Senior Center News, Dec. 1, 2017

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Dec. 4-8

Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pinochle at 1 p.m.; Kmart and Walmart shopping from 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance.

No cards were played this week.

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Monday — Sloppy joes, french fries, salad, cookies, milk

Tuesday — Salad, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, corn, rolls, cake

Wednesday — Ham and cabbage, pinto beans, corn bread, sliced peaches, milk

Thursday — Chicken broccoli casserole, biscuits, fruit salad, brownies

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

If commodities could help, you are 60 years of age, and if you meet the income requirements we now have slots available. Call the center or come down to pick up an application.

The United Way of Hill County 2017 Campaign is here and the Meals on wheels and Senior Volunteer Program will be a United Way Funded Partner again. We would appreciate your continued support for the 2018 year. Allocations will be determined later. As a funded partner we need your support in advocating for the United Way. Remember change begins with us. For further information on donating contact the Senior Center or a United Way representative of your choice. Use the United Way Donations forms to give to your favorite partner. You can pick up a donating pledge form at the Senior Center.

It’s Medicare Part D open enrollment time. Please check to make sure your medications are going to be covered. We are finding many changes with coverage on the various medications. This includes blood pressure medication and acid reflux medication prices going way up. One young lady who was checking her coverage thought everything would be fine because she has her coverage forever with her current company. She discovered one of her medications she has been on would cost over $2,000 next year instead of $39. Educate yourself. Check your coverage. We don’t want you to be upset. We also don’t want you to have any surprises we won’t be able to help you with. You have to be your own advocate and be prepared to accept change. The change may be as simple as using another pharmacy as we’re finding $10 and $20 differences and more in just shopping around with the local pharmacies.