Please check back regularly. Events and activities will be posted as scheduled.

Digital Divide Computer Classes

Please check the EDUCATION SECTION for our Digital Divide Computer Classes... perfect class for mature student with little to no computer experience.

55 Alive Mature Driving Course

Tuesday and Thursday

August 5th & 7th, 2008

12:30-4:30 p.m.

$10.00 per person

This 8 hour course concentrates on compensating for the gradual changes associated with aging that may impact driving. The entire course must be completed to receive certification. There are NO tests.

The course is designed for people age 50 or over, however anyone may pay the fee and take the class. Graduates receiving a certificate may get a reduced liability premium for a period of 3 years after completing the course.

Pre-registration required. Please call 815-398-8864.

Flu Shots - Visiting Nurses

2008 dates not set

Flu shots only. They will bill medicare for you. Please bring Medicare card. No pneumonia shots available through VNA this year. No price available yet if not paid by Medicare.

Flu and Pneumonia Shots - Winn. Co. Health Dept.

2008 dates not set

(2007 pricing) Both flu ($30) and pneumonia ($45) shots will be available for people 6 months and older. They will bill Medicare for you. Please bring Medicare card and photo ID.

Senior Luncheon:

Held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Come make new friends or see old ones. Start your morning at 11:00 a.m. with coffee and donuts. Lunch (prepared by our very own staff and volunteers) is served promptly at noon. After lunch and dessert enjoy entertainment or special interest speaker.

$2.00 donation appreciated to help cover costs.

Senior Bingo:

Held the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:00 - 1:00

Includes dessert, coffee and prizes! Cost is $1.00 per person. No reservation required.

Contact susans@kenrock.org or call 398-8864.

Tax Assistance:

This is a free service is provided annually by AARP volunteers. Taxes are completed for senior citizens and persons with low income from February - April 15 at Ken-Rock by appointment only.

We will begin taking 2009 Tax Assistance appointments in January. Call Carrie at 815-398-8864 or e-mail her at Carries@Kenrock.org for more information.

Ken-Rock Elderly Apartments:

KREA is managed by Mid-Northern Management Corporation. Contact Alice Nighswonger, manager at 815-398-5180 for more information. Her office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. You may also leave a voice message and she will return your call promptly.