Bingo

Join the fun and win some great prizes. Bring your friends and play as many cards as you can!

Dates and Times:  Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $3 for 3 Cards

Cost: $4 for 5 Cards

BREAKFAST Bingo

Join us on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month and on all 5^th Tuesdays. Join us for breakfast and stay for the fun and prizes. Bring your friends! Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for more details.

Dates and Times:

• Breakfast 9:00 a.m.
• Bingo 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $5 for five bingo cards. Please pay and register in advance.

Card Games

We have some great card groups. Whether you want to learn or play, come on in and join the fun. No partner needed.

Dates and Times:

• Double Pinochle – Mondays: 4 p.m.
• Pinochle – Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m.
• Hand & Foot – Thursdays: 12:30 p.m.
• Euchre – Fridays: 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $3

Dartball

It’s baseball! It’s darts! No! It’s Dartball! A baseball dart game is played on a special dartboard with baseball-themed adaptations.

Dates and Times:

• Mondays: 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $3

Game Day

Cards or Dominoes, Scrabble, Mah-Jongg, or Dice? Join us for fun and refreshments, laughter, and prizes. It’s all on Game Day!

Dates and Times:  Mondays, 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $3

Mah-Jongg

Mahjongg is a game of skill with elements of luck, originating in China over two thousand years ago, and has recently gained popularity in the US. This game is similar to rummy, however, played with tiles instead of cards. Come learn or practice your Mah-Jongg skills. Beginners welcome!

Dates and Times:  Mondays, 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $3

Pool Table

Drop by for some coffee, shoot the bull, and play some pool with friends! Pool table available upon McNaughton Lounge availability. Call (309) 346-5210 to reserve a place at the pool table.

Dates and Times:  Call to check availability and reserve the table

Cost: $1

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard is available upon Room A’s availability—call (309) 346-5210 to reserve your place at the shuffleboard table.

Dates and Times: Call to check availability and reserve the table

Cost: $1

AARP Smart Driver Course

This driver safety program is offered to individuals 50 and older at the Miller Center in cooperation with AARP. This 2–day program includes the Rules of the Road, as well as skills and techniques for safe driving. Learn the current laws and rules of Illinois. State Law requires insurance companies to offer a premium reduction to those 55 and older who complete this accident prevention course, which is offered three times per year.

Registration required. Call Miller Center at (309) 346-5210 for more information and to reserve your spot!

Cost: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members

Computer Lab

Drop in to surf the web or connect with friends and family via email and social media. The Miller Center Computer Lab is open to the public. Printing is available for a nominal fee. The Miller Center Computer Lab is sponsored by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes.

**Guidelines Enforced**: Technology protection measures, in the form of filters, are installed on all Miller Center public computers. Miller Center patrons must use the Internet within the guidelines of acceptable use.

Dates and Times: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (unless classes are in session)

Digital Literacy

Through a partnership with the Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center and a grant from the AARP Foundation Digital Skills Ready@50+, we can offer computer classes (FREE of Charge) to our 50+ population.

Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for Class Topics and schedule.

Registration required. Call Miller Center at (309) 346-5210 for more information and to reserve your spot!

Cost: FREE

Craft& Conversation

Transform your ideas through craft work. Whatever you dare to imagine creating, Miller Center encourages you to make it happen! So come and try something new. Unleash your inner artist, learn a new skill and have some fun. Janet has some crafts planned but you can also do your own thing!

*The last Wednesday of each month is a scrapbooking & card making day! We have been gifted paper, stickers, and tools. You are welcome to come in and work on paper projects!

Dates and Times:

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Last Wednesday of the Month, 9:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Scrapbooking & Card Making Day

Cost: $3

Lapidary Workshop

Lapidary is the art of polishing and cutting stones. We have very talented leaders and the necessary equipment to make some beautiful items. We meet in the Woodshop, enter through the west doors.

Dates and Times: Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Cost: $4 – supplies are included!

Make & Take Craft Classes

Unique small group craft instruction with a variety of supplies and options provided, so that you will be able to create one-of-a-kind gifts for family, friends, or yourself. Join us for fun, informal classes at the Miller Center.

Dates and Times: Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for the schedule

Cost: Determined per class – supplies are included!

