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First Friday: Welcome to Medicare

Friday, May 6, 2016
1:30 pm4:00 pm
Connections AAA - Sioux City Office

Connections Area Agency on Aging’s Sioux City office and Mercy Medical Center’s Older Adult Services co-host First Friday Coffee: Welcome to Medicare. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held the first Friday of every month. The seminars are from 1:30 to 4:00 at Connections Area Agency on Aging, 2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.

Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is a combined effort of SHIIP programs (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by both Mercy Medical Center and Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 712-279-6900 or 800-432-9209.

Contact Info
Connections AAA
800-432-9209

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, May 19, 2016
6:00 pm7:30 pm
The Center 714 S. Main - Council Bluffs

onnections Area Agency on Aging’s Council Bluffs office hosts Welcome to Medicare at The Center. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held every 3 months. The seminars are from 6:00-7:30 at The Center in 714 S. Main in Council Bluffs. Pre-registration is required (recommended at least one week prior to presentation. There is no cost to attend.

Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is an effort of SHIIP program (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 800-432-9209.

Contact Info
Kelly
800-432-9209 x1013

Shredtastic and Drug Take Back

Friday, May 20, 2016
11:00 am1:00 pm
Sioux City

It's Back Again for Older Americans Month! Connections Area Agency on Aging staff and volunteers, along with Document Depot and the Sioux City Police will be at the Siouxland Center for Active Generations, working to protect our older Americans! Bring your confidential papers to be shredded, and outdated or unused medications for correct disposal.

Personal papers with confidential information accepted. No need to remove paper clips or staples. No cardboard, plastic, or heavy metal binders. Papers from businesses not accepted (i.e.home-based or office businesses).

Free event, thanks to Document Depot, Sioux City Police, and Siouxland Center for Active Generations. Donations accepted.

Contact Info
Chris Kuchta
800.432.9209 extension 2

Governor's Conference on Aging

Monday, May 23, 2016Thursday, May 26, 2016
Des Moines

https://www.iowaaging.gov/Conference

Statewide Older Americans Walks

Monday, May 23, 2016
11:00 am11:59 am
Tingley

Tingley Community Center, 11:00 indoor walk

Contact Info
Chris Kuchta
800.432.9209 extension 2
Related Links
  • http://www.i4a.org/about-i4a/older-americans-monthwalk/default.aspx

Statewide Older Americans Walks

Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Harlan & Moville

Harlan Peterson Family Fitness Center, 1213 Chatburn - 9:00 indoor walk, with other activities throughout morning beginning at 8:00

Moville Senior Center, 11 S. 2nd St. - 10:00 indoor walk

Contact Info
Chris Kuchta
800.432.9209 extension 2
Related Links
  • http://www.i4a.org/about-i4a/older-americans-monthwalk/default.aspx

Statewide Older Americans Walks

Thursday, May 26, 2016
Senior Centers and other sites statewide

Akron Senior Center, 240 S St. - 11:30 outdoor walk, inclement weather: indoor walk at Sr Center

Cherokee Community Center, 530 W. Bluff lower level - 10:30 Chair exercises led by physical therapist, indoor walk for those who are able

Clarinda Lied Center, 1140 E. Main - 10:30 outdoor walking trail, inclement weather: indoor walk

Corning Meal Site, 601 1/26th & Benton - 11:00, indoor walk

Council Bluffs Pottawattamie County Courthouse, 227 S. 6th St - 11:30, outdoor walk to Bayliss Park. inclement weather: indoor walk at The Center 714 S. Main

Council Bluffs The Center, 714 S. Main - 10:30, indoor walk for those unable to participate with other outdoor walk in Council Bluffs.

Correctionville City Hall & Community Center - 11:00, walk and indoor exercises

Glenwood Senior Center, 202 N Vine - 1:00, indoor walk

Ida Grove Community Center, 403 3rd St - 9:30, indoor walk

Lamoni Crown Colony, 200 Crown Colony - throughout day starting at 8:00. Indoor walk open to fit walker's time, from dining room, through facility.

LeMars Senior Center, 110 6th Ave NE - 10:00, outdoor walk, inclement: indoors

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd St - 11:30, outdoor walk, inclement: indoors

Malvern: walk starts at Butch's Welding Shop and will head north - noon . inclement weather: indoor at Community Center

Mt Ayr City Square, start on North side, inner sidewalk - 11:00, inclement: cancelled

Neola Area Senior Center, 110 4th St - 1:00, indoor walk

Oakland Community Center, 614 Dr Vanzee Rd - 11:00, indoor walk

Osceola Senior Center, 114 S. Filmore - noon, outdoor walk, inclement: postpone to May 27th

Red Oak Senior Center, 2700 N 4th St - noon, outdoor walk, inclement: indoor walk

Contact Info
Chris Kuchta
800.432.9209 extension 2
Related Links
  • http://www.i4a.org/about-i4a/older-americans-monthwalk/default.aspx

Statewide Older Americans Walks

Friday, May 27, 2016
Sioux City

Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larson Park Rd - 10:00, outdoor walk to Marina and back, inclement: indoor walk

Contact Info
Chris Kuchta
800.432.9209 extension 2
Related Links
  • http://www.i4a.org/about-i4a/older-americans-monthwalk/default.aspx

Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Monday, May 30, 2016
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