8 minute read
News Bits
Four-Part Online Medicare Series
Get the information you need from the comfort of your home about Medicare. This free webinar series is presented by Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Each class starts at 5:30 p.m. Register online at www.ppacg.org/events or call 719-471-2096.
Advertisement
� March 1: Medicare Eligibility &
Coverage � March 9: Medicare Options:
Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans � March 16: Medicare Part D
� March 23: Medicare, Medicaid and Other Health Insurance
Options Get pampered on Caregiver Pampering Day Are you a family member who cares for a loved one aged 60 or older? Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) understands how much you give and would like to pamper you for a change! Caregivers will enjoy a free continental breakfast and catered lunch and receive a swag bag. Several gift baskets will be raffl ed off as well. Don’t miss the chance to relax, connect with other caregivers and bask in well-deserved appreciation! This special day will occur Saturday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Ave. Space is limited to 90 caregivers, so reserve your spot early. Registration will run from March 21 to April 15. Sign up by calling 719-471-2096, ext. 115, emailing kmathews@ppacg.org or online at www.ppacg.org/caregiverpampering-day. Free groceries distribution
No one should ever go hungry! Care and Share will distribute groceries at Schryver Park in the Manitou Springs, at the Pool and Fitness Center, on March 1 and 15. Please stop by from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. if food insecurity is your reality. For details, call 719-528-1247 or visit www.careandshare.org. A reminder about shoveling snow
Do you head outside to clear your sidewalks and driveway without a second thought? Not so fast. Shoveling may lead to health dangers, including a possible heart attack, as cold air can increase blood pressure, constrict arteries and restrict blood fl ow to some parts of the heart. March is the month with the heaviest snowfall for Colorado Springs, with an average of 8.1 inches of snow. A shovel of snow can weigh up to 15 pounds. The Pikes Peak Area Offi ce of Emergency Management reminds residents and business owners to clear all sidewalks within 24 hours after the snowfall stops. To be a good neighbor and follow this rule but protect your health, consider hiring a teenager from your neighborhood, using a snow blower or hiring a snow removal service. If you must clear the snow yourself, take frequent breaks and be sure to push the snow with your shovel. Don’t lift and throw it. Other health-related shoveling hazards older adults face include falls (from muscle weakness and poor balance), frostbite (from poor blood circulation or diabetes) and hypothermia (from sarcopenia and slow metabolism). Space Symposium seeks volunteers
As a nonprofi t organization, Space Foundation relies heavily on volunteer support. To volunteer at the 37th Space Symposium on April 4-7 at The Broadmoor, please provide two or more references if you have not volunteered before. The Volunteer Program Manager will evaluate your skills and preferences to place you in the best role. A volunteer lounge is stocked with light snacks, and volunteers receive a thank-you gift. Depending on how often you volunteer, you may be eligible to tour the exhibit hall, hear a speaker and/or receive a meal ticket. Don’t miss this chance to support this “must attend” space industry event. Fill out a volunteer application at www.spacesymposium.org/volunteer-opportunities. Volunteers needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking two community-minded citizens to volunteer on the Board of Adjustment. Applications are due by March 22. This committee hears and decides on issues of physical variances related to the county zoning code. Board meetings are at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. Apply at https://bocc.elpasoco.com/volunteer. Send completed applications to Board of El Paso County Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Mobley, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208. Applications may also be faxed to 719-520-6397 or emailed to volunteer@elpasoco.com. El Paso County implements trail access program with Terrain Hoppers
As part of the new Trail Access Program, the county will acquire two off -road mobility vehicles with the generous support of a $25,000 donation from The Independence Center. Terrain Hoppers are the ultimate off -road mobility power scooter designed to provide access to adventure for residents who never had the ability to do so before. For more information on the Trail Access Program or the mobility vehicles, call 719-520-6399.
Answers to your Medicare questions. Take advantage of it.
I can help answer your Medicare questions, so you can find the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs. Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs. Give me a call to:
· Take the confusion out of Medicare · Get help comparing plans · Receive one-on-one service · Make switching plans easier Kathleen Graberg
Licensed Sales Representative
719-460-7580, TTY 711
A REVERSE MORTGAGE LOAN
is a great way to improve your retirement cash flow without having to sell! You took care of your home, now your home can take care of you!
