SEPT. ISSUE 2018

740 7th Ave. West • Durand, WI 54736

Durand Meal Site Activities:

Sept. 5: Fruit Bingo; Birthday Party Day Sept. 11: National Ants on a Log Day—Stop in for a treat! Sept. 12: Bingo Sept. 13: Pepin Co. Road Trip—Treasure Island- see pg. 10 Sept. 19: Bingo Sept. 20: National String Cheese Day—Stop in for a treat! Sept. 26: Bingo

Pepin Meal Site Activities:

Sept. 5: Birthday Party; Fruit Bingo; Judy Norrish visits Sept. 7: Toe nail clinic Sept. 10: Bingo Sept. 12: Milk Shake Day Sept. 13: Pepin Co. Road Trip—Treasure Island– see pg. 10 Sept. 14: Game Day Sept. 17: Bingo; Judy Norrish visits Sept. 19: Marie Ritscher, Nutrition Education Sept. 24: Bingo Sept. 28: Music

Facts Hard to Comprehend By Arnie Humphrey

Judgement day is coming, And it’s sooner than you think.

Step out on the dance floor, And someone will make a stink.

If he’s really disabled, Shouldn’t he be down and out? Before displaying an opinion, See what the case is all about. In my case, this was started, By someone other than me.

My peripheral vision, And my balance specifically.

When dancing, I’ve no problem, Circular momentum takes control.

When the music stops, My clumsiness is on a roll.

I can dance, but I can’t walk, Facts hard to comprehend.

No, I’m not a phony, But that’s the message that I send.

Sept. 9—Grandparents Day Sept. 18—National Cheese-

burger Day Sept. 22—Autumn Begins

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JOIN US! ALMA: MONDOVI: THE GATHERING CAFE THE MORNING CREW CAFE Second Thursday of the Month Third Monday of the Month on September 13th on September 17th 10:00 am—11:30 am 10:00 am—11:30 am Alma Lion’s Club Central Lutheran Church 110 N Main St., Alma 221 W Main St., Mondovi Guest: Josie Knauber, Buffalo Co. Guest: Chelsey Herold, Buffalo Co. Health Services Buffalo Co. Human Services “Flu Vaccinations & Seasonal Health” “Sleep and Brain Health”

PEPIN: FOOD FOR THOUGHT CAFE Sponsored By:

Second Tuesday of the Month on September 11th 10:00 am—11:30 am Immanuel Lutheran Church 205 Pine St., Pepin Guest: Kelly Herold, Buffalo Co. Historical Society “Sharing Historical Artifacts”

Enjoy speakers on topics of health and wellness, interesting activities, and light, positive conversation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: CHELSEY at 608-685-4412

Janet Bauer 9/01

Thomas Weiss 9/01

Roselle Bee 9/06

Ruth Kralewski 9/06

Bernard Heit 9/08

Gerald Rippley 9/08

Barb Gibson 9/10

Larry Prissel 9/11

Judith Weiss 9/11

Henry Schroeder 9/12

Deloris Anderson 9/12

Doris Drier 9/13

Stephen Bauer 9/13

Lynn Johnson 9/14

Mary Clark 9/15

Mary Ann Primeau 9/16

Ivan Mason 9/17

Emily Burt 9/17

Steven Wittig 9/19

Gene Kirchner 9/20

Carole Doughty 9/20

Kathryn Nelson 9/21

Lois Laehn 9/22

Helen M. Bauer 9/23

Paul Hutter 9/23

Ardyce Johnson 9/24

Brad Baskin 9/26

Mildred Siler 9/26

Dennis Prissel 9/27

Barb Traun 9/29

Myrna Raethke 9/29

September Happenings:

Pepin - Laura Ingalls Wilder Day September 8th and 9th

Stockholm - Dog Days of Stockholm Saturday, September 22nd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Military Operation Shoebox

Join Skull Cap making on the second Tuesday of each month, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. The group has shipped out 13,549 skull caps through the month of August. Nice job ladies!

Please donate any yarn you may have to SKULL CAPS FOR THE TROOPS! Call Joyce at 715-495-0268 or drop off at the Riverview Senior Center.

