The following Federation presentations offer an overview of innovative programs and services designed to help seniors find health care savings. Learn about Consumer Report’s Best Buy Drug program, HealthPartners low-cost dental insurance through HealthPartners for new members, and Senior Partners Care, a community program that waves some Medicare out-of-pocket costs for those with modest incomes. Call Angie Ritter at 651/783-5019 for information or to schedule a presentation for your group.

Aug. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Talheim Apartments, 501 Oak St., Chaska

Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Elim Home, 415 Jefferson Ave SW, Watertown

Aug. 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Earle Brown Terrace, 6100 Summit Drive N., Brooklyn Center

Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Summerwood of Chanhassen, 525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen

Aug. 27, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. - Chaska River Gables, 110 First St., Chaska

Aug. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Westview Acres, 433 W 5th St., Waconia

Aug. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Peace Villa, 308 N. Faxon Rd., Norwood Young America.

The following presentations will explore changes to Medicare and the new 2009 Medicare Part D plans. For help with Medicare questions, you can also call the Federation’s Health Plan Information Center at 651/783-5045.

Oct. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Coon Rapids Senior Services, 11155 Robinson Dr., Coon Rapids

Oct. 28, 10-11 a.m. - Burnsville Senior Center, 200 Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville

Oct. 29, 10-11 a.m. - Merrick Community Services, 1526 E. 6th St., St. Paul

Oct. 29, 1-2 p.m. - Brooklyn Park Senior Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park

Oct. 30, 10-11 a.m. - Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury

Oct. 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Hastings Area Senior Center, 213 Ramsey St., Hastings

Nov. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. - Roseville Area Senior Program, 1910 W. Co. Rd. B., Roseville.