New space opens in Macon County for older adults to gather, eat lunch together

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — There's a new meeting spot for those 60 and up hoping to share a meal with some friends.

The Decatur Macon County Senior Center Meals on Wheels Congregate location has merged with the Decatur Park District.

On Wednesday, residents aged 60+ met at the new location at the Scovill Activity Center located at 3909 W. Main Street in Decatur.

To the coordinators of the program, the sense of community is just as important as the meal.

"I just love the fact that we are building community. We celebrate birthdays monthly, we invite guest speakers to come and share. We make things fun," said Kim Freund, Meals on Wheels Supervisor.

The Meals on Wheels Congregate Program is for those aged 60+ to enjoy a hot, healthy meal served in a group setting. Lunch will be served at the Scovill Activity Center Monday – Friday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Reservation/registration is required. If someone is interested in joining the Meals on Wheels Congregate program, they must register at the Scovill Activities Center or call Meals on Wheels Congregate Supervisor, Kim Freund at 217-428-3459.