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Senior Nutrition
With partial funding from Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and United Way of West Central Illinois, we provide a Senior Nutrition program in Henderson, Mercer, and Warren Counties for people 60 and older.
People 60+ with limited mobility may be eligible to receive home delivered meals on a temporary or indefinite basis. Call 309-734-4251 for details. Service typically begins the next week.
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People 60+ are welcomed to join us at our open congregate sites. If you are over 60, live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren County and need a reliable source of nutritional food, call our office at 309-734-4251.
We serve more than 55,000 meals each year to area seniors. For information on the impact of nutrition for older adults, we invite you to read The Facts Behind Senior Hunger from the National Council on Aging Care.
As we age, healthy eating can make a difference in our health, help to improve how we feel, and encourage a sense of well-being.
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Congregate Meal Sites
Enjoy great food and company!
Henderson County
Community Senior Citizens
of Stronghurst
​Mondays
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Henderson Senior Center/Township Hall in Oquawka
Tuesday-Thursday
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo
Monday-Friday
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Mercer County
Warren County
Strom Center in Monmouth
Monday-Friday
Meals are be served at 11:30 AM
Roseville Community Center in Roseville
Fridays
Meals are served at 11:00 AM
Call our toll free number, 833-898-8934, to make your reservation for any of our congregate sites.
Reservations need to be made by 12 noon the day before you would like to eat lunch at any of the meal sites.
Lunch and planned activities
Event: Lunch & Lucky Rolls
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Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for a hot, nutritious meal followed by a fun game of Yahtzee! Roll the dice, strategize, and share laughs with friends while enjoying this classic game.
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Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Shepherd’s pie, dinner roll and mixed fruit OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Come hungry, leave smiling, and maybe even a Yahtzee winner!
Event: A Meal and Movie Trivia
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for 60’s and 70’s Movie Trivia—a fun, interactive activity where participants will listen to audio clips from classic films and try to identify the movie they are from.
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Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, potato wedges and mandarin oranges OR choose the potato bar option, served with your choice of 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, eat, laugh, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere—and test your movie memory one clip at a time!
Event: Dine & Flag Day Design
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for Flag Day Decoration—a hands-on crafting activity where participants will create a festive decoration to take home and enjoy in celebration of Flag Day.
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Where: Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst - Stronghurst
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Grilled chicken sandwich, tossed salad, scalloped potatoes, and a clementine OR choose the poato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, eat, create, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere—and let your patriotic spirit shine!
Event: Dine & Flag Day Design
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Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for Flag Day Decoration—a hands-on crafting activity where participants will create a festive decoration to take home and enjoy in celebration of Flag Day.
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Where: Henderson Senior Center - Oquawka
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Chef’s salad with hard boiled egg & diced ham, loaded potato soup, garlic toast and a banana OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, eat, create, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere—and let your patriotic spirit shine!
Event: Color, Connect, and Dine
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Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for a delightful Coloring Event for Adults! This event offers the perfect opportunity to express your creativity with adult coloring pages and pencils, while enjoying a hot, nutritious meal in a warm and welcoming community setting. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a chance to connect, share stories, and engage with others.
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Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Philly cheese steak, rosemary potatoes, asparagus, and mixed melon OR choose the potato bar, served with 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Don’t miss this chance to nourish your body, sharpen your mind, and make meaningful connections.
Let’s color outside the lines together!
Event: Meal and Magnet Making
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for Refrigerator Magnet Friends—a fun crafting activity where participants will create decorative refrigerator magnets to take home and display.
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Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM.
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On the Menu: Philly cheese steak, rosemary potatoes, asparagus, and mixed melon OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, eat, create, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere—and add a handmade touch of creativity to your home!
Event: Find It After You Dine​
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Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a tasty meal, then settle in for a relaxing Seek and Find activity. Enjoy discovering hidden words while connecting with others in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that gently exercises your brain and brightens your day.
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Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM
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On the Menu: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, have fun, and let the search begin!
Event: Lunch & Mosaic Making
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Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for Mosaic Making—a hands-on crafting activity where participants will use small, colorful pieces of paper to create a mosaic-style design.
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Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
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On the Menu: Salmon fillet, baby baker potatoes, asparagus, wild rice and strawberry parfait OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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​Relax, eat, create, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere—and watch your colorful mosaic come to life!
Event: Dine & Catch the Sun
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join a crafting session to create colorful sun catchers—an activity that sparks your inner artist.
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Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
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Time: Lunch and program begin at 11:00 AM.
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On the Menu: Salmon fillet, baby baker potatoes, asparagus, wild rice and strawberry parfait OR choose the potato bar option, served with your choice of 1% white or skim chocolate milk​
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Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
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Relax, eat, create, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere— and let your imagination shine!
One of our Senior Nutrition participants called to thank us, "the lunch was great and to be honest, I probably would not eat if it's not ready for me."
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Another Senior Nutrition participant sent us a thank you note. "The meals are always very good! This is the best thing that's happened for us. It has helped me so much. I appreciate everything you do. Thank you for helping take care of the senior community."