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Mayville Senior Citizens MAYVILLE — The Mayville Senior Citizens held a meeting June 6. After a most delicious lunch prepared by the group, Janet Loomis, president, began the meeting. Dianne Goodrich told one funny story and one serious story and then led all in the Lord’s Prayer. President Loomis led the Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary and treasurer reports were read. Jeff Wagner, Senior Council Representative, explained if anyone wanted to attend a Senior Council trip, to let him know and he would give them the information needed. Goodwill Chairperson, Mary ...

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Brocton Portland Seniors Brocton Portland Seniors met May 28 at the Brocton Legion with Vice President Tom DeJoe opening the meeting before 38 members and four guests. Committee of the Day members Olive Becker, Mary Carey and Betty Erick set the tables with cups of candy and a toy soldier in each to be used as a reminder each day of the soldiers serving our Nation. Following the luncheon Nannette Knappenberger and her daughter, Esther who is an accomplished violinist, entertained the group with stories and beautiful music. Judy Blitz from Office of the Aging had tickets for the ...

Does Medicare cover my ambulance ride?

Medicare Part B covers emergency ambulance rides and, in limited cases, non-emergency ambulance services. Medicare considers an emergency to be any situation when your health is in serious danger and you cannot be transported safely by any other means. If your trip is scheduled when your health is not in immediate danger, it is not considered an emergency. Part B covers emergency ambulance services if: An ambulance is medically necessary, meaning it is the only safe way to transport you. The reason for your trip is to receive a Medicare-covered service or to return from receiving ...

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Brocton Portland Seniors News Brocton Portland Seniors met at the Brocton Legion with Tom DeJoe opening the meeting with 42 members and three guests. The committee members Robin Carr, Genevieve Ludemann, Debbie Messere, Linda Riley, Elaine Fredrickson and Tom DeJoe had favors, daffodils, gift certificates and candies at all place settings. There were many gift prizes collected by the committee to celebrate the anniversary of 44 years. Thank you cards were sent to all who donated to our event. Drawings were held after a catered luncheon choice of turkey or pot roast ending with a ...

Scheduled trips for the Collins Center Seniors

The next meeting for the Collins Center Seniors will be Tuesday, May 28, at the Gowanda American Legion with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting. SEATS AVAILABLE. Tuesday, June 18, we will head to the Seneca Niagara Casino for “BROADWAY TONIGHT LIVE! – MUSICAL REVUE.” This Broadway tribute will take you through Broadway’s greatest hits filling the stage with beautiful customs, dramatic singing, exciting choreography and dynamic music and dancing. They will be performing hits from shows such as “A Chorus Line,” “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” “West Side ...

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Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of May 19 to 25 Sunday, May 19: Pickle Ball at 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. Monday, May 20: Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. Tuesday, May 21: AARP defensive Driving Class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the L.K. Painter Community Center 2355 Main St., Collins in the Community Room. If you are signed up, check in by 8:30 a.m. Bring your check for the class, your AARP I.D card (if a member). your drivers license, and a pen. Wednesday, May 22: Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym; Quilting ...