Wednesday 26 October 2016

Sauk Village Senior Committee Report - October 25, 2016


Sauk Village Senior Committee Report


October 25, 2016

This Saturday, October 29, 2016 is the 13th Annual Senior Spaghetti Dinner.  Advanced tickets ($5.00) are available from the senior committee members or at the front desk at the village hall. Tickets can be purchased at the 
door the day of the event for $6.00.  This low cost price includes all the spaghetti you can eat, line dance instruction, and wonderful entertainment by The Morgan Family plus more.  See posted flyer for details.

Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program tickets for the Tuesday, November 15th event are on sale at the township senior office - $6.00 for township seniors and $12.00 for non-township seniors.  The annual collection of non-perishable food items will be taken that day for the township food pantry.  If you do not drive or wish not to drive to the luncheon, the township bus is available that day at no charge.  However, you'll needed to call (708) 754-8200 a couple of days prior to the luncheon to make the arrangement.

Medicare part "D" open enrollment began October 15th and ends December 7th with changes effective this coming January 1st.  New enrollees for the first time or you can switch to a more suitable plan.  Since there are a great variety of Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), help is available FREE at the Bloom Township office (708) 754-9400 ext. 7270), South Suburban Senior Services (708-596-2222), or the Medicare website ’plan finder’ – visit www.medicare.gov.

All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity.  Bottled water and light refreshments are available.  ‘Rummikub’ tile game is very popular with the attendees.  However, we have other games available or you're welcome to bring your own game or craft.  

The next Saturday Open Activity with appetizers and finger type food is on November 19th at 5:00 p.m.  Doors will be opened at 4:00 p.m.  A sign-up sheet is available from the co-coordinators Steve Shymkus and Frank Williamsfor those who wish to bring something .

The Senior Committees last meeting for the year will be on Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m.