Anyone turning 65 must make informed decisions about Medicare enrollment. It can be a daunting experience. Let certified SHIP counselor (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), Ele Border, introduce you to your options in an unbiased, unaffiliated and pleasantly educational manner. She meets with individuals or couples for counseling sessions covering enrollment, coverage options and costs. All people turning 65 have 7 months to sign up for Medicare (3 months before, the month of, and the three months after one turns 65) without a penalty in the future. Common questions include the difference between Original Medicare and Advantage Plans, financial assistance programs, late enrollment penalties, and deferring enrollment due to the availability of employer insurance.

Also, Ele provides Open Enrollment assistance from October 15th through December 7th Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to change Prescription Drug Coverage (part D plans). Part D plan options change every year so this is a good time to evaluate the cost of medications and see if there is a cheaper option.

Please call 603-356-3231 to schedule your personal appointment with Ele.

Andrea Libby of Libby Computers – Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and our volunteer experts Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – all offer 1-1 training for beginners or more advanced users. Skills training can include setting up email, Zoom, searches, learning how to access medical practice portals for appointments, labs and questions, how to make and participate in Telehealth appointments, online job applications, how to prevent scams and fraud, and smartphones, cameras, photos and games.

Call 603-356-3231 to sign up for tutoring.

Counselors come the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9AM to 3PM by appointment to provide consultation regarding Veteran’s Benefits. Call 603-624-9230, ext. 301, or email to request an appointment directly.

Valley homeowners who need a reliable, licensed contractor to help with small modification projects to improve the safety, warmth or tightness of their homes can call Renee Wheaton, who will coordinate with our contractor, Adam Balodis. Sample projects include replacing or repairing porch steps or railings, installing grab bars, improving lighting, changing out air filters, installing smoke or CO alarms, installing ramps, or other repairs that increase health and safety.

This is not an emergency service but one that will be available by request & subject to scheduling Renee can be reached by calling the Gibson Center at 603-356-3231 or email Renee Wheaton at

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