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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190705
DTSTAMP:20260602T171926
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SUMMARY:Independence Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/independence-day-office-closed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190711T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171926
CREATED:20181219T213303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T213303Z
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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-23/
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=UTC:20190711T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171926
CREATED:20190523T193827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T193827Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101 (VENICE)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Medicare? Are you concerned about making the right choices for your needs? Join us for Medicare 101! \nMedicare 101 is a well-rounded FREE 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. \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-venice-9/
LOCATION:Senior Friendship Center-Venice\, 2350 Scenic Dr.\, Venice\, FL\, 34293
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171926
CREATED:20190523T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T193931Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101 (ENGLEWOOD)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Medicare? Are you concerned about making the right choices for your needs? Join us for Medicare 101! \nMedicare 101 is a well-rounded FREE 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. \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-englewood-4/
LOCATION:Englewood Charlotte Public Library\, 3450 N Access Rd.\,\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171926
CREATED:20190523T194050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T194937Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED- Medicare 101
DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, the Medicare 101 session scheduled for Wednesday\, July 17 has been cancelled. A new date will be announced soon. \nCheck our events calendar for other upcoming Medicare 101 sessions in your area.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/medicare-101-sarasota-7/
LOCATION:Senior Friendship Center – Sarasota\, 1888 Brother Geenan Way\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190719T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171927
CREATED:20181119T161654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T161825Z
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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-20/
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=UTC:20190722T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171927
CREATED:20190617T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T202707Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes begin (PINE ISLAND)
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 July 22 and continues on Mondays through August 26 at the Beacon of Hope United Way House (5090 Doug Taylor Cir.\, St. James City) \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 Older Americans Act\, Title IIID\, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
URL:https://aaaswfl.org/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-classes-begin-pine-island/
LOCATION:Beacon of Hope\, 5090 Doug Taylor Circle\, St. James City\, FL\, 33956\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171927
CREATED:20190523T194318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T194318Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101 (SARASOTA- HONORE)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Medicare? Are you concerned about making the right choices for your needs? Join us for Medicare 101! \nMedicare 101 is a well-rounded FREE 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. \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-honore/
LOCATION:Goodwill- Honore\, 1704 N. Honore Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34235\, United States
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