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         ACTIVITY CENTER                                               SOCIAL SUPPORT



         Medicare Help Desk One-on-One

         Helpful for people already on Medicare. Bring
         your questions! Learn how to use your benefits.
         Ask questions about prescription drug coverage.
         Get help setting up a Medicare.gov account.
         No appointment is required.
         Your helper is an Independent Medicare Broker
         and is not affiliated with the Federal Medicare
         Program or SHIBA.

                     DAY                     TIMES            Social Support Group                       FREE
         First Tuesday of each month     11:30am-1pm          Join us to meet new friends, talk about
                                                              topics of interest or concern, and
         Medicare 101 Seminar                                 receive support and encouragement. This group is
                                                              facilitated by Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
         Helpful if you are turning 65, or over 65 and
         retiring. Learn the basics of Medicare. Discover the             DAY                     TIMES
         difference between Original Medicare, Medigap                 Mondays              10:30am-11:30am
         Plans, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Learn when
         and how to enroll and how to avoid penalties.        Grief Support Group: Living through Loss
         Educational only. No plan details will be discussed.
                                                              Join us to discuss grief, learn about
                     DAY                     TIMES            healing, and receive support and           FREE
                                                              encouragement. This group is facilitated
          First Monday each month         11am-12pm
                                                              by Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
                                                                   DAY         DATES              TIMES
           DEMENTIA LEGAL                                     Wednesdays      1/7-2/25        10am-11:30am
           PLANNING PROJECT
                                                              MS Support Group
           Unsure about how to navigate legal planning                                                   FREE
           if you or someone you love has dementia?           For those caring for family or friends with
                                                              MS, this is an excellent opportunity to
           WHO IS ELIGIBLE:                                   share and learn with others.
           •   People 60 years and older                                   DAY                     TIMES
           •   People with dementia of any age
                                                               3rd Thursday of each month          1-3pm
           GET FREE LEGAL HELP
            WITH THE FOLLOWING:                               Individual Counseling                      FREE
           •   Powers of Attorney for                         One-on-one counseling sessions
               Finances and Health Care                       are provided by Valley Cities Counseling;
           •   Health Care Directives                         appointments are held via phone or Zoom. Call
           •   Dementia Directives                            us at 253-856-5150 to schedule an appointment.
                                                              This program is funded by the King County VSHS Levy.
           January 26 • 1 P.M.                   FREE                    DAYS                      FEE

                                                                 By Appointment Only               FREE


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