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June 2017 Volume 10, Issue 6
Pave the Way for Superagers!
Contribute to the Parking Lot Campaign
by May 31st and your donation will be
matched.
Main Street Community Center was honored with a Legacy Award of
$500 from the Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF) for service
to the community over the past 42 years. With their award, the Center is
featured in their Community Sharing Campaign to help raise funds for a
new parking lot at the Center. Donate to the campaign by paying online
at www.edwardsvillecommunityfoundation.org or send a check to
ECF and put “MSCC Parking Lot” in the memo: P.O. Box 102,
Edwardsville, IL 62025. Deadline for matching funds is May 31, 2017.
Thank you for your consideration!
Edwardsville Schnucks Chooses the
Community Center for their
June Bags 4 My Cause Program!
During the month of June, for each “Giving” reusable bag sold at the
Schnucks store located at 2222 Troy Rd., Edwardsville, IL,
Main Street Community Center will receive $1.00!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Center Leadership…………....…2
Nutrition Programs….……..…..3
Transportation Program……...4
Information & Assistance
Programs……………………….…...5
Health Screening Programs....6
Education Programs ................ 7
Recreation Programs………..8-9
Calendar of Events………..…...10
Partners & Sponsors…………...11
SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST
Enrollment for Commodity
Supplement Food Program
continues - Page 3.
Blood pressure screenings
scheduled in June - Page 6.
New artist’s work is dis-
played at the Center -
Page 7.
Sign Up Opens June 1 for
the July Day Trip to Eckert’s
- Page 9.
The Main Street
CONNECTION
1003 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0300
www.mainstcc.org
Thank you to
for sponsoring
this issue of the
Main Street Connection!
Sara Berkbigler, Executive Director
Michelle Boyer, Assistant Director
Theresa Fuesting, Admin. Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
Tammie Baker, Bookkeeper
Bill Arth, Substitute Driver
Karl Krachenberg, Driver
Bob Werner, Driver
CENTER STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fredna Scroggins
President
Kathie Duame
Vice President
Kevin Doak
Treasurer
Sarah Goldammer
& Libby Levin
Co-Secretaries
Emily Bates
Christine Doty
Marcia Golden
Natasha Howard
Greg Mefford
JoAnn Nabe
Kristen Pfund
Amy Rakes
David Werner
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Kevin Babb, Esq.
Carolyn Biagi, CPA
Peter Fornof
Richard Hampton
Stephen Hansen
Duane Jones
Carol Keene
John McCracken
Bev Meyer
HONORARY MEMBERS
Mayor Hal Patton
City of Edwardsville
Supervisor Frank Miles
Edwardsville Township
Pastor John Roberts
Eden Church
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BOARD COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Fredna Scroggins, Chair
Kathie Duame, Kevin Doak, Sarah Goldammer & Libby Levin
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Kevin Doak, Chair
Abdel Djelidi, Christine Doty, Greg Mefford, JoAnn Nabe,
& David Werner
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kathie Duame, Chair
Deb Ellis, Natasha Howard, Sarah Goldammer, Bev Meyer,
Amy Rakes & Wanda Todoroff.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Libby Levin, Chair
Emily Bates & Marcia Golden
FACILITY & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Bev Meyer, Chair
Kevin Babb, Duane Jones, Kristen Pfund & Wayne Meyer
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING
ON A BOARD COMMITTEE?
Contact Sara Berkbigler:
(618) 656-0300
NEW FREE
PROGRAM FOR
AREA SENIORS
WHO QUALIFY!
Main Street Community
Center and the St. Louis
Area Foodbank are
partnering to bring the
Commodity
Supplemental Food
Program (CSFP) Senior
Assistance Program to
our area!
If you or someone you
know meets the following
qualifications, they can
receive a
monthly box of
nonperishable foods to
supplement their diet:
60 years (+)
Monthly income of
$1,307 or below
Resident of Madison
or St. Clair County
UPCOMING
ENROLLMENT DAYS
RSVP REQUIRED
Edwardsville
Public Library
112 S. Kansas St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Wednesday, June 7
10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, June 21
1:00pm-3:00pm
QUESTIONS?
Contact Michelle Boyer:
(618) 656-0300
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NUTRITION PROGRAMS
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
Main Street Community Center has been serving home-delivered meals
to residents of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon for over 35 years.
