Center offers many activities

American Association of Retired Persons volunteers will be on hand for tax preparation for low- to moderate-income senior citizens.

Appointments are re-quired.

Other events at the center are:

■ February Birthdays, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: Lunch will be a soup and sandwich potluck. Those attending are asked to bring a slow cooker of their favorite soup and/or sandwich fixings to share. Reservations required.

■ Sweetheart Dance, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 17: Music by Music Express with refreshments and raffles. Admission is $7, payable at the door. Proceeds will go to local “sweethearts” Thomas Jones and Chelsey Janssen of Oregon.

■ Joe Conroy of American Classic Tours, 2 p.m., Feb. 21: Information will be presented about the company’s this year’s tour season.

■ Triple Play Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26: Michele Miller of Research Alliance for Accessible voting will explain and demonstrate the use of the Automark System for voting. A shepherd’s pie will cost $5. Bingo will be played after lunch. Reservations are needed by Feb. 22.

■ March Birthday Party, 11:30 a.m. March 12: Those attending are asked to bring their favorite casserole, side dish or dessert for a potluck.

Call for reservations.

■ AARP Driver Safety Program: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 and 22: This 8-hour defensive driving program is for those 55 and older. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Payment must be made by check in advance at the center.

■ Triple Play Tuesday, 11 a.m. March 26: Lynn Shank of Ogle County Housing Authority will share information and answer questions about public housing in the county. A chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, and salad lunch will be $5. Free games of bingo are planned. Reservations are due March 22.

■ April 17 is the scheduled day for Spring Fling.

To make reservations for any event, call 815-732-3252 or 800-541-5479.