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C O L O R A D O F R O N T R A N G E
October 2011 News, Events & Resources
from Seniors Resource Guide™
For Seniors, Boomers, Families, Loved Ones & Friends Living in and along the
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Greetings!
Welcome to the SeniorsResourceGuide.com e-Newsletter for seniors, boomers, families, loved ones, friends and senior professionals living in and along the Colorado Front Range. A thank you to those that have signed up for
our Colorado Front Range e-Newsletter!
Why are we sending this monthly e-Newsletter?
The goal is to help spread the word about local resources and services for older adults and save a tree or two. Every month we will feature different companies that serve older adults and different topics related to aging. The companies featured are local experts and professionals dedicated to serving older adults. If you have a question, visit their websites, email or call them.Highlights Along the Colorado Front Range ...Colorado SpringsFind Colorado Springs Events at PeakRadar.comOctober 15 - Medicare's Open Enrollment Oct. 15-Dec. 7 October 22 - ShredDay October 25 - Rental Laws and Senior Housing October 25 - 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest October 29 - Animal Adoption Fair at ViewPointe Retirement Get Details at Colorado Springs Senior News DenverOctober 13 - Health Insurance - Are You Ready for the Changes October 14 - Evolve: Re-igniting Self and Community October 15 - PIZAZZ! Funopoly Gala October 16 - Open House at Springbrooke Retirement October 17 - "Medicare Monday" Events Start October 17th October 22 - Oktoberfest Open House at Keystone Place October 23 - Sensory Tour of the Denver Center Theatre October 24 - "Medicare Monday" Event October 25 - Silent Auction Alzheimer's Association October 26 - Wednesdays at 2PM at Covenant Village October 29 - Doo-Wop In Denver...Memories A Mile High! October 31 - "Medicare Monday" Event
Northern Colorado
October 11 - Lunch and Learn Seminar at Balfour October 14 - Louisville Wellness and Resource Fair October 15 - PIZAZZ! Funopoly Gala HospiceCare of Boulder October 24 - Memory Loss Support Group October 26 - Harvest Health Fair at Hover Manor Get Details at Northern Colorado Senior NewsPueblo-Caņon CityGreater Pueblo Chamber Event Calendar - Learn MoreGet Details at Pueblo-Caņon City Senior NewsGet Details on Local Senior News & Events We also include links to popular local calendars:Colorado SpringsDenver Northern ColoradoPueblo-Caņon City |
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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 S E N I O R N E W S
Pilot Web Broadcast Posted
on Healthy Aging Today
Pilot Web Broadcast introduces Medicare Basics 2012 Series with an interview with Mike Fierberg, Public Affairs Specialist, Region VIII, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
About Healthy Aging Today: We are a team of professionals with over 60 years combined experience in the Aging Services sector. Our passion for getting accurate and timely information to the aging community is evident in our current and past experience. The Healthy Aging Today website is the culmination of our individual and collective efforts to show how videos can be used to explain and simplify services important to seniors. We will feature monthly hosted video interviews and provide related useful links about those topics. One of your first educational programs is our "Medicare Basics 2012" project.
Learn More at www.HealthyAgingToday.com
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A N N O U N C I N G
A New Website About Medicare
"This video series was developed to simplify the 4 basic parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) to help make your Medicare choices easier. All information provided is taken directly from the official U.S. Government Medicare handbook Medicare & You 2011 and other supplemental Medicare publications ..."
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Medicare Open Enrollment is early ...
Article submitted by Michael Fierberg, (CMS/WC) of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Denver Region. Visit www.medicare.gov for more information.
"Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and Costs each year, too. That's why it's important to evaluate your Medicare choices every year. Open Enrollment is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage ..."
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Hunting for a Prescription Plan ...
Article submitted by Paul Millinghausen, Social Security District Manager in Center City Philadelphia. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov
"Open season" is right around the corner for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Hunting down the best plan for you is no game. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their calendars for October 15. The "open season" will run from October 15th to December 7th ..."
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Claim, HICAP, I-CARE, SHIBA ...
What do these have in common?
Article submitted by the Staff at Seniors Resource Guide.com and Seniors EGuide.com.
"Claim, HICAP, I-CARE, SHIBA ... They all are referring to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs also most commonly known as (SHIPs). And why should you care? Learn More ..."
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A R T I C L E H I G H L I G H T S
View all October 2011 Articles
- 100 Disability Conditions Fast-Tracked
- CLAIM, HICAP, HICP, I-CARE, MMAP - What do these names have in common?