Meals are prepared by a certified local caterer and delivered by trained,
caring volunteers who provide a check-in with clients Monday-Friday.
Cost is only $4.00/meal and is billed monthly. A refundable deposit of
$75 is required at registration.
To find out more about home-delivered meals, please contact the Center:
(618) 656-0300 or [email protected].
CONGREGATE MEALS
The Center serves congregate meals two days a week: Tuesdays and
Fridays from 11:00am-12:30pm. Cost is $5.00/meal. Friends Discount
Members receive a discounted price of $4.00/meal.
Advance reservations are required by contacting the Center by 12 noon
the day before: (618) 656-0300 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR MEAL & SUPPLEMENT DELIVERIES:
Contact Theresa Fuesting:
(618) 656-0300
“The best way to
find yourself is to
lose yourself in
the service of
others.”
~ Ghandi
NEW
PROGRAM!
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
“The Community Center bus has made a huge difference. It is reliable, on time, and you always know when they will be there. Also, scheduling the bus is easy!” Cassie, 40, cannot drive due to a disability. She uses the bus to get to her workplace in the community.
Main Street Community Center has offered Door-to-Door Transportation for seniors and disabled adults
for over 30 years, offering local rides to Center activities, medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery
stores, beauty shop/barber shop, shopping centers, government offices, volunteer and paid work
locations, and much more.
Riders must be 60 (+) years of age or disabled, including part-time disability due to an injury or surgery.
Rides are scheduled by appointments and are offered Monday through Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm.
There are no required bus fees to ride, only a suggested donation of $1.00/one-way ride.
Door-to-Door Transportation
Professional Drivers
Seniors 60 (+) & Disabled Adults
Easy Registration Process
Rides Scheduled by Appointment
NEED A RIDE?
If you or someone you know is in need of area transportation,
please contact the Center to get registered for this program:
(618) 656-0300
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INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
BENEFIT ACCESS
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Walk-In Only
Wednesday, June 7
1:00-3:00pm
SHIP COUNSELING
Walk-In Only
Wednesday, June 7
1:00-3:00pm
PARALEGAL SERVICES
by Appointment Only
Wednesday, June 28
1:00-3:00pm
RULES OF THE ROAD
REVIEW COURSE
RSVP Required
June 23, 1-3pm
AARP SMART
DRIVING COURSE
Next Class:
August 8-9, 2017
12-4pm each day
TO SCHEDULE AN
APPOINTMENT
OR ASK QUESTIONS,
Contact the Center:
(618) 656-0300
BENEFIT ACCESS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
(Formerly known as Circuit Breaker)
Provided by Edwardsville Township
A FREE program to assist seniors in accesssing the following:
Seniors Ride Free Transit Benefit
Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Benefit
Secretary of State License Plate Discount
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(SHIP)
Provided by Edwardsville Township
A FREE state-wide health insurance counseling service for Medicare
beneficiaries and their caregivers.
PARALEGAL SERVICES
Provided by Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
A paralegal will meet with qualified seniors by appointment.
Qualifications include:
60 (+) years of age
Counties served include Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, Randolph and Washington
Some restrictions apply
Home interviews available for those unable to come to the Center for assistance.
RULES OF THE ROAD REVIEW COURSES Provided by Illinois Secretary of State’s Office Course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver's license. Registration required. AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE Provided by AARP This 8-hour course will assist students with the following:
Effective safe driving practices, skills and strategies you can use on the road every day
Illinois state laws and traffic rules for drivers
How to deal with aggressive drivers
Proper maintenance of your vehicle so it's safe before you drive Registration required. $15 AARP Members, $20 Non-Members. Course completion may qualify you for a discount through your insurance company.
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BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENINGS
Walk-In Only
Main Street
Community Center 1003 North Main St.
Edwardsville, IL
Monday, June 5
11am-12pm
Tuesday, June 27
11am-12pm
FREE
SERVICE
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HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS
Main Street Community Center is proud to partner with Anderson Hospital, Edwardsville Public Library and
Glen Carbon Centennial Library to provide FREE health screenings to seniors 60 (+) throughout 2017:
Friday, August 11 Glen Carbon Centennial Library
10:00am-12:00pm 198 South Main St., Glen Carbon
Friday, November 10 Edwardsville Public Library
10:00am-12:oopm 112 South Kansas St., Edwardsville
Screenings include Glucose finger stick, blood pressure, body mass index, pulse, oxygen saturation
and educational material. FASTING NOT REQUIRED, but suggested for more accurate results.
