buzz has begun about this spring’s Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by State Representative Kay Hatcher. This year’s Bee will on Friday, April 26 at the Oswego Senior Center. “Each year I host an event so mature adults in our area can show off their ‘spelling smarts’ and each year it gets more competitive and more fun,” said Hatcher. “We move the event throughout the district. Two years ago we were in Yorkville and last year we were in Sugar Grove. I’m hoping to find a great spot in Elburn next year.” Read: See Photos of Last Year's Spelling Bee Hatcher said the local Senior Spelling Bee is open to everyone 50 and better. The event will begin with a 1 p.m. check-…
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Volunteers will be available every Monday starting Feb. 4.
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Tuesday, January 29
The following was provided by the Oswego Senior Center: For the third year, the Oswego Senior Center will be preparing free income tax returns. Volunteers will be available every Monday starting February 4th through April 8th from 1 to 5pm. Appointments will also be available for two Saturdays, March 9th and 23rd from 9 to noon. Call 630-554-5602 to make an appointment and/or for more information. Individuals who earn $25,000 or less and Seniors and families who earn up to $51,000 are eligible for the free tax preparation of federal and state forms. Volunteers are trained through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) in collaboration with the IRS. Information you need to bring includes proof of identification for you and your …
Monday, January 28, 2013
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Monday, January 28
We want to thank everyone who attended our 2nd annual Chili Cook-off at the Oswego Senior Center. There were many delicious dishes but the top winners were John Shramuk, Susan Malacina and Millard Fruits. We especially want to thank our judges who got to experiment all the dishes: Dwight Baird, Oswego Chief of Police; Hector Justiz, Oswego Village Hall and John Cornish, Oswego Fire Protection District. Lorraine Schleitwiler Activity Director, Oswego Senior Center
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
We want to take this opportunity to thank all the shoppers for making our annual Christmas Bazaar a success. The success would not have been possible without the help of the following people; our homemade cookie bakers: Della Kabza and Janelle Furfs of American Home Health, Cleo Bach, Sharon Sorrentino, Theresa Apaceller, Judy Moen, Frances & Albina Verde, Jim & Jackie Heafer, Julie Freza of Vital Wellness, Barb Hanson, Joy Maas, Callie Wallace, Mary Lou Conover, Ruth Orr, Kari Overton, Hillside Rehabilitaton, June Johnson, Joan Shramek, Rita Scherer, Jeanne Baumann, Pat Lungren, Judy Billa, Jack & Carol Glassford, Sunnymere Retirement Home, Jim & Karen Pleskovich, Gerry Oster, Aurelia Mariani, Mary Love, Sandy Pastore, Maxine Brinker…
Friday, November 9, 2012
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The third session in a series on “Taking Care of Your Loved Ones and Yourself “will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You need not to have attended previous sessions to partake in this one. The discussion will include a virtual dementia tour at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego. The 20 minute tour sponsored by Linden Oaks at Edward will give a caregiver an insight on understanding the behavior of someone with dementia. It will teach you how to create a positive environment by stimulating their dementia or Alzheimer's. Only by walking in their shoes, can you develop an eye toward what would make you comfortable if you were the one with the disease. Heightening your sensitivity will allow you …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Event will be held at the Oswego Senior Center for $6 a person.
Have a craving for Italian? Chef Mark Low, owner of European Chef to the Rescue, will be hosting another cooking demonstration at the Oswego Senior Center on Tuesday, August 28 at 12:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Low, once known as the “Love Board Chef” will be serving up an entire meal at the event for $6. The dishes will include a starter of classical tuscana with mozzarella, olives, pepperoni, fruit and classic olive oil, followed by an entrée of roasted rigatoni with chicken and ending with a dessert of Italian mousse with chocolate covered fruit. There will also be a free raffle for a dozen chocolate covered strawberries. For those that aren’t quite as lucky, there will also be a quiz on Italy, with the winner also receiving …
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
On Saturday, July 21st, Oswego Senior Center held its first Pig Fest. While hoping to do an outside event with good food and music, the hot weather kept everyone indoors. We want to thank everyone who supported and attended our fundraiser and especially the folks who helped with its preparation: Anne Vickery with assistance in ordering the guest of honor (the pig); our roaster in charge, Chef Alex Wallace and of course, Mr. Eleno Silva of the Riverview Diner for the donation of broasted chicken, rice pilaf, cole slaw, sweet potato casserole, cream pies and cakes. Special thanks to our sponsors who gave donations for raffles, etc.: Cecelia Sanders, Sunnymere Assisted Living, Bickford Senior Living, Theresa Appaceller, Leona Moeller, Barbara…
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
I want to thank Chief Rick Neitzer and the staff of the Oswego Fire Dept. as well as Richard Kuhn, President, of the Board of Trustees for the use of the empty Fire House on Main street for our annual Garage Sale. Due to their help, we had our best year and raised the largest amount of funds to help continue providing services to the seniors in our community. I especially what to thank Jim Detzler for all the help he has given the Oswego Senior Center. With good friends line these gentleman our center is able to grow and provide services to our seniors. Jim Feeley President of the Oswegoland Seniors Inc.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
We would like to thank Dr. Santosh Gill, Medical Director of Cardiology Services at Rush Copley for appearing at the Oswego Senior Center on April 25. Her talk was both informative and inspiring. In addition, our thanks go to Laura Barr from University of Illinois Extension Program and Stephanie McCubbin of Whole Foods for the cooking demonstration and tasting of healthy foods. All attendees were surprised how good tasting healthy food can be. Other refreshments were provided by Rush Copley. Also, thanks to the following organizations who were on hand to dispense useful information: Aurora University's Community Leaders Active Adult Committee; Aurora University Institute for Collaboration, Fox Valley Heart Foundation, City of …
Monday, January 30, 2012
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Monday, January 30, 2012
The Oswego Senior Center wants to publicly thank the following members of the Oswego's finest public servants for being brave enough to come and judge our first annual chili cookoff: Kudos to David Sackett, Fire Department, Mark Runyon, Village of Oswego Public Works Department and Jeff Bergner, Oswego Police Department. We were happy to have over 11 participants in the cookoff, and look forward to more next year. Pat Feeley, Manager, Oswego Senior Center
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