The Volunteer Network on Aging-VNA Community Services

06/16/2026

Have a yearning to learn more about your family history? You can use the Ancestry database for free at the Galesburg Public Library.

06/16/2026

☀️ A Little Sunshine Can Make a Big Difference ☀️

Just a friendly reminder that our Sunshine for Seniors campaign is still shining brightly throughout Knox County!

Thanks to the incredible support of our participating businesses, organizations, and community members, we're raising awareness about the growing needs of local seniors while celebrating the people and places that make our community special.

When you see one of our Sunshine for Seniors displays around town, take a moment to stop in, support that business, and thank them for helping make life a little brighter for older adults in our community.

Every meal delivered, every ride provided, every wellness check completed, and every connection made helps ensure that local seniors can continue to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

We are grateful for everyone who has helped spread a little sunshine so far, and we encourage you to continue liking, sharing, and talking about the campaign with your friends and family.

Together, we're proving that Knox County is a community that cares.

☀️ Because growing older is always better with age.

06/15/2026

When was the last time you cleaned out your wallet?

With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse​​

06/15/2026

We have made some lovely progress on our "Grandparent Garden" thanks to anybody and everybody who has helped w**d, tend and water rituals so far!

06/15/2026

☀️ WE’RE HALFWAY TO RAYS & GRAZE! ☀️

What started as an idea has officially become one of the most exciting community-wide collaborations VNA Community Services has ever been part of.

Businesses.
Families.
Volunteers.
Artists.
Coffee shops.
Breweries.
Restaurants.
Bakeries.
Entire communities coming together for one purpose:

Making sure Knox County seniors know they are loved, supported, and never forgotten.

And we still have TWO full weeks of sunshine left to go.

There are opportunities EVERY SINGLE DAY in June to support local seniors simply by supporting incredible local businesses throughout Knox County.

So keep sharing the calendar.
Keep supporting local.
Keep posting your drinks, pizzas, sandwiches, and sweets.
And keep helping us spread sunshine across the county. ☀️💛

Because this community is proving that when neighbors support neighbors, incredible things happen.

06/14/2026

This article from Medicare.gov gives examples of what Medicare fraud is, how to spot it, and how to avoid it:

The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.

06/14/2026

Check out our Facebook Events page to see which local merchants you can visit this week who are helping us take care of food-insecure seniors!

06/13/2026

A reminder to take care of yourself and your loved ones:

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

The Orpheum Theatre will once again show free movies weekly during the summer. Which ones are you looking forward to seeing?

🎬 We are so excited to announce our Throwback Thursday summer movie lineup! 🍿

🎉In honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, we are throwing it back with an epic, patriotic theme! ✨

Best of all? Throwback Thursdays are 100% FREE this summer, all thanks to our incredible sponsor, The Galesburg Lions Club! 🦁🙌

🕒 Movie Times: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

📅 The Lineup:
🏛️ June 25th: National Treasure (PG)
🛡️ July 2nd: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)
🚀 July 9th: Hidden Figures (PG)
🐭 July 16th: An American Tail (G)
⚾ July 23rd: Field of Dreams (PG)
🍫 July 30th: Forrest Gump (PG-13)
✈️ August 6th: Top Gun (PG)
🕶️ August 13th: TBA