Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging

03/01/2026

Proper diet and longevity go hand in hand for older adults. Get information on maintaining healthy eating habits, preventing and identifying malnutrition, and staying hydrated to stay well.

03/01/2026

💙 Double the Support in March! 💙
Caring for a loved one? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us at Senior Connections this March for TWO special Caregiver Support Group sessions!
We are thrilled to welcome two incredible facilitators to share their wisdom and provide a safe space to connect.
🗓 Session 1: Wednesday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM
🎤 Facilitator: Katherine Brown, Inspirational Speaker & Coach
🗓 Session 2: Wednesday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM
🎤 Facilitator: Ann Grindle, Satori Pathways, LLC
📍 Location: Senior Connections 2141 Henry Luckow Ln. Belvidere, IL 61008
💵 Cost: Free
Whether you need resources, a listening ear, or just a moment to breathe, we are here for you. Come to one or come to both!
Tag a caregiver who needs to see this! 👇

02/28/2026

The AARP Safe Driving Course is the nation’s first refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. An evaluation of the program found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned!

This course is divided into two sessions, and registration includes BOTH days.

Dates & Times:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12:30 to 4:30 pm

$20 for AARP members
$25 for non-members

Payment is due on the first day of class.

Register here: https://cherryvalleylib.librarymarket.com/event/aarp-safe-driver-course-75818

02/28/2026

Every state plus Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. has a Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program. The state locator has so much information about the SMP, like their website, toll-free, and links to their social media. Find your state at smpresource.org/locator/.

02/28/2026

To create a personal my Social Security account, you will first need to decide if you want to create a Login.gov or ID.me account. There is no wrong choice,...

02/28/2026

Think following a heart-healthy diet is too expensive? 🤔 Think again! In honor of this February, here's our guide to on a 👇 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

02/28/2026

📚✨ GET READY FOR A SPECIAL AFTERNOON WITH AUTHOR JENNIFER MULLIN! ✨📚

We are thrilled to welcome local author and artist Jennifer Mullin to Senior Connections in celebration of Read Across America Day!

Join us for an inspiring and creative afternoon:

📖 Live Reading: Enjoy an excerpt from Jennifer's charming and insightful book.
🎨 The Story Behind the Story: Hear the personal inspiration that sparked her creative journey.
✍️ Hands-On Demo: Learn a simple, elegant art technique using nothing but a humble ballpoint pen—a skill you can take home and enjoy!

🗓 When: Wednesday, March 4th @ 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Senior Connections
2141 Henry Luckow Ln.

Come connect, be inspired, and discover the artist within! Bring a friend and we'll see you there!

02/28/2026

The NAACP Rockford Chapter celebrated 100 years of Black history in the Rockford area Saturday afternoon with a community event titled “Lift Every Voice.” The celebration focused on ref…

02/28/2026

02/28/2026

AARP urges states to address broadband affordability for users 50-plus

02/28/2026

Social Security payments for March 2026 follow a normal schedule.

02/27/2026

She's back!

Emma Zimmerman rejoins the Severson team after a 6-month hiatus. Learn more about what Emma will be working on the next few months and what she's been up to in the previous few months in her re-introduction blog: www.seversondells.org/blog/re-introducing-emma