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November Calendar
Free Medicare Open Enrollment SHIBA Clinics Thursday, November 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
East King County Community Preparedness Forum Thursday, November 3, 2011, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
ADS Advisory Council Meeting Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:00–2:00 p.m. The Aging and Disability Services (ADS) Advisory Council meets on the second Friday of each month. The November meeting will feature David Loud, aide to Congressman Jim McDermott. Meetings are open to the public. Agendas are available on the Aging King County website within a week of the meeting. For more information, visit the Advisory Council website or contact Gigi Meinig at gigi.meinig@seattle.gov or 206-684-0652. Powerful Tools for Caregivers Tuesdays, November 8–December 13, 2011, 3:30–5:00 p.m. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free, six-week workshop that provides unpaid family caregivers with the skills and confidence needed to better care for themselves while caring for others. Topics include stress reduction, communication techniques, dealing with difficult emotions, and making tough caregiving decisions. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Amber Wolf at 206-859-5721. Housing Seniors in Rural America: Aging in Place in a Shifting Landscape Wednesday & Thursday, November 9–10, 2011
Travel Ambassador Training Thursday, November 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. This training session provides the knowledge and skills necessary for agency staff to become certified as a Community Travel Ambassador in King County. Trainings consist of a minimum of three hours of classroom instruction, focused on a specific population—people with disabilities, older adults, or low-income individuals. It provides a broad knowledge of available local transportation services that help ensure quality of life for people with disabilities. Space is limited, so RSVP by contacting Hopelink at mobility@hope-link.org or 425-943-6769. A schedule of future trainings and more information are available online. Age 55+ Job Search Workshop
The Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites older jobseekers to participate in a workshop focused on job searches, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and LinkedIn for the older job seeker. On November 16, Ms. Beverley Kashino, Human Resources Director at YMCA of Greater Seattle, will discuss how nonprofits hire and how to prepare for and apply for work in the nonprofit world. To register, e-mail job counselor Joan Uzelak. For more information about job search services for older Seattle residents, visit the Age 55+ Employment Resource Center web page. Senior Coffee Hour with Dr. James Leverenz
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens' November coffee hour features Dr. James Leverenz, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. His research focuses on dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson disease, Lewy body dementia, Down syndrome, and frontotemporal dementia. The coffee hour is open to the public. For more information, contact the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens at seniors@seattle.gov or 206-684-0500.
The Mayor's Council on African American Elders meets on the third Friday of each month. For more information, visit the MCAAE website or contact Karen Winston at karen.winston@seattle.gov or 206-684-0706. here:now—Arts Engagement for Individuals Living with Dementia Wednesday, November 30 & December 28, 2011, 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Aging Your Way in South King County
It is important to think and plan ahead for your future, especially if you care about staying in your own community as you age and want to feel confident that your physical, mental, and social needs will be met. Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) and others are invited to create a community vision that will support successful aging, and to brainstorm projects that will support that vision in Des Moines. Food and beverages will be provided. Reservations are required. Register online or view the Aging Your Way website for more information. An Evening of Intergenerational Dialogue
Seattle University and the Northwest Center for Creative Aging invite you to attend An Evening of Intergenerational Dialogue with Wendy Lustbader, author of Life Gets Better: The Unexpected Pleasures of Growing Older. In small intergenerational groups, explore how life gets better as we age. $10 suggested donation at the door. For more information, visit Northwest Center for Creative Aging or call 206-382-3789. ADS Advisory Council Meeting Friday, December 9, 2011, 11:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The ADS Advisory Council meets monthly on second Fridays. The December meeting features the three ADS Advisory Council sponsors—the City of Seattle, King County, and United Way of King County. Meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available within a week of the meeting. For more information, visit the Advisory Council website or contact Gigi Meinig at gigi.meinig@seattle.gov or 206-684-0652.
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Medicare Advantage Plans/Part D Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, 2011 for Medicare beneficiaries who want to join, switch or drop a Medicare Part D Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides general information about premiums and benefits for each Part D and Medicare Advantage plan at 
The Eastside Easy Rider Collaborative invites you to learn what to do, who to call, and what resources are available during an emergency or disastrous event. This free event features representatives from local emergency management and community transportation agencies who can answer your questions and let you know how you, your family, and community can become better prepared. Space is limited so RSVP to 
Join funders, policymakers and others for the Housing Assistance Council's two-day symposium on the trends and issues around housing an aging population in rural America. Topics include aging in place and resources for repairing, developing and preserving rental and homeownership units. Hear examples of successful practices in the field of affordable senior rural housing. Registration fee $50 per person. 
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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Friday, November 18, 2011, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
The Frye Art Museum and Elderwise invite individuals with dementia and their care partners to participate in "here:now" gallery tours and art-making opportunities on Wednesday, November 30, and Wednesday, December 28. The program allows participants to exchange ideas without relying on short-term memory or recall of art historical information. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for each tour. For more information, visit the 
Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
