When you need a ride,

Buckle up seniors, you now have the opportunity to get a free ride to the polls.

Anne Williams is keeping busy as the new Hayden Village Center manager. As the historic renovation of the former Hayden High and Junior High School in Franklin, Virginia, continues, Williams has a lot to do before the center opens this winter.

Senior Services’ Medicare benefits counselors will hold information and assistance events throughout Western Tidewater in October 2018 to assist Medicare-eligible individuals navigating Medicare and Medicare Part D. Assistance will also be available for those who are currently enrolled and may be eligible for the Part D Low-Income Subsidy “Extra Help” benefit. Because Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, appointment reservations are strongly recommended.

Due to a weather cancelation, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia has rescheduled its “New to Medicare” informational presentation to assist newly eligible beneficiaries as they navigate Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Part C, and Supplemental plans. The presentation will be held Oct. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 6350 Center Dr. Suite 115, Norfolk VA 23502. The presentation is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please contact Bonnie Dozier at bdozier@ssseva.org, Scott Hetman at shetman@ssseva.org,or call 757-461-9481.