October 2014

@aoa . . . e-news from Alliance on Aging

Open Enrollment is Here

The Medicare Annual Election Period is just around the corner. From October 15 to December 07 you have the right to add, drop or change your plan. Should you switch plans? Can you save money? Talk with a Medicare Counselor and get the help you deserve!

The Alliance on Aging is sponsoring numerous seminars and enrollment events throughout Monterey County.

Click here to find one that's close to you

Holiday Time at the Senior Outreach Luncheon

There are three seasonal lunches scheduled to round out the year and embrace the holiday season. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at St. Ansgar's church in Salinas for the Senior Outreach Luncheon. Just $7 gets you a hot lunch with coffee, tea or punch along with pastries and goodies. The Monterey County Food Bank will be on site offering a no cost Farmers Market for luncheon attendees. Click the lunch below for details:

Tai Chi Continues

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program continues each Monday at the Alliance on Aging Salinas office. Tai Chi instructor Liana Olson will begin a new series beginning Monday, October 13. Just $48 gets you the full six week course or $10 per class if you can't attend the entire series.

Click the lotus below for more information or contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241 to register.

Measure Q

Measure Q is a local ballot measure which proposes a 1/8th of a cent sales tax measure dedicated exclusively to transportation for Monterey County seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. It will appear on the November 2014 Monterey County Ballot.

Click the button below for more information about Measure Q and remember to vote on November 06.

Trashion Show Launches 2014 Annual Support Campaign

Karen Fanoe, emcee wearing a design by Grace Feldeisen

As many of you are aware, we kicked off the 2014 Annual Support Campaign with a Trashion Show. It was so much fun to see the creative and outrageous designs made from recycled materials! Our thanks to everyone involved. It was a huge success! We are currently planning next year's Trashion Show and will keep you updated on our progress.

Including the revenue received as a result of the Trashion Show, to date the Annual Support Campaign has raised $70,206. With the support of many generous donors in our community we are confident we will meet our goal of $110,000.

If you are contacted for a donation to the Annual Support Campaign, please be generous to our board members - they are working hard to raise the money needed to ensure that our programs and services stay alive for the many seniors who are courageously struggling to make ends meet. This is your opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and achievements of seniors in Monterey County have made.

For additional information please contact

Christine Lawson

at 831.655.7559.

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