TOLONO — Persons age 55 and over are invited to a luncheon potluck at 11:30 a.m. on on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at St. Patrick Parish Center in Tolono.

The gathering is sponsored by Good Samaritan Senior Outreach Services of Catholic Charities, Champaign-Piatt counties. Fried chicken will be served and attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass, as well as a friend. A $2 donation is requested, and because Bingo will be played participants are invited to bring a “white elephant” gifts for prizes.

The mission of Good Samaritan Outreach Services is to help seniors in rural communities live independently with hope, dignity, and sense of purpose. Professional, in-home counseling is offered as well as a “Caring Companion Service” with volunteers directed by Rob Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker. Persons interested in volunteering or seeking assistance may call (217) 689-1427.

For more information on the Aug. 13 luncheon or requests for rides, call Celeste Taylor at (217) 485-7775, Nancy Slayton at (217) 485-5594, or JoAnn Hesselmann Smith, (217) 485-5341.