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July, 2016
Regional Spelling Bee
On June
15, 2016, the
top two
spellers
from the Jo
Daviess and
Stephenson
County local
Senior
Spelling
Bees
advanced to
the Regional
Semi-Finals
at the Lee
County Council on Aging in Dixon, IL. This is part of the Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition for adults aged 50 and over. It culminates at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Senior Day, Monday, August 15, 2016.
Representing Jo Daviess County were Sheila Ryan from Galena and Rene Albrecht from Elizabeth. Representing Stephenson County were Mary Stayner from Stockton and Dorothy Schwarze from Freeport. Previous participants, fami- ly, and friends were also on hand to support and cheer on the contestants. The pronouncer and judges were from the Dixon area. Everyone was treated to a picnic lunch and were informed and educated by photos and a presentation about wildlife. Bingo was the name of the game for entertainment and prizes.
After many rounds of such words as aficionado, hasenpfef- fer, and bouillabaisse, a winner emerged. The 1st place winner was Sheila Ryan from Jo Daviess County. Sheila and the sec- ond place winner will now advance to the state finals. We commend all those who participated and congratulate Sheila for her vast knowledge of language and spelling!
Thank you for your continuous support of the Senior Resource Center
Stephen Diamond
John McClellan
Thank you to Council Hill Township and Rawlins Township in JoDaviess County for your generous response to our request for financial assistance.
We look forward to providing our “eight pillars of service” to your residents.
Ralph Norman teaches a Medicare Basics class twice a month. See activities for next classes.
Free Hearing Screening
In conjunction with the Lions Club Mobil Van
Tues., Aug. 16, 12:00 to 5:00pm
At the Senior Resource Center Parking Lot
206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport Appointments are not required.
Children ages 10-17 are welcome but need a signed parental consent.
Thank you Crossroads Occupy 815 youth for cleaning our windows and helping with yard work at the SRC.
The Senior Resource Center and Pretzel City Transportation will be closed July 4th.