TO SCHEDULE AN
APPOINTMENT, CONTACT:
(618) 656-0300
THANK YOU
to
Jenny Hinkle, RN
who volunteered to provide
Blood Pressure Screenings for the past few years.
Jenny and her husband are retiring to sunny Florida.
We will all miss you, Jenny!
Thank you to the Junior Service Club
of Edwardsville-Glen Carbon for
supporting this valuable program!
WELCOME
to
Kerry Basarich, RN
who has volunteered to provide
Blood Pressure Screenings at the Center!
THANK YOU!
We look forward to working with you!
JOIN US!
DINE & DISCOVER
(Formerly Lunch & Learn)
Wednesday, June 7
11:00am-1:00pm
RSVP by 6/7
ART EXHIBIT
by Jane Floyd-Hendey
A fascinating
photographic exhibit,
“Transportation
Specialists Study”
featuring truck drivers.
WRITE YOUR OWN
STORY
Thursdays
9:30-11:00am
AFTERNOON
BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 8
1:00pm
#1 Ladies Detective
Agency
by Alexander McCall Smith
EVENING
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 21
7:00pm
Hillbilly Elegy
by J.D. Vance
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
DINE & DISCOVER
Join us as we dine for lunch and discover through a variety of programs
offered throughout the year. This program is sponsored by
Edwardsville Township.
Conversations on Caregiving
June 7, 2017
11:00am-1:00pm
Presented by Nancy Berry & Stacey Rhodes
of St. John’s Community Care
$5.00/person or FREE for Friends Discount Members
RSVP by Friday, June 2, 2017
ART EXHIBITS
Main Street Community Center is pleased to partner with talented
Edwardsville area artists as they display their work in the Center. Some
work is available for purchase through the artist. Exhibits change every
60-90 days. The exhibit is FREE for visitors to enjoy. Donations are
appreciated.
AFTERNOON & EVENING BOOK CLUBS
All are welcome to join the book clubs as they enjoy discussions about their
selection of the month and associated topics. Club members contribute to
the book selections, so each club has its own “personality”.
$1.00 program fee or FREE to Friends Discount Members
Afternoon Book Club Selections Evening Book Club Selections
June 8: #1 Ladies Detective Agency June 21: Hillbilly Elegy
by Alexander McCall Smith by J.D. Vance
July 13: A Piece of the World July 19: I Know This Much is True
by Christina Baker Kline by Wally Lamb
WRITE YOUR OWN STORY
Led by local author Pat Hughes, this interactive weekly class works on
recording personal memories in the form of stories or essays. Writing
materials and prompts are provided weekly.
One-time $15 cost for the binder and $3.00/class. $2.00/class for Friends
Discount Members.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
STRETCH & MOVE TAI CHI
Low Impact-Senior Designed Slow, Balanced, Relaxed Movements
Tue/Thu/Fri 8:00-9:00am Wed 7:00-9:00pm
$1.00/drop-in class $100 for 17-week session
Call Terry at (618) 973-7190
SPIRITUAL REALITY PUZZLE ROOM
How to live a happier life Multiple Center Puzzles Available
that reflects your individuality Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Coming in July!
No charge for attending.
SOCIALLY CRAFTY SQUARE DANCING
Bring a Craft to Work On Intermediate Level, Singles Welcome
Adult Coloring Books Available Tue, June 13, 20 & 27
Tue 9:30-11:00am 7:00-9:00pm
SOCIAL DINING
Dining with Friends
Wed, June 14 - 5:30pm
The Foundry
126 N. Main St., Edw.
Lunch Bunch
Wed, June 21 - 11:30am
Los Tres Amigos
1011 Century Dr., Edw.
WELCOME
to
The Edwardsville Children’s Museum
On June 14th from 1-3pm,
they will be hosting a cooking class for kids
at the Community Center!
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CARDS & GAMES
EUCHRE
2nd & 4th Monday
9:00-11:00am
PINOCHLE
Monday Group
12:00-3:00pm
Thursday Group
12:00-3:00pm
CONTRACT BRIDGE
2nd & 4th Friday
12:00-3:00pm
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Wednesdays
9:00am-12:00pm
BINGO
Tuesdays & Fridays
1:00-3:00pm
BUNCO
3rd Wednesday
1:00-2:00pm
POKENO
2nd Tuesday
1:00-2:00pm
TRAVEL
DAY TRIPS
Missouri Botanical Garden
June 28 - 9:30am departure
$32 fee includes motor coach, driver tip,
admission to Botanical Garden.
