MORE SEPTEMBER NEWS

Please Note: Happy Labor Day! The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on
Monday, September 6, 2010.

Membership Letter From The Friends of The Danvers Council On Aging - Click here.

HOLIDAY FAIR MEETING It’s that time of year again. If you would like to be a part of the Holiday Fair Planning Committee this year, please join us on Tuesday, September 14th at 10:30 AM. This meeting is for fair volunteers only not “vendors”. Vendor information will be publicized at a later date. Hope to see you on the 14th!

Traveling Chef Program. This month’s entrée will be Chicken Fajitas, grilled pepper& onions, spanish rice, salsa, cheddar cheese and a cookie. Join us on Wednesday, September 29th at 12:00pm. Suggested donation $2.25 pp. Reservations by September 27th please.

The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wednesday, September 8th If you are celebrating a
birthday during the month of September, lunch is on us! Call & register by 10am September
7th.

IMPORTANT COOKBOOK BULLETIN - Where are all the promised recipes? PLEASE bring yours in. Mail it, leave it at the desk or place in the box in the lobby. Need gluten free& diabetic recipes. Don’t forget name, address and phone number. Deadline is September 30. Let’s make this the best cookbook ever!

Return of the famous Henry’s Dinner Program! Thursday, September 23rd, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy a delicious sweet and smoky Boars Head boneless ham served with an assortment of mustards, Delmonico potatoes, steamed fresh green beans and carrots, fresh rolls and butter. Dessert will include a fine assortment of mini European style pastries, coffee and tea. Entertainment provided by Paul Wayne. Tickets are $6.00 per person and will go on sale Tuesday, September 7th at 10 AM. Limit 4 tickets per person, no cash - we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover or a personal check payable to the Town of Danvers.

Putnam Farm Cookout - Putnam Farm will be holding a cookout on Thursday, September 30th from 12:30-2:30pm. Space is limited to 50 and reservations are required. Please call 978-726-0208 to make a reservation. Putnam Farm is located at 9 Summer Street. Transportation will be available from the Senior Center to Putnam Farm.

Come by and meet Maureen Gillis from Danversbank on Friday September 24th from 9am-12pm. Find out the many benefits being offered while they are visiting us such as:
• Free Rewards checking with a No Annual Fee Debit Card and Points 2u rewards, Annual Percentage Yield of 4.01% and refunded ATM fees.
• My Call Checking, featuring a No Annual Fee Debit Card and its own unique rewards program • • Free online banking with Free Bill-Pay
• First order of checks free (up to a $25 value)
• Free Saving Account
• Discounts on Consumer Loans with Auto-Debit of Payment

Low Vision: We will meet on September 1st. There will be no speaker. But I will update you on our September 11 Low Vision Summit. We will not start till 10:30 but feel free to come in at 10:00 as some of you do and I will have refreshments.

CLA: Please feel free to come to this very casual meeting on September 17th at 10:30. Take this opportunity to catch up with everyone as to how your summer was! Sharon will be in Portland Oregon moving one of her kids to college.

LOW VISION SUMMIT: The Danvers Senior Center is hosting a Low Vision Summit in an effort to connect low vision groups throughout the North Shore. This is an opportunity for low vision &
blind seniors and group members to collaborate with other agencies and support groups, reconnect with old friends and make new ones. The purpose for bringing these groups together is to provide a sense of empowerment, of community, to share common experiences and
goals for the future. We will have some interesting guest speakers, among them Dr. Mary Lou Jackson from Mass Eye and Ear. We will be providing a nice lunch (free) and entertainment. We will also have vendors representing various adaptive equipment companies attending. Please join us and keep your calendar open for Saturday, September 11th. Registration & coffee 9:30-10:00am. Speakers, lunch at noon, closing remarks and event will end at 2:00pm. Please call Sharon for details and RSVP information. (978) 762- 0208 x 107.

Fall is here and we are already beginning to look ahead to the holidays, if you would like to be a part of a wrapping group for Operation Troop Support please call and leave your name and when the date is set we will call and let you know. Also we have some holiday cards you can fill out and we will send them to the troops, please leave your name if you would be interested in helping with those as well.

The Danvers TRIAD Council is a partnership which includes the Sheriff and District Attorney
of Essex County, the Danvers Police and Fire Chiefs, the Council on Aging and supportive services, and seniors. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. By planning ahead, you will have essential items if you need to evacuate:

• Have a disaster supplies kit packed and ready in one place before a disaster hits.
• Assemble enough supplies to last for at least 3 days.
• Store your supplies in one or more easy-to-carry containers, such as a backpack or duffle bag.
• Be sure your bag has an ID tag.
• Label any equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes or walkers, that you would need with your name, address and phone numbers.
• Keep your kit up-to-date.
• Next month watch TRIAD Corner for “Making a Plan”.

FARMERS MARKET COUPONS: Sharon still has a few Farmers Market coupons available!! Someone called and left a message and I accidently deleted it!! If I have not returned your call...it could have been you! So please call me back! Coupons are good till end of October.

Veterans Affairs Officer, Peter Mirandi, will be available to meet with Veterans on Thursdays from 1pm-2pm at the senior center. Appointments will be every 15 minutes. Please call the center to make at appointment at 978-762-0208.

Wednesdays from 1:30-3pm— Bereavement Loss and Change Support Group. Support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one and who want to understand the grieving process, find comfort, healing, and more meaning in their lives. Nancy Downey, Leader.

Medical Van Transportation Please call Lorene to schedule rides for medical transportation between 1PM and 4 PM at 978-762-0208. Appointments should be made 3 days in advance.

REGISTER NOW FOR: Jewelry Class Have you always wanted to create jewelry? Blueberry Hill in Beverly is sponsoring a class to make jewelry. You will learn how to make Shrinky Dink Jewelry. A light lunch will be served. Transportation can be arranged through the Senior Center. Friday, September 24th from 11 AM – 1 PM, There is no cost for this, but you must register in advance by calling Paula at the Senior Center 978 762-0208 x 104.

New Health Care Law Brings Changes to Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period

What’s the same?
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period will be the same as it has been in the past, beginning on November 15 and ending on December 31. During this time, people have the opportunity to add, drop, or change their current prescription drug coverage and also select a health plan (Medicare Advantage Plan) for their 2011 coverage. For 2010, these dates are not changing as a result of the new heath care law. When making a drug plan selection, Medicare beneficiaries should consider the cost of premiums, their own budgets, and their prescription needs. If they are considering a Medicare Advantage Plan for their health care, they should make sure that their doctors accept that particular plan before enrolling in it.

What’s different?
In the past, people had three months, January 1 through March 31, to switch from the Medicare Advantage Plan they selected during the Annual Enrollment Period to a new one. Beginning in 2011, people will have only 45 days, January 1 through February 15, to make a change from their original selection. This timeframe is much shorter than before and the types of changes are more limited than in the past. The SHINE program is available to offer help and information regarding plan selection and enrollment. SHINE counselors will also help Medicare beneficiaries apply for Extra Help for prescription costs. Call the Senior Center at 978-762-0208 to schedule an appointment with one of the Shine counselors.