AgeLinc

Lunch & Learn for Caregivers - IATP
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
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Brett Ertmoed from the Illinois Assistive Technology Program will be joining us to provide an overview of the products and services offered by IATP.

The mission of IATP is to provide Illinoisans of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation In all aspects of life.

Registration is required by February 13th.

To Register:
Call AgeLinc
(217) 787-9234

Lunch & Learn Programs are FREE, monthly, one hour sessions offered to current, future, and past caregivers. These programs are presented in person by professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.

PrideLinc Meal Program
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:00 UTC and 11 more dates
PrideLinc’s weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Scott at 217.787.9234. Reservations must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and are required.

Lunch & Learn for Caregivers - MyCare Mentors
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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MyCare Mentors pairs individuals with a compassionate, experienced medical professional who acts as your personal guide through the complexities of modern healthcare.

Whether you need help with one medical appointment of more extensive guidance on a longer heathcare journey, MyCare Mentors in Springfield, Illinois, provides valuable private client support services to individuals and their families.

Mentors are highly educated and experienced and have a passion for helping people one-on-one.

Registration is required by March 13th.

To Register:
Call AgeLinc
(217) 787-9234

Lunch & Learn Programs are FREE, monthly, one hour sessions offered to current, future, and past caregivers. These programs are presented in person by professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.

Lunch & Learn for Caregivers - Breaking Barriers to Justice
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and senior citizens in 65 counties in central and southern Illinois.

Our mission is to provide low income and senior residents throughout Illinois with high quality legal services in order to obtain and maintain their basic human needs.

Registration is required by April 10th.

To Register:
Call AgeLinc
(217) 787-9234

Lunch & Learn Programs are FREE, monthly, one hour sessions offered to current, future, and past caregivers. These programs are presented in person by professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.

Lunch & Learn for Caregivers - Open Discussion
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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This month’s session will be an Open Discussion format to get to know each other a little better.

This will be a good time for new attendees to introduce themselves to the group.

Registration is required by May 8th.

To Register:
Call AgeLinc
(217) 787-9234

Lunch & Learn Programs are FREE, monthly, one hour sessions offered to current, future, and past caregivers. These programs are presented in person by professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.

PrideLinc Meal Program
2026-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
PrideLinc’s weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

June 4th – IL Department on Aging LGBTQ Advocate – Billy Rogers

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Scott at 217.787.9234. Reservations must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and are required.

PrideLinc Meal Program
2026-06-11 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
PrideLinc’s weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

June 11th – AIDS Foundation Chicago | Pride Action Tank-Iana Amiscaray

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Scott at 217.787.9234. Reservations must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and are required.

PrideLinc Meal Program
2026-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
PrideLinc’s weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

June 18th – Financial Literacy – David Chelsey

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Scott at 217.787.9234. Reservations must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and are required.

PrideLinc Meal Program
2026-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
PrideLinc’s weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

June 25th – Open Discussion

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Scott at 217.787.9234. Reservations must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and are required.

2026 Caregiver Conference
2026-06-27 08:00 - 13:00 UTC
The HeART of Caring (Conference Flyer Here)

For family caregivers of older adult relatives/friends and older adult relatives raising minor kin

Saturday, June 27th 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Crowne Plaza
3000 S Dirksen
Springfield, IL

Registration*: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Exhibitor Tables: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Conference Session: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Senator Doris Turner, Keynote Speaker

Exhibitor tables and resources. If you wish to be a sponsor or exhibitor, please call us at 217-787-9234.

Boxed lunch served.

*You may register early using this form.

A registration fee of $20 to reserve your spot must be mailed with registration form, available by calling AgeLinc (217-787-9234) or visiting our website (agelinc.org). This fee will be refunded to attendees at check-in. Deadline to register is June 8, 2026.

Respite services may be arranged for caregivers who need it in order to attend this conference by calling AgeLinc at 217-787-9234. Deadline to arrange for respite care is May 18th, 2026.

Presented by AgeLinc – Funded in part by the Older Americans Act through Illinois Department on Aging

Farmers Market Coupons
2026-07-06 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
See the Nutrition Support section for more information.

We will be distributing coupons Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, closed for Lunch, then from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (except Friday’s – we are closed at noon during the Summer).

Lunch & Learn for Caregivers - ICare Ombudsman
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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Mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a resident-directed advocacy program that protects and improves the quality of life for residents in a variety of long-term care settings.

Ombudsmen work to resolve problems of individual residents and to bring about changes at the local, state, and national levels to improve care. Come learn about what the ombudsman program does to support residents of long-term care facilities.

Registration is required by July 13th.

To Register:
Call AgeLinc
(217) 787-9234

Lunch & Learn Programs are FREE, monthly, one hour sessions offered to current, future, and past caregivers. These programs are presented in person by professionals on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.