Join us on Thursday, September 20th at 9:30am for a presentation on:

On The Go Bus! from Janet Adams

HURLBURT’S HAVEN

1227 E Prospect St., Durand, WI

The 3rd

Thursday of the month from

9:30am-11am

Funding may be available for Respite Services,

please call Cammi for more information:

715/672-8941 ext #115

Small Community Forum Improving and preserving the vitality and economic health

of our small communities

Regional Forum

11:00am—4:30pm

September 6, 2018 Pepin Village Hall

508 2nd Street Pepin, WI 54759

Forum to Include:

Lunch and Networking

Community Case Studies

Roundtable Sessions

• Housing

• Creative Economy

• Daycare

• Workforce Development

Solutions will focus on:

• Infrastructure

• Partnership

• Innovation

• Inclusion

If you live in, work in, or help shape communities with populations of 2,500 or fewer, attend this session. Community leaders, elected officials, volunteers, economic development, civic, and planning organizations are encouraged to attend.

Who should attend?

Small communities have unique needs that are often very different from those of larger communities. Attend this forum to collaborate with others to promote, enhance and preserve

Wisconsin’s small communities.

Register Online at:

www.wisconsindowntown.org/forums

For a brochure or more information, contact Cammi Catt-DeWyre at (715) 672-8941 Ext 115

PRESENTED BY:

Meet the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Staff

Information & Assistance Specialist: Jennifer Nelson

• Provides information about services, programs, and resources (public and private) that can help the elderly and indi-

viduals with disabilities, mental illness or substance abuse disorders experience daily life with dignity and help to

maximize their opportunities for self-sufficiency and choice.

• Determines functional and financial eligibility for long-term support programs including Family Care and IRIS.

• Provides options counseling to individuals who may not qualify financially or functionally for Long-Term Care Pro-

gramming.

• Discusses the enrollment and disenrollment processes with individuals currently enrolled in or

considering enrollment in a Long-Term Care Program. • Provides outreach and information to young persons with disabilities (and their family caregivers)

as they transition into the adult long-term care system. • Participates in the on-going marketing and outreach of the ADRC.

Jennifer can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 172

Greetings Friends and Neighbors, Please come to our center and see the changes, with more to come. The Golden Room has books and puzzles, and a quiet corner for reading or visiting. We have moved the giant credenza to the west wall. Plans are for a big screen TV where the credenza was. This will be handy for various presentations. Do not forget the Craft/Vendor Sale on October 13th. This is a popular annual event. Many selections are offered. The Riverside Community and Senior Center is available for rent. Call 715-672-3382, to see if your date is available. If you have not visited us, please come check us out. It is located just behind the Durand Fresh Market Grocery Store (formerly Econo Foods).

Thank you~Linda Knapp

For help/assistance, please call: Aging and Disability Resource Center 715-672-8945

By: Alzheimer’s Inspiration

A TITLE THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: SERGEANT STUBBY by: Ann Bausum By: Patti Blount – Durand Public Library: Director

If you like history and dogs, then Sergeant Stubby is a book you will thoroughly enjoy, by award winning author Ann Bausum. Bausum introduces us to a soldier, Private J. Robert “Bob” Conroy who befriends a stray dog, a little stump-tailed terrier mutt at a military training camp on Yale University Campus. It was not love at first sight for Conroy, but Stubby won him over and they became best friends, inseparable friends. Stubby’s heartwarming story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. The 102nd infantry division was called into action and Conroy would not leave Stubby behind, so this little dog became a stowaway aboard a troop transport ship bound for Europe. Of course Stubby was soon discovered and won over not only the hearts of the entire in-fantry, but also the commanding officer. On the battlefield, Stubby was a source of comfort in the trenches, and to the wounded, and even captured a German soldier. He helped soldiers cope with stress on and off the battlefield by offering comfort to those soldiers suffering from PTSD, which during WWI was called “shell shock.” He could easily be the Father of all therapy dogs. In addition to offering his heart and love to the soldiers, he was on the front lines. He would alert soldiers to the scent of gas and had his own gas mask, and pointed medics toward wounded allies on the battlefield. Stubby proudly wore a mili-tary coat specially made for him that included well deserved victory medals. This fearless, devoted dog became the mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment Yankee Division in WWI, and the most famous dog of WWI. He was the first dog to be giv-en rank in the U.S. Armed Forces. Stubby’s talents continued after the war, continuing on as the Yankee Division’s beloved mascot, and became a star of the vaudeville stage. After his death, he was stuffed and now resides in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Sergeant Stubby is available for checkout in regular print. There is a juvenile edition which is great for anyone to read. If you would like to reserve or checkout this book, please stop by the Library during regular business hours, or contact the Library InfoLine at 715-672-8730. With school now in session, the Durand Library is now in its School Schedule for the months of September/October/November: Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm, Saturday: 9am-12pm, Sunday: CLOSED.

