activities & support Groups
Club 55 Programs:
Want to go out and do fun things and meet new people? Click https://fsadekalbcounty.org/programs/senior-services/ to see what Club 55 is all about and where to go. They have monthly newsletters for many fun activities. The clubs provide fitness programs, medical workshops, card games, crafting and needlework activities, Wii bowling, legacy writing, line dancing, field trips and woodworking for senior citizens. Check out all the details for so many activities in the link above.
DeKalb Senior Center 330 Grove St.
Monday thru Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
Sycamore Community Park 480 S. Airport Rd
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-3pm
The clubs provide fitness programs, medical workshops, card games, crafting and needlework activities, Wii bowling, legacy writing, line dancing, field trips and woodworking for senior citizens. Check out all the details for so many activities in the tan the link below.
Also they have AARP Smart Driver Course are available at multiple areas check out the areas at the website
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/locations.html
Registration required
For more information call Diana King
815-758-8616 or click below to check out website and click on senior services. Have fun!!
Elder Care Services of DeKalb County
Many services and support groups available. Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer as well as Severe Illness/ Diseases support groups. Become a Tech Savvy Senior with computer classes and open computer days.
Click link below for more information.
1701 E Lincoln Hwy.
https://www.ecsdekalb.org/calendar/
815-758-6550
support groups
Living with Cancer:
Free PDF Guide
https://livingwellcrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Living-Well-Winter-2024-Program-Guide.pdf
See the website https://livingwellcrc.org/ for more resources.
Senior and/or Caregiver Support
Elder Care Services 1701 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb IL (815) 758-6550
See everything they have to offer @
Dementia care
https://www.ecsdekalb.org/caregiver-services-support/
Assistance with life necessities, RTA Ride Free pass or SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) click
https://www.ecsdekalb.org/information-and-assistance/ for more information.
Smart Recovery Support Group
https://www.bradencenter.com/smart-recovery-support-group/
Mondays 9:00AM – 10:30AM | Wednesdays Noon – 1:30PM | Fridays 7:00PM – 8:30PM
(Self Management and Recovery Training) Braden Counseling Center 2600 DeKalb Ave., Suite J
Free support for addictions to substances and harmful addictive behaviors. Call 815-787-9000 for more info.
Stroke Support Group
2-3:30 pm Thursday
NIU Speech Language Hearing Clinic 3100 Sycamore Rd.
815-753-1481
Prenatal Support Group
@ Children's Home + Aid
1430 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore
815-899-0137
Food Pantries
Be prepared to show state issued photo ID and proof of residency
DCCG Food Pantry Cortland Lion's Den 70 S Llanos St 2nd Tuesday of the month 3-5pm
Salvation Army 830 Grove St., DeKalb *Also need Proof of DeKalb county residency
Mon- Thurs 9am -noon Thursday only 5pm - 6:45pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1915 N First St., DeKalb
Mon 3-5pm Thurs 9:30-11:30am 815-758-3203
New Hope Food Pantry 1201 Twombly Rd., DeKalb
Mon. 4:30-6:30pm 815-756-7906
St Vincent de Paul St. Mary's Ministery Center corner of 302 Fisk Ave, DeKalb Tues 3-6pm
Supply closet 2nd Tuesday every month 4-6pm 815-758-5432 Drivers license or State ID required
Sycamore Food Pantry Sycamore United Methodist Church 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore *Must have ID & 2 pieces of mail to prove Sycamore residency Mon. Noon - 4pm Second Monday of month pantry is open until 7 pm 815-895-9113
Barb Food Mart
Requirements: Must have a child in DeKalb School District
https://www.barbfoodmart.com/get-food
Clothing/Housewares
Open closet 300 E Taylor St., DeKalb, IL
Tues. 12:30-3:30 pm Thurs 5-7 pm
ministry offers free clothing, shoes, books, toys & housewares
Other areas offering support, shelter and help
Our website does not have a complete listing of services provided in DeKalb County. Below, the website's brochure shows some additional information within the area.
https://fsadekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DeKalb-County-Resource-Directory.pdf