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Summer 2008 Minnesota Senior News
Senior News Summer 2008 print edition
Download the print edition of the Minnesota Senior News for Summer 2008.
Physician cuts are bill’s medicine to cure Medicare
Making sure doctors serving Medicare patients don’t get hit with this cut is essential.
Senior E-newsletter to begin in July
It will be automatically emailed to those who have given us their email address and decide to subscribe.
Medicare class set for July 22 at the MnSF St. Paul office
Join the two-hour “Navigating Medicare” class held at the Minnesota Senior Federation.
MnSF State Board Chair

Now that the state has taken on the tedious and time-consuming work, we at the region have time to do the real work of this organization.
Federation seeks board nominees
The MnSF nominations committee is actively looking for board candidates who have expertise in public relations/marketing and development/fund raising.  Applications must be received by Aug. 1.
House rallies, Senate stalls, both adjourn without property tax reform

...two aspects of the tax bill were ignored, which doomed passage.

Metro regions enjoy fellowship at July and August region picnics

You are invited to attend one of the region’s picnics.
Volunteer for a shift at the Senior Federation’s State Fair booth August 21-September 1
Have fun while spreading the word about the Minnesota Senior Federation at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair!  Volunteers need to attend one of the training sessions held Aug. 12 or 13.
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at the Senior Federation
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, we have many to offer you and we are willing to work with you to find something that suits your needs.
Fair to feature newly commissioned music on state’s choral history
Six participating choirs will come together at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
Watkins gift goes a long way for Federation
If you didn’t receive your share of vitamins, stop by the Federation office and pick up your bottle.
Don’t miss out - file an income tax return to receive your economic stimulus check
Seniors living primarily on Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits and who didn’t need to file tax forms - maybe for years - because their incomes were too low, won’t receive a check this year unless they file a return. If you know people like this, urge them to read this information
Pension problems? Contact the Pension Rights Project
Project staff helps individuals locate lost pension plans, assists with pension benefit calculations and helps with benefits claims. 
Federation bylaws being reviewed through Sept. 23
Any suggestions of changes may be forwarded.  
'Celebrating Seniority’ is the theme for October’s MnSF Convention
The 35th anniversary of the Minnesota Senior Federation and the first convention of the newly consolidated Federation gives special meaning to the event, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20, at Earl rown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center,
Frequently asked questions about Medicare
Extra financial help with Part D is available for those who need it
If eligible, they will be able to get Extra Help paying for the monthly premiums, deductibles and co-payments for the plan.
Social Security can go with you as you travel
If you get Social Security benefits and you’re planning to travel abroad this summer, you should know some things to make your trip - and the delivery of your Social Security payments - go smoothly.
Letter to the Editor
Social Security
There’s help to keep your television from going dark in 2009
The federal government has instituted a coupon program to help people defray the cost of a converter box.
Urinary incontinence not a normal part of aging -it’s a sign of a health issue
The good news is that once the cause of incontinence is identified and treated, many people regain normal function.
Zelig parts with message to carry on with the good works of the Senior Federation
Chapters open and chapters close...the story, however, goes on and I need to close this chapter with a few words of thanks.
Budget is main focus of 2008 Minnesota’s legislative session
Some of the major provisions of the package:
Should anti-theft devices raise alarms for medical devices?
“Don’t linger, don’t lean” is the easy way to remember that you can lessen the chance of problems with these security systems.
Our generous and much-appreciated donors in April and May
Your gifts help older adults help themselves and sustain healthier, more stable communities.
Jacka wins jackpot in MnSF raffle drawing
Thank you to all who supported the spring raffle by selling and buying tickets!
Member News
  • Hundreds show interest in MnSF membership at Buffalo Ridge event
  • Heartland elects officers at May annual meeting 
  • Northwest Region held Annual Convention April 18 in Oklee
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    Louise Erickson passed away May 14

    Louise Erickson, long time Minnesota Senior Federation member and promoter, passed away May 14, 2008
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