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PEPIN DINING MENU September

2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Pepin Senior Dining Site 715-442-2289

Salad Options:

Chef Taco

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LABOR DAY CLOSED

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Ham Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Bread Apple Cobbler

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Seasoned Chicken Breast Stuffing Corn Mixed Fruit Cookie

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Marinated Pork Loin Parslied Potatoes Peas Bread Mandarin Oranges

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Herb Baked Fish Baked Potato Coleslaw Bread Gelatin Dessert

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Cheddar Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Mixed Veggies Dinner Roll Fruited Pie

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BBQ Ribs Sweet Potatoes Corn Bread Honeydew Melon

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Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Carrots Bread Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries

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Roast Turkey Gravy Stuffing Broccoli Dinner Roll Grapes

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Breaded Fish Filet Fried Potatoes Apple Cider Slaw Bread Pudding w/ Bananas

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Herbed Pork Loin Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Pie

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Carrots Bread Frosted Cake

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Chicken w/ Cream Sauce Rice Pilaf Corn Dinner Roll Cantaloupe & Blueberries

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Hot Beef Sandwich Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Vegetable Blend Frosted Brownie

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Cheesy Tuna Casserole Broccoli Salad w/ Dressing Bread Lemon Burst Poke Cake

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Brat on a Bun Potato Wedges Tossed Salad w/ Dressing Watermelon

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Marinated Pork Filet Pasta Salad Carrots Bread Peaches Lemon Cake

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Marinated Chicken Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Peas Bread Strawberry Cake Roll

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Beef Stroganoff Broccoli Bread Fruited Gelatin

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Fish Sandwich Potato Salad Coleslaw Pudding

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DURAND DINING MENU September

2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Durand Senior Dining Site 715-672-8936

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Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Squash Wheat Bread Applesauce

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Hot Beef on Wheat Bun Corn Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Salad

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Sub Sandwich Ham/Turkey/ Cheddar Cheese Baked Beans Fresh Veggies w/ Ranch Grapes

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Creamed Chicken Biscuit Peas & Carrots Creamy Cucumbers Pears

There will be no Congregate or Home Delivered Meals served on Mondays.

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Baked Chicken Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream Green Beans Wheat Dinner Roll Cantaloupe

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Lasagna California Blend Veg. Garden Salad w/ Ranch Garlic Bread Mandarin Oranges Dessert

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Meatballs/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Wheat Bread Peaches

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Turkey Salad on Croissant Potato Salad Sliced Tomatoes Watermelon

Please call ahead to order your senior lunch at the Durand Senior Dining Site

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Red Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Peaches

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Baked Meatloaf Au Gratin Potatoes Green Beans Wheat Bread Tropical Fruit

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Chicken Patty On Bun Cauliflower w/ Cheese Sauce Garden Salad w/ Ranch Grapes

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Baked Ham Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream Kernel Corn Wheat Dinner Roll Applesauce Dessert

Salad Options:

Taco Chef Seafood Chicken Fiesta

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Beef Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Peas Wheat Bread Pears

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Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Broccoli Garden Salad w/ French Dressing Garlic Bread Watermelon

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Tuna Salad on Croissant Vegetable Soup Coleslaw Fruit Cocktail

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Ham & Cheese on Wheat Bun Baked Beans Fresh Veggies w/ Ranch Dressing Apple

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PEPIN COUNTY AGING WISHES TO THANK OUR RECENT DONORS:

Loretta Hofacker

RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY and SENIOR CENTER SAYS

THANK YOU!

