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Helping You Navigate Medicare

VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program

2023-09-15 13:00:00 2023-09-15 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 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Friday, September 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-15 13:00:00 2023-09-15 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 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

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

Get ready for The Medicare Open Enrollment Period which occurs each year from Oct. 15th to Dec. 7th with 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, who will be leading these counseling sessions. 

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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. 

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Each of the Alexandria Library branches is hosting a session during the month of September, so if you cannot make one date you can attend the next available one: 

James M. Duncan Branch

September 15th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library

September 18th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm 

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Kate Waller Barrett Branch

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

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Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch

September 27th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Medicare | Health Care |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

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

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Mar 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!

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Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, March 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Sun, Mar 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6

Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Butterfly Garden
Join the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia at Duncan Library for a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Gain insight, clarity, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the Enneagram, a powerful tool that outlines nine unique personality types

Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative writing workshop where you will explore different novel structures, dialogue, worldbuilding, the editing process, AI, and more!

Thu, Mar 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity

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Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit