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88TH BIRTHDAY
FYI
All About You!
Residents Invited To Attend Free Medicare Presentation
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program will host a free “Medicare Part D” presentation. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 6th, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, at the Senior Connec- tion Center, 8928 Brittany Way, in Tampa.
The organization pro- vides information and assis- tance to Florida Medicare beneficiaries as they carefully evaluate their health care op- tions.
The presentation is con- ducted by specifically trained volunteers of the SHINE Pro- gram, operated locally by Senior Connection Center. The volunteers will provide detailed information on the basics of the Medicare pro- gram, including Part D cov- erage and how to choose the plan that is right for you.
To reserve a seat or to learn more about the SHINE Program, call the local Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337.
SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is operated locally through Senior Con- nection Center.
The volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to understand their health care options. SHINE volunteers are trained to offer free, un- biased, and confidential in- formation and counseling concerning Medicare.
To receive help from SHINE, individuals may schedule appointments at designated SHINE counsel- ing sites, attend enrollment events in their local commu- nities, or arrange to speak with a trained SHINE coun- selor at 1-800-96-ELDER (1- 800-963-5337).
For a listing of SHINE counseling sites and enroll- ment events, visit www.flori- dashine.org.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
MRS. JULIA H. JACKSON
Mother, grandma, and wife to the late SFC. Henry W. Jackson.
Birthday prayers and celebrations for Julia H. Jackson, who celebrated her 88th on August 29th, with dinner!
We love you, Mommy! Julia E., Julian Ramo'n, Dana, James, Justina and Marlena Jackson. Mrs. Jackson is a long time member of Holsey Temple C. M. E. Church.
TIA
Heading into the weekend, this week’s Spotlight feature will definitely leave you with a lasting im- pression. Tia is a young lady that doesn’t come up short when it comes to confidence, and she’s mature enough to understand the sacrifices that have to be made for success. Congratulations to Tia as this week’s Spotlight feature.
Local
Tampa Bay Water Accepting Mini Grant Applications
Tampa Bay Water is seeking groups who share the goal of protecting the waters of our region. The organization will pro- vide mini grants between $2,000 and $10,000 to community groups, non-profits, schools and universities.
Tampa Bay Water is seeking to partner with other organi- zations to prevent pollution, clean local waterways and protect drinking water sources.
The deadline to submit applications is November 15, 2017, at 5 p.m. The applications must be sent by 5 p.m. to Marq Caughell at mcaughell@tampabaywater.org.
The winners will be notified in December 2017 and funds will be released in 2018.
The mini grants are ideal opportunities for scouts to earn merit badges, students to fulfill volunteer hour requirements, and service clubs and organizations to get involved in support- ing public health and safety.
The projects are also ideal for educators who are looking to continue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts and lessons with hands-on experience to supplement classroom learning.
Those interested in applying for the grants can download them at www.tampabaywater.org/grant; provide a plan for events or projects such as river cleanups, litter prevent projects, public education campaigns, and conservation outreach events in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinelllas Counties.
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