Donations: Irene Schuh Joyce Grochowski Carol K. Bauer (2 donations)

Riverview Community and Senior Center

Pepin County Council of Senior Citizens held their July meeting in Durand at the Riverview Community Center. President Floyd Briggs called the meeting to order at 10:00am. All board mem-bers were present except Galen Radle. I apologize for the error in the June Golden Age article about the site of our next meeting, and for any confusion it may have caused members.

Discussion included the updates to the Center with the area now called the Golden Room where the pool table was stored for many years. A group of volunteers got together to clean the win-dows and the floor, move the bookcase and game center cabinet into the room, and a new rug was laid. It makes a very cozy room for bible study, reading, game playing and private meet-ings. The view of the river is love-ly at this time of year and will be even prettier in the fall. The over-hanging tree limbs were trimmed and the trees themselves were deemed very healthy. The outside faucet issue has been fixed and the rock garden was cleared of the overgrown weeds and trees.

Pastor Cole and Brenda have been very busy with trimming of the shrubs and mowing. They have also been painting inside, now that we have removed the large quilt rack and cabinets from the alcove. They were also able to move the large hutch to the back wall, and it can be seen as you enter the building. This area will now be a “Craft Corner” to display the hand-crafted items which have been donated for sale.

A joint decision with the Pastor was made to provide a large screen television for the main wall, making it more accessible for use and viewing by groups using the Center for presentations, or wish to display pictorial memories at special events.

Our computer has limited capabilities and we currently have a local expert working on updates. This will enable us to keep more current records of rentals, events and correspondence.

Our long-time treasurer, Kathy Swanson, wishes to “retire” from her many duties at the Center, and a member of the Council has agreed to take the position of treasurer as of Sept. 1st, 2018. Kathy was recruited by Jane Pittman, and accepted this position in January of 2009. She has served as site manager and treasur-er ever since, and deserves a break.

Rita McDonnell is working on presentations for Seniors, and hopefully will have great events this fall for everyone to attend.

Thanks to those who have responded to our re-

quest for volunteers to fill in for office staff. We

appreciate your cooperation and will be setting

up a call schedule and meeting for all those inter-

ested. Please feel free to drop into the Center to

participate in the Farkle games or card games,

and to visit during our open hours. Marge Briggs

Preparation Pays Off

During the years I worked as a Caregiver Coordinator, I talked with caregivers about home safety, caregiver burnout, self-care for the caregiver, and also ways to prepare for the future. Throughout that time, I also watched my father’s health decline, and in turn watched my mother become a full-time caregiver.

As I visited with my mother about various things related to caregiving, I slowly realized that I too had become a care-giver. Once I accepted this role, I decided it was time to start paying attention to the many things I had encouraged other caregivers to do, mainly getting legal paperwork in order. I had never actually talked to my parents about their healthcare wishes, whether they have a will or powers of attorney, where they stand financially in case someone needs nursing home care, or what type of insurance they have. I decided to start addressing these issues with my mom when-ever we would visit my parents in South Dakota.

When I was only a “daughter”, a trip to visit my parents was like a mini-vacation. Mom would have a pan of caramel rolls waiting along with other favorite foods. I would kick back on the couch and let the grandparents play with my kids and just enjoy the visit. When I added “caregiver” to my role, the visits began to have more of a purpose than just a relaxing time. I began to talk with my mother about the not-so-fun topics of estate planning, advance directives, and long-term care. I discovered that it is a lot easier to encourage other people to do these things than to do them your-self. I returned from these visits tired, frustrated, and a bit sad. Caregiving truly is a stressful thing.

During that year I learned a lot about my parents. I learned that they have POA papers in place. I learned the names and locations of all their insurance policies. I understood their feelings regarding healthcare and end-of-life issues and I helped them start inquiring about financial assistance in case there is a need for long term care. Discussing these top-ics was not fun and there were many times I wondered if I was making a big deal out of nothing. I thought it might be easier to just wait and see if we would really need that information and if so, figure things out at that time.

