Miller Senior Citizens' Center
Daily Activities


The Miller Center offers a variety of daily activities to Pekin area seniors. Following the listed items are more detailed descriptions of each activity. For more information, please call the Miller Center at (309) 346-5210.

AARP
The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and over.

  • Chapter meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month,
    1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Room A, Local Annual Membership $3.

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ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE
Donate your aluminum cans to the Miller Center. We'll recycle – proceeds support Miller Center programs, activities, and services.

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ART GROUP
Bring your sketch pad and pencil. A still life will be set up for you to draw. 

  • Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Fee $1.

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BIBLE STUDY
Non-denominational discussion in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Treats provided by Abling Hands Home Health Care. 

  • Tuesdays, 10 -11 a.m., McNaughton Lounge, Fee $1. 

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BINGO
Thursday Morning Bingo
Free drawings, door prizes. Sponsored by Pekin Manor, Care Solutions, Pekin Community Bank, Kroger, County Market, Christopher P. VonHake, DO, Unland Companies, Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care Center, Pekin Insurance, Fort's Toyota of Pekin, Morton Community Bank, Pekin National Bank, Central Illinois Agents Alliance, Attorney Frank Hoffman, Midwest Generation, Dr. Ruskusky, Wal-Mart, Schnuck's, Walgreens, Hardees, 1st Federal Savings, CEFCU and Liberty Village of Pekin

  • Thursdays, 9:30 -11:15 a.m., Room B, Fee $.75 to play and $.25 per card.

Grocery Bingo
Come join the fun and win some really great grocery items.  Then, stay for lunch. Hospice Compassus and Care Solutions Home Health Care provide the grocery items.

  • Mondays, 9:30 a.m., McNaughton Lounge, No fee.

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CIVIL WAR
Civil war history buffs… Do you love to read about the Civil War? Travel back to this fascinating time of our history through friendly discussion and knowledgeable guest speakers. 

  • 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., McNaughton Lounge, Fee $1.

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COMPUTER CLUB
Want to know more about computers and programs? The Computer Club is for everyone. This club is designed to share information. Refreshments provided.

  • 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Fee $1.

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CARDS
Pinochle

  • Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., Room B, Fee $2.

Double Pinochle

  • Mondays, 5:00P.M., McNaughton Lounge 

Euchre

  • Fridays, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., Room B, Fee $2.

Party Bridge

  • Mondays, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., McNaughton Lounge,
    Fee $1.50

Private Cards

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CRAFT CORNER
Interested in crafts and camaraderie?  Do you have a craft you would like to share?  Crafts are in display at the center and available for purchase.  Proceeds support the Miller Center.

  • Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 -11:30 a.m., Craft Room,
    Fee none.  

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DARTBALL
It's baseball! It's darts! No, it's Dartball!  

  • Mondays, 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 1:15 p.m.,
    Room B, Fee $1.

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GAME DAY
"Dice or Dominoes, fun and laughter, prizes and refreshments" all for fun. Riverview Healthcare Center provides the door prizes. See you there.

  • Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., Room A, Fee $1.

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GARDEN CLUB
Come and join us. Learn all about gardening

  • 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.,  Annual Fee: $15.

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INVESTMENT CLUB (PARIC)
Pekin Area Retiree’s Investment Club. 

  • 2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00 p.m., Fee $1.

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MILLER MELODIES
This group of vivacious entertainers will perform for your church, club, nursing home or special event. New members welcome.

  • Wednesdays, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., Fee $1.

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PEKIN BOTTLE COLLECTORS
Calling all antique bottle collectors. Come to our monthly meeting. Refreshments provided. 

  • 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Annual Fee $10.

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POOL and SHUFFLEBORD
Drop by for coffee, shoot the bull, and play some pool or shuffleboard with some great folks.

  • Monday through Friday, no fee.

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SPANISH FUN
Tengo Ancias!

  • Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Fee $2.

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WALKING CLUB
Choose to fitness walk indoors with a great group or walk around the lagoon to log your miles. Win prizes, get a tee-shirt.  Sponsored by Morton Villa / Morton Terrace Care Center.

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Annual Fee $15.

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WOODCARVERS
Beginners and advanced carvers welcome. Materials and patterns on hand for your use. The woodcarvers invite everyone to stop in and enjoy the fun and fellowship. 

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-11 a.m., Fee $1. 
  • Whittler’s Shop: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month,
    6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Fee $1.

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1701 Court Street | Pekin, Illinois 61554 | 309-347-PARK (7275)

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