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PLEASE USE AND REDEEM YOUR FARM MARKET FRESH FOR SENIORS CHECKS If you have 2009 Farm Market Fresh for Seniors Checks: The last day Certified Vendors can accept your Farm Market checks is Sunday November 15, 2009. If you are a Certified Vendor: The deadline to deposit all checks is Monday, November 30,2009. Funding for Virginia's USDA Senior Farmers' Market Program Grant may be reduced if a low number of checks are redeemed during the 2009 program. Please redeem your 2009 checks by the dates listed above and help to keep this valuable program active in our area. Thank you for your participation and please remember that a success with this year's program, (a high percentage of checks redeemed) will help determine if, (and to what extent) SAAA will be able to offer this program again next year.
Volunteer Opportunity:Southern Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to provide free health insurance counseling. Volunteers will be trained to assist local older citizens, and others with Medicare, so that they can make informed decisions about various types of health insurance. Volunteers will be trained to assist with Medicare, including Medicare Part D, Medicare supplemental insurance, and Medicaid. Volunteers of all ages, who are comfortable working on a computer and can provide counseling and assistance in their local area are encouraged to participate. People who are licensed to sell insurance, or who consult in the insurance business are not eligible to participate in the program. For more information, contact Gloria Roberts, Program Coordinator, at Southern Area Agency on Aging, locally at 632-6442 or toll free at 1-800-468-4571. Virginia Insurance Counseling: Medicare is an important safety net and benefit for all seniors. Southern Area Agency on Aging wants to make sure that seniors have all the information they need to make choices that are right for them. A trained Virginia Insurance Counselor will be on hand in your area to provide information, counseling and assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Supplement Insurance. To find out more information, or to schedule an appointment in your area, please call Gloria Roberts at Southern Area Agency on Aging at (276) 632-6442 or toll free at 1-800-468-4571. Appointments are available: The 1st Friday of each month (except for Holidays) in Patrick County, the 2nd Friday of each month (except for Holidays) in Franklin County, the 3rd Friday of each month (except for Holidays) in Danville. Martinsville and Henry County residents should call 632-6442 to schedule an appointment at the Agency.
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