Senior briefs: Seniors going to Rock Island casino

Elburn

Senior group to travel to Rock Island casino

The Elburn Seniors invite residents to join the group on a trip to Jumer's Casino in Rock Island on Nov. 11. Cost is $30, which includes bus fare and lunch. The group will depart the Elburn Jewel-Osco at 8 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m. Call 630-879-7898 for reservations by Thursday.

Fox Valley

Fundraising and Pie

Senior Services Associates will be holding an evening of Fundraising and Pie at its 5th Annual Pie Auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Asbury Gardens, 210 Airport Road, North Aurora. Only 25 interesting and delicious pies will make the auction table, so start baking. Appetizers, apple martinis, Oktoberfest beers, door prizes and more at the auction. To be a baker, a sponsor or to attend, call Debby or Tonya, 630-897-4035.

Geneva

Hope for the Holidays

Hope for the Holidays, a program for those who have recently lost a loved one, is being offered by Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 (registration by Nov. 2) and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2. In this program, participants will gain coping skills for dealing with the powerful emotions triggered by the holiday season and ideas for getting through some of the more difficult times. The program is free and open to all community members. Registration is required one week in advance at 630-232-2233 or info@ fvvh.org.

St. Charles

Active Senior Expo

The Expo, an event "dedicated to inform, educate and entertain senior citizens," will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the DuPage Expo Center, 4050 E. Main St., across from Pheasant Run. The Senior Expo features products and services, seminars and health screenings designed specifically for seniors, doughnuts and door prizes. Live entertainment at noon. Admission is $2 at the door; free admission coupons at www.activeseniorexpo.net. For more information, contact Silver Star Expositions at 630-620-6347 or activeseniorexpo@hotmail.com.

Sandwich

Diabetes Management

Valley West Diabetes Educators offer Diabetes Success with Self-Management. The class meets at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 in the Medical Office Building on the Valley West campus. Learn the latest in diabetes care, with an emphasis on the positives. For more information or to register, call 815-748-8378 or go to www.valleywest.org/programs.

Yorkville

'Reverse Mortgages'

For many seniors, a reverse mortgage is their saving grace. Reverse mortgages allow older adults to convert their home equity into cash while retaining their home ownership. People use this type of loan to help pay for medical treatment, finance home improvements, buy long-term care insurance, or supplement their monthly or yearly income. University of Illinois Extension is sponsoring "Reverse Mortgage: Is This the Answer to Solve Your Financial Challenges?" Susan Taylor, University of Illinois Extension Consumer and Family Economics Educator, will be presenting this program, set for 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Kendall County Extension Office, 7775B Route 47 in Yorkville. Call 630-553-5823 to pre-register for the program by Friday.