Lunch own own at Sassafras Café.
Spots still available! Call today!
Eckert’s
July 26 - 9:45am departure
$10 fee includes Center bus transportation.
Lunch on own.
RSVP opens June 1. Limited seats.
St. Louis Art Museum
August 23 - 9:30am departure
$15 includes Center bus transportation.
Lunch on own at Panorama Restaurant.
RSVP opens July 3. Limited seats.
Butterfly House
September 27 - 9:15am departure
$21 fee includes Center bus transportation
and admission.
Lunch on own.
RSVP opens August 1. Limited seats.
Cardinals Hall of Fame & Museum
October 25 - 9:30am departure
$27 fee includes motor coach transportation
and admission to museum.
Lunch on own.
RSVP opens September 1. Limited seats.
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SEE INSERT FOR DETAILS
ON A 2-NIGHT TRIP
TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
IN SEPTEMBER!
June 2017 Calendar of Events - Main Street Community Center
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
Stretch & Move 8:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30-11:00
Pinochle 12:00
Sign Up for July Day Trip to Ecker’s Opens
2
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Bingo 1:00
5
Blood Pressure Screening 11:00-12:00
Pinochle 12:00
6
Stretch & Move 8:00
Socially Crafty 9:30
Lunch 11:00 - 12:30
Bingo 1:00
7
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
CSFP Enrollment
10:00-12:00-Edw Li-
brary
Dine & Discover 11:00
Benefit Access/SHIP
1:00-3:00
Tai Chi 7:00
8
Stretch & Move 8:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30-11:00
Pinochle 12:00
Book Club 1:00
9
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Bridge 12:00
Bingo 1:00
12
Euchre 9:00
Pinochle 12:00
13
Stretch & Move 8:00
Socially Crafty 9:30
Lunch 11:00 - 12:30
Pokeno 1:00
Bingo 2:00
Square Dancing 7:00
14
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Children’s Museum Cooking Class 1:00
Dining with Friends at The Foundry 5:30
Tai Chi 7:00
15
Stretch & Move 8:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30-11:00
Pinochle 12:00
16
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Bingo 1:00
19
Pinochle 12:00
20
Stretch & Move 8:00
Socially Crafty 9:30
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Color Bingo (Yellow)1:00
Square Dancing 7:00
21
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Lunch Bunch at Los Tres Amigos 11:30
Bunco 1:00
CSFP Enrollment 1:00-3:00-Edw Library
Tai Chi 7:00
Book Club 7:00
22
Stretch & Move 8:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30-11:00
Pinochle 12:00
23
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Bridge 12:00
Bingo 1:00
Rules of the Road Review Course 1:00-3:00
26
Euchre 9:00
Pinochle 12:00
27
Stretch & Move 8:00
Socially Crafty 9:30
Blood Pressure Screening 11:00-12:00
Bingo 1:00
Square Dancing 7:00
28
Duplicate Bridge 9:00
Day Trip to the MO Botanical Garden 9:30
Paralegal 1:00 - 3:00
Tai Chi 7:00
29
Stretch & Move 8:00
Write Your Own Story 9:30-11:00
Pinochle 12:00
30
Stretch & Move 8:00
Lunch 11:00-12:30
Bingo 1:00
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THANK YOU TO OUR JUNE 2017
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
Proud member of
Glen Carbon Centennial Library
HEALTH SCREENING PARTNERS
BINGO SPONSOR
JUNE 30, 2017
POKENO SPONSOR BUNCO SPONSOR
MEAL CATERERS
SUPPLEMENTAL
FOOD PROGRAM
PARALEGAL
ASSISTANCE
SUPPORT THE CENTER THROUGH COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAMS:
THANK YOU
FOR SUPPORTING
THE COMMUNITY
CENTER!
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Your donation is tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Main Street Community Center does not discriminate in admission to programs or activities or treatment of employment in
programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act; the U.S. Civil Rights Act; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have
been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information,
call 1-800-252-8966 (TDD), or contact Main Street Community Center at 1-618-656-0300.