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Services & Information
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES
There are many fun and exciting ways to volunteer at Des Moines Activity Center. Your commitment can be as flexible and as short term as you need it to be. Enjoy the opportunity for socialization, new experiences, and new friends! The following are areas where we depend on volunteers:
- Lunch Helpers
- Health Mentors
- Van Drivers
- Computer Center Assistants
- Instructors
- Web Page Support
- Special Event Planning
- Grant Writers
- Marketing
- Videographer
- Office Support
Volunteer application packets can be picked up at the
BEST LUNCH BARGAIN IN TOWN!!!
A hot, nutritious meal is served Monday through Thursday at noon. No reservation required. Suggested donation is $3.00 for those over 60, $5.75 under 60. You have a choice of the regular meal, or a "souper sandwich" lunch. Alternative desserts, milk and condiments are available for diabetics or those on restricted diets.
LATINO LUNCH PROGRAM
Every Thursday is Spanish Lunch Program day at
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Activity Center has frozen, microwavable meals available for persons age 60 and over who are homebound or unable to prepare balanced meals. There are thirty dinner and five breakfast options. Like lunch, we ask a $3.00 donation per meal. Also available are liquid diet supplements. Call for an appointment or to order.
For more information or to apply for Meals On Wheels, click the link to the Senior Services, MOW website to download an application or to register online.
Help Available
for Electric & Gas Expenses!
The Multi-Service Center Energy
Assistance Program is scheduling appointments for:
Puget Sound Energy HELP
Program -assisting qualified households with PSE residential electric and gas
costs…And Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) a federal program
assisting low income households with residential heat costs.
Call
1-800-348-7144 for an application or appointment.
Direct questions or
concerns regarding the Multi-Service Center Energy Assistance Program to:
Oksana Savolyuk, Energy Supervisor: 253-854-4406 or Linda Purlee at
253-838-6810.
Cable Tv and Garbage Discount
The city provides
applications for low income seniors/disabled residents to get a discount on
Comcast Cable TV and Garbage.
Applicants must fill out each application
separately and submit them to Des Moines City Hall.
Please check
qualifications for each service before submitting the application.
Hard
copy applications are also available at the Des Moines Activity Center.
Comcast
Comcast Income Limits
Comcast
Discount Application
Garbage
Senior Discount Exemption Table
Senior Discount Application
SENIOR RIGHTS
Volunteer Dwayne Pelkey offers information and assistance on senior health insurance benefits and estates. He can assist with Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, long term care and group insurance. She cannot give legal advice, but she can provide information on wills, power of attorney, living trust, probate and community property agreements. This service is free. Call the Activity Center for Dwayne's contact information. Appointments are the 2nd Tuesday of the month 9am-12noon.
Legally Speaking- NEW format!
Free legal information
is available for adults 50 years plus on the following topics: Living Trust,
Will guidance (not preparation), Financial Durable Power of Attorney,
Medical Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Real Estate,
Landlord/Tenant concerns and Guardianships. Half hour consultation
appointments are available. Visits are limited to a maximum of three per
year. Local attorney, Mike Regeimbal, provides this free service. Call the
Activity Center to make your appointment on the fourth Thursday of the
month. No appointments in November and December.
February 23, March 22, April 26, May 24
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ADVISORS & SENIOR RIGHTS
A trained volunteer offers information and assistance on senior health insurance benefits and estates the second Tuesday of each month from 9am to 12noon. The volunteer can assist you with problems on Medicare, Medicaid, offer information on Medigap, long term care, and group insurance. They cannot give legal advice, but can provide you with information on wills, power of attorney, living trust, probate and community property agreements. This service is free. Call the Center to schedule a one-half hour appointment.
DES MOINES COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTORY
This six page directory is an excellent resource for area agencies and services that provide assistance to citizens. Categories range from food and transportation to legal services and childcare. Health Resources, food, employment and consumer affair categories are also included. It is an easy reference document for the help you may need. For your copy please call 206-878-1642 for a copy. Copies of the Community Service Directory are also available at all City buildings and the Des Moines Library.
Community Service Directory
SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The senior services advisory committee is charged with the task of advising the Des Moines City Council on policy and budget issues related to senior services. The committee keeps the City Council informed on issues that impact all Des Moines seniors, not just those who visit the senior activity center. The committee welcomes you to call and talk with them about your concerns and questions. Messages may be left at Des Moines Activity Center, (206)878-1642.
2011 Committee Goals:
1. Research expansion of senior programs
to Normandy Park facilities
2. Continue to expand outreach of the Elder
Watch program throughout the Des Moines and Normandy Park communities
3.
Continue to reach out to our city, state and federal government elected
officials.
4. Honor, promote and educate for older adult cultural
diversity in Des Moines and Normandy Park.
5. Promote the senior
services advisory committee and its purpose to the Des Moines/Normandy Park
communities.
6. Work to bring safe disposal of prescription drugs to the
Des Moines/Normandy Park Communities.
Committee members are:
Dan Caldwell, City Council representative
Rita Lambert
Julia Martin, RN
John McEvoy
Florence McMullin
Novella Perry
Gloria Nava - Seamar
Representitive
For any questions, comments or concerns on senior issues in the Des
Moines or Normandy Park community please contact Senior Services Advisory
Committee member Rita Lambert at 206.870.1302
Thank you!!
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