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Helping You Navigate Medicare

VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program

2023-09-26 13:00:00 2023-09-26 15:00:00 America/New_York Helping You Navigate Medicare Come learn about your Medicare options -- Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, September 26
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Come learn about your Medicare options -- Parts A, B & D, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, Dual Needs Plans and Long-term care insurance.

Ashley R. Johnson M.A., Deputy Division Chief & Long Term Care Coordinator with the Division of Aging and Adult Services for the City of Alexandria, will be leading these counseling sessions.

Can't make it to Barrett on September 26? Ashley will also be visiting these other Alexandria Library locations. 

  • September 15 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the James M. Duncan Branch
  • September 18 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
  • September 27 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Ellen Cooldige Burke Branch

Ashley’s 11 year career and education has been dedicated to supporting older adults’ independence and dignity. Using her close ties to the community she is able to assist with overcoming barriers that often get in the way of achieving quality of life. She is committed to providing the best coordination of needs and resources for older adults in her community.  She comes to us from Hospice of the Chesapeake, where she worked developing relationships and partnerships with various community stakeholders.  

Ashley became interested in the healthcare field after acting as an informal caregiver for several of her grandparents.  She takes great pride in being an advocate for great care.  She has also worked as the Lead Care Coordinator at Chesapeake Caregivers, also was the Lead Community Health Worker at Maryland Primary Care Program, and the Program Coordinator for a local non-profit serving older adults in Anne Arundel County, Partners in Care.  Ashley graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County a Masters Degree in Management of Aging Services. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Medicare Counseling and Senior Medicare Patrol.

Contact Megan mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org or 703-746-1703 for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Seniors | Medicare | Health Care |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, August 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Want to read more nonfiction but not sure where to begin? This is the program for you!

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Jul 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Second Floor
Our favorite preschool magician returns. Ages 2+

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!

Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Develop and exercise your Spanish conversation skills. Ages 14+

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!

Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Area
Meet and learn about raptors--birds of prey like hawks and owls. Ages 6+

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Draw a manga-style warrior with step-by-step instructions by graphic artist Orion Zangara.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:35am
Youth Services Area
Our favorite family of preschool puppeteers are back with another fun show. Ages 2+

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Contribute to Barrett Branch’s fiber arts group making scarves to donate. Visit our display in honor of America250 and our work to build a community of care. Add your scarf to the collection.

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Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons group? Look no further!

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!

Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Second Floor
AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.

Rescheduled
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, August 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults and teens are encouraged to create the worst pieces of art they have ever seen to win a prize for worst artwork!

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Area
Kofi, a WolfTrap BabyArtsPlay artist, leads our program today. (Ages 0-5)

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Second Floor
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Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.

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Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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