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SENIOR

                                                                                ACTIVITY CENTER
         Medicare One-on-One Help Desk
         Perfect for Medicare beneficiaries. Learn how to
         maximize your benefits: ordering over-the-counter
         products, finding in-network gyms, and setting up       HOPELINK
         your Medicare.gov account. Bring your Medicare          TRANSPORTATION
         card and questions. Our independent Medicare
         Broker is here to help; unaffiliated with the Federal   RESOURCE HELP DESK
         Medicare Program or SHIBA. No registration or
         appointment required.                                   Stop by to learn more about your
         First Monday of each month: 11:30am – 1:30pm            transportation options and resources! Free
         October only: Every Monday and Wednesday:               information will be available to attendees
         11:30am – 1:30pm
                                                                 and will cover the following topics:

         Medicare Made Clear - Seminar                           •   ORCA Program
         Discover Medicare essentials. Ideal for those           •   King County Metro Services
         turning 65 or transitioning from work plans.            •   Volunteer Driver Programs
         Explore Original Medicare, Medigap Plans, and           •   Travel options advising and referrals
         Medicare Advantage options. Navigate the
         complexities effortlessly. No registration needed.
         First Tuesday of each month: 1pm – 2pm                  For help finding a ride: FindARide.org
                                                                 or call the Transportation Referral Line
                                                                 425-943-6760
         Learn How to Save Money on
         Prescriptions - Seminar                                 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
                                                                 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
         Save money on prescription drugs! We will
         cover online coupons like GoodRX, and online
         pharmacies like Costplus Drugs and Canadian Mail
         Order. No registration required.
         First Wednesday of each month: 1pm – 2pm


         2025 Trends in Medicare - Seminar

         Did you know that a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket                     BENEFITS OF
         prescription costs is coming? Have you heard?                       PARKS & RECREATION
         Monthly payments available for prescriptions.
         Have your read? Providers may be paid less. How       Kent Parks provides opportunities for the community
         will this impact your plan? Let’s have a general      to be physically active to assist in combating chronic
         conversation. No plan specifics.                      disease, sedentary lifestyles, and poor
                                                               nutrition habits.
         Thursday October 3: 1pm – 2pm

            MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET


            Did you know the Senior Center has a supply closet for lending out medical equipment to members
            of our community? Items available are constantly changing (depending on recent donations). Often
            available are walkers, wheelchairs, shower benches, commodes. We accept donations of medical
            equipment in clean and good working condition.



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        Register for Fall 2024 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5150
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