Medicare 101 workshop at Senior Citizens Center in August
Bluffton Senior Citizens will celebrate Irene Baumgartner’s 90th birthday during the Monday, Aug 14, senior monthly dinner meeting. Baumgartner turns 90 in August and will receive a life membership in the association.
Meanwhile, Larry Cress from Wheelhouse, a Christian Bicycle Cooperative in Lima, will present the evening program on the group’s mission. Ted’s Market will cater the meal. Tickets are $7.50 and must be purchased by Aug. 9. The program starts at 6 p.m. in the Center, 132 N. Main St.
Several additional programs are on the Center’s August calendar. These include:
• Deb’s Workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m. – non-sewing project involving printing on paper using shaving cream and food coloring.
• August movie is “Hidden Figures,” on Friday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m.
• Card-making workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. lead by Jean Cook
• Medicare 101 workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m., presented by Allen County Council on Aging.
Many other activities take place in August. Those are listed in the August newsletter attached at the bottom of this story.
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