News & Events

Presentations on Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Elder RIghts/Elder Abuse

Connections Area Agency on Aging’s Sioux City office and Mercy Medical Center’s Older Adult Services co-host First Friday Coffee: Welcome to Medicare. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held the first Friday of every month. The seminars are from 1:30 to 4:00 at Connections Area Agency on Aging, 2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.

Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is a combined effort of SHIIP programs (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by both Mercy Medical Center and Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 712-279-6900 or 800-432-9209.

onnections Area Agency on Aging’s Council Bluffs office hosts Welcome to Medicare at The Center. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held every 3 months. The seminars are from 6:00-7:30 at The Center in 714 S. Main in Council Bluffs. Pre-registration is required (recommended at least one week prior to presentation. There is no cost to attend.

Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is an effort of SHIIP program (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions.

To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 800-432-9209. Preregistration needed by August 2.

Networking group of local non-profits from Pottawattamie county.

The Sioux City Fire Dept will present on fire safety for apartment dwellers. Open to residents and the public.

The Sioux City Fire Dept will present on fire safety for apartment dwellers. Open to residents and the public.

The Sioux City Fire Dept will present on fire safety for apartment dwellers. Open to residents and the public.

Come and say hello at our booth.
In War time Stand Downs, front line troops are removed to a place of relative safety for rest and needed assistance before returning to combat. Similiarly, peacetime Stand Downs give homeless veterans 1-3 days of safety and security where they can obtain food, shelter, clothing, and a range of other assistance including VA provided healthcare, benefits certification, and linkages to other programs and agencies.

A Collaborative event between Connections, Mercy Medical Center, UnityPoint, and the Sioux City Journal. Booths, presentations, and so much more. free admission.

Come say hello to us at our booth at the Farmer's Market. USDA Farmer's Market Vouchers will be distributed to those meeting eligibility requirements, if any are still available.