“Your current circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein – Businessman-Speaker

 

“Being happy never goes out of style.”- Lilly Pulitzer – 1931-2013 – Fashion Designer

 

“The soul is stronger than its surroundings.” – William James – 1842-1910 – Philosopher-Psychologist

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the unconventional and unorthodox Paul Conforti)

Bucket Bucks for February will go to Meal on Wheels.

 

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

 

Feb 7: CU Sunrise Board meeting (7-8am)

Feb 10: Salt & Light volunteer

Feb 24: That’s What She Said Social

Mar 2: Read Across America at Lincoln Square

Apr 19-21: RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Academy

May 4: District Assembly (8am-noon)

May 4: Newspaper folding volunteer at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 

PROGRAM

 

Mary Hodson introduced Lynne Barnes with Advocates for Aging Care.  Lynne Barnes is a past president of Carle Foundation Hospital and currently Program Director in the Master of Healthcare Administration at UIUC.

 

Lynne’s presentation introduced us to her most recent involvement, Advocates for Aging Care, of which Lynne serves on the steering committee.

 

In May 2023, alarmed by the closing of three nursing homes in Champaign County and its impact on access to care for area residents, a group of individuals decided to work together to advocate for quality, affordable, and innovative skilled nursing care in Champaign county. Advocates for Aging Care (AAC) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization created to better understand the impact of the shortage of skilled nursing care for older citizens and their families, and address any deficits.

Skilled nursing care is different from assisted living, independent living and memory care facilities. This group is working with local government officials, non-profit administrators, health officials (Carle, OSF, Christy and UIUC) and numerous concerned citizens to outline strategies, and develop a plan for providing skilled nursing care and associated needed health care services for the elderly in our community.  Their goal is to position Champaign County as a destination known for the innovative services and facilities for aging individuals.

 

Lynne asked if you have had skilled nursing care involvement with a family member or friend that you participate in the groups survey at advocatesforagingcare.org

 

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  Feb 8th Feb 15th Feb 22nd Feb 29th
Introductions Scott Paceley Robb Patton Jerry Payonk No
Reflection Lisa Crane Diana Dummitt Ata Durukan am
Greeters Scott Paceley Robb Patton Jerry Payonk meeting
Lisa Crane Diana Dummitt Ata Durukan  
Notetaker Perry Hodson Crane  

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

February 8th – Kari May Miller, Children’s Advocacy Center (Tom)

February 15th – Aaron Bird from the Salvation Army (Cary)

February 22nd – Lex Tate, the Evolution of Campustown (Joe)

February 29th – No AM meeting (5th Thursday)

March 7th – TBD (Lisa)

March 14th – TBD (Mary)

March 21st – TBD (Michael)

March 28th – TBD (Tom)

April 4th – TBD (Cary)

April 11th – TBD (Joe)

 

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

February 14 – Ata Durukan