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         ACTIVITY CENTER                                               SOCIAL SUPPORT



         Should You Leave Medicare Advantage
         for Original Medicare?

         Explore your options to switch from Medicare Advantage to
         Original Medicare.  What are the cost differences? How do
         networks work?  When can I switch? Do I have to go through
         Medical Underwriting? Will I need a Medigap Plan?  What
         about Drug Coverage? Get all your questions answered by an
         Independent Medicare Broker.

                     DAY                     TIMES
                 4/9, 6/4, 8/6           11am-12:30pm


         Medicare Help Desk One-on-One                        Social Support Group

         Helpful for those already on Medicare. Get one on one   Join us to meet new friends, talk about topics   FREE
         answers about benefits and drug coverage. Set up a   of interest or concern, and receive support and
         Medicare.gov account. Ask any Medicare related questions.   encouragement. This group is facilitated by Valley
         Your helper is an Independent Medicare Broker and    Cities Behavioral Health Care.
         not affiliated with the Federal Medicare Program.  No
         appointment required.                                            DAY                     TIMES
                                                                       Mondays              10:30am-11:30am
                     DAY                     TIMES
                 4/7, 5/5, 6/2         11:30am-12:30pm
                                                              Grief Support Group:

         Medicare 101 Seminar                                 Living through Loss                       FREE
                                                              Join us to discuss grief, learn about healing, and
         Helpful if you are turning 65, or over 65 and retiring. Learn   receive support and encouragement. This group is
         the basics of Medicare. Discover the difference between   facilitated by Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
         Original Medicare, Medigap Plans, and Medicare Advantage
         Plans. Learn when and how to enroll and how to avoid      DAY         DATES              TIMES
         penalties. Educational only. No plan details will be discussed.      4/1-5/20
                                                              Wednesdays      7/1-8/19        10am-11:30am
                     DAY                     TIMES

                 4/6, 5/4, 6/1            11am-12pm           MS Support Group                          FREE
                                                              For those caring for family or friends with
           LEGAL SERVICES                                     MS, this is an excellent opportunity to
                                                              share and learn with others.
           at the Senior Center!                    FREE                   DAY                     TIMES

           Kent Senior Activity Center offers 2 separate legal    3rd Thursday of each month       1-3pm
           clinics that both assist individuals dealing with senior
           or age-related issues.                             Individual Counseling
           BY APPOINTMENT ONLY                                One-on-one counseling sessions            FREE
                                                              are provided by Valley Cities Counseling;
           SOUNDS GENERATIONS                                 appointments are held via phone or Zoom. Call
           2nd or 4th Friday of each month                    us at 253-856-5150 for appointment referral.
           Call (206) 448-5720 to schedule.                   This program is funded by the King County VSHS Levy.

           IDDINS LAW GROUP                                              DAYS                      FEE
           3rd Friday of each month                              By Appointment Only               FREE
           Call the Senior Center at (253) 856-5150 to schedule.


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