- Hunting for a Prescription Drug Plan is No Game
- Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15, 2011 - December 7, 2011 - It's Earlier Now!
- Nothing to Fear at Social Security's Website
- Seasons Aren't the Only Things That Change
- Sitting
- Some Tricks can be Horrifying to your Record
- What Does it Mean to Age in Place?
Visit articles index page to view all of October's articles
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C O L O R A D O F R O N T R A N G E
Local Event Highlights
Colorado Springs
Find details and more events Colorado Springs
October 22, 2011 - Saturday, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
ShredDay Benefiting Senior Resource Council and Silver Key Senior Services
Location: Humana Marketpoint Sales
Address: 8033 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs
Federal Document and Shredding, Humana, Handyman Matters, and the Springs Cupcake Truck will sponsor a ShredDay benefiting Senior Resource Council and Silver Key Senior Services.
www.srccos.org
October 25, 2011 - Tuesday, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest to benefit the Colorado Springs Senior Center
Location: Garden of the Gods Care Center
Address: 1514 N. Hancock, Colorado Springs
Join Garden of the Gods Care Center as they invite you to participate in their 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest to benefit the Colorado Springs Senior Center. The event will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Senior Center on 1514 N. Hancock. $20 entry fee per team.
October 29, 2011 - Saturday, 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Animal Adoption Fair at ViewPointe Retirement
Location: ViewPointe Retirement Community
Address: 555 S. Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs
ViewPointe Retirement Community will be hosting an Animal Adoption Fair from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at ViewPointe located at 555 S. Rockrimmon Blvd. RSVP to Elizabeth or Christina at 528-8000. See flyer for more information.
Colorado Springs Independence Center
has an Accessibility Store!
Address: 729 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phone: 719-471-8182 - Toll Free: 877-571-8182
www.store4access.com
www.csicindliving.org
Denver
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October 17, 2011 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:30AM
"Medicare Monday" Events Start on October 17th
Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment Event is traditionally called "Medicare Monday." These events provide seniors an opportunity to listen to presentations and get information on Medicare's Open Enrollment. The first set of workshops are generally held on the first Monday after enrollment starts which is October 15th this year. Enrollment is from October 17th through December 7th for 2011. Medicare Monday events will typically include information on changes, updates and requirements for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Check your local community and senior-oriented newspapers and Internet News websites for announcements on upcoming "Medicare Monday" workshops. Many of these workshops and events are held at local Senior Housing locations. Note that Medicare Monday events also happen on the subsequent Mondays after Oct 15th until the end date of Open Enrollment. If you need information on Medicare plan to attend one of these informative sessions in your community.
Northglenn Senior Center - RSVP to 303-450-8801
11801 Community Center Dr, Northglenn
St. Andrews Village - RSVP to 303-695-8100
13801 E Yale Ave, Aurora
RiverPointe Retirement Community - RSVP to 303-797-0600
5225 S Prince St, Littleton
Windsor Gardens - RSVP to 866-499-5723
597 S Clinton St, Denver
Holly Creek Retirement - RSVP to 303-713-9004
5500 E Peakview Ave, Centennial
October 22, 2011 - Saturday, 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Oktoberfest Open House at Keystone Place
Location: Keystone Place
Address: 11180 Irving Dr, Westminster, CO 80031
Join us for an Open House celebrating the tastes of the season. You can explore the uniqueness of Keystone Place and win Cool Raffle Prizes including $500 in moving expenses and 3 free nights in our guest suite. Keystone Place does not have large entrance fees and we offer an inclusive service package, exceptional amenities and a Continuum of Care. Please call 303-465-5600 to RSVP.
www.KeystoneSenior.com
Northern Colorado Event Highlights
Find details and more events Northern Colorado
October 15, 2011 - 6:00PM - Midnight
PIZAZZ! Funopoly Gala to Benefit HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Location: The Westin Hotel, Westminster
Address: 10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster
Go Directly to Fun with the Funopoly Gala to Benefit HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Fun and games across the board FOR PLAYERS ALL AGES! ThIS one-of-a-kind-gala puts the fun back in fundraising!
www.hospicecareonline.org
Pueblo-Caņon City
Find details and more events Pueblo-Caņon City
TLC and Seniors Inc provides services in the area Total Longterm Care (TLC) and Seniors, Inc. teams are honored to have been welcomed into the Pueblo community. Visit their website and learn more about the PACE program.
www.totallongtermcare.org
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