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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers Begins (PORT CHARLOTTE)
DESCRIPTION:A class for family caregivers\nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent\, a spouse\, a friend\, someone who lives at home\, in a nursing home\, or across the country.  Classes will teach you how to: \n\nReduce stress associated with caregiving\nBalance your life\nImprove your self-confidence\nBetter communicate your feelings\nIncrease your ability to make tough caregiving decisions\nLocate helpful resources for caregivers in your community\n\nThis class series meets once a week for six weeks. Class size is limited\, and registration is required. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers workshops begin Tuesday\, May 7 and continues on Tuesdays through June 11 at Port Charlotte United Methodist Church (21075 Quesada Ave.). \nTo Register:\nAdvance registration is required.  For more information or to register\, please call Sherry Young at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) or email sherry.young@aaaswfl.org. \n  \nFunding for this program is provided by a grant for disease prevention and health promotion under the 2018 Older Americans Act\, Title IIID\, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-begins-port-charlotte-2/
LOCATION:Port Charlotte United Methodist Church\, 21075 Quesada Ave\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101 (SARASOTA)
DESCRIPTION:Medicare 101 is a well-rounded presentation covering the basics of Medicare for those soon to be eligible as well as those currently on Medicare. Participants will learn the basics of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\, discover more about the many plan options available. \nThe presentation will be given by a professionally trained counselor of the SHINE/SMP (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders/Senior Medicare Patrol) program. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE program provides free\, unbiased information and assistance for Florida Medicare beneficiaries year-round as they carefully evaluate their health care options. SHINE is administered locally by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. \nSHINE empowers seniors\, their caregivers\, and family members to make informed decisions about health care coverage. SHINE counselors can also help beneficiaries understand benefits available through Medicare\, like preventative health care services. Additionally\, SHINE counselors assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with applying for cost-savings programs. As part of the national SMP program\, counselors also educate beneficiaries to protect\, detect\, and report potential errors\, fraud\, and abuse with their Medicare coverage. \nFor more information about the Medicare 101 presentation\, or to receive one-on-one Medicare counseling assistance from SHINE\, Call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER).
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/medicare-101-sarasota-4/
LOCATION:Senior Friendship Center – Sarasota\, 1888 Brother Geenan Way\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T130000
DTSTAMP:20181220T022605Z
CREATED:20181220T022605Z
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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course
DESCRIPTION:For information about the AARP Smart Driver program\, visit: https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/ \nNote: You must register for this program with AARP.  This is not an Area Agency on Aging program. \nTo register\, call Joe Dever (239) 851-6442 \nClassroom course: $15 (AARP Members) / $20 (Non-members) \nFor additional information\, contact AARP Toll-Free at 888-227-7669 (888-AARP-NOW)
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-course-21/
LOCATION:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, 2830 Winkler Avenue\, Suite 112\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T080000
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SUMMARY:Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Advisory Council Meeting\nThe Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the AAASWFL headquarters- 15201 N. Cleveland Ave\, Ste. 1100\, North Fort Myers\, FL 33903.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/advisory-council-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, 2830 Winkler Avenue\, Suite 112\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T103000
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SUMMARY:Tax Representation for Older Adults (NORTH FORT MYERS)
DESCRIPTION:Tax Troubles? Don’t Panic! \nJoin us for a FREE seminar on how Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) can assist you with your Federal Tax issues. This FREE event includes lunch! The FRLS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic can assist you with : \n\nResponding to IRS notices\nHardship claims\nEarned Income Tax Credit issues\nIRS audits & appeals\nIdentity theft resolution\nInjured spouse relief\nU.S. Tax Court representation\n…and more!\n\nPlus\, learn how the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL and the SHINE program can help you protect yourself from scams and fraud– including Medicare fraud! \nRSVP by calling Florida Rural Legal Services: (888) 582-3410 ext. 4136
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/tax-representation-for-older-adults-north-fort-myers/
LOCATION:AAASWFL Main Office\, 15201 N Cleveland Ave\, North Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T060000
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools For Caregivers begins (CAPE CORAL)
DESCRIPTION:A class for family caregivers\nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent\, a spouse\, a friend\, someone who lives at home\, in a nursing home\, or across the country.  Workshops will teach you how to: \n\nReduce stress associated with caregiving\nBalance your life\nImprove your self-confidence\nBetter communicate your feelings\nIncrease your ability to make tough caregiving decisions\nLocate helpful resources for caregivers in your community\n\nThis class series meets once a week for six weeks. Class size is limited\, and registration is required. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers workshops begin Thursday\, May 23 and continues on Thursdays through June 27 at Home Instead Senior Care (1505 SE 40th St\, Ste. C\, Cape Coral). \nTo Register:\nAdvance registration is required.  For more information or to register\, please call Sherry Young at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida’s Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) or email sherry.young@aaaswfl.org. \n  \nFunding for this program is provided by a grant for disease prevention and health promotion under the 2018 Older Americans Act\, Title IIID\, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-begins-cape-coral/
LOCATION:Home Instead Senior Care\, 1505 SE 40th St.\, Cape Coral\, FL\, 3904\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190526
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day - Office Closed
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URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/memorial-day-office-closed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T110000
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SUMMARY:Bidders Conference- 2019 OAA RFP
DESCRIPTION:2019 Notice of Request for Proposal (RFP)\nContingent upon the availability of funds\, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) for Planning and Service Area 8 will be contracting and is soliciting sealed proposals for services to be provided under the Older Americans Act (OAA) within Charlotte\, Collier\, DeSoto\, Glades\, Hendry\, Lee and Sarasota Counties beginning on May 6\, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. \nDownload the 2019 RFP Documents\nProposal documents may be obtained electronically by downloading the following files.  Because of file size limitations\, the 2019 OAA RFP for AASWFL is contained in two .zip folders. Please download both folders for the full contents of the RFP package. \nAAASWFL OAA RFP and Appendices \nAAASWFL OAA RFP Attachments \nBidders Conference\nA bidders conference will be held on May 29\, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.  at the AAASWFL North Fort Myers office (15201 N. Cleveland Ave.\, Ste. 1100\, North Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903).  Attendance at the bidders conference is not mandatory.  Sealed proposals are due in the AAASWFL office as shown above by 3:00 p.m. July 9\, 2019 with bids opening immediately following. \nAAASWFL reserves the right to reject any and all proposals not in compliance with specifications and requested information.  Any questions concerning this request  may be addressed in writing to Becky MacKenzie\, Director of Programs and Planning\, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, Inc.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/bidders-conference-2019-oaa-rfp/
LOCATION:Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, 2830 Winkler Avenue\, Suite 112\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33903\, United States
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