Medicare, Medicaid and other health benefit information available

Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance is available to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include the following: Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…

Dinner and a show for only $12

Jo Birlin, Jim McElenny and Janine Schneck play an improv game at the Monday morning workshop. The ImproVables have been together for four years and are one of the only senior improv troupes in the Valley.

Andrea Hummel Looking for a fun night out? Well, here you go! On March 26 at Sun Lakes Country Club, beginning at 4:30 p.m., you can enjoy an entire evening of entertainment for only $12. The only thing you pay extra for will be your cocktail! Here’s the schedule: Cocktail hour is at 4:30 p.m.…

A world class resource – Neighbors Who Care

Eric Ehst, Executive Director Recently I was in Gilbert at a meeting of East Valley senior service providers. As soon as I introduced myself as being from Neighbors Who Care another attendee spoke up, “My grandmother lives in Sun Lakes and you take such good care of her!” Then the moderator asked somewhat incredulously, “And…

Spring into New Adventures in Learning

It is almost spring and spring means new beginnings. That is why the program that offers adult classes at the Chandler/Gilbert Community College is titled New Adventures in Learning. As we age we crave new experiences and new information. New Adventures can satisfy those cravings by giving us the opportunity to continue to learn throughout…

Spaghetti Dinner – March 19th

What’s it all about? To start, delicious food. Spaghetti, meatballs, bread sticks, salad, dessert, coffee and iced tea. Plus the bars will be open if you prefer something a little stronger. Then there will be the raffle and silent auction. Here you will find more than 40 items to bid on and another 40 plus…

SunBird Kare Bears hold faire

The final Faire for this season will be held Saturday, March 5 in the SunBird Ballroom from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Over 40 vendors will bring their wares for your selection. Kare Bears will have their own white elephant table, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, coffee and rolls for $.75 each, and a $2 coupon for…