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This presentation of the Westchester Library System’s senior services is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.

The engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include:

• Original Medicare
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• Prescription drug plans (Part D)
• Medigaps (supplemental plans)
• Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)

Walk-ins welcome, but Registration is requested at (914) 231-3236.

Co-sponsored by the Library and the Dobbs Ferry Senior Citizen Program.

Senior Benefits Individual Counseling (SBIC) is provided by WLS volunteers trained in Medicare and related healthcare issues. Get free, individual walk-in help at two libraries each week, or contact the SBIC helpline at sbic@wlsmail.org or (914) 231-3260. For information and other dates of this presentation, please visit https://seniors.westchesterlibraries.org/senior-benefits/.

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Pull up a chair and join the conversation! Discover the remarkable Ernest M. Howell from Davenport, Iowa. Now 90+ years young, Ernie and his family arrived in Dobbs Ferry, New York in 1965. Ernie has been an active part of the Dobbs Ferry community ever since. Ernie’s path from Iowa wound through Harvard, NYC, Asia and California. Along the way Ernie and his beloved wife Jean honed three important “formulas”:

1. Small community projects though not flashy can reap big benefits.
2. Kids rise to the occasion when empowered to be responsible.
3. Food is a great common denominator and unifier.

For more details about Ernie’s professional life and service in The Asia Society, YMCA and more, a “must read” is Ernie’s book, “Meditations: Finding ErnieJean Howell: Our Way,” available to borrow from the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

Please RSVP at 914 693-6614. Masks and social distancing required.

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Have you found you have extra time to be creative? Do you like writing stories or poems? Are you working on a novel and want some feedback? If you would like to look for opportunities learn about resources in the area and would like to improve your skills come join us.

Email dobref@wlsmail.org for the ZOOM link

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Watch Frankenstein, The Comedy of Terrors, and Curse of Dracula on a library DVD or stream these films on Hoopla or Kanopy at your leisure and come together on Zoom to discuss the films. All are welcome.

Register with dobref@wlsmail.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

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