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MnSF president's column
Each year North Star Region sponsors a legislation day. In election years all political candidates running for state and federal offices are invited. This year 16 attended. |
MnSF-Metro president's column
“Bloom where you are planted,” therapists often advise. Why is that man writing about blooming flowers in this autumnal month of October...? |
Universal health care brochure and video now available
New brochure, Comprehesive health care for all Minnesotans, and video, The Missing Piece: the Single-payer Solution to Minnesota's Health Care Crisis, are now available. |
Wyckoff moves on after 33 years of making a difference for seniors
Peter T. Wyckoff, founder and executive director of the Minnesota Senior Federation-Metropolitan Region for the past 33 years, announced his retirement effective the end of the year. |
Fund honors Peter Wyckoff
By Dec. 31, the Minnesota Senior Federation will be one month shy of the ripe old age of 34. At the same time, its founder and executive director will cut the apron strings and, as any proud parent, send the Federation out into the world. Peter T. Wyckoff has announced his retirement. |
Be a Senior Federation volunteer
For more information about volunteer opportunities contact Margaret Kenneally at 651/783-5015 or mkenneally@mnseniors.org. All training and information is provided. |
State and national candidates to attend MnSF convention
There is still time to reserve your seat at the Minnesota Senior Federation annual convention, scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road. Admission to the debates is free and open to the public. |
Oct. 3 state candidate forum to focus on housing, community
The forum will focus on state legislative candidates for districts 36A, 37A, 37B, 38A, 38B and 40A. |
The straight story on the Pension Protection Act of 2006
President Bush signed the long-awaited Pension Protection Act of 2006 last month. What does this mean to retirees or older workers? That is a difficult question to answer since the bill is some 900 pages long. |
Don’t ignore your pension plan - your retirement may depend on it
The recent law passed as the “Pension Protection Act” was not appropriately named if the intent was to enhance pensions for workers. |
From the regions
Legislative Day is a big success for North Star Region
South Central has its focus on fundraising
Buffalo Ridge used county fairs to promote MnSF
Heartland has booth at Ageless Expo in Brainerd |
Medley will be remembered for his leadership, dedication and gentle smile
Federation members and staff were saddened to learn of the death of 20-year-member and chair of the travel committee, Tom Medley. |
Surprise! Double-digit property taxes in 2007 - but who really cares?
Both major political parties announced that property taxes were their No.1 priority for the last legislative session. However, it ended with no action or even a plan. |
Now is the time to give peace a chance
We recently passed the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center... |
The Light Touch
Autumn
My pa
Whatever it takes
Lord on this ubiquitously grey day
Why seniors are more valuable than the young
Beyond the north wind |
Part D changes coming - Federation to hold information events
Do you know about upcoming changes to Medicare? Join Federation staff and volunteers to learn about your health care options at our fall Medicare information events throughout the metro area during the third and fourth week in October. |
Fall Metro Medicare information events
Dates and locations. |
Individual Part D counseling offered in metro area
Do you need face-to-face help with reviewing your Medicare Part D plan? The Minnesota Senior Federation will offer individual help on Part D, as well as Medicare supplements, Medicare financial help and other health insurance questions in two Metro locations Nov. 15 through Dec. 3. |
The 2007 edition of Health Care Choices is due out soon
2007 edition of Health Care Choices, the definitive source on health care information for Minnesota seniors, will be available soon. |
MnSF prescription drug cost presentations
MnSF presentations on cutting prescription drug costs are free and open to the public. |
Rx Express to Canada gives helps riders find affordable prescription drugs
On Aug. 9 at 6:30 a.m., my husband and I embarked on our first prescription "drug run" to Canada. |
Candidates for 6th District square off in St. Cloud
The three major party congressional candidates in the 6th district went toe-to-toe at the Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud Sept. 18. |
If you care about quality transit, vote YES on the transportation amendment
Nov. 7 is fast approaching and it's time to get ready to vote “yes” on the transportation amendment. |
Seniors come out to recognize National Doughnut Hole Day
A report titled, "Falling into the Doughnut Hole," has determined that most people on a Part D plan that will fall into the doughnut hole in 2006 will have done so by Sept. 22. What do you do if you are in the doughnut hole? |
Primary narrows field for November 7 general election
The Sept. 12 primary served as Minnesotan’s opportunity to whittle the field of candidates for Congressional and state legislative offices to one person per party. The turn-out rate was 15.93 percent of registered voters. |
Federation fares well with fair outreach efforts
The Minnesota Senior Federation was out in force this summer at six different county fairs. Pressing the flesh and talking about prescription drug costs proved a great combination as we reached hundreds of new people across the state. |
Metro fundraiser taking place at Herberger’s stores on Nov. 11
The Minnesota Senior Federation is again selling coupon books for Herberger's Community Day on Nov. 11. The Federation keeps all proceeds from the books we sell and will also receive a portion of the proceeds from books sold at area Herberger's stores. |
Correction
In the September Senior News, It was stated that on Oct. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there would be a Fall Medicare Forum at Columbia Golf Course in Minneapolis. There will be an informational presentation on changes to Medicare from 9:30-10:30 a.m. but health plan representatives will not be present to answer questions about specific plans. For information, call Peter Meidal at 651/783-5002. |
Top ten challenge grant exceeds goal by $4,579
The Minnesota Senior Federation recently received $24,579 in response to a challenge grant of $20,000, set up to meet needs expressed on a top ten wish list, for a total gift of $44,579. |
There's never been a better time to open a college savings plan account
Qualified withdrawals from college savings plans are now free from federal income tax. |
Transform 2010 looks at the implications of Minnesota's aging population
Federal and local agencies will attempt to address the challenges presenteed by our aging population. |
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