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10—11:15am T.O.P.S. (#54) 9:30am—12pm Diabetes Class (Music)
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Please note the class times for Enhance
Fitness and Yoga are subject to change.
Please call the senior center to verify
class times.
August 2020
810-626-2135
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Experiencing the loss of a loved one is never easy
and often overwhelming. Please contact our
resource advocate for support as you navigate
the grieving process.
We’re here to help.
Our Deepest Sympathy FACE MASKS
Memorial gifts can be donated in the name of a
deceased loved one and their name will be added
to the memorial plaques at the senior center.
Additionally, you may designate the HSAC as
recipient of donations in lieu of flowers.
Gifts
Thank you to everyone who has made and
donated face masks to the senior center! We
are still accepting donations of new cloth
face masks. If you NEED a face mask,
please call the main senior center number
and leave us a message. We will get you a
washable, cloth
face mask.
Be Safe!
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Please see below for our Travel Policy.�
If possible, please pay for trips with a check as if helps
with our new accoun�ng process. Thank you!�
Reminders:
Kensington Metro Park is offering two films in
August that you and your grandkids might like
to see. Films start at dusk (8:45PM) . They are
FREE -- if you have the annual pass ($39.00 for
seniors) or $5.00 for the daily pass.
Kensington Drive In Movies
*You need to find your own roommate for trips.
*All trips are on a first come—first serve basis.
*All day trips require full payment.
*Most extended travel requires a deposit.
*A small fee will be charged for all cancellations.
*SOME trips will not be refunded.
Travel Policy
With each trip there is a payment deadline. Reserva-
tions must be paid for by that date; after that, I cannot
guarantee you a spot or there may be a higher rate. Res-
ervations are booked at a “group rate” so you can enjoy
the discount. There are two prices listed with each trip:
the first amount is the member rate.
Notes
All scheduled trips have been
cancelled.� �
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You should�have already received
your refund (s). �
�
We will start fresh when trips open
up again.��
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There's lots of good things
happening later this year and in
2021. �
�
Keep posted!�
YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY
IS OUR MAIN CONCERN.
You may want to go online and
check before making the trip
since things are changing
almost daily due to COVID�19. �
�
I can smell the popcorn already!�
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~Carol Ringle~�
�
Stay safe � �
wear your mask, �
wash your hands, �
social distance & �
we'll�all be back�together sooner.� �
Saturday, August 8
“Star Wars: The Return of Skywalker”
Friday, August 28
“Frozen II”
Don’t forget, members receive discounts on trips
and senior center classes. The first price listed is the
member price, the second price* is the non-member
price. Please take note if you want to bring friends.
Pricing—member vs. non-member
Did you know Kensington
admission is free on Wednesdays!
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News You Can Use From Medicare. Special Supplemental Benefits for the
Chronically Ill (SSBCI) Medical Advantage Plan Benefits Now Available.
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have long had the ability to offer extra or supplemental
benefits in addition to what Original Medicare covers. These benefits have often included
such things as some dental, hearing, and vision services.
On TV, there has been a lot of advertising about the extra benefits now available with a Medicare
Advantage Plan. These include: non-medical transportation, in-home personal care, MOW,
health & fitness devices, acupuncture, air conditioners, pest control, sessions with a dietitian, and
even support for service dogs. Due to changes in Federal law and policy, as of January 1, 2020,
Medicare Advantage plans can now offer a new type of supplemental benefit, called Special
Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically ill. This type of plan can only be offered to those who
meet the definition of being “chronically ill”. This new type of coverage has caused a lot of
confusion due to the way it is marketed on TV and also by companies calling you at home. Not
everyone is eligible nor is every Medicare Advantage Plan eligible to offer this plan. There is
a two-part test for plans to determine whether anyone is eligible for SSBCI. The two-part test
includes:
1. The enrollee meets the definition of having a “chronic illness” as determined by Medicare
rules.
2. Such benefits or services must also have a reasonable expectation of improving or
maintaining the health or overall function of the enrollee as it relates to the chronic
condition or illness.
What are the drawbacks of such a plan?
Different plans have broad discretion in determining the types of items as services they may
offer as a SSBCI and what may be considered “a reasonable expectation” when choosing to
offer this type of plan. Not everyone will qualify for this type of plan since a plan must do
an individualized Assessment of Eligibility Determination which will not happen until a
Medicare Advantage Plan customer service rep or agent/broker marketing the plan can
confirm that a potential enrollee will be eligible for the new supplemental benefits for the
chronically ill.
Neither a Medicare Advantage plan customer service rep nor an agent/broker marketing the
plan can confirm that a potential enrollee will be eligible for the new supplemental benefits
pre-enrollment.
Advice to consumers:
Do you qualify? – You won’t know until you are actually enrolled in the plan.
Find out what the actual costs of the benefits will be and are there shortcomings in the rest
of the plan such as loss of other benefits such as vision, hearing or dental. What is the
cost-sharing amount you have to pay & what limitations are there, such as # of visits &
availability. MOW, personal care & transportation can be arranged through other sources,
like the Hartland Senior Activity Center. Call Carol, a Certified Medicare Counselor &
Senior Resource Specialist (810-626-2139) to arrange an appointment.
Local Programs
Did you know you can order a hot lunch to be delivered to the senior center at 11:30am?
*Monthly hot lunch menus are available at the salad bar.
Did you know they also deliver cat and dog food to home bound seniors?
*We collect pet food donations at the center year round, drop off in the office.
Did you know they need lots of volunteers to help pack and / or deliver meals?
*Call the MOW office if you want to get involved volunteering.
Can you or someone you know benefit from receiving meals on wheels?
*Call the MOW office for more details about getting meals delivered.
Livingston County Senior Nutrition / Meals on Wheels 810-632-2155
Let us do the driving! We have our wheelchair lift equipped bus as well as
our Impala sedan. Our drivers are on the road each week Monday—Friday
8am-4pm. We are closed for holidays and severe weather days when schools
are closed. Rates are very affordable at $1.50 each way in the Hartland area
and $3.00 each way to the Brighton or Howell communities. Call us for a ride!! Our
Drivers: Sue & JR
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Hartland Senior
Activity Center
9525 Highland Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
Thank You For Your Support! We couldn’t do it without you!
Funding for our varied and numerous programs is received from sponsors, grants,
donations, and local townships. On behalf of the Advisory Council, staff, volunteers,
members and those receiving services through the Hartland Senior Activity Center,
please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous support.
Your financial assistance supports our mission and allows our local senior population enjoy
our programs and services such as transportation and resource advocacy. All gifts received
at the center are tax deductible. If you wish make a donation or gift, please send check or
money order to the address above, Attention: Donations.
A special THANK YOU to: Hartland Consolidated Schools, Hartland Township,
Oceola Township, Brighton Township, Tyrone Township, Deerfield Township,
Livingston County United Way, Michigan Department of Transportation and
all our local businesses, community groups and senior center members.
Our Mission is…
To cultivate happy, healthy and independent lifestyles for everyone age 50 and over.
To that end, we provide a broad range of activities and conveniences for our local older adult population. We offer theatre
productions, musical groups, fitness classes, and sports teams in addition to card games, art classes and a great day &
overnight travel program. Lunch is served daily from 11:30am-12:30pm—Come join us!