A Conservative Approach to Mortgages
Give us a call and we can provide all the details 719-205-0776
Email: Dave@TnCLending.com • www.TnCLending.com 1050 Tamarac Parkway • West Wing Suite • Woodland Park, CO
Pikes Peak Library events
Some programs are presented virtually and some require registration. Visit www.ppld.org or call 719389-8968.
� Yoga (Virtual)
Zoom links emailed prior to the class. 9 a.m. | Mondays, Thursdays,
Saturdays � Live in Concert: Skean Dubh
This Celtic acoustic band features hauntingly beautiful vocals, fl uting and uilleann bagpiping. 6 p.m. | March 4 | Old Colorado
City Library
TBD | March 19 | Monument
Palmer Lake area (TBD) � Irish Dance Performance
Colorado’s premier Irish dance troupes performs traditional Irish step and Celtic dance, followed by a St. Patrick’s Day craft. 2 p.m. | March 5 | Cheyenne
Mountain Library 2 p.m. | March 17 | Library 21c 5 p.m. | March 17 | Manitou
Springs Library � Louis Charles McClure:
At the Foot of Pikes Peak
Rich Carnahan’s recent book documents the growth of Colorado
Springs through the photography of Louis Charles McClure. 10:30 a.m. | March 5 | East
Library � Virtual Genealogy Basics 10 a.m. | March 7 & 19 � Lunch & Learn: Medicare (Virtual) 12 p.m. | March 10 12 p.m. | March 24 � Ordinary Investing for Extraordinary Results
Learn the secrets of investing from licensed stockbroker and fi nancial advisor Ron Phillips 6:30 p.m. | Mar. 29 & 31 | Library 21c Petritz Lab Florissant Library events
For information about programs, visit rampart.colibraries.org or call 719-748-3939.
� Tai Chi 10-11 a.m. | Mondays � Family Fun Fridays
March 4: movie (“Encanto”) and popcorn, March 11: card games,
March 18: rainbow crafts, March 25: active play stations. 2-4 p.m. | Fridays � Yarnia! Knitting & Crochet Club 10-11:30 a.m. | March 10 � Read Amok Book Club 12 p.m. | March 14 � Florissant Bookworms 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | March 16 � Cookbook Club
Bring an Irish dish to share and a recipe. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | March 18 � Craft & Create Adult Program 1-3 p.m. | March 23 Woodland Park Library events
For information about programs, visit rampart.colibraries.org or call 719-687-9281.
� Tai Chi 5 p.m. Thursdays | 10 a.m. Fridays � Senior Circle Book Club 10:30 a.m. | March 10 � Free Legal Clinic
Appointments required.
March 10 | 719-748-3939 � Family Movie
Bring a snack and watch “Encanto” with your family and friends.
A beverage is provided. 12 p.m. | March 23 � Animal Shelter Adoption Event
Come cuddle a few furry friends in the large meeting room and maybe take one home! 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | March 26 ■
SEND NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS TO
Filing for social security disability or bankruptcy is hard. We can help.
Experienced attorneys providing expert legal advice in: • Social Security Disability • Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
If you are between the ages of 50 and 66, the regulations make it easier for you to receive social security disability benefits. If you can no longer work because of a physical or mental health condition, call for a FREE CONSULTATION to find out if you qualify.
What people are saying:
”I would advise anyone trying to get disability benefits to call Diane Bross. I was so pleased with how things went.” – G.V. “After all of the time I waited and tried working through the system, Diane Bross managed to get me my disability insurance payments that I was needing. Thank you!” – Laura “A special thanks to Diane Bross and her staff because without them I would not have my benefits. Because of them, I have regained my financial life. It’s back in order. No where to go but up. So, thank you very much.” order. No where to go but up. So, thank you very much.” – Mr. Winston – Mr. Winston
DIANE K. BROSS, P.C.
2139 Chuckwagon Rd., Suite 305 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 634-7734
DianeBrossLaw.com
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy Relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
BUY ONE ENTRÉE AND RECEIVE HALF OFF A SECOND ENTRÉE
Excluding chicken wings. Not valid with any other discounts or coupons. Coupons not good during holidays. Expires 3/31/2022.
OR
The Omelette Parlor
Entrance on SOUTH side (719) 633-7770 OPEN DAILY from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
O’Furry’s Irish Sports Pub & Grill
Entrance on EAST side (719) 634-3106 OPEN DAILY from 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