Quilt Group

Work on your own project while you visit and get ideas from other quilters in this Friday morning quilting group. You may bring your own machine or do handwork. We have plenty of space to spread out. Our friends also make Linus Blankets (fleece blankets for children in the hospital), and you are welcome to come make those too!

Dates and Times: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Cost: $3

Woodcarving Shop

Carve simple figures or your own one-of-a-kind projects. Get tips and ideas from other woodcarvers. They are always willing to help out with your designs or give a little tutorial! This specialized art form is both fun and relaxing. Beginners and advanced carvers welcome! Tools are available for use during shop hours.

Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $3

Exercise with Annie

Improve circulation, loosen joints, improve balance, core strength, and much, much more. Exercise while having fun and making friends! Balance, coordination, flexibility, agility, and energy may be improved! Low-impact standing and/or Chair exercises for all fitness levels. Not only will you get exercise, but you’ll make friends and have fun too!

Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Cost: $3

LINE DANCE Lessons

The Physical Benefits of dance can’t be understated. It’s an accessible art form and physical activity that’s available to all ages whether you’re a newbie or a pro. For all who dance, IMPROVED – heart health, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, bone density, increased endurance & stamina are all physical benefits that can help keep you active longer. Come join us for fun, exercise, and makes some new friends!

Dates and Times:  Thursdays

• Learn the Step 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
• Beginners 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• High Beginners & Improvers 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $4 – Pay for one and stay for all.

Square Dances & Lessons

The Bachelor & Bachelorettes Square Dance Club presents Square dance at the Miller Center! Circle the left… Turn to the right… Do-si-do your partner right!

Dates and Times:

• Dances: Sept. – May:  2^nd and 4^th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Dances: June – Aug: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Lessons: Sundays – see Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for schedule

Cost: $7

Walking club

Choose to fitness walk indoors or walk around the lagoon. This club promotes movement, rain or shine! The annual fee includes: specialized fitness events and trips, an exclusive t-shirt, and a reserved spot on Tuesday and Thursday walk days! Sponsored by Farmington Country Manor. Walk Club Ambassadors: Mary Ann Russell and Ann Heimer

Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Annual Club Dues: $30

Other exercise events

We offer other exercise classes when available such as Fit & Strong, Rockin’ with Ruby, and others. Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for a complete schedule

Book Club

Book Lovers meet every other month for book discussions hosted by the Pekin Public Library at the Miller Center. Books are distributed at the Miller Center one month before the meeting date.

Dates and Times: 3rd Wednesday of the odd months, 1:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Bottle Collector’s Club

Calling all Antique Bottle Collectors! Members meet monthly to showcase a variety of antiques and other collectibles.

Dates and Times: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.

Cost: $3

Garden Club

The Pekin Garden Club meets on the 1^st Monday of each month (March – December) at 6 p.m. Most of the meetings are at the Miller Center but we do occasionally meet other places. We usually have a speaker at our meetings, we always have fun! We always welcome new members – stop in and see what we’re about!

Dates and Times: 1^st Monday of the month (March – December), 6 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Miller Melodies

You are welcome to join this group of vivacious entertainers who perform for your church, club, nursing home or special event.

Dates and Times: Thursdays, 1 p.m.

Cost: $2

Walking Club

Choose to fitness walk indoors or walk around the lagoon. This club promotes movement, rain or shine! The annual fee includes: specialized fitness events and trips, an exclusive t-shirt, and a reserved spot on Tuesday and Thursday walk days! Sponsored by Farmington Country Manor. Walk Club Ambassadors: Mary Ann Russell and Ann Heimer

Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Annual Club Dues: $30

RIDE Transportation Service

Need a ride? Let the Miller Center pick you up! Pekin residents 50 and older can call to schedule a ride for destinations in Pekin and the surrounding areas. Medical appointments are our priority, but we also schedule rides to places such as the grocery store, bank, or hair salons when space is available. We will also bring you to the Miller Center!

We drive in Pekin and the surrounding areas: Peoria, East Peoria, Tremont, Morton

For more information or to schedule a ride, call the Miller Center at 309-346-5210.

Walk For A Ride

Join us for the Walk for a Ride annual fitness walk to raise funds to support the Miller Center Transportation Service. Visit sponsor tables for free goodies and information on local services. (Date: TBA)

Power of Age – Monthly lunch and learn expo

The Power of Age Expo is a program designed to touch on topics that are of interest to our patrons. Each Expo features a scheduled speaker, a lunch sponsor, and multiple local agencies on site to showcase their services. The doors open at 10:30 am, lunch is served while you listen to the speaker, then there is time after lunch to check out the vendors and ask questions. This is a free event, but you must register in advance as seating is limited.

