Illinois Dine with a Doc® Programs

Free community programs bringing seniors, veterans, caregivers and neighbors together for a delicious meal, educational presentations and friendly fellowship.

Discover an Illinois community near you and reserve your place at the table!

Reservations are appreciated! Each program offers a complimentary meal and educational presentation. Please call the community's RSVP number before attending. All listed times are Illinois (Central) time; program details and dates may change.

Find Your Illinois Community

Regular schedules and contact information. Holiday breaks or monthly changes may apply.

Champaign / Urbana

First Wednesday · 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central

Location: Carle at the Fields, lower-level rooms
3310 Fields South Drive, Champaign, IL 61822

RSVP: 217-352-0099 (Family Service)

Olney

First Thursday · 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central

Location: Richland County Senior Center
300 E. Main St., Olney, IL 62450

RSVP: 618-395-3223

Program archives: 2024 2025 2026 2027

Robinson

Fourth Tuesday · 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central

Location: Crawford County Senior Center
300 S. Lincoln St., Robinson, IL 62454

RSVP: 618-544-8811

Program archives: 2024 2025 2026 2027

November 2026 Program Highlights

Featured speakers and meal sponsors from our November schedule. Please call ahead to confirm each event.

Nov 3, 2026

Sullivan

Speaker: Kaye Dent, J.D.

Topic / specialty: Elder law

Meal sponsor: Carriage Crossing Senior Living – Arcola

Nov 4, 2026

Champaign

Speaker: Sarah Hopkins, DPT

Topic / specialty: Physical therapy

Meal sponsor:Sarah Bush Lincoln

Nov 6, 2026

Charleston

Speaker: Lori Richardson, MS, RCEP

Topic / specialty: Heart failure and its symptoms

Meal sponsor: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System

Nov 6, 2026

Lawrenceville

Speaker: Mary McCarter, FNP

Topic / specialty: Family nurse practitioner

Meal sponsor: Lawrence County Health Department

Nov 9, 2026

Shelbyville

Speaker: Samiha McConnell, APRN

Topic / specialty: Family nurse practitioner

Meal sponsor: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System

Nov 10, 2026

Newton

Speaker: Amber Clark, LCSW

Topic / specialty: VA suicide prevention

Meal sponsor: Villas of Holly Brook – Newton

Nov 11, 2026

Paris

Speaker: Judah Donaldson, APRN, FNP

Topic / specialty: Orthopedic and spine care

Meal sponsor: Horizon Health

Nov 12, 2026

Effingham

Speaker: Dr.Zane Qureshi DPM

Meal sponsor: HSHS Medical Group

Nov 17, 2026

Casey

Speaker: Terra Ogle, LCSW, LPHA

Topic / specialty: Licensed clinical social worker

Meal sponsor: Senior Care / Horizon Health

Nov 13, 2026

Marshall

Speaker: Shannon Jones, BSN, RN

Meal sponsor: Willowbrook / Horizon Health

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Marshall, Illinois

Additional November notices: Olney, Robinson and Tuscola are on a holiday break and plan to resume in February 2027.