Medicare 2025 Dont Miss out of Medicare Open Enrollment 

There are several things to consider for Medicare Open Enrollment 2025.  Things like Beneficiaries, Election Period, Plan Options, Costs along with several other things. If you would like to review your plan please contact Tawny, ADRC Elder Benefit Specialist at 1-800-699-6704 and schedule an appointment to go over these important options.  Please click on the attached link for more details about Medicare Open Enrollment 2025.    

Don't Miss Out of Medicare Open Enrollment 2025 Things to Consider

We have Exciting News.  There are several events you won't want to miss in November and December.  Click on each link to view the flyers for more information.   

Caregiver Spa Day  Forest County Caregiver Foundation is hosting a free SPA DAY for any caregiver in need of relaxation and community support.  The event will be on Wednesday, November 20, from 11am - 2pm and will be held at Lincoln Town Hall.  Register to attend before November 14, by calling Office On Aging at 715-478-3256.  

Open Season What is this kind of event?  Well, there are going to be games, raffle prizes, resources and of course 'Open Season' where you get to use Nurf Guns to hit your target.   You have got to come and check this event out.  Open Season event will be held in Crandon at Lakeland Baptist Church on Thursday, November 21, at 4:30 - 6:30.  What could be better than games, prizes, comradery and enjoying a free Thanksgiving Dinner afterwards.  Register to attend by calling ADRC at 1-800-699-6704.   

Keeping Our Community Warm  This event is for Ages 60+ and People Living with Disabilities.  We will be giving free warm hats and mittens/gloves plus tehre will be coffee, hot cocoa and cookies.  The event will be held in Crandon on Wednesday, November 27, from 12pm - 3pm at the ADRC.  

Christmas Cookie Workshop  The ADRC in Crandon is hosting a Rosette Cookie Making Demonstration.  You will be able to decorate your favorite sugar cookie cutouts and take some home to enjoy.  This is one event you don't want to miss.  Call 1-800-699-6704 to register.

ADRC Wishes You A Very Merry Christmas  ADRC will be participating in the Crandon CHRISTMAS PARADE on Saturday, December 7.  We are inviting you to the ADRC before the parade for a bowl of $2 chili and a cup of $1 hot cocoa.  All proceeds from this event will enhance services for our community. 

Important Alert for Social Security Recipients. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a scam alert following recent reports of fraudulent activities. Claims of a $600 payment increase in June are FALSE; no Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will occur until January 2025.

Additionally, be aware of scammers impersonating SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) agents who request in-person cash handoffs. Never give cash to anyone claiming to be an SSA OIG agent.