The following list represents all of the clubs and organizations of interests to senior citizens:
Clubs and Organizations:
Adams County Retired Teachers Association
1220 Royal Road Phone: 217-223-9658
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Contact: Marilyn Kuppler
This organization meets at various churches in the county on the third Thursday of March, May, July, September and November for educational programs that meet the needs of retired teachers.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
639 York Phone: 217-222-8840
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Contact: John Spurrier
This organization meets the first Wednesday of every month to help older people help themselves and their communities through such programs as health education, consumer affairs, driving, group insurance and discounts.
Golden k Kiwanis
Senior Center
639 York
Quincy, Illinois 62301
This service club meets weekly, Monday 9 AM, at the Senior Citizens Center.
Machinists Lodge 822 Retirees Club
2929 North 5th Street Phone: 217-222-0394
Quincy, Illinois 62301
This organization meets the second Wednesday, each month at 10:30 AM for educational, recreational and social activities.
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Senior Center
639 York Phone: 217-222-5691
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Contact: Ken Laaker
This organization meets monthly for educational, recreational and social activities.
Education/Recreation:
55Alive Mature Driving Course
639 York Phone: 217-242-3141
Quincy, Illinois 62301
A defensive 8 hour classroom course designed for the 50 and over driver. An AARP program. Reservations needed.
Adams County Council for Senior Citizens
639 York Phone: 217-228-0557
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-222-1220
Transportation and recreational programs throughout Adams County, including bingo, cards, dances and trips and tours.
Camp Point Library
206 East State Street Phone: 217-593-7021
P.O. Box 377 FAX: 217-593-6121
Camp Point, Illinois 62320
Email: cplibrary@adams.net
Hours: Monday 2 to 6 PM, Tuesday 10 AM to 12 PM, Wednesday 2 to 8 PM, Thursday 2 to 6 PM , Friday 2 to 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 12 PM.
Home delivery of library materials to homebound.
Clayton Township Library
Clayton, Illinois 62324 Phone: 217-894-6519
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:30 to 6 PM, Thursday 1:30 to 7 PM, Friday 2 to 5 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Talking books for the visually and physically handicapped, large print books and home delivery to homebound.
Family YMCA
3101 Maine Street Phone: 217-222-1400
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-222-8596
Email: ymca@quincyymca.net
Recreational, social and informational programs for all persons, activities for active older adults and aquatics.
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design
4th and Maine Streets Phone: 217-224-6873
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-224-0006
Email: gardnermuseumarchitecture@adams.net
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, from 1 PM to 5 PM
Senior Citizens pay special fee of $1.00.
Golden Age Passport
Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Phone: 217-224-8580
1704 North 24th Street FAX: 217-224-8583
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Email: donnazanager@fws.gov
Reduced fees to National Parks. Please call ahead of time.
John Wood Community College
1301 South 48th Street Phone: 217-224-6500
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-641-4900
Email: ehrhardt@jwcc.edu
Adult education for senior citizens throughout Adams County.
Marion Gardner Jackson Library
639 York Phone: 217-592-3680
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-222-1220
Large print books and other books and magazines. Cooperative venture with the Quincy Public Library.
Quincy Museum
1601 Maine Street Phone: 217-224-7669
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-224-9323
Email: quinmul@adams.net
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 1PM to 5 PM.
Quincy Park District
1310 Washington Street Phone: 217-223-7703
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-228-9209
Email: qpd@adams.net
Golden Sneaker Program, a walking club for senior citizens, plus a number of other recreational programs.
Contact: 217-228-0557 for information on Golden Sneaker Program.
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Phone: 217-222-0226
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-222-3052
Email: pwoodworth@quincylibrary.org
Outreach department provides home delivery of library materials to patrons with physical disabilities. An extensive collection of large print books are available for check out to patrons. The Bookmobile provides library services to schools, preschools, day cares, and neighborhoods throughout the Quincy area. The department assists eligible individuals in the application process for the Talking Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program.
Quincy Society of Fine Arts
300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 244 Phone: 217-222-3432
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-228-2787
Email: art@artsqcy.org
Performing, visual and literary art events.
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 244 Phone: 217-222-3432
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-228-2787
Email: art@artsqcy.org
Orchestra and choral concerts.
Quincy University
1800 College Phone: 217-222-8020
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-228-5473
Email: allendo@quincy.edu
Adult education for senior citizens. Holds an Elderhostel program every summer.
Radio Information Service
504 Memorial Hall Phone: 309-298-2403
Western Illinois University FAX: 309-298-213316
Macomb, Illinois 61455
Radio reading service for the visually impaired. Audio cassette of News and Views.
Senior Citizen Arts and Crafts Workshop
639 York Phone: 217-228-0557
Quincy, Illinois 62301 FAX: 217-222-1220
Teaches arts and crafts skills to senior citizens.
Senior Citizens Center
639 York Street Phone: 217-223-5700
Quincy, Illinois 62301 800-252-9027
Educational and recreational activities including: Woodcarvers Club, Bridge Club, Billiards, Cards, Speakers, Classes and much more.