Registration required. Space is limited. Call or stop by to register!

Dates and times: Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for the schedule

Cost: FREE

Line dance party – MONTHLY EVENT

Dance the night away with your favorite line dances! Fun for all ages. We have dancers of all levels dancing to some great music. Dancing is enjoyable for both dancers and spectators. Some attend just to watch for a night of entertainment. Incredible for a friend’s night out, so get your friends together for an evening of fun.

Dates and Times: 1^st Saturday of each Month, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $7  –  Coffee, Tea, Water, and Popcorn included!

Also includes 1 door prize ticket for our drawing.

Euchre party – MONTHLY EVENT

I hope you are all “Set” for a fun night of Euchre. You can “Go Alone” or bring some friends. Nothing will “Trump” a fun night of cards. Miller Center is now holding this event every month! We have the McNaughton Lounge open for Euchre during our monthly Line Dance Party. Our Euchre Players have been very pleased with this event. You get to enjoy a pleasant, low-level background music while you play cards. We have had great player turnout. Join the fun!

Dates and Times: 1^st Saturday of each Month, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $3  –  Coffee, Tea, Water, and Popcorn included!

Square Dances

The Bachelor & Bachelorettes Square Dance Club presents a Square dance at the Miller Center! Circle the left… Turn to the right… Do-si-do your partner right!

Dates and Times:

• – May: 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• June – Aug: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Square Dance Lessons – Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for the schedule.

Cost: $7

Popcorn Fridays!

Pop on into the Miller Center on Fridays for a yummy treat!

Dates and Times:  Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: FREE – Donations accepted

Movie day

Enjoy popcorn, candy, and a movie with friends!

Dates and Times:  Check the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for the schedule

Cost: $3

OTHER EVENTS

The Miller Center is always coming up with Special Events. Keep up-to-date with what is happening by checking out the Miller Center Reflections Newsletter for our monthly schedule of events.

NEW DAY SENIOR SERVICES

The Center for Youth & Family Solutions offers an outreach program called New Day Senior Services, which provides support to seniors in Peoria, Tazewell, and Fulton Counties. They will help identify available services and resources for you, such as:

• Adult Protective Services
• Affordable Housing
• Benefit Access Applications
• Case Management Services
• Energy Assistance
• Financial Assistance
• Food Pantries
• Friendly Visitors
• Home Delivered Meals
• Homemaker Services
• In-Home Counseling
• Legal Services
• Medicaid & Medicare Assistance
• Transportation Services
• And more!

Call Megan at 309-323-6568 to schedule an appointment. She will be at the Miller Center on the 2^nd Monday of each month at noon – Appointment Required.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:

• Develop a support system
• Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions
• Talk through issues and ways of coping
• Share feelings, needs, and concerns
• Learn about community resources

Dates and Times:  2^nd Wednesday of the Month, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Illinois 211 for Health and Human Services

211 is an easy-to-remember telephone number assigned by the Federal Communications Commission to streamline access to health and human services.

211 is available 24 hours a day to connect residents to a wide variety of human services and social services across the state.

If someone needs information or referral services but has little to no prior knowledge or experience, dialing 211 is a simpler option than other choices. Once the person dials 211, a professional information and Referral Specialist will then either refer or connect that caller to the correct agency based on the services needed.

Callers to 211 can receive live assistance with needs such as food, shelter, counseling, income support, employment, healthcare, and services for specialized populations, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, among others.

All calls are FREE, anonymous, and confidential.

The Miller Center offers excellent programs for adults aged 50 and above. We want to thank all donors for their contributions that help support the Miller Center. Donations are received in various forms, including contributions from local businesses, memorial contributions following the passing of a loved one, and from individuals who appreciate the services we offer and wish to be part of our support and success.

It’s easy to donate to the Miller Center. You can drop in to make a donation in person and tour the facility, or if you prefer, you can donate by mail. You can send it to us at the following address.

Miller Center
551 South 14^th Street
Pekin, IL 61554

Any questions about our services or donations? Call us at 309-346-5210.