July 2008 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Elder Service Providers July Lunch Meeting/Annual Picnic

Our July lunch will be held Wed. July 23rd from 11:30-1 at the Squalicum Boathouse at Zuanich Point Park. Our guest speaker will be Julie Clarke, expert organizer, who packed out her sessions at this year’s Caregiver Conference. Come learn how to organize your professional and personal life. Attendees will have an opportunity to introduce their staff members and describe your facilities. Feel free to bring marketing materials for others. Catering by Taste of Elegance, cost is $12 for lunch, drinks and dessert. Bring your co-workers, spouses and friends. RSVP with names of each person attending to rob@westfordfuneralhome.com. Sponsored by Westford Funeral Home & Cremation.

NOTE- there will be an opportunity to sign up for committees at the BBQ. We meet the 4th Wed. of every month for lunch and a program/guest speaker. All are welcome.

2nd Annual Skagit Day in the Park.

What: Old Fashion County Fair for Seniors
When: Thursday, August 21
Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Where: Maiben Park in Burlington

There will be a FREE nutritious lunch provided by Skagit Senior Services. Thanks to our sponsors. LUNCH: Hamburgers or Chicken Burgers, Potato Salad, Fruit or Melon Salad, Potato Chips, Cookie & Milk.

Live entertainment, Demonstrations, Activities to participate in, Informational booths of interest to seniors, Clowns & a Magician, Quilt & Garden Contests to Judge, Door prizes throughout the event.

First 250 seniors receive a FREE canvas tote bag with lots of goodies from the vendors! The cost to attend the Event is FREE! Thanks to our sponsors. For details, contact Sharon Swanson, Visiting Nurse Home Care, Public Relations Coordinator, 600 Birchwood Ave., Ste 100, Bellingham, WA 98225. Direct line: 360-752-1039

Free Planning Ahead Seminar

Barry Meyers, local Elder Law Attorney, and Greg Brethour, Family Service Counselor, are teaming up to present the workshop "Planning Ahead" at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. They will answer your questions about legal, financial and other issues facing seniors as they do advanced planning.  Refreshments are provided. Please call 734-1717 for more information or to register for this free seminar.

Questions about Medicare Part D?

The Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access and the SHIBA HelpLine will be hosting representatives from the Region 10 office of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in Bellingham to share updates and practical information to assist caseworkers, counselors, and volunteers with Medicare Part D casework. Join us from 10 a.m. to 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 12th for this hands-on workshop, which is targeted specifically toward those who work with Medicare beneficiaries. The workshop will be held at the St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway. Please call (360) 788-6533 to register. Eve Kerber , SHIBA HelpLine Coordinator. Direct line: (360) 788-6532, SHIBA HelpLine: (360) 788-6533

Alzheimer Society of Washington

Memory Awareness Screenings - a free service but donations are gratefully accepted. Third Tuesday of the month in 2008. Make an appointment by calling 360-671-3316, or drop in between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham. The screening is non-invasive, non-threatening and takes only a few minutes.

Note from the Editor

Thanks once again for the interest in the newsletter. Members please continue to submit your articles and announcements to rob@westfordfuneralhome.com.

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