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Come stop by our booth for valuable info and to say 'hi'

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.

Relax. Join us for appetizers, wine, and the fun of a live auction - featuring desserts from some the best local chefs and bakers.
Your bid supports our Senior Corps program including Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents and Reading Buddies.

Doorprizes and raffles for Mother Day goodies including a quilt and flowers will add to the fun.

Networking group of local non-profits from Pottawattamie county.

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 Bring your confidential papers to be shredded, and outdated or unused medications for correct disposal.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.

onnections Area Agency on Aging’s Council Bluffs office hosts a Welcome to Medicare seminar. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held every 3 months. The seminars are from 6:00-7:30 at The Council Bluffs Public Library at 400 Willow Street. 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. Preregistration needed by May 16.

All offices closed for Memorial Day

Come by our booth and say 'hi'. Pick up some valuable information, and learn about our adult advocacy and Elder Abuse Awareness programs.