10:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH DEBBIE GILBERT AND THE JOY CLASS AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
You are invited to join the Joy Class, a class for women 55 and older, as we study the Bible. Calvary Baptist Church is located in London Kentucky. We realize that as we age, there are times that we would like to go to church and be a part of a faith group, but health, transportation, travel, and life may prevent us from doing so. On those Sundays, please join us as we study and grow together. The teachers are Debbie Gilbert and Stephanie Fouts.
CHRISTMAS BINGO EXPO
ATTENTION - THIS WEEK ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST THERE WILL BE NO REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS AS WE WILL ALL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE CHRISTMAS BINGO EXPO BEGINNING AT 1:00 PM AND GOING UNTIL 4:00 PM. YOU MAY BEGIN CHECKING IN AT 12:00. IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT YOU WILL USE THE LINK BELOW AND YOU WILL BE SENT THE PASSCODE BY EITHER EMAIL OR TEXT. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE.
Click link below to join
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81273095471
8:00 AM IGOT 2 Stretch With Seniors
NOT MEETING TODAY - JOIN US AT 1:00
Yoga is a gentle way to keep your body stretched and moving. Click the link above to start your day with IGOT Leader Kim Kelley and members as they stretch together increasing strength and flexibility on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. If you are unable to join at 8:00 AM or are looking for extra stretching on Tuesday and Thursday just click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvfDryEt5bw&t=1s
9:00 AM IGOT 2 Walk
NOT MEETING TODAY - JOIN US AT 1:00
We encourage all members to take a 20 minute walk daily. Studies show walking 20 minutes a day burns 90 to 110 calories and reduces risk of early death 16 to 30 percent.
10:00 AM IGOT 2 Play Bingo .
NOT MEETING TODAY - JOIN US AT 1:00
11:00 AM IGOT 2 Grow Spiritually
NOT MEETING TODAY - JOIN US AT 1:00
Each week one of our IGOT Volunteers leads this session with either a biblical lesson, a testimony, a devotion, or a time of spiritual meditation and prayer. We are all body, mind and soul and each part needs to be cared for and nurtured. This group is all inclusive, welcoming, and encouraging!
2:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
NOT MEETING TODAY - JOIN US BY CLICKING ON THE LINK ABOVE FOR CHRISTMAS BINGO EXPO
5:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
NOT MEETING TODAY
7:00 PM IGOT TO WALK - NOT MEETING TODAY -
During the summer you may walk outside or participate using the video for guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OijQwSxKE&t=666s Be sure to connect each morning live at the 9:00 AM IGOT TO WALK to walk with your IGOT friends!
8:00 AM. IGOT 2 Stretch With Seniors
Yoga is a gentle way to keep your body stretched and moving. Start your day with IGOT Leader Kim Kelley and members as they stretch together increasing strength and flexibility on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. If you are unable to join at 8:00 AM or are looking for extra stretching on Tuesday and Thursday just click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08RoHQmW4c. .
9:00 AM IGOT 2 Walk
We encourage all members to take a 20 minute walk daily. Studies show walking 20 minutes a day burns 90 to 110 calories and reduces risk of early death 16 to 30 percent.
10:00 AM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
2:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
5:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
7:00 PM IGOT TO WALK - During the summer you may walk outside or participate using the video for guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OijQwSxKE&t=666s Be sure to connect each morning live at the 9:00 AM IGOT TO WALK to walk with your IGOT friends!
8:00 AM IGOT 2 Stretch With Seniors
Yoga is a gentle way to keep your body stretched and moving. Click the link above to start your day with IGOT Leader Kim Kelley and members as they stretch together increasing strength and flexibility on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. If you are unable to join at 8:00 AM or are looking for extra stretching on Tuesday and Thursday just click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08RoHQmW4c. .
9:00 AM IGOT 2 Walk
We encourage all members to take a 20 minute walk daily. Studies show walking 20 minutes a day burns 90 to 110 calories and reduces risk of early death 16 to 30 percent.
10:00 AM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
2:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
5:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
7:00 PM IGOT TO WALK - During the summer you may walk outside or participate using the video for guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OijQwSxKE&t=666s Be sure to connect each morning live at the 9:00 AM IGOT TO WALK to walk with your IGOT friends!
8:00 AM. IGOT 2 Stretch With Seniors
Yoga is a gentle way to keep your body stretched and moving. Start your day with IGOT Leader Kim Kelley and members as they stretch together increasing strength and flexibility on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. If you are unable to join at 8:00 AM or are looking for extra stretching on Tuesday and Thursday just click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08RoHQmW4c. .
9:00 AM IGOT 2 Walk
We encourage all members to take a 20 minute walk daily. Studies show walking 20 minutes a day burns 90 to 110 calories and reduces risk of early death 16 to 30 percent.
10:00 AM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
11:00 AM IGOT 2 Tell My Story
Join IGOT member and volunteer Carol Kirby, mom, grandmother, and retired state parks employee as she facilitates storytelling. Storytelling has a list of health benefits for your mental health. Storytelling – boost creativity, sharpens memory, increases vocabulary, cast away loneliness, brings happiness, heals depression, and increases self-esteem.
2:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
5:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
7:00 PM IGOT TO WALK - During the summer you may walk outside or participate using the video for guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OijQwSxKE&t=666s . Be sure to connect each morning live at the 9:00 AM IGOT TO WALK to walk with your IGOT friends!
8:00 AM IGOT 2 Stretch With Seniors
Yoga is a gentle way to keep your body stretched and moving. Click the link above to start your day with IGOT Leader Kim Kelley and members as they stretch together increasing strength and flexibility on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. If you are unable to join at 8:00 AM or are looking for extra stretching on Tuesday and Thursday just click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08RoHQmW4c. .
