North Andover Senior Center Weekly News

Notice to Medicare Subscribers

Medicare subscribers may appeal decisions you disagree with, but all steps in the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. You must pay close attention to the time limits for appeals! Some appealable situations are: Medicare denies your request for a health care service, supply, or prescription Medicare denies payment for health care you have already received Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it should Medicare drug plan denies coverage of your medication The Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice, assistance with appeals and legal representation. MAP can help anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan regardless of income. To understand and access Medicare benefits, call the North Andover Senior Center at 978 -688-9560 and ask to schedule a SHINE appointment.

Upcoming Socials:

In June we will once again be starting the in-house meals. Wednesdays we will be returning with the Fresh Table. Sign up is limited to 30 seniors and you must pay ($5) at time of sign up by the Friday before. Menus available at reception.

SUPPER CLUB: Thursday June 18th, at FUSION Restaurant in Methuen. Sign up begins June 3rd. Bus transportation $4 payable at time of sign up. Dinner reservation is for 4:30.

DAY TRIP TO HAMPTON BEACH: to see the Annual Sand Sculptures. Friday June 19th. Bus $6, lunch on your own. Trip departs 10:30 from the Senior Center.

PIZZA LUNCH WITH THOMSON SCHOOL 4TH GRADERS. Friday June 19th at 12 noon. Sign up limited to (50) North Andover Seniors. STACHEY’S donates the pizza.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Sponsored and served by Peregrine’s Landing Assisted Living. Wednesday June 24th, 12:30 at the North Andover Senior Center. Sign up required at reception.

MORRISEY BOULEVARD MUSEUM HOP: Thursday June 25th. Travel to Morrisey Boulevard in Boston to explore the Harbor Point Museums: JFK Presidential Library, Edward M Kennedy Institute for US Senate or The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Archives. Bus departs at 9:30. Cost for van $6, museum admission $12, (Commonwealth Museum is free) and bring a picnic lunch or on your own at the JFK café.

GREATER LOWELL MUSIC THEATRE presents “ANYTHING GOES” Sunday June 28th. Tickets and transportation $25. Bus departs at 1pm. Sign up with reception. Limited to 12 seniors. SOLD OUT

CHESS CLUB: Interested in LEARNING or TEACHING? Tuesdays 1-3 Call reception 978-688-9560 to sign up.

ONE ON ONE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION: 45 minute sessions for $7. Tuesdays with George Chory and Thursdays with Tom Kooken. Hours are 9-12. Make your appointments with reception 978-688-9560. This time can accommodate gadgets, too, if necessary (Phones, Tablets, etc.)

S.H.I.N.E. VOLUNTEERS: (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to North Andover residents on Medicare; Call center for an appointment. Third Tuesday of the month, in June, July and August.

NEWS & VIEWS: Every Wednesday at 10–11:30. Come and join in the lively discussion of current events, politics, history and you never know what else?!

MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY: Atty. Ray Cannon, July 1st and Atty. Ramsey Bahrawy, June 16th. Schedule with Reception-first consult is free.

MR. FIX IT: First and Third THURSDAY of the month from 12-3pm. We repair almost as good as new. Lamps, with cords and sockets, replace watch batteries, small tables and chairs. Anything that is not listed, we will give it a shot! Your cost is $2 - $4 depending on work needed, plus parts. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

WALK IN CLINIC: Wednesdays 9-12 pm, the North Andover Senior Center and Home Health Inc/VNA operate a wellness clinic. If you are a North Andover Senior, we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and blood oxygen levels. Consult privately with an RN regarding any medication and health issues that you are concerned about. There is no charge for this service. Donations are gratefully accepted.

FOOT CARE: RN Catherine Languedoc, Foot Care Specialist ($25), 3rd Friday of every month from 8:30-2:30.

WALKING GROUP- Our Walking Group walks at the Youth Center morning at 9 a.m., must wear appropriate foot gear for inside the gymnasium.

North Andover Country Club Golf Passes are available with reception. Two (2) 7 week programs are available to North Andover, age 60+senior residents. Courtesy Passes are $6, one program per senior with proof of residency only. Tee times are on Mondays, from12:30 – 2:30. 9 holes $15 and 18 holes $20. Dress code required.

Volunteers are the backbone of the North Andover Senior Center, we currently need Medical Transport Volunteers. You can set your own hours. Call the Senior Center for more information. Speak with our Program Coordinator at 688-9560 for an application and assistance.

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