And then I got that dreaded call - my dad was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and chronic heart failure. I made an emergency trip to South Dakota to help my worried mother. As I drove across southern Minnesota I thought about the things we would need – POA papers, insurance policies and answers to questions about resuscitation. I was so relieved that I had taken the time and effort to go over these things earlier with my parents. Dealing with the deci-sions and emotions of Dad’s current situation was stressful enough by itself. I could not imagine the added stress of hav-ing to fumble through files searching for legal documents or not knowing anything about how to finance a nursing home placement.

As it turned out, all those unpleasant conversations and planning for the future really did pay off! Regardless of how uncomfortable it was to talk to my mom about advance directives, end-of-life decisions and personal finances, I was glad I was bold enough to do so before the crisis literally hit home.

My dad survived the pneumonia but was too weak to return home to mom. We placed him in a nursing home for reha-bilitation with hopes of moving him back home. Watching my mom say goodbye that first night was hard, but my dad adjusted beautifully to life in the local nursing home, and my mother fought her struggles with loneliness and guilt with dignity, and continued to move forward. Ahh, the life of a caregiver.

For more information about caregiving or power of attorney documents, please call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Buffalo and Pepin Counties at (715) 672-8945.

Jane Mahoney, Older Americans Act Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

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Treasure Island Resort & Casino—Thursday September 13, 2018

Pepin County Aging Unit is sponsoring a trip to Treasure Island Resort & Casino on Thursday September 13th.

There is no cost to ride the bus however please bring money for personal spending and lunch. This outing is

for individuals 60 years and older.

10:00am Bus promptly leaves Pepin County Government Center (front parking lot)

10:30am Bus arrives at Lion’s Club in Pepin for pick-up

11:30am Bus arrives at Treasure Island

2:30pm Meet at Main Entrance to load the bus to return home

The first 12 people to sign-up are guaranteed a seat! Call 715-672-8941 ext 152

to sign up today! Please reserve your spot by Monday September 10th

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Mark Your Calendar Submitted by Judy Norrish

If you have a Medicare Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan, mark your calendar for a review of your plan between October 15 and December 7.

Every year, insurance companies can change their list of covered drugs and their pricing structure, known as the plan formulary. This means that even if you are taking the same medications, the amount you pay for your medications, the plan premiums, deductibles, and copays may also change in 2019.

All Medicare beneficiaries should review their current coverage during Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs October 15 through December 7th. Find out if your current plan is still the best option to meet your medica-tion or health needs. Nothing is more frustrating then to go to the pharmacy in January and find out your 2018 plan will not pay for one of your expensive medications in 2019. Or you receive your premium bill in 2019 and the premium is $20 higher than last year.

Free, unbiased assistance with plan comparisons is available from Judy Norrish, the Elder Benefit Specialist to insure you will have the best coverage in 2019. Call her to set up an appointment between October 15 and December 7 at 715-672-8941 Ext. 169. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP SMART DRIVER™ COURSE!

You will learn: * Defensive driving techniques * Proven safety strategies * New traffic laws and rules of the road Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance.*

When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018— 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Village Hall in Pepin, WI

To Register: Call Cammi at 715-672-8941 Ext 115, or email cdewyre@co.pepin.wi.us

Classroom Course: $15 for AARP members • $20 for non-members. For more information visit www.aarp.org/drive This program is supported by a generous grant from Toyota to AARP Foundation. *Upon completion you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Other restrictions may apply. Consult your agent for details.

MEDICARE PRESENTATION

Are you confused about Medicare and would like to have a better understanding of the Medicare Pro-gram? On September 4 there will be a free Medicare presentation. It will cover: Medicare A, B, C, and D The difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans How Medicare and a Medicare Supplement policy work together Programs that are available to help pay for Medicare premiums

Date: September 4, 2018

Location: Pepin County Government Center, 1st floor County Board Room

Presentations: Afternoon: 2:00pm OR Evening: 6:30pm

Please call: 715-672-8941, to reserve a spot.

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