Spring/Summer 2018 Hometown Messenger & Activities Brochure

HEALTH & WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS Sponsored by:

SENIOR SURF DAY This class provides hands-on computer training for seniors who have little or no experience with computers. Attendees will become familiar with the computer (mouse, keyboard, desktop) and learn the basics of surfing the Internet by visiting websites aimed at preventing Medicare Fraud. They will learn how to access Internet sites, to obtain information on their own, and know if a website is secure. Registration Required: online, walk-in or contact Carla at 952-233-9516. Day Dates Time Cost Code This presentation reviews what is covered by Parts A, B, C and D of Medicare, Medicare supplement options available, the enrollment process; options for enrollment, and personal costs of the program. We will address the donut hole and eligibility for extra help with prescription drug costs. Changes in Medicare will be addressed. Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Dates Time Cost Code Mon April 23 11 a.m.-noon Free CD 423 Registration deadline: Monday, April 16 Wed March 28 10 a.m. - noon Free CD 328 May 9 CD 509 Registration deadline: One week prior NEW TO MEDICARE

WHATS NEW FOR MEDICARE It is important to review your Medicare prescription drug plan each year during the Open Enrollment period. Our presentation will explain how Part D works, including the impact of the Affordable Care Act on “the donut hole.”We will explain the new 5-star plans and Extra Help will be explained, a program for people with lower incomes, that may reduce prescription drug costs.

OLDER ACTIVE ADULTS

Day Dates

Time

Cost Code

Mon May 7 11 a.m.-noon

Free CD 507

Registration deadline: Monday, April 30

HEALTH CARE FRAUD-PREVENTING MEDICARE FRAUD AND AVOIDING SCAMS Don’t be a target of Medicare fraud and abuse. This presentation will teach you how to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if Medicare Fraud is suspected. We discuss the top scams currently being directed towards seniors and highlight why seniors are specifically targeted. Tips will be offered on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help.

Day Dates

Time

Cost Code

Mon June 4 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free CD 604

Registration deadline: Monday, May 28

BLUEGRASS BBQ Join us for a summertime special event at Lions Park.Music provided by Loosely Wound. Lunch catered by Annie's Catering: Brat or hamburger, cheese, pickles, potato salad, fruit, chips and beverage. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer! In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside to the Community Center WHEN:

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25

WHERE:

Lions Park, 1103 Adams St.

COST: CODE:

$10

BB 725 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 11

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P: 952-233-9500

H: 952-233-9502

TTY: 952-496-4122