As a rural co-op, it’s our passion to support our neighbors and give back; in fact, its one of the co-op principles that we live by. We are inviting you to help us celebrate our communities! Here is a listing of some upcoming events and sponsorships.
Senior Planet Returns!
We’re excited to share that Senior Planet classes are back!
After a short winter break to focus on scholarship outreach and Youth Tour school visits, we’re ready to reconnect and continue exploring technology together.
At Senior Planet, we support you as you learn at your own pace—whether you’re interested in smartphones, online safety, social media, video calls, digital tools, or something entirely new.
You don’t need to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome!
Please contact Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 or tsmith@jcecoop.com with concerns or additional Senior Planet topics.
April Topic: MyChart
MyChart is a free, secure online patient portal and mobile app that provides 24/7 access to your personal health information. Developed by Epic Systems, it acts as a "digital front door" connecting you directly to your healthcare team and records. MyChart is designed to help you proactively participate in your healthcare and is available through major hospitals, clinics and health systems. The system is secure and HIPAA-compliant, using encryption and two-step verification to protect your sensitive health data.
April 9
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 28
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
May Topic: Topic: AI All Around
If it seems like AI is showing up everywhere, it's not just you! From searching the web to attending a Zoom meeting, AI tools are now available to help with most online tasks. In this lecture, we'll explore many of the digital platforms and websites where generative AI is now available. We'll discuss how the tools try to make tasks easier and go over privacy considerations to keep in mind when using them.
May 7
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 26
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
JCE Co-op Blood Drive
JCE Co-op is proud to support our community by sponsoring a local blood drive with ImpactLife—helping ensure lifesaving blood is available for neighbors in need.
Thursday, May 7
793 U.S. Route 20 West
Meeting Room 2:30 p.m. - 5:030 p.m.
Please contact Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 or tsmith@jcecoop.com for more information.
Sign up for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local merchant in your community. Drawings will be held each week throughout the year. Once a winner is picked and contacted, all entries for that week will be purged for the next drawing. All minors under 16 must have their parents signature. Need not be a JCE Co-op member to enter.
Contests will run from Monday to Sunday with a winner being drawn every Monday morning.
Participating Schools:
Chadwick/Milledgeville
East Dubuque
Eastland
Erie
Fulton Unity
River Bend (Fulton)
River Ridge
Scales Mound
Stockton
West Carroll