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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.
Click the link to view the Activity Center Lunch Menu online.
July/August 09 Menu
LATINO LUNCH PROGRAM
Every Thursday is Spanish Lunch Program day at
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.
SENIOR RIGHTS
Volunterr Duane Pelkey offers information and assistance on senior health insurance benefits and estates. She 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 Shirley's contact information.
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Mike Regeimbal, a local attorney, visits the Des Moines Activity Center the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30pm to discuss legal topics. No reservation required. Bring questions. Suggested donation is $1.00.
Summer 2009 topics are:
May 28th- Many retirees have completed a statutory Health Care Directive which merely addresses a client’s desire regarding the administration of nutrition and hydration in the event of terminal illness. What the statutory format does not consider are issues such as CPR, antibiotics, ventilation, blood transfusion, etc. Your direction to your family regarding life sustaining procedures can significantly reduce the anxiety of family having to guess about your wishes. Issues surrounding the use and implementation of a Health Care Directive will discussed at this session. All attendees will have an opportunity to complete a Health Care Directive which goes beyond nutrition and hydration.
July 23rd- Probate. Learn about the probate process, the advantages as well as pitfalls and how probate might be avoided.
August 27th- Guardianship. Find out what a guardian does, the court’s involvement, how to avoid guardianship, when guardianship is appropriate and when it is not.
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.
Committee members are:
Susan White, City Council representative
Rena Hamburger
Don Harper
Rachelle L. Mendoza
Kaylene Moon, chairperson
Mack Van Wyk
Natalie Wilcox-McCann
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