9:00 AM IGOT 2 Walk
We encourage all members to take a 20 minute walk daily. Studies show walking 20 minutes a day burns 90 to 110 calories and reduces risk of early death 16 to 30 percent.
10:00 AM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
2:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
5:00 PM IGOT 2 Play Bingo
7:00 PM IGOT TO WALK- During the summer you may walk outside or participate using the video for guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OijQwSxKE&t=666s Be sure to connect each morning live at the 9:00 AM IGOT TO WALK to walk with your IGOT friends!
2:00 PM IGOT FRIENDS & FAMILY CHAT
There is noting like catching up with a good friend or family member. We hope you enjoy this weekend time just with your IGOT friends and family.
December 1st
1 PM - 4 PM
To play online, you must be wearing either a santa hat or an elf hat. So get a group of 55 and older friends together, register each one of them, and join us for a great Christmas online party! You must be registered for this event by 12:00 PM Nov 30TH.
Want to win a "special Christmas prize"? Host a group of 55 and older friends together in your home, ask them all to bring snacks to your party, and play as a group online with us at this event. Many seniors feel really sad and alone during holidays. This is a great way to include others who may need their spirits lifted. Also, it is a great way to get new seniors involved in IGOT Communities. The host or hostess with the mostess will win a special Christmas prize.
Click link below to join
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81273095471
December 8. Christmas Shopping in Sevierville
December. Christmas Light Show
Leaving @ 8 AM and returning before dark
Travel Cost will be $15 plus your meal
Email Debbie@igotcommunities.com to register and pay
MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR MEDICATIONS
MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR DOCTORS
CONTACT THE IGOT OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE AT 866-904-0114 AND REQUEST TO SPEAK WITH A LICENSED MEDICARE SPECIALIST
Medicare Advantage, also referred to as Part C, is one of the four parts of Medicare:
Medicare Advantage plans are private health plans that have contracts with Medicare. To enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you must be enrolled in original Medicare (Parts A & B). This is also true if you want to enroll in a Part D / Medicare prescription drug plan.
Original Medicare covers some of the costs of services, such as hospital and skilled nursing facility stays, home health, and hospice (Part A) and doctor visits, durable medical equipment, and labs (Part B). But it doesn’t pay for everything. While Medicare Advantage plans provide the same standard coverages as original Medicare, they may also include extra benefits to help with vision and eyewear, dental care, hearing aides, health club memberships, groceries, utilities, and transportation. These plans are designed to help you live an active and independent lifestyle where you feel socially connected to others in your community.
Choosing a Medicare Advantage plan is different for each individual based on their current health and income levels. That’s why it’s smart to do your homework first.
Use this check list to help when making your decision:
1. Are my doctors, hospitals, and pharmacy in network? If any of these do not show in the network, do not make the assumption that because they were in network, you will still be able to see them as in-network providers.
2. Does the plan allow me to visit out of network providers?
Some plans permit you to see out-of-network doctors, but you will likely pay more money out of pocket for these visits.
3. Are there prescription drugs I take regularly and does the plan cover them?
Medicare Advantage plans include original Medicare benefits and often have prescription drug coverage (Part D) as well. Find out if the specific medications you take are included under the plan you’re considering and what you will have to pay for them. For example, some Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans offer certain medications with $0 copays (depending on their drug list and drug-tier levels).
Drug lists (called formularies) can change every year, so you’ll want to check annually whether your prescription medications are still covered under your plan and what you will have to pay for them.
4. Do you enjoy being active and exercising? Would a fitness benefit interest you?
Does the plan pay for a gym membership, offer wearable fittness items, offer benefits that include nutritional counseling or coaching?
5. How much does the plan cost, and does it fit my budget?
Several factors determine Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket costs, such as premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. These costs may vary based on the plan you choose. Your costs also will be decided by how often you need medical services, and whether you see any specialists in addition to your primary care provider. Premiums can range from $0.00 to $240 per month. The maximum out-of-pocket can vary. 2026 ACA maximum annual limitation on cost sharing that a group health plan can impose for 2026 is now $10,600 for individual coverage and $21,200 for family coverage, however some plans set much lower limits.
6. Are there programs available to help you with Medicare out-of-pocket costs?
Medicare can help cover some medical- and health-related costs, but it's not free. If you need helping paying your Medicare out-of-pocket costs, look at the income guidelines for available assistance programs and apply if you think you might qualify.
If you have special health care needs, you might consider a Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) which is a type of Medicare Advantage plan. Some people are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and can enroll in a Dual-Eligible SNP (D-SNP). Those who qualify are either older adults with low income or people living with a disability or end-stage renal disease.
7. Would non-traditional benefits, such as transportation and food delivery services, be helpful to me?
Some Medicare Advantage plans offer other non-medical benefits, such as:
If these types of services would make your life easier, it may be a good idea to find Medicare Advantage plans that include them.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. With a little research up front, you’ll be able to select the plan that’s a good fit for your health care needs, lifestyle, and budget. Once you’ve identified the Medicare Advantage plan that meets your needs, it’s time to enroll by either going to www.Medicare.gov or calling a licensed Medicare specialist you know and trust. Remember that there are special times during which you can enroll (and dis-enroll) from a private Medicare Advantage health plan.
By Appointment with Kimberly Diane
These session are designed to help our 55 and older members become more proficient using their digital devices so they will be able to connect more easily with the digital world.
1st Monday of each month ONLINE
6:00 P.M.
Come learn the basics of Medicare:
Who qualifies, how to sign up, and when to sign up. Very hands on class and a great place to start.
If you are not a member of IGOT Communities, go to www.igotcommunities.com/join and you will be sent the passcode for the meeting.